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|Intro to Teaching Art in Schools
|Art and Human Development
|MAT Studio Thesis
|Course Title
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|Critical Response to Art, PreK-12
|Strategies for Teaching Art, PreK-12
|Introduction to Special Education
|Teaching Internship I
|Course Title
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|Visual Thinking in Media, PreK-12
|Foundations of Education
|Educational Theory: Teaching and Learning in the Arts
|Teaching Internship II
|MAT Graduate Seminar
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|Teaching Internship III - Student Teaching
|Pro Seminar
Total Credits for the MA in Teaching: 53
Milestones for the MAT Program
- GPA: All graduate coursework must be completed with a B or better, which assumes a 3.0 or better GPA each semester.
- Praxis I: Praxis I: MAT students must pass Praxis I by the beginning of their first semester.
Note: Completion of Praxis I is not a requirement to submit an application to the program. (Click here for Federal Reporting)
- Praxis II: MAT students must pass the Praxis II exams (Art Content and Art Theory and Criticism) by the end of their first semester. (Click here for Federal Reporting)
- Criminal Background Check: MAT students must pass the criminal background by the end of their first year in the program.
- Award of MAT Degree: All coursework must be completed and passing scores on the required Praxis exams must be submitted prior award of the degree.
Course Descriptions
Art and Human Development
3 credits
Offered fall, spring. This course considers the role of art in human development. In the broadest sense the course considers why human beings make and respond to art, and the multiple ends arts can serve. In more specific ways, the course explores specific theories that shed light on the relationship between art and child/adolescent development and considers ways in which the visual arts can facilitate growth and transformational learning in K-12 settings. The course requires reflections on one's own development in art; field experiences in local schools and some observations on Saturdays in MICA's Young Peoples' Studios; construction of a practical guide to child and adolescent development useful for teaching K-12; and investigation of a related issue of personal interest. Prerequisite: B or better in ED 5202 or Corequisite: 5202. A grade of a B or better in ED 5200 is required for advancement to ED 5305 and ED 5306. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Introduction to Teaching Art in the Schools
3 credits
Offered fall, spring. Equal parts seminar and site visits, this course serves as an investigation into the art of teaching. Students are taken into the art classrooms of elementary and secondary schools in the Greater Baltimore area. Sites are selected to expose students to the diverse situations and settings in which art instruction and learning occur. MICA students are asked to make observations focused on the school setting, teacher, and students, along with the process and content of the lesson. Seminar discussions serve to direct students to make meaning of the observations and the relationship between what was seen. The course, through reading, writing, discussions, and presentations, is intended to form and inform the students' beliefs and maturing philosophy of teaching. Prerequisites: A grade of a B or better in ED 5202 is required for advancement to ED 5305 and ED 5306. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Foundations of Education
3 credits
Offered fall. Participants in this course examine the philosophies, historical movements, government influence, administrative logistics, social issues, curriculum foundations, reform movements and their influence on today's American public education. Throughout this process participants develop and refine their personal philosophies of education with the intent of making them the basis of their teaching portfolio and practice. Students address government, financial, and legal issues that impact educational practice. In addition, they explore the potential effects of contemporary and social concerns as well as curriculum reform proposals and international education approaches on current instructional developments. Moreover, they identify the interface between the larger field of education and art education. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5305 and ED 5306. A grade of B or better in ED 5206 is required for advancement to ED 5520. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Visual Thinking Through Media, PreK-12
3 credits
Offered fall. Translating art education theory into practice, this course centers on studio practice with materials and media appropriate for use with children in the schools. It also explores ways in which art history, criticism, aesthetics, social studies, science, and language arts can be integrated into a studio-based curriculum. As prospective art teachers, students acquire skills, methods and confidence for developing visual thinking through artistic expression. Course methods include active visual inquiry needed for the development of a visual thinking process journal, readings, writing, and discussions, as well as research and planning exploration necessary for presenting an extended studio-based exploration. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5305 and ED 5306. A grade of B or better in ED 5304 is required for advancement to ED 5520. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Critical Response to Art, PreK-12
3 credits
Offered spring. Prospective art teachers explore and apply multiple ways to engage others with works of art, the burgeoning visual culture, and emerging digital visual culture. The course involves interaction with a variety of texts including readings, writings, seminar discussions, museum work, navigating the Internet, virtual worlds, research, and studio approaches. Through this interaction, prospective teachers develop strategies for engaging K-12 students in complex critical dialogue pertaining to art, artifacts, technology, literacy, globalization, and meaning/making from the context of culture(s) in flux. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5200 and ED 5202. Corequisite: ED 5306. A grade of a B or better ED 5305 is required for BFA/MAT students' advancement to ED 5308. This course fulfills a BFA/MAT Theory requirement. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Strategies for Teaching Art, PreK-12
3 credits
Offered spring. A methods course focused on strategies used in teaching and making art K-12, this seminar involves the search of one's own studio investigations for metaphors and themes, which then become the focus of a semester-long construction of a unit of study. Students develop unit materials including reproductions of artworks, research on artists, formation of an elegant problem, experimentation with materials, creation of a prototype, design of instructional supports, assessment process and criteria, and a written unit plan. As a result, students select and apply a variety of strategies for exploring form and materials, developing symbolic language, and different ways of knowing and thinking in art. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5200 and ED 5202. Corequisite: ED 5305. A grade of a B or better in ED 5306 is required for BFA/MAT students' advancement to ED 535508. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
Offered spring. An introduction to the nature and behavioral characteristics of all types of exceptional learners. The historical background of special education, as well as current developments and issues, are examined. Strategies for adapting art concepts and materials to the special needs of the learner are explored. The course includes seminars, guest presenters, field experiences and a research project. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5200 and ED 5202. A grade of a B or better in ED 5307 is required for advancement in the program. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Teaching Internship I
3 credits
Offered spring. This course, in concert with a practicum experience in an art classroom, provides students with a foundational experience in conceptualizing, planning, implementing and assessing art experiences for young people as part of MICA's Young People's Studio (YPS) or art classes in public schools. Serving as a gateway into the Internship experience, the emphasis of this course is based in further developing and extending the tools and strategies learned in previous courses, grounding theory and knowledge in practical field application within the art classroom. To this end, students will conceptualize, develop and teach segments of lessons, culminating in the teaching of one complete solo lesson near the end of the semester. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5305 and ED 5306. Documented success in ED 5308 and the graduate director's approval are required to continue into the MAT program. Students taking the course for graduate credit are required to prepare an article for publication based upon their experience. A grade of B or better in this course is required for advancement to ED 5309. Students responsible for travel to school sites. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Teaching Internship II
6 credits
Offered fall. In this second internship, students will engage in teaching standards-based interdisciplinary lessons and units in K-8 settings, primarily in urban schools. The course combines classroom-based instruction on campus with observations and teaching in the schools. Interdisciplinary teaching makes connections between the visual arts and other content areas through the exploration of large ideas, themes, metaphors, and concepts with the goal of fostering deeper and more integrative learning. A holistic overview of the K-8 curriculum including scope, sequence, and diagnostic tools will establish the developmental context in which interdisciplinary connections can be made. Readings and working sessions will be used to plan and implement interdisciplinary units to be taught in non-arts classrooms. Special emphasis will be given to theory and practice related to teaching reading and writing. Students will continue their development as teachers through field-based practice that requires collaboration, research, planning, implementation, and assessment. Course includes clinical supervision from faculty mentors and peer group collaboration. Prerequisites: ED 5308 with a grade of B or better. A grade of a B or better in ED 5309 is required for advancement to ED 5520. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students. Students are responsible for their own transportation to school sites.
