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iPhone 4 ~ now with iOS 4.1 2

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IMG_0121 I upgraded my iPhone beginning at 1:18 p.m. EDT. To my knowledge, the update became available today, 09/08, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Now I have what Apple CEO, Steve Jobs announced last week. The Telegraph of the United Kingdom has a good read on the iOS 4.1 features. My big wait is for HDR.

The High Dynamic Range feature is used simply by opening the iPhone camera app as before. There is a button, top-center, to turn HDR on. In settings, you have the option to keep or discard the normal photo.

They, if you elect to keep, are saved to the camera roll. Your HDR photograph will be second, or to the right of the normal photo.   There is also a watermark on the upper right of the photo, identifying it as an HDR picture.

The game center will be a new app icon on your home page. Mine now resides in my Games Folder.

That is it. I have not had any problems. I’ve taken one HDR photo. I’m now off for more. I hope this notification gets someone their upgrade faster than they may have gotten it otherwise.

Rafael Giraldo, the next chapter… 2

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From Rafael:

Schoolteacher Who Biked Across America to Display Photos of Journey

Where: Nova Southeastern University is holding a free panel discussion featuring Giraldo at the Don Taft University Center at the main campus in Davie.
When: The discussion is open to the public. It is this Thursday, October 8th at 7 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, third floor, room PVA 309.
Who: Panelists include Giraldo, Timothy Dixon, professor of history and legal studies at NSU, Daniel Markarian, NSU program professor for social studies, and Tim Petraitis, a U.S. history teacher at Cypress Bay High School.

Tony Fins, editorial page editor at the Sun-Sentinel, will moderate the panel. It will be an informal coffee table-style discussion, which will feature an exchange of dialogue between the panelists.

Additional information at: Sun Sentinel and/or Nova Southeastern University

Sun Sentinel article: In his words: Rafael Giraldo’s bike journey across the U.S.

Rafael Giraldo

Congratulation Rafael,

I see the panel will happen this Thursday. That is good. I trust it will go well. I see you have reorganized your TOD pictures. The best…

Warm regards,

Jim

TrikeBldr [Bruce's] Report 3

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The report we have been waiting for from Bruce [Trikebldr] on his interaction with Mr. Giraldo [now making hast to Marshfield, Missouri]. You are thorough and detailed in your reporting. THANKS Bruce!

Jim (and all),

Tour of Discovery - Day 57 068 First, I just want to say that these last three days have been an adventure for me, as well as inspirational to have met Rafael. It would take too much room to tell you all the background into his life that I have learned in this short time. Besides, it will all be in his book(s) that will come from this adventure, so I don’t want to spoil it for those who buy it.

Second, I just read the discussions on BROL this morning for the first time about Rafael’s journey, and I am quite flattered, and humbled by the comments made about me, BUT, I also want to point out that this all about Mr. Giraldo’s many facetted trek across our homeland, not about me and my brief "play day" with new friends! All of this was within a Tour of Discovery - Day 57 075 150 mile radius of home, and is what I would have been doing anyway, so it’s not a big deal to me! It IS a big deal for me to have met Rafael, however! And, thanks to everyone on BROL, the Catrike forum and the TrikeDoctor forum for all the kind words! Very humbling indeed! Oh, and Sierra says I behaved very well the whole three days!

More…

People we meet ~ Mark Miller 1

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Mark says he is an overweight 69 year old, cranky old fart, planning to tour almost anywhere, everywhere, in the western portion of the USA. Before meeting Bruce, he was trying to collect enough dimes to get a Surly Light Haul Truck and riding a mid range Giant Road Diamond Frame. He and Bruce met on a Thursday and Mark was buying a 2004 Road (DaRogue) the following Tuesday.

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Now in the throes of saving enough to obtain the equipment he’ll need to wander aimlessly about, Mark says all this is a new learning curve for him. He goes on to say he tends to get lost in his minds curiosity and too bad, because there is no map for his little pea brain. Meanwhile, Mark pursues fitness, with endurance as his focus. Matt Cazalas on Crazy Guy on a bike inspires him and Heidi Domeisen tells stories in a fashion he admires. Mark would be very pleased to emulate those two people into a new him. His optimist plan is to reach 94, and then re-evaluate.
 

Mark recounts his Sunday morning experiences for us:

People we meet ~ Mike & Kathy Hennen 1

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Tour of Discovery - Day 57 040 Mike heard of Mr. Giraldo’s  tour, he believes through the Adventure Cycling Newsletter.  Mike lives within 100 yards of the TransAmerica Trail. As riders near Toronto, Kansas, he likes to meet them and ride with or assist in someway.

This was the case for Rafael. From the Tour of Discovery Website, Mike noted that Mr. Giraldo was in Eureka, Kansas the night before. He decide to ride out the next morning and offer him assistance.  Mike caught Mr. G  just as he was entering Toronto.

Tour of Discovery - Day 57 020Mr. Giraldo said was he was in fine shape and asked if Mike would like to join him for a while.  At that time,  Mike was riding his Penninger Trike which he says is not much on speed. He asked Mr. G if he could change to his Trice T Trike.  Rafael accompanied him to his house; took some pictures; met his wife, Kathy; had a drink; and then they were off for a ride of approximately 20 miles.

Tour of Discovery - Day 57 041 They discussed his trip and its purpose–the education of young people. Rafael described his teaching methods of which Mike was impressed. They also talked about  the world situation.  Mike says he thoroughly enjoyed the ride and the conversation. Because they were on a rough portion of the road Mike offered Mr. G the opportunity to ride his Trice T Trike so he could evaluate the T’s shocks. While Mike waited for his return he noticed Mr. G’s tires had cord showing.  Since a good 20 inch tire is hard to come by in that part of Kansas, Mike offered him two Schwabe Marathons that he keep as spares.  When they arrived at the intersection of Coyville Road and Hwy 39, the two split: Mike returning home to await Mr. G’s call so he could deliver the tires and Mr. G riding on to Chanute, Kansas.

Tour of Discovery - Day 57 077 Around 6:00 p.m., Mike found Rafael and Bruce Bunch [a.k.a. Trikebldr] at the Chanute campground and park. He gave them the tires.  Mike says he was quite surprised to meet Trikebldr.  Mike is a member of the Catrike Board [alkllimike] and has read many of Bruce’s posts.  He says he has great respect of his trike knowledge.  Although Bruce lives in the Kansas City area, Mike had not met him. Together, Mike and Kathy [center in the photo to the right] own a Trice T Trike; a Catrike Trail; 2 Penningers; and a couple of two-wheel recumbents.

Yesterday was one of those days that Mike says was indeed a privilege  to have been in the presence of people he admires and respects. A very enjoyable experience for him.