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The Military Is Developing a 'Close Combat Assault Ration' Up to 40% Lighter than an MRE

November 2, 2020
Soldier assigned to Task Force Raider enjoys a lunch break at Bemowo Piskie training area, Poland, Nov 15, 2018. (Tennessee Army National Guard/Sgt. Arturo Guzman) As the U.S. military prepares for future fights that may see units dispersed and on their own for extended periods of time, it needs new, lighter rations that will keep troops fueled for the mission. The Army‘s Combat Feeding…
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How to Take Photos Like the Great Joel Meyerowitz

November 2, 2020
Photographer and YouTuber Frederik Trovatten has just released episode three of his popular “How to take photos like…” series. He started with Vivian Maier, moved on to Robert Frank, and this week he’s breaking down the style and philosophy of the great Joel Meyerowitz. When it comes to the work of Joel Meyerowitz, it’s really hard to “put him in a box.” The 82-year-old living legend…
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Laowa Unveils 15mm f/4.5 Shift: The World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full-Frame Cameras

November 2, 2020
Venus Optics has just unveiled a new “world’s first” in the optics game. The new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens is apparently “the world’s widest shift lens for full-frame cameras,” and it will be available for both DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift works on both full-frame and medium format sensors, providing up to ±11mm of shift for FF and ±8mm of…
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Following Investigation, Magnum Photos Suspends David Alan Harvey for One Year

November 2, 2020
Earlier this year, the Magnum Photos agency suspended prominent photojournalist David Alan Harvey indefinitely pending an investigation into a historical allegation. Today that suspension was made punitive and given the timeline of one year. According to a press release, Magnum Photos temporarily suspended Harvey’s membership with the agency immediately after it received a specific allegation…
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