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The political processes has gotten mired down in day to day squabbling
over short term issues. This has resulted in a complete abandonment of
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First steps need to be formulating goals, including those that seem
too idealistic to be achieved. Then a separate discussion can take
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Individual goals:
Universal retirement support for every member of society.
Universal health care support for every member of society.
Free education to anyone who wishes it through college.
Mandatory education through high school - not just attendance up to a certain age.
Universal food support for every member of society.
National goals:
Restructure communities to be less dependent upon transportation.
Lower the work week to prevent both over work and under employment.
Establish equal protections for workers.
Eliminate discrimination based upon a person's inherited traits.
Reform drug laws to be more effective and less retributive.
Reform "sin" laws to be more effective.
Create public works projects to improve water supplies in the West and
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Improve land use planning so most people live nearer the natural landscape.
International goals:
Achieve new sources of energy using fusion, solar power or other breakthrough
Reverse migration from the land to the cities. Create viable economic
opportunities in a decentralized environment.
Develop new goals in life less dependent upon material rewards.
Lower world population by 20% by the end of the century.
Demilitarize the world economy.
Establish global land use policies to replenish the natural landscape.
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News about James Turrell, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Sep. 3, 2014
James Turrell installation Meeting, at MoMA PS1 in Queens, has been closed to the public as Turrell and museum decide how to restore it. MORE
Jul. 20, 2014
Villa e Collezione Panza, storied villa of Milanese businessman and art collector Giuseppe Panza di Biumo, is now a contemporary art museum; latest exhibit, called Aisthesis: The Origin of Sensations, features works by artists Robert Irwin and James Turrell that explore the ability to perceive. MORE
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Wil S Hylton article profiles James Turrell, artist known for experimenting with light, as he prepares for exhibits at Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum. MORE
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For his fervent private collectors, James Turrell's celestial skyspaces are an exercise in blind faith. The temperamental artist regards them as test runs for his life's work in the Arizona desert. Somehow, everyone's happy. MORE
Mar. 21, 2013
Guggenheim Museum in New York, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, are planning coordinated, successive exhibitions dedicated to the work of James Turrell, artist who uses light as his primary medium. MORE
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Vast Space and Art to Fill It
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is set to announce on Monday that it will forge long-term partnerships with big names in contemporary art.
November 17, 2014, Monday
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A View of the Heavens Needs Some Retouching
"Meeting," by James Turrell, one of the most popular installations at MoMA PS1, with its open roof, is in need of restoration and has been closed for over a year.
September 3, 2014, Wednesday
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Linda Ronstadt, Brooklyn Academy of Music Among National Medal of Arts Recipients
President Obama will present the National Medal of Arts to 12 recipients on Monday.
July 22, 2014, Tuesday
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A Palace of Wonders
The grand Italian villa of Giuseppe Panza di Biumo is the home of a small but powerful exhibition of works by Robert Irwin and James Turrell, exploring the limits of perception.
July 20, 2014, Sunday
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In Argentina, Wine, Art and Altitude
A mountain winery and the only museum in the world solely dedicated to the artist James Turrell combine at Colomé.
June 8, 2014, Sunday
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A Protégé of James Turrell Makes His New York Debut (With Lasers and Holograms, Naturally)
In a new show at Johannes Vogt, the artist Matthew Schreiber is showing multimedia works that offer crowd-wowing plays on light.
April 10, 2014, Thursday
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Sculpture in a Norwegian Wood
A multimillionaire and long-time art collector has turned an Oslo park into an open-air, female-themed gallery.
February 6, 2014, Thursday
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Art in a New Park in Oslo
The Ekeberg Sculpture Park, which opened in the fall in Oslo, features sculptures by Rodin, Renoir and Louise Bourgeois.
December 3, 2013, Tuesday
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Art Matters | A Different Kind of Light Show at the Guggenheim
For the 2013 Guggenheim International Gala honoring the James Turrell and Christopher Wool, the techno DJ Richie Hawtin built an installation that illuminated the rotunda, recalling Turrell's show last summer.
November 8, 2013, Friday
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Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills
A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in "The Big Lebowski," brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken.
October 28, 2013, Monday
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DALLAS -- Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Dwayne Goodrich relived his own tragedy this past weekend when he heard about the death of Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown Jr.
