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Born: August 31. 1963
Real Name: Greg James Broussard
Artist Name: Egyptian Lover
Written by the Egyptian Lover
The Egyptian Lover bringing you that sound that you have enjoyed for over 25 years. Some call it Electro, some call it Hip Hop, some call it Old School, some call it Rap but I call it Dance Music. I make music to make you dance. Starting out as a D.J. in 1978-79 and becoming the main D.J. for Uncle Jamms Army in 1982, I have been in the music biz all my life. My first time in the studio I recorded the "Breakin' & Entering" soundtrack. A true Electro recording. Getting my style from Kraftwerk and enjoying the 808 drum machine and programming it like a mad man. I love beats and no one was making beats back then. You could only get a (bonus beat) at the end of a 12" single. So I made my own. After that I went into the studio with Uncle Jamm's Army and recorded "Yes, Yes, Yes" with beats that sound like that "Breakin' & Entering" soundtrack and "Dial-a-Freak" one of my all time favorites.
I wrote all the lyrics, it was easy. Because I was making rap tapes for people at my High School (James Monroe in the San Fernando Valley) I was doing pretty good for myself as I was selling many many tapes. I was a local celeberty. I then began writting raps all day everyday, so when I wrote the songs "Yes, Yes, Yes" and "Dial-a-Freak" I borrowed a few lines from other raps I wrote. It was so much fun in the studio I had to go back and record some more. I booked the time and grabbed my notebook of raps and went in to record my solo project "Beast Beats". My mother and sister read the title of my song and said "You better not make that song, don't play with the devil" So I went to the studio and changed my mind and programmed the beat to "Egypt Egypt" . I did not think this song was going to be a big hit, I just wanted a song to play at the dances I was D.J.ing at to say my name in it ( I was kinda vain).
So I started making the beat for it, Did the music the way I had mixed other music, arranged the song like a mega mix of all the songs I had mixed at the dances and took out my notebook of raps and put together a song. It was all peices that was mixed together. When the song was completed...I took the tape to KDAY and they loved it. I went back to the studio and recorded "And My Beat Goes Boom", "What is a D.J. if He Can't Scratch?" and "The Ultimate Scratch". I did not know what I was in for. I started doing concerts and having more fun than ever. I have been all over America and all over the World. Thanks to all my fans all over the Globe, I am still doing shows and keeping the party HOT!!! I LOVE MY JOB Thank you!
Egyptian Lover Interview January 2006
Is it right that you started your carrer as a DJ back in the days?
To be exact I started as a dancer back in the days watching the DJ´s doin their shows. They did some mixing and repeat phrases on the wheels. I thought it would be cooler to do the mixing ever bar. So at home I started to recorded short sound phrases stop the deck and record this phrase again. That was the beginning. A club manager heard my stuff and said Hey man this is cool can you do it live? I asked How? Should I bring my tapes? No you must do it on the turntables". I could not imagine how this will work, but I give it a try and the crowd stopped dancing and watched me doing my show. Then they went crazy, cause they never heard and saw anything like this before. I called it Live Editing. In this time we had no crossfader, sometimes the mixer had only knobs!
When did you bought your first music equipment?
Africa Islam told me that in order to make beats you need a 808 drum machine. I had 200 $ and my mum gave me the rest to buy my first 808.
Arabian Prince mentioned in the Red Bull Interview that his 808 is special cause it has a short delay that makes his sound so unique.
Every 808 sounds different but they have to sound precise. So Arabian maybe have one that I´ve sorted out." -Smile-
What was your part in the "Breakin and Entering" Soundtrack and why is it instrumental?
These are my first songs I did with my 808. I produced it in 1982 and the beats were already finished when the documentary was done. For the "Breakin and Entering" project we went in the Studio and finished it with melodies and scratching from me and Glove. The record is instrumental so Ice T can rap on it in the "Breakin and Entering" documentary. It was pressed in the minimum possible amount from 25 copys to spin it in the movie.
Can you tell us some bout your early productions on the Freak Beat Label with Uncle Jamms Army?
Uncle Jamms Army where a lot of up to 50 people & Roger Clayton a.k.a. Mr. Prinze started and managed Uncle Jamm. Clayton was a big fan of Funkadelic, that´s why he named the Crew -Uncle Jamms Army-. I was a one of many DJ´s and Roger organized parties in the LA area. One big party with Uncle Jamm happened in San Francisco with 10 000 people. That was amazing. The name "Freak Beat Records" was inspired from the song Nairobi / Funky Soul Makossa Free Beats Version.
You mentioned a DJ called Bobcat. Do you know the Bobcat Song released on AMP Records?
I remember this very good. I laughed so hard when Bobcat played this song the first time. He said Egypt your records went gold what do you think bout this one. I said my go gold but your´s will reach rust. He sold one record. His mother bought it. -Smile-
What was your part in Dial A Freak?
I produced the beats and melodies for Dial A Freak. Then I went on a tour and Roger Clayton (Mr. Prinze) finished the song with vocals and effects. When I came back the song was already a big seller.
How did you became a member of Uncle Jamms Army?
I was one of many DJ´s at the start. As Roger heard the sound I was spinnin, he had fear the party people leave because Roger could not imagine that anybody will dance on this uptempo beats. So to force me to leave he interrupted my set and advised me to play a real slow record with a load of female singing. Oh my god this shit song has only a 1 minute part with good beats, what should I do. I took the second copy, pitched both records up to max and looped this terrible wax to death. People did the dance called "The Freak" and went crazy, Roger too. From that night there were no doubts anymore.
Can you tell us some storys bout the Uncle Jamms Partys back then?
In 1984 as the partys began to went real big we decided to book also Live Acts. So it came the Summer Jam in the Sports arena with Run DMC as opening act. Run DMC liked my sound and said it would be great to work with me on a electronic uptempo song. But their album where already finished at that point and then they went successful with Hip Hop so it never happened. Later Run DMC ask me Why do you have so much money ? I said First I do not have to split my money like you in three parts. When I earn a million bucks it´s all mine.
Who was the man behind Computer Power? A lot of people say that it´s only a alias character for Egypt.
Jamie Jupitor (Bo) did most of the production. Then he went to the army and I finished it with effects. Computer Power was based on a virus that infect the computer and the hustling should reflect the ill computer. To this time this was more science fiction.
Where does the name Jamie Jupitor came from?
Jamie Jupitor is based on my second Name James and Jupiter from the roland machine the O in Jupitor reflects the nickname Bo. There are also five unreleased songs from Jamie Jupitor one of them called "Electric Encounter".
Most of your songs are very uptempo. What´s the reason for this?
Back in the days we have this famous dance called "The Freak". People dancing close to close very sexy. So as faster the beats the more freaky the dance became. And also I do not like to fuck slow, do you?. There is also a cool story I remember: One day there was a 1000 $ Dancing Contest which girl can do the freak best. Two nice lady´s ended in a battle. The one show a little part of her titties All went crazy. The other girl also want to win. Tear apart her pantys and have a little fun with a bottle she grabbed. Guess who wins.
What was the funniest thing that happened to you back then as a DJ?
One day I was spinning at a party and a local reporter said Hey man you are better than the Egyptian Lover, what´s your name. I said My name is DJ Spermcell. The next day there was a article bout the party and the topic was DJ Spermcell better then the Egyptian Lover. Imagine: I was never in the newspaper before this day. And my friend had to laugh so hard to see my picture with this header.
How long does it take to finish Egypt Egypt?
Egypt Egypt was done in 30 Minutes.
Can you describe your work in the studio?
In the production for "Alezby Inn" the whole recording team was 1 day away and Egypt was alone in the studio. The team came back to start the work for Side B. Egypt said Hey I use the time and made a song all alone Sexy Style was born. By the way this is one of my favourites.
How did you get new ideas when you stuck in your production?
I play the beats that are already finished and listen to the reflections from the sounds on the wall, two glasses standing together vibrate or a room divider covered with thin canvas that swing with the beat, out of all these things you can hear a melody that I use for my music. Every room has a different sound character. Be quiet and listen even here in the hotel lobby with all the people talking you can hear a melody.
Are there any idols that influced your music?
