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This is a Struggle of DiscoursesPosted: 02/04/2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
Original translation from Japan – Fissures in the Planetary Apparatus
Original text in Japanese from Project Disagree
The rapist remark made by Satoshi Tanaka, the Chief of Okinawa Defense Bureau, was taken up to be investigated as fast as ever, after reported in Ryuku Shinpo on November 29th 2011, and its progress was made into an unprecedented spectacle hour by hour. As a result, Tanaka was suspended from his position on the same day, due to his "An Inappropriate Remark That Insults Women and Okinawans" (Okinawa Times, online, November 29th).
This incident cannot be treated merely as an inappropriate remark. Worse than this is the Japanese government whose response is nothing but replacing, localizing and minimizing of the real problem. Osamu Fujimura, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, spoke of Tanaka's suspension, but his words were hardly out of his mouth or the tip of his tongue, when he stated he would "set forward" the planned construction of military base in Henoko and a submission of the environmental assessment related to the construction before the end of the year. To borrow Tanaka's problematic tongue, Fujiwara's statement implies "rape [yaru]" Okinawa. Tanaka's remark was not in the least an unfortunate slip of the tongue that revealed his personal view, but it was a straightforward expression of the fact that Japan's imposition of US military bases on Okinawa is itself a rape of the Okinawan people. In the land that suffered numerous rapes by US soldiers, a killing by military vehicle, a Marine Corps helicopter crash on a university campus and the occupation of the site thereafter, and so on1, Japan finally revealed its true picture as a rapist of Okinawans.
This remark was made in the context of a series of events affecting Okinawa in recent days: 1) the state of lawlessness in Yaeyama region, where a textbook with right-wing ideology was coercively selected; 2) and, resulting unconstitutional state where the school districts that oppose to the selection was threatened that they pay for the textbook2; 3) a manifestation of national border by the alignment of the Self-Defense Force in Yonaguni Island3; 4) the exclusion of Okinawa's voice in Japanese government's refusal to revise the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement.4 Against this, it is necessary for us to protest in a diffusing and continuous manner.
And finally, it is the current situation in Takae that is most explicitly conveying the core of this problem.
It was reported that, shortly before making his problematic remark, Tanaka touched on the current helipad construction in Takae: "honestly I am not convinced as to why people are protesting against the construction we are promoting for the reversion of more than half of the northern drill base of US military." On the other hand, the Defense Bureau has been criminalizing Takae protestors by putting SLAPP lawsuit against them: evidently, as if abusing the judicial system wasn't enough, it is now putting pressures on Okinawa Prefectural Police to oppress the protesters by force. Although this much came to be clearly seen in our eyes today, after Tanaka's rapist remark emerged in the public, the Defense Bureau forcefully attempted to carry out the construction in Takae.5
Therefore, our protest against the chief of the Defense Bureau should not stop at denunciation of his rapist remark; this problem should not be concluded as his personal error and slip of the tongue. It is only after seeking to silence, ignore and deny our resistance that they are preparing to tell us: "[the construction was reached] upon an agreement with you".6 This is the structure of rape itself. Hence we will continue to say: "we have not agreed."
Let us question first: what goes on in the party hosted by the Defense Bureau for an informal talk with press personnel? What kind of off-record conversations are exchanged? We ought to confirm the fact that it all took place in a particular space: where the press expects to catch "important stories with the help of alcohol" from the mouths of defense bureaucrats, who in return expect to enable themselves to control any information leak as a result of creating and maintaining a kind of accomplice between two parties. Only in this kind of space did emerge such a misogynic remark.7
It was reported that Hirota Nakaima, the governor of Okinawa Prefecture, expressed: "my mouth would get sullied" in order to explain his refusal to make a comment on the case. His naïve choice of words with which he might have intended a sharp blow must be criticized as a structure of the second rape discourse. What is it that is sullied by rape? The countless bodies that were violated, lying on top of another in the Postwar history of Okinawa, have always been sealed and forced to be silent, precisely by the word: "sullied." The time is now for us to break the seal of the gloomy history, and for us to weave our words of resistance and liberation expressively and excessively.
Without reservation we strongly object the phallocentric discourse that this report suggests. We cannot afford to overlook the fact that, through the use of words such as 'sully', 'rape' and 'sexual relations', what the media objectified and portrayed as the violated was none other than 'women', as if it was a matter of course. Numerous media reports and statements stood on the side of male, excused themselves from the fear of being raped themselves by inserting the phrase: 'they disdain women', and thus exposed their phallocentrism that only by mentioning rape on women the magma of anger is supposed to arise. We need to distance ourselves from the discourse that also appropriates the 1995 rape of a young Okinawan girl. When we refer to the 1995 incident, it is no longer enough to point out the same repeated slip of the tongue or to stereotypically condemn 'sexual discrimination.' What we learned from it were a fundamental question on military and sexual violence, a new movement that emerged within a movement, and a link of movements created by opening up to the outside of Okinawa.8
Therefore, in times like this, let us remember that concrete words of protest always come from timely voices of women, and not from the 'magma of anger.' But whenever we make protests properly, the space of phallocentric discourse that exists within the society of Okinawa seeks to undermine them9. 'We will protect you' = 'we will always rape you' — this double structure eloquently tells us the fact that the Security Treaty in Okinawa itself is an imperialism and at the same time the rapist structure. We must remember always and repeatedly to raise our voice that creates fissures and cracks onto the structure. And it is in such moment that the word 'women' starts operating actively and having its meanings.
We are in the midst of a struggle of discourses.
Unless we break down the realm of US Imperialism exposed by Kevin Maher's remark and Japanese imperialism exposed by the bureaucrats' remark — and unless we break down the phallocentrism complicit with these imperialisms — we cannot deepen the meaning of our anti-military base struggles in Okinawa.
Project Disagree
November 29, 2011
1 Research documents include: Okinawa Women Act Against Military Violence, "沖縄・米兵による女性への性犯罪(U.S. Military's Sexual Viiolence Against Women in Okinawa)" April 1945- June 2001, Vol. 6. On the US military helicopter crash in Okinawa International University, see Ariko Kurosawa ed, "沖国大がアメリカに占領された日:8.13米軍ヘリ墜落事件から見えてきた 沖縄/日本の縮図 (The Day Okinawa International University was Occupied by U.S.: A Microcosm of Okinawa/Japan Seen Through 8.13 U.S. Helicopter Clash)" Seidosha, 2005
2 Regarding Yaeyama Textbook issues, see http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/editorial/T111106002873.htm
3 Regarding JSDF deployment in Yonaguni, see http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2012/01/06/4655/
The term "manifestation of national border" came from the chapter 11 of Osamu Yakabi's "沖縄戦・米軍占領史を学びなおす:記憶をいかに継承するか(Reexamine the Battle of Okinawa and the History of US military Occupation: How We Inherit the Memory)" Seorishobo, 2009. He analyzes that the occupation governance of the US military embodied a national border between Yonaguni and Taiwan that is far detached from the sense of reality shared among the people who live in the regions, and "reconstructed a new national border while advocating an internal security within Okinawa." We must keep in mind these words of Yakabi's in order to examine the context of the deployment of JSDF in Yonaguni today.
