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Salon columnist Camille Paglia Wednesday called the recently passed healthcare bill a grotesquely expensive nightmare.
Better still, in her most recent piece, Paglia said the "passive acquiescence of liberal commentators" to ignore how Medicare is being vandalized in order to provide healthcare for the currently uninsured "simply demonstrates how partisan ideology ultimately desensitizes the mind."
Unlike most of the Obama-loving media, Paglia correctly asked, "[W]hy can't my fellow Democrats see that the creation of another huge, inefficient federal bureaucracy would slow and disrupt the delivery of basic healthcare and subject us all to a labyrinthine mass of incompetent, unaccountable petty dictators?"
Readers are strongly advised to prepare themselves for the kind of straight talk on this subject that has been desperately lacking from press members that have clearly allowed partisan ideology to desensitize their minds:
As for the actual content of the House healthcare bill, horrors!...[T]his rigid, intrusive and grotesquely expensive bill is a nightmare. Holy Hygeia, why can't my fellow Democrats see that the creation of another huge, inefficient federal bureaucracy would slow and disrupt the delivery of basic healthcare and subject us all to a labyrinthine mass of incompetent, unaccountable petty dictators? Massively expanding the number of healthcare consumers without making due provision for the production of more healthcare providers means that we're hurtling toward a staggering logjam of de facto rationing. Steel yourself for the deafening screams from the careerist professional class of limousine liberals when they get stranded for hours in the jammed, jostling anterooms of doctors' offices. They'll probably try to hire Caribbean nannies as ringers to do the waiting for them.
A second issue souring me on this bill is its failure to include the most common-sense clause to increase competition and drive down prices: portability of health insurance across state lines. What covert business interests is the Democratic leadership protecting by stopping consumers from shopping for policies nationwide? Finally, no healthcare bill is worth the paper it's printed on when the authors ostentatiously exempt themselves from its rules. The solipsistic members of Congress want us peons to be ground up in the communal machine, while they themselves gambol on in the flowering meadow of their own lavish federal health plan. Hypocrites!
Hypocrites indeed, as are her colleagues that have not only ignored these absurdities, but have aided and abetted the Democrats in hiding them from the electorate:
And why are we even considering so gargantuan a social experiment when the nation is struggling to emerge from a severe recession? It's as if liberals are starry-eyed dreamers lacking the elementary ability to project or predict the chaotic and destabilizing practical consequences of their utopian fantasies. [...]
How dare anyone claim humane aims for this bill anyhow when its funding is based on a slashing of Medicare by over $400 billion? The brutal abandonment of the elderly here is unconscionable. One would have expected a Democratic proposal to include an expansion of Medicare, certainly not its gutting. The passive acquiescence of liberal commentators to this vandalism simply demonstrates how partisan ideology ultimately desensitizes the mind.
On an unrelated note, Paglia took a swipe at how the press reported last week's election results:
Last week's startling gubernatorial victories by Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey were routinely dismissed as local aberrations by the liberal media or inflated as referendums on President Obama by the conservative media. But voters were clearly revolting against the deranged excess spending of government at both state and federal levels. So it was as much a protest against Congress as against the White House.
Honestly, wouldn't it be great if there were more Camille Paglias?


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I am a member of the mastermind group Hal Elrod and his business partner, Jon Berghoff, have created called the Quantum Leap Mastermind (QLM). As part of the membership, we received a series of group coaching calls with keynote speaker, co-founder of The Front Row Foundation and master coach Jon Vroman. The topic he chose to teach was business relationships. I decided to write out my biggest takeaways from these calls and how I related his information to parenting.
Jon talked to us about our network and how important it is in business. He said there are three categories of people you should have in your network:
- Mentees- People to Help or Teach
- Peers- Help each other
- Mentors- People that can help you
In my experience as a parent, my kids fall into the first category. I do believe that I can learn from everyone and I do learn so much from my kids. However, in the grand scheme of things, I generally can help them out much more than they can help me. This group also includes people who look up to me as a parent. These are people I can mentor and give helpful advice. This might include parents not as far along in their journey of personal development or new/expecting parents. Now that I'm the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, I have a lot more relationships that fit into this category. If you'd like to join a community of parents who want to bring out the best in themselves to bring out the best in their kids, you can join our Facebook Community.
My peers are my husband, Mike, and other like-minded parents. These are the people with whom I share challenges and celebrate wins. I'm blessed to now have people like Hal & Ursula Elrod, Jon & Tatyana Vroman, Jim & Jamie Shelis and Jon & Mara Berghoff in this group. This is the group I spend the most time cultivating. In The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, we write about having purposeful partnerships. The four families I mentioned used to be in the third group for me. I had to step outside my comfort zone and enter the circles where my mentors hang out. Then I had to create value in these groups to gain their trust and their friendship. I had to up my game to be in their peer group, and now I have to pleasure to call them my friends. As Jim Rohn says, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with."
The third group is my mentors. These are people further along in the parenting and/or personal development journey that can give me advice. In my world, these are the coaches I interact with- Julie Bogart and Jenai Lane. Julie is a homeschooling veteran and professional writer who created the Brave Writer system. All her kids are grown and have flown the nest and it's now her passion to help other moms find confidence in homeschooling and develop it into a lifestyle. She is someone I highly admire and am happy to be learning from. Jenai Lane is the founder of the Spirit Coach Method and author of Spirit Led Instead. I have been working with Jenai for about 8 years and she has helped me so much in developing my beliefs and guiding me to create the life of my dreams. In this group of mentors, I also include authors I respect on the topic of parenting like Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure, and Dr. John Duffy, author of The Available Parent. These individuals took the time to write down their best practices and distill down their unique knowledge to help others. We can read their lessons and use them in our lives as a model instead of having to create our perfect family life from scratch.
Jon coached us to identify the eight people who are "in our Front Row." Who are the people who get to see us at our most vulnerable? Who is there when times are tough? Who is there when a celebration is in order? Who do you laugh with the most? Who do you learn from the most? Who brings out the best in you? Who makes you feel most alive? By asking ourselves these questions we can discover the people in our front row and then be more intentional about nurturing these relationships.
Jon talked to us about our schedules and creating a calendar that makes your heart sing. For him he's created large blocks in his day to help himself focus. From 8 AM-12 PM he spends his time creating, form 1-5 PM he's connecting and 6-10 PM he's celebrating the day with his family. As a stay at home mom, my schedule has to be a little more specific. I like to create an "ideal week" and then make adjustments as needed. Many of my tasks repeat from week to week, so I put all those that are pre-scheduled in first and then fill in from there. For example, my kids attend an alternative school 3 days a week, so I can fill that in. I prioritize self-care (like a massage or mani-pedi) once a week, which I like to schedule on Tuesdays while my kids attend their program, so I can put that on. I have to get to the grocery store once a week, and ideally I go on Monday afternoon. My son has Tae Kwon Do twice a week, so that goes on the calendar. My husband and I have a goal to go on a date night every week of the year, so I put that on. Once I have everything filled in that I know about I can fill in other errands I need to run that week and schedule time to write. I like to plan my week on Sunday, so I'm ready for the week ahead.
Everyone's system and schedule will look a little bit different, but the important part is that it works for you and that you use it. Play with different planners, online calendars and systems until you find one that works for you and create the schedule that makes your heart sing.
Jon then talked to us about the power of three different types of interactions: in-person meetings, dinners, and written words. If we think about these in regard to the relationship with our children they are all so important. We can get very wrapped up in the day to day happenings of our lives that we forget to slow down and have truly memorable and present interactions with our kids. Sometimes we have to intentionally plan time with our kids to be together with no real agenda other than to increase our connectedness. A great way our family has done this is through The Family Board Meeting. The basic premise is that you hold a one-on-one 4-6 hour meeting with each of your kids once a quarter. During the meeting you do something of your child's choosing, there are no electronics allowed and at the end you take the time to reflect on the day you had together. It's so simple yet has such a great impact on the parent-child relationship.
The next interaction is the family dinner. We have a section in The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families where we write about the importance of family dinners. The statistics clearly show that kids who grow up sharing dinner as a family are more successful in school and much less likely to fall into undesirable outcomes like drug addiction and teen pregnancy. While healthy food is great to have for dinner, the most important thing is healthy conversation at the dinner table. Don't feel guilty if you have to pick up some take-out in order to sit as a family discussing things that matter to you. Ask open-ended and positive questions. Find out your offspring's deepest desires and dreams. A book we have recently discovered that has a slew of questions that are great for stirring up interesting conversation is called Positive Family Dynamics. We also like to keep some Table Topics and Melissa and Doug Question cards on the dinner table to make questions asking easy. After a long day it can sometimes be challenging to think of great questions to ask, so these tools make it simple and fun to get the conversation flowing.
The last interaction is written words. This can be anything from a little note you stick in their lunch box, a quick text you send your teen just to let them know you're thinking about them or it could be a heartfelt written card on their birthday. One tradition I've started with my kids is to make them photo books every year for Christmas. I personalize each one with pictures of them and write captions to tell the story of their year. They have come to expect them each year and I love to sit with them and look at the pictures as we reminisce about our adventures big and small. Written words are powerful because we can reread them over and over. We can't always be by our children's side, but through a handwritten note from us or a funny meme we text them they will feel our love every time they look at it.
Jon ended the call by telling us, "If you want to draw water don't dig 100 one foot wells, but one 100 foot well." By this he was saying the depth of our relationships is important and it's better to have fewer strong relationships than many that are shallow. This could not be more true when it comes to the relationship with our kids. I don't want to wake up one morning when my kids are grown and realize I have no idea who they are. I want to invest the time and energy now to build a strong foundation so our connection will grow as they do.
I'm grateful for the insights I drew from Jon's call and for his willingness to share his knowledge. I'm grateful for QLM and the amazing relationships I've been able to build in that group. I'm grateful for the relationship I have with my kids and trust that it will only get better as they mature. I'd love to hear your thoughts. You can comment below or join the conversation in our Facebook Community.
In Gratitude,
Lindsay :)


