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Chippy's Adventures
In the far northern part of New England there is a peaceful little village known as Frostbite, New Hampshire. In the winter little boys and girls enjoy winter games in the white glistening snow. When they get thirsty, all they have to do is reach down and gather a hand full of snow in there glove and eat it as the refreshing snow just melts into water. What a delicious taste! When spring comes green grass covers the ground and new leaves dress the trees. The chirping sounds of the birds and the squeaks of the squirrels and chipmunks looking for food after a long winter is a time for new beginnings. There are many animals being born and seeing the world for the first time. It is a beautiful time of life.
In Frostbite there is a white house with many windows and gray shudders. This beautiful little house has woods all around it. The woods are filled with maple, oak and white birch trees. Some are very big and tall while others are small and short. The ferns and mosses are scattered throughout the woods. All through the day you can hear and see the birds and animals going about their chores. They also take a lot of time to play. Oh what fun it is to watch them run, jump and chase each other through the woods.
Chippy is one of many chipmunks that lives in the woods. Chippy lives underground in the long shallow burrows with many connecting tunnels going to different rooms. There are rooms for eating, sleeping and nesting. Chipmunks like to eat nuts, seeds and fruits. They scamper from log to log and look a little nervous. Sometimes they sit up and look around to see what is happening around them. Chippy has beautiful tan fur with white, black and gray stripes on his back and a dark bushy tail. He is about six inches long and has whiskers on each side of his mouth.
Chippy is the adventurous member of his family. He has two brothers, two sisters and his mom and dad. His brothers and sisters always stay in the woods near home. Chippy likes to wander out of the woods near the woodpile which is close to the house. The woodpile is made up of logs for the fireplace.
One day he darted out from the woods to the woodpile. He sat up and looked around.
He smelled something really good. When he searched around two big logs at the
bottom of the pile he found a spoonful of peanuts. He ate a few. Boy, did they
taste good.
Chippy liked going to the woodpile because there was always some peanuts waiting for him. He wasn't sure how the peanuts were getting to the woodpile. He knew it was a great snack that he could share with his family. Each day he would dart out of the woods and make a dash for the woodpile. Sometimes he would make several trips back and forth until it was all gone.
Little did he know that while he was running back and forth, he was being watched by a big orange cat with a long bushy tail. Meeny was the cat's name. He had been hiding under the deck by the house. Meeny was hiding in the shadows so Chippy would not see him. Chippy had never seen Meeny.
Meeny had a lot of experience catching mice in the woods. He was big for a cat and very quick. He loved catching mice. It was like a game for him. Once in awhile he would catch a squirrel and proudly bring his catch home to show his owner. Meeny had sharp claws that helped him climb up into trees. Even the birds were afraid when Meeny was around the area.
It was early morning and the grass was still a little wet from the dew. Chippy came scampering out of his burrow and headed for the wood pile. He didn't see two big eyes watching him as he ran to the woodpile. As Chippy was running to the woodpile, Meeny made his move to catch a chipmunk. Fortunately for Chippy, he beat Meeny to the woodpile. Chippy was able to hide in the logs so Meeny couldn't catch him. Chippy's heart was pounding away because Meeny was clawing at the logs trying to find his next meal. Chippy knew he would be safe hiding in between the logs.
Chippy carefully thought about how he could escape and return to his burrow. While he was hiding he found some peanuts in there usual spot. He filled his jaw with some peanuts and decided to make a run for the woods. He could still see Meeny sniffing and clawing the logs. Chippy went to the opposite side of the woodpile. When he felt the time was right, he made dash for the woods. When he got to the woods, he quickly turned back to see where Meeny was. Meeny was still sniffing and clawing away at the logs.
Chippy had out smarted that big orange cat. Now he could safely get back to his burrow with the peanuts. In the future he would keep his guard up for Meeny.
Chippy looked around very carefully because he didn't want to repeat his experience with Meeny again. That had been a scary situation. Feeling safe, Chippy darted out of the woods and towards the woodpile. Little did he know that Hank, the hawk, waiting high in the oak tree was also waiting for something to eat. With one powerful dive Hank was on his way to get a little chipmunk. Chippy was half way to the woodpile when he heard a strange sound coming closer. It had a "whoooosh" sound. He knew something was wrong but it was too late to turn back. So, he continued as fast as he could to the woodpile.
Chippy thought to himself that in another second he would be safe at the woodpile. Just as that thought flashed through his mind, he was being lifted into the sky. Hank had scooped up Chippy by his claws. Chippy knew he would have to fight for his life. He twisted and turned as hard as he could. Then Chippy with all his might bit Hank on the claw. Hank released Chippy because of the severe pain.
Chippy was falling free high above the trees. He thought if he could grab a branch on a tree that he would have a chance to make it. It would be much better than hitting the ground. As Chippy started to fall through the top of the tree, he was able grab hold of a small branch and hang on to it.
After catching his breath, he made his way down the tree and finally to the ground. That was the scariest adventure that he ever had. Fortunately, he wasn't too far from his burrow. He moved quickly through the underbrush. Chippy just wanted to get home where he would be safe and comfortable. When he finally got back to the burrow, he thought to himself that was enough adventure for one day. He felt very lucky to be home again. What a day!
As you know by now, Chippy has had some close encounters with Meeny the cat in the backyard and Hank the hawk. In both cases Chippy was smart and lucky enough to get away.
Chippy and his family were having dinner one evening. They were discussing why Chippy shouldn't go near the woodpile which was located close to the house. Chippy thought that the people that lived there had to be friendly because they were placing peanuts around the wood so he could easily find them. Of course, everyone in the family liked sharing the peanuts because they tasted so good. Mom and Dad told Chippy that he would have to be very careful if he was going to continue collecting the peanuts. They did not want anything bad to happen to Chippy. Chippy agreed that he would look and listen very carefully so that he would be safe.
That night while Chippy was sleeping, he had a dream that he would meet a friend
the next time he went to the woodpile. It was not a scary dream at all. It was
a good dream. He kept dreaming about a nice little boy with blond hair and a wonderful
smile. This little boy also laughed and sang all kinds of songs.
After breakfast, Chippy wanted to go visit the woodpile again. He quietly walked out of the ground and away from his underground home. When he got a little distance from the opening, he stopped to look and listen for any danger. He didn't sense any danger. So he quickly darted to the woodpile which was about 90 feet away from his home. This time he made it safe and sound to the woodpile.
