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Qwen2-Math: A new era for AI maths whizzes
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Qwen2-Math: A new era for AI maths whizzes
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Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen team has unveiled Qwen2-Math, a series of large language models specifically designed to tackle complex mathematical problems.
These new models – built upon the existing Qwen2 foundation – demonstrate remarkable proficiency in solving arithmetic and mathematical challenges, and outperform former industry leaders.
The Qwen team crafted Qwen2-Math using a vast and diverse Mathematics-specific Corpus. This corpus comprises a rich tapestry of high-quality resources, including web texts, books, code, exam questions, and synthetic data generated by Qwen2 itself.
Rigorous evaluation on both English and Chinese mathematical benchmarks – including GSM8K, Math, MMLU-STEM, CMATH, and GaoKao Math – revealed the exceptional capabilities of Qwen2-Math. Notably, the flagship model, Qwen2-Math-72B-Instruct, surpassed the performance of proprietary models such as GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 in various mathematical tasks.
“Qwen2-Math-Instruct achieves the best performance among models of the same size, with RM@8 outperforming Maj@8, particularly in the 1.5B and 7B models,” the Qwen team noted.
This superior performance is attributed to the effective implementation of a math-specific reward model during the development process.
Further showcasing its prowess, Qwen2-Math demonstrated impressive results in challenging mathematical competitions like the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) 2024 and the American Mathematics Contest (AMC) 2023.
To ensure the model’s integrity and prevent contamination, the Qwen team implemented robust decontamination methods during both the pre-training and post-training phases. This rigorous approach involved removing duplicate samples and identifying overlaps with test sets to maintain the model’s accuracy and reliability.
Looking ahead, the Qwen team plans to expand Qwen2-Math’s capabilities beyond English, with bilingual and multilingual models in the pipeline. This commitment to inclusivity aims to make advanced mathematical problem-solving accessible to a global audience.
“We will continue to enhance our models’ ability to solve complex and challenging mathematical problems,” affirmed the Qwen team.
You can find the Qwen2 models on Hugging Face here.
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Holidays 7.4
Holidays
Alice in Wonderland Day
Apocalypse Day
Army Day (Guatemala)
Baal Fire Day (Northumberland, UK)
Buffalo Bill Day
Bullion’s Day
Caribbean Community Day
Commemoration Day of the Victims of the Genocide Against the Jewish People (Latvia)
Damavand Național Day (Iran)
Day of Agwe (Haiti)
Dree Festival begins (Apatani people, India) [Ends 7.7]
F-Day (Alaska)
Fighter’s Day (Yugoslavia)
Filipino-American Friendship Day (Philippines)
Forensic Expert Day (Ukraine)
Garibaldi Day (Italy)
Helicopter Flight Anniversary Day
Hillbilly Day
Independents’ Day (UK)
International Whippet Day
Invisible Day
Jewish Genocide Memorial Day (Latvia)
Joey Chestnut Day
Jumping on the Mattress Night
King Tupou VI Day (Tonga)
Koko the Gorilla Day
Kwibohora (Liberation Day; Rwanda)
Liberation Day (Northern Mariana Islands)
Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day
National Architect Day (Venezuela)
National Karl Day
National Micah Day
National Police Day (Ukraine)
National Safe House Day
National Sophie Day
National Tom Sawyer Day
Queen Sonja Day (Norway)
Republic Day (Philippines)
704 Day
Steve Rogers Day
Stone Skipping Tournament (Mackinac Island, Michigan)
Tobacco Day (French Republic)
Tom Sawyer Fence-Painting Day (Hannibal, Missouri)
Unity Day (Zambia)
Virgin Islands Day (British Virgin Islands)
White Cloud’s Birthday and Tatanka Bison Festival (North Dakota)
World Day for Captive Dolphins
World Day of the eBook
World Sarcopenia Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Build a Pasta Sculpture Day
Caesar Salad Day
Honor American Beer & Cyder Day
Independence from Meat Day
Independent Beer Day
Jackfruit Day
National Baked Beans Day
National Barbecue Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day
National Pub Opening Day
Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
Independence & Related Days
Abkhazia (from Georgia; 1993)
Caricom Day (Barbados; 1973)
Hawaii Statehood Day (#50; 1960) [observed 3rd Friday]
Lanao del Norte (Philippines)
Lunar Independence Day (from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”)
North Carolina (Readmitted to the Union; 1868)
Orly (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]
Philippines (from US; 1946)
Providence Day (Rhode Island; 1636)
United States (from UK; 1776) a.k.a. …
Barbecue Day
Boom Box Parade (Willimantic, Connecticut)
Firecracker Day
Holy Firecracker Day (in John Updike's Couples)
Independence From Meat Day
Independent Beer Day
Indivisible Day (Minnesota)
National Country Music Day
Valnor (Declared; 2006) [unrecognized]
1st Thursday in July
Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]
Ommegang Pageant ends (Belgium) [1st Thursday]
Thirsty Thursday [1st Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning July 4 (1st Week of July)
Freedom Week (thru 7.10)
Festivals Beginning July 4, 2024
Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California) [thru 7.7]
Anthrocon (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]
Berrien Springs Pickle Festival (Berrien Springs, Michigan)
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bucheon, South Korea) [thru 7.14]
Buxton International Festival (Buxton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.21]
Eurockéennes de Belfort (Belfort, France) [thru 7.7]
Fan Expo Denver (Denver, Colorado) [thru 7.7]
Fishin' Fiesta (Freeport, Texas) [thru 4.6]
Lexington County Peach Festival (Gilbert, South Carolina)
Main Square Festival (Arras, France) [thru 7.7]
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (Ripley, West Virginia) [thru 7.7]
Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog-Eating Contest (Coney Island, New York)
Northern Lights Festival Boréal (Greater Sudbury, Canada) [thru 7.7]
Old Fashioned Farmer Days (Van Wert, Ohio) [thru 7.6]
Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Portland Craft Beer Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.6]
Quebec City Summer Festival (Quebec City, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash (Lahaska, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]
Rock Werchter (Werchter, Belgium) [thru 7.7]
Sand Mountain Potato Festival (Henegar, Alabama)
Shoals Catfish Festival (Shoals, Indiana) [thru 7.7]
Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany) [thru 7.7]
Tremolo (Tolyatti, Russia) [thru 7.7]
Waterfront Blues Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.7]
Feast Days
Admiral Abigail Breeze (Muppetism)
Andrew of Crete (Christian; Saint)
Bertha of Artois (Christian; Saint)
Bolcan (Christian; Saint)
Build a Pasta Subculture Day (Pastafarian)
Build a Scarecrow Day (Pastafarian)
Carolus-Duran (Artology)
Catherine Jarrige (Christian; Blessed)
Day of Pax (Ancient Roman)
Elizabeth Montgomery Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Elizabeth of Aragon (or of Portugal; Christian; Saint)
Feast of Translation (Ordination of St. Martin; Christian)
Finbar (Christian; Saint)
Flavian (Christian; Saint)
Jumping on the Mattress Night (Shamanism)
Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial (Spirit of the Mountain; Everyday Wicca)
Nathaniel Hawthorne (Writerism)
Nellie Mae Rowe (Artology)
Odo of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)
Old Midsummer’s Eve (England)
Peter the Hermit (Positivist; Saint)
Pier Giorgio Frassati (Christian; Blessed)
Procopius, Abbot of Prague (Christian; Confessor)
Rube Goldberg (Artology)
Sam Eagle (Muppetism)
Sisoes (a.k.a. Sisoy), Anchoret in Egypt (Christian; Saint)
Solstitium IV (Pagan)
Sun Dance (Paying homage to the god who dwells within the fire of the sun; Ute Indian Tribe; Utah)
Tomaž Šalamun (Writerism)
Ulrich of Augsburg (Christian; Confessor)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Lucky Day (Philippines) [38 of 71]
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
About Last Night (Film; 1986)
Alice in Wonderland (Novel; 1862)
America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee), by Lowell Mason and Samuel Francis Smith (Song; 1831 or 32)
American Top 40, by Casey Kasem (Radio Show; 1970)
Bats in the Belfry (MGM Cartoon; 1942)
Bedtime Bedlam (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1955)
Big Trouble in Little China (Film; 1986)
Cats & Dogs (Film; 2001)
Die Hard 2 (Film; 1990)
Doomsday for the Deceiver, by Flotsam and Jetsam (Album; 1986)
Droopy Leprechaun (MGM Cartoon; 1958)
Farnham's Freehold, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1964)
Fernwood 2 Night (TV Series; 1977)
Foo Fighters, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 1995)
Gonzo (Film; 2008)
The Great Mouse Detective (Animated Disney Film; 1986)
The Green Berets (Film; 1968)
Greenfields, by The Brothers Four (Song; 1959)
The Great Escape (Film; 1963)
Hail to the Chief, performed by the U.S. Marine Band (Song; 1828)
Jungle Jumble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)
Kylie, by Kylie Minogue (Album; 1988)
Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (Poem; 1855)
Mamma Mia! (Film; 2008)
Mexicali Shmoes (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Once Upon a Time in the West (Film; 1969)
Poor Little Butterfly (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
The Schooner the Better (Phantasies Cartoon; 1946)
Summer in the City, by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Song; 1966)
Tess of the d'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1891)
Tony Orlando & Dawn (TV Series; 1974)
U.S. Declaration of Independence ratified (Political Document; 1776)
Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith (Song; 1986)
Washington Monument (Cornerstone Laid; 1848)
The Werewolf of Paris, by Guy Endore (Novel; 1933)
Today’s Name Days
Berta, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Austria)
Berta, Elizabeta, Elza, Laura (Croatia)
Prokop (Czech Republic)
Ulricus (Denmark)
Virgo, Virmo, Virvo (Estonia)
Ulla, Ulpu (Finland)
Florent (France)
Berta, Else, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Germany)
Loukia (Greece)
Ulrik (Hungary)
Antonino, Cristina, Elisabetta (Italy)
Sandis, Uldis, Ulriks (Latvia)
Gedgailė, Malvina, Skalvis, Teodoras (Lithuania)
Ulla, Ulrik (Norway)
Ageusz, Alfred, Aurelian, Elżbieta, Innocenta, Innocenty, Józef, Julian, Malwin, Malwina, Odo, Teodor, Wielisław (Poland)
Andrei (România)
Prokop (Slovakia)
Berta, Isabel (Spain)
Ulla, Ulrika (Sweden)
Bohdanna (Ukraine)
America, Calvert, Calverta, Calvin, Calvina, Kalvin (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 186 of 2024; 180 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of week 27 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 26 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 29 (ji-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 28 Sivan 5784
Islamic: 27 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445
J Cal: 6 Red; Sixday [6 of 30]
Julian: 21 June 2024
Moon: 2%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 17 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Peter the Hermit]
Runic Half Month: Feoh (Wealth) [Day 11 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 15 of 94)
Week: 1st Week of July
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 14 of 31)
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Hey Ohio/Michigan/Indiana doll collectors!