It was a nightmare. It was like reliving the nightmare over, and over, and over again, Goodrich said.
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Over the next few months, [Brent] is going to be embarrassed, Goodrich said. I mean, there are so many words I can use to describe -- it s just painful. It hurts. It's going to hurt for a long time.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Earth Dance Courtship . . . Or Is It?
40 comments:
- Ami said...
Those Pileated woodpeckers dancing is so amazing, and lucky you got to see all of these and capture them! Very beautiful shots! This is a very nice post to dedicate to Michael. Happy Earth Day!
- April 22, 2010 at 10:03 PM
- Randy Emmitt said...
Happy Earth Day to you! These woodpeckers are really something, great you got to watch the courtship rites. Guess I have just added something new to my list of things I want to see someday.
- April 22, 2010 at 10:07 PM
- Christine said...
Happy Earth Day Carol. What a wonderful gift you received: That fabulous dance and sweet memories of your friend.
- April 22, 2010 at 10:23 PM
- Jean said...
What a beautiful remembrance of your special friend. It brought tears to my eyes.
Every time I see one of those woodpeckers I'm thrilled. I didn't realize they mate for life. That makes them even more special.
Happy Earth Day. I do hope we are finally healing our Mother.
- April 22, 2010 at 10:26 PM
- FlowerLady said...
Carol ~ How wonderful to have been able to see and capture for us to see as well, the woodpeckers courtship dance. Truly a blessing to behold. I did not realize that they mate for life.
Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
- April 23, 2010 at 7:01 AM
- Kathryn said...
wow, that was really beautiful to see and read...all the best to you!
- April 23, 2010 at 7:04 AM
- Deborah at Kilbourne Grove said...
Carol, that was a fascinating courtship dance. Happy Earth Day!
- April 23, 2010 at 7:12 AM
- GardenJoy4Me said...
Carol that was wonderful and I did exactly THAT .. scrolled down a little quickly and those beautiful birds DID dance for ME : )
I love the trees .. I am a proud tree hugger and they mean a lot to me .. thus the many trees in a small garden for me ? LOL
I'm sure the spirit of Michael is there enjoying it all with you too Carol ;-)
- April 23, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Kiki said...
Wow!! What a super gorgeous pst..they are such beauties!! Awesome photos..and special earth day scene!! Lovely!
Hope all is well!
Have a happy day!
- April 23, 2010 at 7:50 AM
- heather @ what's blooming this week said...
Carol - what a lovely tribute to Mother Earth and to Michael.
- April 23, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- . . . Lisa and Robb . . . said...
Thank you for sharing all of this. Those huge beautiful woodpeckers are such a treat...to see them courting must have been magical.
- April 23, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Zuzu said...
Hello Carol,
I still continue to visit, but am leaving fewer comments. I'm embarrased to say that compared to all the beauty and gentle thoughts you share, I have little to give back in return. So I lurk.
And yet, by living small, off-the-grid, in the middle of nature, no TV, one shared vehicle w/ four planned trips to town a month, low water usage, and so on - well, maybe in some small way, by living small, I do contribute.
Everyday is Earth Day when you love and value nature. Thank you for all the beauty you share.
- April 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM
- Kyna said...
Loved this post! :D
- April 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- keewee said...
You were lucky to capture the event. They sure are beautiful birds.
- April 23, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- Titania said...
Hi Carol; You have truly a magical place and garden. I enjoyed the meeting, courtship and dance of these magnificent birds. How lucky you are to observe nature at its best. It is also a lovely tribute to a good friend. I like the stand of trees in its natural surroundings.
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- April 23, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Well done, Carol
- April 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM
- Meredith said...
Oh, Carol, this was a simply beautiful post! That curving black tree among the stark white, straight birches is stunning. And I was going "oooh" as soon as I began to scroll through the woodpeckers' dance; you were lucky indeed to catch them mid-dance. I've never seen them do anything like this, but I thrill to their red heads whenever I see them in the woods.
I was touched by the poignant story of your friend Michael and his passion. More inspiration to keep all of us working on behalf of the Earth we love.
- April 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM
- Curbstone Valley Farm said...
