#Fielding L. Wright

[politicaldilfs]

Mississippi Governor DILFs

Phil Bryant, Ross Barnett, Thomas Bailey, Paul B. Johnson Jr., Cliff Finch, Ronnie Musgrove, Fielding L. Wright, Wiliam Winter, James P. Coleman, Haley Barbour, Henry L. Whitfield, Hugh L. White, John Bell Williams, Kirk Fordice, Ray Mabus, Tate Reeves, Paul B. Johnson Sr., William Allain, Bill Waller

[camyfilms]

FORREST GUMP 1994

Jenny, I don't know if Momma was right or if, if it's Lieutenant Dan. I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happening at the same time.

[legallybrunettedotcom]

BUFFY READING LIST

As promised @possession1981 and I have compiled a list of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and Angel) related academic text and books. I think this is a good starting point for both a long time fan and for someone just getting into the show, or just someone interested in vampire lore. I have included several books about the vampire lore and myth in general as well. Most of these are available online.

BOOKS

Fighting the Forces: What's at Stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; edited by Rhonda V. Wilcox & David Lavery

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy - Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale by James B. South

Buffy Goes Dark: Essays on the Final Two Seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Television, edited by Lynne Y. Edwards, Elizabeth L. Rambo & James B. South

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor and Morality by Mark Field

Televised Morality: The Case of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Gregory Stevenson

Undead TV: Essays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Elana Levine

The Aesthetics of Culture in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Matthew Pateman

Girls Who Bite Back: Witches, Mutants, Slayers and Freaks by Emily Pohl-Weary

Why Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Ronda Wilcox

Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz

The Lure of the Vampire: Gender, Fiction, and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Milly Williamson

Blood Relations: Chosen Families in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel by Jes Battis

Sex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buffy Fan by Lorna Jowett

Diseases of the Head: Essays on the Horrors of Speculative Philosophy; edited by Matt Rosen (chapter 2 Death of Horror)

Public Privates: Feminist Geographies of Mediated Spaces by Marcia R. England (chapter 1 Welcome to the Hellmouth: Paradoxical Spaces in Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Open Graves, Open Minds: Representations of Vampires and the Undead From the Enlightenment to the Present Day; edited by Sam George and Bill Hughes (chapter 8 ‘I feel strong. I feel different’: transformations, vampires and language in Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

The Contemporary Television Series; edited by Michael Hammond and Lucy Mazdon (chapter 9 Television, Horror and Everyday Life in Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Joss Whedon and Race: Critical Essays; edited by Mary Ellen Iatropoulos and Lowery A. Woodall III

Buffy and the Heroine's Journey: Vampire Slayer as Feminine Chosen One by Valerie Estelle Frankel

The Existential Joss Whedon: Evil and Human Freedom in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Serenity by J. Michael Richardson and J. Douglas Rabb

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20 Years of Slaying: The Watcher's Guide Authorized by Christopher Golden

Reading the Vampire Slayer: The Complete, Unofficial Guide to 'Buffy' and 'Angel' by Roz Kaveney

Hollywood Vampire: The Unnoficial Guide to Angel by Keith Topping

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Monster Book by Christopher Golden

Slayer Slang: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lexicon by Michael Adams

What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide by Jana Riess

ARTICLES, PAPERS ETC.

Bibliographic Good vs. Evil in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by GraceAnne A. DeCandido

Undead Letters: Searches and Researches in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by William Wandless

Weaponised information: The role of information and metaphor in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Jacob Ericson

Buffy, Dark Romance and Female Horror Fans by Lorna Jowett

My Vampire Boyfriend: Postfeminism, "Perfect" Masculinity, and the Contemporary Appeal of Paranormal Romance by Ananya Mukherjea

Buffy, The Vampire Slayer as Spectacular Allegory: A Diagnostic Critique by Douglas Kellner

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer": Technology, Mysticism, and the Constructed Body by Sara Raffel

When Horror Becomes Human: Living Conditions in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" by Jeroen Gerrits

Post-Vampire: The Politics of Drinking Humans and Animals in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight", and "True Blood" by Laura Wright

Cops, Teachers, and Vampire Slayers: Buffy as Street-Level Bureaucrat by Andrea E. Mayo

"Not Like Other Men"?: The Vampire Body in Joss Whedon's "Angel" by Lorna Jowett

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Domestic Church: Revisioning Family and the Common Good by Reid B. Locklin

“Buffy vs. Dracula”’s Use of Count Famous (Not drawing “crazy conclusions about the unholy prince”) by Tara Elliott

A Little Less Ritual and a Little More Fun: The Modern Vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Stacey Abbott

Undressing the Vampire: An Investigation of the Fashion of Sunnydale’s Vampires by Robbie Dale

"And Yet": The Limits of Buffy Feminism by Renee St. Louis & Miriam Riggs

Meet the Cullens: Family, Romance and Female Agency in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight by Kirsten Stevens

Bliss and Time: Death, Drugs, and Posthumanism in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Rob Cover

That Girl: Bella, Buffy, and the Feminist Ethics of Choice in Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Catherine Coker

A Slayer Comes to Town: An Essay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Scott Westerfeld 

Undead Objects of a “Queer Gaze” : A Visual Approach to Buffy’s Vampires Using Lacan’s Extended RSI Model by Marcus Recht

When You Kiss Me, I Want to Die: Gothic Relationships and Identity on Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Ananya Mukherjeea

Necrophilia and SM: The Deviant Side of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Terry L. Spaise

Queering the Bitch: Spike, Transgression and Erotic Empowerment by Dee Amy-Chinn

“I Want To Be A Macho Man”: Examining Rape Culture, Adolescent Female Sexuality, and the Destabilization of Gender Binaries in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Angelica De Vido

Staking Her Claim: Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Transgressive Woman Warrior by Frances H. Early

Actualizing Abjection: Drusilla, the Whedonversees’ Queen of Queerness by Anthony Stepniak

“Life Isn’t A Story”: Xander, Andrew and Queer Disavowal in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Steven Greenwood

S/He’s a Rebel: The James Dean Trope in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Kathryn Hill

“Once More, with Feeling”: Emotional Self-Discipline in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Gwynnee Kennedy and Jennifer Dworshack-Kinter

“The Hardest Thing in This World Is To Live In It”: Identity and Mental Health in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Alex Fixler

"Love's Bitch But Man Enough to Admit It": Spikes Hybridized Gender by Arwen Spicer

Negotiations After Hegemony: Buffy and Gender by Franklin D. Worrell

Double Trouble: Gothic Shadows and Self-Discovery in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Elizabeth Gilliland

