#Carolyn Davidson

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The Nike logo was designed for $35, but the company later gifted the designer stock, which she held onto, now worth millions.

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nike logo. carolyn davidson. 1971.

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[adamwatchesmovies]

The Manor (2021)

I’ll grant The Manor some points. At its core, it showcases a relatable fear. Its focus on an older actress as the main character makes it stand out, as does the ending. What’s not so good are the complete lack of scares, some sloppy bits of writing and certain character motivations that don’t quite add up. For me, this lands it smack-down in the middle. It’s ok.

After suffering a stroke, 70-year-old Judith Albright (Barbara Hershey) is moved into a nursing home and soon after, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. There, she is confronted by another resident, who insists something sinister is happening before dying. Though her 17-year-old grandson, Josh (Nicholas Alexander), wants to believe her, Judith’s stories of a strange tree-like demon appearing at night sound exactly like the symptoms of dementia.

It’s nice to see Barbara Hershey in a starring role. She may be 75 but there’s no reason she shouldn’t still be performing and The Manor is an ideal film for her. The doctor may have diagnosed Judith with an incurable brain disease, but she doesn’t seem ill at all. She’s sharp, likable and perfectly capable of taking care of herself. She might need someone to check up on her occasionally but she’s not like those residents who can’t even tell what day of the week it is and are waiting for people who are long dead to visit them. This is what makes her suspicions frightening. Try as she might, Judith will never convince anyone she isn't hallucinating. The idea of being stuck at the manor is similar to the nightmare scenario of being mistakenly incarcerated in a mental asylum. This is an area where the movie could have been improved. If Judith was a little less stable, a little more frail, we might question whether the creature that appears at night is real. As is, you know something shady is going on in this place. More than that, you can probably tell who is behind it as well - the movie isn’t hard to figure out.

I’m being nice to The Manor because there are some good ideas at its core. In execution, however, this movie isn’t all there. The first problem is that it just isn’t frightening. There are plenty of shots late at night that might make you jump when something scary suddenly appears, but what is actually happening at the manor is pretty obvious, which dissipates your interest in the plot significantly. 

What’s going on, exactly? Turns out Ruth (Fran Bennett), Roland (Bruce Davison) and Annette (Nancy Linehan Charles) are actually much older than everyone else at the manor. At night, they revert to their younger selves so they can live it up and transform back to normal when the sun rises. To keep this magic going, they’ve been sacrificing the other residents to a tree-like demon. After Judith and her grandson manage to dispatch Roland, the remaining witches tempt her with an offer: “Why not join us?” Shockingly, she and Josh agree! It’s an unsettling turn of events, but I’m not sure it’s in character for them to go along with it. Even if it is, this revelation raises several questions. At one point, Judith finds a list of the residents who’ve just had their lives drained away by the demon and her name is next. Where did this piece of paper come from? If it lists all the nefarious trio’s victims, shouldn’t it be way, way longer? It’s just a clumsy way to keep the plot moving, is what it is. Going back to that “Join us!” proposition, you can easily see how this could’ve been an enticing prospect for Judith if the film was written a little better; if we saw her genuinely worried about getting old and having her mind fall apart, or if we saw some residents die for non-magical reasons.

The Manor features a different protagonist than we’re used to seeing in a horror movie and the ending is memorable but the lack of scares, predictable story and clunky writing make it hard to get too excited about it. You could do much worse if you’re looking for something to watch “for free” from home, but there are many other movies I’d point you toward first. (December 4, 2023)

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I know you've said that other Heathens have given you crap for giving Dr. Jackson Crawford even the mildest amount of criticism, but I was wondering if you would be willing to share any more criticism about his videos, especially the ones on the gods and Norse culture? If not, is anyone you know who has critiqued his stuff? I know Dr. MatthIas Nordvig doesn't like him, but he took down all his videos. I'm asking because I as I read a lot of other scholars' work the more I question how he came to some of those conclusions like translating Óðr's girl to Odin's girl. I know he subscribes to the idea that they are one and the same, but I still think it's weird to put in the translation while knowing you're not going to be adding explanations in the book.

