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UNC speaking different defensive languages amid frustrating 0-2 start
Listening to North Carolina's defensive players on Saturday, following a 47-35 defeat against Louisville, and one could have been forgiven for thinking that they might have been speaking several different languages while they allowed the Cardinals an historic offensive output.
Given all the talk about the lack of communication, and communication breakdowns, and the failure to communicate properly, and one might have thought that the defensive line was speaking one language, the linebackers another and the secondary yet another. Over and over, they repeated that word.
"Honestly, (it was) communication," senior linebacker Cayson Collins said, again, attempting to explain how the Tar Heels allowed 705 yards, more than any other opponent had ever gained at Kenan Stadium. "That's really been it. Everybody being on the same page."
A few seats away, Donnie Miles, the senior safety, was describing communication problems of his own, while Malik Carney, the defensive end, said that UNC's problem on Saturday was "everybody not communicating on the same page."
No one, though, could precisely detail what everybody meant when they cited communication problems, and Collins, even, said he "really can't speak to it." Perhaps Carney provided the best explanation, when he implied that some of UNC's defensive players simply didn't know which play to run on Saturday.
"Just making sure everybody got the call," said Carney, explaining those communicative woes. "Some people may miss the call. Some people may think we're in a different call, because we do have three (play) signalers. It's just a lot going on, making sure everybody is on the same page. ...
"Just executing the actual play instead of doing your own thing out there on the field. That goes a long way."
Two games into a Tar Heels' season that is quickly in peril, it is clear that they are not on "the same page," as Carney put it, on defense. First UNC allowed 469 yards against a rebuilt California offense in a surprising 35-30 defeat to open the season. And then came Saturday, and something far worse.
In some respects, the Tar Heels knew what they were in for. Louisville arrived at Kenan Stadium with one of the nation's best offenses, and with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Lamar Jackson. Even a "good" defensive performance, however that might have been defined, might not have been good enough to win.
This, though, was far from good. If "good" was the goal on Saturday, it was as elusive as Jackson and the rest of the Cardinals' offense, which ran around UNC's defense, and past it, and through it, with ease – over and over again. UNC coach Larry Fedora, who usually avoids offering harsh criticism in the moments after games, sounded especially frustrated in the aftermath of this one.
"We weren't even close to receivers when the guys were catching the ball," he said, and that was especially true when Jackson found Dez Fitzpatrick wide open for a 30-yard touchdown with about 9½ minutes remaining. "And I don't know that you can say that's because of Lamar Jackson.
"We've got to do a much better job on that back end."
For the UNC defense, Jackson's 30-yard touchdown pass to Fitzpatrick might have been the most disheartening play of the game. For one, it came on a third-and-8, when a defensive stop would have still given the Tar Heels, trailing 33-28 at the time, a chance. Second, that score came after UNC used just a three-man rush, dropping eight defensive players – considered the maximum – into pass coverage.
"Again, miscommunication," Collins said, using the word of the day.
Jackson, who has made many a defense "look foolish," as Fedora put it earlier in the week, became the second player in major college football history to finish with at least 300 yards passing (393 on Saturday) and at least 100 yards rushing (132) in consecutive games. UNC tried what it could against him – blitzes, dropping back in coverage, trying to keep him in the pocket – and nothing worked consistently.
Jackson's success wasn't surprising. He has produced these kinds of gaudy statistical lines many times before. The degree of his success, though, and its frequency was alarming given that UNC expected its defense to carry the team early in the season, while its rebuilt offense found its footing. Instead, the Tar Heels' defense, two games into a long season, has been a liability during UNC's 0-2 start.
Only twice in school history has UNC allowed more yards than it did on Saturday. Both of those – the 756 yards it allowed in a loss against Baylor in a 2015 bowl game, and the 789 yards it allowed in a defeat at ECU in 2014 – came in Fedora's six-year head coaching tenure. And those performances all came under different defensive coordinators: Vic Koenning in 2014, Gene Chizik in '15 and J.P. Papuchis on Saturday.
When Chizik resigned in February to spend more time with his family, Fedora quickly promoted Papuchis, who'd spent two years as Chizik's linebackers coach. The expectation was that the defense wouldn't change much and that, if anything, a familiarity with the scheme would allow the Tar Heels to be more aggressive than they were under Chizik, known for his conservatism.
"It's not a whole lot of difference in their philosophies and the way we do things," Fedora said, comparing Papuchis to Chizik. "To be honest with you, if you were with us in our practices or in meetings, it's the same as it was last year."
The results have not been the same, though. The Tar Heels endured some defensive letdowns last season, but nothing like what they experienced on Saturday, when they allowed seven passes of at least 20 yards – including a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter – and 11 rushing plays of at least 10 yards.
UNC's proclivity for allowing the big play has its defensive players wondering what's going on, and how to fix it. It has left them frustrated, as several players said they were on Saturday, and questioning how and why they're left misunderstanding the defensive scheme play after play.
"It's not a problem to where we can't fix," said Carney, the defensive end. "It just has to be done. We've got to know how to communicate constantly, over and over, each and every down."
Two games into the season, the Tar Heels' defense is reminiscent of their 2014 defense, which is remembered as one of the worst in school history. One has to go back that far, three years, for another game in which UNC allowed at least 8 yards per play, as it did on Saturday.
The failures of that season led to the arrival of Chizik, and the current defensive scheme. Collins, the linebacker, was a freshman on that 2014 team. The memories have stayed with him, but he said he doesn't see similarities between then and now.
"We have better leaders than we did my freshman year," he said. "We have better coaches than we did my freshman year. And guys take it more seriously than we did my freshman year."
The frustration level now, though, is the same as it was then. After two games, the Tar Heels look like they're speaking different defensive languages, the communication failures compiling as quickly as the opponent's highlights and yardage totals.
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I digiscoped this photo at the Minnesota Valley NWR on Thursday. I forgot to post it. I think it is an incredible photo and my reasons are two fold: 1. It shows a red-bellied woodpecker feeding on an upside down suet feeder (they are used to keep starlings at bay) and 2. you can see a hint of red in the belly area...although the red looks like it's more in the vent area. Someone please officially rename this woodpecker.
Travel on Friday was ill advised by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Twin Cities metro area didn't have it as bad as Duluth. We got 12 inches of snow in my neck of the woods, up there they got a blizzard with over 20 inches of snow! Friday was meant to be a day of rest, slacking off, and perhaps a little play in the snow. However, we had to get the Disapproving Rabbits book in the mail no matter what.
And luckily for us the post office was still open. Above is Non Birding Bill holding the disk ready to drop it off. It's out of our hands now. I'm happy and excited about it, and feel good about the book, but there is still worry that this is not what Harper Collins is expecting. I think that is just typical nervous knots kind of thing.
After that adventure I was ready to move around and exercise. What better obstacle course could there be than snow covered sidewalks and mounds of plowed snow to climb. To add to the workout, I headed towards the sound of spinning tires. I knew someone would need a push so I would be doing a good deed and getting good strength training at the same time. After three cars, I could feel the burn.
Many people still had not heeded the snow emergency rules and the tow trucks were swarming the neighborhoods like vultures on a thermal. It was interesting to watch the drivers pick and choose vehicles to tow. The first ones to go were the ones that had been parked outside of restaurants and businesses--people who don't live in this part of town and think, "Oh, I can park here for a half hour." The resident cars that are plowed in are the last to be towed. Can't blame the tow drivers, it's a lot of work to get those cars out.
I wandered back home enjoying the quiet and taking in all the bright white. Even though the sun wasn't out, it was still very bright. Lots of snowmen in the neighborhood. This one was my favorite, a nice friendly guy to welcome you home.
I have to end this entry here, the buzzer just went off and that means the wild rice is finished cooking and the barbecue pork is ready to come out of the oven, more later.