4 An important focal point of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement in 2011 was the revision of the regulation on prosecuting on-duty military personnel who cause traffic accident. Although a revision of the Agreement was considered following the death of Koki Yogi by run over by a U.S. Military vehicle in January 2011, the Japanese government went no further than stating "a revision of implementation." Meanwhile, however, the gap between Japan and the US over the understanding of the jurisdiction has become clarified. See 「軍属裁判権は接受国優先 米法に明記」Okinawa Times, December 1, 2011
5 See What is Going On In Takae, Toson of Yanbaru: http://takae.ti-da.net/
6 On November 17th, the same day he made the rapist remark, Tanaka, while having mentioned the bitter history of Henoko that it had to accept the hosting of Camp Schwab, stated: "a resolution has been reached among the locals to accept the new construction, as long as the conditions posed by the local residents are recognized."
7 Ryukyu Shimpo's initial report quoted Tanaka: "Nobody would say ' I will rape you now' before raping someone." But we wonder if actual rapes are rather accompanied by such serious blackmailing as 'I'll kill you if you tell others' or 'I'll revealed your secret to others.' In other words, Tanaka's words themselves are based upon the rape myth, which reveals the presence of misogyny. We must therefore point out and criticize the complicit relations in the alcohol-induced informal discussion, wherein the reporters 'acknowledged' Tanaka's words as a metaphor of rape, based on the rape myth.
8 Following the 1995 incident,Okinawa Women Act Against Military Violence was founded and has since been establishing a network of anti-militarization internationally.
9 It is necessary to recall these statements that follow:
"I am going to speak up as a victim. I was raped by US soldiers when I was a sophomore in high school. They threatened me with a knife on my way home and took me to a park near my house; there I was raped by three US soldiers. I was really frightened. I thought to myself: 'it's all over, I'm going to die." No matter how hard I tried to scream for help, I could not let my voice out. Then a soldier said to me, 'I can kill you.' He did not say 'I'm going to' but 'I can'." (An Open Letter to [then] Governor Inamine, Okinawa times, July 9t, 2005)
"I felt like dead when the incident happened. We were again crushed by the Foreign Minister's statement, and simply said, we felt like we were being told to die." "I interpreted the minister's remark as an order for us to stay quiet even after we became victims of a crime. I think this is what a second rape is." "Do people exist for the sake of a nation? Or does a nation exist for the sake of its people? Historically, the military has never protected the people in Okinawa. But they still insist that the people are living in a peaceful society. If that's the definition of Japanese citizens to you, your definition would make Okinawans non-citizens, would it not?" (The Last Letters to Machimura [then] Foreign Minister, Okinawa Times, July 15th, 2005)
Okinawa Prefectural Assembly held its second day of public hearing on February 26th. Among the speakers was Kyoko Higa, who stated on the issue of 1995 rape of a girl, that the "Governor Nakaima is committing a second rape with his words," which was met with a protest by both the ruling party and the administration as "inappropriate." The Assembly remained idle for 4 hours from shortly after 5pm. The state of idle had not occurred since the regular assembly on June 2006, and it was the first time since Nakaima came in office. Higa apologized: "I have made an inappropriate remark that ruined the governor's personality, and degraded the assembly;" she withdrew her remark, and the matter was settled. Earlier the governor stated: "whether protect the security of the whole Asia or protect the safety of a girl – this is not a matter of comparison"; then Higa made a remark: "the governor is lacking the sense of responsibility as the highest official who is supposed to protect human rights of his people." Then she added: "he is committing a second rape." (Ryukyu Shimpo, February 27, 2008)


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Institution of the Lord's supper
There are many myths and false teachings about the Lord's supper. Some even referring to it as cannibalism! It is in fact a simple yet humbling and deeply meaningful act done in obedience to the Word of God. This article intends to answer 5 basic questions: -
Who instituted the Lord's supper?
Why was it instituted?
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The Lord's supper was instituted by our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. As can be seen in the passage opposite from Mark 14 it was Jesus himself, whilst sharing in the Passover meal with the disciples that first broke bread and drank of the cup.
This was instituted by our Lord as a way of remembering His shedding of blood for the atonement of our sin. He was and is the Passover Lamb who was pierced for our transgressions. When we eat of the bread and drink of the wine, we are bringing to mind what He did for us. It was instituted at the last supper with the disciples and will remain in force until He comes again.
We continue to take the Lord's supper in remembrance of all that was done for us and in obedience to the words of our Lord when says in Luke 'do this in remembrance of me'. The bread represents Christ's body broken for us, there is nothing more nourishing for the soul then the bread of Life which is Christ Jesus (John 6:48).
The wine represents the blood that was shed on the cross. It is only through the blood of Jesus that we can be washed clean from our sin (1John 1:7) and it is only through Him that we can commune with the Father. (1 Timothy 2:5).
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You don't even have to be in church to take the Lord's supper. In the early church when believers met together for fellowship they would share in communion in the homes of the brethren, just like at the last supper.
Partaking of this humbling nourishment doesn't give you salvation, only a true heart that acknowledges Jesus as Lord can be saved, but we partake of it in obedience to our Lord, the Lamb of God, who gave His life for us that we may have an abundant life and an eternity with the Father.
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22And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
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The building itself was badly damaged, and rescuers are working to rubble. Among the victims were three men and one woman. Also suffered some of the buildings nearby.
The number was in the time of the explosion at the factory is not yet known, fire check the list of employees.


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The Be A Southern Gentleman blog began an outgrowth from The Southern Agrarian blog in 2014, and now it is time to move back home again. The content that made up this blog is once again part of The Southern Agrarian. This move allows me to better focus my efforts rather than trying to divide between The Southern Agrarian, Southern Agrarian Society, and Be A Southern Gentleman. The lifestyle of the Southern gentleman originated in the Southern Agrarian culture, so it is only natural for us to return to our roots.
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Mic's Bbq
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Mic's Bbq is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!
Adress: 3011 US Hwy 287 W, Vernon, TX 76384
Phone: (940) 552-9190
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Kat Green
We just happen to get lucky passing through and read reviews so we stopped for lunch. We had the brisket sandwich and pork sandwich. Both were VERY good, but the pork was better. The flavor! Yum. The slaw and potato salad were great, too. Don't let the exterior fool you. It's definitely worth the stop. Customer service was great. They were very friendly and sweet. I would definitely travel back for more of the pork.
