OK. I clicked. it's interesting, but I don't think it will replace TV watching just yet. I watched a little and was intrigued. I think the key is to skip to the videos you like and we can see if that helps filter the process. Maybe this will help in making the system smarter as to the videos you really will invest time watching. Still like looking at Netflix videos, and since I'm a patient person, I seem to be able to wait for those films I wanted to see in the theater, arrive in my Queue.
Nice looking footage is one thing, but I need some substance, not just pretty pictures to look at. Couch mode is something to check out.. Maybe I will try streaming it sometime we are having a party to see what someone else thinks.
I thought this was interesting. I have participated in critical mass rides for years and was impressed that this came out well for the bicyclists with riders winning the lawsuit. There is something magical with bicyclists "taking back the streets" from cars and hopefully some day there will be more roads closed to cars and open for this peaceful, economic and green transportation. The best thing about the rides I have attended in NY and San Francisco is the teamwork it takes to organize the flow of "two-wheeled traffic". Members bike ahead of the pack, stop traffic at lights so that the throngs of bicyclists can pass by, unaffected by the waiting cars. Honking sometimes happens, but mostly, it's a mellow affair. Something to think about within our oil-starved world.
October 20 John Jay Homestead Hazel and David Nourse "Eighth Generation Family Farm Copes with the 21st Century"
March 10, 2010
Dear Fellow BFC Members –
Thanks to each of you for making 2009, the Bedford Farmers Club 157th year, such a special one.
Special thanks go to Dick Ten Dyke for sending out our meeting and other notices, to Elizabeth Levin for her marvellous summaries of what happened a hundred years ago, to George Pouder for his Timely Tips, to Phebe Washburn for her excellent summary reports of our meetings, and to Tommy Dietz for his reports on our solvency. And a very special thanks to our wonderful Hospitality Committee headed by Julie Henken and her wonderful helpers who provided the sandwiches and cakes plus Marco Morin and Stan Telega who provided the beverages.
Once again we were blessed with wonderful hosts and speakers - Peter Eschweiler and Steve Coleman, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, Phillis Warden, Judy and Tony Godino and their Smith Tavern Co-horts, and John Scaramuzzo and his team at the Westchester Country Recycling plant. I was sorry more of our members weren’t able to attend, as it was a most interesting and odourless adventure!
In addition, we give thanks to Mary Farley, Phebe Washburn, Charlotte Morsch, George Pouder, and Anita Stockbridge among others who provided the produce which enabled Ray and George Pouder to once again win us an award at the Yorktown Grange Fair!
We need to discuss our participation next year as we barely had enough produce to create a display of which we could be proud. Thus, please give some thought as to whether we should continue, and if yes, then would you be willing to share some of your growings – produce, flowers, etc.
While notices of the Meetings will be sent out, we hope that you will reserve these dates on your calendar. Please wear comfortable waking shoes, especially for the May 26, June 16, and September 15 meetings.
My parents are giving a lecture this Wednesday at the John Jay Homestead in Bedford so if anyone is around town at 3pm that afternoon, we would love to see you. I will be running the powerpoint slideshow and my mother will be talking. Since Nourse Farm is one of the oldest continually running farms in the country, it will be an interesting and revealing talk. I hope to see you there!
As I am sure some of you are aware, this person on YouTube rocks. They use the YouTube format so well for their artwork and I absolutely love this new video they posted this summer. My favorite thing about the piece is the pacing,but in particular, I like the parts where items are thrown off of the roofs and the sprinkler shots. Of course, this takes a whole lot of editing and focus but really, it's brilliant. You can see their progression from instrumental pieces at the start in Spring 2009 with one video reaching over a million views to this Craftsman Tool piece. Check out this amazing 2 minute piece-------a guy with tools, it always gets me...........
I am aware of Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld because of my friend Quohnos Mitchell who used to work for the designer as the Director of Global Marketing, so I am always interested to learn more about this enigmatic character. This is an interesting video about Lagerfeld from Suzy Menkes but it also has some flaws. The amazing thing about it is the creative vision of the designer as when you see what he envisioned, and then what came to life, you see an example of a designer whose imagination can inspire us all.
At 3:19, when you see Lagerfeld, it's hard to pay attention to what is being said, as he is so interesting to look at, you don't want to miss a moment. I for one, went back and played the section again as I was riveted to the figure of the designer walking slowly on the stage under the Chanel lion. He is walking slowly and carefully, so you know his caution is deliberate, but I am always transfixed when I see him on camera.
Unfortunately, the interview seems to have been shot in two places as Menkes and the designer, Stefan Lubrina seem to be in different places as they talk, so it takes you out of the story for a moment, it's jarring and seems unprofessional for the Times. But when you see the process, the way they divvied up the work to create this statue, it's amazing and touching to see the creative mind at work. I also love how the Times has two videos about Karl Lagerfeld at the moment.
The second is by Bill Cunningham, the photographer, in his "On the Street" series and again it compliments Lagerfeld for being, "at the top of his game". Enjoy them both and the strength of the House of Chanel and Lagerfeld. For those of you who didn't see the fascinating documentary about the designer, Lagerfeld Confidential, it's a portrait you won't forget.
My friend Vincent Cauche in Amman, Jordan sent me the link to this neat stop motion animation. It's really cool. Another of my friend's works for Nokia so I know he will be psyched to see it too. Thought the drama was awesome and the ending was precious, nicely accentuated with the girl's sighs. Loved that the Aardman guys were involved too.