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Electricity-Generating Playground Equipment Illuminates Villages, Helps Students Overcome Education Barrier
LEWISBURG, PA--(Marketwire - November 9, 2010) - Playworld Systems, a leading manufacturer of imaginative playground equipment, today announced an exclusive partnership with Empower Playgrounds, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides renewable energy to villages in Ghana through electricity-generating playground equipment and smart LED lanterns. By lending its research and development resources, materials and facilities, Playworld Systems is helping Empower Playgrounds further its mission by accelerating production of the play equipment -- merry-go-rounds known as "whirls" -- that generate power while the kids play during the day for portable lanterns that light evening activities at home.
Ben Markham, a retired ExxonMobil engineer from Utah, founded Empower Playgrounds in 2007 after spending time in Ghana as a missionary. He observed that the schoolchildren lacked two important things: play equipment and light. The latter presents a major barrier to their education, as most children in Ghana work on family farms immediately after school and have no light for schoolwork or reading once the sun goes down.
"Ben's mission to help the children of Ghana through the combination of play and light is deeply inspiring," said Matt Miller, CEO of Playworld Systems. "We believe play and education are both vital to the human experience, regardless of geography, age or ability. We're ecstatic to work with Empower Playgrounds to help enrich the lives of others in such a profound and innovative way."
Approximately 3,000 children have access to the whirls, which have been installed by Empower Playgrounds in the most remote and deprived villages. This week, Markham and Miller are in Ghana to install two prototypes of the new whirls manufactured by Playworld Systems. By 2012, they plan to make the power-generating systems available to developing nations across the globe. Miller will be blogging about his experience on Playworld's new blog, www.playbyplayworld.com.
"Enabling students to study and read at night is a life-changing development for families living in isolated areas of Ghana," said Markham. "Working with Playworld Systems to develop and install new whirls allows Empower to bring light to more villages in Ghana and beyond at a much faster rate than we would have been able to on our own."
Empower Playgrounds provides the whirls and lanterns at no cost to rural villages. Once the equipment is installed, power is produced as the kids play. The lanterns are a specially modified camping lantern developed for Empower Playgrounds by Energizer Battery, Inc. These rechargeable lanterns can operate 40 hours at full power before needing to be recharged. The Empower Playgrounds system also includes a hands-on science kit that enables local educators to also use the whirls as learning opportunities for their students.
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Playworld Systems, a third-generation family-owned company headquartered in Lewisburg, Pa., has been a leader in imaginatively designed and customized commercial recreation and playground equipment for more than 30 years. With the belief that The World Needs Play®, Playworld Systems creates equipment that brings the joy of play to people of every age through such innovative product lines as ENERGI®, LifeTrail® Advanced, Playworld™ PlayDesigns®, and NatureForms™. Playworld Systems has invested significant resources to measurably reduce its carbon footprint, from eliminating PVCs to enhancing its waste management and recycling programs. In fact, Playworld Systems is the first major U.S. playground manufacturer to remove 99.999 percent of PVC from its products.
The company has received numerous awards throughout the years, including two International Industrial Design Excellence Awards, a gold medal from International Design magazine, two News Directors' Choice Awards on Early Childhood, and the Pennsylvania Governors' Award for Safety Excellence. Along with these awards, Playworld Systems was a consultant to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). For more information, visit: www.PlayworldSystems.com.
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July 07, 2008
India's Leftists, to whom every word of Marx is Holy Writ, have gone their master one better, undergoing the snakes-and-ladders dance of tragedy and comedy more than once.
How many times have the Communists supported the political masters in New Delhi? Once? Twice? Thrice? The correct answer is 'five times.'
The first tragedy came in June 1941. The Communists had backed the nationalists against the British, but turned their coats overnight when Hitler [Images] attacked Stalin, thus making the Soviet Union an ally of the British Empire. As of July, 11, 1941, even Lord Linlithgow was not as venomous about Mahatma Gandhi [Images] and his disciples.
The first comedy came when the CPI -- but not the CPI-M -- backed Indira Gandhi [Images] during the Emergency. Its more-loyal-than-thou attitude was best summed by a cartoon that appeared in The Illustrated Weekly of India, which showed a Communist hunting for enemies under the Congress bed.
The second tragedy came during the V P Singh years, after the man tapped a vein of idealism from 1987 to 1989, then stunned the nation with his cynicism as prime minister. The Left Front which propped up his government never tried to use its influence to rein him in. The true tragedy of the National Front era was that it convinced a generation of Indians that all politicians were self-serving.
The second comedy was the United Front era. It began with wild car chases across Delhi as V P Singh ran across the Yamuna to escape becoming prime minister, continued with a grumpy Jyoti Basu losing out on the prime ministership, and ended with drama over the Jain Commission Report. It was farcical, it was mercifully brief, and the CPI-M just stood by and watched.
Nothing loth, the Left Front tried its hands at backing a government a fifth time in 2004. The marriage was arranged by Harkishen Singh Surjeet, then in the twilight of his career as general-secretary of the CPI-M. The premise was simple, to keep 'communal forces,' meaning the BJP, out of power. The Congress chose to overlook that Leftist secularism' was hand in hand with working for the decline of the 'bourgeoise' (meaning the Congress).
It is rather fashionable today, especially on the Internet, to accuse the Left Front of being 'unprincipled.' Nothing could be farther from the truth.
The Marxists have always been clear when it comes to bedrock principles -- supremacy of party over government, state control of the economy, dislike of the BJP and the Congress alike, and an 'anti-imperialist' (meaning anti-American) foreign policy. Voters who cast their ballots for the Left Front know what they are opting for; there is certainly no excuse for the political managers in the Congress.
You can accuse the Marxists of a lot of things -- blind adherence to discredited economic policies, advocating Russian or Chinese interests above those of India, and so on -- but to say that the CPI-M is 'unprincipled' is stupid. The party is, if anything, far too rigid in holding to its principles.
May I also state for the record that the current crop of leaders in the CPI-M is probably younger than its counterparts in the Congress, is probably better educated, and can probably boast a cleaner image. Nor, let us be honest, has the CPI-M received the credit it deserves for its part in managing a political marriage for the past fifty months.
The tragedy of the CPI-M is that all that intellect and idealism and energy is yoked to outdated ideas. Or, if that is too strong, can we say 'ideas unacceptable to the chattering classes in Delhi and Mumbai set the agenda?'
With certain reservations, I personally believe the nuclear pact with the United States is a good deal for India. But then I also happen to believe that it is in line with the Vajpayee government's stated line about India and the United States being strategic partners in the long run. It is the Congress, not the Marxists, that is dishonest in refusing to accept the implications of the nuclear pact.
And yes, there will be a price to pay. Do you remember the years when Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi yoked India to the Soviet Union? After that, Pandit Nehru did not dare criticise Soviet tanks rolling into Hungary, nor did his daughter as much as murmur on the invasions of Czechoslovakia and later of Afghanistan. That was a mockery of our fabled non-alignment, if ever there was one.
The Left Front's 'anti-imperialist' foreign policy must be paid in the coin of a failed domestic political calculation. Its strongest ally, the Samajwadi Party, is now sleeping with the Congress, its hold on West Bengal (probably) and Kerala [Images] (certainly) has weakened.
Other allies like the DMK have been left it in the lurch. If red is the colour of Communism, then it is also the colour of deficits!
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It's that time. It's May, which is usually the time that those of you getting married in the summer or the fall realize that, Holy Hell, this wedding is about to happen, and it's time to lock down all the little things on your to-do list. I started this post with the intention of reminding you that as you're scrambling to find a hair or makeup person that you suddenly realized you want to hire, or a florist, or a baker, or a musician, or a day-of coordinator, or the officiant you have yet to nail down, or… you name it, the APW vendor directory is here for you, with its awesome vendors who believe in this site and what it stands for, who believe in you, and who want to bring their magic to your wedding.