He quickly found a big mound of peanuts hiding around the wood. It would take
him many trips back and forth to bring all the peanuts back to his home in the
ground. As he was thinking and munching the peanuts, he heard a door from the
back of the people's house open. His heart started pounding so hard that he thought
everyone could hear where he was hiding. As the door opened wider a little boy
with blond hair and a big smile walked out of the house. He saw me hiding in the
woodpile. The little boy walked a little closer. I was just about ready to run
back to the woods when the little boy said "Please don't be afraid Chippy,
I want to be your friend." "My name is Zak and I have
Zak told Chippy that he would stand guard and protect him if he wanted to carry the peanuts back to his home in the ground. That sounded like a good idea to Chippy. And so Chippy made several trips back and forth until all the peanuts were safe in his home. What a wonderful day and a new friendship.
A few days later, Chippy got up early in the morning. The sun was bright and the
Chippy rushed out of the burrow and stopped when he got to the surface. He sat
up and looked all around. Everything seemed safe as he sniffed the air for any
odd smells.
All of a sudden he heard the back door at the house open. His heart started to pound again. But this time Zak was calling for Chippy. "Chippy, where are you? Chippy it is Zak. Chippy where are you? Do you want to play?" Chippy was so glad it was Zak because he really did want to play.
Chippy started chirping so Zak could hear him. Zak walked over to the woodpile to meet Chippy. Zak didn't want to rush over to the woodpile because he didn't want to scare Chippy. As the two new friends greeted each other, you could tell they were happy to see one another. Zak asked Chippy if he could pick him up. Chippy was a little nervous but he said ok. Once Chippy was in Zak's hands he felt secure. Zak's hands were soft and warm. He really felt very comfortable. In fact he liked being carried around. Chippy thought this was a great way to get around.
Chippy and Zak were having such a good time together. Zak thought Chippy might like to see his room in the house. When he asked Chippy if he would like to see his room, Chippy thought about it for a minute. Chippy agreed to see Zak's room but only for a short time because he didn't want his parents to worry. Zak put Chippy in his front shirt pocket and walked into the house and up to the second floor. Chippy saw the carpet on the floor. It made Zak's footsteps very quiet.
When they got to Zak's room, Zak took Chippy out of his pocket and gently placed him on the soft carpeting. Chippy thought this was a real treat. As he looked around, he saw Zak's bed which seemed really far off the floor. Zak picked Chippy up and put him on the bed with pillows everywhere. Chippy could see all around. What a view. He saw many, many books in the bookshelf, a bright lamp sitting on a dresser and a big box of toys. Chippy felt comfortable in Zak's room. It was bright and quiet except for the birds singing outside. After playing together for awhile, Chippy thought he should be getting back to his home. So, Zak gently place Chippy back in his shirt pocket and down the stairs they went quietly so they wouldn't make noise to disturb Zak's mom who didn't know about Chippy yet. Zak took Chippy to the edge of the woods and lifted him out of his pocket. Chippy thanked Zak for taking him to his room. Just as Zak placed Chippy to the ground he reached into his pocket and pulled out some peanuts for Chippy. Chippy yelled back to Zak, " See you soon."
Chapter 6
By now Chippy and Zak were becoming good friends. They enjoyed each other's company. Chippy like exploring Zak's room because it was so much fun. He always found something new and exciting. As for Zak, he like playing in the woods. He liked looking for salamanders. You could find them in wet places usually under some rocks. They were beautiful with a dark skin and orange spots. You had to be quick if you wanted to catch one because they could move fast around the leaves and rocks. Sometimes the larger ones were about three inches long. Zak was always careful when he handled them because he didn't want to harm them in any way.
Tomorrow Zak was expecting a visitor. His cousin, Perry, from Florida was coming
to stay for two whole weeks. Zak was so excited because he wanted to show Perry
all around Frostbite and especially the woods where all his animal friends lived
and played.
That night Zak had a difficult time sleeping because he was thinking about Perry and all the things he wanted to show him. They were going to have a great time together. Finally Zak fell into a deep sleep. The next sound he heard was the alarm clock ringing. Zak was sleeping so soundly that Mom had come into the room to turn off the alarm clock. Just then Dad walked into room to tell Zak they would be leaving in about 45 minutes to the airport. Zak quickly got washed and dressed and headed downstairs to the kitchen. As he entered the kitchen he could smell his favorite breakfast. Mom had prepared what Zak called eggies (scrambled eggs), a slice of challah , a glass of orange juice and a big glass of milk. He was going to be all set for the day or at least until lunch.
When they got to the airport, Perry's flight was right on time. Ten more minutes and they would be together. The terminal had glass windows all around so you could see the planes taking off and landing. Zak was so excited he could hardly stand it. Then a man's voice came over the loud speaker. Flight 749 from Ft. Lauderdale will be landing in one minute. That was Perry's flight. Just then Dad said, "Look Zak! It's Perry's plane landing. Zak started jumping up and down with excitement. The plane rolled up to the jetway which connected it to the terminal. People started entering the terminal from the jetway. After the eleventh person came out of the jetway, the next person to come out was Perry. Zak and Perry spotted each other about the same time. There were two big smiles and one big hug. There were two happy little boys. Zak was so busy talking to Perry on the ride back that he didn't even remember the return trip to Frostbite.
Zak brought Perry up to his room while Dad carried the suitcases upstairs. Mom started to prepare lunch because she knew everyone would be hungry even they all had a
big breakfast. Zak had a bunk bed in his room. He liked to sleep on the top bunk because he could see all around. So Perry got the bottom bunk. At least they would be roommates for awhile.
Chippy knew something different was going on in the house. He heard music and a lot of laughing coming from the house. When Chippy went to the woodpile, there were no peanuts to be found. He thought to himself that Zak must really be busy if he forgot to bring peanuts out to the woodpile. Oh well, Chippy would just have to settle for regular food that he could find in the woods. Chippy never had any trouble finding food in the woods, but the peanuts were a special treat.
The next morning after the sun had dried the dew from the grass, Chippy decided to hang out at the woodpile. He could hear voices and more laughter coming from the house. Just as Chippy was getting himself comfortable on top of the woodpile, the back door opened. Out came two boys running towards the woodpile. Chippy recognized Zak but he had never seen the other boy. Zak spotted Chippy sitting on top of the woodpile. Chippy knew everything would be fine as long as Zak was there. The boys came to sudden stop when they saw Chippy. Then Zak introduced Perry to Chippy. Perry kept starring at Chippy. He had never seen a chipmunk. Chippy didn't know what to think about Perry either because Perry was wearing a funny looking hat. The hat look like an elf hat with a long green feather attached to it.
Zak reach way down into his right pant pocket and pulled some peanuts out for Chippy. "Chippy I didn't forget about you." Zak then placed the peanuts in the hiding place by the logs. That made Chippy very happy.
