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Back when Apple launched the iPhone 8 and X, it announced that both phones would come with Qi wireless charging. It's not like Apple to adopt a mainstream technology without its own little twist, so it did exactly that with AirPower. The first party wireless charging matt was designed to charge iPhones, Apple Watches, and Airpods at the same time. Software trickery to connect them all together and lets you check up on how each device is doing from the phone's screen.
Apple didn't give us a specific date when AirPower was announced, only saying the vague "2018". Now, though, it looks like Apple nerds will be able to get their hands on the special charging matt next month.
According to a new report from Macotakara, Apple will be releasing the AirPower matt sometime next month through the Apple Store and from partnered retailers. Unfortunately sources didn't say exactly when the release would be, but the information does line up with a previous report from The Apple Post at the start of the month. That report specifically mentioned US retailer Best Buy as one of Apple's Day One partners, but that doesn't really help us here in the UK. But seeing as how Apple Stores aren't exactly rare, having zero presence at other retailers is unlikely to hurt Apple that much.
In addition to this new reports, rumours have been circulating that Apple is working on an upgraded pair of AirPods which will come with waterproofing and voice controls for controlling music playback. Those rumours also claim the upgraded earbuds will come with an Apple-made wireless chip to improve how Bluetooth connections are managed.
We already know that there will be at least one upgrade to the Airpods this year, because Apple has already announced a wireless charging-compatible case will arrive this year. While some people will happily pay out for the upgraded case, throwing in some upgraded AirPods might make it an easier sell for people who aren't obsessed with the latest and best technology.
We don't have any pricing or release information for this, but with rumours that Apple is also planning to release some upgraded iPads next month it looks like March will be a big month for Apple and its fans. [Macotakara via 9to5Mac]


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Can You Tell Who These 17 Celebs Are? Their Transformation Is Shocking
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Everyone goes trough the aging process that changes someone's appearance more or less. And we can't forget the magical thing that is makeup. Let's see how many of these celebrities you can recognize in the photos where they don't really look like themselves.
1. Now, if You Take a Closer Look, This One Could Be Easy
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta looks so naturally beautiful in this photo without the extravagant makeup and clothes we're used to seeing her in. It's Lady Gaga!

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How would you conduct your life?
We've all considered this, or pondered the thought at least momentarily.
I would fret so much less over the seeming big things which distract me, make me sad, frightened or upset.
I'd say 'what the hell'. Honestly, 'what the hell'. Who really cares, I'm gonna die soon anyhow.
How FREEING! And what keeps us from living that way? What stops us?
I am reminded that everything is always coming and going, coming and going.
I'd continue with what feels right, good and true. I'd spend less time thinking how to resolve situations with unreasonable, hurtful people. I'd participate much less with their anger and vintictiveness.
I'd free up oodles of time with so much less worry. I already take risks, but the risks I'd take now would be very different. Very different.
I'd worry not about the long term except in how it might impact those I love.
I'd consider exit strategies to certain parts of my life, tomorrow, instead of 'a bit later'.
There is much more to say about all this, but for this moment, this will be enough, as I'm headed to my flannel sheets. I have some intentions to throw out into the ether.
You might expect to hear more on this topic…..soon.
For now….time to wake up….to stop giving energy to the dark energies, but embrace more, 'the light'.
There is a huge difference. HUGE!!
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|In the first place, the matter of determining what happened to missing men is not, and has not been for decades, an intelligence and analytic matter -- it's a graves registration matter requiring field operations and laboratory work. And, we have had all the necessary units and operations functioning for years: the Joint Task Force-Full Accounting (JTF-FA), the Central Identification Laboratory - Hawaii (CILHI), and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL). All this means, in my view, a ramping down of the DPMO -- as it should be.
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The project actually begins 12 years ago, when a hotel agency inherited two old buildings a short distance from the lively Place du Bourg-de-Four, and decided to turn it into a real architectural ensemble. Renovation work was initiated, and Meyer Architect was appointed to revive the courtyard that is common to both old buildings. The idea: to design a small set of three apartments, with very contemporary looks, and clad with copper.
The courtyard was first expanded to house the building and its three apartments, intended for seasonal rental. The whole is thus divided: two duplex, each with access to a garden-terrace, and a penthouse that runs the length of the building. Limited in terms of space, the architect concentrated his work on materiality, favoring natural copper, which became the thread of the project. The copper roof is thus inclined across the whole of the construction, bringing light into the courtyard that was missing until then.
At penthouse level, a skylight made of copper slats provides privacy. Thanks to the malleability of copper, the blades have been folded diagonally, and are adjustable as blinds: they veil the facade along its entire length, creating interplay of light and transparency. The occupants of the apartment thus gain in intimacy without losing in brightness.


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Kenny Omega spoke with Rolling Stone Japan about his in-ring style, who he looks to in NJPW to bring the company to a higher level, and what wrestlers need to be at the top. Here are some of the highlights as transcribed by NJPW Announcer Chris Charlton:
Hiroshi Tanahashi critiquing Omega's in-ring style:
"I understand that Tanahashi must feel disappointed that a wrestler like me is at the top of the heap. But to say I have no grace? I'd say that applies to him, not me. To suggest that mine is a style that isn't New Japan-like is a big problem. It's saying Tanahashi's style, the style that presents himself as 'The Ace,' is the only style that's correct. I absolutely understand and respect that Tanahashi did so much to pull NJPW out of the dark ages, but from there, recently, the ones that have brought us to this awesome level have been Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, and of course, the best bout machine, Kenny Omega."
Who impresses him in NJPW as the company looks to expand towards a more global audience:
"I don't want this to just be about wrestling fans, but anyone. That they can see me and fall in love with wrestling in an instant. Hardcore, comedy, strong style, none of those bulls--- labels. Just knowing that if I'm in the ring, I'm doing everything to provide the best bout. Guys who only know and respect the NJPW strong style don't have their focus on a global audience and can't hope to attain it. I respect Okada, Naito, and IBUSHI the most in New Japan. They don't fit in easy boxes and they do care about worldwide fans. Like Naito, he's an orthodox strong style guy, but threw that out in favor of a lucha influence and created something new. Okada, too. And IBUSHI, there's only one IBUSHI. It's important to have that individuality in order to keep improving the quality of NJPW, and keep amazing fans. I absolutely feel my style is the best, but I would never look down at another wrestler's style like Tanahashi does."
Elements that wrestlers need to be at the top:
"The three most important things for a top wrestler? First, passion. There are too many matches that get over in the moment, but a few days later, nobody remembers. Well, that's not just in New Japan. That's caused by a lack of passion. Then, intellect. IQ, maybe. For high level offense, you need to be smart, read things three moves ahead. I like to say I'm playing chess while others play checkers. There's something to checkers, it's a fine game, but someone playing that is not on the level of someone that can play chess. Then, physical ability. A lot of people read into that wrong, and try and become bodybuilders, but in wrestling today, you need to have a body that can give and take some violent punishment. You have to be an Olympic level athlete. You can impress some people with a gigantic body, but you can't move people with a top class match like that."
