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Painted Lies Leads Adequan Derby Championship
Painted Lies has homefield advantage in Adequan Derby Challenge Championships.
Q-Racing Journal
October 23, 2012
Tom Maher's gelding Painted Lies has home track advantage and is riding a hot streak as he comes into the $200,000 Adequan Derby Challenge Championship (G2) on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
The 400-yard Adequan Derby Challenge Championship is the premier race for 3-year-olds at the Bank of America Challenge Championships, when more than $1 million will be awarded during the six Bank of America Challenge Championship races.
Painted Lies (PYC Paint Your Wagon-Teller Lies by First Down Dash) is having a sensational sophomore campaign with five wins, two seconds and a third from nine starts. The highlights of this streak include a win in the June 9 Minnesota Stallion Breeders/NCQHRA Derby (R) at Canterbury Park and then his most important career victory in the September 15 Adequan Prairie Meadows Derby Challenge (G3). The Amber Blair-trained Painted Lies has the advantage of coming into the Adequan Derby Challenge Championship off that win at Prairie Meadows, when he dug in to secure the game neck win over the highly regarded Huckleberry Mojito.
Mary Kirby's Second Painted Sign (PYC Paint Your Wagon-Stylish Sign by Vital Sign) comes off a pair of stakes wins and tries for his fourth consecutive win. Two starts ago, Second Painted Sign defeated Oklahoma-breds by three quarters of a length in the $90,000 Oklahoma Horsemen's Association Derby on June 30 at Fair Meadows and then he earned his trip to the Challenge Championships with a win in the Adequan Will Rogers Derby Challenge on September 30. The Jackie Kirby-trained colt pulled away to a two length win as the 4-5 favorite while covering the 400 yards in :19.746.
LMR 2011's Huckleberry Mojito (Feature Mr Jess-Eye Opening Special by Mr Eye Opener) has five wins and a close second to Painted Lies as the even-money choice in the September 15 Adequan Prairie Meadows Derby Challenge (G3) from her latest six starts. Her wins during this stretch for trainer Ed Hardy include the $39,000 Canterbury Derby and the $27,000 Race For Hope, both at Canterbury Park.
Michael Amburn's Jess A Comment (First Comment-Jess Quick Fun by Mr Jess Perry) won the Adequan Retama Park Derby Challenge on August 11 for his second consecutive win and has been rested since that effort. The Guy Hopkins-trained gelding has qualified for the Texas Classic Futurity (G1), TQHA Sale Futurity (RG2), John Deere Sam Houston Juvenile Challenge (G3) and TQHA Sires' Cup Derby (RG3).
Junior's Quarter Horses Inc.'s Ultimate Wave (Wave Carver-Eye For Corona by Corona Cartel) is an improving colt for trainer Chris Gandarilla who bears attention. He has made only four starts, and broke his maiden two starts ago when he won his trial to the Adequan Arapahoe Derby Challenge and then came back as the 4-5 favorite in the June 9 final to overwhelm his rivals by 2 1/4 lengths in a sharp :19.66.
Official entries for the $200,000 Adequan Derby Challenge Championship (G1) will be taken and post positions will be drawn on Wednesday for the October 27 race.
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A Rockville 15-year-old drowned in a community pool after closing time Saturday night, Montgomery County Police said.
Hasif Kareem of the 700 block of Monroe Street was swimming with a group of juveniles at the New Mark Commons community pool in the 600 block of Tenger Way in Rockville when he failed to resurface from underwater. The other youths called out to a pedestrian walking by, who dialed 911, police say.
At least 10 officers arrived at the pool around 11 p.m. and began CPR, police spokeswoman Angela Cruz said, Fire and rescue crews transported Kareem to Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Cruz said police do not anticipate any more charges in the case because foul play was not suspected and the county won't pursue trespassing charges against the youths who fled the scene as officers arrived.
"They were all gone when we arrived," Cruz said. "They've all been identified and we believe they fled because they all panicked."
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Launch Vehicle: Atlas-Able (no. 1 / Atlas D no. 20)
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral
Spacecraft Mass: 169 kg
Spacecraft Instruments: 1) high-energy radiation counter
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Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes 1958-2000, by Asif A. Siddiqi, NASA Monographs in Aerospace History No. 24
This mission used the first of four spacecraft designed by Space Technology Laboratories for a lunar assault in 1959 and 1960; two of them had originally been slated for Venus orbit (in June 1959), but mission planners had redirected their missions after the success of the Soviet Luna 3 mission.
