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As any crafty person knows, making gifts for the Yuletide starts in January. However, this is the season to kick it into high gear. I, for one, detest seeing Christmas stuff out before the first of December, but it does remind me to get moving on the making!
This year as a gift for most of my dear friends I am creating little gnomes, in the Tomte tradition of the north. We could all use a house helper no? These will be entirely woolen, the bodies felted and attached to these wee shirts.
I decided to break up the tedium, and encourage creativity by making this a learning experience. I dug out an old pamphlet of embroidery stitches, and I'm trying to incorporate new and different stitches into each shirt. I'm not sure how many I will end up with, one can cut out an awful lot of little shirts from a single piece of felt...
What are you making for giftmas?

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First, how did you start doing the type of work that you do....it's such an interesting combination of art and animal science....
I've always loved animals and can remember drawing them since I was about four. I stopped in college and it took until after grad school to come back to animals – I guess I thought to be a serious artist, you had to focus on humans.
I've also always had animals around and have worked in veterinary clinics and at the Bronx Zoo. I never had the desire to anthropomorphize animals. I find them fascinating as they are – I try to understand what they are doing and why from the animal's perspective - and want to present them on their own terms which somehow all blends with the art to make for a rather surreal but scientific approach to my work. I often have to remind myself to sacrifice accuracy for the sake of aesthetics.
You have an incredible aptitude for the anatomy and detail in creating your creatures- are you constantly studying anatomy?
I've never studied anatomy – not a single class. I'm just bent that way.
What kinds of materials do you use and where do you find them?
The sculptures are made out of wire armature, foam, Sculpey and faux fur. The fur is the important part and I'm always on the lookout for any faux fur that that's realistic. It's amazing what's often in the bargain bin – I found fur that looks just like a spotted hyena, which probably explains why it was there to begin with. Once I start sculpting the face, I order glass eyes from a taxidermy supplier.
Can you describe the process of creating your work, where do you begin?
Usually I come up with the idea and let it sit in my mind for a couple of months, refining it and seeing if I'm interested enough to sustain a long term project. After that the fur dictates what I work on to some extent. Sometimes I'll find something that's perfect for an opossum or a hyena and then I'll make it. Other times I have a species in mind and go hunting for the fur which can become quite difficult. Finding black and white fur that was exactly the same except for the color wound up taking several years, which I found surprising – who would think finding plain black and plain white fur would be so hard.
I also try to study the animal in person if I can at a zoo or sanctuary. I'll sketch and photograph them and most importantly get to know how they behave. I find that all of the knowledge goes into a piece and the ones that are the most successful are the ones where I knew the animal best.
Can you talk about your upcoming project, Coyote Pursues? Have you made puppets before? How is it to create puppets as opposed to still figures.
Coyote Pursues is a multi-media performance of marionettes, video and music that will portray two coyotes living in an austere world newly bereft of people. A friend, Matt Reeck gave me a collection of his "fairy tales" and asked me to illustrate them. They were all short – some only one sentence – and all very visual. I thought they would work as puppet shows. I love building scale models and had thought the fairy tales needed to be three dimensional, but moving, which lead me to puppets and to St. Ann's Warehouse's Puppet Lab which we are now in. The Lab is a nine month workshop culminating in three performances at St. Ann's June 23 – 27.
My only prior experience with puppets was a chicken marionette I made as a child. It was a kit that I painstakingly put together, gluing all the feathers in one by one, and the day I finished it, my dog who was a puppy and teething, chewed the entire puppet up while I was grocery shopping with my mom.
The coyote marionettes were very hard for me to make. I was trying to keep them as realistic as possible and figure out how to get a realistic range of motion and make them easy to use. I would spend weeks trying to figure out how to get the movements I want and would end up feeling like a medieval engineer – after much trial and error I would find a method that worked and have no idea why. In the end they have a pretty wide range of movements and although the process was incredibly challenging, it was also very satisfying.
What is your studio routine?
I get up in the morning and am in the studio around 9:30. I'll take a break for lunch and then work until around 7:30 or so. I'll put on NPR and my rabbit will come in, play around for a bit and then go to sleep under my stool. I tend to get tunnel vision and can work without stopping for hours.
On your website, you mention working at the Zoo, Do you do exhibit design there or what do you do?
I'm no longer with the zoo, but when I was there, I designed and built exhibits for the animals. This could be anything from making a drain cover look like a rock to the aardvark exhibit with sprayed concrete termite mounds, life support systems, heated burrows and mural work.
What do you do with your work once it's finished and has been exhibited?
Find a corner of my studio to store it in and wonder why on earth I need to sculpt.
What words or philosophy do you live by?
I don't really live by any philosophy – it would put constraints on an evolving world and may not be applicable to a given situation.
Check out Deborah Simon's marionettes in Coyote Pursues
live at St. Ann's Warehouse's Labapalooza!
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wow.. its been awhile and the first entry this year...
i have some questions that still lingers in my mind... i can't help think about it... i'm not the type of guy that cares or really gives a d**n but i feel that it has gone to far and i just would like to get it out of my system..
is it wrong to forbid your brother to stay in an empty house with his girlfriend?
is it to much to ask your brother to follow you on a family trip rather spending the whole vacation time with his friends?
why does someone else gets emotional even though the matter has nothing to do with that particular person?
why do you have to make a big deal out of something so small that its has to go on of days.. even weeks?
is the girlfriend/girlfriends family more important than your own family?
why do you have to please other people's family and neglect your own family?
why do you get angry with people who just want to reason with you and let you see things clearer?
is there no compromising in things that happen?
why do you act childish even though you claim to be an adult?
can't you think maturely?
i just can't get what is going through that person's mind and i just can't get why an outsider is making a big deal out of something that really has nothing to do about that person...
you want to be welcomed into one's family but you don't know how to please the other family.. in my opinion.. the family has welcomed you a long time ago.. if not you wont be included in any family trips.. why act childish??? is it because you are just to immature?? or is it just your nature??
do you want attention?? crave for people's attention?? want to be popular among people?? hmmm...
well i ask these questions for all of us to put into thought..
see you guys later... in my next (don't know when) blog.. hehehe


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Malachy LOVES projects. Almost every day, he'll have some kind of project in mind and will plan and carry out accordingly. Whenever Shien or I are doing something, he feels he should be involved. So, he'll join Shien in her cooking and he'll join me in fixing things or putting things together, whether we want his help or not. 😉 He used to be a bit afraid of my tools, especially the power tools, but no more. The noise doesn't scare him anymore. The past few days, he's been playing with his Tinker Toys, and they're awesome, because he can really be creative with them. Shien helped him make a guitar and mic stand, so he put on his "Party CD Mix," and started singing with his "equipment." Gotta' get that on film later. Just the other day, we had a video removed from YouTube because of copyright infringement! Couldn't believe it. Malachy was just singing What a Wonderful World, but the company that owns the rights to that song claimed that it was infringing. So, we have to be extra careful what we put on in terms of music. Otherwise, YouTube e-mailed that they could delete my whole account along with all of the videos I've uploaded!
