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Prayer, Shabbat and Halakha: The Portable Mishkan A Dvar Torah for VaYakhel In his essay "Halakha and Agada" the modern Hebrew poet Hayyim Nachman Bialik compares the structure of Jewish observance to a cathedral. "Halakha is a creative process. It … Continue reading »
Parashat Va-Yakhel-Pekudei Parashat Ha-Hodesh
by Rabbi Len Levin Sacred Space and Sacred Time: This week we take out two Sifrei Torah. In the first we complete the book of Exodus, especially the long sequence of Chapters 25-40 which is devoted to the construction of … Continue reading »
Parashat Va-Yakhel
By Dr. Diane Sharon In Parashat Va-Yakhel, Moses gathers the entire community of Israel together, and repeats to them all the plans for the holy Tabernacle that will be God's dwelling place during the wilderness passage from Sinai to Canaan. … Continue reading »
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
By Julius Rabinowitz This week's Torah portion, Vayakhel, begins with a familiar litany that I will paraphrase: six days you may work, but on the seventh day you are forbidden to do work. We've heard this many times already, and … Continue reading »
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Ronsard Lived Here
Posted by Susan at 09:00
Labels: Churches, Gardens and Parks, Tours
6 comments:
- Tim said...
Great pix Susan... first one has a wonderful relaxed feel about it...
just needs a table, a couple of chairs, a couple of glasses and a bottle of rosé [to go with the roses, naturally!]
And now I can see how the St.Andrews cross fits in...
Love the Dragon... someone must have had fun doing that!!
- January 23, 2013 9:10 am
- Sheila said...
Yes, great photos. Gorgeous
color those wood beams have
attained over the centuries.
How sad that Ronsard was deaf
when he lived there as the
birdsong in such a peaceful
spot must be lovely.
- January 23, 2013 1:32 pm
- Susan said...
Tim: in fact you can sit just where the second photo is taken from and while away some time.
Sheila: it's easy to forget he was deaf because he wrote so beautifully, but it must have been quite trying for him.
- January 23, 2013 3:17 pm
- Carolyn said...
Nice stonework, structural timbers in good condition, and a garden of roses make an interesting ensemble.
- January 23, 2013 3:51 pm
- Ken Broadhurst said...
Vivez, si m'en croyez, n'attendez à demain :
Cueillez dès aujourd'hui les roses de la vie.
- January 23, 2013 5:51 pm
- Simon said...
Ken - aint that the truth.... (although maybe not, literally, today)
- January 23, 2013 11:06 pm


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The following are Spartan Maintenance Guidelines for some of the more common Systems found in many of today's Motorhomes. This section covers Suspension, axles, cooling system, hydraulic systems, and tire maintenance.
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Hawaiian woman and grass house.
Group of Hawaiians at Moanalua, grass house behind.
Hawaiian family in front of grass house.
Hawaiian family and grass house on rock wall foundation.
Two Hawaiian women and child at entrance of grass house.
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Hawaiian family and their houses thatched with lauhala.
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In my energy blog Understanding Energy Issues, I gave an example on how our current Secretary of the Interior gave a speech where he advocated replacing all the coal plants with wind power. Here are the portions of an Associated Press News Report dated 6 April 2009 that I quoted:
Wind turbine near Idaho Falls, ID - winter 2009.
"Windmills off the East Coast could generate enough electricity to replace most, if not all, the coal-fired power plants in the United States, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Monday. ... "
"'The idea that wind energy has the potential to replace most of our coal-burning power today is a very real possibility,' he said. 'It is not technology that is pie-in-the-sky; it is here and now.'""
..... Salazar said ocean winds along the East Coast can generate 1 million megawatts of power, roughly the equivalent of 3000 medium-sized coal-fired power plants, or nearly five times the number of coal plants now in the United States, according to the Energy Department ....."
"...... Salazar could not estimate how many windmills might be needed to generate 1 million megawatts of power ......"
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from: Salazar: Wind power can replace 3000 coal plants
from: Salazar: Wind power can replace 3000 coal plants
In other words, Ken Salazar said, "Dah, I don't know." Obviously neither Secretary Ken Salazar nor the Associated Press did their homework on the subject. So I think I will help them out.
Yes theoretically it is possible to put up enough windmills to generate 1 million megawatts of power. The trouble is: How many windmills will it be? Where will they go? What is the environmental impact? We could go on. Following is an outline of my analysis on how many windmills or wind turbines it would take to generate one million megawatts of power (the output power of approximately 3000 medium sized coal plants).
Currently a reasonably sized state-of-the-art wind turbine is designed to have a peak output power of around 0.5 and 3 megawatts. There have been a few cases of bigger ones being built, and there are a lot of smaller ones, but this seems to be the range of most of the commercial grade wind turbines. A company called
Vestas® Wind Systems has various models of wind turbines. One of their bigger models is the Vestas® 112-3.0 MW (click to see their brochure). This particular wind turbine has a 112 meter blade span (it sweeps out a disk 112 meters (367 feet) in diameter), and it has a maximum output of 3.0 megawatts in a 12 meter/second (27 miles per hour) wind.
Note - Wind speeds of 12 meters/second or 27 miles per hour are classified 6 on the Beaufort wind scale. At these wind speeds, wave heights of 9 to 13 feet or 3 to 4 meters are produced, large tree branches are in motion, power lines whistle in the wind, and umbrellas are difficult to use. This is a very stiff breeze, and is well above the average wind speed.
For 3 megawatt wind turbines, it would take more than 333,000 wind turbines = (1,000,000 megawatts / 3 megawatts per turbine) operating at their peak output power to produce 1 million megawatts of power.
