Scan of NYPD notice reminding police that photography in NYC is legal

This April 2009 notice to all NYPD officers reminds them that taking photos and videos in and around New York City is not illegal. Additionally, the notice reminds officers that they cannot demand to see your pictures without a warrant and they cannot ask you to delete photos or destroy film.

Finally, it also reminds NYPD officers that the MTA has deemed photography as a legal act on and around the NYC Subway, Long Island Railroad, and Metro-North rail systems and that officers cannot stop you as long as you are within the boundaries of the MTA code of conduct.

via Doobybrain.com

What are you Optimistic about?

Optimist Conspectus is simply a survey of optimism; a series of answers to a deceptively-simple question: What are you optimistic about? The sites allows you to share your optimism and perspective. So please, enlighten us, what are you optimistic about?

Remember, optimism doesn't have any limits, it has no boundaries.

Who is Coming to America?

Immigration in America has always been a hot topic, especially these days. From immigrants to quotas of work visas, I've always wondered about the nationalities of people migrating to America. This info-graphic is a collaboration between GOOD Magazine and Timko/Klick

It's good to know who is coming to America and from where.

Camera Fashion

The creative design of Andrew Kua, has enabled us to treat our camera like we treat ourselves. No longer your camera needs to be naked, but it can now be as colorful as the pictures you take.

More than just cheap plastic cameras

Swine Flu Map - Follow the pandemic in real time

Swine flu is all over the news, which makes me wonder if it's media fear mongering as usual or should I start making zombie style preparations. Below is a map that shows confirmed and suspected cases of swine flu (A/H1N1), to help you keep track of the pandemic and see how quickly it's spreading.

 with source attributions and links to original language sources, report date, and current known status.

Looking into the Past

Looking into the Past is a photo set on Flickr where images are made by finding old photographs of places, printing them out, and then holding the print up in the modern day location that the original photograph was taken. The mind behind this creative project is of Jason Powell

Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC

Morin's / Shays Before and After

Market Street, Leesburg, VA

What is the Credit Crisis?

We've all thought about the current credit crisis, how and if it affects us. Jonathan Jarvis, a talented media designer, has created this simple yet informative visualization explaining the credit and mortgage crisis.

Confused about the economic crisis? This will help you understand