Definitely Prince. I always like his music and style back in the days. My heavy breathing in my music and the lyrics bout women is based on his music. Also my outfit back then, for example the Sailor Cappy I wear in the "Breakin and Entering" movie were leaned on Prince. Later I had the luck to meet Prince and he told me that he truly likes my music I was surprised and honored.
Many Artists take new equipment to produce their songs. What you think bout this?
My new album was done with Fruity Loops. It´s easy to use and I finish a beat in 30 seconds. Jamie quoted at this time and said Come on you need at least 3 Minutes. Give me a laptop right now and I show you how to make a beat in 30 seconds. But I must admit playin my new productions loud in the clubs I recognize that something is missing. With old analog sounds like Yes, Yes, Yes you fill the whole room with your music. The digital sound is clear and straight, but an 808 Beat take you in the arms, it is everywhere. The next production should be done with analog instruments again.
What do you think bout Kraftwerk?
I discovered the Kraftwerk stuff cause they where on the same label as Prince. (Warner Bros). At that time a young girl called Deborah Thomson ask me if I can record her the Computer World album on tape. After I recorded it I gave the album back but hold the tape for my own. Later I married her. By the way I was talking to a studio assistant who was workin for Kraftwerk at Warner Bros. as they did their Electric Café Album. It was produced in LA. and he said the telephone sounds & breathing for Telephone Call (1985) where copied from Dial a Freak (1983), which was on heavy rotation at every Radio Station.
Are their any music videos from your songs?
In 1984 MTV asked me to do a Video for Dial A Freak, they would also pay the production costs. I denied because as a DJ I thought, everybody would record the VHS and nobody buy my records anymore. That´s how I thought those days. But there is a video for Freak-a-holic.
Many of the artists from back in the days like Ice T or Dre went to make Gangster Rap. You stayed to make Electro. What´s the reason for this?
Little Richard said Every song you do is like a tattoo on your body- And I don´t want a Hip Hop tatoo.
Do you have children to pass on your knowledge?
I have no own kids. But my stepdaughter is doing some music and I help her with my knowledge. She is already pretty good.
Egyptian Lover Interview 1988 by Lady B
How long have you actually been running your own business?
About five to six years now.
About five to six years. Have you owned your own label all of this time?
Egypt Egypt was your first single and that was released on your own label?
Correct. That label was called, Freak Beat, and I had a partner who I since got rid of and started a label of my own.
So now its you and you alone. No shareholders whatsoever?
Except for the albums, which are on NEW BEAT RECORDS, which is distributed by Priority Records.
Back in the breakdancing days, Egypt Egypt was the only sound we would hear. It was a big smash!! I haven't listened to some of your latest products and that is probably because Im a female and you are what we call the Hugh Heffner of Rap. You know what I mean? All of your records are about...
About life.
Don't beat around the bush. Your records are about sex. Blatant sex! Why do you?
No. It's not about sex. It's all about being an Egyptian Lover.
Aw come on! An Egyptian Lover?! Just look at these titles, "GIRLS" , "DOLLAR FREAK" , "BEING LESBIAN" which is about a hotel.
A hotel. That's right, where a girl took me once.
And the B-side of your new single, "BADDEST BEATS AROUND" it's titled, "FILTHY" Tell me. Are you serious about all of this, or is it a joke?
I have a good mind. If I live it, I write it.
OK, that was cute. Let me ask this. Is this bragging or is it factual. Where you come from ... are you known as a Lover?
Yes. You want some phone numbers to prove it?
No. (HA-HA)
Seriously... I have lots of references.
Yeah, OK. Tell me, is there any particular reason why you chose to come this route? Is it because you thought the records would sell?
No. It's because I wanted a Benz.
Because you wanted a Benz. That's honest.
It's a job. It's also fun. I like this kind of work and like to see other people doing it as well. That is why I started a label and have guys like Rodney O making records.
I understand what you are doing as far as spreading the label and making the lives of your artists richer, however, I want to talk about you. I really want to understand where you are coming from. Dou you have any conscience about the 13 or 14 year old "little girls" that will listen to this stuff?
Well, if they don't know what is going on when they are 13 or 14, then they still won't know when they hear my record.
Thats your basic feeling huh? When I talk to you, I have to compare you to someone, the closest I come to is, TWO LIVE CREW.
No! They are nasty! I don't use profanity!
You don't use profanity?
OK, but you still speak about the same things.
You consider yourself speaking about life? Is this life real to you?
Exactly! - It's real to everybody who "does it?"
Ah! Musical Seduction?
You feel if people live it then theyll buy it.
You have a point. There is truth in what you say. Tell me... do you ever plan on gearing toward a different style or will you always be, EGYPTIAN LOVER?
If I change my name, then I will change my style of music. But as long as my name is EGYPTIAN LOVER, my music shall remain the same.
Soooo... this sex thing. What are you trying to say? Pro-sex... Down with sex... Anti-sex... What??
I'm saying, "MORE SEX!" Always more sex!
Safe sex?
Well at least you are on that tip. Do any of your records mention the precautions or safety factors, after all this time?
This is your third LP. Do you think the West Coast sound differs from the East?
When I started making records, there were no West Coast rappers, so to me, there is no West Coast sound. As far as fast up-tempo stuff ... It's an EGYPTIAN LOVER SOUND. So the West Coast rapper that does a fast up-tempo ... got it from me.
I'm backing up on that because you were the first person I heard out of L.A. with that beat. So, it's not a West Coast sound... it's an Egyptian Lover sound. That may very well be true. Hmmmmm.
That's right! That's true! Now Rodney O's stuff is not like my stuff. But if you want to classify it as the West Coast sound, be my guest. But the Rodney stuff is not the West Coast sound, it's the Rodney O sound ... it's the Egyptian Lover sound ... or it's the Unknown sound.
Whatever... that's why you drive a Caddy and 3 Benzs?
Rodney drives the Cadillac. I drive 3 Benz's.
Are you pulling my leg and are you clocking that many dollars?
I'm not putting your leg. Dollars? No comment. The IRS.
I know what I wanted to ask you. The gang warfare in L.A. Does it hinder your career or affect your business at all?
Well, the gang warfare doesn't affect me but the crime does. Drug dealers sell drugs, buy cars with big speakers, and then buy my records.
So everybody in L.A. with some money is buying your product. I guess in that way you are not affected.
Not at all. And as far as gangs go, there are gangs everywhere. They may not be as popular as L.A. gangs, but there are still gangs everywhere.
So you do admit that the L.A gangs are a bit more outlandish than the rest of the countries?
Yes. They have money. They go where they want to go. If you mess with them... they will come and get you... no matter where you are.
For a young man growing up in L.A. is it at all possible to stay out and away from the gangs?
Yes. You have a choice. No one is going to force you to be in a gang. Most people join for protection or to make money.
So you got into the record business to avoid that and to make money and talk about sex.
I don't talk about it. I share my experiences.
You write all of your lyrics by the way?
All from experience?
Straight from the heart huh?
Not the heart ... a little bit lower.
I don't know what to say. I asked you to be candid, not to hold back. You are definitely not a modest kind of guy. You're no phoney either. I thought it all to be a gimmick to sell records... but you are what you say you are! Do you think you will ever change?
I'll always be me. The only changing I will do is change with the times. I'm in tune with myself!
Thats important!
So, if they like what I release and things don't change much... when I'm fifty years old, I'll put out "dirty old man" raps. If they like it... they'll buy it!
You like the recording business that much huh?
Yes! I love it! As long as I can get a couple of Benz's per year!
Your current single, "BADDEST BEAT AROUND" what is that about?
It's about me being a DJ.
Oh? You're a DJ?
The baddest ~&*( ) in the world in my own time!!!
Oh really?
That's right! JAM MASTER J, RUN DMC, they used to come see us.
I never knew that! What made you get into the MC aspect?
I wanted to make a record and play in it. So I did. That record was Egypt Egypt . It became a hit, and so I stopped doing dances and began making records.
Wow! I'm really impressed now. I suppose youre just a one-man show.
If you say so, I guess so.
Well, Egyptian Lover it has been a pleasure talking to you. A little exhausting but I'm going to see what song I can play off this album, without losing my license or my job that is.
None of my songs have bad lyrics.