Blain Smith
Not a pleasant experience. The place was not terribly clean. The food was mediocre at best. I found my sliced brisket dry and difficult get down. The smoke ring such as it was I found to be deep and wide on the one side that had it. The location was... quaint. I recommend you stay out of the restroom especially if it's been a while since you had a tetanus shot. The staff is fantastic the owner and her daughter are lovely people. I really wanted to like this food. Portions are generous and the sides acceptable. All in all not my favorite and I cannot recommend the food. But as I said the staff is lovely.
Melissa Mercer
My husband and I are on our way to Colorado and read the reviews so we stopped for lunch. It is VERY good BBQ with friendly customer service. Will stop again for sure!!
Jodi Landfair
What a great place. Not really a lot of tables to sit at but the serves was super. The meat is tender and delicious. Took some ribs Togo and the smell and taste were the best. Can't go to Texas without having BBQ and we found a great place. Little M even taught me how to morph into the pink power ranger. Thanks Little M. Update: The ribs made it back to Colorado as did we. They were devoured by 3 hungry boys and my husband. All I heard for a moment was mmmm. The sauce was perfect and fall off the bone meat with a great smoke taste. They let me have one rib out of the 2 pounds I brought back. Mic's wl be a return stop if we are do w that way again.
Mark Bloom
At home feeling eating here. You can expect friendly service great food. It's a must stop for me now Thank you Mrs Wanda bless you hope to see you every time I'm in town


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Wait Entertainment: They had a few scareactors running around, and some good atmospheric props. And it's always nice to see the people being chased out of the haunted house.
Length of Event: 45 min- 1 hr.
Actor Performance: They were pretty lively, and energetic
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Good. No backups at all.
Appropriate Ages: 12+
Props / Special FX: Nice props throughout the haunted house. Great lighting as well.
Costumes / Make-up: Costumes were pretty good, and the makeup was great. Good quaality.
Summary: My friend and I love to go to haunted houses together and have a good time. For years her and I had been hearing about how awesome and scary Statesville was from people. We saw the $30-$40 price per ticket (we ended up getting the VIP/$40) and hoped it was as good as people were saying. But in the end, coming out of the haunted house… we couldn't help but feel let down. For us it didn't live up to the hype. The scares weren't as intense as they are advertised to be, and it seemed like the actors were more focused on screaming into your face and ears than they were giving a truly unsettling performance. And on top of that some of the characters broke character as we were in their room. That's kind of a big "no-no" for me. The atmosphere was great, as was the makeup. The props and lighting of every room was a real treat, and for me these were the areas where Statesville shined the most. Overall it was a visual treat, but visual treats to me don't completely warrant that kind of price. I know some people enjoyed it, because I heard the screams and saw people running out of the house. But I sadly cannot give Statesville Haunted Prison as good of a review as I would like to. The scares were poor for me, and the actors really need to stay in character.


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Right after posting a Jewish rapper I come across a article on VICE recounting someone's Birthright trip. Birthright is an expense-paid trip to Israel for Jewish youth to experience their own culture and homeland. The trip is partially sponsored by the Israeli government. Now we can't say that this is what always happens on these trips but the account of this particular trip on VICE.com is hilariously interesting. Read it HERE.
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I've been tinkering with frankenbinos and wondering why most porros are not cemented. I see a few are, but the vast, vast majority are not. There must be a good reason??
why aren't porro prisms more often cemented?
Posted 24 May 2016 - 01:06 AM
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 03:29 AM
I'm assuming you mean the Porro I type, for the Porro II very commonly has its three parts cemented.
Cementing the two glass blocks would complicate their supporting, by losing the handily large, flat, hypotenuse faces. Moreover, this would eliminate the fairly important baffle aperture at the interface between the two prisms.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 05:30 AM
I think the OP is talking about having blobs of cement
to hold the prism in place on the shelf.
Most of the prisms I clean are trapped between
indentations that were put in the walls of the 'shelf' the
prism is on. Sometimes you can hear the prism
'click' back intto place.
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 07:01 AM
I don't think that's what most of us understand by cemented prisms, Martin.
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 08:52 AM
Sorry I wasn't clear. Yes, I meant Porro I and I meant why not cement the two prism faces to each other.
Glenn, does a baffle aperture between the two faces function significantly differently than at the entrance or exit?
Related to that, I also notice the microscope prisms frequently have apertures painted directly on prisms, as in attached photo. I've seen this on one binocular, but not the couple dozen others I've inspected. Any thoughts on this practice?
Posted 24 May 2016 - 09:27 AM
I'm assuming you mean the Porro I type, for the Porro II very commonly has its three parts cemented.
Cementing the two glass blocks would complicate their supporting, by losing the handily large, flat, hypotenuse faces. Moreover, this would eliminate the fairly important baffle aperture at the interface between the two prisms.
Am I correct that the baffle aperture is important for blocking stray light?
None of the cemented Porro I's I've seen (in the Avimo 7x42, Bell & Howell M19 7x50, Leica Kern AARAU 8x30) had baffles at the cemented joining of the two prisms. However, cemented prisms can be baffled. The WW II Leitz 7x50 Porro II's (and many of the Zeiss Porro II's as well I'm fairly sure) had cemented baffled three part prisms and the pre-war Zeiss Turita/Telita line of roof prisms had cemented baffled two part prisms. But the circa WW II Ross, Barr & Stroud, and Huet Porro II's (all of which were two part prism assemblies excluding the field lens) for some reason were not baffled.
Leica Kern AARAU cemented Porro I prisms: https://www.flickr.c...v-aPP4zz-bua4hR
Bell & Howell M19 7x50 cemented Porro I prisms: https://www.flickr.c...F-9dWwuW-bzDGax
Leitz (beh) Kriegsmarine 7x50 cemented and baffled three part Porro II prisms: https://www.flickr.c...n-pzYVyt-9v9jiB
Zeiss Turita 8x24 cemented and baffled roof prism: https://www.flickr.c...r-8WbRsW-bu652J
Ross Binoprism No. 5 7x50 two part cemented prism without baffling between the prisms: https://www.flickr.c...7-csdVUw-fw4sxr
Edited by FrankL, 24 May 2016 - 09:30 AM.
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 09:57 AM
Leica Kern AARAU cemented Porro I prisms: https://www.flickr.c...v-aPP4zz-bua4hR
I think this illustrates that mounting cemented prisms can be as simple, maybe even more simple, than using hypotenuse faces of uncemented prisms.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 10:14 AM
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 10:31 AM
I'm not entirely sure it's cheaper to mount individually. I can see that the typical assembly process is very simple and cheap -- purely mechanical, just slap the parts together, put in a couple screws.