All the scientific experiments and internal instrumentation were powered by nickel-cadmium batteries charged from 1,100 solar cells on 4 paddles. Each probe also carried an internal hydrazine monopropellant motor for lunar orbit insertion at a range of 8,000 km from the Moon. Ideal lunar orbital parameters were planned as 6,400 x 4,800 km The missions also inaugurated the first use of the Atlas-with-an-upper-stage combination, affording increased payload weight.
During this first launch, the nose fairing began to break away just 45 seconds after liftoff. Aerodynamic forces then caused the third stage and payload to break away and explode. The ground lost contact with the tumbling booster at T+104 seconds. Investigation showed that the 3-m fiberglass shroud failed because there had been no measures to compensate for pressure differentials as the rocket gained altitude.
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Dr. Adam Smith, Assistant Curator, Asian Section, kicks off the 2013–2014 "Great Lectures" series. This year's theme: Great Voyages. Zheng He, a Muslim-born eunuch, is the most famous of the men that led the spectacular maritime expeditions of the Ming Dynasty, mounted during the early 15th century as an assertion of China's power and prestige among neighboring peoples of Southeast Asia. Dr. Smith discusses Zheng He's seven voyages, which reached beyond Southeast Asia to India, the Middle East, and the east coast of Africa over three decades—half a century before Portuguese navigators reached these same regions via the Cape of Good Hope. Sign up for a series subscription and save: $40, general public; $15, Penn Museum members. Individual lecture with advance registration: $5, general public; $2, Penn Museum members; $10 at the door based on availability. Free for students with college ID.
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It took all of 24 minutes for Riverdale Baptist School to find just about every way to put some points up on a football scoreboard. There was a safety near the end of the first quarter, a 42-yard touchdown run and a 35-yard touchdown pass that sandwiched it, and a punt return — sort of — that was thrown somewhere in the middle. While Devin Steele's 65-yard punt return towards the end of the first quarter was ultimately negated due to a holding penalty — a 35-yard scoring pass from Amir Hall to John Hightower ensued on the subsequent play — the rest of the touchdowns stood, and the various means of finding the end zone resulted in a comfortable, 42-6 season-opening victory for the Crusaders over Knowledge is Power Program, D.C.
"I was impressed with what I saw," Riverdale coach Bob Shields said afterwards. "Our effort is the main thing that I was impressed with. What we want to do is play to the excellence of the game and we showed the effort today to do that."
Riverdale first gained its soon-to-be unstoppable momentum when Reggie Harris met KIPP fullback Baron Shaw in the middle on a handoff and popped the ball loose, recovering the fumble on the 42-yard line. Two plays later, leading returning rusher Justin Baynes shed a few tacklers to break free on a 42-yard run and walked into the end zone, his first of two touchdowns on the day.
"He was unbelievable," Shields said. "That is something we expect from him as far as effort goes every game. I don't know if we can expect those numbers every game, but we do expect him to show leadership, we expect him to play hard and lead this group."
KIPP responded with its only touchdown of the day, a 25-yard pass from Marqivious Hunter to Quentin Hugee. But that would be all for the Panthers. Its next possession resulted in a safety after Klarance Simpson plugged up the hole and took down KIPP running back Vaughn Handon in his own end zone. Steele then returned the ensuing punt all the way back for a touchdown and, though it was called back due to holding, it was no matter of concern. On the very next play, Hall found Hightower in the right corner of the end zone for their first of two touchdown connections on the day.
"We can do it all," Baynes said. "All of us. We're all brothers. I just try to get everybody to do the same thing I'm doing."
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Riverdale Baptist 42, KIPP 6
Riverdale Baptist (1-0) 15 13 14 0 — 42
RB — Justin Baynes 42 run (Jeremiah McBride kick)
K — Quentin Hugee 25 pass from Marqivious Hunter (Lenny Lewis kick failed)
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RB — John Hightower 35 pass from Amir Hall (Jeremiah McBride kick failed)
RB — John Hightower 28 pass from Amir Hall (Jeremiah McBride kick)
RB — Devin Steele 22 run (Amir Hall run failed)
RB — Justin Baynes 2 run (Jeremiah McBride kick)
RB — Corrin Johnson 6 run (Jeremiah McBride kick)
Riverdale — Justin Baynes 10-137; Aaron Speight 6-52; Devin Steele 3-48; Reggie Harris 4-29; Zach Campbell 2-20; Corrin Johnson 4-13; Amir Hall 1-1; Leon Scott 1-(-)1. KIPP — Vaughn Handon 19-79; Baron Shaw 3-11; Marqivious Hunter 7-9; Quentin Hugee 2-3; David Graham 1-1.