Educational Theory: Teaching and Learning in the Arts
3 credits
Offered fall. Integrates key concepts and skills required to implement art instruction in the K-12 art classroom from the perspectives of scientific research in educational psychology, qualitative research, and aesthetic theory in the arts. Topics include: a holistic look at developmental characteristics and needs of learners; strategies to engage students in critical and creative thinking and problem solving; behavioral, cognitive, social cognitive approaches and teaching; strategies for developing student-centered strategies of instruction; socio-cultural diversity; management strategies; motivational strategies; characteristics of effective teachers; assessment tools and processes; and grounded theory of educational psychologists. This course supports the practices of Internship II. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5305 and ED 5306. A grade of B or better in ED 5310 is required for advancement to ED 5520. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
MAT Graduate Seminar
1 credit
Offered fall. Consists of a series of sessions that focus on specific topics and issues dealing with theory and practice in art education. Presenters include MICA faculty members, renowned contributors to the field, and practicing art teachers and supervisors who have particular expertise in specific aspects of art education. Students read art education articles and research studies related to a topic of their choice and present to their peers. Prerequisites: B or better in ED 5305 and ED 5306. A grade of B or better ED 5510 is required for advancement to ED 5520. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Teaching Internship III: Student Teaching
12 credits
Offered spring. A full-time practicum in which students teach in the elementary and secondary schools under the direct supervision of cooperating teachers. The cooperating teachers in the schools will guide the students' gradual assumption of the full-time responsibilities of their role as art teachers. College supervisors make site visits to observe, monitor, and evaluate interns' progress. Prerequisites: Completion of all other MAT requirements, including passing scores for the State of Maryland on Praxis I and II prior to student teaching; exceptions require the permission of the graduate director. Corequisite: ED 5521. Students are responsible for their own transportation to school sites. A grade of B or better in ED 5520 is required for program completion. Required for all MAT students.
MAT Studio Thesis
6 credits
MICA Studio Faculty. Offered summer, fall, spring. Requires the development of a new body of work that either extends undergraduate investigations or seeks a new direction. Work is done under the advisement of a studio mentor and culminates in a thesis exhibition. For BFA/MAT students, the work is usually completed during the initial summer of the graduate year with credits appearing on fall and spring transcripts. For two-year MAT students, the studio work is typically completed independently during the first year. Thesis shows are held annually early in the fall and spring semesters. Substitution with MICA summer programs or alternative advanced electives requires the permission of the MAT graduate director. A grade of B or better in FA 5590/5591 is required for program/degree completion. Required for all BFA/MAT and MAT students.
Pro Seminar
1 credit
Offered spring. Focuses on the needs and concerns of student teachers covering issues as they emerge in practice: the need for disciplinary strategies, coping with limitations, understanding how to work within the educational community, developing creative teaching strategies, completing applications for employment, interviewing for positions, and securing recommendations. Students complete a professional teaching portfolio and engage in mock interviews with school personnel. The course concludes with the Student Teacher Showcase, in which students share the work their students have done under their instruction. Peers, department faculty, cooperating teachers, friends and families, and area supervisors are invited to attend. Prerequisite: Approval of the MAT graduate director. Corequisite: 5520. Passing scores on any outstanding Praxis exams is required for a passing grade. A grade of B or better in ED 5521 is required for program/degree completion. Required for all MAT students.
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MAT Prerequisites
- 3 Credits Drawing
- 3 Credits Life Drawing (Working from nude models)
- 3 Credits Photography
- 3 Credits Printmaking
- 3 Credits 2-Dimensional Design (a Graphic Design course would count)
- 3 Credits 3-Dimensional Design
- 3 Credits Sculpture
- 3 Credits Ceramics
- 3 Credits Painting
- Computing course (or proven computer knowledge)
- 3-6 Credits Survey to Art History Course
- 3 Credits Modern Art History Course
- 3 Credits Non-Western Art History Course
*In order to fulfill requirements for the Maryland Teaching Certificate, MAT graduates need to complete the following courses (or their equivalents). It is suggested that applicants have completed most, if not all, of the required courses prior to admission in the MAT program. Applicants with questions about their individual qualifications for admission may contact the MAT Co-Director at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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One Direction's adventures in the desert town of Phoenix were hot — and not just because the summer temperatures were soaring. Harry Styles pulled off a surprising video bomb of his fellow bandmates.
During an interview with 101.5 Jamz/Phoenix, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson were talking about what they look for in a girl and the excitement that comes from all their successes so far. Styles and Niall Horan were in the background, popping in and out of the band's dressing room.
After Tomlinson and Malik claimed to be "partners in crime" and the "troublemakers of the group," Styles decided to pull a little prank on his bandmates — perhaps to show them who the real troublemaker is. He wanted to to distract the guys and ended up flashing an unexpected part of himself. Thanks to Tomlinson pointing it out, we got it on camera.
In the interview, Malik jokingly admitted that what's he's looking for is, "A lady to show me what I'm looking for."
Tomlinson ended on a serious note with a shout out to the fans. "We just want to say a massive thank you to everyone whose ever supported us and keep it up. You guys are doing great."
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In this compiler how can I force a function to be inline?
In this compiler how can I force a function to be inline?
Is that really the standard way? Only class methods can be inline, and I believe the only way to really force inlining is compiler dependent. The keyword inline is something that the compiler may ignore ( but it tries not to ).
Unless you use a macro or something. But don't do that.
But we can declare non-class member function inline too! Yes it is true i is compiler dependent but can't we force inline in mingw as we use __forceinline in VC++?
Mingw does not define __forceinline. In general that's a bad idea to force inline functions, anyway, so you're probably better off finding another way to deal with your performance problem. Try using inline first; see if that does anything to help. And prove it's just as slow before you come back.
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The problem witth function inlining is yes it can speed up the excution time, but this does come at the expense of a larger program size. The thing that can be hard to balance is program performance and program speed. Inlining a function is usually only done after you have the program working. If, you can see any bottlenecks in the code, then perhaps inlining a function to get a more effective result could be implemented. ( that is down to the compiler as citizen stated )
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THE Government is to take a closer look at the options for a new Thames river crossing before announcing a preference.
Results of the consultation carried out last year have been published today.
And Patrick McCloughlin, the transport secretary, has announced that the Government will now look in more detail at options A, which would see a new crossing built next to the current Thurrock-Dartford one, and C which would land a new crossing somewhere between Coalhouse Fort and Tilbury Fort.
He added that the impact of free-flow tolling, which comes into force in October, will also be looked at before a decision is made.
He said: "We will now develop and appraise route options at both locations (options A and C) in order to identify a proposed solution.
"We will observe the actual effects of Dart Charge once it is introduced and work with local government, the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, businesses and other key parties to better understand aspirations for growth and implications for the road network."
"By undertaking more detailed work on route options at both locations, we will identify solutions that best meet the aspirations of Government and stakeholders, whilst demonstrating value for money."
He insisted though, that by stalling on the decision, the opening of the crossing will not be delayed. If the crossing is publicly funded, he said, then it is tsill estimated to be open by 2025.
The Government's consultation on three new river crossing options started in May last year. In December 2013, option B, which would have landed a new crossing near to Grays Beach Park, was scrapped.
A decision on which of the remaining options was preferred had been expected imminiently - with the Government coming under pressure from local politicians.
John Kent, the leader of Thurrock Council, said: "In some ways it's pleasing to note the government is now taking the advice we've been giving since at least 2011 – analyse the effect of free-flow tolling before taking any decision of whether or not a new crossing is needed.
"On the other hand, because our common sense proposals were ignored initially, it has left Thurrock in limbo not knowing what the government is really thinking - a clearer steer on that thinking would have been very useful.
"This means we'll have to maintain our campaign against both the current proposals – Option A and Option C – and we'll keep up the pressure on government to look at alternative routes away from Thurrock and I would again urge everyone who is concerned about this to sign our online petition.
"We are putting together our detailed evidence for the Transport Select Committee investigation into strategic river crossings, but I have to emphasise, our reaction is not a NIMBY one."


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Alle Events in Algarve
Sports and activities
You'll find water parks, hiking, zoo and sports, everything to make your stay at the ClubHotel Riu Guaraná even more interesting and fun. We suggest visits as:
- Aquashow: located in the town of Quarteira, has the largest water roller coaster in Europe. Liters of non-stop fun!
- Pena Adventure Park: This park offers you a day full of adrenaline, and has the best facilities for a multitude of activities such as paintball, rock climbing, mini golf, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and even the largest zip line in Europe.