Zak and Perry started to walk towards the woods. Nobody saw Hank the hawk watching everyone from a perch high in the oak tree. In a split second Hank dove down silently from the tree top and with his sharp claws snatched Perry's hat right off his head. All Perry felt was the wind from Hank's wings. He watched helplessly as Hank carried the feathered hat high into another oak tree. Hank must have thought that Perry had a bird on his head. Perry was in shock. He could not believe that a hawk came down from the tree and took his favorite hat.
After a short time, Hank realized he had made a mistake. That hat was no bird. So, Hank let go of the hat hoping it would fall to the ground. Unfortunately, it got stuck on a limb high in the tree. Hank squawked loudly and just flew away without offering any help. It was too dangerous for Zak to climb up into the tree so they would have to come up with another idea.
Perry ran inside the house and came out with a hand full of you know what. Peanuts for Chippy. Perry thanked Chippy for rescuing his hat. Chippy filled his jaw full of peanuts and took off for home. As the boys returned to the house you could hear Perry telling Zak that no one would believe this story.
Zak and Chippy were having a great time all summer long playing in the woods and sharing each others company. They had really become good friends. In all the activities that they had shared, Zak had never met the rest of Chippy's family.
One afternoon Zak was sitting on the deck reading one of his favorite dinosaur books. When he looked up, he saw Chippy sitting on top of the woodpile eating away at some peanuts. Zak put down his book and ran out to the woodpile to greet Chippy. Chippy asked Zak if he would help him carry some peanuts back to the burrow. Of course, Zak was always willing to help Chippy. Zak placed a handful of peanuts in his pocket so he wouldn't lose any on his walk through the woods to Chippy's burrow.
When they got to the opening of the burrow, Zak emptied his pocket and placed all the peanuts by the opening of the burrow. Chippy went into burrow to get help from his brothers and sisters so they could get all the peanuts to the food storage area.
When Chippy came back to the opening of the burrow, he brought his whole family with him. Zak had never seen so many chipmunks at once. They all came to thank Zak for being so generous in supplying them with peanuts all summer long. Chippy introduced his family to Zak for the first time ever. There were two sisters, Petunia and Daisy. The two brothers were Sliver and Thorn. Then there was Chippy's mom and dad. They all filled their jaws with peanuts and quickly disappeared back into the burrow.
came back out with Sliver and Thorn and they all went looking for salamanders.
With Zak protecting them, they didn't have to worry about Meeny or Hank.
By this time summer had slowly turned into fall. The colors of the leaves had turned into a beautiful mix of gold, red, and brown. There was a very certain freshness in the air. All Chippy's friends had almost completed their food gathering for the coming winter. The squirrels were busy burying acorns away so they could hopefully find them during the winter. They also would store the acorns in their nests high in the trees. The bears were busy eating and storing all the extra nourishment in their bodies so they would be ready for a long winter nap.
Chippy had a great summer playing and meeting new friends. But best of all, he
met Zak. Chippy and Zak had become the best of friends. Chippy could always count
on Zak
With the cold weather coming, Chippy knew that he would not see Zak again until spring. It was the day before Thanksgivings when Zak brought out a bag of peanuts into the woods. He emptied the bag of peanuts near the opening to Chippy's burrow. Zak could hear them chirping down below. Zak yelled down to Chippy and his family to "Have a good Thanksgiving." When Chippy heards Zak voice, he came running up to the opening of the burrow to thank him for the treat of peanuts. Chippy's brothers and sisters all came up to help carry all the peanuts back down into the storage area of the burrow.
That night many of Zak's relatives had arrived for Thanksgiving. The clouds had darkened and the wind had started to howl. Zak and his family were safe and warm inside their home with the flames dancing over the logs in the fireplace while the warm air spread throughout the room. It had been a great day for everyone.
When Zak got up early on Thanksgiving Day, he looked out the window and everything was white. It had snowed all night and was still snowing. Zak was happy because he could go sledding. But, he was a little sad because he knew he wouldn't see Chippy until the spring. He was glad he had brought over a bag of peanuts for Chippy and his family. Chippy was happy and safe for the winter.
Happy Winter From Frostbite
The End
This story was
written for Zakary

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Taking a screenshot on an OPPO mobile is very useful in a lot of situations. For example to take a screenshot from a friend Snapchat's or memorise significant information seen on the internet. Do not worry; whatever type of OPPO smartphone you have, taking a screenshot is quick and simple. This blog article shows you different ways to take a screenshot on an OPPO mobile phone in 2019.
The different ways to screenshot with your OPPO phone are:
1. Use Android's universal screenshot feature
2. Use OPPO's unique swipe function
3. Use a third party screenshot app
Find out how to take a screenshot using all three methods below, so you can choose the option that's easiest for you.
If you've used an Android phone before, you'll probably already know how to take a screenshot on Android.
Most modern Android phones have a universal screenshot feature that uses the same soft keys across different makes and models. Whether you're using an OPPO F1, R9 or any other model, the process is the same.
1. Find what you want to capture
2. Press and hold both the power button + volume down at the same time
3. The screenshot will be captured and saved to your gallery
When you take a screenshot, an animation and sound will confirm that your image has been stored on your device. You'll also get a notification telling you where you can find, edit or share the image in your gallery. These notifications can be changed in your preferences.
If you have a more recent OPPO smartphone like the OPPO F5, A73, R11 or R15, there's another easy way to take a screenshot using a special gesture. Simply:
1. Find what you want to capture
2. Swipe down using three fingers
3. The screenshot will be captured and saved to your gallery
As well as using your phone's built-in screenshot functions, you can also download a screenshot app. These sometimes have extra features enabling you to crop captured images, capture a longer scrolling image, or to record what's on your screen as a video.
If you're using a third party app, check the app's instructions to find out how to take a screenshot on OPPO.
Sometimes, you might want to take more than a still image. Newer smartphones including OPPO R11s, R15 and R15 Pro can also take screencasts, if you want to record a video of what's happening on your screen.
To record your screen, you'll need a screen recorder app. These can be found in the Google Play store. You can start and stop a recording using the app and edit the video if needed using your phone's video editor.
Every time you take a screenshot on Android, it goes to your device's gallery. A folder named 'screenshot' is automatically created when you take a screen capture.
It can take some practice to get used to taking a screenshot on Android. If you're using the Android soft keys method, you need to:
1. Press both buttons at exactly the same time
2. Keep them pressed for half a second
If you press either button too soon, you could turn off the display or cause the volume slider to appear in your screenshot. You'll hear a sound and receive a notification when a screenshot is successfully captured.