But as I was putting this post together, I dug back in the archives to four years ago, to see what I was going through at this particular juncture. I knew I was in the weeds of the details: buying booze, figuring out makeup, figuring out timing and setup. (We've got a lot of that covered now in our How To section, because I have straight up tried to create the resources that I wished I had at the time.) But what I found in the archives was actually terror. May, four years ago, I was wondering what our wedding meant, and what marriage meant, and if I could have a wedding that reflected who we were, a wedding that would be a symbol of a marriage that reflects who we are. That post, and the one about my worries around makeup and feminism are good reads (and talk about emotions I'd forgotten). And four years later, living in a little house with a little baby, I was overwhelmed by reading those posts. I realize now that by facing those fears, I was able to answer them.
Our wedding was wonderful, and full of who we were. Our marriage is better. Four years ago I said, "But now, as the invitations go out, and the wedding becomes not just our thing anymore, I'm scared that the power of 'how things are done' will overcome 'how we are doing things.'" That was the right fear. The answer is to keep facing it every day.
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The weekend for me, has really passed too quickly. Before I know it, it's Monday already, time to get back to work. Despite the stress and busyness, it's not so bad after all by making the best out of everything. Besides, being busy is better than letting the mind be idle and unproductive. Some ways to get through a hectic week while staying happy are:
1. Get organized
Planning your schedule of all the things you need to get done is important. It will save you a lot of hassle of forgetting to settle whatever needs to be done, and also allows you to plan out your time accordingly. With technology, keeping track of our schedules is so much easier- we can just set alerts or save our schedules in our laptops or cellphones. Whatever method is being used, keeping track of what needs to be done can help avoid missing out important details or deadlines.Also, reduces the probability of panicking and rushing since you've got it all jotted down somewhere.
2. Eat proper meals
No matter how busy you are, eating 3 proper meals a day is vital to prevent ourselves from falling sick.If we keep working, and only eat snacks or junk food, our body will not have enough nutrition, we'll get tired and may incur risks of falling sick. Once we get tired or sick, we won't be able to complete what we need to do efficiently. Thus, ensuring intake of proper meals is extremely vital. If you're too busy to cook on weekdays, you can stock up your food and cook extra on weekends instead of eating fast food everyday-pretty unhealthy.
3. Get sufficient rest
Getting enough sleep is vital to get you through the week. Some studies say that adults should get about 7 to 9 hours of sleep. I think these figures are quite true, as sleeping for about 5 hours can make us feel really tired the next day. Honestly, if there's something on the following day, I won't feel tired at
all but at the end of the day, I'll be flat. Of course, it holds true that if we get used to sleeping for shorter hours, there is no problem at all. However, it may not be too good in the long run since we're overworking the body and depriving it from sufficient rest.
4. Stay positive
Life is not a bed of roses-sometimes things that we've planned may not go as we have hoped for. Staying focused and objective is important even in times of failure in order not to lose sight of our goals in life. Even if things go wrong, take it positive as a stepping stone to achieving something better by learning from our mistakes. Do not ever belittle yourself, but be motivated that you have the ability to move on instead of dwelling on past mistakes. In addition, what people say about us usually have a large impact. Take in whatever you feel is constructive, throw out whatever that will only hurt or harm yourself.
I hope that everyone has a great week ahead =)
Monday, April 5, 2010
A brand new week!
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'Stop the harassment'
I am getting tired of picking up The Bee and reading about the inadequacies of Fresno Unified School District trustee Valerie Davis. Valerie won the election by a landslide because the people have faith in her. They know she is capable, accomplished, hard-working and will make a positive difference in our community.
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
High Uintas
What a tough weekend, the road race was tough couldn't get the legs going attacked a couple of times to try to get away and get the legs to open up but nothing. So when the climb came Chocolate Factory went to the front and layed it down they set a hard pace and dropped everyone. 10 of us regrouped on the downhill and we stayed away to the finish line and finished about 50 seconds ahead of the field. The next morning was the TT and I was feeling better I got a really good warm up for it and I borrowed a Cervelo P3 for the TT and I ended winning by 5 seconds over Sandy so I was excited and that also put me in the lead. So going into the Criterium I had a 6 second lead over Jesse so I sat on his wheel the whole crit and I didn't notice that the guy in 4th got away and he was 36 seconds down and so at the end he won the crit and pulled into 2nd. So I ended up winning the G.C. by 5 second over Chocolate Factory and 6 seconds over Jesse. What a crazy weekend.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
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Wednesday Night DMV and the KILLER HILL!
I love this course it is so hard. Well I got dropped at the start for I think like 3 laps before I was able to catch back on I thought I wasn't going to beable to catch on but they slowed down and I kept driving hard to get on. So once I got back I was able to breath for a little then attacks started to go and It was fast and we hit the hill and I get dropped then I catch on then we hit the hill again then I get dropped I think man this sucks. So after a couple more laps me, Dave and Tony get in a break together and we start working really well together and on the last lap Dave attacks and I couldn't go and Tony goes with him and Dave-1st Tony-2nd me-3rd. Awesome job to Dave and Tony.
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Monday, June 05, 2006
Utah State Road Race
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State Road Race
What a great course you couldn't ask for a better one it has a little of everything up hill, flat and some down hill. It was pretty fast from the start people tried to go but nothing could get away a few guys would get away but not very long. I tried to play this one smart and not do any stupid things like I always do. I sat pretty close to Dave and Ryan knowing they would probably be the ones to watch. Each lap the field would get a little smaller because of the hill, I swear that the hill gets steeper each lap it hurts sooooo bad I kept thinking to my self I am not going to beable to make it up this time. Well with attacks trying to go and nothing really getting away one finally was able to get away with 2 laps to go. It was a group of 5 and I watched it slowly get away and I was thinking there goes the winning move, but once the hill came again they were still insight so Nate and I drilled it up the hill and I looked back to see what was going on and Dave, Ryan, Nate, Anthony and me were still together going up the hill so I decided to punch it one more time and I did and got away for a little while trying to catch the break. The group with Ryan, Dave, Nate and Anthony caught me so we started to work together except for Ryan and Dave since they had teammates in the break, we caught the break except for Aaron and Sandy they took of so we kept working together to try and bring back Aaron and Sandy they weren't very far ahead and so I was thinking I am going to punch it hard up this hill to try and bring them back. I went hard up the hill and about 3/4 of the way up I started to cramp I couldn't sit down or it would start to hurt but I could stand up and soft pedal. Ryan and Dave got ahead and once I got to the top of the hill I started to feel better so I jammed it to catch up to Ryan, Dave, Sandy and Aaron. I caught up with them and I started to work with them to try to stay away from the group behined wich was Nate, Anthony and Kirk. Once we got about 4 k from the finish my cramp started to come back and so I had to soft pedal a little and I just sat at the back trying to get rid of the cramp. Once I got rid of the cramp I just stayed at the back and let Aaron Sandy do the work for Ryan and Dave. I needed to play this right so that I can try and get a top 3 placing so with 2 k to go Aaron started to lead out and he pulled off then Sandy started to go hard and I thought okay stay on and you can get 3rd so Sandy pulled of and Ryan and Dave just started flying to the finish, I passed Sandy for 3rd. I was stoked to have gotten 3rd I was thinking, I think I might have finally played it right.
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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Thanksgivivng Point.
Crashed out of Thanksgiving Point 3 laps in
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You are so creative Phil and such a delight. Thanks for so often sending pictures. I am a very visual person and I totally enjoy them. May God bless you today and keep your eyes wide open to His wonders! Mary Anne (Voelkel)
Friday photos – dashboard art
#1 by Mary Anne Voelkel on August 17, 2012 - 11:10 am


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The arts of Bushwick have been defined by their self-creation: a remarkable flowering nurtured by a network of self-made institutions, from apartment galleries to non-profit collaborations. Just as in Montparnasse a century ago, no one style has dominated Bushwick's artistic scene. Instead a spirit of collaboration and DIY experimentation has defined it.