This one's safe, though. It's just Malachy helping me put together his new bookshelf. Trying to get more organized. I was going to do it myself, but he insisted on helping. Turned out pretty cool. My little apprentice… 😉
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Time Out for Allergies…
Poor Malachy has allergies. I guess it was inevitable since both Shien and I have allergies. Just didn't think he would have them at such a young age. A bunch of his classmates have it really bad, too. Wish he could take medicine, like me, but he's been pretty good, considering. Thank goodness he can blow his nose! I seriously didn't learn how to blow my nose until college. My "snorting" bugged Shien so much that I decided if I was going to marry this girl, I better learn to stop making gross noises and learn to blow my nose! 😉
So, when Malachy's nose gets really stuffy, he is actually able to tell us he needs help to blow his nose, even if it's in the middle of the night. One night, he was coughing from his drainage and stuffed up nose, so Shien went to help him. After blowing his nose, he thanked her and went right back to bed.
Not only does his nose get stuffy, though. His eyes get itchy and he sometimes licks his lips till he's pink all around.
Hoping this allergy season goes away soon! Back at my dad's house, I once cut out this huge headline from a newspaper that said, "ALLERGIES BE GONE!" It's still hanging in my old room! 😉 Maybe I should get it and post it in our bedroom for Malachy. 🙂
Time Out for a Dragon…
So, we took Malachy to his first movie on Saturday, How to Train Your Dragon. Shien didn't think it was necessary, but I really wanted to watch it in 3D. So, instead of 13 dollars, it was 17 dollars for adults. (EACH!) And, for Malachy, it was $13 instead of $9. Took a cab there to make sure we got there on time.
I played the trailer for him before we went, just to see if he really wanted to go. He said it was "so cool," so it alleviated my fears that it would be too scary for him. I asked him if he was sure, and he said he was sure, so we decided to go for it. 😉 I absolutely loved it. Great story, great effects. It was about trying to fit in. It was about abandoning stereotypes. It was about taking risks. It was about facing your fears. It was about finding yourself. Finally, there was the father/son relationship, where the father struggles with who is son is and what he is becoming, and the son wants so desperately to please his dad. I guess I was able to identify as a son and also as a dad! Powerful stuff! 😉
As for Malachy, Mommy had him use his whisper voice, because he had so many questions and was using his regular loud voice in the beginning. But, oh how he LOVED the popcorn, the Raisinettes, the Gummy Bears, and the pink lemonade. Oh, how he LOVED the junk. After the movie, he was ready to pounce on Shien for more and more junk, but I made him watch the closing credits, as Shien ran off to discard of what little was left. Ai ya! In a way, Malachy is our Dragon. So much is unknown, and everyday is an adventure. I think he "trains" us as much as we "train" him. 😉
Already, we have to start thinking about where he will go for Kindergarten… Sometimes, having options makes things a bigger burden, but then again, it's good that we do have a choice… I think. 😉 Like the movie, it's definitely easier if things are decided for you, but, oh so empowering when you're able to decide for yourself. I guess we'll have to wait and see… 🙂
Time Out for a Date!
PoPo (Grandma) came to town this week, and on the first day, after school, Malachy told Mommy and Daddy to go away on a date and leave him with PoPo. That was crazy. He gave us a blessing to go on a date! I think Shien and I have been on less than a dozen dates since Malachy was born. We are finally at a place where we don't have to worry about him waking up and us not being around for him. And thanks to PoPo, we worry even less. 😉 Thanks, PoPo!
Oftentimes, when we did go on a date, we made sure he was asleep before we went to a dinner or a movie.
This time, he almost changed his mind after his nap. He was starting to try to disallow us to go. But, once we were at Grandma's place, he was okay. In fact, he had the whole evening planned out, after Stella suggested making Rice Krispies treats. It was cool to hear about the details after coming home from our date.
Basically, after we left, he made a grocery list for Stella. Stella let him be very involved in the Rice Krispies process. (Thanks, Stella! 😉 ) She also said she was touched when he said that he was making some for the poor people of Haiti.
After making the treats and eating some, PoPo told him it was time for a shower. She was shocked at how agreeable he was. Usually, there is major resistance because shower = taking him away from his fun. In fact, she said he was ready for bed right after shower! Another shocker, because that's usually another time of resistance. She told us, she was saying to herself, "What is going on?" After Stella read him a story, he told PoPo that he was ready for bed and wanted music, but PoPo was not allowed to sing. So, after she played the CD, he was asleep before the music was over! (He did wake up at 5AM the next morning, though… 🙂 ) Unbelievable!!! Here's to more amazingly smooth dates in the future! Thanks, Malachy! 😉


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Luigi has left Mario, and gone out to prove he himself. With the help of Dimentio, Geminiman and Void; will his dreams of recognition come to fruition, or is he doomed to being second banana? Either way, we can be sure that it will be very silly. Currently on hiatus. Epilogue should be up eventually.
Geminiman II- Pt. 53 (For real this time)
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Reply Gamermaster, December 22nd, 2009, 7:40 pm
The Saga Continues... Not Well I reached my goal of having us end the first saga by New Years. Hope you all enjoy the future of this epic adventure, and yes the pose that they take in the final frame is identical to our Youtube Channel Avatar.
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Today I thought I'd post some photos from the Baltimore Regional. I got some of them from swapping, some are photos from cards that I liked and some are from the sample boards. I don't know who made all the cards, but if I have thier name I'll give them credit. If you're visiting my blog and you see one of your cards, let me know and I'll post your name and give you credit.
Here are some of my favorite mostly-Halloween cards from the Baltimore Regional:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. What a great 'out of the box' card to give a couple for thier wedding. I can see using their wedding colors or even a little monogram on the towels. Very cute!! Plus, this card uses the Big Shot (my FAV tool from Stampin' Up!).
These next few cards use our Spider Web embossing folder and the Big Shot machine to make that great spider web impression on the front of this card. You have to feel the image to believe it. Its fantastic!
This card uses our Kooky Spooky die for the Big Shot to make the pumpkin and the hat and the boots from our Wicked Cool stamp set and the bat comes from our new Bitty Bat punch. Don't you love the Raven black lace trim? It adds just the right touch.
I really like how this cardmaker layered the Designer Label Punch (hmmm, maybe Concord Crush cardstock? It's hard to tell in the photo) with the new Decorative Label Punch (black cardstock) over the new Raven black lace.
What an easy and creative way to make a spider. My kids will love making this card for a few friends for Halloween this weekend.
This card uses our Top Note die and circle punches to make a Ms. Frankenstein. The bow in her hair is adorable!
This spinner card (the pumpkin spins around) uses the House of Haunts stamp set, Wicked Cool for the 'Spooky' sentiment and the photo corner punch for corner accents. Its Spooky-riffic!
Here is another card that uses House of Haunts. So colorful and creepy at the same time.
Speaking of colorful....WOW! This looks like the shaving cream technique and uses the Wicked Cool stamp set for the hat and boots and a piece of cardstock for the cape. What a wonderful illusion!
Another use for the Wicked Cool stamp set. I love the 'shadow' for the moon and the bats flying in front of it.
Here is a erie card made with the Graveyard Gala stamp set. The gravestone was stamped on Basic Gray cardstock and cut out and layered on the card base. The trees in the corner are from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set. The clouds in front of the moon look fantastic!