Rolling Stone Japan interviewed @KennyOmegamanX about Tanahashi. https://t.co/9qjfPEifkB pic.twitter.com/g5MZO2Lu7m chris charlton (@reasonjp) December 18, 2018
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Geochemical Investigation of Weathering in a High Arctic Watershed and Provenance of Sediments in Kongressvatnet, Svalbard, Norway (2009-07-14)Maya, researched the sediment source provenance in the Lake Kongress watershed. She then analyzed downcore sediment chemistry to determine the sources of sediment entering the lake, the origin of annually deposited sediment ...
Glacial Ablation Dynamics and Sediment Flux at Linnèbreen, Spitsbergen (2009-07-14)Eric's project focused on the glacier ablation dynamics and sediment release from the Linne' Glacier during the 2006 ablation season.
The Glaciofluvial Environment of Linnébreen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard (2012-07-03)Suspended sediment concentrations (SSC), meltwater discharge and local climatic conditions of the Linné glaciofluvial system were monitored from July 21 to August 9, 2010 in order to determine the temporal relationships ...
Glaciomarine Oceanographic and Suspended Sediment Dynamics, Kongsbreen system, Svalbard (2012-07-03)Quantifying estuarine circulation and the resulting sediment dynamics of tidewater glaciers is crucial to developing an understanding of these dynamic systems, and their response to climate and sea level change. This study ...
Gravity Core Geochemistry at the Kronebreen Glacier, Svalbard, Norway: Quantifying Climate Flux in a Glacimarine Setting (2012-07-03)Darren's thesis looks at the geochemistry and lithosstratigraphy of six cores recovered along a proximal to distal transect in Kongsfjord.
Growing season mean ecosystem carbon dioxide fluxes and peak season vegetation at Mer Bleue Fertilization experiment 2001-2013 (Multiple, )Seasonal means of light saturated (PAR > 1000 micromol m-2 s-1) ecosystem carbon dioxide fluxes, temperatures and water table and peak season vegetation observations at Mer Bleue Fertilization experiment, Ottawa, Canada. ...
History of Art at Mount Holyoke College, 1872-1914 (2019-02-08)
Ice-marginal Delta Formation and Sedimentaty Processes of Kongsvegen Glacier in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, Norway. (2009-07-14)Ryan's research focussed on formation and deposition of a submarine meltwater delta in the proglacial fjord environment of Kongfjorden
Infographic Pie Judging in a Science FYS (2017-03-09)
Instantaneous ecosystem carbon dioxide fluxes at Mer Bleue Fertilization experiment 2001-2011 (Multiple, )Instantaneous ecosystem carbon dioxide fluxes at Mer Bleue Fertilization experiment, Ottawa, Canada, measured with a transparent, climate-controlled chamber and shrouds during May-August in 2001-2011. During the time period, ...
Interpretations of Sediment Recovered from Lake Kongress Vattnet, Svalbard (2009-07-14)Jesse studied three short and one long core recovered from Lake Kongress. She documented down core changes in LOI, carbonate content and magnetic susceptibility. Her cores were recovered in 2005.
Japanese Existential Verbs 1 (2016-06-15)This video discusses the use of two existential verbs in Japanese, namely 'iru' and 'aru,' while reading Kudo and Yakame (2008).
Japanese Existential Verbs 2: Dialects (2016-06-14)This video discusses what kinds of existential verbs exist in dialects in Japanese while reading Kudo and Yakame (2008).
Japanese Loan Words 1 (2016-06-15)Japanese has been importing many words from many languages. This lecture discusses the historical background of loan words in Japanese since 16th century.
Japanese Loan Words 2 (2016-06-15)This lecture discusses the use of loan words in Japanese today and the related issues.
Japanese Numeral Classifiers (2016-06-15)In Japanese, a use of numeral classifier is mandatory to count objects. This lecture discusses the linguistics and pragmatic functions of Japanese numeral classifiers.
Japanese Vocabulary (2016-06-15)This video discusses some issues on Japanese vocabulary such as synonyms and homonyms while reading Yamaguchi (2006).
A Karst Lake System in the High Arctic: A Case Study at Linnédalen, Svalbard (2012-07-03)The island of Spitsbergen, which makes up the largest portion of the Svalbard archipelago, is located in the high arctic, between 74° and 81° north. This high latitude Arctic environment provides the means for widespread ...
Linnedalen main weather station (2010 & 2011) (2012-08-09)These data are from the main weather station in Linne' Valley -- 200 meters south of Lake Linne.
Man'yo-gana (2016-06-15)This video discusses Manyogana through a poem by Empress Jito in Manyoshu and the differences between this poem and her poem that is sited in Shinkokinshu while reading Mano (2011).


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The latest from Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie looked promising! The Tourist not only brings these two famous stars together for the first time, but they are also joined by the likes of Timothy Dalton, Rufus Sewell, and more! (Check out Flixchatter's post about 5 Reasons Why I'd See The Tourist Opening Night aside from Depp and Jolie). The Tourist contains plenty of action, scenery, mystery, and intrigue, but the irony of this film is that despite it's title (The Tourist) the film goes NOWHERE. Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in their first, and hopefully…last, movie together just doesn't quite make the cut.
The film drags the viewer along in terms of character development and/or the lack thereof. From Elise's (Jolie) mystery-inducing way in which she carries herself and almost expected story that is revealed later on, to Frank's involvement (Depp) that leaves much to be desired when it comes to who did what and how, this cat and mouse game of a movie misses the mark in telling the story as well as it should have. I can't explain it, but……the trailers made it seem much more interesting than it was. (I actually saw it once, fell asleep at several different spots, and left mid-movie…..only to return the next day to watch it all the way through). It wasn't any better the second time around..but I did finish the film. Unfortunately, I could have told you how it was going to end about half way through.
Remember watching Casino Royale? Well, this is NOT like Casino Royale! But, in that great James Bond flick there are many action scenes with lighter scenes of Bond interacting with Vesper or others sprinkled throughout. Well, The Tourist is best described perhaps as a flip version of this film (in style and impressiveness). Many scenes of the main characters talking, interacting, etc, reminded me of the slower parts of Casino Royale. Only to be interrupted by a few action scenes tossed in between. Not at all like the trailers promised. (But that's to be expected.)
I must agree with my friend Ruth at flixchatter when it comes to the great things of the film. The city of Venice, the scenery, Rufus Sewell, Timothy Dalton. After watching the film I couldn't help but think back to her post and agree. With the star power of the leading two actors, one would hope that they would carry the film. But, unfortunately their only purpose of being in the film is to help tell the story. I cared not for their performance at all. Not believable, not likely, and not that great overall. I wish there had been more of Dalton and Sewell in the film, but "Que Sera Sera." The Tourist does not make the trip to the theater worth it. My recommendation: skip it.
Thanks for reading!
Enjoy if you wish…or don't enjoy! Happy watching!
–The Sp1der's Score: Overall: 4.5 out of 10 stars "The Tourist"
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Elijah Gideon and Jeremiah::::: It is a matter of status.
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Ps 82:6″ For I have said, ye are gods, and are children of the most high".
You cannot consistently think above and in opposite view to the way you see yourself.
How do you see yourself, the image you have of yourself determines to a great extent your ability to fulfil destiny.
In fact one of the things God abhors is a Christian who doesn't know his worth,one the reason God took out Elijah out of the picture was because he saw himself in a way that was not consistent with how God saw him and what God had done through him.