Riverdale — Amir Hall 3-7-69-1. KIPP — Marqivious Hunter 4-8-57; Vaughn Handon 1-1-4; Quentin Hugee 0-1.
Riverdale — John Hightower 3-69. KIPP — Bruce Beuzard IV 2-34; Quentin Hugee 2-29; Vaughn Handon 1-(-)2.


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Mother Dies On The Day Of Her Son's Funeral
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Episode #102 · Learn how to turn a simple crochet afghan and a basic knit hat into something special with easy embellishing techniques. Interview with Adina Klein, editor of Vogue Knitting.
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Episode #108 · Learn how to turn granny squares into an adorable bolero sweater and then how to make both knit and crochet flowers. Interview with designer Erica Knight.
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Episode #201 · Hats off to the start of a new season! Up first is Kristin Nicholas who shows how to knit a super cute fair isle earflap hat using three fun colors. The Crochet dude, Drew Emborsky, shares a quick crochet brimmed cap with an easy flower embellishment. We also meet the Krochet Kids, a group who used their crochet skills to start a non-profit organization benefiting women in Africa. Finally, we start our Square of the Week program, sharing either a knit or crochet afghan square that will make up into a beautiful sampler afghan.
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Episode #202 · Put your needles and hooks to work stitching up projects for charity with our quick knit and crochet baby blanket projects. Robyn Chachula whips up an adorable crochet blanket and Maggie Pace shares an easy knit blankie that are sure to inspire you to stitch up a little love for a good cause. Our special guest Debbie Macomber, New York Times best selling author of the "Blossom Street" series, shares her insights on writing, knitting and her love of charitable causes.
Making Granny Motifs
Episode #203 · More popular than ever, the granny square is a favorite with both knitters and crocheters. Knitter Kristin Nicholas shares her "granny squares for knitters" afghan and Drew Emborsky shows how to mix it up with a gorgeous lacy granny square. Martin and Larissa Brown, authors of the book "Knitalong", share their insights into knitting groups.
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Episode #204 · Shaping and construction of a garment can seem like an overwhelming task. On today's episode Robyn and Maggie will walk you through some of the basics of shaping and fit with two beautiful sweaters designed by today's guest Mari Lynn Patrick. Known for her amazing knit and crochet designs Mari Lynn shares with us how she got started designing and her ongoing love affair with yarn.
Colorful Socks
Episode #205 · Today we're socking it to you with two fantastic sock patterns. First Drew will show you how to make a toe-up crochet sock, and then Kristin will give your feet a treat with some colorful knitted socks. Our guest today is legendary designer Kaffe Fassett, who will tell us all about the new yarn he developed using his color expertise.
Mixing Fabric and Yarn
Episode #206 · Take what you have and make it new again! Today Maggie will transform her daughter's favorite vest into a jacket by adding knit sleeves, and Robyn adds crochet embellishments to a favorite tee. Today's guests are the founders of Ravelry, Jess and Casey Forbes, who will share how they started one of our favorite web sites.
Colorwork and Embellishing
Episode #207 · Do your projects sometimes seem to lack that certain something? Well today Kristin shares her colorful secrets by taking a cushion and making it ten times more amazing with a variety of embellishments. Drew will share how to transform a basic pillow into something special with sweet flower appliques. For more amazing textile inspiration take a peek at our chat with Margaret Miller, founder of an organization that promotes and teaches the textile arts to people of all ages.
Fetable Fun
Episode #208 · Felting really is fun! Today Robyn shares an adorable crochet dog toy that will have your pet in stitches. Maggie uses her expert felting skills to show how to make a fab knitted bowl. We also take a journey to the "Knit Out and Crochet Too" in Minnesota where we had a chance to meet with many enthusiastic knitters and crocheters.
Knit Tank & Filet Choker
Episode #209 · Today we are showing off two designs created by sellers on Etsy.com. First up is Maggie sharing the ins and outs of how to make a knit tank with a lace insert. Then Robyn will show how to make a Victorian filet crochet choker. Our guest today is Rob Kalin, the founder of Etsy.
Stitching with Kids
Episode #210 · Get the younger generation stitching with our easy kid projects. First up today we're learning to make a sweet but simple crochet tube top that any little girl would love. Then special guest Kendall and her mom Maggie are going to demonstrate how to make a cute pillow that would be adorable in any kid's room. Susan Levin and Gloria Tracy, a designer-author duo, visit with us to share a new book aimed at kids who want to learn to stitch.