Well, it's not always the lyrics. I had to force my station on KOOL MOE DEES "GO SEE THE DOCTOR" as well as "JIMMY" by KRS 1... so I'm going to give your LP an intense listening, because I really like you as a person! Like I said, I love real people and you are definitely no phoney, so I give you that much respect.
On that note I'm going to end this session. It was a pleasure talking with you. I wish you much success and I hope you get more Benz's next year!!!
I sure hope so!
From the Breakin and Entering Dokumentary produced in 1983. Egyptian Lover and Chris "the Glove" Taylor on the turntables. Ice T and Henry G rappin in the Radio. Very early piece of West Coast History.
|Part 3: The Pilot (1984) was one of those short made-for-t.v. movies that used to come on the idiot box during the afternoons. Kind of like an A.B.C. After School Special but with a smaller budget. I saw this one on Select T.V. This short is about a bunch of break-dancers. Kelly Jo Minter makes her debut as a teenage girl who wants to become one of the guys. But she never gets a chance because she's a GIRL! Determined to prove everyone wrong, she re-invents herself as a mysterious break-dancer known as "The Pilot". Under this guise she busts moves and leaves the competition in the dust. The soundtrack was done by Egyptian Lover, who showed his talent on the 808 for this classic movie.
Egyptian Lover Video Freak-a-holic from 1986. This is the first Egyptian Lover video. MTV planned a video for Dial-a-Freak but Egypt denied it.
Keep it hot. Egyptian Lover newest creation from 2006.
Interview with the King of the Beats Egyptian Lover for Scratchleague TV 2006. Egypt speaks bout the beginning of West Coast Rap and his part in the game. The funny thing is that the moderator thought he is a house musician.
Da myspace Statement
A Huge 808 with extra microchips and tiny computer sounds that talk to each other with a touch of sexy vocals and vocoder to make you dance and party like never before. Lot's of windy, spooky, dark, pretty, west coast style keyboards. Big Breakdowns and studio (Tape style) edits. Oh and lots and lots of breathing, got to keep it hot and sexy. Panting, moaning, growling and whispering. A lot of clicks and triggers to add to that robotic background. Bass, Snare, Clap, Hi Hats, Cow Bells, Rim Shots, Toms, special effects and a secret touch on the 808 and you got it. All this to say... It sounds like me "The Egyptian Lover" and that is on the real. Enjoy all my music and future music to come. As well as stuff I produce like Jamie Jupiter and Uncle Jam's Army. I am also gettin ready to put out a lot of new groups and some old school favorites as well...I will also be doing some work on Arabian Prince new album. I am also doing some secret work with some huge stars from the past and a few more I can not say too much about.........but he lives in Miami. Shhhhhhhhhhh :) 2007 is the year for me to show the world what real Old School / Electro is all about.
Thanks for checking out "my space" now order my new album "Platinum Pyramids" and also get one for your friends at www.egyptianempirerecords.com Thank you for your support all these years. Order now! There are so many new jams on this album. Future Classics. Take it from me I am a D.J. and I know music. You will love this new Album. Thank You and DANCE! Check out my new video "Keep it Hot" and also see me and Jamie Jupiter get down all over the planet. There is so much more to come from Egyptian Empire Records and The Egyptian Lover in the near future. Tell a friend...I'M BACK! The Old School Egyptian Lover that you once knew and loved is back doing those big beat old school jams you grew up on and / or hearing for the first time. Up tempo 808 Drum machine programs and a classic chant rap to match. Just like I did back in 1983. It's really amazing to me that the radio stations are still playing "Egypt Egypt" and some of the older D.J.'s playing a lot of my older recordings like "Girls", "You're so Fine", "The Lover", "Sexy Style" and so many more. I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful coments and LOVE.
It's a treat to see and read your messages everyday. I try to get back to everyone and have been doing a good job doing it. But as I get more and more messages it's harder and harder. But I still thank you for all your kind words. You (My Friends) are so special to me and I want to thank you for all the great years and future years to come. To all my new Electro fans who just now heard of me, Thanks for giving that Old school (True School) a listen and playing my new as well as old stuff in your sets. To all my Old Fans thanks BIG TIME for all your support over the years. You and you alone have put me on top of my game and are still playing my records like they are brand new. Thanks! I LOVE YOU!!! D.J.'s all over the world who have an Egyptian Lover record in there crates... You have helped me stay in the clubs and in the party peoples ears. Now with my new album out you can mix the new with the old and come up with a lot of new sounds. try blending in "keep it Hot" with Cybotrons "Clear" right on the breakdown in the middle of the song. Great mix! You can also mix "Soiree at the Shindig" in on the breakdown of "Egypt Egypt" and "Dance Floor" can be mixed in with "Girls" Now go and have a great Party with some new Egyptian Lover mixes. POWER TO THE D.J.'s. For the D.J.'s run the world and the sound that people will be listening to for years and years to come.
Some D.J.'s get a chance to become producers and some even recording artest. I have been one of those D.J.'s who did it all baby just like that. My time D.J.ing and traveling the world mixing for everyone who never knew I was a D.J. and finding out how good a D.J. I am is really cool to see them go wild. When I mix "Planet Rock" backwards they all go bizerk. I love making the Party People dance. This is why I have been making records for so long. My album Platinum Pyramids is a real Electro Old School album that will go down in history with all the rest of my albums. The next album will be out at the end of 2007 and just as Hot! "Keep it Hot" 12" single will be out soon. I'm thinking February/March. It has some good stuff on it as well. I'm sure California, Portland, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Mexico, The U.K. Down South, All of Europe, Japan, Miami and the rest of the world will Love my new jams. It's 4 U. As some of the Old School people know I have been in the biz a very long time and get no credit from the mainstream media.
Just think if never put the West Coast on the map, Where would you be now? What songs would have never came out? What would people in the rap game use in their records besides my breathing? Who would have made the first Bass record? What would the record industry look like today? Maybe they should give credit where credit is due. All these artest and producers stealing my style like Black eyed peas and not giving the credit to me is a crime in the biz. Show some respect and tell it like it is. I started the West Coast Rap and Electro Funk style. Reporters...Report! The Egyptian Lover


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On April 2, 2014, the United Film & Television Artists (UFTA) announced their expectations of the upcoming film screening of "Casting." The group will host the event at their next meeting on April 14 in Fort Myers, Fla.
The "Top 5" listing is below, and even though the event's exact location is not known yet, guests are to pencil in the date!
"One of the goals of UFTA is to educate the public and membership to concerns facing artists and other production crafts personnel, associated with the film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida." - UFTA
UFTA President Al Quinn said UFTA members have been working hard on this film project. Al, how long has it been?
"We've been planning to do a film project for several years. When we decided on what kind of film to shoot we began more intense planning in early 2013. A couple of those plans included a script and shoot locations. Our main location was Protocol Models on the Gulf in Naples. We began shooting in Feb. 2014, and the film's been in the editing stage ever since, with its screening next!"
What kind of night do you expect at the screening?
"I think I can speak for everyone when I say this event should be a full house and fun to boot! Our main goal right now is to view the film, our baby so to speak, for the first time. Maybe we plan for another film viewing event in the future. Thanks goes to the film's director of photography and editor Ernesto Lasso de la Vega. He, along with the rest of the cast and crew, has worked very hard on this project."
Do you have other plans for this film?
"Now-a-days the thing to do in promoting anything is to go viral. We have already gone online and spoken to various media sources - locally, nationally and even internationally!
In so doing, in addition to interviews, we've also been part of a TV show out of the UK. The show, "In The Spotlight" with Burton TV News, has asked us back, so we will talk about UFTA and our film with their presenter, Si Astbury."
What kind of future event, or future, do you see for "Casting?"
"With all the hard work that has gone into this film we don't want to see it just sit on the shelf. The goal for this short initially was to be used as an educational tool. It is to help new and seasoned UFTA members, as "Casting" is about the dos and don'ts of a film or TV casting.
Most importantly, now and in the future, is to promote this film, and thus UFTA as well. One way to do that is by submitting the film as much as possible to film festivals."
Thank you Al Quinn for sharing about this film.
According to Quinn it looks like one of UFTA's goals is to submit to a film festival. That might not be too difficult, as they have a few fests near their own city, and Fort Myers Film Festival (FMff) is one of them.