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The Roads To & From Marrakesh
March 13 to 30, 2015 / Marrakesh, Imlil & Merzouga
We never planned on spending so much time in Marrakesh, but given some unsettled, late-winter/early-spring weather, it proved to be a good hub for seeing some cool parts of Central Morocco.
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Snakes on a Dwayne
From Chefchaouen, we travelled by bus to Rabat for a two-day stopover, before hopping the train down to Marrakesh.
Marrakesh's main square, Jeema el-Fnaa is where all the action is: story tellers, snake charmers, water sellers, monkey-con-artists, henna/con-artists who apply the black dye to your hands unbidden and then ask for money, amateur boxers....you name it. It felt like a North African version of Time Square minus the giant flashing billboards and the fat Spiderman.
There is a constant noise of drums and oboes, and when you can't stand the din any longer, you can duck into the medina alleyways for a bit of respite -- that is, until you happen to be accosted by a carpet dealer..."Looking is free." Yeah, right, but once you've drunken the mint tea, there is no going back...
Every town in Morocco has its own colour for the petite taxis (local trips / maximum: 3 passengers) and grande taxis (further afield / max: 4). In Marrakesh, the petite taxi's are "ochre" (a dull-brown-red that I think was popular in suburban Canada in the 1980s, or was that "dusty rose"? but I digress..). 95% of the buildings in Marrakesh were also the same colour of ochre, which made navigation kind of tricky.
We had a welcome break from all this medina-ochre-ity at the Jardin Majorelle, the botanical gardens designed by Jacques Majorelle and later bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, who in turn gave it back to the city of Marrakesh. I'm really liking that blue, and think we'll paint the house that colour when we get home.
Atlas(t), Mountains
From Marrakesh, it was is only a 2-hour grand taxi ride to the Atlas Mountain hiking haven of Imlil. Originally, we had thought about going on a 1 or 2 night trek with a donkey and a guide.
But when it snowed on the second day, we decided to just do some day-hikes and enjoy returning to a warm-ish guest house each night. We hiked up to 2,500 m at one pass, and enjoyed some amazing vistas every morning. But by 2 pm, the clouds would roll in and it would rain and/or snow again.
The valleys around Imlil have a network of well-maintained terraces where farmers grow barley, wheat and vegetables. The town itself is full of guest houses, second-hand-mountaineering gear-shops, and local restaurants with exactly four items on the menu: tajines (stews cooked in a clay dish), couscous, skewers of meat, and Spaghetti Bolognese (only made with cumin, much to Isaac's delight...). It was all fine, but after a month of this, we were hankering for something else to mix up the menu.
Been There, Dune That.
Some more unsettled weather meant we hung out in Marrakesh for a few more days before taking a guided tour out to the Sahara Desert. It was awesome to cross the Atlas Mountains with someone else driving so I could snap pictures) and to see a kasbah (fortresses) where they had filmed a number of Hollywood films. And we even enjoyed a nice French-Moroccan dinner (i.e. small amounts of artisanal couscous artfully arranged on empty plates). But our main objective was to ride.....camels.
Well, technically, dromedaries, the kids would pipe in. Only one hump, don't you know. Camels have two, I was told. Repeatedly.
We set out from Erg Chebbi at the northern edge of the Sahara, just before sunset. It was an epic journey of, well, maybe an hour, but that was probably enough for (our) posterity.
The hardest part of riding a camel, apart from the hump that makes an indelible impression upon your posterity, is getting up. To ride a camel you must:
- Climb on its back as it lies down on the sand;
- Sit on on a blanket-saddle,
- Grab on to the metal saddle-horn with a white-knuckled grip,
- Watch as the handler tssks, cajoles and slaps the camel urging it to rise up;
- Watch as the camel hisses back, indicating that it has no intention of doing so
- Watch as the handler repeats Step 4 and the camel grudgingly complies
- Lurch forward until you're parallel to the ground as the camel rises part way up;
- Hold on tighter to the saddle-horn so that you don't fall on to its neck,
- Lurch backwards 180 degrees in reverse when the camel, sorry, dromedary stands up.
- Look around gleefully when you realize that you haven't taken flight and that you're now 8 feet off the ground on a camel in the middle of the desert. How cool is that?
The actual sitting on the back of a walking camel part is not so hard, apart from the excruciating discomfort, but you eventually get the feel for it. It was easy to imagine myself starting out on a 52-day caravan trip to Timbuktu...apart from the excruciating discomfort that made it impossible to think about much else.
After a 45-minute, arduous journey, we finally arrived at a Berber-styled camp where I got reacquainted with my leg muscles. After a meal of, you guessed it: tajine, we slept for a few hours in a tent and got up early to ride back at sunset.
The whole experience felt a bit touristy and rushed, but it was something that we couldn't do on our own -- not having our own camels, after all.


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So far you have:-
· Understood the abilities of the group
· Agreed goals
· Thought about the conditions that you are happy to paddle in
· Picked a favoured location
· Scouted the route out for any features or areas which may have localised conditions affecting your journey
· Thought about the route and in which conditions it will work.
Journey Plan
Like planning a walking route you now need to translate the information you have into a route, perhaps recording it on a route card or directly on to the map. Useful information will include:-
· The launch location, with great parking, an easy carry to the water and that you know you can safely set off from and return to.
· Land marks, points that are easily identifiable and may affect the conditions
· Estimated timings and so the state of tide (low tide, mid or high tide)
· Places appropriate for breaks
· What hazards are there and what action will you take? Ie. other water users, rocks under the surface, moorings, crossing a busy stretch of water
· Emergency egress points
· Are there any points to turn back at, if you are too late to get to past them?
Other considerations
Being flexible on your destination and having a turn back time rather than a place is a good idea.
One way journeys are great as you see more and can often use the wind and tides to your advantage. The down sides are that there are time consuming transport issues (unless you have a willing support crew) and you are committed to an end point.
Daylight hours is a consideration, everyone enjoys a sunset paddle, but depending on the time of year the light can disappear so quickly and on a stretch of water that you don't know this can be problematic.
Now seems like a good time to talk about 'faffing,' we all do it, no matter how well we think we packed the night before. Someone in your group may be a consistent offender for a 'faffathon.' It's important to distinguish between proposed meet times and getting on the water. Building in contingency time is really useful.
What speed will we travel on a SUP?
I get asked this a lot and there is no simple answer as it is dependent on ability, equipment, the conditions and probably the biggest impact is whether you travel in a straight line or like to explore every rocky outcrop and cave along the way. 2 km per hour seems to be a good guide for people with SUP experience on all purpose kit, moving but ducking and diving a little.


