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Yosemite Park and a Luxury Lodge - (USA)
Yosemite is probably the most famous of all American National Parks and has a long history of catering to every level of visitor including those looking for a 5-star experience. Yosemite National Park Photo Credit Yosemite is easily accessed from San Francisco, the nearest large city. The park has a limit of a 7-day stay but while there the visitor will find many hiking trails, a museum, photo gallery, restaurants, cafes and a deli. Transport within the park is proved by a network of hybrid-
http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/yosemite-park-and-a-luxury-lodge/
Photographer Interview: Aida Muluneh - (USA)
Above: Photo by Award-winning Photographer Aida Muluneh - whose upcoming book “explores (her) country through, identity, personal journey and family nostalgia after a 30-year absence - established an NGO in 2008 to train a new generation of African photographers to compete in the global media industry while reshaping the image of Africa to reflect their personal experiences. Dodge & Burn Diversity in Photography Saturday, August 08, 2009 Aida Muluneh is an award-winn
http://www.tadias.com/2009/08/11/photographer-interview-aida-muluneh/
Joel Klein gets mixed reviews down-under - (USA)
The Australian media continue their refreshingly skeptical coverage of Joel Klein’s promotion of his educational policies during his visit down-under. Expose bad schools, says US educator (Sydney Morning Herald) The Education Minister, Julia Gillard, is pushing for states and territories to adopt a similar system of transparency in Australia. On Monday she softened the blow for disadvantaged schools by announcing $500 million in funding to help them to entice good teachers. But the woman Mr K
http://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2008/11/crocodile-joel-klein-gets-mixed-reviews.html
Corrin in Portland, Oregon … - (USA)
Lisa Corrin, the Class of 1956 Director of the Williiams College Museum of Art came to The Portland Art Museum the evening of 30 July, 2009 (full disclosure – I am a member of that great class). The event , very well organized by Dan Root ‘87, was a reception for Ms Corrin and a talk by her: “The Art in the Williams Liberal Arts Education”. Well, who could stay away? I was one of about 10 Art History majors out of a class of 250. And we were, in those senior level classes, the private tutees
http://www.ephblog.com/2009/08/10/corrin-in-portland-oregon/
Inside Art - Art Historian’s Trove Will Go to Auction - NYTimes.com - (USA)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/arts/design/20voge.html?_r=1&ref=design&oref=slogin
The Jiu Jitsu Theory of Education - (USA)
Image courtesy of ADD Photography Woohoo! I found it! An education system that works! As you might know, I’m a big fan of rebuilding the education system. What we have now does a dozen things reasonably well… but helping students learn isn’t one of them. Thankfully, I recently came across a model of teaching that REALLY works! My Jiu Jitsu club. I joined up at the beginning of October. And now, after two months, I figured out what they do so well. And a lot of the things could be transf
http://anamazingmind.com/blog/2008/11/the-jiu-jitsu-theory-of-education/
2,454 boring, unillustrated words about my PhD - (USA)
The great thing about having a blog that nobody reads is that I can write pretty much for myself. And as I need to start splurging and archiving and generally find out what I think for my PhD, I may as well attempt to do it publicly here. To start, then, with why I'm doing it in the first place – a question I don't ever stop asking myself, but rarely try to answer. 1: Architecture is more about the book than the building So why do a PhD at all? Firstly, I'm academically minded and as such, wa
http://www.sesquipedalist.com/2009/08/2454-boring-unillustrated-words-about.html
The List: Every event worth listing Thurs., Aug. 13-Wed., Aug. 19 - (USA)
Ed. note: This piece was compiled by Danielle Favreau.VISUAL ARTS: OPENINGART UPTOWN 1367 Main St., Sarasota (955-5409 or artuptown.com). Shirley Dean will showcase her landscape, beach and local scene acrylics. Exhibit runs Aug 15-21. Dog Days Juried Art Show will feature submissions from local area artists 21 and over. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free.SUMNER STUDIO 1365 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota (957-3728). Pamela Sumner pr
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2009/08/11/the-list-every-event-worth-listing-thurs-aug-13-wed-aug-19/
Top 10 Day Trips From Los Angeles - (USA)
As the second-largest city in the country, Los Angeles is full of things to do. But for those days when a Los Angeleno needs a break from the hustle and bustle of this city of 9,800,000, there are plenty of intriguing places to visit just a few hours away from the City of Angels, ranging from the energetic adventure to the more relaxing break. We’re not talking about going to Hollywood or Beverly Hills; we’re talking about real breaks away from the city, where you’ll find hiking, shopping, sur
