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We can learn much about the past by looking at changes in portraiture, argues Jeremy Black: Citizens and Kings: Portraits in the Age of Revolution, 1760 - 1830 at the Royal Academy
Citizens and Kings: Portraits in the Age of Revolution, 1760 - 1830
Royal Academy, London
3rd February - 20th April 2007
Daily 10am - 6pm (Fridays until 10pm)
This splendid exhibition works not only as a sumptuous feast for the eye, but also as an historical account of a major shift in portraiture. It would be wrong to say that personality was absent and convention everything before this period but, nevertheless, the latter was dominant, and, in particular, it was difficult to find portraits of the prominent that offered intimacy. A whole host of ideological, cultural and artistic factors can be offered. Attitudes to identity were possibly the most important. It has been argued that there was no "discovery" of the self until the late-eighteenth century, a process sometimes summarised in artistic terms as Romanticism.
Prior to this discovery or rather expression, individuality was not a virtue but, instead, in many circumstances, something that had to be repressed. The emphasis was not on the individual but rather on the groups to which he or she belonged and that provided meaning. The prime group was familial, and dynastic themes played a key role not only in identity, but also in depiction, not least with an emphasis on armorial crests.
In terms of those exercising sway, there was also a stress on office, on the majesty of power and on the symbols and manner that accompanied it. This was true not only of the depiction of monarchs, but also of all those who were part of the same pyramid of power, whether bishops or mayors. Social eminence and political power were two aspects of the same process and thus the depiction of those who enjoyed the former took on many of the attributes of those who held the latter. For both painter and patron, this brought predictability, a predictability that was mutually profitable in that each understood both conventions and positions. That of the painter was fairly junior, not least because the cult of the artist was as yet poorly-developed. Instead, it was the sitter who was hero, hero not because of personality but because of office. For example, George IV, as Prince of Wales, could be depicted in martial poses that bore no reference to his actions or attributes.
This system was blown apart in the period covered by this exhibition. Elements of course persisted and many were to enjoy a marked revival in the twentieth century. Look, for example, at Socialist Realism, Nazi culture, or the exultation of the revolutionary in so much of left-wing ideology.
The change, though, was clear in the West. It can be seen most obviously in the depiction of monarchs. The splendid first gallery of the exhibition shows a series of "ancien régime monarchs", including George III, Louis XVI and Catherine the Great. There is also, however, a moving Pius VII by Lawrence. Painted in 1819, it reflects change in two major respects. First Pius, who is possibly best known in art through his appearance in David's Coronation of Napoleon was painted by Lawrence for the Prince Regent. This represented a rapprochement between the British Crown and the Papacy that had begun when George's uncle, Edward, Duke of York, was received at Rome, and that also saw George pay toward the Canova tomb for the last Stuarts in St Peter's. Under the threat of the French Revolution, and, more generally, or radicalism, the old order had to hang together. Secondly, Pius is depicted with great individuality. Instead of being presented with the magnificence appropriate to he who held the keys of St Peter, here was an attempt to present a personality, one greatly affected by the traumas of his period as pontiff, which had included imprisonment and the French annexation of Rome. Suffering and artistic sensitivity are both depicted in Pius, and it is as if this is a case of subject as artist rather than as officeholder.
Moving on into the exhibition, there is another image of what was, to the time, modern monarchy, Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington as President. Like many of the political, and some of the non-political, subjects in this exhibition, this is a reminder of the need to present the new. How as a President of the Untied States or an Emperor of the French to be presented?; not least because each represented a conscious rejection of ancien régime monarchy. In each case, a distinctive style of authority was set, but the contrast was readily apparent. Napoleon I on the Imperial Throne painted by Ingres in 1806, the year of Napoleon's triumph over Prussia, is at best Caesaro-imperial, and, at worst a precursor of Fascist art, and a suggestion of its precursor in aspects of Neo-Classical style. Stuart's Washington is not without its grandeur, not least the columns and the Baroque sky, and Washington DC is of course a great example of Neo-Classical town-design, but the focus is on the man and not on the trappings of office, and on his integrity and not, as with Ingres, his power.
Alongside static power, there is action, Napoleon, for example, shown working in the early hours in his study, very much the diligent carer for his people, or David's acutely propagandist Death of Marat, with its attempt to suggest that self-sacrifice for the revolution is comparable to the sufferings of Christ. The opposite effect could have been produced by painting Charlotte Corday on her way to execution, but, at this stage, the conservatives lacked the artistic energy, ability, initiative and patronage of the Revolutionaries. It is therefore instructive to see the exhibition include a posthumous portrait of an aristocratic hero of the Vendée rising, painted at the behest of Louis XVIII under the Restoration.
David and Goya are to go into exile under the Restoration and there is a wistfulness about some of the paintings they then produce including David's General Gérard, Marshal of France, in practice now only a fellow-exile in Brussels and Goya's portrait of the publisher Joaquin Maria Ferrer. The ex-general, Gérard is a man without functions, washed-up on the tide of history.
In contrast, the energy and vitality of those yeas is, instead, seen with Ingres' portrait of the editor Louis-François Bertin, and with a series of charming portraits of Danish artists by each other, particularly that by Christian Købke, a wonderful depiction of both personality and a Biedermeier interior that is at once restrained and joyful, full of light not trapped by the heavy curtains or coldly held by marble as so many of the earlier portraits are.
It is appropriate that they push the painter forward, as does Claude-Marie Dubufe's The Artists Family, the collective portraits of the artists of London and Paris, or François Rude's posthumous marble bust of David. The latter, which shows the impact of a tumour on his cheek, is a powerful contrast to David's self-portrait; a powerful reminder of the extent to which the artist as hero could be as distorting as the ruler as hero. Claude-André Desein's bust of Mirabeau brings out his heavily-pockmarked face.
These busts also serve as a reminder of the extent to which this is an exhibition of sculptures as well as paintings, a theme that many of the reviewers neglected. Here again we can see a marked transition, not least with Pigalle's sculpture of the naked Voltaire. This caused a sensation because of the convention that sculptures of live individuals were restricted to members of royal families, and then usually only the monarch. Furthermore, Voltaire's nakedness did not clothe him in the accoutrements of scholarly garb but, instead, directed attention to the man.
