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The documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who turned eighty-one on January 1st, was taking a rare rest (he is at work on his fortieth film, about the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris), visiting with his son and his family at Deer Valley, in Utah, when I called to talk to him about his new book. "Frederick Wiseman," which is published jointly by the Museum of Modern Art and Éditions Gallimard, is a collection of stills from his forty films, along with thoughtful essays by William T. Vollmann, Geoffrey O'Brien, Pierre Legendre, Andrew Delbanco, Christopher Ricks, and David Denby, among others, as well as by Wiseman himself. He had taken a spill on the slopes earlier that day, but though he allowed that he had a bump on his hip the size of his head, which he was nursing with a box of frozen peas, he was otherwise characteristically philosophical: "When you're a professional skier, what can you do?" What follows is part of our conversation about his life and his films, which include "Titicut Follies," "High School," "Welfare," "Juvenile Court," "Hospital," and, more recently, "State Legislature," "La Danse," and "Boxing Gym."
I was struck by the quote from "What Maisie Knew" that appears in Joshua Siegal's introduction to your book: "The effort to see and really to represent is no idle business in face of the constant force that makes for muddlement. The great thing is indeed that the muddled state too is one of the very sharpest of the realities, that it also has color and form and character, has often in fact a broad and rich comicality." You've used the words "sad comedy" to describe some of your films. Are you and Henry James talking about the same thing? Do you have muddlement in common?
That's a good question. I can't help but agree with what James says, but the word "muddlement" I'm not sure about. If muddlement is a substitute for ambiguity, then we're talking about the same thing. But "muddlement," in many ways, is a more original word than "ambiguity," and implies confusion and not being sure the way something can be interpreted, not just in alternative ways but in many ways. I like the word "muddlement." I hadn't really thought about it before. I think I'll have to use it from now on.
So, "sad comedy"—can you expand on that a little bit?
I think a lot of the movies are very funny. But it's not comedy that makes fun of the people; it's comedy that emerges from very complex situations which often have no solution, and the situations are indicative, in one way or another, of the muddlement of the human behavior. And so they're funny. And I find that kind of comedy sad, because often, while it's funny, the basic situation is very sad. . . . "High School" is a sad comedy because the ideology of the school is such that some, although obviously not all, of the potential of the students is being thwarted by this mindless kind of conformism that represents the actual attitude of the school as opposed to the rhetorical attitude. It's sad because the students are being trivialized.
In your essay, you say, "My films are about institutions, the place is the star." You say that "Titicut Follies" gave you the idea of doing an institutional series, about events that take place within the boundaries of the institution. What is it that drew you to institutions to begin with?
It was partially accidental and partially a recognition. I wanted to do "Titicut Follies" because I thought Bridgewater would make a good film. As I say in the essay, I realized while I was doing the "Follies" that the same thing could be applied to other institutions. When I began to think about it, during and after "Titicut Follies," it seemed a way for me to take a look at contemporary American life, in a way that was different from most documentary films that were being made up to that time, which follow famous people. And when I say that the place is the star, that is sort of true, even though it's also meant, I guess, to be ironic, because the movies don't feature a picturesque star personality—a movie actor, a politician, or a criminal. Amazingly enough, even after doing this for forty-four years, the material is still fresh, in the sense that most of the subjects I've chosen haven't been done before. And so that means that the experience the films document—and the muddlement that the films document—is still fresh material.
Errol Morris, in his essay, says that you have "the honesty and supreme decency to portray human society for what it is: a madhouse." What do you think about that? Have you spent your life in a madhouse?
I have to let the films speak for themselves. I think what Errol says is very funny. He's a very funny man, but I don't think it's my job, nor do I have any wish, to summarize in that way. Or in any way.
You've been consistently intransigent on this point, and everybody's always trying to get you to talk about how you feel about your films, and you've refused to tell them. And I respect that.
Actually, the best answer, and I've given it before, is that what I feel is in the film. And it's my standard cliché that if I could say it in twenty-five words or less, I shouldn't have made the film.
But it really is a kind of Rorschach test, it seems to me. Because everybody has something different to say about your films.
Well, that fits in with your "What Maisie Knew" quote. And it's not up to me to resolve those conflicting opinions.
I'm not suggesting that you have any obligation to resolve them. I just think it's interesting that, for instance, David Denby describes you as "an ardent crusader for reform," Catherine Samie as "a predator of humanity," both "virginal and diabolical," and Errol Morris as "the undisputed king of misanthropic cinema." So, all I'm saying is: What do you make of all that? Guilty as charged?
It all amuses me, quite frankly.
But that's related to my point. Because of the element of ambiguity in your films, which is always present, the ways in which people see your films very differently is interesting.