Concerning Jeremiah, the first thing God had to sort out with him was the way he saw himself, the Lord emphasised to him that he wasn't a child but a bearer of his instructions.
In relating with Gideon, God had to work on his thought about himself before he could use him in battle and this is a general rule; God will ensure you raise your thought level and perspective to where you will see yourself the way he sees you before he can mightily use you.
This is compulsory; you must see yourself the way God sees you.
So, if you want to fulfil destiny, how do you see yourself.
Seeing yourself the way God sees you is of utmost importance because it enables you to embrace the glory and future that God has laid in store for you, it was so essential for Jesus to affirm this such that, the first day he went to the temple in adulthood, the only thing he did was to open the scriptures to the portion where the prophecy about him was written, afterwards he told them 'today the scriptures is fulfilled in your eyes'.
The reason the Holy Spirit kept emphasising through Paul in Galatians to tell the Christians that they were different from slaves was this reason, God cannot use you if you keep seeing yourself in a lesser light than how He sees you, it is a status issue. You aren't a slave, you are a son. You aren't physical, you are spiritual, you aren't a mere man, you are a god. You aren't a leftover or a dullard, in you lives the Spirit and glory of the eternal and everlasting God, the God that knows all things,
We need to be proud enough to embrace our status and stature in God and His Christ, this was the reason Jesus died for us, humility is not denying our stature and status in Christ. Knowing and Understanding who you are in God is almost as important as fulfilling His mission in us, this is the essence of his death and this was demonstrated in Abram, God had to change his name before the promise of Isaac could be birthed, Jeremiah had to accept the change of status before he could be used by God and same with us, the promise on our lives can never be realised if we don't recognise and embrace our worth in Him; who we are in him.
If God could take Elijah away because he refused to accept his status in God, then we need to be weary in doing the same thing. The reason he couldn't work with the Isrealites in the wilderness was because they could not embrace their new status; their brain, mentality, functionality was filled with the life of servant hood, they could not come to terms with the new creatures they were and God had to kill them all.
Your perception of yourself determines the actions you take and the manner you take them. We are not ordinary men, we are gods, spiritual beings birthed by the excruciating pains on the cross, washed by the shed blood of Christ as a mothers blood washes the flesh of her child, delivered from the judgement of hell by the power of attorney Jesus exercised in Hell and translated into the kingdom of the father because Jesus resurrected.
You are more than what you could ever think. Live like the king you are.
Part 2. 1 Sam 17 : 30-37
Two salesmen were sent to an Island to sell shoes, the first salesman, upon arrival, was shocked that no one wore shoes. Immediately he called his headquarters saying, 'Will return home tomorrow, no one wears shoes.
The second salesman was thrilled by the realisation that no one wore shoes, immediately he called the headquarters saying ' send me 10,000 pairs of shoes, everyone needs them here.
Flash back to the battlefront at Shochoh, a giant by the name Goliath terrorise Israel day after day asking them to choose a man bold enough to fight him, but none came forth because they feared his sight and size, but then comes along a 16 year old David who was too shocked to see that others couldn't see what he saw; he saw that Goliath was so big, His sling wouldn't miss him with his sling.
The opportunities we see everyday as problems are the same ones that other people see as opportunities. The second salesman saw an immense sales opportunity with the shoeless islanders whereas the first couldn't see why they would use shoes. David saw Goliath's size as an advantage to sling him to death whereas others saw the same size and were afraid to dare him.
Can you imagine the number of opportunities that are lost daily due to faulty perceptions and interpretations on our part, can you ever think of the number of deals we allow slip through our hands because we couldn't think outside of the box?
There is a problem in every opportunity and an opportunity in every problem, you just need to see right. Seeing right means seeing the problem in the right manner and this can only be achieved after we are able to see ourselves in the true light of who we are and this is the reason God is interested in our ability to see ourselves rightly, everything thing that would yield result in our lives flows out of our interpretation of ourselves and it is the reason motivational speakers tell people 'it is not what happens to you that determine where you end up but what happens in you'.
Our ability to see problems right can be a difference between our success and failure and this is the reason it is compulsory we see ourselves in true light so we can see clearly and see well.
There is no situation that is hopeless enough not to be able to change, but we need to change first.
Therefore, dare to change.
Yomi Oladunjoye
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Thanks to Yomi for giving us a double dose of faith tablets today. Watch out for Bus Tales with @toyinfab on Monday 29th July and Wealth series with Taiwo Marayesa on Tuesday 30th July and Thursday 1st August another dose of Bus Tales by @newnaija.
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What does Ardy mean?
Ardy as a boys' name has its root in Latin, and the meaning of the name Ardy is "great forest". Ardy is an alternate form of Arden (Latin): also possibly "ardent, enthusiastic".
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How popular is Ardy?
Ardy is an uncommonly occurring first name for males. Ardy is also an unusual last name for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Which version is better?
Arden (#1562 FROM RECENT DATA) is the only popular varying form of Ardy (UNLISTED). This form of Ardy was at the height of its popularity in the 1930s (USAGE OF 0.01%) and has become significantly less conventional since (USAGE 0.01%, ▼54.2%). (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2016)
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US Shooting: Gunman Had Hundreds Of Rounds
The gunman in America's worst school shooting was carrying hundreds of rounds of ammunition during his killing spree, police said.
Adam Lanza, 20, opened fire with a high-powered rifle inside Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday morning, killing 26 people. Twenty of the victims were children, all aged six or seven.
Police said he used a Bushmaster AR-15 type weapon against most victims, but killed himself with a handgun. A shotgun was left in his car outside the school.
"There was a lot of ammo, a lot of clips," State Police Lt. Paul Vance said. "Certainly a lot of lives were potentially saved." [full story…]


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Robert Longo at Metro Pictures
On the same night that Robert Longo opened two concurrent solo exhibitions at Metro Pictures and Petzel Gallery in New York, Pace Gallery opened a show of recent work by James Franco. The heartthrob actor restaged and reshot Cindy Sherman's breakthrough Untitled Film Stills, recasting himself throughout in the role of Cindy Sherman. Using similar appropriation strategies to the so-called Pictures Generation (of whom Longo and Sherman are original members) Franco made a body of work so bankrupt, so enervated, that it's quite difficult to be in the same room with them. I can't believe Pace hung this show.
It sounds like I'm outraged, but I'm not. The operating principles of the Pictures Generation have always been, for me, a seriously suspicious set of propositions. A show that fails as dramatically as Franco's only tends to bolster and confirm my convictions about the flimsiness of the theoretical underpinnings of appropriation and the various critiques it espouses. I felt vindicated.
But what am I to do and feel before a show that uses the exact same approach, but with a result that is a lush, visual feast? At his Metro Pictures exhibition entitled Gang of Cosmos, Robert Longo showed meticulous, large-scale photo-realist charcoal copies of some of the high-water marks of Abstract Expressionism. When I e-mailed my editor at abstract critical to tell him I'd like to cover the show, his response was "They sound awful." I couldn't agree more! It sounds like it would be just as abysmal as the Pace show! But it's not – the pictures are exquisite.
Spoiler Alert: This essay does not conclude with a wholesale endorsement or rejection of the Longo drawings – it's an essay about profound ambivalence. This may be interpreted as vacillating criticism, or worse still, like I'm asking the reader to act as my therapist, listening patiently as I work my way through conflicting emotions. But here's the point: When a group of pictures affects one so viscerally that they challenge some of the deeper convictions one holds about art-making, they certainly bear further analysis. Isn't this one of the higher goals to which the artist aspires?