'What If I'm Still There? What If I Never Left That Clinic?': Faërian Drama in Buffy's "Normal Again" by Janet Brennan Croft

Not Gay Enough So You’d Notice: Poaching Fuffy by Jennifer DeRoss

Throwing Like A Slayer: A Phenomenology of Gender Hybridity and Female Resilience in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Debra Jackson

“You Can’t Charge Innocent People for Saving Their Lives!” Work in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Matt Davies

Ambiguity and Sexuality in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Sartrean Analysis by Vivien Burr

Imagining the Family: Representations of Alternative Lifestyles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Vivien Burr and Christine Jarvis

Working-Class Hero? Fighting Neoliberal Precarity in Buffy’s Sixth Season by Michelle Maloney-Mangold

A Corpse by Any Other Name: Romancing the Language of the Body in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for the Adam Storyline in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Amber P. Hodge

Sensibility Gone Mad: Or, Drusilla, Buffy and the (D)evolution of the Heroine of Sensibility by Claire Knowles

"It's good to be me": Buffy's Resistance to Renaming by Janet Brennan Croft

Death as a Gift in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Work and Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Gaelle Abalea

“All Torment, Trouble, Wonder, and Amazement Inhabits Here": The Vicissitudes of Technology in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by James B. South

Staking Her Colonial Claim: Colonial Discourses, Assimilation, Soul-making, and Ass-kicking in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Jessica Hautsch

“I Run To Death”: Renaissance Sensibilities in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Christine Jarvis

Dressed To Kill: Fashion and Leadership in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Christine Jarvis and Don Adams

Queer Eye Of That Vampire Guy: Spike and the Aesthetics of Camp by Cynthea Masson and Marni Stanley

“Sounds Like Kinky Business To Me”: Subtextual and Textual Representations of Erotic Power in Buffyverse by Lewis Call

“Did Anyone Ever Explain to You What ‘Secret Identity’ Means?”: Race and Displacement in Buffy and Dark Angel  by Cynthia Fuchs

“It’s About Power”: Buffy, Foucault, and the Quest for Self by Julie Sloan Brannon

Why We Love the Monsters: How Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Wound Up Dating the Enemy by Hilary M. Leon

Why We Can’t Spike Spike?: Moral Themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Richard Greene and Wayne Yuen

Buffy, the Scooby Gang, and Monstrous Authority: BtVS and the Subversion of Authority by Daniel A. Clark & P. Andrew Miller

Are Vampires Evil?: Categorizations of Vampires, and Angelus and Spike as the Immoral and the Amoral by Gert Magnusson

BOOKS ABOUT VAMPIRE LORE AND MYTH IN GENERAL

The Vampire Lectures by Laurence A. Rickels 

Our Vampires, Ourselves by Nina Auerbach

Vampires, Burial, and Death: Folklore and Reality by Paul Barber

The Secret History of Vampires: Their Multiple Forms and Hidden Purposes by Claude Lecouteux

The Vampire Cinema by David Pirie

The Living and the Undead: Slaying Vampires, Exterminating Zombies by Gregory A. Waller

Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Jenkins

Slayers and Their Vampires: A Cultural History of Killing the Dead by Bruce A. McClelland

The History and Folklore of Vampires: The Stories and Legends Behind the Mythical Beings by Charles River Editors

Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology by Theresa Bane

Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions by A. P. Sylvia

The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom

Vampyres: Genesis and Resurrection: from Count Dracula to Vampirella by Christopher Frayling

Race in the Vampire Narrative by U. Melissa Anyiwo

Vampires, Race, and Transnational Hollywoods by Dale Hudson

[longwuzhere]

Here are some cool Easter eggs that I found the newest My Adventures with Superman episode, “Let’s Go to Ivo Tower, You Say”. Links to the easter eggs post:

Episode 1 is here

Episode 2 is here

Episode 3 is here

Episode 5 is here

Episode 6 is here

Episode 7 is here and here

Episode 8 is here

Episode 9 is here

Episode 10 is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 1 post is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 2 post is here

My Easter eggs and references for My Adventures with Superman comic issue 3 post is here

SPOILERS if you have not seen the episode of course:

Perry assigns our intern trio to go get interviews about Anthony Ivo. I previously mentioned Ivo's deal in the comics in this post, but we'll talk more about this version of Ivo later.

Shout out to Lois' hanbok! As a kid in the 90s my first exposure to the DC was through the DC Animated Universe. Because of the way some of the characters like Lois, Clark, Bruce, Dick, Tim, and Terry, were designed, as a kid, I thought they were Asian. Very cool to see this version of Lois be Korean.

Before Lois shows up for their black tie event at Ivo Tower, Jimmy knocks down a stack of papers and magazine and Clark goes to pick it up and stumbles upon the Metropolis Star with a cover that shows him as a kid flying 15 years ago.

The Metropolis star is a rival newspaper to the Daily Planet in the comics. The publisher makes its first appearance in Superman #9 (1987) (W&P: John Byrne, I: Karl Kesel, C: Tony Ziuko, L: John Costanza).

When our intern trio makes it to Ivo Tower, Lois spots some very interesting powerful and political figures of Metropolis, the CEO of Galaxy Communications and Mayor Fleming.

Galaxy Communications makes its first appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 (1970) where it was headed by Morgan Edge, the then leader of Intergang. In the comics Clark and Lois does work for Galaxy communications thanks to it buying out the Daily Planet forcing Clark to be the evening news anchor. The Galaxy Communications panels here are from Swamp Thing #68 (1988) (W&P: Rick Veitch, I: Alfredo Alcala, C: Tajana Wood, L: John Costanza).

Mayor Fleming makes her first appearance in Action Comics #894 (2010) (W: Nick Spencer, P: R.B. Silva, I: Denis Freitas, C: Dave McCaig, L: Rob Leigh) where she appoints Jimmy Olsen and Sebastien Mallory as a welcoming committee for Dalwythians aliens. Like her MAwS counterpart she is obviously the Mayor of Metropolis.

Later, Lois goes and questions Senator Sackett at the party/event.

In the comics Sackett was a councilman not a senator who makes his first appearance in Superman #130 (1997) (W: Dan Jurgens, P: Norm Breyfogle, I: Joe Rubenstein, C: Glenn Whitmore and Digital Chameleon, L: John Costanza) depicted here in the issue's panel wearing a Superman costume. Sackett in the comics is in Luthor's pocket.