What a wonderful display! I never get close enough to the Pileated Woodpeckers here to succeed in one photograph, never mind that many! The scroll wheel on my mouse was perfect. If I scroll through the images fast enough, it's almost like video.
I love the notion that Michael's spirit is dancing with these beautiful birds. A wonderful thought for Earth Day.
- April 23, 2010 at 5:20 PM
- gloria said...
Carol, you have the most amazing post!
- April 23, 2010 at 7:41 PM
- noel said...
a beautiful post for earth day carol, i couldn't have come up with anything quite close to your magical interpretation....bravo
- April 23, 2010 at 8:08 PM
- pamsenglishgarden said...
Carol, My husband's dream is to see a pileated woodpecker! What joy for him (and me) to scroll through your incredible pictures and watch the woodpeckers dance. Thank you so much.
- April 23, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...
What amazing timing you had. The pictures of the Woodpeckers are so neat, it does look like they are performing a dance.
- April 23, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- Rebecca @ In The Garden said...
Beautiful post! You did such a wonderful job capturing the courtship dance. I remember Michael's tree from a previous post, your tribute is so very touching.
- April 24, 2010 at 12:48 AM
- Lillebeth said...
Thank you, dear Carol, for the wonderful "bird movie". Never seen anything like it. Kram!
- April 24, 2010 at 3:09 AM
- Carol said...
Thank you all for your comments! I am so happy that you enjoyed this Pileated Dance. It was a conscious dance that lasted ten minutes or so... I took over one hundred photos and these are the ones I edited out to share. They repeated movements so I was able to pick thru and keep the flow. Timing and good luck allowed me to have these images to share for sure. I was blown away and so glad I was not wearing my red garden hat. I hear the Pileated Woodpeckers all the time and try so hard to get a shot of them but rarely see them. This was a very rare gift!
On another note... I so appreciate your visits and miss visiting everyone's blog and commenting. I am on the second round of antibiotics and hopefully this will be the cure... I accused a piggy, when it should have been a tacky-ticky! Going into the eleventh week of not being myself I forget who I was. Lyme rhymes with chime and it is not a pleasant visitation of vibrations. My brain simply cannot tolerate the computer much at all anymore... it is just not functioning correctly, which is part why I did not figure out sooner what all the symptoms added up to. Who would think burning brush in January (we had a mild winter) would have exposed me to those sneaky little arachnids! Well now I know. I simply cannot do another post about being ill so hopefully folks will read this and forgive me for not being able to be active right now. I am thankful for all of you and for the beauty in my gardens. I am only able to do about forty percent of my usual but any percent is good to be outside ... in nature ... it heals ... whereas my computer and thinking makes me feel very agitated. It will pass. Thank you! Thank you for all your thoughtful comments and support. I hope you are all enjoying your gardens and that Spring is good to you. Carol
- April 24, 2010 at 4:54 AM
- Anja said...
Dear Carol!
I was so happy when I saw that you
had commented on my post!I guess you feel better now?
Your posts are always so wonderful that I do not know what to say...
You are a master at photographing birds. What a pleasure to look at your bird pictures.
Soon I add translation feature from Google again!/Kram, Anja
- April 24, 2010 at 7:41 AM
- Rob (ourfrenchgarden) said...
Carol you have a nice 'take' on things. That woodpecker sequence is really good. True character.
- April 24, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- Noelle said...
I love how birds mate for life. It is interesting that some bird species - males and females look so similar.
- April 24, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- Gail said...
Thank you Carol for sharing that wonderful dance with us~What a gift! Glad to hear you are on the mend from what sounds like a terrible ordeal...Take care~ gail
- April 25, 2010 at 9:16 PM
- Jan (Thanks For Today) said...
How thrilling to be a witness to this amazing duet! I have pileated woodpeckers visit, and often two of them together...but never have I seen any antics such as those you described. They usually perch on feeders or attach to sides of trees and hunt for food...Now I am going to be on the lookout!
- April 25, 2010 at 11:45 PM
- Cheryl said...
A wonderful dance, thanks for sharing! Hoping each new day finds you feeling a bit better than the day before.
- April 26, 2010 at 5:35 PM
- Carole said...