I agree. And in reading the essays I was struck by some of the same things that you are talking about. But I think I'm dealing with complex subjects, and it's almost inevitable that people are going to react differently to the subject matter. There are lot of different elements at play: there are the sequences that make up the structure of the film, there's what I think my intent is in choosing the sequences that I do and the order in which I use them and what kind of abstract statements or, possibly, if it's not too pretentious, metaphors that exist at the margins of each film—and what other people bring to it, because they're also bringing their experience and their fantasy life. And it's rare that people stop and say, "What is Wiseman trying to do?" I mean, it's not just Wiseman. It's rare in any criticism, whether it's a movie, a novel, or a play, to first ask the question: What's the filmmaker or the writer trying to do, what are the means by which he tries to do it, and how successfully does he do it? And for whatever argument or conclusion they come to, the evidence is the text. And it's extremely rare that people do that. In terms of my films, the contributors to my book have done that more than most often happens with people who write about the films, or a particular film.
I think that in the case of your films, because they present a kind of impression of reality, they convey the idea that it's unmediated experience. It's as if the viewer were experiencing a situation just as you yourself experienced it. But, in fact, you have done a lot of the groundwork already; you've created a story for us to respond to.
Exactly. I think—whether it's successful or not is not for me to say—but I work very hard at creating a story. And the thing that I ask the viewer is to pay attention, to give it a close reading. I went to college in 1947, it was the heyday of the New Criticism, and when we studied poetry or novels we'd get constantly asked, "Well, what's the proof in the text for what you're saying." And I thought that was terrific. I've learned more from that than anything else I ever studied.
I wanted to ask about your mother, and the importance of your mother in your unconscious development. You write that she was a frustrated actress, who used to come home and regale you with tales and imitations, stories about ordinary people which were very funny.
At the time, I just thought my mother was an extremely funny lady, and I adored hearing those stories. As I grew older, and as I saw what my work was going to be—and as I write in the essay—there's an obvious connection between that childhood experience and what I do.
Did your mother ever see any of your films?
Oh, yeah. She died in 1976, so she saw eight or nine of them, anyway.
What did she think of them?
She liked them a lot. She continued all her life to have a very good sense of humor.
She understood the humor of your sad comedies.
She did understand the humor.
What about your father? Did he see your films, too?
Yeah, well, he died earlier. I think the last film he saw was "Basic Training." He also had a good sense of humor; a different sense of humor but a good sense of humor.
I was interested in what you had to say about your father helping refugees in the United States and your early experience of anti-Semitism—your knowledge of it in your household and your experience of it when you went to Williams.
Anti-Semitism was a good portion of my life growing up, because I heard not only the public aspects of it in terms of Germany and the war but, as I mention in the essay, Father Coughlin and the anti-Semitism that existed in Boston, which was divided up into ethnic communities who didn't get along. My father was very active in combating anti-Semitism, at the community level in Boston. So I heard a lot about it. When I was applying for colleges, I discovered for the first time that the colleges I wanted to go to all had Jewish quotas. Harvard didn't give up its Jewish quota until after the war; Yale didn't give up its quota until 1960. And all the Ivies and the Potted Ivies like Williams and Amherst had Jewish quotas.
And you were one of them, at Williams.
And I was one of them.
I was going to say that your discovery of literature at Williams and your being a kind of autodidact was very reminiscent of Walker Evans. However, Walker Evans didn't experience anti-Semitism.
No, exactly. But Elia Kazan did. He went to Williams in 1932 and apparently he had a similar reaction to mine. You know, it was a snotty little fraternity school with a very good faculty. . . . I was very involved in attacking the fraternity system, writing things about it for the Williams newspaper, but the fraternity system at Williams didn't change until the mid-sixties. I graduated in 1951.
Did that have anything to do with the kinds of things that you chose to film?
I'm not really talking about anti-Semitism exactly as anti-Semitism, but more just the over-all idea of injustice.
I think it obviously affected the films, but the idea of injustice evolves in the films. "Titicut Follies" and "High School" are more didactic, I think, than the other films. But I don't think the films in general are a cry for equity and fairness and justice. They're much more about the world as it is—not as it might be or should be.
There's so much suffering in your films, both quiet and overt, and I wonder what your thoughts are when you are bearing witness to it. I'm thinking of "Domestic Violence" and "Titicut Follies," even "Hospital." You spend a lot of time with those people; how do you reconcile yourself to the grimness?
Well, my job is to make a movie out of the material, not to reform police departments or fill the earth with health-care services or eliminate domestic violence in the world.
So, when you're actually filming, are you distanced, in a way?
I'm neither distant nor intimate; I'm professional.
I'm thinking of the notorious forced-feeding episode in "Titicut Follies." I'm wondering what goes through your mind when you're filming something like that.
Well, I don't know that I want to tell you what goes through my mind when I'm there.
I wouldn't blame you if you didn't, but I think it would be interesting to know.
First of all, I would have to reconstruct, so what I tell you now may not be what went through my mind at the moment. But it's a bit like an analogy, although it's not necessarily a definitive analogy: it's like being a doctor or a nurse. You're there to do a job. My job is to make as good a movie as I can make. The fact that I'm there, making a movie, of necessity creates a distance. I'm not saying "distance" in the sense of "coldness," but a distance in the sense of profession—work. My job is not to tell the people at the place how better they should be doing their job.
