Wars Without End: The New Normal? Oct 9, 2009
Wells, on the other hand, almost single-handedly created the alien invader genre, his brainy monsters from the dying planet Mars with poison gas and a laser-like heat ray, and then supplying them with giant walking tripods (think elevated tanks without treads) -- all prefiguring the weaponry of the world wars to come (and even of wars beyond our own) ... What if the Afghans will never see those Predators -- our equivalent of the Martian "tripods" and death rays combined -- as their protectors. (CBS News)
Home Events Guide Oct 4, 2009
Guests are also not permitted to use lighting or camera support tripods ... Aerosol and Spray Cans Alcohol Baby Strollers Backpacks (bigger than 9" x 11") Balls Banners Beverages Bottles Camcorders and Tripods Cans Containers Coolers Cups Weapons Drugs Dry Erase Boards Fireworks Flags and Flagpoles Flasks Food Frisbees Irritants (i. (Muredhawks.com)
Eclipse Over a Pacific Isle Jul 31, 2009
Roger Sinnott Jacques and I recalculated the eclipse for that location and found we'd still have 2m 22s of totality, plus the benefit of a tropical beach for our tripods. Our Plan B was rolling. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Art or Painting Called Sand Animati... Jul 11, 2009
This trailer by " (De Zandtovenaar) gives a glimpse of how the artist works. He moves different coloured sands around to create live sand painting as animation. Almost certainly inspired by traditional sand painting, the multimedia art form seems to only be evolving. Because it is so new, it is hard to find much information about it. This makes the task challenging for aspiring young artists as they invent innovative methods. The multimedia technique seems to incorporate a light box, which could... (Suite101.com)
Cooking Classes on the Small Screen Jul 10, 2009
Rather than a big production crew, Davis sets up tripods around her kitchen, and films herself cooking healthy meals for her kids. And the distribution network. (CBS News)
Sanford tries to get back to business Jun 27, 2009
As he walked to the meeting down a corridor lined with camera bags, tripods and snaking power cords, he held his head high. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Father's Day Gift Ideas to Fit Mode... Jun 2, 2009
Camera equipment such as carrying bags, tripods, flash attachments, and memory cards, all make nice gifts if Dad already owns a camera. Don't forget digital photo-to-CD converters, digital photo frames, and camcorders, as gift ideas, too. (Suite101.com)
East Liberty high-rise demolished May 18, 2009
Dozens of bystanders flocked to the lot and set up shop with camcorders, tripods and cell phone cameras pointing toward the monolithic building that stood alone against a cloudy, blue-gray sky. "I'm from the area, and there's some history," said Christopher Hickman, 45, who had a Nikon slung around his neck. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
When Vatican says no, Vancouver studio says yes May 16, 2009
"We were already refused entry for [a film] crew and lights, but by the time we started collecting images for Angels, tripods were no longer allowed inside.". Before, scenes filmed against a green background, and after, with the digital special effects added in. (Globe and Mail)
Robin sets up near White House press room Apr 28, 2009
It's a hugely high-traffic location, with reporters coming and going at all hours, and camera crews traipsing past, lugging tripods, lights and other heavy equipment out to the North Lawn. Yet the female robin seemed utterly oblivious to it all fearless, even. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Galileo's telescope on historic visit to Philly Apr 4, 2009
The Glass Eye quality solid brass telescopes with hardwood tripods. Cooled scientific ccd camera for astronomical telescopes. (Yahoo News)
"Slumdog" Win Cheered In Mumbai's Slums Feb 24, 2009
TV tripods straddled the thin stream of sewage outside Rubina's home while rows of satellite trucks idled outside a normally sleepy tea stall. "Normally, no one talks to us and no one comes here, but now everyone is here," Mohammed Ismail, Azhar's father, said before a bouquet of flashing bulbs. (CBS News)