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2016 Blackburn Challenge---Ted Burnell/
It is somewhat typical to be exhausted after a 20 mile open ocean race like the Blackburn Challenge, but I was exhausted as I lined up at the start line. This was going to be a rough day.
The Blackburn was the culmination of a week-long road trip. I had driven from my home in Chattanooga, TN to the Finger Lakes Region of NY for a reunion and some Finger Lakes paddling. From there I drove farther north to my original stomping grounds of the Adirondack region. There I paddled the tannic acid water of the Saranac River, and completed an incredible solo downwind paddle on Lake Champlain. The downwind paddle, 23 miles from Burlington VT to Plattsburgh NY, was a total blast with incredible long glides but, was a poor choice four days before the Blackburn. In addition to frying my core, I re-injured a previous neck strain.
From Plattsburgh, I drove to Hollis NH to stay with friends and proceeded to not sleep one minute the night before the race. Nerves and a strange bed conspired to keep me WIDE awake all night, despite having several pints of premium microbrew the evening before.
But alas, no matter about being tired and worn out, this was my first Blackburn, and I was just here to experience the race and learn the course. This has always been a bucket list race for me, so I was just glad to be here.
After packet pickup, boat safety inspection and getting my bleary act out on the water I was lined up with a collection of old friends, new friends, a few Southerners and a whole bunch of Yankees! I had decided to go out slow and allow the jacked up neck muscles to warm up. I watched as my normal "hang with" pack went rocketing down the river. This river/inlet wound its way around the backside of Gloucester and was choked with moored boats. Careful attention was required to avoid snagging an anchor line with your rudder.
After a few miles we finally rounded a point and we were in the ocean! This is always a big moment for us inland paddlers. As I weaved through the lobster buoys I was a little shocked at how calm and flat it was. That turned out to be oddly misleading due to the "BOBBLES!!"
"The BOBBLES"
Having warmed up and woken up thanks to the fairly hard push out of the river, I started to really overtake a lot of paddlers out on the open water. Up ahead I could see two targets that I REALLY wanted to reel in, Wesley Echols and Richard Carter. As I gained on them, I could see the occasional low brace or stroke adjustment to counter some unseen wave. Knowing that they are both experienced coastal paddlers, I thought "hmmmm, that's odd??" Then WAM!! I got hit with a bobble. A strange little disturbance that completely threw my rhythm off and made me do a little hip check to straighten the boat. These odd, out of nowhere bobbles seemed to be due to a combination of gentle swells, small boat wakes, current, shore reverb, and some odd celestial misalignment. No one bobble seemed like an issue, but over the next 20 miles they got worse and more frequent, and it turned into death by a thousand cuts.
Before the bobbles got too bad, I managed to overtake Richard Carter. Normally this never happens (or at least not easily), but he dropped his legs over his ski and looked like he was about to die. A respiratory infection that put him in the ER the previous day apparently didn't miraculously go away. While he was attempting to wash out his lungs with cold seawater, I thought "never kick a man while he's down, it's not sporting. Unless it's Richard." So with that bit of sportsmanship I took off and thought "it's a ploy, he's plotting something". Apparently he wasn't, because I didn't see him again until after the race. And he looked like something the dog would drag out of the sea. Which I think is exactly what happened.
A few miles after abandoning Richard and his infectious issues, I finally managed to get by Wesley Echols. But this wasn't going to be so easy. As the water got more squirrely and "bobbly", Wes would keep surging up alongside of me. Sometimes I couldn't even see him if I looked back, and then he would re-appear alongside of me in his neon green Stellar.
Throughout the race we were passing rowing craft of all sorts. Open ocean racing shells, skiffs, whaleboats and working row boats of every class and type. The race is actually a commemoration of the incredible survival story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman in the 1880s that lost his vessel in a winter storm. He rowed for 5 days with no food or water and his hands were frozen solid to the oars. I kept reminding myself of that as I started to "suffer" in my 3ish hour journey on a stunningly sunny and gorgeous day with a PFD, pocket full of sports nutrition and a 100oz bladder of water.
Not being familiar with the course and not carrying my GPS, I had many "false summit" moments. I kept thinking "This bay has got to lead me into the finish"……nope. I would be crushed to find out that the line of boats in front of me wasn't turning into shore. This happened three times and my spirit, my core, and my energy levels all fell to shambles at the same time. The last 3 miles to the turn into the Gloucester Harbor I was struggling to keep form, and struggling to stay with or ahead of Wes and Peter Kahn.
My last thought coming up to the light house that signified the turn into the harbor was "Once I'm in that harbor, it will be flat and I'll try to open it up with anything I might have down deep." After a rough turn around the lighthouse, I was dismayed to see a harbor full of boat chop. Gigantic whale watching boats were zipping back and forth throwing monster wakes. Usually, I'm ecstatic to see wakes like that, but I was devolving into survival paddling, and just wanted to be done. Wes and Peter went by and I didn't have a prayer of responding. I was just trying to keep moving and upright. Approximately 1/4 mile from the finish, I pass a ski paddler who has stopped to vomit. Barely glancing at that poor soul, I keep myself slowly grinding to the finish. I was done. I was too weak to get my boat up on the beach. I lay in the water for 5 minute before finally dragging myself and my boat onto the beach. Once there, I struggled with nausea. I recovered after 20 minutes of lying on a warm giant boulder like a harbor seal.
The post-race beach party is a fun mix of racers, beer and BBQ. Wait, BBQ???? I drove 2000 miles roundtrip from the Bible Belt for BBQ in New England? I dodged lobster traps and maniacal lobster boats for 20 miles and they are going to feed us BBQ? I was expecting clams, corn on the cob, and lobster casserole. So sadly, all by myself, I walked down the block and had a lobster roll at a local restaurant. But back at the party, the beer was great and the New England hospitality was excellent. It was so good to see those northern paddlers that I only see occasionally or just on Facebook.
I guess I should mention the top ski paddlers here. Eric Mims from Charleston SC took first in his first ever Blackburn. This is impressive given that he edged out some incredibly strong paddlers that knew the course very well. Local Greg Lesher took second and Craig Impens from New Jersey was in third.
This race was an incredible and grueling event for me, but I hope to return and hope to be at the start line rested and familiar with the course and its challenges. Of course, if I do make that long journey back up there, I sure hope there is a clam bake afterwards!


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• The course can be requested at any level.
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Fax: 405.607.3526
Dr. Berryhill is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has special certification in Neurotology. Dr. Berryhill has formerly served as President of the Oklahoma Academy of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Medical Association. Dr. Berryhill practiced at the University of Oklahoma, Department of Otolaryngology from 2003 to July 2010 and joined Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates in August 2010. Dr. Berryhill currently sees patients in our Norman and Edmond clinic locations.
As an Oklahoma native from Broken Arrow, Dr. Berryhill's greatest joy is being married to his wife, Stephanie and raising their five children.
Areas of Expertise
Bone Anchored Hearing Devices by Oticon & Cochlear
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Chronic Ear Disease
Cochlear Implants
Otitis Media
University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science, 1992
University of Minnesota Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, 1996
University of Minnesota, Otolaryngology Residency, 2001
University of Michigan, Otology/Neurotology Fellowship, 2003


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Lone Star Cancelled by Fox Due to Low Ratings
Fox Cancels New Series Lone Star After Only Two Episodes
Well, I guess someone had to be the first to go: after garnering low ratings for its first two episodes, new series Lone Star has been canceled by Fox. It was on death watch since its premiere (I tried to rally and gave you reasons why you should watch), and now it's become the official first casualty of the Fall TV season.
The show was one I was looking forward to most this Fall, but it couldn't bring in high enough numbers for its network. I'm sad to see such a promising series cut short after such a brief amount of time, but hopefully this won't be the last we'll see of its crushworthy star James Wolk.


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Redemptive Work
According to US News 80% of people will break their new year resolutions come February. How are you doing on yours?
Last year I confessed my love/hate feelings about setting new year's resolutions. The tension I have with this ritual caused me to make a paradigm shift with regards to my aspirations for the coming year and instead prompted me to set redemptive resolutions. For 2017 my redemptive resolutions were to: #1) Take in beauty; #2) Tune my heart to sing thy grace; and #3) Practice the bigness of humility. Interestingly, the idea of redemption stayed with me throughout the year and not in a pressure filled kind of way but rather in a manner that promoted exploration and discovery.
One takeaway from 2017 is that it can be a challenge to know what redemption looks like, especially with regards to work. It is not always clear. On the one hand, I am encouraged that the desire to redeem stayed in the forefront of my thinking. On the other hand, I am eager for more thoughtful responses on my part.
Part of the difficulty is that there is no formula or recipe for how we go about redeeming our work. However, 2017 has provided some insight. Three ideas have surfaced that are worth considering: 1) practice thinking in redemptive categories; 2) strive to do the next right thing; and 3) know that small things matter.
These things are great conceptually, but can we practice what we promote. The following is an example of The Collaborative striving to incarnate those things we are encouraging in our readers. In the spirit of the three ideas here are some changes you will soon see with regards to this blog.
1. Practice redemption: After reviewing our blogs and how we post them, we determined that we were unwittingly misleading our readers. Currently, the authorship of an article is credited to whoever wrote the article that is either being featured or was curated. The problem is if we post an article from Comment magazine that was written by James K.A. Smith then it can appear that he is writing an article for The Collaborative and therefore misleading our readers.
2. Next right thing: Over the next few weeks changes will be made to the author line for our blogs. Most of the time for curated material my name will appear in the author line, but I am going to try to indicate who the author is in the blurb that accompanies the blog entry. If the content is original to The Collaborative, then the author's name will appear. For example, this blog will have my name as the author or the blog on November 14 by Robert Woglemuth.
3. Small things: This may seem like a small thing, but we thought this was an important change. We are striving to build and earn trust with our readers and do not want anything to rob us of this privilege and opportunity.
Please do not misunderstand this practical example as a way for us to pat ourselves on the back. Instead, I find hearing about what others are doing can stimulate my own thinking about issues with which I may be wrestling.
Occasionally, throughout the coming year I will post other blog articles that dig deeper into this idea of how to redeem our work.
Crosland Stuart, of Crosland&Company, LLC, works with The Collaborative on marketing, recruiting, and content creation.
Special thanks to Rayi Christian Wicaksono on Unsplash for his picture.