I had to show you this cute dresser card. They used the Spider Web embossing folder and the boots and hat from the Wicked Cool stamp set. The design on the bottom of the dresser was made with the Curly Label Punch and the drawers are cardstock with brad 'knobs' and lifted up with dimensionals. Too stinkin' cute!
Hope you enjoyed today's card samples. If you have any questions about the cards I posted, feel free to e-mail or call me. If there is something you'd like to purchase you can contact me or you can shop 24/7 on my website by clicking here.
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|199.00 ccm (12.14 cubic inches)
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|14.50 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
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Let it be decreed that this was the greatest pool/beach episode I've ever seen. If Sora no Otoshimono is fanservice done right long-term, this was fanservice done right in a one shot. Great designs, excellent animation, perfect use of chibi forms, sneaky fanservice split-second eyecatches, random appearances and that's in just half the episode! I have no doubt in my mind that AIC is going to knock Strike Witches out of the park. Actually, there's really not much I can say about the first half. I'll let the images speak for themselves.
Part 1: Swimming
Heh, I knew this episode was going to be good when I saw the differences in reactions. Yuka Iguchi sounds so cute when she's not playing Index.
Really nice use of shine effects here. I thought it really brought out the beauty of the colors and artwork.
For some reason, I got a kick out of seeing the typical lovey-dovey background localized as a cloud around Kaede and Junpei. It makes you realize that when they show this effect, the whole world doesn't disappear. Instead, it's more like a roaming cumulonimbus cloud… of love.
I also really like thick outlines AIC uses time to time. It makes the picture POP!
Has he been playing too many galges? Yes. Definitely.
Random place for an unexpected character to get accidentally stripped? Why not? Logic is for nerds.
Wow, this showed up for a split second. You missed it if you blinked. Were they just trying to squeak it by the censors? Makes those underskirt blackholes seem ridiculous in comparison.
Railgun asks the tough questions that we all want answers to.
Still, Kotone the denpakei has shot up as perhaps my favorite in the show. Her voice is strangely sexy.
The next words out of Nagi's mouth? How outrageous! Loved the honking bike horn sound effects during this scene. Hopefully, Junpei's otaku friend learned that it doesn't pay to ask permission.
Catfight? Check. Stripping? Check. Chibi fights? Check.
Funny nyankoi faces? Check. Clumsiness? Check. Nosebleeds? Check. Nosebleeds not caused by fanservice? Hmm, that's new.
Misunderstandings? Check. Underwater groping? Check. Is there much more to ask for? No? Can't think of any? Well, you're going to be surprised, because the show doesn't stop there.
Cat in trouble? Check.
Accidental underboob? Check.
Totally random fanservice from the totally random hot co-ed mailwoman? Check. Geez, I think they're just inventing categories at this point.
Final screenshot of this visual smorgasbord is Kotone breaking out in a flurry of hearts after hearing that Junpei may or may not have been looking at her "like that." Man, she is just so weird cute.
Part 2: Kanako's confession
I've been waiting for them to animate this Kanako-centric story, just because I think she's been getting the short stick in the show. I'm not sure if this half episode stint will win over anybody who dislikes her, but hopefully it portrays her in a more understandable light. I think Kanako's quite cute when she's not in her tsuntsun, jealous mode. It was pretty funny to see her go out of her way to make sure she was the one who visited Junpei to give him their class notes. I like how she's headstrong and has no patience for subtlety. But she has tough competition.
Poor Kanako. She comes all the way over to help Junpei out, only to be reminded that she's not Kaede.
Still, it's getting to be that time where she's going to either have to put up or shut up. Make a move, or concede Junpei to Kaede. Otherwise, everyone gets put on standstill.


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The CLF has been working as a provider of school to school support for the past five years. Steve Taylor is the CEO and an NLE and in this capacity has built a team of CLF colleagues who provide support to schools both within the CLF and outside it. The introduction of the Specialist Leader in Education role (SLE) has resulted in a rapid increase in the quality and capacity of the support that is available from the teaching school to school partners across the region.
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After helping the Golden State Warriors win the NBA title in 2017, Andre Iguodala had a choice to make.
Iguodala, the MVP of Golden State's 2015 Finals victory, was an unrestricted free agent who, as an experienced, versatile veteran with the ability to contribute in an array of roles, was set to receive plenty of interest on the open market.
Reports indicated that Iguodala and his camp were disappointed with the initial offer presented by Golden State, so to the market they went. After talks with a number of teams, including the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings, Iguodala eventually re-signed with the Warriors, agreeing to a three-year, $48 million deal.
But it wasn't without some serious drama.
"Just kidding"
In an interview with ESPN's Zach Lowe, Warriors coach Steve Kerr recounted the uncertainty surrounding Iguodala's free agency. Kerr said he was not worried about Iguodala choosing the Rockets because of what they could offer financially.
The Kings, on the other hand, had plenty of cash at their disposal. Iguodala decided to have some fun with that — at the expense of Kerr and Warriors general manager Bob Myers.
"Sacramento was involved and they were offering him a big deal," Kerr told Lowe. "And typical Andre, he decided to play a joke on Bob and me. He got us on a conference call and told us he was going to go to Sacramento. We wished him well and he was like, 'I got you, suckers! I'm coming back!' That's typical Andre."
Kerr said he bought Iguodala's joke for "a few seconds," but only because Iguodala could not keep them in the dark for too long.
"He gave it away quickly," Kerr said. "He just started laughing and said, 'nah, just kidding!'"
"You've got to have guys like that"
On a team with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Iguodala does not need to be a double-digit scorer like he was during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. In fact, this year he averaged a career low 6.0 points per game.
But when Iguodala was sidelined for four games of the Western Conference Finals, his presence, especially on defense, was sorely missed. And according to Kerr, Iguodala offers just as much off the court as a mentor for younger players.
"Andre has taken every young wing that's come through here and tried to teach them about the league, about little tricks they can use, how to prepare," Kerr said. "(Kevon) Looney lost like 30 pounds last summer after consecutive hip surgeries and he credits Andre with telling him, 'You've got to change your diet.' And he did, and it helped him dramatically.
"You've got to have guys like Andre built into your roster."
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Punk pop star Hayley Williams is set to be feted as a Trailblazer at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards.
The Paramore frontwoman will receive the inaugural Billboard Trailblazer Award, which is presented to a standout female artist who is willing to take risks for their art.
A statement released by Williams reads:
"I can remember a time when I would've been made fun of for doing things differently. Now I'm getting an award for it? This is too much. I'm so excited!
"There are women in this industry who totally bulldozed walls down for the likes of me to come along and do what I believe in. I want to be that for even one girl in the future. I can't wait for the event next month and to high-five some of my sisters in music."
Williams will be in good company at the December 12th prizegiving in New York – Taylor Swift will be honored as the 2014 Billboard Woman of the Year, while Ariana Grande will pick up the Rising Star title and Idina Menzel will take home the first-ever Breakthrough Artist of the Year accolade.