Your job is not to go up to Dr. Ross and say, "Stop that!"
Yeah— "Take that cigarette out of your mouth." That's not my job. First of all, if I had done that, that would have been the end of the movie. Where I am is: if I get permission to make a movie and people agree, my work is to be very professional. Whatever my thoughts may be, and whatever conclusions I have about the place, I reserve for the film.
So has it been a wonderful life, being a filmmaker, now into your fortieth film?
I've had a great time. I like working hard, I like working on the films; it gives me a great deal of pleasure. There are a lot of things that are difficult, like raising money, and there are occasionally stretches of boredom but, over all, I've had a terrific time. As I said in the essay, it beats working for a living, and it's true. I'm as involved in it and as passionate about it as I was when I started. And that's nice. I mean, it kills the time better than anything else. It prevents me from being bored.
One final question, and you don't have to respond to this, but I'm curious. I was thinking about "State Legislature," your great film about public service in Idaho, and thinking about the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman, and what this says about our American society. Does it say anything new to you? Or do you feel that this is kind of business as usual?
I'm reluctant to say anything more than the obvious: that it's horrible, but violence is characteristic of American life. We're also shocked when a regional governor in Pakistan is assassinated, and we say, "The Pakistanis can't organize their life or protect their public officials." And yet it happens here as well. The whole notion of explanation— I mean, we can go through twenty-five different explanations; the only reality is that the woman was shot.


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Azzi and her parents are in danger. They have to leave their home and escape to another country on a frightening journey by car and boat. In the new country they must learn to speak a new language, find a new home and Azzi must start a new school. With a kind helper at the school, Azzi begins to learn English and understand that she is not the only one who has had to flee her home. She makes a new friend, and with courage and resourcefulness, begins to adapt to her new life. But Grandma has been left behind and Azzi misses her more than anything. Will Azzi ever see her grandma again? Drawing on her own experience of working among refugee families, renowned author and illustrator Sarah Garland tells, with tenderness and humour, an exciting adventure story to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
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One of the things I find most crucially important in children's literature is the opportunity it gives kids to "walk a mile in another's shoes". Within the pages of Azzi In Between, young readers can tread in the footsteps of a young refugee, forced to leave all that's familiar and begin life in a new country. Scary thought! But the overwhelming message of Azzi In Between is one of optimism. Azzi and her family members go through very difficult times but there are positives about their new home: new friends, help from adults and children, access to support, and finding the familiar in a new place.
As a reader, I notice I'm enjoying graphic novels more and more. What I love as an adult about picture books can also be found in a graphic novel or comic book: the fact that the illustrations are able to weave another strand to the story, add another layer of meaning. I found myself scrubbing away tears over the plight of the refugees, mostly because of the sheer desperation in their faces and bodies as they struggled to get onto an over-full boat. How incredibly lucky we are, those of us who have never had to flee our homes and fight to survive!
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A busy 60mins on rowpro earlier this afternoon. I decided to try to cruise a 16k hour, so set off looking for 1:52/1:53 at around 25spm. I got to half way and felt really good, so decided to push the pace a little towards the end. At this point I was in 3rd spot with one guy over 100m up, and Ross Nathan about 65m up. I've rowed with Ross in a 30min on rowpro before and he has a hell of a fast finish. I felt good though, and decided that I was going to reel both of them in, no matter how fast I had to go to do it. This was a bold decision at this point as they were both still pulling faster than I was.
I carried on pulling the 1:52's till 20mins to go, then picked the pace up a little to maintain the gap at around 115m / 75m respectively behind the two front runners. The guy in first's pace was fluctuating each stroke between 1:48 and 1:53, and this made me think he was struggling. The next time I looked he'd disappeared off the screen completely, leaving just Ross some 70m or so up. Now last time I was in a 30min with Ross I reeled him in by 2mins to go only for him to then take off at low 1:30's right to the line. I wasn't going to make this mistake again. The plan this time was to negative split from 15mins to go and just keep pushing the pace faster and faster to the line. 1:47/1:48 from 15mins, gradually getting faster, and I closed up the full lead by about 4mins to go. I knew I needed a few metres lead now so kept pushing the pace down and managed to pull out a 10m lead by 2mins to go. Ross started pushing here as I knew he would, so I had to keep the pressure on to maintain that lead.
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On the first day of school, I toured eight of the nine MTCS schools. Want to see what was going on?
And, by the way, I am Jenny Buck, Director of Communications for MTCS. Superintendent Brian Erlandson and I have big plans to visit all the schools throughout the year and talk with students, staff and families. We look forward to sharing the stories.