Carol, Pileated Woodpeckers are my favorite bird and your photos are absolutely gorgeous! It's so exciting that you got to share in their dance. And thank you so much for sharing it with us.
- April 27, 2010 at 12:37 AM
- Commonweeder said...
The dancing pileated woodpeckers are amazing. You must be really quiet as you walk - or the woodpeckers were totally consumed by their passion. I've noticed so much woodpecker activity this year, in trees by the side of the road - and in the woodland. Populations must be thriving.
- April 28, 2010 at 8:26 AM
- Grace Peterson said...
Hi Carol~~ Methinks you'll be seeing baby woodpeckers in short order. What an honor to have such amazing creatures within camera shot!
- April 29, 2010 at 1:39 AM
- joey said...
Amazing, Carol ... although enjoy many pileated woodpeckers at the lake, have never seen this before. Thank you.
- April 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Zuzu said...
Dear Carol - just wanted to wish you a very happy May Day, and say that I hope that tacky-ticky is on it's way out!!!
- May 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Julia said...
I was wondering about the speed of that dance. I'd love to watch them be "in love." You are blessed to have them nearby!!
- May 8, 2010 at 12:48 AM
- mike hazeltree thompson said...
Hi Carol, such a lovely post...
- September 19, 2010 at 6:48 AM
- The Giraffe Head Tree said...
Oh, my heavens. Your post brought tears to my eye. Words escape me for the moment - I'm overwhelmed at the beauty of these piliated woodpeckers' dance and your prose about Michael, the native cherry, earth. You've touched me deeply.
- November 9, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Hi Carol...
Beautiful spot you have!
I do appreciate the pileated dance.
I actually had the opportunity to pet a baby pileated wood pecker.
The red feather that make up their head gear is amazing.
It was on my way to work at a monastery on Buck Mountain
in SW VA. During my drive along the gravel road an unusually intense
red flash caught my attention.
It was startling enough that I stopped and investigated.
There, in the rough edges of the road was a baby pileated wood pecker!
I say baby because it had only short tail feathers,
was a bit clumsy, and didn't fly away.
Baby or not, it was the size of a small crow!
I tried to coax it further off the road and
it tried to fly but mostly hopped down the road.
After several tries it managed to perch itself on a
stick I offered. I was then able
to then stroke the red crown feathers, what a treat!
I was able to place it in the edge of the woods,
next to the large tree where I had found it.
It then actually did take flight and
vanished into the dense woods!
What an experience!
Best wishes...
Pat Murphy
- April 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM


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I can't really see enough of the car to try to identify it and I don't recall ever seeing a bus stop post that colour. The only thing I can say, looking at the clothing and hairstyles of the youngsters, is that the photo has much more of a late 1960s or even early 1970s feel to it.
personally it looks like an early japanese car to me possibly a datsun or colt so early seventies sounds about right to me.could the orange post be something to do with gmpte ?
I'm not sure of the car myself... but the bus stop being orange leads me to think of the Selnec buses.. I had a quick 'google' and came up with the following.
"The SELNEC PTE was officially formed in terms of its vehicle operations on 1st November 1969, and inherited the Bus Fleets from 11 constituent City and Town Councils being Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Ashton, SHMD (Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley and Dukinfield), Stockport, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, Ramsbottom and Leigh, totalling 2,514 buses"
Knowing one of the lads and going by his age now I'd say that it's between 1968-70 :)
I am the boy on the left as you look at the photo carrying the banner. The boy to the right of me is Andrew Parker, the young boy to his left the photos right looking directly in to the camera is Martin Parker. Andrew and myself were about 12 yeas old and Martin was around 5. As we were both born in 1962 I can confidently say this was taken in 1974.
Philip Howarth.
Thanks for clearing it up for us, Philip.
You look lovely,BTW :)


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NORFOLK - Work will continue all week to fix potholes, some described by drivers as being more like small craters, on the Interstates in Hampton Roads.
Dozens of holes opened up during the early Friday rain and the biggest problem area was I-264 in Norfolk from Waterside to the Broad Creek Bridge.
More than a dozen drivers had to pull off the road with damaged rims and flat ties after driving in the area from Waterside to the Broad Creek Bridge.