A more detailed description of the drawings' facture is in order, for two reasons. First, reproductions of these pictures, in print or on the internet, are simply going to look like black and white photographs of the paintings upon which they're based. The magical nuances that I found so seductive, along with the scale, will be completely lost. Indeed, people who don't see the show in person will almost necessarily wonder what I'm going on about. And secondly, art that starts from a theoretical or critique-driven standpoint is rarely this visually satisfying; some hard-core post-modernists might argue that those two poles are in fact mutually exclusive. My judgment of pictures begins and ends with how they look, and these looked marvelous.
The paper is bright white with a smooth, matte surface, and the sheets are all very large and seamless. The sizes do not precisely match the paintings that they depict – the de Kooning Woman is smaller in real life and the Pollock larger. The application of the charcoal ranges from the most delicate greys to the deepest, velvety blacks, and the latter bears further comment. The blacks are nuanced and varied in a manner that one would associate with paint, in which the addition of the tiniest amounts of white, or red, or blue, or sienna will yield a range of colors, all of which would still be described as black. Manet and Velazquez are among the great masters of this approach to black, as is Ad Reinhardt, who is represented in the show. There are no pigments or colored chalks added to Longo's charcoal – he simulates this broad variety solely with the pressure and direction of his application, and the effect is particularly astonishing in the copy of Robert Motherwell's Elegy.
The paint application from each source picture is miraculously simulated, from Helen Frankenthaler's washes, to Pollock's drips, to de Koonings slashes, to Norman Lewis' dry-brushed calligraphy. And unlike photorealist painting, in which the illusion tends to break down upon very close examination, Longo's depictions of paint continue to function even after you're close enough to see clearly that you're looking at charcoal. There isn't a speck of charcoal dust on the pictures' surfaces, nor a single fingerprint.
I'm sure you can tell at this point the extent to which I relished these drawings – but here's where the conflicts begin. One of the things that made them great was that the pictures that they were based on were great (except for the Norman Lewis) and not by any invention of Longo's. Another aspect of their impact was the "how-the-hell-did-he-do-this?" factor – something tantamount to a big budget Las Vegas magic act. And as I stated at the onset, the appropriation mentality is something I never really bought into. Its defenders and exponents would say that it's critiquing some of the most sacred cows of western art: originality, authorship, genius, masterpieces, inspiration, and so on. But it can just as easily be used as a kind of fig leaf to cover over what is in fact exhaustion and decay, as evidenced by James Franco's utterly depressing presentation.
In spite of these reservations, I've always believed that the best art creates its own argument – if you set up a podium next to a strong work and deliver a theoretical disquisition as to why it's not valid, the art, although mute, will win and you'll just wind up looking silly. This was certainly my experience with the Longo drawings – my objections just seemed strident while I was in the gallery, and only gained strength after I was away from the pictures. I still maintain that the objections are real nonetheless.
The two large pieces at the second Longo show at Petzel Gallery shed some light on the argument. The main piece was a seven-panel charcoal drawing of the capitol building in Washington, DC. It was ten feet tall, and nearly 38 feet across. The facture and technique were identical to the Ab Ex copies (although curiously, the capitol drawing was under glass while the copied paintings were not). Without all the theoretical and historical baggage associated with appropriation, I was able to enjoy this massive drawing without condition or reservation – the depiction of the night sky and the subtle highlights on the marble dome were especially satisfying. It's also worth noting that I saw this one prior to going over to the Metro Pictures show. The second piece was a huge, three-dimensional flag that looked conspicuously like Johns, but in a scale and color in keeping with Serra. The bottom was cut at an angle to create the illusion that it was sinking into the floor, and to underscore this it was called Untitled (The Pequod). It wasn't as awful as the James Franco work, but it was really dumb.
And what is to be gained from a critical perspective by triangulating the Ab Ex copies, the Capitol and the Pequod? The drawings, no matter the subject, are incredibly compelling – I defy anyone, expert or laymen, to be in the same room with them and deny their presence. In terms of the copied works, however, provision must be made for the knotty issue of quality, and this will probably be harder to swallow for the defenders of appropriation than its detractors. In post-modern terms, quality is simply an arbitrary criteria advanced and enforced by those in power – the very act of appropriation is a challenge to those standards. But the flag was not compelling conceptually or visually. Its huge scale gave it an initial impact, but ultimately only served to amplify its failings. Politically, it was simple-minded to the point of childishness. The Ab Ex cycle, on the other hand, was a visual tour-de-force as well as thought-provoking – it was in fact thought-provoking because it was so visually impressive.
I was seduced by Gang of Cosmos, but still harbor reservations about the whole enterprise. I hate to close on such a mealy-mouthed note, though, so here is a more definitive accolade: For more than a century, western art has been critiquing itself in earnest, from Duchamp's ready-mades, through Greenberg's immanent Kantian critique, through Pop's questioning of high vs. low, through post-modernism, post-structuralism, feminism, appropriation and on and on. Critique is now a conventional, institutionalized gesture – it's welcomed in the big journals, shown at the big galleries and museums, taught at the big schools, and advanced by star curators. As such, it's become a kind of mannerism, a toothless tiger. I've long been of the opinion that we're well past the historical point that an artistic critique could still pose any genuinely difficult questions, but the Longo Ab Ex drawings do just that and look terrific while doing it. That's got to count for something, no?
Paul Corio, New York City, April, 2014
Robert Longo is on at Petzel until the 10th of May and at Metro Pictures until the 23th of May. If you'd like to go, James Franco is on at Pace Gallery until the the 3rd of May.
It more art as spectical.
It's funny you should mention the Pei Shen Qian case – right before I filed, my wife suggested I add that into the article to further muddy the already muddy waters. But I think the difference between those and the Longo's is not simply the change of intention – the change of medium, change of scale, and especially the reduction to black and white make them quite different. More specifically, they don't look like they were copied from the paintings, but from black and white photographs of the paintings.
As I stated in my piece, I'm no supporter of appropriation – my natural inclination is to strongly agree with your conclusion about gesture vs. result. But standing in front of the drawings I felt overwhelmingly different. This is why I chose to cover this show – it really took me out of my comfort zone.
Good call about Stella. The pictures Longo chose generally came off a little better if the source picture was drawing-driven (Pollock, de Kooning, Motherwell, Kline), and the ones that were color-driven (Rothko, Newman) didn't translate quite as well. I think this is the reason the Norman Lewis copy looked so good – in real life, I don't care about his paintings much.
Agreed, I let my subscription lapse years ago.
I must say that for me, Sherrie Levine has always been the poster child for the absolute failure of appropriation. When in my piece I talk about my mistrust for the whole enterprise, I'm thinking about her work – I find it utterly academic and depressing. She has a new show at Paula Cooper, and this is from the press release:
"The question of an endgame, so central to any account of modernism, is raised anew in Levine's exhibition, which extends her investigation into the movement's foundational myths and repressed memories."
Honestly? Still prosecuting a sour, pinched critique of modernism all these years later? It wasn't compelling to begin with and it's not aging well.