I am like 99.99% sure this is Lex Luthor like who else in Metropolis is named Alex, has red hair (if this is Lex Luthor and he shows up again, I'll talk about him and what I mean by this in another post.), and works in the science and tech field.

We finally meet Ivo and he is as I was hoping he'd be a major techbro tool. The way he acts in his introduction and his meeting with Clark is very much like Lex and Clark's meeting in Batman v Superman. Both Ivo and Lex upon meeting Clark know how strong he is. In MAwS Ivo punches his chest and it hurts him and in BvS you heard an audible thud when Lex knocks on Clark's chest. Very similar vibes between both scenes.

Clark confronts Ivo about one of his deals and name drops one of Metropolis' mob families.

Bobby Gazzo, head of the Gazzo crime family in Metropolis, makes his first appearance in Batman: Dark Victory #1 (W: Jeph Loeb, P&I: Tim Sale, C: Gregory Wright and Heroic Age, L: Richard Starkings). Fantastic sequel to Long Halloween, highly recommend reading both books.

After Clark gets thrown out and Lois offers to repair his jacket, we see Lois mentioning her dad, Sam Lane a military general and if the person at the end of the second part of the first episode is Sam Lane...

...and he shows up again in the show I'll talk more about it in another post. For now this is all just speculation.

Might be reading into this but maybe a subtle nod to how the words "Superman" and "pal" are often used together. Both have been used as a comic book title, "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" as I've mentioned in these posts a few times.

The show here did a very clever thing with Ivo. Normally any other media pertaining to Ivo would give the audience his power and weakness stealing robot Amazo, but here the MAwS team was able to combine both Ivo and another villain in Superman's rogues gallery, Parasite.

The first Parasite, Raymond Jensen, makes his first appearance in Action Comics #340 (1966) (Cover Art by Curt Swan, George Klein, and Ira Schnapp). All iterations of Parasite have the ability to temporarily steal away anyone's energy, strength, and their knowledge. As I've said there have been other Parasites that Superman fought, the second and most recurring Parasite is Rudy Jones, the Parasite I'm more familiar with, who makes his first appearance in Firestorm #58 (1987).

Cover Art by Joe Brozowski, Bruce Peterson, and Tom Ziuko Alex and Alexandra Allston the third and fourth Parasite (green Parasite and purple Parasite respectively) first appeared in the Adventures of Superman #633 (2004).

Cover art by Gene Ha and Art Lyon

The latest Parasite, Joshua Allen, makes his first appearance in Superman #23.4 (2013).

Cover art by Aaron Kuder and Dan Brown So yeah there are similarities between the Amazo robot and Parasite and it was smart of the MAwS team to just combine Ivo with Parasite to avoid redundancies. Besides the Amazo robot is more of a Justice League villain anyways.

Near the end of the episode, after the Parasite suit wrecks Ivo's body, he begins to look more like his recent iterations in the comics now. The panel here is from Justice League of America #4 (2013) (W: Geoff Johns, P: Brett Booth, I: Norm Rapmund, C: Andrew Dalhouse, L: Rob Leigh). Hope you all had a wonderful time checking this post out. Like I said at the beginning my other MAwS easter egg posts are:

Episode 1 is here

Episode 2 is here

Episode 3 is here

Episode 5 is here

Episode 6 is here

Episode 7 is here and here

Episode 8 is here

Episode 9 is here

Episode 10 is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 1 post is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 2 post is here

My Easter eggs and references for My Adventures with Superman comic issue 3 post is here

[lboogie1906]

James Charles Evers (September 11, 1922 - July 22, 2020) was a civil rights activist and former politician. He was known for his role in the civil rights movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. He was made the NAACP State Voter Registration Chairman in 1954. He took over his position as field director of the NAACP in Mississippi. He organized and led many demonstrations for the rights of African Americans.

He was named “Man of the Year” by the NAACP. On June 3, 1969, he was elected in Fayette, Mississippi as the first African American mayor of a biracial town in the state in the post-Reconstruction era, following the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

He was born in Decatur, MS to James Evers, a laborer, and Jesse Wright Evers, a maid. He was the eldest of four children. He graduated from Alcorn State University.

During WWII, he and Medgar Evers both served in the Army. He fell in love with a Philippine woman while stationed overseas. He could not marry her and bring her home because the state’s constitution prohibited interracial marriages. After serving a year of reserve duty following the Korean War, he settled in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He began working as a disc jockey at WHOC, making him the first African American disc jockey in the state. He managed a hotel, cab company, and burial insurance business in the town. He moved to Chicago. He began working as a meatpacker in stockyards during the day and as an attendant for the men’s restroom at night. He began pimping and ran a numbers game. He gained enough money to purchase several bars, bootlegged liquor, and sold jukeboxes.

At the time of his election as mayor, the white officers of the Fayette city police “resigned rather than work under a Black administration”, according to the Associated Press. He then outlawed the carrying of firearms within city limits. He was married to Christine Evers until their marriage ended in annulment. He married Nannie L. Magee (1951-74) with whom he had four daughters. He lived in Brandon and served as station manager of WMPR 90.1 FM in Jackson. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[forthedancingandthethriving]

Had 2 ficlet ideas for Song of a Usurper that I've been trying to wright but haven't been coming out right.

First is Tonio and Piper meeting up near what looks like a bandit camp next to one of the seals, which is actually inhabited by the Teeth in the Dark who have similar camps near the other seals as well on Damien's behalf. The two of them are actually aware of who the Teeth are, partly because some of their lower level members have ended up in the way of their heists recently. They compare notes on the group, with Tonio explaining who they are, the fact that they went dark years ago and shouldn't be this strong a force now, and explains what he knows of the Seals, while Piper identifies their new emblem as a coyote, which Harmonia doesn't have, so it's now clear that their comeback was likely facilitated by an off-worlder.

Then Agent Zed (who's on comms since he's Piper's mission control guy when she's in the field) chimes in with the reveal that according to the readings he's getting compared to a normal copy of the game, the seals are weakening, possibly deliberately considering the Teeth. So, they're gonna have to prepare for a ghost apocalypse. First on the list is finding ways to actually fight ghosts, which shouldn't be too hard given the fact that the Grid has access to the Danny Phantom universe and its technology via Anchor Timmy's server.

Second involves Hoopa (the one Ash knows from that one movie) ending up in Harmonia because he tends to wander and explore now that he actually can and the whole Digital Multiverse thing added a whole bunch of new places to explore. He finds Tama who's having a Bad Time (as is typical in this arc) and decides to help.

By summoning Pokemon.

Because that's his solution to everything.