Honestly I don't really have any systematic criticisms, just normal ones like I have for basically any scholar. I don't really watch his videos but I think I've agreed with most of what I have seen. It's more that because his content is so easily accessible and viewed by so many people, some of those people seem to have become really emotionally invested in him being an unquestionable authority, and they really shouldn't be doing that to anyone. There isn't a population of heathens who get personally offended and defensive if I say I think Terry Gunnell or Margaret Clunies Ross missed the mark somewhere. I think for many of Crawford's viewers he's the only specialist whose work they are accessing regularly, and if they read some other authors too they would have a better experience.

Come to think of it, some heathens do get really invested in certain authors like Vilhelm Grønbech or Paul Bauschatz, and get very defensive if you criticize them. To an extent this is also true of H.R. Ellis Davidson. For a lot of heathens of my generation her books were the first scholarly works they read, so their relationship to her was probably similar to heathens and Crawford now. And Ellis Davidson did a lot of good work that nonetheless can and should be criticized.

I will say though that Jackson Crawford's translation of the Poetic Edda is almost universally regarded as bad by people who can read the original, so yeah, most scholars would agree with you about that. And nobody seems to be able to wrap their heads around his decision not to include notes and commentary. I get the impression that he wasn't trying to make something that's accurate or suitable for scholars, but trying to produce something that's entertaining and easy to understand for a mass, popular audience with only casual interest. So if someone wants to get an accurate idea of what the source texts are actually saying, they should read Edward Pettit's translation or Carolyne Larrington's (2014, not 1996), just as someone who wants a translation that is highly poetic at the expense of accuracy and clarity might choose Hollander's.

To say any more than this would require me to watch more YouTube than I am willing to.

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via Outlander Magazine

Nike Logo Design Process by Carolyn Davidson (1971)

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Bountiful Blooms stitched by Lynne Davidson. Pattern designed by Carolyn Manning Designs.

“Finished Bountiful Blooms. Stitched on 28ct off white lugana. Now to kit my next one up but which one.”

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A Tennessee legislature variant of musical chairs which Republicans won’t win.

The anti-freedom MAGA GOP in the Tennessee House of Representatives expelled black Democrats Justin Jones and Justin Pearson this week. But the two Justins may be back in the chamber soon.

Carolyn Fiddler at Daily Kos explains what happens now that there are two legislative vacancies.

Now that there are two vacancies in the House, special elections will be scheduled to fill them within 100-107 days; local county officials may appoint interim House members.

The expelled members are both expected to be reappointed and to re-run for their seats in the special elections.

Real talk: Both of these men are locks to win back their seats, given the heavy Dem lean of their districts.

One feature of gerrymandering is that you pack as many opposition voters into as few districts as possible. So GOP gerrymanderers created districts for Justin Jones and Justin Pearson which are heavily packed with Democrats. The chances of Jones and Pearson losing a special election are approximately zero.

But the duo could be back even before special elections take place. CNN describes how. 

In the time between when a seat becomes vacant and when a special election can be held, “the legislative body of the replaced legislator’s county of residence at the time of his or her election may elect an interim successor,” the state Constitution says.  

In Jones’ case, the local legislative body is the Metropolitan Council of Davidson County in Nashville. The council has scheduled a special meeting on Monday afternoon to address the vacancy of the District 52 seat and possibly vote on an interim successor.  

Nashville Mayor John Cooper has expressed his support for Jones and said on Twitter he believes the council will send him “right back to continue serving his constituents.”  

Jones told CNN’s Don Lemon on Friday that if he’s appointed by the council, he will serve. “I have no regrets. I will continue to stand up for my constituents,” he said.  

For Pearson’s District 86 seat, the local legislative body is the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in Memphis.  

Commission chairman Mickell Lowery plans to call a special meeting regarding Pearson’s expulsion, CNN affiliate WMC reported, but the timing of the meeting isn’t yet known.  