As a critic, I have been followed the neighborhood's developments with great interest. I've found much to see and much to write about. Yet just as with other historical arts neighborhoods, from Montmartre to Tenth Street, I am also aware that Bushwick will one day cease to be a place of artistic relevance—not necessarily as artists are pushed out, but as non-artists push in.
History is often lost in such transitions, which is why the Bushwick community now rightly regards documentation as among its important, lasting self-creations. I am therefore delighted to join Meryl Meisler, the original Bushwick photographer, in creating the Bushwick Documentation Project. I therefore invite all Bushwick artists, gallerists, journalists, and organizers to come see us for a group photograph on June 4.
Who: All BOS16 artists, Gallerists, Journalists, and Organizers
What: Group portrait by Meryl Meisler
When: Saturday, June 4th 11 AM sharp (*rain date: Sunday June 5, 11 AM)
Where: outside Stout Projects, 55 Meadow Street, (Bet. Bogart & Morgan)
How: Come as you are.
Why: Because we are our own art history.
How to learn more and sign up for the photograph.
Meryl Meisler writes:
When I was a public school teacher in Bushwick during the 1980s & early 90s, on the surface the art scene seemed limited to the graffiti and wall murals dedicated to lives lost too soon. Inside classrooms of art teachers like myself the arts were flourishing. Several Bushwick art teachers and I formed "Artists Teachers Concerned," dedicated to exhibiting the socially motivated artwork by our students.
I thought, back then, that Bushwick had beautiful light- and I carried my camera with me daily to capture the light, the struggles and joys of life I witnessed. It did surprise me that those snapshots are now appreciated as both art and history. It didn't surprise me decades later; the same open spaces light would attract artists. The huge numbers of artists who have come make Bushwick their home and/or studio is amazing.
I have never lived nor had a studio in Bushwick; I taught there from 1981 - 1994. The streets and public places are my studio. I am very grateful to be accepted as part of the extended Bushwick arts community and have participated in Bushwick Open Studios steadily since 2012; positively changing my life and career.
It is my honor to be invited to collaborate with James Panero to document the movers, shakers, and mutually supportive creative community that yearns for Bushwick to remain affordable and accessible to long time residents and newcomers alike.
ROBIN STOUT, Director, Stout Projects:
The vibrant art scene and the strong sense of community in Bushwick are the reasons I wanted to open a gallery here. I'm excited to see it captured forever through this documentation project.
PAUL BEHNKE, Associate Director, Stout Projects:
Being an artist in this city is more than the next work. It's a connection with a past, a history and a lineage. This project sets us all in stone and places the artists in Bushwick forever alongside those of the East Village, SoHo and the New York School. It is important that our efforts hold a place.


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And that's exactly how I see Shane's face - picture perfect. I like sending Shane cards every once in awhile, so this will be one that gets mailed to him.
I used a couple of different CTMH stamp sets on this card. I created the background with the Felicity stamp using grey wool, twilight, and heavenly blue. The slide picture frame, sentiments, and corners are from the Picture perfect stamp set. Makes for a nice masculine card! Take a peek at the Inspirational Card Sketch below that helped me make this card!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Picture Perfect
6 comments:
- Kim said...
Look at that beautiful face! It certainly is Picture Perfect! Love the way you stamped the background. Beautiful card.
Kim xXx
- January 11, 2010 at 2:45 PM
- Karen Pedersen said...
Gorgeous! I think this might be my favorite card you've ever posted. TO DIE FOR!
- January 11, 2010 at 3:12 PM
- Dolly said...
Fabulous card, just perfect. Thanks for joining us at ICS. :)x
- January 11, 2010 at 3:59 PM
- Heather said...
I love your take on the sketch. Wonderful, masculine, unique and yes, gorgeous all in one! Thanks for playing along at ICS
- January 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- marley said...
beautiful card! thanks for joining us at ics this week!
- January 12, 2010 at 3:48 AM
- Scrappin With Tammy said...
This picture perfect card with Shane's picture on it is one of my absolute favorites of yours ever! I love it!! I look forward to seeing your artwork always...
- January 13, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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Friday, 4 November 2011
Philharmonia/Salonen - Bluebeard's Castle, 3 November 2011
Debussy – Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Bartók – Piano Concerto no.3
Bartók – Bluebeard's Castle (semi-staged)
Yefim Bronfman (piano)
Judit – Michelle DeYoung
Bluebeard – Sir John Tomlinson
Juliet Stevenson (narrator)
Nick Hillel (director)
David Edwards (staging)
Adam Wiltshire (set designs)
David Holmes (lighting)
Philharmonia Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)
Bartók's only opera, a masterpiece to rank with other sole works in the genre such as Fidelio and Pelléas et Mélisande, was chosen for the climax of the Philharmonia's year-long series, 'Infernal Dance: Inside the World of Béla Bartók'. It was the obvious and fitting choice, both as idea and reality. But first came a far from negligible opening to the concert: a visit from Debussy, albeit in still earlier guise than the composer of Pelléas, and the third of Bartók's three piano concertos, the soloist again Yefim Bronfman.
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune is pretty much universally considered to mark the dawn of twentieth-century music. (The programme note by Malcom Gillies presented Debussy's work as a candidate, but oddly claimed 'some date it as late as 1913, with Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps.' No one would gainsay the importance of The Rite of Spring, yet, by the same token, surely no one would date the beginning of twentieth-century music after Schoenberg's emancipation of the dissonance.) In the hands of Esa-Pekka Salonen – he only picked up a baton later, preferring to mould the music here more freely – Prélude à l'après-midi received a fine performance. Samuel Coles's opening flute solo was not only not conducted by Salonen; he did not even herald it, leaving Coles to begin in his own time. He did not disappoint; nor did Chris Cowie's equally fine oboe solo work. Salonen shaped an initially languid reading, soon bathed in the warm glow of the Philharmonia strings. There was certainly a sense of the novelty of form we can all too readily take for granted, but which would point the way not only to later Debussy and to a number of works by Bartók and other composers of his generation, but even to post-war composers such as Boulez, as conductor one of Debussy's – and Bartók's – foremost interpreters. Flexibility of tempo proved the key that unlocked malleability of form. Finally came that undefinable, ineffable magic that marks a distinguished performance of this great work.
Such lyricism also informed the opening of the piano concerto, Bronfman presenting it as if in a single breath, foretelling an over-arching melodic approach. The tempo adopted, however, sounded slower than usual; moreover, the general style adopted was more classical, post-Mozartian even, than one often hears. Sometimes I wanted a little more fire from both soloist and orchestra in the first movement: though an interesting reading, it was ultimately a little underwhelming. The cool but not cold dignity with which Bronfman announced his opening statements in the slow movement was striking. Thereafter, the extraordinary night-music – surely the most interesting part of a concerto that does not always show Bartók at his best – was piquant and lively under Salonen. He clearly relished the colours that point back to Ravel but also look forward to Messiaen. A relatively cool classicism paid dividends with the counterpoint of the finale, but elsewhere much sounded a little too relaxed, at times verging on the lethargic. At one point, the pace noticeably picked up, but it seemed more of a correction than an intensification. I have no idea why the lights were dimmed at one point and then turned back up; it was probably a mistake, but it would be nice to think that it was a warning shot to the serried ranks of coughers.
Bluebeard's Castle was performed in a semi-staged version, directed by Nick Hillel. Bartók's opera is a strange case, in that in many respects it seems almost made to be performed in concert: its interiority, as heralded by the prologue, may even work better if it compels the listener to direct the work in his head. I am not sure that the production, based upon projections onto a 'motorised shape' above the orchestra and a simple enough design around the borders of the stage, added very much, but if it liberated the imagination of some unimaginative souls then it will have done some good and little harm. So far as I could tell, the designs, projections, and lighting all worked as they should.