OK, but why continue to stir this crock of shit. Why not let it settle, so the water starts to clear a little. It is after all – and no matter that you were amazed by these drawings – at heart a cynical money-making excercise. It certainly has no connection with attempts to understand and improve abstract painting and sculpture. We should ignore this crap; though if we are to listen to the likes of you and Mark Stone it would seem that we have to pay it all the most profound attention and take it all on board. There is no good reason to.
Isn't Longo's work another of Mark's abstractions, all of which we have to be influenced by in our work which reflects modern life?
BTW, your bit in brackets is an own goal for your side.
But pretending that the last fifty years didn't happen and that the Longo show doesn't exist doesn't really seem like a productive response either. Abstraction is in the midst of an unprecedented renewal (at least in NYC). It would be naive to think that we could just pick up from where color field left off and carry on as though nothing happened.
Great. Let's hear more about the unprecedented renewal of abstraction in NYC. Is Longo part of that, or not? Surely not? So what is?
…and, not to put too fine a point on it, aren't you the one who is naively carring on from… well, 60′s Op Art(?) as if nothing had happened?
True, Longo isn't exactly part of abstraction's renewal – but the fact that he chose those pictures, to me, is a strong sign of the sea-change. He's savvy if nothing else. It's a sea change that everyone in NYC has noticed and are talking about.
As I indicated in my piece, I also think it's worth noting that there are other appropriation-style shows hanging right now: one is at Pace (abysmal), plus the recently opened Sherrie Levine at Cooper (dry, academic, dated). The distinction in quality between the Gang of Cosmos and those shows is in large measure attributable to the enduring power of those pictures. That plus the care taken in their execution communicates reverence as opposed to mockery or simple academic critique.
But to go on to your other question (what are the defining characteristics of abstraction's renewal in NYC?): It's all so messy and recent that it's a little tough to define, but in the broadest sense, I think there's a lot of sifting happening. People are going through the canon and separating out what's resonant and compelling from what was simply dogmatic (purity, non-referentiality, and the like). The visual aspects are winning out over the theoretical for sure. This means that you get a certain number of po-mo chimeras, but I'm also seeing some pretty compelling painting, even among the less developed work.
Is it all painting, or is there sculpture in the mix too?
Paul: It is certainly possible to experience a fraud aesthetically. Duchamp proved that. Likewise for those who buy fakes. So it goes with you. As a writer about art, your first obligation is to report your experience honestly. You have done that and I admire you for it. You are brave to let it all hang out the way you have.
I would like to think the Longo show is a sign the art world is suddenly missing visual pleasure, but I don't think so.
I'm nor seeing such a wave of sculpture, although there are some good sculptors around – I like Jim Osman, John Powers, and Richard Bottwin, all worth a Google search. I think one reason that sculpture is not burgeoning is that studio space is at a crisis point in New York. It's getting more scarce and expensive all the time – and forget about storage. Sometimes the practical concerns can really get in the way.
Thanks for the pat on the shoulder – I knew this piece was going to polarize opinion here, so I was ready to take a few lumps.
I too was kind of blown away when I first saw the show.
Then found out that these drawings of master works were done by studio assistants. You know when you're copying original work that was done by the actual artist, having it done by assistants and you're calling it your own work? I find it vulgar and pointless. Pointless for every reason other than the golden market.
I always thought Longo a boring equivalent of a one hit wonder '80′s boy band. This show made me re-think his entire work. Then I find out he didn't do them and it's more like he's still that one hit wonder but now he's the record exec. Now it's more boring than there are words for!
I've heard mixed reports on this – some say he made them top to bottom, others say otherwise. The jury's still out on this.
A high tide floats a lot of boats. It does not change the essential nature of any boat so floated.
Pei Shen Qian was recently indicted for creating forgeries of work by the same artists Longo copied. His forgeries were "lush" enough to convinced collectors they were the real thing. That did not change what they were, no did it alter the criminal nature of what Pei Shen Qian did.
Likewise, the nature of Longo's juvenile gestures are not changed by the lusciousness of his results.
My eyes crossed a little when I saw the advert in Artforum for Longo at Met Pictures and the accompanying photo appeared to be a Motherwell and a De Kooning. Witty appropriation on Longo's part. The fact that he also did one of Reinhardt's Black Paintings is flat out brilliant, bad pun intended. I would have enjoyed one of Stellas' black stripe paintings in charcoal but now I'm just daydreaming.
You should give up Artforum – you'll go blind.
If it helps quell your ambivalence, remember that Sherrie Levine did this all before, and did it better. If her work is superior, then it's because her project in toto displaces agency and works through a broad range of media that take color, scale, reference, and material to task in ways Robert Longo, always at heart a mere illustrator leaning on the crutch of his 'gee whiz' technique, seemingly cannot. In fact, Longo's closest influence here aren't the hardcore appropriationists like Levine, or Elaine Sturtevant before her. Anselm Keifer is Longo's forebear, if not actual peer, and this display makes it obvious. The 'architectural' renderings at Petzel should have tipped you off.


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January 28, 2010 at 7:04 pm
yay! glad you're back. I never did my end of year list, it got too far past it and it was pretty much the same bands I was listening to in 2008. I did manage to get something up today, a short memoir article. It was fun to write. I think I was born to write memoirs, but I suppose I have to do something else so that somebody will buy them.
I suppose you've heard about the end of the world here at Frozen Midwest U? Bah.
I hope you're doing well. glad your blog is back.
February 1, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Mayhap I will. but I want them to give me a damn degree for it!
the AMS thing is surprising/not surprising. I'm mad that it was managed in such a way during easy times that it's an easy target during hard times. & as far as the dept. vs the grad program…I think as far as our faculty is concerned, the grad program is the dept. I've never seen much of any attention paid to undergrads in AMS here.
I'm shocked about cinema too, although that's mitigated by the fact that cinema was already in a weird hybrid state form a previous exercise in departmental mutilation.
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Mr. Monster by Dan Wells
"My name is John Cleaver. I live in Clayton County, in a mortuary on the edge of town. I have a mother and a sister and an aunt. I'm sixteen years old. I like reading, cooking, and a girl named Brooke. I want to do what's right, no matter what. I want to be a good person.
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My name is Mr. Monster. I show dozens of warning signs for serial killer behaviour, and I fantasize about violence and death. I'm more comfortable around corpses than people. I killed a demon, and every day I feel the need to kill again, like a bottomless pit in the centre of my soul."
Time to dive back into the world of John Cleaver, the troubled young boy who has been diagnosed as a sociopath, has saved his town from a murderous demon, and has dreamed about slowly dissecting the girl across the street. It's no secret that I found I Am Not A Serial Killer one of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time, and I was very eager to see what Dan Wells had provided next. With Mr Monster, Wells has created a sequel that achieves the remarkable feat of outshining its predecessor in every single facet, and it is easily one of the best books I have ever read, and will probably ever read.