He ends up summoning several of Ash's traveling group's Pokemon (notably including Pikachu, Kirlia and Miku's Ghost Meowth), several of Team Rocket's Pokemon (plus the Doodoll that follows them around who they haven't realized they could probably catch no problem yet. 'cause they're idiots), the Pichu Brothers (lord help us), a few of Ash's pokemon from Oak's Ranch, and a wild Absol. He also nabs Jub Jub and his Smallfry friend kinda-sorta by accident. This results in the usual Pichu Brothers Short misadventures with an added dose of Memes, which to Hoopa's credit does take Tama's mind off of Things for a while, and by the end they're in a big napping pile in the castle garden. Well, most of them are napping. Absol's fully awake and alert, keeping watch over all of them and a bit tense in preparation for something, though she is still being part of the pile.

That's what Nimbus and Ash's crews (and Boopkins) see when the Trainers come to pick up their Pokemon (none of them were too concerned about things since Pikachu has access to the Avatar group chat and explained right away what happened. Well, Boopkins was still worried but he's Boopkins). Obviously they're all happy that Tama's feeling better, even if it's only for an afternoon, though Ash does note that Pichu Brother episodes tend to come right before the kind of Big Events that end up in the movies. The fact that Absol's on high alert also isn't a good sign given the species' Whole Thing being the ability to sense incoming disasters. After naptime's over the Pokemon get recollected, though Absol refuses to leave Tama's side and Hoopa and the Pichu Bros also decide to stick around for a while (no reason for them not to, they are wild after all).

So Nimbus's crew is now at least aware that something is coming, though out of everyone involved they have the least idea what, and Tama now has a big, fluffy, highly competent, precognitive bodyguard.

(and of course they now have Hoopa hanging around, who'll probably respond to the incoming ghost apocalypse by throwing Legendaries at it until it's no longer a problem. Because according to Hoopa Logic if you can't solve a problem by throwing Pokemon at it you're just not throwing enough Pokemon)

Oh! I love both of these SO MUCH! If it's cool with you, I'd love to write about both of them!

[art-of-manliness]

Podcast #1,018: It’s Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dream, Receive Recognition, or Make Your Mark

As you get older, you can start to feel like you’ll never achieve your dream or receive recognition for your contributions to a field, or that your best work is behind you. Mo Rocca has compiled stories that demonstrate that you shouldn’t give up hope, and that no matter your age, the best may yet be to come. Mo is a humorist, journalist, and the co-author of Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs. Today on the show, Mo shares the stories and lessons of entrepreneurs, artists, actors, and more who achieved greatness or adulation in their twilight years or had a new spurt of creativity when they thought the well had run dry, including KFC founder Colonel Sanders, the artist Matisse, a couple of guys who didn’t receive their first war wounds until they were old enough to qualify for the senior citizen discount at Denny’s, and even a virile 90-year-old tortoise. Resources Related to the Podcast * AoM Podcast #849: Live Life in Crescendo * Samuel Whittemore * John L. Burns * Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater * Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum * Henri Matisse’s The Swimming Pool * Documentary about Tyrus Wong * Mr. Pickles the Tortoise Connect With Mo Rocca * Mo on X Listen to the Podcast! (And don’t forget to leave us a review!) Listen to the episode on a separate page. Download this episode. Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice. Transcript Coming Soon Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support! http://dlvr.it/TCTwxR

[oaresearchpaper]

Seasonal Growth Dynamics of Arundo donax L. in the U.S

Abstract

Giant reed (Arundo donax L.) has been extensively evaluated as a dedicated energy crop for biomass and biofuel production in southern Europe and the United States, with very favorable results. Current agronomic and biologic research on giant reed focuses on management practices, development of new cultivars, and determining differences among existing cultivars. Even though detailed information on the growth patterns of giant reed would assist in development of improved management practices, this information is not available in the United States. Therefore, the objective of this 2-year field study was to describe the seasonal growth patterns of giant reed in Alabama, United States. Changes in both plant height and biomass yield of giant reed with time were well described by a Gompertz function. The fastest growing period occurred at approximately 66 d after initiation of regrowth (mid-May), when the absolute maximum growth rate was of 0.045 m d-1 and 0.516mg ha-1 d-1. After mid-May, the rate of growth decreased until maturation at approximately 200 d after initiation of regrowth (mid- to late September). The observed maximum average plant height and biomass yield were 5.28 m and 48.56mg ha-1, respectively. Yield decreased following maturation up to 278 d after initiation (early to mid-December) of growth in spring, partly as a result of leaf loss, and was relatively stable thereafter.

Introduction

Giant reed (Arundo donax L.) is a perennial rhizomatous C3 grass native to East Asia which is grown in both grasslands and wetlands, and is especially well adapted to Mediterranean environments (Polunin and Huxley, 1987). Since giant reed is sterile, it is propagated vegetatively, either from stem cuttings or rhizome pieces, or by means of micro-propagation. Due to its easy adaptability to different environment conditions and rapid growth with little or no fertilizer and pesticide inputs, giant reed has been extensively evaluated as a dedicated cellulosic energy crop for biomass and biofuel production in southern Europe and the United States, with very favorable results (Vecchiet et al., 1996; Merlo et al., 1998; Hidalgo and Fernandez, 2000; Lewandowski et al., 2003; Odero et al., 2011; Huang et al., 2014; Nocentini et al., 2018; Monti et al., 2019). Most perennial grasses have poor yields during the year of establishment, but giant reed is an exception: a first-year yield of over 16mg ha-1 was reported by Angelini et al. (2005) at a planting density of 20,000 plants ha-1 . Biomass yields are typically 20-40mg ha-1 year-1 without any fertilization after establishment (Angelini et al., 2005; Cosentino et al., 2005; Angelini et al., 2009). Calorific value of mature giant reed biomass is about 17 MJkg-1 (Angelini et al., 2005). The average energy input is approximately 2% of the average energy output over a 12-year period (Angelini et al., 2009). Unlike most other grasses, giant reed possesses a lignin content of 25%, which is similar to that of wood, and a cellulose content of 42% and a hemicellulose content of 19%, making it a desirable cellulosic energy crop for both solid and liquid biofuels production (Faix et al., 1989; Scordia et al., 2012; Lemons et al., 2015). Giant reed can also help mitigate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels because rhizomes sequester carbon into the soil. The reported carbon (C) sequestration by giant reed rhizomes was 40-50mg C ha-1 over an 11-year period (Huang, 2012), which is 6-8 times higher than that by the roots of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) (Ma, 1999), a model cellulosic energy crop selected by the United States Department of Energy (Wright, 2007). Current agronomic and biologic research on giant reed focuses on management practices, development of new cultivars, and determining differences among existing cultivars (Nassi o Di Nasso et al., 2010; Nassi o Di Nasso et al., 2011; Nassi Nassi o Di Nasso et al., 2013; Dragoni et al., 2016). Even though detailed information on the growth patterns of giant reed would assist in development of improved management practices, this information is not available in the United States. Therefore, the objective of this study was to describe the seasonal growth patterns of giant reed in Alabama, United States.

