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August Public Policy Update

The late summer shows no sign of slowing down on the public policy front. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries released its menu of overtime pay options for comments by employers; The Columbian ran a pro-Johnson Amendment editorial specifically highlighting our work; and the Washington State Department of Commerce released a funding opportunity for census outreach. Additionally, this month’s policy update contains information about our September 5th Public Policy Advisory Call, tips on how to get started with your state budget advocacy, and an advocacy success story from our friends at The Mockingbird Society. Read on for the August Public Policy Update.

September 5: Washington Nonprofits Public Policy Advisory Call

Please join us as we discuss current policy issues impacting the nonprofit sector during our Quarterly Public Policy Call on September 5th. The call will discuss current federal and state policy developments as well as opportunities for your organization to take action. We will also use the call to get your feedback on how Washington Nonprofits can design its public policy work to benefit your organization. Click here to register.

Comment on WA Overtime Pay Policy Options

Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries is currently engaged in rulemaking to update our state’s overtime pay exemption threshold. The likely effect of this process is that more workers will be eligible for overtime pay, which will undoubtedly impact your nonprofit organization. Because of this, we strongly encourage your organization to join Washington Nonprofits in responding to the latest Draft Rule Concepts released by the Department before September 5th. Click here to learn more.

Census Outreach Funding Opportunity

(Description provided by the Department of Commerce) The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering small grants of up to $20,000 to community groups, non-profits, local governments, or other organizations that want to help ensure a complete count of Washington residents in the 2020 Census. Funding will help organizations develop plans for outreach and messaging to “hard to count” populations and areas as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. “Hard to Count” populations include:

  • Racial and ethnic minorities
  • Persons who do not speak English fluently
  • Lower-income persons
  • Homeless persons
  • Undocumented immigrants
  • Young mobile persons
  • Children
  • Persons who are upset with and/or distrust the government

Click here for more information and download the RFP here. Proposals are due by August 24, 2018.

September 5: Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign: Public Charge 101 Training

[Description from the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign] Efforts are currently underway at the federal level to strip immigrant access to critical safety net programs and services that make it possible for them to lead healthy lives and thrive. These efforts also seek to restrict legal immigration in the future, where those who might fall on hard times and need support cannot make the U.S. their home. Earlier this year, news leaked that the Department of Homeland Security was finalizing a proposed regulation regarding “public charge.” This draft rule would force immigrant families to choose between their health and safety and a path to a green card. This webinar describes public charge, how it would harm health and well-being, and what you need to know if you work with immigrant families. Click here to register.

Petition to Oppose Expanded Public Charge Criteria

Under current immigration regulations, immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship who use a specific set of public support programs are deemed a “public charge.” This is a negative classification that typically leads to a denial of their citizenship request as well as possible denial of entry into the U.S. or deportation. The Trump Administration has signaled its intent to expand the list of services to include many programs and services that are administered by nonprofit organizations. The effect of such a change is that many immigrants will cease to use those programs because they are fearful of being deemed a “public charge.” In fact, we’ve heard from several Washington Nonprofits members that this effect is already happening based on the uncertainty surrounding the regulations. Click here to add your organization to a petition organized by the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign against the possible changes.

Washington Nonprofits Comments on Census Data Collection Plan

Washington Nonprofits submitted comments to the Federal Register regarding the Census Bureau’s proposed data collection plan for the 2020 Census. The comments convey two concerns on behalf of nonprofit organizations in Washington State: (1) opposition to the proposed collection of citizenship information; and (2) concerns regarding the switch to an “Internet First” response plan. Click here to read the comments.

Sign on to Support the LGBTQ Every Person Counts Act

One important omission from the 2020 Census is the collection of data regarding LGBTQ community. According to an NBC News report from March:

LGBTQ advocacy groups are outraged after proposed questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity were quickly removed Tuesday from a just-released draft of the 2020 U.S. Census. …

No previous U.S. Census has ever included LGBTQ Americans, which makes it challenging for federal agencies and researchers to accurately track the size, demographics and needs of the community. In addition, the more detailed American Community Survey also leaves out LGBTQ categories. Tuesday’s initial release from the Census Bureau proposed including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people on both surveys.

Advocacy groups have been campaigning for years to include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, and were briefly elated when the 2020 Census draft was released. But hopes were dashed when the proposed addition suddenly disappeared, and a statement was issued by the Census bureau that called the LGBTQ inclusion a mistake.

To remedy this, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Tom Carper (D-DE) are sponsoring the LGBTQ Every Person Counts Act. According to our friends at Win/Win Network:

This bill, would mandate testing and eventual inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity question on the Census and American Community Survey. … Including LGBTQ individuals in the Census and ACS will help ensure adequate representation, resources, and public policies that impact everyone’s lives.

Your nonprofit can sign on to Win/Win’s letter of support for the bill to help build momentum on this issue in Congress. Click herefor more information and to sign the letter.

The Columbian Editorial: “Red flags color Trump, GOP backdoor effort to weaken Johnson Amendment”

Citing Washington Nonprofits’ advocacy in support of retaining the Johnson Amendment, The Columbian editorialized in support of keeping nonprofits nonpartisan. The editorial board wrote:

As Washington Nonprofits, an umbrella organization in the state, wrote to Congressional representatives: ‘Weakening the Johnson Amendment would be a major mistake. The law is a vital shield that allows nonprofits to focus on their missions instead of diverting their time or charitable resources to support or oppose candidates for public office.’ … In truth, the Johnson Amendment does nothing to limit speech; advocates are free to donate to any number of political organizations, and pastors are free to weigh in on the issues of the day from the pulpit. Attempts to undermine the law amount to straw man arguments designed to politicize nonprofits.

Click here to read the full editorial.

Take Action Now: Urge Delay of New Tax on Nonprofit Transit Benefits and Support for New Legislation

Hidden in the weeds of the federal tax law enacted in December are two new taxes on nonprofits’ “unrelated business income” that are surprising just about everyone. One provision requires tax-exempt employers to pay a 21 percent income tax on its expenses for employee transportation benefits such as transit passes and parking. Another tax change requires nonprofits with business income to pay the tax on each separate “trade or business” and prohibits the blending of profits and losses across lines of business. Both technically became effective on January 1, 2018, with quarterly tax payments due on April 15 for many nonprofits. Unfortunately for all law-abiding nonprofits, the IRS hasn’t told anyone which transportation benefits are taxable or what types of activities constitute a separate “trade or business.” Please consider submitting comments to the IRS requesting that they delay implementation of the new unrelated business income tax on employee transit benefits. Our action alert, with a template for you to use, is available here.

In addition, there are three new bills in Congress that would address this issue:

  • Representative Michael Conaway (R-TX) introducedR. 6037, which is currently in the House Ways and Means Committee and has no cosponsors from Washington State.
  • Representative Mark Walker (R-NC) introduced R. 6460, the LIFT for Charities Act, which is also in the Ways and Means Committee and has no cosponsors from Washington State.
  • Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) introduced R. 6504, the Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act, which is also in the Ways and Means Committee and has no cosponsors from Washington State.