The story follows on almost immediately after the events of I Am Not A Serial Killer, with the FBI showing a very keen interest in John after his run in with the Clayton Killer. During the FBI investigation, a new serial killer starts piling up bodies throughout Clayton, and once again John takes it upon himself to find and dispose of the killer, believing wholeheartedly that this killer is another demon and only he has the skills to defeat it. This story is just perfectly balanced, using and maintaining equal parts of mystery, suspense, terror, anxiety, hope, and any other bunch of emotions you can name.. The pace is masterfully controlled, it feels like it mirrors John's emotions - when John is scared and doesn't know what is going on, the pace slows and slows while the suspense builds and builds, but when John is excited and knows exactly what his going on, the pace becomes slick and the action scenes become electric. The plot is fantastic, it reads like a 'whodunit' where Wells gives you all the evidence you need right up front to work out who the killer is, but because of all the brilliant red herrings the killer could plausibly be anyone. That is right up until one big scene where everything comes together all at once - you realise who the killer is and you kick yourself because you know that all the clues were there and if you had have paid attention you wouldn't have fallen for all the decoys. I just cannot speak highly enough about how good the plot and writing are for this book.
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Wells is such a visual writer, and some of the things he comes up makes you seriously wonder about his of mind. From embalming's gone wrong to graphic torture scenes and even the effortless way in which John stalks everyone his neighbourhood, the whole book oozes psychological terror. This is a book that makes disturbing scenes fascinating because they are told from the point of view of a character who actually finds these disturbing scenes fascinating. I flipping loved this book and the more I reflect on it the more I love it. I could not put it down, I could not find a fault with it, and I recommend it to anyone and everyone. Even if you don't like horror. My wife is not big fan of horror or urban fantasy, but she could not put this book down and could not stop raving to me about how much she loved every part of this book. I never thought I would give a book 10/10, but looking back I don't see how I could give this book any less. It is immensely entertaining, immensely challenging, and immensely satisfying.
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But can a child's behavior be directly influenced by playing a violent video game? On balance, psychological scientists think so.
According to Brad Bushman, a communications and psychology professor at Ohio State University, the link between video games and aggressive behavior is clear: "140 studies have been conducted on aggressive behavior on over 68,000 participants around the world." Bushman says that these studies provide evidence that violent video games can lead to "an increase in aggressive thoughts, angry feelings, physiological arousal, including increased heart rate, and aggressive behavior."
But Christopher Ferguson, a psychologist at Texas A&M University, is of the opinion that research on media effects and aggression is inconsistent. Ferguson points to research that suggests that playing violent video games may have some positive effects for young adults, such as better stress management. He notes that "this field is really in the midst of a "paradigm shift," and we've been so busy coming to new understandings about violent video games and aggression, we haven't explored these other areas as much as we should."
Douglas Gentile, a developmental psychologist at Iowa State University, believes that the psychological science on the relationship between violent video games and behavior still holds up. "What we don't want is for parents to come away saying 'Oh, so I don't need to worry,'" says Gentile. This ruling "doesn't negate the science and mean that parents don't need to be involved. The research shows that when parents set limits on children's media use, it is a powerful protective factor for children."
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Rare, Highly Desirable 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
The next breathtaking classic in our Fairfield showroom is this gorgeous 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2 Door Coupe with white exterior paint, blue racing stripes and a black vinyl interior. You'll find a 400 cid Ram Air III V-8 engine under the hood with a 4bbl carburetor and an automatic transmission. This highly desirable classic is equipped with rare factory options like power steering, power brakes and original air conditioning. It is in very nice overall condition as well and ready to be enjoyed by a serious collector.
Period Correct L74-Code 400 cid Ram Air III Engine
This 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is highly coveted as the second generation of the model line and the final year to feature the desirable L74-code 400ci Ram Air III engine with 345 horsepower with a 12-bolt rear axle. Many call it the last true muscle car to roll off Pontiac's assembly lines for several decades. This particular example appears to be highly original throughout as a highly optioned muscle car that's received excellent care throughout its life. Unfortunately, we do not have ample documentation so we have no idea if it's numbers-matching or not. We can tell you that the Ram Air III motor does appear period-correct and in excellent working condition.
Additionally, this 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is in typical driver-level condition with some slight blemishes to the exterior. It has been repainted once over a decade ago and still shines nicely in person with some visible imperfections. The factory interior is super clean though and makes an instant impression- all the factory gauges are working properly and the seating/carpeting looks great. The engine compartment is also highly original in appearance in typical driver quality. This one isn't quite show quality today but it wouldn't take much to get it there.
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Netanyahu says Brazil committed to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2020
Turkish president meets leader of Libyan government
Turkish prosecutors have completed investigation into the 2016 assassination of a Russian ambassador to Ankara, judicial sources said Friday.
Twenty-eight suspects, including Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) leader Fetullah Gulen, were indicted, said the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
Also senior FETO members Serif Ali Tekalan, Emrullah Uslu and Sahin Sogut were indicted.
The indictment has been submitted to an Ankara court.
The suspects are accused of violation of constitutional order, being member of an armed terror group, and deliberate killing with objective of spreading terror.
In addition, the indictment says the assassination is an act of provocation targeting Turkey-Russia relations.
Andrei Karlov was assassinated at an Ankara art gallery on Dec. 19, 2016 by Mevlut Mert Altintas, an off-duty police officer linked to FETO. He was shot dead by police.
FETO and its U.S.-based leader Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016 that martyred 251 people and injured nearly 2,200 others.
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FORKLIFT ENGINESWhen it comes to amazing forklift engines, Lift Parts Warehouse has got them. It sells mount and engine parts for forklifts as well, which by the way, are electrical these days: How cool is that, folks? And this one of a kind distributor has sure thought of everything. But it gets even better than that, believe it or not…..
Also, when it comes down to finding the right engine for your electrical forklift, you need to know where to look as well as how; in fact, all in all, you need no less than the expertise that comes from those who have been there in your shoes, and that's what the service team over at Lift Parts Warehouse is all about. You may visit them in a physical location to discuss bulk or mass ordering options on forklift engines, as well as replacements, even, or you can simply shop online through their main site. It's all there.
And you also need experts who know the latest models and serial numbers, as well as add on features, for the newest electric engines, much more when it deals with forklifts. And our staff knows the ins and outs like it's the back of their hand. So why not try them out? And while you are at it, feel free to message them online, as well, should any question come up while you are browsing. Your inquiry is guaranteed to be responded to in a timely manner, friend.
How forklift engines work
Forklift engines, also more commonly known as IC engines or Internal Combustion Engines, are made for high quality forklifts. They are electrical. They all carry a similar, or the very same, type of functionality as well, dependent upon the brand name representing them, the model version in question, and a few other key factors.
First and foremost, it all begins with the engine being forced to "crank over" by means of the gear - driven starter and the ignition battery, respectively. What follows is the commencement of the internal combustion process begins. The carburetor involved will then properly mix a combustible, to follow suite from what has just occurred, and this is usually in the form of air combined with liquid fuel, while then injecting it straight into the cylinder. It does so through the valve. Then, the rod attaches itself to the piston inside of the cylinder, and then attaches itself to the crankshaft, in turn.
Furthermore, to produce the mechanical energy amounts required, the spark plug will then introduce (mainly to the fuel and air, compressed mixture) a spark that will ignite the explosion that follows. Such explosion then drives the piston down further into the cylinder, along with rod. Due to the unique way by which the crankshaft's initially designed at the conception phases, it's made to then convert the piston's stated downward energy, not to mention the rod's, to the mechanical energy (the RPMs process more commonly known to many). The block's crankshaft then connects a whole group of these cylinders together.