This can also be seen in the powerful forehead of the bust of Paganini which referred to the belief that talent can be seen in a powerful forehead. A more introspective art, one less fascinated with textures and more engaged with light. The themes that can be probed are very varied. The changing depiction of women is one, with character very much pushed to the front in most of those chosen for display. The clothes also become less ornate, a theme captured in David's Marquise d'Orvilliers.
Definitely an exhibition worth going to. The catalogue, though heavy, is also very handsome as well as being scholarly.
Jeremy Black is Professor of History, University of Exeter. He is the author, amongst much else, of The Slave Trade (Social Affairs Unit, 2007).
To read Christie Davies' take on this exhibition, see: Christie Davies is overwhelmed by images of monarchs and revolutionaries - and is convinced of Gillray's critical role in preventing revolution in England.
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When I started the Not My Job Corps, the last thing I expected was a foray into the World of Fashion.
Thanks to Missy Champlain, my first volunteer for what remains the world's most disorganized community action program, we have entered the world of fashion. Low Fashion, maybe. But fashion, nonetheless.
Missy's initial idea was to have a Trashy Fashion Show, which to me conjured up images of rail-thin models dressed in trash bags, but apparently is oh-so-much more.
The show is really going to happen and will incorporate both Missy's original creations and some from other people, such as 4-H groups, who have had recycled-material fashion shows in the past.
But that's not all.
This thing has grown faster than a weed that blossomed out of a pile of debris in a curbside drainage (sorry, but I go with metaphors I can see every day).
The event will be at Pueblo Community College at 5 p.m. on Sept. 23 and will raise money to be applied toward community cleanup. There will be a dumpster provided by Colorado Rolloff Services Inc. to accept bags of trash, which are part of the admission fee. There will be many models displaying this year's line of recycled material fashions. There will be live music by Roots of Creation, a rock-reggae band, a light show and much more.
"Weather permitting, we'll have it outside in the amphitheater," Missy said. "But we've also got the theater if we have to move it inside."
The idea of the show is to get people thinking both about cleaning up Pueblo and recycling while providing a fun activity.
That's Derek Padilla's view.
Derek is the student activities coordinator at PCC, and it was his idea to build the Trashy Fashion Show into an all-out event. Roots of Creation attracted a crowd at a show last spring, and Padilla realized the band would be in the area during the late-September time frame Missy had for the show.
"It ties in with the going-green theme at PCC," Padilla said. "We wanted to have a community event that would also be something for PCC students. It's going to be a good concert."
The other pillar of this event is Jack Pendleton of Colorado Rolloff Services, who agreed to provide the rolloff container for the trash bags.
Pendleton makes dumpsters available for the various neighborhood cleanups around town, usually at cost. The money raised at the show will continue this effort, but Pendleton said he is willing to work with any group that wants to organize a large-scale detrashification project.
"It's my town, too," Pendleton said. "If people want to have cleanup efforts, I'll work with them at a discount price."
Meanwhile, Missy is continuing to collect materials for the show, with the help of several people and organizations. She hasn't actually started her creations.
"Collecting the materials is the big thing," Missy said. "I mass produce the outfits quickly."
She also has another big production coming up Friday, Couture for the Cure, which will raise money for the Orchard of Hope Foundation. The event, at Blondie's and Rum Bay in Colorado Springs, will feature models and go-go dancers uniting to help fight cancer.
And finally, a reminder for those attending this or any other event: Pack it out with you; leave every area cleaner than you found it. The next person who comes along will thank you.
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Roberta "Bee" Drum wants to pick up all the trash in Pueblo and haul it away to recycling centers. She is also documenting the nature of the trash. Give her a call at 543-4870.
To learn more about local recycling opportunities, call the city's official recycling hotline number, 583-4924.
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The peaceful nature of this man captured my attention as he fished patiently along the shore. I love the way the early morning sunlight reflected off the water and the fisherman.
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The photo that inspired this painting was too perfect not to paint. As they look off into the distance for an incoming swell it seems as if they're saluting the sun, or a naval ship that can often be seen along our horizon.
Meanwhile, more surfers peddled along the boardwalk with surfboards in tow, checking out different surf breaks before paddling out themselves.
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VietnamMIC updates several regulations
MIC - Vietnam Ministry of Information and Communications published regulation updates that become effective from July 1, 2019:
- QCVN 117:2018/BTTTT: National technical regulation on Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) User Equipment (UE) - Radio Access. Issued on April 13, 2018, this Vietnamese national standard is based on ETSI EN 301 908-13 V11.1.1 (2016-07) and ETSI EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1 (2016-07) and replaces QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT as radio access requirements for 4G/LTE terminal devices.
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I realize many of my friends and loved ones, clients past,present & future, and just people in general will never choose to go totally plant-based no matter how many true, good & science supported reasons there might be to do so. After reading this article from Dr. Mercola...yes, I read Mercola, I urge you all to consider where your animal products come from for any meal.
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Weaving Silk in the warp and yak wool in the weft, only two of our three master weavers can find the subtle balance between the yak and silk fibers and add the hand spun thread. A landscape defined by wind, the Plateau is intimately captured in this shawl.
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A chat with...Dan Guller
DARIEN — When Darien resident Dan Guller was laid off from his job last year at a bank in Old Greenwich, the first thing he and his husband did was go on a road trip for the summer with their dog. But when they returned, the Missouri transplant was stumped on his next career move. A former New York City actor who moved to Darien in 2009, Guller wanted to do something involving performing without competing with the local theater companies whose work he enjoys.
"I thought 'what do I want to do?'" he said. "I love to act, but it's difficult getting into the city. I thought 'how can I do something up here?"
Inspiration struck one day while Guller was talking to his neighbor about her "mommy brain" which left her so focused on her kids that she couldn't think about anything else.
"I put two together and thought improv can help with that," Guller said.
