Ah....who didn't play silly amounts of Mario as a youth?
If you can't see the video, click this here link
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Pretty awesome story, and worth the short read.
I ran across this story in Gizmodo, and wanted to share:
Original story here
This took place back in 1975 in San Antonio when I was just a 4 or 5-year old little boy. I was with my parents and we were at the grocery store in the checkout line. I was a typical kid and couldn't stay still, so I kept walking over to the soda vending machine near the exit of the supermarket, pushed all the buttons and then ran back to my parents at the checkout. I kept doing this over and over trying to waste time and energy waiting for my parents to finish being checked out of the store.
One of the times while I was walking back from the vending machine towards my parents I noticed an old man in the checkout lane who smiled at me when I walked past. Once I got to my parents they had finished paying and were pushing the cart of brown grocery bags toward the store exit. As we passed the soda machine for the last time before we left, I pushed the "Dr. Pepper" button again like I had been doing repetitively. Only this time a can of Dr. Pepper came out of the machine! It was complete magic and I had the biggest smile on my face! My dad laughed at me while I grabbed the Dr. Pepper from the machine, clutched it in both my hands and started to walk out with my parents. As I held the Dr. Pepper I turned around and saw the old man at the checkout smile and wave one last time to me.
I'm 38 years old now, and I frequently think about that day and how I felt, especially when I use a vending machine. I only wish that I could somehow let that old man know that his little, almost insignificant action of dropping .35 cents in the soda machine for me still makes this 38 year old boy smile. I wish that I could tell him that I will always remember how happy he made me and that I have never forgotten him.
Original story here
This took place back in 1975 in San Antonio when I was just a 4 or 5-year old little boy. I was with my parents and we were at the grocery store in the checkout line. I was a typical kid and couldn't stay still, so I kept walking over to the soda vending machine near the exit of the supermarket, pushed all the buttons and then ran back to my parents at the checkout. I kept doing this over and over trying to waste time and energy waiting for my parents to finish being checked out of the store.
One of the times while I was walking back from the vending machine towards my parents I noticed an old man in the checkout lane who smiled at me when I walked past. Once I got to my parents they had finished paying and were pushing the cart of brown grocery bags toward the store exit. As we passed the soda machine for the last time before we left, I pushed the "Dr. Pepper" button again like I had been doing repetitively. Only this time a can of Dr. Pepper came out of the machine! It was complete magic and I had the biggest smile on my face! My dad laughed at me while I grabbed the Dr. Pepper from the machine, clutched it in both my hands and started to walk out with my parents. As I held the Dr. Pepper I turned around and saw the old man at the checkout smile and wave one last time to me.
I'm 38 years old now, and I frequently think about that day and how I felt, especially when I use a vending machine. I only wish that I could somehow let that old man know that his little, almost insignificant action of dropping .35 cents in the soda machine for me still makes this 38 year old boy smile. I wish that I could tell him that I will always remember how happy he made me and that I have never forgotten him.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
World Builder....
This video is incredible -- make sure to watch it full screen and with speakers.
World Builder from Bruce Branit on Vimeo.
World Builder from Bruce Branit on Vimeo.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
[diem's list] lawyer dj's? giant spiders? Burners Without Borders? YES YES YES!
Welcome to another exciting edition of....well, this doesn't really have a name. Bunnygroove express? The Lepus Light? The Daily Hare? I dunno....got any ideas? I digress, in this post I have tons of cool stuff, from beats to spiders.
1. Got a wild hair? Come to San Diego next weekend! BWB Fundraiser!
2. Global BWB event - I need help! This means you!
3. Get B/IAS'd
4. Stupidly sick breakbeats from Haaps, my favorite superhero lawyer dj.
5. Giant spider invades Liverpool and fails to eat the soccer team
6. diem wants to rock your body...
7. Lighter of the Month Club -- Now in international flavour!
8. Giant House for rent -- next door!
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1. Got a wild hair? Come to San Diego next weekend! BWB Fundraiser!
Next week I am playing at the Burners Without Borders event in San Diego, called "Valentine's Day Massacre-ade". The event will be amazing -- it's being advertised all over San Diego, and features artists/band Soul In The Machine. I am flying down early (I can't wait to see my old town again), however I have a friend in Seattle who is actually driving the 1,249 miles. He is looking for a co-pilot who will split gas. If you are interested, hit me back for info.
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2. Global BWB event - I need help! This means you international peeps!