Woodland film rendered the opening music more than usually Pelléas-like; that seemed to suit Salonen's strategy too, at this stage characterised by what one might paradoxically call a subdued teeming of orchestral life, rendering contrast of Judit's viewing the torture chamber all the greater. What we saw here was rather literally representative: some instruments of torture, followed by red for blood – though oddly, the red seemed more redolent of socialist propaganda posters, which, Bartók's politics notwithstanding, I cannot believe was the intention. Such a colour-based approach might actually have worked better with Schoenberg's contemporary Die glückliche Hand. On the other hand, visual evocation of diamonds complemented the fantasy so finely painted by the Philharmonia's harps and celesta. Even then, however, Michelle DeYoung's facial expressions, let alone her vocalism, had much more to say than any film projection, and still more so in the subsequent case of the flowers. DeYoung offered more than ample compensation for the previously advertised Measha Brueggergosman; hers was a powerfully dramatic and beautifully sung performance, equally alert to the demands of text and melodic line. She was formidable, not in the slightest pathetic; one could readily understand how she had her fateful way. Bluebeard's defiant pride in the splendours of his kingdom was far better expressed by Sir John Tomlinson's performance, noble yet wounded, than by turning the lights on and showing a few clouds on the move.
I took a while to be convinced by Salonen's reading, wondering if the tension was sagging a little in the middle; this was certainly not a razor-sharp Bluebard's Castle in the manner of Boulez. And yet, matters would become clearer, the greater strategy paying off handsomely, when the cold menace of the increasingly modernist-sounding orchestral palette asserted itself as Judit learned of her predecessors, likewise in the cumulative terror leading up to the final revelation. (DeYoung was superb here too.) The post-Wagnerian orchestral glory of the final climax put me in mind of Schoenberg's Gurrelieder, but it was the desolation of Tomlinson thereafter that moved most of all. As with so much of the production, the appearance of Judit as an apparition at the back of stage did no violence to the work, but might better have been discarded.
4 comments:
- Andrew said...
"it compels the listener to direct the work in his head."
Or even in her head!
- 04 November, 2011 12:16
Best production of this opera I've ever seen/heard. Certainly better than the rubbish strewn dump that the Royal Opera gave us in that double bill with Erwartung. The projections certainly dramatised the openings of the doors and Tomlinson's voice was visceral in its impact. Brilliant!
- 04 November, 2011 22:57
I thought Bluebeard, musically, the best I've heard yet, as nearly perfect as one is ever likely to get it 'live'. No surprise from John Tomlinson, an artist I've greatly admired for decades, pure joy, well partnered by Michelle DeYoung. Splendidly supported by the Philharmonia in top flight, obviously very well rehearsed, under the inspired conducting of its Chief. A splendid sound-arch from first note to final silence, matched throughout by well-thought tempi. This performance reminded me much of the Boulez/BBCSO (Nimsgern and Troyanos) recording, particularly at the 5th door with its sustained, brilliant high C, the effect of which is so often glossed over and missed, never mind the crashing chords.
The 'introduction', substituting the prelude (why?) was crass beyond belief, and poorly delivered at that. Couldn't the audience be trusted with a stammering of intelligence? Even perhaps of having done its homework? or was this just another attempt at 'deselitising' opera? I cared not for the video projection either, which utterly failed to take advantage of the possibilities of the medium as well as the hall; uninspired, pedestrian, suburban even, for this most cerebral of operas. No doubt costly.
And so I listened intensely, most of the time with my eyes tightly shut, and enjoyed the ride, disturbing as it is.
- 05 November, 2011 12:23
- Mark Berry said...
Anonymous: I'm afraid we shall have to agree to differ. I found a lot more in Willy Decker's double bill with Erwartung, though whilst on paper I could see a great deal of sense in the coupling, I thought it musically a little unfortunate in practice. The still staggering radicalism of 'Erwartung' left 'Bluebeard's Castle' sounding just a little conventional, which certainly shouldn't be the case.
Helveticus: thank you for mentioning the 'introduction', which I simply forgot to cite myself. You are right: it was dreadful, quite pointless, such an unnecessary blemish upon a fine performance. And I broadly agree with you concerning the 'production'. A concert performance would have been preferable and it would not have necessitated that 'set', which wreaked such havoc with the hall's acoustic.
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Leica T (Typ 701)
ProsStunning design. Integrated Wi-Fi. Big 3.7-inch touch-screen LCD. Customizable interface. 16GB internal storage. Supports in-camera charging and includes external charger. Includes Adobe Lightroom license.
ConsExpensive. Touch focus capability needs work. No continuous autofocus support. Wi-Fi doesn't support direct smartphone connection. Android app not yet available. Proprietary strap system.
Bottom LineThe Leica T (Typ 701) features a stunning aluminum unibody design, but it's not as robust as its price tag implies.
For a company that hasn't made any significant changes to the design of its flagship camera in the 60 years since the introduction of the M3, the Leica T (Typ 701) ($1,850, body only) is a bold statement. Its sleek aluminum unibody design is a huge departure from the classic aesthetics of the Leica M (Typ 240), and its forward-thinking, touch-screen interface is a reminiscent of the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy NX. The T is a great-looking camera, and the image quality that its 16-megapixel APS-C image sensor captures is excellent, with lots of detail through higher ISO settings thanks to a hands-off approach to in-camera noise reduction. But, because of some operating quirks, a high price tag, and the simple fact that competing models deliver more for your money, it's a tough camera to recommend. Our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless cameras is the Olympus OM-D E-M1, which is a fast-focusing, fast-shooting camera with a Micro Four Thirds image sensor.
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There's no arguing the fact that the T is a gorgeous camera. Leica sent us a review unit in a silver finish, but it's also available to order in black. The body is cut from a single block of aluminum, and is hand polished, giving it a truly breathtaking look. It measures 2.7 by 5.3 by 1.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 13.6 ounces without a lens. It's fairly small compared with other premium mirrorless cameras, though not that far off in size from the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (3.2 by 5.5 b 1.7 inches, 15.9 ounces), which is a little bit bigger, but includes an integrated viewfinder.
The body doesn't include standard strap lugs. Instead, there's a hole on either side of the body, accessible only by using a special tool (or, in my case, a bent paper clip) to eject the protective covers. The included silicone strap plugs right in, but I found it a bit too short for my liking. I wasn't able to use the standard long leather strap from Tap & Dye that I prefer to use with mirrorless cameras, so I opted for a wrist strap that screws into the tripod socket to secure the T in my hands. The polished aluminum looks great, but I wouldn't feel comfortable holding onto the body without a strap of some sort. It just doesn't feel as steady in my hand as a camera with a more traditional finish.
All of the T's physical controls are located on its top plate, to the right of the accessory hot shoe and pop-up flash. There are two control dials, a power switch and shutter release, and the video record button. That's it. If you want to shoot with the T, you're going to have to get used to using a touch screen to configure and supplement the two control dials.
At 3.7 inches, the rear display is big. It packs 1,300k-dots into that space, giving it an extremely sharp appearance. I had no issues using it outdoors on bright days, but I did miss the tilting rear display that Fujifilm includes in its top-end X-T1. The X-T1 includes an integrated electronic viewfinder. If you want to add that functionality to the T, you'll have to invest in the Visoflex (Typ 020) EVF. At nearly $600, the Visoflex is a pricey add-on, but it does include an integrated GPS module.
The rear display's touch sensitivity is excellent, on par with a good smartphone, and the user interface is responsive. It's a 16:9 aspect ratio, so the 3:2 Live View feed only takes up part of the screen. A column of touch controls runs along the right side; it adjusts the shooting mode, accesses the menu, and toggles the amount of information displayed over the Live View feed. If you're worried you'll accidentally activate one of these controls while shooting, fear not; the entire column can be disabled or enabled with a tap. There's no button to review images; instead you just swipe up from the bottom of the screen to switch to Playback mode.
The standard shooting modes—Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual—are available via the Mode setting. Leica also includes a number of preset Scene modes (Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candle Light, and Sunset), which surprised me. Scene modes on a Leica seem out of place.