BUT the wind is not a dependable source of energy. The day I took the above picture, none of the turbines in the wind farm were turning. This drives up the number of wind turbines needed. Furthermore, the average wind speed at most locations is well below the speed needed to produce this peak output power. The average wind speed at most locations is closer to or even less than 10 miles per hour (not 27 miles per hour). You can find some locations with a higher than average windspeed, but not over an area as large as the east coast. This means that the average output power from a 3 megawatt wind turbine will be about 0.2 megawatts (200 kilowatts) (see graph below). The number of wind turbines needed would therefore be about 5 million wind turbines = (333,000 turbines x (3 megawatts / 0.2 megawatts)). Even if we could select sites to give us an average wind speed of about 15 miles per hour which would allow an average power output of about 1 megawatt from the wind turbine, we would still need 1 million wind turbines = (333,000 turbines x (3 megawatts / 1 megawatt)). Obviously this is a stupendous number of wind turbines.
Spacing between adjacent turbines needs to be at least several times the length of the turbine blades to prevent lowering the efficiency of the turbines due to one stealing wind from or causing turbulence for another. One rule of thumb is that placement between turbines should be about 3 to 7 diameters between adjacent turbines in a direction perpendicular to the wind, and 10 diameters spacing in a direction of the wind. I use a factor of 5 in both directions in my calculations, meaning a turbine will have a footprint on the ground of approximately 1/2 kilometer by 1/2 kilometer or 1/4 square kilometers. This seems reasonable from the wind farms I have seen.
Where would we place all these wind turbines? Secretary Ken Salazar mentioned the east coast of the United States, so for illustrative purposes, let's assume they are placed in the ocean a few kilometers from the coast. The length of the east coast of the United States (tip of Maine to Miami) is roughly 2500 km. If we space wind turbines 1/2 kilometer apart along the east coast, we could place 5000 wind turbines in a single row. 1,000,000 wind turbines (assuming 15 mile per hour winds (greater than average)) would require 200 rows of wind turbines along the east coast! 5,000,000 wind turbines (from the average 10 mile per hour winds would require 1000 rows of wind turbines!
The area footprint of 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 wind turbines is 250,000 square kilometers (97,000 square miles or 61,800,000 acres) and 1,250,000 square kilometers (483,000 square miles or 309,000,000 acres) respectively. (For comparison, the area in ANWR Alaska that was proposed for drilling hand an environmental footprint of only 2000 acres or 3.1 square miles.)
The environmental footprint of this number of wind turbines is much much greater than the status quo, and even much much greater than drilling for oil on the same continental shelf proposed for these wind turbines. Obviously from these numbers, wind is not the answer to our energy needs! Wake up government and quit drinking the green kool-aid.
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The Broadway-bound Glee star and Lea Salonga did a duet of the song for its songwriter, Alan Menken, who was presented with the 2011 Maestro Award at the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference.
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Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
- Owls
- 2.4 million
The Short-eared Owl is a medium-sized hunter, inhabiting open fields, meadows, marshes, prairies, and tundra. With its widespread range and diurnal habits it is one of the most readily observed species of owl though serious declines across its range may place it in jeopardy.
Often first seen in flight, low to the ground over a grassland, marsh, or agricultural area, Short-eared Owls, though relatively small (15" in length), appear quite large with the broad wings typical of owls. The plumage is brown with buffy mottling and streaking on the breast. Short ear tufts are rarely visible. In flight, this bird shows an overall rich, buffy brown color with light and dark patches on the upper sides of its wings. Short-eared Owls have a buoyant flight style and are noticeably large-headed in flight. Eyes are yellow.
Distribution and Population Trends
One of the world's most widespread owls, the Short-eared Owl breeds across northern North America, northern Eurasia, southern and Andean South America, and the Greater Antilles. In North America it breeds from Alaska to Labrador south across approximately the upper third of the U.S., though its is now a rare breeder in the northeast U.S. Wintering birds migrate as far south as Florida, central Mexico, and Baja California. Short-eared Owls are regular breeders at the North Mojave Dry Lakes California IBA. Point Peninsula, an IBA in New York, supports up to 30 wintering Short-eared Owls, while the Boundary Bay - Roberts Bank - Sturgeon Bank (Fraser River Estuary) IBA in British Columbia regularly supports as many as 75 wintering Short-eared Owls.
This is a species in serious decline over much of its range. Breeding Bird Survey data show a statistically significant 3.5% per year decline from 1966-2001 across the overall range and an even steeper decline of 11.4% per year in Canada. In the northeastern U.S. the species was listed as threatened in 7 states as of 1993.
A partially diurnal owl, this bird can be seen hunting over fields, marshes, meadows, prairies, and tundra in the late afternoon and early evening hours. In winter, it sometimes also forages over fallow agricultural fields. Its primary food is small rodents and in areas where there is an abundance of its food birds may concentrate even roosting together. Breeding commences with dramatic spiraling courtship flights from the male. Nests are constructed by the female and merely involve scraping a bowl in the ground and lining it with grasses and feathers. Clutch size is highly variable, ranging from 3-11 depending on food availability. Adults can be quite aggressive to intruders near the nest, sometimes even diving at humans.
Like many species dependent on grasslands or other open lands, the primary threat to the Short-eared Owl is the destruction and degradation of open habitat. From agriculture to human development to successional reforestation, this species is losing open fields, meadows, and marshes where it prefers to nest and spend winters. The species may also be affected by pesticides accumulated through its prey, especially during winter when Short-eared Owls often occur in agricultural areas but this has not been studied.
Conservation efforts undertaken are usually similar to those of other grassland breeding birds. Management protocols such as prescribed burns, periodic mowing, and efforts to maintain waterfowl breeding sites all lend aid to preserving habitat necessary for Short-eared Owls. However, because these birds are partially nomadic in winter and could appear anywhere in suitable habitat, habitat should be preserved in both known and potential breeding and wintering sites.