But is cementing any more costly? Inexpensive objectives are cemented. Clearly there's an efficient factory assembly process for this, and it has to be just as easy to cement a pair of prisms together. At final assembly, the cemented prisms would then just be a part to slap together and screw down -- could be even fewer parts and screws. The Kern example is epoxied and that's different, but it'd be easy enough to design a holder for a cemented pair that would have a single retaining strap and pair of screws.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 10:53 AM
Just visualize the process of applying glue to one prism face, securing the prism in the jig, carefully positioning the other prism on the face ensuring that there are no air bubbles in the cement. Then aligning with the jig and activating the UV curing light for the prescribed time (probably 10-20 seconds). Lastly, the prism must be glued to the mount, which itself is also a more complex structure because there reference surface is not the hypotenuse surfaces.
Now visualize the process of taking a single prism, placing it in the machined recess that the more simplistically designed prism plate has, putting two dabs of hot glue on it, flipping it over and repeating the process.
Which process do you think will provide more consistent results when performed repetitively and as quickly as possible?
Edited by Mad Matt, 24 May 2016 - 10:58 AM.
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 11:44 AM
Well, I've actually done it, and I can easily visualize it in a production assembly line -- I have a little background in manufacturing and have designed and assembly built jigs and such, etc. Even with very low-tech methods it looks like it could easily be done in well under a minute per pair (excluding cure time). And it's no more complicated than cementing lens -- just different jigs. And the prism does not have to be glued to the mount. As I noted, one can easily design a mount that holds cemented prism pair with screws, straps, etc.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 05:20 PM
The Porro I 'middle' baffle aperture is virtually always smaller than the entrant/exit baffles. This bigger-smaller-bigger baffle aperture arrangement is permissible because of the geometry defined by the tapering inward of the image-forming light cones and the tapering outward of the chief rays on their way to the field stop edge. The middle baffle's principal task is to reduce the passage of light scattered by the first prism's interior walls, which surfaces are more brightly illuminated by out-of-field light entering the objective.
If a 'painted' or sheet material middle baffle can be successfully cemented, then fair enough. And we see that such has been done in a *few* systems. But I've never seen an example myself, which implies the large scale omission must represent a significant enough labor/cost savings.
Unless a cemented prism pair is supported at both prisms, cantilevering results, which is less robust against shock and high-G acceleration.
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Posted 24 May 2016 - 09:56 PM
So this bigger-smaller-bigger is Porro I specific, and does not apply to Porro II? As you noted, Porro II are normally cemented, but I don't see any examples with baffles at the cemented surfaces.
As you note, the scarcity of cemented Porro I has to have some basis. There's likely some "good" reason, though it's also entirely possible it's a somewhat arbitrary convention that just got established and copied. Not every manufacturing convention has an entirely rational engineering or economic justification underlying it.
Also mysterious however, is that there's so few example in premium glass (pre-coatings era), where marginal added manufacturing cost would not be a factor, especially when weighed against the benefits of eliminating two air/glass surfaces.
In any event, I was really wondering if there was some good optical reason not to do it. I've cemented a couple and don't see any issues, but I've not performed any testing other than casually gazing through them. But I am going to make something for real use now and thought I'd check the optical expertise here to see if I was missing something important.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 10:48 PM
I'm assuming you mean the Porro I type, for the Porro II very commonly has its three parts cemented.
Cementing the two glass blocks would complicate their supporting, by losing the handily large, flat, hypotenuse faces. Moreover, this would eliminate the fairly important baffle aperture at the interface between the two prisms.
The big faces on the large 'shelves' are very easy to make and tweak.
Posted 24 May 2016 - 11:12 PM
Once I invested 5 minutes in a demo jig, it took ~30 seconds to cement prisms, start to finish.
Lay first prism on V; put drop of cement on face; lay second down; press against alignment stops; hit with UV.
(note third axis alignment stop not shown; removed to take picture)
Posted 24 May 2016 - 11:44 PM
Works by itself...
Supporting and aligning that inside a metal chassis would be a lot trickier
than two prisms on shelves, though. There is also shock: the prisms with
spring clips on shelves can usually take a small drop without losing alignment
or breaking. The cemented pair would generate a lot of shearing force.
With the right plastic 'carriage' something could be done to make it work, though.
I won't question the cementing: the dielectric difference is small,
and the loss across that tiny cemented gap is likely even lower than
the Canada Balsam in doublets.
Posted 25 May 2016 - 10:12 AM
In order to rely on a fixed jig to position prisms for cementing it would require that the prisms be very accurately shaped. Real prisms typically have errors in one or both the angles of the faces (45-90-45) and the tilt that results in a very gently sloping section of a pyramid, which usually necessitates some small rotation to eliminate 'lean', or a departure from 180 degrees in image rotation.
Posted 25 May 2016 - 05:03 PM
Posted 25 May 2016 - 06:29 PM
They typically compensate for the errors Glenn is talking about with a little
foil tape tab on the shelf (if anything).. It's easy to 'rough them in' that way.
The gluing would work fine for a telescope. It's a much fussier
tolerance lining up binocular sides.
Posted 25 May 2016 - 10:43 PM
I've disassembled a bunch of binos recently and notice some have provisions for small alignment adjustment, and some don't. Mostly related to quality and power I assume. A pair of Bushnell Insta-Focus (clearly cheapie) have no means to adjust prisms, but a 60's Sears does (were those cheapie, or low/mid-range in their day?)
Interestingly, SARD Mark 21 has no means to adjust. Judging by appearance alone, the exterior of the prisms appear much more precisely ground than the prisms of the old Japanese cheapies. Maybe they were ground to tolerances sufficient to meet the needs (without adjustment) of a 7x war glass?
In any event, I now see that optically precise assembly requires an optical alignment jig (whether cemented or mechanically restrained), not just a mechanical jig.
Do you know of a standard or rule of thumb regarding required alignment precision?
Posted 25 May 2016 - 11:19 PM
Do you know of a standard or rule of thumb regarding required alignment precision?
According to a character known as "WJC",
The US Navy had a repair standard of 2-4 arc-minutes coming out the eyepiece, but that's felt to be
way tighter than the eye can see. Russians found 30-40 arc-minutes coming from the eyepiece
was a fair tolerance.
As you pull your eyes away from the eyepieces (on binoculars that don't 'black out'),
the deviation increases (in the amount center field differs from your close-in IPD).
A handy way to do a quick check (with an object on a plain background)..
Posted 26 May 2016 - 12:46 AM
According to a character known as "WJC",
The US Navy had a repair standard of 2-4 arc-minutes coming out the eyepiece, but that's felt to be
way tighter than the eye can see. Russians found 30-40 arc-minutes coming from the eyepiece
was a fair tolerance.