If you're having trouble using Android soft keys, try to swipe down with three fingers on your OPPO phone instead. You can also download a screenshot app.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has ruled the Rs 15,000 price segment for a while now. But a new challenger has come and it is called the Vivo Z1 Pro. How does the Vivo Z1 Pro compare to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro?
Vivo Z1 Pro HIGHLIGHTS
- This phone is a bit bulky and heavy but boasts of modern design.
- Battery life is a highlight, and general performance is good as well.
- The Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three variants in India.
- The Vivo Z1 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 14,990.
- The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes for starting price of Rs 13,999.
- Both the Vivo Z1 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro come with gradient design and look slick.
The under Rs 20,000 smartphone segment is extremely crowded in India right now. There is the Redmi Note 7 Pro. There is the Realme 3 Pro. Poco F1 is hovering in this space for months. Now another one enters the segment. It is the Vivo Z1 Pro, which was launched in India earlier this week.
Considering the price and the kind of hardware and feature the Vivo Z1 Pro comes with, it clearly goes against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The Vivo Z1 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 14,990, something close to the starting price of the Redmi Note 7 Pro that sells for Rs 13,999.
As Vivo says, and as we also mentioned in the India Today Tech review of the phone, the Z1 Pro is for the gamers out there who are looking for an affordable gaming-centric smartphone that has a premium looks and a good set of cameras. In comparison, I will say that the Redmi Note 7 Pro is a phone for consumers looking to buy a phone with a great camera under Rs 15,000. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
Vivo z1 Pro Details
Vivo is one of India's biggest and most visible smartphone brands, with a massive offline presence across the country. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the flash sales and price wars that many brands engage in online, and now Vivo wants to get in on that action with its first "online focused" device, the new Vivo Z1 Pro, which will be sold on Flipkart.
The company is targeting millennial and Gen Z buyers who want good-looking phones with all the latest capabilities, and the Vivo Z1 Pro specifically promises great cameras, battery life, and processing power for games.
The Vivo Z1 Pro is a power-packed smartphone, which comes with a mid-range price tag. The excellent pair of camera setups are the key feature of the device. You can save your unforgettable memories in your smartphone by recording or capturing it. The configuration is also good for handling high-end multitasking with ease. Apart from there, the device has an ample amount of storage and quick-charging along with an excellent battery. All these features, make the device a perfect option to go for.
Display and Design
The Vivo Z1 Pro features an impressive aspect ratio of 19.5:9, which enhances enjoyment while playing games and watching movies. It has a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels over the IPS LCD display type. The high pixel density of 395 PPI makes the viewing experience better. The bezel-less front gets a punch-hole on the top-corner that houses the front camera. All these features are packed in a 6.53-inch screen. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
Font Camera Design
The camera hole isn't too big and it isn't really distracting in everyday use. Vivo shipped us our Z1 Pro review unit with a screen protector attached, and unfortunately this serves to highlight the camera hole with an extra ring around it. The plastic film also picked up a couple of nasty scuffs with ordinary use.
As expected for a sub-Rs 20,000 phone these days, the Vivo Z1 Pro features an eye-catching glossy plastic rear panel with a multi-coloured gradient finish. Our review unit was the Sonic Blue version, which is emerald green at the top fading into cobalt blue at the bottom. The colours are rich and saturated, giving this phone a sort of jewel-tone appearance. It also catches the light as you tilt this phone around. The effect is anything but subtle – the Vivo Z1 Pro is definitely designed to be eye-catching from the front as well as the rear.
The gradient carries over to the frame of this phone, and because it bulges outwards a little, you can see the bright colors around the screen when you're using the Vivo Z1 Pro. Some might like this, but we think it detracts from the borderless screen look that the company was going for. There's also a more subtle Sonic Black option.
Back Camera Design
The triple-camera module on the rear sticks out just a little bit and extends to include the flash. There's also a standard fingerprint sensor on the back of the Vivo Z1 Pro, positioned just slightly out of reach for us. The power and volume buttons are on the right, and there's a physical Google Assistant button on the left, just below the SIM and microSD card tray.
The Vivo Z1 Pro has two Nano-SIM slots and a separate microSD card slot. The Google Assistant button can't be reassigned to other functions.
The Vivo Z1 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset, where an octa-core processor setup containing two Kryo 360 processors (a 2.3GHz dual-core and a 1.7GHz Hexacore)is placed. The setup is further aided by a 4GB RAM that provides the much-required boost to the system while running multiple apps simultaneously. An Adreno 616 GPU takes care of the graphical requirements of the system. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
The big news with the Vivo Z1 Pro is that this is the first phone in India based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. This chip was announced earlier this year as an improvement over the Snapdragon 710, and is built on a 10nm process. It features six 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores tuned for efficiency and two 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores for power, along with integrated Adreno 616 graphics and an X15 LTE modem.
Gaming Performance
Both PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends ran smoothly at high settings on the Vivo Z1 Pro and were enjoyable. The phone got only slightly warm.
Vivo is boasting of up to 10 percent better performance than the Snapdragon 710 and 25 percent better performance than the Snapdragon 660. The company is clearly targeting buyers who enjoy digging deep into specifications to make informed purchase decisions.
You have a choice of three variants with the Vivo Z1 Pro: 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage (Rs. 14,990), 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage (Rs. 16,990), and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage (Rs. 17,990). The screen measures 6.53 inches diagonally and has a full-HD+ 1080×2340 resolution.
The Vivo Z1 Pro also packs a 5000mAh battery and support for Vivo's own Dual Engine Fast Charging tech. There's dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5, along with GPS, but no NFC or FM radio. You get all the usual sensors plus a gyroscope and e-compass.
Vivo z1 Pro Operating System
Vivo's phones run Funtouch OS, a very heavily modified UI for Android 9. A lot of things are changed around, compared to stock Android, and not all of them for the better. You can read about it in great detail in our recent review of the Vivo Y17, since the experience is pretty much identical on both phones, down to the old-fashioned Android UI navigation buttons and the large number of preinstalled apps. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
Battery and Camera
The Vivo Z1 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh Li-ion battery, which offers a healthy period of talk time. It is further equipped with quick-charging that helps to refill the battery at a lightning fast speed. As on the optic front, the device has a triple camera set up at the rear having 16MP, 8MP, and 2MP lenses. There is also a 32MP sensor at the front. Both the camera setups are capable of capturing excellent images and also can record good quality videos as well.
Battery life was also very good. We were able to use the Z1 Pro for over a day and a half, and that involved quite a bit of 4G data use, streaming some video, taking lots of photos, and playing games for about an hour. The Vivo Z1 Pro ran our HD video loop test for 18 hours, 32 minutes before finally shutting down automatically.
