The Society Of The Spectacle

With the proliferation of Digital Cameras, we all feel we can take a photo. But an ‘eye’ is something different. Something unique and all the rarer. So it was with a smile I flicked through my good friend and fellow blogger’s Roy’s new project. Roy has always been the photographer of the group, a camera dangling round his neck capturing the events of the last seven years of post college fun and games, while also showing what a great eye for detail and humanity he has. It’s a project that’s been a long time in coming and I thought it would be nice to share some of his great work with a wider audience. More shots after the jump. (more…)

A stirring, strong speech. Impressive – and fascinating how EVERYONE seemed to stop and listen to it – a true global leader. Personal highlight? This passage stood out.

“To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the west – know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”

Anyways here’s a great gallery (via GAWKER) of the world watching Washington.

And here’s some great pics from HUFFPO as well (via AP)

LOVE George Bush V.1′s hat!