Efforts to protect grassland habitat are underway through a number of initiatives including several Audubon state offices. In Illinois, Chicago Wilderness Audubon is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to restore a 600-acre grassland. Audubon Connecticut has convened a Grassland Working Group to identify the current status of grassland birds in the state and to examine ways to protect and enhance grasslands. Audubon New York was successful in its bid to turn the former 600-acre Galeville Airport Important Bird Area (a wintering site for Short-eared Owls) into the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. Massachusetts Audubon initiated a Grassland Conservation program in 1993 that has produced many excellent outreach materials for public land managers and private land owners interested in managing their lands for grassland birds and much of this information is available via their website.
What Can You Do?
Audubon's Important Bird Areas program is a vital tool for the conservation of Short-eared Owls as well as other species. To learn more about the Important Bird Area programs and how you can help, visit: http://www.audubon.org/bird/iba/.
Support local land trusts, government agencies, and other organizations working to preserve Short-eared Owl habitat in your area. Contact your state Important Bird Areas coordinator (http://www.audubon.org/bird/iba/state_coords.html) to find out if there are sites in your area important for Short-eared Owls that need increased protection.
Information on where Short-eared Owls occur and in what numbers is vital to conserving the species. Help in monitoring this and other species by reporting your sightings to eBird. A project of Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird is the world's first comprehensive on-line bird monitoring program: http://www.audubon.org/bird/ebird/index.html.
U.S. National Wildlife Refuges provide essential habitat for Short-eared Owls, and a great number of other species throughout the U.S. and its territories. Unfortunately, the refuge system is often under-funded during the U.S. government's budgeting process. To learn more about how you can help gain much needed funding for U.S. National Wildlife Refuges, visit: http://www.audubon.org/campaign/refuge_report/
Volunteers are crucial to the success of programs that monitor the long-term status of wintering populations of Short-eared Owls and other bird species. Audubon's Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is one of the longest-running citizen-science monitoring programs in the world and has helped to follow changes in the numbers and distribution of Short-eared Owl. To learn more about the CBC and how you can participate, visit: http://www.audubon.org/bird/cbc.
The Canadian Nature Federation and Bird Studies Canada, Audubon's BirdLife partners in Canada, jointly administer an Important Bird Areas program that is working to identify and protect habitat for Short-eared Owls and many other species. To learn more visit: http://www.ibacanada.com/.
CIPAMEX, Audubon's BirdLife International partner in Mexico, has an Important Bird Areas program that is working to protect wintering habitat for Short-eared Owls and many other species. To learn more about Mexico's Important Bird Areas program and how you can help visit: http://126.96.36.199/wwwcampus/cipamex/
The Raptor Research Foundation is a non-profit scientific society committed to understanding raptors. The researchers, government employees, and others interested in raptors that are members of this organization inform the public about the ecological role of raptors and promote their conservation. To find out more and how you can become a member, visit: biology.boisestate.edu/raptor/rrfc.htm
Holt, D. W. and Leasure, S. M. 1993. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). In The Birds of North America, No. 62 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, and The American Ornithologists' Union, Washington, D. C.
Kaufman, K. Lives of North American Birds. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1996.
Konig, C., F. Weick, and J. Becking. 1999. Owls A Guide to the Owls of the World. Yale University Press, New Haven.
Sibley, David A. The Sibley Guide to Birds. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.


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Anemone Flush Mount/SconcePrice: $211.20
Design by Robert Abbey, 2006.
The Anemone Flush Mount/Sconce features a single decorative silver tip lamp tucked inside a 2-tiered spray of tentacles with ball ends. The Anemone offers ambient illumination in an eye-catching design.. The Anemone is direct wire only. Available in a Polished Nickel finish. The Anemone Flush Mount/Sconce is also offered in a 23.5" diameter size.
Material(s): Metal
Dimensions: 6.25" H X 13" W X 13" Dia.
Bulbs: 1 X 60W Type A Silver Tip incandescent lamp (included)
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Fritos® pie is a dish traditionally consisting of chili, cheese, onions, and Fritos® brand corn chips. The recipe is popular in the United States, especially in the southern region. Over time, many variations of the recipe have developed, including the addition of toppings such as sour cream, tomatoes, or even mustard. Fritos® pie is typically served as a casserole, but some people choose to serve portions in a single serving bag of Fritos®.
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Headed by members of e.g. A-ha and Mew, the musical collective Apparatjik takes to the Stage at SMK on Friday 3 May at 10 p.m. The doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
The concert format is challenged and expanded when Apparatjik take to the stage at the SMK, brimful of musical and visual innovative energy. The supergroup have staged their distinctive live performances at art institutions such as the prestigious Serpentine Gallery in London and the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. Last year, Danish audiences had their first chance to experience Apparatjik live when they performed on the main stage at the 2012 Roskilde Festival.
Light Space Modulator
The concert presented at the SMK is markedly different from usual concert concepts. The quartet will perform the concert from a specially constructed cube which the group calls The Light Space Modulator, a reference to the Hungarian artist László Moholy-Nagy and his groundbreaking experiments. In addition to framing the group during the concert the cube also acts as a catalyst for a spectacular visual show that links up a wealth of sounds and images, all combining to blur the boundaries between art and popular culture.
Watch the trailer for the Apparatjik concert at the SMK on 3 May.
No boundaries
Apparatjik includes a high-profile Danish member, the singer and guitarist Jonas Bjerre from Mew, and also includes Guy Berryman from Coldplay, Magne Furuholmen from A-ha, and Martin Terefe, whose production credits include Martha Wainwright, Train, Cat Stevens, and Mary J. Blige. Apparatjik was formed in 2008 and was originally intended as a temporary charity project, but since then they have recorded two albums and performed live across the world.
