Monthly Archives: May 2009

Fuji GF670 first impressions

Posted on 2009-05-29 by majid

I just received my Fuji GF670 from Dirk Rösler at Japan Exposures. This is a folding medium-format rangefinder camera, an anachronism in many respects, but I regret not getting a G690 when they were still made and since this is … Continue reading →

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Pablo Designs Brazo LED lamp

Posted on 2009-05-11 by majid

I bought one of these beauties from Room & Board (also available from Design Within Reach) in the bronze finish. It’s a task lamp with 18 white LEDs. Light intensity can be controlled via a rotary knob, although the lowest … Continue reading →

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City government waste in San Francisco

Posted on 2009-05-01 by majid

A 33% hike in Muni fares was announced today. This will hit the poorest people in the city first, and to add insult to injury, this is accompanied with cuts in service. San Francisco has a budget of over $6B, … Continue reading →

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