Source : Seasonal Growth Dynamics of Arundo donax L. in the U.S | InformativeBD

[nurseeden]

Open Your Potential: Top Online Nursing Master's Programs for Career Advancement

Unlock Your Potential: Top Online Nursing Master’s Programs for Career Advancement

In the ever-evolving‌ field of healthcare, advancing your education is crucial ‍for career progression.For registered nurses, obtaining ‍a master’s degree in nursing ⁤is a valuable step toward enhancing⁣ professional skills, increasing salary, and exploring greater job ‌opportunities. This article explores some of the top online nursing master’s programs ⁢available and how thay can help unlock ‍your potential.

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As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and nurse leaders is on the rise. obtaining a master’s degree in nursing prepares you for roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse educator, and nurse administrator. Here are⁣ some key advantages:

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Choosing an online master’s program can make a meaningful difference in your education and personal life.here are some benefits:

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Cost-Effectiveness: Many online programs offer reduced ​tuition ‍rates compared to conventional on-campus options.

Top Online Nursing master’s Programs

Here’s a list of some of the top online nursing master’s programs that can definitely​ help you advance your career:

University

Program Name

Specialization Options

Estimated Tuition

Johns Hopkins University

Master ⁣of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator

$65,000

Duke University

Master of Science in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner

$60,000

University of California, Los Angeles

Master’s Entry Clinical Nursing

Various Clinical Specialty Tracks

$45,000

New York University

MS in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology, Pediatric

$55,000

University of Pennsylvania

Master’s in Nursing

Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Practitioner

$58,000

Real-Life Success Stories

Many individuals have transformed their careers by pursuing a master’s degree in nursing. here⁣ are a couple of inspiring case studies:

Case Study 1: Emily Tran

Emily started her nursing career as ‍a⁢ staff nurse and felt stagnant‌ in her role. After enrolling in an online master’s program specializing ‍in ‍family nursing at Johns Hopkins University, she quickly gained advanced clinical ‌skills and knowledge, allowing her to transition into a nurse practitioner role.Today, she leads her rural clinic, significantly‍ impacting patient care and community health.

Case Study 2: Marcus Wright

Marcus, an experienced​ registered nurse, aspired to pivot into a leadership role. By completing his Master’s in Nursing at Duke University, he developed crucial administrative skills. He now serves as ‌a nursing supervisor at a major medical center, mentoring ‌new nurses and improving departmental efficiencies.

Practical Tips for Choosing the Right program

Selecting the right online nursing master’s program can be⁣ daunting. Here are some practical tips to⁤ help you make the right choice:

accreditation: Ensure the ⁢program‌ is accredited by ⁤organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate⁣ Nursing Education (CCNE).

Curriculum: Review‌ the curriculum for courses relevant to your career​ goals and interests.

Flexibility: Check if the program offers​ asynchronous options ‌to fit your busy schedule.

Faculty Expertise: Research the faculty’s backgrounds and areas of specialization.

Alumni Success: Look for testimonials from alumni to understand their experiences and successes after graduation.

Conclusion

Advancing your nursing career ⁣with an online master’s program ⁤is not only achievable ⁤but also a strategic move for your professional future. By pursuing further education, you⁣ equip yourself with‍ essential skills and knowledge, ‍ultimately⁣ leading to career ⁢advancement and personal fulfillment. Whether you aim to become a nurse practitioner, educator, or healthcare leader, selecting the right online nursing master’s program will be key to unlocking your potential. Explore⁤ the options⁣ above and ⁣take the first step toward a brighter future in nursing!

https://nursingcertificationcourses.com/open-your-potential-top-online-nursing-masters-programs-for-career-advancement/

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Top 10 ⁣Essential CNA Books⁣ You​ Can Find online for Career Advancement

Are‍ you a Certified‍ Nursing ‍Assistant (CNA) looking to advance‌ your career ​or simply deepen your knowledge in the⁢ healthcare field? The ‍right ⁢books ​can serve as invaluable resources to enhance your skills, provide ‍essential ‌training, and ‍equip you ‌with the ‌knowledge necessary for career growth. In this article,⁢ we ⁤will explore ‌the⁢ top ⁤10 essential CNA books ⁢available online that can help you become ​more proficient in your role and open new doors in your professional journey.

Why Reading is Essential for ⁣CNAs

Books are‌ a ​treasure trove of information and insights. Here’s why they are especially significant for CNAs:

Comprehensive ⁢Knowledge: Gain in-depth knowledge⁣ about nursing procedures and patient care.

Updated Information: Stay updated with‍ the latest ⁤healthcare protocols and best⁤ practices.

Planning for Certification: Enhance your preparation for the CNA certification exam.

Career Advancement: ​Acquire‍ skills that could lead to promotions or⁤ specialized⁣ certifications.

Top 10 CNA Books for ⁣Career Advancement

Book ‍title

Author

Description

Link

CNA Study Guide

Trivium Healthcare

A comprehensive guide featuring exam preparation ⁤tips⁤ and practice questions.

Amazon

Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care

Caroline Bunker Rosdahl & mary T. Kowalski

detailed coverage of nursing ​fundamentals, including essential​ concepts and procedures.

Amazon

CNA Exam Prep

LearningExpress, LLC

focuses on exam strategies, practice tests, and tips to⁣ pass the CNA‍ state ⁣exam.

Amazon

Basic Nursing

Julie McKinney

A straightforward guide that‍ covers essential nursing‍ skills and patient care techniques.

Amazon

Guide to Clinical Procedures

Vicky ‌E. Wright

A practical ⁤guide detailing clinical skills ⁤needed for patient care.

Amazon

CNA Caregiver Workbook

Virginia Lichtenstein

A workbook that offers exercises and assessments to ​sharpen your practical skills.

amazon

Transcultural Perspectives on Health ⁣and Illness

George A. Smith

Helps CNAs understand‌ the cultural ‍aspects of patient care.

Amazon

The Nursing Assistant

PDF HealthBooks

Essential ‌information about day-to-day tasks‍ and patient interaction.