Keep in mind that the block will also contain a host of other mechanisms alongside here, such as those of the cam shaft, which is known to use these RPMs. It does so by opening and also closing all valves involved in a carefully timed sequence. The stated mechanical energy will also help to drive the generator (or alternator, as others call it), which is usually belt - driven and found mounted onto the engine used. The generator will then supply the needed current straight to the electrical components of the forklift. In addition, note that the electricity that's produced by this method is also used to properly drive the lift/tilt hydraulic pumps as well as the power steering.
Additional facts to note
Furthermore, keep the following in mind in relation to forklift engines:
Some CNG & Diesel Considerations
The following are a few primal examples of which Toyota - specific forklifts may already include CNG engines of forklift diesel engines within them:
CNG Possibilities:
The Toyota Core IC Cushion
This one works with a max capacity of 6,500 lb. And its minimum lifting capacity starts at 3,000 lb. It offers SAS, which is otherwise more commonly known as a System of Active Stability. SAS is a patented feature proving that the forklift bearing its label has undergone significant longitudinal and lateral improvements as of late. This type of forklift can also navigate its way easily among 12 - ft. isles and gets a lift height of more than 23′.
The Toyota Core IC Pneumatic
It's got the same lifting capacity as the one just previously mentioned. It also incorporates the best of modern SAS and displays the patent in numerous areas. In addition, it's got a bolt - on overhead guard as well as a start safety switch for neutral engine use, not to mention key lowering interlock settings of its own design. It gives all credit to its manufacturers. Its main purpose is for outdoor needs, but it may likewise serve well within any indoor warehouse or similar type of environment as well, which would even be preferable given the harshest of winter temperature environments witnessed every year in many parts of the U.S.
Others to Give Briefer Consideration to - Diesel Engine Possibilities:
The Toyota Mid - IC Pneumatic
Here, the totaled lifting capacity extends to 800 - 1,100 lbs. Two - speed transmission is involved. Its primal application makes it most suitable for longer lumber yard days and outdoor use, mainly, but it can serve numerous other functions.
The Toyota Large - IC Pneumatic
This forklift gets the most lifting capacity in all forklifts seen here thus far, maxing itself out at 13,500 - 17,500 lb. in lift potential. It's highly supersized and offers significant SAS and outdoor power of its own, in addition to a two - speed transmission, once more. It's specially designed for use in all conditions, be they indoor or outdoor; it takes into account numerous weather settings as well. It comes from within specialized Toyota warehouses and heavy - duty plants of manufacture, respectively. Its material handling grip and retention features are some of the best they could ever be.
One Diesel - Engine Only Option:
The Toyota High - Capacity IC Pneumatic
This - internal combustion, high - capacity type of forklift works with shorter load centers, which are available in LP. Its overall lift capacity starts off at 22,000 lb. and goes up to 125,000 lbs. It's made for the heaviest of industrial grade products or extensions. It's a Toyota THD line forklift offering an MD4 7" Touchscreen Display original to its own. You can get instant diagnostic data from it as well.
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We have all heard of them, the personalized don't eat any item of this list it'll make you fat.
Some people who hold degrees in medicine or nutrition will do a blood test or body scan that they derive a personalized list of food that MAKES YOU FAT. There is no such list! There is no machine that tells you what your body cannot process and will thus go to fat.
Nutrition is a science that is applicable to the whole human population since we have similar mechanisms in our bodies (except in some diseases..some mechanisms may be altered). By mechanisms I mean the steps that food takes so that it will be broken down into energy. Energy will either be used/burned (when exercising) or will be stored if you have too much energy and you are not burning enough energy. This is of course the basic theory that people follow to lose, maintain or gain weight.
So now that we have established that no medical test can determine what makes you gain weight I can say that New Zealand researchers have come up with something very exciting to all those struggling with excess weight. They have put together a "NEEDENT" food list or non-essential food list. These items are very high in calories, and very poor in nutrients that are required for our everyday life. Also known as "Energy dense and Nutrient poor". I would like to stress on the point that vitamins and minerals (are nutrients) and they are needed in every stage of our life, since they play a big role in many mechanisms and help protect from many diseases so they are essential in our every day diet.
"This list of 49 common foods is designed as a therapeutic intervention to be used by health professionals with obese or overweight people wanting to lose weight. It's aimed at differentiating nutritious foods from those that are just high in calories," says lead researcher and dietitian Dr Jane Elmslie.
Now again this is inline with my vision that people can manage their own body weight with the right information and motivation.
What I would recommend here is that each person should have a look at the Needent Food List and think about how many times per week (or per day!) they consume the following item, is it replaceable with the suggested item and how can I make this a part of my weekly diet (2 or 3 times per week) rather than a part of my daily diet.
Remember you have all the tools to make yourself healthier, Your Body & Your Mind.
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Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Uses For Snow.
We have just had the coldest Christmas for twenty years here in Scotland.
I was thinking of all the various benefits that snow brings. Looks great, you can build snowmen, go sledging but most important of all, keeps the beers at the right temperature.
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Sign Of The Times.
I have been asked by a journalist colleague, to look out for signs where the message is clear but taken literally, make no sense at all.
It didn't take me long to find one.
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Thursday, 24 December 2009
Christmas Eve.
Well it's here again and this year we've got snow, lots of it.
For you bloggers who are in sunnier climes this is how cold it is here right now. Spiders must have built in anti freeze at least I hope they do the forecast is for -10C over the next few days. The coldest it's been here for twenty years.
I hope you all have a great time over the festive season.
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New Kid On The Bloc.
A few months ago, I got a familiar phone call from a doting mother telling me that her daughter was the best looking young lady in the world. I know what she meant as my two sons are the most handsome young men on the planet.
When young Robyn arrived at the studio, I immediately knew she would be great to photograph. In her case it was a bit more serious though. She was here to get a portfolio of photos that she would be submitting to become the "Face of Sophie Teenwear"
a UK wide competition run by high street fashion chain Internacionale.
They were looking for young, attractive, cool hip girls to promote their brand image.
It was difficult to believe that she had never been in a studio before and to cut a long story short, she won. Another interesting fact that came out of the competition was the other two winners were from Inverness. A hat trick for Scotland.
Robyn has now been signed up by top agency Superior Model Management and is looking to pursue a career in beauty therapy or hairdressing.
Not a bad wee start I'd say.
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Friday, 11 December 2009
Tam O' Shanter.
I left a foggy Glasgow en route for a job in Ayr earlier today. On arrival, the sun was splitting the sky and the town centre was buzzing.
It got me thinking about the last time I had been in the town centre and I worked out that it must have been over twenty years ago at least.
The high street is now one way and there is the obligatory shopping centre with multi - story car parking.
I was glad to see that the Tam O'Shanter pub was still the same. It must be the only pub in Scotland with a thatched roof.
I'm always saying that nothing is forever but it is nice to see some things are determined to buck the trend.
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Thursday, 10 December 2009
Acupuncture For Doggies.
Last month, I had a couple of friends staying for a while with their old dog Jack.
Jack has a bit of arthritis as he's getting on a bit and to my astonishment his owner Irene, has been getting him some acupuncture.
Veterinary Rosemary Fitzgerald will visit your house and do her stuff with your ailing animal.
Old Jack didn't seem to mind one bit and he was certainly in a much better mood
after his treatment.
You learn something new every day right enough.