VDOT spokeswoman Lauren Hansen says they will handle legal claims from Friday's pothole damage directly because they veiw it as an emergency situation.
VDOT typically uses an interstate maintenance contractor to handle claims.
'It was a very unfortunate situation,' said Hansen. 'We are extremely sorry for anybody that was inconvienced by what happened Friday.'
TME Enterprises, Incorporated, a VDOT contractor, started making temporary repairs Friday afternoon and that company and VDOT crews then worked all weekend.
Curtis Contracting of West Point began emergency concrete repairs on I-264 east between the Claiborne Avenue overpass and Ballentine Boulevard and crews will work in the area all week each night from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day.
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Though she's nearly half the woman she used to be, raunchy comic Lisa Lampanelli still reigns as the lovable Queen of Mean.
Now all the fat jokes constantly hurled at the 51-year-old during various Comedy Central Roasts won't make much sense as she has shed nearly 100 pounds since undergoing gastric sleeve surgery last April. Her weight is no longer an issue, yet Lampanelli is sure fellow insult comedians on the daises will pick other things to attack.
"They'll find something, and that's what's great about good roasters – they can look beyond the bad stuff and find things that are even worse," she says during a recent phone interview. "There will be jokes about me being too old, me being a former whore, but they can never really say I'm not funny or smart. No one has ever really gone there, but I'm sure Jeff Ross will find something."
Lampanelli, who returns to City National Grove of Anaheim on Friday with an all-new stand-up act, says she tried everything to lose weight from the time she was 18. She attempted myriad diets and exercise regimens, attended fitness and wellness retreats, went to therapy, even joined Jenny Craig, on which she was able to lose 40 pounds a few years back.
The decision for such a drastic, life-altering surgery wasn't made in haste. Lampanelli wanted to treat her weight and issues with food like the addiction it was, using surgery not as a "quick fix" but as a tool to help fully achieve her goals.
"It's all about feelings and emotion," she says. "The reason anybody overeats, drinks, gambles or shops is the emotions kick in and you run to something to fill that emotional hole. I've been working on that for years but it was never kicking in, so I thought if I got the weight out of the way it would be like a big do-over.
"Now I need to work on myself from the neck up, because if I don't work on that, the weight is just going to come right back. I'm not delusional about that, I know that's what will happen."
Surgery has been a complete success. As Lampanelli has adjusted to a lifestyle centered on healthier food choices, smaller portions and regular workouts, she finally likes what she sees in the mirror as well as how she feels physically. She continues to go to therapy and will soon attend a retreat hosted by Geneen Roth, author of "Women, Food and God," which landed on the New York Times bestsellers list thanks to praise from Oprah Winfrey.
"I just found out it's a silent retreat," she says. "Other than the lectures, I have to be silent for six days. I have a pretty good feeling that I'll have a lot of material after that at least."
Her mouth has gotten her in trouble before. It's part of the reason the former contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice 5 wasn't asked to return for the upcoming all-stars round.
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GuestBlog: Using Technology for Safer Riding with Children
By Alan Tecchio
As an MSF RiderCoach I have worked with plenty of "returning riders" who took time off from their machines to raise a family. While I do not plan to take time off now that I have kids, I do recognize that my riding changed after my children were born. Suddenly I was less likely to ride in inclement or really cold weather and had become a more defensive and cautious rider.
When my daughter Annabella was finally able to flat-foot her feet on the passenger pegs, I knew what was coming next–heartfelt pleas to go for a ride together. Riding with a new passenger can be tough as it is, but when that person is a youngster, it can present even more challenges. For instance, new passengers have to be told how to look through turns and how to lean with the bike when the rider initiates lean in a corner. With young passengers making sure they are always holding on tight (in my case to a Buddy-Belt) is important as well. I also make it a point to ride with my Givi trunk to ensure she cannot fall backward.
You can go over some of these items pre-ride, hoping that it is remembered by the passenger or better yet… you can make sure you have a good communication system and use it to converse during your ride. I went with the Scala Rider system that was custom made for Schuberth helmets–The Schuberth Rider Communication System. The fact that it is integrated into the helmet's collar assists in ease-of-use and once you and your passenger get comfortable with where the buttons are located, you are good to go (even with gloves on!)