We have access to a banquet hall and we want to do a doll show/expo
It would be around February or March in southern Michigan
The plans are very fluid right now. Were open to ideas, and input. If you have any, please me know! Here are the basic ideas
This would be an event for American Girl Doll and other 18 inch doll brands. With the goal of bringing collectors together.
We'll have an option to rent a table. Though you wouldn't have to buy a table to attend. If you do, you can sell, display, or trade items. It would be about ten dollars for a table. You can sell anything doll related. Handmade crafts, dolls, furniture, clothes. Anything you want to sell! This would be a good place to sell unshipable items too.
There would a snack table, and at least a portion of the event would be collector only. So you get up away from your table, talk to other collectors, or buy items.
We could also open it up to the public, and allow people to walk through. This would be for half of the event.
Depending on reception, it would either be a collector only event, or a hybrid event. Half for collectors, and a half for the public.
Nothing is concrete right now, again if you have any input please let me know! If this generates enough reception we will make a google form. Along with posting something on other platforms. So we can get a general idea of the number of people, and who would buy tables.
Hopefully this makes sense, thank you for reading!
#american girl dolls#american girl#american girl goty#american girl historicals#american girl tumblr#dollbr#Important
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Holidays 7.4
Holidays
Alice in Wonderland Day
Apocalypse Day
Army Day (Guatemala)
Baal Fire Day (Northumberland, UK)
Buffalo Bill Day
Bullion’s Day
Caribbean Community Day
Commemoration Day of the Victims of the Genocide Against the Jewish People (Latvia)
Damavand Național Day (Iran)
Day of Agwe (Haiti)
Dree Festival begins (Apatani people, India) [Ends 7.7]
F-Day (Alaska)
Fighter’s Day (Yugoslavia)
Filipino-American Friendship Day (Philippines)
Forensic Expert Day (Ukraine)
Garibaldi Day (Italy)
Helicopter Flight Anniversary Day
Hillbilly Day
Independents’ Day (UK)
International Whippet Day
Invisible Day
Jewish Genocide Memorial Day (Latvia)
Joey Chestnut Day
Jumping on the Mattress Night
King Tupou VI Day (Tonga)
Koko the Gorilla Day
Kwibohora (Liberation Day; Rwanda)
Liberation Day (Northern Mariana Islands)
Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day
National Architect Day (Venezuela)
National Karl Day
National Micah Day
National Police Day (Ukraine)
National Safe House Day
National Sophie Day
National Tom Sawyer Day
Queen Sonja Day (Norway)
Republic Day (Philippines)
704 Day
Steve Rogers Day
Stone Skipping Tournament (Mackinac Island, Michigan)
Tobacco Day (French Republic)
Tom Sawyer Fence-Painting Day (Hannibal, Missouri)
Unity Day (Zambia)
Virgin Islands Day (British Virgin Islands)
White Cloud’s Birthday and Tatanka Bison Festival (North Dakota)
World Day for Captive Dolphins
World Day of the eBook
World Sarcopenia Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Build a Pasta Sculpture Day
Caesar Salad Day
Honor American Beer & Cyder Day
Independence from Meat Day
Independent Beer Day
Jackfruit Day
National Baked Beans Day
National Barbecue Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day
National Pub Opening Day
Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
Independence & Related Days
Abkhazia (from Georgia; 1993)
Caricom Day (Barbados; 1973)
Hawaii Statehood Day (#50; 1960) [observed 3rd Friday]
Lanao del Norte (Philippines)
Lunar Independence Day (from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”)
North Carolina (Readmitted to the Union; 1868)
Orly (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]
Philippines (from US; 1946)
Providence Day (Rhode Island; 1636)
United States (from UK; 1776) a.k.a. …
Barbecue Day
Boom Box Parade (Willimantic, Connecticut)
Firecracker Day
Holy Firecracker Day (in John Updike's Couples)
Independence From Meat Day
Independent Beer Day
Indivisible Day (Minnesota)
National Country Music Day
Valnor (Declared; 2006) [unrecognized]
1st Thursday in July
Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]
Ommegang Pageant ends (Belgium) [1st Thursday]
Thirsty Thursday [1st Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning July 4 (1st Week of July)
Freedom Week (thru 7.10)
Festivals Beginning July 4, 2024
Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California) [thru 7.7]
Anthrocon (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]
Berrien Springs Pickle Festival (Berrien Springs, Michigan)
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bucheon, South Korea) [thru 7.14]
Buxton International Festival (Buxton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.21]
Eurockéennes de Belfort (Belfort, France) [thru 7.7]
Fan Expo Denver (Denver, Colorado) [thru 7.7]
Fishin' Fiesta (Freeport, Texas) [thru 4.6]
Lexington County Peach Festival (Gilbert, South Carolina)
Main Square Festival (Arras, France) [thru 7.7]
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (Ripley, West Virginia) [thru 7.7]
Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog-Eating Contest (Coney Island, New York)
Northern Lights Festival Boréal (Greater Sudbury, Canada) [thru 7.7]
Old Fashioned Farmer Days (Van Wert, Ohio) [thru 7.6]
Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Portland Craft Beer Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.6]
Quebec City Summer Festival (Quebec City, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash (Lahaska, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]
Rock Werchter (Werchter, Belgium) [thru 7.7]
Sand Mountain Potato Festival (Henegar, Alabama)
Shoals Catfish Festival (Shoals, Indiana) [thru 7.7]
Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany) [thru 7.7]
Tremolo (Tolyatti, Russia) [thru 7.7]
Waterfront Blues Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.7]
Feast Days
Admiral Abigail Breeze (Muppetism)
Andrew of Crete (Christian; Saint)
Bertha of Artois (Christian; Saint)
Bolcan (Christian; Saint)
Build a Pasta Subculture Day (Pastafarian)
Build a Scarecrow Day (Pastafarian)
Carolus-Duran (Artology)
Catherine Jarrige (Christian; Blessed)
Day of Pax (Ancient Roman)
Elizabeth Montgomery Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Elizabeth of Aragon (or of Portugal; Christian; Saint)
Feast of Translation (Ordination of St. Martin; Christian)
Finbar (Christian; Saint)
Flavian (Christian; Saint)
Jumping on the Mattress Night (Shamanism)
Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial (Spirit of the Mountain; Everyday Wicca)
Nathaniel Hawthorne (Writerism)
Nellie Mae Rowe (Artology)
Odo of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)
Old Midsummer’s Eve (England)
Peter the Hermit (Positivist; Saint)
Pier Giorgio Frassati (Christian; Blessed)
Procopius, Abbot of Prague (Christian; Confessor)
Rube Goldberg (Artology)
Sam Eagle (Muppetism)
Sisoes (a.k.a. Sisoy), Anchoret in Egypt (Christian; Saint)
Solstitium IV (Pagan)
Sun Dance (Paying homage to the god who dwells within the fire of the sun; Ute Indian Tribe; Utah)
Tomaž Šalamun (Writerism)
Ulrich of Augsburg (Christian; Confessor)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Lucky Day (Philippines) [38 of 71]
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
About Last Night (Film; 1986)
Alice in Wonderland (Novel; 1862)
America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee), by Lowell Mason and Samuel Francis Smith (Song; 1831 or 32)
American Top 40, by Casey Kasem (Radio Show; 1970)
Bats in the Belfry (MGM Cartoon; 1942)
Bedtime Bedlam (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1955)
Big Trouble in Little China (Film; 1986)
Cats & Dogs (Film; 2001)
Die Hard 2 (Film; 1990)
Doomsday for the Deceiver, by Flotsam and Jetsam (Album; 1986)
Droopy Leprechaun (MGM Cartoon; 1958)
Farnham's Freehold, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1964)
Fernwood 2 Night (TV Series; 1977)
Foo Fighters, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 1995)
Gonzo (Film; 2008)
The Great Mouse Detective (Animated Disney Film; 1986)
The Green Berets (Film; 1968)
Greenfields, by The Brothers Four (Song; 1959)
The Great Escape (Film; 1963)
Hail to the Chief, performed by the U.S. Marine Band (Song; 1828)
Jungle Jumble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)
Kylie, by Kylie Minogue (Album; 1988)
Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (Poem; 1855)
Mamma Mia! (Film; 2008)
Mexicali Shmoes (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Once Upon a Time in the West (Film; 1969)