Call the Capitol Switchboard today at (202) 225-3121 and ask to speak to your Representative to urge them to cosponsor these bills. It is especially important for you to call if Representative Dave Reichert (R-WA) represents you. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over the bills. Washington Nonprofits has spoken with his staff on this issue and they are very interested in hearing from nonprofit organizations based in his district that are impacted by the new tax.

August Advocacy Tip: Relationships are the Key to a Budget Request

If your organization is seeking state funding during the 2019-2020 biennium budget, now is the time to start your advocacy and relationship building. As you can see in the chart below and the document here, there are a number of steps that state agencies, the Governor, and the legislature go through before passing the final budget in 2019.

The summer months – June through September – are when the budget process starts up. State agencies begin work on their budget requests in order to meet the Governor’s September submission deadline. During this period, your organization should be building relationships with the state agencies that would distribute the funding you are seeking. For example, if your organization is a human service provider, you will want to start building relationships with the Department of Health and Social Services. Or, if you are a community development organization, you will want to be building relationships with the Department of Commerce. If you are unsure which state agency is the right one to approach, then identify the agency that seems like the best fit and start there.

Regardless of what agency you engage, you will want to speak with them to let them know who you are and what services you provide. You will want to learn what the agency’s funding priorities will be for the budget. This will help you determine if there are opportunities for your organization to take advantage of existing pots of money to bid for contracts or apply for grants. You could also use your conversation as a starting place for suggesting new dollars for services not currently funded by the state.

You can supplement your state agency outreach by reaching out to the staff in the Governor’s office and emphasizing the importance of the department’s budget request. For example, if the state agency is planning to request extra money to fund your service area, you will want to convey to the Governor’s staff why the funding is necessary. This will increase the chances that Governor Jay Inslee includes the money in his final 2019-2020 budget proposal that he submits to the legislature in January. It is important to note though that the Governor’s budget is just a starting point. The legislature has the final say over the state’s spending priorities. Therefore, your organization will want to start building relationships with key legislators that can help make the case for the money you are seeking during the upcoming legislative session.

The best legislators to start with are those that serve on the House Appropriations Committee. This is the committee that drafts the budget that the legislature ultimately passes. You will also want to approach the Senate Ways and Means Committee, which is the committee that reviews the budget in the Senate. If a committee member from either chamber does not represent your organization, ask your district’s elected officials to make an introduction to one of their colleagues on the committee. You can also meet with the committee staff to gain insight on the budget process and what the priorities for the committee will be during the legislative session.

The ultimate key to a successful budget requests is relationship building.Now is the time for your organization to start building relationships with state agencies, the Governor’s office, and legislators that serve on key committees. This will help you build momentum for your budget request so that it is included in the final budget that will be passed in June 2019. If you are successful, make sure to thank everyone who helped you along the way. If you are unsuccessful in your budget request for this budget cycle, still thank the folks you met with and keep up your engagement so that when it comes time to draft the next budget you are ready to repeat the process.

Note: Meeting with legislators in their official capacity (discussing legislative business, not their campaign) during an election year is a permissible lobbying activity that you should feel free to conduct. Even if the official has a competitive challenger, you should still meet them — they are still a public official with constituents to serve.

Upcoming Town Halls and Events

August 7: U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler Guide to Federal Grants Event

August 18: U.S. Representative Adam Smith Town Hall

September 10: Washington State House Tax Structure Work Group Meeting (Seattle)

September 11: Federal Overtime Pay Rule Listening Session

[Description from U.S. Department of Labor] In the upcoming weeks, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor will hold public listening sessions to gather views on the Part 541 white collar exemption regulations, often known as the “Overtime Rule.” Issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act, these regulations implement exemptions from minimum wage and overtime-pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, and certain other employees. The Department plans to update the Overtime Rule, and is interested in hearing the views and ideas of participants on possible revisions to the regulations. Click here to learn more and click here to register.

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We Saved Dave; WVU Now 2-0 In 2008

Yes, boys and girls, our persistent efforts have payed off. We, single-handedly, “Saved Dave.” Wondering what I’m talking about? Well then, check here. And here.

It was an ambitious undertaking. Imagine the audacity of trying to save the job of one of the worst coaches in the country. A coach who continually recruits pro-level talent and squanders every single bit of it. A coach who’s most redeeming quality is the grooming of his mustache.

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The Backyard Brawl Is Here

Take a minute and sit down, because I have some big news. Huge news. OK, you sitting? Good.

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Stewart Mandel, who seems to genuinely like West Virginia as a team, tackled the notion of Ohio State jumping the Mountaineers in the BCS rankings. In my opinion, he makes a great point. Also, Dan from Kalamazoo is an idiot.

Why are the Buckeyes getting no love for the NC game? I have not heard anyone talk about the possibility of OSU jumping West Virginia. Let me remind you that OSU’s sole loss was to 15th-ranked Illinois, where West Virginia lost to 25th-ranked USF.

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It’s Official: WVU Football 1-0 In 2008

More than 9 months before any game will be played in 2008, WVU has been guaranteed at least one victory for next season. How, you ask, can a team win a game it hasn’t even played? Good question. Here’s your answer: Syracuse retains Greg Robinson as head coach.

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Why this is important to Wisconsin businesses: Wisconsin companies can contribute to the spread of health technology, but should be aware of how the Canadian health care system differs from that of the U.S.

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Region/Countries: Asia, South Korea Industry: Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other Date: May 2018

Why this is important to Wisconsin businesses: Approximately 10 percent of South Korea's growing elderly population is living with dementia.

According to Statistic Korea, the elderly population in South Korea accounted for approximately 14 percent of the total population in 2017. As South Korea faces rapidly changing demographics, the number of people suffering from dementia is increasing. Therefore, the demand for advanced dementia medicines and research is creating opportunities for Wisconsin biohealth companies.

Aging is becoming a social challenge all over the world. The number of patients suffering from dementia is increasing rapidly, and dementia has burdened many people with huge financial costs and care demands. Therefore, in many countries, a top priority is coming up with solutions to ease this burden. South Korea’s government announced plans to invest roughly $1 billion for dementia research, care and infrastructure over the next 10 years.

According to South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea, the number of people with dementia stood at over 700,000 last year, accounting for 9.9 percent of the total elderly population. By 2050, the number of people with dementia is projected to be 2.3 million, with one in six elderly persons suffering from dementia. Many pharmaceutical companies have tried to find right medication to cure dementia, but given the resources invested with no cure yet found, the government plans to provide strategic support for dementia-related R&D. The South Korean government expects that this will lower the prevalence of dementia, reduce the cost of health care and improve quality of life for people living with dementia.

In South Korea, there are six pharmaceutical companies (Medipost, Medifron, CHA Biotech, IlDong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., and Dong-A ST) actively researching new drugs to cure and treat dementia. One pharmaceutical company, Medipost, has obtained a patent in the UK for its stem cell-based dementia treatment, and South Korean pharmaceutical companies are also actively working with international partners.

As dementia research investment increases, South Korea’s pharmaceutical companies also expected to gain momentum. As South Korea dementia research is expected to grow, Wisconsin dementia research and/or pharmaceutical companies with advanced technologies and experience could consider working with South Korean companies through partnerships, equity investment and/or joint R&D.