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UFO's, Maybe Not.
A few weeks ago on the way back from a gig by my son Andrew's band The Fix, there was a really spooky moon lurking behind the clouds over Loch Lomond.
Not only that, but I spotted about fourteen lights in the sky in what looked like close formation. At first I thought they must be helicopters as they were moving quite slowly. I stopped at the side of the road to take some photographs and there was no noise whatsoever.
Alien invasion came to mind, maybe not.
Mind you, there were several other car loads of people who had stopped to take it all in as well.
Here's a shot of Andrew "giving it welly"!
A phrase made famous by one Billy Connolly.
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Never Again.
I've not posted a blog for ages, this one will explain why not.
At the beginning of November, work started on my roof here in Clydebank. One hundred and fourteen years later, it was time for a new one. Not the best time of the year I hear you ask to be doing this. Well that's the way of it.
To say it was stressful would be an understatement as not only do all the slates have to come off, so does all the lead and there was lots of it. This leaves you open to the elements and of course we had the wettest November in the history of the weather forecast. I'll just not go into it.
Now, 10,000 slates later, I have a new roof, new lead and piece of mind.
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Haggis Dog !
One of my clients, Kit-Out held their annual technology showcase at Glasgow Caledonian University. It was a great day with lots of innovation and great food being showcased.
One entrepreneur, Mark Shaw who runs Haggis'n'Neeps has come up with a very novel idea.
The "Haggis Dog", is now born.
It works in the same way as a Hot Dog but Mark tells me that is should be accompanied by a tasty turnip chutney which is being specially prepared.
Haggis on the go, sounds good to me. I wonder what Robbie Burns would have thought.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Proclaimers Latest Album.
I saw on the BBC News this morning that the Proclaimers were doing a guest slot chatting and promoting their latest album.
It reminded me of the first time I met and photographed them at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow in 1986. My old pal Tom was doing a review on their gig for Melody Maker and they were literally unknown. If my memory serves me well, there were only a handful of people at that gig. They now sell out worldwide.
I remember their unique style, this was something new and fresh. Nearly 25 years on and
nine albums later they don't seem to losing their popularity, quite the opposite.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
By Yon Bonnie Banks.
I was asked by the Cruin Restaurant to exhibit at a wedding fayre they held recently on the banks of Loch Lomond.
I did a bit off research on the burgeoning popularity of weddings around the loch and some of the statistics were staggering. An average wedding brings in a minimum of £20,000 to the local economy and Luss Church alone can easily do four in one day.
The minister at Luss, The Reverend Dr Dane Sherrard told me that he has on line streaming facilities that enable friends and relatives from all around the world to tune in live to the event. He also told me that around 10,000 - 12,000 people a week listen to his Sunday service. Surely this has to be the largest congregation of any church in Scotland ?
In total, the wedding industry is worth £500,000,000 to the Scottish economy on an annual basis.
With views like this a common sight from the Cruin, you can see why couples from all corners of the globe are beating a path to the "bonnie banks".
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Look What's Happened To Mini's.
You know how things come and go in life ?
Well I remember the Mini being the must have car in the sixties. My mother had a blue one
and at that stage in my physical development I never perceived it as being small. I spotted this poor old sad one sitting on bricks in Edinburgh recently and it hit me how tiny the original one's were.
Well, have a look at the new style Mini, what a difference. I am told they are now built by BMW and I have to say they look "fab".
I wonder what the original designer Alec Issigonis would have thought of it all ?
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Monday, 28 September 2009
North Berwick
North Berwick is a very nice and very affluent little sea side town, 25 miles along the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson spent his summers there as a young lad and it is said to be the inspiration for many of his books.
A mile out to sea, is the famous Bass Rock which boasts the largest colony of gannets anywhere in the world. I noticed a sign next to a garden wall on the sea front and went to investigate. Just over the wall were around a dozen young gannets which were being looked after by the owner of the property until they were strong enough to be released.
For the budding photographers out there, it was an interesting study in "depth of field".
I was always told to focus wherever possible on the eyes. When you are in low light and you have a long beak the results vary enormously over a few inches.
In among the rock pools, I was disappointed to see the usual mess left behind by the idiots amongst us. Broken glass is the last thing to leave anywhere near a beach!
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The Fix Hit The Studio For The First Time.
On Saturday afternoon, The Fix got their first experience in a proper rehearsal and recording studio.
Under the watchful eye of George, owner of Sonic Boom Studios the lads rehearsed for an hour or so and were then shown how tracks were laid down.
George reckons they are ready and their first recording session starts next Saturday. It will take up to eight hours and they will have a least three tracks to take away.
After the recording studio, we tried the photo studio.
"Let's do the classic Queen album cover shot" they said.
I don't think it quite worked somehow !
And finally, a question I've often asked. Why do drummers wear woolly hats?
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Saturday, 26 September 2009
Could This Be A Distant Relative ?
I forgot to post this up after my last trip to Cumbrae.
In the fantastic museum, I spotted this in one of the glass cabinets which had archival material from the height of Millport's popularity .
Cunningham's Picture Postcard Saloon.
There were lots of old photographs of bygone days but I suppose in the future, people will be looking at all of today's photos with the same nostalgia.
My old line..... "Today's photographs are tomorrows history".
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Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Yummy Mummy's At Thistle Hotel.
Every year the Yummy Mummy's have a get together for lunch at the Thistle Hotel and raise money for Clic Sargent childrens cancer.
This year had a guest appearance by the Kennedy Cupcakes. Between them and Real Radio, a lot of money was raised and a lot of fun was had.
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How every department can (and should) benefit from social intelligence standard
Sharing knowledge between departments is a challenge all companies face, regardless of their size. That's because social data often gets stuck in social media and marketing silos, never making it to the other departments that could use the insights as well. A recent report shows that when social intelligence is properly shared, it can improve collaboration and decision-making, as well as save time and money. Here are a few key points from the report worth paying attention to, as outlined by Social Media Today: Social data isn't just for social media teams The wide range of insights you can collect when you use the right social listening tools will likely be relevant to many different departments. For example, social data can help product ...Continue Reading


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"Fred: The Movie" comes to YouTube
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Give us non-westerns "Fred: The Movie" plz! (Gawd, never said that since the BPS)ReplyDelete
Great, even more cancer, that's really what Youtube needs right now....ReplyDelete
Fred is a terrible performer. He is basically just eye-candy for preteen girls whose only entertainment is a screaming, moronic empty shell of a person. If I wanted to meet someone like that, I'd meet a Zombie Jockey. You know who should be given a Movie? Abridged-series creators. At least we put effort (or, at least, most of us do) into our projects instead of shelling out mindless, pablum that mean absolutely nothing.ReplyDelete
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I raged. So, this is what we're coming to, eh? Sad.ReplyDelete
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text: EDISONKlein first lived in the Skagit Valley in 1976, and returned in 1995 with her family living on a 32 acre farm near Edison. Recently she has taken New Trade Route to the small village nearby acting as a roving street peddler. She sits and does handwork while talking to people, inviting them to try on the clothes. She talks about the idea of transformation: making a Chanel inspired jacket from a cloth especially made for cleaning. The performance is about the role of artists, economy, selling things in a small, slow, way and making this out of that. The intimacy and pleasure in the direct exchange is a part of the experience.