Pearson said he hopes to “get reappointed to serve in the state legislature,” and referring to the Shelby County commissioners, he said, “A lot of them, I know, are upset about the anti-democratic behavior of this White supremacist-led state legislature.” 

So all the Tennessee GOP managed to do was to get a lot of voters angry while putting on international display a lot of blatant racism. And in practical terms, Pearson and Jones will be back anyway. In the process, the Trumpist Tennessee House GOP elevated Pearson and Jones to the status of national figures.

In strictly political terms, the party whose leader once proclaimed himself to be a “stable genius” has created yet another pointless fiasco which costs them credibility and probably votes.

You can’t begin preparation for a political campaign too early. So I made these signs for the upcoming re-election campaigns for the two Justins.

BTW: Carolyn Fiddler’s “This Week in Statehouse Action” posts at Daily Kos are informative and idiosyncratic. They are not as weekly as they once were but are always worthwhile reads for those wanting to keep up with state legislatures. She also posts at Substack. 

[tutmee]

🏃‍♂️ The Nike Revolution: How a Swoosh Changed Everything 🏃‍♂️

It was 1971, and a small athletic brand was on the brink of a major transformation. The secret weapon? A simple swoosh. Back then, Nike was just another name in the sports industry, but the introduction of the now-iconic swoosh logo flipped the game. More than just a design, the swoosh became a symbol of motion, energy, and ambition. Let’s dive into how this minimalistic curve turned into one of the most recognizable logos on the planet. 🌍 The Birth of the Swoosh The swoosh was created by a graphic design student, Carolyn Davidson, for a mere $35. Inspired by the wings of the Greek goddess Nike, the logo symbolized speed and victory. But what made it so powerful was its simplicity—a single, fluid motion that captures the essence of athleticism in one stroke. The Evolution of a Movement As Nike grew, so did the power of the swoosh. Paired with the slogan “Just Do It,” the logo became more than just a mark—it became a lifestyle. Nike’s rebranding was gradual but strategic: refining the logo, enhancing brand storytelling, and embedding the swoosh into every piece of marketing. Why It Works: Simplicity and Versatility The swoosh works because it’s versatile and timeless. Whether on a billboard, a sneaker, or a website, the logo stands out. It doesn’t need words—it communicates energy and drive through its design alone. Lessons from Nike’s Rebranding Start with a Story: The swoosh isn’t just a random shape—it’s rooted in the brand’s mythology. Build Consistency: Over time, the swoosh became a visual shorthand for everything Nike represents—excellence, ambition, and achievement. Ready to Create an Iconic Brand Identity? Your logo can be more than just a design—it can become a symbol of what your brand stands for. If you’re looking to craft a logo that’s simple yet powerful, reach out to me! Together, we’ll create an identity that stands the test of time. 🌐 tutmee.ru | Telegram: @tutmee

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Articles no. 19

Zayn's Country by Nolan Feeney Nylon May 2024

Michael & Hushi: The Y2K New York Brand Behind Bella Hadid's Keffiyeh Dress by Emma Elizabeth Davidson Dazed May 2024

Sabrina Carpenter wants to shock you by Carolyn Twersky W Magazine April 2024

The It Girl is Dead. Long Live the People's Princess by Maxine Wally W March 2024

For Saint Levant, music is a means of creating home by Morgan Becker Document Journal June 2022

You don't know Rita Ora by Douglas Greenwood GQ UK January 2023

How TikTok's dark psychology trend rebranded emotional manipulation by Camille Sojit Pechja Document Journal February 2023

In New York, an exhibition pairs fine jewelry with antiques by Rachel Hodin W May 2024

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May 2024 Cause of the Month Quotes

May was Mermay. Quotes regarding ocean conservancy were shared, along with a resource; Ocean Info who, “wants to help the fight both against climate change, as well as to preserve the ocean we all love.” Join the movement!

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Below are the links to Tumblr's posts.