I am putting together a large-scale gobal benefit for Burners Without Borders, and I am looking for help. The positions will be very similar to these: http://vdaym.com/page5/page5.html
Interested? contact me offlist :-).
This is the original announce below:
Greetings!
You are invited to participate in a fantastic project, BENEFIT Without Borders, a one-day, multinational event to support BURNERS Without Borders' (BWB) projects around the world. We are hoping you will join us in this opportunity to build community by involving your city/region.
What is the history of Benefit Without Borders?
Jon Ray was one of the many volunteers who went to help out in the first incarnation of Burners Without Borders' efforts after hurricane Katrina. In November of last year, Jon led a volunteer team that produced a BWB fundraiser (www.bordertownsd.com) in San Diego. It went fabulously! Jon and his crew raised around $3500 after expenses!!!!
After an inspired discussion, an idea was born to produce a multi-city BWB benefit. The goal? To connect all of these events together by broadcasting each city's event to one another all on the same day. With six cities and counting, we are in the process of recruiting new locations and laying the groundwork for what is sure to be an amazing day! We need people like YOU to step up and involve your city/region.
How does it work?
-- The event is July 18th, 2009.
-- It can be a small house party, a private event space gathering, or a large scale outdoor event.
--One of the main activities tying these events together will be the silent auction.
--Resources for the three types of events with basic budgets, structure, and ideas will be available for use on the google group (see below).
--On the event discussion list, there are many ideas being shared which will help facilitate events of all sizes.
Thank You to the following cities for signing on: Oahu, San Diego, Seattle, Monterey, and Chicago.
With the recent addition of Toronto, we are now officially a multinational event!
Why should I support Burners Without Borders?
Burners Without Borders is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community leadership organization whose goal is to unlock the creativity of local communities to solve problems and bring about meaningful change. Founded by Burners (Burning Man participants) who instinctively gathered after Hurricane Katrina to help those who couldn't help themselves, BWB has grown into a dynamic, international, volunteer organization made possible by the generous financial support of the community and an army of highly creative volunteers.
This past year alone, Burners Without Borders welcomed over 400 volunteers from all over the world to Pisco, Peru to support earthquake reconstruction efforts there.
BWB is constantly engaged in new projects that make a real difference, and their ability to be effective depends largely on donations to buy the materials needed to get the job done.
This is where we can help! Come out and support them for this multinational event on July 18th. Bring all of your friends!"
BWB's extremely low overhead means that any money donated goes directly to projects that make a difference. All donations to Burners without Borders are tax-deductible via their fiscal sponsor, The Black Rock Arts Foundation. Net proceeds of the Benefit Without Borders events will be donated to Burners Without Borders, with only a small percentage going to BRAF for accounting costs.
You can check out what BWB has been up to at www.burnerswithoutborders.org.
How can I get involved?
Involve your region in a benefit for BWB in your local area! By joining us for Benefit Without Borders, you will help rally your local area and help build community at the same time. We need YOU to step up to the plate and make this event a day to remember. You will have the support along the way from many other communities to make this day a success.
Where can I find out more?
Check out the details at: www.benefitwithoutborders.com If you want to *attend* an event in your areas, this is place for you! This site is in its infancy, so please check back often for new information.
If you want to assist in *running* an event in your area, you can sign up for the planning list here to stay in the loop:
http://groups.google.com/group/bwb-benfit (Yes, "Benfit". It's an old Arson Island throwback.) The google group is for the specific purpose of planning the events, and is for information and exchange of ideas with a specific twist on production.
Please join us on July 18th to connect the energy and creativity of your local community to this global event.
Kisses,
diem//regional emeritus, and lover of BWB
http://burnerswithoutborders.org/event.2009-01-29.8033323464
You are invited to participate in a fantastic project, BENEFIT Without Borders, a one-day, multinational event to support BURNERS Without Borders' (BWB) projects around the world. We are hoping you will join us in this opportunity to build community by involving your city/region.
What is the history of Benefit Without Borders?
Jon Ray was one of the many volunteers who went to help out in the first incarnation of Burners Without Borders' efforts after hurricane Katrina. In November of last year, Jon led a volunteer team that produced a BWB fundraiser (www.bordertownsd.com) in San Diego. It went fabulously! Jon and his crew raised around $3500 after expenses!!!!