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Without harnessing the power of social media, a business is waving goodbye to a huge potential market. If used correctly, social media can be used to to gain customer insights, increase brand awareness, run targeted ads, generate leads, and build relationships. Now, you've already found your way to this page, so it's probably safe to assume you're already privy to this.
5 Tips to Nail Your Social Media in 2018
Social media is a beautiful and scary creature, a creature that is no longer in its infancy. With Facebook set to celebrate its 14th birthday in 2018 and showing no sign of slowing down, the question of whether to embrace social media trends and adopt them for your business is starting to become a laughable one.
Applications. Apps. The little programs used on the phones we all know and love— Android phones, Windows phones and of course, our beloved iPhones. Not limited to mobile devices, apps can also be used online in a PC browser, and it's this versatility that makes them so appealing to businesses and consumers.
The One Thing Your Digital Strategy Needs in 2017
Video content in advertising is huge; let's be frank. And it's popularity is growing. To say that no advertising campaign will be successful if it doesn't involve video wouldn't be completely true, but the time for video is now and the future of digital content marketing lies in the hand of the videographer. Video will be there for your brand when it's feeling low. Video is love. Video is life. Video could optimise your advertising campaign if you let it.
Would you like some Pinterest with your Business?
Pinterest is the self-dubbed 'world catalogue of ideas' and a bookmarking tool which allows users to discover, create, 'pin', REPEAT. The orientation of the site is ultimately based on visuals that boast explanations in the picture or as a caption below it. But how can Pinterest be applied to advertising?
The Thing All Successful Brands Have in Common
You've just created a brand, congratulations and welcome to a life of stress and satisfaction! The next item on the agenda is a brand guideline. Whether you call it a brand manual, design identity or style guide, this will be your bible.
How to: Influencer Marketing on Instagram
It is impossible to open any kind of social media app without seeing a post that's related to or just directly influencer marketing. The only way to avoid it is if you're completely offline - but c'mon, we're Gen Y and we ain't about dat life.
How to: Make an Instagram Story Game
Instagram released the ability to create 'stories' in August 2016. Much like Snapchat, Instagram stories allow users to post images and video which disappears after 24 hours. Active stories display at the top of the user's feed and are ordered by an algorithm much like usual posts.
What this means is that the real estate at the front of a user's Stories feed is just as competitive as your position in their news feed. If you want to stand out from the hundreds of other accounts that your target audience is probably following, you need to create an edge. How do you do that? Don't just post Instagram stories, turn them into an interactive game!
But how?
There are a few key rules you need to follow in order to successfully create a game with an Instagram story. Firstly, there needs to be a certain action or process that you want to gamify. It could be as simple as making a cup of tea or as complex as building a cubby house or cooking a meal for a dinner party. Regardless of the process, the goal is to demonstrate or highlight your product in a unique way. Once you've decided on the action you're going to gamify, you need to break it down into individual steps. We recommend creating yourself a little story board, this will act as the step-by-step guide to your Instagram game.
We made things even easier by marking our steps with either a ∆ to represent a still image which gives instruction, or ★ to represent a video which performs action.
Before we get started, there are a few key things to remember about Instagram stories:
- All images last for 5 seconds unless the user decides to skip through quicker
- Tapping on the left of the frame causes the story to move one post backwards, while tapping on the right causes it to move one post forwards. These are the actions we are going to take advantage for our Instagram game.
The Introduction
Start by introducing what you're doing. For example 'Today we're going to show you how to make a cup of tea'. You may consider following this with 'you will need' in order to highlight the objects or ingredients required to complete the task. This is particularly advantageous if you're marketing or demonstrating how to use a certain product, like a brand of teabags.
The game plot
The introduction is much like any other Instagram story. The game plot is where the interaction begins – this is where things can get a little confusing, but with a little practice it's quite simple. All you need to remember is to alternate your ∆ or 'instruction' frames with your ★ or 'action' frames. In order for your game to flow and make sense to the user, we recommend alternating these.
For example, our story board looks a little like this
- ∆ Tell your audience that you're teaching them to make a cup of tea
- ∆ Tell them what item they need in order to complete the task
Game Plot
- ∆ Remember this is the instruction frame. Press the button to turn on the kettle. Remember, if you are telling your user to tap on the frame to prompt action, they NEED to be told to tap somewhere on the RIGHT hand side of the frame. Otherwise they'll go backwards.
- ★ The video then shows the kettle being turned on
- ∆ Press this button to boil the kettle
- ★ A video shows of the kettle being turned on
- ∆ A photo shows that the water is now boiled
- ∆ Tap on the handle of the kettle to start pouring your water
- ★ A video shows the water being poured into the mug
- ∆ Tap on the handle to dunk your teabag
- ★ A video shows the teabag being dunked
- ∆ An image then shows the completed cup of tea.
As you can see, there are very few instances where the ∆ and ★ don't alternate. This results in a clear and easily understood Instagram game!
- Don't make your instructions too long. Remember the user has less than 5 seconds to read it! If it is too long, the next frame will appear without the user having to 'tap' on it. This ruins the illusion of the game.
- Hold your phone still when taking photos and video! Ideally your photo and video frames should start and finish with similar framing, this will keep the game feeling life-like and seamless.
- If you choose to use filters or coloured text, make sure this remains consistent across all posts in your game. This keeps the focus on the content, not the look and feel.
- Creating your Instagram game may take some time. You don't want your audience to see your half uploaded story while you're fumbling around to get the next frame or video – especially if you have a big audience of dedicated followers. The solution? This is a bit of a sneaky one, but create a separate Instagram account that is private and do your initial uploading here. Once your whole story is live, you can save each stage onto your camera roll. You can then publish it to your public Instagram quickly and seamlessly, without the fumble. Just don't forget that Instagram doesn't allow you to upload content from your camera roll that's over 24 hours old. So if you're using the above trick, make sure you don't delay publishing by too much!
The Ins and Outs of Memes in Marketing
Memes; (pronounced 'meems' not 'me-mes'!) are an internet phenomenon now widely used as a means of satire or to poke fun at relatable circumstances or life choices. Memes can be images or videos usually including a witty piece of text that readers can apply to various types of situations, often relevant to their own lives. There is literally an uncountable number of memes circulating the World Wide Web most commonly found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
So you've got a social media account, what's next?
Whether it's an Instagram account, a Facebook page or even Snapchat, starting a social media account means starting with a blank slate, no content and no audience – and this can be daunting! More often than not users won't know about your account unless it's brought to their attention. So how do you get people to see your page, get them to follow and keep them interested? There is a bounty of ways to attract people who are already interested in your brand without the dreaded advertise-y feel that is ever so obvious on social media.
How to: Nail Your LinkedIn Profile for Dummies
LinkedIn: a free social networking tool providing recruiters and hopeful employees the chance to expand their business or start their career from the palm of their hand or the by the click of a mouse. LinkedIn, for many, is the place where it all begins. Boasting users in a vast majority of fields from business and marketing to healthcare and farm hands and everywhere in between.
Canva 101 – You're Welcome
In marketing, first impressions matter. Think about special touches, hand-written notes, impeccable design – now imagine you could create all of these things for free, from the comfort of your own home.
Pokémon GO: How restaurants and cafes are using the app as a marketing tool
Pokémon GO may not seem like an obvious tool for your next marketing campaign, but with the app currently boasting more daily users than any other social media app it's worth assessing how you can tap into its marketing potential.
10 things you'll relate to if you work in Social Media
Ten years ago, we would have no idea the power social media would harness today. Back then it was all about updating your Bebo with the coolest layouts and appearing online then offline again on MSN to make sure your crush knew you were there. If that didn't work, you could always give them a subtle *NUDGE*.
Get the Hell Out of My Inbox
Picture this: You're jumping back into the dating pool after a breakup. You head to your app store and a few left and right swipes later your inbox is suddenly inundated with messages from strapping young hopefuls that never quite manage to string together more than a 'hey'. After repetitive uninspiring messages they inevitably lose you. Un-match. Their ability to capture your attention and reel you in has inevitably failed. The same principles apply for online marketing, whether you're marketing a brand, a product, or yourself - first impressions matter and so does every interaction that follows.


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Upon reading Billboard's report that crappy rap-country mish-masher Kid Rock received a Great Expectations Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Sunday, our first reaction was, WTF? People still listen to Kid Rock? Our second thought was, WTF? How has Kid Rock advanced anything other than the general suckiness of music?
But then we thought, maybe the award has to do with that sophisticated study of biracial dating Kid Rock penned in the '90s. It was titled "Black Chick, White Guy," and detailed how Kid Rock saved a "black chick, with a real white accent" from a "dope dealin' n**ger" only to find out she was just a "slut."
Or maybe it has to do with the Midwesterner's expert understanding of race relations in the South and the symbolism attached to the confederate flag, which he proudly flies at performances and in videos.
As he told Guardian UK in 2008: "Sure, it's definitely got some scars, but I've never had an issue with it. To me, it just represents pride in Southern rock 'n' roll music, plus it just looks cool." Apparently, citizens of 1860s America were listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd and other rock 'n' roll music that didn't exist until the 1950s, and not the sound of gunfire and tears.
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But Kid Rock has a better theory for why he was given this award, which he articulated in a totally not awkward acceptance speech: "I love America, I love Detroit, and I love black people!" Maybe next year Donald Trump will be given an award for declaring a "great relationship with the blacks"?
Here's some footage of Kid Rock
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Watch the video for K's Man Laws #3. Enjoy
Number 1
My co worker and I was talking about how soft and sensitive young men are these days. My theory is a lot of young brothers were raised without men in the home. That many of them don't know the rules of the game. So, I'm going to do my best to help reach some of these young brothers. Let's start with K's Man Rule #1