Mermay Quotes of 2024

QUOTE 1: Ocean Info

QUOTE 2: Carolyn Turgeon

QUOTE 3: Oscar Wilde

QUOTE 4: Ocean Info

QUOTE 5: Gillian Finklea

QUOTE 6: Lucy Davidson

QUOTE 7: Ocean Conservancy

QUOTE 8: Oceana

QUOTE 9: Johan Bergenas

QUOTE 10: Ocean Conservation Society

QUOTE 11: Prof. Geller

QUOTE 12: National Ocean Service

QUOTE 13: Royal Museums Greenwich

QUOTE 14: Kristen M. Stanton

QUOTE 15: Mythologis

Check out Ocean Info, who “wants to help the fight both against climate change, as well as to preserve the ocean we all love.”

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In addition, she shares educational quotes to promote literacy, the legitimacy of video games as an artistic medium, and regarding a Cause of the Month to raise awareness, while giving Artist Shout-Outs to human artists to combat AI art theft. Want to learn more about the Artist Shout-Outs? Click here! #createdontscrape The Artists Shout-Out posts can be seen here, on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and more! She is also an artist under the handle TitansMonriArt. — Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via Buy Me a Coffee! Lastly, posts may contain affiliate links.

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Carolyn Davidson

I was looking at a font like this one as I think its a very well designed font.

[ailogomakerr]

Title: Design Queens: Legendary Women Behind Iconic Logos (A Tribute for Women’s History Month)

In the world of design and branding, particular logos often stand out among the sea of visual representations out there as it perfectly embodies certain significance of a particular emblem and serves as a reflection of innovation and empowerment. Standing behind these iconic emblems etched profound stories of women that dared to step out and break through barriers to pave women’s place in design history. In light of celebrating Women’s History Month, let us shed a light to the ones who have shaped the visual landscape of logo design into existence and paved the road to be utilized by generations to come! Let’s see how these iconic women reached for the stars and learn from them!

In the realm of creativity, these women stood on business and knew what needed to get done. To serve as backbones in defying societal norms and defy limitations. Their unmatched talent broke ceilings within the industry which made them all the more iconic and commendable today. Divulging into their story is not only for the sake of learning their artistic brilliance but also drawing inspiration with their resilience and unparalleled commitment to what they are creating.

Let’s honor the queens of design that left an irreparable mark to the design industry, all while celebrating and empowering the potential of creativity and their impact to the world, even outside of design. Together let’s continue on empowering and inspiring the future generation in the design industry. Forging creativity that goes way above and beyond!

To pay homage to these iconic personas, let us not forget the important resources and platforms that continue to uphold the sense of creativity and empowerment like online AI tools. For instance, this team is devoted to giving designers convenience and tools to crack open the potential and vision they draw up inside their heads and shape their designs into existence. Along with these iconic women, our platform stands as a emblem of inspiration that offers space for creativity that exceeds ceilings! Head on over to Ailogomakerr.com and start your innovation with a head start!

Carolyn Davidson The Swoosh of Empowerment

Carolyn Davidson’s story is all about integrity and perseverance. As the generator of the legendary Nike swoosh, this woman in the design field faced several challenges and problems along the way, she persisted nonetheless. Continuously believing in her vision and the power of her creativity. Carolyn’s journey is an inspiration to the strength of girl spirit and the vitality of determination in the face of adversity. Her vision inspires everyone to never give up our dreams, regardless of the hindrance we might face along the way.

Ruth Cedar’s Empowering Innovation at Google

The lady behind the emblematic Google logo echoes the spirit of empowerment and uniqueness! The emblem was crafted by none other than Ruth Cedar. Beyond her contributions in the tech and design industry, Cedar has been quite vocal and loud with her advocacy for gender equality. She has spearheaded initiatives for diversity within the field. Her adventure is a living proof that true empowerment comes from breaking barriers and embracing diversity in all its forms. Paving the way for women that aspire to be in the field of STEM.