Projects for Guys
Episode #211 · Today we're showing a little love for the men among us with some dapper projects for guys. Our resident guy Drew will show us how to make a knitted scarf then we'll work on a crochet vest. We're also taking a field trip to chat with knitting superstar Debbie Stoller about her new book of designs for guys, "Son of a Stitch n Bitch".
Adorable Toys
Episode #212 · Today we're playing around with some super fun patterns for knit and crochet toys. You won't want to miss our adorable knitted lamb and our out-of-this-world crochet coffee cup. Then we take a trip to visit with Ana Paula Rimoli, author of a new book on the cute Japanese-inspired toys called amigurumi.
Lovely Lace
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The City of Santa Clara cordially invites you to aDinner Celebration honoring outgoing Councilmembers WILL KENNEDY JAMIE MCLEOD KEVIN MOORE for their dedicated service to the City of Santa Clara THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 20126:00 p.m. - No Host Cocktails6:45 p.m. - DinnerSanta Clara Convention CenterMission City Ballroom5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara $60 per person
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If this doesn't touch your soul then you probably don't have one.
Take a look at how a group of chimpanzees behave when released into the open air and green grass and the outdoors after 30 years in captivity. Some of these chimps have never been outside their entire lives as they were born in captivity. Others were captured as babies in Africa and then shipped to labs in Europe.
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MATT DUKE: Did nothing wrong until flicking out a leg to trip Jonathan De Guzman in the 56th minute to earn himself a straight red card for denying Swansea a clear goalscoring chance. 6
STEPHEN DARBY: One of only a few Bradford players not to appear overawed by the occasion, the right-back looked technically sound and was able to clear the ball when danger arrived. 7
RORY McARDLE: Pulled from pillar to post due to the fine movement of Swansea's front four. Always on the back foot and cut a hesitant figure. 6
CARL McHUGH: Rarely in his short career will the young central defender have come across a forward line as elusive and skilful as Swansea's. Struggled to make up for the gulf in class. 6
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WILL ATKINSON: Willing to get forward whenever the rare occasion arose and an equally willing extra defender. Ran himself into the ground in a bid to stem the white tide. 6
GARY JONES: Out-manoeuvred and out-muscled in the engine room, the veteran midfielder was made to look his age by a side with superior movement and technique. 6
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JAMES HANSON: Always offered himself as a way out for his team-mates, but the ball rarely came his way and suffered from a lack of set-pieces. 6
DAVIES (for Good, 46 minutes): A quality replacement who was composed on the ball and a steadying influence on his team-mates. 6
McLAUGHLIN (for Wells, 56): Replacement goalkeeper following Duke's dismissal. No chance with De Guzman's resulting penalty or the fourth and fifth goals. 6
HINES 73 (for Thompson, 73): Replaced Thompson on the right wing, but the game was up and he was no match for Swansea left-back Ben Davies on the rare occasions he was in possession. 5
GERHARD TREMMEL: Spectator for the entire first half and did not have much more to do in the second. 7
ANGEL RANGEL: Held his wide position intelligently to ensure Bradford were fully stretched. 7
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Veteran Animator Glen Keane Is Leaving Walt Disney Animation
One of the key figures in the studio's animation revival, he worked on such classics as "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin."
by Gregg Kilday
March 23, 2012
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nimator Glen Keane, a 38-year veteran of the Walt Disney Animation Studios who worked on such classics as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, announced Friday that he is leaving the company.
In a letter sent to his co-workers, he said that while the studio has been his "artistic home," he had decided after "long and thoughtful consideration" that there are "endless new territories to explore" and so he is moving on.
Keane played a key role in the Disney animation renaissance of the '90s, and his departure came as a shock to many in the animation community. "He's such a Disney icon and an inspiration to so many people," one source said.
Confirming his departure, a Disney spokesperson said, "After an incredible 38-year career as an animator, storyteller, and filmmaking pioneer with Walt Disney Animation Studios, Glen Keane has decided that the time has come to take the next step in his personal exploration of the art of animation. As much as we are saddened by his departure, we respect his desires and wish him the very best with all his future endeavors."
Keane could not be immediately reached for further comment. His last project was 2010's Tangled, on which he is credited as animation supervisor and directing animator for the character of Rapunzel. While he has been developing several ideas, according to one insider, he was not currently attached to any future project at Disney.
Keane brought to life such characters as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, the Beast in Beauty and the Beast and the title characters in Aladdin, Pocahontas and Tarzan.
In his letter, which was posted by the animation web site Cartoon Brew, he said, "I owe so much to those great animators who mentored me – Eric Larson, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston – as well as to the many other wonderful people at Disney whom I have been fortunate to work with in the past nearly 38 years."