When Guller says improv, he doesn't mean the standup comedy specials found on Netflix, but the kinds of games seen on shows like "Whose Line is It Anyways?" During the 16 years he lived and performed in New York City, Guller did musicals and plays, but found he always thrived in improv.
"I always loved it," he said. "When I went to an improv audition, it was different. I felt like I was home. It was so much easier."
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When Guler helps a friend out in teaching a yearly session at Washington University at St. Louis he sees other benefits from developing improv skills.
"We got great feedback and had so much fun with those classes," said Guller adding the improv skills help students in business to think on their feet and to keep conversations going.
Guller then put together a class of improv exercises and tried it out on mothers in his neighborhood. It was a success and from there, "Yes and Company" was born, Guller's own company focused on creating and providing classes that focus on mental fitness.
"Yes and Company comes from the basic tenet of improv," Guller said. "You're in a scene with someone and they bring a prop or an idea and you say 'yes and…' to them as part of continuing the scene."
Guller emphasizes the classes may be based on improv exercises, but aren't about performing, but rather exercising the mind by coming up with new situations in these games and continuing a narrative. He advertises them not as improv, but as brain fitness.
"That's a concept you can bring to any career," Guller said. "I used it in banking with customer complaints ('I understand that's difficult and…'). In parenting, you say no all day...how freeing it is just to say yes to people."
So far, Guller has only tried out his classes on friends and neighbors, but on July 10, he'll be holding his first class for the general public in West Norwalk. Guller said for the time being, he'll be working in rented spaces, traveling to different communities as he gets his start.
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Shuang Yu, Maryam Mehdizadeh, Shaun Frost, Di Xiao, Yogesan Kanagasingam; Graph Theory Based Intelligent Retinal Vessel Analysis. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2017;58(8):656.
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An intelligent retinal vessel analysis program is developed in this research. The program is based on graph theory and requires minimal user interactions for retinal vessel network analysis.
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Automatic image processing algorithms have been developed to extract the vessel graph structure with procedures of optic disc detection, vessel segmentation, branch/crossover identification, root node detection and graph tree extraction. Afterward, arterioles/venuoles (A/V) are classified using Kmeans clustering and fine-tuned with the graph structure among vessel segments. User interaction is enabled at every step to rectify the automatic result.In order to make the system more intelligent and minimize user effort, a set of self-consistency checking rules are designed to automatically detect errors in the extracted vessel graph structure. The checking rules are established based on 3 assumptions for the correct vessel tree: 1, it has and only has one root node; 2, it can only contain bifurcation points and contain no crossover points within itself; 3, it contains no closed loops. The incorrectly extracted trees are automatically detected and highlighted, so that users can allocate their attention wisely to rectify the incorrect ones. After proper user intervention, vessel parameters are automatically calculated, including but not limited to central retinal equivalent calibers, A/V width ratio, fractal dimension, lacunarity, tortuosity, central reflex and branching parameters etc.The system was preliminarily tested on 14 disc centered color fundus images captured with a Canon CR-1 non-mydriatic camera at field of view.
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Fig. 1B shows the automatically extracted tree graph for the image shown on 1A. The incorrect vessels are highlighted in white. 1C and 1D show the user rectified tree graph and A/V classification respectively. According to the preliminary test, the system is able to improve the A/V classification accuracy from 55.42% to 100% within 5 minutes of user interaction in average.
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We have developed a graph theory based retinal vessel analysis system, which is able to provide intelligent hints on necessary user interventions. Therefore, users are enabled to correct the vessel structure with high efficiency and minimal interaction.
This is an abstract that was submitted for the 2017 ARVO Annual Meeting, held in Baltimore, MD, May 7-11, 2017.
Fig.1 A, Color fundus image; B, Automatically extracted vessel graph and incorrect trees are colored in white; C, Rectified vessel graph; D, A/V classification.
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HCT was founded in 1969 by Flavia Pickworth. It is still run today by the same family. Flavia was a dancer in London, who set up stage schools for children to perform in Variety. Her son, Mike Hurst, is a singer and record producer. When Mike moved to Henley in 1967, Flavia followed, and it wasn't long before her itchy feet got dancing again and the Henley Children's Theatre Group was formed.
Muffin Hurst (Mike's daughter) has been running HCT for 25 years. Muffin has been involved with the group since she was 3 years old and values the experiences she gained from performing and being part of a fun activity.
This is Henley's original theatre school for children. There are many imitations, but only one HCT. Our history, and longevity in this business are unique.
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Daily Draw: Margarete Petersen Tarot ~ 2 of Wands/Flames
Siamese twins? No...more like meeting someone like-minded. And with that base, introduce each other to facets we hadn't considered before. That potential spouse, friend, mentor, even enemy.
I'm reminded by this card of my compadres on the sidebar. We met via the cards and formed a unlikely friendship that probably wouldn't have happened otherwise. They both make me rise above my base. I appreciate that.
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There is always something artsy or literary happening on the Oregon Coast. That's one of the reasons I picked Newport, Oregon, to retire. This weekend the Nye Beach Writers is hosting Brittney Corrigan, poet and writer from Portland, Oregon. (Jan. 16, 2016 at 2.p.m. at the Nye Beach Visual Arts Center. General admission is $8; students are admitted free. Open mic to follow).
Brittney is the author of the poetry collection Navigation (The Habit of Rainy Nights Press, 2012) and the chapbook 40 Weeks (Finishing Line Press, 2012). Her poems have appeared widely in journals and anthologies, and she is the poetry editor for the online journal Hyperlexia: poetry and prose about the autism spectrum (http://hyperlexiajournal.com/). Brittney lives in Portland, Oregon, where she is both an alumna and employee of Reed College. You can find all this information in her bio, but here is something you may not know.
1) Why did you become a writer? How did you get started?
A writer was not something I became – it's something I always was. I've been writing since I was a kid. I started with short stories and poetry, and over the years my focus turned to poetry almost entirely. But it was my high school English teacher who most encouraged me and made me believe that it was who I really was at my core.