http://trifter.com/usa-canada/california/top-10-day-trips-from-los-angeles/
The Joys of Cyclo Tourism - (USA)
Cyclo tourism is a hobby that combines tourism and cyclism and is practiced by the cyclo-tourist. The activity consists of discovering new sites, landscapes and places or to visit lands and countries using the bicycle as a means of transportation. Cyclo tourism is not to be confused with long distance sporting racing events such as the Tour de France, it is first and above all a leisure activity, the extra exercise is an added bonus but not the main and only objective of cyclo-tourism. It is how
http://www.mygr8blog.com/automobiles/the-joys-of-cyclo-tourism/
Flarf Time - (USA)
Nada Gordon posted a rebuttal to my comments about flarf here yesterday. I thought it would be useful to respond point by point (and include some of the obnoxious comments in her comments stream). Have I engaged in a "prolonged investigation" of flarf? If I thought that flarf merited a prolonged investigation, I would give it one. Nevertheless, I have to be forthright and admit that I have not. No excuses. Nada says that flarf, for her, is "about kicks." Then why bother to spend 1000 words de
http://adamfieled.blogspot.com/2009/08/flarf-time.html
Impressions, Aikido, Karate, and attacking first - (USA)
Ever thought provoking, Colin's Traditional Taekwondo Techniques (an excellent blog sharing the techniques, training methods, and philosophy of one who teaches an older, and yes, more traditional form of TKD than you usually see), responded to our post, Impressions, impressions... with his own, which I will quote and to which I will respond below: There is no first attack in Karate ... by Colin Wee This is a response to Nat's post Impressions, impressions ... on the TDA Training Blog. In a d
http://tdatraining.blogspot.com/2008/11/impressions-aikido-karate-and-attacking.html
A Visit to Falling Water - (USA)
Part of this weekend's whirlwind trip so far included a trip to Fallingwater,perhaps one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous homes that he designed for the wealthy Kaufman family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The house is amazing in many ways and the uniqueness of the design and the way in which the home is incorporated into the rock out cropping and waterfall is remarkable. I was fascinated both by the house itself and Wright's design. I was also intrigued by the Kaufman's son, Edgar J.
http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2009/08/visit-to-falling-water.html
Indian Art in Minneapolis - (USA)
Contemporary Indian art is being displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts. It’s not Native American Art as Annu Palakunnatuhu Matthew made clear in her self portrait contrasted with a sepia tone photo by Curtis. This particular display was called “Red Indian, Brown Indian.” There was also a collection of portraits from a village in Karela of children with names such as Lenin, Stalin, Soviet Breeze, Ho Chi Minh, and Gramsci. The artist’s name was Vivek Vilasini. I couldn't take a pi
http://silencedmajority.blogs.com/silenced_majority_portal/2008/11/indian-art-in-minneapolis.html
Fate of The Lovely Mural on Dickson comes into question - (USA)
With construction set to begin later this month on the new parking deck at the Washington County Courthouse, questions are now being raised as to what may become of one beloved piece of public art currently on display in Fayetteville. In 1999, “The Lovely Mural” was dedicated on the east side of the parking lot of what was then the Fayetteville Public Library. The 15-by-25 foot scene “depicts the history of Washington County through the representation of a diverse group of people who helped sh
http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/08/10/fate-of-the-lovely-mural-comes-into-question/
Art cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine - (USA)
The Artcyclopedia is an index of online museums and image archives: find out where the works of over 8,000 different fine artists can be viewed online.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Happy Thanksgiving, Denver! - (USA)
In the spirit of the day, and in honor of Denver turning 150 years old this month, I'm thankful that I live in the city of Denver and that Denver is such a great city in which to live. I'm thankful that Denver is an optimistic, progressive city. Whether it is due to our perpetually sunny skies and gorgeous mountain backdrop, or our inferiority complex about not being good enough of a city (probably a combination of both), Denver constantly strives to become a better place. We've been blessed wi
http://www.denverinfill.com/blog/2008/11/happy-thanksgiving-denver.html