Apparatjik is in many ways an experiment without boundaries. Concurrently with their high-profile musical careers the four members operate Apparatjik as a unique collective and creative space where boundaries are tested in co-operation with other musicians, visual artists, designers, technicians, and scientists. In musical terms Apparatjik mix things up with ease, effortlessly mixing electro-pop with experimental music and disco, the totality staged in a field where performance art and installation art intersect.
The concert is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and Heineken.


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Andrea*C - see Andrea's 'Distorsioni' website
vespamore photography - 35mm film photography by Paul Hart, gallery - here
RETROSPECTIVE SCOOTERS book, photography by Paul Hart, available to order via link - here
RETROSPECTIVE CYCLES book, photography by Paul Hart, available to order via link - here
vespamore photography also acts as a platform for others' quality vespa photography - wherever possible, images displayed not belonging to me are credited with link to original photographer, artist or owner. If you see your images/films on here & object - let me know & they will be removed immediately.
Thanks for visiting - Paul Hart (vespamore photography).
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Vespa, à Paris - C'était... un rendez vous ?!
Cool film by David Smith aka astrotower in the style of the famous film by Claude Lelouch - C'etait un rendezvous (1976)
The Scooterist: Daily photo
Excellent shot re-blogged from The Scooterist blog
Saturday, 28 July 2012
Bangkok, Sathorn
Seua Yai in Thailand - excellent viewpoint & composition....
London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
Film source: www.guardian.co.uk
Wow!! I don't know what others thought of film director Danny Boyle's visionary opening ceremony but I was pretty much blown away; mainly by the vision & ambition he displayed in taking on such diverse historic themes as Brunel & the industrial revolution, Suffragettes, the arrival of West Indian immigrants etc.... What a job to bring together all those elements in one show. I thought he did it amazingly well though; the lighting of the olympic cauldron being spectacular & unlike anything seen before it....
There were parts I liked less so, such as the NHS section but appreciated the sentiment behind it & the relevance & importance it has to this country. Mr Bean 'does my head in' I'm afraid but inexplicably is a very successful British comedy export! However being a Bond fan I did like the film sequence at Buckingham Palace which I thought was great & loved the very beginning film journey along the river Thames. Not being one of his fans; I even have to admit to enjoying watching 'Becks' steaming up the Thames in his speedboat, with the Olympic flame!
Musically, thought Dizzee & the Arctic Monkeys did a grand job & nice to see nods to Bowie, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Queen etc but much as I love The Beatles' music, Paul McCartney's voice is a long way past it's best. Although, it was a nice touch him & his band playing 'The End' from the excellent Abbey Road (my fave Beatles album) & in fairness he was the best choice to close the proceedings....
The central involvement of so many volunteers, children, nurses etc & emphasis on youth was great I thought. A lot of our country's history sits uneasily with me; our rampant Empire building, colonization, slavery & involvement in countries like Palestine & Ireland. Last night though, I did feel a sense of pride in being British watching Danny Boyle's ceremony - great job Mr Boyle & all involved!
Vespinga Fatima
Vespa club du Mans
Friday, 27 July 2012
Vespa Olympics
Both shots from the 1960 Rome Olympics where Piaggio supplied vespas for athletes to get around the Olympic village
Vacanze romane #3
Antonella Valerio in Puglia - full set here
Antonella's website here
Antonella's website here
Scooter club Rochelais
Thursday, 26 July 2012
En Vespa
Nice shot by Gustavo Alterio taken in Madrid
Bangkok, Sathorn
Seua Yai
Italian fun
Cliff Howard - Sorrento coast, circa 1982
Cliff's website here www.falconwriting.com.au
Cliff's website here www.falconwriting.com.au
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Qualche bella chiappona
Federico, astride his very nice 150 Sprint, taken in Busto Arsizio, just north of Milano. I got to have a ride on the back of this during World Vespa Days, London 2012 ....
Vespa Beijing
I've always wondered if there is any kind of classic scooter scene in China; the vespamore photography blog has a strong following in the Far East; particularly Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam & to a lesser extent, Japan but very little interest, if any from China.
I guess Italian Vespas & Lambrettas didn't really make it over to China in large numbers; I imagine the powers that be pushed national brands rather than import foreign scooter manufacturers..?
From this cool short film uploaded by minimooger it would seem a few classic Italian scoots have found their way over to China - if any Chinese classic scooter owners/fans or anyone else with knowledge of the Chinese scene can enlighten me with more info I'd appreciate it - email me at email@example.com
This short film displays a link at the end to the Vespa Beijing blog/website from what I can tell as it's in Chinese www.weibo.com/vespabeijing
Monday, 23 July 2012
BiERLOS aka Roland Brunner at arbon classics
Check out Roland's photography website www.photorhead.ch
Check out Roland's photography website www.photorhead.ch
Great composition taken by BiERLOS aka Roland Brunner
Check out Roland's photography website www.photorhead.ch
Bradley Wiggins - Tour de France winner 2012/London Olympics 2012 time trial gold medallist
Bradley Wiggins Foundation
Great to see classic scooter fan Bradley Wiggins claiming victory in this year's Le Tour. What an achievement; first British winner & best of all he did it clean - well done Bradley! BBC Sports report here
Added to this superb feat, Bradley has now added the London 2012 Olympics, cycling road time trial gold medal (August 1st, 2012) - outstanding! BBC Sports report here
Interesting interview here by The Foot Down cycling blog, who got to have a chat with Bradley back in April earlier this year.
Great to see classic scooter fan Bradley Wiggins claiming victory in this year's Le Tour. What an achievement; first British winner & best of all he did it clean - well done Bradley! BBC Sports report here
Added to this superb feat, Bradley has now added the London 2012 Olympics, cycling road time trial gold medal (August 1st, 2012) - outstanding! BBC Sports report here
Interesting interview here by The Foot Down cycling blog, who got to have a chat with Bradley back in April earlier this year.