2) What is your writing routine? How do you discipline yourself to keep at it?
I don't have a specific routine. I have two children and a full time job, so I write in bits and pieces whenever I can make the time. I carry poems around in my head for a long time before they make it to the page. Being part of a writing group that meets regularly also helps to keep me motivated and generating new work.
3) How many drafts before you feel a poem is finished?
Since my poems gestate in my head for quite some time, they usually only go through 1-2 drafts.
4) What was the best thing that happened with regard to your writing career? The worst?
The best thing was seeing the publication of my first book and first chapbook both in the same year. I wouldn't say that I have a worst thing, but the most challenging part is finding large stretches of time to focus on writing, especially now that I'm working on a new manuscript.
5) What part of writing do you love the most? Hate or dislike the most?
I love the excitement that comes when a new poem is pouring out of me onto the page after turning it over and over in my mind for so long. If I have to pick a dislike, it would be how difficult it is for new poets to get books published and find an audience.
6) What do you like to read? Do you read while working on poetry? Favorite authors?
I read plenty of poetry (which is very inspirational for my own work), but I also love fiction, particularly novels written in the magical realism style. My favorite poets are Sharon Olds, Joy Harjo, Naomi Shihab Nye, Natalie Diaz, and Deborah Digges. My favorite novelists are Tom Spanbauer, Barbara Kingsolver, Erin Morgenstern, and Ann Patchett.
7) What was the best advice you received as a writer? The worst?
The best advice I've had over the years is to just keep at it when it comes to both writing and publishing. The world of a poet is stacked high with rejection letters, but it's important to keep sending the work out there into the world. I don't have any specific memories of bad advice.
8) Who has influenced you the most in terms of developing your personal writing style?
I would say the poet Maxine Scates, who I have worked with off and on since college in classes, workshops, and on my senior thesis at Reed College. She is a gifted poet and teacher, and her guidance has been invaluable to my own writing process.
9) Do you have a good luck charm or superstition?
Not specifically, but I'm riddled with OCD tendencies, so superstition runs strong in my veins!
10) If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
Well, my day job is an event planner at Reed College, where I work with faculty members on the public lecture series on campus. And I absolutely love it.
11) What quote or personal saying do you live by?
From Henry James, "Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost!"
12) What's next up for you, writing-wise?
I'm working on a new manuscript titled Daughters, a series of persona poems that reimagine characters from mythology, folklore, fairy tales, and pop culture from the perspective of their daughters—characters such as Bigfoot, the Mad Hatter, Medusa, and Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Taking on such topics as aging, rebellion, loss, abuse, and judgment, the voices of Daughters aim to turn the reader's conceptions of the characters on their ends and throw light upon what it means for a girl to come out from under her parents as a woman of her own making.
13) If you could do anything over again, would you and what would it be?
I would travel before having children. I would love to see Ireland in particular.
14) What advice would you give beginning writers?
Find a writing group or partner, develop your writing discipline, and read, read, read!
15) Something we don't know about you?
I have a soft spot for rescuing feral cats.
And, what would you like us to know about your latest release?
Both of my books were released in 2012. Info on those is at http://brittneycorrigan.com/. A sample poem from Daughters can be found at http://brittneycorrigan.com/poetry/daughter-poems/. Published poems available online and forthcoming can be found at http://brittneycorrigan.com/about/publications/.
For more information about Brittney visit http://brittneycorrigan.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Brittney-Corrigan-Writer-293186861938/?fref=ts


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Fridge Tour with Bari Robinson
November 9, 2015
Which food essentials keep instructor BARI ROBINSON energized all day? She gives us a look inside her refrigerator and pantry to share the vegan staples she always stocks…
If I'm not at SoulCycle, you can probably catch me at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's OR my kitchen! My healthy lifestyle is not just maintained by my daily workouts at SoulCycle, but my fuel source before and after classes! As a plant-based vegan, my kitchen and cabinets mostly resemble a garden.
There are a few things I ALWAYS have on grab! These are things I eat EVERYDAY and give me all the energy! After my first class I usually have a huge smoothie with three to four bananas, dates, cacao powder; and I LOVE to sprinkle Trader Joe's Freeze-Dried Mangos on top for a crunch! As you can see below…
HYDRATION and SNACKS
I like to ditch the coffee and go for some coconut Water! If I am every feeling fatigued, laggy or sleepy and I just need a boost or some hydration, I go for Harmless Harvest Coconut Water! It's loaded with electrolytes to replenish any lost energy and tastes SO sweet and delicious! I usually have these every day at some point. If I ever want to snack during the day, I try to reach for fruit like raspberries, grapes, more bananas… but typically my big meals keep me satisfied and hydrated!
Toward the afternoon, before or after my night class, I love to dish out on some savory things! Lately I have been snacking on HUMMUS! I will dip ANYTHING into hummus! And for the past few months, I will always have a hummus in the fridge! The best is cucumbers and hummus! YUM.
You will ALWAYS see lettuce in my fridge... I usually have about two bags stuffed in there! And in this case, some spinach or arugula! For dinner I usually make giant salads with LOTS of avocados… hence the five avocados in my basket. My salads typically are made up of a spicy corn dressing I blend up, with avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lots of greens!
I don't always cook! I try to keep most of my meals as raw and fresh as possible! But sometimes there are those days where I finish my third class and I just want a grounding, warm meal. When that's the case, I'll cook or steam up some delicious vegetables such broccoli, or asparagus, sometimes rice or potatoes. The upshot? If it's vegan and if it's plant based, you will find it in my fridge!
Catch classes with BARI at SoulCycle Rye Brook and SoulCycle Westport! Want to ride at SOUL? Grab a series HERE and book a bike.


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So here's mine.
1. Hanging cubes – Found them at the Boulevard Mall, Kuching. I love perspectives. It's been a while since the last time I took pictures.. huhu.
2. Amani Chan – This week she is 10 months. And now she is weight 10.2kg. muhuhu. Trying hard to stand up on her feet, non-stop talking and love teasing people. Her favourite words now "Daaap" (Sedap), "Tekkk" (Cantik..). She also loves to slap on people face. A hard one!