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A Romantic Orchard Wedding Shoot

The gorgeous orchard backdrop at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse served as inspiration for this lovely styled shoot. “With the scent of 1300 apple trees in bloom and a panoramic water view overlooking the orchard across to the Haro Straight and James Island, it was breathtaking,” says Kim Spears from Kim Kalyn Photography.

A soft blush-toned colour palette, lovely floral accents and unique vintage details brought this romantic theme to life. “The florals and decor were so elegant and summery and suited the venue perfectly,” says Spears. “And the incredible Maggie Sottero dress was simply stunning.”

Photography courtesy of Kim Spears from Kim Kalyn Photography.

Venue: Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero from Blush Bridal Boutique
Groom’s suit: Citizen Clothing
Design and decor: Charming Decor
Cake designer: Passion For Cakes
Flowers: FLEURtacious By Lynda Marie
Hair: Conscious Hair
Makeup: Erin Bradley
Heirlooms and extras: Lynda Marie Couture Millinery
Stationery: Freckled Stationery
Models: Coultish Management


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In a tribute to the late poet, Mary Oliver, Maria Popova re-posted in last Sunday’s BrainPickings, an essay Oliver wrote — “Of Power and Time.” In it, she writes about how “creative work needs solitude … concentration without interruptions.” It really resonated with me, because I’m so easily distracted these days. It wasn’t always thus, but it’s been a problem for a while now.

Thankfully, my “paid” work isn’t affected. I have no problem hunkering down and getting client projects and articles written — getting right to them, staying focused and meeting the deadlines. But my personal Continue reading

Nero fiddled while Rome burned (in a manner of speaking) …

… except this time it was me who was fiddling — with a blog post — and not paying attention to the frying pan onburned the stove. The All-Clad pan. I was cooking (obviously) and the recipe called for caramelized onions. They turned out fine, you’ll be happy to know.

It was after they were done that I ran into a problem. Because I’m lazy, I usually put some dish soap into the pan I’ve used, add water and put it back on to the stove briefly, just to loosen up all the bits so it’s easier to clean.

That’s what I did this time. It usually just takes a few minutes.

But inspiration struck. I got an idea for my next Huff Post blog. I’d been struggling with the idea all day. I couldn’t take the chance that I’d lose it, while I watched the pan. The heat was turned down very low, and all I wanted to do Continue reading


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Weekend with the Loom

This weekend I spent my time with the Loom… (not to be mistaken with fruit of the loom…   fruit and a loom is a strange combination if you really think about it).   I still feel very novice and I am going to update you on my weaving…   add some more “ah ha” moments and hopefully … Continue reading Weekend with the Loom

Wine Making (part 3)

Here is part three of my wine making “adventure”… (nothing exciting to announce like exploding bottles).  If you have missed the previous posts I am fermenting (nice word for rotting) grape juice with the hopes of creating wine… (Here is part 1  and part 2…  just in the case you might be interested).       My grapes always make an interesting … Continue reading Wine Making (part 3)

Wine Making (part 2)

I picked the grapes!!!  Now it is time to start making the wine.   If you have not read Post 1 (part one)  I explained that I am a “wine making novice”.  No experience at all… and more than ever I am a becoming nervous.  I am worried that I am doing things wrong and will … Continue reading Wine Making (part 2)


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What is Art & Ecology: Youth?

Are you eco-conscious and interested in contemporary art? Will you be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade during the 2019-20 school year?  Do you want to take action to protect the environment and communicate your perspective?

Art & Ecology: Youth is a free program during the fall semester that is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the central Ohio area. Students will learn how artists, scientists, and activists are working to protect our natural environment by meeting and interviewing practicing artists and by visiting environmental research and service sites around central Ohio. Students’ research will culminate in final art projects that will be exhibited at the Wexner Center in December 2019.

The course is free to those admitted and comes with transportation assistance, free books, and supplies. Class is held once per week at the Wexner Center at OSU or off-site at field trip locations. Regular computer access is essential for students of this course as much of the work is completed online. Students must secure parental and teacher approval for school building absence on class days. High school course credit is arranged with individual school systems through the State of Ohio’s Flex Credit policy.

Hear from students who have taken the course:

Art & Environment at the Wexner Center from Wexner Center for the Arts on Vimeo.

Applications are still being taken on a first come, first served basis.  Apply here.

Wow. This class has taught me more about environmental issues than I could have ever expected. I think the biggest thing I am taking away from this class is an awareness of these issues and how even though they are terrifying and extensive, there is a huge community of people who are looking for change. In the future I will be more inclined to stay informed about these problems and excited to do my part for this world. 2015 (youth) student

I feel that this class has given me more understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. Before I took this class, I was basically only familiar with the typical, traditional art forms like drawing, painting and sculpture, but now that I’ve met some “outside-the-box” types of artists like Basia Irland and Fallen Fruit, I’ll be more likely to think outside the box, too. -2015 (youth) student

I am very interested in majoring in environmental science now because of this course. I didn’t realize how broad the field was and I definetly had the opportunity in this class to see a variety of jobs that have to do with the environment and art and that was very exciting. -2015 (youth) student

This course helped me discover the truth about the world. I learned to understand the reasons why the world is changing. I didn’t expect to feel differently about life after this course. -2014 (youth) student

I think after taking this class I am more aware of how artists can create art that is a social commentary on what is going on in the world. -2015 (youth) student

Shelly (the teacher) was organized, fun, proactive, and excited to meet every week with us. I felt very comfortable to speak up in the class if I had anything to say or ask and Shelly was very knowledgeable and understanding. -2015 (youth) student

The program set in motion a passion that kept the students responsible and self-motivated. They were connected to resources, information and support that they would not be getting in a more traditional classroom setting. -2015 sponsoring teacher

The big takeaways involved skills: learning how to complete a large project, dealing with scope creep, developing the flexibility to change direction/plans, etc. I feel certain that the experience will affect her in ways we cannot predict, but seeing how she responded to the opening and the public reaction and having to talk about and explain her project was invaluable and also provided skill practice. Bravo! -2014 sponsoring teacher

[This course] gave [my daughter] a valuable life experience and makes her a better citizen. -2014 parent

This was an incredible opportunity. It wasn’t for everyone, given the amount of self-direction needed, but it was great. And the self-direction needed provided an excellent representation of life after school and a way to practice important skills. It also aligns with the strengths teens have at this age toward social consciousness and action. -2014 sponsoring teacher

Thank you all at the Wexner Center for everything you did to provide these students with an informative, enlightening learning experience this semester. -2014 sponsoring teacher

Art & Ecology is presented with major support from American Electric Power.

Teacher and school programs are also presented with support from Ingram-White Castle Foundation, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Puffin Foundation West, Ltd., and the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.

Art & Ecology and other free and low-cost programs  are presented with support from Huntington Bank and Cardinal Health Foundation.

The Wexner Center receives general operating support from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, and Nationwide Foundation. Generous support is also provided by the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation and Wexner Center members.

2 responses to “What is Art & Ecology: Youth?

  1. Hi! I’m a student at ACPA (art college prep academy) and I will be going into junior year of high school. I’m super interested in this program and am trying to navigate how to apply but to no avail. I was wondering if I could get some guidance to that page or what steps I should take in order to apply. Thank you!