Coco Chanel A Visionary Icon of Empowerment Through Fashion

As iconic as she is within the industry, Coco Chanel’s work goes beyond the realm of fashion. Her brand is the emblem of independence, elegance and empowerment. As the founder of the emblematic brand, Chanel transformed the way people carry and dress themselves. The unique style she influenced challenged societal norms and redefined the world’s notion of femininity. Apart from her take in the fashion industry, Chanel is an advocate for women’s rights and economic independence. Her classic design is a nod to her want for each woman’s self-expression and it inspires everyone to embrace their unique selves.

Marina Willer Outstanding Vision of Tate

Marina Willer’s influence goes above and beyond the design industry if you look into her utmost commitment to social change and cultural awareness. As the brains behind the emblematic Tate emblem, Willer’s unmatched work is the epitome of inclusivity and diversity. Her work and unyielding passion for art and culture has led her to look into other themes of identity and belonging, all evident in her creative works. Her story of success is a good reminder that art has its way in transcending boundaries to unite people.

Louise Fili Illuminating Brilliance at Tiffany & Co.

Louise Fili’s unwavering talent for design is at par only by her dedication to empowering the next generations of women in the creative industry. Being the creative persona behind Tiffany & Co. emblem, Fili’s work is a reflection of elegance and timelessness. Apart from her milestone in the design industry, Fili is also an educator. As a mentor, Fili shares her expertise and virtues with aspiring designers from all around the world. Her dedication for improving talent and promoting diversity accentuates the vitality of helping each other as we move through the road of success.

We recognize the creative genius, tenacity, resolve, and dedication to empowerment of these Design Queens as we celebrate them. Their experiences serve as a reminder that women have always been in the vanguard of invention and advancement, changing the world in ways that are both visible and invisible. Let us take a cue from these remarkable women as we honor Women’s History Month and keep advocating for empowerment, diversity, and equality in all spheres of life.This blog is from Ailogomakerr.com

[heathersmithau]

Live from the Transformational TOACon ‘23 conference

A collection of interviews from TOA Global clients, staff, and partners, including a special interview with the emcee Kat Davidson, who shares some tips on public speaking. Relive your time at TOACon ‘23, or get a taste for what happened.

Today I'm bringing you interviews from the TOA Global Transformational conference held at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast early November 23. I had the pleasure of attending the conference, courtesy of the hospitable TOA Global team. TOA Global specialising in providing outsourcing solutions for accounting firms. In this collection of interviews you’ll hear from TOA Global clients, staff, and partners. Even if you are not currently contemplating outsourcing, there is a lot of interesting content in this podcast, including a special interview with the emcee Kat Davidson, who shares some tips on public speaking. 

  Keep your finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving world of Accounting Technology. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter at HeatherSmithAU.COM.

  My friend and the CEO of TOA Global Nick Sinclair likes to run his conferences unconventionally! The audience is typically people from the Accounting Industry but interestingly the content is not accounting specific. Further to this, there’s no published agenda, so you remain curious about what will happen next! We listened to strategies for building high performance culture, body biohacking, growing sustainable businesses, systemising businesses and as you’d expect there was a dash of  motivational speakers. If this intrigues you TOACON 2024 will be at the Shangri-La Boracay 30 June - 2 July 2024.

  Daniel Shaw - DFK Benjamin King Money 

  James Bamford - Paytron

  Mark Jenkins - The Gap

  Kelly Segat - TOA Global

  Aly Garret - All in Advisory

  Kat Davidson - Comedian, MC, Corporate Entertainer, Keynote Speaker

  Geoff Gartly - Gartly Advisory

  Vicki Birch - Intuit

  Carl Brooks - ProSpend

 (Used to be called ExpenseManager)

  Carolyn O’Brien - Class

  Ben Gill - LightYear Docs

  Vicky Shah - Accountancy Insurance

  The TOA Global team kindly hosted me to attend the conference.  

  This episode was sponsored by Translucent, the multi-entity accounting solution.

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Her name is Carolyn Davidson, she was also given a gold ring and shares in the company later on.

In 1971, Nike hired a student to create a logo. She was paid $35 for her design.