1. A cute Hari Raya Greetings Card from Ain. Thanks dear. I remember during my younger times, I love writing greetings card. We would bought the cards and wrote them during Solat Terawih. hehe…
2. August 2012 Drug – Yess. Another crime fiction from Lisa Gardner.
3. Recipe book – Eheh. I love pastry. Would love to try making the tart shell own my own. I've tried but always failed. Hopefully with this book, I can improve my skill.
4. Cutie brooch for Amani – It was from Ain. Can't wait to attach on Amani's baju kurung. 😉


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Our three adult teams were on the field picking up five points out of six over the last 24 hours, finishing with the seniors picking up a good win at Skea. Here's a rundown in match order.
Junior B's 1-9 Aghadrumsee 0-6.
The wind was the key here, and Aghadrumsee didn't make near enough of it on Friday night. They were 0-6 to 0-4 up at half time, having kicked a couple of beauts, but the Harps had done well to pick off a few points from Killian Jones, Gerry Meehan and John Murf. At the back, Ciaran Dundas and Ricky Thompson, plus Sean Anthony Keaney, kept things good an tight, forcing bad wides and turnovers. The goal for the Hars came from Damien Dundas, who got on the end of a good ball over the top from Brian Hoy and finished quickly from close range before the Aghadrumsee defenders/'keeper could close it down. After that, John Murf knocked over a fifty, Barry Gallagher pushed up, and we were in charge generally. Our best players were Bull, Baz, The Reverend Gerry, and Big Bad. Aghadrumsee's was Domhnall Boyle, with Joe McCabe doin his bit as well.
Skea 3-6 Junior As 2-9
It looked like Skea might nick this one with a goal on full time, but for Jonny to stroke over a free from behind the fifty to level it in injury time (Ahh, Jonny..) and Stephen Gilroy unlucky off the outside of the post after that. We had first half goals from Nathan Jones and Nige Jones, plus frees from Jonny, a good Garry McKenna score and two Nige points as well. We ran out of diesel in key areas in the second half, and didn't give our backs enough cover, so Skea worked their way back into things steadily before the dramatic conclusion. Best for the Harps: Stevie Jones, Bruce. Best for Skea: Garvan McManus and their wee Number 13.
Skea 0-14
Harps Seniors 4-15
This was an open game. The fact that the teams racked up such decent score totals tells the story. If you were in possession and used it good and quick and supported the ball well, you were in. Virtually every time.
If you gave it away, you were going to be punished. The Harps gave it away a bit, but their opponents gave it away inexplicably at times. So they conceded a lot, and could have conceded more in truth.
The half time score was 1-10 to 0-7, with the Harps generally a few points ahead, having had a great start as Stephen McGullion scored a good flicked goal in our first attack (kinda summed up the way it would be all day really). Thereafter, the teams traded points for a while, with Skea looking sharp on the attack, Chris McCabe was especially sharp and involved, while Cecil knocked over the frees. Wardy had 0-5 in the first half, running at his man, Leigh and Keeves had two apiece, and Stephen knocked over a point as well. Skea had brought it down to two, and then a four point burst before half time knocked them back a bit.
Second half started with a Garvan Jones point, Niall McElroy replied, and then Keeves had a goal in the 5th minute to leave things uphill for our opponents. Nonetheless, Garbhan McManus scampered through for two points, they missed a peno, and scored regularly enough through Nial McElroy, Cecil and Niall Keenan. Mark Little used to drop deep and carry the ball, link it upfield a bit etc.
But the Harps were stronger on the attack, so Garvan, two goals from Stephen McGullion, and a Wardy point here and there saw this game canter to a conclusion, neither team having really put a hand on each other. Handshakes all round at the end.
The Harps have four points now, and will hope to build momentum and improve some aspects of what are already reasonable performance levels. Best players: Lee Jones, Daly, Leigh Jones, Wardy and big Mug. (His 3-1 performance today reminds me of the Man Utd fan who used to moan about Andy Cole, and say "Sure all he does is score goals. Errrr....).
Skea will know that there are key games ahead for them, but they had plenty of ball, and looked lively enough going forward. Most 0-14 performances get a win, but they turned over a lot, and maybe could have tried to block up the tramlines through their defence more effectively. Best players: Big Tom Clarke undder the kickouts, Chris McCabe, Garbhan McManus and Shane O'Hara.
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Mother's Day 2012 is just around the corner. Are you already prepared? Do you already have the best Mothers Day gift for your wonderful mom? She's honored in lots of countries worldwide. She's a nurturer and peace maker by definition. She's the female who gave life to you. Its greatest celebrations around the globe: Mother's Day. Raising a baby are probably the most difficult jobs in the world. Which means naturally, mothers deserve everyday focused on them, to become treated, lavished with presents and overall taken off their feet to relax.
Every year in the US, Mother's Day 2012 is held on the second Sunday of May to celebrate mothers and motherly figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers and foster mothers. Mother's Day 2012 falls on May 13th this year. Sure, finding your mom unique Mother's Day gifts to say thank-you for everything she's done is a sure-fire way to make her feel loved. But as well as presents, why not bowl her over on May 13th by undertaking one – or perhaps many – of the following Mother's Day gifts ideas? So check out these 10 Fabulously Phenomenal Mother's Day Gifts in 2012. Really beautiful mothers day gifts.
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This module is intended as an extension to the Fischertechnik building blocks. This is a compact unit with double rotation. Each stage has a built-in quadrature decoder and home point detection. Hall detectors are used for this. The big advantage of this hall AH3144E is that it works on a voltage from 4.5V to 24V and is therefore compatible with most hardware. The output is an open collector type. Each stage is powered by an XS motor 9V.