Saying that "I am convinced that animation really is the ultimate form of our time with endless new territories to explore," he wrote, "I can't resist its siren call to step out and discover them."
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My knee-jerk reaction was one of surprise and sadness, much as if (in Walt Disney's early days) we had heard that Ub Iwerks was leaving Disney. I remember Mr. Keane speaking at the Annie Awards several years ago and being so enthusiastic about the state of the 2D industry at that time and encouraging students to (more or less) get ready for the art to soar again with new Disney shorts and 2D features being green-lighted.
If and when Disney 2D does finally find a resurgence, it will be sad not to have talents such as Andreus Deja(who resigned to my knowledge not so long ago-a precurser?)and Glen not being there to act as a "core" to mentor a new 2D generation of Disney animators into the fold. Then again, I have been searching the web, on and off, for months, trying to see if any further 2D projects are being planned. I had seen the Snow Queen WAS to be 2D but then seemingly turned to electronic animation of some kind.
Perhaps if Disney does begin another feature(slimmer chances in light of princess Frog's and Winnie The Pooh's unstellar performances)Andreus and Glen may return, or at least be hired as an outsource much as other Disney animators have come back, temporarily, into the folds.
Glen's departure underscores what may be the obvious. Can anyone , ANYONE, please tell me the plans that Disney now has to continue doing ANY 2D animation projects?
Thank you Mr. Keane for your years of Disney memories.
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P.S. Mr. Fun, if you are out there, I would be interested in reading your take on this matter.
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Yeah such a great inspiration, he was one of the reasons why I wanted to get into Animation. I'm curious though, what's he been working on there since Disney rudely kicked him off Rapunzel/Tangled? (Before you say it I know that changing Directors is a regular occurance for a lot of animated movies) I'm curious as to the real reason why he left, the lack of 2D problems? jerky excutives? his health (I heard that he might be having problems) his letter was a class act, no finger pointing or anything. I'm curious where he'll land next, his own studio? another company like how Chris Sanders went to Dreamworks? retirement? Be interesting to see.
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Big news in the biz and all.
Let's take a respectful look at Glen Keane's career. Asked to get involved with the union, but declined, according to Tom Sito at the Debate / Argument on October 21 of last year.
When Don Bluth left Disney, he took half of the studio's staff with him and formed a new studio.
When John Lasseter was fired, he went on to form Pixar.
When James Baxter left DreamWorks, he formed his own studio.
Glen Keane's artistic brilliance is unquestioned. He's been a good employee for many years. At the top of all the great animators of our day. Let's see what happens next.
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After all these years working for Disney on Disney's movies, maybe Glen will make a film of his own.
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lol, this kind of crap has to sting all those Bush bashers!
When it comes to running up debt, blaming his predecessor, trashing the Constitution, breaking promises, etc, does any previous President compare? All he needs is Lewinsky and Paula Jones type scandals and he might be #1 in all categories!
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- Hafiz Juma
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Is the new TED initiative of "Ads Worth Spreading" worth supporting?
I am pretty sure I will come off sounding like a hyper-critical pseudo-leftist sympathizer by putting this question up for debate. However, I feel it relates to a growing trend in contemporary life.
Firstly, is the TED initiative an endorsement of capitalism? Or to add a layer of criticism, is this a push towards cultural commodity fetishism as illustrated by Marx and elaborated by Benjamin? What happens in a society when the lines between culture, art, commerce, 'philanthropy' and development are blurred.
Or are we simply to accept that there exists a distinction between Art and Culture and the Art and Cultural industries? If so, how does that affect how we relate to things like TED, Museums and Academic institutions? Are we still capable of taking content at face value? Especially when a clear trajectory of an agenda surfaces (see TED and Africa, TED and Women, TED and the Acumen Fund)- albeit for an ultimately 'good' cause or one with seemingly good intentions?
On the other hand, if the only alternative to an Art as an industry is Art as therapy, is all art produced, regardless of intended implications (whether it be for a cause that is capital-averse or humanitarian, what is Art? Is it a socially dependent process requiring audience and a connotation of value?
I think this is a complex question that requires debate, however, does this inevitably take us to the conclusion that art is inherently capital-driven?
Mar 24 2011: @ M.A.L.G., thanks for commenting. I don't mind at all. Harald's point is definitely relevant.
Something that I've been thinking about is the notion of accountability. If the aim of aws and the 'forward' thinking advertisements they promote is to create a greater level of accountability, what does that do the notion of universal suffrage?