Alright, phone down after this tweet: thx friends & internet ppl for all the congrats about my @billboard Trailblazer Award!! ❤ means a lot
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) November 14, 2014
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Influencer Marketing News Roundup: YouTube's "Advertiser-Friendly" Videos
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Influencer Marketing News Roundup: YouTube's "Advertiser-Friendly" Videos, The NFL's Influencer Campaign, & More
This week on the Mediakix blog, we compiled the most notable Instagram demographic statistics, shared an overview of the FTC's newest social media guidelines for 2016, and examined the 10 statistics driving Musical.ly's success. Additionally, we interviewed top storytelling YouTuber Rob Dyke and shared how YouTube MCN's are helping celebrities like The Rock launch YouTube careers.
Today's roundup of influencer marketing news will explore Facebook's newest features, YouTube's "advertiser-friendly" videos, how the NFL is reaching audiences with influencer marketing, and more.
Vertical/Longer Videos Win On Facebook
Facebook has just launched yet another advertising tool for marketers: vertical videos (a la Snapchat). Though the feature is still in the early stages, vertical videos—which are shot using a mobile device in portrait mode as opposed to the previously-standard landscape format—enjoy higher view-through rates and engagement rates and more social shares than normal Facebook videos (AdWeek).
New research also shows that 30- to 60-second video advertisements on Facebook saw higher completion rates (44%) than video ads that lasted less than 30 seconds (26%, according to eMarketer). As the ways to advertise on social media platforms continue to expand, brands will need to keep abreast of notable behavioral trends and constantly revise their marketing strategies accordingly.
YouTube's "Advertising-Friendly" Policy Irks YouTubers
YouTube has recently implemented a notification process to let creators know if and why ads have been removed (or "demonetized") from their YouTube videos (CNBC).
While this notification process has been labeled by a number of YouTubers as "censorship," the video platform asserts that its policy of demonetizing videos based on their criteria for "advertiser-friendly" content—which includes ad removal for violence, sexually suggestive content, or profanity—remains unchanged (USA Today).
YouTube's focus on ad-friendly content comes on the heels of intensified FTC scrutiny regarding exactly how influencers and marketers should develop sponsored video content.
#Sponsored Doesn't Affect Engagement
The FTC's new labeling requirements for sponsored posts have caused many to worry about potential efficacy problem for brand-sponsored content—specifically, marketers have begun to question whether audiences will still consider sponsored content as authentic if accompanied by a prominent disclosure (AdWeek).
However, a recent study found that engagement with content is not dependent on whether it is labeled as sponsored or non-sponsored (AdWeek). Rather, engagement depends on four characteristics: high-quality photography, unique content, natural product placement, and separate text.
So, while influencers will need to become more explicit with sponsorships, advertisers should not be deterred from influencer marketing and should use transparency as a tool.
Related Post: The FTC's Updated Social Media Guidelines For 2016
The NFL, Pure Protein, & Bank of Ireland Are Jumping on Influencers
Marketers from sports, food, and financial industries are jumping into influencer marketing to reach more consumers and build their audiences. The NFL, for one, is turning to influencers who are not involved in football to target audiences who know little about the game (The Drum).
Similarly, dietary supplement brand Pure Protein is collaborating with influencers to educate potential consumers about their product and authenticate their message. After a year-long study, Pure Protein realized the brand needed to shift its marketing mix to spend more on social media fitness stars (Forbes).
Finally, Bank of Ireland is looking to student ambassadors and influencers to share hacks and money saving tips on Snapchat, a strategy aimed at communicating more directly with a younger generation (The Irish Times).
Related Post: How Brands Are Partnering With Snapchat Influencers
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An a Day Keeps the Doctor…Near
It might be time to rethink the phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." In early March of 2015 during Apple's Keynote event, Apple announced ResearchKit, an open source big data initiative that allows scientists and doctors to collect large amounts of data from participants with iPhones. With ResearchKit, Apple hopes to deliver a new groundwork for studies on breast cancer, seizure detection, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, asthma, autism and many more.
ResearchKit has been out for roughly a year now and Apple has already made tremendous leaps towards new discoveries. Jeff Williams, Apple's Chief Operating Officer, stated in Apple's 2016 event, that the Parkinson's study became the largest in history in less than 24 hours, with over 25,000 people involved. Here are a few other studies that stuck out to me due to their incredible success in the past year.
- The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City created an asthma app received data from patients in all 50 states.
- The Massachusetts General Hospital received so much data that they could determine that sub-types of Type 2 Diabetes existed.
- Duke University created an at-home application to help in diagnosing autism by using the front facing camera on the iPhone. Videos will play on the phone screen and algorithms within the application will analyze the emotional responses of the children watching.
- John Hopkins University created EpiWatch. EpiWatch is an application for the Apple Watch that gathers data during seizures. That data is gathered and used to develop a seizure detection application that will warn you before you have a seizure, allowing the victim to get to a safe area.
This year in Apple's Keynote event, Apple revealed another application that will go hand in hand with ResearchKit. It's called CareKit. This application will allow the iPhone user to keep their doctor in close, constant contact with the patient's vitals, all in real time. Allowing the patients' doctor this information permits him to push new recommendations and treatments without ever having to visit a hospital. CareKit is an open source application, similar to ResearchKit. This means that CareKit provides a platform for medical companies to create applications to improve healthcare services. During Apple's 2016 Keynote event, Williams was found stating, "We wanted to make it easier for people to participate in research studies. And we wanted to make it easier to gather accurate and frequent data from the devices we're already carrying in our hands."
As I watched Apple's Keynote event, one single thought kept reoccurring in my mind: how secure will the user's health data be? Physical medical records that are kept in doctors' offices on paper aren't vulnerable to hackers. With Apple fighting against the government for backdoor access for the San Bernardino shooter's cellphone– as well as the iCloud hack that happened in 2014– some people might be reluctant to add personal vitals and health information. Williams concluded his presentation by reassuring users that nothing is more important than their health data and "you decide which apps you use, and who you share this information with." If Apple is as successful with CareKit as they were with ResearchKit, we could be looking at a huge shift in the way we treat medical conditions. The CareKit application will be available April 1st, 2016.
Tesla Model X: Apocalypse Proof
Tesla released the third model in their automotive line up in September of 2015. It's called the Model X and it brings a familiar, yet refreshing design. The Model X is a full size crossover SUV that was built off the platform of the Model S. Tesla was originally going to release the Model X back in early 2014 but wanted to reach the Model S production target of 20,000 cars for the year, so pushed it back yet again. To the surprise of no one, November 2014 came around and Tesla announced they would once again push back the release date of the Model X until Q3 2015. Sales began in September and 208 lucky owners received their Model X by the end of the year.
The first exterior difference that stuck out to me was the Model X's lack of a grille. The Model X is an electric car, meaning it has no need for a front air intake to cool the combustion engine. That being said, I believe the Tesla design team did an excellent job making the front of the model X aesthetically pleasing, even while opting out of an artificial grille. The most distinct design feature the Model X offers its occupants are the falcon wing doors. These doors rise upwards and out rather than gullwing doors that only open outward. The advantage of falcon wing doors is that the opening radius is only 12 inches. That means when you find yourself in a tight parking spot, no need to worry about getting trapped in the back seat. Additionally, these falcon wing doors allow occupants to stand in the second row, allowing easy access to the third row when loading heavy objects like booster seats. Lastly, the Model X uses the largest piece of glass in a production vehicle. The Model X windshield extends over the driver of the car and concludes at the B-pillar. This gives a convertible-esque feel to the Model X and removes the need for a sunroof, which the falcon wing doors would prevent.