After an inspired discussion, an idea was born to produce a multi-city BWB benefit. The goal? To connect all of these events together by broadcasting each city's event to one another all on the same day. With six cities and counting, we are in the process of recruiting new locations and laying the groundwork for what is sure to be an amazing day! We need people like YOU to step up and involve your city/region.
How does it work?
-- The event is July 18th, 2009.
-- It can be a small house party, a private event space gathering, or a large scale outdoor event.
--One of the main activities tying these events together will be the silent auction.
--Resources for the three types of events with basic budgets, structure, and ideas will be available for use on the google group (see below).
--On the event discussion list, there are many ideas being shared which will help facilitate events of all sizes.
Thank You to the following cities for signing on: Oahu, San Diego, Seattle, Monterey, and Chicago.
With the recent addition of Toronto, we are now officially a multinational event!
Why should I support Burners Without Borders?
Burners Without Borders is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community leadership organization whose goal is to unlock the creativity of local communities to solve problems and bring about meaningful change. Founded by Burners (Burning Man participants) who instinctively gathered after Hurricane Katrina to help those who couldn't help themselves, BWB has grown into a dynamic, international, volunteer organization made possible by the generous financial support of the community and an army of highly creative volunteers.
This past year alone, Burners Without Borders welcomed over 400 volunteers from all over the world to Pisco, Peru to support earthquake reconstruction efforts there.
BWB is constantly engaged in new projects that make a real difference, and their ability to be effective depends largely on donations to buy the materials needed to get the job done.
This is where we can help! Come out and support them for this multinational event on July 18th. Bring all of your friends!"
BWB's extremely low overhead means that any money donated goes directly to projects that make a difference. All donations to Burners without Borders are tax-deductible via their fiscal sponsor, The Black Rock Arts Foundation. Net proceeds of the Benefit Without Borders events will be donated to Burners Without Borders, with only a small percentage going to BRAF for accounting costs.
You can check out what BWB has been up to at www.burnerswithoutborders.org.
How can I get involved?
Involve your region in a benefit for BWB in your local area! By joining us for Benefit Without Borders, you will help rally your local area and help build community at the same time. We need YOU to step up to the plate and make this event a day to remember. You will have the support along the way from many other communities to make this day a success.
Where can I find out more?
Check out the details at: www.benefitwithoutborders.com If you want to *attend* an event in your areas, this is place for you! This site is in its infancy, so please check back often for new information.
If you want to assist in *running* an event in your area, you can sign up for the planning list here to stay in the loop:
http://groups.google.com/group/bwb-benfit (Yes, "Benfit". It's an old Arson Island throwback.) The google group is for the specific purpose of planning the events, and is for information and exchange of ideas with a specific twist on production.
Please join us on July 18th to connect the energy and creativity of your local community to this global event.
Kisses,
diem//regional emeritus, and lover of BWB
http://burnerswithoutborders.org/event.2009-01-29.8033323464
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3. Get B/IAS'd
My friends Dane and Kathy have been busting tail for the past year putting together B/IAS, or burien interim art space. A few weeks back was the grand opening. If you are in Seattle, you should check it out!
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4. Stupidly sick breakbeats from Haaps, my favorite superhero lawyer dj.
Scott Haapala, aka Haaps, just put the finishing touches on "Natural Selection", his latest effort. It is pretty amazing, and the face melting beats are awesome. You know those mixes where you can't even tell there was a transition? That can be done by beatmatching and layering, the most common way, or the other way, by not only beatmatching and layering, but by changing the entire sound at the same time. This is really, really, REALLY hard to do, and when done right, it makes for a far superior mix. Happs filled the whole freakin' disc with Type 2 mixes. I am in awe. Make sure to PLAY IT LOUD. It's a hearty blend of dark beats, and moves on to break-hop. I want him at my next house party.
Also, should you find yourself in need of a lawyer on the east coast, he's awesome.
Here is a direct link for the wav file: http://themidnightsons.com/aud/haaps/Natural%20Selection.wav
If you want mp3 action all sliced and diced by track, wait a few days then go here: http://themidnightsons.com/page2/page4/mixhaaps.html
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5. Giant spider invades Liverpool and fails to eat the soccer team
So, I am fan of art in all forms, but my favorite is giant art. Especially giant freakin' spiders controlled by thirteen French guys who only use levers to move it. You really, really ought to click this link -- it's good for your health:
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6. diem wants to rock your body...