The top five UFTA film screening expectations are to promote the film, promote UFTA, refreshments, the meeting and viewing film plus to network and discuss film to film festivals.
UFTA Logo
UFTA stands for United Film & Television Artists, Inc., and it is a non-profit organization that supports the entertainment industry.
UFTA meets every second Monday of each month either in Fort Myers or Naples, Fla.
UFTA President Al Quinn
Al Quinn is the president of UFTA. He strongly supports the organization, and is one of its founders.
UFTA supports aa strong, healthy and profitable production industry in the State of Florida, it is strongly recommended and encouraged that any person, firm, corporation, guild, union or collective bargaining agent engaged in the motion picture, television, video, broadcast, recording industries, or in any business or occupation directly or indirectly related thereto, shall be eligible for membership in the appropriate category of this organization.
Shivani Patel on film set
Here UFTA member Shivani Patel is on film set. She has a role in the film, and she portrays one of two bickering sisters. The film is called "Casting."
She, as Nina Singh, and her "sister" pull off their scenes well!
Working on set
Working on set is Shivani and Pooja Patel. They play the Singh sisters in the film "Casting."
UFTA produced the film. Al Quinn is the UFTA president. The film was shot at Protocol Models on the Gulf in Naples, Fla.
Scene in "Casting"
Talent in scene of "Casting" are, beginning at left are Benjamin Jacob, Geri Muck (in hood), Ernesto Lasso de la Vega, Margaret Bishop (seated) and Joe Reyes. Rick Vorell is at far right.
This was shot on location at Protocol Models on the Gulf.
"Casting" cast member
Here is Griffen Olney, a UFTA member as well as a cast member in the film "Casting."
Olney portrayed a nervous sort of guy, Red, during the casting, and he pulled it off wonderfully!
On set of "Casting"
Another of UFTA goals is to...
improve business and working conditions which benefit the entire industry of artists and other production crafts personnel, associated with the film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida.
Steve Barnett
UFTA member Steve Barnett is multi-talented. He is a harp builder, musician, actor, voice artist, and was in the film "Casting."
Learn more about Steve at "Musician and harp builder Steve Barnett."
Smiles from UFTA members
All smiles from UFTA member and officer Geri Muck with UFTA member Judy Davis.
Both gals had roles in the film "Casting." Geri Muck is owner of Protocol Models on the Gulf, and that was one of the main locations for the shooting of the film "Casting."
On set of "Casting" at Protocol
Here on set of the film "Casting," produced by UFTA, are seated Judy Davis, Al Quinn, Ernesto Lasso de la Vega, Adam Moody and up front casting is Cassidy Reyes as Cassie Reynolds.
Model and actor Rick Vorell
Rick Vorell is an actor and model whose image and voice will be heard quite a bit in the film "Casting."
Rick portrayed the director in the film by the name of Michael May, and his acting skills shown brightly!
UFTA officers at UFTA workshop
Here are Carrie Belluso and Al Quinn in attendance at a UFTA workshop in early 2013.
During this time UFTA was making plans for the film "Casting."
Ernesto Lasso de la Vega
UFTA member Ernesto Lasso de la Vega is the director of photography (DP) for the film "Casting."
"Casting" is not his first film. Learn about about him and his work at other articles and videos.
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Author and actress Cynthia S. Bercowetz is a UFTA member and film cast member as well. She played Mrs. Murray in the film.
UFTA supports the enactment of laws which advance the common interests of the crafts personnel, associated with the film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida.
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Actor Larry D. Murphy is a UFTA member. Larry has been in a variety of film and TV projects for the past years. He has traveled to many shoot locations practicing his acting craft.
Larry D. Murphy has also been an active UFTA member since the beginning and an asset to the group as well.
Keith Wallace
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UFTA assists and collaborates with all other organizations and/or agencies desirous of achieving these purposes.
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This stand-alone novel is widely regarded as Asimov's best science fiction novel. Andrew Harlan is an Eternal, a member of the elite of the future. One of the few who live in Eternity, a location outside of place and time, Harlan's job is to create carefully controlled and enacted Reality Changes. These Changes are small, exactingly calculated shifts in the course of history, made for the benefit of humankind. Though each Change has been made for the greater good, there are also always costs. During one of his assignments, Harlan meets and falls in love with Noÿs Lambert, a woman who lives in real time and space. Then Harlan learns that Noÿs will cease to exist after the next Change, and he risks everything to sneak her into Eternity.
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Always look on the bright side of life!
Nov 11th
I am so late in finding this...but i think you are so good at providing encouragement and positive direction to all of us here on Bitstrips...with the help of the vibrant Vi-Ray of course.
Dec 21st
YAY for one more remix!
Dec 16th
STILL only me. Wow.
Sep 25th
i am going top remix tommorow
Sep 11th
Bravo! Thank you for this!
Sep 7th
I can't believe I'm still the only remixer!
Sep 4th
This is great! I think I'll remix this.
August 28th
This is a wonderful quiz. I love how you made the lined paper, too.
August 28th
One of the best remixes on Bitstrips.
August 28th
August 27th
I've got to agree with most of this, I've remixed the "Grils Quiz", but felt poor about it after, honestly. The example questions that you've put out as well, exaples, made me feel happier then having to answer questions about your physical beauty on the girls quiz. like, special talents I'd say is a more unique then "How Pretty Are You". I really am not trying to take sides or what so ever is going on. I just had to state my opinion in the strongest words i could.
August 26th
should i really remix this????
August 25th
Honestly, zebrawings, I'd be surprised if anyone did. Pleasantly surprised, mind you, but surprised none the less.
August 24th
no one has remixed yet..
August 24th
The goal for anyone, girls, boys, women, men or those in between, should be to gravitate towards that which makes THEM happy, not an outside influence. If your peers don't like the way you are, you need different peers. If girls like fluff and glitter and cute then that's what they should do. If they like books and knitting, then that's what they should do. If they like computer games and punk rock, etc., etc., then that's what they should do. Happiness is a worthy goal, and it starts without those who dictate how one should think, act or feel.
August 24th
Oh, and men don't care if you're overweight.
August 23rd
Much, much better! Girls do so much to sabotage their own happiness.
August 23rd
what a great idea! a very thoughtful reflection. I like it.
August 23rd
wow thats deep...
August 23rd
I am incredibly proud of you and how you inspire me and this community. I really appreciate that you took the time to address the deeper meaning behind these quizzes, uncovering the root at which it all really stems from anyway....the power of choice we have in appreciating our own unique expression of living! It is comforting to know that someone who is so admired, is revealing the secrets behind her superheroine prowess to the Grandchildren of Bitsville! Oh yes, and.... SPOON!
August 23rd
Good point, Vi. Women judge each other much more harshly and apply way more pressure on each other than men do. This is a mindset that needs to be changed, and the change begins with us!
August 23rd
You know I would cheer you on and agree with you 110% even without the Vi-Ray shout out. Girls, listen to Miss C. About half the population is trying to make you weak and helpless, but they can only do it if you let them. (Hint: not all of them are males!)
August 23rd
Awesome! Good for you. And about time, too! Hope others are inspired by this. I know I am ..
August 23rd
But , but. I like pink and glitter. Where's that question? I jest of course. Bravo.
August 23rd
I like Frida Kahlo! As an artist she inspires me for art, and I love your jewellery.
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Today I'm doing a webcast for O'Reilly media on Energy and Energy Literacy. I'm making the slides available here:
I'm continually reminded of how difficult it is for people just go get past the difference between energy and power. To get a full picture of rate of energy use (power) we need to talk about both and their units, but it certainly makes it a cumbersome conversation to join afresh.


