Taka Taira-Kaplan
@takasphoto.bsky.social
Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), food & restaurant / real estate / architectural / interior photographer & videographer based in Bay Area. Native of Japan, teaching at CCSF
How to Quickly Copy/Import a previous #Canvas Course (For Instructors) youtu.be/YON7rdHweYc?...
How to Quickly Copy/Import a previous Canvas Course (For Instructors)
YouTube video by Professor Lovett
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January 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM
How to Quickly Copy/Import a previous #Canvas Course (For Instructors) youtu.be/YON7rdHweYc?...
Five o’clock dinner crowd: why are young Americans eating so early? Good for GenZ folks! We love our early dinner schedule as it’s considered healthier. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Five o’clock dinner crowd: why are young Americans eating so early?
Gen Z and millennials’ dinner reservations are reportedly inching earlier as they take advantage of happy hour deals
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Five o’clock dinner crowd: why are young Americans eating so early? Good for GenZ folks! We love our early dinner schedule as it’s considered healthier. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u... #TaxTheRich #BillionaireTax #GavinNewsom
Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u... #TaxTheRich #BillionaireTax #GavinNewsom
Yosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/01/12/y...
Yosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February
Horsetail Fall waterfall glows orange and red in scenic display near El Capitan
www.eastbaytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Yosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/01/12/y...
Oakland cut killings to a 60-year low. How did it happen? www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/01/07/o...
Oakland cut killings to a 60-year low. How did it happen?
The numbers mark a sharp reversal from a spike in violence during the worst years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.eastbaytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Oakland cut killings to a 60-year low. How did it happen? www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/01/07/o...
@Safeco has this feature, to claim that you drive low miles every year so you are entitled for discount, and of course, the site doesn’t work. How surprising. I thought every corporation, especially insurance corporation, loves to give us discounts we deserve, wink wink mileage.safeco.com/respond/
Liberty Mutual
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January 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
@Safeco has this feature, to claim that you drive low miles every year so you are entitled for discount, and of course, the site doesn’t work. How surprising. I thought every corporation, especially insurance corporation, loves to give us discounts we deserve, wink wink mileage.safeco.com/respond/
DJI drone ban kicked in today officially in the U. S. What does it mean? This article has a great breakdown of what this means to you. #djidroneban #djiglobal www.reuters.com/business/aer...
US bars imports of new models of DJI, all other foreign drones
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it is barring imports of all new models of foreign-made drones and critical components including from China's DJI and Autel, saying they pose ...
www.reuters.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
DJI drone ban kicked in today officially in the U. S. What does it mean? This article has a great breakdown of what this means to you. #djidroneban #djiglobal www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Rico Rico Taco, our favorite Mexican restaurant & taqueria is featured on the article with our photo. Congratulations, we love Rico Rico! #diablomagazine #foodphotography #oaklandrestaurants www.diablomag.com/blog/diablo-...
Diablo Dish: Most Anticipated East Bay Restaurants in 2026—Part 2
Save the date for a visit to these forthcoming eateries upon their debut.
www.diablomag.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Rico Rico Taco, our favorite Mexican restaurant & taqueria is featured on the article with our photo. Congratulations, we love Rico Rico! #diablomagazine #foodphotography #oaklandrestaurants www.diablomag.com/blog/diablo-...
This is purely disappointing. #kenmartin #dnc
The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This is purely disappointing. #kenmartin #dnc
The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
DJI Mini 5 Pro is at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen - and they may get banned starting December 23rd. Get it while you can! #DJIMini5Pro #DJIBan #DronePhotography #DroneVideography amzn.to/3YB5gxK
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DJI Mini 5 Pro is at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen - and they may get banned starting December 23rd. Get it while you can! #DJIMini5Pro #DJIBan #DronePhotography #DroneVideography amzn.to/3YB5gxK
I’ll be sharing this with my CCSF students because this directly affects drone education, workforce training, and hands-on learning. Security concerns should be addressed through independent audits and oversight—not blanket bans—to keep DJI drones legal!
Take action here: droneadvocacyalliance.com
Take action here: droneadvocacyalliance.com
Drone Advocacy Alliance - Home
Countless Americans fly drones for fun, for work, for research and to keep people safe. However, some in Congress and in state capitols across the nation have proposed legislation that threatens the w...
droneadvocacyalliance.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’ll be sharing this with my CCSF students because this directly affects drone education, workforce training, and hands-on learning. Security concerns should be addressed through independent audits and oversight—not blanket bans—to keep DJI drones legal!
Take action here: droneadvocacyalliance.com
Take action here: droneadvocacyalliance.com
The World Cup games in the Bay Area:
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland
– June 16: Austria vs. Jordan
– June 19: (The survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) vs. Paraguay
– June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria
– June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia
FIFA World Cup spread thin
www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/12/05/f...
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland
– June 16: Austria vs. Jordan
– June 19: (The survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) vs. Paraguay
– June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria
– June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia
FIFA World Cup spread thin
www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/12/05/f...
Kurtenbach: It looks like the Bay Area drew the World Cup short straw
Levi’s Stadium’s projected game schedule is a who’s who of “who?”
www.eastbaytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The World Cup games in the Bay Area:
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland
– June 16: Austria vs. Jordan
– June 19: (The survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) vs. Paraguay
– June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria
– June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia
FIFA World Cup spread thin
www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/12/05/f...
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland
– June 16: Austria vs. Jordan
– June 19: (The survivor of Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) vs. Paraguay
– June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria
– June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia
FIFA World Cup spread thin
www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/12/05/f...