Poor Little Butterfly (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
The Schooner the Better (Phantasies Cartoon; 1946)
Summer in the City, by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Song; 1966)
Tess of the d'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1891)
Tony Orlando & Dawn (TV Series; 1974)
U.S. Declaration of Independence ratified (Political Document; 1776)
Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith (Song; 1986)
Washington Monument (Cornerstone Laid; 1848)
The Werewolf of Paris, by Guy Endore (Novel; 1933)
Today’s Name Days
Berta, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Austria)
Berta, Elizabeta, Elza, Laura (Croatia)
Prokop (Czech Republic)
Ulricus (Denmark)
Virgo, Virmo, Virvo (Estonia)
Ulla, Ulpu (Finland)
Florent (France)
Berta, Else, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Germany)
Loukia (Greece)
Ulrik (Hungary)
Antonino, Cristina, Elisabetta (Italy)
Sandis, Uldis, Ulriks (Latvia)
Gedgailė, Malvina, Skalvis, Teodoras (Lithuania)
Ulla, Ulrik (Norway)
Ageusz, Alfred, Aurelian, Elżbieta, Innocenta, Innocenty, Józef, Julian, Malwin, Malwina, Odo, Teodor, Wielisław (Poland)
Andrei (România)
Prokop (Slovakia)
Berta, Isabel (Spain)
Ulla, Ulrika (Sweden)
Bohdanna (Ukraine)
America, Calvert, Calverta, Calvin, Calvina, Kalvin (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 186 of 2024; 180 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of week 27 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 26 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 29 (ji-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 28 Sivan 5784
Islamic: 27 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445
J Cal: 6 Red; Sixday [6 of 30]
Julian: 21 June 2024
Moon: 2%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 17 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Peter the Hermit]
Runic Half Month: Feoh (Wealth) [Day 11 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 15 of 94)
Week: 1st Week of July
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 14 of 31)
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Sneak Peek: What’s Trending in Beauty at Uplink Expo
June 12, 2024
Nancy Trent
Uplink Expo, organized by Beauty Independent, is the premier event where beauty, wellness, innovation, and visionary ideas converge. This dynamic expo is a gathering place for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, beauty wellness enthusiasts, and curious minds, all united by a shared passion for the future of health and wellness. Founders, CEOs, suppliers, retailers, and investors are driving the big beauty brands of tomorrow, collectively advancing the industry on June 20th in New York City. Here are six top trends to watch:
1) Native nurturing
Materials from indigenous lands are gaining traction in the skincare and beauty industry due to their natural efficacy and sustainable sourcing. Traditional ingredients, derived from plants, minerals, and other natural resources, have been used for centuries by indigenous communities for their healing and nurturing properties. Modern skincare brands are now tapping into this rich heritage, incorporating these materials into their products to offer consumers natural alternatives that are free from synthetic chemicals. This trend not only promotes healthier skin but also supports the preservation of indigenous knowledge and sustainable harvesting practices, making it a win-win for both beauty enthusiasts and the environment.
On the show floor: N8iV Beauty is pioneering the use of acorn oil in skincare, drawing on the ancestral Native American wisdom of its founder, Ruth-Ann Thorn. Harvested annually from tribal lands, acorn oil has been used for 23,000 years to restore, rejuvenate, and empower skin with a natural glow. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids, tocopherols, polyphenols, and sterols, which help improve skin health, reduce inflammation, soothe irritations, repair and regenerate cells, and deeply nourish and hydrate. Its trace amounts of tannic acid enhance the absorption of these beneficial properties, delivering better and more lasting results.
2. Fragrances without compromise
Clean and natural fragrances are on the rise as consumers become more conscious of what they apply to their skin and inhale daily. These perfumes, crafted only using the highest quality ingredients, favors transparency and simplicity. As a result, they offer a more wholesome and eco-friendly alternative, often featuring essential oils and botanicals that not only smell divine but also boast therapeutic benefits. This growing preference for clean and natural scents reflects a broader trend towards wellness and sustainability, where people seek products that align with their health values and environmental concerns.
On the show floor: Rosy & Earnest is setting new standards in the fragrance industry with clean, luxurious perfumes. Partnering with award-winning perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, the brand has achieved the second-ever EWG verified certification in the Edu parfum category. The products are non-toxic and vegan, featuring transparent ingredient lists. This ensures consumers can enjoy unique and sophisticated scents without compromising on their health or the environment.
3. Embracing age
We’re in an era where society’s expectations of aging are being challenged by older women. New and innovative treatments are being created to rejuvenate and revitalize sensitive skin that has endured decades of wear and tear. This trend celebrates the beauty of aging and promotes products that enhance natural features rather than hiding them.
On the show floor: Prime Prometics is a family-run brand that focuses on makeup and skincare for mature women. Initially targeting chemo warriors, the brand has expanded to serve all women over 50, using bioactive nutrients in their cosmetics to heal and rejuvenate the skin. The products, developed with input from a database of 10,000 mature women, include mascaras, lipsticks, and brow tints that not only enhance beauty but also repair cellular damage caused by aging. Additionally, Prime Prometics supports breast cancer survivors, medical frontliners, and combats misinformation about older women.
4. Tanning goes plant-based
Plant-based tanning products are increasingly important for skin health and environmental sustainability. Unlike traditional tanning solutions that often contain harsh chemicals, plant-based alternatives utilize natural ingredients that nourish and protect the skin. These products minimize the risk of irritation and allergic reactions, making them suitable for sensitive skin. Additionally, they often contain antioxidants and vitamins that promote skin health, providing a safer, healthier way to achieve a sun-kissed glow. As consumers become more aware of the benefits of natural ingredients, plant-based tanning products are gaining popularity for their effectiveness and gentleness.
On the show floor: Ella & Jo Cosmetics was created by Charlene Flanagan, make up artist, and Niamh Ryan, make up artists and skin therapist. They are filling a gap in the market for fun and functional products that make every day easier for women. You can glow from head to toe with this collection of tanning essentials that will elevate your skincare routine. Their products are a multi-functional range inspired by plants & wellbeing powered by science. Their products also center around a morning & nighttime skincare regimen, containing a unique USP - incredible ingredients pushing the boundaries of multi-use and incredible skin results, while also delivering a unique sensory experience - relaxation, self-care & calm.
5. So long to synthetics
Plant-based skincare is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and promoting overall well-being. Unlike synthetic products that may contain harmful chemicals and artificial additives, plant-based skincare harnesses the power of natural ingredients like botanical extracts, essential oils, and vitamins. These ingredients are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin. They are also gentler and less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions, making them suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Moreover, plant-based skincare aligns with environmentally sustainable practices, reducing the ecological footprint and promoting a more eco-friendly beauty routine. As awareness of holistic health grows, the demand for plant-based skincare continues to rise, highlighting its importance in achieving radiant, healthy skin naturally.
