The 2006 greeting card collection!

What a cool thing the Adobe Bridge is! You can make a contact sheet from

a specified folder or open files.

Pictured above is the 2006 collection of

fine images and graphic art available at $3.95 each

or five at $15(must be of same image).

Images are printed on glossy cardstock

and include envelope. The name of the image

is on the back of each card.

For further info or to order,

e-mail James at: shutterbug043@yahoo.com.

Governor Schwarzenegger visits CSUF campus

Schwarzenegger is greeted enthusiastically as he shakes

hands with Fritz Grupe.

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The Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley met at the satalite student union

today to discuss in detail a plan to improve our highways and schools in the

central valley. There was a surprise visit from Governor Arnold

Schwarzenegger. The governor started this partnership in June of 2005.

Sunne Wright-McPeak is the governors secretary for business, transportation and housing. She is also chair for the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. In a short interview, she gave me an overview to get me up to speed. "First, he will be talking about general obligation bonds 1a through 1e. Second, why those bond measures are important to the valley, and third, he also has a plan for the San Joaquin Valley."

"No other government has put as much attention and care into the valley," adds Wright-McPeak.

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The Governor explains in detail the improvements that are going to

take place in the San Joaquin Valley.

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So The governor laid it out:

He has created 17,300 jobs.

Highway 99 is the only highway to get a billion dollars to be fixed.

There is 10.4 billion for schools. "That will enable tens

of thousands of new classrooms. We will also build

career education facilities," said Schwarzenegger.

"There is a 2.4 billion dollar package set aside

for affordable housing," he added.

There's a 4.1 billion dollar package to fix our levees.

"Our system is 100 years old," said Schwarzenegger.

"They are more vulnerable than the ones in New Orleans," he added.

Levees: 71 sites

Population: 37 million.

Of course it's a great idea. It's one that will work.

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Fresno Mayor Alan Autry

Acknowledging a moment of applause.

The Governor shaking hands with students on the campus.

The Fine Arts show was a success! A large part of becoming, or

rebecoming well known is getting out there! The greeting cards were

well received. Thanks to all who showed up. I will hopefully soon

have images up for sale, so keep checking back.

Half Dome in Yosemite, a classic view.

A Visit to Yosemite Valley

and Mono Lake.

Mono Lake with tufa at the end of the day.

Travel notes:

The key idea was to look for something

different. There were a lot of familiar

sights, so shooting both was a good idea

since all I had in my collection were slides

and prints. The last time I was here was six years ago

I could spend a week here with all the places

to photograph. Off the beaten path is the way to go. Since

I only had one day, there was only so much you can do.

Ground cover plants can be interesting and cool when converted

to black and white. you always have room

in photoshop to improvise.

Always pack food when traveling long distances.

Mono Lake was cool. After the sun went down,

the light had changed and out came the camera

one more time. Dramatic!

Always pair up. It's more fun and good company.

I want to thank my chauffer(humor).

I definately want to go back to

yosemite in fall, and winter.

Music choices for the trip were Al DeMiola,

David Sandborn, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton,

Craig Chacqiso, Spyrogyra, Santana

and Eric Clapton.

Ambassador Joseph Wilson speaks

at the 2006 Roger Tatarian

Journalism Symposium.

Joseph Wilson, former U.S. Ambassador in Iraq spoke

to a large crowd Friday about his experiences in Iraq

and with the Bush Administration.

"In Bosnia, there was not one death of an american," states Wilson.

He adds:

"In Iraq, there was no system in place...We are involved

in somebody elses civil war."

The detail of his experiences are in the book: The Politics of Truth.

Carroll & Graf, New York(450 pages).

Individuals ask the ambassador questions

during the symposium.