The upper axis has a pivoting block with 20 teeth. The gear profile is adapted to work with the worm gear of FT without much backlash. On the contours of this rotating block are small holes provided to apply a neodymium magnet D2x3mm. This magnet serves as a home point for calibration. On the worm shaft is a small disk encoder with 5 magnets. Through quadrature detection you get 20 pulses per revolution. The angle adjustment accuracy of the pivot block is therefore 1/400 or 0.9 degrees. The total angular rotation is slightly more than 180 degrees. The lower turntable has a gear with 44 teeth. It can rotate the full 360 degrees. The accuracy here is 1/880 = 0.41 degrees. The worm shaft also has an encoder disk with 5 magnets (20 pulses/rotation). The encoder disc is adapted to the worm so that it cannot slip on the shaft. All necessary .stl files are available here.
I tested all parts, mounted the hall detectors and measured the signals. The quadrature detection automatically possesses the correct 90 degree phase shift. You don't have to adjust anything. The XS motor is used with its standard reduction block and has about 140 revolutions/minute on the worm (2.35 rec/sec). An encoder pulse corresponds to about 21 msec. Your quadrature decoder must therefore be able to process the pulses within these 21 msec, or even better 15 msec because there is always a small deviation possible (phase shift is 90° +/- 20%).
On the upper rotation arm I mounted an original FT grip module. The intention is to replace this grip module with a more compact version with built-in electronics.
3D printer settings:
I always use PolyMaker polyMax PLA filament. This filament is much stronger than the normal PLA, even stronger than ABS. The printed pieces are very clean and the parts slide gently over each other. The tolerances are very good and very little finishing is required. For some parts you do need to use supports. Brim or Raft are not needed. I don't have a heated table but keep the printing plate under warm water for a while before printing. On my FlashForge Finder I use the Standard settings with a temperature of 210°.
Hall sensor: https://www.conrad.be/p/tru-components- ... en-1572870
Neodym magnets: https://www.supermagnete.be/staafmagnet ... _S-02-03-N
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The next task is to rework the gripper to a smaller version. I already see people here on the forum working on this subject. I try to find also a solution for this gripper.
Double rotating module and built-in electronics.
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Gus Poyet launched a bizarre attack on the media and referee Kevin Friend after Sunderland's 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Bradford.
In a spiky post-match press conference on Sunday, the Sunderland manager took issue with the reporting of his comments about the club's fans and also criticised the match officials for failing to award Sunderland a first-half penalty after Rory McArdle tackled Steven Fletcher in the box.
After the midweek Premier League defeat to QPR, Poyet insisted he wouldn't be "basing [his] stay at the club around the supporters", but he did not like how those quotes were portrayed.
He told assembled journalists at Valley Parade: "The problem is you, not me.
"I'm not going to get involved any more. If we close Sunderland – if we put a China Wall around the city – it would be fantastic.
"Now when we let you in and you get out and say what you want, we've got a problem. I invite every Sunderland fan and people around the club not to listen to any one of you – only to me."
Poyet even took issue with a question about the absence of Jermain Defoe, responding: "You need to know too many things and we try not to give you too much information.
"He was injured, he got a little problem on his calf and we don't know how long it is going to take."
Poyet's mood was not improved by his reaction to the performance of referee Friend, but he did pay tribute to Bradford for reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals through an early John O'Shea own goal and Jon Stead's second-half strike.
He added: "We tried our best and I think no regrets because everybody put in their best effort and their best ability to play under the circumstances.
"They found a goal from an action that can happen in any game. Then when we started understanding a way to hurt Bradford, at that moment we needed to score and the referee needed to do his job and he didn't.
"I'm not going to complain about the pitch – we didn't lose because of the pitch.
"Bradford won at Stamford Bridge on a great pitch and today they played here and beat us on this pitch so you need to give plenty of credit to what they do."
Global Sports : Poyet Rants After FA Cup Loss
Gus Poyet launched a bizarre attack on the media and referee Kevin Friend after Sunderland's 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Bradford.


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PLLv mod required..please
I have benched extensively with my MIIF.. love it dearly. I am saving it for the right E8600 for some stellar 3D '01 action ...I fear I may have 'miffed' my MIIF.. After my last bench session with it did not go well..i started probing with my DMM to investigate.. what I found was the PLLv is stuck at 3.3v !!! No matter the -> setting/CLRCMOS/new BIOS/restart/reboot/45nm cpu/65nm cpu/Quad/Dual.. whatever..ALL equals 3.3v CPU PLLv.
I am a capable volt modder, with experience on mobo's and GPU's alike.. surely all I need is a point in the right direction. I would like nothing more than to bench with this mobo again. I have had it at my E8400's FSB limit of 635mhz for 2D bench.. and 623mhz FSB for 3D..
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On April 10, Elliott International, which owns 4% of the shares of BHP Billiton, issued a letter to the board describing proposed changes to the company's structure, portfolio and capital management in response to what they call "chronic underperformance." Some of these changes included combining the dual-listed company (DLC) structure and demerging the U.S. petroleum business and a sale or ASX listing for the Australian and other remaining petroleum assets.
"Elliott's proposals are not new to BHP Billiton," the company said in a statement. "We have assessed in detail many times over the past years options to unify the DLC structure and enhancements to our portfolio, including divestment of Petroleum."
According to the company, BHP has discussed the proposals with Elliott over several months and elements have been considered by the board. However, the company said the costs and disadvantages of each recommendation would outweigh the benefits.
"We believe that Elliott materially overstates the potential value that could be created by its proposals," the company said.
According to BHP, combining the DLC "could destroy at least US$1.3 billion in value to save less than US$2.5 million a year." Elliott believes BHP's unification cost of more than US$1 billion is inflated and that it is closer to US$200 million.
Elliott called on management to "work harder and more constructively to find a solution to the unification of BHP's legacy DLC structure, rather than running a misconceived and negative campaign against dealing with this important value-driven simplification issue."
BHP said the petroleum business has the potential to create long-term value at high returns. "With our strong business plan, our view is that the petroleum business as a part of the BHP Billiton portfolio currently offers more value to shareholders than if it were a separate entity," it added.
Regarding the petroleum side of the business, Elliott called for an in-depth, independent review.