On the show floor: R&R Skincare is an entirely natural, plant-based skincare brand from Africa, founded on the philosophy of transforming one of nature's purest and richest gifts - shea butter - into elegant beauty products that moisturize and renew the skin. This brand delivers luxury and sings Africa’s ancient beauty secrets for ageless skin, at an affordable price, whilst simultaneously empowering hundreds of Ghanaian women in rural communities through its supply chain.
6. Improving hormone health
Improving hormonal health is vital for women's overall well-being, as hormones regulate numerous bodily functions including mood, energy levels, metabolism, and reproductive health. Balanced hormones contribute to physical and emotional stability, reducing the risk of conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and menstrual irregularities. Unfortunately, there is still so much more research to be done and there are not enough resources for women to incorporate into their daily lives. Addressing hormonal imbalances through a holistic approach involving diet, lifestyle changes, and natural supplements can lead to a more vibrant, balanced life. By prioritizing hormonal health, women can achieve greater vitality and resilience, empowering them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
On the show floor: Hormone University was created as an educational platform with the mission to improve hormone health such as, menopause, PMS, fertility or menstruation. This brand is here for all the women to break their silence and find relief. The founder was diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis in her mid 20s and this condition brought unimaginable pain into her life, leading to five surgeries, infertility, surgical menopause, and numerous other challenging consequences. Frustrated by the lack of specific research, clear information, and natural products that could be applied into her daily life, she decided to embark on a new path. She began talking to hundreds of women and discovered that many shared a common thirst for knowledge and trustworthy products, yet they didn’t know where to begin. After two years of research and hard work, thanks to gynecologic oncologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, lead scientific advisor to Hormone University, they managed to create a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy giving birth to Glow by HU. Their products are natural hormone balance delivered through your skin.
Uplink Expo is set to unveil even more intriguing trends from revolutionary brands with cutting-edge products. Attend the expo on June 20th to gain insights from pioneering experts shaping the beauty wellness landscape and discover how these trends can transform your approach to beauty and skincare.
For more trends, read the latest from trendspotter Nancy Trent.
Nancy Trent is a writer and speaker, a lifelong health advocate, a globe-trotting trend watcher and the founder and president of Trent & Company, a New York-based public relations and marketing communications firm. Trent & Company has a client roster of text book case studies of products, venues, books, films and experts in healthy lifestyles spanning traditional and alternative disciplines for wellness, beauty, fitness, nutrition and the environment.
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Wild by Nature Floral Arts
(910) 363-5032
Southport NC Florist
Wild by Nature Florist and Flower Delivery, nestled in the heart of Southport, NC, stands as a venerable flower shop with a steadfast commitment to delivering not only exquisite floral arrangements but also unparalleled customer service to the local community. Our rich history reflects a legacy of creating breathtaking, fresh flower designs for a myriad of events. Guiding our floral endeavors with unparalleled passion and vision is Robin Weir, AIFD, EMC. Robin boasts an impressive array of accolades, having secured victory twice in the Designer of the Year competition at the Northeast Floral Expo and earning accreditation as a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers. However, it's her recent European Masters Certification from Brugge, Belgium, that imparts a global flair to her local artistry. Robin's distinctive approach involves seamlessly blending the freshest, most exquisite flowers sourced globally with charming trinkets discovered during her travels, ensuring each arrangement narrates a unique story. Choosing Wild by Nature Florist and Flower Delivery goes beyond selecting a florist; it's opting for storytellers, dreamers, and artists. We take pride in infusing emotions into every bouquet, creating a distinctive touch that resonates with individual styles. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is unyielding, guaranteeing a seamless experience from order placement to delivery. While we import sought-after flowers from around the world, our heart remains firmly rooted in the local community. We prioritize sourcing specialty products from Southport itself, infusing each bouquet with its local essence. Weddings, as celebrations of eternal love, hold a special place in our hearts. Our wedding flowers, crafted with passion and precision, introduce a touch of nature's beauty to your special day. We recognize the significance of every detail, ensuring our wedding arrangements complement and enhance the beauty of your celebration. In addition to our stunning floral designs, we present a selection of specialty gifts, each curated with thoughtfulness and care. Our offerings extend beyond special occasions; they're about transforming ordinary days into extraordinary moments. With our same-day flower delivery service, you can surprise a loved one, offering a gesture that makes them feel cherished and valued. Alternatively, indulge in our best sellers, a reflection of what Southport adores. At Wild by Nature Florist and Flower Delivery, we believe in cultivating lasting relationships. Our dedication to excellence, coupled with a personalized approach, ensures every interaction with us is memorable. Conveniently located at 411 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, we stand ready to assist you. Whether you're seeking advice, looking to order flowers online, or simply wish to visit our shop, our friendly and knowledgeable staff eagerly awaits. Reach out to us at (910) 363-5032 or explore our floral world at www.wildbynaturellc.com, making your next occasion truly unforgettable in Southport, North Carolina.
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ICEWAVE Will Appear At CHAMPS Trade Show Denver 2023
Champs Trade Shows, the premier counterculture b2b expo since 1999, will be held from Wednesday 27 to Thursday 28 September 2023 in Denver, United States. As the new wave of disposable vape market, ICEWAVE will be showcasing its first product ICEWAVE X8500 to retail buyers in the US market. The innovative products can be seen at Booth #12035 at the Colorado Convention Center. Insisting on the philosophy of user-centered and experience-first, ICEWAVE deeply understood the market need which was the function of e-juice and battery indication. ICEWAVE persevered through 150 days of research in order to achieve the optimal cost-performance balance and finally developed the ICEWAVE X8500. ICEWAVE’s original creative letter design which is inspired by street art and hip-hop culture is an excellent way to promote self-expression and cater to individuals with unique lifestyles. At the same time, the team of e-juice engineers from the U.S.A. has taken original flavors and interpreted them in a way that caters to both European and American taste preferences. They understand that tastes can vary between these regions, so ICEWAVE has carefully crafted e-juices to appeal to a wide range of palates. Earlier this month, ICEWAVE X8500 has won two MUSE Design Awards within Hardware, Power & Hand Tools category and Digital & Electronic Devices category. It fully demonstrated that the product has been recognized by experts from the industry. Booth #12035 provides a fantastic opportunity for interested visitors to explore and experience a wide range of products firsthand. Visitors can engage with the products, ask questions, and even test them out personally. Event: CHAMPS Trade Show Denver 2023 Date: September 27th to 28th Location: Booth #12035 Visit: www.icewave.com. About ICEWAVE: ICEWAVE comes from its parent company ICCPP, who have years of experience in powerful technology, innovation and manufacturing.��ICEWAVE aims to bring the ultimate vaping experience to users globally, with great looking disposables, better tastes and long-lasting flavors. *During internal testing, ICEWAVE X8500 can support 8500 puffs at maximum. The actual number of puffs will be affected by personal vaping habits. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Read the full article
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2023 MADE Recap
Handmade bike enthusiasts were in for a treat this past weekend at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon for MADE, where more than 150 builders came together to show off their custom-crafted bikes. As the official shipping service of one of the bike industry’s newest events, Bikeflights was there to not only check out all the bikes but also to help builders get their bikes to and from the show.
In the bike industry, shows come and go. Does anyone remember Interbike or the National Bicycle Tourism Conference? And ever since the demise of the North American Handmade Bike Show (affectionately known as “NAHBS” to many) three years ago, there’s been a conspicuous hole in the calendar for those who love to ride, or even just admire handbuilt bikes. Fortunately, the brand new, multi-day Made expo, which was announced earlier this spring, brings back an opportunity for the cycling public to enjoy both the artistry and craftsmanship of builders from across the U.S. and around the world. The event was held mostly outdoors at a unique venue that used to be an industrial waterfront.
Bikeflights Gordon Wadsworth, Michael Potter, William Alcorn and Sue George set up an onsite shipping center early last week to receive builders’ bikes ahead of the show. Throughout the week, they also ran the Bikeflights booth at the expo, connecting with many riders of all types, some of whom had previously used our service and some who were new to it. And, of course, we were also there at the end to receive builders’ bikes and help get them underway back home or to the customers who’d purchased them.
Something that really struck us about the show was the mixture of established, well-known builders like Fat Chance, Moots and Mike DeSalvo and newer, lesser-known builders like Fabbro Industries, Swood Cycles and Liberation Fab. There were also some in-between brands that have been around for a bit, but are just becoming more well-known like No. 22, Chumba and Officina Battaglin. At a time when the industry as a whole is trying to figure out how to recover from a post-COVID inventory glut and bike sales slump, the presence of many younger brands and the enthusiasm of their builders was a breath of fresh air that bodes well for the future of the sport.