- Zoomarine: in addition to a fantastic water park, features a 4D cinema, dolphin shows, and entertainment shows. It is only 10km from Albufeira.
- Karts Circuit: karting is a funny sport, and likes many young people, so do not hesitate to visit this fantastic circuit, located between Vilamoura and Loulé.
- Krazy World Zoo: This zoo has a good restaurants area, and a playground for the whole family. You will find it 10 minutes from the town of Aldoz.
- 4x4 Guadiana Safari Cruiser: this beautiful tour takes you by the river Guadiana, and you may make a tour in 4x4, by Vila Real de Santo Antonio and surrounding areas.
Beaches where to practice sports
If you love water sports or extreme sports, Algarve will undoubtedly be a good choice for you. Its clean beaches of golden sand, waves for all tastes and an ideal weather, form the perfect ensemble for any athlete. Algarve has over three hundred days of sunshine a year, and over a hundred large beaches to enjoy the most. We offer activities such as windsurfing, golf,surfing, kite surfing, spear fishing, diving, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, tennis, marathon running, sailing, fishing, canoeing, hunting and many more. Some beaches are better for water sports, such as:
- Beliche
- Tonel
- Mareta
- Zavial
- Praia da Luz
- Praia do Amado
- Praia da Cordama
- Praia Castelejo
- Sagres
You will find all kind of activities to do with your family, your partner or friends in the Algarve. If you travel to this destination to see the best sport events in action, or just looking for fun, we propose the following national and international sport competitions:
Tournaments and competitions:
- International Mountain Bike Marathon in the Algarve: The mountain bike marathon, organized by the Extremo Sul Association, has combined the adventure and competition in a location with the amazing landscapes of the Algarve. Held in San Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, both professional and amateur participate on this event, recognized nationally and internationally.
- Cycling Tour of the Algarve: Every year this event attracts thousands of viewers, and many riders, to participate in this race of unusual beauty, which brings together some of the best international riders.
- Portugal Vodafone Rally: WRC returns to the qualifying sessions in the Algarve. The Vodafone Rally of Portugal is the country's most important event during the month of March. Do not miss all the excitement and adrenaline of the World Rally Championship in the towns of Faro, Loulé and Silves.
- Portugal Grand tournement: The best drivers and most powerful boats gather at the Rio Arade, for the F1 Powerboat World Championship in Algarve. Magnificent views and extreme speeds over the sea, in an event that certainly can not be missed by any sports enthusiast.
- World Match Racing Tour: on Portimão is organized the 'Portimão Portugal Match Cup', one of the sailing competitions most importants in the world. It has the presence of the best 'Match Race' crews. During the same event is disputing the 'Portimão Portugal Junior Cup', a race dedicated to the youngest and the promises of national and international sailing.
- Portugal Superbikes Grand Prix: high speed on two wheels, strong emotions and a unique spectacle in the area. We are talking about the Superbikes World Championship, held on Algarve. Pilots, prototypes and emotions come together in the Algarve International Autodrome.
- International Cross Las Almendras: in the town of Albufeira, this race is already nationally and internationally known, and attracts thousands of participants and sports enthusiasts.
- Grand Prix Kings of Athletics: that takes place at night in the streets of Faro.
- Algarve Women's Football Cup: Women's Football World Cup will be held once again at the stadiums of Algarve. Involving several women's teams from all over the world in this annual competition.
- Portugal Cup of Parachuting: The adrenaline is in the sky of Portimao! Do not miss this great opportunity to see some of the best specialists in this sport, live during three weekends at the beginning of year.
- Portugal Masters: Vilamoura is gathering the best golf players to compete for the Portugal Masters, one of the major tournaments of this sport. One more reason to say that Algarve is one of the best golf destinations in Europe.
- Tour of Algarve. each year during the month of February, hundreds of riders gather to tour Algarve by bike. Everyone is looking to have fun and try to win the Trophy RDP / Algarve.
- Sailing Tournament: could not be absent this competition, in which professionals and amateurs compete in the month of February on the International Sailing Tournament Algarve, an event not to be missed if you love water sports.


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I've had several posts about not being a fan of Alabama recruiting the state of Mississippi. This thread is not about that. It's about the school of South Panola in general. Shane Youngblood tweeted the below question after Conner's announcement, and I think it's a valid one for Bama to ask.
Should Bama spend its time on SP and its recruits?@SYoungblood73
I know Nick Saban isnt a defeatist, but at some point don't you allocate time and resources away from recruiting South Panola?


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Location: Chicago
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:19 am
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I am considering a Crown View for backpacking trips. How does it compare to other view cameras for weight and movements? I've read that 12-degree tilt is not much, but how much do I need to get that flowers-in-forground-mountains-in-the-distance photograph? How much tilt does a Korona give? There are a lot of knobs and such sticking out, so I would probably need to make a wooden box to store it in while packing. What sort of wood were the Crown Views made from?
I would think 4 film holders would give me plenty of photo ops, especially since I can reload every night.
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Location: Detroit, MI
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:09 am
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A Crown View will be hard to find, expensive and I don't think it will have enough tilt, but it will have front shift.
I'm not sure about the Korona. Both Korona and Kodak made No. 1 cameras as well as No.2s. The No.2s were heavier and have what i call a balancing board that sits under the camera and allows you to balance the camera's weight over the tripod great for long lenses but everything was beefier and there's this extra piece of wood and brass. No. 1s cameras have only to places to attach the camera, right under the bed and in the middle of the rails.
The Agfa has a decent amount of tilt but it's a heavy camera because it carries the extra rails in the camera.
Most of the wood view cameras from the 20s-40s were either mahogany or cherry when varnished and maple when painted grey.
Have you tried the Speed Graphic with the bed dropped and leaving the standard tilted down? That would be the lightest of the bunch.
If I really had to have a view camera on a backpacking trip, I'd look to Gowland or Calumet's Cub Cadet. If you've got the money a Technikardan can't be beat for compactness and versatility, but it's not as light as the Gowland or Cadet.
As for a case, I'd look at the LowePro trekker? I know one of the soft case companies makes a line of backpacks for cameras. I think the Lowe Pro makes two backpacks that can handle a view camera and half a dozen holders.
If I'm going on a photo vacation, I take at least 10 holders, a Harrison changing tent and more film than you think you'll need. I give every shot at least two exposures. You'll never be back there and there is always the chance of an accident in the darkroom. There were days when I didn't shoot more than two holders, and there were days were I had to pop the changing tent up at lunch time to reload. I've found the middle size Harrison tent will stretch from the dash to the "shoulders" of the passenger seat back of most compact rental cars when the seat is properly adjusted. It sags a bit with 5 holders but I've changed a lot of film this way next the road under a shady tree.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:17 am
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The Crown View is usually cheaper than any of the others you mention. One thing I like about the wooden views is they fold up neat. The Cadet, like most rail cameras, is a jumble of loose parts and a wild accordion when disassembled. Is there a site that compares view cameras, current and otherwise?
I have a Speed, but there is no tilt of the film plane, just the lens board. Tilting the bed down moves the optical axis up to near the top of the frame. Then I would be using the least sharp part of the image circle for most of the frame. That is why I bought a Graphic View, but I'm sure not going to carry that beast on my back. My Speed is about 6.5 lbs, and it gains over 2 lbs because I would then want to bring my 15" Tele-Optar, which I would leave behind if I bought a camera w/o a focal plane shutter. That's 8.5 lbs. + my tripod's 4 lbs, 4 holders adds 1.5 lbs...I'm up around 14 lbs. Looks like I need a couple of friends to share the load.
I have a Lowe Mini-Trekker day pack. 10 holders and a changing tent is getting pretty heavy. I've also got a tent, sleeping bag, food, stove, etc. Usually my pack is about 45 lbs with 35mm gear. My Lowe Frame Pack DLX will expand to hold the whole rental car, but I can't carry it and even pretend to still have a good time. I figure 8 shots a day, 4 color, 4 B&W, should be enough. OK, may 5 holders.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:03 am
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If I were to buy a camera right now, for the description of what your wanting to do, I would head out and purchase a new Shen Hao, great backpacking camera, light, with just about any movement you could want..