I want to play for you! I am ready to rock your party, and would love to play a house party somewhere...it's been to long since I played a living room packed to the hilt with people. Having a party? I'll come over :-)
I am putting the touches on a new mix, "Digital Whiskey Vol. 1", filled with trip-hop, downtempo, lounge, funk, soul, mash-ups, and love stories. Out soon -- I'll let you know!
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7. Lighter of the Month Club -- Now in international flavour!
Lighter of the month club is insanely cool. i don't even smoke and I am a member. Each month you get two lighters with heavy duty vinyl stickers of graphics made by Jeff Larson, one of my favorite artists. For you international folks (especially my Australian and Canadian subscribers), I pestered Jeff into making an international option -- so he will mail you stickers for $35.95 for the whole year! Seriously cool art, yo, and in your price range.
From Jeff:
Thank you for being a Lighter of the Month Club member.
It's been a whole year, and it's time to sign up again.
And remember, even if you don't smoke or just quit, these stickers can go on just about anything.
Because the lighters are my biggest production cost I've had to restructure the pricing system.
The PICK-UP-POINT membership (real lighters) is more expensive at $49.95 / year.
But the STICKERS-BY-MAIL option is now cheaper, only $29.95 / year.
As an added incentive to renew, there's a special offer this week that gets you a t-shirt with one of our most popular designs.
Please take a look at the following attachments for all the details, then go to www.lighterofthemonthclub.com to sign up.
-Jeff
It's been a whole year, and it's time to sign up again.
And remember, even if you don't smoke or just quit, these stickers can go on just about anything.
Because the lighters are my biggest production cost I've had to restructure the pricing system.
The PICK-UP-POINT membership (real lighters) is more expensive at $49.95 / year.
But the STICKERS-BY-MAIL option is now cheaper, only $29.95 / year.
As an added incentive to renew, there's a special offer this week that gets you a t-shirt with one of our most popular designs.
Please take a look at the following attachments for all the details, then go to www.lighterofthemonthclub.com to sign up.
-Jeff
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8. Giant House for rent -- next door!
The house next door to us is for rent! It is a giant house, roughly 2600 sq ft. It is two stories, has five bedrooms, of which three are downright HUGE. It has a killer view of Seattle, and is available right now! You can call Theresa at 206-683-8731.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Brother, can you spare $150k?
The Afflicted Yard: The Rock from Rickards Bros. on Vimeo.
This is for an original Banksy wall -- as in THE WHOLE WALL, all 2,000 pounds of it. It's on ebay for $150k, and would look fabulous in my house next to my pirate ship painting :-)
Here's his story in case ebay cuts the listing:
The Artwork
You´re bidding on an original artwork of world-famous street artist Banksy which was sprayed on a wall on Mona Road, Kingston, Jamaica, by the artist during a visit to the island in the year 2004. It is roughly 60 inches by 55 inches and about 7 inches thick. It weighs approximately 2000 pounds. Done by the artist in 2004 on Mona road in Kingston, Jamaica.
If you have any questions at all please contact us (mail@afflictedyard.com). Shipping (to any country but Jamaica) for the wall to your door will be roughly $10k. This is the artcoup of the year.
The Story
It was a non-eventful day when he actually drew them. He bought some construction paper from a local pharmacy and cut the stuff out. Then he drew this stencil of a girl on an exterior wall and some rabbits on the inside the pub itself. I kind of just stood there taking his picture because it was something to do. I had already captured his face back at Buju’s studio where he had done some other stuff so this was just extra. I didn’t really think much of it. I mean I live in a place where people get shot for marking up people’s walls (usually with a paintbrush), so a few sprayed stencils on the wall of a pub didn’t strike me as particularly interesting.
Later when I heard how much his stuff was selling for, I contemplated going back and chopping the wall down. It was there for years and I’m sure I’m not the only one who thought about doing it. Mona road is heavily travelled by a lot of foreign students on their way to the university so people from all over the world would often mention it, but nobody ever took the steps to cut it down…till this last August when I got a email from someone asking about my knowledge of the locations Banksy had tagged. That’s when I figured I should probably go get it before someone else did.
The wall is the last remaining tag that he did in Jamaica that can be seen in public. It’s also the only remaining stencil that has the tag BANKSY on it. The other ones were:
* A bridge in Charleton gully which was painted over.
* A rusting old ship near the airport (a stencil of a skull, crossbones and the signature ‘Banksy’has since faded)
* Buju Banton’s studio in Kingston (where there is another ‘balloon girl’ and some flying insects).