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The Motion Picture Academy announced today that next year ten films will compete as Best Picture nominees, rather than the now-standard five.

I’m not 100% behind this idea, in no small part because halfway through 2009, the only film I’d be even considering for Best Picture would be Up. The holiday season releases damn well better rock, is all I have to say at the moment.

Your thoughts?

49 thoughts on “They’ll Regret It When Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Wins Best Picture

  1. And Up, of course, isn’t even eligible (being animated).

    With luck, this will mean more love for genre films. Easier to fit an especially fine comedy or action film into ten nominees rather than five.

    (And if I don’t say it, someone else will, but I’d have no problems at all seeing Watchmen in consideration for Best Picture. Otherwise, yeah, nothing exciting this year)

  2. Dave:

    “And Up, of course, isn’t even eligible (being animated).”

    What? No. Any film released in a calendar year is eligible (there are more details but this is largely correct), and there has been an animated film nominated for Best Picture before (Beauty and the Beast, 1991).

    There is a Best Animated Film category, and the presence of that makes it less likely an animated film will be nominated for Best Picture. But there’s no bar against it in the rules.

  3. A mild part of the fun of the Oscars is actually having seen the films that have been nominated and having your own opinions in advance, or at least having an idea what everyone is talking about.

    Already – speaking about the UK, where I am – the Oscar-nom films tend to be crowded into a short release window. In 2009 it was 2nd January (The Reader) to 6 February (Benjamin Button), with noms on 22nd January and Oscar night on the 22nd February.

    That’s pretty tight already for normal people who might want to see other movies as well, or who don’t go to the cinema every week. Upping to ten films might spread the timeload out a bit, but it makes it more likely more people won’t have much of an opinion about more of the films.

  4. You nailed it with “Up”. I still can’t figure out how Pixar can come up, year after year, with these stunning achievements. Last year was “Wall-E”, before that “Ratatouille”.

    If you haven’t seen “Away We Go”, please see it. I’d love to learn your opinion.

    However it they all pale next to the likes of “Wolverine”, “Terminator XXX” and “Transformers”. Us Amurrican folks knows qualitee when we sees it.

  5. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen WILL win best picture…
    …at the MTV Movie Awards.

    As for the Oscars – Maybe The Lovely Bones will win.
    Finding 10 contenders might not be so easy though…

  6. This is just a sop for the studios who are tired of seeing the spectacle films overlooked for nominations, but do they deserve the nomination? Yeah, Dark Knight should have received a nomination. If it had been, would it have won? Doubtful. Personally, I hated Slumdog Millionaire and thought Milk should have won.

    Having 10 nominees will give those action films more visibility for voters, but does that mean Star Trek or Wolverine will win a best picture award? I don’t think so. Considering the number of small, independent films that come out around the end of the year wouldn’t it be hilarious if we ended up with 10 art-house/indie films?

  7. This is a transparent ploy to ratchet up marketing by allowing twice as many films to re-release with ads “Nominated for best Picture!”

    Just when you think Hollywood can’t get any more shallow, they let a little more water out of the pool. (Yes, I stole that, but it’s soooooo appropriate.)

  8. There’s actually some decent movies coming out this summer. A lot of them aren’t major market releases (Moon and 500 Days of Summer spring to mind), but they are out there. And they are good.
    Of course, movies like that never get considered for big time awards, and most of the time they shouldn’t.
    But let’s not all despair quite yet. There’s still a few mainstream releases that look decent, especially in science fiction. We’ve got District 9 in August and then Shane Acker’s 9 in September.
    I’m looking forward to both.

  9. NB: I intend this as a serious question:

    Why is anyone supposed to care about this?

    The Academy Awards mostly gave up rewarding quality years ago, becoming essentially giant commercials to generate money that Hollywood figures *should* have made money but didn’t. The really popular films, e.g. “Star Wars” generally didn’t show up anywhere on that radar.

    And the awards are given by a trade organization in bed with the studios whose endless efforts to own my computer AND my wallet have not gone un-noticed.

    So: why care?

  10. How can Transformers fail to be best picture!? It has giant robots beating the crap out of each other. What more can you ask for?

  11. I would love it if UP! was nom’d. but it doesn’t meet the criteria.
    Must be depressing, the main character (or beloved character) has to die, preferrably slow and painfully.

    The MPAA has only nom’s movies that require prozac treatment after. They’ve been trying to depress us for years…go, look, find something cheerful that was nominated.

  12. I like the headlines on my local newspaper’s review of the new Transformers movie

    Less than meets the eye

    Loud and stupid is the rule in Transformers’ sequel.

    Seriously, most quality movies will still be ignored, while big dumb movies made by big name studios will get the extra 5 nominations

  13. I stopped watching and caring years ago when the whole thing became too long and painful to watch. Five more nominations for Best Picture is just going to make the whole thing even longer (and probably more painful).

  14. Both Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, while not thoroughly depressing, still have at least conflicted, ambiguous endings. Even “Up” still has too positive and uplifting an ending to get the nomination :)

    To get real uplifting movies without a sarcastic hipster tone in the Best Picture nomination slot, you have to go back to 2003 when LotR:Return of the King, Master and Commander, and Seabiscuit all were nominated.

  15. @MasterThief #11: For me, it was the year that Babe got nominated and Mr. Holland’s Opus didn’t. Sure, MHO had a few problems, but it was a stunning portrait of a life, and I’m not ashamed to say I leaked a few tears at the end.

    The other movie had talking barnyard animals.

    No question which characters your typical Hollywood type could identify with more, but OMG.

  16. Just a bit of an addition — John is, of course, correct that nothing prevents an animated film from being nominated for Best Picture. And a Pixar movie did win Best Picture — but after that, they added the “Best Animated Full-Length Production” (whatever it’s called ;)) and as last year shows, if they can put an animated movie there, the academy voters won’t feel pressured to let another cartoon win Best Picture.

  17. Sean Eric Fagan –

    Incorrect; no Pixar movie’s ever even been nominated for Best Picture. The Best Animated Feature award was restarted in 2001; the most recent animated film to be nominated for Best Picture was “Beauty and the Beast” in 1991.

    The more accurate statement is that the Best Animated Feature award was restarted out of outrage that films as good as Pixar’s weren’t being recognized for anything.

  18. Gollum Died, (beloved chracter), Master and Commander, didn’t catch the captain in the final battle and the naturalist couldn’t explore, again, Seabiscuit, ya got me there..though the chracters did nto have it easy.

  19. Will the host of the Oscars broadcast be required to make up a song encompassing every single film?

    “Earlier this week a special ceremony was held to award some of the awards we won’t be able to get to tonight, including Best Actor, Supporting Actress, and Best Director. Check our website to see who won. And now on to the 15 Best Song nominees!”

  20. Since I’ve precisely zero confidence that the voting membership of AMPAS has more taste than raw tofu, its a moot point whether there are ten films on the ballot, five or fifty. I still expect plenty of stimulating WTF head-desk moments when award season rolls around.