As you pull your eyes away from the eyepieces (on binoculars that don't 'black out'),
the deviation increases (in the amount center field differs from your close-in IPD).
A handy way to do a quick check (with an object on a plain background)..
I think you meant to say... According to a curmudgeon known as "WJC"...,
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Posted 26 May 2016 - 02:21 AM
Pulling your eyes farther back from the eyepieces has no impact on *angular* divergence, or image separation. An angle is an angle is an angle. The increasing *pysical* separation via *projection upon a surface* is distance dependent, but some angular divergence of, say, 0.5 degrees, is the same whether the eye is in contact with the eyepiece, at the eye point, 5cm farther rearward, or 50cm rearward.
The farther rearward eye placement only restricts the FOV, which might make the image displacement *appear* to be larger. But rest assured, the angular divergence is quite unchanged. If at the correct eye placement I have to cross my eyes a certain amount in order to fuse the images, that very same amount of eye crossing will apply at any other distance, as long as the FOV has not shrunk so small as to not permit the seeing of both images simultaneously.
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Posted 26 May 2016 - 05:44 AM
You said:
"the angular divergence is quite unchanged."
Yes, absolutely!
And thus, the physical divergence of your view gets bigger and bigger.
It's time to take out your laser.
I first discovered the concept while using a laser to find the deviations.
If I face the objective directlyfrom 100 ft away (with the binocs pointed and focused on its origin site),
and wiggle the laser across the objective, a disc can be 'painted' on a borad behind the binoculars.
If the collimation is off, the L + R discs (as drawn by a vounteer with a mark following dots)
show very distinctly-deviating locations. The divergence increases as you move the board back.
if I move my eyes back from the EPs,
I see a smaller and smaller piece of the image, in good focus.,
and if there is deviation, I end up looking at different pieces of the field.
Smaller bits of a different image.
It's too late to block either of those phenomena with lore.
It really happens and I began with empirical work. I even corrected a few
units with the laser-drawn discs, but it's too cumbersome now.
Posted 26 May 2016 - 09:46 AM
I'm familiar with the collimation standards in general, as well WJC, who announces his curmudgeoness by starting his post with:
"the average observer on Birdforum is a few shades more mature and cranial than the average observer on Cloudy Nights.."
What I actually was asking is if there's any known standard for prism rotation itself. I understand this would not be a binocular end-state standard, but rather an standard internal to the manufacturing process for this particular sub-assembly.
In the samples I've disassembled, the prism rotation is only adjustable when the prism sub-assembly is outside the binocular housing, so you can't adjust rotation as part of the final collimation, during which one can adjust objective eccentrics. This strongly suggests that during manufacturing, the prism sub-assembly is treated as a discreet unit with independent tolerances. It would be very impractical and inefficient to check collimation, then partially disassemble the binocular, remove the prism sub-assembly, adjust rotation, re-install prism sub-assembly, re-test collimation, etc.
I understand this is a very specific and obscure question, and few, if any, outside the manufacturing process designers would likely know. It's analogous to asking about machining tolerances on a binocular part. But hey, there are some folks here with obscure expertise, can't hurt to ask!


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The haunted house
On a spooky night 5 kids named:
MJ the despicable
Michael the toughest
Smarty pants the scientist
Billy goat the dumbest
Doctor kids the genius
These 5 kids did not know that they had powers. All that they know is that they are all twins. One day MJ said "let's go to the haunted house"
They all agrees. So one by one, they all stepped out of the house and in the haunted house. Then when they were all in, the door shut. Then they fell. When they hit the ground, they were behind bars. Billy goat whacked his head on the bars, and
Broke it. They they ran up the stairs, opened the doors and ran home.


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Previous studies have shown that agmatine, a potential neuromodulator or co-transmitter, exhibited antidepressant-like action in animal models, yet its mechanism, especially the receptor mechanism, remains unclear. In the present study, using efaroxan, a preferential antagonist of I1 imidazoline receptor (I1R) and yohimbine, an antagonist of α2 adrenergic receptor (α2AR), we investigated the roles of I1R and α2AR in agmatine's antidepressant-like effect in acute and sub-acute depression models in mice. We found that in the tail-suspension test (TST) and the forced swimming test (FST), acute administration of agmatine (20 and 40 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly shortened the immobility time. Concurrent administration of efaroxan (1 mg/kg, i.p.) completely abolished the antidepressant-like effects of agmatine (40 mg/kg, p.o.) whereas yohimbine (5 mg/kg, i.p.) failed to exert similar effects, suggesting that the acute antidepressant-like effects of agmatine was mainly mediated by I1R but not α2AR. Additionally, in the learned helplessness (LH) test, repeated administration of agmatine (20 mg/kg, p.o., q.d.) for 5 days significantly decreased the escape latency and the number of escape failure, and these effects were respectively abolished by concurrent administration of efaroxan (0.5 mg/kg,i.p., q.d.) and yohimbine (3 mg/kg, i.p., q.d.) for 5 days, suggesting that the antidepressant-like action of agmatine in the LH test was achieved via the activation of both I1R and α2AR. In summary, we found that the antidepressant-like effects of agmatine in the TST and the FST were mediated by activating I1R and in the sub-acute LH test were mediated by activating both I1R and α2AR.
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Chen, Z., Chen, W., Wang, Z. et al. Antidepressant-like action of agmatine in the acute and sub-acute mouse models of depression: a receptor mechanism study. Metab Brain Dis 33, 1721–1731 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11011-018-0280-9
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On my new insurance plan the cost of prescriptions is not all that bad once the deductible has been met but January eats a huge hole in my wallet. Our new plan offers a health savings account to ease the pain but it has been hard to put a lot of money into it as my take home pay must pay the price. They say "Necessity is the mother of all invention." Faced with high out of pocket costs I began to explore my options.
Pharmaceuticals are expensive. My insurance company is billed over $9,000 a month for Zytiga. I take 4 pills a day. That equates to $75 per pill. That is more money than I earn in a day. Drug companies have patients over a barrel when it comes to our medicine. In many cases we have to take the drugs or we die. It seems unfair but as my momma use to say, "nobody ever said life is fair."
The cost of bringing a drug to market is enormous. Research and development is partially funded through the
Congressional Directed Medical Research Program. Funds are allocated through the
Department of Defense. In reality however this money is just a drop in the bucket. Once a drug has been developed clinical trials begin. This is where the cost of bringing drugs to market skyrockets. Pharmaceutical companies must utilize investors to cover the cost. Most investors only invest for one reason. They want to make a lot of money. Investors have 10 years to capitalize on investments once a drug has received FDA approval. After 10 years generic copies can go to market. It can be a long 10 years for the consumer. Pharmaceutical companies realize this and many of them now offer co-pay assistance.