Amazon

Caring for Older Adults

Linda M. ⁣Smith

Focuses on geriatric ⁣care and specialized techniques for⁢ older patients.

Amazon

Nursing Assistant: A nursing Process Approach

Vicky ​L. Johnson

combines nursing process‌ theory with practical skills for CNAs.

Amazon

Benefits of Enhancing ‍Your CNA Knowledge

Reading and increasing your knowledge base provides numerous benefits:

Increased Competence: A well-read CNA ⁣is more competent in executing ⁤tasks.

improved Patient Care: understand ‍and⁢ apply best practices for improved⁢ patient outcomes.

Job Security: Gaining‍ additional knowledge‌ can ⁢protect your job and promote‍ career growth.

Networking and Growth: Engaging‌ with these books often leads‍ to connections with other professionals, enhancing ⁣opportunities.

Firsthand Experiences: CNAs Share Their ⁢Insights

Here ​are a​ few insights from experienced CNAs on how reading has⁤ influenced ⁢their careers:

Maria, 5⁤ years in the field: “Reading ​the ‘CNA Study Guide’ helped me pass my exam on the first ​try, ‌and I still use it as a⁤ reference!”

John, Senior CNA: “The ‘Fundamentals of Nursing’ book transformed ⁣the ‍way I approach patient ‌care. It ⁣added​ depth to my skills.”

Aisha, ⁣Recent Graduate: ⁣”‘Caring for Older‍ Adults’ provided ⁣crucial methods that helped me ⁣secure a job in geriatric care.”

Practical Tips for maximizing Your ⁤Reading⁤ Experience

To get the most out of your CNA books,consider the ⁤following tips:

Set a⁢ reading ‍Schedule: Consistency is key. Dedicate specific​ times each week to read.

Take‍ Notes: Jotting ‌down important points will help with retention.

join ‌a Study Group: Discussing what you read ‍with​ colleagues can deepen understanding.

Apply Your Knowledge: ⁢Try to incorporate ‌new ⁣information into your⁤ practice at work.

Conclusion

investing ⁤time in reading is crucial for⁢ your advancement as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The top⁣ 10 CNA books selected in this article​ offer vast resources for enhancing your ⁢knowledge, preparing for exams, and ultimately advancing your career. Embrace lifelong learning, stay ‍informed,⁢ and make ⁢the most of these valuable tools available online. By ⁣enhancing ⁣your skills and knowledge,you are setting yourself‌ on a path​ to accomplished career advancement in the nursing field.

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Filming in LA. Filming in Van.

8/3 (11). 12/6 (18)

8/4 (12). 12/7 (19)

8/7 (13). 12/8 (20)

2013-1912‎ = 101

1912-1811‎ = 101

101 years from 2024= 1923

1923-1811‎ = 112

1923-1912‎ = 11

11/1/2012 TS performed at The 2012 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. She performed “Begin Again”

*played 2 x on the eras tour 4/23/2023 in Houston and 5/12/2024 in Paris.

*11/12/2012 - 12/8/2024 is 12 years 1 month and 7 days

12/17…. 9 days post tour.

12/17/1835 13 acres of New York City's Financial District are destroyed during the second Great Fire of New York

12/17/1892 The First issue of Vogue, and American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine is published

12/17/1903 The Wright brothers make their first controlled powered, air flight in the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

12/17/1933 The first NFL Championship Game is played in Chicago at Wrigley Field between the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears who won 23-21

12/17/1957 The United States successfully launches the first Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida

12/17/1967 The Prime Minister of Australia, Harold Holt is presumed drowned after he disappears while swimming near Portsea, Victoria

12/17/1969 The United States Air Force closes Project Blue Book, their study of UFO's

12/17/1981 American Brigadier General James L. Dozier is kidnapped by the Red Brigades in Verona, Italy

12/17/1989 The Simpsons debut on Fox and during Season 3, Michael Jackson, Sting, and Aerosmith guest star

12/17/2009 The MV Danny F II sinks off the coast of Lebanon carrying 83 people, 10,224 sheep, and 17,932 cattle, 40 people were rescued, 11 found dead, and the other crew, passengers, and animals are presumed to have diet

1811

In 1811, the first Freemason lodge in Cleveland, Ohio was established and chartered as Concord Lodge No. 15 for several years it met in the "long rooms" of various taverns, including the one owned by Lorenzo Carter, himself a Mason.

Battle of Tippecanoe

American troops led by William Henry Harrison defeated the Native American chief Tecumseh in November. This battle took place almost a year before the War of 1812 was officially declared

The publication of Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility published anonymously.

The great comet of 1811

This comet was thought to have a coma that was over 1 million miles across, which was 50% larger than the Sun

The Richmond Theatre Fire

72 people died in the fire, including the Governor of Virginia and the president of the First National Bank of Virginia

The New Madrid earthquake

The earthquake in the Mississippi Valley reversed the course of the river for a time

The first steam powered ferry

The Juliana, invented by John Stevens, began operating between New York and Hoboken, New Jersey

The birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe

The writer and abolitionist who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin was born in Litchfield, Connecticut

The Regency Act 1811

The Prince of Wales became the Prince Regent and took over as head of state after the King was suspended from his duties

1912

In 1912, President William Howard Taft visited Liberty Lodge in Beverly, Massachusetts as a Freemason. Taft was one of only 14 presidents to be a Mason, serving as the 27th presi

4/15/1912 at 2:20 am the RMS Titanic sinks into the North Atlantic Ocean

New Mexico becomes a state: New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912

First transcontinental flight: The first eastbound U.S. transcontinental flight landed in Jacksonville, Florida on February 8, 1912

Novarupta eruption: The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska began on June 6, 1912, and was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century

Alaska becomes a U.S. territory: Alaska became a U.S. territory on May 11, 1912

Royal Flying Corps is established: The Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force, was established in the United Kingdom on May 13, 1912

Wilbur Wright dies: Pioneer aviator Wilbur Wright died of typhoid fever in Dayton, Ohio on May 30, 1912

Oreo cookie is produced: Nabisco produced the first Oreo cookie in 1912

Motorized movie cameras are invented: Motorized movie cameras were invented in 1912, replacing hand-cranked cameras

Life Savers candy is created: Clarence Crane created Life Savers candy in 1912

International Opium Convention is signed: The International Opium Convention was signed at The Hague, becoming the first international drug control treaty

1923 (3 years after the NFL was founded)

Rosewood Massacre: White vigilante mobs attacked the Black community of Rosewood, Florida on January 1

Teapot Dome scandal: Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall resigned after public outrage over the scandal.