It’s rare that we get to do big industry events in the same city as our headquarters, so we made the most of that opportunity, tapping into Bikeflights’ President William Alcorn’s local knowledge of the many roads and bike paths in and around Portland. Every morning, before heading to the show, we’d get up early and spin our legs – anywhere from a quick one-hour pedal to a nearly 50-mile gravel tour.
And while the August haze never did clear enough for us to actually catch a glimpse of any of the four nearby volcanos, we nonetheless made the most of our surroundings, doing things like stopping to smell the roses at a local rose garden and enjoying tasty post-ride pastries outside at a local bakery.
Another highlight of our time at the show was a Chris King factory tour, led by the legendary Chris King himself. Mr. King not only gave us the history of the company but also showed us in great detail through their state-of-the-art manufacturing process, which the company has honed over almost five decades. For those who aren’t familiar with the brand, Chris King makes a variety of bike components but is perhaps best known for its bearings, hubs and headsets.
As with all industry events, it’s the people as much as the products that make the show, and throughout the week, we enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with cycling friends and colleagues from near and far.
To wrap things up, we’re sharing some of our favorite bikes from the show.
Chumba Sendero
Liberation Fabrication
Swood Cycles
Argonaut Cycles RM3
Mone Bikes
Officina Battaglin Portofino G No. 13
Fabbro Industries Type 57X
We’re already looking forward to next year, and can’t wait to see what exciting new bikes the builders will bring to Portland in 2024!
All photos – except the ones featuring Bikeflights, Chris King and the rose garden – are courtesy of Made and were taken by Chris Hornbecker, Robert Huff and Dylan VanWeelden.
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McAfee unveils AI-powered deepfake audio detection
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McAfee unveils AI-powered deepfake audio detection
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McAfee has revealed a pioneering AI-powered deepfake audio detection technology, Project Mockingbird, during CES 2024. This proprietary technology aims to defend consumers against the rising menace of cybercriminals employing fabricated, AI-generated audio for scams, cyberbullying, and manipulation of public figures’ images.
Generative AI tools have enabled cybercriminals to craft convincing scams, including voice cloning to impersonate family members seeking money or manipulating authentic videos with “cheapfakes.” These tactics manipulate content to deceive individuals, creating a heightened challenge for consumers to discern between real and manipulated information.
In response to this challenge, McAfee Labs developed an industry-leading AI model, part of the Project Mockingbird technology, to detect AI-generated audio. This technology employs contextual, behavioural, and categorical detection models, achieving an impressive 90 percent accuracy rate.
Steve Grobman, CTO at McAfee, said: “Much like a weather forecast indicating a 70 percent chance of rain helps you plan your day, our technology equips you with insights to make educated decisions about whether content is what it appears to be.”
Project Mockingbird offers diverse applications, from countering AI-generated scams to tackling disinformation. By empowering consumers to distinguish between authentic and manipulated content, McAfee aims to protect users from falling victim to fraudulent schemes and ensure a secure digital experience.
Deep concerns about deepfakes
As deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated, consumer concerns are on the rise. McAfee’s December 2023 Deepfakes Survey highlights:
84% of Americans are concerned about deepfake usage in 2024
68% are more concerned than a year ago
33% have experienced or witnessed a deepfake scam, with 40% prevalent among 18–34 year-olds
Top concerns include election influence (52%), undermining public trust in media (48%), impersonation of public figures (49%), proliferation of scams (57%), cyberbullying (44%), and sexually explicit content creation (37%)
McAfee’s unveiling of Project Mockingbird marks a significant leap in the ongoing battle against AI-generated threats. As countries like the US and UK enter a pivotal election year, it’s crucial that consumers are given the best chance possible at grappling with the pervasive influence of deepfake technology.
(Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash)
See also: MyShell releases OpenVoice voice cloning AI
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Holidays 6.14
Holidays
Baltic Freedom Day
Ban Live Exports International Awareness Day
Blood Type Awareness Day
Caldecott Day (Literature)
Casual Day
Congressional Baseball Massacre Day
Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia)
Day of Mourning and Commemoration (Estonia)
Diving Suit Day
Family History Day
Flag Day (US)
Freedom Day (Malawi)
Green for Grenfell Day (UK)
Hydranencephaly Awareness Day
International Bath Day
International Steampunk Day
International Weblogger’s Day
Jasmine Day (French Republic)
John McCain Day
Kiss Day (South Korea)
Last of Us Anniversary Day
Leinapev (Day of Mourning and Commemoration; Estonia)
Liberation Day (Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
Lunes Siguiente a la Festividad de San Antonio (Ceuta, Spain)
Magic Circles Day
Monkey Around Day
Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania)
National Garden Day (Canada)
National Hoe Day
National New Mexico Day
National Skunk Day
National Wear Blue Day
National YWCA Greater Los Angeles Unsung Heroes Day
No Mailing Children Day
Obama Day (a.k.a. Obama Appreciation Day)
Own Your Share of America Day [Weekday closest to 6.14]
Pahaliraja (a.k.a. Pahili Day; India)
Pause for the Pledge Day [7 PM EDT]
Pig Callers’ Day
Pop Goes the Weasel Day
Queen’s Birthday (Anguilla, Australia, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands)
Raja (India)
Sandpaper Day
614 Day
U.S. Army Birthday
Women's Day (Iraq)
World Blood Donor Day (UN)
Yesterday and Today Recall Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Chicken Marengo Day
National Bourbon Day
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
World Cucumber Day
Independence & Related Days
Kopernik (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]
Parliament Day (1st Session; Canada; 1841)
Roman Republic (Organized & 1st Consuls elected; 510 BCE)
2nd Friday in June
Banana Split Day (Ohio) [2nd Friday]
Flashback Friday [Every Friday]
Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]
International Drink Chenin Blanc Days, Day 1 [2nd Friday]
Kamehameha Day (Hawaii) [June 11, Unless a Weekend, then Friday before]
National School Business Leaders Day (UK) [2nd Friday]
National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers [2nd Friday]
National Lemonade Days begin [2nd Friday]
National Marriage Day [2nd Friday]
National Movie Night [2nd Friday]
National Work @ Home Father's Day [Friday before 3rd Sunday]
Pirate Day Friday (Australia) [2nd Friday]
Poultry Days begin (Versailles, Ohio) [2nd Friday]
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival begins (Oklahoma) [2nd Friday thru Sunday]
World Verdejo Day [2nd Friday]
Weekly Holidays beginning June 14 (2nd Full Week)
Dollars Against Diabetes (thru 6.16] [Father’s Day Weekend]
Honor America Days (thru 7.4) [21 Days]
Poultry Days (thru 6.16)
Festivals Beginning June 14, 2024
Alameda County Fair (Alameda County Fairgrounds, California) [thru 7.7]
Armageddon Expo (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 6.16]
Berry Dairy Days Festival (Burlington, Washington) [thru 6.16]
Boulevardia (Kansas City, Missouri) [thru 6.15]
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival (Warren, Arkansas) [thru 6.15]
Bushels and Barrels at Reynolds Homestead (Critz, Virginia) [thru 6.15]
Coffee Fest New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) [thru 6.15]
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival (Crawfordsville, Indiana) [thru 6.16]
Download Festival (Castle Donington, United Kingdom) [thru 6.16]
FAN EXPO Boston (Boston, Massachusetts) [thru 6.16]
Festival of the Fish (Vermillion, Ohio) [thru 6.16]
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen (Aspen, Colorado) [thru 6.16]
Great Texas Balloon Race (Longview, Texas) [thru 6.16]
Holland Corn Festival (Holland, Texas) [thru 6.15]
Hong Kong Arts Festival (thru 7.4]
International Craft Beer Festival (Fairfield, Ohio) [thru 6.15]
King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival (Martinez, California) [thru 6.16]
LA Beer Week (Los Angeles, California) [thru 6.22]
Les Francos de MontréalLes Francos de Montréal (Montreal, Canada) [thru 6.22]
NC Blueberry Festival (Burgaw, North Carolina) [thru 6.15]
Red River Art & Wine Festival (Red River, New Mexico) [thru 6.16]
RibFest Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 6.16]
Shanghai International Film Festival (Shanghai, China) [thru 6.23]
Slam'n Salm'n Derby (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 6.22]
St. Nicholas Greek Festival (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) [thru 6.15]
Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival (Franklin, North Carolina) [thru 6.16]
The Transilvania International Film Festival (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) [thru 6.24]
Versailles Poultry Days [Versailles, Ohio) [thru 6.16]
Watermelon Festival (Monticello, Florida) [thru 6.15]
The WhiskyX (Denver, Colorado)