With myself donning my trusty C3 Schuberth flip-up helmet and my daughter wearing a C3W (a flip-up specifically designed for women) we prepared for our journey by talking through the intercom system to make sure our volume levels were good. After doing my pre-ride check on our gear and on the motorcycle, we departed.
Once we were enroute, the benefits of the SRC system became immediately clear. If you've ever ridden with a passenger, you know that if you want to convey any thoughts to them, you can point at stuff and hope they understand your meaning or you might turn your head toward them to say something that they may or may not be able to hear (not a recommended technique under any circumstances.) With the SRC though, there are no such issues. You can keep your eyes scanning ahead, around and in your mirrors, all the while carrying on a conversation. Although the buttons are easy to navigate, you won't need them unless you are switching channels to put your iPod on or some other wired or bluetooth device. Conversing is all actuated by your voice.
"So, what is being conveyed during these moto-conversations?" you ask? Well, things like, "Are you comfortable back there?" or "Are you scared?" or "Are we going too fast?" were asked. Of course from time to time I would make sure she was holding on tightly and I could coach her in real time how to look through a corner, in advance of actually going into the corner. What an absolute pleasure and from a safety standpoint, a huge relief! We would end up laughing together at things and of course I would point out all the stuff around us that as a road user (let alone a motorcyclist), you should be looking for.
When I asked Annabella for some feedback of her own regarding the SRC, she said, "It's great to talk with you while we're riding because if I want to tell you about something I am seeing, I can just say it! I don't have to wait until we come to a stop." Out of the mouth of babes…
In speaking with a friend who has just started to take his own daughter out on his bike without a comm system, I learned that he did not think it was a problem to ride and talk just by turning his head toward her a bit. My response was, "So you have to take your eyes off the road in front of you even if it is just for a few seconds to do that, right?" He replied yes, which led me to remind him that it only takes a second for traffic conditions to dramatically change. If you are not looking where you are going even for a split second, that could potentially become a very dangerous scenario in a very short amount of time. He had to agree and accepted my offer to borrow my Schuberth C3's to try them out with his daughter. I'll bet that after he sees firsthand the level of safety using a state-of-the-art helmet communication system like the SRC's provides, he will be buying a set of C3's himself! If you ride with a young passenger, you should absolutely consider doing the same.
Even if you do not ride with a child in the pillion position, if you ride with other riders, being able to converse, sing together, etc… transforms your whole riding experience and definitely takes it to a completely new level. On a recent 2,000 plus mile moto-odyssey I and three riding buddies were able to easily let each other know when we needed gas, were hungry or just needed to take a break thanks to our SRC systems. When we were tired of hearing each others' voices, that press of a button on the integrated helmet collar switched the comm off and allowed for our iPods to be piped into our helmet speakers. Another big plus– Phone calls are prioritized so we could take calls without having to have our whole group stop which would have wasted precious ride time.
So from a safety standpoint, the SRC setup within the Schuberth C3 helmet is simply amazing and with inexperienced riders, it is in my opinion, absolutely crucial. From a regular user standpoint, it makes riding a motorcycle way more fun and allows for conversations to occur that would normally have to wait until you were stopped somewhere. And let's be real here-who remembers every single detail of a ride once they have come to a stop? To be able to point out a great mountain range or even better–a distracted driver who cannot maintain lane position, enhances any ride on a motorcycle. Hell, it could even save your life! It has on occasion, already done that for me so I am definitely sold. You will be too if you choose to make this serious investment in your head and general well being.
But enough with the sales pitch. The point of this story is that the experience the Schuberth C3 and C3W helmets with SRC systems in place was a phenomenal bonding activity for myself and my daughter. When you see how fast kids grow up these days, it makes you realize you have to cherish every moment. Times like these are worth more than gold.
Click here for a video of Alan and his daughter riding with their Schuberth Rider Communication Systems.


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MISENHEIMER, N.C. ñ Backed by a double-double from Christina Harvey (Locust Grove, VA) and key second half shooting from Kellie Rhoney (Catawba, NC) and Jodie Lemons (Madison, NC), Pfeiffer University was able to finish off their second half comeback grabbing a 63-55 victory over King College in Conference Carolinas action on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Falcons stay unbeaten improving to 3-0 on the year winning their league opener while the Tornado even to 1-1, 0-1.