First stop, the MTCS K-12 Academic Community headquarters—where Superintendent, Brian Erlandson wishes everyone a great new year. "MTCS K-12 Academy has some big plans and we look forward to sharing in the lives of each of our students. The opportunity for growth and development is abundant and we are honored and privileged to support our amazing students this year. Take a look at the options and opportunities right here at MTCS!"
MTCS is all about options, and what better way to see your options than on the move on the first day of school (and it's not too late to enroll!)
Second stop, Banaadir Academy North Campus, just down the road a bit from the Minneapolis Farmers Market. Banaadir North is one of three schools that specializes in remarkable resources tailored for students and families. Being there bright and early, I caught the early introductions of staff and students, with all eyes on the teachers as they shared expectations and how things work this new year.
Just under 2 miles away, I stopped in beautiful MTS Elementary in creative Northeast Minneapolis. I lucked-out and bumped into kindergartners and first graders practicing how to walk as a group through the halls, and doing a bit of exploring—even some skits from the teachers! Fifth grade was putting together their work bins, and getting their space all ready for the year's work. Doing a bit of dinosaur hunting in a circle, with quite a bit of giggling, was a happy bunch of second grade students.
Next-up, near University of Minnesota and Augsburg College, I stopped in at P.E.A.S.E. Academy where a small cohort of high school students learn while also getting the support and resources they need to stay sober and strong. "It's going to be a great year!" Mike Durchslag, director of this program said.
Now back to the District office, which is also the home of Banaadir Math and Science Academy, MTS Secondary School and the General Colin L. Powell Leadership Academy.
Over in the MTS High School area, I overheard Science teacher, Mr. O., tell the class as they walked into his room, "When you come here, I will be smiling at everyone and I'll meet you right here," he stood at the doorway and greeted each student.
Exciting things are planned for the digital arts and music programs at MTS Secondary. And classical music wafted about in the fine arts room. In addition, those lunch tables stood ready and waiting.
I snuck into a few of the Banaadir Math & Science classrooms just to hear a bit of English and Math classes at work. Plans for the year were divulged—students were completely engaged.
The Powell Leadership Academy has a new Colonel leading the program this year who I can't wait to introduce to you soon.
This whole big building, right in the heart of Minneapolis near the Lake Street light rail station, bustled with a new year.
And then, I drove to the Minnesota State Fair Grounds where Minnesota Virtual High School was one of the KS95 radio sponsors. I got my MNVHS pen and read the brochure about online school, full or part-time, grades 7-12. This completely flexible program means, you can do a little school in the morning, head on over to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for a bucket of Sweet Martha cookies (ok, that's what I had, along with some cheese curds and a pronto pup!) and go back home and finish up school. Now I'd say that's pretty sweet flexibility.
Next month we'll check in at Connections Academy online and hear all about their new year—a school-day online program.
The thing about MTCS K-12 Academic Community is: You belong—no matter who you are, where you've been, where you want to go, or how you need to learn—we work with you to create a school program that is exactly right for you. Our culture and our options embrace all. And we mean it.
I am looking forward to sharing news from all the schools with you all year. I'll also share resources and information to help students and families get the most out of this 2018/19 school year!
Superintendent Erlandson and I are going to be out and about all year talking with students, parents and staff and we'll share that on the website and social media I hope you come back often.


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Self-service coin counter efficiently handles 81,000 pennies
The benefits that banks can reap from self-service coin counting machines were recently on full display after a Texas man decided to deposit roughly 500 pounds of change. Local NBC affiliate KCBD indicated the Slaton, Texas native, Ira Keys, who is now 81 years old, took his father's advice to heart when he suggested saving money.
"In total, the collection was worth $816."
Self-service coin counter put to good use
According to KCBD, Keys brought in a collection of about 81,600 pennies into Prosperity Bank, a community financial services institution, after collecting the coins for 65 years. Kari Lewis, a personal banker at Prosperity Bank, explained that this was the first time in her career at the branch that she had seen such a massive collection.
Lewis went on to say that many people take pennies for granted, disregarding them for their low apparent value; obviously, a penny saved is a penny earned. In total, the collection was worth $816. Meanwhile, Keys doesn't plan to give up his coin spotting habit, but he recognizes his next deposit will likely not be as large.
The story, while exceptional, demonstrates the value of self-service coin counters in financial institutions. What would have likely taken several hours in other branches - in terms of requiring a teller to sort and deposit the change - took slightly more than an hour for the coin counting machines at the bank.
Money counters drive traffic
One of the lessons that other financial institutions can learn from Ira Keys's dedication to coin collecting is that customers will find added value in branches that offer self-service equipment that allows them to deposit their change. In other words, this type of offering will attract foot traffic, which creates several opportunities for banks.
According to a Cummins Allison study, the market for coin redemption in banks and similar commercial enterprises is very strong. In fact, a minimum of one person in 80 percent of U.S. households saves change. Then, 64 percent of this collected money is deposited in financial institutions. The benefit for banks is two-fold: Customers are able to conveniently redeem their loose change, and the organization is able to earn revenue from each transaction.
