Beens' Blog

Microsoft has release an add-in for Windows XP and Vista that allows you to view and modify picture metadata. More information is available at http://www.dcviews.com/press/Microsoft-Photo-Info.htm .

Vista vs OS X? Get a Mac... http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/16555680.htm I am. Correction: I did.

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?" Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...) "Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental... You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each and every person at t...

I'm not an expert on giving interviews, but I don't think it's wise to do interviews when you're DRUNK! I love the part where she says that all publicity is good publicity; let's see if that's true for her...

I attended the Toronto International Motorcycle Show on Saturday and took a few pictures. They can be seen at http://www3.flickr.com/photos/pbeens/sets/72157594465004179/