The Model X interior is a direct representation of all the bells and whistles you would find inside a Model S. Once you step inside you will be greeted by the beautiful 12-inch digital dashboard display located behind the steering wheel. It might be hard to keep your eyes on the puny 12-inch display when you glance to your right (left in the UK) to find a 17 inch display that controls every aspect of the car.
At first glimpse, you might not expect the Model X to be the most powerful SUV on the market, but never judge a book by its cover. The Model X comes in two different configurations the 90D and the P90D. Both configurations have the same battery and both are all wheel drive. The 90D has two electric motors that when combined do 520 horsepower. The P90D takes things a step further and bumps that rear electric motor to 503 horsepower. At the end of the day, the P90D brings to the table over 700 horsepower and 713 lb-ft of torque. You better get used to seeing the P90D badge on the rump of the Model X.
The Model X only offers a 90kWh battery. Equivalent battery sizes are offered with the Model S but due to the Model X's heavy weight, it takes a toll on the overall range. The P90D has an EPA rated 250 miles of range, while the 90D has 257 miles of range. The difference of range between the Model X is roughly 10% less than the Model S.
Safety has always been the forefront at Tesla Motors. One risk that all SUV's face is rollover during an accident. This is due the majority of the weight being above the wheels. Thankfully, Tesla use large battery packs that keep majority of that weight under the floor. This creates a low center of gravity making the Model X exceptionally more difficult to rollover. With no engine in the front of the car, the nose of the vehicle can absorb more head on impact without crushing the main cabin. Aside from an incredibly well built structure, the Model X has a litany of add-on safety features from emergency breaking systems, autopilot functionality, and lastly, but not all, the Model X offers a cabin air filtration system. This keeps the occupants inside breathing fresh air while the apocalypse is occurring outside.
If you are someone considering purchasing one of these elite vehicles, you'll have to be patient. Tesla currently has more than 20,000 reservations for the Model X and you may have to wait for new order forms in 2017. That's the first thing to consider when purchasing a Model X, the second being the price. The 90D configuration goes for a cool $132,000 and the P90D is $142,000. Not an inexpensive car but Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla says a 70DkWh battery is on its way which begin at $80,000. Still…not that inexpensive.
The Model X plays a large role in the expansion of Tesla, helping them get 50,000 cars a year up to 75,000-100,000. The Model X will help better situate Tesla in the future when they reveal the Model 3, their base line model starting at $30,000 that will appeal to a larger audience. Only time will tell if the Model X will do its part for Tesla.
Look Ma, No Hands
In October 2014, Tesla began production of the Model S with self driving technology implemented into the car. This technology consists of a forward looking radar and camera, twelve long range ultrasonic sensors, positioned to sense 16 feet around the car in every direction, at any speed, and lastly a high precision digitally controlled electric braking system. Though in its infinite stages, this was the beginning of autonomous driving.
A year later in October 2015, Tesla released software update 7.0 which delivered a variety of new safety and driving feedback modules. These modules work hand in hand with automated driving hardware features previously available in the Model S. With new software features, Tesla represented the only automotive company that offers its customers a fully integrated autonomous driving system.
What makes the 7.0 update such a game changer though? Well let me tell you! The feedback modules installed now allow Tesla to use Big Data to further increase the safety and performance of autonomous driving.
The feedback modules consist of the camera, radar, ultrasonic, and GPS. When these systems are turned on, or in other words, when using autopilot, it sends real time data feedback from the Tesla fleet. This means that these systems are continuously learning and improving upon itself. Look at yourself not as the owner of a Tesla, but a master trainer. Autopilot's current features include: "ability to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, manage speeds using traffic aware cruise control, internal digital control over brakes, steering, and electric motors. This helps prevent collisions from the front and sides as well as stopping your car from driving off the road." Additionally, if you are looking to parallel park, simply pull along side the available spot, and the Tesla will park on command.
Even a month after the release of update 7.0, Tesla owners already started reporting noticeable growth in the autopilot capabilities. On the Tesla Motors Club forum, a P85D owner noticed that the Tesla had began following the highway more accurately and learning what exit ramps were.
"So far I have a little over 300 miles on autopilot, mostly 20 miles at a time on my commute to and from work. The first day when I was in the right lane, as I approached exit ramps, it would dive for the exit ramp. I quickly learned to apply torque to the wheel to hold the car on the interstate until I had passed the exit. Each day the system seems to have less tendency to follow the exit ramps as I pass. The last two days it only gave a momentary wiggle and moved over maybe six inches towards the exit ramp then it recovered and moved on down the road. This morning it gave only a very slight hesitation, so little that I did not have to correct it at all. I find it remarkable that it is improving this rapidly. I wonder if it is getting more information on this section of road or if it is changing how it reacts to any exit ramp?" – username: Mobe
Present day, Tesla is gathering about one million miles of data per day. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, stated, "The capability will [keep improving over time] both from a standpoint of all the extra drivers but also in terms of the software functionality" Tesla has taken leaps of faith in the past trying to persuade the public that electric transportation is the future. Now, I can only expect Tesla to take similar measures with autonomous driving is next.
High Stakes at Fenway
If you stepped foot inside of Fenway Park during February 11th or 12th you may have noticed something out of the ordinary. Was it the hotdogs or crackerjacks? Nope! Was the Green Monster missing? Not quite. Was it something on center field? Getting closer. Maybe the 760,000 pound, 140-foot scaffolding supporting the Polartec Big Air jump located center field? Ding ding ding!
The United States Ski and Snowboard Association officials revealed in mid 2015 that Fenway Park will be hosting one of three Grand Prix Big Air contests. The ramp was positioned center field and launched skiers and snowboards towards the landing situated near home plate. Some seats near the field were covered by the landing, but most seats, including monster seats, were open for ticketholders to view aerial stunts underneath the Fenway lights. The event was divided into two days. On the 11th, snowboarders went head to head 8:30PM-10PM. On the 12th, skiers competed 9PM-10:30PM. First place takes home the $150,000 prize. So how does the event work?
Fenway Big Air Broken Down:
Forty men and twenty women competed in the qualifying round. Each rider had two runs and the panel of judges determined who's trick had the best execution and highest level of difficultly.
Big Name Skiers or Snowboarders at the Event?
Bobby Brown, Sage Kotensburg, Joss Christensen, and Jamie Anderson, a Vermont native, were attendees of the event. Kotensburg, Christensen, and Anderson are all Olympic gold medalist and are no strangers when it comes to throwing huge tricks. Although Brown doesn't have an Olympic gold medal on his resume, he can still show you a thing or two about big air jumps. Brown received a perfect score in X Games 14 at the big air event.
Looking Down:
The peak height of the scaffolding big air jump is 140 feet, almost four times the size of the Green Monster. The ramp begins over the centerfield scoreboard and this is where skiers and snowboarders will drop in for the first time during qualifying.