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Location: Washington, DC
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:10 pm
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I have both a Crown View and a Korona; neither has front tilt. The back tilt on both cameras seems to provide the same amount of movement.
While they make fine field cameras, neither will be easy to find, and they command good money. Their age means that you have to check them out carefully, and bellows problems are common. I had to replace the bellows on my Korona.
As Dave suggests, your best bet would be to check out the newer wooden field cameras that are available. They will have much more in the way of movements and will fold just as compactly as the old cameras. The better ones will even have interchangeable bellows so you can use a bag with extreme wide angles.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:23 pm
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On 2005-10-12 22:17, woodplane wrote:
I have a Speed, but there is no tilt of the film plane, just the lens board. Tilting the bed down moves the optical axis up to near the top of the frame. Then I would be using the least sharp part of the image circle for most of the frame.
You you stated you wanted to do the " flowers in the forground mountains in the background, all sharp photo." There are two ways: 1. set up on a sunny day stop down to f64 and hope the diffraction doesn't eat most of the sharpness. 2. The Scheimpflug rule which states that when the plane of the lens , the plane of the film and the plane of the subject all intersect , the subject will be in focus. This means an extreme amount of tilt for most lenses and the optical axis ends up aimed way above the film.
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:08 pm
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What kind of backpacking are you doing, and over what terrain? I've hiked 6-8 miles a day with my Graphic View camera on a lightweight tripod slung over my shoulder. It's not as light as a wooden camera, but it's not heavy to me for that distance in the flat terrain I hike through. The Graphic View gives full movements and, with the right lens, should give you the flowers/mountains shot you want.
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:39 am
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I know from hard experience that a large changing bag actually does allow one to reload 4X5 and even 8X10 film holders, assuming you're as nuts as I was back when I did it.
I'd strongly advise more than 4 holders...you don't want to shoot only one piece of film when you've gone to all that effort to get to the wonderful setup..you want to shoot two sheets at each exposure, which might mean four or six sheets total, per image, if you're shooting chromes.
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:08 am
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Have you looked into Quick Loads? I used them on a winter trip to the Sierra a couple seasons ago with a new model 545i ploaroid back that is lighter becasue of the platic and it worked out very nicely, and no changing bag or dust worries so long as the holder stays clean, which I always keep my holders in ziplocks, and then in black stuff sacks, and so far so good. I never put it to the scael, but I didn't want the space taken up by six holders.
When I go to all the ttrouble, I tend to shoot 4 to 6 exposures as the light does some crazy things in my home away from home. Last year I made one important rule for myself that you may use if you like. If shooting at sunset,always make sure to have one last exposure ready to go for that last pop. Not just an extra roll or sheet put away somewhere, I mean ready to go for when you think the light has done everything you think it will do. I rarely break down my set up until I am absolutely sure the best light has passed, which often means getting rather dark, and also means getting back to wherever I need to go with a big smile and a flashlight handy. Mini lights are also good for setting up before sunrise and after sunset for settings as well as focussing etc... As a rule, when heading into the backcountry I carry twice as much film as I think I will use for 120, only about 1-1/2 for 4x5. and the nice thing about Quick Loads (except for the price) as mentioned above, they are always ready to go. You are not gonna be there with a changing bag trying to load two more sheets as the light peaks and fades or whatever requires speed. IF taking the bag, make sure dust free, fold carefully pushing out all the air, and place in a ziplock also. If ever I carry a 4x5 again into the mountains or canyons I am going to pay the extra dollars for the quick loads again, but sticking to my 2x3 camera kit for now becauseI can set up on a very light Velbon and use a modern bulb release which helps make that feasible, cable turned out to be too shakey, even for using my Crown on a nice wood Berlebach in the Bristlecones last summer. The bulb made things nice and worry free for the long stopped down exposures I normally make at 4-15 seconds.
IF anyone has a 545i and a scale I would be curious what one weighs (the one I used was borrowed), compared to three double sided Riteway plastic holders. I am guesing about the same, but saves space in the pack and adds a worthy amount of convenience and so on.
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:53 pm
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fwiw the lightest view camera I've ever used was a baby Arca...bellows clipped out, it folded ultra flat, no space at all in the pack.
6X9 sheets make more sense now than they did back then because of Photoshop's clone tools Vs dust spotting prints. And of course, you've got a Graflok back for roll holders.
Little Arcas got VERY cheap a few years ago due to the dust issue with 6X9 Vs 4X5 and the fact that their lensboard setup was inclined to light leaks...easily fixed IMO.
A Century's even lighter and cheaper, of course.
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 10:23 pm
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The Crown or Speed Graphic has enough tilt for a "Mount Williamson-esque" shot like that. The Crown is a bit smaller and lighter than the Speed because it doesn't have a focal plane shutter. One of these might be a great option for what you're talking about. They are soo cheap for what they are.
Hands down I would recommend the Linfof Technika above anything else for backpacking. It is light, compact, beautifully made, and has all movements. But a Crown Graphic is about 10% of the cost of the Linhof. All movements are on front. You have shift and rise and fall. You also have a rearward tilt, or forward tilt if you drop the bed and square up the front. You can put it on its side to make this a swing. The movements should really be good enough for most situations out in the wilderness, and the money you save over the Linhof will be well worth it. You can use the savings to get a carbon fiber tripod and several lenses. You don't need to have rear movements out in nature, unless you are trying to deliberately distort shapes. You definitely want something that can tilt, though. You don't even need rises and shifts, but tilts are a must in my opinion.
On 2005-10-12 19:19, woodplane wrote:
I am considering a Crown View for backpacking trips. How does it compare to other view cameras for weight and movements? I've read that 12-degree tilt is not much, but how much do I need to get that flowers-in-forground-mountains-in-the-distance photograph? How much tilt does a Korona give? There are a lot of knobs and such sticking out, so I would probably need to make a wooden box to store it in while packing. What sort of wood were the Crown Views made from?
I would think 4 film holders would give me plenty of photo ops, especially since I can reload every night.
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 6:53 pm
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I have two field cameras - a crown view and a Walker Titan. The crown view is probably a bit lighter, the Walker definitely has a lot more movements - but I tend not to use much movement when doing landscape. Either camera, along with required stuff fits nicely in a Lowe Phototrekker AW and I have brought them on day long hikes.
I second what a previous poster had to say about quickloads - allows you to carry more film, and less weight, but they are not cheap. I personally like the Fuji Acros in 4x5 quickload - that along with the quickload holder is the lightest way to go. Also, it is very difficult to avoid getting dust when you are loading in the field - the quickloads take care of that.
For outdoor use, I really like the walker - it is constructed of ABS and stainless, so it is not sensitive to moisture, salt spray, temperature extreems etc - I worry about wood under those conditions. The Walker cost me significantly more than the Crown View cost, but I also got a hell of a deal on the Crown View
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text: Submitted by John Ross on Fri, 2014-06-20 09:06 100 Best Trout Streams Colorado TU Rio Grande San Luis Valley - 303 Colorado - 9CO Vote Up Down +516 + Location: Southcentral Colorado Type of stream: Angling methods: Fly, Spinning, Bait Species: Browns, rainbows, cutthroat, brookies Access: Varies Season: Year-round Supporting Services: Creede, South Fork Short take: Beautiful browns in a river of history Handicapped Access: None Closest TU Chapter: San Luis Valley In the shadow of a bevy of 13,000 foot peaks in the San Juan Mountains, the Rio Grande rises to flow more than 1800 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. The river's headwaters are isolated, and you'll mostly find small trout in pockets and tiny plunge pools. At the base of the mountain, the Rio Grande enters the reservoir of the same name, constructed in 1914 in response to the water wars that plagued the region in the 1890s. Below the dam, Rio Grande meanders gently through a narrow valley. When flows are close to minimum around 150 cfs, this can be a delightful stretch to fish for browns. Take County Road 18 to River Hill Campground and fish upstream or downstream. The valley tightens at its lower end and the Box Canyon stretch begins. With adequate flows, floating this stretch will put anglers over browns in the 12 to 16 inch range. No formal trails provide access for walk/wade fishermen in the canyon. Beyond the canyon, the river breaks into a broad valley. When the river reaches Creede, it turns southwest again and the mountains begin to close in. Rather than broken by sets of rapids as on the upper Gunnison, the Rio Grande here is essentially a long flow of pocket water. Colorado Route 149 follows the river and pull offs offer places to park and fish. At times when the dam is not releasing, the Rio Grande here offers excellent fishing. From the Colorado Rt. 149 bridge at South Fork to the Rio Grand Diversion canal at Del Notre, the Rio Grande has been designated a Gold Medal stream by the state. When Colorado anglers think about the Rio Grande, it is this stretch that they have in mind. With more than 70 miles of high quality trouting, the Rio Grande has room for hundreds of anglers and can offer solitude to all who seek it. Numerous guides float clients down the river, an excellent way to scout new water. Log in or register to post comments


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I am a mother. I am a former smoker. I am a smoke-free public spaces proponent (audible groan). I know, we are the worst. I say this with full recognition of the social implications of my "type." The smoker gone good. Once lighting up and now waving my hands wildly in front of my children's faces as we pass through a cloud of smoke. I see the humor in the portrayal. I see both sides of the tightly drawn line in the sand.