Meaning, ultimately, no matter how well intentioned we want to think of an advertisement, it is still a device for enhancing brand equity and translating into profits. Looking at organizations corporate social responsibility program is a perfect example.
Nonetheless, the private sector has proven to be better suited than government in a lot of areas, particularly social services. Is aws a subtle nod towards this notion of private sector led policy and development by creating a culture and medium for critical engagement and accountability? Even if this is only a by-product, it is great that it will push the private sector into being more accountable. That said, who will they be accountable to? I am assuming customers or prospective customers. Even if the 'emergent markets' (the people who are exploited for their limited purchasing power) are one of these potential customers, inevitably, those who are bigger customers, with greater right to being accountable to will be calling the shots. So maybe we will have a say, but some people a bigger say than others? ....capital democracy
Mar 24 2011: I'm not a big fan of ads, and much less if they are forced on me.
However, we also need to be fair to TED and recognize that
1) TED is a non profit organization and placing ads is probably part of the way TED is paying its bills
2) I find TED is doing a pretty good job in placing the ads in a way that they are not annoying.
3) I think the initiative of ads worth spreading shouldn't be overestimated. It is a fairly minor segment within TED and for those with an aversion against ads, it's easy to avoid them completely.
Hafiz, I didn't understand the point of ads creating more accountability. What do you mean with that ? As you say, the ultimate goal of an ad is to increase profits for a company. Although ads are also used to further a cause or to increase awareness without the goal of profit.
Mar 25 2011: Harald, please don't get me wrong here. Perhaps I am being overly harsh to TED. It is definitely not my intention to villainize anyone. In fact, I have plenty of respect for TED. I suppose I am using them as an example for a much more complicated question.
To respond to your first question, that is my question. I am trying garner different people's interpretations of exactly that, what is art, in light of it the ad initiative? Is art only art when a commodity. Is it simply the industrialization of creativity, meaning, if art has to be seen, by default, practically it has to operate within a economic structure to do so. Is that something that we should accept?
Secondly, even though TED hasn't necessarily positioned itself as "the higher-learning institution", it is more and more being perceived as such. While I think this is an exaggeration, I think it is worth considering when TED starts an initiative like this. In a recent interview, Chris said that there is no road map for TED, however, that is hard to believe with these constant extensions to the brand. (see links at the bottom).
Finally, I agree, TED has to pay the bills. This was initially done through traditional sponsorship and ad revenue. By now putting a spotlight on these ads, does this relate to TED's sustainability or seeing a real value in the Ad's they are promoting.
The comment about ad's enhancing accountability, that was directly lifted from the video on what aws was. Watch it again, it may clarify what I was trying to say.
Mar 25 2011: Hafiz, there is a place to look at art from a philosophical point of view: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/
It quickly becomes clear that a definition of art isn't an easy feat. For me, and probably for most people, art is something highly subjective.
For example, for some, graffiti on a house wall might be highly annoying, while others might look at it as a piece of art.
For me personally, art is something that stimulates my senses and feelings in a positive way. If we apply that to ads, there are ads that are funny, or even try to convey a message, or ads with great visual effects. That I might consider as a piece of art.
I don't understand the question of whether art is only art if an commodity. I think it doesn't matter whether it's a commodity or not. If I'm the only one on the planet who considers a particular painting a piece of art, then it IS art (at least for me, although being the only one, it might be a proof of pretty bad taste). Top songs in the charts can be considered a commodity, because there are probably million of people liking this particular song. In other words, art can be either, a commodity or something very exclusive. Was that more or less what you meant with your question ?
Harald Jezek
Mar 24 2011: If we look at the ads as pieces of artwork, then yes, I think it's worth spreading.
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If the underlying purpose is to push brands to market, than I wouldn't like this initiative.
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Jun 10 2011: As a new comer,I know little about TED,but after I watched several talks and gradually became a verified numember of TED,I realized that It deserve so much more because I can learn many from others who also have a hand in TED. And there are some ideas that made me excited and in favor of the speakers as well,the thing what should be attached importance to is I could think more openly.It can't be bad,can it?Apr 29 2011: It seems most of the comments here are about whether or not TED should be supporting advertisements. It seems to me that in a way, TED has always promoted businesses, products, or sell-able ideas. As we move toward a horizontal relationship with companies and advertisers, supporting quality, trustworthy, entertaining and informational ads will improve our understanding of the lives around us.