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JWC TO THOMAS CARLYLE ; 29 August 1845; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18450829-JWC-TC-01; CL 19: 179-181
Friday [29 August 1845]
Today I am restored to my normal state—of amiability: thro' the unassisted efforts of nature, I beg to assure you—without having waited for the post hour, and your letter, and the prospect of Wednesday. I am sorry now that I did not repress my little movement of impatience yesterday—a lover would have found it charming perhaps, more flattering than whole pages of "wits" and dolcezza [sweet things]—but husbands are so obtuse!—they do not "understand" one's movements of impatience—want always to be "treated with the respect due to genius," exact common sense of their poor wives, rather than "the finer sensibilities of the heart." And so the marriage-state "by working late and early is come to what ye see"!1—if not precisely to immortal smash as yet—at least to within a hairsbreadth of it!— But the matrimonial-question may lie over till I write my book on "the rights of women"—and make one Egyptian happy! It is more important just at present that you should be instructed of the state of—the tides! With that beautiful spirit of divination which characterizes a good wife I had been propounding this subject at breakfast—before you had said a word of seabathing—and it happens quite fortunately that next week is the best bathing time thro'out the whole year— I am afraid you would not be permitted to bathe here naked any more than at Ostend— —At least if such a thing got wind all Bootle2 and Seaforth and Waterloo would turn out to look at you—but there are machines, constructed for the purposes of decency, to be had at a short distance—and the water looks clear, and there is a nice sandy bottom— There will be possibility of bathing every day next week—at convenient hours— So make haste so many delights are awaiting you!—the chiefest a sublime box of cigars!
Poor old Sterling—I feel sincerely sorry for him surely surely Anthony ought at least to have seen him brought home to his own house before streaming away on objectless travels— I had given up the idea of going to Manchester—Geraldine's Landlord has put masons into the house to build an additional room—the mess will last two months and she wrote to me since her return that I could not come with any comfort to myself— But I shall write today a note to Mr Newman3 to ascertain whether he Sterling is sensible enough to get any comfort of seeing me—and whether I could be of any use in helping to get him home— If Mr Newman thinks it worth while I will go on purpose to see him and return the same day.
Do not forget the cloth shawl I spoke of for your Mother, and the stuff for your own coat—both are in the wardrobe of my room—with some velvet fringe wrapt in a handkerchief which you are also to take Helen will find them for you— Have you got tartan for a dressing gown— Do not not neglect that either— I have looked at Tartans here and there is nothing at all to compare with those I saw at—Good heavens I have forgotten the address—but Sampson4 can give it you—Wilson and Bull I think is the name5—in something Lane—I think it is the same your old printer lived in6—
Pray bring a Past and Present for Mrs Paulet— Telo7 borrowed the one she had bought and will not or cannot return it in spite of repeated notes— Besides she heaps kindnesses on me till I feel almost ashamed.— She brought me down an old bonnet the other day to save me going up for my own, and the shape happening to be very becoming to me—off she sent for the Sempstress who makes all her things—even her velvet gowns—and set her to making me a beautiful new bonnet on the same principle—"because she wished me to look particularly well when Mr Carlyle came that she might have some credit in me"— Today she is gone to Liverpool in an omnibus to seek something else—heaven knows what which she wishes the sempstress to make for me—
You are to be sure to let us know the train you will come by that we may go with the carriage to meet you—
Maggie8 is coming today— She starts for Scotland next Wednesday so that there will remain only Alick whom I have never seen since I left— Tell Helen with my kind regards to keep up her heart—for I shall only stay over your time here—and then take up her thread—
Yours affectionately /
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2. Ease into organic.
Begin the transition to organic eating with some of your favorite foods. Pick a product or two that you decide you really notice a difference in taste and that really excites you. Families with young children may want to start by buying organic baby food and dairy products. If you're concerned about pesticides, you may want to substitute organic foods for conventional foods with the highest levels of pesticide residues. These include apples, apricots, peaches, pears, red raspberries, strawberries, spinach, peppers, celery and potatoes.
3. Shop at farmers' markets.
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The GIs of Comedy
Task Force: Funny Tour
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The GIs of Comedy, a Comedic Troupe of Troops will film their live special for television broadcast duirng this show. The group of stand up comedians, all veterans of the United States military continue to serve with their comedic talents. Created by SUNY Buffalo State '04 alum and Young Alumnus Award Winner '12, Thom Tran a Western New York native and former combat veteran of the United States Army, the GIs of Comedy also include US Air Force Reserve Major Jose Sarduy (host of Nuvo TV's Stand Up & Deliver), and former US Army Private First Class Tom Irwin, also a Buffalo native.
The group has toured military installations all over the country as well as comedy clubs including the World Famous Laugh Factory and the Hollywood Improv since 2010 bringing laughter to their brothers and sisters in uniform as well civilian supporters of the military, and just comedy fans in general. The group has raised and donated over $10,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a charity that provides college scholarships for the children of US Special Operations Forces killed in the line of duty.
The show will be filmed for broadcast and DVD distribution, and will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for the students of SUNY Buffalo States broadcasting department to take part in the actual production! Seating is limited for the general public as many of the seats will be filled by members of the US military from the Wester New York Area!
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Nigella Express
After the Christmas debacle I didn't think Nigella Lawson could sink any lower. I was wrong.
I decided last Christmas that I was never again watching or buying anything that Nigella Lawson did after her horrendous TV series. The fake family scenes recorded during the summer were just ridiculous.
But I'm a sucker for punishment and just finished watching an episode of her new series which is all about cooking quickly, a theme which has been done a thousand times. Oh how I wish I'd watched the rest of "Crisis At Jimmy's Farm" instead.
There is just one word to describe this series - "fake". From the getting out of bed to the frankly objectionable scenes with her poor children, nothing about it is real.
Whoever advises her, whoever produced this and whoever directed it need to find new careers because this rubbish is one step below Big Brother.
As someone who is currently grossly overweight I will also happily comment on her weight. A huge part of her popularity has been the come-hither nonsense and hair flicking. I'm sorry but that just doesn't work any more when you are heading into Demis Roussos Kaftan territory.
But what about the food? A mix of good and bad. I object to any show which is about cooking and uses Thai curry pastes. What is the difference between using them and saying "empty a jar of Dolmio Bolognese sauce over the mince"?
The steak and white bean mash was a variation on an Avoca recipe we use all the time. The Avoca one is nicer but I'd still recommend what Nigella did.
I liked the idea of the chickpeas and rocket with chorizo and scallops as it includes a lot of things I like but when it was dished up it looked terribly dry. Caroline Bibliocook's chickpea, spinach, tomato and chorizo dish is far superior and we use it all the time. Caroline's dish is also great for feeding veggies as you just cook off the chorizo separately.
Dreadful dreadful TV but with the possibility of an acceptable spin-off book where the food can sing and the claptrap is minimised.
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Watch GZA Raps About The Origins Of The Universe
GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan delivered a vocal preview of his new album "Dark Matter" during a recent lecture at the University of Toronto.
Peep GZA Raps About The Origins Of The Universe, the latest visual from GZA. It dropped on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013. GZA's future brightens with every new release, and GZA Raps About The Origins Of The Universe certainly isn't an exception. It's a fitting addition to a solid catalogue that GZA has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're excited to hear more.
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Live from Hapag-Lloyd Europa 2: Cruising "Foreign"
July 31, 2013 | By Carolyn Spencer Brown | 1 Comment
Why would you choose to take a cruise on a ship where the main language is not English? Onboard Hapag-Lloyd's brand-new Europa 2, on a Mediterranean voyage, announcements are made first in German, then English. Passengers wish you a pleasant "Guten Tag" in passing rather than "Good Afternoon." And on its menus, which focus primarily on a formal, continental European style of cuisine, the feel-good comfort foods are more Wiener Schnitzel than cheeseburger and fries.
Despite being the kind of American who fumbles with any language other than my own, I love cruising "foreign". This is my third trip on Hapag-Lloyd, the Hamburg-based luxury-minded operator, whose original Europa is considered by some to be the best ship in the world. And in January, I had an absolutely marvelous cruise on MSC's Fantasia (its new Divina, a sister ship, will be homeporting year-round in Miami beginning November). On that Mediterranean sailing, dominated by Italians and Spaniards, the only other passengers to attend our get-acquainted session with the ship's international hostess were Romanian and Finnish. (And indeed, the safety drill was in five languages but we got through it reasonably quickly).
Why cruise "foreign?" The onboard atmosphere is pleasantly exotic, offering flavors, from food to entertainment, of the home country (plus their local passengers). If you love Germany, for instance, you'll feel at home cruising on a ship like Europa 2, no matter where in the world it travels. Same goes for Italophiles on MSC Cruises, especially its Europe-based itineraries (though headquartered in Switzerland, the company is resolutely Italian in its culture and in its marketing).