The 18W charger included with the Vivo Z1 Pro is very quick, and we were surprised to see Vivo's Dual Engine Fast Charging kicking in when using third-party chargers as well. However, this phone does get quite warm when charging quickly.
The great thing about competition driving prices down is that today's budget smartphones have more than enough power for everyday usage situations. We never felt any slowdowns or hesitation when using the Vivo Z1 Pro. Despite its heavy modifications, Funtouch OS did not seem to be causing any performance issues at all. Our review unit was the middle variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
The Vivo Z1 Pro's display is very sharp and legible in all conditions. Viewing angles are great, but we think that some people will find that colors aren't as vivid as they are on competing phones with AMOLED panels. You can adjust the color temperature and there's a system-wide dark mode, though not all third-party apps can recognize this and adapt. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
The status bar at the top of the screen is thick enough to enclose the front camera hole when using the Funtouch OS UI and in most apps that don't go full-screen. We did find it a little distracting when watching videos on the Vivo Z1 Pro. A quick diagnostic showed that this phone only supports Widevine L3 DRM, which means you can't stream HD content from services like Netflix.
The single speaker on the bottom of this phone is quite loud, but sound tends to distort at high volume. The bundled headset looks like Apple's Earpods but the sound is only just about okay for calls. Music sounded hollow and lifeless through it.
The Snapdragon 712 processor gives the Vivo Z1 Pro slight edge on paper and will appeal to those looking for the latest and greatest at this price, but it's hard to tell how much of a difference it makes with everyday use. Our benchmarks, on the other hand, can help establish that.
The camera dot didn't interfere with full-screen gaming, as it was nearly always covered by our thumb anyway. It does create a dead zone, and software developers are going to have to work such things into their UIs as this feature becomes more common on phones.
The triple rear camera module consists of a main 16-megapixel camera with an f/1.78 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The single front camera on the Vivo Z1 Pro has a 32-megapixel sensor and f/2.0 aperture.
Vivo's camera app UI takes a little getting used to. The button to switch between the primary and wide-angle cameras is small and easy to miss. There's also another toggle to enable depth effects rather than having a separate Portrait mode. We found ourselves having to check both these toggles before taking a shot to avoid using the wrong mode without realizing it. In the video mode, the slow-mo and time lapse options are hidden in a menu in a completely different place.
Night Vision
Night-time performance was also good. Noise was under control and colours weren't lost, although detail was a little murky on objects at a distance. There was some blur with moving objects, as expected.
Video is unfortunately recorded at 1280×720 by default, and at that resolution it is a little grainy, though at least it's still bright. You can shoot at up to 4K 30fps with the Vivo Z1 Pro. Vivo doesn't say anything about video stabilisation on this phone's spec sheet, and we found that videos recorded while walking were extremely shaky. You can't switch between the standard and wide-angle lenses while shooting a video.
The front camera takes decent shots, which will be more than enough for people looking to share selfies on social media. There's no depth effect or portrait mode but you can apply lighting effects, which are somewhat like subtle filters.
Storage and Connectivity
The Vivo Z1 Pro houses a 64GB inbuilt storage, which allows saving multiple application, songs, videos, files, documents, etc. It can be expanded up to 256GB by using a memory card. As for the connectivity, the device comes with all modules that include 4G with VoLTE, Mobile Hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth, micro USB, and Wi-Fi. To enhance the security as well as the convenience, a fingerprint scanner is present at the rear.
Compare The Vivo Z1 Pro And The Redmi Note 7 Pro
First the design. Both the Vivo Z1 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro come with gradient design and look slick. But if you desire a more premium looking phone, the Redmi Note 7 Pro gets an upper hand here and that's mainly because of the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 body with metal frame. The Vivo Z1 Pro comes with polycarbonate build with metal inserts. The Vivo Z1 Pro is an extremely sturdy, and slightly bulky, smartphone. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is smaller in size and offers a good hand feel and fits well in jean's pocket. Available On Flipkart Buy Now.
Both the Vivo Z1 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro come with a 6.3-inch display. As I also mentioned in the review of the respective phones, the Vivo Z1 Pro's screen is bright enough in all situations whether you gaze at the display under blazing sunlight or indoor. The Redmi Note 7 Pro, in comparison, comes with a duller display. As I also mentioned in the review of the phone, the screen of the Redmi Note 7 Pro turns out to be adequately bright inside a room but it struggles outdoors. It is worth noting that the next Redmi phone aka Redmi K20 coming to India will use AMOLED panel.
Hardware And Performance
In terms of hardware, both the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Vivo Z1 Pro are pretty competitive. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor while the Vivo Z1 Pro is the first smartphone to come with Snapdragon 712 processor. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is a good phone for multi-tasking. In other words, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is a good option for people like me who wants to use social media apps, click pictures, chat, watch Netflix and do very little work on the phone. However, if you are an avid gamer, the Vivo Z1 Pro will have an upper hand.


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Let's face it, we all want monster chops. There are some great books out there to help develop technique. I work constantly on mastering lix in all 12 keys, but I never play those lix on the gig. That's not their purpose. The reason for practicing lix is to enhance your facility on the horn and expand your musical vocabulary.
But some of those lix get so obscure, I can't even tell if I've made a mistake in transposing the lick to a new key. That's when I know the lick is too obscure!
I just got a killer deal on a great classic clarinet mouthpiece. That inspired me to do some long overdue clarinet shedding. I was trying to come up with a lick that felt melodic, one that would swing and sound lyrical, as opposed to clinical.
Let me know what you think of this one.
To see the chart for this lick in all 12 keys, press the "Continue Reading" button.
Stan Getz Solo From "O Grande Amor"
Looking for a refreshingly novel approach to playing over a minor ii-V-i ? Here's an idea by Stan Getz. It's from bars 15 & 16 in the first chorus of his solo over "O Grande Amor" from "The Stockholm Concert."
B flat instruments start at line 1. Concert key instruments start at line 3, and E flat instruments start at line 12. (Double back to the beginning when you reach the end of the chart.)
Stan Getz: A Brief History, An Appreciation
The vast recorded legacy of legendary tenor saxophonist Stan Getz still astounds the jazz community. Here it is in words and music. From his earliest days with Jack Teagarden, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, and Woody Herman to the phenomenal smash hits "Desafinado" and "The Girl From Ipanema" (which sparked the 1960's bossa nova craze), to his sublime later work with pianist Kenny Barron, Stan Getz continued to galvanize the musical world with his unparalleled technique, unmistakably unique sound, and gorgeous lyricism. Take a tour with us of this amazing 40-year jazz odyssey.