King would see as much as a 14-point lead in the first half on 56% shooting until a Rhoney three ball started a quick 5-0 run coupled with a Harvey basket as Pfeiffer went into the locker room down just 35-27. Down eight at the break, the Lady Falcons would start the second half on a 12-4 burst as triples from Rhoney and later the go-ahead triple from Lemons brought the Lady Falcons back later grabbing a six-point, 42-36 advantage after Rhoney and Lemons struck again.
Pfeiffer would hold the lead for the remainder of the contest but King would make things close on several different occasions. Chelsea Bowling (Elizabethton, TN) cut the lead down to two on a three with 9:42 to play before Alley Sprouse (Newport, TN) and Kelly Jackson (Lynchburg, VA) did the same with jumpers three and four minutes later. After a pair of Bowling free throws made it a 55-53 game with 2:55 left, Pfeiffer put together an 8-2 run over the final minutes as Lemons and Harvey free throws with a Brittany Cox (Winston-Salem, NC) three in between iced the first league win of the season.
Rhoney would lead all scorers with 16 points on the day flirting with a triple-double adding six rebounds and six assists. Harvey followed with her 15 points and 14 rebounds on 6-of-9 shooting while Lemons would conclude with 11. Sprouse led the Tornado with 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field while Jackson concluded with 11.
The Lady Falcons will look to stay perfect on the 2012-2013 season hosting Lees-McRae in another Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday night. Tip time is set for 5:30 p.m. with live stats and video being available courtesy of http://www.gofalconsports.com.


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|Tampa Bay Rays Extend Their Winning Streak at All Children's Hospital
Hellickson, Rays infielder/outfielder Kelly Johnson and furry mascot Raymond teamed up to spread some cheer on the latest visit of Tampa Bay players in 2013 - this one in conjunction with Sagicor, a financial services company and corporate sponsor of the team.
On the eighth floor, Hellickson and Raymond sat and a small table in the playroom, coloring with 5-year-old Dahlia Tynes. She was too shy to speak, so the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year engaged her in a little conversation. "Do you ever color outside the lines?" he said, admiring the drawing of a snail she was working on. She managed a soft, "No," but perked up with a chance to pose for a photo with her two surprise guests. "This is really exciting; she's a just little overwhelmed," her mother, Mandy, explained as she snapped a few photos to capture the surprise visit.
Victoria Santoleri, a Rays fan, was more effusive when Hellickson and Raymond popped into her room. Now 20, she has been a frequent visitor to All Children's for kidney issues, and now a stomach problem. "Oh my God!" she exclaimed, insisting on slowly climbing out of her bed to embrace her two guests.
"I always wanted to meet Jeremy Hellickson," she said. "I've seen him pitch a lot, and I'm like, 'Oh my God, I love him, I love him!' And when he gave me a hug, it was so nice."
Hellickson and Johnson, who spent his time on the seventh floor, even double-teamed one patient who had who had undergone her 101st surgery the day before. "You're very brave," Johnson said. "Glad you're bouncing back."
It was the type of moment that made the visit so worthwhile for patients and players (so far this season, the Rays have been represented at All Children's by Alex Cobb, Jamey Wright, Desmond Jennings, Cesar Ramos, Sam Fuld, Joel Peralta - and now Hellickson and Johnson).
"It means the world to us," Johnson said. "Some of the kids and parents are bigger fans than the ones who come out to the park, but they're confined to a room and cheering just as loud. It's so cool to be able to come over here and reach out for them."
"A lot of these kids are not doing too well, and they need a boost," Hellickson said. "It's nice to come put a smile on their faces. I love doing this. And it makes us feel just as good."


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MISENHEIMER, N.C. ľ The Pfeiffer University menĺs basketball set two different school records on Monday night in a 146-122 victory over Barton College inside the Merner Gym. The Falcons set new marks by scoring 77 second-half points while finishing the night with 146 total points. Jeff Pettiway (Edgewood, MD) led all scorers with 31 on 7-of-12 shooting from behind the arc along with a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. The Falcons move their record to 13-7 on the year, 9-5 in league play, while the Bulldogs fall to 11-9, 7-6.