World Margarita Championship (Tucson, Arizona)
Wurst Festival (Amana Colonies, Iowa) [thru 6.15]
Wyoming Brewers Festival (Cheyenne, Wyoming) [thru 6.15]
Feast Days
Aes Dana (Celtic Book of Days)
Arthur Davis (Artology)
Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea (Christian; Saint)
Bourbon Day (Pastafarian)
Burchard of Meissen (Christian; Saint)
Castora Gabrielli (Christian; Saint)
Caomhán of Inisheer (Christian; Saint)
Day of the Muses (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Dogmael (a.k.a. Toel; Christian; Saint)
Elisha the Prophet (Roman Catholic and Lutheran)
Fag Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Fortunatus of Naples (Roman Catholic)
Francisca de Paula de Jesus (Nhá Chica; Christian; Blessed)
Harriet Beecher Stowe (Writerism)
Harry Nilsson (Humanism; Saint)
James Gurney (Artology)
Jerzy Kosiński (Writerism)
Joseph the Hymnographer (Roman Catholic: Orthodox April 3)
Louisey (Muppetism)
Media Ver VIII (Pagan)
Methodios I of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)
Muse’s Nativity Day (Celebrating their mother, Mnemosyne; Ancient Greece)
Nennus (a.k.a. Nehemias; Christian; Saint)
Nicolas Bentley (Artology)
Psalmodius (Christian; Saint)
Quintian of Rodez (a.k.a. Rodez; Christian; Saint)
René Char (Writerism)
Richard Baxter (Church of England)
Rufinus and Valerius (Christian; Martyrs)
Rumor Sunday (Usually a Weekday; Shamanism)
Theobald Wolfe Tone FitzGerald (Artology)
Valerius and Rufinus (Christian; Martyrs)
Vidar (Norse festival to the Son of Odin)
St. Vincent de Paul (Positivist; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 27 of 60)
Premieres
Bosky the Sheep-Herder (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)
The Bourne Identity (Film; 2002)
Daydream Believer, recorded by The Monkees (Song; 1967)
The Dragons of Eden, by Carl Saran (Science Book; 1977)
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Mouse (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1947)
1st entry in “The Diary of a Young Girl,” by Anne Frank (Diary; 1942)
Flags of Our Fathers, by James Bradley with Ron Powers (History Book; 2000)
Fort Apache (Film; 1948)
The Full Monty (Sequel Film; 2023)
Ghosts in the Bunk (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1939)
The Gong Show (TV Game Show; 1976)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (Film; 1950)
Inside Out 2 (Pixar Animated Film; 2024)
In Watermelon Sugar, by Richard Brautigan (Novel; 1968)
King Looney XIV (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)
King Tweety (WB Animated Film; 2022)
The Last of Us (Video Game; 2013)
Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane recorded (1923) [1st country music hit]
Little Runaway (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)
Ludwig (Fragments from a Mystery), by Douglas Young (Ballet; 1986)
The Massacre at Fall Creek, by Jessamyn West (Novel; 1975)
Man of Steel (Film; 2013)
Men in Black: International (Film; 2019)
Murder Mystery (Film; 2019)
The Parallax View (Film; 1974)
Professor Offkeyski (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1940)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Film; 1991)
Scooby-Doo (Film; 2002)
Shaft (Film; 2019)
She, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1999)
Snow Country, by Yasunari Kawabata (Novel; 1948)
Space Cat, by Ruthven Todd (Storybook; 1952)
Stealing Beauty (Film; 1996)
The Store, by T.S. Stribling (Novel; 1932)
Sylvia, by Léo Delibes (Ballet; 1876)
Tarkus, by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Album; 1971)
A Thousand and One Nights (Japanese Animated Film; 1969)
Tibetan Peach Pie, by Tom Robbins (Novel; 2014)
That Touch of Mink (Film; 1962)
Two Lazy Crows (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1936)
2000 B.C. (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)
Wallace and Grommit Festival (Animated Film; 1996)
Wild in the Country (Film; 1961)
Workingman’s Dead, by The Grateful Dead (Album; 1970)
Today’s Name Days
Hartwig, Meinrad (Austria)
Elizej, Rufin, Valerije, Zlatko (Croatia)
Roland (Czech Republic)
Rufinus (Denmark)
Leina, Leine, Leini (Estonia)
Kielo, Pihla (Finland)
Élisée, Valère (France)
Hartwig, Meinrad (Germany)
Elissaios, Nefon (Greece)
Vazul (Hungary)
Eliseo, Valerio (Italy)
Kitija, Klitija, Saiva, Sentis, Tija (Latvia)
Almina, Bazilijus, Digna, Labvardas (Lithuania)
Erland, Erlend (Norway)
Bazylid, Bazylis, Eliza, Justyn, Justyna, Ninogniew, Walerian, Waleriana (Poland)
Elisei (România)
Vasil (Slovakia)
Anastasio, Digna, Eliseo, Félix, Metodio (Spain)
Håkan, Hakon (Sweden)
Vladyslav (Ukraine)
Basil, Basilia, Jaren, Jaron, Jarron, Vasily (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 166 of 2024; 200 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 24 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 6 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 9 (Ji-You)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 8 Sivan 5784
Islamic: 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445
J Cal: 16 Blue; Twosday [16 of 30]
Julian: 1 June 2024
Moon: 54%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 25 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Vincent de Paul]
Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 6 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 88 of 92)
Week: 2nd Full Week of June)
Zodiac: Gemini (Day 25 of 31)
Calendar Changes
June (a.k.a. Iunius; Julian Calendar) [Month 6 of 12]
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Auric Symphony Park in Las Vegas, NV
One of the best ways to find apartments in Symphony Park area that are luxurious, well-designed, and accessible is to check out the website of Auric Symphony Park. Their apartment units have exquisite features and world-class amenities. In addition, the unique composition of sophisticated residences and resort-inspired amenities in Auric Symphony Park offers a Vegas lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Apart from that, their spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom apartment homes have been specifically designed and masterfully crafted with class, comfort, and style in mind. Lastly, their apartment features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood panel and tile flooring, private balconies, spacious living areas, chef-inspired kitchens, and more.
Las Vegas, NV
There are many tourist attractions to visit in the Las Vegas, NV area. Perhaps, you want to plan ahead to have a perfect travel experience. In Las Vegas, NV, there are many pre-scheduled events. There will be a Bridal Spectacular this coming July 15, 2023 at The Expo at World Market Center. In addition, the free event named Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available is scheduled on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at around 12:00 in the afternoon. Lastly, the Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief will take place on Monday, August 21, 2023, at around 7:30 AM at Dora Chan Yoga.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, NV
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, NV location is a preferred tourist attraction. Many people who like exploring beautiful places and post travel photos online go there these days. Interestingly, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It’s known for geological features such as towering red sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault, as well as Native American petroglyphs. In addition, panoramic viewing spots dot the 13-mile Scenic Drive. Moreover, the sheltered Ice Box Canyon has seasonal waterfalls. To the south, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park features historic buildings and hiking trails.
Vegas Vic is Once Again Helping Illuminate the Fremont Street Experience
There are many interesting news reports in Las Vegas, NV. In a recent news article, there was a topic about Vegas Vic. The said establishment is lit up once again at the Fremont Street Experience and visitors are noticing it. The large, neon cowboy sign across from Circa Las Vegas had been dark for months but recent repairs have it alive again. In addition, Edward and Sonia Casso, visitors from Denver, noticed that the sign was back in business as they strolled through the experience on Friday. Edward mentioned that, "I did notice it was lit up on Thursday night. We were here just a couple of months ago and I noticed it wasn't lit up at that time. I didn't think much of it then but I did notice it was back on last night. It's cool."
Link to maps
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Mountain Springs, NV 89161, United States
Get on Co Rd 215 N/Clark County 215 N
5 min (2.0 mi)
Take NV-613/Summerlin Pkwy and US-95 S to S M.L.K. Blvd. Take exit 76B-76C from US-95 S
12 min (12.4 mi)
Take W Symphony Park Ave to Promenade Pl
3 min (0.8 mi)
Auric Symphony Park
250 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89106, United States
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Celebrating Freedom: A Juneteenth Extravaga in Glassboro
Commemorating African American History and Embracing Unity with The Queen’s Initiative
By Joshua Olumakin
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, in a joyous celebration of African American history, the town of Glassboro, NJ, came together and celebrated Juneteenth. The holiday on which slavery was completely abolished. The Queen's Initiative, a dynamic non-profit community organization, led the event. With a focus on empowerment, community service, and cultural appreciation, the event brought together community members of all backgrounds, creating an atmosphere of unity and commemoration.