Click on this link to see and hear more: https://youtu.be/pIDS5x7leYI
The Chord Committee
Many, many thanks to everyone who volunteered for The Chord Committee. Numerous excellent solutions have been proposed. In order to avoid discord, I have combined all of your suggestions into one beautiful, majestic chord. In hopes you will find the solution acceptable, the chart and recording are presented here for your approval. (Click on "continue reading" to view the complete chart.)
The Lost Chord
Andy and i were playing this lick the other day.
Andy asked with which chord this lick could be used. I had no answer. Do you?
Hanon 61 For Piano
Although i am just a lowly jazz saxophonist, it is important for all of us musicians to have a working knowledge of piano. So i found an excellent teacher, Dawn Martin, who is really excellent at helping undo my bad habits which cause muscle strain. Two areas that particularly stymie me are:
- Skips of an octave or a major seventh
- Quickly returning the five fingers into the new position after a large skip
The 60 Hanon exercises are awesome, as is working through the 12 major scales, two hands, three octaves. I wrote the exercise below to help with the problems described above. For lack of a better name, i call it "Hanon 61." Maybe it will help you as well. (Press "CONTINUE READING" below to see the chart.)
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You can learn how to improvise like a professional jazz musician! Watch this video to see how you can begin the exciting journey towards becoming a jazz improviser.
Fats Waller & Arpeggios
Mastering arpeggios gives you yet another tool to use (in moderation) in your improv solos.
Have you ever tried playing Fats Waller's great tune "The Jitterbug Waltz"? Find it on Rahsaan Roland Kirk's "Bright Moments" album. Mastering arpeggios will make that tune much easier to play.
Here's a challenging and interesting way to master arpeggios. The idea for this exercise was suggested to me by a warm-up my talented friend Al Thompson often uses.
Click on "continue reading" for a complete chart.
Bonfa, Jobim, and Bossa Nova
Brazilian bossa nova's introduction to the U.S. thanks to composers Luiz Bonfá (Samba de Orfeu and Manhã de Carnaval), Antônio Carlos Jobim (Desafinado, Girl from Ipanema, Corcovado, etc.), and instrumentalists João Gilberto and Stan Getz literally transformed the jazz landscape overnight.
For the past 50 years, casual straight-ahead jazz gigs have invariably featured at least one bossa per set.
Familiarity with the following exercise will greatly enhance your facility with the melodic and harmonic nuances found in these wonderful compositions. Here is the basic lick:
Here is a recording of the lick played in all 12 keys:
Develop your ear to flawlessly play passages such as this one in all 12 keys by downloading and working through "New Ears Resolution."
You'll ace this one, if you've played through "New Ears Resolution." If not, it may be tricky.
Below is a recording of the pattern in all 12 keys. Submit a "comment" at the bottom of this post, if you need a chart to play along with the recording.
Note that this phrase traverses the first five chords of the standard "Someday My Prince Will Come," a long-time staple of Miles Davis's book. That "harmonic quote" was not intentional. When you start creating patterns in a "stream of consciousness" manner, elements of your repertoire tend to crop up in various guises.
Multi-instrumentalist Kevin McCartney recently taught me about the ebb and flow of tension and release created by Cuban clave patterns. In this exercise, the many accidentals create a bit of harmonic tension, which is then released through resolution to adjacent diatonic notes. Note in particular the tension created by Si, Di, and Le.
Upon further reflection today (during surgical anesthesia!), it occurred to me that this phrase uses all 17 notes in the scale: the 7 diatonic pitches, the 5 sharps, and the 5 flats. For a horn player, G# and Ab are identical. However, a symphonic violinist thinks of them quite differently.
What you hear in this recording is actually 5 clarinets. Took me about 20 takes to get 5 usable ones.
Mastering Modulation
Have you ever ridden on a roller coaster blindfolded? That's how it feels to improvise without understanding internal modulation. It's like driving through a thick London fog. Progress is halting, movements are uncertain and tense.
By contrast, the player who understands how to navigate key changes improvises smoothly and confidently.
This month, we learn to recognize an internal modulation and craft an effective response. Continue reading "Mastering Modulation"
Diatonic Chords
Last month, we looked at the major scale, which has been foundational to Western music for 400 years. Each of the 7 notes in that major scale can function as the root of a diatonic chord. A basic understanding of those 7 chords will greatly improve your ear and your improvisatory skill, so let's focus on them this month. Continue reading "Diatonic Chords"
Developing Hand – Ear Coordination
Do you want your improvised solos to soar and delight your audiences? The first and most important step to achieve this is to develop the link between your ears and your fingers. In fact, ultimately we need to be able to transfer any musical idea we imagine to our fingers. I call this "Hand-ear coordination".
What is "Ear Training"?
It is a thrilling moment when a musician first experiences the freedom of playing without reliance on the printed score. To be able to play a melody by ear or to spontaneously create an improvised solo never before heard provides joy not to be missed by the player committed to musical excellence.
Transposing Charlie Parker's "Confirmation" Using New Ears
A question just came in from a user of New Ears Resolution as to how he could use movable DO to transpose Charlie Parker's "Confirmation." (His letter is posted below.)
Continue reading "Transposing Charlie Parker's "Confirmation" Using New Ears"
Craig wrote this article for the February, 2016 issue of Saxophone Life Magazine. It appears here courtesy of SLM.
It's definitely impressive to hear jazz musicians improvise at incredibly fast tempos. What is, however, far more inspiring is hearing how the great masters are able to create beautifully crafted, swinging melodic lines, regardless of tempo. Continue reading "RIPPING RIFFS OR MEMORABLE MELODIES?"
Learning to Play by Ear: A 1958 Perspective
How does a musician learn to perform thousands of songs in any key without looking at music sheets? How can you improvise over a set of "changes" you've never heard or seen before in a live performance? "New Ears Resolution" has made this a daily reality for me during a 40-year career of recording dates and live performances. But I cannot claim to have created this revolutionary approach to ear training. I learned it during high school while studying with Alvin L. "Al" Learned, founder and president of Hollywood's legendary Westlake College of Music "one of the most important educational institutions for the study of jazz in the post-World War II era." Continue reading "Learning to Play by Ear: A 1958 Perspective"
Jazz Articulation, Accents, and Proper Tonguing
Some saxophone & clarinet students have difficulty with jazz articulation, because they have not learned to tongue properly. They begin each note with a constriction in the throat, which sounds as if the student were humming into the mouthpiece. The beginning of the note is fuzzy and indistinct. Continue reading "Jazz Articulation, Accents, and Proper Tonguing"
How to Learn Songs
Is there a more effective, efficient method for learning and retaining a large repertoire of jazz standards? Continue reading "How to Learn Songs"
Even many accomplished musicians never learn the fine art of playing by ear. A strong ear is a "must" for those of us musicians with visual disabilities. I owe my ear to a uniquely inspired teacher. The story begins in 1963. Continue reading "HOW I LEARNED TO PLAY BY EAR"
Do You Enjoy Practicing Scales?