  21. In 2003 Lord of the Rings won Best Picture. I didn’t find LoTR depressing. In 2002 it was Chicago. A musical. Little is more uplifting than a musical. (in general…there are exceptions.)

  22. My apologies, I managed to confused Best Screenplay with Best Movie. (It’s happened before, and will happen again.) Sorry for not checking.

  23. Hey, you never know… maybe Star Trek or Harry Potter will get it. Star Trek was awesome, and I’m sure HP will be.

    Of course… I’m a nerd, so I’m biased…

  24. Actually, I think it’s a fine move, because it might mean exposure for some good movies that fell under the radar screens of most people.

    The Significant Other and I saw well over 100 movies in theaters last year, and there were a LOT of them that were excellent, but that few people saw. And that’s just pathetic.

    Just this past weekend, we saw a wonderful movie called EASY VIRTUE, which is far better than most of the crap on a stick that Hollywood is putting out. Is it a good candidate for a Best Picture Oscar?

    You bet.

    But it’ll sink into Arthouse Oblivion, and show up on the Sundance Channel or something, and then be forgotten like half of the french fries I never finish off at McDonalds.

    If it gets a Best Picture nomination, the bottom line is that more people will be likely to see it.

    And that can only be a good thing.

  25. They may have just made the “Best Picture Nominee at YYYY Academy Awards” label that appears on so many DVD cases slightly meaningless.

    And I agree with you about slim pickings this year. I loved Star Trek, but if it gets nominated for best picture, there’s something wrong with the best picture award.

  26. Glenn @ 17 – “find something cheerful that was nominated”

    Slumdog Millionaire was pretty cheerful at the end, albeit with some not-so-cheerful bits on the way, and won this year.

  27. Lizzie Longenecker@35:

    Well, I do wonder whether the Academy realised back in 1991 that they gave a truckload of Oscars to a horror movie. :)

    Little is more uplifting than a musical? Well, there’s Moulin Rogue — where Nicole Kidman dies at the end, and Ewan McGregor ends up a sodden, morose mess. And if there’s a more thoroughly cynical, blackly comic musical than ‘Chicago’ (with the arguable exception of ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘Cabaret’), I just don’t want to know.

  28. More cynical, blackly comic musical that ‘Chicago’? Little Shop of Horrors, of course….especially with the original ending.

  29. I don’t see the Academy’s rationale — they haven’t listed ten candidates for Best Film since the early forties. So far the best films of this year have been SF or silly rom-coms. As usual, the good stuff won’t appear till the weather cools.

  30. Personally, I wonder at the “best picture” category at all. In my view, there are too many reasons to make films, and too many things people want out of them. You can’t make reasonable comparisons.

    It’s like having awards for “best thing” and having people argue the merits of the apple versus the screwdriver. Which is better?

  31. It’s not that ten good movies a year aren’t made. My problem is the academy doesn’t watch them. The award is pretty predictable, ten films won’t change that.

  32. @5 and a couple of others

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which does the Oscars is a group of people associated in one way or another with movies.

    The Motion Picture Association (MPA), which in the US is known as The Motion PIcture Association of America (MPAA) is an industry trade organization made up of various studios, six currently.

    While both organizations have to do with the Hollywood movie business, they are very different.

    In the late 1990s I represented, as an engineer, the MPA internationally on the subject of Copy Protection.

    I also had the ‘pleasure’ of trying to make the Valenti Committee TV ratings system work as co-chair and document editor.

  33. Jeff R@40:

    Oooh, snap! I guess you could also throw in the whole Stephen Sondheim catalogue — for all his genius, he’s not exactly one of life’s little joy germs. :)

  34. Yeah. I LOVE action movies, but I thought Transformers 2 was a little weak. Although the mom was fricken hilarious, the second half of the movie got boring. The big, climatic fight at the end wasn’t very climatic at all, and it went on so long that the special effects weren’t really special anymore. heh. I’ve never really been a fan of the special effects shots, anyway. There are way too many close shots where you have no idea wtf is going on. When they had bumblebee transform like half way through the movie, the camera angle was from far away, and it looked gorgeous. I wish more of the movie had been like that. sigh. But yeah, I did have fun with the movie though…. I just understand why lots of critics hated it. Anyway, nice post. :)

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Little Canadian Guide Girl Sells $120 Worth of Cookies Outside Weed Shop

She's a little entrepreneur in the making...

After the news of Canada finally legalizing weed, the country has been waiting for the moment that they can purchase the good stuff legally for the first time. However, not only are the new weed shops on every corner making profit from this new law, but so are the public, more specially, Guide Girls.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. A Guide Girl? A little Girl Scout like girl, who goes around selling cookies? How is she making a profit from this? Well, little Elina Childs is no fool, and has definitely not been smoking any of the green stuff when she came up with her very clever marketing idea. She thought to herself, what would be the best way to sell a bunch of cookies in under an hour, and then it hit her – the munchies. She told her parents, who thought the idea was great, and went down to the new weed shop in Alberta, Edmonton and set up a stall filled with a large stock of cookies.

We’re not sure how Elina came up with this plan, but my thought is that she watched the episode of Friends when Ross has to sell a bunch of cookies and goes to the NYU dorms. “Cookie duuuuuuude” is a line that came to mind when hearing about this little girl and her plan. You’re probably wondering how much the 9-year-old made from this marketing ploy. Well, she made around $120 CAD in just 45 minutes. Forty-five minutes!

Although the queues at the dispensary were long, and you would think that those with the munchies would be ravenous, which is no place for a little girl, it was probably the safest option. Her dad, Seann, told CNN, that last year, she got bit by a dog and has been a bit apprehensive of going door-to-door ever since. We don’t blame her, and I imagine those who are high would be too chill to hurt anyone.

Apparently, Elina and her cookie stall are now a big hit down the dispensaries, and although she’s not quite sure why she’s so popular down there, we’re sure with the money she’s making, she doesn’t care. Congratulations, Elina!

Do you think Elina was very clever with her marketing plan? Do you reckon she’s going to be the next big entrepreneur? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter at @WhatsTrending.


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Forts, frustrations and a first glimpse of the Taj.

Saturday 12 November 2016 – Agra, India.

The day did not start off brilliantly. My throat is really sore and the air is foul, I can taste the pollution, it is very unpleasant. I have no money, I have a head cold and the wifi is complete pants  I think I am the only person in this home stay as well, which this morning is compounding my misery. I hate travel mornings like this.

Over breakfast in the home stay, thankfully complementary due to my finances, I talked to Faiz, the owner. He was telling me how bad the past couple of days had been in his little part of Agra. The ATM has not been uploaded and as no-one is accepting the 500 and 1000 rupee bills all the small businesses are starting to suffer, and those who are willing to take the old money cannot give change as the change is all disappearing. The price of staples like sugar and salt are going up as the small shop owners need to get an income somehow. I am surprised at how calm it has all been.

There is an official tourist money changer at Agra Fort so Faiz is going to loan me 4000 rupees in now unusable, 1000 rupee bills (about 50 pounds), which I will need to change. I am then going to pay him for the board and lodgings and the 4000 via bank transfer from my NZ account. |The 4000 will be my living and touristing money. Like all small businesses, he does not have access to taking credit card payments. As it is I do not have enough money to pay him for the board and as there is no ATM and I cannot get any cash, this is a win/win for both us and a very nice gesture.