Another plus: Itineraries on foreign-flagged ships are often quite different from those offered by U.S.-based lines. On Hapag-Lloyd's Europa, our Middle East cruise embarking from Oman's Muscat through the Suez Canal, made two stops in Yemen. Then and now, no American ships called there; it was an unforgettable few days (though even German cruise ships don't currently visit Yemen, due to unrest). Our dead-of-winter Mediterranean trip with Fantasia was also fairly exotic for someone more used to the Caribbean in January; we traveled from Genoa to the Canary Islands.
There's a downside, to be sure, to this type of cruise. It's harder to bond with passengers whose first language is not yours (though communicating with crew members, who are required to speak English, is as easy as usual). Though efforts are made to serve dishes that appeal to all nationalities — and omelets, eggs Benedict, grilled steak and Caesar salad are all universal — sometimes you may crave a cheeseburger served without any international flourish, such as a fried egg on top, or squelched with Russian dressing. The worst occurs when cultural and enrichment activities are not offered in English, as was the case with some events on an otherwise amazing opera-themed cruise we took on Europa last summer. The music was enchanting but the commentary in English was non-existent.
And sometimes, service may not be what you are used to (I remain convinced that some U.S.-based lines have the absolute best cruise service in the world). On European lines, service can be quite stiff and formal. Unlike on many American-oriented ships where crew enjoy interacting with passengers, telling them about home and family, the mostly Western European staffers onboard Europa 2 are more efficient and less outgoing. It's a cultural thing.
Nonetheless, North American cruisers have increasing choices to "go foreign." While the cruise industry continues to be dominated by lines operated out of the U.S., there's a growing number of companies based in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland, among others, who are welcoming English-speaking passengers, among them Hapag Lloyd, Pullmantur, Costa, Compagnie du Ponant and MSC.
If you're intrigued, but a bit intimidated, some cruise lines are making huge efforts to meet in the middle. When MSC's Divina moves to its new year-round homeport in Miami this fall, it will adapt its traditionally Italian onboard operations to suit North Americans (for instance, the New York Italian institution Eataly will have a restaurant/shop onboard). On its U.S.-based trips, you'll be able to get iced tea. And on Hapag-Lloyd's new Europa 2, where patrons habitually prefer their water in bottles (still or sparkling), a big effort has been made to introduce a no-extra-charge "ice water" option.
Of course, it's still a work in progress. One request for "ice water" at lunch took 25 minutes and two different queries (whereas the wine was brought promptly). But it's a small inconvenience to pay for a genuinely unique onboard experience.
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Liz | Two Weeks to Travel
August 1st, 2013 @ 10:16 am
I have just gotten into the concept of cruising and it is amazing to see just how many lines there are out there. I only thought there were maybe 10 or so, was I wrong. Now that I see these, I'd love to do a European cruise.
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According to Thursday's CBS DFW News, a six-week-old puppy died instantly after being hurled from a fast-moving vehicle on Interstate 20 in Parker County, Texas.
The Parker County Sheriff's Office issued a press release which announced the Tuesday arrest of the man believed to be responsible for the act of animal cruelty. The suspect, Marquael Odoric Greer, 32, of Lancaster, was identified by his girlfriend, 33-year-old Shaquitha Pratt.
According to Pratt, last Friday she and Greer were in the midst of a heated argument while traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 20. Pratt told the authorities that Greer grabbed the tiny Chihuahua puppy from her lap and hurled him out the window of the moving car, causing the pup's death. Pratt also told the authorities that she was physically assaulted by the man.
Responding deputies found the puppy's body alongside the interstate and determined that he likely died instantly. On Tuesday, Greer was located in Dallas and arrested on a charge of felony cruelty to non-livestock animals - he was taken to jail.
Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said the puppy's death is the latest incident proving that:
"Parker County does not have an animal problem. We have a people problem."
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I have Cube set up and running after a few tries, but when the Launcher Auto Hides, it leaves behind a vertical column in it's place with lines and hash marks at the top and bottom and just a gray vertical section in the middle. If I push the left side of the screen, the launcher reappears as usual but it always leaves this blank vertical space on the screen.
This also appears when the cube is rotated.
I have tried a bunch of different settings to no avail. What am I missing? Appreciate your help. Bill


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Okay, now that I have played Homestuck a little bit, I'm now ready to help.
Right now, your fic is set up for Homestuck fans, and only Homestuck fans. I was completely lost when I read through, before playing Homestuck. As long as you're okay with this, it's fine. Just letting you know that your target audience is somewhat limited.
I won't go to specific grammar details here, because no one else has and I'm wondering if this is what this thread is for, but there is room for improvement. I spotted some mistakes that could easily be ironed out with some proofreading. I would work on spotting these mistakes, and fixing them. Perhaps even waiting a day, reading your work again, and then posting it. I think it would help with the grammar.
The reason Homestuck got popular, was because it had a flash to go with it. Since this story doesn't have a visual aid, it tends to read a little dry. A bit more description would help, but make it stray from the Homestuck format, which you have right now. I could see hardcore Homestuck fans getting into this, because of the nostalgia value, but I'm afraid that you'll pretty much lose everyone else. Sorry if I sound a little harsh, but I always aim to give an honest review, so that's what I'll do. The fic can work, but it's going to be a challenge (which isn't necessarily a bad thing).


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Skip to comments.The best World Trade Center footage I have ever seen
Posted on 08/20/2007 8:43:27 PM PDT by shineon
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Thanks Ultra Sonic 007, but I believe I'll pass on the GGG ping. However, my informal buddies list is another story...
I'm still wondering where are all of the lawsuits are against demolition companies for padding the job by still taking weeks to set up a controlled demolition if a building now only takes minutes to demolish. Truthers? Anyone? Crickets chirp.
Where did you hear that it took minutes? I don't remember that.
How on earth, can we, as a nation, turn our backs on the almost 3,000 dead, and the thousands upon thousands hurt physically and emotionally on September 11th? Because that is exactly what the Left I this country want us to do.
What an insult to the innocents and the heroes of 9/11! How do we forget that anger, the knowledge that we are at war?
Again, I echo your words..."I for one will NEVER FORGET!!"
Thank you. I just found out from Enchante that Lester Holt is the narrator.
JOE DUNNE, First Deputy Police Commissioner (NYPD): "I saw people walking around on the street, and they all had the look of shock on their face. They were walking slowly, and many of them were walking into harm's way. They were walking south on Church Street. Many of these people were coming out of (WTC) 7, 5, and other surrounding buildings that had suffered collateral damage. In fact, at this point in time, those buildings were now on fire."
HARRY MEYERS, Assistant Chief of Department (FDNY): "We were all pretty much on board that tower 7 was going to fall. We just didn't know when or in which direction. Everybody forgets about 7, but that building was forty-seven stories, and that in itself would have been a very major event. We couldn't fight the fire in tower 7 because we didn't have enough water. All the water mains were down. What water we had was being supplied by the boats, through large-diameter hose. It would have been a chaotic situation, in any event, trying to get in there under those circumstances and fight that fire ..."
Yes. That conveyed such genuine horror and grief.
It fell the same day as the towers didn't it?
If the whole plan of 10 planes went right, we'd have been
That is almost worse than any footage I've seen. TO know that those people had a few seconds to realize what was happening to them. EVERYONE in this country should watch that.
That would depend on what the fire department meant when it used the expression. I neither believe nor dis-believe, based on the statement. What do you believe? We're talking about Building 7, not the twin towers the planes hit.
Muslims attacked us and it is Muslims who must pay. If the "moderates" among them will not force a reformation, let them all be destroyed like the scourge that they are.
I don't recall ever hearing about their other plans. What else was supposed to have been hit that day? All I ever heard is that there was supposed to be more planes.
This is one American that will never forget 9/11. It is as raw today as it was 6 years ago.
Starting 3 years ago, I have made a business trip to New York every November. As I stood at Ground Zero, I began to say the Jewish Prayer for the dead, the Kaddish.
One is supposed to say it for a parent, a sibling or a spouse. Thank G-d, I have all of those still with me, but so many lost their parent, in some cases both parents, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives.