ワールドカップ2026の抽選会見てたらいきなりローリン・ヒルが出てきて懐かしい歌歌ってた。実に意外な人選。#worldcup2026
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
ワールドカップ2026の抽選会見てたらいきなりローリン・ヒルが出てきて懐かしい歌歌ってた。実に意外な人選。#worldcup2026
Now that I am teaching at a college, I am seeing what affordable options are for the students to use Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, including #AdobePhotoshop & #LightroomClassic. I must say, I’m not very impressed with the pricing. When I was in college, I would not have liked to pay $20 every month.
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Now that I am teaching at a college, I am seeing what affordable options are for the students to use Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, including #AdobePhotoshop & #LightroomClassic. I must say, I’m not very impressed with the pricing. When I was in college, I would not have liked to pay $20 every month.
Gone in 30 seconds: East Bay thieves are stealing cars with ease, thanks to a legal gadget anyone can buy www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/27/g...
Gone in 30 seconds: East Bay thieves are stealing cars with ease, thanks to a legal gadget anyone can buy
It’s meant to aid owners who’ve lost their keys, but the technology is ripe for misuse.
www.mercurynews.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gone in 30 seconds: East Bay thieves are stealing cars with ease, thanks to a legal gadget anyone can buy www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/27/g...
OpenSecrets - Client Profile: Skydio. A lot of people are suspecting that this had something to do with the FCC ban of #DJIDrones coming in December 2025. #DJIGlobal #DJIdroneban
www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
Skydio Lobbying Profile
Skydio spent $530,000 lobbying in 2022. See the details.
www.opensecrets.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
OpenSecrets - Client Profile: Skydio. A lot of people are suspecting that this had something to do with the FCC ban of #DJIDrones coming in December 2025. #DJIGlobal #DJIdroneban
www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
Old article - Background and Lobbying Efforts Against DJI #DJIBan #DJIDrone #DJIGlobal #DJIdroneban www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/backgro...
Background and Lobbying Efforts Against DJI
You may be having some difficulty wrapping your head around what is going on with DJI, Autel, and other Chinese drone and drone part manufacturers as H.R. 2864 threatens to ban their products in the U...
www.thedroningcompany.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Old article - Background and Lobbying Efforts Against DJI #DJIBan #DJIDrone #DJIGlobal #DJIdroneban www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/backgro...
OAK, SFO flight cancellations will begin at 6 a.m. Friday oaklandside.org/2025/11/06/o...
OAK, SFO flight cancellations will begin at 6 a.m. Friday
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order requiring 40 airports to phase in a 10% reduction in flights starting Friday, Nov. 7. SFO and OAK are on the final list; San Jose is n...
oaklandside.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
OAK, SFO flight cancellations will begin at 6 a.m. Friday oaklandside.org/2025/11/06/o...
Acclaimed Oakland home restaurant is moving to Jack London oaklandside.org/2025/11/04/c...
Acclaimed Oakland home restaurant is moving to Jack London
Born in a Jingletown backyard and featured in The New York Times, Elvira Varela's restaurant has built a following for its tostadas raspadas. Now, it’s ready for its own brick-and-mortar.
oaklandside.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Acclaimed Oakland home restaurant is moving to Jack London oaklandside.org/2025/11/04/c...
#Amaran #Ace25x, Bi-color (meaning warm to cool white adjustable) LED Light is on discount today at B&H! If you need a small light for food and product photography/videography, check it out! ONLY TODAY! (And I don’t get a commission even if you buy it) www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/18...
amaran Ace 25x Bi-Color LED Light Panel (White)
Buy amaran Ace 25x Bi-Color LED Light Panel (White) featuring For Content Creators and Vloggers, Output: 1636 Lux at 3.3' (5600K), 2300 to 6500K CCT, 4.6 x 3" Panel; USB-C Rechargeable, CRI 95 | TLCI ...
www.bhphotovideo.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#Amaran #Ace25x, Bi-color (meaning warm to cool white adjustable) LED Light is on discount today at B&H! If you need a small light for food and product photography/videography, check it out! ONLY TODAY! (And I don’t get a commission even if you buy it) www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/18...
This is truly alarming as of now. We don’t have any drones that can compete with the technologies and affordability of DJI drones in the industry over here. #djibaninusa #djidrones dronedj.com/2025/10/21/r...
Florida senator urges FCC to fast-track DJI drone ban
A DJI drone ban may be closer than ever as Sen. Rick Scott pushes the FCC to revoke Chinese-made drone approvals.
dronedj.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
This is truly alarming as of now. We don’t have any drones that can compete with the technologies and affordability of DJI drones in the industry over here. #djibaninusa #djidrones dronedj.com/2025/10/21/r...
Nikon | REDの衝撃。ZRは現場で“メインカメラ”になれるのか？ vook.vc/n/8319
Nikon ZR × REDの実力検証｜商業撮影で“メインカメラ”になれるシネマカメラか？
REDとの共同開発で話題のNikon ZRを、シネマトグラファー高橋遼が実写レビュー。
デイ・マジックアワー・ナイトの3シーンで検証し、商業撮影で通用する画作りや運用性を徹底解説します。
vook.vc
October 25, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Nikon | REDの衝撃。ZRは現場で“メインカメラ”になれるのか？ vook.vc/n/8319
Are you having an issue with your #CANVAS today? Here is the AWS Health Dashboard - Service health
You can view the current and historical status of all AWS services. #OUTAGE #AWS health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
You can view the current and historical status of all AWS services. #OUTAGE #AWS health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Service health - Oct 20, 2025 | AWS Health Dashboard | Global
View the overall status and health of AWS services using the AWS Health Dashboard.
health.aws.amazon.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Are you having an issue with your #CANVAS today? Here is the AWS Health Dashboard - Service health
You can view the current and historical status of all AWS services. #OUTAGE #AWS health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
You can view the current and historical status of all AWS services. #OUTAGE #AWS health.aws.amazon.com/health/status