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It's like the ted talk "The antidote to apathy". TED talks are fascinating in content, but fairly old tech in presentation. A speaker on stage using still powerpoints. Flashier presentations, like RSA animate or these ads, can provide more memorable video that engages you to remember more and take action rather than just interest.Apr 18 2011: Well, what is Art? I've long thought about this as i've wandered through museums which could easily be seen as Art Cemetaries. Knowing that a particle observed acts differently (get your own citation if you need one, it's late dears!) and that How an observed particle is observed alters it's actions too, then art is more in the Process, than in the final result perhaps?
When I take clay and begin to mould it, I can, and usually will access a special space where "it" 'comes together'. You can also tell that 'it' is there when someone tells a story and everything goes very quiet. (but given Jill Taylor's TED talk on observing her own stroke this might be 'accessing the right hemisphere of the brain'.) The role of the Art Object is perhaps simply to testify that Art has occurred in the making of it.Mar 29 2011: William Golding on the Novel:
"Boys do not evaluate a book. They divide books into categories. There are sexy books, war books, westerns, travel books, science fiction. A boy will accept anything from a section he knows rather than risk another sort. He has to have the label on the bottle to know it is the mixture as before. You must put his detective story in a green paperback or he may suffer the hardship of reading a book in which nobody is murdered at all; - I am thinking of the plodders, the amiable majority of us, not particularly intelligent or gifted; well-disposed, but left high and dry among a mass of undigested facts with their scraps of saleable technology. What chance has literature of competing with the defined categories of entertainment which are laid on for them at every hour of the day? I do not see how literature is to be for them anything but simple, repetitive and a stop-gap for when there are no westerns on the telly. They will have a far less brutish life than their Nineteenth-Century ancestors, no doubt. They will believe less and fear less. But just as bad money drives out good, so inferior culture drives out superior. With any capacity to make value judgements vitiated or undeveloped, what mass future is there, then, for poetry, for belles-lettres, for real fearlessness in the theatre, for the novel which tries to look at life anew - in a word, for intransigence?"Mar 29 2011: Art according to Joseph Conrad:
art was an attempt to render the highest justice to the visible universe: that it tried to find in that universe, in matter as well as in the facts of life, what was fundamental, enduring, essential. The writer's method of attaining the essential was different from that of the thinker or the scientist. These, said Conrad, knew the world by systematic examination. To begin with the artist had only himself; he descended within himself and in the lonely regions to which he descended, he found "the terms of his appeal". He appealed, said Conrad, "to that part of our being which is a gift, not an acquisition, to the capacity for delight and wonder... our sense of pity and pain, to the latent feeling of fellowship with all creation - and to the subtle but invincible conviction of solidarity that knits together the loneliness of innumerable hearts... which binds together all humanity - the dead to the living and the living to the unborn."Mar 28 2011: i totally say YES !Mar 26 2011: Here are the winners of the Ads Worth Spreading initiative: http://www.ted.com/initiatives/awsMar 24 2011: Hafiz, I'm sure this will be a great debate!
I hope you don't mind me cross referencing Harald Jazek's thread here. http://www.ted.com/conversations/1407/advertising_is_it_still.html
For someone who hates nearly all advertising, so far, "Ads Worth Spreading" has prompted nothing but warm, fuzzy feelings all over. TED may have found a reasonable and responsible solution to our capitalistic dilemma.Mar 24 2011: I definitely agree that TED deserves the benefit of the doubt. The two fundamental questions still remain though. How do we feel about art as industry and commodity? Secondly, in light of TED attempting to embark on a project of becoming the modern-day higher-learning institution, does the content it broadcasts (its curriculum) require justification in relation to its politics and economic values?
Mar 24 2011: Hi Hafiz, before trying to respond to your 1. question, please define "art" for me.
As to your 2. question: I don't see that TED attempts to be a higher learning institution, but then, perhaps I missed something ?
But regardless of that, I don't think the content requires any justification. TED has a very simple mission which is spreading ideas. It's up to each single person to interpret and use this ideas in whatever way he/she feels fit.
Mar 25 2011: Harald, firstly let me explain myself. I am not trying to villainize TED at all. In fact I have a lot of respect for the organization. I am however using the aws initiative as instigation for a much more complicated question. My question, is primarily exactly what you asked, what is art? It is impossible for me to answer that in light of what perceptions of art have become. Does art depend on being seen to exist? If so, then a certain industrialization of art has to take place, which means, that art is inherently supportive of an economic mantra through its very existence.
Segwaying into the AWS, I think it conjures a very pertinent question, why are these ads worth spreading? In the about AWS video, the reason was because they are either fun, entertaining, thought-provoking, supportive of a cause, etc. Nonetheless, however, they are still advertisements (key word) that have been further pushed to a convoluted abstraction of content taking precedence over form on one layer, but on a second layer form taking precedence over content.