It seemed appropriate and necessary.
G-d Bless you, my FRiend, and all those victimized by the insanity of 9/11.
Yes, thanks for the info. No statement that they had the building pulled. I wonder why Silverstein said what he said?
The link quit working for me halfway through; it just froze. Anyone else have that problem?
What pull really means here is stop firefighting efforts in a fatally damaged and totally evacuted (civilians) building.
" In demolition parlance, 'pull' refers to a controlled demolition, according to the demolition experts interviewed."
Possibly, but when used in connection to Silverstein on the collapse of building 7 is truther BS.
Five or six hours later, from what I remember.
4 tommorrow ... thanks.
The documentary went over this issue about WTC-7 and Silverstein's comment. I think it is utterly clear (and Silverstein has confirmed) that what he meant by 'pull' was that he agreed it was best to 'pull' remaining firefighters away from WTC-7 due to the danger of collapse.
The nutters are still making me sick - every nonsensical point they make has been amply refuted - they have some psychological need to believe total nonsense.
My God-nothing like a sobering reminder as to what is important in our lives.
The woman crying was almost too much to bear.
I totally agree.
If that's the one by the photo journalists, it's incredible. I got it at Sam's Club when it first came out. I wish I had bought more copies then.
It's good to know it's still available and I'd encourage anybody interested in a good documentary about the day to get it.
sorry for your loss that day and always.
My sister-in-law lost two cousins.
RIP Frank Monahan (Canter-Fitzgerald)
Yup, that's the clip. Thanks for finding it. Though Silverstein didn't make the decision to 'pull' whatever they were going to pull. The fire department made the decision to 'pull it,' according to what Silverstein actually said on the tape.
And now they remember, too.
Thanks. I taping it now and will watch it later.
yes, me too, I just kept starting it over, going to where I had left off...it stopped one or two more times and then played until the end.
I am an old man now, and if I was younger I would be over seas in the fight.
My comfort is simply and lovingly to take out my guns, clean them every one, and polish them in what has become an annual super maintenance, and pray that the Islamic Fascist bustards eventually have enough balls to come over here, where my rounds will take them from the feet up, or that the good lord will subtract about 30 years from this old man's body.
Bless those who were lost, and bless those who lost friends , acquaintances and loved ones. We will not forget.
Battalion Chief John Norman, Special Operations Command (FDNY):
"I started to go down Vesey toward West, but there was a lot of debris blocking the way and they were telling me no, you don't want to go down there. They're worried about that building collapsing. I looked at 7 World Trade Center. There was smoke showing, but not a lot and I'm saying that isn't going to fall. So I went up Church Street two more blocks and went across to West and went right down behind 7 and got a good look at three sides.
Again, there were a lot of fires on the ground, some crushed mail trucks, some burned-up engines. It was a scene out of a war zone. I continued around to West and Vesey and reported into the command post. They were very concerned about fire extending into the telephone company building.
They gave me a couple of companies and said get into the telephone company building and check on extension there. We had extension on the first and second floors, so we took some standpipe lines, put them in operation and knocked that down. From there, we looked out at 7 World Trade Center again. You could see smoke, but no visible fire, and some damage to the south face. You couldn't really see from where we were on the west face of the building, but at the edge of the south face you could see that it was very heavily damaged.
But I never expected it to fall the way it did as quickly as it did, 7. But we took some defensive positions, actually tied the lines off and pulled the companies back from the building. I didn't feel too bad once we got back away from the perimeter just because that's a real, real heavy, old-style building. We knocked down any fire and checked for extension in the phone company building. We tied the lines off and left them flowing out into the street onto the debris piles that were burning out in the street there between the phone company and 7."
Glad this thread is here. More info on Bldg 7 than I've seen in one place before.
It's always very sobering to think about how the history we take for granted could easily have been different. The outcome of WWII, for example, wasn't such a given. There are a lot of 'what ifs' in history and we shouldn't forget how fortunate we are. While I have great faith in the resilience of America, I also realize that our freedoms and what we are as a nation are precious and fragile and need to be vigilantly protected. I worry that we've become so complacent as a nation that we've let our guard down dangerously.
Bump for later.
My God....
To prayers, to prayers.
Must never forget.
Thanks for posting - this footage came on the net last year and there were a couple of threads about it.
thanks and ping for home review.
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Maybe she could have been fucked in the arse as well next time.
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Today I am Thankful to "Walk by faith not by sight"......
Loving and Learning About Flowers in My Zone 8-8b Gardens. (with a family photo from time to time) LIFE BEGAN IN A GARDEN...
Today I am Thankful to "Walk by faith not by sight"......
It is true some of the bloomers really slow down this season. I think that is why I concentrate so much on foliage and why I adore my caladiums for summertime color. Your indoor projects are always fun to see. I'll be watching for next week's how-to. I'm looking for a fun new craft to do with my
8yo granddaughter.
enjoy... Meems
I love your wheelbarrow full of goodies, and your bloomers are lovely.
Your paper projects are great and I wish you well with them.
Looking forward to seeing this recipe.
Happy Summer Gardening ~ FlowerLady
I had to do a double take I thought your Amaranthus was a small dog.lol Lord I need new glasses..lol But then I was still giggling about Miss Prissy's big butt.. Sounds like me except hers is prettier ..lol
Have a fun day hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Oh I love the paper you have made and can't wait to hear about it. I have never done that but would love to know how. Is that moss in the wheelbarrow? The only thing blooming here is my dahlias. They are gorgeous! Love the signs too.
Pretty flowers, cute projects! You never cease to amaze me.
Good luck with your sales!
We are at the peak of our season here in Zone 5. At times I wish I lived where I could garden all year long. But then, by Fall I find that I'm ready for a break. Your late bloomers are lovely. I love your signs! You did a great job. Will be anxious to find out more about them. Thanks so much for commenting on my blog.
I love your wheelbarrow plantings and the little birds tucked in amid the plants is are perfect! I might have to search for an old wheelbarrow someday. =) All of your posies are so pretty and your signs are wonderful!
Looks like you still have plenty of beauty in your garden despite the heat! Paper making is a fun craft to incorporate garden gleanings. My daughter and I have made lots of fun paper over the years:)
You had me laughing at Miss Prissy's big butt, I can sympathize with her, if I don't get a move on, mine won't fit in my chair, either. Love the bookmarks and signs, you are so talented.
What pretty garden blooms you have, love the gerbera daisies! Oh and I love love love the signs you made. They're so cute!
Hi Darla, your garden is so pretty!... I love your little grocery store rose, I have one from the store that is my favorite as well... love your little garden markers too... wishing you a beautiful Summers day... xoxo Julie Marie
Love the wheelbarrow. I have some plants that look similar to yours in window boxes hanging on my chain link fence. Big Butt indeed. Love that.
Blooms have calmed down here too. Zinnia about to bloom. They are volunteer.
I appreciate that you included names for your plants, I am lazy at identifying some of mine and you just helped! Looks great, happy gardening! ~ Jacque
These are all lovely! Btw, thanks for such a sweet comment on my divine rose tutorial :) It brightened my day.
Alyssum smell so terrific. I have a pot by the back door and every time I go out the door the aroma hits me.You Plumbago is so beautiful. Mine is just setting and doing nothing. Kind of like me. LOL! Have you ever grown Gerbera from seed? I cannot get the stuff to seed. I wondered if there was a certain way one had to deal with the seeds? Your Bookmarkers are just the cutest. Great job on the signs too.
Very beautiful!
I've never heard of a crinum but they sure are pretty.
Well I can sure relate to Miss Prissy, LOL. Love your bargain rose and the Crinums are lovely. And the Gerbera is outstanding. Your wheelbarrow is really filling in nicely and looks so cool. Love it all.
Hi Darla, Our blooming flowers are stopping for awhile--except for the Roses---also. It's just that time of year.
Love Miss Prissy... She could easily be named Miss Betsy... ha ha... I love Verbena.
Love the bookmarks and signs... How CREATIVE and NEAT.... Wow!!!!
Yep I imagine your garden is looking for some relief from the heat you guys are getting right now. I love the Crinum Lily, the color is so vibrant. The signs & bookmarks are great too. :)
Most of my stuff is slowing down in this horrid heat! It will perk up in the fall though. I like the moss in your wheelbarrow.
