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the Commons Cam

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"Slow weekend on the Commons."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 5, 2008

"Glad to hear that DonH. Spending the 4th on the Computer I’m affraid. Can’t get out much you know. :-)"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 4, 2008

"Relax Johnny…we’re not marking this stuff. : )"
from Don H on Jul 4, 2008

"sometimes I get so excited about these “shoutouts” I miss spell words."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 4, 2008

"I like Don’s idea! Tyler lets see you digs there on the Commons. I might even move doen there to get a 1st hand view of all the action."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 4, 2008

"One day, Tyler should turn the camera around and show the office for a day or so."
from Don H on Jul 4, 2008

"I’m think’in now that Tylerrrr, really did fall out the window onto the Commons? Tyler, ya there Bro?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 4, 2008

"Hi DonH, I’m a like ‘in your “Lichen” shoutout :-) Let’s not get ledge(y) about this :-)"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 4, 2008

"I’m lichen it."
from Don H on Jul 4, 2008

"Tylurrr, ur cam iz down. FAIL!"
from molly on Jul 3, 2008

"Hey, Tylers cam is having an eclipse?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"Nice shot?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"I guess I’ll have to miss the Burn’s Sisters…Bummer!"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"Nice view of the ledge Tyler, can’t see the concert Bro?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"It’s great to see all the people enjoying the 4th on the Commons. Thanks for that cam Tyler."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"Looks like good wx for tonight and tomorrow."
from Don H on Jul 3, 2008

"Nice group for the 4th :-) Rock on."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"getting ready for the Burns Sisters!"
from katy on Jul 3, 2008

"I’ll 2nd that."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"I just love Ithaca. Your web cam is the best!!!"
from Darlene on Jul 3, 2008

"Not much fireworks on the Commons today — to wet I guess?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 3, 2008

"Hi Phenomanana, yes… this site is nice. As you can tell, I have time on my side… :-)"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 2, 2008

"I think we all know the Commons Cam site tops your list johnnyrocket!"
from Phenomanana on Jul 2, 2008

"I like the new survey…thanks Tyler. The “Drudge Report” news site would top them all I think."
from johnnyrocket on Jul 1, 2008

"What’s that funny thing at the top center of the image tyler?"
from johnnyrocket on Jul 1, 2008

"Must be square dance night on the commons?"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 30, 2008

"swing your partner round and round…"
from cbeats on Jun 30, 2008

"I hope Tyler hasn’t fallen out the window where his cam is, …Tyler ya there?"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 27, 2008

"Now that puddle looks like a woman’s bikini! Like a bear skin thong!"
from southhillgirl on Jun 27, 2008

"Where’ve you been lately anyway, Tyler? You’ve been awfully quiet."
from southhillgirl on Jun 27, 2008

"That’sa great idea, JohnnyR! Hey Tylurrr, can you put that up?"
from southhillgirl on Jun 27, 2008

"How about a poll on air conditioning the Commons? And use real “Freon Refrigerant” and not that cheap eco gas they sell now!"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 27, 2008

"That sure would increase Ithaca’s carbon footprint :)"
from katy on Jun 27, 2008

"Looks like a muggy day out there - I sure wish the Commons had air conditioning."
from southhillgirl on Jun 27, 2008

"It looks like a cat skin rug!"
from southhillgirl on Jun 27, 2008

"Maybe…."
from Don H on Jun 27, 2008

"There is a drain grate there & the drain is probably clogged."
from Don H on Jun 27, 2008

"That pool of water there looks like a dead animal?"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 26, 2008

"That pool of water is always in the middle of the screen shot of the Commons, must be a low spot there? They should fix it!"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 26, 2008

"Yes, we need a new poll!"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 25, 2008

"Hows abouts a new poll, AWP folks???"
from sursly on Jun 25, 2008

"Thanks Katy…the nice commons view is back :-)"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 24, 2008

"The power went out on the Commons last night! Huge storm! We are back in business now!"
from katy on Jun 24, 2008

"I think Tyler’s Cam broke? But I like the image very much. Could be his screen saver, Hehehe."
from johnnyrocket on Jun 24, 2008