How often do we teachers hear students complain about having to practice long tones and scales? Every teacher knows that long tones greatly enhance tonal quality and intonation and that scales are the raw material from which improvised solos are crafted. The problem is that any musician who practices being bored will bore the audience. What you practice is what you perform. Practice joy, imagination, and freshness, and your show will be fresh. Practice dry technique, and your gig will be a desert.
Below is a 4-bar phrase containing a descending major scale (Ionian mode) and an ascending Mixolydian mode. I worked on this exercise until the rhythm and note sequence started to feel interesting to me.
Try playing along with the background track provided below and see if this approach adds a bit of zest to your practice time. Develop your own variations on this idea. Email me for a FREE copy of this exercise in all 12 keys, if you have trouble figuring it out. Better yet, download "New Ears Resolution" and learn how to play any melody in any key by ear.
Improvising Using Skips
Are your improvisations based more on the chord changes (Coleman Hawkins approach) or on the melody (Lester Young approach)? Many players look at the chord progressions and derive either arpeggios or scale patterns based on the indicated changes. Here is an exercise that will develop your ability to integrate larger leaps into your melodic flow.
To derive the maximum benefit, practice this pattern in all 12 keys around the circle of fifths using the background track provided below. If you have difficulty figuring out the pattern in the other keys, contact me for a FREE chart (no cost or obligation). Better yet, download "New Ears Resolution" to learn how to play any melody in any key BY EAR!
Try This One in All 12 Keys!
Here is an interesting phrase I've been practicing in all 12 keys. As always, follow Kenny Werner's cue to "play effortlessly" in order to get a relaxed, flowing, swinging feel. Try playing along with the background track provided below. If you need a chart, it is also provided below. Better yet, download "New Ears Resolution" and learn how to play in all 12 keys by ear with ease.
Noted Guitarist Praises "New Ears Resolution"
This review of the Second Edition of "New Ears Resolution" was posted by the wonderful guitarist, singer, and educator Trevor Hanson http://trevorhanson.com/trevor/ . Trevor is highly respected for his work in both the jazz and classical fields and has a large following in Western Washington State.
- Basic concept: great. The basic concepts and the way you have organized their presentation are very useful. You have many good insights and analogies to help get students on board, even if they have had little formal training. There's no question that moveable-do solfege is a tremendous learning aid, and you've done a good job at making it accessible and understandable. The early parts of your presentation assume that the reader has little or no background in music theory.
- Combining essential skills in small lessons. By combining ear training, scale/harmony theory, and repetition and presenting the material in small, easily manageable chunks, you've provided an excellent framework for learning that doesn't overwhelm the student. Many theory books cover this material in just a few pages – making it difficult for students to achieve a working knowledge of (and quick memory for) these essential elements.
- Familiar tunes as examples. Linking little phrases to familiar tunes is very helpful. This is how most of us recognize intervals, patterns, and progressions. By providing examples, you save students time, since recognizing a short quote is often difficult.
- Audio files. Listening to and playing along with the audio files is a huge advantage.
- Scale/chord material. Your presentation of the scale modes is very good. I really like the clear examples showing how each mode can be derived from the Ionian, the examples showing how each modal color can be used, and the charts/audio exercises that contrast these elements. I found your discussion of Locrian m7(b5) and Phrigian sus(b9) even more useful. I ran out of time before getting a chance to look at Bill Green's approach to the blues scale and V7#9#5 chord, and am looking forward to examining this section. These are all really important topics that most musicians just have to figure out by experimentation. You have provided a logical starting point for studying these elements.
Trevor Hanson
Combining the Blues Scale With the Minor Scales
There is a lot of talk in improvisation texts about the three minor scales (which start on LA), the Dorian mode (which starts on RE), and the blues scale (which can begin on either one). However, the reality is that master jazz improvisers glide freely between all five scales with additional nuances interspersed. Below is a lick to illustrate this principle. Listen to the mp3 recording while looking at the chart. Try practicing this lick in all 12 keys. If you have difficulty, try slowing it down or looping the hard section with the FREE DOWNLOAD Best Practice. Or contact me for a FREE chart of the lick in 12 keys by filling in your email below. Your address will NOT be used for any other purpose, and it will NOT be saved. Better yet, if you want to learn to play jazz by ear, download New Ears Resolution.
You Can Learn to Play by Ear with "New Ears Resolution"
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Whether you work with a jazz combo, rock group, or big band, or just play for your own pleasure, "New Ears Resolution" will help you become the musician you have always wanted to be.
i've taught this method for years and have used it in my own performances. i've researched extensively in order to improve its design and have thus developed a comprehensive approach to the art of playing by ear.
Continue reading "You Can Learn to Play by Ear with "New Ears Resolution""
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A brief definition of jazz improvisation
Improvisation (or "improv") is the art of creating a unique, new musical statement on the spur of the moment. This does not mean that your utterance is entirely without precedent. Jazz improvisation is a product of the individual's history, temperament, technical facility, and mood, as well as the thrust of the composition which houses the performance, the history and legacy of jazz as a whole and ones chosen sub-genre in particular.
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Suffering, like sin and death, is an expression of the negative in existence and belongs exclusively to the intellectual consciousness of the self, the reflective idea of the soul in existence. In the spiritual reality of absolute being, as in the immediate relationships with absolute being that characterize the actuality of nature, there can be no intellectual suffering, since there is no idea of the self.
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Food for thought
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A Tibetan lama of my acquaintance, a rinpoche no less, that is to say, a reincarnation of a deceased Lama, scoffed at the idea that the universe is expanding, despite the scientific evidence formulated within the last century. "Where can it expand," he asked, "there is no where that it can expand, there is nothing beyond it into which it can expand, nothing beyond the universe?" This the exact point, which he was unable to grasp due to his belief in an infinite universe. Yet it is precisely beyond the expanding universe that there is nothing, an infinite void which contains only the finite universe, an eternal void containing the temporal universe, a spiritual void confining the material universe, an absolute void containing a universe in which everything is relative.