We had a real downpour this pm but now its fine once more.
Dont know how you keep going in all this weather, its the training youve had.lol
Love your Miss Prissy! And your story about her outgrowing the chair! And yes, I see the 'Lion's Mane'!
Love Gerbera Daisies! They're just happy plants. Your signs are cool.
Love the "lion's mane!"
great post....
Thanks so much for sharing over here at Cottage Flora Thursday's! there is something just so pure & fresh about a gerber daisy - love it! & all your other fantastic blooms xoox, tracie
Lovely pics, you must have a lovely garden, I especially love the little birds in the wheelbarrow. OH and thanks a mil for your comment on my blog. x
Lovely blooms. Looks like you are having lots of fun there!
Love your crafting, both the signs and the paper. You're a talented woman! The gerbera is a stunning color and I like the soft color of the plumbago as well.
Blessings, Beth
Catching up on blog reading after vacation. I, too, concentrate on some indoor pastimes in this heat! I'm currently making new curtains. The rain we've been getting is wonderful but only a few hrs. in the AM are bearable to be out and about in the garden. Making your own paper sounds fun and I look forward to the info on how to do it.
Lovely flowers!I can relate to the hot and humid weather too.My garden is in full swing right now and if it doesn't get too hot over the next week or so they should last... I adore your hand painted signs!
Your garden looks gorgeous and green in spite of the heat and humidity. Your five dollar rose is beautiful. I'm very impressed with the signs you've made and look forward to learning more about how you made your paper.
I love that amaranthus, it does look just like a lion! Looking forward to your post about the papers, they came out beautiful. The signs are cool too.
Wow, I love all your flowers and your signs are amazing too and also the pieces you made for One Word Wednesday--how fantastic!!
I love that crinum? is that what you said it was??? never even seen one before! Your garden is gorgeous all the time my dear Darla!!! Even when it is sort of taking a break!
thank you for linking in and flaunting with me this week...I do hope to see you here flaunting again soon!!! I hope you have a great weekend friend...I enjoyed the visit here today!
Hi Darla. I love that "lion's mane." I spend $20 on a new rose bush, and it doesn't look nearly as good as your $5 one. It's so nice to visit a luscious zone 8 garden.
Hi Darla, I love your wheelbarrow full of plants and your creative sign projects.
I hate this time of year when the gardens are fighting with the weather. My gardens are on hiatus right now. Hardly anything going on. Actually they look terrible. But I am happily planning next springs gardens.
I love the colours of your Joseph's Coat Amaranthus! Lovely photos!
Thanks for the visit. Come again soon. :)
Your flowers look beautiful! And I love the homemade paper bookmarkers!
Everything looks beautiful! Isn't it fun to find 'bargain' plants, like your lovely rose, and be surprized at how well they do!
Happy FF.
Hi Darla! I always wanted to have plumbago in my garden. Such a pretty blue color! Variety of plants in your garden is amazing!
Can't wait to see your paper making technique!!!
Smukke blomster. Jeg kan rigtig godt li` den blå farve på billedet nr. 2. Hvad hedder planten?
Darla girl I am still laughing over "Miss Prissy's BUTT" hahaha
You have such a wonderful imagination with how you create your gardens .. I love all the different containers and plants .. it comes together in an amazing mix and match : )
PS .. wait till you see what happens in Y&R !!! Sharon breaks Adam's heart and he throws the memory card into the water from that special? bridge .. Nick finally cuts Sharon down, for good? and Sam is there to hold her hand aaahhhh ! BIG *SMIRK* !! hehehe
Hi Darla! I didn't see a way to email you. Here is the blog link to Horton's. http://hortonsoftipton.blogspot.com/
Sorry that I forgot to link them, I'll go and correct that right now!
I have a children's craft book that shows how to make paper. I always thought it would be fun to try but I never got around to it. I really like the bookmarks!
Hi Darla,
Your flowers are so pretty. I love the Gerber Daisy!
Darla, your flower photographs are beautiful! I also peeked at the lovely paper you made: so creative!
Darla, gotta say, I love your wheelbarrow! Cute! And it's never too early to think about Christmas! The sooner the better in my book. :)
Thanks for sharing your lovely garden blooms. ~~Rhonda
Love your paper projects! I was visiting Florida (St.Augustine area)the beginning of May. It was terribly dry then, looks like your flowers are all enjoying some wonderful weather they all look so healthy! Thanks for visiting Sall's Country Life! Enjoy some more crafting time!
Your wheelbarrow looks so cute! I love your crinums, we can't grow them in zone 5. Thanks for your visit!
Love the Plumbago. It has such a dreamy loveliness about it.
Even though you said you didn't have much color in your garden, I enjoyed looking at it. We had some color in the spring, but it's been so hot this year that we gave up on flowers. Therefore, it was a treat to see your pretty blooms. Thanks so much for visiting my blog this weekend.
I love Amaranthus, Joseph's Coat. Unique flowers like that one always top my list. Unfortunately I can almost never find them in my small town.
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When starting an article like this, it is overwhelming and impossible because there is so much history of artists being intertwined with historical events. When writing an article about artist Dorothy Fall yesterday and thinking about her husband, Bernie who lost his life as a war correspondent in Vietnam, I noted that both attended Syracuse University. When I attended university at Ohio State, I first learned about Sacco and Vanzetti while studying political science from Professor Jake Silver. I did a paper on the Western Federation of Miners Union and that somehow led to Italian-born anarchists who were convicted of murdering two men during the armed robbery of a shoe factory in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States in 1920.
The connection was that they were involved in a labor dispute and strike from which they were falsely accused, tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Artist Ben Shahn, a Lithuanian-born American artist embraced the tragedy and produced art from which a mural was made at Syracuse University. That made a lasting impression.
It was that mural image that brought the entire story home. Next, I wanted to learn more about Ben Shahn. I wondered, why am I studying political science when artists like this can express so much and connect to living events? I let it go, and that is too bad.
Then along came Julia Dzikewicz at the Greater Reston Arts Center, Artist Member Exhibition and her work "Zombies and Suffragists," 2013, encaustic with crystals on cradled panels 60" x 60". Encaustic painting is done with hot wax.
From the gallery catalogue she describes:
"My latest work concerns transformation and suffering. As a woman artist who is working at the Workhouse Arts Center, my work reflects the brave women who were imprisoned here. The women prisoners were force-fed, put into solitary confinement and sleep-deprived for demanding the right to vote. This piece depicts an event in 1917 that shows the Suffragists recently arrested for picketing the White House arriving at prison and forced to take a shower with no privacy, filthy soap, and an angry prison matron."
Julia Dzikiewicz, Greater Reston Arts Center, Artist Member Exhibition Catalogue
The fact is that given an opportunity, there are those in Congress today who would have women repeat that experience. They might take away their right to make decisions about their own body, for instance. They might like to interfere in their personal and private right to choose.
Yet, this is an art column and surely not political, correct?
The subject painting is dark and frightening. Its size is large and imposing which is a good decision by the artist. She is in the Workhouse.
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My latest work concerns transformation and suffering.As a woman artist working in the newly opened Workhouse Arts Center, my works reflects upon the brave women who were imprisoned here. They were force-fed,put into solitary confinement,and sleep deprived for demanding the right to vote. I often wonder how they awakened to the idea that they deserved basic human rights, in a time where this was considered absurd.
These paintings conbine images of women from that era,portraits of figures in the suffagrette movement,and icons of their oppression and struggle for freedom.These works are created with encaustic. Mixed medua works include real photo postcards from the early 1900's.
Building 5
Studio 503
Julia Dzikiewicz entered this world as an identical twin. She and her twin attended UVA where, despite radically different haircuts, they were often mistaken for each other. Julia attained a Bs(Arch) and, ignoring her father's advice to design greeting cards, began studying at the University of Virginia,the Art League,the Corcoran College of Art and Design, and R&F Paints.
She has exhibited her oil, acrylic, mixed media and encaustic paintings in numerous galleries across the United States."
Having reviewed her work at different websites, this is a provocative artist who has much more history to interpret and to make on her own merit with much talent and unique skill.
9522 Workhouse Road, Lorton,VA