So how does it work?
Well.... let's just say it is a little different for every drug but each one shares similarities. Some medications require a financial statement proving income falls below minimum thresholds. Some do not. As I am only privy to one example, I will share my experience in hope that it will help others find their path.
It was actually my doctors's medical assistant who was instrumental in securing co-pay assistance for me. I cannot overstate the value in creating a strong professional relationship with the medical assistant or the R.N. I have stated in previous posts that doctors are overwhelmed. Unfortunately, they have less and less time for the patient in many cases. It is the nurses who carry the bulk of patient care. Get to know your nurse. They are a valuable resource.
The medical assistant went online to the Janssen website to see if they offered co-pay assistance. Once she found what they offered she checked to be certain I qualified. Once qualification verification was completed she signed me up. Janssen sent the co-pay assistance coupon directly to my pharmacy.
Now that the pharmacy has the coupon, they first bill the insurance company. After billing the insurance company, the pharmacy sent the residual balance to Janssen. Janssen covered all but $10 dollars of the $1560 balance. My deductible for the calendar year has now been met with only $10 out of my pocket. My HSA account will now be enough to cover any out of pocket expenses for the remainder of the year. Now that my deductible has been met my Zytiga co-pay is a flat $60 dollars a month and Janssen still covers all but $10 dollars.
So how can they do it?
Remember the college tuition act. The government guaranteed student loans so that anyone who wanted to pursue higher education could pay the tuition. It seemed like a great idea. In hindsight, perhaps not so much. Upon realizing the government was footing the bill, institutions for higher learning began jacking up the price of tuition. Sure, everybody can go to college if they want to but they will be saddled with student loan debt for decades to come.
The same thing happened in the pharmaceutical industry. Everybody was required to have insurance so pharma jacked up the price of medication. They are making butt loads of money. They can afford it. I mean come on, does anybody believe that it costs $75 for one 250mg tablet. It was the same thing in the 80's when all the auto glass companies advertised they would wave the deductible on windshield replacement. I was poor back then and carried $1000 deductible on comprehensive insurance. I had 2
Windshields replaced back then and didn't pay a dime. That is also part of the reason insurance premiums are so high. That, and morons texting while they are driving.
Use the system
We have a healthcare system in place. Love it or hate it, it is what it is. The market will always dictate price. Pharma and biotech love the system. They don't want it to change because they are making money. If patients can not afford their medication they will not have any customers and the price will drop. No more profits. Unhappy investors. You get the idea. It makes sense for them to offer co-pay assistance to patients. The down side of this however is that insurance premiums will continue to rise until there is balance within the system. One way or another we will pay. For now, take advantage of the system in place until for better or worse, something else comes along. I have shared this with some coworkers who also were elated to find copay assistance as well. Thank you for reading and always remember:
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Best Kosher Wines
The Top Kosher Wines for Every Occasion
As with organic wines, it would be nearly impossible to know if a bottle is kosher simply by drinking it. The best way to discover the difference between kosher and non-kosher wines is by reading the label. This is often indicated simply with a "K" symbol, which means no non-kosher animal products can be used in the making of the wine and it must be made in a facility that is kept entirely kosher.
Bottles labeled "Kosher for Passover" are made under even stricter conditions and often bear a letter "P" next to the "K" symbol. For those attending a Passover Seder, note that all wines labeled "Kosher for Passover" are kosher, but not all kosher wines are kosher for Passover.
1. Yarden Blanc de Blancs 2008
Type: Sparkling wine
Origin: Golan Heights, Israel
Price: $30
Produced from Chardonnay grapes of the northern Golan Heights region in Israel, the 2008 Yarden Blanc de Blancs is a delicate blend of lemon, apple and flower notes. On the tongue, this sparkling wine has a fresh and fruity finish that makes it great for drinking alone or as an apertif paired with caviar and fish.
For more information, visit the Golan Heights Winery official website.
2. Goose Bay 2012 South Island Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: $20
New Zealand isn't necessarily recognized as a source for kosher wines, but it is certainly known for Sauvignon Blanc. Fortunately, there is one winery gaining an international reputation for both. With its gooseberry and cut grass aromas, biting lemon acidity and cleansing finish, this wine represents the best attributes of Kiwi-style Sauvignon Blanc.
For more information, visit the Goose Bay official website.
3. Don Ernesto's 2015 Beret Rosé
Type: Rosé
Origin: Napa Valley, California, USA
Price: $24
In describing his winemaking philosophy, Don Ernesto states, "Like a rainbow or a puppy or a beautiful sunset, wine should make you feel happy to be alive and enjoying life surrounded by friends." Made from 100 percent Syrah, this rosé displays a salmon color and aromas of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. In the mouth, this medium-bodied wine boasts flavors of currant and grapefruit with a lingering citrus finish.
For more information, visit the Don Ernesto official website.
4. Galil Ela 2012
Type: Red blend
Origin: Galilee, Israel
Price: $20
A rich blend of 61 percent Syrah, 32 percent Barbera and 7 percent Petit Verdot, the Galil Ela 2012 is a full-bodied kosher wine with a deep violet color. This wine comes from high quality grapes of the Galil Mountain Winery and has undergone 12 months of aging in French oak barrels. Expect strong aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry as well as spices and oak. The berry and toasty flavors only improve, as this is a wine that ages well for three to five years after harvest.
For more information, visit the Galil Mountain Winery official website.
5. Prix 2009 Reserve Syrah
Type: Syrah
Origin: North Coast, California, USA
Price: $65
Prix is a reserve label from Hagafen Cellars. The grapes for this kosher wine are carefully selected from fine Napa and Sonoma vineyards. The 2009 Reserve Syrah offers black cherry and blackberry acidity with a hint of caramel at the back of the palate and black pepper on the finish.
For more information, visit the Hagafen Cellars official website.
6. Domaine du Castel 2011 Grand Vin
Type: Red blend
Origin: Judean Hills, Israel
Price: $70
Domaine du Castel could easily be mistaken for a family-owned French winery with its values and focus on Bordeaux varietals. But it is actually one of Israel's premier producers. Its Bordeaux-style red blend has been referred to as the "greatest kosher wine in the world." We like it for its good balance, blackberry and bramble flavors, ripe tannins and lingering finish.
For more information, visit the Domaine du Castel official website.
7. Elvi Wines 2008 EL26 Priorat
Type: Red blend
Origin: Catalonia, Spain
Price: $50
Elvi is a family-owned operation dedicated to the production of kosher still and sparkling wines in Spain. The company's signature red is created from an earthy blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignane. The 2008 EL26 Priorat boasts tart cranberry and cherry acidity with fine-grained tannins.