"….that the AWP folks decided to keep it for a while."
from Don H on Jun 24, 2008

"I guess “Impressionist Commons” was a masterpiece…"
from Don H on Jun 24, 2008

"I usually take a peek everyday. Hey, the shot is stuck on “yesterday”!"
from Don H on Jun 24, 2008

"Hi DonH where have you been?"
from johnnyrocket on Jun 23, 2008

"Impressionist Commons by Monet !"
from Don H on Jun 23, 2008

"This cam capture looks like an expressionistic painting of the Commons. Someone should paint it."
from johnnyrocket on Jun 23, 2008

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Who are you going to see at the State Theatre this season?

None of the above (83%, 40 Votes)
Billy Bragg (6%, 3 Votes)
Steve Earle (4%, 2 Votes)
Cassandra Wilson (4%, 2 Votes)
Andrew Bird (2%, 1 Votes)
All of the above (2%, 1 Votes)
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

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What do you think should be the highest priority in fixing up the Commons?

Fixing uneven pavement (39%, 43 Votes)
Clocks at Commons entrances (22%, 24 Votes)
Remove everything but the trees (22%, 24 Votes)
Installing more artwork (11%, 12 Votes)
Trolley tracks in front of Center Ithaca (6%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 110

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Should Ithaca ban plastic bags?

Yes, that would be great! (81%, 70 Votes)
No way! (19%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 86

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Quick vote: will Ithaca get snowed on again in the next month?

No way. (64%, 63 Votes)
Yes, way. (36%, 36 Votes)

Total Voters: 99

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What are you looking forward to doing in Ithaca now that the weather's warm?

hanging out in parks (36%, 26 Votes)
dining outside (25%, 18 Votes)
swimming in the gorges (23%, 17 Votes)
attending outdoor concerts (10%, 7 Votes)
sunbathing (7%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 73

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Hey! Where are you now?

The Ithaca area! (34%, 30 Votes)
Somewhere in the US! (31%, 27 Votes)
Not Ithaca, but I spent some time there! (30%, 26 Votes)
Somewhere not in the US! (6%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 88

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Should smoking be banned on the Commons?

Yes, please! (62%, 79 Votes)
No, thank you! (38%, 49 Votes)

Total Voters: 128

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What is Ithaca, really?

Gorges (35%, 36 Votes)
Expensive (23%, 23 Votes)
Cold (17%, 17 Votes)
Evil (12%, 12 Votes)
Not George's (8%, 8 Votes)
Gangsta (3%, 3 Votes)
Garages (3%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 102

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Downtown Faceoff: Ithaca should...

fix up the commons, bring back the fun! (69%, 97 Votes)
bulldoze the Commons, bring back the road! (31%, 43 Votes)

Total Voters: 140

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What business should take Juna's place on the Commons?

Another coffee shop (36%, 31 Votes)
A bar with live music (29%, 25 Votes)
A grocery store (29%, 25 Votes)
Dance club (6%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 86

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New Ithaca Festival dates (June 19 - 22), what do you think?

I'm glad it's later in the summer (39%, 24 Votes)
I liked the old dates better (24%, 15 Votes)
What's the Ithaca Festival? (19%, 12 Votes)
I hope it rains! (18%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 62

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How do you like the new Commons Cam site?

It's friggin' sweet. (50%, 13 Votes)
Pretty hot (19%, 5 Votes)
I don't, it sucks. (19%, 5 Votes)
I do not like thee (12%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 26

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About The Commons Cam

The camera was set up on January 12th, 2007. It’s a Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX, attached via USB to a PC running Windows XP. A piece of software called TinCam, grabs a 640 x 480 pixel image from the webcam every 15 seconds and uploads the image to our main server, ready for you and thousands of others to view. Enjoy!

In the News

The Commons Cam was recently recognized as one of the “Top Ten Cams” by EarthCam!
The Cornell Daily Sun has an in-depth article/interview about the Commons Cam. [ read article ]
The Ithaca Journal has an article on the Commons Cam, and some interesting discussion going on in the article’s Forum. [ read article ]
Tompkins Weekly wrote a great piece, which is available as a PDF. [ read article ]

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