I believe, that as TED further extends its brand, despite having a token position of having 'no road map' (see links below), this is definitely hard to believe, especially, as you said, they have to pay their bills at the end of the day. How does something like AWS relate to that. In the AWS video, it was said towards the end that the hope is for this to foster greater accountability on the part of advertisers (which relates to my previous comment). I think there should also be a level of accountability on the part of TED, in terms of the non-superficial/PR spin of why they do what they do. Again, obviously they don't owe this to anyone, however I think it is only fair. I think of a comparison to the Gates Foundation, which, having a massive endowment of private wealth, has the potential to shift policy of numerous countries, simply through the projects they fund. Yet they are accountable to no one.Mar 25 2011: In regards to TED as a higher learning institution, Although they have not outright said this, they have alluded to it, and allowed people who frame them as such to get away with it (which is surprising as they are very particular about their brand). I don't necessarily think this view is realistic, but I do think it has credence, and like what I said earlier, should be explained. Particularly in the sense of where do they draw the line between "ideas worth spreading", "ads worth spreading" and "bills worth paying", "agendas worth pushing"?
Mar 25 2011: Hi Hafiz, I'll respond first to your second post and come back later to your first one.
I think, as you say, imagining TED as a higher learning institution is not realistic. The reason is, that TED has no clear defined curriculum and no particular goal of teaching a specific topic.
In addition, I see TED more as a place of "seeding" ideas. The simple fact that talks are not longer than 20 minutes means that any topic that is brought on can only be touched on very superficially. If these 20 minutes are wisely used, then the talk should be thought provoking and stimulate people into researching more about the particular topic. So TED is for me more like a nursery of ideas. than a teaching institution.
About drawing the line, I think most people will understand that as a non profit, TED has to find a way to finance itself. Still, I think TED is doing a good job in focusing on what really matters......ideas worth spreading.Mar 23 2011: I say yes. Supporting these ads are a way that the TED community can say thanks and pass along important messages in a world where the truly important fights for mindspace with tripe like actors and their meltdowns, pets in purses, and sobriety issues.
I think TED deserves the benefit of the doubt as it finds its way.
Mar 25 2011: Debra, I agree that TED deserves the benefit of the doubt and as Harald says they are placing them in a way that is not annoying or pushy. I don't agree that AWS necessarily pass along important messages. The only thing I find value in the ads are the art of the ads. The creative ways in which a story is told. It's the shell of the ad that I enjoy, but the meat of them--the product, are often not inspiring or worth spreading in my opinion.
Mar 25 2011: You may have a point. What messages would you like to see the artful ads transmit, Adam?
Would you agree that even as they are they have a more important message than Paris Hilton's purse dog?
Mar 25 2011: Debra, I would like to see ads that transmit actual "ideas worth spreading," instead of products like luxury cars. I'd like to see products that clearly contribute to the greater good.
I don't know that as they are, they have a more important message than the product they are selling. Again, I can enjoy them as artistic creations that are well designed to invoke positive emotions in humans, but as you ask in your first question, what else can we do with this talent?Mar 26 2011: I have done more research including investigating the initiative in more detail, and watched a lot more of the ads (winners and honorable mentions).
Particularly enlightening for me was reviewing the judging criteria:
Understanding this frame helps me understand the winners. I guess I just care the most about the ads that do a social good.Mar 26 2011: Adam, I have to apologize. I clearly did not see the ads you did. I saw no luxury cars but rather an ad for protecting the lives of 12 year old girls so that they could grow up and start a virtuous cycle. Forgive me if I commented on something in ignorance and mislead anyone or endorsed what I do not believe in. I guess I spoke out of turn.
Mar 26 2011: And I hadn't seen the girleffect.org ad, so I too had a blind spot. This is exactly what I was hoping to see in ad. Artfully done to convey an altruistic idea/effort.
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Mar 26 2011: I can't. I must have something confused, Revett. The ad worth spreading that I saw was about protecting young girls. I thought that these were the ads we were referring to in the ads worth spreading. I did not see any products at all. Now I am confused!
I certainly would not have endorsed luxury cars. I am sorry if my confusion mislead anyone.
Debra Smith
Mar 28 2011: I guess that I do support the use of artful advertising for good causes. If I am going to plug in an all my experience in psychology and an MBA in Marketing I think that it should be used for socially positive purposes like girls.org, or other causes.
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I am not sure the world needs anyone pushing the Rolex mindset any further than it has already been pushed.


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