Faiz dropped me at the fort, it is about 1.5 kms away from his home stay, and at the craziest junction in Agra. The entry fee is 550 rupees. The fort accepted one 500 rupee note – for the 500 part, but would not accept a second for the 50 part. I had to use one of my few precious 100 rupee notes. I almost got into argument with the ticket man. Just one of the many ridiculous bureaucratic frustrations of this lovely but annoying country. There is no arguing with a government man.

I walked in to Agra Fort in a hump. Faiz had also told me I could not take my camera bag as large bags were not allowed in the fort or the Taj Mahal. I just took the G16 camera and a bottle of water. As I was going in I saw some people were allowed to take massive back packs in and others were told to leave them in a secure room. It seemed entirely inconsistent. Though not as futile as everyone walking through an airport scanner that beeped everybody,  though everyone was waived though regardless. More bureaucratic nonsense.

This did not help my early enjoyment of the place. There is not a lot to see when you first walk in, a big empty space with lots of people in it a large square surrounded by large red walls. I yawned. Definitely not as good as the fort in Jodhpur. I did see a squirrel that did not run away immediately. I took a photo.

I walked about aimlessly for a while – should have taken that damn audio guide again, teach me to have the hump. I liked these arches.

And this balcony, which I am assuming someone high and mighty spoke and waved to the peasants from.

Eventually i found my way though a doorway into what I guess would have been the inner castle if this was in England, much better! Lots more things to see.

The fort was built in stages throughout most of the 16th century, and under a variety of rulers. In the early 17th century the white marble sections were added under the rule of Shah Jahan, the Muslim Mughal ruler. He also oversaw the building of the Taj Mahal and some other sites in Agra. More on them later.

The Taj Mhal is 2.5 kms away in a straight line, but I could hardly see it through the haze, this photo has been sharpened massively to get it to stand out at all. The air is so thick. You can barely see the Yamuna which the Taj sits beside.

I liked the buildings, there is not a lot to see in them, some detail in the structures, but no museum like at Jodhpur. I did like the mix of the original red stone and the later white marble. The marble allowed a lot more detail to be inlaid in the source material.

There is still some renovation work to be done, and the way it has just sort of ended was sort of cool. There were two armed guards/policemen here, not really encouraging much exploration. Stick to the good bits Phil!

I left at the right time as a lot of people were arriving as I walked out the door and got into the queue for the money changer. Quite bit of patience went into getting those photos, largely free of other tourists. I know I could have just included them, but hey !

I almost got into an argument with an armed policeman in the money change queue. When I arrived there was no queue, and two windows open. A Spanish couple were being served in one window so I waited at the other, in the meantime a large melee/queue started to form and was eventually guided back alongside the Spanish couple. It turned out the guy behind my window didn’t actually serve people, he just sat there. When the Spanish couple finished and I went to stick my form and passport through the hole in the window, the policeman said I had to go to the back of the queue. I politely told him I had been there since before the queue, he knew this as he had been there as well. He put his hand on my shoulder and I refused to move. It was hot, this is India and serving the two Spanish customers seemed to take about 10 minutes and I was not willing to quit my position. It was a tense couple of seconds and eventually his attention was taken up by someone else and I got my way. Whew.

I had a grumpy, but financially happy walk back to the home stay, where I had a very nice lunch., food seems so much nicer when you know you can eat again the next day. Miraculously the internet was brilliant (for about 20 minutes) so I had a quick and pleasant Skype with El. Always makes me feel better.

Late afternoon I left the home stay with Faiz and he organised a decent price with a tuk tuk driver on the main road to take me to the Black Taj.

The Black Taj does not actually exist, there are some foundation ruins left on the ground, but that is it. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. As we all know the Taj is a glorious glowing white and is built on the banks of the River Yamuna. It is rumoured that he also built a jet black Taj on the opposite banks for himself. Though this has never been proven, though the foundations show something was built there.

It does have a great view of the Taj Mahal, and is supposed to be the place to go for sunset photos,  and a good reflection in the river. Except, you are not allowed near the river anymore due to security concerns, so it is all fenced off. The smog has not done the sunset any good either…

However, those things aside, it is a great place to see the Taj Mahal from. Though, naturally you have to pay to enter the site, I didn’t mind this as it meant I was left alone and no hawkers and beggars were there to follow me around. As I arrived about an hour and a half before sunset I was almost the only one there for quite a long time. Peace, in India – a rare and beautiful thing.

As is the Taj Mhala, I know that we all know it well, too well probably, but that first sight is still utterly breathtaking. It is one of those places that you just have to see in the flesh. And viewed through a manicured lawn with virtually no-one else in sight; magnificent.

Though even from this close it was still really hazy.  I was shooting with that wonderfully crisp Canon 70-200mm lens, and even that  had issues with the auto-focus grabbing on to anything.

I had a bit of a walk around, there was quite a wait till sunset. This was the sort of scene I wanted to see in India, which I won’t see much of as I am staying for such a short time and just hitting the big tourist things. Old ruins, dishevelled, run down, surrounded by trees, animals about, waiting to be investigated, clambered around. The old romantic adventurer view. A fantasy world that is not my current reality sadly.

But anyway, stop dreaming Phil. There is the Taj Manal – and its thousands of tourists, just next door, not something that most people will see, you are a lucky man.

I was waiting for quite a while for the sunset, the air seemed to clear as the day disappeared, and birds…. quick, something interesting, take a photo.

Back to waiting…. There was a brief moment of excitement when a couple of eagles started to dive bomb the crows nests in the trees behind me, there was a massive kerfuffle, screeching and fighting amongst the milling birds. I tried to take a photo but it was impossible, but it was good to watch the crows join together to fight the two massive eagles.

One of the victorious crows decided to pose for me and I took my last photo of the day. The sunset never happened so I left early as the crowds started to line my side of the river bank, the peace was finally over, a pleasant end to the day. (If I blank the chaotic and stinky tuk tuk ride out).

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Tag Archive | Respect

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it.”

Bruce Lee : Quotes

”If you always put limits on what you can do, physical or anything else, it’ll spread over into the rest of your life.

It’ll spread into your work, into your morality, into your entire being. There are no limits.

There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you.

A man must constantly exceed his level.”

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”

“I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.”

“Be happy, but never satisfied.”

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.”

“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce,

but still only light and flickering.As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals,

deep-burning and unquenchable.”

“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.”

“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

“Not being tense but ready.

Not thinking but not dreaming.

Not being set but flexible.

Liberation from the uneasy sense of confinement.

It is being wholly and quietly alive, aware and alert, ready for whatever may come.”

“A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.”

“As you think, so shall you become.”

“Now I see that I will never find the light

Unless, like the candle, I am my own fuel,

Consuming myself.”

“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.”

“Moving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror. Respond like an echo.”

“If you think a thing is impossible,you’ll only make it impossible.”

“Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become

natural, skillfull, swift, and steady.”

“Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are the weeds that strange confidence.”

“As I Began to Love Myself ”

As I began to love myself I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.

Today, I know, this is “AUTHENTICITY”.