There is much to be said about the topic of second-hand smoke. There are facts and figures. There is research. There are tedious reports with covers meant to make an impact. There is money being poured in support of both sides of an argument, and in-between are the affected -- smokers and non-smokers. Those who strongly feel that they have a right that is being dangerously tread upon. Both sides with well formed thoughts. Both sides with incredibly valid points and both lacking the forum to begin a conversation. At the end of the day, this isn't a discussion about health statistics, or one that requires charts and graphs. It is about feelings. It is about human nature. It is about wanting to stand your ground because someone else has decided that their reality is more vibrant and true.
We have become so set in our positions, so ready to stand our ground, that we do not actually pay attention to the topography of the ground we're standing on. We become lost in the fight. Too lost to discuss, to mediate, to avoid "war." We forget that we have important work to do together.
The smoking debate is rife with righteous anger. Even through the conviction of my opinion, I must acknowledge that instead of coming to battle, we need to ask each other to dance. It's a give and take. Each side has to have a chance to lead, each side a time to follow. A breaking of bread. Debate and compromise. In the truest form of the word, both sides must agree to give something up, a matter of substance, in order to achieve an outcome in a positive direction.
Where do we start? We start here. We pick a table. We come to it tentatively. We sit down with respect, ideas and a willingness to lay down the charts and cigarettes for an hour or two and work together. In a debate where both sides stand to lose a right, both sides must be equally represented. In a debate where both sides determine the outcome of those without voices, the conversation must be fair. In a conversation about feelings, no one side is any more right than they are wrong. Let's just say it; concessions must be made on both sides.
Are we ready to jump in instead of dangling our politically correct toes over tepid waters? Are we ready to say "We don't agree, but, we can hash it out, respectfully? We can agree to disagree and still make progress." I think so. I have faith in our ability to not bash each other over the head with cardboard, public health pie charts and American flags.
I sincerely thank you for moving your cigarette off to the side when my children and I walk down the street. And, you don't have to say it, I know you appreciate the fact that I do not overtly, drama cough and wave wildly as if under attack by a team of wasps as I walk by. It's easy to be courteous when we view each other as neighbors instead of the opposition. Neighbor, it's time to talk and, yes, you can borrow a cup of sugar.
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text: But that only makes sense for the couple of scenes where the saucer actually separates. The 6 foot model's smooth surface was not unfinished at all, it was the designer's intent. It's details were incredibly fine and intricate. What you're confusing is the more exaggerated features of the 4 foot model for more detail. On TV screens (in the 1990s) the 6 footer's details don't come across as nicely, so the over-the-top 4 footer translates much more clearly. When you make the move to feature film that's no longer the case. Yes, this is common knowledge, but it has nothing to do with why the Excelsior model was built. The Excelsior model was built because the script for Star Trek III called for the ship to appear.


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How long has it been since you first heard about "the death of videotape"?
It's been more than ten years since Avid and Ikegami introduced the CamCutter (later EditCam), perhaps ahead of its time. On stage at a Las Vegas press conference, the hard drive on the camera's back end was removed, tossed around, and purposely dropped, like the hot potato it was.
Tape is still here, and it's pretty darned important, too. But direct disk recorders (DDRs) are not the delicate creatures they once were. The market is more mature, and products are full of new features popular with wedding and event videographers.
This ability of a portable DDR to record digital video and convert it to an appropriate format for editing means digitizing time is reduced and workflow is enhanced tremendously. The DDR shows up as a drive on the computer desktop, and captured clips are ready to drag to the timeline—as long as you've done your homework.
Not all NLEs use the same DV file format; there are more than a dozen out there, and new ones for HDV. So acquiring the right DDR for your NLE, and setting it up properly by pre-selecting the required format, is critical.
Of course, speeding up the edit process is a bonus only if you are a fast-turnaround editor. Some video is shot weeks, if not months, before the edit. The DDR should not be on the shelf all that time, so transferring files to a storage drive, maintaining their formatting, backing up the native DV, if available, are important workflow considerations. In that scenario it's not a direct-to-timeline edit, but it's still faster than real-time capture from tape.
Depending on the DDR, other new features can help not just with editing, but with shooting and playback, as well. On any live event shoot it's risky business trying to judge just when a certain special moment will occur—and knowing it five or more seconds ahead of time is crucial, so you can start the tape rolling and recording!
DDRs can capture that first scene by digitally looping the start of recording. Roll the camera anytime in advance of the key action, and the DDR records the same five or ten seconds over and over on the drive, storing new scenes and erasing unwanted material as it goes (or dumping extra material later on). You only have to tell it to keep going once that precious moment has been captured.
Most DDRs also let you mark, flag, or otherwise identify key scenes, great takes, and other special shots. That's handy for editing and playback.
You may think the play features of a recorder are somewhat superfluous, but the ability to see and play recorded clips instantly opens several new doors for videographers. Some units can be instructed to play back only marked clips, making a kind of "rough-cut edit" possible in the field. It means a "highlight reel" can be shown minutes after recording—one way to make same-day playback at a reception possible and profitable. That said, video playback could require a conversion device, as most DDRs use FireWire exclusively for I/O.
DDRs can also be used as ISO-record decks in a multi-camera event shoot. Assigning one to each camera feed helps ensure an uninterrupted (depending on size, DDRs support seven or more hours) recording.
Speaking of size, while many DDRs in this class are designed for easy in-field use, some are now so big (physical size and record capacity) that they are seeing more permanent use as DV desktop drives, feeder units for live event playback, even fixed ISO camera or time-lapse recorders.
Datavideo DV Bank
Datavideo's DV Bank is a good example of typical DDR size; it weighs about eight pounds.
Priced around $1,180 for the 120GB, 9-hour model, the DV Bank is a FireWire-based DV recorder/player, with random access playback and loop features. It works with native DV. Transfer of clips from the drive to computer is in real time; the manufacturer is working on faster file copy protocols.
Perhaps in spite of its size, the unit can be driven on location by any battery from 10 to 14 volts (with the DC1215 adapter), meaning that a car battery or a battery belt can be used for power.
Shining CitiDISK HDV
Near the other end of the weight scale is Shining Technologies' new CitiDISK HDV (the CitiDISK has been around for a while, but the HDV support is new). Available in 20, 40, 60, or 80GB sizes, the various CitiDISK models store between 1.5 and 6 hours of DV or HDV video. (Keep in mind that the storage requirements for HDV and DV are roughly the same until software conversion tools like CineForm get involved, and increase HDV filesizes as they convert them into editable streams. But that happens in your NLE, not in the DDR.) The CitiDISK weighs just 10 ounces, including an internal rechargeable battery that kicks in when external power runs low.
Like all the DDRs discussed here, the CitiDISK HDV stores video in the FAT32 filesystem, which limits file size to 2GB, but enables it to be used with both Mac and PC video editors. DV or HDV video can be filed in M2T, MOV, AVI, or DV formats.