According to BHP, Elliott also proposed that BHP Billiton target a net debt ratio of 1.3x EBITDA and then conduct regular off-market buybacks, at a 14% discount, with all excess cash. "This approach does not recognize the cyclical nature of the resources industry," BHP added.
BHP said it has returned about US$23 billion in buybacks to shareholders, and approximately US$56 billion in dividends since the formation of the DLC.
In response to that, Elliott said BHP has been consistently underperforming and "BHP's total shareholder returns from November 2008 to date have been 128% lower than Rio Tinto, its nearest peer."


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PIGEON, Brian Raymond August 18, 1955 - July 11, 2019 It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Brian Pigeon at the Timmins and District Hospital surrounded by his loving wife Sue, devoted sister Bernice and beloved brother-in-law Francis on July 11th, 2019 at the age of 63 years. Brian was predeceased by his mother Irene Mary Pigeon and his father Raymond Sylvester Pigeon. Brian will be missed by his soul mate and wife Sue Pigeon, sister Bernice Whalen (Francis), two step-sons Kristofer Cumming (Jessica) and Michael Cumming (Amanda), daughter Audrey, along with two grandsons. Brian's legacy was displayed by many many kind deeds. Brian was noted for his love of laughter, gourmet cooking, brilliant mind, leadership and ability to enhance the life of all who had the privilege of being in his huge circle of life! Brian loved his paradise on earth. He will be greatly missed not only by family but by a significant number of close friends. As per his wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held at Pigeon point to commemorate Brian's love for life on August 18th, 2019. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations can be made for the purchase of a defibrillator to save lives at his lake Kamiskotia (Cheque payable to Mary Belanger). The funeral arrangements have been entrusted with the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME , Cremation and Reception Centre, 150 Balsam St. S., Timmins. To make online condolences, please visit www.mironwilson.com13340507
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Posted by Manfred Grasser (Growing up in Schumacher) On Saturday, July 27, 2019
To Brians family , please accept my deepest condolences. Growing up and going to RMSS Brian also played football. I remember his first Corvette ,he was so happy with it. Alot of memories will be cherished. Again my deepest condolences.
sorry for your loss
Posted by Joanna Conley (Salomone) (school mate from Schumacher) On Thursday, July 18, 2019
Brian was my classmate, Irene was my mothers friend from the CWL and my father new Ray from the mine.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family. RIP
Posted by Florence Kelly(McGarry) (friend) On Monday, July 15, 2019
Bernice I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My sincere condolence & my prayers are with you & your family
A best friend in childhood
Posted by Michael Peter McCrodan (Childhood friend) On Saturday, July 13, 2019
I grew up with Brian in the 1960s. We played all the time on the McIntyre mine property. We hunted with his dad Ray, and always liked visiting his mum Irene. She and Ray were always happy, and their warmth was passed on to Brian. I regret that I didn't hear his voice after we grew up, but my memories of Brian are all warm as he was one of my very best friends. We left Timmins in 1968. I only saw Brian once after. I am saddened by his passing. My thoughts are with his loved ones. Mike
Posted by Lora Alberton (friend) On Saturday, July 13, 2019
To my big "brother" and best friend. I willl never forget all the times you were there for me, good and bad. I miss you but you will always be in my heart. Thank you for always watching out for my parents and being a big part of our family. .
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7 good workplace habits that cultivate trust
Workplace Habits that Cultivate Trust
It is sometimes the simplest of workplace habits that reap the greatest benefits. Here are 7 easy tips to build trust in every day interaction.
When anyone is aspiring to a leadership role they think they have to be endowed with special gifts which will elevate them almost mystically to a senior level of trust and authority. What they don't realise is that leadership skills are a consistent combination of good workplace habits which build up those skills over time.
7 good workplace habits that cultivate trust
1. Build rapport
Get to know your team - really get to know them and treat them with respect. You are laying the foundation for long-standing trusting relationships. This is especially important to resolve misunderstanding or conflict. The Guardian quotes the book Never Split The Difference, written by former FBI Agent Chris Voss who suggests there are five stages in what's known as the "behavioural change stairway model" that take anyone from "listening to influencing behaviour". The first stage is active listening – that is showing the other person that you have taken in what they've said and, more importantly, have a sense of what it means to them.
2. Use the right language
Elizabeth Stokoe, professor of social interaction at Loughborough University and her colleagues have analysed thousands of hours of recorded conversations, from customer services to mediation hotlines and police crisis negotiation. They discovered that certain words or phrases have the power to change the course of a conversation. Even saying "hello" can make a profound difference to the way a conversation goes. Asking if someone would be "willing to consider" another option using langauge choice to reach better long-term outcomes.
3. Put the needs of your team first.
Find out what is going on for them. You won't get to that place until you ask the right questions. Then make a judgement. If you worry about your own position you are shooting yourself in the foot and sabotaging your position.
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4. Speak last.
Leaders speak last says Simon Sinek. Let your team have their say and listen to their ideas. If you speak first they are likely to be intimidated by your authority, or even your dazzling personality and conformity bias will kick in.
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5. Show appreciation
Thank you is a small phrase with a powerful message. Broadcasting your appreciation takes your gratitude a step further. Make your appreciation an action point and pay it forward by sponsoring your top talent to achieve greater things. You can't earn trust by holding them back.
6. Head off little problems
Before they become major issues. Keeping your head above the fray may allow trouble to fester. You don't want to disempower your team by micro-managing, but if you know the players and the problems you will have a handle on what's going on and when the best time to step in and intervene will be.
7. Communicate constructively
Remaining calm and consistent under pressure is a top workplace habit that builds trust. You gain time to communicate with tought and intent and can examine all options.
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So my Wednesday night game is running into an issue - the DM just got a job out of state. Like, Ohio, so commuting is NOT an option. We have tonight's session and then next week's and then the campaign closes.
This is a shame on two levels: 1) I get to play, as opposed to DM like I do in two other games, and 2) it's a darn fine campaign that has been an excellent foil for my Southern Reaches campaign. He does things differently and we are able to compare our games and learn from each other. I'll miss both of these things.