S.I.P. vespa road trip Sardegna 2012
Saturday, 21 July 2012
previous post & full set of fotos so far here, more added today
Work being carried out by Retrospective Scooters
Work being carried out by Retrospective Scooters
I shot this handheld in diminishing light; blur due to slight camera shake... some better Lambretta shots I've taken here
This is Dave Hardy's very nice Supertune, built by Ron Moss at Supertune. I shot this at Men's File magazine issue 07 launch, held at Private White VC, Lambs Conduit Street - July '12. Dave is the creative talent behind Team S Equipe & ETR (Enjoy the Ride) blog
Enjoy the Ride blog - teamsequipe.tumblr.com
Green Sprint Veloce
Fitzrovia, London - July '12
Taken with my Olympus OM-2N on expired Fuji Reala film
- more of my vespa shots here
Friday, 20 July 2012
Vespa Oldtimer Freunde München
Vespa Oldtimer Freunde München Akrobatik team taking part in celebrating 20 years of the Vespaclub Reutlingen - view Ralf's full set of shots he took at the event here
The Munich Vespa Oldtimer Friends club have some seriously nice vintage vespas amongst their ranks; check out the German website here
The Munich Vespa Oldtimer Friends club have some seriously nice vintage vespas amongst their ranks; check out the German website here
Ciao !
David Hardy
Me arriving at last night's Men's File issue 07
launch held at Private White VC - caught on
camera by Dave Hardy from Team S Equipe
Me arriving at last night's Men's File issue 07
launch held at Private White VC - caught on
camera by Dave Hardy from Team S Equipe
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Framed vespamore photography prints now available at Private White VC
Framed A4 vespamore photography film prints available
at Private White VC, 55 Lambs Conduit Street, Bloomsbury,
London WC1 - from July 2012
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Best of Vespa XXIII
Men's File magazine issue 07 launch & Men's File Archive: Transportation
I can't make this event which is on tomorrow night at
Private White VC in Lambs Conduit Street but I will have
five framed 35mm film prints on display. After the event
the prints will stay on display & are available for sale through
the shop.
If you're in London & have time, go along, this should be a
good evening....
vespamore photography www.vespamore.com
Private White VC www.privatewhitevc.com
Men's File magazine www.mensfile.com
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the previous electrowinning experiment, ES-8, was reused. Initial analytical results indicate that a significant improvement in reduction rate was achieved with the new basket design. An unusual amount of data scatter was observed with the salt titrations to determine Li 2O content, and further study is needed to understand the reason for this scatter. X-ray diffraction analysis of the reduced uranium product will be done to confirm the titration results. Successful completion of this experiment will assist in design of fuel baskets for a full-scale oxide fuel treatment process.
The interface between the reduction and electrorefining processes is important, because residual lithium and Li2O will react with UCl3 in the electrorefiner. A series of laboratory-scale experiments has been designed to examine this potential interface problem. The current laboratory-scale electrorefiner is sized to handle batch sizes of 20 to 50 g uranium. Efforts are now focused on expanding the capacity to batch sizes of 200 to 600 g uranium. The design of the larger electrorefiner was completed, and fabrication of the cell components is in progress.
Treatment of Aluminum-Based Fuels: Demonstration of the feasibility of electrometallurgical treatment of aluminum alloy spent fuels, such as foreign and domestic research reactor fuels, has been done in laboratory-scale experiments. The key step in treatment of this fuel is electrorefining of the aluminum, which represents about 90% of the spent fuel volume, and which can, after electrorefining, be discarded as low-level waste. Preparation of the engineering-scale aluminum electrorefiner is being done by converting a small storage well in the J-118 glovebox to a furnace well for testing the engineering-scale aluminum electrorefiner. All of the components needed for this test are complete, and testing in the glovebox is ready to begin.


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Larocca: Tennant-Hume-McNenamy Troika Perfect for Calvin
Francisco Costa's choice of three more-mature models was just right for his serious collection.
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Francisco Costa's choice of three more-mature models was just right for his serious collection.
Jeremy Kost went backstage at Michael Kors yesterday and caught Natasha Poly vamping in a new fur coat.
But much less so about his love of Xanax.
You don't just throw couture in a suitcase like any old thing.
"Mr. Kors is a designer who does not see an issue with sending out a model wearing a cashmere swimsuit under a long coyote fur coat."
Everyone from Derek Lam to Nanette Lepore showed fall's fringe benefits.
The designer lined lids in three stripes of black lines that extended all the way up to the temple.
Leather may have taken an early lead dominating the runways this week, but as we reach day eight, it's clear that things have softened up.
Maybe because he had his shirt on?
Joe says the 'Elle' girls wear them all the time. Nina says she wouldn't have that.
The collection featured tailored jackets, short tweed skirts, and metallic shifts.
Established faces and rising stars duked it out on Wednesday's top runways.
See close-up shots, backstage photos, and full-screen slideshows of latest collections.
Also, Demi Moore wore a Donna Karan look the day after it walked the fall 2010 runway.
Gucci Group addressed the fate of the label today.
"It would also be nice to see these talented young women set themselves a design challenge that forces them out of their comfort zone and saves them from becoming one-trick ponies."
Also, he doesn't rule out designing dog clothes.
It may have been the most fun show of Fashion Week, so far.


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Teen fatally shot in Queen Anne's County
Authorities have arrested a person in the fatal shooting of a teenager on his 18th birthday, according to the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said Bryan James Flamer was involved in an altercation with another man Thursday afternoon on Sawmill Lane in Grasonville when Flamer was shot in the back.
Flamer was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Deputies arrested 18-year-old Bruce Dareen Johnson after he ran into a wooded area.
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Journal Sentinel TV and film critic Duane Dudek looks at life on the small and big screen, and some of the cool stuff on both.
'Mad Men' Returns
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what should we make of this promotional poster for the new season of "Mad Men?"