Quick-erase and loop-recording capabilities, as well as optional belt, battery, and camera mounts, are also featured. At between $700 and $900, CitiDISK HDV is priced a bit less than some competing models.
MCE QuickStream DV
The MCE QuickStream DV, now in its second generation, is a self-powered mini-hard drive unit that connects to a computer's FireWire port for editing and/or viewing. In addition to the internal rechargeable battery, good for about 90 minutes, an input for 6 V to 18 V DC is included, and an optional battery belt is available for up to 3.5 hours of recording.
The QuickStream DV allows you to preset the drive to the capture file format (MOV, Windows and Canopus-type AVI, DV), and comes in capacities from 90 minutes to 6 hours (the latter priced at $999).
With just three basic operating buttons, the newest models now include features like Instant Review (one-button playback of the last recorded clip) and a looping six-second record technology called SureCapture, which even in standby mode is buffering video. Once the recorded button is pressed, the cache becomes the head of the clip.
The software launched when QuickStream DV is plugged into a computer shows all clips, length, and time/date stamp. Clips can be previewed, sorted, renamed, copied, or deleted as necessary with the software tool.
One unique QuickStream feature is a 1/4" thread connection and a hotshoe adapter, very handy for mounting the unit just about anywhere (it weighs about 9 oz.).
nNovia QuickCapture
Products in the nNovia arsenal (QuickCapture DDRs with or without analog-to-digital conversion) have recently been enhanced with a time-lapse and pre-trigger record capability. They will also add HDV recording capability through a firmware upgrade, capturing in its native format with an .mt2 file extension. DV recordings are still in AVI or MOV formats, and both standards will coexist in the same volume (but limited to its own bins).
Available in 3, 4.5, 6, and 7.5-hour (100GB) versions, QuickCapture models include belt bag, rechargeable battery and AC power supply. Camera-mounted QuickCaptures include AC power supply and camera mounting plate. Interestingly, the HDV QC's storage time will be equal to that of DV25 when recording the 1080i format, and 25% longer when recording 720p (1080i HDV is 25Mbps, while 720p HDV weighs in at 19Mbps).
The 14 oz. belt-worn QuickCapture 100GB/7.5-hour model costs $1,599; it can be powered via 6 to 30 V DC or an optional AC adapter. QuickCapture A2D, with up to 80GB storage, includes a multi-connection cable for attaching outboard analog or digital devices; it's $1,999.
Laird Telemedia's CapDiv DV disk recorders, slightly reconfigured versions of the QuickCapture line, were unveiled some four years ago, and have been a consistent choice since then. Available now in two sizes (3- or 4.5-hour capacity) in NTSC and PAL, the unit is powered by a 12 V DC source. A 6-hour rechargeable battery (and belt) supplied with the CapDiv is handy, but seems larger and heavier than the DDR itself (about 3.5 lb, all told).
The drive operates in either VTR or AV HDD mode—bins, folders, and clips are organized and numbered in user selected parameters. CapDiv converts native, digital video (DV) content to an AVI file format in the FAT32 file system. Either Canopus or Microsoft .avi file types can be selected. The 4.5-hour (60GB) CapDiv is priced at $1,199.
Focus FireStore
When it comes to supporting as many edit formats as possible, FireStore from Focus Enhancements has covered its bases. Nearly a dozen file types, including manufacturer specific and raw .dv, are supported (note that not all models support all formats; check specs closely before purchasing a specific model).
New for the FS-4 and FS-4 Pro models is the HD mode, handling 720p or 1080i MPEG-2 transport streams to be recorded and used immediately with supporting HDV-capable NLEs.
FireStore's direct-to-edit can transfer clips to a host computer at up to four times real-time speed, or it can act as the media source itself while editing.
FireStore not only matches well to the editing program; it matches with specific cameras, too. The DR-DV5000 was specially designed for use with JVC's GY-DV5000/5001 camcorder, and features a cable-less connection as well as viewfinder status displays.
The FS-4 Pro has several retro-record time-lapse and loop-playback modes, and works with handy pre-named folders or reels to help categorize clips. It's a small (barely 2 inches thick), lightweight unit (about a pound, with battery), something like a large MP3 player.
A 40 or 80GB drive (up to six hours) comes on the Pro version, and a removable, rechargeable battery, good for up to 90 minutes, comes with the line. Prices range from around $850 to $1,500. The HD update is priced at $299.
Suggested Resources
For more information on DDR operation and products, check out Stephen F. Nathans' http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=8681 and David Doering's http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=8950.
Datavideo www.datavideo.us
Focus Enhancements www.focusinfo.com
Laird Telemedia www.lairdtelemedia.com
MCE Technologies www.mcetech.com
nNovia www.nnovia.com
Shining Technology www.shining.com
Sony Electronics www.sonystyle.com


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You ever wonder what happened to the Major Lazer cartoon that was supposed to air on Adult Swim?
Well, we don't know. But we do know it will be now aired by Fox in 2015, according to Billboard from their cover story on Diplo.
The animated program will follow what is being described as a "Rasta superhero" and is set to feature original music that includes collaborations with Riff Raff and Cat Power.
Related: Diplo Recounts Getting 'Super Weird' with Madonna in the Studio Recording Her New Album
The cartoon will be launched with the third Major Lazer album, a follow-up to 2013's Free the Universe, for which Diplo has already 30 songs in the works.


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Set in a snowy Icelandic town, the Skrillex / Kaskade collaborated video, "Lick It," tells the story of beautiful Iceland woman in search of the only thing that can save her life; Music.
Oddly filmed in reverse, the video features Aníta Lísa Svansdóttir, an Icelandic actress and soccer player, hurriedly walking through a small town as she falls apart, literally. Anita bleeds from the ears as she searches of a pair of headphones to keep her alive. As headphone-wearing townfolk realize she's without music, they run in fear of having theirs stolen.
Director Sean Stiegemeier said in an interview, "Because the camera was attached to the actress as she had to run backwards the entire time, also uphill, on ice, while bleeding out of her ears. Fortunately, she is a professional soccer player and did an amazing job.
Kaskade said of the musical collaboration, "Skrillex and I have different styles, but that is part of what made it fun. I like doing the unexpected, and this track and video is something truly distinctive."
Spinning tunes from within a giant mannequin head high above a crowd of more than 10,000, Kaskade headlined Coachella's Sahara tent Saturday night. His return appearance this weekend will likely net him another few thousand new fans, especially since his opening act is none other than David Guetta.Vodpod videos no longer available.
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"Lick It" is available now on iTunes from Ultra Records.


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There is a new show on the Travel Channel called 'Best Daym Takeout' starring Daymon Patterson, who goes to different cities and eats food in his vehicle.On his Chicago episode, he goes to Pequod's.We get a little more insight on how they make their pizza.Here's some info I got from the show (please feel free to correct me if I got something wrong):1) CHEESE: They're using 3% fat whole milk mozzarella that they slice in-house.So, they are not using Wisconsin Brick (or at least they are not using it any more if they ever did).2) They use salt, pepper, yeast, oil, and flour in their dough.3) They proof the dough in a giant tub and then let it rise a second time in the pan.The rest of the video looks like the procedures we've talked about in this discussion thread.Daymon says something about needing 20 slices of cheese for whatever size pizza he's making there, looks like a 10".Cheese slices looked relatively thin, so maybe 3/4 to a full pound of cheese is my guess.VIDEO LINK BELOW:
I just saw this show and came here to post it, but looks like you already beat me to it! Anyhow, this does give some good insight into the dough and also how the pie is constructed. I'm going to give this a shot in a few months -- when it gets cool enough here (in hell) that I can actually use my oven!