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FIG. 1: FireWire connects the Tascam FW-1884 to a Mac or a PC, giving DAW users an 18-channel audio interface, a multiport MIDI interface, and a control surface with motorized faders. The top panel organizes controls in functional groups, with channel strips in the middle and transport controls on the lower-right side.
Control surfaces such as Tascam's multifunctional FW-1884 were practically nonexistent five years ago. Today, most studios perform all their mixing and other audio chores within a digital audio workstation (DAW). Audio I/O is still necessary, and for most work, tactile mixing control is preferable to mixing using a mouse and keyboard. Monitoring latency is a traditional weakness of DAWs.
Those issues, as well as the advantages of MIDI control, are addressed by the FW-1884 (see Fig. 1), which was codeveloped by Tascam and Frontier Designs. The control surface has motorized faders, as many as 18 channels of audio I/O, MIDI controller capabilities, a 44 MIDI router and merger, and extensive support for major DAWs. FireWire connects the compact desktop unit to a Mac or a PC. Furthermore, the FW-1884 works as a standalone 182 monitor mixer.
Buttons allowing access to various FW-1884 functions and essential keyboard shortcuts are located at the top of the panel's left side. The middle contains the channel-strip area, and the right side contains the master section.
Each channel strip has a preamp trim pot; a motorized, touch-sensitive 100 mm fader; Mute, Solo, and Select buttons; a rotary encoder; and signal present, overload, and record-ready LED indicators. You can add as many as 15 optional FE-8 expanders ($1,249 each) to the FW-1884; each expander adds eight more strips, for a maximum of 128 channel strips.
Two button arrays are located on the panel's left side. The top array assigns each channel's rotary encoder to control panning or aux-send level in the DAW. The Flip button swaps the fader and rotary encoder functions on a channel strip. The bottom array puts many fundamental keyboard shortcuts at your fingertips — cut, copy, paste, undo, loop, drop marker, and so forth — and offers modifier keys such as Shift, Control, and Alt/Command.
Master monitoring-level knobs are located at the top of the Master section. Below are knobs and buttons for controlling EQ and plug-ins. The motorized master fader is below those knobs. The transport section has traditional full-size transport buttons, an assortment of other transport related buttons (Nudge, Locate, and Set In and -Out points), a jog/scrub wheel, and control keys (cursor and bank-switch arrows). A group of eight buttons above the transport section perform system functions (clock configuration, monitoring control, and automation control). There are also buttons for selecting modes, status indicators for MIDI routing and digital connections, and two 12-LED ladders for master stereo output metering. The FW-1884 doesn't have a graphic or an alphanumeric display, but the supplied Soft LCD shows a scribble-strip-type display for the FW-1884's controls on your computer monitor.
The FW-1884 accepts eight channels of analog audio in and out, eight channels of ADAT Lightpipe in and out, and stereo coaxial S/PDIF in and out. All 18 ports appear in your DAW like any other audio I/O. Each analog input channel has balanced XLR mic and TRS line inputs and a TRS insert jack. Both inputs are simultaneously active, so there's no mic/line switch. A switch on channel 8 turns the TRS input into a high-impedance (1 M) instrument input, essentially a guitar DI. You can switch 48V phantom power on and off in 4-channel groups. The FW-1884 converts analog audio to 24 bits at sampling rates as high as 96 kHz.
FIG. 2: All of the FW-1884''s I/O connections are on the rear panel. Each channel has balanced 1⁄4-inch and XLR jacks that you can use simultaneously. Four sets of MIDI In and Out ports accommodate 64 MIDI channels.
In your DAW software, you can assign the eight +4 dBu balanced TRS outputs as combinations of stereo outputs, surround outputs, aux sends, and so on. Eight outputs allow you to stream stereo and 5.1 outputs simultaneously.
The rear panel has two FireWire ports, four MIDI In and four MIDI Out ports, word-clock input (with termination) and output on BNC connectors, a ¼-inch headphone jack, a ¼-inch footswitch jack, and a power switch (see Fig. 2).
Hardware installation of the FW-1884 couldn't be simpler. All you have to do is connect it to your computer's FireWire port and to the rest of your equipment's MIDI, audio, and word-clock connections. For me, however, software installation was more complicated.
When I received my review unit, updated software was available; that's not uncommon with new products. First, I downloaded and ran a firmware update from Tascam's Web site. Because I was transitioning from Mac OS 9 to OS X on my dual-processor Power Mac G4/800 MHz, I ran the latest installers for both operating systems and the control-surface driver installers for MOTU Digital Performer (DP) — one for DP 3.1 in OS 9 and one for DP4 in OS X — in order to use Native protocol (I used DP versions 3.11 and 4.12).
Right away I encountered some setup problems as a result of incomplete documentation. Although DAW-specific application notes on the included CD-ROM contain important setup information, the FW-1884 Setup Guide never directly refers you to them. Furthermore, the application notes failed to list the files required for operation and where they should be installed.
In OS 9.2.2, the FW-1884 didn't show up in FreeMIDI even though the appropriate driver was in the proper location. After considerable poking around, I discovered two checkboxes in the FreeMIDI Preferences dialog box that enabled the FW-1884. Those settings were neither documented nor mentioned by any of the three Tascam support staff members I spoke with. In fact, according to Tascam, its support staff has never encountered another Mac OS 9 user with the same problem.
Fortunately, while I struggled with the OS 9 problem, I got the FW-1884 working with DP 4.12 under OS X 10.3.2, but I still had problems. DAW control and MIDI worked but audio did not. The FW-1884's inputs and outputs showed up correctly in DP's menus, but no audio was passing.
After I called tech support, I discovered that the FW-1884 had trouble working with my system's MOTU PCI-424 card and attached interfaces. Apple's Core Audio supports multiple audio drivers, and MOTU software can combine Fire-Wire and PCI-424-attached interfaces, but the problem was related to the hardware, not the driver. When I physically removed the PCI-424 card from my Mac, the FW-1884's audio worked fine. Tascam representatives say that they hadn't previously documented that incompatibility because they were unaware of it.
Tascam divides the FW-1884's functionality into three modes: Computer Control (for DAWs), MIDI Control, and Monitor Mix. The FW-1884 can control DAWs using its Native protocol or it can emulate the Mackie HUI or Mackie Control protocols; my comments in this review apply to Native protocol.
In Computer Control mode, the channel strips control DAW mixer functions in 8-channel banks. You select which bank the channel strips currently control using the Bank buttons. The host software determines the number of banks, and as many as 64 banks are available in DP. Level, pan, solo, mute, and even track arming are instantly controllable. Onboard track arming speeds up recording sessions, and I'm happy to see that feature here.
The DAW you use determines which functions the FW-1884 provides. Tascam's Web site currently has downloads supporting Native protocol for DP (version 2.7 and above), Cakewalk Sonar (version 2.20 and above), and Emagic/Apple Logic (Platinum 6.0 and above). You can use the HUI or Mackie Control protocols for additional DAWs that support those programs.
In DP, the FW-1884 can drop loop and punch-in points and change automation modes and standard transport and channel functions. The implementation for Sonar appears to be similar. The Logic implementation is deeper and more complex.
MIDI Control mode allows nearly all of the FW-1884's physical controllers to become assignable MIDI controllers. You can program their assignments using the FW-1884's control software, which is accessed through the Control Panel shortcut button prominently placed on the top panel. Programming a number of MIDI controllers is tedious with any system, but it's not difficult on the FW-1884.
In Monitor Mix mode, the 18 analog and digital inputs are returned through the control surface's faders and mixed to analog outputs 1 and 2. The mix can also be routed to the S/PDIF and ADAT outputs. That mode is convenient for no-latency monitoring when you're recording into a DAW. Monitor mixing is a standalone function that lets you use the FW-1884 without having to connect the computer.
Once again, though, the documentation was confusing: the manual mentions that DAW audio is also mixed into the monitor mix, but it says nothing further, which left me sussing out how the routing and mixing worked. In addition, Tascam's Application Guide states that audio from the DAW can be mixed in the FW-1884 along with other inputs, such as an outboard reverb, and bused back to the DAW to be bounced to disk; there is, however, no way to bus the FW-1884's monitor mix back to the computer. Perhaps technical issues ruled out this feature, but it is a missed opportunity. You can mix 18 inputs down to 2, but you can't route that mix into the computer, which, for instance, precludes submixing a number of live drum mics down to a smaller number of DAW tracks.
The FW-1884 has a mechanically solid, well-thought-out set of controls. It has the necessary hardware for a clean look and an intuitive feel at a good price, while providing sufficiently deep control to fulfill the device's raisons d'être. The trick is making deeper features accessible without digging through multiple levels of software, which is especially imperative since the FW-1884 lacks a display. Tascam performed well in that area: there are second-level functions for many buttons and controls, but it takes no more than one extra keystroke to access them.
One area that is lacking in good functionality is metering. A pair of 12-segment LED ladders can display the monitor bus output levels, but I'd rather meter individual channel inputs. Another disappointing feature was the lack of ability to locate markers in DP after you dropped them. I can control the transport, arm tracks, and drop punch or loop points from the FW-1884, but I had to use the computer to locate markers. Of course, nonsequential locating capabilities would require a 10-key pad, which is another feature that I missed.
The FW-1884 achieves ease of use and efficiency in part by not being overly ambitious in scope. In day-to-day operations with the FW-1884, you will still frequently use the keyboard and mouse, making their placement important. Although some operations, such as microediting automation data, are best performed with a keyboard and mouse, my preference is to do virtually all of my transport and location functions, track-record arming, and automation control without taking my hands away from the control surface. The FW-1884 does pretty well in that area, but it did not allow me to make time selections for editing, which caused me to have to switch back and forth between the control surface and the keyboard and mouse.
I could continue listing loose ends that I would have liked to see tied up (for example, the FW-1884 has a single-level Undo button while DP has unlimited Undo capability), but it is obvious that some compromises were necessary to keep the product affordable.
The DP applications notes mention using the aux 5 through 8 buttons as programmable keys, in conjunction with DP's Remote Controls window, to access functions not addressed by the FW-1884's dedicated controls. Aside from the fact that DP's Commands window replaced the Remote Controls window in version 3 a while ago, I expected that the programmable keys would be programmable. But there is no information on how to program them. I can, however, map them in the Commands window just like any other source of Mac keystrokes (or MIDI notes). That capability let me plug a few of the gaps I'd found, such as opening the Edit History window or grabbing the counter readout and copying it to DP's selection start or end fields. Had the manual simply stated "Use DP's Commands window to map the FW-1884's virtual Mac keys to additional functions," it would have been a much clearer process.
Keep in mind that the FW-1884's sole purpose is to integrate with and enhance third-party products. That puts Tascam in the unenviable and challenging position of providing the ability to interface with different control protocols and accommodate each supported DAW's idiosyncrasies. I don't question the difficulty of following the lead of other companies in this quest, but in the end, the usefulness of the FW-1884 hinges on how deeply and smoothly it works with your DAW software and MIDI hardware, regardless of where the fault lies for limitations and problems.
The FW-1884 is a good value and offers a well-rounded package of functionality. The A/D/A converters are of good quality, as they are on many recent audio products. The FW-1884's small footprint is ideal for studios in which space is a premium. The software is generally intuitive and easy to use (with a few minor exceptions), and the only genuine bugs I found were trivial. The multiport MIDI interface is basic but convenient, and it integrated easily with my MOTU MTP/AV MIDI interfaces.
I encountered my greatest difficulties with the FW-1884 as a result of missing or unclear information in the documentation. I've mentioned some examples, but I repeatedly encountered problems that were resolved once I either figured them out on my own or tech support provided undocumented information. For instance, although the DP applications notes mentioned assigning the FW-1884's master fader to various DP faders, the document never told me that unless the DP session had a master fader, the FW-1884's master fader would stay all the way down, effectively muting the FW-1884's stereo output. As soon as I put a master fader into the session, it was linked to the FW-1884's and worked nicely.
Before you purchase the FW-1884, be certain that it performs the functions that you want it to. Define your expectations, and then ask your dealer to demonstrate features or ask Tascam to explain them. Do not rely on the written materials to give you the whole story.
The documentation problems had a real impact on my experience with the FW-1884. As a result, I had to do a lot of detective work and tail chasing. The good news is that documentation problems should be the easiest for Tascam to fix. Even if the manual isn't rewritten (which would be the best solution), supplying more thorough application notes could help to minimize head-scratching and unhappy surprises.
Tascam has assembled a well-balanced and much-needed set of functions in a compact device at an affordable price. The FW-1884 is a product for its times and will meet the needs of many individuals who are trying to establish better control of their DAW-based studios.
Larry the Ohas been reviewing products for EM for a very long time.
control surface/audio/MIDI interface
PROS: Audio interface, DAW control, and MIDI control in one box. Good feel. Full-size transport buttons and smooth jog/scrub wheel. Works with most DAWs. Sampling rates to a maximum of 96 kHz. Remote track arming. Standalone mixing. Expandable.
CONS: Insufficient documentation. Minimal metering. Limited marker location. Incompatible with some audio cards. No graphic or alphanumeric display.
Tel.: (323) 726-0303
Web: www.tascam.com
FW-1884 Specifications
Sampling Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Sampling Resolution 24 bits Analog Inputs (8) balanced XLR, 48V phantom powered; (8) balanced ¼" TRS; (8) unbalanced ¼" TRS inserts Analog Outputs (8) balanced ¼" TRS; (1) ¼" stereo headphones Digital I/O (1) coaxial S/PDIF I/O; (1) ADAT Lightpipe (switchable to optical S/PDIF) I/O MIDI (4) MIDI In; (4) MIDI Out Other Connectors (1) word sync in; (1) word sync out; (1) ¼" TS footswitch; (2) FireWire Faders (9) 100 mm motorized, touch-sensitive Power 100, 120, 230, 240 VAC Dimensions 22.9" (W) ▸ 5.4" (H) ▸ 18.9" (D) Weight 22.7 lbs.