Tapping the camera icon below the Mode icon takes you to the main shooting menu. From here you can control any number of settings. By default there are eight settings on the screen, arranged in a 3-by-3 grid. The ninth position is a plus sign, which allows you to add any available setting to the grid. You can also press and hold any icon to drag it to the trash. With a little effort, you can customize the menu so that it gives you quick access to the settings you use frequently. There's a wrench and screwdriver icon at the top of right column that offers access to all available menu settings.
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All these career "asks" take some amount of nerve mixed with confidence. Not only do you need to believe you're worthy of the "ask" in question, you need to muster up the courage to make that initial request as well. Visualizing asking your boss for a bump in your salary of five percent seems a lot easier than when you are standing in front of her sweating, perplexed, playing with your watchband and feeling like a deer in headlights.Here are six things you should do before any big ask:
1. Practice, practice practice. While it's true some people are born naturally confident, for the rest of us it takes practice. The more you work on your tennis game, yoga moves or Photoshop talents — the better you become at it. Think of confidence as another skill you need to practice, learn, perfect and earn.
2. Get a power outfit. In medieval times, knights had armor to protect them in battle. In 2014, people need to be dressed with a modern suit of armor. Get a go-to power outfit. It could be a dress, suit or even a blazer and dark jeans. Whatever you choose needs to make you look great while also feeling confident and influential. When we look our best we're often more up for a work challenge.
3. Pinpoint your fear. We often lose our confidence when we aren't prepared. Confidence is learned through experience. Do your homework before your next meeting. Do the research and know the tough numbers and facts off the top of your head as opposed to checking notes during a meeting or presentation. Don't give yourself the opportunity to fail. Focus on using your knowledge and expertise to win over your boss, co-worker or client.
4. Videotape yourself in advance. It's very tough to picture ourselves in high-stress situations when we aren't at the office. Videotape yourself the night before a presentation, business trip or sales meeting. You'll see points where you stumble or use filler words (like, um, ya know). Why are you stumbling in these sections? You aren't as prepared as you should be. If you haven't convinced yourself of your words then you won't be able to convince anyone else.You'll also be aware of your body language. Do you flip your hair, tug your shirt, adjust your glasses, lean, tap a foot or play with a pen while speaking? These are all dead giveaways to a listener that you are not confident.
5. Speak up. With confidence comes respect, so learn how to insert your expert opinion into the workplace conversation. Before your next staff meeting, put on your go-to power outfit and plan to add your two cents on the meeting's agenda.This is the time to change your company's perspective of you. Become a voice your boss and co-workers search for in a crowded room. Don't bite your tongue if you've got a great idea — announce it.
6. Don't stress over stress. Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. Instead of thinking of that stress as a confidence buster — use it to your advantage. We often get stressed out when we're working on a challenging task. Stress occurs in the anticipation of working on an assignment outside of our comfort zone. Seek out these types of opportunities. If you are getting complacent or bored at the office, that's when laziness and sloppy work ethic come into play.


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Worked with a global mobile phone manufacturer to prevent the supply and sale of counterfeit and pirate accessories. We helped our client identify the scale of their problem and the financial implications for their business, before developing and implementing an enforcement programme. We educated Customs/Trading Standards, which led to a significant increase in their activities, and in addition took action against vendors throughout the supply chain, identifying a number of manufacturers in the Far East, allowing enforcement measures to be taken in the relevant jurisdictions.
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Coachella Diary 2017
Technically, our house is one mile from the polo fields, so you wouldn't expect the Uber ride to take 40 minutes. None of us are actual *influencers* and therefore don't have access to the secret underground air-conditioned walkway to the festival (seriously how do they wear SO MUCH CLOTHES and walk the fields carefree and sweatless?!) – so thanks to the high temps, by the time we got dropped off and made it to the Green Path entrance, we looked like we just stepped off Splash Mountain.
For years, Tyler and I have somehow skipped riding the Ferris Wheel. This year would be different: it would be our first stop. Weeks earlier, part of my Coachella prep included a special trip to Cartier in Beverly Hills for a particular engagement ring. Ben and Max helped me pull things off -- a regular Nero Wolfe and Sherlock Holmes snuck the ring into the festival and sat adorably in the passenger pod next to ours (mainly for the air conditioning), cameras in hand -- and my dear friend Ashlyn was at the exit to snap our first picture. Bring on that cycle of life and evolution symbolism! (Btw, he said yes!)
The VIP Rose Garden is basically heaven minus the parts about religion, gods, angels, death and location -- traditionally depicted as being above the sky. Instead, think Tier 1 prep school on a sunny day with fresh cut grass, a menu curated by the Food Network's Bobby Flay, fashion freedom, and -- the best perk -- being Sahara Tent adjacent.
When this year's line-up was announced, BROODS were the first on my hit list. To no surprise, this brother-sister duo's good genes and skillful musicianship came into prominence at the Mojave Stage and in fluorescent fashion. Contrary to singer Georgia Natt's initial comments towards the how big the stage was and how small her legs are, along with the overall desert heat, you'd quickly forget any of those conditions were a struggle. The lyrics from "Free" put the entire weekend vibe in perspective: "When I didn't care was when I did best." *immediately embraced my "cake in the rain" look*
Mac Miller in the Sahara Tent? Count me in. If the routinely EDM-centric stage is going to serve up a heavy dose of hip-hop, they booked the perfect artist to pull it off. The Pittsburgh rapper -- who was welcomed with a resounding applause from the tightly packed crowd -- first plucked "Cinderella" featuring Ty Dolla $ign off his latest LP The Divine Feminine to open his set. While subdued, it was the merely the lighting of the wick of a large stick of dynamite. The figurative glass slippers were quickly flung off -- his jacket to follow -- before his more popular underground anthems came into play. Although we didn't get to hear "Party on Fifth Ave." it was definitely a party that left me feeling like someone spiked the punch and stuck a lampshade on my head.
#EatAtCoachella is the official hashtag for Coachella's first-ever Instagram food portrait series. Food vendors, chefs and foodies participated by uploaded their most mouthwatering, behind-the-scenes, VIP food content to Instagram and Instagram Stories. Check out this fun online interactive Instagram grid -- but there's no question, the spicy pie (pizza and jalapenos) is the real headliner of Coachella.
Multi-color dynamics, swathes of cinematic hues, and sunshine-soaked synth tones overfloweth from Capital Cities. This past weekend's set did not disappoint. We're talking gusto and groove in the form of an 11-song set that included covers like Pink Floyd's "Breathe" and Porno For Pyros's "We'll Make Great Pets" to new songs such as "Swimming Pool Summer" and "Just Say When" and their undeniable smash hit "Safe And Sound."
You know those movie scenes where someone's lost in the desert, crawling, dehydrated, and the camera zooms out to an aerial shot revealing miles and miles of nothing? This was the walk home. Charles M. Schulz's "Pig-Pen" realness ready to be sponsored by Clorox Bleachable Moments. Settled for a chlorine rinse in the hot tub and Oreos.
When Ben asks, "Want to stop by Revolve's party on the way to the festival?" and your outside voice replies with "No" while your inside voice says "I'm going to eat all your Pizza Bagels." Double revenge points hearing that Ben, Max and Katie were "forced" to roller skate, though I'm confident they were happy to channel their inner Olivia Newton-John circa Xanadu. Exhibit A:
Against my better judgement, multiple S.O.S.'s and desperate maydays, the rest of us somehow ended up back at the damn Green Path entrance. Nothing highlights Day 2 struggles than walking through the camping grounds. So many questions that I didn't want answered and still trying to block from my memory.
After what seemed like a hike up and down Mount Everest, we kicked things off with one of my favorite sets by Gryffin. Accompanied by his DJ rig was a standup piano and electric guitar which he transitioned to and from seamlessly, further showing how evolved the Sahara Tent has become. Highlights included his recent remix for Sigrid's "Don't Kill My Vibe" and his newest original track "Feel Good" featuring a surprise cameo by GRAMMY-winning singer Daya.