For customers and bank staff, money counters that can process 4,000 coins per minute with more than 99 percent accuracy create a more efficient business and provide better customer service.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. see's many take a break in the United States today. Here's what you need to know about what's open, and what's closed:
Government offices
Federal, state and county offices will be closed. Some public services such as libraries may be open for limited hours.
Banks will be closed, as will stock markets.
Malls will be open their normal hours.
Schools will be closed.
Supermakets will be open
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As normal
Postal service
Post offices will be closed.
Public transport
Buses and trains will run, but some locations will offer a weekend or public holiday timetable. Check with your local provider.


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Tesuque and North of Santa Fe
Tesuque and North of Santa Fe
This village, named after the adjacent Pueblo, is just north of Santa Fe. Initially Tesuque drew in artists because of its' affordability and beautiful setting. Later, the more affluent caught on to its "back to nature" appeal and began to seek out its peaceful environment. You will find stunning estate properties each featuring unique Santa Fe architecture and sweeping views.
The Tesuque Pueblo- Step back in time to one of the smallest and most traditional of all of the Tewa-speaking Pueblos which dates back to 1200 A.D. This "Village of the narrow place of the cottonwood trees" as its Spanish name Tewa describes, is settled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains foothills and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With approximately 800 residents, Tesuque features more than 17,000 beautiful sprawling acres which are home to the Aspen Ranch and the Vigil Land Grant high in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Despite its history of revolts and being under control of the Spanish and later Anglo-American cultures, Tesuque has remained unchanged as it holds strongly to its customs and ancient ceremonial rituals. Tesuque has a vibrant artistic culture that is seen is brightly colored pottery with traditional designs, paintings, sculptures, silverwork and Tesuque clothing. The Tesuque Pueblo is closed on certain days to visitors and photography is not allowed, yet there are ways to take part in the unique culture. The Tesuque Village Market and the Camel Rock Casino located within Tesuque, along with the popular Tesuque dances which take place in the winter are open to the public.
Be sure to visit the Tesuque Pueblo for a complete experience of Santa Fe's rich heritage and culture! Looking to settle in? Find your own bit of culture in a home in the beautiful residential village of Tesuque.
Casa de San Juan
Enjoy the luxurious, gated community of Casas de San Juan. With many homes within walking distance from the Santa Fe Opera, the location is ideal for opera lovers or those seeking a quiet and pristine lifestyle. Streets in the community are named after famous composers, operas and opera houses to give a nod to the local attraction.
Each exquisite home is tucked neatly along the hills and arroyos near the Opera House and offer generous views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains. Luxury abounds in each home while this gated subdivision offers a guard posted 24 hours a day at its gate. There are around thirty homes within the community with many of them being condominiums and most of the homes being less than twenty years old.
You'll enjoy the setting of this development as its set on rolling mountains and boasts pinon and juniper trees. The close proximity to the Santa Fe Ski Basin offers a chance to enjoy the outdoor activities of hiking, biking along scenic trails and unrivaled winter skiing. Once you visit any of the homes in this stunning community; you'll see why so many are drawn to call Casas de San Juan "home."
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Vista Redondo
Set on top of four mesas above the Village of Tesuque, the newer community of Vista Redondo offers stunning residences and breathtaking hilltop views. Although this community feels entirely secluded, it is a mere fifteen minutes from Santa Fe's vibrant downtown. Homes in Vista Redondo are nestled on five-acre parcels and boast views of the Santa Fe National Forest, Las Barrancas, the Jemez Mountains and even Colorado mountain ranges.
If you enjoy pampering, you will find the new additions to the area a welcome retreat. Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, which is a five-star facility ranked by U.S. News as one of the "Best Hotels in the USA for 2017". Located at the resort and spa is the award-winning Terra restaurant which offers sweeping vista views and truly exquisite organic cuisine.
You'll understand why Vista Redondo's expansive 700 acres hosting over 80 luxury homes draws in the Hollywood movie stars and moguls. The ideal location, views and exquisite properties are what make Vista Redondo an amazing place to settle into the Santa Fe lifestyle.
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Just ten miles NE of Santa Fe and three miles from Tesuque, lies the Village of Chupadero. This small, fairly unknown community is a jewel located in the Chupadero River Valley along County Road 78, which is only a little more than a mile long. This area boasts amazing views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the east and the Jemez mountains to the west. Amazing rainbows, sunrises and sunsets as well as a year round running creek. You will find miles of trails nearby to hike or bike in the Santa Fe National Forest. What you will not find in the Chupadero Valley is pollution… no air pollution, light pollution or noise pollution.
Do you enjoy poetry? Join the local poetry group for monthly potluck dinners and poetry readings, including open mic segments.
Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in the valley. Take your baskets, jars and appetite to a local apple-pressing event. Pick your own apples, fill your jars with freshly pressed apple juice and feast at the free barbecue!