For more information, visit the Elvi Wines official website.
8. Herzog 2012 Variations Five Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: California, USA
Price: $22
As a mark of his appreciation, Austrian Emperor Franz Josef made winemaker Philip Herzog a baron more than a century ago. The irony is that Herzog is itself a title of nobility. Equally noble is this lush Cabernet Sauvignon. It blends grapes from five California vineyards, and boasts rich flavors of blueberry and cassis with a lingering finish of dried sage.
For more information, visit the Herzog Wine Cellars official website.
9. Terrenal Seleccionado 2014 Red Wine
Type: Red blend
Origin: Spain
Price: $8
This Spanish red blend, available at your local Trader Joe's, is composed of 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 20 percent Monastrell, which is the Spanish term for the Rhône varietal, Mourvèdre. On the nose, this wine opens with light floral notes that are balanced by rich aromas of black currant and herbs. The Terrenal Seleccionado 2014 Red Wine offers a plush mouthfeel with flavors of blackberry, chocolate and dark cherry.
10. Hagafen Cellars 2009 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Dessert wine
Origin: Napa Valley, California, USA
Price: $36 for 375 ml
California's Hagafen Cellars strives to craft superb-quality kosher wines. According to winemaker Ernie Weir, the company's goal is to "showcase the best that our land has produced." The grapes for the 2009 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc are harvested in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast — the perfect location for this rarely produced release. This dessert wine is sweet with tropical fruit flavors and a smooth, lingering finish.
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Chief Play Officer
Reisa started her career as a dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. Experiential learning became her passion in her 19 years of teaching. With degrees in Exercise physiology, psychology and dance, she strives to bring a love of learning through play. She also works with her family in construction. With her background in the arts and science, she is inspired to blend the two together.
Reisa's favorite things to do in the whole world are smile, laugh, and spend time with family. What gets her out of bed in the morning are the people that make this world move, and she is on a mission to help make the world dance and smile through life.
Fun fact: Reisa loves to spend time with her family and is excited to become a grandma this year!
Rachele Renzi
Manager of Marketing & Operations
Rachele has a background in Graphic Design and Photography. She is from Italy and has moved to Vancouver to pursue her career in Marketing with a specific interest in Digital Marketing.
She is thrilled to be creating eye catching graphics and bringing marketing strategy to life for Griddly Games.
Fun Fact: She loves travel and she has been in 20+ countries so far.
Monica Salazar
Content Creation Coordinator
Monica's favourite thing in the world is to do is write- although she is in love with all things creative! She has a passion for content creation and editing.
When not at work, you will probably find her with a book in hand or making jewelry.
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Festive Roast Beef with Ginger and Five-Spice Butter
Festive centrepiece with a difference. Rib eye or sirloin joint in a ginger, garlic and chilli marinade and a Chinese 5 spice butter
prep time
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10 people
To Cook Rare: 20 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 20 minutes
To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 25 minutes
To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 30 minutes
- 1.3kg-1.8kg/3-4lb lean rib of beef or sirloin joint
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
For the five-spice butter
- :50g/2oz unsalted butter, softened
- 10ml/2tsp Chinese five-spice powder
For the marinade
- :30ml/2tbsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 5ml/1tsp dried chilli flakes
- 60ml/4tbsp freshly chopped chives
- 30ml/2tbsp sherry vinegar
For the sweet potato and wild mushroom stuffing
- :175g/6oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 75g/3oz wild or common mushrooms, peeled and finely chopped
- 45ml/3tbsp freshly chopped chives
- 100g/4oz fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
- Prepare the five-spice butter; in a small bowl mix together the butter and the five-spice powder. Set aside until required.
- Place the joint on a chopping board and lightly score the surface of the beef. Transfer to a large shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Mix the marinade ingredients together and rub the mixture all over the joint. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the joint from the refrigerator, shake off any remaining marinade and discard. Smear the surface of the beef with the five-spice butter.
- Place on a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any meat juices.
- Serve the beef with stuffing balls, gravy, crispy roasted vegetables and Brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta and sage.
Sweet Potato and Wild Mushroom Stuffing:
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 5, 190°C, 375°F.
- Boil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes. Drain, roughly mash and set aside to cool.
- Heat the oil and cook the onions and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together and shape into 16 balls.
- Arrange on a foil-lined baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes.
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I think that photography as an art has taken a pretty big hit since the widespread acceptance of digital cameras. Hipstematic takes an arbitrary picture of a coffee cup taken with an iPhone and turns it into "art". Bigger memory cards mean there is less and less risk in pressing that shutter button. Like never before, "art" in photography is largely an accident. But is it art at all? I think not.
I define art, not by what is produced, but by what the artist's mind was doing when it was produced. By that definition, art must be intentional. You cannot simply fire off 10,000 pictures to find those 2 works of "art". What you found wouldn't be art at all, it would be a series interesting coincidences. Think about it this way—imagine that you could record everything your eye sees in brilliant high definition and at any point, pull out a single frame and publish it to Flickr. You probably wouldn't consider that art. Yet this is often what digital photographers do. They point their camera in a thousand directions and find a few images that are interesting enough to share. Anyone can do that.
So, as digital photographers, how do we find our status as an artist? I submit that we find that status by learning to be intentional; by making calculated decisions about the things we photograph; by refusing to press the shutter down before we're sure that what we're about it capture is what we intend to capture.
Now, before I move on, let me interject briefly. Photography has a great history of accidentally capturing incredible moments. In fact, some of history's iconic photos were total accidents. And that's okay. Because at that time in history, skilled photographers routinely and intentionally captured beautiful images. And sometimes, they caught beautiful accidents. But it was the exception, not the rule. And that's part of what made those photos so remarkable. Today, it's often the other way around. So, while there is a place for incredible coincidences in photography, as photographers we should once again aim to make them the exception, not the rule.
So, in the interest of learning to become true artists, here are six techniques to stretch our intentionality in the creation of our images and heighten the artistic integrity of our work. It's all about thinking more, and shooting less.
Use a Prime Lens
Using a prime lens (a lens that doesn't zoom), forces the photographer to move himself instead of moving glass elements inside the lens. It means that if you want to zoom out, you have to walk away from your subject a bit. If you want to zoom in, you have to walk toward your subject.
This may not seem significant, but there is a correlation to our body and our mind. If your image doesn't look the way you want it to from where you stand, you'll have to think about how to face that challenge, rather than simply zooming in and out until it happens to look the way you might like. It makes your decisions less random. It also increases your likelihood to try different angles—which is something fewer and fewer photographers are doing.
Use a Smaller Memory Card
In film days, photographers made every shot count. Because they only had so many of them. Usually between about 12 and 36 images on a single roll of film. And, when those shots ran out, changing the film wasn't so smooth as changing out a memory card. It took some time.