Now I'm part of a group with four players and no DM. I'd rather not start yet another campaign just now. Two of the other players are new to RPGs, this being their first game and gaming group. The fourth is newer than me, but might step up (and he's possibly reading this, so consider it a hint). Other options are to track down a DM looking for players or switch to boardgaming.
To track down another DM, I'll need to skip a Wednesday game and see if I can find some guys I gamed with once during the first season of D&D Encounters. They were not the group I started with, but, due to a switch in location and a car that was cranky, I played with these folks for an evening and had good fun. I deeply regret not getting any of their contact information that night. I don't want to post a general call as there are some folks I have no strong desire to sit at a table with again. The other issue with a new DM is a possible change in game system. For me this is a small issue as I'm willing to play several systems, but it might be a bit more frustrating for the newest players who are just getting up to speed on Pathfinder.
Switching to boardgames could be cool as well, as they are another passion of mine. I think I'd rather play in a RPG, but if we end up playing boardgames, I'm good with that too. Possibly even so Arkham Horror... :)
All that said, I have notes for one Verden adventure log (cleaning out a hidden library) and will have notes for two more sessions (likely the assault of Fort Goblinton) and then Verden will be over. I'll have last week's session written up, uh, "soon". Traps pay out good experience points, especially the nail-biters.


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This juried exhibit is the first of its kind at Arts Center East. It will accompany the upcoming Fashion & FestiviTea Fundraiser, January 25. Pieces include jewelry, hats, jackets, scarves, and more. This exhibit highlights the diverse artisans in the community, working with less 'traditional' artistic mediums; turning what we may consider as everyday wear into something more elevated.
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1st Place: Dandelion, paint, beading, embroidery, by Nancy Masters
2nd Place: Three Seasons of Eco Print Triptych, fiber art – eco print on silk scarves, by Joan Blade Johnson
3rd Place: Bloom, handmade glass beads/sterling silver, by Maureen Henriques
Honorable Mention: Elements: Water, fabric paint on silk, by May Canello
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Air Force shortens special duty tours
By CHRISTOPHER DENNIS | STARS AND STRIPES Published: July 5, 2019
Tours for Air Force military training instructors have been cut from four years to three after a survey found a sharp increase in assignment fatigue after three years in the roles, officials said.
"The Air Force is committed to returning our experienced and professional workforce to their operational career fields and reducing the unique stressors associated with these special duty tours," said Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force commander.
The decision to shorten the tours came after a 2019 survey found that the number of military training leaders and instructors who lose motivation increases sharply after three years. Survey respondents said some of the main stressors that contribute to this assignment fatigue were difficulties finding a work-life balance, having to take on professional responsibilities outside typical duty hours, and time away from their operational career fields.
Shorter tour lengths are expected to increase retention and readiness, and reduce assignment-related burnout, officials said.
The change affects military training instructors, military training leaders, certain Air Education and Training Command technical instructors, and stateside professional military education instructors, the Air Force said in a statement.
Airmen who are newly assigned to any of these training roles will remain in them for three years, while trainers who were already serving in one of these positions between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, will have 30 days to choose to complete their original four-year tour or change down to three years.
The change in tour length does not apply to recruiters, Air Force officials said, citing the seven weeks required to get them trained and certified.
Also exempted from the changes are those on overseas tours or assigned to special duty assignments that are outside their military specialty, if they started before July 1, 2018. They will finish their tours as scheduled, the statement said.
Tech. Sgt. Dylan Drake, left, a crew chief instructor with the 372nd Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 5, speaks to his students during a course at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 4, 2019. The Air Force has shortened the length of tours for military training instructors.


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"Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel's immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad of new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way."
- Ralph Crawshaw
On this trip, we learned so much of how things are not only done in other countries, but of the differences here in our own country. We were taken by surprise with all that we encountered and the new friends that we met along the way.
Daily in the funeral business, we experience customs and rituals of all faiths. And we see those that chose not to join a religion as well. We don't just bury people. We help the families to celebrate the lives of the one that they have lost, whatever life that was. Some are long, some are short. We don't sit and judge anyone. We respect the life that they chose for themselves. Then we honor that life by presenting a funeral custom tailored to the families wishes.
In life, I try to do the same. We are all free to chose our own destiny. To live as we see fit. The choices made by anyone, are no more right or wrong than the choices made by you or I.
I know that the followers of this blog, have a very diverse background and I embrace all of you. I wish that each and every one of you had been there along with us.
Since that wasn't possible, I hope that you enjoyed what I have shared here on these pages.
The cultures that we learned about on our travels will stay with us forever. This is what I love about travel. It changes you, in a good way. It broadens your view of the world as long as you take the time to leave yourself at home. Embrace the culture around you. Even if just for a day, take in the atmosphere of the place that you are visiting. Experience all that is out there beyond your front door.
In this festive season as you visit friends and family, do the same. Embrace the traditions and differences at their homes. No one is right, no one is wrong. We are simply enjoying each others company and learning to live.
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Heavy Rain Creator Says L.A. Noire's Facial Capture System Is "Dead End"
Heavy Rain creator David Cage is a man of many opinions. The outspoken developer is never afraid to speak his mind, and now he's made some comments about the groundbreaking facial capture animation technology used in Rockstar and Team Bondi's upcoming L.A. Noire.
In an interview with CVG, Cage seemed less than impressed with the game's capture system (which was created by Team Bondi subsidiary DepthAnalysis). "What to say about L.A Noire?" mused Cage. "I think it's an interesting solution to a problem for now. But it's also an interesting dead end. That's exactly what I feel. Their technique is incredibly expensive and they will never be able to shoot body and face at the same time."
Cage also said that his company, Quantic Dream, is now using capture technology that can concurrently record both facial and body animation. "We see a huge difference between shooting the face and body separately and shooting everything at the same time. Suddenly you've got a real sense of acting that is consistent."
We'll have to wait to see the fruits of Quantic Dream's technology, but we came away with our hands-on time with L.A. Noire very impressed by the game's facial animations.
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