On Christmas Eve, the roads are lined with luminarias created by the youth in the area. Enjoy their glow as you tromp through the snow to a neighbor's home for a potluck dinner; and visit other neighbor's homes on your way to the house where Santa always arrives and has gifts for the children. Continue to visit with friends and neighbors as you gather to watch the huge fireworks display, followed by more munching and sipping if you saved some room. And don't forget the hayride that follows. Back home and to bed with your own dreams of sugarplums.
Chupadero is a wonderful, inviting community. Residents include local artists, astronomers, attorney's, EMT's and fire fighters, Los Alamos scientists and computer specialists as well as Santa Fe business owners- a wide variety of occupations and talents.
Pojoaque & Nambe
Pojoaque and Nambe are neighboring towns just north of Tesuque near Santa Fe in Los Alamos county. Both towns offer traditional New Mexico homes and culture with extensive views of the nearby mountain ranges.
The modern town of Pojoaque is a collection of communities near the Pojoaque pueblo and only fifteen miles north of Santa Fe. Although the town is unincorporated, visitors and residents can still find a visitors center and basic amenities such as a grocery store and family owned restaurants featuring the best local flavors. Near the edge of town in the Pojoaque Pueblo, lies the Buffalo Thunder Resort which happens to be New Mexico's largest and most expensive resort. The Poeh Center and Museum can also be found in the center of town and highlight the rich heritage of Pojoaque. Because of its interchanges and the beginning of the High Road to Taos, Pojoaque is known as the crossroads of the Espanola Valley.
Nearby the traditional farming village of Nambe holds plenty of charm and offers small adobe farmhouses along with newer single family homes and grand estates. Many flock to Nambe due to its strong school system and diverse community. Its Pueblo, after which it is named, is a National Historic landmark and popular tourist destination. The Nambe Falls are among the most breathtaking views in the area and are a "must see" when in the Nambe area. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the peaceful setting of the park and take in the lake hiking trails and the opportunity to camp in this impressive nature scene.


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GETTING AROUND WHILE THERE: "Fort Wilderness Resort is massive. If you are visiting there from another resort, know that it has its own bus system and it might take you awhile to get to your destination within the resort after you arrive."
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Amazon Anti-Logging Activist Murdered, Fifth Time this Happens in the Past Month...
Photo: Wikipedia, Public domain.
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
Obede Loyla Souza was shot dead, and the most likely cause of his violent killing was a conflict between activists and companies over land and logging in Brazil's rainforest region. This is the fifth murder in a month that is believed to be linked to this situation, and the witness of one of these murders was also killed. "Witnesses who did not want to give their name told Hilario Lopes Costa, a co-ordinator for the watchdog Catholic Land Pastoral [CLP] in Para, said they saw four men in a pickup truck asking for Souza. They and Souza's wife are now afraid for their lives as well," Costa told the media.
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Souza, 31, was part of a landless settlement that occupied unused farmland in 2008, setting up a camp whose name, Esperanca, means Hope.
He had been farming a small plot there alongside his wife and three children, while waiting for the government land redistribution programme to recognise their claim.
Costa said that in January, Souza got into an argument with a representative of loggers who are illegally harvesting wood in the region. He knew he was in danger from then on, said Costa.
"There is in this region a really dangerous group of loggers,'' said Costa.
"He had a fight with one of them over the cutting of these trees, and he was marked man from then on.'' (source)
More than 1,150 activists have been killed in conflicts related to land use and logging over the past two decades. There's also a list of around 125 activists who know their lives are in danger, but that's probably under-counting it.
Via Al Jazeera
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Obama faces heavy public opposition on Syria
Another poll, another sign of just how opposed the American public is to a military strike against Syria.
A new CNN/OTC International survey says, "Even though eight in 10 Americans believe that Bashar Assad's regime gassed its own people, a strong majority doesn't want Congress to pass a resolution authorizing a military strike against it."
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Happy New Year, Chic :) I look forward, as always, to whatever you think is interesting enough to write a blog post on :) Me -- I have tons of new year's resolutions...but I've also resolved to stay fluid ... so we'll say :)
Posted by Chic Aeon in comment on Sunday, January 2, 2011
I don't really make resolutions for the new year. I try to enact changes as needed and not wait for the opening of a new calendar. But I have been thinking lately about what would make me happier and I do have a few adjustments that I will be working into my virtual life.
One thing I am going to try and do is have more fun, do what "I" enjoy doing and not necessarily what I think I should be working on "for The Blog".
The last few months have been filled with notes to designers over permissions as well as texture and script problems. I have often been in beta testing mode and it really isn't all that much fun. So from now on I am going to do my best to keep those "thought you would like to know" notes from being written. We are all adults here. We know how to test with friends and alts and it really isn't my responsibility to be the (self-imposed) watchman. I get gold stars today for NOT writing two notes.
I am going to take my pretty pictures and enjoy exploring. I am going to continue to show my favorites of new products as well as freebies -- housewares and houses, clothes, hair and skins. I am going to report on what I find interesting; now and then throwing in a little philosophy -- for myself as much as for others.