The wall is 60 inches by 55 inches and about 7 inches thick. It weighs like 2000 pounds though that is just a guess. I spent the day getting a bunch of drunk guys to cut it down and raise it onto a flatbed truck tied to one of those sealtbelt-type industrial straps. I was amazed that it didn’t smash to pieces which would have really been an incredible waste of energy and patience. All the guys in that video (including me) had no real idea how to cut the thing down (much less move it) and were completely impaired by the time we actually got it tied to a backhoe (borrowed from a nearby construction site). Ironically, the damn thing almost fell on me in which case there would be a much funnier headline : 'Jamaican who revealed Banksy killed by falling artwork'.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Hey Fatty!
Got your attention with that, eh? A few years back a good friend went to weight watchers and she lost quite a few pounds, and kept it off. Seeing her looking solidly awesome made me think about losing weight. Time passed...
Next, my wife lost a few as she wanted to look great for our wedding, and boy, did she ever. More time passes...
After several visits to my doc, he tells me I absolutely have to lose weight or else I will no longer be borderline for diabetes type two, I *will* have it.
Fast forward to another friend who lost nearly 70 pounds. She showed me her "fat" pictures, and said how weight watchers helped her. She has kept off weight for nearly 4 years now....more time passes.
Finally, the last straw, another friend loses weight, and is actively attending meetings. She will go to our meetings instead of where she has been going. And with this...game on.
I went to my first meeting, and they provided me a point calculator, a basic list of foods, and an intro into this whole thing. It has been wonderful thus far, and they have taught me SO much. I have been religiously tracking my foods since Friday morning, and already I feel better. I also don't feel hungry in the least -- it's interesting to see what I have been putting in ye olde body all these years.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
You know how in some job interviews they like to ask you in tests whether or not you're the kind of person who would like to go parachuting? I say yes, 'cause it sounds fun. At least once.
I now retract my statement -- I want to do this instead. I mean, if you gonna jump off something, this is an infinitely cooler way to do it, no?
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
I now retract my statement -- I want to do this instead. I mean, if you gonna jump off something, this is an infinitely cooler way to do it, no?
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
[diem's list] Art, dammit!
more events as they come flying into my inbox. This weekend is
particularly good, so PLEASE make an effort to hit up at least one of
these as I have friends involved in each one :-)
All the posts are lifted directly from the original for your enjoyment.
1) Burning Man Collective Works and Benefit Friday (with free PBR and
bacon -- no wine and cheese baby!) Friday Jan. 9th
2) Georgetown Art Attack -- (go see Jezebel Blessing Custom Clothing
at full throttle bottle 5909 airport way s) Saturday Jan. 10th
3) WinterFest at Seattle Center (silly amounts of fire RIGHT HERE in
our city!) Saturday Jan. 10th
4) Miss Solar System Full of Stars CD RELEASE at ToST Saturday Jan.
17th (they kick elf! Come down with me!)
5) Obama Inauguration (*hops in circles*)
6) B/IAS opening! (HUGE burner outdoor art pad created by burners and
is open one year--come see the passage by dan das man! See buphalo and
morgan hammer's art!)) Saturday Jan. 24th
7) From the Bunnyfather -- how to get off this list and how to post
Aside for Saturday Jan. 10th, it's also Angel's birthday, which marks
the fifth year we've been together. Without her, I would probably be a
blithering hungover idiot in a corner somewhere. Nekkit. You rock my
world bunny.
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ArtEAST presents
Burning Man Collective Works and Benefit
January 9 – 31 2009
Opening Reception Friday, January 9th 5pm – 8pm
A showcase of art borne of the harsh Black Rock Desert
and its inspired inhabitants
This year, fifteen artEAST members travelled to the Black Rock Desert
and erected a Burning Man Theme Camp for the purpose of pushing
themselves and inspiring others to create. The camp included tents and
a huge shade structure which served as the community center. ArtEAST
shared their home with Burners from New Zealand, Holland and Ireland.
ArtEAST's theme camp was encircled by 100 feet of blank canvas on
which the Burning community shared their talent, enthusiasm and
messages.
On display at artEAST's gallery at UP Front are the impressive results
of this open experiment with canvas, paint, and a bevy of artists both
professional and amateur who braved the harsh conditions of the Black
Rock Desert in the name of creative exploration. These thirty-five
collaborative pieces inspire us all to embrace the spirit of living a
fuller life.
artEAST & UP Front [art] Gallery
48 Front Street North
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-3191
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Georgetown Art Attack
Georgetown monthly art walk, held on the second Saturday of each month
from 6-9pm, reflects the industrial-strength character of the
neighborhood. For more information stop into Georgetown Records at the
corner of Vale and Airport way.