The Jump:
A 14-foot jump had been constructed at the bottom of the ramp. Skiers and snowboarder's blastoff the lip of the jump at 40 miles an hour to clear the 70-foot gap that separates the jump and the landing. Confident skiers will approach the jump backwards, or as said in ski lingo, switch.
The objective is to make your landing look clean and effortless. Landing execution makes up a large portion of how judges will grade the snowboarders and skier's overall runs. With $150,000 dollars on the line, these riders have quite an incentive to land their trick smoothly.
Going Up:
Last time I checked there aren't any chairlifts at Fenway Park. Skiers and snowboarders participating in the event took an elevator ride to the top of the big air jump. Without this elevator, the riders would have to tow their skis and snowboards up 14 flights of stairs. Not my idea of a fun time.
Overall, the event was giant homerun! Just over 26,000 people showed up to show their support for the snowboarders and skiers. The finalist for women were Lisa Zimmerman in 1st, Emma Dahlstrom in 2nd, and Tiril Sjaastad Christiansen in 3rd. For men it was Vincent Gagnier in 1st, Andri Ragetti in 2nd, and Jonas Hunziker in 2nd.
Bowie Points, Audi!
Houston, we have a problem. Audi's new commercial, "The Commander" was too good! Super Bowl 50 was this past Sunday and I couldn't tell you if I was more excited for the game or the advertisements. Companies like Heinz and Snickers had already given their audiences a taste of what to expect during the Super Bowl. Earlier that week they had released previews of their ads prior to the game. Many ads have followed the expected humorous route, making sure it had stayed deeply rooted in viewer's brains long after the game. That wasn't the case for Audi.
Audi blasts off into space with the new R8 V10 Plus advertisement! On a serious note, the ad portrays a former astronaut who seems dissatisfied with life. He is unable to rekindle a flame that was once lit during his space exploration. Seen with an absent look on his face, the former astronaut pays no attention to the food set beside him. Unaware that car headlights just flickered outside behind him, the former astronaut's son arrives at his home. "Ok Commander, come with me…" the son requested. A walk outside reveals the R8 V10 Plus in all of it's glory. As you look into the former astronaut's eyes you can see the excitement returning into his life. Right before the engine ignition button is pushed, David Bowie's "Starman" can be heard from a distance entering the scene. Bowie points, Audi!
Audi's marketing team made numerous ingenious decisions when creating this ad. The first decision: comparing the R8's hasty acceleration to the acceleration of a space rocket. From the viewer's perspective this paints a beautiful picture of how quickly this automobile will bring its occupant's from zero to sixty. Secondly, this ad resonates on an emotional level with it's audience. The retired astronaut is only able to experience the power of the R8 due to the son's concern for him.
To conclude, I believe this advert really hit the nail on the head. Each year, the Super Bowl plays a handful of car commercials but once the Vince Lombardi Trophy is won, TV go'ers walk away remembering no more than a few. Audi did a great job this year creating memorable content that connected well with prospective Audi owners.
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Goodbye S8. Hello S8 Plus.
I have been a fan of the S8 long before its leading role in the Transporter Refueled. Even though it was unfortunate not seeing Jason Statham, the abundance of action scenes including the S8 made up for it. I always found it strange why Audi was never discussed when talking about luxury super sedans. Rivals like BMW or Mercedes Benz – AMG were always mentioned first. This could be due to the infrequent sighting of an S8 or it could be the that Mercedes – AMG models are revving so loudly that it muffles the S8's alluring characteristics. This year, Audi has delivered something new to change the super sedan market forever. It's called the S8 Plus, and you may want to sit down before reading the numbers it can produce. 605 horsepower and 517 lb-ft of torque. Yes, you read that correctly.
The 2015 predecessor S8 had 520 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque inside of a 4-liter twin turbo TFSI engine. The S8 Plus discovered an additional 85 horsepower and 35 lb-ft of torque in 2016. The S8 Plus is now well past R8 territory and still able to fit 5 full sized adults inside the cabin comfortably. That's not all it offers under the hood. The 4 liter turbocharged TFSI has an over-booster that increases the torque from 517 to 553 lb-ft. Guaranteed to glue you to the back of your seat at no extra cost. 0 – 60 happens in 3.6 seconds, or about the time it took you to read this sentence.
It seems that the Germans have been up in arms about the S8's top speed of 155 miles per hour(MPH). It just wasn't quick enough for their Autobahn antics. Thankfully the S8 Plus has been de-restricted. The Plus now offers a "Dynamic Package" that bumps the top speed up to 189.5MPH, which I will round up to 190. This package comes standard in the German market, but if you know somewhere in the States where you can legally drive 190MPH, feel free to purchase the dynamic package add-on for a cool $11,000. This package is available in all markets, so you can expect to get a good look at the S8 Plus' quadruple black tip exhausts before it vanishes into the distance wherever you live.
How does the S8 Plus stand out in a crowd? External appearance modifications are small but distinctive. Naturally, the S8 Plus is equipped with Audi's unparalleled Quattro all wheel drive system keeping the 21-inch titanium wheels grounded. A black optic exterior package gives prospect Plus owners the option for a matte black grille and carbon fiber mirror housings. Smoked taillights, carbon fiber air inlets, a black gloss diffuser wrapped in carbon fiber, and four gloss exhaust outlets make up exterior packages. Interior packages consist of; night vision assist, cold weather package, Bang & Olufsen advanced sound system, alcantara headliner, rear seat entertainment, ambient interior lighting, front seats that have massage features – and that's only the beginning.
So, where does the S8 Plus price point begin? At $114,900 dollars. If you are considering the additional packages that were discussed above, you could be looking more in the range of $150,000. This is no inexpensive toy but for the substantial changes made and a baseline price starting at exactly the same as the 2015 S8, it's safe to say nobody will be missing the outgoing S8. Welcome S8 Plus.


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El Maguey Mexican Restaurant will be offering its made fresh daily Mexican food at a 10% discount for an entire year to all Bowling Green International Festival 2017 Restaurant Discount Card holders. They feature fresh ingredients, organic Margaritas and great salsas. It is family run and owned with patio seating, live music and great specials. Margaritas are under a dollar with a dinner purchase – Mon thru Thurs. They have a website at bowlinggreen.restaurantelmaguey.com. Visit El Maguey Mexican Restaurant in Bowling Green, Ky.
Buy a Restaurant Discount Card
Buy a card for $5 at the festival gates or information booth. The Festival is Sept. 30, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Circus Square Park. Admission is only $4 and children under 12 are free. Purchase a Restaurant Discount Card and admission for $7 to save even more.
Purchase last year's card at Mellow Matt's Music and More to start saving now! Our logo t-shirts are also there year round!
Festival Participation
Thanks to Ronnie Jaggers of ChiseledFeaturesStudio.webs.com. Ronnie invites area restaurants to join the card. Ronnie is also our Piñata Lady! You can volunteer for the festival. Apply for a shift on our website.
The discount is only good for the card holder. It does not apply to alcohol purchases. It can not be used with other discounts. 2017 Restaurant Discount Cards are valid from Sept. 30, 2017 to Sept. 29, 2018. To join the card visit www.bginternationalfest.com/restaurant-discount-card. To set up a booth at the festival apply at www.bginternationalfest.com/boothspace.