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The Blue Hole is on any diver's bucket list, so when we booked our trip to Belize I was stoked to get to check it off. The Blue Hole is a submarine sinkhole that is about 984 feet across and 354 feet deep. The dive profile for this site is 130 feet maximum depth with a bottom time of 4-5 minutes. As such, this dive is for experienced divers only, and warranted research for which dive operator to use.
We dove with Belize Diving Services as it was the most recommended in all of my research. It is also one of the more (if not the most) expensive dive operators based out of Caye Caulker. However, the extra money is definitely worth the peace of mind when doing a more technical dive like the Blue Hole. There were a couple runners-up, but once on Caye Caulker I knew we had made the right decision after visiting the BDS shop and seeing other operators' set ups. BDS's equipment is well taken care of, the crew is amazing and the overall operation was solid.
Since it had been over a year since our last dives, I didn't want our first dive of this trip to be the Blue Hole. We opted for two days of diving: one at Turneffe Atoll and one at the Blue Hole & Lighthouse Atoll (a standard combination for Blue Hole trips). With how our itinerary panned out and BDS's schedule there was only one possible day to do the Blue Hole dive. When planning a trip to the Blue Hole make sure to check availability and reserve ahead to guarantee your spot.
Turneffe Atoll
Turneffe Atoll is the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in Belize. This day was a 2 tank dive and while the boat ride out was choppy, the ocean offered some excellent visibility beneath the surface.
Mini Elbow
Our first dive of the day was Mini Elbow. It is an 80 foot dive with a bottom time of 1 hour. During this dive we saw a lot of turtles, rays and barracudas.
Black Coral Wall
The second dive was Black Coral Wall. It had a similar dive profile to the first dive. We saw more of the same: excellent reefs with highlights of turtles, rays and barracudas.
Both dive sites in Turneffe were like swimming through jungle of corals. It felt good to be back in the water and I felt confident for the next day at the Blue Hole.
Blue Hole/ Lighthouse Atoll
The day I had been looking forward to the most: Blue Hole day. Call time for this dive was 6 a.m., which meant we had to be at the shop no later than 5:30 a.m. However, BDS offers breakfast for this trip so we made it there by 5:05 a.m.
Blue Hole
Travel time to the Blue Hole is around 3 hours. Thankfully we had calm, glassy seas the whole way there. We were also joined by some dolphins: a good omen for the day ahead! The further we went the more surreal the ocean became, it was like living through the Life of Pi scene where Pi is stranded in his boat and the ocean blends with the sky.
Once inside the sinkhole, from the surface it's hard to tell that you're actually in the Blue Hole. Where we were docked it just looks like a small reef system. But if you let your eyes travel, you can tell that the shelf drops off quickly. The Blue Hole is a funny dive because it's not a one where you're going to see a dazzling array of sea life. It's more about the experience and the depth. Our dive profile was 130 feet maximum depth with a bottom time of 4-5 minutes. If you don't have an advanced dive certification or are not as experienced as required, BDS offers a shallower dive profile of 80 feet.
Descending through the Blue Hole is like landing on an alien planet (I imagine). It's dark and stark and watching the limestone walls is unlike any dive I've done. There weren't really any signs of sea life (some corals and little fish here and there) so I concentrated on following our divemaster. Towards our maximum depth we got to swim through a stalactite formation, such a cool experience. During this dive I did get narc'd (experienced narcosis) but had the presence of mind to remind myself that our bottom time was very short and it would be reversed once we started ascending. Although irresponsible to admit, this was my first time being narc'd and it wasn't my least favorite thing at all (not that anyone should dive with the intention of getting narc'd). Being down so deep in a submarine sinkhole was very eerie and spooky. We had a little light from some flashlights, but everything looked blue and gray.
During our ascension we saw about 8 reef sharks. I loved seeing them up so close. I also had a false sense of security because I thought they were nurse sharks at the time. Unfortunately we didn't see any hammerheads, which also frequent the Blue Hole.
Half Moon Wall
This dive profile was 60 minutes with a maximum depth of 60 feet and was more like the dives from the previous day. We saw lots of little garden eels (always fun), more turtles and even a lion fish. We also got to swim through sort of a natural slot in the coral, during which I had a staring contest with a huge grouper fish.
Half Moon Caye
Lunch was on Half Moon Caye and we also had some free time to explore the little island. A bunch of the group did a walk through the forested area, Matt and I followed the nature path for a bit but decided not to go all the way. I'm glad we didn't because people came back with stings. Half Moon Caye is a beautiful little piece of paradise, it looked like a screen saver: bright green palms, soft white sand and vibrant blue sea.
Long Caye Aquarium
This dive profile was 60 minutes with a maximum depth of 60 feet. This dive was very much a wall dive, to my right was open ocean. The corals on this dive were so vibrant and I took pleasure in just watching all of the smaller sea life go about their day. We saw lots of fish but no large life during this dive.
Read about the rest of our trip to Belize here.