For many photographers, this meant thinking carefully about each picture before it was taken. It forced the development of good shooting habits, and added a sense of prestige when an excellent image was produced.
For your own artistic development, you can mimic this by using a much smaller memory card. Are you shooting on a 16GB card? Try a 1 or 2gb card and only carry one or two extras with you. You'll quickly find yourself thinking a lot harder about the image you're about to take. Pretty soon, this will become habit, and even when using larger memory cards, you'll find yourself capturing fewer duds.
Shoot in JPEG… or RAW, whichever your less comfortable with
Many people shoot in JPEG because you can capture far more images on a single card. This is likely to produce lots of duds and a few coincidences. Try switching to RAW. You'll have less space to work with and you'll have to make it count.
If you prefer shooting in RAW, it may be because you like the expanded editability of the RAW files. This makes technical correctness during your shoot less important. Because if its under-exposed, you can easily brighten it up. If it's over-exposed, you can easily darken things some. And all without sacrificing much, if any, quality. After lots of processing, this may produce more usable images, but is essentially the same problem. It's ultimately a nice coincidence.
Forcing yourself out of these comfort zones helps to develop your intentionality and ultimately make you better, more calculated photographer—and artist.
Set Usability Goals
When you get back from shooting, how many images do you end up throwing away or rejecting? 20%, 40%, 80%, 95%? If you're like many digital photographers you're probably landing somewhere between 80 and 90%. This means that 90% of your photos weren't good enough to share. If you were shooting on film, it would mean you took 36 images and only liked about 3 or 4 of them. That would have been expensive, and you would have aimed for better.
So do that—aim for better. Set yourself a usability goal. Say to yourself, "I will capture at least 50% usable photos." When you're shooting, think to yourself that each time you press the shutter down, you're either raising or lowering that percentage; effectively improving or damaging your collective quality. Stick to these goals until you're keeping more photos than you're throwing away. Trust me, you'll thank yourself when you get to editing. Pick a usability goal and stick to it.
Ban Basic Adjustments
Aim for technical correctness by forbidding yourself from making basic adjustments. Basic adjustments are mostly adjustments to your exposure and cropping. These probably don't include color casts and creative adjustments.
By banning these kinds of adjustments, you force yourself to become better at the technical side of photography. You learn to think about whether or not you need to use your flash, whether the backlighting is too intense, whether you need some exposure compensation. In time, you learn to face technical challenges with skill, rather than trial and error, or luck.
Banning these adjustments will also help you learn to think like a camera. You learn to look at a scene and actually estimate what settings you'll need before you ever spring your camera into action. It's like training your body to use your brain like a tool and it opens outstanding doors to creativity.
Think and Speak in Photography Terms
Teach yourself to use photographic language. Instead of saying, "It needs to be brighter," say, "I need to increase the exposure." Instead of saying, "I want the background blurrier." Say, "I need a more shallow depth of field."
Training yourself to use photographic terms can help you to think more photographically. Cameras don't see things the way our eyes do, and our brains also don't think the same way a camera does. By introducing photography's language into your vocabulary, you'll find yourself able to imagine things the way your camera sees them. It's a strange correlation, I know, but it works.
When an image isn't bright enough, there are at least 3 settings within your camera that are contributing to that. When you think, "this image isn't bright enough", your brain doesn't have to get specific. But when you think in photography terms, the words, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, are more likely to come to mind—effectively increasing your ability to think through the problem.
When you train yourself to use the language, you'll find yourself less mystified when something isn't working the way you expect it to.
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How AR and VR Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future (and Save Districts Money)
Her class is learning about muscles, but instead of watching a video or reading about it in a book, she can move a virtual arm and see an exposed bicep muscle contract. That's one of the many reasons the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Florida's St. EdSurge chatted with Carbenia, who shared tips on selecting, implementing and funding the technology—along with a deeply relevant lesson he learned from his family. Funding sources for zSpace learning labs.


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UFC on FOX 22 will be headlined by a straw-weight bout between Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson.
The event is set to take place in VanZant's adopted hometown of Sacramento, California at the Golden 1 Center on December 17. Also announced on the card is a bout between rising prospects Mickey Gall and Sage Northcutt.
VanZant (7-2) is coming off of her flashy switch-kick knockout over Bec Rawlings at UFC on FOX 21 where she earned a Performance of the Night bonus. Prior to that, the Team Alpha Male product suffered a brutal loss to Rose Namajunas who submitted her in the fifth round of their main event bout last year in December. The loss snapped her four-fight win streak which consisted of finishes over Kailin Curran and Alex Chambers.
After winning her first UFC bout against Angela Magana in July 2015, Waterson (13-4) was scheduled to face Tecia Torres at UFC 194 but was forced out of the bout after tearing her ACL. The former Invicta atomweight champion went on a 6-1 run prior to signing with the UFC.


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Illustrated by Annie Kubler
This story without words follows the new baby brother or sister, from meeting the family and changing the nappy, to playing and bathing. The perfect way to share the arrival of a new baby with a toddler.
This is a book of illustrations so great for young and old children alike. There are some lovely pictures of baby's first days at home and the early activities your toddler is likely to experience. The characters are shown in a wonderful way especially with the dad actively involved, taking the children for a walk and cooking dinner while mum nurses the baby. The relationships are positive with the toddler playing with both the baby and on his own, and the parents giving him quality time after the baby has gone to bed. As there are no words you can make up the story and discuss it in as much or as little detail with your child.
The only possible downside is that some children may not like having a book without a clear story and characters.
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Every year, Jimmy Kimmel makes a ruthless compilation dedicated to the art of parents temporarily convincing their children that all their well-earned Halloween candy has been consumed by those they trust most: their own protectors.
With the 2018 edition, all the usual components are on full display. Once again this year, we asked parents to tell kids they ate all their candy," Kimmel said before introducing this year's take on the aptly named I Told My Kids I All Their Halloween Candy compilation. "This is our eighth year doing this and once again, you really answered the call. We got over a thousand videos. We went through all of them. We narrowed it down to the best of the best."
As with any year, this Halloween—which I personally spent trapped in an airport, clinging to memories of Halloweens gone by—also saw the release of a ton of stats regarding candy consumption. A state-by-state breakdown from Forbes, for example, showed some surprising regional favorites. Alabama is keen on candy corn, for some reason, while its fellow southern candy consumers in Georgia are more into Jolly Ranchers (much better choice, Georgia). Meanwhile, California is most hooked on Skittles and New York is down with Sour Patch Kids. See the full breakdown here.
Anyway, when are we going to get a flipped version of Kimmel's annual prank series? I want to see the kids pranking the hell out of the parents in 2019. They deserve it.