At the end of last season Don Draper gave up his job at the Sterling Cooper ad agency, lost his wife and joined a start up firm.
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This show is awesome, period.
I see a guy about took establish a silk stocking PR firm in high rise with no boundaries to hold him back from his vices . . .
yes. Awesome show.
"The poster suggests a man alone, stripped of everything he once had and wondering whether to jump."
No, Duane. Don Draper is not about to jump to his death. The fledgling Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Price just doesn't have any furniture yet.
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The first three Book 'Em North Carolina events held in Lumberton might be a distant memory to some, but to many others it continues to affect lives and hopefully, futures. Each year, proceeds from book sales have been evenly distributed among the Dolly Parton Imagination Library through United Way of Robeson County, Communities In Schools, Friends of the Robeson County Public Library and the Lumberton Police Department — earmarked for school-age children.
Communities In Schools has used part of the donations for its Great Leaps program, a supplemental reading program that is underway at eight elementary and middle schools in Robeson County. Volunteers meet daily with children to review phonics, site words and short stories. BENC funding has provided each participating student a grade-appropriate book to take home for summer reading. For the past three years, CIS has served hundreds of students per year with books.
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Any time is a good time for an impromptu dance party. Let's face it, you were born with this ability to produce smooth dance moves, so show them off while rocking tunes out of the Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell 2.0 Wireless Boom Box. The folks at Outdoor Technology kept the same water, shock, and dust-proof case that meets rigid IPX-65 standards of excellence, but they made the two speakers and passive bass radiator 30% louder. And you didn't think you could get kicked out of a hotel with a portable Bluetooth 4.0 enabled wireless speaker! The rechargeable lithium-ion battery can run for up to 16 hours, so you can rock it at the crag or on the ski hill and kept the party rolling to the hotel or backyard. Pesky wires always seem to get in the way of your breakdancing routine, but the 2.0 has a wireless range of 32 feet, so wires or the shell itself won't be getting in your way.
- Water, shock, and dust-proof case
- Meets IPX-65 standards
- 2 speakers and passive bass radiator
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Built-in mic
- 16 hours of run time
- Connects to any Bluetooth-enabled device
- 32 foot wireless range
- Comes with USB charging cable, 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, ODT carry pouch, and manual
Share your thoughts
What do you think of the
Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell 2.0 Wireless Boom Box
? Share a...
Travis Wallen
Killer Turtle-Beast!
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
What a cool speaker- I've had it for a day and I love it already. Sound quality is great, the speaker phone is excellent, and the long battery life is a big selling point- as are the stealth-fighter-esque looks of the thing.
Showed it to a buddy of mine yesterday, and he's planning on picking up a couple more for his sons for Christmas now.
If I do anything ridiculously awesome with it, other than blast tunes while hanging out at the house or in the car or whatever, I'll be back to tell you about it.
Jeff Catalano
I like Turtles.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This little guy is great! It's small and light, making it a perfect companion on any trip. The sound is excellent if you fancy bluegrass like I do, but I'd look for a larger speaker like the Big Turtle Shell if you're into bass-heavy music.
I've used this thing all over - from relaxing down by the river to gearing up at the crags, the OT Turtle Shell 2.0 has never let me down.
My turtle was right at home up on the belay ledge this past weekend!
Jane Hwang
I love my little turtle!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Took this baby camping so that we could have music during our down time. It lasted the whole trip (4 days) and only needed to be charged once. I'm incredibly amazed with the sound quality. It's small and pack-able which I enjoyed the most but has a huge sound. I highly recommend this little gem if you want a quality speaker. Also the connectivity is awesome and it is 100% user friendly. I also use it to play music in the shower, while cooking, cleaning, studying and parties. Its waterproof so if your friend accidentally spills a beer or water or whatever liquid on it, Your speaker is safe and sound! Outdoor Tech is a great company too. They back up all their product so if you ever have issues hit them up and they will totally help you out!
Andrew Meehan
It doesn't get much better.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is my second turtle shell after my original decided to take a dip in the lake. Outdoor Tech had me sold on the original turtle shell, and I didn't hesitate to get another. The sound quality is amazing, and easily puts any other speaker of this size to shame. If your looking to take the music with you from the backyard to campsite to the pool, then look no further.
Paul E.
Perfect Product!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought this about three weeks ago now and have used it outside at a large BBQ party, on the patio with friends, in my Jeep, and in my home. The speaker has been excellent in all applications and was MORE than loud enough - louder than a bear like it says on the box? I don't know but loud enough and clear enough to serve its function.
Things I really like:
1. Compact size allows to fit in anywhere, will fit on my Galaxy S3 phone and looks like a factory component.
2. Sound quality - clear and precise. Sounds as good as the track I am listening to can.
3. Volume - riding around in my vehicle the music and hands-free volume are great. I've been told I am more clear thatn when I use my wired headset.
4. Lightweight - I can drop this in my bag to carry anywhere and not notice it all.
5. Easy to sync - literally turn on your phone's bluetooth and turn this on. That's it. It works everytime.
This is an excellent product for my purposes. I did not want or expect a professional sound system but it EXCEEDS my expectations. Thank you Outdoor Tech for making exactly what I was looking for!
Jesse Thunderbird
Turtle Shell Info
Is the charging cable the same as on the...
Is the charging cable the same as on the old version?
Outdoor Tech®
The Turtle Shell 2.0 uses a micro USB charger, which is different from the Turtle Shell 1.0 (mini b 8 pin).
Can you post a link to a charger cable for the 2.0? Having trouble finding the right one!
Nevermind- turns out I had the original Turtle Shell 1.0 THIS WHOLE TIME. Oops.
Monique Seitz
hook, line and sinker!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This speaker was purchased with a purpose. About a year ago, my whole car cd/radio/speaker system died. Since then I've resorted to various speaker rigging systems: iPhone in a cup, stolen laptop speakers or, my personal favorite, singing made up songs ultra loudly.