(Ed. -- It's this Saturday, and you can see http://www.georgetownartattack.com/
for a map **BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT SITE IS ONE MONTH BEHIND.**)
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Hi friends,
The Winter Solstice Festival that had to be postponed due to too much
Winter is now scheduled for THIS WEEKEND! The weather report looks
much better - though still a little chilly so dress warm and bring
good friends to huddle with. There may be some sprinkles on Sunday -
that won't stop us but you may want to stick an umbrella in your
pocket. If you're able to join us for this fabulous and free family
event, I promise you a spectacular start to your new year!
http://www.seattlecenter.com/news/detail.asp?ME_MediaNum=1448
NEW DATES: Jan. 10 and 11, 4pm – 9pm
International Fountain and Fisher Pavilion Lawn, FREE
Winter winds and snow put a damper on our original Winter Solstice
Fire Festival plans and led to a rescheduling of this spectacular
Seattle Center Winterfest premiere.
Please join us in January for this fiery festival on its new dates.
You'll marvel at the constellation of glowing steel structures set
afire while local artists offer words, music and movement articulated
with flames. They will illuminate the darkness and transform the
International Fountain and Fisher Pavilion Lawn into stunning
celestial wonders.
Willow
From my original message:
Hi Everyone,
It's that time of year again – the sun sleeps longer and longer each
night and we turn to other means to find light and warmth, and I am
again privileged to be involved in an amazing collaborative fire
performance. Solaris brings together fire performers from all over
the Puget Sound as we fill the part of the Sun and light up the night.
What started as a single performance telling the story of the planets
and seasons has grown this year to include even more amazing fire
artists. Sculptures and additional performances will carry the light
even further into the night. Please join us for one of two amazing
evenings (or both!) that your whole family will enjoy. My group will
help kick off the evening in the Orbis / Solaris performance at 4 and
I highly suggest sticking around to see all of the performances -
especially IGNITION – you will NOT be disappointed.
Willow
Winter Solstice Fire Festival
Part of Seattle Center's Winterfest 2008
Saturday, Jan. 10, 4pm – 9pm
Sunday, Jan 11, 4pm – 9pm
International Fountain and South Fountain Lawn
FREE!
http://seattlecenter.com/programs/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=57
The Winter Solstice Fire Festival, a spectacular Winterfest premiere,
radiates flames and fiery drama. Towering steel infernos will
illuminate the darkness, along with dynamic movement and music – all
to celebrate the Solstice return to light.
The spectacle begins at 4pm with a performance recognizing the Winter
Solstice. Orbis and Solaris create a dynamic outdoor performing art
installation that weaves together words, movement, music, fire
performances and large luminaries to transform the Seattle Center
International Fountain into a stunning celestial wonder.
At the conclusion of the performance, around 5pm, the sculptures in
the open spaces around the International Fountain will be illuminated;
and throughout the evening, fire performances by local artists will
entertain as audiences take in the brilliant works.
This collection of fiery sculptures includes some dramatic, organic,
inspired forms:
Fire-Pod
Created by Mark "Buphalo" Tomkiewicz.
www.fire-pod.com
Pnuema
An organic kinetic fire sculpture by San Francisco artist Charles A.
Gadeken
Water Candle
A 6-foot tall water fountain, created by Chris Piper - based out of
Oregon.
www.fireartistry.com
PyroBeat
Also by Chris Piper
www.fireartistry.com
Participating performing artists include:
Open Flame Dance Theater - 5:30pm on the Fisher Pavilion Roof
www.openflamedance.com
Pyrosutra - 6:30pm at the International Fountain
www.pyrosutra.com
Spinergy Arts - 7:30pm on the Fisher Pavilion Roof
www.spinergyarts.com
IGNITION - 8:15pm at the International Fountain
Winterfest is presented with generous support from Seattle Center
Fund, Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle's Child and the City of Seattle.
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http://www.misssolarsystem.com/
"Seattle trio Miss Solar System are versatile electronicists who
channel song structure and Miranda Rose's dramatic diva vocals through
drum 'n' bass, funky-breaks, and downtempo frameworks. The members'
associations with hard-gigging favorites KJ Sawka, Fading Collection,
and Beehive shine vividly and their chops are accordingly well-honed."