The festivities took place at Owens Field, a sprawling park bathed in vibrant decorations that paid homage to the rich heritage of African Americans. Families, friends, and eager participants arrived with great anticipation, ready to partake in an extraordinary day of remembrance and jubilation.
The Queen’s Initiative is a nonprofit organization created by Glassboro native Latasha Waters. She was interviewed about the event. When asked about the motivations and core values of The queen’s initiative, she stated that it aims towards “community and making sure minority families are supported”. The organization also aims to “utilize the family enrichment model, which focuses on the family as a whole with aspects of entrepreneurship and education, and to make sure every member is supported as a unit to make them stronger and thrive,” she adds.
Other projects that are planned out for the near future include the return of the successful small business expo, quarterly tea party socials to discuss women's mental health, head-wrapping workshops, and obtaining their 501(C)3 status as a non profit
When asked to expand on headwrapping workshops, she stated:
“I started the workshop at first just as a volunteer thing. But then I realized there was a need for it. So I started to incorporate more of a teaching moment into it. And not only demonstrating different ways to wrap it, but also demonstrating the culture behind it and providing
further information on the history of how head wrapping started, why it is so prevalent in our fashion today as black women, and how it kind of provides us with self-expression.”
Some businesses that were present were the preserved moss art businesses, Anxious Art, African clothing design and paint business Adrinkra Luvv, and skin and nail care businesses Yah Roots and Styled By Jw.
The Queen's Initiative ensured that entertainment was a focal point, captivating the crowd with a diverse array of performances. Local artists showcased their talents through captivating dance routines, soul-stirring music, and thought-provoking spoken-word performances. Attendees were immersed in the beauty of African American artistic expression as the performances emphasized the resilience, strength, and joy inherent in the culture. Some notable performers included Glassboro native and signed artist Cannon Cobain and Trip7even
The event also featured a marketplace, where local vendors offered a variety of delicious cuisine, unique crafts, and artistry that celebrated African American heritage. Attendees delighted in the vibrant colors, flavors, and textures that filled the air, further immersing themselves in the richness of the community's culture.
The Queen’s initiative showcased the unity in the community of Glassboro. Bringing a diverse multitude of individuals, businesses, and artists out into a safe, nourishing, and successful space of Black excellence. To find more information about the Queens initiative, one can follow them on Instagram and Facebook, as they are in the process of creating a separate website from their online store.
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Holidays 6.14
Holidays
Baltic Freedom Day
Ban Live Exports International Awareness Day
Blood Type Awareness Day
Caldecott Day (Literature)
Casual Day
Congressional Baseball Massacre Day
Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia)
Day of Mourning and Commemoration (Estonia)
Diving Suit Day
Family History Day
Flag Day (US)
Freedom Day (Malawi)
Green for Grenfell Day (UK)
Hydranencephaly Awareness Day
International Bath Day
International Steampunk Day
International Weblogger’s Day
Jasmine Day (French Republic)
John McCain Day
Kiss Day (South Korea)
Last of Us Anniversary Day
Leinapev (Day of Mourning and Commemoration; Estonia)
Liberation Day (Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
Lunes Siguiente a la Festividad de San Antonio (Ceuta, Spain)
Magic Circles Day
Monkey Around Day
Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania)
National Garden Day (Canada)
National Hoe Day
National New Mexico Day
National Skunk Day
National Wear Blue Day
National YWCA Greater Los Angeles Unsung Heroes Day
No Mailing Children Day
Obama Day (a.k.a. Obama Appreciation Day)
Own Your Share of America Day [Weekday closest to 6.14]
Pahaliraja (a.k.a. Pahili Day; India)
Pause for the Pledge Day [7 PM EDT]
Pig Callers’ Day
Pop Goes the Weasel Day
Queen’s Birthday (Anguilla, Australia, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands)
Raja (India)
Sandpaper Day
614 Day
U.S. Army Birthday
Women's Day (Iraq)
World Blood Donor Day (UN)
Yesterday and Today Recall Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Chicken Marengo Day
National Bourbon Day
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
World Cucumber Day
Independence & Related Days
Kopernik (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]
Parliament Day (1st Session; Canada; 1841)
Roman Republic (Organized & 1st Consuls elected; 510 BCE)
2nd Friday in June
Banana Split Day (Ohio) [2nd Friday]
Flashback Friday [Every Friday]
Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]
International Drink Chenin Blanc Days, Day 1 [2nd Friday]
Kamehameha Day (Hawaii) [June 11, Unless a Weekend, then Friday before]
National School Business Leaders Day (UK) [2nd Friday]
National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers [2nd Friday]
National Lemonade Days begin [2nd Friday]
National Marriage Day [2nd Friday]
National Movie Night [2nd Friday]
National Work @ Home Father's Day [Friday before 3rd Sunday]
Pirate Day Friday (Australia) [2nd Friday]
Poultry Days begin (Versailles, Ohio) [2nd Friday]
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival begins (Oklahoma) [2nd Friday thru Sunday]
World Verdejo Day [2nd Friday]
Weekly Holidays beginning June 14 (2nd Full Week)
Dollars Against Diabetes (thru 6.16] [Father’s Day Weekend]
Honor America Days (thru 7.4) [21 Days]
Poultry Days (thru 6.16)
Festivals Beginning June 14, 2024
Alameda County Fair (Alameda County Fairgrounds, California) [thru 7.7]
Armageddon Expo (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 6.16]
Berry Dairy Days Festival (Burlington, Washington) [thru 6.16]
Boulevardia (Kansas City, Missouri) [thru 6.15]
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival (Warren, Arkansas) [thru 6.15]
Bushels and Barrels at Reynolds Homestead (Critz, Virginia) [thru 6.15]
Coffee Fest New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) [thru 6.15]
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival (Crawfordsville, Indiana) [thru 6.16]
Download Festival (Castle Donington, United Kingdom) [thru 6.16]
FAN EXPO Boston (Boston, Massachusetts) [thru 6.16]
Festival of the Fish (Vermillion, Ohio) [thru 6.16]
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen (Aspen, Colorado) [thru 6.16]
Great Texas Balloon Race (Longview, Texas) [thru 6.16]
Holland Corn Festival (Holland, Texas) [thru 6.15]
Hong Kong Arts Festival (thru 7.4]
International Craft Beer Festival (Fairfield, Ohio) [thru 6.15]
King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival (Martinez, California) [thru 6.16]
LA Beer Week (Los Angeles, California) [thru 6.22]
Les Francos de MontréalLes Francos de Montréal (Montreal, Canada) [thru 6.22]
NC Blueberry Festival (Burgaw, North Carolina) [thru 6.15]
Red River Art & Wine Festival (Red River, New Mexico) [thru 6.16]
RibFest Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 6.16]
Shanghai International Film Festival (Shanghai, China) [thru 6.23]
Slam'n Salm'n Derby (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 6.22]
St. Nicholas Greek Festival (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) [thru 6.15]
Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival (Franklin, North Carolina) [thru 6.16]
The Transilvania International Film Festival (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) [thru 6.24]
Versailles Poultry Days [Versailles, Ohio) [thru 6.16]
Watermelon Festival (Monticello, Florida) [thru 6.15]
The WhiskyX (Denver, Colorado)
World Margarita Championship (Tucson, Arizona)
Wurst Festival (Amana Colonies, Iowa) [thru 6.15]
Wyoming Brewers Festival (Cheyenne, Wyoming) [thru 6.15]
Feast Days
Aes Dana (Celtic Book of Days)
Arthur Davis (Artology)
Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea (Christian; Saint)
Bourbon Day (Pastafarian)
Burchard of Meissen (Christian; Saint)
Castora Gabrielli (Christian; Saint)
Caomhán of Inisheer (Christian; Saint)
Day of the Muses (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Dogmael (a.k.a. Toel; Christian; Saint)
Elisha the Prophet (Roman Catholic and Lutheran)
Fag Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Fortunatus of Naples (Roman Catholic)
Francisca de Paula de Jesus (Nhá Chica; Christian; Blessed)
Harriet Beecher Stowe (Writerism)
Harry Nilsson (Humanism; Saint)
James Gurney (Artology)
Jerzy Kosiński (Writerism)
Joseph the Hymnographer (Roman Catholic: Orthodox April 3)
Louisey (Muppetism)
Media Ver VIII (Pagan)
Methodios I of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)
Muse’s Nativity Day (Celebrating their mother, Mnemosyne; Ancient Greece)
Nennus (a.k.a. Nehemias; Christian; Saint)
Nicolas Bentley (Artology)
Psalmodius (Christian; Saint)
Quintian of Rodez (a.k.a. Rodez; Christian; Saint)
René Char (Writerism)
Richard Baxter (Church of England)
Rufinus and Valerius (Christian; Martyrs)
Rumor Sunday (Usually a Weekday; Shamanism)
Theobald Wolfe Tone FitzGerald (Artology)
Valerius and Rufinus (Christian; Martyrs)