As I began to love myself I understood how much I can offend somebody. As I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me.

Today I call it “RESPECT”.

As I began to love myself I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow.

Today I call it “MATURITY”.

As I began to love myself I understood that in any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm.

Today I call it “SELF-CONFIDENCE”.

As I began to love myself I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm.

Today I call it “SIMPLICITY”.

As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health – food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.

Today I know it is “LOVE OF ONESELF”.

As I began to love myself I quit trying to always be right, and ever since I was wrongless of the time.

Today I discovered that is “MODESTY”.

As I began to love myself I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where EVERYTHING is happening.

Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it “FULFILLMENT”.

As I began to love myself I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But As I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally.

Today I call this connection “WISDOM OF THE HEART”.

We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing new worlds are born.

Today I know THAT IS “LIFE”!

 Charlie Chaplin


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abrowseGTK app reads/converts AKAI S1000/3000 sample CDs
Continuuman interesting controller
ThinkPad 390econfiguring audio and multimedia
KrioKDE interface for the Rio player
LakaiCommand-line apps for data exchange between a Linux PC and AKAI samplers. Needs docs on using the tools
Linux Laptop Sound ConfigurationSound setup for an HP Omnibook 41502002-09-19
ThinkPad 390ean overview of getting this laptop working
MIDIatorserial port MIDI hardware from Key Electronics, with links to UNIXLinux drivers
mirage-diskapp for copying the samples from Ensoniq Mirage diskettes
MplinuxmanGTK app to manage files on an MPMAN MP3 portable player (models MP-F50 and MP-F60)
Rio500Linux drivers for managing the Diamond Rio MP3 player
riofilla Perl script to fill a Rio with a random selection of MP3s
Rio Supportsoftware from author Steve Oualline
Sound Card Support for Linux with Laptopsa survey circa 20072007-11-07
ThinkPad 390econfiguration page
tranzportDocs/code for programming Frontier Design's Tranzport wireless USB device
uCappssite dedicated to DIY MIDI hardware developed under Linux
Using the Hammerfall HDSP on LinuxHOWTO get this RME audio hardware working
native instruments komplete audio 64×4 USB2 interface with SPDIF and MIDI. Listed as supported in ALSA by the manufacturer Some people experience issues powering more than one condenser microphone as it is powered purely via USB. Hardware + Linux, Audio Interface
e-mu 0404 pcieE-MU 0404 PCIe has: * Two 1/4” Unbalanced Inputs * Two 1/4” Unbalanced Outputs * 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU) * MIDI In/Out As of August 2013 reported as not supporting higher than 48kHz or duplex 24 bit. Emutrix mixer should support this interface.
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Hardware MatrixThis page is intended as a reference for hardware that can be used for recording in Linux. There are other lists, e.g. the Alsa one, but some are out of date and they are not generally aimed at recording. Each device (or family of devices) should have a page detailing the capabilities, what works on Linux and what additional software is required (if any).
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Intel-HDA JACK low latency howtoHow to get Intel-HDA cards working with low latency, in duplex operation
M-Audio PCI Interfaces* Audiophile 2496 - 2×2 analog + 2×2 S/PDIF and MIDI. Up to 96kHz/24 bit * Audiophile 192 - 2×2 analog + 2×2 S/PDIF and MIDI. Up to 192kHz/24 bit * Delta 44 - 4 in, 4 out with external connection box * Delta 66 - 6 in, 6 out with external connection box. 4 analogue + S/PDIF * Delta 1010 - 10 in, 10 out with external connection box. 8 analogue + S/PDIF + MIDI * Delta 1010LT - 10 in, 10 out. 8 analogue (2 XLR with mic pre-amps) + S/PDIF + MIDI. May offer better audio quality than 1010(?…
Raspberry Pi and realtime, low-latency audioThe Raspberry Pi can be set up to handle realtime, low-latency audio but it requires quite some tweaking. Hence this Wiki article in which some common bottlenecks as well as some possible optimizations will be described. Last but not least this article will explain how to get JACK aka jackd running on your RPi.
samson c01uThe Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser is a microphone to connect directly with your PC. From the product page: Plug in and start recording. No extra gear needed! * Plug in and start recording. No extra gear needed! * Everything you need for recording audio on a computer * 16-Bit resolution, 44.1-48kHz sampling * Cardioid pickup pattern * Large 19mm diaphragm * Smooth, flat frequency response * Includes desktop mic stand, mic clip, USB cable and carry pouch
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CUGOS 2011 Spring Fling

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On April 20th, 2011, CUGOS (,[1]) will be holding a special all-day "spring fling" event at University of Washington Seattle Campus in place of our regular monthly meeting. We will provide FREE food and drinks, thanks to following sponsors: TerraGIS([2]), Spatialdev([3]), Zonar System([4]) & UW Geospatial Club.

The basic idea of this event is to come in the morning to learn something new (tools and real workflows)... stick around and apply it in the afternoon on some semi-structured hack sessions... and then learn some high level stuff in the evening.  As such, the day will be broken up as follows:

  • 9-12: morning session -- "speed" workshops
  • 12-1: lunch
  • 1-4: afternoon session -- open hacking
  • 4-6: dinner
  • 6-8: evening session -- regular meeting

Details are given below, but be aware that all agendas and times are approximate -- we'll be loose and agile and nimble and react to changing events and schedules as our whimsies take us.

All skill and interest levels are welcome! -- please join us for as much of the day as you can.

Morning Session: Workshops (9am to 12pm)

Sponsor by TerraGIS & Spatialdev

Venue: Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall

12 - 10 minute slots (10 min lightning instruction, 5 minutes Q&A each):
Idea is a progression from server to desktop to web... hopefully utilizing common test data

4 slots on server side tools:

  1. Install and setup of PostgresSQL/PostGIS on Linux system - RogerA
  2. R, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS: techniques for processing large data sets - Phil Hurvitz
  3. Does the World Need a Lidar Data Server?  - mpg
  4. gdal/ogr tips and tricks (VRT's, etc) - Aaron
  • tbd (basic batch processing with bash and python) AaronR?
  • tbd (maybe basic dev env tools like git/svn) GregC?

4 slots on desktop tools:

  1. gvSIG spatial analysis basics - Karsten
  2. elevation data processing - Roger
  3. Workflow Migration from ESRI to Open Source (python scripting) - Allison Bailey
  4. Introduction to GeoScript - Jared Erickson

4 slots on web tools:

  1. OSM rendering (comparison of rendering tools and OpenLayers setup for OSM) - Matt K
  2. How to style maps with TileMill and deploy them with TileStream - Dane Springmeyer
  • tbd (maybe "Subverting the dominant paradigm: a critical look at the concept of Neo-postcounterhegemonic source")
  • tbd (maybe basic AJAX and jQuery) ???
  • tbd (maybe OpenLayers) ???

Meal Session: Lunch (12pm to 1pm)

Venue: Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall

Lunch is sponsor by Zonar System& UW Geospatial Club.