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UTI AMC has assets under management across different businesses which include domestic mutual fund, Portfolio Management Services, International business, Retirement Solutions, Venture Funds and Alternative Investment assets. With 150 branches and over 1 crore investor accounts, UTI AMC is one of the leading financial institutions with a pan India presence.
Replying to Yash Ved of Newsbarons, Sachin Trivedi, Head-Research and Fund Manager, UTI AMC informed "Domestic and international liquidity factors have been quite favourable and, therefore, volatility is also on lower side."
NB: What is your outlook for 2018?
Sachin: The Nifty Index has delivered approximately 12% annual return in INR terms over the past five years despite a weak 4% corporate earnings CAGR. Consensus earnings are expected to improve at double digit CAGR over the next two years as corporate earnings return to normal. Domestic and international liquidity factors have been quite favourable and, therefore, volatility is also on lower side.
However, one year forward earnings, Broad Index is trading at close to 21x which is on higher side when compared to long term averages. Going forward, we should have moderate returns expectation, which should be largely led by recovery in earnings.
NB: Your take on Indian economy?
Sachin: Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) or investments in the economy have shrunk from 34% of GDP in FY12 to 27% now – at 13-year low which is a clear reflection that economic parameters are at a bottom. Corporate profits as a percentage of GDP at 3% is also at a 14-year low.
The property cycle has been weak for the past five years and affordability has improved considerably specially in the affordable housing segment (INR 5m or below).
We expect recovery to start however timing is uncertain. Corporate capex cycle, which has been weaker, will take a while to improve.
NB: Which of the sectors are you bullish and bearish?
Sachin: We manage diverse set of mandates so each fund manager invest based on fund mandate. I see some bright spots in Q2 FY18 results which were generally good and showed a moderate improvement in the underlying trend in a few sectors.
Banks' slippages saw a decline for most banks, Consumer staple companies' volumes recovered led by restocking and several saw improvement in EBITDA margins, Telecom companies saw moderation in competitive intensity resulting in strong performance for some companies.
Growth is also visible in global commodity space be it metal or oil & gas and refining. Further H2 FY18, earning support should also come on lower base, as last year earnings were weaker post demonetisation. Pockets may also emerge in corporate banking space (where credit cost may be close to peaking out) and sectors, where valuations have corrected based on near term growth concern but longer term outlook remain strong.
NB: Your advice to the retail investors?
Sachin: Asset allocation is an essential tool in diversifying investment portfolio. It refers to having right mix of investment options aligned to your risk profile, age, time horizon and financial goals. Making regular checks ensures that your risk tolerance is maintained and your investment portfolio meets your investment goal. Diversification of your investment portfolio based on an asset allocation strategy, that is right for you, is the key to investing.
Our advice to the investors is to start the journey and invest at regular interval using tools like Mutual Fund SIP's. Any correction in markets may be used to increase allocation to the equity.


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To investigate the kinetic Th1/Th2 immunopathogenic mechanisms of Haemophilus influenzae meningitis, we established a murine experimental model of meningitis and elucidated the Th1/Th2 immune responses in T1/T2 doubly transgenic mice based on a BALB/c background under the control of the IFN-γ (interferon-γ)/IL-4 (interleukin-4) promoters respectively. NTHi (non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae) meningitis was induced in these mice by inoculation with either a colonized (CNTHi) or invasive (INTHi) strain of NTHi. Mice inoculated with CNTHi displayed a less severe degree of disease in terms of clinical symptoms, mortality rate and brain histopathology. Conversely, INTHi-inoculated mice had more severe clinical symptoms. CNTHi-inoculated mice had a more significant Th1 response in terms of a higher percentage and longer maintenance of Th1 cells, and more production of IFN-γ from strain-specific antigen-stimulated splenocytes than INTHi-inoculated mice. In contrast, INTHi-inoculated mice had a more significant Th2 response. This was due to a significant increase in IL-4-producing CD4+ T-cells (Th2 cells) and more production of IL-4 from strain-specific antigen-stimulated splenocytes accompanied by a rapid decline of Th1 cells in INTHi-inoculated mice. In conclusion, the preferential Th1/Th2 trend in this murine model of NTHi meningitis is correlated with clinical severity as well as isolated characteristics of the pathogens themselves.
- bacterial meningitis
- interferon-γ (IFN-γ)
- interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae
- Th1/Th2 transgenic mice
Abbreviations: APC, allophycocyanin; Con A, concanavalin A; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; FBS, fetal bovine serum; Hib, Haemophilus influenzae type b; IFN-γ, interferon-γ; IL-4, interleukin-4; LPS, lipopolysaccharide; NTHi, non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae; CNTHi, colonized NTHi; INTHi, invasive NTHi; OMP, outer-membrane protein; PE, phycoerythrin; RBC, red blood cell
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My husband took the first call. It was a call from a member of the St. Martin's community—the day shelter for the homeless where I often preach and preside. He wanted to remind me that Mother's Day was coming up. He wanted to make certain that I included it in my sermon. I took the second call on Friday. My friend again reminding me about Mother's Day. The third call came yesterday morning. Another reminder and then a suggestion—flowers would be a nice addition. I wonder if my friend knows about my ambivalence towards this day.
This is one of those days in the Hallmark year that has the power to divide between the halves and the have-nots. This is one of those days that underscores how very differently we humans experience the same thing. One of those days that stirs up the pot of memories. One of those days that highlights yearnings met and unmet. So much stuff swirling around mother.
And yet all of us have a mother. That's the way get here.
Sometimes our notions of things are just too darn small. Sometimes our thinking is way too narrow. We get trapped by our expectations. We get hemmed in by our definitions.
That's been my problem this week. I've been hemmed in by a Hallmark Card notion of Mother's Day. I've been looking at those cards and thinking, "I have no one to send them to." I've been reading those cards and thinking, "There's no one to say that to me."
Or is there? Is there someone to whom I can say how much I value their mothering? Is there someone who might say to me, "Thanks for the mothering."
Good mothering goes on all the time—some of it by birth mothers but much of it by men and women—young and old—who walk side by side with us, who steady us when we stumble, who nudge us on when we get stuck, who nurture our souls. Good mothering comes from so many different sources—friends, neighbors, colleagues, children, strangers even. Folks who encourage, folks who remind, folks who love us enough to call us when we get out of line, folks who help us to see things in a whole new way, folks who give us a new charge on life.
I think those disciples on the road to Emmaus got trapped by their expectations of God, their expectations of the Messiah. Remember what they said to the stranger on the road? They said, "We had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel." Then they went on to tell the stranger how the three days Jesus had talked about had come and almost gone. They told the stranger about the empty tomb, the women's vision, the disappointing trip to the empty tomb. Imagine, there they were walking the road with the living God, and they didn't even know it!
Like the disciples, we, too, can get trapped by our expectations of God; we, too, can get hemmed in by our own definitions. Years ago, on Christmas Eve, I watched my niece who was then three years old walk into church for the first time in her life. Throughout the service, her eyes were focused on the creche. After all the worshippers had left, she went to creche. She wanted to see Baby Jesus. She looked closely at the baby and then said to me, "Tell me about her."
"About her?" I wanted to scream. Instead I said gently, "Jesus was a boy." My niece remained unconvinced. The Jesus she met that night, the Jesus she knew in her heart was a girl—a girl like her. My niece was light-years beyond me in her knowledge of Jesus. Caught up in the drama of it all—the story, the meal, the baby in the manger—my niece knew that Jesus, like a mother, feeds us.
Today is the feast day of Julian of Norwich—a woman not hemmed in by narrow notions of God or Christ or the Holy Spirit, a woman who knew deep in her bones our mother Jesus; a woman who knew the mothering nature of God.
Today we celebrate the mothering in our lives—the mothering we've received, the mothering we've given, and most of all the mothering of God. I'm reminded of a hymn based on the work and words of Julian:
Mothering God, you gave me birth
In the bright morning of this world.
Creator, source of every breath,
You are my rain, my wind, my sun.
Mothering Christ, you took my form,
Offering me your food of light,
The grain of life, and grape of love,
Your very body for my peace.
Mothering Spirit, nurturing one,
In arms of Patience hold me close,
So that in faith I root and grow
Until I flower, until I know.