This material, finite universe is rushing to expand since time, even thirteen and a half billion years of it, is limited. The spiritual void has no cognizance of time. It is infinite and absolute. It is also, however, the living seed within the universe. Every form of life contains this spiritual seed. If merely one seed blossoms to its absolute potential unswayed by the relativity of existence, the universe must be dissolved, the relative negative consumed by the absolute positive, love and hate overpowered by the spiritual void's absolute love. Our only task is to ally ourselves with this love by believing in love's absolute power to overcome hate, in the power of the positive, the true power of the spiritual void within life, to annul the false power of the negative, and then, of course, in living by what we believe.
This, of course is the great paradox, that the void is positive and that the negative only exists within the universe, confined within relativity and soon to be annulled by the void's absolute power, the material dissolved within the spiritual. Yet, the spiritual appears weak within the rational actuality of relativity since rational thought objectifies the material of the universe and refuses to accept a transcendent reality, the spiritual reality of the void. In this regard, also, relatively few individuals have come to terms with the discovery that the universe is finite, preferring the comfort of Newtonian infinity to the theories of relativity.
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Pagan consciousness is confined within the relative categories of existence and cannot acknowledge the reality described by the absolute categories of being. Neither can pagans develop a proper understanding of nature, which is the expression of undetermined being, since they introduce objectivity and reflection into an actuality that can only be truly apprehended subjectively and immediately, which is to say, as the present moment. Pagan humanism lacks the faith in absolute being necessary for the subjective comprehension of the void of spiritual being as infinite and eternal so can only objectively apprehend a universe that is finite and temporal, conceived as the actuality of space and time. Faith in the reality of the absolute categories, which transcends the intellectual consciousness of existence and its categories and transports the believer into the redeemed life of being, annuls paganism. The pagan takes offense at faith's denial of the moral legitimacy of his intellectual inventions and willfully refuses to acknowledge the truth of absolute being.
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The soul of each man and woman may be defined as a single moment of the eternal consciousness of the void, the spiritual void of absolute being which appeared in the first atom of physical matter, a conscious moment, furthermore, that can freely choose to be determined spiritually or materially, as being or as existing, as soul or as self, as a moment of eternity or as a moment of time. When the soul moves to express its self as a moment of time it falls from being into existing, from unity into duality, from absolute into relative, from the infinitude of the spiritual void into the finitude of the material universe. When will it end?
the absolute is nothing
The absolute is nothing, the infinite void, and the void is the only absolute. The void is spirit, immaterial, the source and being of every living entity within the material universe. The only infinite possibility within the universe is the possibility for human consciousness to grasp the infinite void. To be conscious of being nothing is the highest realization of consciousness, the highest achievement of human life.
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Tomorrow is another day! They say! But it is so only relatively. We measure everything according to local observation from the earth we inhabit, which is spinning on its axis orbiting a star which is itself orbiting within one of an uncountable number of galaxies. We measure and we collectively name objects, bringing them into a common intellectual domain, an illusion of objectivity. Yet subjectively tomorrow is the same day, the one day in which we all live transcendently, together in a unity it is foolish to deny. Perhaps we are here, within this universe, to discover our unity.
existence is not reality !
We apparently live in an expanding material universe within which everything is conceived as relative by the rational, human mind, a universe that began with the first appearance of space and time. Since this universe of relativity had a beginning it must also have an ending. Before the beginning there was nothing and after the end there will also be nothing. It is within this nothing, this void, that the physical universe is expanding its space and time. Viewed from within the universe of relativity the absolute is nothing, it does not exist, it simply is, inconceivable to the rational, human mind. Faith informs us that the void is spiritual; absolute, infinite and eternal, while the rational, human mind informs us that the physical universe is relative, finite and temporal. Only the relative universe exists, forming space and time, and it came into existence at its beginning within the absolute void, within a true vacuum in which there is not even a presentiment of materialism. The spiritual void is the ultimate reality and existence is not reality but a delusion of the rational, human mind.


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What makes your place special? What is your vision for this place in 20 years? What must happen in order to achieve that vision? In this unit students will study the various components of their place that make it unique. With photography, map-making, and news-reading skills, students are armed to investigate their place in a variety of ways. This in-depth understanding aided by insight from interviews with community members, students will identify the values and vision for their place into the future. Inspired by leaders in other communities and with the aid of the design thinking process, students will develop their own idea for a community impact project.
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Hyla Menuhin Douglas hails from a diverse and musical background on both sides of her family, but she has her own expressive style of music and poetry. Being a poet she always felt drawn to songs with great lyrics and melodies such as those produced by The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Rickie Lee Jones, Steely Dan, the Pretenders, Tom Petty, and the Grateful Dead.
Hyla loves Rock 'n Roll with a solid blues influence such as the musical sty lings of the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and The Band. She considers these alpha male masters to be some of the finest songwriters around and loves their ability, despite their tough façade, to write beautiful and sensitive songs. Some of her favorite cover songs to play are old Rolling Stones songs because they capture the essence of life, heat, and passion.
Her musical tastes run a full audio spectrum. She is moved by the electronic orchestrations of Enigma, Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation, as well as by the intricate and beautifully arranged recordings of world beat artists Afro Celt Sound System. And on the darker side, she admires the depth of sound and character emanating from politically active and hard-hitting bands like Rage against the Machine, System of a Down and Pearl Jam.
Basically, Hyla is drawn to music that rings true. Her eclectic tastes include jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Duke Ellington, as well as blues artists Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and John Lee Hooker. She is moved by the universal appeal and sincerity of Billie Holiday. Other female musical influences include Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Ani Difranco and Chrissie Hynde.
Hyla is driven by a passion for poetry, literature, music and art and a quest for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Some of her poetic influences include William Blake, Jack London, Jack Kerouac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the American folk hero icon, Woody Guthrie. She has been heavily influenced by the poetic beauty emanating from the art and music of her grandmother, Yaltah Menuhin, who was not only a saintly spirit, but an extraordinarily skilled and graceful classical pianist.
When Hyla lived in the northern California redwoods, she put a band together with her longtime musical partner and friend, Michael Douglas. They called the band Lapis Lazuli after the beautiful blue and gold stone. Later in Los Angeles, the band Lapis played the local club circuit with several songwriting talents adding zest and variety to the bands' unique brand of progressive Rock 'n Roll.
Since that time, Hyla has busied herself with songwriting, poetry writing, recording and performing. She is releasing two books of poetry along with her newly released "Sticky Yellow Monkey Flowers" CD. Both compilations were given out at Burning Man, the first is entitled "Black Rock City" and the second book "Bathtub Poetry, from My Bath to Yours (spoken like a true cancer)" was inspired by a lavender-anointed outdoor bathtub on an oak-studded hillside in the musical and artistic enclave of Topanga Canyon at the rural edge of Los Angeles.
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