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My daughter usually doesn't mind coming to Quran reading-time, but her mood quickly deteriorates as I start correcting her Arabic pronunciation.
Me: It's "lay" not "lee."
Daughter: "Lee." (Starts fidgeting.)
Me: "Inna," stress the nnn.
Daughter: "Innna!" (Toes now curling.)
Me: Are you sure that's "ka"?
Daughter: "Fa!!!" (Head scratching and voice quivering, approaching the point of no return.)
While I'm usually able to navigate it so we finish the lesson without a complete meltdown, my daughter's sensitivity to being corrected makes these ten minutes of the day quite a stress bucket.
Like my little spitfire, most people find it difficult to take corrections or criticism. But those striving to perfect themselves to soar to proximity to God must not only learn to accept it but should also welcome it with open arms.
"Among my brothers my favorite is one who informs me of my failings and defects," said Jafar al-Sadiq, great grandson of Fatima, one of the four perfect women of all times.
In our quest for self-improvement and purification, we need to reform ourselves, and because we don't always see our own faults, critical words coming from the bird's eye view of others can alert us to weaknesses we can begin eliminating.
God: "I swear by the...soul and Him who made it perfect, then inspired it to understand what is right and wrong for it. He will indeed be successful who purifies it and he will indeed fail whoever pollutes it and corrupts it." (Quran 91: 1-10)
The consequences are indeed dire for those of us unable to take criticism constructively. God gives the example of Pharaoh, the husband of Asiya (another perfect women of all times) as someone who corrupts himself because of this inability. God asks Prophet Moses, their adopted son, to go to Pharaoh and tell him to correct his ways. The following is Pharaoh's response to Moses:
"But (Pharaoh) rejected it and disobeyed (guidance). Further, he turned his back, striving hard (against God). Then he made a proclamation, saying: 'I am your Lord, Most High.' But God did punish him, (and made an example of him) in the Hereafter as in this life." (79: 21-25)
Not only do we have to suppress our inner Pharaoh when we're criticized in day-to-day dealings, but we must also make sure that that Pharaoh, or dictatorship of the inner self, doesn't gain power when we face criticism in leadership positions--whether in the family, places of worship or political scene.
Imam Khomeini, leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, insisted that public figures be open to criticism because it is an important channel of communication through which they can evaluate the effectiveness of their policies.
"There should be criticism; without criticism a society cannot be reformed," Imam Khomeini said. "This is also true with faults. Man is defective from head to foot and these defects must be stated."
In the end, the best source of criticism is often the last place we want to hear it from--our spouses!
"Who is it that sees the bad side of us, afterall?" asks scholar Salim Yusufali. "We know when we get back home that's when our true colors are revealed."
Hope my husband doesn't read this and think he's getting the green light...guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.


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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Self Portrait Underneath
This is a self portrait underneath. What I mean to say is…when I started this painting, it was a self portrait. As it progressed, I disliked it more and more. So I ended up scraping it with my palette knife and thought while I was at it, I'd create a cool texture to work on top of for another painting. When I scraped it, I saw different shapes on the canvas that I thought would be fun to paint into. There was a head shape, and a strange stitch in the middle of the forehead. I could vaguely see eyes, a nose, and a mouth, but the features that I could make out were more fantastical in their placement on the head. And there was this neat light on the back of the neck and ears (initially what I was attracted to in painting the self portrait was the lighting behind my ears), and this funky collar shape. So here is the finish. This is what I ended up with. Some people have said it looks like a renaissance alien. Cool. And for some reason, everyone needs to tell me that it doesn't look anything like me.
I found this definition of the word 'alien'…
Alien - anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found.
As far as what's underneath the surface of my skin, that definition seems more fitting for the initial painting of what my self portrait was turning out to be. I actually feel like this 'renaissance alien' is far closer to who I am than the painting I had scraped that was what most would call a 'realistic' rendition of me. Now I wish I had snapped a photo of it before I scraped it so that I could show the before and after, but at the time, that was the furthest from my mind.
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- nathalie said...
Thanks for writing about this painting - it really helps me to hear how it developed. While I appreciate this as a painting and even the image - it really bothers me and I have a hard time looking at it. I don't really know why exactly...
- September 29, 2007 at 5:00 PM
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Seven Psychopaths
The Writer's Flock
February 2013 Filed in: Films
Bugs Bunny: It's true, Doc. I'm a rabbit, alright. Would you like to shoot me now or wait 'til you get home?
Daffy Duck: Shoot him now!!!! Shoot him now!!!!
Bugs Bunny: You keep outta this! He doesn't have to shoot you now!
Daffy Duck: He does so have to shoot me now! (to Doc) I demand that you shoot me now!
I am partial to these switcheroo plots where nothing is as it seems: where fates are reversed; the good reveal themselves as bad or vice versa; the line between reality and fiction blurs and bends and the two swap places!
Martin McDonagh's metafilm is about the misadventures of a man writing a screenplay about seven psychopaths, of which some are fictional, some are inspired by real people, and some inadvertently turn out to be real, including that of his two dog-kidnapping friends. The trio then work together on finishing the screenplay, while also running from a mobster psychopath who is after their lives for stealing his dog; Subsequently, one friend becomes so invested in the film that in wanting to write a climactic shootout ending with all the psychopaths in it, he devises a real-life climatic ending involving the mobster psychopath coming for his dog, and things go to hell, as planned!
It's a matryoshka doll story: a screenplay about writing a screenplay, a spoof about a spoof, a story within a story, and in fact a story about a story that gets mixed up with reality and becomes a spinoff of a story yet to be written. In essence a total Charlie Foxtrot!
There has been a rise of these self-reflexive films in recent times, with filmmakers paying homage to a film genre, but in a less spoofy, more layered and provocative way: like Hugo, The Artist, Harishchandrachi Factory, Super 8, Argo, Tropic Thunder, Adaptation, Barton Fink, The Player and The Seven Psychopaths, of which the last four are centered around scriptwriters. It's like their way of getting back at us for not taking notice of them. They are smack dab in the middle of the story!


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Year: 1999
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WARNING- If you are opposed to angry and/or ranting posts, you might wanna read about one of my great recipes instead of this post.
Dear Jack,
Today has been a difficult day for me.
Today I dropped my son off at the airport.
After being home for two weeks of R&R, he had to go back to Afghanistan, where he is a soldier in the United States ARMY. He will be stationed in Afghanistan for at least 9 more months before he gets to come back home.
I am not writing to tell you about our tearful goodbyes at the airport or about the countless hours of sleep I have lost worrying about my son while he is in a place where is gets shot at and can be hurt at any moment.
This letter isn't even being sent because I thought you would be glad to know that my son wanted his last meal in the United States to consist of one of your breakfast sandwiches and some of your Tacos.
I am sending you this letter to make you aware of one simple sentence that one of YOUR representatives said today that, not only enraged me, but also insulted my son, my family, and quite frankly, would insult every AMERICAN I know.
While on our way to the airport, we stopped at your Jack in the Box store #3692 Located on FM 1960 in Humble, Texas. We placed our order in the drive thru and pulled forward.
My son (who was dressed in his full ARMY camo uniform, and was VERY clearly visible while riding in my Jeep with the top off) asked the drive thru employee if this particular Jack in the Box offered the 10% military discount that he had been enjoying at some participating other locations during his time home.