Vidar (Norse festival to the Son of Odin)
St. Vincent de Paul (Positivist; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 27 of 60)
Premieres
Bosky the Sheep-Herder (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)
The Bourne Identity (Film; 2002)
Daydream Believer, recorded by The Monkees (Song; 1967)
The Dragons of Eden, by Carl Saran (Science Book; 1977)
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Mouse (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1947)
1st entry in “The Diary of a Young Girl,” by Anne Frank (Diary; 1942)
Flags of Our Fathers, by James Bradley with Ron Powers (History Book; 2000)
Fort Apache (Film; 1948)
The Full Monty (Sequel Film; 2023)
Ghosts in the Bunk (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1939)
The Gong Show (TV Game Show; 1976)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (Film; 1950)
Inside Out 2 (Pixar Animated Film; 2024)
In Watermelon Sugar, by Richard Brautigan (Novel; 1968)
King Looney XIV (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)
King Tweety (WB Animated Film; 2022)
The Last of Us (Video Game; 2013)
Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane recorded (1923) [1st country music hit]
Little Runaway (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1952)
Ludwig (Fragments from a Mystery), by Douglas Young (Ballet; 1986)
The Massacre at Fall Creek, by Jessamyn West (Novel; 1975)
Man of Steel (Film; 2013)
Men in Black: International (Film; 2019)
Murder Mystery (Film; 2019)
The Parallax View (Film; 1974)
Professor Offkeyski (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1940)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Film; 1991)
Scooby-Doo (Film; 2002)
Shaft (Film; 2019)
She, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1999)
Snow Country, by Yasunari Kawabata (Novel; 1948)
Space Cat, by Ruthven Todd (Storybook; 1952)
Stealing Beauty (Film; 1996)
The Store, by T.S. Stribling (Novel; 1932)
Sylvia, by Léo Delibes (Ballet; 1876)
Tarkus, by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Album; 1971)
A Thousand and One Nights (Japanese Animated Film; 1969)
Tibetan Peach Pie, by Tom Robbins (Novel; 2014)
That Touch of Mink (Film; 1962)
Two Lazy Crows (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1936)
2000 B.C. (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)
Wallace and Grommit Festival (Animated Film; 1996)
Wild in the Country (Film; 1961)
Workingman’s Dead, by The Grateful Dead (Album; 1970)
Today’s Name Days
Hartwig, Meinrad (Austria)
Elizej, Rufin, Valerije, Zlatko (Croatia)
Roland (Czech Republic)
Rufinus (Denmark)
Leina, Leine, Leini (Estonia)
Kielo, Pihla (Finland)
Élisée, Valère (France)
Hartwig, Meinrad (Germany)
Elissaios, Nefon (Greece)
Vazul (Hungary)
Eliseo, Valerio (Italy)
Kitija, Klitija, Saiva, Sentis, Tija (Latvia)
Almina, Bazilijus, Digna, Labvardas (Lithuania)
Erland, Erlend (Norway)
Bazylid, Bazylis, Eliza, Justyn, Justyna, Ninogniew, Walerian, Waleriana (Poland)
Elisei (România)
Vasil (Slovakia)
Anastasio, Digna, Eliseo, Félix, Metodio (Spain)
Håkan, Hakon (Sweden)
Vladyslav (Ukraine)
Basil, Basilia, Jaren, Jaron, Jarron, Vasily (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 166 of 2024; 200 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 24 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 6 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 9 (Ji-You)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 8 Sivan 5784
Islamic: 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445
J Cal: 16 Blue; Twosday [16 of 30]
Julian: 1 June 2024
Moon: 54%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 25 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Vincent de Paul]
Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 6 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 88 of 92)
Week: 2nd Full Week of June)
Zodiac: Gemini (Day 25 of 31)
Calendar Changes
June (a.k.a. Iunius; Julian Calendar) [Month 6 of 12]
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PHL / Here After
Here After Megan Biddle and Erin Woodbrey February 18 – April 1, 2023 Reception: Thursday March 9, 6-9 pm Gallery Hours: Saturday 12-6pm, or by appointment
[Essay by Leah Triplett Harrington]
Tiger Strikes Asteroid Philadelphia (TSA PHL) is pleased to present Here After, a two-person exhibition featuring the work of Megan Biddle and Erin Woodbrey. Working across two and three dimensions, the work in Here After toggles between registers of time and physicality. What seems to be in a state of fluidity and movement is, in fact, in stasis. What is heavy is light, and that which is new seems from another time. Through objects made by naturally-occurring and fabricated processes and materials, both artists examine a spectrum of states between permanence and decay. The exhibition will be accompanied with “The Old, the New, the Fossil: Megan Biddle and Erin Woodbrey's Here After," an essay by Leah Triplett Harrington. Ripples of glass are fossilized like scars in one of Biddle’s relief sculptures entitled Future Relics. The title references a memorial object of a time we have not yet encountered, impressing upon the material world like wounds from a pressure ulcer. The dark black glass of these works is encrusted with sand, residue from their making. To produce these sculptures, Biddle plunges an object into a bed of sand, as if to explore the unseen terrain below. The resulting hollow is filled with molten black glass. This process echoes the tension between surface and what lies beneath, a theme which reverberates throughout her work.
In Woodbrey's The Carrier Bag Series, an ongoing body of sculptural and related photographic works, objects are illuminated and entombed in a mixture of ash, plaster, and gauze. As if pulled from a museum of a future past, these free-standing sculptures reference both contemporary and ancient objects, building materials, and analog forms. The series draws its title from Ursula K. Le Guin's radical rethinking of the story of human origin and technology in "The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction." Catalyzed by this and the urgency to rethink materials and cycles of waste and consumption, Woodbrey examines the paradox built into objects that are intended to be discarded but not intended to decompose. Through a careful repurposing of material, the container is animated from within, becoming a central figure in a narrative about accumulation and new materiality.
Megan Biddle has attended residencies at Macdowell, The Jentel Foundation, The Creative Glass Center of America, Sculpture Space, The Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Pilchuck Glass School, Northlands Creative Glass in Scotland, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Mass MOCA. She has exhibited nationally and internationally at venues including A.I.R Gallery, Brooklyn, The Islip Art Museum and the Everson Art Museum in New York; the Reynolds Gallery Richmond, VA.; Space 1026 and Philadelphia Art Alliance in Philadelphia, PA.; Galerie VSUP in the Czech Republic; and the 700IS Experimental Film Festival in Iceland, and Shau Fenster and NationalMuseum in Berlin, Germany. Her work was acquired into the American Embassy’s permanent collection in Riga, Latvia. She has taught at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Urban Glass, Oxbow School of Art and currently teaches as an adjunct professor in the Glass Program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. She is a member of Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Philadelphia where she lives.
Erin Woodbrey’s recent solo and two-person exhibitions include of the Sun, Yes We Cannibal, Baton Rouge, LA; Wilder Alison + Erin Woodbrey, Gaa Gallery, Expo Chicago, Chicago, IL; Beacon, 201 Telephone Box Gallery, St. Andrews, Scotland; The Fragment Series, Gaa Gallery, Provincetown, MA; Quill Isn’t Staying Now, with Dani ReStack, Gaa Projects, Cologne, Germany; Leg, Limber, Lumber, Limb, Higgins Gallery, Barnstable, MA; Time Mothers, Gaa Gallery, Provincetown, MA; and Material Studies, Arena Gallery, Liverpool, UK. Woodbrey’s work has been included group exhibitions at White Columns (Online), New York, NY; SPACE, Portland, ME; Cry Baby, Berlin, Germany; Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockland, ME; SÍM Gallery, Reykjavík, Iceland; Greylight Projects, Hoensbroek, Netherlands USA; USA; International Print Center, New York, NY, and Kumu Art Museum, Tallinn, Estonia, among others. Woodbrey received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2014. In 2007 she completed a BFA at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, where she also is the recipient of a 2017-18 Traveling Fellowship.
Leah Triplett Harrington is a curator, writer, and editor. As curator for Now + There, she facilitates the Public Art Accelerator and organizes large-scale public art commissions. She is also editor-at-large for Boston Art Review. Her writing has most recently appeared in that publication and ArtNet News, Sculpture, Public Art Dialogue, Flash Art, Hyperallergic, The Brooklyn Rail, and others. As an independent curator, she has organized projects for Boston University Art Galleries, Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Trestle Gallery, Herter Gallery, and others. In 2021, she was the inaugural curatorial mentor for Praise Shadows Art Gallery and taught in the MFA program in Painting at Boston University.
photos by Constance Mensh
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