I went over to the dark side a little this afternoon looking at my stats, something I very rarely do. The feeds are full of 2010 reports from lots of folks. Honestly, I don't care about their numbers OR mine *wink*, but I did notice a huge spike in views on one day last month. I looked it up and it was my report on Eureka - Cool Shadows. It made me feel good that something dear to my heart had the top readership for Chic at Phil's Place since Blogger instigated stats.
So those are my personal I-hope-to-do-this alterations. May they come to pass -- or be discarded because I have found even better ones to replace them with.
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Some of the important features about Undo|Duplicate Tab addon are listed below. This is followed by an overview about this addon. This summary contains few words about the addon, its function and features. Next is FAQ, this section is useful to get information about how this addon works in your browser. If you couldn't find a specific answer, please fill the bug report form in this page or the contact form in the homepage to let us know about your question. Following the FAQ, is the bug report form. It is designed to collect user feedbacks and bugs about this addon. Users can suggest improvements or feature requests through this form too. Next section is for submitting comments about this addon which uses facebook comments plugin. The last section is dedicated to reports submitted through the GitHub website. We hope the information provided in this page, could help you get all the basics you need about this addon and enable you to have a better experience with Undo|Duplicate Tab.
Undo|Duplicate Tab makes it easy to restore a closed tab or make a duplicate of the current tab.
4 Reasons to Use Undo|Duplicate Tab
Allows you to restore a closed tab(s).
You can easily make a duplicate of the current tab.
Toolbar popup UI has two easily accessible buttons (undo & duplicate).
Available for Firefox, Chrome and Opera on all operating systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Undo|Duplicate Tab?
This addon is a lite tool for your browser which enables you to restore a closed tab or make a duplicate of the current tab. In order to work with this addon, simply click on the toolbar popup UI. Once opened, you will see two buttons. The left button is for undo (restoring a closed tab) and the right button is for duplicating the current tab. Please note that, there are no settings or options associated with this addon.
2. How to access the settings for this extension?
As mentioned above, this addon does not have any settings or options to adjust. Everything you need is available within the toolbar popup UI.
3. How can I undo more than one tab?
In order to undo more than one tab, simply click on the undo button multiple times to restore more than one tab.
4. Does the undo operation restore the whole session?
Yes, the good news is the undo operation restores the whole session for any closed tab. In other words, if you were to fill a form, or scroll to the middle of a page and suddenly close a tab, the undo operation will restore the whole tab session including all filled forms and mouse scrolls. Likewise, duplicate tab does have the same behavior.
5. Can I see the complete list of all closed tabs with this addon?
No, currently this addon does not have this feature. But, in future versions a list of all closed tabs will be added.
6. How to uninstall this extension from your Chrome browser?
In order to uninstall this addon from Chrome, please go to the extensions page, find this Addon from the list and then press on the remove button.
7. How to disable this extension?
In order to disable this addon, find the addon name from the extensions page in your browser and then click on the disable button.
Submitting Bugs
Your feedback goes a long way towards making this addon even better. With this Bug report form, you can submit bugs or suggest enhancements for the functionality or performance of this addon. Please note, this bug report form will be sent to the developer(s) of this addon. You will not get an immediate or personal response at the moment. However, the developer(s) may contact you through the email address provided in this form for further clarifications or requesting additional information regarding the reported bug(s).
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Biometrics offers substantial security benefits to the average consumer — including greater protection from identity theft, data theft and possibly even financial fraud. It is substantially more secure for privacy protection than using a basic password or four digit personal identification number (PIN). Since its inception, passwords have been the default credential for human authentication. From our personal computers to e-mails, from application software to online banking, passwords are compulsory to authenticate ourselves. In short, passwords are part and parcel of our daily lives. Although, the use of passwords could be argued as the most commonly used authentication tactic, they have a lot of security and maintenance challenges. Biometric authentication overcomes some of the major challenges we usually observe in a user ID and password based authentication system.
The surge in use of biometric technology for individual identification has managed to touch virtually every market in the world. Biometrics are slowly replacing passwords, personal identification numbers (PINs), plastic ID cards and other forms of what are considered antiquated and unsecure methods of authentication. Security analysts say user IDs and passwords became archaic and obsolete as they can be easily compromised by easily available online tools, also true for locks and keys of our home.
Apple released the iPhone 5s in mid-2013 and brought biometric technology into the mainstream through its Touch ID individual identification capabilities. This deployment made some researchers believe that our physical or behavioral traits such as a fingerprint, palm vein, iris, face, or voice print will at some point replace the overused and insecure passwords (e.g. 'abcdef' or '123456'). Apple's entry into the biometrics identity management market could be the tipping point for consumerization of biometric technology leading to the beginning of the end of personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords.