The Falcons put six scorers in double-figures shooting 63% from the field draining 20 triples on the night. Just over five minutes into the first half, a Reggie Hollinger (Orlando, FL) dunk gave Pfeiffer a 20-19 as the scoring barrage began. Barton was equaled to the task as a Charles Gamble (Snow Hill, NC) layup at the halfway point of the period gave the visitors a 31-28 lead.
Pfeiffer would drain nine of those 20 threes in the first-half as James Morse (Arundel, ME) connected from long range at the 8:48 mark while Hollinger hit with 4:12 remaining to put the Falcons up four at 50-46. The Falcons went up 10 on another Pettiway three before James Crowder (High Point, NC) hit for three as Pfeiffer took a 69-61 halftime lead.
Thirty seconds into the second period, Pfeiffer found themselves on an 18-4 run with a Davon Gilliard (Charleston, SC) layup sending the Falcons up 22 at 87-65. Barton would slice the lead down to 13 on a Gerald Boston (Burlington, NC) three with 13:24 remaining, before creeping to within seven at 103-96 on another Boston triple. Pfeiffer crossed the century mark on a pair of Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) free throws with 11:20 to play while the Bulldogs crossed at 9:52 on back-to-back Eddie Kershaw (Youngstown, OH) buckets.
In a game full of 59 combined fouls, Woods would bump the Falcons lead back to 20 with a pair of free throws with just under five minutes remaining, while Chase Miller (Fairfax, VA) put Pfeiffer into the 140 point range draining a long three with 95 seconds to play.
Pfeiffer shot 85% from the charity stripe going 34-of-40 while the Bulldogs shot 82% tossing in 31-of-38. The Falcons knocked down 57% of their long range shots in the highest offensive output in school history.
Along with Pettiwayĺs 31, Woods finished with 27, Crowder registered the double-double with 22 points and 12 boards, Gilliard had 19, Morse 14 and Hollinger 10. Barton put five scorers in double-digits led by Kershawĺs 24. Gamble finished with 23, Boston with 19, Jaren Haley (Woodbridge, VA) 18 and Greg Mammel (San Antonio, TX) 14.
Pfeiffer and Barton both return to action on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The Falcons will travel to Erskine while Barton tips at home with rival Mount Olive.


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Search Engine Optimization isn't just the latest buzzword. It's the most important aspect of digital marketing in the world. Your website will get nowhere without it.
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Fascinating People :: Rachel Garlin
This week's Fascinating Person is singer-singwriter Rachel Garlin, who chats with EDGE about songwriting, parenthood, and how more performers are starting to come out.
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You columnist is giddy with delight to present a chat with a filmmaker whose work is provocative, challenging, and exciting in a raw, seismic sense. Here, then, readers, is an introduction to the fascinating Antony Hickling.
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André Schneider is a German filmmaker who's been working in France the last few years. His latest film, co-written with director Antony Hickling, is a fever dream of grief, jealousy, and identity angst titled "One Deep Breath."
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Rebecca Cantrell is the author of several series of books, including the Hannah Vogel mysteries and the Joe Tesla mysteries. In her newest book, Cantrell ups her game -- and takes her readers on a wild, and literary, adventure. Cantrell chats with EDGE.
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Now in paperback: "The Days of Anna Madrigal," the ninth and final installment in the beloved "Tales of the City" series by Armistead Maupin. The author chats with EDGE this week; and why not? Armistead Maupin is certainly a fascinating person!
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This week we turn back the clock to re-print an interview with one Aubrey de Grey. But dusting off this decade-plus chat is fine, because if de Grey is correct, some day his work on aging might give us plenty more years of life.
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Spandau Ballet were part of the 1980s British invasion; but they imploded in the 1990s. Now they're back again with a new CD, doc film & world tour, which kicks off in SF. EDGE spoke to lead singer Tony Hadley about their reunion.
Fascinating People :: Brian Fender
This week's Fascinating Person is filmmaker Brian Fender, the man behind the charming documentary "Dick."
Fascinating People :: Gary Jonathan Janis
This week's Fascinating Person is novelist Gary Jonathan Janis, whose work is dense with symbol, allegory, religious inference... and steamy sex scenes.
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