My boyfriend decided that in order to maintain his sanity and eardrums, enough was enough. It was time to invest. The boom box came in the mail on Friday and by Saturday at 7 A.M. we were on the road to Acadia National Park, which is roughly 6 hours away from where we live. This is important to mention before I say anything else: my car has no working AC (so if you want fresh air, windows must be down), sounds like it's missing the muffler, and my dog SCREAMS like a dolphin 50% of the time he's in the car. So when I say this, I mean it - this speaker rocks. I'm beyond impressed with its sound capabilities as well as its battery life. The device itself pairs easily with an iPhone 5 and 4S. Additionally, the boom box did not slide on the dash when driving around corners or go flying on incredibly bumpy roads. Outdoor Tech has brought my car back to life - AND saved my boyfriends' ear drums for a few more years. Now, if we could only get our dolphin-dog to stop screaming....
Travis Wallen
This review convinced me to buy a mighty killer Turtle friend. My car does not have bluetooth or aux-input connectivity in the stereo, and I really don't feel like shelling out for a new stereo- speakers are fine when I want to listen to the radio or a cd, but this little character does quite well with the music on my phone or ipod. Thanks Monique!
What the shell?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Each time I use this little speaker, I become more and more impressed. The first time I heard the musical goodness flow from its spikey exterior I couldn't believe it. Surprisingly good bass for a little speaker (best I've heard compared to other speakers within the same price point), awesome battery life (I recharge it maybe once a week with moderate use), and just an overall cool setup. Really dig the water resistance and tough construction. One negative I've noticed is that the bluetooth range is definitely not 32 feet, and probably resides at about 20 max, but who cares? Overall, awesome speaker - Outdoor Tech is doing it right!
Robert Handy
It's Awesome
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
just like all of the other reviews this is a great little speaker! i live in WA and I'm constantly outside working in the rain and it is water proof. Well for the rain lol it could have a little better bass to it but for the size and quality of the sound its perfect
Emily Forsdick
We're Jammin
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This little guy jams! Bought one for a gift and decided to take it on a 'test run' in the desert. Now I have one and love him. He follows me everywhere I go and never get sick of him. Sound is great and the speakerphone is an added bonus. Battery life is longer than expected. Promise you won't be disappointed.
John Langer
Worth It!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got this speaker planning to only use it for camping/grilling, but i've been using it nearly every day around the house too. The sound quality is actually really good for the size. No issues so far, and the speakerphone functionality is perfect.
Added plus: All Siri voice recognition functionality works (iphone 5), including the music commands. This means when i'm outside with the speaker and my phone is charging inside, I still have complete music control via voice command. I'm guessing that it will work with other voice command phones, but so far I've only tried it with the iPhone 5.
Emily Forsdick
Concert in the sand!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This was a great buy! It surrounds you with sound in the wide open space! The battery life is extensive, and lasts and lasts. You can leave it in your backpack and listen to music for an entire hike, or jam out around the camp fire. Love this boom box!
Hayden Wilburn
Love it
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have only had the Turtle Shell 2.0 for less than a week and I love it! The battery life on it is amazing, the volume and clarity is great, however it doesn't have that much bass. I would put it against a Beats Pill anytime!
Corey W
Sweet Speaker
I recently purchased the Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell Boom Box and wanted to provide some feedback. I used it for the 1st time while doing some back country snowshoeing with friends.
I placed the speaker in a mesh pouch on my backpack and we were all able to enjoy clear music the entire day. Everyone was surprised how loud and clear the speaker performed.
Unfortunately, toward the end of the day I had a mishap and ended up sliding about 500 yards down the side of the mountain. I was finally able to stop myself but my Turtle Shell, along with a couple other items, continued into a shallow creek. It was amazing that I could still hear the music playing after all the impact and the speaker being partially submerged in water. I was unable to recover the speaker because of my condition but will be purchasing another.
Thanks, Outdoor Technology, for creating such a durable product that allows me to enjoy music while exploring the outdoors.
Matthew Pizza
Could be louder
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This thing is pretty sweet. Virtually indestructible, long battery life, and Bluetooth functionality are all fantastic features. You can also get a cool clamp to attach this to your bike, OTC0013. Not great bass on this little guy but I suppose you can't win em all.
Not for Hip Hop or bass heavy music
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This thing is just ok. Pretty good for music with no bass. It gets very distorted and the volume seems to drop. Not loud enough for something this expensive either . Still rad design and very easy to set up and good battery life it gets 3 stars, but with no way to turn the bass down there are better options
Dolla Dolla Bill
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Turtle shell is a complete necessity for a hut trip, camping trip, or any time a random dance party might break out. The battery lasts forever and the sound is amazing.
Brielle Yeaman
Best bang for your buck
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Super good sound, loud enough for most situations, holds a charge for a long time, and easy bluetooth hook up. Great overall product!! Stoked to start using it outdoors when spring comes around.
Best In Class
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
wow! I was surprised what this little speaker can do. it fits in the palm in your hand and just feels so good. This things is like a chihuahua with the roar of a V8. battery life is excellent, sound is clear, bass is good for the size. the only real concern I've had is when I'm moving the speaker or phone around it will lose connection even if its only 2 feet away. if its perfectly still its perfect. to anyone using this mountain biking I'd recommend putting the 3.5mm cable in to stop lagging. overall its fantastic.


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Book your room at Dolphin Inn
Suite, Jetted Tub, OceanfrontMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children, 5 infants)
Oceanfront hotel on Virginia Beach Boardwalk
When you stay at Dolphin Inn in Virginia Beach, you'll be on the beach and minutes from John Wareing Monument and Nightmare Mansion.