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Wave Goodbye to the Cheeseburger on McDonald's Happy Meal Menu
Starting in June, two more McDonald's menu items will disappear from the Happy Meal menu.
Starting in June, two more McDonald's menu items will disappear from the Happy Meal menu.
Get ready to see the McDonald's at 41st and Shirley in a brand new way as they enter the new age of technology dining.
French fries are the most common food ordered in Sioux Falls restaurants. One company purchases so many potatoes, they control the growers.
A contest of Willy Wonka whale sized proportions and a life time supply of of soft serve portions! Details Here
McDonald's is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving away free soft-serve ice cream cones.
There is only one McDonalds in Sioux Falls that still has a play set.
Maybe you work the third shift or you're craving some greasy food after a night of barhopping, Sioux Falls has several great 24-hour restaurants.
Why is the McDonald's McFlurry spoon shaped so weird? There is a reason for the odd shape.
In-N-Out is out as America's favorite burger chain. America's new favorite has two locations in Sioux Falls.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy go, go, go world, Meadow South Dakota might be just the place you're looking for.


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Fashion is cyclical. What's in style now will pass in a fleeting moment, but will be recycled years later. If you hang onto something long enough, more than likely it will come back in style. Color has been a driving force these past few years. We've color blocked, worn monochromatic schemes, introduced colors into our lives we never dreamed of, and even paired together the most unlikely of colors as the best of friends.
Now it's time to flip the switch and introduce the absence of color. It's time to go back to black. It's amazing how refreshing an outfit can be in all neutrals.
Top - Anthropologie; Skirt - J crew (similar); Booties and Clutch - Vince Camuto (similar and here); Bracelet - Stella & Dot
Of course I had to add a little pop of cobalt blue. Color is not completely out yet!
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Stourbridge, UK | Kiki & Henry's Record Fair returns to Stourbridge's Talbot Hotel: Kiki & Henry's Record Fair is back this Saturday (September 15) – providing Stourbridge music lovers with another chance to add to their vinyl collection. The event will take place at The Talbot Hotel, Stourbridge High Street, from 11am to 4pm. Traders old and new will have a vast selection of vinyl records on offer to suit all tastes and pockets. Both pre-loved and brand new music will be available, with rarities, classic titles and bargains to be found. Music books, memorabilia and CDs will also be for sale. Entry is 50p.
Stuart Semple, Jeremy Deller and more leading artists create turntables to raise money for mental health charity: World famous artists have designed a series of record turntables for this year's Secret 7″ project, to raise money for mental health charity MIND. The auction ends tonight. See details and our interview with artist Stuart Semple below. Earlier this year, the likes of Primal Scream, London Grammar, Manic Street Preachers and Jeff Buckley all had songs contributed to the project that saw over 700 designers choose a track by one of seven selected artists, before designing a one-of- a kind sleeve design for a limited 7" vinyl release. Just 100 copies of each track were pressed, with the identity of each record's designer remains a mystery until it was purchased.
Sydney, AU | One of the most beloved venues in all of Glebe, The Record Crate, is set to close its doors this weekend. Since opening its doors six years ago, The Record Crate has become a noted hangout for fans of the New South Wales music scene. Between selling vinyl, hosting gigs, and serving up drinks and food, it has managed to serve as a rather unique venue, with acts such as Georgia Maq, Fierce Mild, and Cheap Fakes performing there in recent times. Now, it's all set to come to an end on Sunday, September 16th. In a since-deleted Facebook post last night, organisers at The Record Crate broke the news to their dedicated followers. "To all the brilliant bands, soloists, poets, story tellers, DJ's, punks, rockers, metal heads, international artists, regulars, visitors, dog lovers, chefs, wait/bar staff, friends, and family, we have had the most amazing adventure and we hope you have too," they wrote.
San Diego, CA | Free hip-hop and BBQ: Hip-hop promotor celebrates 2-year anniversary of Skoolyard Records in Oceanside. In 1988, when he was 9, Rizaldy Cruz moved with his family from the Philippines to Oceanside's Deep Valley neighborhood, which was at that time was teeming with gang activity. Cruz, who has long been known as DJ Kid Riz, eschewed gang activity and instead became one of the most prolific local promoters of all things hip-hop. "We started the Higher Dimension or H-D B-Boy dance crew. We would dance anywhere we could, at house parties, in garages." The crew got noticed with their impromptu shows in front of the Oceanside Pier-adjacent amphitheater locals call the bandshell. Crowds assembled as each H-D crew member hit the deck while a boom box belted tunes…Skoolyard Records celebrates its two-year anniversary with an in-house show featuring MCs and B-Boy dance crews Saturday, September 15, from 2 to 8 pm. The free admission show includes complimentary BBQ.
Massive Attack releasing 20th anniversary edition of Mezzanine on 3xLP: In a heat sensitive box, with a previously unheard Mad Professor remix from the 1998 sessions. Massive Attack are releasing a remastered limited edition version of their 1998 album Mezzanine on triple coloured vinyl, this December via Virgin EMI. The triple coloured vinyl package comes housed in a heat sensitive box, with a book containing images by photographer Nick Knight and Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja. Mezzanine features remastered versions of the original album, along with 8 additional tracks, including a previously unheard Mad Professor remix from the 1998 sessions. Earlier this year, the band also encoded Mezzanine into DNA to mark the album's 20th anniversary.


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So many boomers love the idea of living, working and/or retiring in a location where the atmosphere of a neighborly village is tangible- regardless of age.
Given the boomer home choice trend toward "aging-in-place" (-I call it Aging –in-Palace©- my upcoming eBook- ) the village-concept is getting lots of attention these days. The concept, though it appears innovative to some, is as old as the hills. There can be safety and comfort where caring people gather.
But the boomer generation, and those born just before boomers, the "Lucky Few," may exert a strong influence not seen in the past. Boomers seek active adult communities (villages) that take into good account the needs of people who are dismissing aging stereotypes. From a "community limo" – for transportation to the doctor's and grocery shopping, to shared organic gardens, to yoga, wellness programs, hiking/walking groups, to social and educational events and outings the neighborly village promises a happy, sustainable solution to home living arrangements….and fun.
How REALTORS® see a property in terms of innovative living solutions can open the way to possibility. For example: What if, given the trend toward a preference for "human scale" design the real estate professional's very approach to a property changes? I consider this as I wander down the streets of a neighborhood in the process of gentrification in Asheville ....
This sweet place has responded to human needs. There's a neighborhood grocery store, and not far away, an espresso café, and not far from that, the most attractive park. I see families there all the time. As I amble down the curving streets dotted with old-fashioned gardens, I see people out enjoying the company of their neighbors, chatting, stopping by to observe the work being done on a 1920s Craftsman Bungalow. All ages here- dogs in tow. ... Lots of talking goes on in such a neighborhood . Is it the "village" atmosphere?
Thoughtful New Urbanist architects and land planners have designed spaces and buildings that are inviting- encourage us to stay for a while- include gathering places for people to conduct whatever business or social activity is important during their stay. There are spaces and buildings where people actually want to congregate. (If there are no people around, the space has most likely failed. If there are many people around then the space has probably succeeded.)
So where can baby boomers of all ages come to live, or visit or work or socialize? Where do I you like to hang out? What is it that makes this space or building a place where you want to spend time? What characteristics give you that welcoming feeling And, bottom line…. what do the people regardless of age need?
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Every Day is Earth Day
In the Buddhist view, we recognize that we are interdependent with all life. From this position of Oneness, we ask what we can do for our environment. Therefore we created an EcoSangha for our own Temple, inspired by actions at other Temples in our national organization.
Understanding of the inherent ecological nature of Buddhism.
Ecologically friendly behavior through established guidelines.
Recognition of the profound implications of our behavior on future generations.
Starting at home and at the Temple, members of the EcoSangha work in their homes and assist the Temple to behave more responsibly toward the environment. For example, at the Temple we encourage and assist in the use of
Paper products rather than Styrofoam or plastic.
Compostable utensils and non-plastic bags.
Bamboo chopsticks rather than wood.
Tap water rather than bottled water (our water fountain allows users to fill their own containers with cool filtered water).
Our labeled recycling containers to dispose of recyclables.
Washable plates and utensils available in the Temple kitchen to reduce use of non-recyclable products.
Eco-friendly cleaning products.
Learn More
The EcoSangha is open to Temple Members and Dharma Friends. Contact the Temple for more information (see contact information below).
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Here is a downloadable PDF of the flyer that the BTSD EcoSangha sharee to oberve Earth Day:
Earth Day. Earth Day is officially April 22 each year, although observations tend to be on weekends for convenience's sake. The Ecosangha handout (see above) reminds us that every day is Earth Day.
Logo. Our EcoSangha logo comes from our Dharma Friends at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, where the EcoSangha movement in our Temple network began, with great encouragement from Rev. Don Castro.
Earth Witness Mudra. In our logo, the Buddha's right hand position, or mudra, is known in Sanskrit as the Bhumisparsha mudra. Rich with symbolism, the mudra represents the Buddha's rootedness in the here and now. It is said this was the mudra used when, upon enlightenment, he overcame all obstacles to become the Awakened One. You will frequently see this mudra in statues of the seated Buddha. In the example below, the Buddha's left hand is in the Dhyana or meditation mudra, while the Buddha touches the earth.