In every aspect, biometric identification is stronger than traditional user ID and password based identification because it cannot be easily compromised by criminals using brute-force computing. It's nearly impossible for hackers to steal and reverse engineer fingerprint images (a practice routinely done with computer files containing millions of passwords) because all biometric temples stored in a database are protected through strong encryption technology. Biometrics may slowly get a foothold as the default method of individual identification and old-fashioned passwords are going to fade away any time soon.


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i heard the unfortunate word today that collideascope animation will be closing its doors as of this october.
super sad news.
i had worked in animation during the web boom before starting at collideascope back in 2001, but they were my first real experience in "saturday morning cartoon" animation and really the people that opened the door for my career.
i know everyones first animation job is always kinda a special one, but i feel like the move from the west to east coast, and working on a production with a crew of people made up of almost entirely rookie animators, gave my experience a uniquely exciting vibe.
i can still very vividly remember walking into the studio for the first time and being so intimidated by all the people that would eventually become my friends over the next nine months.
in any case, its sad to see such a positive and genuine studio go.
one of the few places i can say ive worked where you felt that passion for animation present with your first step in the door, and a complete lack of that "industry" vibe that made the place so pleasant and fun to be in.
a lot of credit should go to ron and curtis and james and breandan for helping make that place a great creative learning environment for me and a lot of other animators that im sure still feel the benefits of spending time there.
heres an audioless sequence i dug up of some animation i did on ollivers adventures while i was at collideascope back in the day. good times...


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Commissioning and contestability in the NSW context
Commissioning and contestability are key tools available to government to get the best possible service delivery outcomes for the people of NSW.
The NSW Government's vision for commissioning and contestability is to provide:
A whole-of-government strategic approach to the delivery of quality services to sustainably provide improved outcomes for NSW citizens.
The NSW Government Commissioning and Contestability policy
The NSW Government Commissioning and Contestability Policy outlines the Government's vision, guiding principles and mandate for NSW Government agencies to drive customer-centric service reform and explore ways to create better service outcomes, that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do.
It sets out the requirements for the commissioning and/or contesting of services with a view to designing, funding and enabling services that enhance people's lives. The Policy is the responsibility of the Commissioning and Contestability Unit within NSW Treasury.
Under the Policy, commissioning is defined as:
An approach to considering the outcomes that need to be achieved, and designing, implementing and managing a system to deliver these outcomes in the most effective way. It leverages the strengths of the public sector and where appropriate, involves private and non-government organisations and individuals to transform outcomes for customers.
The NSW Government will use commissioning to understand customer needs, determine its role in meeting customer needs, and decide how to create, fund, manage, regulate and evaluate ongoing service delivery systems.
Contestability is defined as:
The process of evaluating and benchmarking services against credible alternatives and/or market testing in order to drive productivity, learning and improvement.
Commissioning and contestability enable government to adopt new models and approaches that result in more efficient and effective public services.
Application of the policy
The Policy applies to all NSW Government agencies, and is to be used in the following situations:
- in developing new service delivery policies and proposals, or when service delivery policies undergo significant review
- when undertaking portfolio or service delivery reviews
- where commissioning and contesting services impact annual and mid-year budget submissions
- when undertaking strategic planning and whole-of-agency and/or cross-agency organisational redesign
- prior to executing major contracts that bind Government for long contract periods, to ensure they are as contestable as possible
- in determining service continuity arrangements prior to the end of major contracts, particularly when the contract and industry is affected by innovation e.g. technology.
NSW Government Commissioning and Contestability Practice Guide
The Policy is supported by a NSW Government Commissioning and Contestability Practice Guide that has been developed in consultation with Government agencies and advisors, as a body of knowledge to support practitioners.
It is an evolving document that will be updated to reflect current need and practice.
The Practice Guide outlines the six primary steps in the commissioning process:
- defining outcomes
- designing
- testing
- implementing
- managing
- evaluating a commissioning system.
It sets out the objectives and considerations for each step in the life cycle.


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If you're not a regular makeup wearer or you're just learning to use makeup, the terms and uses of beauty products might be a bit confusing. What exactly is the difference between lipstick and lip stain? Why do we need eyeliner? These questions and more are ones that all novice makeup wearers face. However, learning to use and apply makeup properly can be a fun and rewarding experience. The purpose of this article to describe some of the more basic beauty products and how to use them properly.
Face: The most basic beauty product that most women use is face makeup. This is usually referred to as "base" or "foundation". From there, there are two basic types of foundation: powder and liquid. Which one is best for you? That all depends on your preference, skin type, and how long you want your foundation to stay on. For example, if you have oily skin, a mineral-based powder might be best. If you're looking for more coverage, a liquid might be a better choice.
Liquid foundations are applied using either your fingers or a cosmetic sponge while powders are normally applied using a brush or cosmetic puff.
Eyes: The basic tools of the eye makeup arsenal are eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Eye shadow gives the face more color and draws attention to the eyes. Most women like to find a shade that enhances their eye color. Liner turns up the volume on this effect by defining the eyes even further.
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