Back to the VIP Rose Garden to refuel where we gave the lush landscape a run for its bloom. Pros: Among crossing paths with Gryffin and Daya, I ran into the fam Evan Bogart and ZZ Ward, and also reunited with my long lost friend Torri who I hadn't seen for over a decade! Tears were shed, friends were introduced for the first time, drinks were cheered. Cons: Someone let Corrine from the Bachelor in who while asking us for a lighter also asked if we were Artists or Regular People. Answer:
Landed back at the Mojave Tent for Mura Masa's set. If the sounds of this Guernsey-born DJ, electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist wasn't already enough, imagine if both A$AP Rocky and Charli XCX stopped by. Well, they did. Mura Masa's name, taken from Japanese sword-smith Muramasa Sengo, was never more appropriate -- he slayed it.
First place trophy for the weekend goes to Röyksopp. Luckily, the rumors that iamamiwhoami aka Jonna Lee would be joining the Norwegian electronic music duo on stage were true. Imagine the most mind-blowing audiovisual mirage come to life and times that experience by 100. Or just imagine seeing a unicorn. Or the opposite of the Green Path entrance. You get the gist. The temperature, tightly-packed crowd, peripheral noise, you name it, all disappeared. The set opened strong with "Monument" and closed even stronger with "Do It Again" -- two Royksopp and Robyn covers -- and featured six more songs, four which also included Jonna Lee.
Spicy pie: Round 2. Also, group challenge: Will beer before liquor really make you sicker? Results varied but at that point I think any liquid substance was quickly sweat out / helped. Unintentional drink of the weekend: Moscow Mules.
I'm sure Spotify can confirm that I've listened to NAV's "Some Way" featuring The Weeknd more times than any other subscriber. Probably more times than NAV and The Weeknd combined tbh. By some miracle, during our journey to the main stage for Lady Gaga, lo and behold, guess who we crossed paths with performing at the Mojave Tent and what song they were performing?
What can I say? Mother Monster Lady Gaga dropped a monster 19-song set for her headlining performance on Saturday night. Renewed classics, acoustic versions of recent hits, a David Bowie cover, and the live debut of her brand new single "The Cure" all graced the Main Stage. Left at home were Gaga's outlandish costumes and shock values, replaced with a more subtle variety of denim and leather ensembles with her blonde locks worn down -- still, paired with her stage presence, she definitely shocked and awed the appreciative crowd that stretched out for miles.
Couldn't leave without seeing a glimpse of the Classixx. Unfortunately, by the time we made it back to the Mojave Tent, that's all we saw.
Woke up to an egg and sausage English muffin from Starbucks. IT WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Better than finding ALL the eggs on Easter morning! Turns out, it was delivered with evil intentions. My 7 housemates needed an 8th to even out teams for Flip Cup. This was the definition of "Hair of the dog." And by dog I mean a Great Dane with elephantiasis.
Pool time! During, we enjoyed a visit from an unidentified flying drone. There was nothing subtle about this drone. It flew directly above our property and parked in the sky -- specifically the pool which added an extra element of creepy. But fear not, Katie stepped up to the plate, threw down her wrap-around skirt and sent it flying away at warp speed after exposing her giant leg bruise. We don't know how Katie got the bruise but what we do know: Unidentified Flying Drone 0, Katie's bruise 1.
Our final Uber ride was chauffeured by a "Sweet Home Alabama" loving driver. Something tells me he couldn't stand to hear anymore conversations from anyone Coachella-related. At this point, our crew was transforming into the cast of The Walking Dead meets the cast of Evita, so Katie requested "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," and the driver reluctantly obliged. The joke ended up on us though because after giving the driver precise instructions to drop us off at the VIP entrance, out of nowhere, he flipped a U-turn that landed us at fucking Green Path entrance.
Pulling out an emergency cash for bicycle rides to the gate was a failure. The odds were definitely not in our favor as we trekked two thirds of the way before it was even an option. How vultures didn't circle overhead, pick me up and fly me to my death is a mystery. I wouldn't have put up a fight.
Congrats to Anna Lunoe who not only announced her pregnancy this weekend, but also brought out Skrillex who assisted the popular Australian-born LA-based DJ, vocalist, songwriter and producer during her Sahara Tent takeover. The best word to describe her time on stage is ELECTRIC. Highlights included live performances of her new songs "Godzilla," "Bullseye," and "Stay Awake."
Long time listener, first time Sofi Tukker audience attendee. The NY-based musical duo consisting of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern gave Day 3 of Coachella and the Gobi Tent a freakin show! The GRAMMY-nominated "Drinkee" makers served their contemporary pop sensibilities on ice sending fans into a dancing frenzy. To top things off, not only did the we witness the debut of their new song "Bat Shit," which I basically went when Scissor Sisters' singer Jake Shears popped out for a surprise cameo.
Waiting for Kiiara after convincing my whole crew to make the trip back to the Mojave Tent.
Left the Mojave Tent with no sign of Kiiara, and no word why she left the crowd waiting nearly 1/3 through her set unacknowledged. Bummed!
Everything happens for a reason, right? Fate led us to the ultimate soundtrack for a desert sunset in the form of Porter Robinson & Madeon's main stage performance. Their performance marked the second to last show -- of their Shelter tour -- before the two parts ways. Porter shared a tear-jerking moment when he told the crowd, "this is the best night of our lives." Unexpected highlight: Coachella has a funny way of bringing people together. Shot out to one of the sweetest and talented journalists in the game, Kat Bein, who I ran into and danced with till the last drop of the set.
I really tried, Hans Zimmer. You have to understand, you're up against the reality that is Sunday evening / Day 3 of Coachella. While I'm a fan of your cinematic scores such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, and Inception -- and a fan of Pharrell -- I just couldn't appreciate the live orchestra so did everyone around me a favor and removed myself. It wasn't an easy task. Hans brought one of the most congested audiences to the Outdoor Stage. I will say, that if the same show came to The Hollywood Bowl, I'd be there in a heartbeat.
New Zealand singer-songwriter, Lorde, came out with guns blazing -- her driving force focused down the barrel of a camera lens as she entered from stage left. Her voice complimented her smoky, shimmering glare, her eyes so knowingly staring into you -- through giant screens framing the stage -- providing a compelling, scintillating performance. And let's be honest, Lorde's dance moves are almost as good as her songs, and they're infectious. Her 13-part set covered everything from older hits like "Royals" and "Tennis Court" to newer songs such as "Homemade Dynamite" and "Green Light." For an artist who spent most of her stage time unaccompanied, the Kiwi sure knows how to fill an audience's heart.
Meanwhile, there was a distracting performance happening in the lawn of the main stage VIP trying to steal Lorde's spotlight. Two determined girls had us in stitches laughing while they attempted to blow up an inflatable Pouch Couch. It's looks so easy as TV, but live, like an SNL skit.
Capping off another Coachella for the books, enter: Kendrick Lamar. Being a headliner is in the hip-hop legend's DNA, so starting his set with a live debut of "DNA" seemed fitting. Tired beyond recognition, we only made it through a few songs before slipping out the back exit.
Bittersweet walk home with my best friends. At this point of the weekend, I'm confident I walked at least thirty miles, but boy did I not want it to end. One more dip in the hot tub with Tyler talking about our Coachella highlights. Top of the list: everyone was home safe and sound, no hospitalizations, no missing belongings. Well, until moments later when Tyler got a phone call from a stranger who found his ID and debit card. 🤦♂


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Over at Emulsive HQ, they do these happenings called film parties, and this month it was time for the #fp4party which stars as you likely guess Ilford FP-4. I find January a great month to join in on a party as I find I need a little extra motivation to get out in the cold and grey Rhode Island winter to make photos. Saying to a group of folks on Twitter "sure, I'm in" seems to be just enough to get me out and get something done. And so I did.