Tutankhamun's tomb: English archaeologist Howard Carter opened the sealed tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy king

Beer Hall Putsch: Adolf Hitler led a failed coup in Munich, Germany, and was sentenced to five years in prison

Japanese earthquake: A massive earthquake killed more than 140,000 people in Japan

September 18–26 – Newspaper printers strike in New York City

On August 3, 1923, Calvin Coolidge is sworn in as the 30th president of the United States, hours after the death of President Warren G. Harding

The James M. Hays Masonic Lodge (No. 331) was chartered on June 13, 1923

A rare vintage booklet about the Grand Lodge of New York was published in January 1923

The Shriners, a branch of Freemasonry, held their annual convention in Washington, D.C. in 1923. The convention included parades on June 5 and June 6

First rotorcraft flight: Juan de la Cierva's Cierva C.4 autogyro made its first flight in Spain

World Series: The New York Yankees won their first World Series title, defeating the New York Giants 4 games to 2

The Walt Disney Company: Roy and Walt Disney founded The Walt Disney Company

Insulin: Insulin became widely available to treat diabetes

Hollywood Sign: The Hollywood Sign was erected in Los Angeles, California

Irish Civil War: The Irish Civil War took place from June 1922 to May 1923

Electric shaver: Jacob Schick invented the first electric shaver

Frozen food: Clarence Birdseye invented frozen food

Sound-on-film technology: Phonofilm, sound-on-film technology, was invented

2013

The Freemason movie

A 2013 crime movie about a banker's murder and his Masonic ties. The movie was filmed at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple in Utah and stars Sean Astin, Randy Wayne, and Alex McKenna. It is rated PG-13

A Winter 2013 issue of Freemasonry Today celebrated the bicentenary of Royal Arch Masonry at Canterbury Cathedral. The service honored the Masonic principles of unity, fellowship, and service to the community

Masonic Year 2013(150th Anniversary)

A book compiled by Neal Greenberg about the 150th anniversary of the Masonic Year.

TS on The Red Tour.

Supreme Court rulings
The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional, which made federal benefits available to legally married gay couples.The court also ruled that supporters of California's same-sex marriage ban did not have the legal right to defend it in court. 

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage in June 2013


State legalization
Same-sex marriage became legal in Rhode Island and Minnesota on August 1, 2013. Other states that legalized same-sex marriage in 2013 include: 
Uruguay: On August 5, 2013, Uruguay became the 12th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. 
New Zealand: On August 19, 2013, New Zealand became the 15th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. 
New Mexico: In 2013, same-sex marriage licenses began to be issued in Doña Ana, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, San Miguel, and Valencia counties. 


Conversion therapy ban
In August 2013, New Jersey banned conversion therapy. 

President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage in the midst of his re-election bid. 


Boston Marathon bombing

Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three people and injuring more than 260 others.

Edward Snowden leaks classified information
Snowden became internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information. 

George Zimmerman trial: Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter

Boston Red Sox win the World Series: Defeated the St. Louis Cardinals four games to two

Prince George's birth: On July 22, 2013, Prince George Alexander Louis was born at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince William

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Events included a reception at Rideau Hall, an essay contest for youth, and a conference on the Canadian Crown

Prince William's RAF service ends: Prince William's service as an RAF helicopter pilot came to an end in 2013

2/3/2013

Super Bowl XLVII

Ravens 34 vs 49ers 31 (49ers were the bet by 4)

Beyonce and Destiny’s Child were the half time show

It was at the Mercedes Benz Superdome In NOLA







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CTS B Compulsory Question 2

Frank Lloyd Wright is a master of modern architecture who successfully realized his artistic vision. He pursued a design philosophy based on the belief that "architecture should be an extension of nature," striving to create a harmonious relationship between buildings and their natural surroundings. The design of Fallingwater is a prime example of this fusion with nature, emphasizing the seamless integration of the structure into the environment.

Through this example, As a young designer, I continue to solidify my vision and identity. By experiencing various fields of art, I have clarified my interests and characteristics. One key realization from my creative process is my deep affection for depiction. For instance, I created a work titled "Time" when I was 18.

Dedication to a single work over an extended period resembles a form of training. My designs embody my characteristic of being 'detailed and precise.' Infusing my efforts into my work is my strength, and this dedication is reflected in my poster designs.

Additionally, I am skilled at drawing and depicting the forms necessary for design. I have enjoyed creating animations and illustrations since I was young. This experience has helped me develop the ability to create various styles of characters and illustrations defined by their unique features and messages.

I have always dreamed of becoming a design leader who effectively realizes my design vision and helps the team grow together. In five years, I aim to be an art director who leads a design team, using valuable insights to ensure clear communication with clients, ultimately satisfying them.

To become an expert in the design field in the future, it is important to start building a foundation in design theory and history now. Based on the invaluable experience I gained from participating in the 'Reimagine The Future ai' competition, which focused on creating and showcasing future architectural designs, I am particularly interested in researching how design can harmonize with AI and enhance user experience. To deepen my understanding of this, I plan to pursue both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in related fields.

A smart designer can be defined as someone who adjusts design solutions according to the situation, like a chameleon, while also inspiring others. To become such a designer, a deep understanding of design history and contemporary trends is essential. Additionally, understanding various cultural and social contexts is important.

Among the design works that successfully understand and combine history and tradition, I would like to highlight the 'Refined Rangoli Lamp' designed by Vijaya Mohan and Jarrod Lim, which successfully combines an understanding of history and tradition. What impressed me most about this piece is how it preserves the artistic essence and cultural expression of Rangoli while creating industrially produced metal products.

In my future design journey, I aim to pursue a similar balance, creating works that embody both cultural values and modern practicality.

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shade, light and. “Home Inspiration Great interior designers: Frank Lloyd Wright.” Pooky Lighting, 15 February 2023, https://www.pooky.com/blogs/inspiration/great-interior-designers-frank-lloyd-wright. Accessed 1 November 2024.

Digest, A. (n.d.). Inside One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final-Ever Designs | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest. YouTube. https://youtu.be/6L7NnZWeW-s?si=a2fBk-K5ccxv7VwA

Districts, the Art. “Art and Identity: Exploring the Intertwined Threads of Self and Culture in Creative Expression — the Art Districts.” the Art Districts, 18 April 2024, https://www.theartdistricts.org/news/art-and-identity-exploring-the-intertwined-threads-of-self-and-culture-in-creative-expression. Accessed 15 November 2024.