Toaster Oven R&D continues. Play along at home!Here's my latest untested 'Quod mod:http://www.realdeepdish.com/TheQuod-2013-0827.pdfI lowered the hydration and added black pepper to the ingredients.I will be letting my dough rise for an hour in a covered bowl under a warm track-light, then move it to a lightly oiled 10" deep dish pan, which I will cover with a universal lid (the kind with the glass in the middle), and keep it under the light for 1 more hour.Then it's pizza time!I'll post photos if the test pizza survives. Check out my high tech toaster oven configuration!Rack moved to lowest setting, aluminum baking pan inverted (makeshift deck/heat shield), heavy duty aluminum foil arch (heat shield)
I dig your oven mods Ed...every little bit helps. Good luck with The Quod !
Thanks!I just added pizza photos to my last post! The addition of black pepper made a huge difference.I'm pretty happy with the results.Once I test it in a real oven and dial in the baking temp (somwhere between 450-475), I think we have a winner here.
VCBHow did you arrive at the 9% oil - do you think that amount is about right?Did you put the slices up on the lip to the top of the pan like they did in the video and was that low moisture Part or Whole Mozz?Pizza looks really good....!
VCB, I believe you're correct. Low moisture part skim mozz is more orange/brown while the whole milk mozz creates that black caramelized appearance.Loo
I've decided to do one of these this weekend, on Sunday, your pizza looks really great. The dough will be slightly different but the style will be the same.I noticed when they put the slices up against the edge, the cheese was very pliable, as if it was closer to a room temp...which doesn't make sense. I will use whole milk mozzarella and take it up to the edge of the pan and see what happens. I'm think these should run at 450, what temp did you use again? For the cheese to brown and blacken like that it would have to be cooked for about 40 minutes as a guess at 450..
interesting link, but the engineer in me fails to see how the aluminum foil "deflects heat to the sides to cause convection"
I don't know...40 minutes seems pretty long to me. With the right pan it shouldn't take that long to caramelize that cheese, no? Plus, that would be too long to wait for many folks now a days sitting in that restaurant. Bob


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Assad Email Leaks Spill Bashar's Taste in R&B, Asma's Spending Sprees
On the back of the Guardian's vanguard ground work to breaking 'The Assad Emails' into the public domain, here's a look at the juiciest revelations to emerge from this sensational finding. Just yesterday, the UK's newspaper dedicated a special space to these Assad-Leaks. The British publication yesterday and today ran with an exclusive preview into the 'real' cyberlives of President Bashar al-Assad and his First Lady Asma al-Assad when it shared an intimate batch of emails between the leading family and their inner circle. The Guardian emphasized the highly sensitive and private nature to these craftily procured emails, dispatched in a country renowned for its secrecy and tight surveillance. The Guardian came by this email cache through a Syrian informant from the opposition. Continue reading below »
The Assad Email Leaks Cause Lion's Share of Embarrassment
According the the Guardian, these emails were sent or received by Assad's wife in the time between March 2011 and Feb 2012. When Syria was flaring up until its climactic March.
The hacked email inbox contains a scanned photo-ID of Bashar himself, along with personal images, documents and video files he had exchanged with wife and his close handlers. These additional indicting attachments allowed the Guardian, already under pressure, to verify the authenticity of these 'leaks'. They assured their readership of their process of checking and re-checking sources in support of the integrity of their findings.
Across the leaks, a picture emerges of the leading couple's (particular the wife's) lavish spending and decadent lifestyle since 2011. Some have branded this luxury wife 'the Marie Antoinette of Syria'. A painfully ironic contrast is explicit as Asma al-Assad obsesses over her hand-picked furnishings and designer shoes, while her population festers in their bloodbath protest.
The most eye-opening revelation disclosed in the emails is undoubtedly Asma Assad's shopping fixation: She covertly shopped under the alias Alia Kayali. She also signed off her emails as AAA. Other shopping items in her online basket, include stylish bullet proof vests for her husband.
More fascinating highlights include leader Bashar receiving advice from Iranian e-links, as well as advice Asma received from the Qatari Sheikh's daughter.
Bashar al-Assad was an avid iPad user, and it would please fans of the late Apple CEO to know that he ordered a copy of Steve Jobs' biography.
Emails are strewn with 'love u's' and kisses, and include Bashar al Assad's offbeat musical taste.
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Votebook: All-Star talents behind plate
Mauer, Pudge, Posada headline strong AL ballot for backstops
By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com
Joe Mauer proved one thing in 2006 -- yes, catchers can hit. After becoming the first American League catcher to win a batting title last season, Mauer went from being largely unrecognizable outside of Minnesota to a player now tabbed as one of the best up-and-coming stars in the game. "I think everybody knows he's probably one of the best catchers in the game," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "With what he was able to accomplish last year, I think his name is going to pretty much be up there routinely now." Mauer may now be ranking near the top of the elite catchers in the league, but the question remains if he will be the fans' choice at backstop for the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco. And battling through an injury hasn't exactly aided Mauer's campaign. A strained quad has kept Mauer off the field for two weeks, but it may not be enough to keep him from a second straight All-Star appearance. The 24-year-old catcher was hitting .353 with 10 doubles, 14 RBIs and a .446 on-base percentage when he went on the disabled list on May 5. But even with an injury keeping Mauer out of the daily highlight shows, Gardenhire believes that it won't be a large factor in whether or not fans take notice of the Twins catcher. "I sure don't think it would hurt him," Gardenhire said of Mauer's layoff. "He's going to get through this injury and be back to show people just what he can do. And that's pretty much that. He's a very special talent in this game." Last season, Mauer finished second in fan voting, but he earned a nod to the Midsummer Classic by being selected by his peers. Mauer had to settle for being the backup catcher in the game, as it was Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez who earned the starting nod from the fans. Rodriguez has made his name almost synonymous with the Midsummer Classic when he earned his 13th All-Star selection in '06 -- the most of any active player in baseball. Even though Rodriguez isn't quite producing his usual numbers, hitting just .253 with four home runs and 21 RBIs, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him again at AT&T Park in mid-July. The Yankees' Jorge Posada also has stormed out of the gate to a strong start this season, and he's the only catcher hitting better than Mauer this season. Heading into Monday, Posada led all Major League catchers in hitting with a .382 average. A four-time All-Star, Posada has not been to the Midsummer Classic since 2003.
Other American League catchers likely to receive consideration are the Indians' Victor Martinez (.326, 5 HR, 31 RBIs), the Mariners' Kenji Johjima (.304, 5 HR, 14 RBIs) and the Royals' John Buck (.287, 7 HR, 15 RBIs).In the National league, it's likely to be a race between the Mets' Paul Lo Duca and the Braves' Brian McCann. Lo Duca earned the fans' nomination last season, and McCann was elected via the players' ballot. The two catchers have both been putting up solid numbers again in '07. Lo Duca is hitting .292 with two home runs and 14 RBIs, while McCann is hitting .292 with three home runs and 21 RBIs. But Lo Duca and McCann aren't the only contenders vying for a spot. The Giants' Bengie Molina has had a solid start to the year, hitting .299 with four homers and 22 RBIs and could get some extra votes from the hometown fans who want to see him start in his home stadium.
Also a factor in the race is the Dodgers' Russell Martin (.318, 2 HR, 26 RBIs) and the Cardinals' Yadier Molina (.294, 1 HR, 10 RBIs).Fans can cast their votes up to 25 times with the Monster.com 2007 All-Star Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites. Online balloting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 28. Rosters for the 78th All-Star Game will be unveiled at 7 p.m. ET on July 1. The announcement will reveal the 16 elected starters -- eight in each league -- as determined by fan balloting, and the 45 pitchers and reserves, as determined by the player ballot, the two All-Star team managers -- Tony La Russa of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals and Jimmy Leyland of the AL champion Detroit Tigers -- and Major League Baseball. Fans will again have the chance to choose the final position player for each league's 32-man roster at MLB.com. The "Final Vote" will allow fans the ability to cast votes from a list of five players from each league over a three-day period. Fans added Los Angeles' Nomar Garciaparra (NL) and Chicago's A.J. Pierzynski (AL) to the rosters last summer. For the fifth straight year, the league that wins the All-Star Game earns home-field advantage for the World Series. The AL has won nine straight Midsummer Classics.
Kelly Thesier is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Have you guys purchased the tracking function? That's what I'm interested in seeing. You will have to mount the unit on your bike so it can have a clear view to the satellites.