Afternoon Session: Open (yet organized!) Hacking (1pm to 4pm)

Venue: Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall

Idea is to have 2-3 pre-planned projects (topics) that small groups can self organize and hack on some code. There would be a group leader that will have much of the infrastructure set up ahead of time (test data, code repo, etc). Here are some ideas::

  • "Does the World Need an Open Source Server Framework for Lidar Data, and If So, How Would We Build It?":: Leader mpg
- mpg will lead a 30 minute idea-gathering session, based on his lightning talk on this topic
- goal is to see if we can identify what existing tools we can use/extend to satisfy the goal
- this will proceed AaronR's OBM session

  • OSM rendering test framework:: Leader MattK and GregC
- Idea is to create as many rendering instances of OSM data as posible on the OBM server
- Come up with test cases that will stress all rendering engines
- Come up with jMeter test suites to run
- Maybe a django project to run tests, visualize results, and even add and remove tests.

  • Restful interface to all OBM services:: Leader AaronR
- Idea is to create a django project to wrap all OBM services (NAIP images, OSM rendering, etc) into a logical restful interface
- Sub-projects include coming up with URL structures, implementing the restful interface, and finally implementing the pages (metadata, tests, examples, etc)

Dinner Session (4pm to 6pm)

We will be walking over to the University Ave for a no-host dinner sometime after 4pm, returning around 6pm.  Exact venue to be determined on the fly; this session might even split into parallel tracks.

Evening Session: Monthly Meeting and prepared talks (6pm to 8pm)

Venue: 121 Raitt Hall

First 10 minutes will be CUGOS intro and mini meeting::

  • Aaron intro the group and what we are and invite new folks to participate as well as recap of rest of day
  • MPG will be be presenting a short (~5 min) recap of last month's Montreal codesprint and suggest CUGOS to host the 2012 event

2 hours of talks -> 6 - 20 minute talks (hard stop on timing)::

  1. "Open Data Kit project (" -Yaw Anokwa of UW
  2. "Publishing Data to GeoNetwork/GeoServer from ArcGIS using GeoCat bridge" from Jubal Harpster.
  3. "ArcGIS, OpenGeoData, and R or Why I use the tools I do: the sordid life of a spatial statistics post doc" - Chris Fowler
  4. "Open Source Lidar State of the Union" - MPG
  5. "OSM in Disaster Response - Humanitarian OpenStreetMap (HOT)" - Dane Springmeyer
  6. "ERMA and the Gulf Coast - Open Source tools in government disaster response" - Aaron Racicot

Directions and Transportation

Bus/Train: and

One person noted that "my personal experience is that one can find street parking north of 50th, west of I-5, and down by University Village shopping center, if one is willing to walk 30 to 45 minutes () . But many of those areas were also being converted to resident restricted zones. Bus is really easy."

Another noted that "There are a ton of routes which stops near Anderson hall (Forest Club Room): (OneBusAway pointing to nearest bus stops north of Anderson)

Maps of event locations:

If you are interested in an Olympia-based carpool, contact Webb Sprague (

Local arrangements chair: Matt Dunbar -- dunbar.matt(AT)

Wiki chair: mpg -- mpg^AT^

Michael P. Gerlek (mpg) - Flaxen Geo

Peter Keum - King County DNRP - Wastewater Treatment Division

Greg Corradini

E. Ryan Small

Ruben Rodriguez

Aaron Racicot - Z-Pulley Inc.

Matthew Kenny - RIDOLFI Inc.

Matt Dunbar - UW Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE)

Holly Glaser

Leah Saunders

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FOSS4G 2014 Planning Meeting 18th November

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FOSS4G LOC Planning Meeting Renewable Funding November 18, 2013 5:45-7:30

== NOTE: Next meeting will be Tuesday December 3nd @ 5:45pm at Renewable Funding to follow-up on the action items below. We will meet every 2 weeks from now to the end of the year. ==

  • In the room: Molly, Darrell, Reid
  • On the phone: Eli, Matt, Tanya, Neil, Greg, Percy

  • Platform for managing paper submissions
    • Molly presented on several options
    • We can expect 400+ submission
    • Need to check if there is existing community voting method
  • WhereCampPDX co-location with Code Sprint
    • Reid gives some background on Eliot Center and wifi provider
    • Sponsorships through FOSS4G add-on and WhereCampPDX on smaller local companies
    • Previous year's budget link to get added here _______ or sent to list
    • Mostly dedicate code sprint space (shared for morning announcements and lunch)
    • Not necessarily combined registration
    • Stumptown mostly taking lead on organizing for both days, FOSS4G probably venue, food
    • Avoid last day FOSS4G double booking with WhereCampPDX party, possible opportunity to combine on OSGeo Annual Meeting and then progress to party
  • logo design process
    • Timeline will be sent to list (December 23rd for final)
    • Concept research, send ideas starting now
    • PDX is (mostly) consensus for name
    • Last opportunity to brainstorm ideas and pass along to Elizabeth
  • Sponsorship updates
    • Mountain theme, Mt. Tabor, St. Helen's
    • Lists have been assembled, need to remove duplicates
    • Review for appropriate contacts
    • Some focused email and phone follow up
    • Mailchimp, constant contact or something else to track outreach
    • Roll out soon (before logo)
    • Need to determine source to keep all this in (shared google doc?)
  • Hotel
    • Not very interested in Hotel block, too high a risk
    • Convention center
  • GIS Day video
    • Contact Madeline or Christine for Darrell to make announcement
  • ORURISA/GIS In Action coordination
    • Occasional announcements
    • Regular Announcements
    • Program Announcement
    • Potential media sponsor? Professional organization affiliation? ORURISA and/or URISA?
  • Press Releases
    • Percy will proofread
    • Darrell will help
    • Nate is really good at this stuff, Percy will talk with him
    • Need outlets/media sponsors, see media sponsors at 2013
  • Academic Update
    • Do we want to keep using existing OJS instance? (i.e. we could take overpayment and administration)
    • Helena interested in helping at AGU
  • Website
    • Darrell to send email update on this
  • Sending update
    • Required to Board
    • Discuss too

To do list before next meeting

  • Eli to do theme recap on list, either come to decision or pass raw material to Elizabeth
  • Percy to respond to Helena on AGU
  • Percy to email Nate DiNiro about outreach Percy did this, will report back
  • Percy to look into (existing) OJS more
  • Darrell to contact Paul Ramsey about community voting
  • Reid to send budget outline
  • Eli to combine sponsor list and start
  • Eli to come up with Press Release schedule and combine with Molly
  • Darrell to sign up for mailchimp
  • Eli to come up with shared source for sponsorship stuff Done, teamworkpm for now


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Mailing Lists

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This is a selection of public OSGeo discussion lists. As of January 2007 all mailing lists managed by OSGeo have been transitioned to Mailman. The list of lists can be found at

Main announce list

Main discuss list

Board of Directors list

Incubation Committee list

Marketing Committee list

Website Committee list

Geodata list

Standards list

Education and Curriculum Committee list

Conferences and Events

Google Summer of Code discussion list

Project development lists


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DIY Bread Box Makeover – Love Create Celebrate

Did you catch my Kitchen makeover post? We are renovating our kitchen in a weekend! It’s going to be a huge job and we still aren’t sure if it’s all going to work, lol. But renovating the kitchen means that we need to update a few of our accessories too. Enter battered old bread box…

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