This beach hotel is within close proximity of Pirates Paradise Mini Golf and Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator (lift).Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
Dolphin Inn features an indoor pool, located in a glassed-in enclosure on the hotel's roof, above the eighth floor. The hotel also offers a patio. Parking is complimentary, and laundry facilities are on site.
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 11
- Free Wi-Fi
Stay connected
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
In your room
- Premium TV channels
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Jetted bathtub
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Sofa bed
- Cribs/infant beds available
Eat and drink
Several dining options are available within walking distance of the Dolphin Inn.
Dolphin Inn offers a rooftop indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for Dolphin Inn
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
When you leave
Check-out time is 11 AM
How you can pay
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Deposit: USD 50


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Time Inc. Sells Its Mexican Publishing Subsidiary
Grupo ExpansiĂłn picked up by private equity firm Southern Cross.
Time Inc. has sold Mexico City-based Grupo ExpansiĂłn to Latin American private equity firm Southern Cross Group. Time Inc. made Grupo a subsidiary when it purchased the publisher, Mexico's second-largest, in 2005.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Grupo ExpansiĂłn (GEx) publishes 16 titles and 10 websites and represented less than two percent of Time Inc.'s revenues in 2013.
"Time Inc.'s prime focus today is on growing core assets in the U.S. and U.K.," said Joe Ripp, chairman and CEO of Time Inc., in a statement. "Therefore, we believe GEx will have better opportunity to maximize its value under the ownership of Southern Cross."
Going forward, Grupo ExpansiĂłn will license Time Inc. and Time Warner brands including CNNMĂ©xico, InStyle and Travel + Leisure.
In 2005, reports estimated the sale price of Grupo ExpansiĂłn at about $60 million. The company was making about $50 million in ad revenues.
At the time, Ann Moore was Time Inc.'s chairman and CEO. "Given the outstanding success that British publisher IPC (which we acquired in 2001) has enjoyed in the U.K. and Australia, we are confident in furthering our international expansion by acquiring GEE," said Moore in a statement announcing that acquisition.


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The once-popular game is suffering from boring grandmasters and controversial leadership.
Shortly after 2 p.m. on August 8, 1972, WNET/Channel 13 in the New York metropolitan area was swamped with phone calls protesting the station's programming. Irate viewers repeatedly asked the television producers to drop the coverage of the Democratic National Committee meeting in Washington so that they could resume watching the play-by play of a World Chess Championship game. In the midst of the presidential campaign that would see Nixon reelected, the American public preferred to watch the hours-long chess games between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky.
For many American chess enthusiasts, Fischer's time remains unparalleled. Never before or since his meteoric rise has chess managed to attract such a large audience in the United States. The 1972 PBS broadcast of the Fischer-Spassky games is still the most popular television chess show in history. After the celebrated match, the coverage of this ancient game has slowly disappeared from the country's mainstream media. In 1972, the national edition of the New York Times, the major newspaper that most consistently deals with chess coverage, published 241 articles that dealt specifically with the game. That number decreased to 148 in 1995, the year when Garry Kasparov, arguably the best chess player in history, squared off against Viswanathan Anand, an Indian grandmaster, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. The number fell further to 28 in 2011, the year when Hikaru Nakamura, an American grandmaster who right now is the seventh best player in the world, won the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, one of Europe's most recognized events.
Today, Anand, the current world champion, plays Boris Gelfand, an Israeli grandmaster, in the first game of the World Chess Federation (commonly known as FIDE for its French acronym) championship match in Moscow. While in India Anand is a national figure and in parts of Europe both players are relatively well-recognized, in the United States they are virtually unknown outside chess clubs or circles of enthusiasts. In part because of this, no one in America seems to be paying much attention to the title that once represented one of the Cold War's many battlefields. Chess has seemingly lost its cultural significance, abdicating its once revered spot to games like poker.
There are a variety of reasons for America's abandonment of the higher spheres of chess, according to professional players and long-time followers of the game. The absence of interesting stories and charismatic players in the past few years, along with FIDE's political and financial problems have all played a part in what at first glance looks like chess's march to oblivion.
The lack of a compelling story to fit the most important matches is one of the main drawbacks that contemporary chess has faced, according to Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam, the author of Finding Bobby Fischer and the editor of New In Chess magazine. "What we are lacking now is some conflict that makes certain players or matches attractive to broader audiences," he said shortly before traveling to Moscow. The Fischer and Spassky matches between 1960 and 1972, for instance, were framed by the Cold War, while the famous rivalry between Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov in 1980s and 1990s was seen as a clash between the old and the new guard of the crumbling Soviet Union. In both cases, the games surpassed the chess board and took on a significance that even people who had never played the game could relate to.
"Apart from that," Geuzendam added, "Fischer and Kasparov were much bigger personalities than the relatively modest Anand, who will rarely say things that will stir controversy." In chess's heyday, players, like boxers, would criticize their opponents before a match, offering demeaning remarks both to wage psychological war and to spike the public's general interest. Fischer, who would eventually become notorious for his anti-Semitic rants and conspiracy theories, ventured Muhammad Ali-like predictions about upcoming tournaments starting when he was a teenager. Kasparov, on the other hand, used his position as world champion to voice his political opinions regarding FIDE and the Kremlin. Statements from both men were picked up by the mainstream media, drawing attention to themselves and to the chess matches or tournaments they were playing. Anand, who became world champion in 2007, is a less polarizing and appealing figure, according to Geuzendam. He is a quiet 42-year-old who, unlike Kasparov, does not indulge in self-promotion or travel with vast entourages. A married man who had a child last year, Anand is consistenly described as a humble and calm man. A similar statement can be made about Gelfand, a passive man whose presence in the world championship has been surprising, given that he is currently ranked No. 20 in the world (Anand is No.4). Gelfand, 43, has had a long career in which he has barely caught the media's attention, either through tournament results or through his infrequent interviews.
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