Have you guys purchased the tracking function? That's what I'm interested in seeing. You will have to mount the unit on your bike so it can have a clear view to the satellites.
Stephen Burns - 2007 R1200GS
BMW MOA Lifetime Member
www.burnsmoto.com GS911 WIFI BMW Motorcycle Diagnostic Tool
This is where the guys are now - almost in MECCA (in California)
Their last SPOT message read:
SPOT Check OK. All is well. We are field testing this Unit in North America in various settings.
Nearest Location: Desert Camp, United States
Distance: 7 km(s)
Time:07/03/2008 19:13:03 (GMT)
Did not purchase the tracking function but it could be added at any time. The same could be accomplished by hitting the "I'm OK" button on a regular basis.
Time:07/03/2008 21:00:32 (GMT)
The boys are located here near someplace called Julian.
The SPOT device is working perfectly.
The pictures aren't coming from Spot, Right?
Are you Googling images after you get the location?
Tom Baker
1970 Triumph Bonneville
Hi tkbaker4:
This is the actual message I receive via email:
I tidy up the message somewhat and paste it to the forum.SPOT Check OK. All is well. We are field testing this Unit in North America in various settings.
Nearest Location:not known
Distance:not known
Time:07/03/2008 21:00:32 (GMT)
When you click on the GOOGLE link provided by the message the exactly location is displayed. The view provided by the link has the choice of several images. (Map, Satellite, Terrain)
GOOGLE also displays several images of the area. I pick one of the images and display that on the forum. So you do not have a live image but several representative images are displayed.
The rider can share the trip with the folks back home without ever taking a picture.
Click on the URL above and give it a try!
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That is what I thought you were doing.
To come up with a bar with a lot of bikes out front?
Google continues to amaze me in every aspect.
If I only had the time to delve more deeply, but I have two bikes that need their exercize and a wife and job that supply the to-do lists.
I'm suffering from Priority Paralysis!
Tom Baker
1970 Triumph Bonneville
The bike picture was a stroke of luck. GOOGLE provided the image and well ....
The neat part is that the technology works as advertised and is reasonably priced - $150. So far it has worked in the mountains of Vermont and New York. StatDawg is carrying his across country to San Diego and then will join us in Gillette.
It all runs on two AA batteries.
My SPOT paid for itself many times today.
The short version: Yesterday our group of dual-sport motorcyclists was riding on Soda Springs Rd, a remote, dirt road west of Truckee, when one of our riders went down hard in some rocks. He was obviously seriously hurt so I hit the 911 Button. The GEOS Response Center alerted local authorities and a helicopter and ambulance were dispatched. There was no place for a helicopter to land - we loaded him into an ambulance about 45 minutes after I pushed the button. He is currently recovering in the hospital with 9 broken ribs and a punctured lung.
During this time the GEOS Response Center made every effort to keep in touch with the local authorities and relay information to my wife.
I posted this story on Advrider on 6/30/08: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...282391&page=54 (msg #807) - this thread contains lots of useful SPOT info
Doug Printz
El Dorado Hills, California
- 2005 Honda ST1300
Thanks for the information and the link. Looks like SPOT paid for itself many times over.
Looks like StatDawg and RedRider are On The Road Again.
Click Here for location.
Nearest Location: State Highway 78, Ocotillo Wells, CA, US
Time:07/03/2008 20:18:53 (GMT)
Best I can tell from the GOGGLE map they are approaching Anza-Borrego Desert Park. If you try the link the location and look at the pictures the boys are going to need some hydration.
Be sure to read StatDawg's extraordinarily complete article in this month's Owner News about hydration.
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Marquette - StatDawg (SlapDawg?) headed home!
Time:07/22/2008 16:55:57 (GMT)
Click here for GOOGLE map update
StatDawg (SlapDawg?) at Sault Ste Marie
Time:07/22/2008 21:02:55 (GMT)
Click here for GOOGLE map update
would have been a plus on our trip. -Bob and Mary
Bob Weber
Larry's River, Nova Scotia, CANADA


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Alex Tanguay may line up as a center on opening night for Calgary on the team's top line.
Morgan Rielly (upper body) won't play against Colorado on Monday night.
Ondrej Palat is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
Jonathan Quick allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Aaron Dell stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Ryan Getzlaf scored a goal and picked up an assist in a 6-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Connor Hellebuyck pitched a perfect performance against the Canucks on Sunday night.
Colin Miller notched a goal and two assists in Sunday evening's 5-1 win over Carolina to lift the Golden Knights to the top of the NHL standings.
Joonas Donskoi won't play Sunday night against Anaheim because of the flu.
Bo Horvat (ankle) will indeed be back in the lineup on Sunday night.
Ondrej Palat sustained an injury during the third period of Saturday's game.
Brian Elliott turned aside 27 of 28 shots in a 2-1 overtime win against Washington Sunday afternoon.


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This year it is sophomores Dwight Powell and Anthony Brown who are trying to overcome the adversity and frustration of bothersome injuries that have kept them from producing at a higher level.
"They all bring great attitudes to practice," Owens said as Stanford (5-3, 15-5) prepares for another road challenge Sunday at California, with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off. "No one is dwelling on the negatives, no one has checked out and no one is down on themselves."
A good thing considering the Cardinal enters the final game of the first half of Pac-12 play with plenty of motivation. A win would keep Stanford among the conference elite and would go a long way to convince itself that road games aren't necessarily automatic losses.
"We faced serious road adversity for the first time this season," Owens said. "I think a lot of maturing is happening. This week we will not be deterred."
The Cardinal has lost three of four conference road contests, with the sole victory being decided in the fourth overtime period at Oregon State. Stanford already has matched last year's overall win total and will need at least five more wins to put itself in position for NCAA consideration.
Powell has shown signs of returning to form following an awkward heel-ankle sprain he sustained a few days before the season opener. He reached double figures in scoring once through his first 13 games and twice in his past five games. Powell's career high 20-point affair came against California, which currently shares first place in the Pac-12 with Oregon.
"Of course they are frustrated," Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins said of Powell and Brown. "They know what they can do and they know they can help us."
Brown was named to the All-Pac-10 freshman team last year after earning his way into the starting lineup and then keeping his spot, recording 10 double-figure games in his final 14.
Powell, who reached double figures in scoring eight times, was an honorable mention on the freshman team.
"They both got knocked back," Dawkins said. "You never know how they are going to respond."
Brown, who suffered from tendinitis in both knees, remains a little inconsistent. Only Owens, Aaron Bright and freshman Chasson Randle have played more minutes than Brown.
"He's a little bit erratic," Dawkins said of Brown. "He's not as comfortable with his lower base. You can see him trying to adjust but his shots seem to just miss."
Powell, who recorded a double-double in the win at Oregon State, missed the first two games of the season with the foot problem. He averages about 15 minutes a game. He's beginning to make the most of his time on the court.
"It has been tough for him," Dawkins said. "He kept re-injuring it. He would come back at go full strength and then hurt it. The ankle has been heavily taped. He's not out of the woods but at least they loosened the tape and that's a good thing."
Powell started 21 of 26 games last year, averaging 24 minutes, 8.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. He's started three times, including last Saturday's game in Seattle, averaging 4.7 points and 3.7 rebounds.
"It will be hard to get him completely healthy while he's still playing on it," Dawkins said. "He still has limited mobility but you can see him playing differently. You can see the progress. His athleticism is coming back and he's playing better."
A week ago Stanford was tied with Cal for the conference lead. This weekend, the Cardinal is in fifth place, but only a game behind the Bears and Oregon. Washington and Washington State are tied for third at 5-2.
There's still plenty of time to create an interesting race to the top but it would be wise to begin winning on the road a little more often.
"It starts on the defensive end," Dawkins said. "You've got to be a stingy defensive team on the road and the offense has to complement that. You have to value the ball and every possession. You can't turn the ball over."
The eight-day break between games allowed Dawkins and his coaching staff time to work on individual skills and team weaknesses.
"We've worked on ourselves the last couple of days," he said. "We had a tough weekend and we have to get better in some areas."
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