--DAVE SEGAL (The Stranger)
NEXT SHOW: CD RELEASE PARTY - Sat. Jan. 17th @ ToST Lounge w/ DJ
Leopold Bloom and Special Guests: The Deep Sleep Narcotics Co. - &
Visuals by: Lynn Turner. - Doors @ 9PM! - FREE!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
[diem's list] Help a bunny out?
I sent out this letter below on July 21st, and unfortunately I still
have yet to find something full time. If you have any connections at
your company, or know of somewhere where I might fit in well, for
*any* job PLEASE let me know. I have connections in California, but
prefer to stay here. Please help a bunny stay in Seattle.
have yet to find something full time. If you have any connections at
your company, or know of somewhere where I might fit in well, for
*any* job PLEASE let me know. I have connections in California, but
prefer to stay here. Please help a bunny stay in Seattle.
**********
Good morning! As most of you know, I have been self-emplyed as a
mortgage broker/loan originator now for over 1 1/2 years. It has been
a wonderful experience, helping put people in homes, and many of them
I count as friends.
As time has progressed you may have seen the market steadily declining
since last August, and unfortunately it has gotten to the point where
I can no longer stay in that business full time. I have chosen to keep
my license and continue on a referral basis only, so for those who
would like to refer to me still can. **UPDATE -- this is still the
case. I am happy to help you in this realm**
I am looking for a new position that uses my strong organizational
ability, people management skills, technology proficiency, and client
management ability. The job titles this might encompass include but
are not limited to:
Project Manager//Jr. Project Manager
Program Manager
Audio/Visual Project Manager
Developer Partnership Manager
Key Account Manager
Client Relationship Manager
Business Development Manager
Manager of Client Services
I am open to pretty much anything, as I have a greatly varied
background which provides me an excellent viewpoint. If your company
is hiring, or know of a job opening, please don't hesitate to let me
know. I appreciate your time in reading this!! I have my resume ready,
and if you find something I will be happy to provide it to you if you
like.
Thank you,
Diem
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tilt-shift time-lapse
Bathtub III from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
From Gizmodo:
"Tilt-shift lenses sit off-center of the film (or sensor) plane of your camera to produce photos with extremely limited depth of field, giving the effect of a macro shot of a tiny scene."
Friday, October 03, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
How I feel about megaphones
THERE.
IS.
ONLY.
ONE.
BUY ANYTHING ELSE AND I WILL LAUGH AT YOUR MISFORTUNE.
*sets down megaphone*
BTW, $99 is the usual price, $79 is CHEAP.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
25 countries worth of anti-Bush graffiti
I wish I could travel over 25 countries and 6 continents for this, however I am lacking the funds necessary :-)
Read and see 25 countries worth of anti-bush graffitti:
http://matadorpulse.com/anti-bush-graffiti-25-countries-six-continents/
Read and see 25 countries worth of anti-bush graffitti:
http://matadorpulse.com/anti-bush-graffiti-25-countries-six-continents/
Monday, July 21, 2008
[diem's list] Looking for Assistance...
Good morning! As most of you know, I have been self-emplyed as a
mortgage broker/loan originator now for over 1 1/2 years. It has been
a wonderful experience, helping put people in homes, and many of them
I count as friends.
mortgage broker/loan originator now for over 1 1/2 years. It has been
a wonderful experience, helping put people in homes, and many of them
I count as friends.
As time has progressed you may have seen the market steadily declining
since last August, and unfortunately it has gotten to the point where
I can no longer stay in that business full time. I have chosen to keep
my license and continue on a referral basis only, so for those who
would like to refer to me still can.
I am looking for a new position that uses my strong organizational
ability, people management skills, technology proficiency, and client
management ability. The job titles this might encompass include but
are not limited to:
Project Manager//Jr. Project Manager
Program Manager
Audio/Visual Project Manager
Developer Partnership Manager
Key Account Manager
Client Relationship Manager
Business Development Manager
Director of Client Services
Additionally, I will be taking PMP (Project Management Professional)
certification classes in 2009.
I am open to pretty much anything, as I have a greatly varied
background which provides me an excellent viewpoint. If your company
is hiring, or know of a job opening, please don't hesitate to let me
know. I appreciate your time in reading this!! I have my resume ready,
and if you find something I will be happy to provide it to you if you
like.
Thanks,
Diem
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