FP-4 is an excellent film full stop. But rather than further my winter of discontent with a cold tripod I decided a more sensitive film would be better suited to my conditions and purpose. I skipped over my usual Tmax 400 and went to the fastest 120 film there is, Ilford Delta 3200. Using which does mean that my images will not be eligible for consideration in the viewer voting at the end of the week but as my dad used to say "we're not here to win a beauty contest" so I'm good with that. For the tech fans: my film was Ilford Delta 3200 in 120 which I rated at its "data sheet speed" of 1000 and developed in Kodak T-Max developer diluted 1:4. The camera was a Fuji GSWIII 6x9.
As for my subject, I went to my list of desires to find a walking photo meditation along the rail line of the former Moshassuck Valley railroad in Pawtucket, quite close to home. I first encountered the MVRR without realizing it when I walked the river of that name. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that the diminutive railway had a rather interesting and long history. Although at 2 miles it was one of the shortest in the country it retained its independence from its start in 1847 right up to 1981. It ran passenger service until the 1920s and fought and won a rate dispute with "The Company" the mighty New Haven Railroad. When I learned that an extension was planned (a crucial move in winning the rate dispute) that would have brought the railroad right by my house, I was hooked, and I knew I had to explore this bit of neighborhood history further.
This is just a first effort, but I am encouraged that there is more I can work with. In the spirit of the party and my virtual notebook I'm sharing here every picture from both rolls in the sequence I made them.
The MVRR was folded into the Providence and Worcester Railroad in 1981, and this branch is actually not wholly abandoned. It sees some occasional service. I note evidence here of recent tie replacement and brush clearing, perhaps indicating that the P&W's new owners still see some value in the line.
For more info: http://www.abandonedrails.com/Saylesville_Branch
And here is a cool home movie of the railroad in use from 1970.


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John Muir Health's Medical Centers Awarded an "A" For Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group for a Second Consecutive Year
Walnut Creek, CA (May 23, 2013) - The Leapfrog Group, an independent coalition of public and private purchasers of employee health benefits, has honored John Muir Health's Concord and Walnut Creek medical centers with an "A" Hospital Safety ScoreSM for the second year in a row. The grades are given based on hospitals' overall success in keeping patients safe from infections, injuries and medical and medication errors.
"Our patients trust John Muir Health to provide them with the highest quality health care services, safely," said Irving Pike, M.D., chief medical officer at John Muir Health. "This Safety ScoreSM truly speaks to the hard work and dedication of our skilled physicians, nurses and staff to continuously improve hospital safety, provide clinical excellence and always put the needs of our patients first."
The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Scores are calculated under the guidance of an expert panel, which includes representatives from a number of institutions, including Harvard, Stanford, John Hopkins and UCSF, using 26 measures of publicly available hospital safety data. It is the only peer-reviewed hospital rating system in the United States.
Of the 2,514 general hospitals issued a Hospital Safety Score, 780 earned an "A," 638 earned a "B," 932 earned a "C," 148 earned a "D" and 16 earned an "F." In California, 35 percent of hospitals received an "A" grade. Scores can be viewed on the Hospital Safety ScoreSM website, www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.


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We round-up articles on design, specification and implementation of insulation and mittigating its effects.
Latest Articles
Energy-wasting homes mean higher bills and climate-warming emissions. With UK homes some of the most expensive to heat in Europe, why did an ambitious plan to make all new homes 'zero carbon' fail?
Most of a building's problems can be traced to moisture. It causes wood to decay, concrete to crack, fungus to grow, metals to corrode, pipes to burst (from the cycle of freezing and thawing), and it damages and discolours interior finishes. Understand moisture and you can prevent damp occuring.
Cavity wall insulation can be a great way of improving the thermal performance of a building, making it both warmer and cheaper to heat, but it's not always a suitable solution. We explore the pros and cons.
While the three little pigs may not favour houses made of straw there's much to recommend straw bales in modern construction. We single out some exemplar projects and present a guide to using straw in your construction projects.
This article explores the defining characteristics of the Passivhaus standard for eco-friendly dwellings.
A new generation of smart tech is set to banish the annual ritual of trying to set the central heating timer for good. We check out the next wave of smart heating controls. Which solution is right for you?
A reinterpreted farmstead has become the first Certified Passivhaus in Northumberland and winner of the Small Projects Category at the 2015 Passivhaus Awards organised by the Passivhaus Trust.
U-values measure how effective a material is an insulator. We look in detail at terminology and core concepts when it comes to thermal performance.
This programme will present key research on the impact of energy efficiency strategies - such as the installation of insulation, draught-proofing and boiler upgrades - in low-income houses. It especially focuses on the health benefits of these improvements for elderly and infirm occupants and those generally regarded to be in fuel poverty.
We explore the hazards of moisture penetration in external walls and ways to avoid problems.
We look at ways of mitigating the risk of condensation when insulating various roof types.
We explore different types of thatch and how to mittigate some of the risks around its use on a construction project.


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The Burnside Zouaves
Colonel James Shaw Jr.
James Shaw Jr. was born September 1830 in Providence, Rhode
Father James Shaw
b-1801 d-27 March 1880
(City of Providence Deputy Tax Collector/Account)
Mother Elizabeth F. Shaw
b-1802 d-20 February 1879
(Home Maker).
He was eldest brother to four other children;
John P.
b-1834 d-12 May 1864
Served with the 2nd RIDM as Lieutenant from 7th August 1861 until he
lost his life in the battle of the Wilderness,Va.
Anna F.
James Jr. meet and married Elizabeth W. Fisher
(b-January 1832, d-25 March 1915)
on 22 September 1853 in the city of Providence, their children are as
James H. Shaw b-06 August 1854 d-09 September 1915
Walter A. Shaw b-26 October 1870 d-03 May 1873
Howard A. Shaw b-25 April 1872 d-22 December 1894
His wife Elizabeth passed on
25 March 1915 at age 83
James Jr. was listed as a Jeweller prior to the outbreak of war, from
1850-1862. In early 1861 he was instrumental in the organization of ward companies to be formed thru out Providence.
On 14 May 1861 he was elected 1st Lieutenant of the sixth ward company
with 80 members.
On the 13th of September 1861 when Capt. H.T.Grant resigned James Jr.
was elected to fill his post as Captain.
With the State Central Military Committee's call for the formation of
The National Guard of Rhode Island on the 25th of Sepember 1861, Capt. Shaw was appointed acting Colonel and took command
of the guards, this rank was made official 23 December 1861.
On 25 May 1862, the Tenth Regiment Rhode Island Infantry Volunteers
was being formed to answer the call from Washington D.C. Col. James Shaw Jr. was offered the Command of the unit, but
declined too give command to Col. Zenas R. Bliss who had miliatry training as a field commander, he became Lt.Col. of the
10th and took them to Washington D.C. on the 27th of May 1862. He was promoted to Full Colonel on 11 August 1862 and mustered
out with the 10th Reg RI Inf on 01 September 1862 in Providence, RI.
His military service had just begun,
On 31 December 1862 he was commissioned Lt. Col. 12th Reg Rhode
Island Infantry (9 month unit) he mustered out on the 29th of July 1863.
On 27 October 1863 he was appointed Colonel of the 7th United States
Colored Troops and mustered in as such on 14 November 1863 in which he served with great distinction and honor which brought
about his promotion to Brevet Brig-General on 13 March 1865. He mustered out of the 7th on13 October 1866 in Indianola, Texas.
He returned to his family and friends in Rhode Island shortly after.
He was seen as a Gas Burner Manufactor in 1870 living at 45 Parade Street Providence,RI he left the Providence Gas Co. in
1892 to work as an Architect at 65 Westminister Street Room #32 and lived at 17 Arlington Avenue Providence, RI.
In 1896 James and Elizabeth moved to 107 Govenor Street on the east side of Providence,RI where he remained until he death on
21 October 1906, He is believed to be buried in Pocasset Cemetery in Cranston, RI.
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Rhode Island Vital Records Marriage
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