Below, find a word-for-word script of the brief conversation I had with your representative (pictured above, we'll call her "C")
Soldier- "Does this Jack in the Box offer a Military Discount?
"C"- "Military Discount? No,.. we offer a police officer discount sure, but have never offered a military discount... "Why would we? What Have They Done?"
Me- Excuse Me?!?
"C" - "Yeah, I don't even give the police their discount because of what they did to that boy who was wearing a hoodie and carrying Skittles!" "But, we've never had a discount for the military.
Me- "A simple no would have been enough!"
We got our food and left.
As I drove away, I began to fume.
NOT because this location didn't offer a Military discount, but of that one careless and rude sentence..
"What Have They Done?"...
What have they done??!!?? Really?
What "They" have done is defend our country.
What "They" have done is fight so YOU can have the right to say such insulting things without worry of punishment.
What "They" have done is put their lives on the line so we don't have to worry.
What "They" do every day is for Every American... Even the ones (Like "C") who don't support or respect them!
I know that the opinions and statements of your employees may not represent the feelings of Jack in the box, the company, but your employees are representatives of YOU!
When one of your representatives speaks to YOUR customers, they are speaking for YOU!
And today, Jack... I was extremely disappointed and hurt.
Today MY son left to fight for our country, and one of the last Americans he spoke to while home was someone who insulted him, his buddies, AND his country.
For that, I say Shame On You Jack!
Today, he left to fight for "Us", that's why I am fighting for "HIM" by bringing this incident into the light.
The food was very good by the way.
It's a shame that neither myself,my family or anyone who I can share this disturbing incident with will visit your establishments in the future to enjoy it.
Yes, I did try to contact your Guest Relations by calling 1-800-955-5225, I sat on hold for 32 minutes, and e-mailed them, before I gave up and wrote here instead.
You can feel free to contact me anytime at- Dana @ DanaClover.com
Dana Clover
Proud ARMY Mom and AMERICAN!
UPDATE 3/28/2012 12:21pm-
I got a call from the area manager that serves this location.
He was very nice, he apologized profusely, He informed me that he does not agree with the employee's views and Jack and the Box does not either.
He said that this employee should have known better than to say what she did and she has always been a great employee that has received many compliments in the past.
He assured me he would talk to her.
He informed me that the reason I could not get through to the store manager any of the 17 times I called was because the phones must be broken, because when he called there today, they didn't answer either.
He is going to have someone check the phone lines.
He asked me to please come back to Jack in the box, and even gave me his personal cell phone number so I can contact him should this ever happen again.
I thanked him for reaching out to me, and told him I appreciated his sincere apology, BUT I was waiting for someone... anyone, from the corporate Jack and the Box offices to reply to one of my numerous messages, e-mails and/or phone calls.
After-all... THEY are the ones who might have the power to offer to make things "right".
What would make it "Right" you ask?
Well, I've given it a LOT of thought while waiting for the phone to ring (it hasn't).
- I would love to hear that they are going to include a little snippet in all new employee orientations simply stating. "If you have a problem with the political views, race, job, handicap, sex, religion, or other beliefs of one of our guests, KEEP THAT INFORMATION TO YOURSELF or you will be terminated." It is simple... it's also called "Sensitivity Training", This should NOT be needed... It SHOULD be common sense... But, unfortunately, it is becoming more "UN-common" each day.
- A written apology from this employee that I could send to my son would be nice.
- Want me to really sing about the AWESOMENESS of Jack in the box?? Load up a plane of your Yummy food and feed some troops! :)
BUT... As someone who has trained employees in customer service in the past, and who currently works in Public Relations, an offer to make things right, or SOME form of contact after an upset customer has reached out to you would be a REALLY great place to start!
UPDATE 3/28/2012 4:08pm-
Just finished an interview with FOX News.... eeek!
UPDATE 3/28/2012 7:10pm-
Just got a voice-mail from the corporate headquarters for Jack in the box, They are closed now, but she said she will be calling me back in the morning.
RESOLUTION UPDATE can be found HERE


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Welcome to the second installment of clips from digitized VHS tapes in my collection.
Apple iPod [June 2004]
The iPod became the world's most popular MP3 player, but they've always had iconic advertising. This was the ad for their first generation iPod (with the buttons), featuring the silhouette image and coloured backgrounds which became iconic of their advertising.
Energy Smart [June 2004]
Climate change has been a big issue recently, as well as global warming. Television ads has been run by the NSW Government's SEDA to encourage people to make smarter energy decisions. In some ways, it was the pre-cursor to the greenhouse abatement schemes that did exactly that – replace globes with compact-fluorescents, and showerheads with AAA rated ones.
Foxtel Digital [June 2004]
At this time, Foxtel must have been upgrading their cable network from analog to digital, with a big increase in the channel capacity, they showed off some of their multi-view features (then, state of the art). They also tried to appeal to people by using testimonials from subscribers – but quality and variety seems to be a key emphasis. Cost was $12-22/week. Value for money? *shakes head*.
Global Computers [June 2004]
One of those "late night" home-shopping style ads, in 2004, they were offering ex-business Pentium II machines for $599 (or Pentium III by adding $199) with modem, multi-function centre, bonus software packages, webcam and a bowling voucher. I'm not sure who Global Computers were, but it seems like one of those fly-by-night operations which were very popular around that time. By that time, it wouldn't have been that good value, but they aimed to "appeal" to the less technically inclined.
Sega World [December 1998]
Sega World was Australia's largest indoor theme park, in Darling Harbour, Sydney. In its lifetime, I visited it just once, in its iconic "rectangular" red-frame building with blue-glass windows shaped into a cone on top. But it closed down after a fairly short run, the building was disused for a while and now is completely removed and re-developed.
Sony CD Walkman [2000]
CDs were the music distribution format most popular after compact cassette started to fall into demise. The main problem with portable CD players was skipping due to the pickup head having trouble focusing, following and decoding data from the disc, or uneven rotation rate due to motion of the player itself. By speeding up the mechanism to read "faster than realtime" and buffer into memory, this gave time for the mechanism to catch up after being "shocked", thus leading to the G-Protection moniker. It also helped alleviate the trouble with battery life. It ends with the familiar "It's a Sony" slogan.
Sony MemoryStick [2000]
It seems that Sony was trying to position MemoryStick to be the universal modern "floppy replacement", showing the same stick being used in many different scenarios and devices. Unfortunately, this never really was the reality – due to the proprietary nature of MemoryStick and expensive prices compared to more "open" alternatives.
Sydney Motor Show [October 1999]
I guess this one deserves a mention due to its use of innuendo. Aside from that, the motor show itself has been having trouble lately attracting enough industry attention and attendees – maybe it won't be around for too much longer …
Vodafone Live [June 2004]
Part of Vodafone's failure to fully capitalize on the mobile phone market early on was their reluctance to provide full-fledged data services, instead insisting on more "hobbled" WAP style services and MMS. These services were branded Vodafone Live, and this was part of their advertising to try and convince people to use MMS (then, relatively new). Of course, things have changed now.
See you next time for some more VHS goodness.


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