William Bouguereau (1825-1905) - (USA)
I know it isn’t abstract but I do think these paintings are beautiful, and as it’s his birthday here you go. “Each day I go to my studio full of joy; in the evening when obliged to stop because of darkness I can scarcely wait for the morning to come…My work is not only a pleasure, it has become a necessity. No matter how many other things I have in my life, ifI cannot give myself to my dear painting I am miserable.” –William Bouguereau “One has to seek Beauty and Truth, Sir! As I always say
http://pollocksthebollocks.com/2008/11/30/william-bouguereau-1825-1905/
Stillman’s life, work still gaining in value 100 years after death - (USA)
http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2008/jun/22/0622_stillmanartside/
Towada, Venice, art, life - (USA)
Towada, Venice, art, life November 30, 2008 – 8:21 [txt] About Arts Towada - www.city.towada.lg.jp Due to recent move-outs and downsizing of government offices, Kanchogaidori, the central avenue of the city which literally means “government office street,” has noticeably become desolate despite its name. In an effort to revive the street, Towada City has begun the Arts Towada Project, for the improvement of the cityscape and future town planning. In this project, an outdoor space, namely Kan
http://oddtag.com/2008/11/30/towada-venice-art-life/
‘Long May She Wave’ at the Nevada Museum of Art - (USA)
After a successful run at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco, Kit Hinrichs’ Stars and Stripes collection is now on display at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. The exhibition, Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag, was given an entire floor (almost 8,500 square feet) so that Hinrichs was able to include nearly 5,000 of the pieces he has collected over the past forty years. Objects on display include Civil War-era flags, handmade quilts, hundreds of toy flagbea
http://blog.pentagram.com/2008/11/long-may-she-wave-at-the-nevad.php
Governors Island: For the “Benefit and Accommodation” of New Yorkers - (USA)
A few years ago, Governors Island was a kind of mysterious off-limits outpost off the tip of Manhattan. I remember when I was still new to New York looking out from the Manhattan Bridge and seeing this landmass and wondering if I was looking at Staten Island, Brooklyn, or New Jersey. That mystery began to fade once it became a part of New York City in 2003, the most recent passing-of-hands the island has experienced. The first passage of “ownership” of the island happened in 1637 when the
http://idealistnyc.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/governors-island-for-the-benefit-and-accommodation-of-new-yorkers/
Public Art opportunities for photographers in Arizona; deadlines December 12 - (USA)
November 30, 2008 at 3:38 am · Filed under APPROACHING DEADLINE, Funding the Arts, MVS PHOTO FAVORITES, Market Musings Readers of this blog will know what a fan I am of public art - the widest possible audience (next to the WWW), no admission fee, open all hours… Rebecca Blume Rothman, Public Art Project Manager for the City of Phoenix has shared these CALLS FOR ENTRY deadlines for commissions to create new imagery for projects in Arizona (edited here to feature just photography): CURR
http://marketingphotos.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/public-art-opportunities-for-photographers-in-arizona-deadlines-december-12/
A Look At The Cruise Line - Celebrity Cruises - (USA)
A Look At The Cruise Line - Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises are special cruise lines with a semi-formal atmosphere. These types of cruise lines are specially designed for celebrities and equipped with excellent food, service, and attention to details. Celebrity Cruises are often awarded with the coveted “5 star” ratings. Art auctions, arts, dance classes and crafts, pool, volleyball, golf putting, bridge lessons, bingo, and trapshooting are just some of the many activities that Celebrity C
http://www.morecarhire.com/2008/11/27/a-look-at-the-cruise-line-celebrity-cruises/
Urban Exploration III: Tunnel Wellington « Jasmin Cormier Photoblog - (USA)
http://jasmincormier.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/urban-exploration-iii-tunnel-wellington/
Thomas Cole - A Short History of an American Artist - (USA)
Thomas Cole - A Short History of an American Artist Posted in November 28th, 2008 Category:Humanities Thomas Cole was born in Lancashire, England in 1801, and his family emigrated to America when he was seventeen years of age. He trained first as an engraver of woodblocks that were used in printing calico. He learned the basic of art from John Stein, and then attended Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts. He also [...]
http://www.entertainment-articles.com/thomas-cole-a-short-history-of-an-american-artist.html
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