Fu, Katherine K., Maria C. Yang, and Kristin L. Wood. “Design Principles: The Foundation of Design.” Volume 7: 27th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology ,2 August 2015, extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://dspace.mit.edu/bitstream/handle/1721.1/120030/v007t06a034-detc2015-46157, accessed 10 Nov 2024

Fuller, Buckminster, et al. “In Conversation With Karim Rashid.” Love That Design, 31 March 2020, https://www.lovethatdesign.com/article/in-conversation-with-karim-rashid/. Accessed 12 Novr 2024

sg, R. (n.d.-a). Craft X Design – Refined Rangoli. YouTube. https://youtu.be/woqIi4X6G38?si=dxjQCrzqS3ut_zI_

National Heritage Board, 'REIMAGINING TRADITIONAL CRAFTS: THE NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD’S CRAFT X DESIGN SHOWCASE', 9 July 2022, extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nhb.gov.sg/-/media/nhb/files/media/releases/2022/media-release-craft-x-design-showcase.ashx, accessed 12 Nov 2024

Ragavendran, Srinidhi. “National Museum of Singapore's Craft x Design Showcase: Traditional Craftworks With A Contemporary Spin.” DANAMIC, 13 July 2022, https://danamic.org/2022/07/13/national-museum-of-singapores-craft-x-design-showcase-traditional-craftworks-with-a-contemporary-spin/. Accessed 12 Nov 2024.

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Jean Goodwin Ames (November 6, 1903 – February 12, 1986) was an American artist known for her work with the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Via Wikipedia

Jean Goodwin Ames | Archives_of_American_Art_-_Federal_Art_Project_Artists_-_3006.jpg

Federal Art Project Artists (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL))

Photographer

Jack Crawford

Title

Federal Art Project Artists

Description

English: Identification on verso (tyypewritten): F.A.P. photo by Jack Crawford, 1937. Officials and artists of the F.A.P. L to R Thyrsis Field, Holger Cahill, S. Macdonald-Wright, Nelson Partridge, Joseph Danysh, Pat Fleming, Arthur Ames, Jean Goodwin Ames, Donal Hord and Homer Dana seated.

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Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" by Kelly Michals Via Flickr: Hill Aerospace Museum Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" History of the B-29 "Superfortress" Designed in 1940 as a replacement for the B-17 and B-24, the B-29 first flew in September 1942. In December 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces leadership decided to assign the future Superfortress fleet to Asia, where its extensive range made it well suited for the long overseas flights against the Japanese homeland in the Pacific. With the onset of the Korea War in June 1950, the B-29 returned to combat. Advanced features of the B-29 when introduced to the Air Force included a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine-gun turrets. Utah's B-29 Connection Hill Air Force Base and Utah have a storied history with the B-29. During World War II, the 509th Composite Group-the first atomic weapons unit-trained at Wendover Field, Utah, an installation supported by Hill Field. The men and women of Hill later played a critical role in repairing, maintaining, storing, and refurbishing B-29s after World War Il to support the Korean War. Straight Flush Glen L. Martin Company, located in in Omaha, Nebraska, built this B-29 and delivered it to the U.S. Army Air Forces on August 6, 1945, the same day another B-29 dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, Its assignment history includes several bases across the United States. It retired from service in 1953 and then it came to the Hill Aerospace Museum in 1983. Museum staff are restoring this B-29 to depict Straight Flush (tail## 44-27301), assigned to the 509th Composite Group at Wendover Field, Utah. On August 6, 1945, Captain Claude Eartherly flew weather reconnaissance in Straight Flush over Japan to determine if there was enough visibility for the Enola Gay to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. S/N 52-10862 Service: 1944-1960 Crew: Nine to fourteen Engines: Four Wright R-3350-23 radial; 2,200 hp each Wingspan: 141 ft 3 in Length: 99 ft 0 in Height: 27 ft 9 in Weight: Empty: 70,140 Ibs; max: 135,000 Ibs Speed: Cruise: 220 mph; max: 365 mph Range: 5,830 miles Ceiling: 32,000 ft Armament: Twelve .50-caliber machine guns; up to 20,000 lbs bombs

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Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU, The Valley or Valley) is a public HBCU in Mississippi. MVSU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

The institution had its groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, 1950, which was created by the Mississippi Legislature as Mississippi Vocational College. The legislation to form the institution was signed into law by Governor Thomas L. Bailey on April 5, 1946. On February 10, 1950, Governor Fielding L. Wright served as the main speaker at the opening ceremony.

The legislature anticipated that legal segregation of public education was in danger because there were increasing challenges to it through legal suits. It created this institution in the hopes that it would attract African American applicants who might otherwise apply to Mississippi’s premier whites-only institutions.

State leaders hoped that founding separate institutions of higher learning for Mississippi’s African American population would reduce the pressure to integrate the state’s premier universities. To attract the support of those who opposed any government action to provide higher education to African Americans, those proposing the creation of MVC used the term “vocational” to imply that the institution’s main purpose would be to train African Americans to take on blue-collar jobs. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #hbcu

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Follow Ariel’s adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn’t singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father’s decision to ban music from the kingdom. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Ariel (voice): Jodi Benson Sebastian (voice): Samuel E. Wright King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice): Jim Cummings Marina Del Ray (voice): Sally Field Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice): Tara Strong Alana (voice): Jennifer Hale Aquata / Arista (voice): Grey DeLisle Attina (voice): Kari Wahlgren Flounder (voice): Parker Goris Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice): Jeff Bennett Cheeks / Ray Ray (voice): Kevin Michael Richardson Ink Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice): Rob Paulsen Queen Athena (voice): Lorelei Hill Butters Film Crew: Original Film Writer: Ron Clements Original Film Writer: John Musker Additional Writing: Steve Bencich Additional Writing: Ron J. Friedman Additional Writing: Rich Burns Music: Jim Dooley Additional Writing: Tom Rogers Additional Writing: Peggy Holmes Author: Robert Reece Author: Evan Spiliotopoulos Production Manager: Bill Bloom Associate Producer: Mary Ellen Bauder Additional Writing: Thania St. John Foley Artist: John T. Cucci Visual Effects: David ‘Joey’ Mildenberger Art Department Manager: Peter J. Deluca Visual Effects Design Consultant: Dan Lund Art Direction: Tony Pulham Animation: Scott T. Petersen Visual Effects: Noe Garcia Foley Mixer: James Ashwill Production Supervisor: Kip B. Lewis Additional Editor: Richard L. McCullough Production Supervisor: Brian J. Carey Movie Reviews: