{"url": "https://www.vergiliusguide.com/villadeste/en/", "date": "2019-11-14T18:33:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668534.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114182304-20191114210304-00517.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9253791570663452, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__79065948", "lang": "en", "text": "Villa d'Este Audioguide\n\"Villa d’Este Audioguide\" app lets you easily experience Tivoli Villa D’Este, one of the nicest archeological sites in the Rome area and surroundings, driving you through its main cultural and historical features. The guide provides themed audio tours, offering information on several topics, ranging from history, art and architecture. Audio contents are enrichened by music and sound effects and they are also paired with planned routs, maps and pictures. The guide is also available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.outnbout.com/-/collections/stock/abstract/-/medias/first", "date": "2019-08-25T11:44:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027323328.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825105643-20190825131643-00050.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8334859609603882, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__204760287", "lang": "en", "text": "Mosaic Painting of Orange Spring Mound\nCreative Camera Technique creates a mosaic painting of Orange Spring Mound, Yellowstone National Park..Bacteria and algae create the streaks of color on Orange Spring Mound. It is noticeably different from many of the other terrace formations nearby. Its large mounded shape is the result of very slow water flow and mineral deposition.\nPhoto ID: 2456755-10743\nAuthor: Roderick Bley\n© outNbout - Roderick Bley\nFile state: Final\nPhoto size: 8.0 Mpixels (22.9 MB uncompressed) - 2448x3264 pixels (8.1x10.8 in / 20.7x27.6 cm at 300 ppi)\nPhoto keywords: abstract, Americas, concept, concepts, conceptual, design, geyser, golden color, national park, North America, Orange Spring Mound, painting, park, provincial park, state park, summer, United States, United States of America, USA, Wyoming, yellow, Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.is-imkanlari.com/marquee-sign/", "date": "2020-04-10T09:12:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371893683.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200410075105-20200410105605-00079.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9134621620178223, "token_count": 762, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__3993175", "lang": "en", "text": "Catch a bit of the Hollywood glamour by making your very own Marquee Sign. These signs are super popular, but buying one can get pretty pricey. The great thing about making your own is that you are not limited to what is sold in stores. Just take a few cardboard letters, some paint, and add a string of round lights for the ultimate room decoration. If you want to get fancy, grab a cardboard star, paint it gold, and add the lights to create an awesome twist on this favorite. Be creative!\n- Hollow cardboard letters\n- Utility knife (such as an X-Acto)\n- Acrylic paint\n- 1 (1″) sponge brush\n- 1 strand round-bulbed string lights (this is enough to create a three-letter word, with about 10 lights per letter)\n- 2 thumbtacks per letter (optional)\n- Start by using your utility knife to cut the front of the cardboard letter off. Insert the knife tip into the side of the letter, as close to the front edge as you can without going over the edge to the front itself, and cut. Once the entire front of the letter is open, remove the inner lining from the cardboard letter.\n- Next, apply a coat of paint to the inside of each letter. You may need to use two coats of paint to make sure your cardboard is all one color. Set aside to dry for about 1 hour. (See following photo.)\n- Once the paint is dry, sketch out where you want your lights to go by using your pencil to make a circle on the back of the letter where each light will be placed. The circles should be about the size of the bulbs on your string of lights, and equally spaced apart. You will use about 10 lights per letter, so you should have 10 circles. Use your ruler to make sure the circles are evenly spaced. A good rule of thumb is to place them 4″ apart, though this may vary with the size of your letters and the number of lights you have. These circles will give you a rough idea of where each light will go.\n- Repeat the previous steps for each additional letter you’ll use in your sign.\n- Next, lay out your word painted side down with the letters in reverse order, so that it reads from right to left. Use your utility knife to create X-shaped cuts in the center of each circle you sketched on the cardboard. These holes should be big enough to fit the socket of the light through, but not so large that the bulb will fit through. (See following photo.)\n- Remove the bulb from the first light and push the socket through the hole you made. Once the socket is through the hole, lift up the letter and screw the bulb back on from the front side to secure it. Unless the letter you are making is straight up and down, like an “L”, while looking at the backside of the letter, you want to start adding your lights at the bottom right of the first letter in the word, go up and around the letter, and end at the bottom left of each letter. This will make it easier when switching to the next letter, since you’re using the same strand of lights.\n- Once the lights are fastened on each letter, your Marquee Sign is complete. If desired, use thumbtacks to hang it up on your wall near an electric outlet so you can plug it in.\nMAKE IT PERSONAL!\nTo make this project a little easier, just use the Ping-Pong Ball Lights from Chapter 6. Simply wait until you poke the lights through the cardboard letters to attach the Ping-Pong balls to the bulbs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://konecto.io/pdm/final-chapter-the-farewell-symphony/", "date": "2024-04-15T08:36:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00874.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9778976440429688, "token_count": 787, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__117208119", "lang": "en", "text": "The factory had never been quieter. It was the close of the day, and the machines had wound down to a gentle hum, as though they too sensed the poignant shift in the air. Santiago stood before the heart of the factory, his hand lightly resting on its metallic surface, the vibrations whispering the tales of a partnership that had transformed their world.\nDavid was leaving. An overseas opportunity had come his way, a chance to shape the future of engineering on a global scale. It was an offer he couldn’t refuse. But it also meant bidding farewell to Santiago and the factory that had been his first home in the world of maintenance engineering.\nSantiago knew this day would come. He had seen David’s eyes light up when he spoke of the advances in technology, the new horizons that awaited in far-off places. But knowing did not ease the ache. David was not just his protégé, but his friend, a guiding light that had illuminated the path to embracing the future.\nAs David approached, Santiago turned to him, his weathered face softened by affection and respect. “You’re destined for great things, David,” he said, his voice heavy with emotion. “You have a knack for understanding the heart of machines and people alike.”\nDavid smiled, a hint of sadness in his eyes. “I learned from the best, Santiago. You taught me to listen, to understand the pulse of the machines, to respect the old ways while embracing the new. I’ll carry that with me wherever I go.”\nThey spent the remainder of the day reminiscing, revisiting the countless triumphs they’d shared, the trials they’d overcome, the symphony they’d conducted together in this mechanical wonderland. As the sun set, painting the factory in hues of gold and crimson, they stood in silence, each man lost in his own thoughts.\nFinally, it was time to say goodbye. Santiago extended a hand to David, his grip strong and reassuring. “Promise me you’ll continue to bridge the gap between the old and the new,” Santiago said, his eyes meeting David’s. “Promise me you won’t forget the lessons of the past as you forge ahead into the future.”\nDavid nodded, his throat tight. “I promise, Santiago. And I hope…I hope you’ll continue to embrace the new ways, too. There’s so much more out there, so many more melodies to add to our symphony.”\nTheir farewell was bittersweet, a melange of pride, sorrow, and gratitude. As David walked away, Santiago looked on, a sense of fulfillment washing over him. The factory, his lifelong companion, hummed softly, a comforting echo in the vast, empty space.\nSantiago was alone again, but he was not the same man. He had changed, had learned to dance to a new rhythm. David had opened his eyes to the boundless potential of embracing change, and for that, he would always be grateful.\nThe final chapter in the story of the Old Maintenance Engineer was not an ending, but a new beginning. A reminder that no matter how set we are in our ways, there’s always room for growth, for learning, for new melodies. Santiago, the man who once resisted change, now stood as a testament to the power of adaptation, of friendship, and the beautiful harmony that could arise when the old and the new came together. It was the perfect ode to the symphony of change, a tune that would continue to resonate through the halls of the factory, echoing the legacy of an unlikely partnership that had redefined the essence of maintenance.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.borderedcarpet.co.uk/products/bordered-rugs/", "date": "2019-12-07T14:13:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540499439.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20191207132817-20191207160817-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9469001889228821, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__161077138", "lang": "en", "text": "We know how important a quality bordered rug is to the finish of a room.\nOur bordered rugs needs to complement the décor that you, as a home owner or interior designer, have perfected. We are delighted to work with professional interior designers and home owners. To ensure that the colour, design and fitting is faultless.\nAs all our bordered rugs and carpets are custom-made to your requirements. You can be rest assured that we are firmly in control of your order.\nWe work to your instructions and are happy to meet with you to measure your requirements on site. As well as providing a detailed no obligation quote for the work required. On acceptance of an order, we then put your bordered rugs into production to meet the delivery and fitting schedule agreed.\nWhat’s more, with a choice of 2,500 rug colours to choose from. As well as the option to dye a carpet. It can be tailored to your exact specifications. Of course, we also have our wide selection of bordered rugs to choose from, which bring that all important wow factor to a room.\nYou can trust Colourmatched carpets to work with you on your designs to time, budget, quality and specifications.\nIf you are an interior designer and would like to find out more about how our exceptional carpets can work for you or to request a sample, please email email@example.com Alternatively, you can call us directly on 01282 844433 or 07833 114 229.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://davidlindstrommusic.wordpress.com/2020/10/06/another-year/", "date": "2022-06-30T16:43:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103850139.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630153307-20220630183307-00096.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453813433647156, "token_count": 419, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__107360860", "lang": "en", "text": "There is an irony to creation. I have found that the harder I work on something, the less ownership I have over it. The more I put into it, the less it is mine. So it is only with great humility that I can present you with our latest album, Another Year.\nThis music is lush, organic, optimistic, and unlike anything we’ve done before. It was made collaboratively, built around each individual’s unique sensibilities and bound together by our mutual respect. I love this album and the people who made it. This year has certainly taught me that the best thing about making art is that it’s a good excuse for friends to get together.\nWe had planned for a Fall release, and are sticking to that in the sense that physical copies are now available, but we are saving the digital/streaming release for when we can safely put on a live release show. You can sample the first third of the album below:\nCD’s are pay what you want (+ $3 s/h) from now through the end of October. They include a CD, digipak, mp3s, and 9 individual lyric postcards. We accept Paypal or Venmo. Order by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.org\nCreated by David Lindstrom: Josh Pfohl: Bass // Nina Nelson: Mallet Percussion, Vocals // Matt Nelson: Guitars, Oud, Vocals, Sand, Orchestrations, Visuals // Devin Tomczik: Drums, Percussion\nAdditional performances: Matt Dehnbostel: Violin, Viola // Sean Jacobson: Trumpet, Trombone\nRecorded and Mixed by Matt Nelson at Greenspeak Studio. Additional Field Recordings captured onsite across Minnesota and Iceland. Mastered by Greg Reierson at Rareform Mastering\nDedicated to our parents and grandparents, children and grandchildren.\nThank you for listening and have a great Fall!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.cococonran.com/about", "date": "2019-10-17T13:12:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675316.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017122657-20191017150157-00429.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9413371682167053, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__129377211", "lang": "en", "text": "I believe in simple things, beautifully made.\nHaving studied fashion in a more traditional and technical way with a degree in pattern cutting, my focus is on the form, fit and functionality of each garment. I use complex pattern techniques to tailor well cut, stylish clothes that are immaculately detailed, unapologetically simple and comfortable to wear.\nMy clothes are made to order and made to last. I am passionate about sustainable fashion, using natural fabrics to create uniquely elegant, timeless pieces that will last you a lifetime.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kindofblue.com/2016/12/sketching-more/", "date": "2021-05-11T12:32:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989614.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210511122905-20210511152905-00506.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9705426692962646, "token_count": 315, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__216438142", "lang": "en", "text": "For the last few years, I have been doing what I can to get into habit of sketching more often. And if you look at the photo above, you’ll see how many sketchbooks I’ve been able to fill up over this time. Before I really began sketching in earnest, I had a few sketchbooks (you can see the ones that were much further into the past), but they would only get opened every six months or so, and then only for a sketch or two.\nI’m still not sketching on a daily basis, but I’ve been able to pull out a sketchbook for some doodling almost at least once a week. For the last two years, I have participated in the “Every Day in May” and Inktober challenges. They have been a great way to force myself to stick to some regular sketching. You can see the results from Every Day in May 2015 & 2016, and my Inktober sketches from 2016 up on Flickr.\nWhen there aren’t any ongoing challenges, it is a bit harder to keep up with sketching, but it’s something that’s almost always on my mind. And even if it isn’t an every day habit, I do enjoy the practice very much - which I’ll probably get into more over the next few months. If you’d like to follow along, I’ve been using both my Flickr and Instagram accounts to upload my sketches and paintings.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.danceallegroacademy.com/", "date": "2018-04-22T04:42:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945493.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422041610-20180422061610-00485.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403855204582214, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__127020991", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Dance Allegro Academy of Meridian, Idaho! We were founded in 2010 by R. Jessica Seymour and have been providing art and beauty to the treasure valley since 2010. Our mission is to provide dance classes to students with informative, fun and physically stimulating instruction while boosting self-confidence. To that end, Dance Allegro Academy is committed to providing a safe atmosphere where students can learn, broaden and expand their understanding and skills within dance. Feel free to explore our website or contact us for more information. Click Here for the Current Class Schedule!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://weddings.khristian.com/frequently-asked-questions/", "date": "2013-05-20T00:25:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698150793/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095550-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9397186636924744, "token_count": 395, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__187540861", "lang": "en", "text": "What is required to book my date?\nA non-refundable retainer fee and signed contract are required to book your event date. The remaining balance is by the date of your wedding. My calendar is always changing as I typically book up 9-12 months in advance of each wedding or event, so please contact me to check my current availability for your event date as soon as possible.\nHow many pictures are usually provided?\nWhen I photograph an event, I never limit myself to the amount of images taken. I will take as many images necessary to capture the story of your wedding or event. For most weddings, I usually provide around 600-800 finished images. The total amount of images vary depending on the length of coverage and locations traveled.\nAre your photos retouched?\nAll hi-res files (for both weddings and engagements) are finished and fully color-corrected and developed to my personal style and taste.\nWhat is your turnaround time after the wedding?\n1 week: A blog post highlighting my favorite images\n3 weeks: Online gallery with fully edited photographs to share with family and friends\n4 weeks: Custom DVD delivered to you\nIf I am creating a short film, that will be finished by the 4 week mark and delivered online and on DVD with your photographs\nDo you have second photographers available?\nYes, my prices always include a second photographer. I realize the importance of having two photographers to cover multiple perspectives of the wedding day (e.g. bride getting ready and groom getting ready) in order to tell the most comprehensive story of each unique event.\nDo you travel for weddings?\nAbsolutely! I love traveling and shooting weddings in different locations. I’ve shot weddings from the glacier carved valley of Yosemite to a small village deep in Mexico.\nWhat kind of equipment do you use?\nI shoot exclusively with professional Canon cameras and lenses and always carry backup equipment to prepare for any situation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.lazyliterature.de/interview-with-will-hubbell-morgan-howell-2012-english/", "date": "2017-04-26T05:54:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121165.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00435-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9688912034034729, "token_count": 1697, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__78350199", "lang": "en", "text": "Morgan Howell is the pen name of Will Hubbell, sci-fi-writer and author of children’s books. He has been writing novels for years and one of them is the fantastic trilogy about Dar in „Queen of the Orcs“. (Photo: Copyright William H. Hubbell, next to him a picture of his new heroine Nartha-hak)\nThank you for taking the time for this interview.\nI’ve just finished your great trilogy about Dar in „Queen of the Orcs“. In some ways it reminded me of Jean M. Auels saga about the Stone Age. The conflict between different cultures is very distinct in both novels. How did you come up with the series or what was first: characters or story?\nThe story began with a question: what if orcs were actually a noble race? If that was true, then I had to explain why humans regarded them as demons. My answer was inspired by American history. In the nineteenth century, Indians were commonly viewed as evil incarnate. That attitude helped eased the white man’s conscience as he stole Indian lands. The conflict between whites and Indians guided my writing when I wrote about the urkzimmuthi and the washavokis.\nI created Dar to transform the reader’s vision of orcs as her attitudes evolve. She’s the heart of the story. As a woman living in a traditional society, she’s helpless in a man’s world. At first, orcs terrify her. But after she understands their culture, she’s empowered by her knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed writing Dar’s complex interactions with Kovok-mah.\nThe Orcs in your story have their own culture and language. How much time did you spend with the development of all the details?\nI immersed myself in orc culture. I tried to imagine every aspect of their lives, so I could understand how they would act in any given situation. Believing that people learn about others through observation, I avoided describing orc culture in favor of showing it in action.\nOne of the first things I did upon conceiving the story was to devise the grammar of the orcish language and begin a dictionary. Language reflects culture, so I put much thought into creating Pahmuthi. The word, which translates as „speech of mothers,“ demonstrates the language’s matriarchal roots. The abundant personal pronouns show gender’s importance. I had fun combining words to create new ones. For example, the alcoholic drink, falfhissi, combines „water“ and „laugh.“ I also paid much attention to how the language sounds when spoken.\nHow did you keep track of all the characters and rituals and words?\nI kept a detailed notes on characters and cultural practices. As for the words, I own a copy of Professor Hubbell’s Traveler’s Guide to Orcish: A Grammar and Dictionary for Everyday Usage.\nWhat and who was your inspiration to start writing?\nI was an artist who wanted to create picture books, and to have complete control, I had to write them. Thus Maurice Sendak, Chris Van Allsburg, and Holling Clancy Holling—all writer/illustrators— first inspired me. When I started writing novels, J. R. R.Tolkein, Ursula K. LeGuin, John Cavell, and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas became inspirations.\nHow much of your experiences in the military go into your writing?\nBeing in the military convinced me that warfare is a chaotic and gruesome enterprise that rarely achieves its intended ends. I try to make my battles ugly. My characters are often sickened by what they do in combat.\nOn the a other hand, a good grasp of tactics is extremely useful for a fantasy writer. In my second trilogy, The Shadowed Path, I have a long passage where my hero conducts a successful one-man guerrilla campaign against thirty-nine armed and armored men.\nHow did you come up with your pen name?\nSince my main character was a woman, I decided to use an androgynous name. In America, both men and woman are named Morgan. My favorite art teacher, a male, was Morgan. So was my favorite cat, a female. „Howells“ was my Grandmother’s maiden name. I dropped the „s,“ so it didn’t sound like „howls.“\nYou first wrote children’s stories. How and why did you switch to writing novels?\nActually, I continue to write both, although the novels have taken up most of my time recently. It can take years to break into the children’s market, so as my children aged, I wrote older books for them. My oldest son was a teenager and I was still unpublished when I wrote my first novel. It was about a centuries-long space voyage that was undertaken as an act of faith. That book was never published, but it led to the publication of my first science fiction novel, Cretaceous Sea.\nWriting my first novel was a revelation. I fell in love with the power of words to evoke character and emotion. I found I enjoyed creating new worlds and devising tales that drew readers into them. When I’m writing a novel, it’s the place I live. It’s characters and settings become real to me. Writing is the ultimate getaway.\nWhat is the difference for you between writing fantasy/Sci-Fi and children’s books?\nThe artwork in my children’s books is a major element. The richly detailed drawings are a means for a child to explore the natural world. I would characterize my children’s books as lyrical.\nI aim for emotional intensity in my novels, which tends to make them dark in tone. Character is paramount, and my characters often to suffer. I strive to create a fast pace, twists in my plots, and realistic but exotic settings.\nAre you currently working on new novels? Can you tell us a little bit about them?\nMy next novel will revisit the orcs. It’s currently undergoing final editing, and I hope to have it out by early fall. It’s titled A Single Deed, and tells the story of Nartha-hak in her own words. Nartha considers herself an orc, but at eleven she learns that her father was human. The circumstances that lead to that revelation throw her life into a downward spiral. By the time she’s sixteen, Nartha feels she can find solace only by tracking down her father and killing him. She doesn’t understand the human tongue, she knows nothing about human ways, but she believes her goal will be easy to achieve because her father has yellow hair. Nartha thinks such a „freakish trait“ will cause him to stand out like a white stag. By the time she learns otherwise, she can’t return home. Worse, she’s provoked a band of deadly enemies.\nThe story, which is complete in a single volume, offers an insider’s view of the orc’s culture and an outsider’s perspective of the human’s one. It’s a tale of a life dedicated to revenge that becomes a journey to self-discovery.\nWhich novels would you recommend and which are currently lying on your nightstand?\nI get much of my inspiration from reading nonfiction, but my favorite novels include Reindeer Moon by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, The EarthSea Trilogy by Ursula K. LeGuin, The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov, Shogun by James Cavell, and—of course, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.\nI’m currently reading The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow. It’s a richly imagined historical novel that’s darkly ironic and often hilarious.\nThank you so much.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.plantiste.com/", "date": "2023-03-26T03:29:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945381.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326013652-20230326043652-00541.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9478657841682434, "token_count": 161, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__46432350", "lang": "en", "text": "top of page\nFor so long plant decor has been limited to a pot.\nWe're going to change that.\nHELLO, WE'RE PLANTISTE.\nYes, we've binge watched home improvement shows. Yes, we like to pass the time by visiting home decor stores and plant nurseries.\nLike you, we're plant people with an appreciation for unique style. But in the plant world, styling has been limited to a plant's pot. We’re going to change that. We’re reimagining all indoor plant accessories with a focus on home decor.\nSo we invite you to join a group of artists, decorators and plant lovers as we explore our creativity with new colors and styles for your plants and home.\nbottom of page", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-abbott-magic-pro-tips/the-jay-sankey-interview", "date": "2024-04-23T17:20:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00358.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.972568690776825, "token_count": 577, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__83699027", "lang": "en", "text": "\"We sat down in Jay's Toronto home to talk performing and his approach to stand-up and magic. We chatted about the power of making people feel invisible, the theory of not getting caught starting, the close-up to stand-up changes we should make, the innate need to perform, and how to develop courage and confidence as performers.\nJay Sankey is a friend and someone I consider a national Canadian treasure. If you're a performer, the things he says here will enrich you.\" -Bill Abbott\nJay Sankey is a true magician’s magician and is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and finest magic teachers alive today. He is also one of the most prolific magic creators on the planet.\nWhile many of his creative contemporaries have a few dozen original routines to their credit, at last count Jay has created well over 1500 original magic effects.\nJay’s uncanny gift as magic inventor was evident from an early age. For his 11th birthday he was given a toy magic set, and by the age of 18 he was traveling the world lecturing on the subject of sleight-of-hand magic to both professional and amateur magicians.\nSomehow, Jay still made the time to graduate from the University of Toronto where he studied psychology, philosophy and film. As a performer, Jay has mystified audiences at private parties, trade shows, banquets and corporate functions including work for Coca Cola, Honda, Chrysler, Panasonic, McDonald’s and Club Med.\nJay has also worked as a consultant for many of the world’s most famous magicians including David Blaine, Criss Angel, Keith Barry and David Copperfield.\nIn conjunction with the Ottawa-based production company GAPC, Jay and his company Sankey Magic created the magic-based children’s television series SPELLZ. Jay also hosted the show for two seasons, and starred in all 26 half-hour episodes.\nAs a stand-up comic, Jay headlined comedy clubs for years and performed at the numerous festivals including two appearances at the prestigious JUST FOR LAUGHS comedy festival in Montreal. And as a monologist Jay has mounted several live one-man shows including CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE and BORROWED BREATH.\nCONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE was later produced for television by Sleeping Giant Productions and starring Jay it aired on BRAVO!\nJay’s experiences as both a professional comic and a monologist inspired him to write ZEN AND THE ART OF THE MONOLOGUE as well as a book that is considered to be one of the modern bibles of stand-up comedy ZEN AND THE ART OF STAND-UP COMEDY. Both books are published by Routledge in New York.\nSee more about Jay Sankey here:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.connorgriffinmusic.com/about", "date": "2019-09-21T21:19:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574665.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921211246-20190921233246-00041.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9842102527618408, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__121362166", "lang": "en", "text": "Connor first became interested in film music through John Williams’ incredible scores for the Star Wars series. As a young boy, he could listen to a passage and vividly see the film accompanying it in his head. As he grew older, Connor started to focus on filmmaking as a career. In 2012, Connor enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia, obtaining a degree in Film & Media Arts and a minor in General Business Studies. Throughout Connor’s early filmmaking career, the music for his films was always of great importance to him. As his skills as a musician developed, he began writing his own original music.\nEventually, Connor came to the realization that of all the aspects of filmmaking, what truly interested him the most was creating the musical score. He subsequently shifted his focus towards film composing, and has been pursuing it ever since.\nSince 2009, Connor has scored over 50 short films, two award winning web series, and two feature length documentaries. He recently composed additional music for the first season of YouTube Premium series “Sherwood”.\nIn the summer of 2015, a fanfare of Connor's was licensed as the opening music to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, a massively popular televised live event broadcast across the country.\nConnor currently lives in Los Angeles.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.lindawhiteflute.com/", "date": "2024-04-21T04:13:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421040323-20240421070323-00295.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9422624707221985, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__11662379", "lang": "en", "text": "Linda White - flutist\nA dynamic performer and versatile musician, flutist Linda White excels in an array of musical styles and plays the entire spectrum of flutes from the piccolo to the contrabass flute. Linda is an avid chamber musician and champion of contemporary music. She regularly collaborates with the composers of The Cleveland Composers Guild and performs on the annual Local 4 Musician’s Union She Scores series. Linda regularly performs with classical guitarist Robert Gruca as part of the Gruca White Ensemble. The duo stretches the boundaries of the standard classical concert with their improvisations and unique musical arrangements. In 2020, the Gruca White Ensemble released their debut recording A Different Take through PARMA Recordings Big Round label. Linda also enjoys performing with the flute quartet Idle Twittering along with fellow flutists Jane Berkner, Kyra Kester and George Pope. Linda is a founding member of the Blue Water Chamber Orchestra, and has also performed with the Cleveland Pops, Cleveland Ballet, Cleveland Opera Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, Akron Symphony and Canton Symphony. Linda teaches at The Music Settlement where she teaches individual lessons, co-directs three flute ensembles and coordinates a program for adult amateurs to gather and play chamber music. She has been a guest clinician for the Interlochen Adult Flute Ensemble since 2020. Linda received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Music degree from The Cleveland Institute of Music.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.heidiscottage.com/whats-inside-heidis-cottage/", "date": "2013-05-22T07:06:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701445114/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105045-00087-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9673733115196228, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__12042849", "lang": "en", "text": "As the owners of a boutique gift store, we try to sell as many items handcrafted by independent crafters and small businesses as we can find. We love establishing relationships with the people who design and/or make the items you love discovering in our little shop. But we also carry many internationally known brands as well. If there is something that we don’t have in stock, ask us… Chances are we can get it for you or point you in the right direction. If you like buying only “Made in America” we’ll show you the many beautiful things you can bring home.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://amida-ji-retreat-temple-romania.blogspot.ro/2012/05/manifestations-of-pure-land-commentary.html", "date": "2017-04-29T11:19:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00342-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9351151585578918, "token_count": 1027, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__239407157", "lang": "en", "text": "The Buddha replied to Ananda, \"The Bodhisattva Dharmakara has already attained Buddhahood and is now dwelling in a western Buddha-land, called 'Peace and Bliss,' a hundred thousand kotis of lands away from here.\"\n\"Again, Shariputra, in that land there are always many kinds of rare and beautiful birds of various colors, such as swans, peacocks, parrots, sharis, kalavinkas and jivamjivakas. Six times during the day and night birds sing with melodious and delicate sounds, which proclaim such teachings as the five roots of goodness, the five powers, the seven practices leading to Enlightenment, and the Eightfold Noble Path. On hearing them, the people of that land become mindful of the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. But, Shariputra, you should not assume that these birds are born as retribution of their evil karma. The reason is that none of the three evil realms exists in that Buddha-land. Shariputra, even the names of the three evil realms do not exist there; how much less the realms themselves? These birds are manifested by Amida Buddha so that their singing can proclaim and spread the Dharma.\n\"In that Buddha-land, Shariputra, when soft breezes waft through the rows of jewelled trees and jewelled nets, they produce subtle, wonderful sounds. It is as if a hundred thousand musical instruments were playing together. Everyone who hears the sounds spontaneously becomes mindful of the Buddha, the Dharma and Sangha. Shariputra, that Buddha-land is filled with such splendid adornments.”\n\"There are gold trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of silver; silver trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of gold; beryl trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of crystal; crystal trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of beryl; coral trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of ruby; ruby trees with leaves, flowers and fruits of beryl; agate trees with leaves, flowers and fruits made of various jewels.\n\"Again, there are jewelled trees with purple-gold roots, white-silver trunks, beryl branches, crystal twigs, coral leaves, ruby flowers and agate fruits. There are jewelled trees with white-silver roots, beryl trunks, crystal branches, coral twigs, ruby leaves, agate flowers and purple-gold fruits. There are jewelled trees with beryl roots, crystal trunks, coral branches, ruby twigs, agate leaves, purple-gold flowers and white-silver fruits. There are jewelled trees with crystal roots, coral trunks, ruby branches, agate twigs, purple-gold leaves, white-silver flowers and beryl fruits. There are jewelled trees with coral roots, ruby trunks, agate branches, purple-gold twigs, white-silver leaves, beryl flowers and crystal fruits. There are jewelled trees with ruby roots, agate trunks, purple-gold branches, white-silver twigs, beryl leaves, crystal flowers and coral fruits. There are jewelled trees with agate roots, purple-gold trunks, white-silver branches, beryl twigs, crystal leaves, coral flowers and ruby fruits.\n\"These jewelled trees are in parallel rows, their trunks are evenly spaced, their branches are in level layers, their leaves are symmetrical, their flowers harmonize, and their fruits are well arranged. The brilliant colors of these trees are so luxuriant that it is impossible to see them all. When a pure breeze wafts through them, exquisite sounds of the pentatonic scales, such as kung and shang, spontaneously arise and make symphonic music.\n\"Inside and out, to right and left, are bathing pools. Some of them are ten yojanas in length, breadth and depth; some are twenty yojanas, others, thirty, and so on, until we come to those measuring a hundred thousand yojanas in length, breadth and depth. They are brimful of the water of eight excellent qualities, clear, fragrant and tasting like nectar.\n\"There are golden pools with beds of silver sand; silver pools with beds of golden sand; crystal pools with beds of beryl sand; beryl pools with beds of crystal sand; coral pools with beds of amber sand; amber pools with beds of coral sand; agate pools with beds of ruby sand; ruby pools with beds of agate sand; white-jade pools with beds of purple-gold sand; purple-gold pools with beds of white-jade sand. Others are composed of two to seven jewels.\n\"On the banks of these pools are sandalwood trees, whose flowers and leaves hang down and diffuse perfumes everywhere. Heavenly lotuses of blue, pink, yellow and white bloom profusely in various tints and tones, completely covering the surface of the water.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://metamorphosisdance.org/leadership-team/", "date": "2024-02-28T20:30:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474744.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228175828-20240228205828-00765.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9265756011009216, "token_count": 684, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__52261960", "lang": "en", "text": "Reshaping the world of dance, one dancer at a time\nAt Metamorphosis Dance, our profound belief in the transformative influence of dance drives us forward. We see this art form as possessing an extraordinary power to inspire, foster connections, and shatter barriers. Our company is dedicated to breaking away from traditional ballet norms, embracing dancers of all gender identities, races, shapes, heights and weights. We believe that the art of ballet should be inclusive and reflective of the diversity that exists in the world. Our commitment to this mission is evident in our rigorous training programs, tailored to support the unique attributes of each dancer, ensuring they have the opportunity to flourish and shine, regardless of conventional expectations. By celebrating diversity in our performances and encouraging dancers of all backgrounds to join us, we are not only pushing the boundaries of ballet but also fostering a more inclusive and accepting community within the dance world.\nOur vision is simple yet profound: to honor every dancer’s unique artistic expression and unwavering dedication. We aim to cultivate a warm and welcoming artistic community where everyone feels valued and included.\nTogether, we are reshaping the world of dance, one dancer at a time.\n- Elevating Dancers: We are dedicated to putting dancers at the forefront of the artistic world, ensuring that their talent and hard work are recognized and celebrated.\n- Fostering a Thriving and Inclusive Artistic Community: We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion in the arts. We work tirelessly to create an environment where dancers and audience members from all backgrounds feel welcome and valued. Our goal is to craft productions with universal relevance and significance. Dance, as an art form, possesses a unique ability to connect and convey profound stories. Our strength lies in creating productions that resonate with individuals, irrespective of their background—whether it’s related to race, gender, body type, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or prior dance experience. We are committed to sharing the beauty of dance with everyone, ensuring it is a medium that speaks to the heart of each and every person.\n- Upholding the Highest Standards of Artistic Excellence: At the core of our mission is an unwavering commitment to excellence. We dedicate ourselves to showcasing our artists in their finest form and continually setting the highest standards for each and every performance.\nMetamorphosis Dance aims to nurture a vibrant and caring community of artists who are deeply dedicated to achieving the pinnacle of artistic excellence. As an organization founded by dancers, we place our dancers’ well-being and growth at the forefront. We do this by offering expert guidance, presenting captivating and challenging choreography, and creating top-tier performance opportunities for both emerging talents and seasoned professionals.\n- Expert Guidance: Our dancers receive world-class training and mentorship from industry experts.\n- Compelling Choreography: Our productions are celebrated for their mixed-genre choreography, spanning a rich tapestry of dance styles such as ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and tap.\n- Top-Tier Performance Opportunities: We are committed to offering our dancers high-caliber performance opportunities meticulously tailored to showcase their unique talents and abilities.\nBoard of Directors\nEli Alborn – President\nCarly Criscoe – Treasurer\nJennifer DeHaven – Secretary\nOrlando Julius Canova – Member\nSonya Alborn – Member", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kartiabeauty.com/product/lagos-fiesta-eyeshadow-palette-15-shades/", "date": "2024-04-12T18:33:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00074.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8325384855270386, "token_count": 237, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4824254", "lang": "en", "text": "Unleash the vibrant spirit of a Lagos fiesta with our captivating eyeshadow palette, offering a spectrum of 15 richly pigmented shades. From the sultry sunset oranges to the spirited festival greens, each hue in the Lagos Fiesta Eyeshadow Palette invites you to explore a world of bold, energetic colors.\nWith a mix of matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes, this palette is your ticket to creating endless mesmerizing eye looks. The velvety smooth formula glides effortlessly across the lids, providing a blendable and buildable canvas to express every facet of your creativity. Whether you’re channeling the laid-back allure of a beach party or the high-energy vibe of a city fest, this palette is your passport to capturing the essence of Lagos’ celebratory culture.\nInfused with long-lasting formula, these shadows stay vibrant from the early evening revelries until the break of dawn. The Lagos Fiesta Eyeshadow Palette is encased in a chic, travel-friendly compact, making it a perfect companion for those who are always ready to embrace the party wherever it finds them.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://canvasivy.com/product/small-saraswati/", "date": "2024-02-27T14:31:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00112.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.911758542060852, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__18391305", "lang": "en", "text": "Small Saraswati terracotta is a handmade decorative item that depicts the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and art. It is made of terracotta clay, which gives it a natural and earthy feel. The figurine is small in size and is intricately crafted by skilled artisans with traditional techniques. The statue depicts Saraswati seated on a lotus flower, holding a veena, and a book. The Small Saraswati terracotta is a popular item used in Hindu homes, temples, and educational institutions to invoke the blessings of the goddess and to inspire creativity, learning, and artistic expression. It is a symbol of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage, and its use is believed to bring good fortune and positive energy.\n100% Hand Made.\n|Country of Origin", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thenoumanblogger.com/exploring-the-sflix-movies-advice-series-a-must-watch-for-film-enthusiasts/", "date": "2024-03-01T11:16:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475238.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301093751-20240301123751-00427.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9470704197883606, "token_count": 1675, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__118930339", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you a die-hard film enthusiast always on the hunt for hidden gems and insightful analysis? Look no further! Welcome to the captivating world of SFlix Movies & Advice series – a treasure trove of cinematic masterpieces, accompanied by expert advice that will leave you inspired and craving for more. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey into this must-watch series, where every episode is bound to ignite your love for movies like never before. Get ready to dive into a realm where entertainment meets enlightenment – it’s time to explore the enchanting universe of SFlix Movies & Advice.\nIntroduction to the SFlix Movies & Advice Series\nIf you’re a film enthusiast, the SFlix Movies & Advice series is a must-watch. This series consists of short films that offer advice on everything from filmmaking tips to acting techniques. The series is produced by Sean Flynn, who is also the creator of the popular web series\nThe films in the series are all shot in a documentary style, which gives them an intimate and personal feel. Each film features interviews with experts in the field, as well as footage of Flynn himself putting the advice into practice.\nWhether you’re looking for inspiration or practical advice, the SFlix Movies & Advice series is sure to have something for you. So check it out today and start your journey toward becoming a better filmmaker!\nOverview of Each Film in the Series\nThere are a total of six films in the SFlix movies & advice series. They are as follows:\nThe first film is “The Shawshank Redemption”. It is a story about hope, friendship, and redemption set in a maximum-security prison.\nThe second film is ” Forrest Gump “. It is a story about a simple man who has an extraordinary life.\nThe third film is ” The Dark Knight “. It is a story about Batman’s battle against the Joker.\nThe fourth film is ” The Godfather “. It is a story about the Corleone family and their rise to power in the Mafia.\nThe fifth film is ” The Silence of the Lambs “. It is a story about an FBI agent who must track down a serial killer.\nThe sixth and final film in the series is “Schindler’s List”. It is a story about Oskar Schindler, a man who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.\nOverview of Themes and Storylines\nThe SFlix Movies & Advice series is a must-watch for film enthusiasts. In each episode, experts discuss a different theme or topic related to movies and offer advice on how to improve your film-watching experience.\nWhether you’re looking to learn more about the art of filmmaking or simply want to find out which movies are worth your time, this series has something for everyone. Here’s an overview of the themes and storylines covered in the first season:\nEpisode 1: Introduction to the Series\nIn the first episode, hosts Andrew and Darryl introduce the series and give an overview of what viewers can expect in future episodes. They also share their own personal love for movies and explain why they decided to start a series about films.\nEpisode 2: How to Watch a Movie\nIn the second episode, hosts Andrew and Darryl discuss how to get the most out of your film-watching experience. They offer tips on everything from choosing the right movie to watching it with friends or family. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to tackle any movie with confidence!\nEpisode 3: What Makes a Great Movie?\nIn episode three, hosts Andrew and Darryl explore what makes a great movie. They discuss various elements that go into making a successful film, from the script to the acting to the direction. This episode is packed with helpful information for anyone who wants to make better choices when selecting a movie to watch.\nBenefits of Watching the Series\nThe SFlix movies & advice series is a must-watch for film enthusiasts for several reasons. First, the series explores a variety of films and genres, providing viewers with an opportunity to learn about new titles and directors. Secondly, the hosts offer insightful commentary and analysis, giving viewers a deeper understanding of the films they watch. The series is highly entertaining and engaging, making it a perfect way to unwind after a long day.\nBehind the Scenes Look at Crew and Cast\nSFlix is a new streaming service that is quickly becoming a favorite among film enthusiasts. The Movies & Advice series is one of the most popular features on the site, and it gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the crew and cast of some of their favorite films.\nIn each episode, the host interviews a different member of the cast or crew, and they discuss everything from their favorite scenes to what it was like working on the film. The series has featured some of Hollywood’s biggest names, and it’s a must-watch for any film fan.\nBehind the Scenes Look at Crew and Cast will air its final episode on SFlix this Saturday, and we sat down with the host, Mark Wahlberg, to talk about the series.\nMark: This has been a fantastic experience. I’ve loved getting to sit down with all of these talented people and hear their stories.\nSFlix: What has been your favorite episode?\nMark: It’s hard to choose just one, but I really enjoyed my conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio. We talked about his work on Titanic and how he prepares for his roles. It was fascinating to hear his process.\nSFlix: What can fans expect from the final episode?\nMark: We’re going out with a bang! We have an incredible lineup of guests, and we’re going to be talking about some of the biggest movies of all time. I\nOnline Reviews and Ratings\nIn the world of online movies and streaming content, it’s important to be able to discern between what’s worth watching and what’s not. This is where online reviews and ratings come in handy. By taking the time to read through reviews and ratings for a given movie or series, you can get a better sense of whether or not it’s something that you’ll enjoy.\nThe SFlix Movies & Advice series is a great resource for film enthusiasts who want to make sure they’re watching the best of the best. The series takes a look at some of the most popular movies and TV shows available on streaming platforms and provides an in-depth analysis of each one. Whether you’re looking for something new to watch, or just want to get someone else’s opinion on a film or show you’ve already seen, the SFlix Movies & Advice series is definitely worth checking out.\nTips for Getting the Most Out of the Series\nIf you’re looking to get the most out of the SFlix Movies & Advice Series, there are a few things you can do to make sure you don’t miss a beat. First, be sure to subscribe to the series so you never miss an episode. Additionally, follow on social media for updates on new episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Take some time to explore the series website, which includes episode guides, cast information, and more. By following these tips, you’ll be able to make the most out of the Movies & Advice Series and get the most out of your viewing experience.\nThe SFlix Movies & Advice series is one of the best films and advice shows on the web. It covers a wide range of topics, from film production to film history, and gives viewers an in-depth look into the world of filmmaking. Whether you’re a diehard movie fan or just looking for something interesting to watch, this show should be at the top of your list. Watching it will not only help you understand more about movies but also inspire you to make better films yourself!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://angelslisteningheart.blogspot.com/2007/03/celebrate-spring-fever.html", "date": "2017-04-28T21:46:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123097.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00288-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9591180086135864, "token_count": 302, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__80702241", "lang": "en", "text": "March is such a wonderful Month with Spring in the air. I have thrown open the shutters , windows, spring cleaned and put my decorations out. How lovely. I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather now that the snow is gone. At least for most of us....\n\"For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things\nthat are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness\nand praise to spring forth before all the nations.\"\nI have realized that March has so many things to celebrate. Here is a partial list that we are celebrating in our home:\nFor National Craft Month I am making a antique lace looking rose pillow, silk dyed material and some new graphics note cards.\nNational Nutrition Month I am trying some new recipes and adding more to my book. Bulk buying has really helped our budget and our health . I try to cook everything from scratch with no preseravatives, and healthy options. I have had some requests for my recipes and will post those this week.\nFor youth art month the kids and I are making homemade papers, silk dyeing and creating. We use to go to an art park every summer near our old home and will be trying to do those crafts here.\nFor Woman's History month I have read some great biographies.\nCelebrate my friends. Enjoy the day, Spring and Life.\nAngel Mama ():)\nThursday, March 22, 2007", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://topweddingtips.site123.me/blog/weddings-in-budapest-budapest-wedding-photography", "date": "2019-09-20T05:16:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573832.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920050858-20190920072858-00442.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9512637257575989, "token_count": 562, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__50931054", "lang": "en", "text": "Couples who are looking for something different from their current surroundings are nowadays considering the option of a popular destination wedding package. Part of this wedding package includes the hired services of a professional photographer. In the west, for example, these wedding photographs are usually taken on the day of the wedding ceremony. Sometimes the photographs are taken in the 13th-century Gothic church or other cases in a shimmering white sandy beach in Australia.\nIn Asia, the destination wedding photography is known to have a slight twist. Instead of the photographs being taken on the eve of the wedding day, they are usually taken some weeks or months in advance of the wedding day. This fashion of shooting the pre-wedding photographs in the exotic areas is more popular in the Asian countries like Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia than in any other place in the world. Many Asian couples are often looking for exciting and romantic fairytale European towns and the cities to have their pre-wedding destination photos taken. Central and Eastern of Europe offer a good choice of romantic and exciting fairytale settings. View the best wedding here!\nWith centuries of history about the continent behind them, cities like the Budapest in Hungary, Vienna in Austria, Prague in the Czech Republic and Krakow in Poland provide magnificent castles and also cathedrals which give the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photos. Budapest is particularly a fantastic city which is at the heart of Eastern Europe. Budapest city is also known as the Paris of the east. It has an amazing series of architectural styles including the Gothic, art nouveau and baroque. To get some facts about weddings at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/24/vegas-wedding_n_1699335.html.\nApart from famous photographer and assistant, the most overseas pre-wedding photography packages are also the services of a professional makeup artist. The makeup artist will play an essential role in making sure that the couples have their very best look at their pre-wedding photos. In most cases, the bride and the groom bring with them their wedding clothes that they choose for the shoot. However, some photography packages include the option of the hiring of wedding dresses and also suits from a local wedding specialist at budapestwedding.com. It is, however, the professional photographer who is the dream maker in creating memories that the couple will look back on and live to remember. Budapest in particular often offers couples many opportunities to shoot their dream-like photographs in numerous fairytale settings around the city. These settings in Budapest include the Buda Castle, the Parliament, the Fishermen's Bastion, the Chain Bridge and the Freedom Monument.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://quequinoxart.com/gallery.html", "date": "2018-01-19T01:50:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887692.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119010338-20180119030338-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9850689172744751, "token_count": 281, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__74094430", "lang": "en", "text": "I began creature sculptures in 2008. I have sold most of my personal sculptures over the years, and have taken others to shows. The sculptures in this gallery came from my own inspiration at the time, so they hold a close place in my heart. Please enjoy this gallery, and be sure to scroll down for the commissions gallery!\nI have created sculptures for clients across the globe. I am a very flexible person and enjoy creating sculptures for others. I take critique well, and have worked for several clients who wanted some very specific, and who required several rounds of editing on their piece. I always keep in contact with clients while I am working, and send \"in progress\" photos along the way. I know that some artists like to take a vague idea, and proceed right to sending photos of the completed piece, but personally I like to involve the client in the process and make sure everything is perfect. I have, however, done commissions for clients who were very flexible and wanted me to design their idea, and that is fine too! I have worked with many different people to bring different ideas to life, and I find it to be a fascinating process. I enjoy commission work because the ideas customers come up with are often things I would never create on my own. Not to mention, all of the great people I end up becoming friends with along the way. I hope you enjoy this gallery!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.mathewwarren.com/test", "date": "2020-01-25T08:02:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251671078.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125071430-20200125100430-00138.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9019574522972107, "token_count": 1104, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__242304870", "lang": "en", "text": "We Like It Like That - Official Trailer\nAVAILABLE NOW on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu and Reelhouse at http://latinboogaloo.com/ We Like It Like That is a feature-length documentary film about Latin boogaloo, a colorful expression of 1960s Latino soul, straight from the streets of New York City. Starring Latin boogaloo legends like Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon and Pete Rodriguez, We Like It Like That explores this lesser-known, but pivotal moment in Latin music history through original interviews, music recordings, live performances, dancing and rare archival footage and images From its origins to its recent resurgence, it is the story of a sound that redefined a generation and was too funky to keep down. The film had its world premiere at SXSW 2015, was the best documentary winner at UrbanWorld 2015, was nominated for a 2016 Cinema Tropical Award for Best U.S. Latino Film, and broadcast on the PBS program America ReFramed in Fall, 2016. Developed and produced by Muddy Science Productions and released in association with Codigo Films and Saboteur Media. Available on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu and Reel House. For more information go to latinboogaloo.com.\nThe Note Episode 2 | Eddie Palmieri: A Revolution On Harlem River Drive\nThe Note is a new documentary series from Red Bull Music Academy. Watch all episodes here: http://www.redbull.tv/thenote Inspired by the early ’70s activism of the Black Panthers and the Young Lords, Latin music pioneer Eddie Palmieri produced one of the most daring albums of his already storied career: Harlem River Drive, a politically charged Latin-funk masterpiece so ahead of its time that its influence continues to resonate decades later. The Red Bull Music Academy is a global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. We celebrate music, its culture, and the transformative minds behind it. Begun in 1998, the Academy has taken the core principles that underlie its annual workshop for selected participants and applied this curatorial approach to events, lectures, and city-wide festivals throughout the year. ► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/10OyDHc ► Visit Red Bull TV: http://win.gs/1uy4YFF ► Visit our official website: http://win.gs/avjLrK ► Our latest videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/12nkX7h ► Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/Lx4wQy ► Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/12N5Ch0\nArmada Fania (November 2016) Recap\nOn Thursday, Nov 10th, we were truly honored to have over 600 fans join us for the Armada FANIA Club & Pop-Store. All night Kenny Dope, Uproot Andy, Nina Sky and Jose Marquez gave us unforgettable performances, while fans had exclusive access and actively engaged our classic FANIA vinyl and merchandise in the Pop-Up Store. Fans were also treated to innovative Puerto Rican cuisine from leading edge pop-up restaurant, MofonGO. In addition, fans were also able to see the public premiere of FANIA's MANANA Cuba documentary - a one of a kind film detailing the journey of FANIA DJs traveling to Cuba's first ever Electronic music festival. For those of you who were not able to join us, this video is a taste of what went down!\nFania Presents: Armada Fania DJ Profiles - Kenny Dope\nOn Thursday, Nov 10th 2016, we were truly honored to have over 700 fans join us for the Armada FANIA Club & Pop-Store. All night Kenny Dope, Uproot Andy, Nina Sky and Jose Marquez gave us unforgettable performances, while fans had exclusive access and actively engaged our classic FANIA vinyl and merchandise in the Pop-Up Store. Fans were also treated to innovative Puerto Rican cuisine from leading edge pop-up restaurant, MofonGO. For Uproot Nina Sky's full DJ set visit https://youtu.be/PpmB60xWLnM About Kenny Dope In an age of quick gratification and the instant attention switch, Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez is a name respected for both quality and consistency. Over the last 25 years, the four time Grammy-nominated DJ and producer has been astounding audiences across the world with his fusions of house, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, funk & soul, reggae, alternative pop and broken beats. By releasing literally thousands of original tracks and hundreds of remixes, Kenny has earned a reputation as a living encyclopedia of beats as both a solo artist, and as one-half of the legendary house duo, Masters At Work. For more on Kenny dope visit https://www.facebook.com/Kennydopemusic/ Siguenos/Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaniaRecords Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faniamusic Instagram: http://instagram.com/faniarecords No te olvides de suscribirte/Don’t forget to subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/faniarecords", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://houseofspencer.com/portfolio-items/etiam-dolor-nunc-laoreet-sit-amet/", "date": "2023-12-02T07:57:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100381.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202073445-20231202103445-00528.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9696313142776489, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__270876263", "lang": "en", "text": "Wu Assassins is an American supernatural action streaming television series, created by John Wirth and Tony Krantz that premiered on Netflix on August 8, 2019. The series stars Iko Uwais, Byron Mann, Lewis Tan, Lawrence Kao, Celia Au, Li Jun Li, Tommy Flanagan, and Katheryn Winnick. The first season received positive reviews, with critics praising the fight choreography, although there was criticism of the plot.\nIn February 2021, a standalone film titled Fistful of Vengeance was announced. The film continues the story from the ending of the first season. It was released on February 17, 2022.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dgmyers.blogspot.com.au/2009/08/hack.html", "date": "2017-04-30T03:23:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00093-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9735555648803711, "token_count": 1419, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__263733672", "lang": "en", "text": "Wilfrid Sheed’s second novel follows the career of Bert Flax, a self-described “spiritual hack” who supports a fruitful and multiplying family (wife, five kids) on inspirational stories and uplifting poems for the Tiny Messenger and Catholic Women, from the first stirrings of religious doubt to either a spiritual breakthrough or a nervous breakdown. Better known as a leading book critic of his day—he published collections of his reviews in 1971 and 1978—Sheed wrote better novels, including perhaps the best novel ever written about a critic. Max Jamison (1970) is about a Broadway theater critic who no longer believes in what he does for a living.\nBut The Hack (1963) introduces the theme of doubt, leading to despair and exhaustion, to which Sheed would return again and again in his own literary career. It was, perhaps, the story of his life; and not only his. Son of the independent Catholic publishers Frank Sheed and Maisie Ward—Sheed & Ward was founded in 1926 and acquired by Rowman & Littlefield seven years ago—Wilfrid Sheed was born in London in 1930 and came to America upon the outbreak of the Second World War, when his parents emigrated from England. “The sheer differentness of America imbued everything,” he wrote in a 1985 memoir of his parents: “the swollen frames and tires of the bicycles, the station wagons with kids hanging from the sides, the kids themselves gangly or strangely fat, slopping around in striped T-shirts and knickers, alien from head to toe. . . .” Sheed carefully cultivated his sense of differentness. Although he never repatriated himself to England, becoming a huge baseball fan as an expression of his deepest feeling for America, he consistently adopted the attitude of an Englishman, an outsider, alien from head to toe. The attitude perfectly reflected his own incapacity for believing wholeheartedly in anything except baseball and books.\nThe crisis of belief in The Hack commences when Bert finds himself despairing at the thought of composing his annual Christmas poem. Being asked about it “was like having a tray of ice emptied into your socks. The coldness came up from there, then the desolation and finally the slow melting squish.”\nModeled upon Sheed’s father, whose main source of income was the lecture platform (“Americans might not like to read but they certainly liked to listen,” Sheed comments drolly), Bert roves from parish to parish in suburban New Jersey, delivering lectures on “the Catholic literary revival, the Catholic intellectual revival, Catholics and TV, Catholics and decent literature, Catholics and better communications,” even the Communist-dominated media and its hostility to good Catholics. Feeling like a “complete fraud,” Bert “can’t seem to get the Christmas spirit.” His wife sympathizes: “Even inspiration becomes a grind,” she says.\nLooking for something to shake him out of his increasing squishiness, Bert tries to sleep late one Sunday and skip mass. He can’t bring himself to, but afterwards he hops a bus to Manhattan to look up old friends from Bishop Mahoney High School. He tries to provoke a fight, taunting one friend who no longer attends mass regularly for his cowardly refusal to become “an honest-to-God atheist.” He taunts a mass-attending friend with criticisms of the Church: “It’s a cruel joke,” he complains, “they keep you a child until it’s too late.”\nWhat Bert keeps being told instead is that he has been working too hard and does not look very well. Behind his back they whisper, “Have you read his things? They’re lovely, aren’t they?” Even his Playboy-reading friend, too sophisticated a Manhattanite to be a practicing Catholic but too lukewarm to become an atheist, agrees that he is “a very fine writer.” The compliments send him over the edge. He denies that he is the writer of the “religious stuff” they are praising. “I am not Bert Flax, I am not Bert Flax, I am not Bert Flax, I am not Bert Flax,” he repeats until he passes out and wakes in a hospital.\nThe attention shifts to his non-Catholic wife Betty, who keeps the household running while Bert recovers. The Hack then becomes an exception to the rule that English-language writing is largely a literature without children. Sheed’s portrait of a suburban wife and mother, with life moiling and churning at knee level (in his phrase), is precise and loving, despite the satirical edge. Betty is keenly aware of the minginess of her lower middle-class surroundings. Like Bert, she has her doubts: “There were no big scenes, no climaxes, only people being patient with each other and practical with each other—so bored they didn’t know they were bored anymore.” But unlike him she takes solace and delight in ordinary successes like a dinner well-prepared, Christmas drawing near, a black mood rolling away, and a husband getting back to work.\nExcept that Bert’s return to work is not a return “to Bert’s high standards”—or so says the Catholic Passenger, rejecting his Christmas poem. Bert announces to Betty that he has just about had it. He blames the Church for his years of “peddling crap” and becoming a “dedicated hack.” He collapses in tears. And so a relapse.\nBetty blames the Catholic magazines, which depend upon “false sentiment” and pursue the goal of “keeping the uneducated uneducated.” Father Chubb, editor of the Catholic Passenger, tries to explain: “The Church in America is changing . . . er . . . on the campuses and so forth. All this gush he writes is out of place in the 1960’s.” The Catholic journals are changing. And then, Bert never “had the faintest idea what the Church was really about.” The subjects that got him worked up, Father Chubb says,\nThe Church arrested his spiritual and literary development by employing him in the pseudo-religious office of inspirational writing. As Betty explains, Bert “wanted to reexamine the whole thing”—the truth about a life of faith—“but he couldn’t afford to because his livelihood depended on his maintaining a certain point of view.” To acquire a sense of the sacramental or to be initiated into mystery, you cannot be a hack, who is dedicated to the concerns of mere functionaries:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bltsoundstages.com/white-cyc-studio-rental-los-angeles/", "date": "2021-12-01T08:31:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359976.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201083001-20211201113001-00229.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9050058722496033, "token_count": 769, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__94456220", "lang": "en", "text": "White CYC Studio Rental Los Angeles\nWhen deciding on a white cyc rental Los Angeles, there are several factors to take into consideration. You’ll need a space that’s the right size and price for your project, whether you’re a professional photographer, the director of a music video, a producer from a major studio, or the production manager of a commercial shoot. BLT Studios and Soundstages is proud to have white cyclorama studio space available for rent at affordable prices to help make your creative vision a reality!\nWhat is a white CYC studio?\nThe most popular ads to use a white cyc studio are for Apple. The iconic photos of Apple products alone in front of a white cyc managed to achieve a sharp, modern look that quickly became the go-to for advertisers and brand managers!\nWhy choose a white CYC?\nWhite cycs are perfect for experimenting with lighting. The right studio rental will offer a professional package to let you create to your heart’s content, making your lighting options limitless. Whether you’re eliminating shadows or exaggerating them, adding a colorful filter or going for a more natural look, using a white cyc will give you your desired finished product.\nMany white cyc studios will have a lighting grid pre-set to best capture the light bounce on the infinity wall. If you’re not interested in playing with lighting ideas, you can simply set up and shoot right away!\nCrisp Audio Recording\nThe best white cyc studios are also soundproof, so you won’t need to worry about noise pollution if you’re filming with sound! This will also reduce any post-production audio recording headaches.\nShooting in a studio rather than on-location can save you money that can instead be put towards your passion project. Additionally, your finished products will need far less editing in post.\nThe white cyclorama offers a polished, modern background for your project. There’s a reason why shooting advertisements, commercials, and professional portraits in front of a cyc has become so popular. Stay ahead of the curve!\nComfort and Accessibility\nShooting in a studio with a white cyc rather than on location gives you the advantage of controlling the temperature and shooting day or night. Costume changes will also be much easier as models and actors will have easy access to a green room, dressing room, and makeup room.\nWhy Choose BLT Studios and Soundstages?\nBLT Studios and Soundstages has established itself as one of the best studios in Los Angeles. Our white cyc walls are maintained by our professional crew with regular painting using a high-quality matte white finish to ensure that there is no damage, scratches, or smudging when you arrive for your shoot. Our professional lighting has been tried and tested to best capture what you’ve envisioned.\nDon’t worry if you need more than a white cyc for your shoot. Our stages can be painted any color you may need or you can simply jump over to one of our green screen sound stages, or one of our photo studios. Our spacious campus is designed to accommodate everything from large crews, to short films, YouTube and influencer productions, commercials, independent producers, and brand photography.\nRenting studio space at BLT Studios and Soundstages will allow you to achieve whatever shot you need, all at an affordable price.\nBLT Studios and Soundstages White Cyc Studio Rentals\n5,500 sq. ft.\nCyclorama: 3 Wall 50’x50’x50\nPower: 1800 amps, 3 phase", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.tz-bakar.hr/en/visit/the-turkish-house", "date": "2023-11-30T13:24:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100227.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130130218-20231130160218-00834.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.98954838514328, "token_count": 443, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__33341376", "lang": "en", "text": "Within the medieval walls of a town, near by the church of St. Andrija, at the biggest square in an old part of the town, “Plačici” is situated, one of the most known and for the visitors by all means the most attractive houses in Bakar-the Turkish house. It is unknown who made it and when it was made, but it is assumed that it was built within the 14th and 15th century. What is certain is that such a peculiar and exotic structure cannot be found anywhere near, so it seizes attention of many photographers and painters who often include it in their work, so that’s why it is often called “the house of painters.”\nThe uniqueness of the Turkish house comes from its oriental structure and its stylish features which are rare to find in this part of the world. Nevertheless, the Turkish house has gracefully fit into the town’s coastal atmosphere. Its shape reminds us of an old wooden house that has already grown as a part of the town’s surrounding, as well as two legends, the most beautiful national and literate treasure, about the beginnings of this unusual house without a “corner.”\nAccording to one legend, the Turkish house was built by a coastal sailor who when arrived to Istanbul fell in love with a beautiful Turkish woman. He brought her home to Bakar, and each time he would go on his trip, she felt lonely. Thinking of how to lessen her homesickness, he built a house similar to the houses from her homeland, so that is how the Turkish house originated.\nAnother legend tells the story about a sailor from Bakar who had a spiteful, vicious wife who used to tell him that three out of four corners in the house belonged to her and only one to him. With that, she wanted to show that she was in charged, a captain on land, actually at home. After numerous years, the sailor from Bakar got fed up with her talking, so he invited some friends, and they levelled the house down. In that same place they built a new house without any corners.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.mishacooperdesign.com/about", "date": "2022-05-23T08:05:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662556725.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523071517-20220523101517-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9736843705177307, "token_count": 278, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__200202241", "lang": "en", "text": "When I was growing up in Houston, my mother owned a showroom at the Decorative Center. I would spend hours after school and long summer days there poring over art, accessories, and picture frames, interacting with the designers and the architects who would visit, and taking breaks to pop into other showrooms and soak up their beauty. Two cities, three children, four houses (and multiple remodels) later, I found myself returning to the very thing I was passionate about at an early age.\nCall it it extreme, but when I help someone pull together a look, a feel, a style for a room that truly reflects them, creating a place they can lovingly and confidently call home, it makes me feel alive.\nA masters in counseling and time spent working with families, together with raising three children of my own, has taught me a sense of patience, collaboration, and listening. This is invaluable when helping someone create a space they love and of which they feel proud. My desire is not for someone to say, “decorate my whole house for me.” It is for us to sit down and go deep into discussing what a house means to them. I look at design as a very collaborative process. In my eyes, this is a crucial component, as ultimately this will be the place in which you live and love for years.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://remembarcollection.com/pages/about", "date": "2024-02-27T21:22:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00781.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605785012245178, "token_count": 618, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126798900", "lang": "en", "text": "RememBar was created by Jennifer Graziano, a 4th generation funeral director from the NY area. Jennifer has had a lifelong passion to help, guide and support those who grieve. She implemented aftercare bereavement support programs within communities as well as created a publication, “Coming of Age”, that helps families have important and sensitive discussions. She has overseen operations of her family’s funeral homes in both NY & CT for over 25 years. In addition, she is an admitted attorney and has also completed courses of study at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Having recognized a void for timeless, elegantly crafted memorial jewelry items, Jennifer sought the expertise of Ward Kelvin, a renowned designer in the field.\nRememBar is not simply a collection of fine jewelry, but rather wearable memories that provide comfort as we move forward. Love lives on as life goes on.\nWhy we created Remembar\nOur Founder's Inspiration\n\"I drew my inspiration for RememBar from many sources, most especially my faith. I believe that life does not end here, and we will be reunited with those we have lost in Heaven.\nMy inspiration also derives from the families I have worked with at our funeral homes. I know the pain of loss is real and people who grieve are in search of comfort. I wanted to create something that is meaningful, beautiful and helpful on the journey of healing.\nAbove all, my inspiration derives from my daughter. Youth reminds us that anything is possible, as a child’s imagination knows no limits. My daughter is confident in her belief that those we love never leave us and bonds of love can never die. Though we can’t see them, hold them, hear them or touch them…the ones we’ve lost are always with us.\nI designed RememBar as an elegant and finely crafted piece of jewelry that provides a sense of comfort. The birthstone on the bar commemorates your loved one and the word “remember” is delicately engraved on the side. The pieces remind us that those we love remain with us and we are able to carry them wherever we go.\nLove lives on as life goes on. I hope the piece you select will provide a sense of warmth and comfort as well as the inspiration to keep moving forward.—Jennifer Graziano\nWhy we are unique\nUnlike other memorial items you will find on internet sites, RememBar, is a well-engineered, beautifully crafted piece of jewelry designed to ensure the utmost security of your loved one’s remains. The hollowed-out bar with a screw backing will give you peace of mind and ensure permanent enclosure.\nEach piece has a genuine birthstone to commemorate your loved one as well as the sentiment “remember” delicately inscribed. The jewelry is designed to hold cremated remains, a favorite perfume scent and for some pieces, locks of hair. Only a small portion can be placed inside.\nQuestions for Jennifer? Please email her at Jennifer@RememBarcollection.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://reign-films.com/about-us/", "date": "2022-09-28T00:55:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335059.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927225413-20220928015413-00451.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9225088357925415, "token_count": 610, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__151928754", "lang": "en", "text": "WHO WE ARE\nReign Films is a Canadian production company that was founded in 2013 by Producer Magali Gillon-Krizaj. Based in Vancouver, B.C., the ‘Hollywood North’ of Canada, the company focuses on innovative concepts with a fresh approach; creating engaging and entertaining projects that tell unique stories and captivate audiences locally and internationally in both, French and English.\nReign Films aspires to shift Vancouver’s disposition from servicing out of town projects to producing high quality creative content from Canadian filmmakers. The company wishes to engage with local and international communities to create content and develop mutually beneficial, social relationships.\nDEDICATED TEAM MEMBERS\nMagali Gillon-Krizaj, is an up and coming producer in Vancouver. Since 2011, she’s produced short films, a web series called The Drive which won “Best web series” at the Leo Awards in 2016, a French mini-series of 1h-documentaries called Terres d’Exploration, which was nominated in the category: “Best documentary series in Nature, Science and Environment” at Les Prix Gémeaux 2017 and at the Leo Awards 2018. This year as well, she produced her first feature film, The Cannon with the support of Telefilm Canada (Micro-budget production program.) The film had it’s International Premiere at the Whistler Film Festival in 2017 and a Toronto Premiere at the Canadian Film Festival in 2018.\nSara is an emerging Vancouver based producer with a passion for films that tell peculiar stories bolstered by unique visuals. With a background in domestic and international distribution, Sara plans to foster relationships with innovative filmmakers wishing to share their stories worldwide. Sara’s production background developed during her time as business affairs coordinator at production and distribution company IndustryWorks Studios, where she managed all development, production and worldwide distribution aspects of the company.\nIn the next 5 years, Reign Films wants to lead Canada in producing high quality content in Fr and Eng for local and International broadcasters, distributors and markets. The company is looking to develop Co-Production projects that will reach audiences around the world. Reign Films will continue developing Virtual Reality as it’s an upcoming technology that we believe will change story-telling.\nOUR CORE VALUES\nReflective of our community but also of our society to build and maintain strong working relationships for years to come\nWe share our passion for film-making and support emerging creative talents as well as established ones.\nWe thrive to always deliver the best experiences. We keep track of trends and always push for new ideas and ways of doing things better or more interestingly\nWe are open to new challenges and opportunities, taking a chance when believing in something.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://quotopedia.com/top-25-love-quotes-for-him/", "date": "2021-10-26T08:38:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587854.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026072759-20211026102759-00234.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9473026394844055, "token_count": 568, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__191035546", "lang": "en", "text": "You are the source of my joy, the center of my world and the whole of my heart.\nWhen I tell you I love you, I am not saying it out of habit, I am reminding you that you are my life.\nI don’t need paradise because I found you. I don’t need dreams because I already have you.\nYou are the last thought in my mind before I drift off to sleep and the first thought when I wake up each morning.\nEverywhere I look I am reminded of your love. You are my world.\nLove is not about how many days, weeks or months you’ve been together, it’s all about how much you love each other every day.\nIf I know what love is, it is because of you. -Hermann Hesse\nYou are my paradise and I would happily get stranded on you for a lifetime. (A very cute love quote for him.)\nI can’t stop thinking about you, today… tomorrow… always.\nWhen I look into your eyes I see the mirror of my soul. (Now, that’s a love quote for him from the heart!)\nThis is all I want to do with you forever.\nThank you for always being my rainbow after the storm.\nGod is keeping me alive but you are keeping me in love.\nMy angel, my life, my entire world, you’re the one that I want, the one that I need, let me be with you always, my love, my everything.\nThis morning I awoke and was reminded of the preciousness of life. I realized I should express my gratitude to those who are so very important to me. Thank you for all you have done and have a great day!\nI love you every step of the way.\nWalk with me through life…and I’ll have everything I’ll need for the journey.\nI may not be your first date, kiss or love…but I want to be your last everything.\nThe best feeling is when you look at him…and he is already staring.\nAnd then my soul saw you and it kind of went, “Oh, there you are. I’ve been looking all over for you.” (One of the most romantic love quotes for him)\nTogether with you is my favorite place to be.\nGood morning my love, our two souls aflame, with my man I feel two hearts beat the same.\nI am very indecisive and always have trouble picking my favorite anything. But, without a doubt, you are my favorite everything.\nI still fall in love with you every day! (One of the best short love quotes for him)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://christianecloete.com/testimonial/", "date": "2019-02-19T23:35:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247493803.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219223509-20190220005509-00096.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.950857400894165, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__158187272", "lang": "en", "text": "thank you for your empathetic accompaniment and the amazing images of our wedding day!\nYou have a special eye for big and small moments of happiness and capture them unbelievably beautiful and appreciating with your breathtaking style.\nNo we can forever delight in the most amazing images of our wedding we could have wished for, starting at the Getting Ready and going into the evening.\nAnd since photography also plays a role in our life we were a little bit more fastidious… 😉\nEven though we have already looked at the images multiple times we still get goosebumps.\nWith your love for details you captured so many moments, emotions and accessoires which gives us the opportunity to relive our special day over and over.\nAlso we felt very well cared for before and after the wedding and knew that we could count on you 100%.\nDear Chrissy, we will absolutely recommend you!\nWith love from the North,\nChristina & Thomas", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://zionwrkbt.tinyblogging.com/Famous-Jewellery-The-Peculiar-Bismarck-Sapphire-Necklace-19795800", "date": "2019-01-22T09:12:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583831770.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122074945-20190122100945-00152.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.92995285987854, "token_count": 977, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__65665405", "lang": "en", "text": "The Bismarck Sapphire Necklace is Just about the most famous gemstone jewellery parts of our time. Countess Mona von Bismarck (1897-1983) was its former operator before she generously donated the priceless necklace to your Smithsonian Institution's Nationwide Museum of Pure History in 1967. In honor of her priceless donation, the Smithsonian Institute named the stunning sapphire and platinum necklace right after her, Consequently it is known as \"the Bismarck Sapphire Necklace\".\nMona von Bismarck was a wealthy American vogue icon; a real socialite internationally famed for her attractiveness, Mona was featured dozens of moments in both of those Vanity Reasonable and Vogue journal. She was the star of quite a few hit films as well as inspiration for numerous paintings by a number of the most celebrated artists of her time. Mona was married to various exemplary men during her amazing life, which includes Henry J. Schlesinger; James Irving Bush (voted the handsomest male in the usa); Harrison Williams (supposedly the wealthiest man in America); Rely Eddy von Bismarck (grandson of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck); and nobleman, Umberto de Martini.\nMona von Bismarck\nMona that has a portrait of herself by Sorin - From Vogue Journal\nThe Bismarck Sapphire Necklace encompasses a spectacular ninety eight.six carat cornflower-blue Sri Lankan (Ceylon) sapphire. The magnificent cushion-Slash sapphire is set within a platinum pendant surrounded by white baguette diamonds and more compact sq.-Slice blue sapphires. The necklace was built in 1935 by environment-renowned jewelry and view-producing agency, Cartier Inc. The sapphire and diamond pendant hangs from one chain made up of platinum inbound links divided by a number of spherical, brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. In total, the necklace options a formidable 312 natural white diamonds and nine blue sapphires of exceptional cut, clarity and color.\nThe famed centerpiece sapphire is called the 'Bismarck Sapphire' and was believed to happen to be acquired in Sri Lanka by American millionaire, Harrison Williams, a utilities tycoon. In 1926, Harrison Williams presented the sapphire to Countess Mona von Bismarck throughout their honeymoon cruise (in addition to a number of other lavish presents). Sri Lanka at time was beneath British rule and had been actively mining fantastic top quality gems from your Ratnapura district.\nThe Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka has an historical historical past; it has been a source for wonderful ruby and sapphire since the reign of King Solomon, relationship again to your tenth century BC. To at the present time, this river basin and region of Sri Lanka is still producing a lot of the great sapphires we see that you can buy now. Making an allowance for the indigenous slicing form of Sri ανδρικα δαχτυλιδια χρυσα Lankan gem cutters in 1926, it really is believed that the first stone was much bigger than 98.6 carats, and was recut by Cartier after its original acquisition. This is due to Sri Lankan cutters constantly Minimize stones to maximize the preservation of carat bodyweight. The κοσμήματα για τον άντρα recut Bismarck Sapphire is described as remaining beautifully proportioned and exhibiting Extraordinary colour and craftsmanship.\nThe Bismarck Sapphire Necklace is credited as becoming one δώρο για άντρα of the most influential samples of Art Deco jewelry. It certainly aided outline the sleeker and much more streamlined style of Artwork Deco, which peaked from 1920 to 1935. Ahead of this time, jewelry was extra flowery and outdated-fashioned as noticed in the variety of Art Nouveau. Because 2010, the Bismarck Sapphire Necklace has long been on δώρο για άντρα Exhibit inside the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems ανδρικα δαχτυλιδια χρυσα and Minerals between the famed \"Hall Sapphire and Diamond Necklace\" and the \"Logan Sapphire\". The Bismarck Sapphire Necklace is in fact The most notable gemstone jewellery pieces exhibited inside the magnificent gems gallery of the Smithsonian.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.srilankaholidayarchitects.com/excursions/kandyan-dance-performance-and-evening-puja-ceremony-evening-tour/", "date": "2023-09-23T14:40:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00531.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9502993822097778, "token_count": 210, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__205084037", "lang": "en", "text": "The cultural show in Kandy gives you the opportunity to witness a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing, Sri Lanka’s iconic art form, which includes elaborate costumes, boisterous mass drumming, and flamboyant dancing. It gives you an introduction to the various dance forms of the Kandyan hill country as well as the low country and ends with the most impressive and exciting fire walking. The performance normally lasts for an hour until 6pm, just in time to get to the evening puja ceremony, which takes place within The Temple of The Tooth at around 6.30pm. The Temple of the Tooth, known locally as Dalada Malingawa, sits on the lakeshore in Kandy and houses the legendary Buddha’s tooth. During the puja (offering of prayers) the normally heavily guarded room, housing the tooth, is open to visitors. You don’t actually get to see the tooth, only the gold casket in which it is kept, but the experience is enthralling.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://summer2020.bartlettarchucl.com/pg12/year4-elliot-nash", "date": "2022-01-20T18:05:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302355.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120160411-20220120190411-00704.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9497095346450806, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__187651278", "lang": "en", "text": "Copyright 2020 © The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL\n'The Imitation Custom House' proposes a building in the River Thames adjacent to the existing 19th-century Custom House and speculates on an architectural methodology in which the Thames is the medium of construction. The project proposes an architecture whose construction is rooted in the ‘poetic’, whereby histories of the site are reinterpreted in the construction process. In the distant past, the Pool of London was animated by the tides which brought ships bearing exotic commodities; for the Imitation Custom House, the tides facilitate its production. Concrete is employed as a material for its dependence upon water.\nThe project asks how concrete might be used to deal with time in three ways: casting with and against an existing building, using temporary formwork as permanent architecture, and casting with concrete using the tides of the River Thames.\nThe notion of the ‘copy’ is challenged, and it is argued that more value might be afforded to a ‘copy’ that to its ‘original’ due to the process of its own production. The Imitation Custom House proposes that architecture might be concerned with the process of construction rather than with the resultant building.\nThe architecture employs the rise and fall of the tides as an agent for casting concrete. As the water drops, the concrete cures, and permanently casts the water's surface.\nIn the gallery, the space is rich with both architecture and art. Carpets of old timber formwork are trimmed with brass, affording them the same value as the paintings in their frames.\nThe construction of the Imitation Custom House leaves stains on its Neoclassical older sister, just as historic commodities once stained the water of the Thames.\n“Time past and time present\nAre both perhaps present in time future,\nAnd time future contained in time past”\nExtract from T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets (1941)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.weclarkwatchrepairs.co.uk/blog/famous-british-watchmakers-george-daniels/", "date": "2024-04-15T00:17:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00681.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953919529914856, "token_count": 597, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__55269462", "lang": "en", "text": "George Daniels (1926-2011) stands as an iconic figure in the realm of horology, leaving an indelible mark on the world of watchmaking. Born in London, Daniels embarked on his journey into the world of timekeeping at the age of 15, commencing an apprenticeship that would shape the course of his illustrious career.\nDespite lacking formal education in watchmaking, Daniels exhibited an innate talent and an insatiable curiosity for mechanical devices. His early twenties saw him gain recognition as a skilled and inventive craftsman.\nOne of his most groundbreaking contributions was the invention of the Co-Axial escapement, a transformative breakthrough that significantly enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of mechanical watches. Initially met with scepticism, Daniels’ invention ultimately revolutionized modern watchmaking, showcasing his prowess in pushing the boundaries of what was achievable in timekeeping mechanisms.\nDaniels was not merely a technical innovator but also a passionate advocate for preserving traditional craftsmanship in an era dominated by mass production. Faced with the encroachment of quartz watches, he staunchly defended the art of handmade watchmaking. As documented in the excellent film “The Watchmaker’s Apprentice”, Daniels’ acted as a mentor to Roger Smith who has continued with George Daniels’ work on the Isle of Man. Roger Smith has further developed and refining the co-axial escapement in his own fantastic range of handmade watches.\nOne of the masterpieces that exemplified Daniels’ technical and artistic brilliance was the Space Traveller watch. This double-dial timepiece featured both mean solar time and sidereal time, along with various astronomical indications, showcasing Daniels’ ability to blend functionality with intricate design.\nDaniels’ commitment to craftsmanship extended beyond his own creations; he penned the authoritative book “Watchmaking,” a seminal guide in the field that shared his knowledge and insights with aspiring watchmakers. His teachings became essential resources, ensuring that his legacy would continue to shape the next generation of horologists.\nUnsurprisingly George Daniels has received numerous accolades throughout the years. These include the prestigious Gold Medal from the British Horological Institute, Gold Medal from the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, Gold Medal from the City and Guilds of London Institute, a CBE in 1981 and even a Gold Blue Peter Badge.\nIn essence, George Daniels’ story is one of innovation, craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to the art of watchmaking. His technical brilliance and commitment to preserving tradition have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and guide watchmakers worldwide. Daniels’ contributions have ensured that the timeless beauty and appreciation of mechanical timepieces will persist for generations to come.\nDavid Clark FGA DGA MJVA PJDip. PJGemDip.\nManaging Director, JVA Registered Valuer®\nW.E. Clark & Son Limited", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://africasportnews.com/his-belief-in-hinduism-allowed-him-to-recognise-the-color-orange-as-the-hindu-color-of-survival/", "date": "2019-07-18T06:45:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525524.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718063305-20190718085305-00244.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.98304283618927, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__38113305", "lang": "en", "text": "His belief in Hinduism allowed him to recognise the color orange as the Hindu color of survival, on things such as the life jackets and lifeboat. It also makes him remember the Hindu story about a sage named Markandeya and Vishnu, stating that “I felt like the sage Markandeya, who fell out of Vishnu’s mouth while Vishnu was sleeping and so beheld the entire universe, everything that there is”. This brought him perspective and he realized how meaningless his suffering was.\nSo we see through the use of religious symbolism and allusion how Pi’s faith helps him maintain hope and his will to live, connects him and allows him to relate to various religious figures and brings him perspective to see the bigger picture.\nHowever, the most important and notable use of symbolism is the raft, which represents his faith. It is something that he has to construct by himself, in order to be effective. We see how this relates to the differences of Whites and Blacks and their actions in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, how religion which was drummed into Whites since birth resulted in hypocrisy as opposed to the strong moral values of the Black community who truly understood their faith. Throughout the tale, his raft never forsakes him, it is the invisible force that finally brings him to safety and the force that transforms him into the individual he finally becomes. the author sends a message that it is our faith that helps us across the unforgiving ad endless sea, to never give up your faith– in yourself, in a better world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.keysports.co.uk/news/scott-carson-x-beatbox-studios-launch-night", "date": "2019-09-16T10:50:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572517.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916100041-20190916122041-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9169629812240601, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__203717721", "lang": "en", "text": "Scott Carson x BeatBox Studios - Launch Night\nCongratulations to client Scott Carson on the launch of BeatBox Studios.\nScott and the BeatBox team will be celebrating with VIP’s, guests, family and friends tonight at the Exclusive Launch party in Lichfield.\nBeatBox is a truly unique setting where people can enjoy their passions for music, boxing and fitness whilst socialising with their friends and those with common interests.\nScott and friends are behind this exciting new concept, that aims to change the perception of boxing gyms and encourage new participation into the discipline.\nInitially based in Lichfield, Staffordshire with more venues to follow, BeatBox is a space where you can get lost in your music and fitness, a place with no mirrors, nightclub lighting and a bouncing vibe.\nFind out more here – https://www.beatboxstudios.co.uk\nAnd don’t forget to follow BeatBox on social…", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://osbmss146.wordpress.com/tag/david-edward-hughes/", "date": "2021-01-26T12:28:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704799741.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126104721-20210126134721-00044.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9584670662879944, "token_count": 915, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__176135864", "lang": "en", "text": "A revival of traditional Irish harp music in the early 19th century led instrument makers to design new harps suitable for amateur players. John Egan, a harp maker active in Dublin, invented his “royal portable Irish harp” circa 1819. Though resembling a traditional Irish harp in size, this instrument incorporated “ivory stops,” used to raise and lower pitches, allowing changes of key. The illustration above appears in Charles Egan’s A New Series of Instructions Arranged Expressly for the Royal Portable Irish Harp (Dublin: for the author by John Egan), prefaced by a dedication to Princess Augusta dated 1822.\nBoth John and Charles Egan were associated with the royal family: John was “harp maker by authority of the royal warrant” to George IV, and Charles served as “professor of harp” to Princess Augusta. Also present in the Archive are a manuscript “Selection of Preludes & Airs for the Royal Portable Irish Harp” by Charles Egan, accompanied by a letter of dedication to Princess Augusta and an essay on Irish music, all presumably in Egan’s autograph. The “Preludes & Airs” incorporate Irish tunes, as well as a version of “God Save the King”:\nPrincess Augusta’s interest in the harp extended beyond the revival of Irish traditions. A volume of harp music with Augusta’s personalized binding includes popular opera excerpts arranged for pedal harp by Charles Egan and other composers. Many song collections in the Archive employ the harp as an accompanying instrument. One example is this collection of English ballads dedicated to Princess Augusta’s younger sister Mary by Sir William Parsons (1746-1817), “master of His Majesty’s band of musicians”:\nThe Archive also contains works of two French harp virtuosos. Nicholas Charles Bochsa (1789-1856), served as harpist to Napoleon and Louis XVIII, 1813-1816. Fleeing charges of forgery, he arrived in London in 1817, was appointed professor of harp at the Royal Academy of Music and served as music director of the King’s Theatre, 1826-1830. Bochsa composed opera, orchestra, and chamber music, as well as music for solo harp. His pedagogical works included A New and Improved Method of Instruction for the Harp:\nJean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), a harp virtuoso and teacher in Paris, visited London in 1785 and dedicated his harp sonatas, op. 22, to George IV, then Prince of Wales. After the French Revolution, Cardon settled in Russia and was appointed harpist to the Russian royal family. The Archive’s copy of Cardon’s variations on the French folksong “Ah, vous dirai-je, maman” is annotated with manuscript fingerings, probably by Princess Augusta:\nThe presence of several works by Joseph Tudor Hughes indicate the royal family’s interest in this child prodigy harpist.\nJoseph Tudor Hughes (born circa 1827) was one of several siblings, all musical prodigies who sang and played the harp, violin, and concertina. Originally from Wales, the children performed in England during the 1830s and emigrated with their parents to the United States in 1838.\nThe collection of compositions by Joseph Tudor Hughes shown above includes “Llewellyn’s Lament,” based on a legend of Prince Llewellyn the Great of Wales:\nOne manuscript by Hughes is present in the Archive. Titled “The Infant’s Farewell,” the manuscript is annotated “this melody was composed by Master Hughes on the occation of leaveing his mother to come to Brighton as farewell”:\nSadly, Joseph Tudor Hughes’s life was cut short by a drowning accident in 1841. His brother David Edward Hughes (1831-1900) became a professor of music and natural philosophy at St. Joseph’s College in Bardstown, Kentucky. He returned to London in the 1870s, where he had a distinguished career as a scientist and inventor of telegraph and telephone technology.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://abyme.org.uk/reviews/lastyearatmarienbad", "date": "2021-10-24T03:11:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585837.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20211024015104-20211024045104-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9774587154388428, "token_count": 671, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__215717519", "lang": "en", "text": "“The collaboration between a director and his scriptwriter can take a wide variety of forms. One might almost say that there are as many different methods of work as there are films. Yet the one that seems most frequent in the traditional commercial cinema involves a more or less radical separation of scenario and image, story and style, in short, “content” and “form”.\n“For instance: the author describes a conversation between two characters, providing the words they speak and a few details about the setting; if he is more precise, he specifies their gestures or facial expressions; but it is always the director who subsequently decides how the episode will be photographed, if the characters will be seen from a distance or if their faces will fill the whole screen, what movements the camera will make, how the scene will be cut, etc. Yet the scene as the audience sees it will acquire quite different, sometimes even contradictory meanings, depending on whether the characters are looking towards the camera or away from it, or whether the shots cut back and forth between their faces in rapid succession. The camera may also concentrate on something entirely different during their conversation, perhaps merely the setting around them: the walls of the room they are in, the streets where they are walking, the waves that break in front of them. At is extreme this method produced a scene whose words and gestures were quite ordinary and unmemorable, compared to the forms and movement of the image, which alone has any importance, which alone appears to have a meaning.\n“This is just what makes the cinema an art: it creates a reality with forms. It is in its form that we must look for its true content. The same is true of any work of art, of a novel, for instance: the choice of a narrative style, of a grammatical tense, of a rhythm of phrasing, of a vocabulary, carries more weight than the actual story. What novelist worthy of the name would be satisfied to hand his story over to a metteur-en-phrases who would write out the final version of the text for the reader. The intention governing the conception of a novel involves both the story and its style; often, it is actually the latter which comes first in the author's mind, as a painter may conceive of a canvas entirely in terms of a vertical lines before deciding to represent a skyscraper group.\n“And no doubt the same is true for a film: conceiving of a screen story, it seems to me, would mean already conceiving of it in images, with all the detail this involves, not only with regard to gestures and settings, but to the camera's position and movement, as well as to the sequence of shots in editing. Alain Resnais and I were able to collaborate only because we had seen the film in the same way from the start; and not ust in the same general outlines, but exactly, in the construction of the least detail as in its total architecture. What I wrote might have been what was already in my mind; what he added during the shooting was what I might have written.”\nAlain Robbe-Grillet, introduction to Last Year at Marienbad: a cine novel (1961) p5-6.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kornkimi.blogspot.com/2009_01_11_archive.html", "date": "2018-05-21T02:54:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794863923.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521023747-20180521043747-00123.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9593845009803772, "token_count": 2171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__31938735", "lang": "en", "text": "JONATHAN DAVIS: Vocals\nJAMES “MUNKY” SHAFFER: Guitars\nIn the song ‘\"Evolution,” Jonathan Davis lyrically speaks to mankind’s distinct lack of evolution--while the entity known as Korn has made amazing progress since their self-titled 1994 debut. That growth is evident on the 13 tracks populating Korn’s untitled, eighth studio album. The follow-up to 2005’s multi-platinum See You On The Other Side, Korn’s latest, Davis says, is “about us growing up and our minds opening up more. We weren’t necessarily worried about ‘oh, is this too poppy? Or too this or that? We started thinking that way when ‘Got The Life’ came out and we thought, ‘oh, we can’t put this out, it’s got a disco beat and it’s too dancey.’ It made us scared. But that’s something we like doing,” he emphasizes. “If we do a song and put it out and we’re not scared about it, I guess we’re not doing it right, because we always want to evolve, experiment and change.” Further proof of that credo? The lack of an album title. “This album felt like it didn’t need to have a title or boundaries,” Davis says. “We thought it would be cooler for fans. Metallica had a Black album, the Beatles had a White album, and Peter Gabriel put out a bunch of albums he didn’t title. We’re throwing it out there and letting people use their minds and imaginations.”\nThe experimentation, change and growth doesn’t stop there. Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch left the band in 2005, and drummer David Silveria has been on a hiatus from Korn since 2006. Davis notes: “The dynamics and chemistry have of course changed, and it’s reflected musically and creatively on this album. Munky has done an amazing job taking on all the guitar duties; he’s really grown as a player. We’ve all had to step it up, and the core of us--me, Fieldy and Munk--we share a passion. I don’t think we’d be alive if we didn’t have our music and weren’t able to do this.”\nIn 2007, that passion is channeled into the making and release of the band’s triumphant untitled album and the 2007 FAMILY VALUES TOUR which last year sold close to 500,000 tickets. The groundbreaking festival was founded in 1998 by Korn and management company the Firm. Korn, who have sold more than 25 million records worldwide and earned six Grammy nods and two wins to date, have upped the ante with each successive record and project, always innovators in the use of media, fan interaction, collaborations, business models, and most importantly, music. On the untitled album, produced by innovative British programmer/remixer Atticus Ross with The Matrix also taking production credit on 4 of the album’s key tracks, band favorites include “Starting Over,” “Hold On,” and “Innocent Bystander.” Shaffer notes, “Musically, I feel our last record was songs we wrote and put on an album, whereas this time it’s much more cohesive; you have to listen to the whole thing for it to tell the story.” From the record’s “Intro,” the tone is set—the creepy demented circus-influenced ditty portends what’s to come, which includes the primal industrial power of “Starting Over,” which is balanced with the song’s haunting bridge section and beefy bottom end. With ambient touches, cool melodies and the return of Davis’ bagpipes, Korn’s newest may be its most dynamic and experimental effort. Of course, that’s not unexpected, coming off the heels of the MTV Unplugged: Korn release, which debuted Top 10 in the Billboard 200 in March, 2007.\nSince the band’s inception Davis has been venerated for his visceral personal tales, and on the new untitled album, he does not disappoint. “Innocent Bystander” is self-referential, as he sings, “I’m a spectator/the motivator.” Davis explains: On the road, he is (and has been for several years) completely sober, but that said, he laughs, “I love to pour drinks, roll joints, do whatever to get the party started. But I am now the ‘innocent bystander.’” “Innocent Bystander,” with its raw, taut musicality and insinuating riffs, even contains a Korn first—a guitar solo. Then there’s a song that’s in the signature Korn style, “Hold On,” which takes its cue from death metal, a genre that Davis loves. That commanding, aggro vibe of the dramatic and epic “Hold On” was achieved with the help of one of the three drummers on Korn’s latest album: Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Suicidal Tendencies) and even one Mr. Jonathan Davis, in his first recorded drumming since Issues. Bozzio is on “Hold On,” and Davis raves, “Terry has gotta be the best drummer in the world; he brought a more progressive feel to the band. His drum kit was huge, and all the colors and sounds he made pushed our music in different directions we might not ever have thought about going.” Adds Fieldy, “The drums are amazing on this new album; you get a big variety instead of just one drummer doing the same style throughout.” Playing live drums for Korn on tour is another stellar player—Slipknot’s Joey Jordison, who jumped at the chance to tour with a band he cites as one of his main musical influences Rounding out Korn’s touring line up is Clint Lowery of Sevendust on guitar and keyboardist Zac Baird. In addition to Zac being on the road with the band since 2005, he played keyboards and took on writing chores for the new album.\nWith all the successful and liberating change evident on the untitled record, one thing remains constant: Davis does not shy away from exploring his anger, inner life and the painful closeness between love/hate, which made the singer both famous and infamous thanks to songs like “Daddy,” “Shoots and Ladders” and “Hollow Life.” On the untitled CD, the songs “‘Ever Be’ and ‘Love and Luxury’ “are me, venting about our ex guitar player. I didn’t get it all out on the last record!” Davis laughs. “This is the last time I’ll write about it, and I love the guy; I’m glad he’s happy and doing his thing.” “Evolution,” a grooving, heavy and strong representative kick-off for the album, is the first single. Musically, Davis says, “I wanted to stay away as much as possible from just beating on cymbals, which just make this crazy white noise over the music, and you can’t really hear what's going on. Lyrically, ‘Evolution’ is about us as a human race, who has basically not evolved since monkeys. If you look back and compare us, animals and humans are pretty much the same.” An apt analogy is also drawn in “Killing.” “A bird on a wire, you have a gun pointed at it, but it sits there and stares at you. The same goes for people--we like to take abuse, that’s our human nature, our trained response. Anything horrible happens to us, we’re preset to reset to dumb.” Another intensely personal track is “Starting Over,” which was inspired by Davis’ near-death experience with ITP, a blood disease that struck the frontman while on tour in Europe.\nIn their 14 years of togetherness, the L.A.-based lineup has both survived and thrived, and the songs on the untitled record are rife with detritus of decadence and lessons learned. That fervor and authenticity is felt and appreciated by both fans and peers, Korn’s groundbreaking sound spawned a plethora of imitators. But the fans know where it began, and show their loyalty. “Now we have a new generation of young kids at our shows,” observes Davis. “When we started, most of our fans were 14, 15, and now they’re lawyers and doctors who are bringing their kids. We’re transcending generations. It’s cool.” And Korn will not disappoint. On the 2007 FAMILY VALUES TOUR, the band serves up its biggest stage show ever, and in the set list are songs they haven’t performed in 10 years. “It’s definitely different for us. Fans are going to be very happy,” believes Davis. “The statement Korn wanted to make with this record and tour was, ‘yes we're down three members, but we're still very creative and still love making music.’ We're so happy to be doing this 14 years later. This is our eighth studio album, but eleventh release overall. [And eight of those releases sold platinum or platinum-plus]. What a career, and we don't see any end coming soon! I measure my success by challenging myself and seeing if I can help take Korn to new levels,” Davis concludes. “If we wrote the same records over and over but were still commercially successful, I would consider that a personal failure.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.bravuraphil.org/2015-16-season/2015-fall-concert", "date": "2019-09-23T10:56:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576355.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923105314-20190923131314-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9630391597747803, "token_count": 488, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__8542244", "lang": "en", "text": "21-year-old Young Steinway Artist Constance Kaita is a recent graduate of the Peabody Conservatory where she studied under Yong Hi Moon. Constance made her orchestral solo piano debut with the Westfield Symphony in New Jersey when she was nine years old. She has also performed as a soloist with the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, the Shanghai Chamber Musicians Orchestra, the Ambler Symphony, the Olney Symphony, and the Cairn (formerly Philadelphia Biblical) University Orchestra. Constance has performed in prestigious venues including Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center and Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall numerous times as a result of winning competitions such as the Cecilian Music Club and National League of Performing Arts competitions. Constance has won numerous music awards, including first prize four times for her age group in the New Jersey Music Teachers Association Young Musicians Competition and first prize three times in the Steinway Scholarship Competition. Constance was a semifinalist in the 2012 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Piano Competition and a finalist in the 2014 New York International Piano Competition. She also won first place in the open division and received the Richard Tang Yuk award for best overall performance at the 2015 Princeton Festival Piano Competition.\nConstance was a featured Rising Star in the 2004 Beijing Music Festival, the first international exchange of its kind sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Culture. She performed in the Forbidden City Concert Hall and the People’s Congress Hall in Beijing. These performances were broadcast on national television across China and around the world. She has also appeared as a soloist in the Shanghai Grand Theatre and the Shanghai Oriental Art Center during the Sino-American Cultural Exchange gala concerts in 2007 and 2009. In 2012, she performed in the Taipei City Hall Family Theater as a member of IMPACT (International Musicians’ Performing Arts Cultural Troupe). In 2009, Constance was invited to perform at the United Nations headquarters in New York City in a performing arts gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of U.S. – China diplomatic relations.\nIn addition to her musical accomplishments, Constance received a dual degree from the Johns Hopkins University where she majored in English and creative writing. She is also an avid runner, finishing the 2015 NYC Marathon, and has published poems in several literary magazines including The Legendary and J. Mag.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.loopsandlovecrochet.com/2018/12/08/elf-amigurumi-crochet-along/", "date": "2024-04-20T11:12:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817576.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420091126-20240420121126-00658.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9220570921897888, "token_count": 587, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__120745566", "lang": "en", "text": "Trixie and Twinkle are bound to get you in the holiday spirit! Choose your elf (or two!) and join in on this fun and festive crochet along! Read on for all of the details.\nEach elf measures 12 inches tall when legs are extended, including the hat. The legs are sewn on separately so they can sit independently, but they can also stand if leaned against something. Whether you choose to make one, or the pair, these elves are perfect for cuddling, decorating, or gift-giving this holiday season!\nCrochet Along Details\nThis pattern will be split into 3 parts. Each part will be released on my blog (links below) a few days apart, starting Monday, December 10. A lot of the fun of a crochet along is working on a pattern together with fellow crocheters. Join the Loops & Love Crochet Group on Facebook to share progress, questions, questions, photos, etc.\nEach part of this pattern will be released here free on my blog. If you prefer to work from an ad-free, printable PDF version, or maybe you don’t want to wait for each part to be released, you may purchase the complete pattern from my Etsy or Ravelry shop starting Monday! Thank you so much for supporting Loops & Love Crochet!\nDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. This is done at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Loops & Love Crochet!\n- Worsted-weight yarn – You can use any worsted-weight yarn for this project. You will need red, green, and white yarn plus a skin color and a hair color. Specifically, I used Bernat Satin in Crimson, Caron Simply Soft in Bone, and Red Heart Soft in Guacamole, White, and Toast.\n- 4 mm crochet hook\n- Safety eyes – 8mm size\n- Black embroidery thread for the eyelashes.\n- Yarn needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends. Bent needles are my favorite for amigurumi!\nEach part of the pattern will be linked below on the release date. Make sure you don’t miss pattern announcements by liking Loops and Love Crochet on Facebook or following @loopsandlovecrochet on Instagram!\nI hope you join in on this CAL and have as much fun making these elves as I did!\n**You may make and sell any items made from my patterns, but please link back to my blog or Loops & Love Crochet as the designer. Please do not copy and post claiming it as your own. Please do not re-publish my photos as your own. Thank you!**", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.mediaartslawyers.com/miff/", "date": "2023-05-31T15:08:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646937.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531150014-20230531180014-00665.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8892996907234192, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__9988058", "lang": "en", "text": "Need legal advice for your next film, tv or theatre production?\nThe ever-evolving TV, film and theatre industries bring their own unique complexities. Our clients include TV hosts, actors, media personalities, talent management entities, production companies, directors, writers, animators, composers, and distributors.\nWe’re also legal counsel for and proud sponsors of the Melbourne International Film Festival.\nOur expertise includes:\n- Talent, performers and key-creatives’ rights, agreements and releases;\n- Music clearances and composer agreements;\n- Television Format rights;\n- Chain of title;\n- Script options and purchases;\n- Distribution, broadcast, syndication rights and deals;\n- Production and co-production;\n- Merchandising and sponsorship;\n- Rights acquisition and management;\n- Venue hire, stage shows and touring.\nTo find out how we can help you with your legal requirements, please submit the following form and we’ll contact you shortly.\nOtherwise, you can learn about our other areas of expertise here: www.mediaartslawyers.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.franbarkerdesign.co.uk/custom-design-and-commissions", "date": "2019-10-21T01:20:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987750110.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020233245-20191021020745-00382.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9571642279624939, "token_count": 512, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__185679102", "lang": "en", "text": "\"We communicated frequently and there were so many photos that I never felt left out of the process\" Tonya, USA\nHaving worked with customers both locally and around the globe, the custom process has been perfected. The customer has as little or as much involvement as they wish from stone selection and design drawings all the way to the final polish. The end result - a one-of-a-kind piece with a unique story behind it!\ngemstones and materials:\nWhether you're wanting to create a piece from new, or something from sentimental jewellery, I will work closely with you to produce something truly special, within your budget. With the choice of gold (yellow, white or rose) or sterling silver and a vast array of fine quality stones, the finished piece really is personal to you.\nChoice of gemstones can be the most important part of the process and this part can be the most detailed in terms of communication. I have built up a large selection of quality gem suppliers, globally, and will hunt down the perfect stones to your spec. Videos, photos and measurements can be sent including scenarios for stone arrangements positioned on existing rings to help visualise the end results.\nEach piece has a different time scale for completion, which will be discussed at this stage but if you have a date in mind, I will try and work to this where possible.\nOnce the initial consultation has taken place, where stones, materials, budget and ideas have been discussed, I will draw various designs to talk through with you. This is where your ideas are brought to life into a visual representation and any final, personal touches can be added.\nTHE HANDCRAFTING BEGINS:\nOnce a design is agreed, a 50% deposit is required to start the making. This is done through secure PayPal invoicing (which you do not need a PayPal account for). The remaining balance is due prior to shipping and payment plans can be discussed if required.\nIf you wish, I will keep you updated with the entire process including putting the gold through the rolling mill, making the stone settings and the final polish. Once all is complete, you will then receive a tracking number with which you can track your parcel in detailed steps from collection to customs, through to delivery no matter where you are in the world!\n\"With Fran I have definitely experienced the most professional and friendly service I have ever come across and I would completely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a unique and special ring for any occasion\" Rob, UK", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://pauletteverlee.com/", "date": "2023-06-08T07:24:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654606.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608071820-20230608101820-00059.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8850567936897278, "token_count": 906, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__76974445", "lang": "en", "text": "Paulette Verlée, the alter ego of Veerle Pollet, learned to play the piano at a very young age with the works of Bach and Schumann. For her first album, released last year, it was Erik Satie who formed the starting point. For her new album 'Les Barricades Mystérieuses' the inspiration came from François Couperin. Under the spell of his “leçons de ténèbres”, she first made her idiosyncratic piano version of “MEM”. Then created new, own work based on his somewhat funny and mysterious titles of his “pièces de clavecin”.\nThe new album has become a refined collection of neoclassical music, with the recognizable touch of Paulette and this time with a musical wink to baroque music.\nNot only Paulette was inspired by Couperin's wonderful titles. Painter René Magritte made no less than 2 works bearing the same title, 'Les Barricades Mystérieuses'. As a resident of Jette and great admirer of Magritte, she could not help but refer to him with the artwork of the album.\nOn stage, the piano is accompanied by well thought-out cello parts performed by Maaike Organe. This time the video footage projected behind them, comes largely from the Berlin film pioneer Walter Ruttmann. His abstract animation films from the 1920s fit in perfectly with Magritte's surrealistic image.\nWith this record, Paulette Verlée delivers a worthy successor to “choses vues à droite et à gauche (sans lunettes)” that received airplay on Radio 1 and Klara. Nils Frahm also showed his enthusiasm and included the single 'Reprieve for Piano Solo' in his personal Spotify playlist. Recently, Paulette was in the spotlight with her personal rework of the song “11.10” by Sohnarr (the band around Patricia Vanneste, ex-violinist with Balthazar), alongside artists such as Chantal Acda, Brueder Selke, Justin Lockey and Ansatz Der Maschine.\n07/05/23 – Try out privé-concert, Mechelen\n12/05/23 – GC de Kroon, Sint-Agatha-Berchem\n04/06/23 – Trekstaal Diest (12u30)\n10/06/23 – 't Smiske, Asse\n20/10/23 – GC De Zeyp, Ganshoren\n25/10/23 – CCHA, Hasselt\n12/01/24 – GC Spikkerelle, Avelgem\n10/02/24 – Cultuurcentrum, Poperinge\n17/02/24 – Cinema Walburg, Hamont-Achel\n03/03/24 – Kasteel Coloma, St Pieters Leeuw (15u00)\n28/03/24 – CC Het Bolwerk, Vilvoorde\nMEM is the fourth part of the “Troisième leçon de ténèbres pour le mercredi saint”.\nThe title immediately appealed to me. At first I didn't know what this strange word meant. It’s the Hebrew letter of the first word of the original text (the first lamentation of the Old Testament by prophet Jeremiah about the destruction of Babylon) used in the song.\nMEM is also the only work of Couperin where I consciously borrowed thematic material from the original composition. The beginning and end are based on Couperin's first 8 bars; the middle part is newly composed.\nMem stands for the letter 'm'. To me ‘m’ is one of the softest and most meaningful letters of the alphabet. This letter alone can say many things. 'Mmm' can be used to approve or question something; it can sound wailing, comforting or very happy. I think that versatility is reflected in my version MEM.\npauletteverlee @ gmail.com\nManu @ maandacht.be\nTeddy.Hillaert @ livenation.be\nAn.lesneuck @ v2benelux.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sonderarchitects.com.au/future-housing-in-vanuatu/", "date": "2023-12-01T08:47:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00669.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9490143656730652, "token_count": 610, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__313778872", "lang": "en", "text": "The overlaps between practice and design research\nSonder’s Co-Principal Wendy Christie is a PhD Candidate within the Department of Art, Design and Architecture at Monash University. Her practice-based research compliments the studio design work produced at Sonder Architects. We provide in-kind support to this research via sharing resources, time, creative inspiration, and challenging ideas through rigorous debate.\nIn 2015, Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu, leaving about 75 thousand people homeless. While most people rebuilt from salvaged materials, they were left with the same problem: Unsafe housing.\nA typical response to disaster housing in developing countries is prefabricated housing; however, these usually well-meaning ‘solutions’ inevitably lack cultural and environmental context and arrive when people are at their most vulnerable. During my time living in Vanuatu, I observed unique dwelling patterns that do not suit a ‘one size fits all’ approach.\nNow, imagine you are an architect in Vanuatu, as I was, working on a community housing project. Where would you start? There’s no housing policy. No department of housing. Few suitable precedents. You know the links between poor housing, health, and social outcomes. You also know the importance of culturally specific design. If only there were some kind of guidebook…\nThe Universal Declaration of Human rights states that everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living…. So how can a country like Vanuatu work towards achieving this basic human right? And this is where my research begins, asking, “How can design research contribute to appropriate, long-term housing in Vanuatu?”\nUsing creative design as the primary research tool, I seek to produce new knowledge to inform future housing in Vanuatu. This process has identified culturally distinct housing arrangements that include wood-fire cooking houses and outside living rooms.\nA collaborative design process will include a series of interviews and design exhibitions in Vanuatu. The participants will be primarily ni-Vanuatu professionals who will ultimately shape the design research conclusions. Design case studies will also be developed in collaboration with local homeowners in urban, peri-urban, and rural locations.\nThis case-study design process is comparable to the approach that we offer through our practice: The place is appreciated; the site’s physical features considered; the family consulted; and future needs assessed. From here an iterative design process, allowing for feedback and amendments, will culminate in a final masterplan for each household.\nUsing a hybrid drawing mode that mixes architectural drawing and graphic ethnography (aka comic books) the drawings will impart technical, narrative, and emotional detail. The outcome will be a design anthology or “guidebook” that can be used by future architects and policy makers to inform future housing in Vanuatu, for both disaster and long-term applications. It will also create a precedent of place specific design research for other Pacific Island countries.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.africancreations.co.uk/epages/es135046.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es135046/Categories/%22Recycled%20Metal%20Sculptures%22/Animals&ViewAction=ViewPaged", "date": "2020-05-25T17:33:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347389309.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525161346-20200525191346-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9630085825920105, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__209651911", "lang": "en", "text": "Made from recycled oil drums. The artist makes a frame with galvanised wire and then welds each piece onto this frame. These sculptures are all unique and vary in size depending on the shape of neck and position of head. The small giraffe's stands between 7 and 8 ft tall.\nEach piece is coated with yacht varnish before it leaves our warehouse and will not need re-treating for at least 2 years. A beautiful feature piece for home or garden.\nPlease contact us if you would like details of the giraffes we have in stock or would like to make an appointment to visit us.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://elevatedayton.com/detail/exhibit-teen-art-contest", "date": "2023-12-06T07:21:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00822.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539293646812439, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__110718549", "lang": "en", "text": "Dayton Metro Library will display submissions from their Teen Art Contest in the Main Library’s Patterson Opportunity Space from Tuesday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 22, for artists and patrons to enjoy.\n“The Dayton Metro Library is so rich in artist talent and opportunity,” said Laura Chamberlain, Dayton Metro Library Teen Services Coordinator. “We encourage our youth to pursue their passions and are happy to have the opportunity to showcase their talents.”\nTeens in grades 7-12 who live in or attend school in Montgomery County submitted work in two grade divisions: 7-9 and 10-12.\nWinners in each age division and category will be notified no later than Monday, March 7, with gift card prizes being awarded soon after. One winner per age division in each of the following art categories will be awarded: photography, watercolor, selfie, oil and acrylic, 3D (sculpture, etc.), and mixed or other medium.\nThe exhibit will be available for viewing during Library operating hours.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.mwoodworth.co/ourstory", "date": "2021-10-18T05:03:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585196.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018031901-20211018061901-00553.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9778889417648315, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__281189752", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi! We are Mitch & Melissa, and we are SO glad you are here. We are dedicated to capturing candid, real, and raw emotions, so that your special moments can live on through the test of time.\nComing from technical backgrounds, we often found ourselves looking for a creative outlet that we could share as a couple. You will find Melissa behind the camera, while Mitch works behind the scenes to keep our business going.\nMitch was born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada, and obtained his civil engineering degree at Dalhousie University. Moving to the west was an easy decision, as his interests are all found in the mountains. He currently works full time as a structural engineer. Melissa was born in Bogota, D.C., Colombia, and grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Melissa obtained her mechanical engineering degree at The University of British Columbia, and currently works as a project manager. And yes, if you are wondering, we did meet through work.\nMelissa has been pursuing photography as a hobby for over a decade. It started as a way to capture her own joyful memories, and she slowly branched off into photographing other's special moments. Mitch's biggest passion includes bow hunting, and it was while exploring the outdoors to pursue this that he began photographing landscapes and wildlife.\nWhether it's a special event, business branding, your love story, new Instagram photos, or just a casual Sunday with family, let's chat about how we can help capture your vision!\nPhoto by Kadie Hummel Photography\nmwoodworth & co.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://extensionmarketing.com/services/graphic-design/", "date": "2024-02-24T19:16:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474544.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224180245-20240224210245-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8978580236434937, "token_count": 950, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__47229692", "lang": "en", "text": "Elevating Brands Through Professional Graphic Design Services\nIn today’s visually-driven world, captivating and impactful design is essential for businesses to make a lasting impression. At Extension Marketing, we specialize in providing exceptional graphic design services that bring brands to life, engage target audiences, and elevate businesses to new heights. With our team of expert designers and a commitment to excellence, we offer a comprehensive range of graphic design solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From logos and branding to print materials and digital assets, we have the expertise to transform your vision into visually stunning designs.\nBuilding a strong and cohesive brand identity is crucial for business success. Our graphic design services encompass comprehensive branding solutions that align with your business goals and values. We dive deep into understanding your target market, competition, and brand essence to create a visual identity that is consistent and impactful. From carefully chosen color schemes and typography to detailed brand guidelines and visual elements, we ensure that every aspect of your brand’s visual representation is thoughtfully crafted to effectively communicate your unique story.\nA well-designed logo serves as the cornerstone of your brand’s visual identity. Our talented graphic designers understand the importance of creating captivating and memorable logos that accurately reflect your brand’s personality, values, and positioning. Through a collaborative process, we work closely with you to understand your brand identity and develop a logo that resonates with your target audience. From initial conceptualization to final execution, we ensure that your logo stands out and leaves a lasting impression in the minds of your customers.\nUser Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design\nUser-centric design is crucial for websites, applications, and software interfaces. Our UI/UX designers are skilled in creating intuitive and visually appealing designs that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. We conduct extensive research to understand your target audience’s needs and behaviors, translating those insights into seamless and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces. By optimizing the user experience, we help you create digital experiences that leave a positive and lasting impression.\nDespite the digital age, print materials still hold significant value in marketing and communication strategies. Our graphic design expertise extends to creating compelling print materials that leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s brochures, flyers, business cards, or promotional materials, we combine creativity with strategic thinking to design print collateral that captures attention and effectively communicates your brand’s message. With meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of print production processes, we ensure that your print materials are of the highest quality, making a strong impact on your target audience.\nIn today’s digital world, having visually engaging digital assets is crucial for capturing and retaining the attention of your online audience. Our graphic design services include creating impactful digital designs that resonate with your target audience across various digital platforms. From social media graphics and website banners to email templates and online advertisements, we design visually stunning digital assets that enhance your brand’s online presence and drive engagement. Our designs are optimized for different devices and platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience and maximum impact.\nInfographics and Data Visualization\nTransforming complex information into visually appealing and easy-to-understand visuals is our specialty. Our graphic designers excel in creating infographics and data visualizations that simplify complex data, statistics, and concepts. Whether you need to present annual reports, industry insights, or educational content, we will design visually compelling infographics that engage your audience and effectively communicate your message. With our expertise in visual storytelling and data visualization techniques, we ensure that your information is conveyed in a clear and visually engaging manner.\nPackaging design plays a pivotal role in attracting customers and communicating your brand’s value. Our graphic designers specialize in creating packaging designs that not only stand out on the shelf but also effectively communicate your product’s key features and benefits. We understand the importance of packaging in making a memorable first impression, and we guide you through the entire design process, from concept development to print production. Our goal is to create packaging designs that captivate your target audience and elevate your product’s appeal.\nAt Extension Marketing, our graphic design services are driven by creativity, strategy, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in the power of compelling visuals to elevate your brand’s presence and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Whether you need a stunning logo, cohesive branding, captivating print materials, engaging digital designs, intuitive user interfaces, eye-catching packaging, or informative infographics, our team of expert graphic designers are here to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to unlock the full potential of captivating and impactful designs for your business.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://savoringsanctuary.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/real-life-in-a-labyrinth/", "date": "2019-05-23T05:03:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257100.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523043611-20190523065611-00444.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667158722877502, "token_count": 995, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__92128981", "lang": "en", "text": "What they say is true: every labyrinth walk is different. If my first two experiences felt playful and rejuvenating and deeply spiritual, my next walk was … decidedly not.\nI had been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to walk this path, the beautiful and historic Chartres pattern with its complexity and symbolism. Perhaps I had inflated my expectations so greatly that no reality could possibly compare.\nBut I don’t think that was it. Not entirely anyway.\nThe Chartres pattern is geometric, not organic like the classical path. It is\nprecise in its layout, with each curve formed in uniform channels and widths—unlike the uneven lines of the hand-drawn or stone-carved Cretan path. And it is designed in four interconnected quadrants, in contrast with the fetal curl of its womb-shaped cousin.\nI have become quite familiar with the meandering journey under the tip of my stylus when the entire labyrinth sits in the palm of my hand. I feel intimately connected to its circuits when the ceramic glaze grows warmer under my fingertip and on my lap.\nBut to stand at the entrance of the “life-sized” canvas labyrinth and to begin the long walk with slow and careful steps—well, I had not walked more than a single quadrant before my spirit began to whine like an irritable child.\nAre we there yet?\nThis felt more like work than it seemed like worship. It demanded focus and balance to stay on the correct path. I felt my muscles growing increasingly stiff—until my neck, shoulders, and back ached from the tension.\nAnd I was so tired I could weep.\nI was irritated by the woman sitting on the perimeter, not bothering to whisper as she heaped unsolicited advice on her hapless neighbor.\nI grew impatient with the need to step aside and allow others to pass on the path. (And why was I the only one giving right of way?)\nEven the quiet comings and goings of others in the room grated on my nerves.\nShut up and get out! Can’t you see I’m trying to have a deeply meaningful spiritual experience here?\nSo much for my theological commitment to community.\nEven as I found that shred of self-deprecating humor, I began to notice other marks of community … of those who had gone before me.\nThe coffee stains on the white canvas.\nThe names signed along the scalloped edges of the circle.\nThe unevenness of the painted lines that testified to human hands, not assembly-line creation.\nAnd it occurred to me, slowly, as I continued to walk, as I had to steady myself on the sometimes dizzying circuits, as I yielded yet again to a fellow pilgrim, as I acknowledged the tedium I found in the time-consuming journey…\nThis is life.\nLabyrinths, it seems, are sometimes deeply spiritual and powerfully insightful and divinely exhilarating, like life. But other times, they are pedantic, protracted slogs with intersections that create collisions more often than connections, where companions are sources of irritation more than inspiration, where expectations far exceed reality.\nAnd yet, even in the disillusionment of that discovery, I realized something more: Emmanuel was in this labyrinth experience too.\nTeaching me to read traces of those who preceded me on the path—those who left their mark intentionally, with purple marker, and accidentally, in spilled coffee.\nTutoring me in the contrasting gifts of attending to the path under my feet—and of casting my vision ahead to anticipate the needs of others.\nAlternately soothing my spirit and steadying my steps as I walked, one foot in front of the other, the apparently interminable way which was both work and worship.\nIf that isn’t a microcosm of life, I don’t know what is.\nAnd while I wouldn’t trade my first joyous and playful experiences in the labyrinths that went before, I find I am grateful for this more challenging experience too.\nIt is one I will choose to repeat when given the opportunity—to build stamina, to cultivate the physical and spiritual discipline of persevering\non the path.\nBecause in this year’s first week of Advent, that life-sized and life-like labyrinth reminded me that my favorite liturgical season is essentially one of waiting—and not necessarily waiting with sanctified patience. Advent is also (and even primarily) an interval of impatience, of clamoring, of whining with that inner child,\nHow long, O Lord? Aren’t we there yet?\nCome, O come, Emmanuel. Come to us in our work and in our worship, in our pacing and in our play. And in your coming, let us become more like you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://glassartkalamazoo.org/event/make-it-votive-candle-holder-january-11/", "date": "2023-12-06T10:42:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100593.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206095331-20231206125331-00560.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8671168684959412, "token_count": 242, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__82008830", "lang": "en", "text": "© 2021 All Rights Reserved.\nKiln Fusing Studio.\nThursday, January 11\nCreate a beautiful and colorful fused glass votive holder in this fused glass class at Glass Art Kalamazoo! You will learn how to safely cut and assemble flat glass using multiple styles and colors of glass for your project. Your candle holder will be finished using a draping method in our kiln.\nOpen to all skill levels, no previous glass art experience necessary.\nStudents must be 12 years or older. Students under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.\nAll tools, materials, and finished project included with ticket price.\nProjects created in our studios will be ready for pickup 5-7 days after completion.\nClasses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. See our full Cancellation Policy HERE.\nIf you require special accommodations to take this class, please contact us prior to booking the class. While we do everything possible to make our classes accessible, extra preparations or restrictions may be necessary for your safety.\n(If using the “Add To Calendar” button below, make sure the class time for your calendar event matches the time on your ticket!)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://lydm.co/exhibitions%20/", "date": "2023-06-02T22:44:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648858.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602204755-20230602234755-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9502594470977783, "token_count": 934, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__6563332", "lang": "en", "text": "13 May – 25 June 2023\n- Press Release\nLes Yeux du Monde is pleased to present Axis Mundi, an exhibition of new work by New York-based artists Dorothy Robinson, Kurt Steger, and Meg Hitchcock. The exhibition will run from Saturday, May 13th to Sunday, June 25th, with an opening reception taking place on Saturday, May 13th from 4-6pm.\nAxis Mundi, a Latin term referring to the cosmological axis of the Earth between the celestial poles, is a recurring and important trope in the history of art representing the conceptual connection between the higher and lower realms. As a symbolic link between Heaven and Earth, it is often understood as a reference to the sacred. This notion finds relevance in each of the exhibiting artists’ work: Robinson’s paintings, Steger’s sculpture, and Hitchcock’s text-based mixed-media pieces.\nDorothy Robinson’s imaginative oil landscape paintings invite viewers to see and appreciate the natural world in new ways. Her mesmerizing compositions suggest a world coming into being. Characterized by swirling brushwork, rich texture, and vibrant colors, some of them made from powdered pigments of earth and rocks themselves, Robinson’s works invoke the organizing role of the Axis Mundi, the means by which cosmic order is imposed upon primordial chaos. Her approach to painting is intuitive and open-ended, resulting in fantastical imagery that echoes, in her words, the “larger, invisible forces constantly at work in the world.” Dorothy Robinson holds an M.F.A. from UC Berkeley, has exhibited at museums and galleries throughout the US, and has won many awards for her art, including one from the Pollock Krasner Foundation.\nKurt Steger’s striking sculpture represents a fusion of his interests in shamanism, Western psychology, and environmental issues. In his Environmental Structures, Steger juxtaposes organic materials like found rock with geometric man-made forms, inviting viewers to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. If these pieces lead viewers to consider the ground below, his Outdoor Sculptures encourage us to consider what’s above. In the latter, compositions of angular forms reach heavenward, connecting earth with sky. As part of this exploration of the link between the above and the below, Steger has hosted noteworthy interactive sculpture and healing ceremonies, including one at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. honoring the ten-year anniversary of 9/11. Steger has had work commissioned for public spaces in California and New York, has been the recipient of awards including a grant from the NYFA Foundation, and has work in significant museum and private collections nationally and internationally.\nMeg Hitchcock is known for text-based work that explores spirituality, language, and faith systems, and invites us to consider how these structures shape our experience of the world. Methodically cutting letters from one sacred text to create intricate compositions that form the writings of another, Hitchcock creates space for the consideration of multiple religious traditions at once, and asks whether their essential meanings might be the same. In her latest work, Hitchcock combines sacred texts with painting, sewing, and burning, incorporating visual elements and shadows that represent a diversity of perspectives and light sources in dialogue with the text in her pieces. Per Hitchcock, “In the process of deconstructing and reconstructing sacred texts, I found a way to express my deep reverence for the word of God.” Hitchcock received her B.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute and studied classical painting in Florence, Italy. She has been awarded prestigious residencies throughout the US, most recently at the Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts in Charleston, South Carolina, where she was the artist-in-residence in fall of 2022. Her work can be found in important public and private collections in the US and abroad.\nJoin us for an opening reception with Dorothy Robinson, Kurt Steger, and Meg Hitchcock at LYDM on Saturday, May 13th from 4-6pm. A luncheon and conversation with the artists will take place on Sunday, June 25th from 12:30-1:30pm and requires RSVP. The gallery is located at 841 Wolf Trap Road, Charlottesville VA 22911 and is open Thursday through Sunday 1-5pm or by appointment. For more information, visit LYDM.co, write firstname.lastname@example.org, or call 434-882-2622.\n- Exhibition Works\n- Installation Shots", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fpcmurray.com/?page_id=22", "date": "2021-01-21T06:19:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703522242.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121035242-20210121065242-00542.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634106159210205, "token_count": 661, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__63268968", "lang": "en", "text": "The music program at First Presbyterian Church of Murray has a long tradition of excellence in bringing quality music to each worship service. The music at FPC is always performed live by our Chancel Choir or music staff and often features guest musicians from the Department of Music at Murray State University. Music is a large part of every service, from the choral introit to hymns robustly sung by the congregation to an instrumental postlude. Church attendees can expect to be treated to music that offers them moments of reflection as well as soul-stirring, toe-tapping inspiration.\nThe Chancel Choir is at the heart of the music ministry at FPC. The choir is made up of 20-25 church members and friends who dedicate themselves to attending weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday services. The choir’s repertoire ranges from traditional hymn-tune arrangements to spirituals and gospel-style anthems. Members of the choir enjoy singing together and rehearsals are not only filled with music making but often laughter and fellowship. In addition to weekly choral anthems, the choir traditionally presents a larger-scale cantata with guest musicians for Advent/Christmas or Lenten/Easter seasons.\nThe Chancel Choir is led by mezzo-soprano Kate Tombaugh, who is originally from Streator, Illinois. She holds dual undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University, and a masters degree in Voice, Opera Performance from CCM, the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.\nKate has a rich background in choral singing. She grew up singing in her home church’s junior and senior choirs at Park Presbyterian Church under the direction of her mother; in later years, she served as their Cherub Choir Director. She was the Youth Choir Director at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, IL for one year where she also served as a three-year choral intern while studying at IWU. During all four years of college, Kate sang and toured with the Collegiate Choir, including an overseas trip to Russia and the three Baltic States. While studying in Cincinnati, Kate was a three-year choral intern at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.\nKate runs a private voice studio in Murray and is the Executive Director of a new arts organization, Poco a Poco, which hosts a week-long Summer Music Festival and training program in Illinois every June. An avid performer, Kate has sung as a young artist with the Santa Fe Opera, Utah Opera, and Opera Theatre of St. Louis, in addition to portraying leading roles with Indianapolis Opera, Winter Opera St. Louis, and the Cincinnati Chamber Opera. She has also soloed with the Paducah Symphony, Utah Symphony, Jackson Symphony, and the Lexington Philharmonic, among others.\nChristina D’Ambrosio, our pianist/organist, holds degrees in piano performance from Miami University (Ohio) and Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. She is an adjunct professor at Murray State University where she teaches keyboarding and frequently performs with other music faculty members. She is also a certified Suzuki piano teacher and has a private studio of young musicians in Murray.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sorcaofarrell.ie/", "date": "2024-04-12T16:13:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816024.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412132154-20240412162154-00321.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9617905616760254, "token_count": 1957, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24088686", "lang": "en", "text": "I have a lot of exciting exhibitions and submissions keeping me busy this month.\nThe RUA Annual in Belfast opened last week. It was great to get to the participating artists preview and see my two pieces (Tree Cathedral 1) hanging in this lovely space. Really enjoyed meeting up with everybody and getting a good look at this very dynamic show. It stays open to the public until the end of January in the Ulster Museum and is well worth a visit.\nI was delighted to be included in The Royal Society of Physicians of Irelands first ‘Climate & Change’ Exhibition, and completely taken by surprise to be awarded a prize on the opening night for my piece ‘Presence’, which was selected by a panel of three judges. Lots of great work included in this exhibition.\n‘Samhain’, an exhibition of giclee prints opens in The Copper House Gallery from 2nd November.\nMy print ‘Tree Treasure’ is included in a group of forty artists selected from an Open Call and is a great way to purchase contemporary artists prints at a very reasonable price, open to the public through November and December.\nI’m also looking forward to taking part in various Curated Winter Group Shows including SO Fine Art (Tree Cathedral 2), The Doorway Gallery (Cypress 2&3), Art @The House, Howth (Tree Treasure 2) and ArtNetdlr at Walters Dun Laoghaire.\nIt’s been a busy time for submissions and applications, and one of the most important fixtures in the artists calendar year is the RHA Annual Exhibition. I finished my piece ’Lengthening the Bright’ just before the deadline for entering, and was relieved to hear it had made it through the first round of the open submission system. Last week I was thrilled to hear it has made it through the final round and will be included in this years’ exhibition.\nThe competition to get into this show gets more difficult every year, so many artists from all over Ireland and abroad submit work, with only a fraction making the final cut. It’s always well worth a visit, a gorgeous spacious gallery and lots of interesting work of the highest quality. Opens May 22nd until mid-July.\nIn other news I have been invited to give a two-day drawing workshop in Schoolhouse for Art in lovely Enniskerry, June 10th & 11th, details on their website, really looking forward to this!\nArtnet dlr are busy with their ongoing group shows in Walters Dun Laoghaire. I’m always delighted to be included in this artists-driven collective, and have just heard the good news that my ‘Only Connect’ has been selected through open submission by Charlie Tyrell RHA, opens at the end of April.\nLast month I went to Cork city to visit The Lavit Gallery Members’ Exhibition. Really bright atmospheric gallery space in a converted industrial building at Wandesford Quay.\nHonoured that my piece ‘Fullness of Time ’was bought by the Chairman of The Board of Directors on the opening night.\nMeanwhile I’m busy in the studio getting some larger scale new work finished off and photographed.\nGreat to be included in various group shows this month alongside many interesting artists.\nI have a large charcoal drawing - the biggest I have made to date - titled ‘At Times Like These’ in Art @ The House Group Show, which opens this week.\n‘Winter Exhibition 2022’ opens on Saturday 3rd at SO Fine Art Gallery, where my ‘Treasure of Memory’ will be in good company in this gorgeous space. Always worth a visit.\nI also have work in The Hamilton Gallery Invited Artists Group Show in Sligo, and some smaller pieces in The Doorway Gallery Christmas Show (‘Deerpark Group’).\nI’m looking forward to visiting the RUA Annual Exhibition this month - delighted to have a piece included in this prestigious show. ‘Here & Now’ has been selected by Dorothy Smith for the next ArtNetdlr Open Submission Exhibition opening in Walters on the 12th.\nAnd, meanwhile, I’m kept busy with some local commissions... deadlines looming!\nPlenty of new work going on here in the studio, some almost finished, and a few taking their time to resolve. One well-behaved piece (although it took four months, and a lot of tweaking, before it finally got some manners) called ‘destination’ has been accepted into this years RUA Exhibition in Belfast. I’m delighted - it’s great to be selected. This show is always well worth a visit, and it opens to the public on 14th of October.\nMeanwhile, and closer to home, I will have two pieces included in this years’ Dublin Painting & Sketching Exhibition, which takes place in Windmill Lane, Dublin 2, at the end of September, and Art Netdlr will have a new show ‘Pause’ opening in Walters, Dun Laoghaire in October.\nMy piece ‘The air is still’ has been selected by Rachel Joynt.\nI’ll be busy in the studio for the next two months getting new work finished off and framed in time for various Winter shows... where did the summer go?!\nVery busy here getting work finished off , tidied up, and into to the framers.\nI’m delighted to be an Invited Artist in various Winter Group Shows in Dublin, Sligo and Waterford.\nI will be bringing ‘ remains of the day’ into Catherine at SO Fine Art Gallery, Dublin 2 this week.\nCathy Boyle will be hanging the Winter Show at The House, Howth, this week, I will have four pieces in this, including ’Winter Duo’.\nLater in the month I’ll be travelling to Sligo to leave five pieces into Martina at The Hamilton Gallery, including ‘Tree Island 1’ and ‘Tree Island 2’, then on to The Quay gallery in Waterford with ‘Distant Copse’.\nIt was great to see such interest and footfall at this years RHA Annual, with plenty of red dots including one for my piece ’this day,this promise’ which I was delighted to see sold on the Opening Night.\nLooking forward to visiting these,and other interesting exhibitions, over the next few months, great to see such a lively interest in the visual arts at the moment !\n137th Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition\nI'm delighted that two of my drawings have been selected to be exhibited at the 137th Royal Ulster Academy of Arts exhibition 2018/19\nI’m delighted to have ‘Field of Dreams’ included in the 192nd Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition, open free of charge to the public May 23rd - July 24th 2022, Ely Place Dublin 2.\nAlways a great exhibition, well worth a visit, loads to see in this beautiful gallery space.\nAlso delighted and very grateful to hear that I’ve been awarded a Bursary from Fingal Arts Office, who are consistently supportive to artists, musicians and writers in the Fingal area.\nIn early June a small group of invited artists, including myself, will take part in an exhibition titled ‘Lapis Lazuli’ at The Hamilton Gallery, Sligo . My ’Old Civilisations I & II’ will be included .This exhibition will then travel to China to be shown at the Irish Embassy, Beijing. Very exciting!\nMeanwhile, I’ve been busy getting work ready for Art @The House Spring Exhibition, and I am really enjoying working with talented Irish poet Sonya Gildea on illustrations for her chapbook ‘The Nine Beats of Owenrea’.\nSorca O'Farrell - award winning landscape artist\nSorca O’ Farrell is a landscape artist from Howth, Co. Dublin.\nShe attended D.L.A.D.T. and N.C.A.D., receiving an honours degree in Fine Art, and continuing to complete a H .Dip, with distinction.\nRecent awards include the Drawing Prize at the Royal Ulster Academy exhibition 2017, and the Hamilton Gallery award at Cairde Visual 2016.\nHer work has been included in the exhibition ‘A Celebration of Drawing’ at the National Gallery of Ireland. She has also exhibited in the Royal Hibernian Academy s Annual exhibition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015) , the Royal Ulster Academy 2018, 2017, 2016), and many other group shows.\n‘Re-Visits’ was the title of her most recent solo show at The Hamilton Gallery Sligo in 2017.\nIn 2018 she was short-listed for the Royal Academy Annual Exhibition in London.\nHer current work is a direct and emotional response to the landscape close to where she lives, a place with many memories.\nHer work is represented in the public art collections of ; The National Gallery of Ireland, Allied Irish Bank Collection, The Office of Public Works, Dunlaoghaire/Rathdown County Council , The Department of Transport Northern Ireland, along with many private collections both in Ireland and abroad.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.kersa.de/english", "date": "2022-06-29T04:26:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103620968.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629024217-20220629054217-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9388841986656189, "token_count": 600, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__6554311", "lang": "en", "text": "KERSA welcomes you to the world of European hand puppets. You remember Kasper, Punch, or Guignol from your childhood. Puppet play is an unforgettable and valuable childhood experience. KERSA artisans understand this better than any other puppet crafters.\n- The Classic series is KERSA's most popular line of figures. Every cloth head is stuffed by hand, shaped, embroidered and painted with loving care. These puppets are very light and well suited for the hands of children and of adults.\n- The Lina series with cloth head is stuffed by hand, shaped and handpainted. These puppets are very light and well suited for the hands of children.\n- KERSA's charming Beni series features heads of lathed natural wood. The light grain gives the figures a natural and life-like appearance. Especially endearing is the funny nose on their hand-painted faces. A world of adventure awaits you with these charming hand-made puppets.\n- The hand-carved Micha puppets are created by our wood sculptor - a true master in his field. Carving and painting every head by hand is part of the elaborate process of creating these unique figures.\n- KERSA’s cute wooden finger puppets have a total height of 10 cm. Each of them is hand-painted.\nAll KERSA products are developed in close cooperation with child experts and pre-school professionals. Pre-schools recommend KERSA products to foster creativity and expression. Whether you are looking for a toy that stimulate child's imagination or are an avid toy collector, we're sure you will be pleased with our world-class products.\nAbout us - KERSAFamily\nKERSA is Europe's leading handpuppet maker. Puppet crafting has been a family tradition for four generations. Each puppet is hand-made in Mindelheim, Germany. By continuing to use traditional techniques, each puppet retains its unique character and charm and brings joy for a lifetime. Our products don´t need a \"power button\" or batterie - they are powered solely by the child´s imagination.\nCome and play with Kasper and his friends.\nKasper theater is fun for the whole family. Kasper and his friends come alive for children as soon as the plays start. In this world of make-believe, children are free to express their thoughts and creativity. At the same time, the children also develop their motor and verbal skills.\nKERSA GmbH & Co. KG • Ifenstrasse 7 • D-87719 Mindelheim\nPhone: 0049 (8261) 76 57- 0 • Fax: 0049 (8261) 76 57- 50 • e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.avvocatocamillafasciolo.com/forum/general-discussions/discovering-the-magic-of-radiointernetowe-online", "date": "2023-12-02T22:42:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100452.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202203800-20231202233800-00191.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9510433077812195, "token_count": 282, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__287327726", "lang": "en", "text": "I just had to share my recent experience with radiointernetowe.online! 🎶 This platform has completely transformed my music journey, and I couldn't be more thrilled. From the moment I landed on the website, I was blown away by the diverse range of radio stations they offer. Whether I'm in the mood for chart-topping hits, indie gems, or soothing jazz melodies, they've got it all covered.\nWhat sets radiointernetowe.online apart is the exceptional audio quality. I'm no audiophile, but I can definitely tell the difference - it's like the artists are performing live in my room! And the user-friendly interface makes navigation a breeze.\nBut wait, there's more! The personalized playlists and recommendations have introduced me to tracks I'd never have discovered otherwise. It's like having a music-savvy friend who always knows what I'll enjoy.\nThe best part? It's free! Yep, you read that right. High-quality music without any subscription fees. I've already bookmarked the site on my browser and it's now my go-to for all things music.\nSo, if you're tired of the same old playlists and want to explore a world of musical possibilities, do yourself a favor and check out radiointernetowe.online. Trust me, your ears will thank you later! 🎵🎧", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.pagetopremiere.com/original/review-hugo-entrances-audience-members-of-all-ages-reactions-from-viewers-ages-10-to-55/", "date": "2019-06-20T13:56:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999218.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620125520-20190620151520-00490.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9768810272216797, "token_count": 1324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__150750353", "lang": "en", "text": "Hugo, the latest film from the legendary Martin Scorsese, is an amazing movie for audiences of all ages. Scoresese’s new family adventure has been eagerly anticipated by many, but the premise also confused some film-buffs. Some felt that the overall story and target audience, a family movie that would appeal to kids and adult film-lovers, wouldn’t catch on. Maybe it would be too “kiddy” for an older audience, or would be enjoyable for adults but too complicated for children to understand. Tonight I brought my entire family out to watch ‘Hugo‘ in theaters, and we all left the theater speechless. Every one of us took something different away from the film, but agreed that it was a fantastic piece of cinema that will be cherished for years to come. As Isabelle says in the movie, it’s truly a magical adventure.\nMy brother Jeremy is ten years old, and a huge fan of the novel the film is based on. He’s read The Invention of Hugo Cabret twice and went into the film with a reader’s critical eye. “I think it was really close to the book, almost exactly the same,” he says. “The book is really good, so you can imagine how the movie would be. The book had a lot of pictures…so you can see how the characters would look. The actors were all almost identical [to the illustrations].”\nNext, my sister Amy is 17, and studies film at an art high school. She is very interested in all aspects of movie-making, but unlike Jeremy went into the film not knowing anything about the story. “I didn’t know anything about Hugo when I walked into the theater other than it was a Martin Scorsese movie based off of a children’s book. I left the theater completely blown away.” Amy also enjoyed the themes that were present throughout the movie, that may be a bit over young audience’s heads, but that mature audience-members would appreciate. She says, “It had so many relevant and accessible themes that anyone could relate to and they all came across so subtly in a captivating story. It explored purpose, family, friendship, imagination, loneliness, and I especially loved the focus on the importance of creativity and everyone’s unique experience with creating something of value.”\nLastly, my 55 year old father Steve reminds audiences not to be misled by the fact that the movie is a children’s story on the surface. “Scorsese has crafted every frame with the love and commitment of a precision clock maker,” he says. “Hugo explores dreams, memory, old age, love, friendship, loss, regret, purpose, family, longing, bitterness, and perseverance.” Older audience members can also appreciate the homage to the origins of film-making that are included in ‘Hugo.’ My dad added that he enjoyed the “beautifully layered” aspect of the film that “honored the pioneers of film.” I had the great experience of attending a semester-long film class where I saw classic movies with Charlie Chaplin, and learned about the first films ever made. Children these days will never see movies like ‘Safety First‘ with Harold Lloyd, or the many great films of Méliès, so Scorsese wanted to change that. Did that small history lesson cause children to be confused? According to Jeremy, the answer is no, and I agree. I think that many film pundits underestimate the intelligence of young kids. The ten-year-old says, “I think a lot of other kids my age would like it because of all the suspense, and you don’t want to leave because of all the action. It pulls you in, you don’t want to stop watching! The station inspector guy (Sacha Baren Cohen) was really really good actor, because the whole movie you hate him! He never loses character.”\nI agree with my family’s perspective, and I’m 19 years old. One of my favorite aspects of the movie was the performance of Chloe Grace Moretz, who truly shined as quirky, book-smart Isabelle. She had that glowing likability that just radiated from her performance, and I see the comparisons that have been drawn with Audrey Hepburn, from whom she drew some of her inspiration. Asa Butterfield was also believable in his demanding role as Hugo, and in a pivotal moment near the end of the movie when he’s clutching the automaton while being grabbed by the station inspector, he completely blew me away. His performance was so raw, emotional and human, I’ll admit, it made me cry. I was a fan of him before, in ‘The Boy With the Striped Pajamas,’ where he gave a heartfelt performance. Butterfield has had an amazing jump-start to his film career and will become better and better with experience. I’m excited to see what’s next for him! Also, like many others, I loved the comedic relief that Sacha Baren Cohen’s station inspector brought to the movie. Ben Kingsley also shone in his role as Papa Georges, with Helen McCrory also giving a great performance as Mama Jeanne. They were both just so breathtakingly real and emotional. It was obvious that apart from the obvious talent of the actors, Scorsese really worked with them to get a great performance.\nOverall, the whimsical vibe, cinematography, layered story, and fantastic acting in Hugo just draws you in, which was supplemented by the creative use of 3D technology. Overall, the movie is a fantastic escapist experience that truly is Scorsese’s love letter to the pioneers of past film-makers, made using the most modern technologies available today. I believe it will become a classic that is loved for many years to come, and everyone should go out and see it this Thanksgiving holiday with their families. It is my favorite film of the year.\n“Once upon a time, I met a boy, named Hugo Cabret. He searched to find a secret message. Now that message is his way…all the way home.” – Hugo (2011)\nExcellent Experience For All Ages", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.bluewaterfun.com/attractions/havasu-balloon-festival/", "date": "2018-10-20T22:26:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513441.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020205254-20181020230754-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8904315233230591, "token_count": 195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__124952424", "lang": "en", "text": "LAKE HAVASU CITY BALLOON FESTIVAL\nEnjoy the spectacular family-centered event for a thrilling weekend of spectacular hot air balloons, and non-stop activities. Dramatic eye candy in the sky will delight all with balloon ascensions, colorful skydivers and magical balloon glows in the evening dusk. Over 50 balloons will drift over The London Bridge and dip into Lake Havasu.\nTake the chance to stroll among the many Balloons and chat with the pilots as they prepare for flight.\nEveryone is invited to enjoy a day of \"Fun Fair\" activities at the balloon field. Our 4 day festival and fair is jam packed with skydivers, an Art Village, face painting, dog shows, paper balloon launching, a carnival, musical and theatrical groups, classic cars, remote control planes, tethered and untethered balloon rides, delicious food in the food court, and much more!\nFor more information: Balloon Festival", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://fiestascope.com/news/view/35154", "date": "2019-11-17T17:12:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669225.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20191117165616-20191117193616-00457.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9510015845298767, "token_count": 1093, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__186630450", "lang": "en", "text": "|The upcoming musical titled Once Upon A One More Time will be using Britney Spears greatest hits. / Photo by: rhysadams via Flickr|\nThe 90s was a very indulging era for music lovers, especially those who loved pop music. This was when popular artists such as Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Fergie, and Britney Spears had the best years of their careers as pop music became even more influential among listeners.\nTheir popularity is still evident even in today’s generation. People can still hear some of their songs on the television, while there are fortunate times that these artists are able to make a comeback to the limelight and have their names appear in the news once again because of their new music.\nOne of these artists is the 90s superstar Britney Spears who became popular for her songs, Toxic, Baby One More Time, and Womanizer. Recently, news about an upcoming musical which will be using the pop superstar’s greatest hits has rattled fans coming from different ages and different parts of the world.\nOnce Upon A One More Time\nChildren of the 90s who used to dance around their rooms to songs by Britney Spears will be delighted to hear that the musical called ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ will be featuring most of the songs from the pop superstar.\nThe Sun reported in their article that the story is about a book club attended by classic princesses such as Cinderella, Snow White, and other popular fairytale princesses, who will be performing the pop princess’ greatest hits that defined a generation.\nThe pop princess herself said that the upcoming musical is a ‘dream come true’ and the news about this already made a lot of fans very excited. “I’m so excited to have a musical with my songs especially one that takes place in such a magical world filled with characters that I grew up on, who I love and adore,” said Britney Spears in an interview.\n‘Once Upon A One More Time’ will also feature an original book created by Jon Hartmere (The Upside, Bare), and will be directed by Tony Award nominee Kristin Hanggi. The choreography will be led by MTV Video Music Award nominees Keone & Mari Madrid.\nFurthermore, the musical will be having its first performance at the James Nederlander Theater on October 29, 2019, and they will be holding an opening night on November 13, 2019. After its planned run in Chicago, the production is planning to bring the Britney Spears musical to Broadway.\nWhat is a Jukebox Musical?\nThe ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ is a type of jukebox musical. Theatermania defined it as a catch-all term used for stage shows that are created using the popular music that many people are familiar with. A jukebox musical has three different types of shows including The True Jukebox Musical, The Bio-Musical, and the Devised Plot Jukebox Musical.\nAccording to Theatermania, the True Jukebox Musical is a show that comprises songs from different artists in order to relay the story of the musical. Also, these songs can be obtained from different genres or eras and they can also come from different parts of the globe.\nThe Bio-Musical, on the other hand, is a stage show that uses songs from a specific band or musical artists to tell their life stories. It is also reported that most Broadway producers stay away from making bio-musical productions since several flops happened in 2005: the Beach Boys musical called, ‘Good Vibrations’, and the Elvis musical called ‘All Shook Up’.\nFinally, the Devised Plot jukebox musical uses the songs of one artist to tell a brand new story which has nothing to do with the life of the artist. One famous example of this kind of music is the Mamma Mia! Musical production that ran very successfully on the Broadway stage.\nAre We Ready For A Britney Spears-inspired Musical?\n‘Once Upon a One More Time’ will be a devised plot jukebox musical which will show how the fairy-tale princesses figure out the existing patriarchy of their existence as a rogue fairy godmother drops a copy of a book called ‘The Feminine Mystique’ while they are meeting for their book club.\nTheatermania shared in their article that the idea of using Britney Spears’ music to tell a story about feminism could give a fun perspective while also planting the potential to spark a subtle rebellion amongst the audience, especially women. Imagine beating toxic masculinity using a dream ballet which is played while the song “Toxic” is playing.\nAlso, using the devised plot model on this musical is being hailed as a smart choice since it will not make the musical too much of a memoir to the artist. Choosing Britney Spears’ music for a musical may also attract the millenials who used to love her music, and who are also now already capable of buying their tickets for the musical.\n|The ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ is a devised plot jukebox musical which will show how the fairy-tale princesses figure out the existing patriarchy of their existence. / Photo by: Getty Images|", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.deborahlivjohnson.com/", "date": "2014-03-08T04:38:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999653106/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060733-00015-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9608494639396667, "token_count": 147, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__142922699", "lang": "en", "text": "Deborah Liv Johnson: Home\nI'm hoping to be visited by some active songwriting elves this year, so I can back into the recording studio. I do feel inspired by the daily surprises and challenges and gifts of everyday life, and I know the songs have been brewing for quite some time. I can almost feel them rapping on my head to come out.\nFeel free to visit my Web site now and then to check the calendar. I plan to book more gigs this year and you never know when I might land in your neighborhood.\nThank you again for supporting my music and for giving a lift to independent music everywhere. We musicians are eternally grateful.\nHere's to the New Year and rocking fun 2014!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wetwetwet.co.uk/wet-wet-wet-celebrate-30-years-of-popped-in-souled-out/", "date": "2021-04-20T06:22:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039379601.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420060507-20210420090507-00042.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9276208281517029, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__169627438", "lang": "en", "text": "Wet Wet Wet have officially released the 30th Anniversary Edition of their debut album Popped In Souled Out which originally launched in 1987. Fans now have the opportunity to take a trip back in time as this iconic album is now available in the form of a Super Deluxe Edition\n. Featuring the full original album (remastered) plus favourites from the Memphis Sessions as well as unique B-Sides, Demos and Remixes!\nPopped In Souled Out 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition:\nThe 5 Disc Super Deluxe Edition contains 4 CD’s and a DVD presented in a 12”x12” 72 page book which features the band telling the stories behind the making of Popped In Souled Out in their own words, along with unseen photographs from the band’s private collection.\nFull Info & Track Listing | Buy Here", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.tarmeko.ee/articles/newest-cf-collection-models", "date": "2024-03-02T09:53:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475806.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302084508-20240302114508-00871.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475900530815125, "token_count": 968, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82400099", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you looking for a sofa but you don't know which one to choose? This is where Tarmeko can help you. Tarmeko Pehmemööbel's selection is wide and has many different styles. The designers together with the technical engineers create sofas and armchairs that are elegant and classical or on the other hand innovative and modern. The CF Collection has a lot of new models to choose from.SMOOTH\nSmooth - a product that combines visible quality and design. While creating this sofa the designer Tobias Jacobsen's wish was to make an overall light and simple looking sofa. A crucial element in this idea is the wooden frame, which brings the upholstered part more forward. The contrast between the frame and pillows gives the sofa a lighter look. Hence the name - Smooth. The sofa has also horizontal lines that together with the models' overall softness make Smooth an elegant addition to the living room or lounge environment.CURVE\nCurve is a sofa that has a long creation story. Everything started with the designer's childhood. Tobias grew up in his grandfather's (Arne Jacobsen\n- famous Danish architect and designer) \"design universe\". For him, the most important thing in life is to value your family and the time spent together with them in a time where technology and constant information overflow surround us. Tobias believes that the Curve collection can create, for example during a meeting, a calm and comfortable atmosphere. Why? The sofa has almost like endless curves and is a work of art while contributes to the creation of a beautiful interior.\nWhile talking about Smooth and Curve one can't go on without talking about their designer Tobias Jacobsen. Who is Tobias Jacobsen?\nTobias has described himself as a nostalgic designer, who creates modern and dynamic products that suit into all kinds of the living environment while remembering craftsmanship and history. More information on the designer can be found here.\nRaahe is a Spanish designer Carlos Guijarro made sofa. The designer's main goal was to create something unique while using a new approach. This model is suitable for kitchens and waiting rooms. The most ergonomic way to use this sofa is to use it at a dining table because of its comfort and design. Raahe's main strengths are that it can be used for many purposes and has Scandinavian design elements, which consider limited space. All of the previous is important because nowadays homes and offices have smaller spaces and the furniture in them has to be cleverly compact.\nKides (also designed by Carlos Guijarro) sofa range was created to bring a fresh and Nordic style into living rooms. Available in two versions, double seater and modular corner, this model presents an elegant and cosy combination of materials by having a solid base with a fluffy seat and backrest. The detailed stitching together with a curated selection of fabrics and colours create an elegant model that will allow users to enjoy and relax in full comfort.FORSSA\nThe Forssa (the latest design from Carlos Guijarro) sofa is characterized by deep ample seats and medium-high backrest. The combination of square and slim outer body with thick and rounded cushions generate an impression of comfort at first sight. The essential idea behind Forssa sofa is to bring an extra pleasant and homey sofa for living experiences.\nWho is Carlos Guijarro?\nHe is a rational but also emotional designer who has been influenced a lot by the Mediterranean lifestyle. While designing, his inspiration is his life experience, Scandinavian design and southern joy of life. To read more about Carlos, click here\nThe Plenty sofa, designed by Kasper Meldgaard, is both elegant and classic. It works as a modern reinterpretation of the traditional roll arm sofa and offers great comfort with its good back support and soft rearrangeable scatter back cushions. The timeless profile, the Nordic feel of the oiled oak legs and the great comfort goes perfectly hand in hand. The back and the armrests merge seamlessly for an elegant look and furthermore creates comfortable cosy corners. The back pillows are large scatter backs that are comfortable and can be rearranged to add a personal touch to the sofa. The curved armrests and back provide great comfort. The legs are conical oiled solid oak. Cushions are quality foam with fibre wrapping. Who is Kasper Meldgaard?\nKasper's furniture design is rooted in the great traditions of Scandinavian design and its love for simplicity, minimalism and functionality. He is part of the New Scandinavian Design movement. If you wish to read more about him, click here\nIf you have any questions/comments about this article, please do not hesitate to write to us at firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fifthexile.com/?m=201605", "date": "2019-04-19T10:50:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578527566.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419101239-20190419123239-00483.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9232949614524841, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__41869425", "lang": "en", "text": "As we stated a few weeks ago, we’ll be providing regular updates leading up to the release of the second volume of Coranox.\nToday, we’re happy to announce Tales of Moriana, a series of short stories in the Coranox universe. This collection will provide an even deeper exploration of our themes and setting by expanding on the characters and lore within the world of Coranox, occasionally tying into the main novels themselves.\nThree installments are slated for release this year, with the first scheduled to be available digitally in July, and in print shortly afterward. We’ll be back with more details soon!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.shihoasada.com/project/snow-crystal-type", "date": "2021-01-18T22:21:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703517159.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118220236-20210119010236-00322.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9371637105941772, "token_count": 426, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__171417530", "lang": "en", "text": "Japanese physicist Dr Ukichiro Nakaya said ‘Snowflakes are letters sent from heaven’. His words inspired me to design this typeface based on the geometry of snowflakes and a typing interaction application named Snow Crystal Type. This project aims to foster an appreciation for snowflakes among viewers and stimulate their interest in the natural sciences.\nI began by sketching the individual letters, digitalised them, and then cut them out of an acrylic board with a laser cutter. This digital to analogue process gives a more realistic impression of snowflakes within the letters.\nThe idea came from Dr Ukichiro Nakaya’s famous word ‘Snowflakes are letters sent from heaven’. Snowflakes give us some information such as weather conditions or pollution levels. I also found that the geometric shapes of snowflakes could be transformed into alphabets.\nThere are some general patterns in the shapes of snowflakes: hexagon plates, hybrid plates, sectored plates, fenlike stellar dendrites and 12-branched stars. The shapes of snowflakes are combinations of those patterns. I found similarities between those patterns and alphabets, and designed letters using features of snowflakes.\nAfter I vectorised the letters and made a font, I realised the font was still far from the beauty of real snowflakes. To give a more realistic impression of snowflakes within the letters, I came up with the idea of using a laser cutter. I cut the letters out of an acrylic board.\nAt the final stage, I took pictures of the acrylic letters against a black background to use them in digital environments. I edited them with digital tools to give a more realistic look and texture of snowflakes within the font.\nTo create an interactive typing application with the font, I used openFrameworks.\nThe typing interaction was exhibited at the degree show and Snow and Ice Museum in Japan. The video was filmed at the degree show. Snow Crystal Type was projected to a w3600mm x h2400mm screen.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.annacpaulyphotography.com/our-story.html", "date": "2019-04-22T16:25:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578558125.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422155337-20190422181337-00170.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9670172929763794, "token_count": 239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__17177576", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello! I'm so happy you are here! My name is Anna Pauly and I am a photographer in Springfield, Illinois, specializing in senior portraits, families, and children.\nI have always had a passion for creating: whether it be photographs, paintings, drawings, or with the written word. When I discovered photography, though, it was love at first sight.\nI first learned the art of photography over 20 years ago in a dark room, rolling my own film, developing, and printing the old-fashioned way. While my process has evolved out of the smelly darkroom, my passion and love for the art has remained the same. I love capturing the beauty of a moment and preserving it forever. It is a great honor to be able to provide this service to others.\nPhoto credit: Crista Hilmes\nAside from being a photographer, I am a mother to four crazy (crazy wonderful!) kids, wife to an amazing man, and travel enthusiast. It is my mission to see as much of this world as possible before I leave it, and I'm incredibly lucky to have an awesome bunch of people (my friends and family) to see it with.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://brickhousecreative.com/content/abby-mcmillen-%E2%80%A2-lead-designercreative-strategist", "date": "2018-10-15T14:46:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509326.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20181015142752-20181015164252-00440.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9639166593551636, "token_count": 421, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__14914500", "lang": "en", "text": "Abby spent her formative years in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she developed a true love of high peaks and the solace of open spaces, not to mention all the activities an outdoor lifestyle has to offer. In 2011, she summited the Grand Teton—the impressive mountain in whose shadow she grew up—an accomplishment she’s not sure she’ll ever beat.\nAbby’s graphic design career spans nearly two decades and includes stints at agencies both large and small. After graduating summa cum laude from Syracuse University, she landed in Kansas City, where she cut her early design teeth working on several big accounts, including Hallmark, Sprint, Bayer, the Kansas City Zoo / IMAX Theater, Farmland National Beef, Missouri Bank, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield. In demanding environments with tight deadlines and high expectations, Abby quickly learned the value of working with a solid team. After several years, she felt pulled west by the mountains and relocated to Denver, where her client list included Volant Skis and Wyoming Travel and Tourism—both of which provided challenging and exciting creative opportunities.\nSeeking to return to a simpler life in a small, mountain town, Abby escaped to Bozeman to deliver inspired design for the Museum of the Rockies and in 2007, she joined Brickhouse as our Lead Designer and Creative Strategist. A strategy maven who loves to deliver creative work that is both clever and relevant to our clients’ demographics, she acts as co-creative director with David, heads up our design department, writes copy (did we mention her MFA in poetry?), project manages when necessary, and is our HR director as well. Sometimes, we even let her answer the phone.\nA fitness enthusiast, Abby is a group fitness instructor at the local Ridge Athletic Club (she recruited Jessie to teach as well) and has also created quite a busy niche for herself with disarmingly simple folk dog paintings called Folk Dog Art. In her free time, she’s outside chasing sunshine with her golden retriever pup, George.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.justonic.com/method.htm", "date": "2019-11-18T00:53:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669422.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20191118002911-20191118030911-00532.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9268671274185181, "token_count": 946, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__65720798", "lang": "en", "text": "Back to Justonic Home page\nThe Problem :\nTo play pure harmonic music, every note must be flexible. Since piano strings and guitar frets are fixed, not moveable, these instruments are tempered, always slightly out of tune.\nSome synthesizers on the market today allow you to create an harmonic scale. For example, you can retune your synth to a C harmonic scale. You can then play a beautiful C chord or C melody. However, when you move to a D, E or other chord, you are hopelessly out of tune. Likewise, you can tune guitar strings to pure harmonics, but when you do this the two E-strings are out of tune, and as you play up the neck, the frets are not in tune with the harmonics. You're stuck.\nThe Solution :\nJustonic Tuning's revolutionary new software - Justonic Pitch Palette.\nHow does the Pitch Palette software work?\nTo play pure harmony, all notes must be flexible, and they must be precisely retuned, on the fly, in real-time as you play.\nThe Justonic software makes tuning adjustments to the pitch tables of your microtunable synthesizer. It accomplishes the task in under 3 milliseconds. This allows pianos and guitars, with MIDI interface, to play and modulate in just, or any other intonation, in real time.\nThe Pitch Palette uses any 12-tone just, or harmonic scale based on whole-number ratios. A default scale is ready to go, other harmonic scales are provided, and the user can create his or her own scales to use with the system.\nFrom this basic scale the system creates a 3-dimensional array of tones based on the parameters of musical key, chord or tonal center, and selected intervals. Rather than twelve tones per octave, the Pitch Palette employs - depending on the scale being used - anywhere from 100 to 150 tones per octave.\nThere are four levels of interfacing with the program :\nDuring performance, the scale, key and tuning root may be changed in real time by several means:\nThere are an infinite number of scale choices. In addition to allowing pure harmonic tuning, the Justonic system allows musicians to experiment with international and historic scales, Indian raga scales, Arabic scales with quarter-tone thirds, harmonic blues scales, and other choices. One of the serious aesthetic limitations of tempered music is that we have locked ourselves into one chromatic scale. It's as if painters were forced to throw out all but a few simple colors from their palette, or if dancers hobbled themselves with leg irons.\nWe have virtually ignored the harmonic seventh, the neutral thirds and sevenths of middle eastern music, the alternative minor thirds, and variety of wholetones. For example, the \"septimal\" blues scale bases the minor-third and minor-seventh on the seventh harmonic. These bluesy notes are much flatter than the tempered versions, they are harmonically pure, and they give the blues scales a rich but haunting sound. All of this we have relinquished for simplicity. Modern technology allows us to reclaim these lost musical scale resources. The Justonic system allows the composer or musician to use any cultural, historical, or newly created just scale. This opens the whole world of tonal possibilities to modern musicians.\nBlues scales, quartertone scales, Raga scales, and hundreds of other choices are available and simple to use with the Justonic system. One difficulty musicians have had in the past with these just scales is that they require flexibility with each note if one is to play polyphonically. Arabic music, for example, has developed with very little harmonic embellishment because of this problem. Justonic is working with musicians around the world to solve this problem for any harmonic or just scale.\nThe Scale Editor below, makes it easy for Musicians to add, clone and alter scales in Pitch Palette: (for more screen shots press here.)\nWho is the Pitch Palette for?\nEach generation, each culture, gives something new to music. Music evolves. It is the goal of Justonic Tuning Inc. to restore the lost harmonic foundations of music that were sacrificed because of the limits of an earlier technology. Music evolves, and returns to where it all started. This is only the beginning. Musicians will soon discover that with the Justonic system the tonal palette has been expanded to allow virtually infinite combination of scale and tonal flexibility. Music has at last been unchained from the mechanical, seventeenth century, equal tempered scale.\nBack to Justonic Home page", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.tottenhamsingers.com/scholarships/", "date": "2023-09-23T21:44:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923194908-20230923224908-00060.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9657294750213623, "token_count": 830, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__301172500", "lang": "en", "text": "The New Tottenham Singers are proud to offer four Jojo Choral Scholarships each year for new choristers, in memory of former chorister John ‘Jojo’ Sagoe (1960-2013), to commemorate his life and pay tribute to his proud contribution towards the choir during his lifetime.\nThe Jojo Choral Scholarships are open to singers of any voice (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) between the ages of 16-30, and from any social or ethnic background.\nHere’s what Ruth Lynch, a former Jojo Sagoe scholar, has to say:\n“Since joining the New Tottenham Singers I can only admire how much I’ve grown both in skill and as a person. Before joining the choir, I had a very limited background in singing and music however, have always had the desire to widen my knowledge in the area. When first stepping into the Bernie Grant Arts Centre I was filled with so many nerves, however, the choir were so welcoming and the family like feel put me in an instant state of comfort.\nFrom joining the choir I have not only built up my repertoire, but have also learnt how to follow sheet music and identify symbols such as the Crotchet Rest (something I knew nothing of before).\nThis past year of my life in the choir has been amazing, and I feel incredibly privileged to have been taken in, and taken care of with such honesty and kindness from every member that makes up the choir. The Jojo Sagoe Scholarship is a prime example of why it is so important to encourage and involve young people in a professional environment, where they can both learn and progress as an individual.\nThe choir has been an integral part of my musical development, and I feel so heart broken to have to say goodbye to it during my time at drama school. I can only wish that in the future I can make a return, as I have loved every minute of it!”\nScholarships are offered for one season, September-July, and the three choir terms per season are roughly in line with local school terms, with breaks for holiday at Easter, Summer and Christmas. Up to four scholarships for new choristers are available per season and existing scholars are welcome to reapply.\nThe scholars themselves should represent Jojo’s commitment to the choir in terms of attendance, and will be expected to reflect his love for the choir in terms of their positive attitude and contribution to the life of the organisation.\nThe qualities sought in prospective Jojo scholars are:\n- Either an ability to read sheet music through traditional musical tuition, demonstrable ability to learn and retain melodic and harmonic musical lines by ear;\n- A commitment to attend all weekly term-time Tuesday evening rehearsals, as well as occasional pre-arranged Saturday rehearsals, reasonable absences by arrangement with the Musical Director notwithstanding;\n- An ability and willingness to support other members of the section during rehearsals and performances in addition to being a positive role model within the choir, both musically and in terms of attitude;\n- The confidence and ability to hold the correct musical line, thus acting as a musical leader informally within the section where appropriate;\n- Dedication to high-quality musical performance within a community and amateur context.\nIn return, the choir, its Directors and committee will:\n- Waive all and any subscription fees for scholars;\n- Provide all necessary sheet music free of charge;\n- Cover all reasonable travel expenses for or provide transport to events and concerts on the rare occasions they occur outside of London;\n- Cover all travel and accommodation costs or provide travel and accommodation for any concert tours or residential events within the UK or abroad;\n- Provide the scholars with any educational advice or support they may require, and provide positive, supportive references or personal recommendations where appropriate.\nIf you would like further information please get in touch via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.\nTo download a PDF with full details click here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://multipliedartfair.com/", "date": "2014-03-11T08:03:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011155657/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305091915-00065-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9257482886314392, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__162189077", "lang": "en", "text": "Multiplied is an annual art fair hosted by Christie’s which showcases the very best contemporary art in editions by leading artists, as well as bright new talent. Featuring exhibitors and institutions from around the world it offers editions in a range of mediums, from prints and artists' books to photography, digital art and 3D multiples.\nMultiplied is the only art fair of its kind in the UK. With free entry and works of art priced to suit every budget, Multiplied provides a unique opportunity for collectors, curators and enthusiasts to see and buy contemporary art in editions.\nWe would like to thank everyone who visited Multiplied 2013, and look forward to welcoming you to Multiplied 2014 which will run from 17-20 October.\nView photos from Multiplied 2013 >\nCongratulations to the Multiplied 2013 raffle winner, Beatrice Masi, the proud new owner of Bob and Roberta Smith's Birdsearch. Thanks to all those who entered and raised essential funds for Vital Arts.\nFor visitor enquiries please contact:\n+44 (0) 20 7930 6074\nCONNECT WITH US\nIf you would like to receive updates regarding Multiplied and join our mailing list,\nplease enter your contact information below:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://postingchannel.com/how-graphic-design-templates-inspire-innovation/", "date": "2024-02-21T05:09:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00613.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9016799926757812, "token_count": 1535, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__69758593", "lang": "en", "text": "Hey there, fellow creative minds! 🎨 Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank canvas, desperately seeking inspiration? Fret not; you’re not alone! We’ve all been there, scratching our heads, waiting for the elusive spark of creativity to strike. But what if I told you that there’s a secret weapon in the world of design that can kickstart your imagination? Enter graphic design templates, those unsung heroes of innovation. In this informal yet insightful blog post, we’re going to explore how these free graphic design templates can be a catalyst for creativity, helping you push the boundaries of your artistic journey.\nThe Art of Convenience with Graphic Design Templates\nLife moves fast, and as designers, we often find ourselves juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines. This is where free graphic design templates swoop in to save the day. With a few clicks, you can have a stunning design foundation ready to roll. No more hours spent reinventing the wheel. Templates provide a structured starting point, allowing you to focus on what really matters – the creative process.\nA Canvas for Inspiration\nTemplates aren’t just about convenience; they’re a canvas for inspiration. Think of them as a springboard, launching your creative ideas to new heights. When you start with a well-structured template, you can focus on customizing and adding your unique touch. This process often sparks unexpected ideas and innovations that you might not have stumbled upon from a blank slate.\nEffortless Branding Consistency With Graphic Design Templates\nFor businesses and individuals alike, maintaining a consistent brand image is vital. Graphic design templates play a crucial role in achieving this consistency. They often come with predefined color palettes, typography choices, and logo placements, ensuring that every piece of your brand puzzle fits seamlessly together.\nRapid Prototyping for Innovation\nIn the fast-paced world of design, innovation often hinges on speed. The quicker you can iterate and experiment, the more likely you are to stumble upon groundbreaking ideas. Graphic design templates facilitate rapid prototyping, allowing you to churn out multiple design concepts in a fraction of the time it would take to create each from scratch.\nPicture this: you’re part of a team developing a new mobile app. You need to create a series of user interface elements, from buttons to icons. Instead of painstakingly crafting each element individually, you opt for a UI design template. This gives you a head start, enabling you to see how various design elements work together. As you customize and tweak the template, you discover innovative ways to enhance user interaction, all thanks to the time-saving power of templates.\nBreaking Creative Blocks\nAh, the dreaded creative block – the arch-nemesis of every artist and designer. It strikes when you least expect it and can leave you feeling frustrated and uninspired. Free graphic design templates can be your trusty sidekick in defeating this formidable foe.\nSuppose you’re working on a logo for a client’s startup, and you find yourself stuck in a creative rut. You’ve sketched countless concepts, but nothing feels right. That’s when you decide to take a breather and explore some logo design templates. The variety of styles and approaches within these templates can serve as a jolt to your creativity.\nLearning by Deconstruction\nEvery designer stands on the shoulders of giants, drawing inspiration from the work of others. Free graphic design templates offer a unique opportunity to learn and grow by deconstructing existing designs. It’s like peeking behind the curtain to understand the wizardry of design principles and techniques.\nLet’s say you’re passionate about poster design. You’ve always admired the posters for your favorite movies but have never been sure how to achieve that cinematic flair. By studying movie poster templates, you can dissect the layout, typography, and color choices used in these professional designs. This process of deconstruction can be incredibly educational, providing insights into the strategies employed by top-notch designers. Armed with this knowledge, you can infuse your own projects with newfound innovation.\nA Treasure Trove of Resources\nThe world of design is dynamic, with trends evolving faster than you can say “Pantone.” Staying up-to-date can be a challenge, but free graphic design templates are a treasure trove of current design trends and techniques. They offer a peek into what’s hot in the design world, giving you a chance to incorporate these trends into your work.\nConsider you’re working on a website redesign project for a trendy fashion brand. You want to ensure the website reflects the latest design trends in the fashion industry. Instead of scouring the internet for hours, you dive into a bundle of free graphic design templates. Here, you discover cutting-edge layouts, font choices, and color palettes that resonate with the brand’s image. By leveraging these resources, you infuse innovation into your project and keep your design game on point.\nCollaboration Magic in Free Design Templates\nDesign is often a collaborative effort, with multiple minds coming together to create something remarkable. Graphic design templates provide a common starting point for collaboration, ensuring that everyone is on the same page, both figuratively and literally.\nCost-Efficiency and Accessibility\nIn the realm of design, innovation doesn’t always require a bottomless budget. Free graphic design templates offer an economical way to access high-quality design resources. They level the playing field, ensuring that even designers with limited resources can experiment and innovate.\nThink about launching a personal blog where you share your passion for cooking. You want your blog to stand out with eye-catching recipe cards, but you’re not ready to invest in a professional designer. That’s where free recipe card templates come into play. They provide you with visually appealing, customizable designs that make your blog look like a culinary masterpiece. By utilizing these cost-effective resources, you’re free to explore innovative ways to present your recipes without breaking the bank.\nFostering Creativity in Education\nGraphic design templates aren’t just for professionals; they also play a vital role in education. Design students and aspiring artists can benefit immensely from these ready-made resources, using them as learning tools to foster creativity and skill development.\nEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability\nIn today’s world, sustainability is at the forefront of our minds. Graphic design templates can contribute to a more sustainable design practice by reducing waste. When designers reuse and repurpose existing templates, they minimize the need for creating new designs from scratch, which can lead to excessive resource consumption.\nConsider a scenario where you’re designing packaging for an eco-friendly product. You want the packaging to convey sustainability and environmental consciousness. By selecting a template that aligns with these values, you’re not only saving time but also reducing the environmental footprint of your project. This commitment to sustainability is not only innovative but also socially responsible.\nEvolving with Free Graphic Design Bundles\nLast but certainly not least, let’s talk about the ever-evolving world of free graphic design bundles. These bundles are like treasure chests filled with a wide range of templates, each offering a unique approach to design. They’re a testament to the versatility and adaptability of graphic design templates.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://herbnyg.wixsite.com/universalistplayers", "date": "2021-05-16T14:19:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991224.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516140441-20210516170441-00469.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9165458679199219, "token_count": 327, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__36046090", "lang": "en", "text": "The Universalist Players is the intergenerational theatre company from the Universalist Church in West Hartford, who has staged a family-friendly theatre production for the past 33 years.\nBased on the beloved 1970s animated film, “Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS” takes place in the heart of Paris. It’s the story of a kind and eccentric millionairess, who wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. When the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper, it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.\n“Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS” is directed by West Hartford-resident Gretchen Fountain. “’The Aristocats’ is a story about cooperation and cross-cultural understanding. The music is jazzy and catchy, and it’s a wonderful show for children of all ages,” said Fountain. “And, in today’s world of racial tension, it reinforces an important message that animals of all species (including humans) can learn from each other and work together toward a common goal.”\nDisney's The Aristocats KIDS!\nFriday, April 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.\nSunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://madebymolls.wordpress.com/", "date": "2018-06-19T02:51:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861752.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619021643-20180619041643-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605746269226074, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__53941440", "lang": "en", "text": "My name is Molly and I like to make things, hence the name Made by Molls.\nMade by Molls began when I decided to use my hobbies as a means of fundraising for a missions trip in 2014. Volunteers go on these trips to Maneadero, Mexico to build houses during winter for families in need. This is organized with Baja Bound and Baja Missions. Proceeds from Made by Molls will continue to go towards this cause. Thanks for your support!\nI’m a business student at Cal State Fullerton concentrating in marketing and information systems. I love to create, this being in the form of baking, drawing, and photography. My favorite things include dogs, funny TV shows, and quality time with family and friends.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ladyoshoes.blogspot.com/", "date": "2021-03-08T03:45:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178381803.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308021603-20210308051603-00157.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9611590504646301, "token_count": 1041, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__139699358", "lang": "en", "text": "Lady O Shoes has been featured in Fashion Times, New York! Check out the exclusive interview with our founder, Lesley Zheng today!\nThe Latest News, Features and Trends from the Fashion World\nLady O Shoes Takes Floral Prints To The Next Level [Exclusive Interview]\nNov 03, 2014 02:07 PM EST\nFloral prints for spring are nothing new, but Lesley Zheng, the woman behind Lady O Shoes, has found a way to make the pretty pattern fresh again.\nLady O Shoes recently made its debut for the spring 2015 season with a collection of footwear made from real flowers. Using a patent-pending design process, Lady O Shoes products are crafted using pressed flowers that are picked at their peak and infused in vinyl.\nRanging in price from $158 to $338, the shoes in this debut collection come in a variety of styles, including platform peep-toe slingbacks, wedges and flat sandals - all of which are available in patent leather and braided raffia.\nWe recently chatted with Zheng about her debut collection for Lady O Shoes, her decision to use real flowers in her designs and much more. Keep reading to learn more about this emerging and innovative footwear brand.\n1. What was the inspiration for your debut collection?\n\"The inspiration comes from nature. Growing up, I really loved the vibrant colors of flowers and butterflies. I really wanted to include those vibrant colors into my own designs.\"\n2. Describe Lady O Shoes in a few words.\n\"We like to refer to Lady O Shoes as the four F's: Floral, Fun, Fresh and Fabulous. Other words that describe us include artistic, unique and comfortable.\"\n3. Why use real flowers in your designs?\n\"I have been in the shoe industry for over 16 years, I have seen countless styles try to mimic natural flowers and preserve that spring and summer feeling. However, the results are predictable; designers use flower print or artificial flowers made of fabric or plastic. These are pale imitations of the real thing. I wanted to make something original and authentic that could preserve the beauty of nature. The pressed flowers incorporated into our designs allow people to have a piece of nature in their shoes.\"\n4. Lady O Shoes are made with NASA's Poron® memory foam, which sounds amazing. Can you describe the feel of your shoes and why it was important to make them so comfortable?\n\"You will feel the excellent support from the Poron® memory foam and the arch support design immediately. Even after hours of wearing our high heels, your feet still feel great! The experience of wearing shoes that left my feet blistered was the real catalyst for me to make a comfortable shoe line. I looked at my shoe closet and wondered 'Why can't I have beautifully designed shoes that I can walk in for more than a half hour?' I decided to fuse high-end designer style with comfort. It is important to me to have a pair of shoes that are not only one-of-a-kind but also wearable.\"\n5. Other than the fact that you use real flowers, what makes Lady O Shoes different from other footwear brands?\n\"Lady O Shoes are a combination of unique style and comfort. Lady O Shoes are made in the same factories with some of the same materials as luxury brands like Stuart Weitzman, Sigerson Morrison and Michael Kors.\"\n6. Do you have plans to eventually create shoes without pressed flowers? If so, can you explain the ideas you have or other areas you want to explore?\n\"Yes, the pressed flower shoes are part of our debut collection. We will keep some pressed flower pieces in our upcoming fall collection. However, our next collection will also include some classic and timeless styles without pressed flowers. We are currently researching and creating some vintage-inspired styles as well as wedding-worthy bridal styles.\"\n7. Who would you love to see wear one of your designs?\n\"I would love to see some A-list celebrities wearing our designs. I'm a big fan of Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood, Blake Lively and Olivia Palermo and would love to see them in Lady O Shoes.\"\n8. Excluding a pair of Lady O Shoes, what's one type of shoe you think every woman should own?\n\"I think a pair of knee-high leather boots would be an excellent addition to any woman's wardrobe. I think the Stuart Weitzman signature 50/50 boot is great because it can easily be worn day to night. The boots are also comfy, timeless and have style just like Lady O Shoes.\"\n9. What's your favorite fall 2014 footwear trend?\n\"Shoes with sparking elements like jewelry and beads are some of my favorite trends for fall. I love embellishments.\"\n10. What's one fall 2014 footwear trend you can't stand?\n\"Crisscross-strap flats like those from Proenza Schouler. I won't say I can't stand them, but I think they are funny-looking.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.hummingbirdphotographics.com/spec_fx/index.php", "date": "2013-12-04T18:21:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163036037/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131716-00070-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8866503238677979, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__42484806", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the Hummingbird Photographics Special Effects Collections. Currently there are two galleries.\nOne deals with all monochromatic images. These images are primarily created using various software packages, although some are scans of black & white photographs or negatives.\nThe other gallery uses a variety of computer-generated special or creative effects, from applying artistic treatments to photographic images to using techniques and tools to create entirely new images.\nSome sample images are displayed to the right. For the full galleries, click on Galleries above.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.officialmemorabilia.co.nz/winx-kingston-town-dual-signed-silks-455.phtml", "date": "2020-02-23T10:57:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145767.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200223093317-20200223123317-00393.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9332695007324219, "token_count": 314, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__120693498", "lang": "en", "text": "Official Memorabilia NZ, in conjunction with the owners of Winx, are proud to release ‘The King & Queen’, commemorating the wonderful racing achievements of both Winx and Kingston Town, the only race horses in history to win the Cox Plate three times - a feat each of these legends achieved over consecutive years. Personally signed by their respective jockeys Hugh Bowman and Malcolm Johnston, this magnificent piece also features the verified, authentic signatures on photographs of Chris Waller and Tommy Smith, the latter sourced with thanks from private collectors. This spectacular piece is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so don’t delay – history has proven that the legends of the track sell out quickly, so act now to secure your newest piece of Australian racing history!\n- Pays the ultimate tribute to the only two triple Cox Plate champions in history, Winx and Kingston Town\n- The Winx replica silk comes personally signed by three-time Cox Plate winning jockey Hugh Bowman and is accompanied by a signed photograph of trainer, Chris Waller\n- The Kingston Town replica silk comes personally signed by champion jockey ‘Miracle’ Malcolm Johnston, along with a signed photograph of trainer TJ Smith\n- Strictly limited to just 123 editions globally, with each edition accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity\n- Approximate framed dimensions of the dual pieces are an impressive 1000 x 1200 mm\n- Officially licensed and endorsed by Racing Victoria and the owners of Winx\n- Independently authenticated by a-Tag", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://noahfidlin.com/gif-test/", "date": "2018-01-22T03:47:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890991.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122034327-20180122054327-00640.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9595991373062134, "token_count": 287, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__203504455", "lang": "en", "text": "While I enjoy using DSLR cameras for my personal photography, I've recently come to love using Polaroid cameras a little bit more. I strongly believe that restrictions can help to strengthen an artist. By having a limited amount of film, only a couple of controls and only allowed to take pictures within a square ratio, Polaroids may sound like a nightmare to some. However, I believe that these restrictions can help photographers to take works of art that are both personal and beautiful.\nThere is also a certain vulnerability with Polaroid film. The grain, color tone, chemical marks, light leaks and blur may come off as undesirable to some. You most likely will not get the image that imagined in your mind when shooting with this kind of film. These \"mistakes\", though, come across as really honest to me. While I love antiques, I continue to use an old Polaroid camera not because it's \"vintage\" or \"retro\", but because it produces a look that is very raw, unique and stunning.\nWhen it comes to the camera models that I use, I originally used my Onestep SX-70. While I am happy with the colors it produces with Impossible film, I found that the lighten/darken control was a little too finicky. As of now, I mostly use my Autofocus 660 model with Impossible Project film, which gives tends to work better with light.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hexibase.com/music/", "date": "2023-12-05T06:24:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00275.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.867885172367096, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__103819387", "lang": "en", "text": "I’ve been working on music for 20+ years; refining my sound, improving my production technique, and exploring the progressive aspects of the electronic genre. My work is characterized by emphasis on intricate sonic detail, complex “glitchy” composition, ambiophonic sound stage, and cinematic sound design. I enjoy using aberrant time signatures and chord progressions that nudge the listener past their comfort zone, and inspire critical listening.\nMy music is available on SoundCloud. For the most productive playback experience, I recommend a set of high quality headphones or a time-coherent set of speakers with a flat response spanning a minimum of 28Hz to 19kHz.\nThese tracks are also available for purchase in high quality lossless format at bandcamp.com\nFor the older stuff, check out The Archive", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.hampshireskeptics.org/the-century-of-deception-and-skeptics-of-thre-round-table-returns-to-the-pub/", "date": "2024-04-17T20:22:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00333.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9582276344299316, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__154017481", "lang": "en", "text": "Ian Keable – The Century Of Deception\nThe 1700s was a period when the people of England seemed to be especially gullible. They believed a woman could give birth to rabbits; a man could climb inside a two pint bottle and sing inside it; and where a blond-haired European could write a book claiming that he was born in Taiwan.\nBased on his recently published book, The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England, Ian Keable demonstrates how 18th century hoaxes are memorable not only for their imaginative nature but also because of the differing motives of the tricksters.\nIan obtained a first-class degree from the University of Oxford in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, qualified as a chartered accountant and then became a professional magician. A member of The Magic Circle with gold star, he has won several awards for his unique brand of comedy magic.\nHe has also performed on television and has written and presented programmes for BBC Radio.\nAn accredited lecturer for The Arts Society, he gives talks on magic history, cartoons and eighteenth-century hoaxes.\nKeable’s other publications include Stand-Up: A Professional Guide to Comedy Magic and Charles Dickens Magician: Conjuring in Life, Letters and Literature.\nHe lives in London.\nWhen and Where?\nLivestreaming on twitch.tv/sitp at 7:00 pm UK time on 16th September.\nA collaborative enterprise as part of Skeptics In The Pub – Online.\nSkeptics of the Round Table returns to the Pub!\nWednesday 8th September is a momentous day. It is on that day that the Skeptics of the Round Table returns to an actual pub.\nYes, after 18 months confined to Zoom, the Bishop On The Bridge is once again where we return to. At 7:00 pm BST.\nWe have a table booked. Be there if you can – you will be most welcome!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sharmabilliardshop.com/product/chess-table/", "date": "2023-12-04T07:24:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00265.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8914117217063904, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__270479109", "lang": "en", "text": "Elevate Your Game with Wooden Handmade Chess Board Table – Where Grandeur and Strategy Converge!\n• Materials: Crafted from high-quality wood, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic.\n• Design: Unique tri-legged design for stability and visual appeal, enhancing the overall chess-playing experience.\n• Size: Dimensions carefully chosen for comfortable gameplay and easy placement in various settings.\n• Finish: Smooth and polished surface for seamless piece movement and an elegant look.\n• Chessboard: Checkered board pattern with clear, contrasting squares for easy distinction between pieces.\n• Legs: Three sturdy legs designed for balance, featuring intricate details that complement the table’s design.\n• Assembly: Easy-to-follow assembly instructions included for hassle-free setup.\n• Usage: Suitable for casual games, as well as decorative purposes, making it a conversation piece in any room.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thrivewithbipolardisorder.com/depression-you-are-the-great-liar-by-julie-farmer/", "date": "2023-03-21T23:03:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943747.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321225117-20230322015117-00711.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9167245626449585, "token_count": 306, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__94920849", "lang": "en", "text": "“Depression, You Are The Great Liar” by Julie Farmer\nin team THRIVE - OUR STORIES by Robin Mohilner September 6, 2011 0 comments\nDepression, you are the great liar.\nBacking me into a dark corner where only I can hear you.\nYour accusatory voice like curling smoke from your vile mouth\nAway from the safety of the ones who love me.\nYou beat me with a cudgel of intimidation\nTelling me I am no good; do not belong here.\nYou throw all of my failures into my face like hot searing acid; burning me alive with shame.\nCold and alone in a corner, I cower, curled up with my back to dank rough stone.\nThe room is dark. I can’t find my way out.\nYou taunt me\nI am too weak both physically and mentally.\nI know you are waiting to take the final prize\nYou want me to give up\nWho are you to try and take it all away from me?\nYou will not be there to help pick up the pieces for those left behind if I go\nYou will not provide for my children, cheer their triumphs or soothe them in my absence\nDon’t you reach out your cruel hand for mine\nI will not meet you in this dark place\nI’d slaughter you, as you would me.\nWritten By Julie Farmer,\nmember of team THRIVE", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://itshemp.in/shop-its/accessories/hats/hemp-house-all-natural-hemp-hat-2/", "date": "2021-07-25T15:00:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151699.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210725143345-20210725173345-00592.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8723176121711731, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__67424165", "lang": "en", "text": "Username or email address *\nHemp & Cotton Handmade Hemp Hat–Off-white\nAvailable on back-order\nA Classic Round Hat handmade from Hemp and cotton threads woven together to create an intricate design. This hat is a perfect accessory for a sunny day out or a shopping trip!\nThere are no reviews yet.\nYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *\nYour review *\nSave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.\nYou have to be logged in to be able to add photos to your review.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.deepintheheartwildlife.com/", "date": "2022-01-23T06:45:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304134.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123045449-20220123075449-00297.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8944749236106873, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__111627609", "lang": "en", "text": "Deep in the Heart will be the first blue-chip wildlife documentary ever produced about our beloved Texas. The film will celebrate our many conservation success stories while showcasing some of our most important ecological issues through the eyes of wildlife and wild places. Imagine Planet Earth...but in Texas! Through witty narration, humor, and state-of-the-art cinematography, the film will showcase approximately twenty wildlife species ranging from the iconic bison to the mysterious ocelot. The feature-length film will begin in the high plains and peaks of West Texas, flow through diverse ecoregions along our many river systems, and conclude along the bays, estuaries, and the Gulf of Mexico. Deep in the Heart aims to inspire Texans to conserve our remaining wild places, to show the connectivity of water and wildlife, and to recognize Texas’ conservation importance on a continental scale.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://shestheman.wikia.com/wiki/Amanda_Bynes", "date": "2018-10-20T09:02:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512679.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020080138-20181020101638-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9080519676208496, "token_count": 762, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__5350443", "lang": "en", "text": "April 3, 1986\nThousand Oaks, California, United States\nActress, comedian, singer, fashion designer\nAmanda Laura Bynes\nAmanda was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, California as the youngest of three children to Lynn and Rick Bynes. Bynes has two older siblings, Tommy and Jillian. Amanda started acting at the age of 7, doing small parts in advertisements. Amanda had a very religious upbringing, with her Jewish mother and Catholic dad. Amanda made her film debut in the 2002 movie, Big Fat Liar. In June 2010, Amanda said that she planned to retire from acting, announcing on her Twitter page, \"I don’t love acting anymore, so I’ve stopped doing it.\" A month later, Amanda had an apparent change of heart and \"unretired\". At the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, Amanda told People Magazine that she's taking \"time off\" from acting.\n|2003||Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Big Adventure||Nellie (voice)|\n|2003||What a Girl Wants||Daphne Reynolds|\n|2006||She's the Man||Viola Hastings/Fake Sebastian|\n|2007||Sydney White||Sydney White|\n|2010||Easy A||Marianne Bryant|\n|1997–99||Figure it Out||Panelist|\n|1999–2002||The Amanda Show||Host/Various characters/Penelope Taynt|\n|2001||The Drew Carey Show||Sketch player|\n|2001||The Nightmare Room||Danielle Warner|\n|2002–06||What I Like About You||Holly Tyler|\n- 2007: Hairspray: Soundtrack to the Motion Picture\n- Singles or Songs\n- 2007: \"Without Love\" (Hairspray)\n- 2007: \"You Can't Stop the Beat\" (Hairspray)\nIn her childhood she performed on stage, Annie, The Secret Garden, The Music Man and The Sound of Music.\nIn 2007, Amada signed a five-year deal with Steve and Barry's create her own fashion line, Dear, consisting of apparel and accessories. The clothing line launched in stores August 16, 2007.\n- Although the casting crew knew right away that Amanda was perfect for the role of Penny in the film version of Hairspray, there were some initial issues with her singing voice. At first, she seemed to be holding back and lacking the confidence to belt out her musical numbers, and it took a while to help her grow more comfortable with that. Fortunately, over time, Amanda improved, and those involved in the production were pleased with her performance.\n- The light blue dress that Amanda wore at the end of Hairspray ended up being so small, she essentially had to be sewn into it, according to film director Adam Shankman. Ironically, the exact same thing had to be done with actress Olivia Newton-John's final outfit in fellow film/musical classic Grease.\n- In 2007, Amanda said that she was known as \"Auntie Chickie\" to her niece Jay Lynn and nephew Matthew.\n- In What A Girl Wants, the photo album that Amanda's character gives to her father is filled with real pictures of Amanda as a little girl (although not all the pictures are actually her).\n- Amanda lives in the same neighborhood as Christy Carlson Romano, Raven, and Ricky Ullman.\n- Amanda has 6 pets. She has 2 dogs: Tootsie Roll (Golden Lab) and Betty Boop (Australian Shepard), 3 cats: Subbie, D.C, and Tiger, and a fish named Bella.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.tinaphotakis.com/2011/10/23/shine-a-light/", "date": "2024-02-28T11:30:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00683.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9938496947288513, "token_count": 414, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__208289034", "lang": "en", "text": "My students never cease to amaze me!\nOn Friday afternoon while we were packing up the classroom, I was chatting with a group of my Year 1/2 students about our day. They were saying things like “We had fun” and “We were busy” but one of my quieter students said “Tina, we need to shine a light”. I stopped for a minute to try and figure out where he was coming from but I guessed that it was related to our morning singing. I asked him what he meant and he explained that one of our class members was having a lot of difficulty with school and that we needed to help her and ‘shine a light’. I asked if this came from our song, ‘Try a little kindness’ and he replied “Yes. It says ‘don’t walk around the down and out’ and to ‘shine a light’. So we need to shine a light and then we will help her be better at school.”\nI was so touched by his degree of caring and that he really took in the words of the song that we have sung many times this year. It was also affirming that he was able to share his thoughts in such an insightful way – he thought very deeply about the situation and came up with a meaningful solution – all from the words of a song!\nI have always believed in the power of music and the important role that the Arts have in our curriculum. We are all unique learners and this student showed me that he was thinking outside the box and on a deep level.\nI acknowledged his positive approach to someone in need and for being such a caring class member. I am now thinking through how to indeed ‘shine a light for everyone to see’. It was one of those moments that makes you stop and think, “Yes, I am making a difference and together, with my students, we can achieve amazing things!”\nI love my job!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jessiearras.com/pricing-sheet", "date": "2022-11-28T09:19:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710488.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128070816-20221128100816-00257.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9330700635910034, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__140356694", "lang": "en", "text": "Classic Session $250\nThis session is great for families with small children who may tire quickly. It is also an option for seniors or couples on a budget.\nThis is a 1 hour session.\nThe Classic Session includes 25 edited images and a print release delivered via digital gallery to your email.\nLifestyle Session $400\nThe adventure session is ideal for seniors and couples (also families) who want to capture a wide variety of exceptional images.\nWe will take our time, explore, and maybe have a little adventure. We can hike to a waterfall or stroll around your favorite town.\nThis session is not timed but can be up to 2.5-3 hours long and will include every edited image (50+) with full printing rights.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://hotelmeubleolimpia.it/en/dintorni/maddalena", "date": "2019-09-20T08:34:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573908.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920071824-20190920093824-00029.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9461832642555237, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__124443864", "lang": "en", "text": "La Maddalena is the largest island of an archipelago of 7 islands (La Maddalena, Caprera, Santo Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli).\nThe town, which dates back to the eighteenth century, is situated south of the main island facing Palau.\nOne of the most renowned beaches of the archipelago includes the famous pink sand beach along the coast of the Bubelli island, also known for being the location of the movie by Michelangelo Antonioni \"Red Desert\".\nConnected to La Maddalena by bridge, is the island of Caprera, famous for being the place where Giuseppe Gairbaldi spent the last years of his life.\nToday, his house is a museum; the original clock and calendars hanging on a wall still show the time and date of his death: June 2, 1882.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thebeltman.net/collections/gunbelts", "date": "2024-02-22T16:26:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9261232614517212, "token_count": 428, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__58520764", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Beltman's collection of meticulously crafted belts, all handmade in the U.S.A. Thanks to our never-ending pursuit of perfection in leathercraft, Beltman has been widely recognized for two decades as the Gold Standard in leather gun belts. Our skilled American artisans understand the needs of both open and concealed carriers, and we pour our expertise and passion into every step of our gun belt creation process. The result is a top-quality leather gun belt that gives your holster unwavering support, never succumbing to the weight of your pistol or revolver. And even if you don’t carry a weapon, you’ll find that a Beltman gun belt makes an exceptionally durable and attractive casual belt or dress belt.\nBeltman premium leather belts come in three widths – 1.25-inch, 1.5-inch, and 1.75-inch, and are available in a variety of materials, from our most popular Bullhide and Shrunken American Bison, to Elephant, Shark, Horse, and even Alligator. We start with the finest leathers, vegetable-tanned and dyed to the strictest standards, and our craftsmen cut the leather and glue the layers together with the highest quality adhesive. Then we finish the edges using our own in-house developed proprietary processes that yield some of the best edges you’ll ever see on a leather belt. Finally, we carefully stitch the belt for beauty and durability before installing the buckle and Chicago screws, resulting in a finely crafted piece of art that you will be proud to wear around your waist whether you’re on the range, in the office, at church, or at a special event with formalwear.\nOur customers rave about the quality of Beltman belts as well as our personalized customer service experience. From helping with sizing to offering advice on materials and usage, Beltman's dedication and commitment to ensuring a perfect fit shines through. Give us a chance and you will see why so many loyal customers rely on Beltman for a superior belt that withstands the test of time and delivers exceptional performance.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://shuranhuang.com/asian-photographers-share-the-stories-behi", "date": "2024-04-17T02:21:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00058.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9691592454910278, "token_count": 857, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__21133293", "lang": "en", "text": "It started with a conversation. It felt good to be in the company of other Asian photographers after two years of interacting with this community through screens. We drifted onto the topic of our names — not only their meanings and origins but also how our identities are often shaped by our cultural and familial traditions.\nIn the journey to feel at home in our Asian American or Pacific Islander identities, we may encounter different versions of ourselves. We asked nine Asian American and Pacific Islander photographers, \"What is the story of your name? What does it mean to you?\" In considering photographers for this project, we did not factor in who has American citizenship or permanent residency status, but rather who calls the U.S. home at this moment.\nMy name was chosen by my mother in an act of agency in the shadow of my family's disappointment that she had not given birth to a boy during China's one-child policy initiative. Arin Yoon's name was found in a forest in a dream. Ian Morton discovered his Korean name, Lim Hae-dong, on a manila folder that contained his adoption files. To Amir Hamja, \"This name bears everything I create and it carries the weight of all my existence.\"\nCo-producer: Arin Yoon Photo Editor: Ben De La Cruz\nShuran Huang's Story\n\"She is a girl, not a boy,\" my paternal grandfather said, expressing his disappointment. Like most families in China, he believed that his bloodline passes down through the male side. Because of China's one-child policy, my mother wouldn't have a second chance to have a boy.\nIn keeping with the traditional household hierarchy, my grandfather had the honor of naming me. He chose Xiăoxiá, which means \"early morning light\" — the time of my birth. \"Xiá\" also shares the same character as 丹霞山 / Dānxiá Mountain, referring to the place where I was born.\nBut my parents didn't like the name. They thought it sounded dull and it didn't resonate with their expectations for me. As the eldest son, my dad exercised his right to name me next, dubbing me 晨詩 / Chénshī. The two characters together mean \"an early morning poem.\" It reflects a saying in China: 生活不僅眼前的苟且,還有詩和遠方 / There is bread and butter in life, but also poems and dreams. But in the Hakka dialect spoken by my family, the name sounded like the phrase for \"a floating dead body.\"\nOn the third day after my birth, my mom decided on 舒然 / Shūrán. It stuck. My name means nature, comfort, and harmony. It means 'to go with the flow'. She knew that I, as the only child, would carry the expectations of both sides of our families on my tiny shoulders and it would be difficult not to feel crushed by the weight of those expectations. Like my dad, she hoped that I would be able to freely chase my dreams. She wanted me to become an independent and strong woman just like her. A month after I was born, she wrote an acrostic poem about my name and her wishes for me:\n黃帝子孫龍之後 舒服自然目神眸 然貌天成如西施 長大載物才德厚\nA STORY ABOUT MY DAUGHTER'S NAME\nAs a descendant of the Yellow Emperor (a legendary leader in ancient China) Shuran follows the flow with a clear mind and bright eyes She will be beautiful and look just like 西施 / Xī Shī (one of the Four Renowned Beauties) When she grows up, she will be a great success and do great things", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://lasvegas.wikia.com/wiki/Danny_Gans", "date": "2017-08-20T07:58:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886106358.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20170820073631-20170820093631-00069.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9821186065673828, "token_count": 265, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__13250690", "lang": "en", "text": "Singer-impressionist Danny Gans is being called one of the best in the business and his show is one of the hottest tickets in town. He entertains crowds in the gorgeous 1,260-seat theater that was custom designed, built and named for the headliner at the Mirage. In addition to possessing the ability to delivery accurate impressions, he also has a Broadway-quality singing voice and a remarkable knack for comedy. His show is filled with lyrics that poke good-natured fun at some of teh world's biggest celebrities set to musical arrangements. Gans plays a variety of musical instruments and is quite a dancer, as well.\nGans impersonates anywhere from 60 and 100 celebrity personalities in any one performance, allowing the taste of the audience to guide his choice of characters. The cast could include Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Foxworthy, Frank Sinatra, and Bono of U2. It's a non-stop parade of stars, delivered solely by Gans.\nGans' show was beyond entertaining. He was a very talented entertainer. Those who were fortunate enough to have seen one of his shows prior to his death on 5/1/2009 should consider themselves lucky to have had the experience. (Contributed by Bryan-CIT198, 3-30-2011)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://businessdesigntools.com/resources/a-whole-new-mind-why-right-brainers-will-rule-the-future/", "date": "2024-04-17T15:24:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00614.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9297571182250977, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__116071157", "lang": "en", "text": "A Whole New Mind\nby Daniel H. Pink\nAn insightful book that explores the concept of how the world is shifting from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age, where right-brain thinking skills are becoming increasingly vital for success. Pink argues that in this new era, it is no longer enough to rely solely on logical and analytical abilities. Instead, individuals need to develop and embrace their creative, empathetic, and holistic thinking capabilities.\nThroughout the book, Pink delves into six essential aptitudes that are crucial for thriving in the Conceptual Age: design, story, symphony, empathy, play, and meaning. He provides compelling examples and practical advice on how to cultivate these skills and integrate them into various aspects of life, including education, business, and personal development.\nBy emphasizing the importance of nurturing both the analytical and artistic sides of our brains, “A Whole New Mind” offers a fresh perspective on how to thrive in an ever-changing world. It encourages readers to embrace their creativity, develop their emotional intelligence, and find deeper meaning in their work and lives. Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, educator, or simply someone seeking personal growth, this thought-provoking book will inspire you to tap into your whole mind and unlock your true potential.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://forum.dailymobile.net/index.php?topic=48959.0", "date": "2013-05-18T06:44:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696381249/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092621-00003-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9308573603630066, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__182143363", "lang": "en", "text": "Powered by WeatherBug, Weather Doodle is weather as beautiful, animated art. Suns rise. Clouds glide into view. Raindrops, snowflakes and hail fall from the sky. The wind blows. All in a gorgeous, whimsical art style. And when you're ready to see something different? Just download new art from within the app and experience an entirely new look with new animations. It's simple, beautiful, intuitive, and more fun than a weather app has a right to be.\nName: Weather Doodle| Download from: App Store | Price: Free\n[Read the original blog post]", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pacresourcecenter.org/news/2018/kgnmcgv393yf2zbguziquv72f93mg7", "date": "2019-08-19T10:43:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314721.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20190819093231-20190819115231-00271.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9610683917999268, "token_count": 588, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__104224146", "lang": "en", "text": "On the Saturday morning of the 27th, The Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) revealed a new mural. Nearly fifty community members arrived to see the unveiling of the mural and dedication plaques. The gorgeous mural is a sort of bird’s eye view of the coastal edge of Pacifica spanning from the pier all the way to Pedro Point. This breathtaking landscape is sprinkled with California Poppies, this state’s official flower.\n“The main goal of this project was to bring a sense of calmness to the space and a sense of transparency to the services that are being provided here.”\n- Robert Louthan\nThe mural was painted by local artist, Robert Louthan. The artist told us, “I am honored for the opportunity to contribute to our community this way. The main goal of this project was to bring a sense of calmness to the space and a sense of transparency to the services that are being provided here.”\nAnita Rees, Executive Director at the PRC, said that the mural was painted, “To give a sense of calm and welcomeness.” Ms. Rees told the Tribune that some people have already said that the mural helped them in one way or another.\nTo experience more of Robert Louthan’s amazing artwork, visit www.robertlouthan.com.\nFor those who don’t already know, the PRC does a lot of amazing work for those in need. The mission of the PRC is to, “...support the economic security of Pacifica families and individuals by providing a safety net of food, housing assistance, and other critical services, including coaching, advocacy, information, and referral.”\nLast year the PRC was able to help 1 in 10 Pacificans. They help to keep food on the table at local homes and they have showers on site for people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to them. The PRC can also dispense diapers, baby formula, toothbrushes, tampons, and just about any other household staple one could need.\nFree tax appointments are now available for all eligible households. According to their website, last year the PRC was able to generate over $200,000 in tax refunds.\nIf you want to help PRC keep doing their amazing work, there are so many things you can do; you can donate money or non-perishable food and gift cards. If you have the time, the PRC also accepts volunteers. Oceana High School Students are able to complete the volunteer hours necessary to graduate at the resource center.\nFor more information on the Pacifica Resource Center, what they can do for you or you for them, look them up online at www.pacresourcecenter.org.\nby Dahlia Grabowski (Pacifica Tribune)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://naomimusic.co.uk/", "date": "2022-01-23T09:18:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304217.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123081226-20220123111226-00055.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9533747434616089, "token_count": 380, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__165215068", "lang": "en", "text": "She is, quite simply, a rising star. 19 year old Singer/Songwriter Naomi (formerly known as 'Caleidra') first appeared on TV after a song she wrote for her GCSE music exam led to her being featured on ITV Daybreak and Granada Reports, and in UK National newspapers who described her as: 'Musically gifted' (The Independent) 'A grade A hit' (The Metro) 'A bright future ahead' (The Times) 'Something special' (The Guardian) 'Gifted Teenager' (Indie Music Mag) 'She looks like a pop star, she sounds like a pop star' (ITV) 'Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!' (BBC Radio) 'Teen Star' (Mizz Magazine) 'Talented Songwriter' (Music Week) as well as Huffington Post, Manchester Evening News and Oldham Chronicle.\nShe was spotted on TV by one of the world's most successful producers, John McLaughlin (Busted, 911, Westlife), who together with Dave Thomas and Jud Mahoney (Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown) went on to produce her first 4 track EP 'Another Day' written by Naomi.\nIn 2014, Naomi signed a publishing deal with A&G Songs and the song 'Start Again' which Naomi wrote and performed was selected by the UK company 'Talk Talk' for their UK Home & Broadband marketing campaign across television, radio and online media.\nShe has performed live on BBC Radio Manchester & BBC Radio Sheffield and played over 52 concerts to over 15,000 youngsters, twice playing The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, to over 7000 people at the Oldham festival and at 'G in the Park' and the West End Festival in Scotland. On top of all that, Naomi currently hosts her own radio show every Saturday on North Manchester 106.6 FM.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jekabson.tripod.com/id10.html", "date": "2019-05-23T18:42:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257361.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523184048-20190523210048-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605624079704285, "token_count": 2786, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__190158278", "lang": "en", "text": "The Bay Area Composer's Big Band with special guests Elena Pinderhughes adn Zoe Pressley played the Whale and Jazz Festival\nup in lovely Gualala, CA. There was a great crowd and the show went very well. To hear the concert, visit the Bay Area Composer's\nBig Band website here:\nBay Area Composer's Big Band at Gualala\nMy quartet played at the Red Poppy Art House and Baytaper was on hand to capture the moment. Check out his video of an excerpt\nof \"The Silver Fox\" here:\nI participated in the Switchboard Music Festival last March and they've put a video up on youtube of one of my pieces, for\nsolo trumpet with sampler. To listen to this piece, please visit the link below, and try to check out the upcoming Switchboard\nMusic Festival, held in SF at the end of March, it's a great place to hear new music.\nI've been fortunate enough to begin teaching at many different schools here in the Bay Area; Berkeley City College, Los Medanos\nJunior College, Chabot College, Cal State East Bay, Diablo Valley College, The Jazzschool, and the Waldorf School of San Francisco.\nPerhaps because of all this teaching, I've been inspired to come up with a duet book, featuring 32 jazz duets written for\ntrumpet. This book was conceived of as a teaching tool, to get students of all levels to get a good feeling of jazz and reading\njazz rhythms. The duets progress from easy to difficult, and include a CD with both trumpet parts recorded in different channels\nso that you can study each individual part and play along if you like. I'll be selling the book of off this website, where\nyou can also find examples of the music in audio clips and pdfs on the sounds/projects page.\nI got the opportunity to perform a concert at the DeYoung Museum with a new group, \"Erik Jekabson's West Coast Quartet\nand Strings\" thanks to the DeYoung Museum and the Intersection for the Arts. They put together a jazz series and commissioned\nnew compositions for a number of Bay\nArea jazz musicians, all based on art in the museum. I composed a piece inspired by Cornelia Parker's installation \"Anti-Mass\"\nand wrote a piece for jazz quartet (Dayna Stephens, tenor sax; Michael Zisman, bass; Vince Lateano, drums) augmented by violin\nand viola (Alisa Rose and Charith Premawardhana)\nI had the opportunity to travel back to New Orleans for the first time since 2004 (pre-Katrina) and play music with the my\nold friends Todd Duke, Jason Stewart and Andrew Adair. We played a night at Dos Jefes Cigar Bar, and then along with drummer\nextraordinaire Troy Davis, we played a night at Snug Harbor, the best jazz club in the city and our old stomping ground.\nI'll be teaching at Berkeley's Jazzschool this summer, teaching courses in Jazz Theory and coaching three ensembles, as well\nas coaching a weeklong session of a high school allstar combo. Check the Jazzschool catalogue for details!\nThe Erik Jekabson Quintet performed at Bruno's on Dec. 19th, opening up for the Brass Mafia. Baytaper was there and recorded\nthe entire show, which is available for listening and downloading at this site:\nGigs, gigs and more gigs! I've been running around doing all types of gigs around the bay area the last couple of months,\nfrom straight ahead jazz to salsa, from classical to country, and have also had the opportunity to do some arranging and orchestrating\nfor people. I've finally gotten my myspace music page hooked up, you can listen to some more of my music here:\nI'm finishing up graduate school and getting ready to get back into the swing of things on the SF scene. I had my graduate\nrecital on April 16th, featuring the fantastic duo of cellist Hannah Adario-Berry and violinist Elizabeth Choi, who played\nmy piece \"Seven Movements for Violin and Cello\" (written for them). The recital also featured music for brass quintet,\njazz octet, solo trumpet w/delay and loop pedal, and 2 pieces for small chamber orchestra. Anyone who wants a CD, send\nme an email! (I'm very happy with how it turned out)\nI've had the good fortune of working with San Francisco's renowned comedy troupe \"Killing My Lobster\", composing\nthe music and leading the band for their most recent production \"Killing My Lobster Takes a Cruise\". Working with\npercussionist Stan Muncy and bassist Ian Dickenson, we donned our Hawaiian shirts four nights a week for a two week run at\nthe Brava theater in the mission district of SF. The cast and crew were fantastic and there were great crowds throughout.\nI've had the good fortune to have a regular gig at Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz at the Condor Club. Located\nat the historic Condor Club (sight of the first topless club in the U.S.) in North Beach, the club features New Orleans Jazz,\nand I've been playing there regularly since September with my own bands. To listen to one of our live shows, check out www.baytaper.com,\nand hear our version of \"Tiger Rag\".\nI'm pleased to announce the formation of a new project: \"Johnny Bones' Palace of Jazz featuring Erik Jekabson\".\nMy good friend Bones, whom I've know since High School, is a wizard at ticklin' the ivories, and we've started a group that\nplays \"hot\" 20's and 30's jazz. We've got a new website up, www.johnnybones1.tripod.com, so keep your eyes peeled\nfor news of our upcoming shows!\nWell, the school year is over, and I made it though allright. I was able to write a lot of new music, and some of the recordings\nare now up here on the projects/sounds section, where you can listen to them. Featured right now are \"Hotter than What?\nWhat? What?\" for Woodwind Quintet, \"Patience\" for the SF Conservatory's New Music Ensemble, and \"Reassurance\",\nthe setting of and Alice Walker poem, sung marvelously by Elena Krell. I'll be in San Francisco for the summer, and am looking\nforward to staying busy playing and composing. I'm already working on the music for a documentary by Michael Seely, \"Radio\nGrito\", and will be writing a piece for SF's own Realistic Orchestra. Stay tuned!\nMy first full semester at the SF Conservatory of Music is completed, and I had the opportunity to hear a couple of new pieces:\n\"Speedway Meadow\" for the SF Conservatory's New Music Ensemble, and \"Hotter Than What? What? What?\" for\nWoodwind Quintet. My piece \"Games\" for String Quartet and Piano won the Kris Getz Competition, which requests a\nchamber piece to be written for 11-13-year old students. The performance will be on May 21st. I've been fortunate to continue\nperforming with John Mayer, including his \"Blues\" show in New York City on December 28th, but for right now, school\nis the focus.\nBack in school- after a great 2 month summer tour playing with John Mayer, I'm back in school at the SF Conservatory of Music,\nready to dive back into studying composition. The John Mayer tour, which hit all the major cities in the US, was a great\nexperience. The band was smokin', the crew was great, and we were touring with Maroon5 and DJ Logic, great musicians and\nnice guys to hang out with.\nfrom left to right- David LaBruyere, bass; DJ Logic, turntables; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Chris Karlic, soprano sax; Jesse\nCarmichael, keys and guitar; John Mayer, guitar. Photo by Scotty Crowe.\nOn the Road- I completed a two month U.S. tour with John Mayer at the end of March and after playing on the \"Tonight\nShow\" with David Letterman, had a week off. We headed over to New Zealand and Australia with Mr. Mayer and snapped a\nfew photos. The trip has been great- beautiful scenery, good people and great shows. Next up is 6 concerts in Europe opening\nup for Sting.\n|At the Black Sand Beach in NZ\nMy CD \"Intersection\" receives a positive review in Jazztimes, calling me \"a cutting edge jazz player and writer\"\nwhose compositions keep \"the listener guessing until the last note.\" (See the full review in the press/reviews\nsection.) I also reunited with old musical comrades in January, traveling to New Orleans to play a CD Release party with\nold friends Todd Duke, Bryce Winston and Scott Bougious. While there, I had the chance to play at the governer's inaugural\nball with John Mahoney's Big Band and do some recording at old friend Tim Stambaugh's Word of Mouth Studio with drummer Simon\nLott's group. A few days later I got to sit in with the Howard Fishman Quartet in Los Angeles, which (in addition to Howard)\nincluded old friends Kevin Louis, Mark McLean and Jim Whitney.\nI'll host my San Francisco CD release party this month at Bruno's on December 17th. After completing a successful fall tour\nwith John Mayer, I'm headed back out with John and the band for a spring tour in February and March. I also performed with\nJohn Mayer on the \"Tonight Show\" with Jay Leno on December 8th.\nA couple of months into my studies at the SF Conservatory of Music, I recieved a call to go on a 4 week US tour with singer/songwriter\nJohn Mayer. School will have to wait, for an opportunity as good as this! The band will be performing in New York, my old\nstomping ground, except instead of playing for tips at Detour in the East Village, we'll be playing at Madison Square Garden.\nMy new CD \"Intersection\", featuring original compositions and a band of some of New York's finest young players,\nis released on the Fresh Sound/New Talent Label! The album, recorded in December of 2002, features eight of my original\ncompositions and cover art by my brother Mark Jekabson. Check your local record store or order your copy today...\nAfter 5 years in New York, I've has decided to move to San Francisco to attend the San Francisco Conservatory of\nMusic, where I'll pursue a master's degree in composition. Leaving New York is a hard thing to do, especially leaving\nall the great bands and musicians that I've had the chance to play with, but having the opportunity to work on composition\nfull-time is too good of an opportunity to pass up. I'm leaving on July 1st, so if you want to see the Erik Jekabson\nQuintet perform, you've got two more chances- May 27th at Cornelia St. Cafe and June 17th at Detour.\nWith trumpeter Chuck MacKinnon and a bunch of other NY horn players and percussionists, I participated in a couple of\nanti-war rallies in New York City this past February and March. The protest on February 15th, in which an estimated\n500,000 people participated, was intense for horn players because the temperatures were below freezing and it was extremely\nwindy. Nonetheless, the band played bravely on, feeding off the energy of it's fellow marchers, grooving on funk, traditional\njazz numbers, and in one extended jam, \"A Love Supreme\". Some noteworthy items: it was so cold that Chuck's valves froze at\none point, and saliva that trickled out of the bells of the horns froze. The picture above, printed in the April issue\nof Local 802's Allegro magazine, caught the vibe.\nThe protest on March 15th had a different vibe. The weather was beautiful, it was more like a big block party,\nbut the band was just as rocking. With 4 trumpets, an alto sax, J. Walter Hawkes on trombone, John Ellis playing\ndixieland clarinet, Roland Shneider playing the snare drum and a myriad of other percussion players, we grooved with other\nhorn players, drum lines, singers, and anybody else who wanted to promote non-violence. It was great walking\ndown the middle of Broadway playing Charlie Parker's \"Confirmation\" with 4 trumpets! We got some pretty quizzical looks\nwhen we played that, but mostly we stuck to old traditional tunes. I think the biggest hit was \"Down By The Riverside\",\nwhich we played right by Washington Square Park. It felt like we were back down in New Orleans, marching with\na second line who were dancing their butts off. There was even a Grand Marshall, some random guy in a blue sweatsuit\nwho kept urging us to keep going.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.ilovemacc.com/2019/03/10/barnaby-festival-2020/", "date": "2019-05-20T12:24:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255944.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520121941-20190520143941-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8953554034233093, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__216577538", "lang": "en", "text": "It may be wintry and grey outside, but the good news is that the planning for next year’s biennial Barnaby Festival is about to begin!\nBarnaby is all about Macclesfield’s amazing people: your energy, ideas, creativity and generosity of spirit have underpinned successive Festivals since 2010. So once again we’re asking for your help to co-create the events and content responding to our 2020 theme of VISION.\n2020 marks ten years since this incarnation of the Festival hit Macclesfield’s streets, so we want to make sure it’s a fantastic celebration of all things creative, artistic, moving, cultural, collaborative, spectacular, fun and memorable. We’re inviting ideas, suggestions, discussion and thoughts on how we can develop a programme that marks this special anniversary in the best way possible.\nJoin us at our first Open Programming Session on Sunday 24th Marchbetween 12.30 – 3.30 at The Old Sunday School. We’re looking forward to a creative and energetic discussion about what the theme might mean for you, for Macclesfield more widely, and for potential exhibitions, performances and events.\nFor full details, and to let us know you’re coming, please register at our Eventbrite page.\nIf you want to be involved but can’t make 24th March, don’t worry – there’ll be plenty more opportunities to contribute. And if there’s someone you think would be interested who doesn’t get these emails, please invite them to sign up for our newsletter here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.beatrootdrum.com/videos", "date": "2023-04-02T04:45:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950383.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402043600-20230402073600-00111.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8599541187286377, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__101978371", "lang": "en", "text": "Beat Root Tongue Drum Videos\nThe Beat Root videos are the best way to immerse yourself in the sound world of our tongue drums. Whether you want to learn how to play the Beat Root or discover different music featuring our Beat Root tongue drums, you will easily find a video to your liking.\nDon't hesitate to send us your videos so that we can put them forward on our youtube channel. And if we have a crush on your musical project, we will be happy to welcome you in the Beat Root Family.\nWe add new videos regularly so don't hesitate to subscribe to our YouTube channel!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://aurorawatcherak.wordpress.com/", "date": "2014-08-27T20:57:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500829839.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021349-00406-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9762968420982361, "token_count": 1908, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__27409344", "lang": "en", "text": "Today I am interviewing Dyane Forde, another friend from the Authonomy website where she recently reached the Editor’s Desk with The Purple Morrow, an outstanding fantasy that I was pleased to support for the last couple of years. Lela\nTell the readers something about yourself, Dyane.\nI’m from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Our country is officially bilingual (English and French) but Quebec is decidedly a French-speaking province. I can speak and write in both English and French—most of my professional work is done in French. I also know some Spanish and I’m learning Japanese on my own, which is a lot of fun. J\nI am married and have two children who keep me busy and feeling young—when my knees and back don’t hurt, lol—and a dog named Sparky and a cat named Jack Jack. I picked the cat’s name after watching Cinderella. Those mice were too cute!\nWhen did you start to write?\nI started writing when I was in the first grade. We were instructed to write a story which I later brought home to show my mother. She looked at it, said it was good and then added, “You know, there are other words you can use to say ‘walk’.” I then discovered how much fun it was to look up new words to replace mundane ones, which led to realizing how powerful that could be—totally adding new life and, sometimes, new meaning to a sentence or idea. I was hooked.\nI wrote stories throughout elementary school, poems during the high school to university years, and then stopped writing for a long time. I had a very difficult job and was married with kids, all of which left little time to do anything creative. About 4-5 years ago, things settled a little, and once I got back to writing, I decided to take hold of my lifelong dream to write a book. I haven’t looked back since.\nThe Purple Morrow series deals with loss and grief as well as love and healing set against a backdrop of human cruelty. What was the inspiration for the series?\nI’ve always been interested in people’s inner workings and how we deal with the challenges we face. The idea for The Purple Morrow started a few years back when I wanted to explore themes related to loss, redemption, and moving forward. The story of a man unable to deal with the past while being thrown into a crisis demanding that he settle things to move on seemed a good place to start.\nThe Purple Morrow started very simply; I’d intended it to be a solo book. But as the story developed and the characters matured, I knew the full tale had to be explored. The world of Marathana blossomed, becoming multi-cultural, each people group following their own cultural or religious beliefs. Magic and spirituality are also firmly rooted in this world and play essential roles in determining which side–good or evil–will prevail. I had a full-fledged trilogy on my hands.\nAre there any parallels between Jeru, Nyssa, Kellen and folks in your real life?\nAt first, not really. When the idea of the story came to me, I had a strong sense of the type of man Jeru needed to be (strong, earnest, human, flawed, committed—an Everyman) as well as the kind of woman he would fall in love with (determined, smart, vulnerable but courageous)—both came to life rooted in the themes underlying the story. As the story developed, I did base parts of Jeru’s character on myself. Some of fun, lighter side of his personality was gleaned from certain people in my entourage, especially the way he speaks. I’d get stuck on a phrase and would actually stop and go, “Okay, what would so-and-so say in this situation?” and then write what came to mind. Worked every time!\nKelen came to life when I was walking home from the bus one day and I felt strongly that a good villain was needed, someone who could embody the Rovers’ viciousness while still having a heart and soul people could relate to. A few metres from the house, his introductory scene and backstory dropped into my head—it was one of the closest things to a vision I’ve ever had lol–and that was it. I went home and wrote it out. I’m thrilled that he’s become a very popular character.\nDoes your career as a social worker influence your writing at all?\nYes. I’m preoccupied and deeply moved by human emotions, hurt, pain and the struggle to overcome. My hope is that through my stories people can relate to the characters and their challenges and failures while being encouraged by their successes. It’s important to me that readers feel like each story was written with them in mind and, hopefully, they can take something positive from the reading experience.\nHow does your faith influence the stories you tell? What role does the “High Spirit” play in your own life?\nI mentioned that I hadn’t written for years. I couldn’t. Any creative person who needs an outlet to stay sane can understand how painful that was. But one day, the story for my first book, The Eagle’s Gift, dropped into my head. That night I went home and started the first serious writing I’d done in ten years. And I haven’t stopped. This is important because I honestly feel that it was God who ‘uncorked’ me and who has been leading me along this very convoluted and difficult path of writing/publishing. Everything that has happened has been beyond my expectations: I’m nobody, just a person who loves to write and decided to grab hold of her crazy dream, yet I have met some fantastic people, have found support and encouragement in so many places…I don’t know what the future holds but already I feel as though I have come a long way and am eager to see what’s to come.\nYou’re self-published. Did you attempt to find a traditional publisher or did you always know that you wanted to go this route?\nI originally started by going the traditional route but abandoned it after a few ‘almosts’ and many more rejections. I almost signed with one small publisher but didn’t in the end for a few reasons, one being that I feared losing control of my story. So I turned to self-publishing to make sure that the story I wanted to tell remained intact. I also wanted to learn the process of bringing a manuscript to print. That experience alone was invaluable.\nDo you have any advice for writers who want to publish their works?\nWhere do I start?! I’ve shared many thoughts in other interviews and on my blog but I think the things that stick out most to me now are these:\n- Be patient. Success might come quickly but chances are it won’t. And that’s okay. Paying your dues and doing the hard work to improve at the craft; learning from failure; learning the business side of writing; and figuring out what you want to achieve and what you’re willing to put in to get it, are all essential parts of the process. Expecting long term results is one way to avoid burning out and the constant threat of discouragement—your expectations are key in how you weather the storms that will\n- Write as much as you can, whatever you can. I believe it’s important to not stick to only the same style or genres. There’s so much to explore and to try! Poetry, flash fiction, long short stories, novellas, essays, blogging…Everything you learn along the way can be used in one way or another, and finding interesting ways to combine styles, for example, can create something fresh. Not to mention, surprising yourself when you succeed at something new can build confidence.\n- Try, try, try! Submit articles as a guest blogger, try interviewing another author, try a writing competition, and practice your pitches on friends. You never know what you can do until you give it a go. Don’t let fear stand in the way of your growth.\nWhat are your future plans for the series?\nI’m working on getting Wolf’s Bane, the sequel to The Purple Morrow, edited, and the draft of third book, Berserker, is in progress. I also have three other WIPs on backburners, The Dragon’s Egg, The Eagle’s Gift, and Big Boy, as well as a YA novella I just completed called The Cloud-Gatherer’s Tears which is sitting for a bit until I get to revisions. Information about these stories (with excerpts) as well as my other short fiction are found on my blog www.droppedpebbles.wordpress.com. I like to keep busy. J\n“I love to hear from Readers and I always write back.”\nAmazon: The Purple Morrow", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "https://www.projectmagus.com/press", "date": "2022-01-21T06:02:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302723.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121040956-20220121070956-00134.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9709295034408569, "token_count": 428, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__25524737", "lang": "en", "text": "Issue #1 (June 2019)\nA4 - 210 x 297 mm\n(8.3 x 11.7 inches)\n18-22 per issue\nProject Magus is an ongoing modern military/fantasy comic book series for readers aging from 16 - 40. You will follow the story of Corporal Victoria Lopez, a U.N. Marine who is lacking in height but won't back down from a fight.\nIn a dystopian world filled with anger and grief, Victoria is thrown into a war that is unfamiliar to what she was grown up believing. She must face a deadly adversary that is on the rise while seeking vengeance for those she's lost.\nProject Magus was originally a Game Modification I directed 10 years ago while in college called Lytus. Though the game itself is shelved, the story was always something I wanted to explore. Over the past year, I began to dive deep into what makes this adventure intriguing to me. It has been heavily rewritten from what it was originally, but the core of the story exists: What happens when you bring mystical fantasy elements into modern military tactics.\nI was always a bit of a nerd growing up. I grew up reading fantasy like Harry Potter and Superman but also had a soft spot for military life due to my father. My father served in the Marines and I would spend hours listening to his stories of living \"in the bush\".\nAs I got older, I began to notice a lack of Latin representation in the media I had come to love so dearly. Why weren't there as many Latino super-heroes in the movies? With the success of Wonder Woman, I was incredibly shocked at my realization of how little representation Latinas have.\nBuilt from the bones of a game pitch in college, I set out to write a story that not only combined my love of fantasy and military but also to give Latinas the representation that they deserve.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://meldrims.com/paint-supplies/", "date": "2021-01-15T16:46:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703495936.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20210115164417-20210115194417-00613.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9352946877479553, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__3540868", "lang": "en", "text": "Preparing for a big painting project? Meldrim’s Paint Center has everything you need to get the job done right. No matter the size of your next project, you’ll find the help you need at Meldrim’s Paint Center. We have painting materials, stains and painting accessories in stock from the top brand names in the business. Discuss your painting project and goals with one of our knowledgeable team members, and we’ll point you toward the best supplies for your needs!\nSee what Meldrim’s Paint Center can do for you. Come by our Cortland Store today.\nIf you need painting supplies, you need to make a trip to Meldrim’s Paint Center in Cortland, New York. We carry all kinds of materials that will help you achieve the look you want. Come to us for:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.stlcityfaces.org/blog/2015/11/27/shining-through-a-rainy-day", "date": "2019-09-21T13:41:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574501.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921125334-20190921151334-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.988998532295227, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__36056351", "lang": "en", "text": "It was pouring when we went to the studio to tutor this week, so most of us thought that very few kids would show up. Fortunately, this was not the case, and pretty soon the studio was filled with kids. Our planned activity was to make drums out of cups and plastic wrap, but that only kept the kids busy for a couple minutes. For the rest of the time, half of the group colored and made fortune tellers at the table and the other half made paper airplanes and threw them across the studio. I spent most of my time making paper planes for the kids to throw because apparently my planes flew pretty far and the demand for them was really high! On a day that started out dark and gloomy, we were really glad to see the kids enjoying themselves and flashing their bright smiles!\nAahil Merchant, Tutor", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ashleighbrilliant.com/SongInfo.html", "date": "2023-03-28T01:23:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948756.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328011555-20230328041555-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9292510151863098, "token_count": 2818, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__92319613", "lang": "en", "text": "SONGS OF LOVE AND HAIGHT\nYou may have heard it said that if you can remember the Sixties, you werent there. As it happens, I actually was there, and in 1967, during the famous Summer of Love I was living in what was then the world center of the Hippie counterculture -- San Franciscos Haight-Ashbury district.\nIn that atmosphere of unusual freedom and creativity, I published the first Pot-Shots postcards, which, as you may know, eventually grew into a series numbering 10,000. But another production, of which Im equally proud, but which is much less well-known, was a set of satirical songs about the Hippie scene, which I wrote and sang in Golden Gate Park to an informal daily gathering sometimes numbering in the hundreds, and published as the \"HAIGHT-ASHBURY SONGBOOK -- Songs of Love and Haight.\nThese songs consist of new lyrics for tunes you probably know. They're parodies which echo the originals, but put a completely different slant on them. For example, My Grandfathers Clock becomes My Grandfathers Pot and the Whiffenpoof Song morphs into The Hippenpoof Song. Tidings of Comfort and Joy becomes a song about sexual freedom. And in my version of Clementine, the miner forty-niner is now a runaway minor named Regina.\nDifferent songs reflect various aspects of the Hippie era, such as public nudity, conflicts with the police, pan-handling, the Diggers, and of course the two mind-altering drugs, known familiarly as pot and acid, which were an essential part of the whole scene.\nWe all knew at the time that that scene was too beautiful to last, and this anticipatory nostalgia was indeed a theme of several of my songs. But my musical contribution to the Sixties has until now been available only in the form of the original tabloid Haight-Ashbury Songbook (first editions currently selling at various sites on the Internet for prices up to $140) and a now very rare LP record called Ashleigh Brilliant In the Haight-Ashbury, which actually contained only a few of the songs in the Songbook, and was never widely marketed.\nJust recently, however, I had an opportunity to make a new recording, singing all of the immortal creations from that unique publication. And Im happy to announce that I can now offer this collection to you on a CD.\nWith a new wave of permissiveness sweeping away old taboos, this seems a good time for a new release of my outrageous songs, whose stated purpose, as proclaimed in the Songbook itself, has always been to spread joy and consternation throughout society.\nBut wait! Theres more! Besides all 33 songs which were in the original Haight-Ashbury Songbook (and one which wasnt, but should have been), this CD also gives you two equally startling, but totally different, masterpieces. One is my hectic recounting (in 4 minutes) of the entire history of America from Columbus to the Space Age (with all the important names, dates, and facts) to the rousing beat of John Philip Sousas Stars and Stripes Forever. The other is my incredible version of Offenbachs Can-Can (absolutely not to be missed by any cat-lover.)\nFor a list of all the songs on the CD, please see below.\nThe price of this whole exhilarating concoction is just $30.\nTo ORDER (Just write Songs CD in the Item line.)\nSONGS OF LOVE AND HAIGHT\nBy Ashleigh Brilliant\nAs First Sung by the Author in Golden Gate Park,\nAnd First Published in his Haight-Ashbury Songbook\nSan Francisco, 1967\n[Recorded by Dan Fiebiger, Portland, Oregon, April 2010]\n(Total time: 55:31)\n1. There Is a Digger in the Town (1:32) [\"There\nIs A Tavern In the Town\"]\n2. The Intercourse Song (1:44) [\"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen\"]\n3. Haight-Ashbury The Beautiful (1:05) [\"America The Beautiful\"]\n4. Father Fallon (1:36) [\"Sweet Betsy From Pike\"]\n5. So Jolly (0:41) [\"Hello Dolly\"]\n6. Hateful Powers (0:49) [\"April Showers\"]\n7. The Hippenpoof Song (1:27) [\"The Whiffenpoof Song\"]\n8. Hippie Get Stoned (2:15) [\"Jimmy Crack Corn\"]\n9. Marry-Wanna (0:58) [\"Celito Lindo\"]\n10. It's a Nark (0:53) [\"Lone Ranger\" theme from \"William Tell\" Overture]\n11. Digger Lullaby (1:13) [\"Hush Little Baby, Don't Say a Word\"]\n12. Home in the Trees (1:17) [\"Home On the Range\"]\n13. Hippie Hill (1:10) [\"Bless 'Em All\"]\n14. Chiquita Banana Song (0:54) [\"Chiquita Banana Song\"]\n15. San Francisco - Full of Marihuana (3:59) [\"Alouette\"]\n16. Seventy Chicks (1:21) [\"Seventy-Six Trombones\"]\n17. The Girl I Left in Berkeley (1:43) [\"The Girl I Left Behind Me\"]\n18. How Delinquent Can You Be (2:33) [\"My Darling Clementine\"]\n19. Don't You Lie To Me (1:30) [\"Oh Susanna\"]\n20. The Panhandler's Song (1:23) [\"Mockingbird Hill\"]\n21. The Hitching Hippie (1:17) [\"Lili Marlene\"]\n22. Hey Run Me Over (0:46) [\"Hey Look Me Over\"]\n23. Take Acid and You'll See (1:08) \"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear\"]\n24. The Singing Hippie (1:16) [\"Dominique,\" from \"The Singing Nun\"]\n25. I Love Haight Street (0:41) [\"I Love Paris\"]\n26. The Bridge (2:28) [\"The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night\"]\n27. On the Street Where I Live (1:24) [\"On the Street Where You Live\"]\n28. Don't Be Square (0:38) [\"Over There\"]\n29. My Grandfather's Pot (1:02) [\"My Grandfather's Clock\"]\n30. Took a Little Trip (1:07) [\"Jamaica Farewell\" -- \"Left a Little Girl in Kingston Town\"]\n31. \"Cockels\" and \"Mussels\" (2:13) [\"Molly Malone\"]\n32. My Teenie Bopper With the Light Blue Jeans (0:57) [\"I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair\"]\n33. Around The Bay (0:43) [\"Around The World\"]\n34. Haight-Ashbury Farewell (2:14) [\"Red River Valley\"]\n35. American History Song (4:02) [\"The Stars and Stripes Forever\"]\n36. The Pussy-Cat Can-Can (2:54) [Offenbach's \"Can-Can\"]\n37. About the Author (1:17)\nI just spent a delightful 55:46 listening to your songs I laughed, I cried, I sang along. Your spoken intros to the songs added greatly to the experience Every track is my favorite of all, as I listen to it. Then the next track is You are a national treasure.\"\n-- Fred Brown, North Carolina. firstname.lastname@example.org\n[A complete set of lyrics will be made available\nto all purchasers of the\nPrice of CD: $30\nTo Order (type \"Songs CD\" in \"Item\" line)\nCD: \"SONGS OF LOVE AND HAIGHT\"\nby Ashleigh Brilliant.\nby Dan Fiebiger\nI live on Haight Avenue in Portland\nOregon. For years, even decades, when I was spelling the street\nI lived on for people seeking my address, I always said, \"It's\npronounced and spelled just like \"Haight-Ashbury\", without\nthe \"Ashbury\", and everyone I talked to instantly understood\nwhat I meant.\nThen suddenly a few years ago, I started\nrunning across people who had never heard of \"Haight Ashbury\",\nor the whole San Francisco Hippie counter-culture movement of\nthe 60s that revolutionized my entire generation's social and\ncultural outlook on life, and I realized that part of the history\nthat I had grown up with was slowly being eroded and erased from\nthe public consciousness. I even met some people who had no idea\nwho The Beatles or Neil Armstrong were.\nThis was (and still is) pretty alarming,\nkind of like the beginning of forgetting that World War II or\nthe American Revolution had happened, and I then knew how the\nJews felt when they ran across people who had never heard that\nthe Holocaust had happened, and didn't believe it could happen,\nand why the Jews were so adamant about keeping that memory alive.\nFinally I understood, even though\nmy topic, the Haight-Ashbury era, was far less dramatic or horrific\nthan the Jewish Holocaust.\nNow comes to the rescue Ashleigh Brilliant's\nwonderful collection of songs on CD written at and during the\nHaight-Ashbury experience in San Francisco, a still-living piece\nof real significant history first created in 1967, the \"summer\nof love\", the actual peak of the movement.\nFor everything significant that came\nout of that era, and that summer, the great music groups like\nthe Grateful Dead, the Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, (etc.),\nthe cultural events like the Monterey Pop Music Festival which\nintroduced Jimi Hendrix and The Who to large-scale American audiences,\nand gave rise to the invention of the large-scale rock festival,\nthe wonderful \"underground\" artistry of Robert Crumb\nand his contemporaries, and those far-seeing writers like Hunter\nS. Thompson and those other writers and editors who would soon\nbring us Rolling Stone magazine, etc., Ashleigh Brilliant was\nright in the middle of it all, writing his songs and poems, standing\non a milk box and singing them to gathering crowds almost daily\nin Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, doing his bit to encourage\nthis amazing cultural revolution that affected and influenced\nan entire boomer generation.\nWhen he came to visit me in Portland\nearly in 2010, and mentioned his songs, I just had to volunteer\nmy modest basement recording studio to record these songs anew\n(they had been recorded once for an LP which is now out of print)\nso that Ashleigh could send them out on his web site, to preserve\na significant part of our generation's cultural history that brought\non all the social and artistic movements that are still quietly\nintertwined with the fabric of our current society.\nCurrent generations have their forms\nof music, artistic styles, writing styles, and alternative concepts\nthat are available today, and taken for granted, because the Hippies\nin the 60s (evolving from the \"Beat Generation\" of the\n50s) created them, gave birth to many of them, nurtured them,\nand fought to keep them alive, and kept those concepts, philosophies,\nand movements thriving, evolving, and merging with the additional\nconceptual and artistic contributions of the 70s, 80s, 90s, into\nthe 21st century, with aging factions still keeping those original\nideas (and the atmosphere of openness to allow for the invention\nof even newer ideas) alive to this day.\nSo what artist-historian Ashleigh\nBrilliant has done in his \"SONGS OF LOVE AND HAIGHT\"\nCD is demonstrate a significant origin of those concepts, those\nideas, those alternate ways of thinking in their raw, pure, original\nsolo-vocal form, and so everyone should seek out a copy of his\nCD, to see where we were, and forever measure it against where\nwe are now. Even re-discovering the original songs that Ashleigh\nparodies with his verses is a worthwhile exercise, just cuz that's\npart of our world musical history also.\nOtherwise, a giant gift to current\nworld society will be forever lost.\nAnd that would be truly tragic.\nAnd so Ashleigh Brilliant's \"SONGS\nOF LOVE AND HAIGHT\" CD is highly recommended as the endlessly\nfascinating cultural-artistic document of cutting-edge ideas that\nAnd by the way, his songs are a just\na lot of FUN to hear also, just like his \"Pot Shots\".\nEven without all the historical-cultural\ntrappings, that alone is worth your while, and worth his price\nTry it, you'll like it.\nNorth Haight Ave", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://chulesblankets.com/", "date": "2017-04-28T00:23:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122720.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00278-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9379227757453918, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__31426658", "lang": "en", "text": "Chule's handwoven wool blankets\nare timeless classics which lend themselves to decors ranging from country to contemporary. There are a variety\nof colors and patterns available offering endless possibilities to appeal to most discriminating tastes. So much so, says\nVera, that \"we could weave wool blankets with one-of-a-kind designs for generations and still never run out of combinations!\"\nIn fact, the Chule family has been weaving for six generations with over 165 years of experience between Chule, Vera, and\ntheir son Niko. Together they weave into each blanket a tradition of artistry and commitment to quality. Their old world\nsensibility defines success not by their bank account but by how many people own and love their work. This philosophy has\nearned the Chule family many happy customers and life-long friends. The very reasonable prices ensure most anyone the opportunity to afford a bit of cozy, exquisitely crafted luxury.\nWe invite you to wrap yourself up in a Chule's blanket and slip into a peaceful sleep in the natural warmth of the centuries old finely crafted weavings.\nFeatured below is a different special wool blanket at a discount, so revisit this page often. The Wool Blankets link offers many more wool blanket choices.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://vo-radio.com/location/kansas/classicalkc919", "date": "2023-12-06T03:58:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00085.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8548272252082825, "token_count": 366, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__76043438", "lang": "en", "text": "Radio Classical KC 91.9 FM stands as a timeless haven for lovers of orchestral and symphonic masterpieces. As a beacon of cultural enrichment in our city, it brings the classical greats to contemporary ears, fostering an appreciation for music that transcends generations. In the ever-evolving soundscape of modern media, this station remains dedicated to curating compositions that resonate with both novice listeners and seasoned aficionados. Offering an array of shows that delve into the histories, stories, and intricacies behind each note, Classical KC ensures that the music does more than just sound; it speaks.\nFrom the dramatic crescendos of Beethoven to the serene melodies of Debussy, this station embraces the full spectrum of classical music. While specific DJ names or program details might vary, the station's commitment to quality and authenticity never wavers. Whether you're seeking solace in familiar tunes or venturing into the lesser-known corners of classical music, Classical KC 91.9 FM is your trusted companion, delivering a seamless blend of past and present, tradition and innovation.\n- Bitrate: 128 kbit/s\n- City of license: Kansas City, MO-KS\n- Area Served: Kansas City, MO-KS\n- Adress: 4825 Troost Suite 202, Kansas City, MO 64110 8192355303\n- Frequency: 91.9 FM\n- Official site: classicalkc.org\nListen to Classical KC 91.9 FM streaming radio on your computer, tablet, or phone. With Vo-Radio, experience Classical KC 91.9 FM live online in high quality (bitrate 128 kbit/s, 91.9 FM) without the need to register. Immerse yourself in popular music from the genre .", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://industry.global/work/make-a-bold-move/", "date": "2023-12-05T18:53:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100555.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205172745-20231205202745-00359.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9219102263450623, "token_count": 837, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__305767255", "lang": "en", "text": "The Built for the Bold brand campaign was always part of a system. Before our strategists had Googled “Yellow Boot” for the first time, we planned — hand-in-hand with Timberland’s top-tier in-house marketing team — a multi-phased approach that would sustain excitement and engagement with their consumers, old and potential. The brand campaign would come first, to introduce our bold voice and visual center. The product campaign next, as a proof of concept for the new brand direction.\nWith a massive social and OOH push for the brand campaign in full swing, how and when do we refocus the narrative around the products, not the brand? How do we maintain the momentum built in the lofty, Platonic world of the brand, while making the (direct-injected) rubber meet the road by sharpening our ask in a product campaign? Now, how do we do all that in our own studio? The apparent answer: capably. The “Make a Bold Move” product campaign reestablished Timberland’s pithy voice and brought new life and meaning to our iconic tone.\nWe connected product and brand by isolating moments from our anthem film — the creative focal point of the Built for the Bold campaign — and zooming in to tell product-centric stories. In the film, we see a young man swinging in a hammock hung in a park. How’d he get there? Which boot enabled the moment? We told these product stories through stills, 6- and 15-second films, and product heroes produced in our third-floor studio in downtown Portland, Oregon. We paired these moments with headlines worthy of Timberland’s heritage voice, clarifying while adding character and depth to the story.\nWe set the standard for how Timberland will execute product campaigns for years to come. Together, we’re furthering their reputation for giving products context, meaning and utility with a bold voice and unforgettable visual storytelling.\nAs the name implies, industrial design is a part of our DNA. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and figuring it out. That’s what our clients have come to expect from us — unexpected solutions that maximize intrigue and take their brands to a deeper level of storytelling. DIY, but make it premium.\nHere’s an example of how we created each product story — including 15 second films and product superiority stills — by isolating moments from the Built for the Bold anthem film. In the film, we see London-based musician Arlo Parks spill cereal all over her GreenStride™ Cortina Valley boots, interrupting her songwriting. From that scene, we created a 15 second film that adds greater context to the moment, detailing Arlo’s fit, studio, work habits and ultimately, the spill itself. Clicking down even further, we created a set and art direction that captured the same product story on a white background without a model and paired it with a killer line.\nA behind-the-scenes look at our third-floor studio and the process that brought to life our product shot for Timberland’s GreenStride™ Tree Vault 6-inch Waterproof Boot.\nNever satisfied with a simple product laydown, we got clever with how to show off the benefits of the Mountain Town Insulated Jacket. We expressed its added warmth and durability with an out-of-season garden scene, transforming the jacket into a scarecrow and paying the whole thing off with a quippy line.\nAnd here’s how we expressed its waterproof capabilities — through a deluge and good copy.\nWe kept things a little more grounded to express the same waterproof benefit for the GreenStride™ TBL® Originals Ultra Waterproof Boot.\nAs a nod to Timberland’s long history of bold copy, we revived the line “For Those Who Can’t Yet Walk on Water” from an old Timberland product campaign and recontextualized it to work with the new Built for the Bold Brand Voice.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arkdesign.ai/harmonizing-architecture-from-renaissance-masters-to-ai-driven-design/", "date": "2024-04-13T20:23:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00603.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453706741333008, "token_count": 1362, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__68484223", "lang": "en", "text": "Dity Ayalon AIA, SARA (Founder & CEO, ArkDesign.AI)\nPublished on December 07, 2023\nThank you ArchDaily for featuring the ArkDesign.AI story in the article titled “From Renaissance Masters to AI-Driven Design.” The project in the article was designed by Fariba Makooi, AIA, the principal of Fischer + Makooi Architects. Recognized as one of the premier architects in multifamily development in New York City, her firm consistently designs millions of square feet of housing each year and holds a prominent position in the The Real Deal ranking of leading architects in NYC.\nThe world of architecture is a captivating fusion of artistic expression and scientific precision. My journey in the realm of architecture started with a profound exploration of its rich history. It was the awe-inspiring works of Renaissance masters that propelled me onto a transformative trajectory, guiding me toward harnessing the immense potential of artificial intelligence and algorithms in architectural design.\nA Young Architect in Florence\nAt the tender age of 22, I embarked on a journey that would forever shape my perspective. Leaving my homeland behind, I pursued my architectural studies at The University of Florence in Italy. It was in this ancient institute and city that my fascination with architectural history took root and blossomed. Within the hallowed halls of the university, surrounded by the enduring architectural masterpieces of the Renaissance, I felt as though I had been transported back in time. The works of luminaries such as Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Leon Battista Alberti became my guiding stars in navigating the labyrinthine world of architecture.\nAlberti’s Pursuit of Harmony\nMy research delved deeply into the pioneering theories of Leon Battista Alberti, a true Renaissance polymath. Alberti’s quest to uncover the fundamental harmony that underpins both visual perception and music was nothing short of revelatory. He explored the intricate relationships between what the human eye perceives as harmonious and what the human ear discerns as harmonious. The result was a profound connection between the mathematical regularities inherent in visual forms and compositions and those found in the realm of music.\nPalazzo Rucellai in Florence is the manifestation of Alberti’s theories. Alberti studied carefully the combinations between the elements of the elevations so that the relationship between them would recall the harmonic musical ratios that he set forth in De re aedificatoria, in which he outlines the correspondence between architectural proportions and harmonic musical ratios. In spite of the myriad difficulties of establishing whether these speculations had indeed any concrete effect on architecture, it is clear that Alberti’s theory is not the result of individual reflection, based solely on the classical sources that Alberti himself explicitly cites in his treatise, but rather is the culmination of an age-old tradition of thought that, during the whole era of the Middle Ages, had deepened the study of the symbolic and expressive value of harmonic ratios.\nAlberti’s multidisciplinary approach to investigation mirrored the essence of the Renaissance itself. He seamlessly melded disciplines such as art, human physiology, science, architecture, and mathematics, applying insights from one field to enrich another. This multifaceted perspective resonated deeply within me and would later serve as a cornerstone of my architectural journey.\nThe Squinting Technique, or, Bridging Art and Architecture In NYC\nYears after my time in Florence, I ventured to the bustling metropolis of New York City to further nurture my artistic inclinations. At the National Academy of Design, I had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of accomplished artists such as Nicky Orbach, Henry Finkelstein, and Sharon Sprung. It was during these intensive painting sessions that I stumbled upon profound insights that would prove transformative.\nSharon Sprung, a renowned realistic painter in the heart of NYC, imparted to me a simple yet invaluable technique: squinting. Squinting at the life model we were painting revealed an entirely new world of compositions, shapes, colors, and interrelationships between surfaces. As a result of squinting at life models, we were able to simplify the complexity of real life into shapes, compositions, and relationships that could be applied to a canvas or a 2D surface. This technique, deceptively straightforward, would later become instrumental in my journey to develop algorithms and planning methodologies for architectural design.\nArchitecture Meets Math, Al and Art\nAs I delved deeper into my architectural career, the stark contrast between the creative freedom of art and the manual, non-standardized practices still prevalent in architecture and construction became increasingly evident. The repetitive nature and inefficiencies inherent in the process were impossible to ignore. The limitations of manual labor, coupled with the adverse effects on profitability for my real estate developer clients and the comfort of future occupants, prompted me to embark on extensive research.\nReturning to the wisdom of the Renaissance masters, particularly Leon Battista Alberti and his theories on harmonic principles, I sought patterns and rhythms that could be translated into mathematical equations. These equations held the potential to dissect the essence of the design process into its constituent stages and components. I started by analyzing hundreds of floor plans. Applying the squinting method I learned from the masters of NYC painting, I uncovered and defined the shapes, compositions, and relationships between these elements. Then, inspired by Alberti’s interdisciplinary theories, I and my team developed an Al-based system for the schematic design process, rendering it dramatically more efficient and profitable for real estate clients, architects, inhabitants, and the environment. This approach has the potential to substantially optimize the utilization of air rights in our cities, making our cities more efficiently designed and assisting in providing more housing per square foot in our urban areas for our exponentially growing urban population and, hopefully, preserving more untouched green areas for a more sustainable future.\nThe Renaissance Reimagined in the Age of Al\nThe spirit of the Renaissance masters continues to inspire. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge across diverse disciplines, now prominently including Al, coupled with their ability to blend these disciplines into new forms of expression, serves as a beacon for those of us determined to push the boundaries of architectural design.\nBy marrying the wisdom of the past with the boundless possibilities of the future, we are poised to usher in a new era of architecture. In this era, art, science, and technology will coexist harmoniously, promising a brighter future for our industry and the world it shapes. As we bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, we honor the legacy of the Renaissance masters and embark on a journey of creative exploration and transformation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://yawc.aua.am/2022/03/04/anush-ter-khachatryan-baec-17-paving-her-path-in-the-creative-realm/", "date": "2024-04-12T11:17:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00114.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9823895692825317, "token_count": 2309, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__149166507", "lang": "en", "text": "Anush Ter-Khachatryan (BAEC ‘17): Paving Her Path in the Creative Realm\nAnush Ter-Khachatryan (BAEC ‘17) is a graduate of the BA in English and Communications (BAEC) program of the American University of Armenia (AUA). In spite of having graduated rather recently, Anush was successful in paving an impressive career path in the creative realm. She published the comic book Mashtots: A Not-So-True True Story, gave a talk at TEDxAUA in 2021, and is currently director of programs at Creative Armenia, an innovative arts foundation that discovers, develops, and champions creative Armenian visionaries. Anush is passionate about art and creative practices, and she credits her education at AUA for shaping her worldview and for developing her talents. During our interview, Anush talked to us about her career path, her passion for art, the projects she is currently engaged in, and the goals she strives to achieve.\nThis year marks the fifth year since your graduation from AUA. Given that the humanities and liberal arts are facing a dramatic decline in higher education worldwide, what brought you to the AUA BAEC program five years ago?\nSince a very young age, I had two passions in life that I wanted to pursue: one was becoming a writer and the other was to be a pilot. So, when I was in high school and had to decide which path to choose, I was actually leaning toward applying for admission to an aviation school in the UK. However, in the summer of 2012, when I found out that AUA had launched an undergraduate program, it was kind of a sign that I needed to follow my dream of becoming a writer. I also realized that becoming a pilot was more like a poetic vision. Though I really loved the poetry of being a pilot, I thought that becoming a writer I would be able to tell many stories of many characters, including one of a pilot. I was more reassured in my decision when I came to an AUA Open House. Back then, the provost was Dr. Dennis Leavens. At some point in his speech, he started reciting this poem by William Carlos Williams: “I have eaten/ the plums/ that were in/ the icebox/ and which/ you were probably/ saving/ for breakfast/ Forgive me/ they were delicious/ so sweet/ and so cold.” Dr. Leavens had an enchanting voice. In that very instance, two things crossed my mind: “Who eats plums for breakfast?” and “This is the university I should attend, the university where the provost recites a poem in his speech to potential applicants.” That was very much aligned with my own idea of what a university should give me. Then, during the four years at AUA, my decision was constantly reaffirmed.\nHow was your experience at AUA? What role did your program play in your career development? Did you have a professor(s) who influenced you?\nAUA has played a significant role in my life, in shaping my worldview, and in showing that one should always aspire upwards. It also taught me that one should take responsibility for being a leader and giving back to society in some way, besides securing a good livelihood for oneself.\nI was fortunate to have great professors at AUA who have played a major role in my life, and I’m so grateful to them for forging my path. I already mentioned Dr. Dennis Leavens, who influenced and inspired me in many ways. I was really fortunate to have him as my Freshman English teacher. He showed us the power of the American liberal arts education and introduced us to a whole world of poetry and literature. Another person I would love to mention is Shushan Avagyan, who taught a class in literary translation and helped me a lot with my capstone project on Toni Morrison’s Beloved. I’m also grateful to Zareh Tjeknavorian, who taught me courses in filmmaking and the language of cinema, and who ultimately changed my vision of life. We would watch and analyze classics such as Rear Window; All About Eve; The Elephant Man; and would learn how to see with our ears, how to tell a story through montage, and so much more. Zareh would always start and end the class quoting William Butler Yeats: “Beauty is truth, truth beauty — that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” I carry those words with me always.\nMy love for literature and poetry inspired me to start a student club at AUA. Although I knew that poetry was not so popular among students, I was looking for people that would share my love for literature and would join in that kind of a poetic congregation. And once I found people that shared my passion for poetry and literature in general, I decided that was the right time to start a poetry club. We participated in an exhibition, where we presented poetry that we had written. We had film screenings about art. We also translated into Armenian poems by Alan Ginsburg, John Berryman, and others.\nIn spite of being a recent graduate, you have had quite an impressive career trajectory thus far. Let me ask you, what has been the most memorable moment of success in your career path?\nShortly after I graduated, I started working at Creative Armenia, an arts foundation that I had heard about and whose work had greatly impressed me. I am one of those people that are very strict about the kind of path they’re paving for themselves. And I think that work and life are not two separate things — they’re just parts of one whole organism — and if one’s respectful to oneself, one should do work that is truly fulfilling oneself, which talks to one’s values and also, which would allow one to grow and to do something good for society. I’m lucky that I found fulfillment in my work early in life.\nAs to my most memorable moment of success, it’s still in the making, but so far, I have had several accomplishments that I’m humbly proud of. I’ve published a comic book, which will be in print soon. As a writer, completing a creative project is such a rewarding feeling; and I do hope people will read it. Another thing that I am proud of is a project we did at Creative Armenia. We have recently published a book called “44 Days: Diary from an Invisible War,” written by Lika Zakaryan, a journalist that took cover in a bunker during the 2020 Artsakh war and began to write a diary. Her book, which is available in English, Armenian, and Russian has become a definitive and comprehensive chronicle of the war. I am the editor of the book, and I am very proud that we can bring it to readers worldwide.\nWhat do you like most about your current position as the director of programs at Creative Armenia?\nIn Creative Armenia, we discover, develop, and produce creative talents and help Armenian artists worldwide through our signature programs. We believe that apart from grants or other financial assistance, artists primarily need strategic support to bring their works to life and take them out to the international art scene and marketplace. In Armenia, many people are in the mindset that art cannot be successful commercially; this is what we want to change. We want to show that it is possible for art to be both sustainable and commercially successful, and that one attribute does not contradict or devalue the other. We have many projects designed to promote Armenian artists through funding, industry connections, mentorship opportunities, and so on. Artbox, our most recent creative incubator provides comprehensive support to creative projects and businesses with potential for commercial success. This is our pilot year of the program, and we’re really excited about the definitive change it will bring to the creative economy in Armenia. We do think that our artists should also be creative leaders and ambassadors for Armenia. It resonates with what AUA has taught us: not to be just members of the local workforce, but to represent Armenia as its ambassadors wherever we go.\nHow do you manage to overcome challenges? What has been the biggest challenge that you have faced?\nI think what has always helped me is my persistence. I’m a very stubborn person by nature, which is not always rewarding, but it helps when it comes to facing challenges. Perhaps the most difficult challenges for me were the inner ones, such as becoming more confident in my own beliefs and abilities. I’ve spent much time shaping and carving out the person I want to be. I think that one should always try to be or at least get closer to the person one aspires to be. It’s an ongoing challenge — I think we all face that.\nWhat are your plans for the next couple of years? Do you have specific goals that you want to achieve in the near future?\nI’m working on my debut novels, one of which is based on my grandfather’s story. I consider it one of my biggest missions in life to bring his story to life. I have also written a short picture book for children that I would like to see published soon. Other than my personal goals, I would love to see our programs at Creative Armenia evolve — we have a lot of work ahead and it’s all very exciting. I think that in the near future we are going to witness considerable changes in the creative economy of Armenia, and I look forward to that.\nNowadays, many careers in the humanities are changing, settling into new roles in a new reality. What is your perception of the role of the humanities in general?\nThe role of the humanities is significant in any society. It gives us the chance to analyze our society, to test its boundaries, to predict and also create what’s coming. All great ideas and anything new first spark from words, stories, and great narratives. Perhaps if we look at statistics, we’ll see that the number of people involved in the humanities is significantly low compared to those engaged in other spheres. But I think we shouldn’t approach the issue in this way. I don’t think that the humanities and sciences are very different from each other, but rather, they are interconnected. One of the most iconic physicists, Nobel Prize winning Richard Feynman was also a great artist, and he is only one example of those scientists who think and envision as artists would do. So, cooperation between the humanities and sciences is possible and constructive, they can complement each other, and this is what we should strive for. In this regard, creative entrepreneurship is one of the spheres that could be considered by people engaged in the creative field.\nWhat would be your advice to current AUA students, especially those majoring in the humanities, particularly EC?\nI would advise them to follow their passion — that is their greatest asset. Everything else, all challenges and complications of the field are just circumstances that can be overcome. Where there is an obstacle, there is an opportunity yet to be found — a road not taken.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wholeroll.com/blogs/wholeroll/7-organic-and-festive-ways-to-decorate-your-home-for-the-holidays", "date": "2024-04-13T08:33:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00343.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9357073307037354, "token_count": 530, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__127315368", "lang": "en", "text": "What better way to decorate your home than with what nature gave you? While flashy decorations with loads of lights, foil paper and other flashy decorations look good, organic decorations can bring a refreshing change in greenery and fresh scents in the home. The good thing about organic decorations is that you will find most of what you need on your lawn, grocery store or at the nearby park. Here are some organic decoration ideas you can try.\nGarland on the front door\nWhy not give your guests a simple, beautiful and colorful welcome to your home with a garland of flowers on the front door? You can make a wreath from pine cones or raffia leaves and add a bit of color with roses.\nGreenery on the front porch\nGive your home a rustic rural feel by placing a few garden items on the front porch. Place a few pumpkins on a bale of hay like they are fresh off the farm. These are complimented with potted plants featuring earthy colors like brown, orange and green.\nThere are hundreds of types of leaves out there with a rich variety in shape, color and texture that you can make into very interesting decorations. Make the decorating a whole family affair by inviting the kids to make exciting crafts which they can detail with marker pens, and colorful beads.\nMake your stairway more colorful with a garland. You can make a simple and colorful garland from grapevines or flexible tree branches. If you need to make a longer garland, use a thin but stiff wire to connect several branches.\nLots of flowers\nA bouquet of fresh colorful flowers is suitable for any party. Popular colors for a holiday feel are red, orange and yellow. A vase of flowers can be placed as a centerpiece on the table. You can place free hanging flowers on the wall to brighten up the place.\nUse fruits as decorations and your guests will be delighted to see something beautiful that they can also eat. Colorful fruits like oranges, bananas, and apples can be put in a bowl and placed on the table to add a bit of color and serve as appetizers.\nYou can make sweet scented candles using beeswax and a few drops of an essential oil like lavender. Make luminaries using paper bags and place your candles in them for soft holiday lighting. You can place these candles even outdoors as the sweet scent will keep the bugs away.\nThese are great natural ideas that will invite the outside in. Happy Holidays!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.principiacollege.edu/news/college-news-post/~board/college-news/post/spring-production-inspires", "date": "2024-04-19T20:41:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817455.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419203449-20240419233449-00538.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9620957970619202, "token_count": 363, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__59201742", "lang": "en", "text": "This year’s spring production was an original play based on Sinclair Lewis’ 1935 dystopian political novel, It Can’t Happen Here.\nPrincipia College students and community members performed a resurrection of the original script, which has been seen infrequently since its publication and performances around the United States in 1936. Those involved with production wanted the performance to educate, challenge, and inspire important conversations about democracy in preparation for the upcoming election year.\nThe rehearsal process began with the entire cast’s participation in an acting intensive led by Chicago theatre artist Dawn Arnold. Over the course of 3 days, Arnold led the actors through creative explorations and acting exercises based on the acting technique of Michael Chekhov. “This work shaped the rehearsal process and helped to create complex and imaginative characters that brought Lewis’ story to life in a compelling and visceral way,” says director Chrissy Calkins Steele.\nAfter each performance, Professor John Williams (C’72) engaged the audience in a discussion about the issues raised by the play and provided historical context that influenced Lewis’ original work. “We hoped that this play would prompt conversations about democracy today, not only in the US but around the world,” says Steele. “While the arts can entertain or inspire, we also hope that what we create will shine a light on issues, educate, challenge, or even be a call to action.”\nOne audience member shared they felt called to act after seeing the show and plan to commit to an hour of prayer each day about the issues discussed in the play. Steele was particularly inspired by this response. “I believe this is the most important action we can take in response to the challenges that this play illuminated,” she shares.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://creativetouchmonogram.com/mission-personalized-gifts/", "date": "2023-09-25T11:56:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925115505-20230925145505-00782.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9104695916175842, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__129790543", "lang": "en", "text": "Personalized Gifts for the Ones You Love\nHere at The Creative Touch, we focus on two qualities: producing exceptional embroidery design and providing memorable and personable items to those wanting to give an irreplaceable and personalized gift.\nWe enjoy helping our customers find the perfect gift for a certain someone’s special occasion or celebration. Knowing that a plain item from the same store is not always enough for every event, we make it our mission to help you design a wonderful gift that is unique and personal.\nWith a personalized gift, we believe you can truly express how much someone means to you. We’ll help you customize an item with precise and beautiful embroidery that your loved one will cherish for years to come.\nTrust us to lend you a hand in finding the perfect gift. You’ll love watching as your friend, daughter, nephew, grandmother, father or other loved one’s face light up when they open your gift and know how much they mean to you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.photographybyjayna.biz/?page/141822/what-customers-will-tell-you-", "date": "2019-05-19T15:29:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232254889.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519141556-20190519163556-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9817346930503845, "token_count": 397, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__169580269", "lang": "en", "text": "What people think of Jayna Rosentreter Photography\nJayna Rosentreter has a natural gift, her photographs tell more than a story....they breathe life into the walls of my home, they make me smile on a rainy no-good day, they take me back to the unique moments in my life journey that I want to remember, they depict the absolute blessings I sometimes overlook but others notice right away and sweetly remind me of. Jayna has the knack, she has the eye, she has the creative vision, she has what it takes to wow you with her photography style. I'm in awe every time Jayna photographs my family! I always have a hard time narrowing down my favorites because often times we like most or all of them. I have had several prints enlarged to canvas or custom finish and they have turned out amazing! She definitely has your best interest in mind when making recommendations on your order. We feel so entirely comfortable around her, we absolutely trust her expertise and advice, we are thrilled and always pleased way beyond our expectations when viewing proofs and our final photos. Jayna Rosentreter is always my first choice (hands down) when it comes to photography for any family occasion or any event...you will love her and her work!\nJayna is one of the easiest photographers to work with. She allows you to voice what you prefer, what you like, what you don't like, and is non-intrusive but still seems to capture some amazing photos. She did exactly as I wanted with my son's senior pictures and with our family photos; they turned out exactly as I wanted them to and still have an artistic feel to them. Jayna is also one of the nicest and most relateable people I know; she puts an ease to you during the shoot that is evident in the end product. I have received many compliments about the photos and you cannot beat the price. I would recommend anyone using her.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arizonairrigationrepair.com/exploring-the-rich-cultural-heritage-the-heard-museum/", "date": "2024-02-27T03:13:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00512.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9326178431510925, "token_count": 776, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__43237789", "lang": "en", "text": "Nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, the Heard Museum stands as a beacon of Native American art, history, and culture. Established in 1929, the museum has become a prominent institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the diverse heritage of indigenous peoples from across the Americas. With its extensive collection, vibrant exhibitions, and engaging programs, the Heard Museum offers visitors an enriching experience that highlights the beauty, complexity, and resilience of Native American traditions.\nA Living Legacy:\nThe Heard Museum serves as a testament to the vision and dedication of its founders, Dwight and Maie Heard. Their passion for indigenous art and culture led them to collect a vast array of artifacts and artwork, forming the foundation of the museum’s renowned permanent collection. Today, the museum’s collection boasts over 44,000 objects, including traditional and contemporary art, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and sculpture, representing the diverse cultures of more than 200 Native American tribes. For more information.\nExploring the Exhibitions:\nVisitors to the Heard Museum can embark on a captivating journey through the museum’s various galleries and exhibitions. One of the museum’s most celebrated showcases is the “Home: Native People in the Southwest” exhibition. This immersive display delves into the lives and traditions of Southwest Native American tribes, offering insights into their dwellings, clothing, tools, and rituals.\nAnother must-see exhibition is “Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience.” This poignant exhibit sheds light on the assimilation policies imposed on Native American children, exploring their experiences in government-run boarding schools. Through personal narratives, photographs, and artifacts, visitors gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact these schools had on indigenous communities.\nThe Heard Museum is also committed to showcasing contemporary Native American art. The “Native American Contemporary Arts” exhibition features innovative works by established and emerging artists, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. From paintings and sculptures to multimedia installations, this collection celebrates the dynamism and creativity of Native American artists today.\nEngaging Programs and Events:\nBeyond its exhibitions, the Heard Museum offers a range of programs and events that engage visitors of all ages. The museum hosts artist demonstrations, lectures, and workshops, providing opportunities to learn directly from Native American artists and experts. These interactive experiences foster a deeper appreciation for the cultural practices and artistic techniques employed by indigenous artisans.\nThe annual “World Championship Hoop Dance Contest” held at the Heard Museum is a much-anticipated event. Hoop dancers from various tribes showcase their skill and agility, mesmerizing audiences with their intricate footwork and graceful movements. This contest celebrates the rich tradition of hoop dancing and serves as a platform for cultural exchange and celebration. Visit The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.\nPreserving and Educating:\nThe Heard Museum’s commitment to preservation extends beyond its collections and exhibitions. The museum houses a state-of-the-art conservation lab, where experts work tirelessly to restore and preserve delicate artifacts. Through meticulous research and conservation efforts, the museum ensures that these invaluable cultural treasures endure for future generations.\nEducation is a cornerstone of the Heard Museum’s mission. The museum offers educational programs tailored to students of all ages, from interactive school tours to cultural workshops. By providing comprehensive and accurate information about Native American history and culture, the Heard Museum contributes to the dismantling of stereotypes and fosters a greater understanding and respect for indigenous peoples.\nThe Heard Museum stands as a vital institution dedicated to celebrating and preserving the vibrant cultures of Native American peoples. With its extensive collection, immersive exhibitions, engaging programs, and commitment to education, the museum serves as a bridge between past and present, honoring the traditions of indigenous communities while promoting a more inclusive and equitable future.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://travelsguide.blog/17-details-you-may-have-missed-in-marvels-eternals/", "date": "2021-11-27T02:43:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358078.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20211127013935-20211127043935-00283.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9545974731445312, "token_count": 2218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__21079523", "lang": "en", "text": "- Warning: There are spoilers forward for \"Eternals.\"\n- There are many apparent references in \"Eternals.\" Insider rounds up a few of the greatest nods and behind-the scenes details you may have missed.\n- Captain America's defend exhibits up briefly and there's a nod to Ajak's first comedian look.\nIn the comics, Domo is an Eternal on Olympia who works immediately with the chief of the Eternals, Zuras. Neither of them seem in the Marvel film.\nHere, the ship is known as after the character.\nZack Snyder’s model of Superman impressed Ikaris.\nIn “Eternals,” Phastos’ son Jack errors Ikaris for DC’s Man of Steel, as a result of they each can fly and shoot lasers out of their eyes.\nIn an interview with French outlet jeuxactu.com, which has been translated, director Chloé Zhao stated Snyder’s interpretation of the hero impressed her essentially the most due to his method to the parable in an genuine manner.\nShe added that “Ikaris is after all our personal tackle Superman.”\nSpecial title indicators have been created for the Eternals by one of many stars, Lauren Ridloff, and her husband, Douglas.\nDouglas Ridloff labored on the movie as its American Sign Lanuage advisor. Lauren Ridloff told Fandango how the 2 got here up with fast methods to signal the names of Eternals.\n“We had labored in collaboration, my husband and I, arising with totally different title indicators for every of the characters,” Ridloff stated, including that the duo integrated some Easter eggs into two of the indicators as nods to Douglas and one in all their two sons.\n“Kingo, clearly, it is primarily based on his energy. He shoots lasers, he has laser weapons, after which he is also a Bollywood dancer,” stated Ridloff. “It additionally occurred to be the title signal of my youngest son, Wyatt.\nThe title signal for Makkari additionally incorporates the title signal for Lauren’s husband.\n“It’s actually near the ear and we picked that as a result of I do not know if you may see in the film, however Makkari tends to put on numerous earrings,” Ridloff stated of her character’s title signal. “In actual life, that occurred to be the title signal for my husband.”\nIn the unique “Eternals” comedian, most of the movie characters have been initially males.\nAjak, Makkari, and Sprite have been all male characters in the unique comedian run.\nBy gender-flipping their characters, the movie introduces 5 male and 5 feminine superheroes to the MCU.\nProducer Nate Moore told Screen Rant the choice to vary a personality’s gender was at all times particular to their story.\n“Sprite, the boy who by no means grew up, is one thing you’ve seen lots,” stated Moore. “The woman who by no means grew up appears to be slightly little bit of a brisker concept, so it is simply these artistic conversations to create a steadiness that we thought was attention-grabbing.”\nThe Eternals are seen in Tenochtitlan in the course of the fall of the Aztec Empire.\nIn the unique comedian run, Ajak wanted to be awaken from a tomb inside the Aztec Empire.\nThere, Ajak was believed to be an Incan hero named Tecumotzin.\nKingo is a Captain America fan.\nThe first model of Cap’s defend (or a reproduction of it) will be noticed on his jet.\nIt’s humorous that Kingo has this model of the defend since Steve Rogers used it when he was merely an actor for the federal government’s battle propoganda. In “Eternals,” Kingo is a well-known Bollywood actor.\nKingo made a gaggle of “Shadow Warrior” motion pictures, hinting at a superhero group.\nIn the comics, there’s a group of heroes called the Shadow Warriors who have been created because the final hope in opposition to the specter of the X-Men character Apocalypse.\nThena mentions the demise of Centuri-Six.\nIt’s one of many planets they destroyed earlier than coming to Earth to assist delivery a Celestial.\nCenturi-Six is a planet talked about in Thor issue No. 258. There, we be taught from one in all its residents, Gormok, that the planet was raided by a legal named Grey Gargoyle and his pirate ship.\nHe imprisoned the planet’s peaceable folks made up of philosophers and artisans on his ship the place they lived out their days as slaves.\nIkaris asks Phastos if his desk is made out of Vibranium earlier than slamming his fist onto it and breaking it.\nVibranium, one of many strongest metals on the planet, is from Wakanda. Black Panther’s go well with is fabricated from vibranium.\nMakkari and Druig’s costumes purposefully have extra purple in them.\nAccording to the movie’s manufacturing notes, the costume crew, led by costume designer Sammy Sheldon Differ, checked out minerals, nature, rocks, nebulas, and the cosmos to encourage the look of the superhero fits seen in the movie.\nSix fits have been made for every character. As they undergo time, the fits have delicate modifications which may be troublesome to note on a primary watch. For instaance, Druig’s costumes develop into darker because the movie progresses by way of time. Thena’s costume turns into “extra fragile and mushy.”\n“The extra rebellious characters like Druig and Makkari have purple in their costumes that nobody else has. The leaders, Ajak and Ikaris, are inclined to veer extra in the direction of blue,” producer Nate Moore stated in the movie’s manufacturing notes. “We tried to have common ideas for the way we dressed folks. Some of that’s impressed by comics, like Ikaris is in blue in the comics. Thena is in gold in the comics.”\nWhen they reboard the Domo late in the movie, Sprite asks Thena if she discovered the Ebony Blade.\nAs the Eternals look over the objects Makkari has acquired on the Domo through the years, Thena finds a sword, which Sprite errors for the Ebony Blade.\nThena says it is really Excalibur, King Arthur’s sword. The Ebony Blade belongs to a Marvel character named the Black Knight.\nWe later see the Ebony Blade in the movie’s second end-credits sequence. Dane Whitman (Kit Harington) opens a field to seek out the cursed sword inside.\nHarington instructed Insider he was “excited that Dane comes into contact with this sword,” including that he thought it was a “actually robust ending to the film.”\n“It makes me wish to see what’s subsequent, and the truth that may embrace me is thrilling,” Harington stated.\nKro tells Thena that she has modified, implying that the 2 knew one another.\nIn the comics, the 2 had an intimate relationship. Kro typically aligned with the Eternals due to his love for Thena. That’s not explored in “Eternals.”\nIt feels hinted at in the movie that there may have been some kind of connection between the 2 that wasn’t defined.\nBill Skarsgard, who performed Pennywise the Clown, was the voice of Kro.\nIf the voice of the Deviant sounded acquainted, it belonged to the “It” and “Deadpool 2” star.\nAt the movie’s finish, Arishem says he’ll return to Earth to determine whether or not or not he’ll spare the planet.\nArishem, the Prime Celestial, tells Sersi, Phastos, and Kingo that he’ll return to the planet for judgment to see if it needs to be destroyed.\nIn the comics, Arishem stands nonetheless on a pylon for 50 years to evaluate whether or not or not humanity is value saving. If he decides they are not worthy, he’ll merely destroy the planet and all of its inhabitants.\nThe inside the Domo is meant to appear to be the within of a meteor.\nAccording to the movie’s manufacturing notes, director Chloé Zhao and manufacturing designer Eve Stewart researched Jack Kirby’s comics, spiritual symbolism, historic symbols, and alien influences to assist design the outside of the Eternals’ ship, the Domo.\nCircles inside triangles are used on the ship and all through the movie as an emblem of unity. Stewart studied meteors on the Science Museum in London to work along with her crew to make the inside of the ship appear to be the within of a meteor.\n“We labored actually exhausting on the textures in order that it seemed like the within of a meteor and actually historic,” Stewart stated in the movie’s manufacturing notes. “I used to be actually excited to see some house mud that had arrived on a small meteor that was seven billion years outdated and had lately been found. It was the identical shade.”\nPatton Oswalt voiced Pip the Troll.\nA personality named Pip the Troll seems in the primary end-credits scene to introduce Starfox.\nYou may have been too surprised by Harry Styles’ sudden cameo as Thanos’ brother to comprehend that the comic was voicing Starfox’s comrade.\nThe thriller voice on the movie’s finish belongs to the Vampire hunter Blade.\nDuring the movie’s second end-credits scene, a voice warns Dane Whitman (Kit Harington) about touching a mysterious sword.\nZhao confirmed to Fandom it was the voice of Oscar winner Mahershala Ali who was beforehand introduced to play Blade at 2019’s San Diego Comic-Con.\nAn untitled “Blade” reboot is at present in the works at Marvel with no launch date connected.\nFree Australia Travel Guide Book", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://pastframe.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/why-i-like-japanese-and-mandarin-songs/", "date": "2018-06-23T17:23:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865145.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623171526-20180623191526-00596.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9295125603675842, "token_count": 1038, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__186120825", "lang": "en", "text": "In the last few years, I realised that I have been listening almost exclusively Japanese and Mandarin songs. In the past, the English songs I listened to tended to be Oldies from the 50s and 60s. After songs from that era, there is a big gap. I have never taken to contemporary songs even during my growing up years.\nRecently, I wondered what is it about Mandarin and Japanese songs that drew me to them and not English songs.\nThe first answer that came to my mind was that I do not like songs without a nice melody. It seems to me that contemporary English songs tend to be heavy on beats, and for some songs that is all there is. I think I more or less stopped listening to English songs after Debbie Gibson (call it bubble gum pop if you will, but I like them).\nA Picture Paints A Thousand Words\nThen, I realise that there is something else that draws me to Japanese and Mandarin songs. Something that is lacking or lost in English songs – evocative, poetic lyrics.\nRecently, I listened to a talk where the speaker described the English language as being a functional, practical language direct to the point. Perhaps he was describing the way it is being used now, but that made something click in my mind.\nFor example, when describing feelings of love, it seems that English songs tend to very direct – “I wanna hold your hand…”, “I can wait forever…”, “Lonely, I’m mister lonely…” are some examples. Though nice songs all of them, they do not provide anything more than telling the listener “the facts”.\nOn the other hand, Japanese and Mandarin songs like to use imagery to describe the singer’s feelings. They paint pictures in your mind. These images allow you to know and feel what they singing about. These images are beautiful and that is what seems to be missing in English lyrics.\nFor example, an excerpt from the song “M” by Princess Princess (Click to Listen):\nYou are only in my fantasy\n肩の向こうに見えた景色さえも So once again\nLeavin’for the place without your love\nThe translation in the bold section goes something like this:\nLike stars returning to the forest\nYour little nuances spontaneously disappear\nAlong with the playful person I once was\nThe lyrics paints a picture of breaking dawn. The singer looks on and sees stars slowly fading into brightening sky above the forest. She realises that she is losing her memory of her loved one. With that a part of her has also started to disappear. You will be hard pressed to find something like that in an English song.\nTake another song, this time an Enka by Sakamoto Fuyumi titled “風に立つ” (Kaze Ni Tatsu – Standing Against the Wind) (Click to Listen):\n雨風にたたかれて 頭(こうべ)をたれる ときもある\nThe rough translation goes like this:\nThere are days when we are blown by the mountain air, when we can puff out our chests.\nThere are also times where we are beaten by driving rain and hang our heads low.\nBut as long as we live, in life there are mountains, valleys and winding roads. Therefore, in life, we can only push on.\nAgain, the lyricist paints a picture and as the music flows, you can almost feel the rain on your face as you struggle up that winding path. This is a beautiful, powerful song of encouragement.\nHere is a much loved Chinese song by Ah Mei – “听海” (Listen to the Sea) (Click to Listen):\nThe rough translation goes something like this:\nListen to the sound of the sea crying\nSighing because someone is heartbroken, and yet doesn’t realize it\nThat person cannot be me, for at least I am calm\nBut my tears, even my own tears will not believe me\nListen to the sound of the sea crying\nThe sea is too emotional weeping till the sun rises\nWrite me a letter, and let it be our last covenant\nTelling me how you felt when you left me\nThese songs paint pictures and let you see, explore and then allow you decide how it felt to you. They make each song personal to the listener. That is where I think they are special.\nOf course, there are English songs that also use lyrics like this – “Vincent”, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” – but somehow the Mandarin and Japanese lyrics paint more evocative pictures in my mind.\nPerhaps the languages were influenced by Chinese poems and Japanese haiku. Precisely how, I do not know. All I know is that I am so grateful to be able to understand and appreciate these beautiful songs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://retirementexpert.co.uk/national-theatre-at-home-is-it-worth-it/", "date": "2023-11-30T06:54:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00663.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9519487023353577, "token_count": 1364, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__131646585", "lang": "en", "text": "This is a good question, but first let’s take a quick look at some background of the Royal National Theatre.\nThe Royal National Theatre, known as the National Theatre of Great Britain internationally, was founded by Laurence Olivier in 1963 at The Old Vic in Waterloo. It’s currently located in South Bank alongside the Thames in Central London. It is one of the UK’s ‘big 3’ publicly funded performing arts venues along with the Royal Opera House and the Royal Shakespeare Company.\nIt presents a varied programme of wide-ranging classic drama, Shakespeare, and works of contemporary playwrights. Apart from performances in the National Theatre building, it also regularly offers tour productions at theatres throughout the UK. As of June 2009, the National Theatre has also offered National Theatre Live, which comprises simulcasts of live productions that can be seen in cinemas.\nWhat is National Theatre at Home?\nNational Theatre at Home is a streaming platform launched in November 2020 by the Royal National Theatre in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. It aims to bring the world-class productions of the National Theatre to a national and global audience, as well as providing support for artists and theatre venues.\nIt therefore makes videos of plays produced by the National Theatre available to watch online anywhere in the world. It functions on a monthly or yearly subscription basis, as well as an on-demand basis.\nA digital streaming service was initially made available when the first COVID lockdown was in force in the UK and cinemas and theatres were closed. Apart from providing entertainment for a ‘housebound’ audience, it was a way of providing an income for both out-of-work artists and venues that were standing idle.\nHow does National Theatre at Home work?\nCurrently available plays of the National Theatre are on offer, as well as productions from National Theatre Live that were previously supplied to cinemas. More plays are added on an ongoing monthly basis. The on-demand service enables viewers to rent single plays for a 72-hour period. Some archived National Theatre material is also being made available for online release for the first time.\nNational Theatre at Home works on an on-demand service, or a monthly or annual subscription basis. The monthly subscription is currently £9.98, (US $12.99) with the annual subscription being £99.98 (US $129.99). The rental figure stands at £5.99 (US $7.99) and National Theatre Live on-demand recordings cost £7.99 or US $9.99. Rental figures can vary somewhat as there are special figures available for schools. The figures in other international currencies are available on the National Theatre’s website.\nHow was the viability of a National Theatre at Home streaming service established?\nInitially, for 16 weeks, from the beginning of April to the end of July 2020, National Theatre productions were made available to viewers free of charge on the Theatre’s YouTube channel on Thursday evenings at 7 o’clock UK time. These were also then available for the following seven days on demand.\nThis offer had an overwhelming positive response over the 4-month period. The 16 productions offered reached 15 million viewers in 173 countries all over the world.\nWhat kind of material is available on National Theatre at Home?\nIn a word – the best of the Royal National Theatre’s productions! National Theatre at Home gives a global audience access to some of the best productions in British theatre, anywhere, anytime. This includes new productions ‘fresh’ from National Theatre stages, as well as classics from the treasure trove of the National Theatre archives.\nThe service initially launched with seven National Theatre Live titles:\n- Phèdre featuring Helen Mirren\n- Josie Rourke’s Coriolanus withTom Hiddleston\n- The Young Vic production of Yerma\n- The Cherry Orchard\nSome of the many other excellent productions that have been featured include Lucy Kirkwood’s Mosquitoes and the Inua Ellams production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters. Also on offer are A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Gwendoline Christie, A Streetcar Named Desire, A View From the Bridge and All My Sons, the 2019 Old Vic production.\nLikewise available have been Angels in America, Antigone (the Don Taylor 2012 adaptation of Sophocles’ drama), and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell. Julius Caesar with Ben Whishaw playing the lead character is also available, as are many more outstanding productions.\nWhat are the advantages to having National Theatre at Home?\nIf you are a committed theatre buff, or just like a bit of a change in your TV fare from time-to-time, there are many persuasive reasons for subscribing to National Theatre at Home. These include:\n- It is reasonably priced. You can see plays you might not otherwise be able to see due to financial, geographical or other constraints.\n- You can watch the plays on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app available on Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV. You are able to watch at home or on any mobile device.\n- New plays are added on a monthly basis giving you something new to anticipate and look forward to.\n- You have unlimited access so you can watch whatever you want at a time that suits your schedule and time constraints.\n- It is easy to browse and see what plays are available.\n- You have early and timely access to new titles as well as exclusive and interesting behind-the-scenes content.\nSo – is it worth it having National Theatre at Home?\nIn a nutshell – yes! Very much so, and not just for passionate and committed theatre buffs. With the average London price for a single theatre ticket price pushing £30, and many individual productions charging well over that, the National Theatre at Home’s monthly subscription of £9.98 is extremely reasonable and cracking good value.\nAs Rufus Norris, the Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre, says: “The National Theatre has a crucial role to play in supporting the nation’s creativity; it’s an incredible place full of amazing people and elicits enormous affection, pride and passion in audiences around the world.”\nNational Theatre at Home enables a hugely bigger, indeed, truly global audience, to participate in and partake of the riches this justly celebrated, forward-looking and enterprising national institution produces.\nAnd that at less than half of the cost of a single theatre ticket!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://deals.thehackernews.com/sales/poser-pro-for-win-mac", "date": "2024-04-20T20:43:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00470.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9229019284248352, "token_count": 900, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__121033183", "lang": "en", "text": "Poser Pro: 3D Art + Animation Software for Windows & Mac\nEasily Create & Design 3D Human Figures for Art, Illustration, Animation, Games & More\nTechnology has come so far, from the days of people sitting for oil paintings, to now being able to pose a digital model right from your computer.\nPoser is a 3D computer graphics program optimized for 3D modeling of human figures. It is known for enabling digital artists to easily produce 3D animations and digital images, as well as the extensive availability of third-party digital content. With Poser, human and animal models are prepared for you to start designing and posing immediately. Thousands of poses, morphs, clothing, hair, materials, and accessories are included. Poser delivers the power of interactive 3D figure design, offering infinite opportunities to portray human diversity, form, and expression. Design with the human form for art, illustration, animation, comics, web, print, education, medical visualization, games, storyboarding, pre-visualization, and more.\nThe Poser Pro animation software can be downloaded on both a Mac or PC, perfect for anyone to use. Creative professionals everywhere are utilizing this amazing software to help bring their concepts to life, and impress their clients, or even just for fun! You can use Poser Pro for as long as you want with this lifetime subscription, so you never have to worry about renewing.\n- Thousands of poses, morphs, clothing, hair, materials, and accessories to get started\n- Figures are pre-rigged so artists can click-and-drag to pose body parts, sculpt faces, or create ethnic varieties\n- Full body morphs, facial expression morphs, & bone rigging are available for any figure\n- Brush-based morphing tools for quickly and easily creating shape variations\n- Powerful lighting & rendering tools deliver high-quality artistic effects\n- Natural lighting, shadows, and subsurface scattering for realistic looking skin, caustics & volumetrics for smoke, fog, and cloud effects\n- Final output styles including photorealism, sketch, cartoon, silhouette, real-time comic book mode & more\n- Automatic keyframe creation, non-linear animation, lip syncing & a walking simulator to simplify the animation process\n- Dynamic props & bullet physics move with your figure and add realism\n- Windows 7 or 10\n- macOS X 10.9 or later\n- Length of access: lifetime\n- Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase\n- Device per license: 1\n- Access options: desktop\n- Software version: 11.3\n- Updates included\n- Have questions on how digital purchases work? Learn more here\n- Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 30 days of purchase. Once your license is redeemed, all sales are final.\nAlways wanted to purchase, but was too expensive then. Now I purchased a bit cheaper. Poser is great software.\nIt is easy to create 3D characters.. But that is not the Poser pro 12 deals. Before you buy, you must know, it is Poser pro 11. But I'm happy in this deal as well.\ni was still using poser4 until my machine crashed p4 did not run cleanly on win11 and the new hardware honestly i was a tad skeptical about this price/pkg however, everything worked great and the pkg was amazing at its price point\nI love this product. I am an artist looking to take my art to a new level and Poser will be a massive help. Looking forward to mastering Poser and conquering the art world\nA panelist at comic-con suggested that it is a good tool for 2D comic art. I am looking forward to using it.\nI paid with Paypal and it took a bit for Paypal to release the funds and my key to come, but once it did the software unlocked without any hassles and I was able to download all the bonus material from the poser website. As a DazStudio user, it's taking a bit of time of relearn everything, but the software works great!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jeffrennicke.com/the-moment-it-clicks-photographic-stories-1/", "date": "2023-12-01T04:21:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00536.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957505464553833, "token_count": 710, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__133627031", "lang": "en", "text": "The Moment It Clicks: Photographic Stories #1: Trumpeter Swans\nWe live in a world of motion. John Muir knew it: “Everything is flowing—going somewhere… pulsed on and on forever like blood… in Nature’s warm heart.” Like flowing blood, motion means survival to most creatures. Call it the dance of life, the swirl of species.\nThere are many variations on the dance. Birds, animals, fish, and insects are moving around us all the time. But twice a year this swirl of species reaches a crescendo. Triggered by a slant of sunlight or dips in temperature, guided by inner compass bearings we hardly understand, millions of creatures are on the move each spring and fall in the grand spectacle of seasonal migration. Wildlife biologists estimate that one-third of all the birds on the planet migrate—that’s 5.7 billion birds on the wing over North America, sometimes in flocks so immense they appear on radar screens.\nOne of my favorite migration spectacles is the return of trumpeter swans. As soon as the rivers and streams begin to open, the swans begin to move north with the thaw, thrumming the spring air with their wingbeats. They are huge birds with a wingspan of over six feet, the largest waterfowl species native to North America. To stand beneath the swans arrowing across the spring sky, neck bent, ears buffeted by their wild calls, is to connect with an ancient dance, the spring migration.\nThey return each year to a bend in a small northern river not far from where I live. The first sight of them is often mirage-like. One day the river bend is empty. The next day there are swans. It is as if tufts of the very snow itself have sprouted wings.\nIt is not difficult to see them on this stretch of river but getting close enough to photograph them is not easy. They are wary and weary from their long trip. It seems intrusive to “stalk” them with a camera and risk disturbing them into wasting even more energy in fleeing. So, I don’t. I find a spot in the open, a place where they can see me clearly and avoid me if they wish. I just sit, reveling in simply being on the same river bend as these beautiful birds, letting them come nearer, or not. It is enough, and many days I go home without a single photograph.\nBut, one day, I had been in my spot for hours as geese, ducks, and swans swirled around me. I had taken very few photographs that day, just listening, watching. The warmth of the spring sun soon lulled me to sleep, my camera on my chest. But, before I dozed, I remembered something photographer Michael Melford had taught me once: always preset your camera to the conditions just in case. And, lucky I did.\nI don’t know how long I slept but, I woke suddenly to the air above me being brushed by wings, a pair of swans passing directly overhead. I grabbed my camera without even sitting up with time for just one frame before they were gone. The photograph above is the result: one moment in the spring migration, one step in the dance of life.\n(Prints of this photograph are available. If you are interested, drop me a message.)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://en.chantalpiche.com/copie-de-qui-je-suis", "date": "2023-06-09T05:28:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655247.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609032325-20230609062325-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9442052245140076, "token_count": 147, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__127394703", "lang": "en", "text": "top of page\nMy name is Chantal Piché and I am Franco-Manitoban. I am known to have illustrated children's books in my home province. After settling in Montreal and obtaining a certification in illustration, I am now entering the Quebec market.\nI mainly illustrate children's books and educational material. My signature is in my expressive and colorful style inspired by Japanese animation.\nMy favorite thing about my job is nurturing people's imagination, adults and kids alike. It is also important for me to make what I illustrate as dynamic and interactive as possible to encourage learning, whether for a text or an activity. I love hiding funny details to find among my images!\nbottom of page", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.fowlertribune.com/news/20181013/native-american-heritage-day-at-bents-fort", "date": "2020-10-31T18:45:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107922411.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031181658-20201031211658-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579320549964905, "token_count": 899, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__188261982", "lang": "en", "text": "Featuring presenters from across the West\nThe heritage of the original inhabitants of the Great Plains will be celebrated at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Saturday, October 20 during the park’s Native American Heritage Day. The public is invited to observe and, in several cases participate, in a host of activities including talks on Plains Tribal culture, art and dance demonstrations and workshops, and living history portrayals of trading sessions.\nThe park will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on October 20 with ongoing living history activities such as tipi life, trade activities, livestock use, adobe work, blacksmithing and an array of special programs. Experts on Native culture from Oklahoma, North Dakota, Oregon and Colorado will share their extensive knowledge, experience and skills with park visitors.\nFrom 10 am to 3 pm, Michael Terry also known as “Bad Hand” will demonstrate and discuss his massive collection of Plains Indian regalia and equipment. Bad Hand is a Native American historian, lecturer, stuntman, replica maker and artist. His books include “Plains Indian Regalia and Customs” (sold in the Bent’s Fort park store) and “Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868.” Bad Hand has appeared in and consulted on such films as “Dances with Wolves,” “Far and Away,” and “Geronimo.”\nAward-winning artist George Curtis Levi, a member of the Southern Cheyenne Tribe of Oklahoma, will present art workshops at the fort from 10 am to 12 pm and again from 1 pm to 3 pm. The art and history of the Cheyenne people motivate him in his art. He specializes in ledger art, and also acrylic and watercolor paintings. Prints of George’s art are sold in the park’s store. The workshops will include the history and examples of ledger art, followed by having participants try their own hand at creating ledger art pieces that they can take home with them.\nLoren Yellow Bird, a park ranger at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site in North Dakota and member of the Arikara tribe, will present a session on Plains Indian Culture at 11 am and a program on the impacts of trade on the Plains Tribes at 3 pm.\nThe Seven Falls Indian Dancers will perform in the fort plaza at 12 pm and 2 pm. The dancers are a family dance troupe representing four generations of dancers from the Pawnee, Flandreau Santee Sioux and Crow Creek Sioux tribes. They have been dancing throughout Colorado for nearly 30 years. The dancers present social and exhibition dances from several different tribes. The origins of the dances are explained with stories.\nFrom 1 pm to 3 pm David Balicki from La Junta’s Koshare Museum will present his beadwork and will lead a workshop for visitors to create their own small beaded piece to take home.\n“Native American Heritage Day at Bent’s Old Fort recognizes the integral role the Plains tribes played in the life of the fort,” said Park Superintendent Alexa Roberts. “The business of the fort was trading with the tribes. Without the tribes, the fort would not have existed. But more than that, William Bent and other fort employees married into the tribes, so they were not only customers, they were family. We hope everyone will join us on October 20th for a celebration of these vibrant nations that made the fort a great example of cultural collaboration.”\nThe park will charge a special event fee for Native American Heritage Day. The fee for this full day of activities is only $5.00 for visitors 13 and older and $2.00 for ages 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under are free. National Park Passes are honored for this fee. Fees will be collected at the fort entrance.\nLunch will be available for purchase at the park’s picnic area provided by Johnny’s Barbeque of Pueblo, serving brisket, green chile and a variety of lunch items. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnics.\nBent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is located on Colorado Highway 194, 8 miles east of La Junta or 15 miles west of Las Animas. For more information, call the park at (719) 383-5010.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://saariahojarvenpaa.fi/gallery/exhibitions/heavenscape/", "date": "2019-02-19T20:05:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247491141.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219183054-20190219205054-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9281259775161743, "token_count": 271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__146418421", "lang": "en", "text": "Heavenscape — Architecture of Infinity is music frozen into architecture. It doesn't start, stop or describe anything. It just is itself. The sound installation is performed daily at HAM Tennispalatsi.\nHeavenscape is a spatial 6-channel sound installation which evokes a more tangible and physical essence of sound. The phenomenon of sound is of spatial rather than temporal nature. Sound is matter. Therefore, one might not necessarily listen to it as a piece of music but rather experience it as an architectural space.\nIn our time, when even understanding and truth itself is being challenged, Heavenscape compels the listener to expand their experience and concept of seeing and hearing.\nHeavenscape has been inspired by the architecture of sacral edifices, fractal geometry, Gregorian and Byzantine chants as well as traditional Arabic music. The piece also expresses the spirituality shared by all cultures. Just as the seemingly different musical traditions around the globe share apparent structural and mathematical properties, so are the religions of the world often connected by the concept of holy, eternity, the beyond and heaven.\nOne can listen to the work at Ola Kolehmainen’s exhibition Sacred Spaces in HAM Tennispalatsi, Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8. See the HAM website for Heavenscape performance times.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.midcoastmusictogether.com/index.aspx?rnd=AO8", "date": "2021-04-18T04:56:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038468066.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418043500-20210418073500-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9224320650100708, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__206818247", "lang": "en", "text": "Music Learning Supports All Learning® ~ set a foundation for life. Weekday and Weekend Class offerings in Belfast, Rockport, Rockland. Find out what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability.\nClick here to watch a sample mixed-age family class.\nMusic Together® is an international early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 8- and the grownups who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jennieisknitting.blogspot.com/2014/09/pine-tree-lace-baby-blanket.html", "date": "2017-05-23T04:59:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607369.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523045144-20170523065144-00374.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9702022671699524, "token_count": 521, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__7879291", "lang": "en", "text": "Some time back, I purchased an e-booklet of patterns for lace baby blankets from a designer. I downloaded the PDF files to my computer and set about knitting the projects as gifts for friends who were expecting babies. The blankets ranged from simple to challenging, from impressive to spectacular. I became a fairly good lace knitter in the process, learning to follow charts, to make time-saving lifelines, to repair mistakes, and to do all the increases and decreases that are the hallmark of lace knitting. I made one blanket in particular - a white lace christening blanket - that took weeks of knitting and ripping to complete. The finished project was worth every minute of agita - it was gorgeous.\nBecause I had become a lace enthusiast, when Mother's Day rolled around, my husband purchased for me a copy of Barbara G. Walker's classic reference book, A Treasury of Knitting Patterns. I thumbed through the book with enthusiasm and nearly dropped it on the floor when I saw in the book the exact lace pattern that had been the basis of my white christening blanket.\nThe designer had simply taken the lace pattern, put a border around it, and repackaged it as her own design.\nI didn't - and still don't - know much about the ethics of writing knitting patterns, but my reaction at the time was a combination of disappointment and anger. I had paid for a pattern that I could have created myself. It wouldn't be that hard to just take one of Walker's charts and transform it into a blanket of my own unique design. I can do that, I told myself.\nAnd so I did. My dear friend Stephanie announced her pregnancy last spring, and I wanted to make a spectacular and one-of-a-kind gift for her. I flipped through my copy of A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, looking for a pretty lace pattern that would look nice as a baby blanket for Stephanie's newborn daughter.\nI settled on a pattern called \"Pine Tree Lace.\" I added a seed-stitch border around the lace, calculated my gauge, and cast on a crib-sized blanket (about 32 inches by 42 inches). I worked on it all summer. The baby is due in November, and she'll be sleeping under the very first blanket that I designed all by myself (with a little help from my pattern reference book).\nClick here for the link to the Ravelry project page, which will give you needle and yarn information. Click on the links above to purchase Ms. Walker's wonderful dictionary of lace stitches.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://snowcabinetry.com/vero-beach/cabinet-maker-vero-beach-fl/the-journey-of-a-cabinet-maker-crafting-quality-in-vero-beach/", "date": "2024-02-25T22:38:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474643.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225203035-20240225233035-00848.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9185351133346558, "token_count": 1189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45989936", "lang": "en", "text": "The Journey of a Cabinet Maker: Crafting Quality in Vero Beach\nOur journey in the world of cabinet making is rooted in the sandy shores and vibrant community of Vero Beach. This picturesque locale isn’t just our home; it’s the birthplace of our passion for woodworking. Here, the art of cabinet making transcends mere construction—it’s a blend of tradition, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality.\nIn Vero Beach, we’re not just building cabinets; we’re crafting legacies. Each piece of wood is selected with care, shaped by skilled hands, and transformed into more than just furniture. It’s a testament to the enduring beauty and functionality that define our work.\nMeet the Cabinet Maker: A Story of Passion and Precision\nOur story began with a simple love for woodworking. What started as a hobby, fueled by a fascination with the intricacies of wood and design, has blossomed into a professional pursuit of excellence. Every cabinet we create is a piece of our journey, reflecting the dedication and precision that is the hallmark of our craft.\nThis journey is not just about mastering the tools and techniques. It’s about understanding the soul of the wood, the desires of our clients, and the timeless beauty of functional art. Our hands may shape the wood, but it’s our passion that carves out the unique identity of each piece.\nThe Process of Crafting Quality Cabinets\nThe secret to our high-quality cabinets lies in our meticulous process. Selecting the right wood is the first, crucial step. We choose each piece for its grain, color, and character, ensuring it meets our high standards for durability and aesthetics.\nOur tools, a blend of traditional and modern equipment, allow us to maintain precision while embracing efficiency. From the initial cut to the final polish, every step is performed with an eye for detail, ensuring that each cabinet is not just built to last, but also to inspire.\nDesign Philosophy: Blending Aesthetics with Functionality\nWe believe that the best designs emerge from a harmonious blend of beauty and utility. Our cabinets are tailored to meet the unique needs and tastes of our clients, ensuring that each piece is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.\nAttention to detail is paramount in our design process. We consider every aspect, from the ergonomics of use to the integration of the cabinet into its intended space. Our goal is to create pieces that enhance the daily lives of our clients while adding a touch of elegance to their homes.\nSustainability in Cabinet Making\nSustainability is at the heart of our operations. We’re committed to eco-friendly practices, from sourcing sustainable materials to minimizing waste. Our approach is not just about being environmentally responsible; it’s about ensuring the longevity and health of our craft and our community.\nBy choosing sustainable materials, we’re not only preserving the environment but also providing our clients with healthier, more durable products. It’s a commitment that we’re proud of and one that we believe is essential to the future of cabinet making.\nThe Business of Cabinet Making in Vero Beach\nNavigating the cabinet making market in Vero Beach comes with its unique challenges and opportunities. As a local business, we’re deeply connected to the community, understanding its needs and preferences. This connection allows us to tailor our services and products to meet local demands while maintaining our high standards of quality.\nBuilding our brand has been a journey of fostering trust and ensuring customer satisfaction. Our reputation is built on the quality of our work and the relationships we’ve cultivated with our clients. It’s a testament to our commitment to excellence and our love for the craft.\nClient Stories: Transforming Spaces with Custom Cabinets\nAt the heart of our work are our clients’ stories, which we view with immense pride. Each project we undertake is more than just a task – it’s a collaborative journey where we work closely with our clients to transform their spaces into personalized sanctuaries. Our dedication is not just to the craft of cabinet making, but to reinventing living spaces by striking the perfect balance between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.\nOur expertise shines through in every project, whether it’s revitalizing a kitchen or customizing a living area with bespoke cabinetry. These transformations are clear indicators of our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The positive feedback and contentment of our clients are what drive us, fueling our passion to continuously hone our skills and deliver outstanding results in each and every home.\nFuture Trends in Cabinet Making\nAs we look to the future, we’re excited about the innovations shaping our industry. From advancements in sustainable materials to new design trends, we’re constantly evolving to stay at the forefront of cabinet making.\nOur commitment is to continue embracing these changes, ensuring that we remain synonymous with quality, innovation, and timeless design. We’re not just keeping up with the trends; we’re setting them.\nConclusion: The Art of Cabinet Making in Vero Beach\nOur journey is an ongoing story of passion, precision, and dedication to the art of cabinet making. In Vero Beach, we’re not just crafting cabinets; we’re creating a legacy of quality and beauty that stands the test of time.\nAt Snow Custom Cabinetry, we invite you to be a part of our story, to experience the difference that comes from a deep love for the craft, a commitment to sustainability, and a dedication to client satisfaction. Every cabinet is more than just furniture; it’s a piece of our heart, a part of our journey, and a testament to the enduring beauty of quality craftsmanship.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ralecon.com/blog/web-design-trends-to-watch-in-2024/", "date": "2024-02-27T01:31:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9186265468597412, "token_count": 768, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__9096452", "lang": "en", "text": "Visual appeal is one of the most important factors in website design. A trendy and catchy web design can easily grab a user’s attention and boost a brand’s value.\nA web design is much more than simple aesthetics; it’s about every ounce of your online presentation. The importance of web design makes it significant for SEO rankings as well. A quality web design means better SEO rankings and an improved user experience.\nA study from Logical Media Group claims that 38% of audiences can’t connect to or leave the site if the web design is not properly organized.\nCurious to know more? Let’s now talk about some of the most popular web design trends for 2024.\n1. Minimalism and Simplicity\nMinimalism and simplicity have become one of the most popular trends in every aspect, be it home design or web design.\nA minimalist website offers a perfect blend of simplicity and practicality. Some of the key features of minimalist design include classic typography, clean images, and visual hierarchy.\nIn recent days, designers have combined elements like vibrant color palettes, animation, and regularly updated minimal designs.\n2. AI-Generated Imagery\nAI has started making an impact in every field, and web design is no exception. With the consistent improvement of AI tools, AI imagery is gaining huge popularity for its ease of use and realistic design.\nWebsites these days are using AI imagery for clean, attractive, and real-like images.\nAlso, the images are unique, bold, and customized. They are surely going to be a buzzword in the coming era.\n3. Bold and Custom Typography\nBold typography is a classic web design trend that has been here for ages now. It’s a timeless one, and it’s here to stay.\nBold typography makes use of large fonts to quickly catch the user’s attention and make an impact.\nThese designs are preferred to deliver the brand’s character while being sophisticated and minimalist. They are also popular to improve readability.\nDesigners these days are playing with typography and adding images and motion to it to make it more real and vibrant.\n4. Science-fiction Design\nScience-fiction design is quite a popular trend among technology firms these days.\nIt is one of the most simple yet powerful ways to showcase their personality and brand value. These designs look modern and grab the user’s attention effortlessly.\nSci-fi Web design uses several elements, like technology, visuals like lights and color schemes, and grandiose elements like stars, the universe, planets, and more, to stand out.\n5. Sustainable Design\nSustainable web design is a super trendy concept these days. It aims to offer a perfect mix of an improved user experience while not compromising on environmental duties.\nA sustainable design aims to be energy-efficient and user-friendly. Further, optimizing its resources and encouraging inclusivity are also some of its key features.\nThese are some of the best web design trends that are likely to rule the design industry in the coming days. Developers can follow them, while choosing what works best for the brand is also important.\nA web design company can ensure your website is aesthetically designed while being user-friendly and easy to navigate. Hubsot claims a nicely designed website can improve your site’s time by 84%. They can help boost the traffic, sales, and SEO rankings of your website.\nStay ahead in the digital landscape! Embrace the future of web design with Ralecon. Elevate your online presence with cutting-edge trends for 2024. Let’s shape the future of your website together.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://mentorfactor.typepad.com/mentorfactorblog/2013/01/zentangle-a-tool-for-presencing.html", "date": "2017-04-30T07:01:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124371.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00412-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755138158798218, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__261033333", "lang": "en", "text": "Back in May 2012, the lovely and talented Andrea Ames asked me if I wanted to see her latest projects. Knowing what a master quilter she is, I said \"Yes\" with the expectation of seeing some of her amazing quilting designs. This was not to be.\nShe pulled out a small portfolio-like book and began to show me what appeared to be amazing doodles. She explained to me that these were NOT doodles, but Zentangles. She had been to the Masters class and, in true Andrea-form (Andrea NEVER does anything halfway), she is now teaching this truly remarkable art form.\nWhen I returned to Atlanta after seeing Andrea, I sought out a Zentangle class and am now hooked.\nNow, all of you know how goal-driven I am. I preach visioning, goal setting, and having a process to monitor goals. It doesn't matter how you get there, if you don't know where you are going, and all that.\nZentangle is the antithesis of this thinking. It is totally \"now\" thinking. The \"tangle\" is created one line at a time in a way that is akin to automatic writing. It is a very meditative (i.e., Zen) process. Often I don't know what the final product is going to be until I'm finished.\nAnyone can create Zentangles. You don't have to know how to draw; you just have to push your high school art teacher out of your head. The real beauty in the practice is that there are no mistakes.\nI've begun to use Zentangle as a way to wind down at night when it is too early to go to bed, but too late to start another project. It calms the mind and brings order.\nIf you are interested in checking this out further, go to www.zentangle.com for more information.\nHere are a couple of the ones I did during the holidays:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.librarylandproject.com/reviews-and-rankings/2019/8/7/easthampubliclibrary", "date": "2019-10-18T13:34:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986682998.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018131050-20191018154550-00379.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9794207811355591, "token_count": 975, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__149533988", "lang": "en", "text": "Eastham Public Library\nWe’ve wanted to visit the Eastham Public Library for a while. The thing is it’s pretty far out on Cape Cod and the last time we tried to visit was a Monday and - sad trombone - the Eastham Library is closed on Mondays. Thankfully, this time we visited on a Tuesday and the library was open for business!\nWe came down to have some photos taken for a story in the Cape Cod Times (we’ll let you know as soon as it runs!) and to visit a few more outer Cape libraries. We also wanted to see if the Oudens Ello awesome architectural streak would continue. The short answer: oh yeah!\nWhen you visit, you’ll see that the library features weathered clapboard siding in a tip of the hat to so much of the Cape’s architecture. The interior is an amazing space with bold angles, tons of glass and the bright natural light we’ve come to expect from this team of architects. The shapes of the space hearken back to mid-century design, with clean lines and lots of hidden nooks. It makes it a pleasure to walk through and explore.\nThe ground floor contains most of the library’s collection and programming space. To the left of the entrance is a large community, an art gallery (more on this later), a bookstore, restrooms, etc. To the right is the circulation desk and beyond are the stacks. There are three discrete seating areas, each with comfortable furniture selected by the library staff. One of the areas features a lovely fireplace and all of them look out over Depot Pond.\nThe pond offers more than a fine view. It also serves as the motif for the children’s section on the lower level. There the carpets are grass green, the walls are sky blue and it makes the room feel almost as though the outdoors are inside. It’s pretty amazing. Also on this lower level is the Eastham Room, which houses the library’s historical collection, and the place we were given for a SharpOrange client conference call. Beyond their work with light, Oudens Ello also excels in acoustic design and this room is no exception: it not only is quiet but it feels quiet.\nSo, there you have the physical space, totally lovely. We were also able to spend quality time with several staffers (two of whom joined us for the photos with the Cape Cod Times), and they painted a picture of a library that’s really in tune with the needs of its community. For example, back in March, the town was walloped by some severe weather. A lot of residents found themselves without power and - even worse - without connectivity. The library had both and opened its doors to provide warmth, power, WiFi, and a sense of community.\nWhat’s interesting about this experience is how it cemented the library’s place in the heart of the town. When it was time to build this library, the town was behind it, but there were some who were ambivalent to see the original library replaced. When those March storms came and the library opened its doors, everyone came to realize that this place really served as a center for the community. This is something that’s true of many libraries, but it’s often overlooked.\nOne of the things that we were really impressed by Eastham is the library’s relationship to the artistic community. Lots of libraries have gallery space, but here the space is spoken for well into 2020 - and artists who display and sell their works get 100 percent of the sale price. That’s a pretty generous split!\nAs it the case for many towns on the Cape, Eastham sees its population ebb and flow over the course of the year. Like other libraries in the area, Eastham manages this - not by changing staff numbers - but by prioritizing activities. The winter months are a time to catch up on projects, while the summer is all about circulation and keeping the computers running for all the people like us who want to work in the library during their summer vacations!\nFinally, a word about the staff and the great team of volunteers we met during our visit. They were so friendly and so happy to talk about their library, the sense of community they foster, the programs they offer and run, the works. While we were at the library it was a happy hive of activity with parents and kids, co-workers, quiet readers, and people chit-chatting away. If you are planning a trip to Cape Cod, make a point to visit this fine library, you’ll be glad you did.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.leannaslaterphotography.com/", "date": "2018-05-21T16:35:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864461.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521161639-20180521181639-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9432317018508911, "token_count": 566, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__136644055", "lang": "en", "text": "When you want to capture your family’s precious milestones, Leanna Slater Photography will make it happen. You can count on me to deliver quality and professional services. Located in Castle Rock, CO, I also serve Sedalia, Castle Pines, Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Kiowa, and Monument areas.\nMY STYLE ~ well, my style is your style. My goal is to sit with you prior to your session, understand your expectations, find out what is important to you, and base our session from that experience. I aspire to capture the personal moments in people’s lives that portray a genuine appearance through natural lighting and expressive movement. I find beauty in the most simple, unposed, and natural moments that capture the expressions of love and life.\nI understand each client has different needs, that’s why I am more than willing to serve your unique requests. If you are searching for something that is not on my Investment page, just ask! I’ll be more than happy to help…\n...and please ask me about my REFERRAL program, it's a great way to add more memories to your selection.\nHonoring our Veterans, First Responders and Teachers\nALL TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS and U.S. MILITARY SERVICE MEN and WOMEN (individual must participate in the shoot), RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL DIGITAL COLLECTIONS...WITH AN OPTION TO USE THE DISCOUNT $$ TOWARDS ADDITIONAL DIGITAL PHOTOS.\nSo far this year, I have enjoyed volunteering as the \"TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER\" for the MS WALK-DENVER at City Park. The day couldn't have been more beautiful as colorful Colorado showcased it's best. I met so many courageous folks, young and old! I honestly do not think my heart has been more full.\nDonating to local High Schools...\nOne of my very favorites things to do is to donate my older equipment to the local high schools. It gives me the \"warm and fuzzies\" to walk in and go through all the equipment with the teachers. I know they are beyond grateful and that is why I do it.\nWords I live by...\n\"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.\" ~Maya Angelou\n\"When you learn, TEACH, when you get, GIVE.\" ~Maya Angelou\n\"Success is loving life and daring to live it.\" ~Maya Angelou\n\"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.\" ~Maya Angelou", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://2ndreformed.org/windows", "date": "2021-01-20T15:21:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703521139.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20210120151257-20210120181257-00728.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9424228072166443, "token_count": 1071, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__200380827", "lang": "en", "text": "When Second Reformed Church constructed its current building on Stadium Drive, the congregation chose a contemporary style stained-glass window design to match the modern architecture of the new church facility. The artistry and infusion of color that is the hallmark of the more traditional stained-glass church windows is eminently present in the beauty of our modern-style windows. Their kaleidoscopic colors provide a stunning backdrop to our sanctuary setting that enhances the reverence and peace of our praise and worship services. Designed by award-winning artist, Karel C. Dupre, a native of Veerle, Belgium, our sanctuary windows consist of five floor-to-ceiling windows, and one ceiling-mounted window.\nStained-glass windows always tell a story, and our windows are no exception. Here is the design explanation provided by the Willet Stained Glass Studios, Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who fabricated the windows for us . . .\n“The overall theme of the windows is light. God is the light of the world. The five side windows have been conceived as a whole, i. e., certain lines and shapes extend through more than one window. However, each window has its own sub theme. The pale hues enabling a great deal of daylight to enter and reflected color to reverberate underscores the overall theme.\nCreation Window: The three primary colors, red, yellow and blue combine at the top of the window and contract into a white circle, which symbolizes the Creator who is the source of light. The beam from the source of light makes the earth visible as it is being created. A smaller white beam reaches up from the Creator and causes light on the stars.\nCovenant Window: A rainbow stretches from the Creation Window into this one. When God made a covenant with Noah after the flood, he set a rainbow in the sky for a sign. Rising up from the end of the rainbow is the pillar of fire and cloud that guided the Israelites through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. Towering up in the center of the window, amid thunder and lightning, is Mt. Sinai. The light is on the top of the mountain and it represents the presence of the Lord coming from above in a beam of white light.\nRedemption Window: At the center of the bank of five windows is Christ, the Light of the World. This figure is the least non-objective, the most recognizable form in all the windows. His halo shines with golden light, which extends downward toward a more abstract human figure. The gold turning red as it descends recalls that man is saved by the blood of Christ. His hands are extended in benediction over the human form, which kneels within a chalice as a symbol of purification drawn from Christ.\nChurch Window: In the upper part of the window is an unborn child. The child, before birth, walks in the dark. After birth, it will be baptized, made a member, in Christ, of the church. The child, as it grows, will then radiate his light among other people by doing good (helping hands), being just (scales), and charitable (heart), all at the bottom of the window. This propagation of conviction within a community is the Church, which is traditionally symbolized by a boat. Its sail circumnavigates the womb with the child as a continuous action of the Church. At the top of the window is the star (Christ) by which the ship is steered.\nEternal Life Window: This window is derived from the Book of Revelation. The golden temple rises all along the right side. Precious stones are incorporated into its foundation. It is the glory of God that provides all light for the Holy City. The plaques, an angular red shape, are collected together. There are two books in the window. In the middle is the golden book, the Book of Life, where the names of the blessed are inscribed. At the bottom, in purple, is an empty book cover containing the snake, which symbolizes the list of those not entered in the golden book.\nThis collection of windows is located on the north wall of the sanctuary. While a picture is worth a thousand words, the best \"picture\" is to see these windows in their actual setting.\nJoin us for Sunday Worship and let the Holy Spirit empower you for the week ahead! For information about our Sunday Worship, click on the green button below.\nThe Holy Spirit Window (Ceiling Window): Because of the distance of the viewer from the window on the exterior, and because no one will see the window while seated in the congregation, a single symbol of larger scale is used. The window is colored more heavily in order to get a ply of colored light on the wall. The Holy Spirit is represented by a dove in a swirl of fiery tongues. Seven candlesticks represent the seven churches mentioned in Revelation.\"\nThis window is actually best seen at night. You can see it lit up as you travel east on Stadium Drive or when you pull into our parking area for an evening service.\nFor worship times and office hours, click on the green button below.\nPhotos courtesy of Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, Inc./Associated Crafts.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://equilibrium-metal.net/equilibrium-releases-new-ep/", "date": "2024-04-15T13:06:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816977.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415111434-20240415141434-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.876289963722229, "token_count": 376, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174198107", "lang": "en", "text": "In August, German epic metal heroes EQUILIBRIUM will unleash their pagan fury once again – on their very first EP to date.\nProduced by guitarist René Berthiaume in Helion Studios and mixed and mastered by the Resetti Brothers – namely Joerg Umbreit and Vincent Sorg – in their Principal Studios, »Waldschrein« encompasses the brand-new title track and an acoustic version of the same song plus a re-recorded and extended version of `Der Sturm´ from »Turis Fratyr« (originally sung by ex-vocalist Helge Stange, now by front man Robse Dahn). Moreover, it contains `Zwergenhammer´- a previously unreleased older song – as well as an amazing cover version of famous video game “Skyrim”’s opening theme.\nThe band commented:\n“We’re really looking forward to release this EP, because we all have to wait until next year for our next full-length album to be released. This makes it the perfect chance to release some songs and recordings that didn’t make it on any regular album because they are so exclusive. The best thing yet is that with “Waldschrein” we can provide the fans with a little foretaste for what expects them in 2014!”\n02. Der Sturm\n05. Waldschrein (acoustic version)\nEquip yourselves with plenty of ice-cold wheat beer, for »Waldschrein« is gonna bring you one hell of a hot summer!\n„Waldschrein“ will be released August 16th via Nuclear Blast.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jasonpatrickmeyers.com/", "date": "2019-05-26T17:24:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259327.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526165427-20190526191427-00377.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8588947057723999, "token_count": 407, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__93923188", "lang": "en", "text": "Cleveland troubadour, teacher, songwriter with The Liars Revival and host of NEORocks on WJCU 88.7 f.m. every Monday 8-10 pm and Saturday 7-9 pm\nCLE Uncorked: Voices and Vines on Lee\nCLE Uncorked: Voices and Vines on Lee is a performance event hosted by Jason Patrick Meyers at CLE Urban Winery in Cleveland Heights every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Magicians, poets, musicians, comedians and performers may email email@example.com to request a performance spot.\nCelebrate Arts Education: 20 Years of ROAM\nJoin us for a rockin’ good time at one of Cleveland’s most premier music venues.\nThis rousing evening of live music will feature some of the most exciting musicians in the Cleveland music scene – who just also happen to be ROAM teaching artists – performing roots, blues, rock, and folk.\nThe evening will also feature a special tribute to 10 years of ROAM’s Stop the Hate: Youth Sing Out program in partnership with the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.\nFeatured musical artists: Diana Chittester Ray Flanagan Sam Hooper Jason Patrick Meyers Jack Mizenko & Mark Ronan Afi Scruggs Alisha Stahnke\n6:30 pm: Reception for Sponsors and VIP Ticket Holders 7:30 pm: Doors open for General Admission Ticket Holders 8:00 pm: Concert\nSponsorships: Starting at $500 (Includes concert tickets, heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, valet parking, and recognition opportunities).\nVIP Tickets: $100 (Includes concert ticket, heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and valet parking).\nGeneral Admission Tickets: $25 (Includes concert ticket).\nPurchase tickets online at www.rootsofamericanmusic.org or by phone at 216-321-9350.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://reelingatall.wordpress.com/category/uncategorized/", "date": "2017-12-12T17:48:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948517845.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212173259-20171212193259-00563.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631499648094177, "token_count": 1520, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__43123752", "lang": "en", "text": "Armando Iannucci’s film The Death of Stalin (2017) seemed to me to come out of nowhere, though it’s based on a French comic strip that most of its British viewers will never have heard of before. We knew from the BBC series The Thick of It that Iannucci was interested in politics and in satirizing its machinations and fixers, but from Malcolm Tucker to Joseph Stalin remains an unexpected escalation. The film takes place over a couple of days in 1953: Stalin dies of a sudden seizure at his dacha or mansion in the pines, and the Central Committee of lieutenants and ministers manoeuvre to replace him or settle scores, while arranging and attending Stalin’s funeral and placating his dipsomaniac son and eccentric daughter. The theme is one of the more evidently serious that history has to offer, but the film plays it as black farce. Perhaps there aren’t so many outright laugh-out-loud punchlines, but the tone is that frenetic one in which citizens are arrested, prisoners shot, lists of traitors concocted and dispatched with such brisk casualness that the viewer seems primed to laugh at the outrageousness as much as being appalled by it. In one throwaway moment, we watch from the back of a truck departing Stalin’s estate as two officers order its departure; a second later, one of them draws his gun and shoots the other in the head, as they recede down the country road.\nThe death of Stalin doesn’t seem the obvious point to consider him, compared to the rise of Stalin, the Nazi-Soviet Pact or the Second World War. That’s another example of the film’s obliquity. But it makes sense in that removing Stalin from the scene helps us see the scene. A coarse and casual Stalin is actually in the film longer than I expected, and even briefly revives from his seizure before finally dying off screen; but I found myself wanting him out of the way to see the structure and people around him operating in their own right. The death of Stalin might be a good time to watch Stalinism. The factions that emerge are not merely indistinguishable bids for power. One of the film’s successes is to make its leading characters so distinct – perhaps a necessity, for an Anglophone audience hazy on the personalities of Soviet officials of the 1950s. It achieves this partly by letting everyone talk in an English or American accent: at once an estrangement effect (how can the future leader of the USSR sound like he’s from Brooklyn?), an evasion of the solemnity that would dull the satire, and a way to produce vividly recognizable distinctions of accent and manner among figures who might, more realistically presented, be inscrutable to us. Jeffrey’s Georgy Malenkov is Stalin’s deputy and immediate successor, but it’s hard to tell how this lugubrious, faltering figure has risen so high. Steve Buscemi is a wry, fast-talking Nikita Krushchev, whom most of us will recall eventually somehow did make it to the top. Simon Russell Beale’s Lavrenti Beria, head of the secret police, is the master of surveillance, executions and abuse, the film’s focus of malignancy – perhaps even to the point of providing the rest with an alibi, or making them look harmless by contrast. Michael Palin brings something of his innocent persona to, of all people, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov: the character’s key contribution is to exemplify the way many of Stalin’s victims would continue to revere him or to castigate themselves for failing to follow the party line. Ordinary Russians, too, are shown trooping into the hall to pay tribute to Stalin’s corpse, their devotion seemingly more straightforward than that of most of Stalin’s ministers. It is striking when the mourners arriving from trains around the country march on the security forces forbidding them entry. Bearing red flags, the earnest and humble crowds trigger the sympathy due to virtuous revolutionaries, as they might have done in an Eisenstein film – but the signals are dangerously crossed here, in a way that troubles such instincts: these crowds, we have to remember, are here to salute Stalin, whose dire legacy the film has already sketched.\nThe film’s most vivid character, Field Marshal Zhukov (Jason Isaacs), remarkably doesn’t enter till more than halfway through. He fearlessly shoulders his way through the manoeuvring politicians and agrees to assist in removing Beria from power. Beria has already emerged as so terrible a figure that Zhukov’s action makes him heroic by default – on top of his existing proud self-designation as the war hero who crushed the Wehrmacht. An effect of the story is that strong moral distinctions emerge among a set of characters who by most standards would all be brutal. As a viewer I could feel myself pinning my hopes and values on Krushchev and Zhukov, even though in reality both of them were products of a totalitarian system and would be fearsomely alien to us now. It’s partly the way the film presents them: Buscemi’s familiar likeable whine and gabble, Isaacs’ cultivation of jovial Yorkshire bluntness. It may also say something more generic about the needs of a viewer: wanting a point of identification, holding out for a hero, even in the bleakest scenario.\nA work like this typically gets reviewers seeking its topical references. A quick search online immediately shows the Rotten Tomatoes summary emphasizing ‘painfully timely parallels’. We often want such stories to tell us something that’s specifically relevant now. But I’m not sure this one does. Theresa May’s Brexit Britain? Hardly: the contrast between The Death of Stalin and the Thick of It era reminds us that this particular kind of ‘cult of personality’ is unavailable now. People couldn’t create memes mocking Stalin and get away with it. Vladimir Putin’s government? Maybe, but that seems a long-standing Russian issue rather than anything very new. Donald Trump’s White House? Perhaps in the very generalized sense that this male-dominated film depicts a pathology of power, with men jostling around their corrupt and wheezing boss. Actually the film speaks a little more directly to a news theme of the last few weeks, the abuse of male power in Hollywood and elsewhere, as one of its most horrible elements is the suggestion that casual sexual abuse is mixed up in state repression.\nAnd yet what I found more appealing about the film was its untopical character; the sense that the world depicted was not so much a ready parallel to ours as mercifully distant from it, and that Iannucci and company had approached Stalinism not because it says something particular to our times but, as many historians might do, because it is grimly fascinating in its own right. It was only as the credits were rolling that I remembered something that may have been obvious to every other viewer from the start: that the film is topical in the most elementary way, arriving as it does one hundred years after the Russian Revolution. This is one provocative way to mark that centenary.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sunnysouthernproductions.com/sonny-boy-nelson/", "date": "2019-11-17T13:18:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668954.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20191117115233-20191117143233-00452.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9321292638778687, "token_count": 682, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__199931429", "lang": "en", "text": "Book Three in the Riverside Blues Series Features Sonny Boy Nelson, Mississippi Matilda, and their playing partners.\nWork is now underway on Book Three — America’s Unbeatable Musicians: The Original Masters of the Mississippi Riverside Blues.\nThis third installment is slated for publication in the fall of 2019 and includes additional insights into the life of Mississippi Matilda, Sonny Boy Nelson, and their playing partners, including Richard Hill, Robert Nighthawk, Bo Carter Chatmon, Sam Chatmon, Harry Chatmon, the Mississippi Sheiks, Richard “Hacksaw” Harney, Willie Brother Harris, Ernest 44 Johnson, Little Brother Montgomery, and many more.\nThe writing and publishing of these books involves interviews, conversations and recollections from children, friends and fans to ensure true first hand accounts.\nIt takes readers back in time to turn-of-the-century culture — WWI, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Flood of 1927, the Tupelo tornado, the Great Depression, WWII, Civil Rights, the Blues Resurgence and the golden years of several iconic musicians.COMING SOON\nThe Complete Series\nEugene Powell, a.k.a. Sonny Boy Nelson, was quite a character.\nWe captured his traveling adventures, his role as a husband and father, and his friendships with other notable musicians in Book One — a biography completed twenty years after his death titled The Original Rolling Stone: The Travelin’ Riverside Blues of Eugene Powell.\nThis is the first biography ever published about Eugene Powell a.k.a. “Sonny Boy Nelson” and is filled with insights, both professional and personal. Rare photographs, never-before-shared interviews, and dramatic adventures fill the pages.COMING SOON\nThe rich and raw details of Eugene’s biography inspired Book Two in the Riverside Blues Series, a biography of his wife Matilda. Her biography has never before been written — this is a milestone in blues history. Culturally and musically, Matilda’s story adds a dimension to the phrase Strong black woman.”\nHard Working Woman: The Life and Legend of Mississippi Matilda leads readers along Matilda’s rocky path through childhood abandonment and abuse, to her successful career as a songstress, and into the cotton fields in which she labored and raised her beloved children.\nThis inspirational wife and mother, married Eugene Powell until the early 1950s, was determined to keep a roof over their heads, despite a host of health concerns. She was bolstered by her strong Christian faith and the love of her family.COMING SOON\nHelp Us Preserve the Heritage of the Blues and Iconic Artists like Sonny Boy Nelson, Mississippi Matilda, and their Contemporaries\nIf you have a musical ancestor or know of a blues icon who contributed to the blues genre, please feel free to contact us. We consider the photos, records, music, instruments, documents and narratives of original blues artists for possible inclusion in future projects. Contributions by families, fans, historians and researchers can often help preserve the fast-fading history of the blues. You might also have supplemental stories about Sonny Boy Nelson or Mississippi Matilda — feel free to share those as well!\nEmail email@example.com for more information.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://alyssalevitan.wordpress.com/workshops-and-classes/reviews/", "date": "2020-04-02T08:24:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506870.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402080824-20200402110824-00227.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692281484603882, "token_count": 625, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__187131912", "lang": "en", "text": "With great ease and knowledge, Alyssa Levitan is able to bring out the artist in both children and adults. My three children and I have been Alyssa’s students for almost a year and every class we are amazed at what we can accomplish in a very short period of time.\nAlyssa Levitan has all the characteristics of a great art teacher: passion and knowledge, creativity and leadership, imagination and technique\nEvery class with Alyssa is a journey into art history, self-expression and discovery of one’s natural ability to create beauty\nAlyssa brought very valuable lessons to the elementary schools – she incorporated art history, creativity and the opportunity to take risks into her lessons.\nThe students were able to explore new skills and new ideas and many first developed their passion for art in Alyssa’s classes.\nShe was always good at directing the students with some lesson instructions and new ideas presented at each class and then let the students follow their own ideas.\nMy son has participated in art classes with Alyssa both at school and through her after school program for over two years. I am continually impressed at the diversity of her curriculum and the quality of projects that my son brings home. Alyssa is a true artist and teacher who is passionate about her work. My energetic son always comes home from her class with a big smile and a piece of art that is more than refrigerator worthy!\nAlyssa creates dynamite lessons that are leveled for all learners – if a\nstudent struggles with auditory processing (following verbal directions),\nshe will write a step-by-step list, if a student struggles with fine motor\nskills, she will use tools to help them, and if a student is afraid to\ntry, she will always coach them through the assignment, at their pace of\ncomfort. She always arrives prepared and happy to teach, no matter the\nskill level of a learners. Her patience and kindness is admirable.\nFor the past few years, my children have benefited from having Alyssa\nLevitan as their Spectra Art Teacher. I have worked in the classroom\nover the past 5 years and assisted countless Spectra Art classes and\nhave seen many different art teachers at work. I am struck by\nAlyssa’s unique style with children. She doesn’t speak down to\nchildren and assumes every child is capable and creative.\nSubsequently, every child believes him/herself to be an artist. That\nis a rare skill that Alyssa has and a real gift she gives to each\nstudent. She has a calm presence and teaches the kids how to be\ncomfortable making mistakes. When a child panics or feels they’ve\n“made a mistake”, she coaches them on how to turn around their\n“mistake” into something beautiful. It’s a great life lesson she is\ngiving each artist. I feel grateful that my own three kids have\nAlyssa as their art teacher.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://humanity.org/essays/mother-nature-father-time", "date": "2017-04-29T11:13:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00354-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9402316212654114, "token_count": 367, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__167369363", "lang": "en", "text": "She has no heart, no idea of harm or benefit.\nShe is the most powerful, the most destructive force on Earth. Tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanos are, for her, nothing new, merely further violence in an endless drama.\nBut also she is Earth’s consummate artist. From the evanescence of sunlit dew on a spider’s web to the awesome cathedrals of Denali and Everest, from the hundred hues and textures of spring unfolding across open land to the deep but fleeting stare of a lone wolf, she gives us transcendent beauty in uncountable ways, each with the touch of a goddess.\nWe call her Mother Nature. She remains forever savage and inspiring, fearsome and delightful. But is there a message in her madness, in her duality? Certainly it challenges us to pay attention, to see, and to consider. We never know what is next, what she will provide or deny. Yet how can we best absorb her beauty, be inspired by her finer moments? How can we best minimize the harm of her worst of times?\nIs this discovery, in fact, a job for each of us as individuals? Or one for our leaders and our governments? Or our religions? Or our artists? And how does it inform our random acts and our greatest sacrifices? Will we consume our one blink of life with small thinking, as Father Time watches, as bloodless as his mate? Or will we yet find in the fresh, necessary breezes of our shared humanity that we are, indeed, one world, one community, and we must do a much keener job of looking out for each other, undeterred by whatever Mother Nature might throw at us next.\n– Tony Balis (November 2005)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cartoonpop.com/faq/", "date": "2024-02-28T13:09:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00190.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9659080505371094, "token_count": 339, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__113371004", "lang": "en", "text": "Can I get a refund?\nBecause our products are bespoke they cannot be refunded. If however, you decide to cancel the order before our artists commence work, you will get a full refund.\nWhat if I don’t like the work done?\nArt is subjective and with that we try our best to ensure that customers are happy with their end product. In the unlikely event that a customer is unhappy with the product, we look at issues on a case by case basis.\nCan you send me a printed version?\nCurrently we do not have the capacity to print completed artwork at this time.\nWhat happens to the images I send you?\nAs part of our terms and conditions we are allowed to use them for marketing purposes however we will not publish every image sent to us. The images are stored in a secure location on our servers and are routinely deleted to ensure security.\nHow long will it take?\nPlease allow up to 5 days to complete the first draft, this allows our artists enough time and takes into consideration workloads.\nWhy is there a quantity available?\nWe have this in place because we do not want to have a backlog of artworks. Our artists work hard to ensure the best quality and this is not able if there is pressure to complete the works quickly. We limit the amount of artwork that our artists are allowed to work on.\nWhere are you based?\nWe are based in Suffolk, UK and have artists around the world.\nCan I speak to the artists directly?\nUnfortunately you can only speak with a representative. Our artists, as lovely as they are, are there to create the works not admin 🙂", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.zenfirepicks.com/", "date": "2017-02-20T11:02:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170521.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00631-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605962038040161, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__141938489", "lang": "en", "text": "Fully beveled and polished edges provide clarity, articulation, and smooth string to string transition.\nThe Zenfire Zero-slip Grip™ is the most aggressive surface available. Yet is still very comfortable to hold.\nHand, wrist, and finger tension is greatly reduced. Grips are easily removable and replaceable.\nUltra unique guitar picks handmade from solid Phosphor Bronze or Pure Hard Brass. Each guitar pick is\nhandmade without the assistance of powered machinery. Every pick truly speaks for itself in functionality, tone\n\"After 40 years of playing guitar I have not found another pick that works as well, feels as great, lasts as long,\nand keeps me as eager to practice and play as the very picks I created for myself.\"\n\"I have been handcrafting these very picks for myself and close friends for over 30 years, and now I'm proud to\noffer to you, what I feel is the most functional, toneful, and playable pick available. At any price.\n-David C. Woods, Creator of Zenfire Picks", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jlorriane.com/", "date": "2024-04-15T18:31:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00079.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9341343641281128, "token_count": 378, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__101787932", "lang": "en", "text": "Turning visions into reality\nStationery Designer in Tomball, TX\nWelcome To J.Lorriane\nJ.Lorriane is a bespoke design studio, specializing in stationery design for weddings and intimate events. My desire is to design a piece of art that brings your vision to reality and touches the hearts of your loved ones.\n“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”\nMy name is Jarica Edwards, and I'm the owner of J. Lorriane & Company. I live in a small town, Tomball, Texas that's packed with vintage charm and history.\nI fell in love with stationery during high school when my teacher introduced me to the endless possibilities of art and the joy it brings. Since then, I've had a passion to design beautiful pieces of art for others that embrace their story.\nI love working with individualistic couples to create unique paper goods for their wedding day or special event.\nWHAT I'M KNOWN FOR:\nLover of all the things Tiffany blue, being in front of the T.V. on Sundays cheering on the Texans, rooting on the Rockets, bringing awareness to Sickle Cell, being naturally me and enjoying moments with family and friends, wearing sneakers, and admiring art. Let's not forget mother to the most beautiful little girl.\n\"It was so perfect.\"\nMy invitation was so perfect for my baby shower I recommend anyone who is looking for some one to have there invitation done by J. Lorriane!\nLET'S BE INSTA-FRIENDS\nStationery designer following my passion for all forms of art. Join me on my journey to turn your vision into reality!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://art.bmwhk.com/TheJoyOfColours/en/", "date": "2020-05-31T20:09:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347413624.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200531182830-20200531212830-00260.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9277808666229248, "token_count": 172, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__21102165", "lang": "en", "text": "THE JOY OF COLOURS.\nBMW AT ART BASEL HONG KONG.\nAs the Official Automobile Partner of this celebrated art fair, BMW Hong Kong is proud to present the iconic #01 BMW Art Car, designed by world-renowned artist Alexander Calder. As an artist who was used to devising his own space and shape, Calder expressed his aspirations through ‘flying colours’ – an iconic design element unique to Calder. Discover how the colours are gracefully distributed across the wings, bonnet and roof on BMW Art Car #01.\nThis year, we are proud to present THE JOY OF COLOURS - from now till 31st March, upon purchase of selected BMW best-selling models, can enjoy complimentary first-month installment of BMW Circle^ to share the love for cars with other BMW lovers!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.beyond-design.co.uk/about-us/", "date": "2013-05-24T03:27:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704133142/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113533-00040-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9238677620887756, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__204816423", "lang": "en", "text": "Meet our team of creative designers and digital strategists.\nFor over ten years we’ve combined creative ideas with innovative strategies to help our clients achieve their business goals. Our satisfaction and success comes from seeing the fruits of our imagination make something happen, which invariably makes for a happy client.\nOur collective experience could not be more varied. Some of our clients think of us as online specialists, for others we create beautiful brochures. Some simply see us as the design agency that delivers. So what unites our work? Put simply, we reckon it’s us. With an eclectic blend of passions and personalities, we’re individuals who work creatively together.\nGot a fantastic design challenge for us? Need a sounding board for your next project? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jerichoprize.com/home/faqs", "date": "2023-12-06T00:21:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100575.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206000253-20231206030253-00398.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9331657886505127, "token_count": 1271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__203886031", "lang": "en", "text": "What are we looking for in your submissions?\nStories that suit the contemporary picture book format aimed at young readers aged 3 years plus. They should also:\nHave a strong distinctive voice\nFeature a memorable, authentic-feeling Black or mixed-Black main character\nBe written in either rhyme or prose\nBe uplifting and light-hearted, humorous or thought-provoking\nFeel original and relevant to 21st-century children\nNot have historical, distressing or overtly anti-racist themes\nHave a strong narrative arc, ie be well-structured with a clear beginning and satisfying ending\nBe age-range appropriate, eg must not be first-word or look-'n'-feel books aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers\nWe live in a multi-ethnic society, so it's perfectly acceptable to include a diverse cast if your story demands it. But Black protagonists must drive the story. They may be heroes, problem-solvers, adventurers or everyday children who are caring, playful, brave, intelligent, tenacious, energetic or witty.\nThey mustn't feel like white characters with brown faces: they need to be rooted in the story with a clear background that reflects their unique cultural/ethnic experiences, ie believable Black characters being themselves. And when using cultural/ethnic references, they must be non-stereotypical and naturally integrated.\nCan't I just tell you my main character is Black using illustration briefs?\nWe don't want you to rely on illustration briefs to tell us your main character is Black. We are challenging you to weave this knowledge naturally into your text so we get a sense of your three-dimensional character.\nPicture book submissions can be rhyming stories or prose. For more guidance on writing a picture book, check out these brilliant blogs: Picturebooks - from idea to submission by Oliver Hope and The Purple Crayon by Harold Underdown. Make sure you also book onto our summer workshops.\nWhat are we not looking for?\nWe do not want stories with animal main characters or heavily referencing Black pain or suffering. And we're not looking for non-narrative poetry, non-fiction, historical fiction or any chapter books.\nThe clue is in the name 'picture books'. We don't want lengthy passages of text on each page. And, just because the word limit is 700 words that doesn't mean you need all 700 words to tell your story. Only use the precise number of words required to say what you want to say really well. Your text should be pared back to suit the contemporary picture book format, leaving space for the illustrations to evoke a mood, contradict your text or add layers of meaning. If you are unsure where to start, we recommend attending our picture book workshops.\nAs a Black writer, why do I need to write a story with a Black main character for this competition?\nResearch shows the percentage of children's books featuring Black main characters doesn't reflect the current number of Black-British children in primary school. We need more stories to redress this imbalance, and we'd like to give Black-British writers first dibs at creating these texts for this prize.\nOf course, as a writer, you should feel free to portray whatever characters you like. We don't believe writers of any ethnicity should be pigeon-holed. Please only submit your work if you have a strong desire to tell a story with a Black character in the starring role.\nHow much text should I write?\nThe number of pages in picture books can vary depending on the page size, layout and quantity of illustrations in the final published book, so it's easier to think in terms of word count:\nNo more than 700 words for a picture book aimed at 3 years plus. (Between 350-700 words is ideal.)\nPlan for an average of around 30 words per page as a very rough guide (no. of words per page can vary — variety is good). If you are regularly exceeding 30 words per page then your script may start to feel too long for the picture book format. Do this page-planning in your head or perhaps use a 12-page-spread planner. You do not need to add page breaks into your actual manuscript. (See our Five-Day Formatting Fix videos for more info.)\nWhy does the Jericho Prize have a Black focus?\nWe believe there should be more quality, contemporary children's books featuring authentic Black main characters, written by Black-British authors. The Jericho Prize aims to make this happen by encouraging Black-British writers to share their stories from the category we've identified.\nWe recognise that unpublished/self-published Black-British writers need a prize just for them, that offers a space to craft and showcase their stories to the world. Black-British authors are already underrepresented and the Jericho Prize directly addresses this issue in a way that a generic prize for all writers of colour may not.\nBlack-British children need to see themselves reflected realistically in books. Reading more texts by Black-British authors may inspire children to write and, hopefully, become future Jericho Prize winners.\nWhy is the Jericho Prize not available to all writers of colour?\nIf we opened the competition to all writers of colour, take-up from certain Black-British communities might still be low. We want all Black-British children's writers to feel welcomed and inspired. If you are not a Black writer, check out the FAB Prize which is open to all writers and illustrators of colour.\nCan I enter self-published work?\nYes. We welcome self-published titles produced from January 2019 onwards, but please send text-only versions of your book with all illustrations stripped out. If you submit your manuscript with illustrations, your entry will be ineligble.\nWho will read my manuscript?\nYour manuscript will be read by experienced children's authors, librarians, editors, publishing or English literature MA/Phd students and school teachers including members of the Black community. They will select a longlist to be scrutinised by Fabia Turner, our prize founder. A shortlist will then be created by a smaller team of highly experienced readers. Our expert panel of judges from across the book industry will anonymously select the winner.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://brencic-brencick.blogspot.com/2007/05/brencic-family-in-podlipa-slovenia.html", "date": "2023-11-30T06:45:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00488.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9732102155685425, "token_count": 603, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__7459103", "lang": "en", "text": "KIM: I have arrived in Ljubljana and it's a very clean and atmospheric city. I am staying in an old apartment in the center of town and can hear the church bells from the town square ringing every hour. The Ljubljanica River passes through the center of town, much like the Seine through Paris. There are sidewalk cafes everywhere and the streets are cobblestones. Everything is within a 10 minute walk, so it is a perfect city for being on foot. On the other side of the river, easily accessible by several car and foot bridges, is a high hill, topped by an old castle. The oldest part of town is at the foot of this hill and seems to date from about the 13th century, when the Hapsburgs took over the Roman settlement here. There are art and music events going on all the time, and I am having no trouble staying entertained!\nMy mission, though, is to find Brencics, and with the help of two local tourist guides, Dragan Bekcic and Max Gale, today I was able to visit Joze and Valentina Brencic of Podlipa, a small town between Planina and Ljubljana. Max accompanied me and translated for the group. Joze has done extensive genealogical research back to the turn of the 18th century and has uncovered several branches of the Brencic family. He believes his line and ours are connected, even though the dates we have do not match exactly. We have agreed to share new findings as they are uncovered. Joze and Valentina have also invited me to stay with them the next time I visit so they can show me all of the historic sites of the Brencics and the country!\nAfter our visit, Joze took me in his car for a short drive up the Podlipa valley to show me how beautiful it is, and I must agree that it is spectacular. We visited the site of his ancestral home once stood, and we visited with Anton Brencic, a neighbor farmer and relative. We also ascended the ridge above Podlipa to get a birds-eye view of the little valley town and then visited a more modern, but still old, house in the alpine style of the original buildings of the valley.\nFYI - “pod” means “under” and “lipa” is the name for the linden tree, which is a national symbol of community in Slovenia. The lipa has a serrated heart-shaped leaf and can be found as a graphic symbol and in town and place names all over the country. So Podlipa means “town under the linden tree”. Nice! Friday is a sightseeing, shopping and photography day in Ljubljana and then Saturday morning I am off by train to meet Anastasia and Shelley in Zagreb.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://patwardportraits.com/about", "date": "2024-04-17T06:55:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817144.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417044411-20240417074411-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403533935546875, "token_count": 142, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28230923", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello and welcome to Pat Ward Photography.\nI'm glad you like the images you see and are motivated to reach out to talk about creating some of your own.\nAllow me to bring my experience, expertise, and energy to your photo session. I would love to work with you to create a lasting legacy that will be treasured not only today, but for generations to come.\nDecorate your home with the faces of those you cherish most.\nCommemorate a special milestone or document your life at this point in time \"just because\". Whatever the motivation, together we'll create images that you will be proud to show the world, and we'll have a little fun doing it", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kiahstudio.com/collections/byron/products/breathing-space-statement-print", "date": "2020-08-03T23:00:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735836.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20200803224907-20200804014907-00114.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8822526931762695, "token_count": 244, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__189389402", "lang": "en", "text": "Breathing Space Statement Print\nCaptured from The Pass in the late afternoon, a surfer waits out the next set.\nUsing 180gsm paper, our poster prints are the budget-friendly solution to photographic wall art. This smooth, matte paper stock produces bright images with cool whites.\nFine Art Prints\nPrinted on 310gsm cotton-rag paper using archival inks, this paper stock will stand the test of time as a statement piece. Our fine art paper has a smooth matte finish resulting in high detail, vibrant colours and a warm tone.\nAll prints are carefully rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a mailing tube. Each item in this collection is printed to order. Please allow 7 business days for prints to be dispatched. See our shipping page for more information.\nOur frames are made from raw Tasmanian oak, adding beautiful natural texture to your prints. You can view the exact specifications as well as self-framing recommendations here.\nIf you would prefer to use a window mat in your frame please request ‘no border’ in the 'note to seller' section of your shopping cart. Read more about border sizes in our FAQs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://messold.com/", "date": "2024-04-24T06:05:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00849.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457665085792542, "token_count": 878, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__192199886", "lang": "en", "text": "Udd is an Indian ethnic wear brand that breathes life into the rich tapestry of Indian Folk Art. Inspired by nature and the ever-changing cultural landscape of rural India, Yuti Edwards started Udd as a brand for the free-spirited woman, who lives life with zeal. Udd weaves captivating designs from the threads of Kalamkari, Rabari, Mughal, and more.\nTheme My Party is an e-commerce brand specializing in decoration supplies for a wide range of events, from birthdays to weddings. Theme My Party's brand identity is centered around the idea of making parties more fun and memorable. The company offers a wide range of high-quality party supplies and decorations, at competitive prices.\nPowerSutra is a reputable brand that specializes in providing high-quality formal wear for women. Their product line includes a wide range of clothing items, such as dresses, pantsuits, and skirts, all offered at affordable prices. With a commitment to quality and style, PowerSutra has gained recognition for its exceptional clothing.\nHarry's, founded in 2011, revolutionized men's grooming by offering high-quality, affordable alternatives to overpriced products. Gaining rapid popularity for its mission, Harry's is celebrated for its straightforward, effective grooming range. Its commitment to accessibility and quality makes it a leading brand in men's grooming, simplifying routines with efficacy.\nJanasya is a leading Indian fashion brand that offers a wide range of ethnic wear for women and girls. The brand is known for its affordable prices, trendy designs, and high quality fabrics. Janasya's product range includes kurtas, sarees, lehengas, dresses, tops, tunics, and bottom wear. The brand also has a plus-size collection called XL Love.\nPhuljhadi, a distinctive jewelry brand, marries trendiness with affordability, offering stunning pieces handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans. Emphasizing elegance, love, and meticulous attention, it was founded by Prachi Khanduja with a vision of spreading joy through each creation. Phuljhadi stands as a testament to self-love and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.\nLabel Reyya, a Bohemian Fashion brand, embraces the essence of free-spirited fashion, drawing inspiration from Bohemian culture and aesthetics. Founded by visionary designer Arjun Saraf and Anushree Saraf, Label Reyya is a canvas for artists and a celebration of bohemian style in both fashion and home decor.\nEnter the realm of RB Organics, a sanctuary for sustainable living, real beauty, and holistic wellness. At RB Organics, the commitment to the community's wellbeing is embodied in eco-luxurious products, meticulously crafted with pure organic ingredients and a profound love for the planet.\nMini Klub is a renowned children's clothing brand, dedicated to providing a diverse range of clothing items for kids, including dresses, skirts, pants, shirts, and outerwear. Mini Klub has carved a niche for itself with its stylish and affordable designs, making it a go-to choice for parents who seek both quality and affordability.\nLEAF is a pioneering audio brand that is committed to redefining the way people experience movies and TV shows. They believe that watching isn't just about viewing; it's about becoming part of the story.Paras Batra co-founded Leaf with an ideology of creating products which have cutting edge technology inside but look extremely simple from outside; just like a Leaf.\nCelebrating over 100 million orders processed through our clients' stores\nDriving an average of 120% growth for our clients annually\nTripling conversion rates by connecting customers to brands they love.\nOur clients' stores average their first sale within 48 hours of launch\nHalving checkout abandonment with strategic user experience enhancements\nOver 500 custom Shopify stores launched, empowering e-commerce success\nWe're thrilled with the results of our partnership with Messold.\nThey helped us to expand our online brand presence, optimize our e-commerce operations, and revamp our digital marketing strategies.\nAs a result, we've seen significant increases in website traffic, social media engagement, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction.\nWe highly recommend Messold to any brand looking to improve their digital performance.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://erinvirginia.blogspot.com/2017/01/fiona-45-years.html", "date": "2017-04-29T15:39:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123530.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00514-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9649271368980408, "token_count": 643, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__157690398", "lang": "en", "text": "Fiona - 4.5 Years\nOur Fiona is 4.5 years old. She is still our sweet girl who is ready with hugs and will make the rounds to sit on family member's laps. She loves to make art for her loved ones. A few other items about Fiona:\nMy crazy girl\n- Chris makes up nicknames for Fiona that she loves. The most popular names are \"Sugar-shine\" and \"Moonbeam.\"\n- Fiona loves crunchy apples, especially pink lady apples. She likes me to cut up an apple for her and say, \"Here's a pink lady for my pink lady.\"\n- She loves apples, raspberries, yogurt, beans (kidney, garbanzo, black), pizza, broccoli, tomato soup, pulled pork and PB&J.\n- When she needs something, she still says, \"eed\" instead of \"need.\" I love that pronunciation.\n- Fiona prefers to dress in twirly skirts and fancy dresses. It's a process every morning to find something for her that satisfies Fancy Fiona.\n- When we come to an agreement with her on something, she says we have \"dealed\" on something. For example, she may say, \"Dad and I dealed on going to the pool tomorrow.\"\n- Fiona loves to color, draw and paint. She spends hours on the weekend coloring pictures. She stayed home sick one day a couple weeks ago and created her own portfolio by looking at pictures from a published art book and creating her own Fiona copies.\n- She tries to enforce manners on Eloise. If Eloise asks for something, Fiona will say, \"Please? Can you say 'please'?\"\n- Fiona and Eloise love to play together (sometimes), although Eloise still tends to knock down whatever Fiona is building (duplos, train tracks, magna-tiles).\n- Fiona isn't very interested in cartoon or Disney movies because she really dislikes scary parts. She has also never shown interest in live action shows; however, before Christmas, we watched Home Alone together, and she absolutely LOVES the movie.\n- Fiona loves to play kitchen and mix up cupcake or cookies soups on her play stove.\n- Fiona is progressing with leaps and bounds at her Montessori school. She works at her own pace through BOB books for reading and can spell many three letter words by sounding out the letters. She can also add numbers together using her fingers.\n- Fiona loves to swim at the pool. Chris has been taking her there since she was a year old, and she's at the point now that she can swim across the whole pool by herself without any assistance from Chris or flotation devices. It takes her a while, but she can do it.\nFiona's thinking face while playing memory\nShowing me her metal inset work at school\nPre-reading work at school last fall. She is now reading three letter words.\nMy crazy girl\nCupcake on her half birthday\nShe is at equilibrium when she's coloring elaborate pictures in rainbow colors.\nExplaining one of her drawings", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.subarutelescope.org/old/Topics/2009/12/22/index.html", "date": "2022-01-18T04:39:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300722.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118032342-20220118062342-00311.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9332296252250671, "token_count": 596, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__173485675", "lang": "en", "text": "Japanese Museum and `Imiloa Astronomy Center Collaborate to Create a Special Astronomical Event\nDecember 22, 2009\nMany astronomical events are held around the world to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. In one such event, `Imiloa Astronomy Center, located in the immediate neighborhood of the Subaru Telescope's base facility, collaborated with Katsushika City Museum in Tokyo, Japan (www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/museum/index-e.html) to jointly develop a special planetarium show suitable for viewing in English at `Imiloa planetarium.\n|Planetarium during Dr. Fuse's Discussion|\nThe original Japanese planetarium show, called \"Hawai`i, the Stars and the Oceans\", was created by Tatsunori Arai, who is in charge of Katsushika City Museum's planetarium. Shawn Laatsch, the planetarium manager at `Imiloa, worked with Arai to adapt the material into a format appropriate for `Imiloa\"s planetarium. The shows presented on September 4th (one in English) and 5th (two shows in succession, first in Japanese, then in English) were the culmination of almost three years of preparation and collaboration. The presentation at `Imiloa served as a demonstration and trial run of Arai's and Laatsch's innovative form of presentation. Rather than having a soundtrack included with the visual package, Arai and Laatsch preferred to narrate the images as part of a live presentation to the audience.\nThe shows at `Imiloa integrated a variety of media to enhance the experience of the event. The program debuts with images of the cosmos from Subaru Telescope as well as Hawaiian star lines. Master Navigator Kalepa Baybayan narrated the presentation of Hawaiian star lines. Dr. Tetsuharu Fuse, an astronomer and longtime PIO staff member at Subaru Telescope, discussed \"The Universe Revealed by Subaru Telescope\" as pictures of Subaru's discoveries were projected on the planetarium wall. Yumi Ishikawa, a noted slack key musician and composer from Japan, and Pono Lani offered Ishikawa's interpretation of Hawaiian music and slack-key performance as a tribute to the Japanese love of Hawaiian culture. The audience could simultaneously enjoy beautiful music and images.\nThe flexible format of the events at `Imiloa showed how planetaria can present the visual projection materials according to their own needs and context. Dr. Fuse summed up the delight of the audiences by saying, \"Hopefully, we will hold a similar event at `Imiloa in the future.\" Such a wonderful experience is a catalyst for even more innovative presentations.\n|(from right to left) Tatsunori Arai, Tetsuharu Fuse, Pono Lani, (skip), Yumi Ishikawa, Shawn Laatsch.|", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://secretthirteen.org/puce-mary-drought-pan-review/", "date": "2023-12-03T04:35:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100484.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203030948-20231203060948-00643.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9468673467636108, "token_count": 724, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__179458760", "lang": "en", "text": "Sound artist from Copenhagen release new album on PAN where passion, aggressiveness, and lyricism melt together, turning its 9 tracks into one noisy experiment.\nIn 2016, an album called The Spiral and released by Posh Isolation shook the experimental music scene. The artist behind it was Frederikke Hoffmeier aka Puce Mary, a sound sculptor from Copenhagen. At that point she had already released several LPs and EPs since 2010 and her live performances were known among noise lovers for their abrasiveness. Although not a newcomer, the album significantly elevated her profile. And last October it rose even further with the release of The Drought [Pan, 2018].\nUndoubtedly one of the most inspiring and surprising works of 2018, The Drought represents a step forward in terms of concept, composition and sound. Often compared with Pharmakon, Vit Fana or Acronym, among others, her power electronics amount to a lyrical offering where harsh sounds intermingle to create an industrial poetry book.\nIn fact, this LP is a piece of art in its entirety, from the album cover, designed by Torbjørn Rødland, to the last of its nine tracks, mastered by Rashad Becker. Upon gloomy apocalyptic soundscapes the Danish musician develops a world that pivots on a myriad of wisely-combined dramatic layers, mesmerizing repetitions, and industrial effects. While her usual raw intense distortion has not gone anywhere, the compositions provide listeners with quieter phases, which paradoxically bring about a sharper unrest. It is especially the case in To Possess is to Be in Control, where her reverberated voice articulates the words: “It makes me sick to open my body to you to give you all I have. If I can possess you. Why can't I possess my own body? To possess is to be in control”. A Feast Before the Drought speaks about lamenting, rage and sadness, igniting a war to challenge our very existence and our approach to life. As Puce Mary has said: “[these]compositions manifest an ongoing power struggle within the self towards preservation. The traumatised body serves as a dry landscape of which obscured memories and escape mechanisms fold reality into fiction, making sense of desire, loss and control.” The Drought unquestionably ratifies Vladimir Jankélévitch’s postulates on music’s underlying capability to speak the unspeakable. The album brings together texts by Charles Baudelaire and Jean Genet, but their purpose seems to be to lead listeners in a certain direction rather than to communicate a precise and clear message. That’s exactly where we, as the audience, need to let ourselves get lost, and it is just then that we start to understand what a huge work this is. A real sonic poem: touching, evocative, enriching and empowering. For many, ranging from Ian Svenonius to James Baldwin, this is the true meaning of art. And I agree.\nAll in all, Puce Mary’s The Drought is, without any kind of doubt, one of the albums of 2018. It shows the real power of music in terms of expressiveness and reaching corners of the mind no word can reach. It provokes a whole palette of emotions: primary, personal, social, political… It speaks about freedom, danger, power… Both a poem and a manifest, this evocative, revolutionary and deeply beautiful album is a passionate invitation to feel and, therefore, to thrive.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theserpentsquill.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/the-57-lives-of-alex-wayfare-m-g-buehrlen-alex-wayfare-1/", "date": "2018-06-21T15:43:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864191.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621153153-20180621173153-00295.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9835003018379211, "token_count": 1275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__226408969", "lang": "en", "text": "I have to admit that off the bat the synopsis of The 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare wasn’t something that called to me. I don’t usually go in for anything that involves reincarnation or any kind of time shenanigans: mainly because stories I have encountered that involve such things in the past are either very predictable or become so confusing and tangled that the plot either seems to break or not hold water. But hey, I have this blind trust in Strange Chemistry that comes from liking all the books I have read by them so far, and so I picked up The 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare without thinking too much about it.\nAnd oh boy was I surprised. Within two pages I was hooked, within ten I already loved Alex and how the story was narrated. By fifty pages, this book quickly became one of those I just couldn’t put down (which wasn’t healthy for mine or my brother’s bedtime as I was being his audiobook for this one!). Alex is geeky, nerdy, different, and a whiz with technology. It’s nicely refreshing to have a female character being a whiz with technology without her being some kind of genius mechanic in a sci-fi context. Plus Alex is instantly likeable, and it’s impossible to not feel for her from the start: the eldest of three children, Alex is different. Since she was little, she’s had flashbacks, or deja vu, or whatever she decides to call the flashes of other lives that feel so much like hers without being. She’s terrified of cats and Ferris Wheels because of those flashes and has become an outcast at school for her strangeness. With her sister suffering from cancer, parents working hard to find a cure, and a younger sister who is ashamed to be related to her, Alex would give anything to be normal.\nBut normal isn’t for Alex, as she realises when, after a strange vision that takes hold of her out of the blue whilst she’s in class, she finds a note, addressed especially to her, that tells her that someone holds answers to her questions. So Alex goes, unprepared for the truth she is about to uncover and the ripples it threatens to have on her life. Alex is a Descender, but she is also more than that: hidden within Limbo lies the way to 56 past lives that Alex can travel to, taking over the body that her soul occupied and reliving events that have happened. But changing the past can have dire circumstances, and Alex has to watch what she does, which becomes especially hard when every time she travels back in time she meets the same blue-eyed boy who she feels inexorably drawn to. But to find who he is and what is going on, Alex may well have to risk everything she has and loves.\nThe 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare is one of those books that doesn’t give the reader much time to breathe as we’re thrown from one discovery to the other, being made to doubt everything and everyone around Alex until it becomes impossible to know who can be really trusted. Buehrlen weaves the tale with perfect pacing and a deft efficiency when skipping in between Alex’s past and present without ever seeming to drag anything on or give too much or too little away. As I said above, Alex is a likeable, believable POV who becomes entangled in something far bigger than she could have ever imagined. And yes, she has a couple of freak outs that have regrettable consequences, but at least she is capable of not only owning up to them, but also moving past them, to becoming a better and stronger person.\nThe romance in between her and Blue is wonderfully built in the past through her adventures in 20s Chicago and is so totally believable that it’s hard to not feel heart broken when she has to be torn away from him. But then Blue keeps appearing, despite the fact that he should either be dead or could not possibly have been born yet. Blue’s story is linked far more closely to Alex’s fate than she realises and the book leaves us on one of the sweetest cliffhanger I have come across in a while. I can’t wait for book two to know if my theory is right or not, and I really, really hope it is (mainly because otherwise I am going to feel damn silly!).\nBut Blue isn’t the only boy of interest in Alex’s life. At school there is Jensen, the boy she has had a crush on for years and who is being nicer and nicer to her all of a sudden, a fact that Alex has problems coming to terms with. Jensen is the popular boy who all the girls love and who is said to flit from one to another. But as Alex finds out as they grow slowly closer, there is more to Jensen than what rumours suggest and he is just as much a victim of them as she is. It was nice to see a boy in the situation of being painted as a ‘man slut’ by those around him even though he is nothing of the sort. It was a nice change from girls being portrayed that way and it was also refreshing for it to be shown that just because people are popular, it doesn’t always mean they want to or aren’t suffering because of it.\nThe 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare had me from the get-go. There was no going back after reading those first few pages that spoke to the reader with such honesty that it was impossible to not want to find out the ins and outs of the story. Alex can go proudly sit next to all the female heroines that kick ass whilst her book sits very much so near the top of my best books of the year list so far. There’s nothing to dislike about this book, nothing annoying and everything I want in a book: a good plot that takes time to be unravelled and fully understood, adventure, a very villainous and creepy villain, and a romantic relationship that I can’t wait to see coming more to fruition because these two deserve a bit of happiness, damnit!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://PRVEGAS.COM", "date": "2024-04-14T10:03:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414095752-20240414125752-00603.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9502879977226257, "token_count": 595, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__138649575", "lang": "en", "text": "Blue Man Group Luxor Las Vegas Review\nI had the incredible opportunity to witness a mind-blowing performance by none other than the iconic Blue Man Group at the Luxor Las Vegas. And let me tell you, it was an experience that left me speechless and utterly captivated from start to finish.\nFrom the moment I stepped into the Luxor Theater, the atmosphere was electric. The anticipation in the air was palpable, with the audience buzzing with excitement for what was about to unfold. As the lights dimmed and the curtains drew back, a sense of wonder washed over me, and I knew I was in for an unforgettable evening.\nThe Blue Man Group’s unique blend of music, comedy, and multimedia artistry was nothing short of sensational. Their performance was a symphony of lights, colors, and sounds that transported me to a world where creativity knows no bounds.\nOne of the highlights of the evening was the mesmerizing use of technology and interactive visuals. The way the Blue Man Group seamlessly integrated cutting-edge technology into their act was awe-inspiring. Giant LED screens, mesmerizing projections, and state-of-the-art lighting effects worked in harmony with the performers to create an immersive experience that felt like a journey through the cosmos.\nOf course, no Blue Man Group show would be complete without their signature percussion performances. The way they transformed everyday objects into musical instruments was pure genius. The rhythmic beats and infectious energy had the entire theater clapping, tapping, and grooving along. It was impossible not to be swept up in the sheer joy and enthusiasm that radiated from the stage.\nBut perhaps what struck me the most was the underlying message of the performance – the celebration of human connection and the universality of communication beyond words. Through their playful antics and thought-provoking skits, the Blue Man Group reminded us all that laughter and shared experiences are a universal language that transcends cultural barriers.\nAs the show reached its grand finale, I found myself on my feet, applauding and cheering alongside fellow audience members. The sense of camaraderie and sheer exhilaration in that moment was something truly special. Leaving the Luxor Theater, I couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey I had just been a part of.\nIn the end, my night with the Blue Man Group at Luxor Las Vegas was more than just a performance; it was an unforgettable adventure into the realms of imagination, artistry, and human connection. If you ever find yourself in Las Vegas and are craving a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you both awe-inspired and elated, make sure to catch a show by the Blue Man Group – trust me, you won’t be disappointed!\nBUY TICKETS TO BLUE MAN GROUP LAS VEGAS", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thesilkroadmag.com/2024/03/01/antica-pasticceria-castino-2/", "date": "2024-04-23T13:48:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818711.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423130552-20240423160552-00584.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9586688876152039, "token_count": 598, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__75528885", "lang": "en", "text": "Antica pasticceria Castino and Miradolo Castello\nOn December 24, 2014, the Cosso Eynard family, originally from Pinerolo, reopened the Antica Pasticceria Castino in the heart of the city, reviving the historic establishment that had unfortunately been closed for years. The brand was reintroduced with the kind permission of Gemma Castino, the daughter of the founding pastry chef, known in the first half of the twentieth century as the “Michelangelo of chocolate”.\nThe pastry shop was completely renovated and restored, preserving the nineteenth-century design. During that era, Pinerolo was known for cavalry, animated by illustrious figures such as Captain Federico Caprilli, to whom the historic Cavallerizza of 1910 (the famous riding school) is now dedicated, once the largest and one of the most beautiful in Europe.\nThe pastry shop has its own artisanal workshop, led by Master Pastry Chef Davide Muro, where delightful sweet and savory treats are produced daily with the utmost attention to the quality of raw materials and artisanal production processes.\nThe tradition of Piedmontese pastry meets the innovation and creativity of the pastry chef. This features a production of small, fresh and dry pastries, in sweet and savory versions, ideal for cocktail hour. In addition, there is a rich selection of cakes, panettones (Christmas sweetbread), other leavened products, artisanal pralines, marron glacé (candied chestnuts), glazed citrus peels, assorted croissants, and many other delicacies created with passion and love for tradition and the city of Pinerolo.\nAntica Pasticceria Castino has another branch and a café inside the Miradolo Castle in San Secondo di Pinerolo, where you can enjoy Castino’s specialties all day long. During the warm season, the outdoor seating amidst the lush greenery provides an oasis of tranquility in the intimate courtyard, surrounded by aromatic plants and flowers.\nCountess Sofia Cacherano of Bricherasio, the owner of the residence until 1950, used to visit Giuseppe Castino’s “realm”, especially on Sundays, to buy pastries and baked goods for festive occasions. It was in his Pinerolo workshop that Castino created the famous cake, Torta Zurigo-Castino, commissioned by Princess Yolanda of Savoy.\nToday, the Miradolo Castle serves as the headquarters of the Cosso Foundation, which has been planning and promoting cultural and social events ranging from exhibitions to musical concerts since 2008. From March 23 to December 25, 2024, the castle will host a major exhibition dedicated to Giorgio Griffa, also featuring specific works created by the Turin-based artist in the park, showcasing his role in contemporary painting research.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.625hobart.com/about/", "date": "2020-02-28T22:29:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875147647.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200228200903-20200228230903-00213.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9674645066261292, "token_count": 749, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__20876420", "lang": "en", "text": "Inspired by the 1930s Maison de Verre in Paris by Pierre Chareau, this home is renowned for its masterful engineering with entire walls and ceilings of structural glass, but more importantly, its thoughtful design that discretely accommodates full handicap accessibility. The marriage of the two blends in harmony with a result that is both beautiful and functional. Precision craftsmanship is apparent inside and out – from the entire front façade of glass block to the breathtaking gallery entrance spanned by a glass ceiling. The juxtaposition of natural materials, like vertical grain cedar and Tasmanian oak, with the clarity of glass creates a rich meditative tone accentuated by the beauty of the surroundings.\nA focus concept in creating a house of “light” was to have natural light bathing the principal rooms on all four sides. This challenging yet stunning achievement is something rarely experienced.\nThroughout the home’s two levels, connected by elevator or a glass tower staircase, the entire ambiance is traditional modernism. Vast walls are comprised of nothing but frameless glass while others are set beneath perfectly placed lighting for the display of fine art. A sleek chef’s kitchen stands ready to host festive gatherings in the formal living and dining rooms, a recreation room doubles as a media center, and a customized office is designed for two.\nAll the main floor room have a most unique connection to the garden. However, the living room and master bedroom have a most unusual ambiance as a result of the beautiful glass walls that bring the garden into the room.\nThe home’s personal accommodations comprise five sumptuous bedroom suites with three on the main level and two more privately located on the lower level. The grounds are equally captivating and designed with the same simplicity of the home. Quiet sitting areas are tucked beneath towering redwoods, native plantings respect the environment, and a soothing fountain adds a Zen quality. With its exceptional Menlo Park address, unparalleled construction, and rare functionality, this is indeed a very special place to call home in Silicon Valley.\nArchitect John Thodos was a noted residential architect located in Carmel. He died in 2009 when the house was about 2/3 complete so it was his last project after a string of most notable houses. He was a consumate modernist and most unwilling to compromise the design integrity in any way. The fact that the house won an AIA award (hanging in the kitchen) honors John’s position amongst California’s best.\nAs you can imagine I went to great lengths to select one of the best contractors on the west coast. I have contact with and have toured many houses in OR, Wash, and CA and chose Marrone and Marrone with considerable care. Not only was his project history most impressive, Greg’s personal involvement goes beyond outstanding, and his choice of subcontractors was exceptional. He also had a project superintendent, Steve Gonzales, who I insisted should be on the project full time. Steve’s contribution put this project over the top and based on my 50 years in the construction business that opinion is more than well founded.\nIn the five years since moving into this exceptional house I have to say that the service, support, and follow-through that Greg Marrone has provided is an asset not to be taken lightly. Greg takes enormous pride in this house and while there has been little to attend to he is always there to make sure any question or issue is properly and totally taken care of.\nWith the contractor and the extensive list of service providers we have developed the new owner can rest assured that all the support necessary to care for this outstanding house is in place.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rogerheathers.com/album/to-your-hearts-content", "date": "2020-05-31T16:24:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347413551.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200531151414-20200531181414-00336.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9739365577697754, "token_count": 381, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__145675176", "lang": "en", "text": "'To Your Heart's Content' is my 10th release, although it feels like my first. It's the first full length album of \"actual\" songs (e.i. not remixes, sound collages or incomplete ideas) that I've completed as well as the first time that I've managed to play all of the instruments on a record.\nThe album was conceived of in 2014 when I was speaking to my friend Joe about putting together a full length album. Back then the album didn't contain half of the songs it does in it's current form. A couple songs that I remember considering for the album back then were: 'Fish Tacos' and 'Caravan 4', for what it's worth.\nThis collection of songs was written between 2014 and 2016. They were recorded between 2016 and early 2017 mostly at my house (guitars, bass, vocals, keys) and at Humphry Davy School (drums, grand piano).\nI don't usually charge for music, but I feel this release holds value.\nI sincerely hope this album is heard and enjoyed.\nreleased February 10, 2017\nWritten, produced and performed by Roger Heathers\nMixed and mastered by Roger Heathers\nArtwork by Charles Esperanza (www.cgesperanza.com\nThanks: Mum, Dad, Katherine and all of my family for your constant support, Joe O'Neill for your friendship, musicianship and for always listening to my demos and sequences (this album's working title was, 'Shark Side Of The Moon' for the longest time!), Declan Kitchener for being a music fan with me and a good friend, Lizzy, Sammy, Siobhan. Charles Esperanza for the album's amazing artwork. Also, thanks to Annie at Humphry Davy for booking recording time for me and putting up with my late payments.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://yingdata.wixsite.com/secretreviewer/post/the-little-big-things-at-sohoplace", "date": "2024-03-03T04:41:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9484105110168457, "token_count": 386, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__92911634", "lang": "en", "text": "This musical tells the tragic story of a young teenager who experiences a life-altering accident, leaving him paralyzed for the rest of his life. While it's a sadly familiar narrative that likely unfolds in hospitals from time to time, what makes \"The Little Big Thing\" extraordinary is the depth of emotion it conveys.\nFor the family and the young boy, this event is more than just a typical sad story; it's a life-changing trauma that inflicts deep wounds on their hearts. The audience is given a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the family's pain and their relentless struggle to find solace amidst this tragedy.\nWhat sets this production apart is the remarkable inclusion of disabled performers, many of whom have likely faced similar challenges in their lives. Their disabilities do not impede their ability to deliver outstanding dance, singing, and acting performances. Their dedication to their craft shines through, contributing to the overall high quality of the show. While the stage design remains elegantly simple, the lighting design is a standout feature. The lighting not only complements the story but also plays a pivotal role in setting the emotional tone for each scene, effectively enhancing the audience's connection to the characters' experiences and emotions.\nIn summary, \"The Little Big Thing\" is an unforgettable theatrical experience that deeply resonates with its audience. It transcends conventional storytelling by featuring a cast of disabled performers who elevate the narrative with their exceptional talents. Director Sheppard's vision, coupled with outstanding performances, creates a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This production is a masterclass in storytelling and a testament to the power of theater to inspire, educate, and touch the heart.\nI wholeheartedly recommend \"The Little Big Thing\" to theater enthusiasts and anyone seeking a profoundly emotional and resonant theatrical experience. It is a production that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ceramic-gifts.com/shop-by-occassion/wedding-gifts/floral-wedding-hanging-heart", "date": "2019-07-21T06:50:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526931.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721061720-20190721083720-00027.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.838628888130188, "token_count": 328, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__118670443", "lang": "en", "text": "Floral Wedding Hanging Heart\nAvailability: In stock\nA lovingly made personalised ceramic hanging heart perfect for a wedding or anniversary gift.\nA beautiful floral gift and acts as a date reminder for those forgetful minds. Hand made from clay with an ivory satin ribbon. A beautiful and personalised keepsake that will look great in any home. Can be hung on door handles or put up on display.\nHand pressed flowers with sliver, sage green and soft pink details.\nPlease enter the name of both Bride and Groom and the wedding date. Please note names can only be a maximum of 10 letters long.\nMade from: 100% designed and handmade in Britain from ceramics and ribbon.\nDimensions: Approx 8.5cm x 9cm\n|MADE IN BRITAIN||Yes|\n|Can Be Personalised||Yes|\n|Standard Delivery||In 3-5 Days||£2.75|\n|Tracked Two Day Delivery||In 2 Days||£6.95|\nYou have 28 days, from receipt of cancellable goods, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.\nPlease note: goods that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements, perishable products and personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken are non-refundable, unless faulty.\nShould you choose to return or exchange your order you will need to deliver the item(s) to the UK, where this seller is based.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://batterupvr.wordpress.com/2017/02/16/the-flamethrower/", "date": "2019-07-23T01:38:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528635.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723002417-20190723024417-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9626528024673462, "token_count": 483, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__218026455", "lang": "en", "text": "While designing the progression system, we had to think about how exactly we were going to make each level of an item upgrade feel. There had to be more than just a visual upgrade. Each upgrade should feel more efficient, more fun, as well as look prettier.\nThis is where the flamethrower comes in. The flamethrower is one of the upgrade levels of the oven. We thought it should feel more efficient than taking the time to put the batter into the oven. It should feel a lot more fun considering guns feel pretty awesome in VR. Last but not least, it should look badass cause it’s a freaking flamethrower.\nI find it handy sometimes to draw what I want to model before I 3D model it. Whenever I’m creating an art asset, I NEED to look at references. It helps with visualizing what I want the final version of my model to look like. It also helps me find ideas that I really like and want to include in my model.\nSo this version of the flamethrower made it all the way into game before I realized one major flaw….If the player uses the trigger button to pick up the object, and they’re holding that trigger button to keep that object in their hand…How are they going to “shoot” the gun… Both of us HATE when VR games use the Vive’s grip buttons to pick up items, so it was back to the drawing board to design a better functioning flamethrower.\nThe solution was easy, I just needed to add a push button on the flamethrower (and any other gun type object we design) to replace the pulling of a trigger. It was a really silly oversight.. But sometimes I guess I imagine so hard in the back of my head exactly how something will/should look that I forget to question how it’s going to work exactly.\nSo this is what the flamethrower looks like today so far. The texture/materials aren’t final at all. Nothing is ever really final until we ship.. This design should hopefully feel intuitive enough to the player that they press on the pad on the Vive controller instead of pulling the trigger in order to shoot. But that’s something we should be able to figure out with some quick play testing.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.joannehunt.com/", "date": "2017-05-01T04:09:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917127681.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031207-00519-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9636772871017456, "token_count": 138, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__176402037", "lang": "en", "text": "Born and raised n Montreal, Joanne Hunt is a professional artist living in Truro, NS. A contemporary realist, she creates both oil and watercolour paintings with a tonal softness and quiet mood which has become her signature. With a passion for luminosity and depth, Joanne's art investigates the subtle details found in nature and everyday subjects. She was elected to the prestigious Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) in 2002, the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) in 2005 and the International Guild of Realism in 2015. Her work has won numerous awards at national exhibitions and can be found in collections across Canada, the US and abroad.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://nicolecammorata.com/", "date": "2023-05-31T00:40:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646181.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530230622-20230531020622-00543.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9383803009986877, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__227464159", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi, I’m Nicole! I’m an experienced editor, commerce leader, and content strategist with a passion for editorial that helps people live their best lives. Obsessed with big, creative ideas, I am currently the Executive Commerce Editor at Mashable, where I’ve grown the Shopping vertical from its initial trial of a few stories a week to a multi-channel revenue stream that has become woven into the entire ethos of the publication.\nI have always followed passion projects on the side, keeping my reporting skills sharp by freelancing for publications like The Boston Globe and Fresh Magazine, and as an author-for-hire on nonfiction book projects like Words You Should Know, You Can’t Be Everywhere, and You’re the Only One I’ve Told. In 2022 I founded Appleseed Flower Farm, where I grow organic flowers to share with my community and help florists surround couples with beauty during life’s biggest moments.\nI received a B.S. in Journalism with a minor in Anthropology from Boston University and have an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. I live in Maine with my husband and daughter.\nPhoto credit: Kayla Tiffany Photography", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://gvuo.cz/en/ziskyen/valova-jitka_ng184", "date": "2024-04-16T09:35:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00027.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9720683097839355, "token_count": 402, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__98501396", "lang": "en", "text": "(1922, Kladno – 2011, Kladno)\nPainter, graphic artist. Her work is closely connected with the work of her twin sister Květa Valová. From 1945 to 1950 Jitka Valová studied under Professor Emil Filla at the Prague Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. Her early works focused on glass-engraving – a technique she learned at the glassmaking college in Železný Brod. She was a core member of the Trasa 54 (“Route 65”) group, and in 1990 she joined the Umělecká Beseda artists’ association. Her work from the 1960s belongs to the New Figuration movement; her focus was purely on monochromatic drawings, paintings and graphic works depicting the human figure in motion, which acts as a dynamic artistic sign. Valová’s entire career was closely linked to her native town of Kladno, whose industrial atmosphere provided a powerful source of inspiration for her. She projected the toil of the workers into her bent, deformed figures. Her work symbolically expresses people’s struggle against the harsh times they lived in, expressing a stance of strong disagreement and opposition. Besides the deformed and bent figures mentioned above, Valová’s work was also inspired by the existential motif of Calvary. From the 1960s onwards both sisters produced poured drawings, which embodied musical melodies that they listened to. Both Jitka and Květa Valová were active on the unofficial art scene. In 1983 they held a joint exhibition in Cheb, which marked a turning-point in their careers. After the collapse of the communist regime in 1989, they presented their works together at exhibitions abroad, and in 1994 they were awarded the Herder Prize in Vienna. In 2010 the Prague Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design awarded Jitka Valová an honorary doctorate.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://voiceoverextra.com/listing.htm?cat=tasvkbpx&s=state&id=94hchdcu", "date": "2013-12-07T14:08:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163054576/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131734-00012-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9506680965423584, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__190625112", "lang": "en", "text": "Peter Rofé is a national voice talent, sought-after voice acting coach, and owner of PDR Voice Over Coaching, on Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village.\nAs a voice talent, Rofé's credits include countless commercials, promos, narrations and video games.\nAt his full-service recording studio, Rofé coaches new and veteran talent, and produces voice-over demos. He has also taught voice-over courses at The Barrow Group and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.\nFor producers, casting directors and agents, he offers the PDR Online Master Reel - a resource of reliable voice-over artists available for auditions and bookings.\nHe is also co-author, with voice actor Randy Thomas, of the book \"Voice For Hire.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://holstonacademy.org/courses/art-history-course/", "date": "2024-04-19T06:55:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817289.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419043820-20240419073820-00725.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.933721125125885, "token_count": 190, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__40199870", "lang": "en", "text": "In this art history course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the artistic process by exploring the decision-making and judgment involved in viewing and creating works of art. They will gain insights into the impact of emerging cultures on art and architecture, recognizing the lasting artistic contributions made by major civilizations throughout history. The influence of Christianity on art and artists between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance will be examined, highlighting the significant changes in art techniques and purpose during the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. Furthermore, students will explore the diversity of art during the modern era and understand how modern artists continue to be influenced by art from the past. Through these understandings, students will develop a rich appreciation for the historical and cultural context of art, and how it continues to shape artistic expressions today.\nThroughout this course, students will discuss various artworks, research artists, and create documents and presentations demonstrating concepts learned.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://illusion-almanac.com/2021/05/27/the-illusion-almanac-creating-godzilla-vs-kong-out-now/", "date": "2023-05-31T04:03:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646257.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531022541-20230531052541-00444.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8543475270271301, "token_count": 499, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__112397369", "lang": "en", "text": "Issue 1 of the new filmcraft magazine The Illusion Almanac is available now as an 80-page* digital magazine formatted for Kindle. Download it from Amazon online stores worldwide — just search for “illusion almanac.”\n- The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong — Amazon UK\n- The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong — Amazon US\n- The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong — Amazon Canada\nFocusing exclusively on a single motion picture or streaming show and illustrated with a selection of stunning imagery, each issue boasts in-depth coverage of some of the craft disciplines involved in the production, including design, cinematography and visual effects.\nThe Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong covers the making of the epic monster movie from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. Key interviewees include production designer Owen Paterson, cinematographer Ben Seresin, visual effects supervisor John ‘D.J.’ DesJardin and special effects supervisor Mike Meinardus, plus the concept design teams at Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. and Legacy Effects, and the visual effects teams at Scanline VFX, Weta Digital, MPC and Luma Pictures. There’s also a brief history of the giant ape Kong and the fire-breathing lizard Godzilla, whose heritage goes back to the original 1933 film “King Kong,” directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, and “Gojira,” first released in 1954 and directed by Ishirô Honda.\n“I enjoy a good long read that takes me behind the scenes on a movie I love,” says creator Graham Edwards, “and that’s exactly what I’ve set out to create with The Illusion Almanac. The idea of the magazine is to combine all those juicy ‘making-of’ details with a real breadth of subject matter, and then top everything off with a dusting of historical context. The only thing I can’t provide is the comfortable chair, fresh cup of coffee, and indulgent hour or two required to read it all!”\nDon’t have a Kindle? No problem. Just download one of the free Kindle apps for iOS, Android, Mac or PC.\n[…] The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong — Out Now […]", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jennifergarrity.com/bio", "date": "2022-10-02T11:51:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337322.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002115028-20221002145028-00340.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9725287556648254, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__222266324", "lang": "en", "text": "Jennifer is a 24 year old published Fine Artist; Draughts-woman and Illustrator from Manchester, specialising in the human form, biology and anatomy.\nDevoted to gaining knowledge that informs her practice she finds her inspiration from statues and sculpture, renaissance art, medical illustration and has a passion for drawing from life.\nAlthough Jennifer has spent the entirety of her art career drawing, she has a new found love for painting. With an eye for finer details she has a passion for creating accurate and realistic depictions whilst conveying an essence of the subject. After a short but inspiring stint of painting expressively, she discovered her own style of realist painting and after attending dissections was able to draw inspiration, delving deeper and leading to her recent paintings focusing on the inside of the heart.\nAfter her first life drawing experience back in 2015, she has been infatuated with drawing the human form from life and has devoted hundreds of hours trying to master the skills to create the most precise portrayal.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.eneidapatricia.com/about.html", "date": "2019-10-14T21:33:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655310.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014200522-20191014224022-00070.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957211434841156, "token_count": 250, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__114144218", "lang": "en", "text": "Eneida is a Chilean-born Latina with Puerto Rican roots who writes about people, animals, and magic. In her career, she has been a nonprofit executive and fundraising consultant based in Washington, DC—working on behalf of education-focused organizations such as Edu-Futuro, CentroNía, and the Inspired Teaching Public Charter School. She is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Bolivia, the heart of Latin America. Eneida holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Penn State and is working toward her Master’s in Creative Writing and Literature through Harvard University’s Extension School. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in literary outlets such as The Acentos Review, Stoneboat Literary Journal, As/Us Journal, and From Everywhere a Little: A Migration Anthology from 100 Thousand Poets for Change. Her short story \"Duende\" was selected as the first place winning entry for the 2018 Kaaterskill Basin Literary Journal's Short Fiction Contest. She is thrilled to be the Associate Fiction Editor for Oyster River Pages' Emerging Voices, an initiative which seeks to uplift underrepresented voices in literary fiction. Eneida alternates her place of residence between Singapore and the United States.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.totalguidetodorset.com/entertainment/christmas-shows-and-pantomimes-dorset/", "date": "2024-04-24T17:55:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00520.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.89883953332901, "token_count": 1583, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__104196300", "lang": "en", "text": "In case you missed it see what’s in this section\nELF: THE MUSICAL, BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, BOURNEMOUTH\nAbout: The hugely popular hit Hollywood film comes to life on stage with this Christmas spectacular production, complete with Santa’s flying sleigh, an immersive snowball fight in the audience, indoor snowstorm and the giant candy cane journey from the North Pole. This is an epic festive show for the whole family and one not to be missed!\nDates: 15th & 16th December 2023\nTickets: From £26.75 per person\nTHAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW, BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, BOURNEMOUTH\nAbout: Always a classic, That’ll Be The Day returns with their timeless rock ’n’ roll show with Christmas flair. Journey on a nostalgic sleigh ride through rock and pop hits, with some much-loved Christmas classics sprinkled in for good measure. This is a show guaranteed to bring some festive cheer to your December.\nDates: 17th December 2023\nTickets: From £34 per person, 12+\nSNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS, BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION, BOURNEMOUTH\nAbout: Join Noel Brodie and the gang for another hilarious pantomime on stage at the Bournemouth Pavilion theatre. This year it’s time to tell the tale of Snow White, with plenty of laughs in the rags to riches show with a beautiful princess, wicked queen, hilarious jester and, of course, the seven dwarfs plus a poisoned apple and magic mirror, it’s sure to be a must-see spectacular!\nDates: 2nd December to 31st December 2023\nTickets: From £17 per person\nCINDERELLA, TIVOLI THEATRE, WIMBORNE\nAbout: Arguably the most magical pantomime of them all, The Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne brings the story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming to life on the stage. Will the Ugly Sisters prevent Cinders from her happy ever after or will faithful sidekick Buttons save the day? You’ll have to book your tickets to find out!\nDates: 15th December 2023 until 1st January 2024 (adult only performances on 29th & 30th December)\nTickets: From £14.85 per person\nTWISTED CHRISTMAS, THE MINSTER THEATRE, THE ALLENDALE CENTRE, WIMBORNE\nAbout: Twisted Christmas returns with their dark side of Christmas show. Featuring several micro-plays, including how to buy the perfect gift for your unloved ones, depraved cracker jokes and why you should never turn your back on a pantomime dame…. It’s not your typical Christmas show, that’s for sure!\nDates: 1st December 2023\nTickets: From £6 per person, 14+\nBEST CHRISTMAS SHOW EVER, THE MINSTER THEATRE, THE ALLENDALE CENTRE, WIMBORNE\nAbout: A brand new adventure awaits for Christmas 2023. Wimborne’s ever-popular Best Christmas Show Ever returns for more festive frolics.\nDates: 15th December until 24th December 2023\nTickets: From £12.31 per person\nCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR IN THE ST NICK OF TIME, THE REGENT, CHRISTCHURCH\nAbout: Something’s wrong with Santa’s time machine and Christmas is in danger. Luckily Squash the Christmas Elf and Santa’s daughter, Joy, are on hand to travel through time and save Santa. Dazzling dance routines and costumes will give the whole family a warm, fuzzy feeling in this year’s Christmas Spectacular, In The St Nick of Time.\nDates: 16th December until 24th December 2023\nTickets: From £18 per person\nCINDERELLA, THE MOWLEM THEATRE, SWANAGE\nAbout: Will Cinderella make it to the ball, despite the best efforts from her Wicked Stepmother and two stepsisters? Can Prince Charming meet the girl of his dreams? Find out the answers and cheer and boo along at Swanage’s annual family pantomime at The Mowlem Theatre.\nDates: 12th December 2023 until 20th January 2024\nTickets: From £8 per person\nSANTA’S CHRISTMAS WISH,SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE, DORCHESTER\nAbout: Join a fun, festive musical adventure and help Dasher, PomPom, Dotty and Snowy give Santa the best Christmas ever before meeting the man himself at his home in the North Pole. Every child in the audience will receive a special gift from Santa in the popular meet & greet session following the show. With songs including festive favourites Jingle Bells and When Santa Got Stuck up the Chimney, this is guaranteed to get you feeling jolly!\nDates: 20th December 2023\nTickets: From £9.50 per person (to include a gift for every child). Suitable for children aged 2-8 years old.\nSNOW ANGEL, CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER\nAbout: Celebrate all that is Christmas with classics such as Michael Bubble and the John Lewis Christmas ad with this delightful festive show that will bring a smile to even the most Scrooge-like audience members. Shamelessly festive and totally mad-capped, this is the Christmas show you didn’t know you needed for 2023!\nDates: 8th December 2023\nTickets: From £13 per person\nSNOW PLAY, CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER\nAbout: If Winter moved to your house, what would you do? This snowy spectacular show is a showdown between Spring and Winter, guaranteeing a white Christmas regardless of of the weather outside! The immersive show allows you to make a giant snowman, have a snowball fight and cover a whole house in snow. Fun for the whole family!\nDates: 9th December 2023\nTickets: From £8 per person, 3+\nA CHRISTMAS CAROL, CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER\nAbout: A visit from three phantoms one memorable Christmas Eve makes miserly Ebenezer Scrooge rethink his life. This unique take on the well-known tale promises to be a feast of festive foolery you won’t forget in a hurry. With puppetry, silly songs and enough Dickensian daftness to see you through the night, this show is anything but traditional.\nDates: 5th January 2024\nTickets: From £13\nSNOW WHITE, WEYMOUTH PAVILION\nAbout: Will Snow White be forever doomed to live unhappily ever after with her wicked stepmother? Or will she manage, with the help off her friend Muddles the Jester, to meet the handsome Prince and have all her dreams come true? This classic tale is told in a family pantomime full of excitement and a fantastic soundtrack, bringing you a festive treat not to be missed this December!\nDates: 16th until 31st December 2023\nTickets: From £18.50 per person", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pbucc.org/index.php/menu-news-sep/latest-news/1580-awakening-to-the-new-year", "date": "2023-12-02T11:16:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100399.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202105028-20231202135028-00378.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9598946571350098, "token_count": 1025, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__270813735", "lang": "en", "text": "Rev. Bruce G. Epperly, PhD\nIn my first piece in this series (March 2022), I began with a quote from United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold (1953-1961), whose book Markings I read each year, either on New Year’s Day or my Fall birthday. This year I read it on my seventieth birthday.\nIt both inspires and challenges me as I ponder endings and beginnings, and gratitude and adventure.\nFor all that has been – thanks!\nFor all that shall be – yes!\nThis short poem describes the intersection of past and present, and the blessings of the past and our hopes for a new year.\n“For all that has been – thanks!” This has been a challenging year, and the international and national challenges have been mirrored in many of our personal lives. We have been unsettled by the invasion of Ukraine, Supreme Court decisions, the continuation of the “big lie” in elections, and the public rise and apparent acceptance in many Christian quarters of white supremacy and neo-fascism. We have faced changes in our personal lives that may have been equally dramatic in our micro world. My wife and I continue to adapt to retirement (now 18 months in), balancing in my case, writing, teaching at our and at the seminary, occasional pulpit supply, with a new spaciousness in terms of time and care for our grandchildren.\nEach morning as I take my pre-dawn walk, often with foxes and deer as my only companions some mornings, I give thanks in the silence, and each day there is much for which to be thankful: the quiet of the morning with no sounds of dropping bombs, the ability to walk, my early morning writing, my sleeping wife, having a lovely home and neighborhood, family nearby, good enough health to do what I want, the hope of travel, my grandchildren and their family, the opportunity to teach and write, a good pension with the UCC and TIAA which gives me the freedom to choose when to take on a class, sermon, or consultation.\nGratitude puts my worries – often small by comparison to others – in perspective and is an anti-dote to impatience and complaining. Meister Eckhardt said that if the only prayer you make is “thank you,” that will suffice. God has brought us safe thus far, and we give thanks that God’s grace will lead us home.\nAt New Year’s, there is also the big “yes” of what is to be. What will the next year or decade be like? At seventy, I hope for another decade of creativity and health. I take confidence in studies that suggest that the decade between seventy and eighty is the second most creative time of life, with the sixties, the most creative. Grounded in gratitude, I can embrace the “yes” of the future, joining my plans and vision with the uncertainties of life, and trusting that I will receive the inspiration and energy to respond to whatever comes my way.\nAt New Year’s, we can, like the African Sankofa bird, look backward and forward. Amid the parades, football games, celebrations, and family gatherings, we can spend time giving thanks, and “count our blessings,” naming them “one by one.” We can count the blessings of resilience in times of challenge, the gift of vaccines and health care, people who have supported us and whose love sustains us, and our own achievements. We can, as a young child added to his prayers, “thank God for being God,” and making a way where we thought there was no way.\nWe can spend time on the “yes” of the future. Where is the future calling you? Where are your gifts meeting the world’s needs? What new thing beckons you – a trip, volunteer project, new avocation, care for your health? We can name these one by one, and then pray for guidance in embodying the most important of these callings in the year ahead and working for a world in which what we take for granted can become the norm. We can ask God to give us the ability to see new possibilities and notice holy encounters and new friendships. Providence is constantly placing possibilities in our lives, and occasionally we notice. We can ask God for greater vision and the energy and insight to act on these visions.\nThis is not pie-in-the-sky but a recognition that with the New Year, when we woke up on January 1, we can be “woke” to a world of challenge and possibility. We can seize the day that God has made. Rejoice in the wonder of life and be God’s companions in bringing healing and wholeness to the world.\nFor all that has been – thanks!\nFor all that shall be – yes!.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.housebythebaydesign.com/basket-cat-bed/", "date": "2023-09-28T10:19:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00387.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9246602058410645, "token_count": 896, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__40140207", "lang": "en", "text": "This month’s DIY at Home Challenge is Thrift Store Upcycle – so of course I scoured a few of my local thrift stores just waiting for inspiration to strike and – it did: a basket cat bed!\nI scored this cute basket from a local shop for just $6. It seemed like the perfect base for a new cat bed for the office. With four cats, it’s pretty much guaranteed that one of them will be sleeping on my keyboard whenever I want to use my computer.\nMaybe I could tempt them away from the apparently super comfy keyboard, and instead into a soft and cuddly bed. Well, mission accomplished!\nNow let me say right away, this was a “quick and dirty” sewing project – my cat doesn’t care about perfect seams, and if I can’t see it, I wasn’t going to worry about it.\nWith that in mind, here’s how I made this cat bed!\nFirst I measured the inside of the basket to determine how big I wanted the cushion to be (17” x 11” x 3”).\nI started by cutting two rectangles of fabric, for the main cushion.\n- Top : 18” x 12” (measured size + 1” seam allowance)\n- Bottom : 23” x 18” (measured size + 3″ height on each side + 1” seam allowance)\nWith a marker I made a small mark 3″ in from each corner on the bottom piece (the larger rectangle).\nNow, line up the top and bottom pieces (wrong sides together) along one edge between the to marks and sew them together with a 1″ seam allowance – stop sewing about 1/2″ – 1″ before you get to the edge.\nOMG Casey, there’s a huge seam allowance of fabric on the outside of the cat bed!! Are you bananas? I know, I know, just stay with me (and yes, I am).\nThe seams will eventually be trimmed and will be hidden by the basket.\nSew along the next two edges in the same way, bringing your pieces together between the marker points. I did not sew the corner togethers so they just droop and it starts to take on a bag-like-shape.\nFor the last edge I sewed in about 3″ from each corner but left a gap in the middle – use this gap to stuff your cushion with pillow filling then sew the gap closed.\nThe next step is to make the little bumper to go around the edges of the cushion – this is why I made such a weird pillow – I wanted the seam to be at the top of the cushion, not down in the middle.\nMeasure the inside circumference of the basket and determine how high you want the bumper to be. Cut a piece of fabric based on those measurements and this formula:\n(Bumper height x 2) + 2” x inside basket circumference + 1”\nSew the ends right sides together with a ¼” seam allowance to create a loop (make sure it isn’t twisted) and see how it fits in your basket if you need to make it smaller you should have enough wiggle room to adjust.\nFold the loop and sew the long edges (wrong sides together) with a 1″ seam allowance creating a tube. As you’re sewing, pause every 6” or so to add some stuffing (this will make your life easier, believe me). Once you have about a 4” left to sew, add the last bit of stuffing, you can put in a little less to make it easier to sew the gap closed, then squish the stuffing around to even everything out.\nNow, this is where those long seam allowances come in handy – with the loop on top of the cushion, sew the two seam allowances together as close to the pillow as you can (I did this roughly by hand).\nTrim the excess and place the cushion inside the basket – the seams are now hidden!\nPro tip: if you really want to get your kitty to use their new basket cat bed, sprinkle some catnip in with the stuffing.\nMake sure to check out all the other challenge participants and their thrift store upcycle projects!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://acturastore.com.au/limited-edition-water-bottle-astronaut-nicole-stott", "date": "2022-05-20T22:32:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662534693.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520223029-20220521013029-00109.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8280234336853027, "token_count": 172, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__105387328", "lang": "en", "text": "Limited Edition Water Bottle - Astronaut Nicole Stott\nSignature black stainless steel water bottle with CASE Space School logo in silver\n- A portion of proceeds from each water bottle purchase goes to Astronaut Nicole Stott's Space For Art Foundation, a wonderful charity that brings healing through art to brave young patients in children's hospitals around the world.\n- NICOLE STOTT\n- NASA Astronaut, Aquanaut, Engineer, and now Artist and SciArt advocate. Nicole completed two spaceflights, 104 days working on the ISS and Space Shuttle, and painted the first watercolour in space.\n- • Limited edition\n- • 500ml\n- • Insulated stainless steel\n- • Double-wall vacuum insulated\n- • Wide drip-free mouth and no-drip insulated lid\n- • BPA and phthalates free", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jolatham.com/products/crescent-charm-1", "date": "2023-11-30T07:00:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00532.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8017510771751404, "token_count": 97, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__125407610", "lang": "en", "text": "The Crescent Charm is the perfect accent piece for any charm stack. Featuring 7 round, brilliant-cut diamonds alternating in size, the Crescent charm is handcrafted in 18-karat and is a modern take on the half moon celestial motif. Its oblong shape perfectly frames any charm that is layered next to it.\n- Charm Only. Chain Is Not Included.\n- Color: 18K Yellow Gold\n- TCW: 0.56tcw\n- Dimensions: 30mm", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.macdonaldimages.co.uk/", "date": "2017-03-25T15:26:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218188962.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212948-00142-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9396184682846069, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__81764864", "lang": "en", "text": "Thank you for visiting Macdonald Images\nThe images displayed on this site show a selection of my work including local events, sports, landscape, and portrait. At the moment, many of the images displayed in the Galleries are to show visitors some examples of the type of work I do, but images from recent local events are available to purchase as prints or electronic downloads.\nI hope you will enjoy viewing my work. If you would like any further information on images available for purchase, would like me to attend your own local event or sports club, or have any other comments or questions, please use the Contact page to get in touch. I would be delighted to hear from you.\nPlease also feel free to use the buttons below to join me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter; it would be great to have you on board.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jeremywarshaw.com/testimonials", "date": "2019-09-23T11:10:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576355.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923105314-20190923131314-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9585665464401245, "token_count": 1501, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__121824741", "lang": "en", "text": "What makes Jeremy special to collaborate with is his ability to effortlessly marry an over-arching thematic vision with the smaller details and nuances of human stories. That combination of strategic vision and honesty in approach to people makes everything he directs ring with a truly powerful feeling of authenticity. He’s got a great eye for photography, while also understanding what it takes to extract a great performance from his subjects. That’s because he’s genuinely interested in hearing their stories; it’s always a very real conversation, he’s never simply reading a questionnaire. The result, is always a moving piece of film that connects with the people watching.\nEVP, Group Creative Director, Hill Holliday\nFew people have the magic touch to elicit a pure response, one that touches you every time you see it. One that cuts to the heart of the matter. Because we all know its not group think where connections are unearthed it is in true human connection. Jeremy is a guy that can get it and capture it.\nThe Mars Agency\nJeremy is the consummate interviewer. Jeremy has a unique gift of making you feel like you are the most important person in the world at that moment. He makes non-actors feel safe on a set, allowing them to open up and tell him things they never thought they could. Plus he’s pretty funny and good guy to grab a pint with.\nEVP, Director of\nContent production, Saatchi and Saatchi Wellness\nJeremy is the Svengali of real-people interviewers. Instantly charming and disarming, he manages to get people to confide in him in front of the camera as if they were alone. I myself have told him secrets I probably shouldn’t have, but no, he did not blackmail me to say all these nice things about him. He’s skilled and experienced in all the aspects of a director; so much so that it seems effortless and intuitive. He doesn’t draw attention to himself or the many decisions he’s making as he works. And he’s hilarious. We’ve worked together on at least a dozen projects over the past twenty years, and he has always made it fun and productive for everyone involved – interview subjects, agency, crew, and clients alike.\nCreative Director, R2C Group\nIt’s quite rare to work with a director who can bring as many strengths to a project as Jeremy has been able to do for me. Recently, my agency was asked to produce a film to document the national catastrophe that is caused by obesity. What most impressed me about Jeremy was his grasp on the subject. He was able to collaborate with me and put together a road map for getting our interviewees to give us the content needed. He’s a great interviewer who can make his subject feel relaxed and natural on camera. If you can get over his Britishness, and the resulting sense of humor, you’d do well to work with him.\nCreative Director, Munn Rabot\nHow do you get the best performance out of actors or real people? Hire a director who knows how to coax a performance as well as he knows how to frame a shot. That’s Jeremy Warshaw.\nCreative Director, Publicis North America\nJeremy Warshaw is a gem to work with. He elicits responses in a way that others cannot while delivering beautiful visuals that enhance the message at the same time. Not everyone can do this successfully. I have worked with Jeremy many times - on jobs with small and large budgets - and he nails it every time. He is flexible and collaborative and I welcome the opportunity to work with Jeremy in the future.\nJeremy Warshaw is a consummate professional. He gets brilliant performances from both professional talent and real people, using his focused direction and warm personal style.\nJeremy's hand is, at the same time, apparent and invisible in everything he creates. In the end, all that remains is the subject, well and true.\nSVP Group Creative Director, Digital Health LifeBrands\nW orking with Jeremy is many things.\nA lways after the perfect take.\nR elentlessly creative\nS trategic and organized\nH ilarious. (Don’t get caught in the crosshairs of his wit)\nDirector of Production, J. Walter Thompson New York\nJeremy and I have collaborated together on both big budget TV shoots and smaller scale content projects. Invariably, he’s proven himself to be a true master of his craft who is able to deftly evolve his creative vision to the ever-changing needs of the project – and without ever compromising the output. This is an especially highly-prized skill in a business where timelines, budgets, and creative ideas are tweaked, pinched, and “optimized” more than ever before.\nCreative Director, Facebook\nI have worked with Jeremy Warshaw on a number of short documentary films over the years for clients like United Airlines, and I can confidently state that he’s the real deal.\nJeremy is resourceful, has great taste, and produces beautiful, compelling film that rises above most of the “content” schlock you see out there these days.\nAlso, he’s ticklish. I’ll leave it up to you to discover where.\nHire the man, and you won’t regret it.\nPartner, Executive Creative Director\nBarrie D’Rozario DiLorenzo\nJeremy is great at filming real people. He knows exactly how to catch that little bit of reality that gives us a candid glimpse into their lives. He understands strategy very well and always comes prepared with a full list of interview questions based on our objectives. He has the kind of personality that really opens people up and gets them talking. He worked with us on a pitch and his film helped us win a very large piece of business. I would highly recommend Jeremy if you are looking for natural performances out of real people.\nCreative Director, Publicis\nI’ve partnered with Jeremy a number of times, and not only is he a great partner, but he helps to elevate the creative work he’s shown at all times. He knows how to connect with real people, and can pull a strong performance out of just about anyone! I thoroughly enjoy partnering with Jeremy, and his sense of humor will carry you through any rough patches during production. I’m looking forward to working with him again.\nDirector Broadcast Production, FCB Healthcare\nJeremy’s ability to understand the underlying strategy behind an initiative is not only critical to the ultimate outcome but also quite unique among documentarians.\nCEO, MullenLowe Group\nJeremy has the fantastic ability to understand the content required to drive a business strategy, and then elicit those elements in authentic, emotional, sincere, simple language from real people. The resulting interview footage cuts together to make the most amazing stories.\nBut don’t let Jeremy’s unusually perceptive and empathic interviewing skills distract you from noticing how well he understands putting together the entire documentary process—from identifying the right people to executing the thousands of details that a successful production effort requires.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://learningwithdigitalstories.weebly.com/assignment-bank.html", "date": "2017-10-22T02:53:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825057.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20171022022540-20171022042540-00370.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9823492765426636, "token_count": 766, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__255846175", "lang": "en", "text": "I chose the following assignments because they were fun, creative and represented an engagement on my part that I am particularly proud of. The purpose of these assignments was to employ a variety of digital tools and design choices in order to convey a message or tell a mini-story. Most of my assignment choices had to do with music. Completing these assignments allowed me to experiment with video, audio, and visual design in ways that were new to me. The assignment bank component of the DS106 course was unique in that all of the tasks were conceptualized by DS106 participants. Anyone involved in the course could develop an idea and publish it to the site for public use. This is a great example of students co-designing alongside of facilitators.\nThe Metal Bunch visual assignment was supposed to imitate the famous collage portraying TV's favorite mixed family, The Brady Bunch. I chose eight of my friends and dubbed our crew The Metal Bunch for our mutual love of heavy metal music.\nThe web-based assignment that I chose was created through an online tool called Kumu that maps organizational relationships in a visually appealing manner. I work at a very large organization and I think about the organizational structure of our departments a lot, since our offices interact with our \"customers\" in various ways that are interrelated. We depend on each other, but we don't always work together. I wanted to show visually the interactions that I already knew existed. After creating a PDF of the photo, however, I noticed a connection that I missed! Can you find it? Here's a hint: once a student is enrolled, they have to start paying their tuition bill:\nThe Kiss this guy audio assignment was probably the most fun of all. My focal theme is hip hop music, so I tried to find a hip hop lyric that I've always misunderstood or not been able to decipher. I googled the question and found several lists which I then perused to find one that I was already familiar with and had been confused by. It didn't take long at all to find a lyric that I've never understood, but that I'd almost forgotten about because the song it comes from is almost 30 years old. Executing this assignment forced me to reflect on how media was presented a generation ago compared to today. The entire reason that I and many others misunderstood this lyric in the first place is because there wasn't an effective way to transmit them. Today, however, annotation websites like Rap Genius make it possible for everyone to easily find hip hop lyrics. It was really fun to record myself rapping the wrong lyric over the actual recording. I love playing this sound clip for people because I think it's pretty funny. Click on the screenshot below to listen:\nFinally, Endless cycle of waffles is a humorous creation that represented a fleeting thought that I had randomly. I was making waffles one day - bear with me - and listening to a song by a band called Cephalic Carnage. While I was mixing the waffle batter with an electric beater and listening to a soundtrack of thrashing guitars and a screaming vocalist in the background, I wondering if there was an Assignment Bank task that could be applied to this situation. The song I was listening to was called Endless Cycle of Violence. Right then and there I decided to make a music video for a new song called Endless Cycle of Waffles. I turned on my camera's video recorder and started filming.\nAll in all, the assignment bank portion of our creative requirements was a fun way to think out of the box, spark our imaginations, and experiment with a variety of ways to present information and tell short stories. They were not time-consuming, so they also represented a way to work in quick bursts of ideas and creative thought.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://indonesianfilmforum.nyc/2023/07/09/iffestny2018/", "date": "2024-02-28T03:55:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00390.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9358646273612976, "token_count": 562, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__200207314", "lang": "en", "text": "Stay in Touch\nWe invite you to stay connected with the Indonesian Film Forum (IFF) by subscribing to our website, where you can receive the latest updates, news, and announcements about our upcoming screenings, events, and initiatives\nSeptember 28, 2018 — The Indonesian Film Forum (IFF) has successfully organized its second annual film festival in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia. IFFestNY 2018 took place at the SVA Theater from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30. The festival showcased a selection of five outstanding feature films that have garnered international acclaim and recognition.\nThe festival commenced with a screening of “Emma’ (Mother),” a film that received numerous accolades including Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Leading Actress, Best Art Director, and Best Costume at the 2016 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). The FFI, renowned as Indonesia’s most prestigious film awards event, has elevated “Emma'” to prominence within the Indonesian film industry. Moreover, the film has been showcased at over 20 international film festivals, captivating audiences worldwide.\nRiri Riza, the director of “Emma’,” shared his personal insights during the opening ceremony of IFFestNY 2018 on Friday. He expressed, “Emma’ provided me with an opportunity to present a compelling portrayal of Indonesia during its nascent years of independence, specifically in South Sulawesi where I was born and raised. This film embodies the essence of the place I know and love.”\nOn Saturday, the festival featured screenings of two remarkable films: “Istirahatlah kata-kata (Solo, Solitude)” inspired by the life of a prominent Indonesian poet, and “Posesif,” which explores the tender complexities of first-time teenage romance.\nConcluding on Sunday, the festival presented “Lima” and “Night Bus” (Best Film award at the 2017 FFI). These films captivated audiences with their exceptional storytelling and creative execution.\nIFFestNY 2018 not only celebrated the artistic achievements of Indonesian cinema but also fostered cultural exchange and appreciation among diverse audiences in New York. The event provided a platform for Indonesian filmmakers to showcase their talents and promote the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia on the global stage.\nThe Indonesian Film Forum and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia extend their heartfelt gratitude to the organizers, filmmakers, sponsors, and attendees for their invaluable contributions to the success of IFFestNY 2018. With each passing year, the Indonesian Film Festival in New York continues to flourish, further solidifying the indomitable spirit and artistic prowess of Indonesian cinema.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.lizzycakescupcakes.com/about-lisa/", "date": "2017-10-24T11:02:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187828411.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20171024105736-20171024125736-00064.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9804458618164062, "token_count": 298, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__33068868", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2011 Lizzy Cakes Cupcakes was founded with the goal of providing the best cupcakes made with the best local ingredients and giving you the best service around. I have always had a passion for baking, ever since I was a little girl. I remember baking up lots of delicious goodies with my mom and grew up in a household where the kitchen aid mixer was used more than the microwave. I always had homemade birthday cakes and they were the talk of the party. Now as a mom of two girls, I always include them in my baking adventures. The memories these moments carry last a lifetime….for all of us. I have always been the one that my friends ask to bring sweet goodies to get togethers. I have always enjoyed being that dessert go-to gal. But, I always thought of it as a hobby and never a business. Until I literally woke up one morning and said, “Why not?” I knew that I was meant to do something more. My dream is to do what I love each and every day…..and I am now lucky enough to be sharing my passion with you.\nCupcakes are little handheld smiles. They transport you back to childhood and bring back memories of more carefree times. There is a flavor for everyone and they brighten up all occasions. They are beautiful works of art, in the simplest form. These things inspire me to make the best cupcakes around.\nOwner of Lizzy Cakes Cupcakes", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://forum.inford.in/what-is-life-like-for-an-indian-in-singapore", "date": "2024-04-14T04:01:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9505374431610107, "token_count": 1398, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__82644485", "lang": "en", "text": "Exploring the Unique Cultural Experiences of Being an Indian in Singapore\nSingapore is a unique and vibrant melting pot of cultures, and the experience of being an Indian there is no different. As one of the largest ethnic minorities in the country, Indians bring their own unique cultural experiences to the city-state. From vibrant festivals to delicious food, being an Indian in Singapore can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience.\nFor starters, Indian culture is celebrated throughout the city with a variety of festivals, such as Diwali and Thaipusam. During these festivals, the Indian community comes together to celebrate their religion and culture through traditional performances, music, and art. Additionally, the bustling Little India district is full of Indian restaurants, shops, and cultural activities, allowing the Indian community to experience their heritage in an immersive and exciting way.\nThe food scene in Singapore is also a particularly vibrant part of the experience of being an Indian in Singapore. From savory curries to sweet desserts, the city is full of delicious Indian cuisine. Whether you're looking for a quick bite at a local Indian restaurant, or you're in the mood for a traditional feast at a family-run eatery, there are plenty of options for Indian food lovers to explore.\nFinally, the Indian community in Singapore is a tight-knit and welcoming one. From cultural organizations to Hindu temples, there are plenty of ways for Indians to connect with one another. Not only that, but the Indian community is also highly involved in politics and social issues in Singapore, meaning that being an Indian in Singapore can be an incredibly rewarding experience.\nAll in all, being an Indian in Singapore is a unique and enriching experience. With vibrant festivals, delicious food, and a strong sense of community, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this incredible city.\nFinding a Balance Between Indian and Singaporean Values as an Indian in Singapore\nAs an Indian living in Singapore, it can be difficult to find a balance between Indian and Singaporean values. On the one hand, India is a country with a rich and vibrant culture, with an ancient history and a deep-rooted sense of identity. On the other hand, Singapore is an incredibly diverse and progressive nation, with its own unique culture and identity.\nFor an Indian living in Singapore, it can be difficult to reconcile the two cultures. This can be especially challenging when it comes to balancing traditional Indian values with the more liberal and progressive values of Singapore. In some cases, Indian values and beliefs may clash with those of Singapore, and vice versa. The challenge for an Indian in Singapore is to find a way to integrate both cultures and values into their lives.\nOne way to do this is to recognize that both cultures have something to offer. While it is important to remain true to one’s own culture and values, it can be beneficial to explore and learn about the culture of Singapore. By doing this, an Indian in Singapore can better appreciate and understand how both cultures can work together.\nIt is also important to remember that both Indian and Singaporean cultures are dynamic and ever-evolving. While some values may remain constant, others may change over time. As an Indian in Singapore, it is important to be open to change and to be willing to adapt to new ideas and values.\nIn the end, finding a balance between Indian and Singaporean values as an Indian in Singapore is not easy. However, with an open mind and a willingness to learn, it is possible to create a unique and harmonious blend of both cultures.\nBuilding a Home Away from Home: How Indian Expats in Singapore Adapt to Life in a New Country\nSingapore is home to a vibrant community of Indian expats who have come to the city-state in search of a better life. For many, the transition to living in a new country has been a challenging experience, as they must learn to adapt to a new culture, language, and lifestyle. However, it is also an opportunity to create a new home away from home.\nFor many Indian expats, adapting to life in Singapore begins with learning about the culture and customs of the city-state. This includes understanding the different religions and beliefs of the population, as well as the different ethnicities and races that make up the country. It also involves understanding the dress code, language, and etiquette of Singaporeans.\nIndian expats in Singapore also need to find ways to build a sense of community. This could involve attending festivals, joining Indian expat groups, or participating in Indian cultural events. These activities can provide a sense of familiarity and connection to their homeland, while also helping them build relationships with other expats.\nLiving in Singapore also means making adjustments to everyday life. This could include adjusting to the tropical climate, learning how to navigate the public transportation system, and finding the best places to buy groceries and other essentials.\nUltimately, Indian expats in Singapore have to learn how to balance their culture and traditions with those of the city-state. It takes time and patience, but with the right approach and attitude, it is possible to create a home away from home in Singapore.\nOvercoming Challenges as an Indian in Singapore: Tips for Navigating a Multicultural Society\nAs an Indian living in Singapore, you may face a unique set of challenges. From adapting to a new culture to navigating a multicultural society, there are many obstacles to overcome. Fortunately, with a few tips, you can make the transition easier and make the most of your stay in Singapore.\n1. Learn the language. One of the best ways to acclimate to a new culture is to learn the language. In Singapore, the primary language is English, so it's important to become familiar with the language and its nuances. Taking a language class or downloading a language-learning app can be a great way to get started.\n2. Connect with other Indians. It can be difficult to adjust to a new culture, so it's important to find a support network. Connecting with other Indians in Singapore will help you feel more connected to the culture and can provide a source of comfort and support.\n3. Get involved in the community. Participating in local activities and community events is a great way to make connections and become more familiar with the culture. It's also a great way to meet people and make friends.\n4. Celebrate your own culture. It's important to celebrate your own culture and heritage while living in Singapore. Whether it's celebrating Indian festivals or organizing cultural events, it's important to remember where you come from and stay connected to your roots.\nLiving in a multicultural society like Singapore can be a challenge, but with a few tips, you can make the transition easier and make the most of your stay. With a bit of effort, you can find your place in the community and enjoy all that Singapore has to offer.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mytriangleloveaffair.com/about_me_david_aiello/", "date": "2021-01-22T16:03:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703530835.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122144404-20210122174404-00474.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631969928741455, "token_count": 513, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__144557722", "lang": "en", "text": "Hola! I’m David Aiello (pronounced ay-low), the content curator here at Triangle Love Affair. I established this blog as a channel to document a few of my passions, namely traveling, writing and photography. Here I write about my travel experiences and other topics, post images, and provide inspiration and insight on travel destinations.\nWhat Makes David Happy?\nI was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, a city of hardy residents with a strong work ethic. Looking back, I was never aggressively taught to pursue what really made me happy. Hard work was expected. Everything around me, family, friends, the neighborhood, the community reinforced the notion that I was to go to school, get a job, get married, spawn more laborers, die. Mission complete! Well done! I too played it safe!\nI tried selling my labor to some of the most recognized brands in the world including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Intel, Kodak and Nike. However, from day one, my gut was pleading with me that this was not where I should be. The work I performed was not fulfilling, it was slowly suffocating my soul. But it was comfortable, it was safe. But okay is not thrilling, it isn’t passion, it’s not life changing or unforgettable. To paraphrase Woody Allen, “Metabolically, it was not my rhythm.”\nA Personal Metamorphosis is Underway\nBut no more! I’ve adopted the role of corporate-refugee and creative soul, living in Portland, Oregon. I walked away from being “okay.” It took me a half-century to build the courage to follow what really gets me jazzed. This means creating. It means traveling, capturing images and writing – my Triangle Love Affair! In my spare time I also like pretending I am the Hercules of the rock and roll bass guitar! But that’s another story!\nI hope you enjoy what you find here. Please let me know!\nTake a Look and Listen to Some of My Other Work\nPhotography… As you’ve probably guessed, I like to take photographs. I’ve made available a number of my images for sale. Please take a look.\nMusic… I mentioned earlier I play the bass guitar. No better mind exercise than playing music! Have a listen to some of my work (warning: I’m still a punk at heart).!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://robertrhythm.com/", "date": "2021-06-13T20:59:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487610841.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613192529-20210613222529-00147.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9748181700706482, "token_count": 1253, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__83140723", "lang": "en", "text": "Saturday, April 13th @ Uno Lounge (The Hub, Greenfield District) - Mandaluyong, Philippines\nFriday, April 12th @ Uno Pizzeria (Mall Of Asia) - Pasay City, Philippines\nWho is Robert Rhythm?\nDJ Robert Rhythm, a.k.a. Robert Mattson, based in Chicago, remembers his love for music at the young age of 10. He took his first drum lessons then and looks to that moment as the starting point when music took over his world.\nThroughout school he perfected the art of playing drums. He played to all kinds of grooves, and listened to songs over and over until each song was perfected. By the age of 15, he expanded his horizons and traded his drum set for a PA system and mixer. He later bought a drum machine and started recording his own beats.\nBy the age of 19, he was in and out of the recording studio. He sent in a few tapes to record companies and talent agencies, with minimal success. By 24, he was working full-time and had to put his musical career on hold.\nSoon, a dramatic change altered his course when he met someone, who later turned out to be his best friend, at a popular mega-club in Chicago's Excalibur/Vision. It was at that point when he started getting serious with his music.\nHe would frequent the club each weekend to make contacts, and enjoy dancing and listening to mingling with many world-class DJ's.\nHe made it a point to learn the club scene and get to know the people quickly. His efforts took him to new heights and awoke the passion that was locked inside of him for years. He made it a point to study the art of producing and mixing.\nAlmost daily he scours through his list of music websites to look for new sounds concentrated in Progressive House, Trance, and French Clubhouse.\nFinding the best music out there is a passion for him and is also the driving force that gives him the ability to create different mixes of his own.\nHe joined with record label/promoter Spankin' Muzik in 2005 and eventually moved on in 2006 to start his own company, Full Fever Productions.\nHe has opened up for world-class DJ's such as DJ Dan, Carl Cox, DJ Lego, Marco Morales, and DJ Lady D just to name a few.\nHe also has been a promoter in the past and was the first to bring in the highly talented female sensation, DJ Heavygrinder from California.\nNot only has he graced the decks in his hometown of Chicago, he has done other gigs in San Francisco (with DJ Agent A), Los Angeles, St. Louis, West Palm Beach and has even played overseas in the Philippines.\nIn 2010, he has already begun working with other record labels and plans to have new original work released soon.\nWith his undying energy and passion for the love of music, he is one to watch out for.\nNeed a DJ for your next event?\nWhen you need a DJ for your party, wedding, reunion, or corporate event, and you need it done right… look no further!\nAsk yourself... how many times have you requested a song that the DJ doesn’t have?\nOr maybe the DJ noted your request but forgot to play it?\nThis is a big problem for me, and I have found my own solution.\nI am a computer programmer by trade and I have invested much of my time over the years creating software to keep track of songs using data from the Billboard Charts.\nThe Billboard Charts ranks songs based on sales/airplay and reports the top songs each week.\nMy software incorporates the following Billboard Charts:\n# Songs Reported Weekly\nHot Country Songs\nHot Dance Club Play\nHot Mainstream Rock Tracks\nHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs\nThe Billboard Hot 100\nBelow is a partial screen shot from the software:\nWhen taking requests, my software incorporates a custom request list.\nWhen someone requests a song, the software puts the song in order of when it was requested along with who it was requested by as well as any public announcement to be made with the song, if needed.\nI can search for songs by artist name, song title, year, peak position (on the Billboard Chart), genre, BPM (beats per minute), and key (used for harmonic mixing).\nIn addition, I also include notable songs that were not on the Billboard Chart.\nI have also invested a lot of time and resources in my gear and have the latest advances in technology.\nAll of my music is stored on dual large capacity hard drives, just in case one hard drive fails.\nIn the slim chance both hard drives fail, I also have my music stored on DVD’s.\nAll of my music is in full, uncompressed digital quality giving you the best sound possible.\nI also have wireless microphones.\nIf your thinking... \"Wait! I can not afford a good DJ\"... think again.\nMy prices are fair and very competitive.\nMy price includes all setup/breakdown time with no hidden fees.\nMy initial deposit to secure your event is only $100.00 (which is applied towards your final cost), and my minimum playing time is only 3 hours.\nUp to 3 Hours\nUp to 4 Hours\nUp to 5 Hours\nUp to 6 Hours\nAny additional hours over 6 hours will be billed at $100.00/hour.\nIf your event runs 7 hours, your price would be $750.00.\n(6 hours @ $650.00 + 1 additional hour @ $100.00 per hour).\nAlso, all times are rounded to the next hour (after 15 minutes).\nFor example, if your event runs 3 hours and 15 minutes, your price would be $350.00.\nIf your event runs 3 hours and 30 minutes, your price would be $450.00.\nSend me an e-mail with your event information by filling out my handy contact form.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.eybfilms.com/present-perfect", "date": "2019-10-15T22:37:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986660323.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015205352-20191015232852-00296.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9374318718910217, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__71388544", "lang": "en", "text": "Present Perfect (documentary feature, work in progress)\nSet in a preschool housed in a retirement home, Present Perfect is a story at once simple and intricate about the poetry that lies in the day-to-day interactions between the very young and the very old- those at the beginning of life and those nearing the end- and ultimately what those relationships can reveal to us all about the way we live each moment.\nThis film is currently in post-production. To support this film with a tax-deductible donation, click here.\nClick on the below images to view film.\nA short little video the kids and I made for Father's Day 2014...", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jashawaii.org/2016/11/14/japan-america-society-of-hawaii-holds-fall-2016-japan-day/", "date": "2017-11-24T00:06:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807044.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123233821-20171124013821-00136.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565884470939636, "token_count": 975, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__19817134", "lang": "en", "text": "The Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) held its bi-annual Japan Day, sponsored by JASH Board Director Jean Rolles, on October 27, 2016 at Pacific Beach Hotel.\nThe Japan Day program, now in its 24th year, is the Society’s longest running educational program that brings together – in a single location- numerous experts in traditional Japanese arts and culture to provide students with hand-on experiences to make their study of Japan come alive. Nearly 150 students representing Damien Memorial School, Kapolei High School, Nanakuli High School, St. Joseph High School and University Laboratory School took part in the various cultural classes.\nMembers of the Taiko Center of the Pacific invigorated the atmosphere with their taiko demonstration during the Welcome Ceremony. As one student wrote, “You could feel the beat going around you; it was such an amazing thing to experience. The performances were absolutely amazing and beautiful.”\nFollowing the Ceremony, students then completed a rotation of cultural classes presented by 30 volunteer experts on bon dance, calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging), kimono/yukata wear, origami, soroban (Japanese abacus), and “Life Skills and Personal Success: Attributes of a Global Citizen.” Each student had the opportunity to participate in four different cultural sessions.\nAfter Japan Day, the students shared their thoughts on the various sessions.\nSome focused on the volunteer instructors, “The instructor made the story-gami (origami) unique, and it was so addicting playing with the bats that we all made. I wish we could do it again.” Another student enjoyed the soroban instructor, saying that, “he was enthusiastic, made the session interactive, and lots of fun. I liked how he made solving each equation like a race and challenged us.”\nOther students focused on the cultural aspect of Japan Day. One student said, “Calligraphy is something really nice. It makes me feel closer to my culture.” Another commented, “The history behind the bon dance was very interesting. My teammates and I very much enjoyed dancing and having a fun time.”\nFor others, the Japan Day sessions allowed students to reflect on their own lives. A student from Damien Memorial said that ikebana “was very interesting, and the values taught through the rules we’re inspiring.”\nA Kapolei student who attended the life skills session said, “I learned a lot about how I should strive to do better to get somewhere I am happy with in life.”\nSince 1993, over 5,800 students from 59 different schools have participated in Japan Day. This unique program is one of two programs offered by JASH to Hawaii’s high school students, with the other being the Japan Wizards Statewide Academic Team Competition. Japan Day provides students with hands-on experience in traditional Japanese arts and culture while reinforcing and complementing what is taught in the classroom. Japan Day also illustrates how art and culture in different societies can influence and enhance people’s lives, and how these cultural values are perpetuated by devotees of the arts. Through promoting the understanding and respecting of different cultures and customs, JASH continues to bridge the gap that leads to friendship and cultural appreciation.\nPrior to attending Japan Day, students were asked to rate their familiarity with each of the sessions that they were going to participate in. This prepared the students for the event itself and helped them focus further on the various activities they participated in.\nJASH thanks all the volunteer experts for sharing their respective crafts. Without such support, this JASH program would not be possible. These sensei are Ms. Betty Dela Cuesta and members of Hawaii Shin Kobukai; calligraphy master Mrs. Setsuko Tokumine, her assistant Joyce Wong and Mr. Stanley Hashiro; Mrs. Jessie Nakata and her daughter Ms. Dawn Kanno of MOA Hawaii; Mrs. Jean Sakihara and members of Kimono Project USA; Ms. Ashley Nishihara and Ms. Lynn Masumoto of Hawaii Origami Club; Mr. and Mrs. Hideaki Oshima from Araki Hiroya Soroban School; and Mr. Earl Okawa.\nA big mahalo to the Pacific Beach Hotel for the use of their facilities, and Chizuko Endo and the Taiko Center of the Pacific for their inspirational taiko performance and demonstration. Please visit the JASH Facebook page for more photos of the event. For more information on this educational program, please contact Elizabeth Stanton-Barrera at 524-4450 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tispl.in/the-impact-of-art-in-office-spaces-on-productivity-and-creativity/", "date": "2024-02-29T02:00:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00748.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9306582808494568, "token_count": 619, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__118934038", "lang": "en", "text": "In the fast-paced world of business, the design of office spaces plays a crucial role in shaping the work environment. Beyond the ergonomic furniture and modern layout, the inclusion of art in office spaces has emerged as a significant factor influencing both productivity and creativity. As companies strive to create workplaces that inspire and motivate, understanding the impact of art becomes essential in achieving these goals.\nWhat Kind of Art to Put in the Office?\nChoosing the right type of art for an office requires a thoughtful approach. The selection should resonate with the company’s identity and the nature of its work. Commercial interior design experts often recommend a mix of visually stimulating elements that foster creativity without overwhelming the space. This could include vibrant paintings, strategically placed sculptures, or even digital art installations. Each piece should contribute to the overall aesthetic while complementing the company’s values and mission.\nWhy is Art Important in the Office?\nArt in the office is more than mere decoration; it serves as a powerful tool to enhance the well-being of employees and elevate the work atmosphere. Research has consistently shown that exposure to art can reduce stress levels, increase job satisfaction, and boost creativity. In a world where employees spend a significant portion of their lives at work, creating an environment that promotes a positive mindset is not just a luxury but a necessity. Incorporating art into office design is a proactive step toward achieving this goal.\nThree Types of Space Art\n- Wall Art: Wall art serves as a focal point in many offices. From inspiring quotes to abstract paintings, the walls can become a canvas for creativity and motivation. Consider incorporating pieces that align with the company’s values or showcase its journey.\n- Sculptures: Sculptures add a three-dimensional aspect to office spaces. They can be strategically placed in common areas, providing employees with points of interest and encouraging them to engage with their surroundings.\n- Interactive Installations: Modern office design embraces interactive elements. Installations that respond to movement or touch not only add a contemporary flair but also foster a sense of engagement and collaboration among employees.\nHow to Arrange Art in an Office?\nThe placement of art in an office is as important as the selection of the pieces themselves. Design and build professionals emphasize the significance of strategic placement. Consider placing art in areas where employees gather, such as break rooms or collaborative spaces. Additionally, ensure proper lighting to accentuate the artwork and create a welcoming ambiance. By strategically arranging art, companies can enhance the overall visual appeal of the office while promoting a positive and inspiring work environment.\nAs companies continue to recognize the importance of a well-designed workspace, the integration of art emerges as a key factor in achieving a harmonious balance between productivity and creativity. By carefully selecting and thoughtfully placing art in the office, businesses can create environments that not only attract top talent but also empower employees to thrive. The journey toward a more inspiring workplace begins with a brushstroke, a sculpture, or an interactive installation – each contributing to a canvas that fosters innovation and success.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.smallstepsforwriters.com/workshops-2/edit-the-life/", "date": "2017-09-26T10:56:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818695439.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926103944-20170926123944-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9422509074211121, "token_count": 914, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__32609732", "lang": "en", "text": "If you want your story to pop off the page and into the imagination of readers, don’t waste your money on any other course, just take this one.\nYou started out with a great premise, larger-than-life characters, and a fast-paced plot. Your walls are plastered with goal-motivation-conflict charts and you could recite each character’s internal and external arcs in your sleep. Maybe you even came up with a detailed outline before you started writing your latest masterpiece.\nBut now that it’s time to edit your rough draft, you realize your characters’ emotions and personalities didn’t make it onto the page, and the scenes that were so vivid in your head seem flat or rushed on paper. What went wrong?\nNothing, actually. First drafts are for getting the basic story nailed down. Revision is where you crank up the voltage and get the emotions right.\nThis workshop focuses on practical techniques to help you edit the spark back into your story. Topics covered include:\n- Why stimulus-response chains can make or break a scene, and how to use them for maximum dramatic effect\n- How to fine-tune the progression of emotion in a scene\n- Techniques for infusing the POV character’s personality and worldview into each scene\n- How to streamline exposition and make infodumps do double-duty as characterization\n- Why descriptions are inherently boring, and how you can make them compelling\n- How to write narrative summary that your readers won’t be tempted to skim\n- How to recognize and eliminate author intrusion\n- How to make sure your characters’ emotions make it onto the page\nAt the end of the workshop, you’ll have an editing checklist that guides you through the process of transforming your rough draft into the exciting, dynamic story you originally envisioned.\nAs a direct result of her class I’m now a published author with a New York editor who consistently seeks out my work.\n—Paula Millhouse, author of Dragonstone\nSelf-Study (download the lessons and work through them on your own): $30.00\nOne-on-One Mentoring (ask questions, receive feedback on the exercises): $60.00\nLynn has a way of nurturing fledgling authors into powerful storytellers. As a direct result of her class I’m now a published author with a New York editor who consistently seeks out my work.\n—Paula Millhouse, author of Dragonstone\nThis workshop changed my life. Editing has always been the hardest part of writing for me. Lynn gives you a plan which breaks the process down into manageable, bite size pieces. Her detailed and incredibly perceptive feedback is by far the most valuable part of the course. She is the most superb teacher I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from.\nThis workshop really opened my eyes and made my writing so much better! The best part was the feedback I was given on my own project. I would have gladly paid ten times what I did for this class; it was worth every penny.\n—Stacy McKitrick, author of My Sunny Vampire\nI believe Lynn’s class is the reason I’m a finalist in two RWA contests this year. This workshop and Lynn’s devotion to detail will bring out the best in your story and you.\n—Elizabeth W. Gibson\nThis workshop fundamentally improved my writing. Lynn’s lessons are easy to understand but challenging to complete, guiding you toward a deeper understanding of what makes a story work. Lynn appreciates that every writer uses a different process. She supports, and can help you improve, your writing style, from pantser to plotter and everything in between. If you want your story to pop off the page and into the imagination of readers, don’t waste your money on any other course, just take this one.\nThe quality and depth of my writing improved dramatically when I took Edit the Life Back Into Your Story. She taught me how to break down a scene so that instead of simply depicting a series of events, I now incorporate character reactions (emotions, thoughts, inner monologue) to each of those events. Lynn’s classes are hard—she demands a lot from her students—but you walk away with the knowledge and skill to write much better stories.\n—Pauline Gruber, author of The Girl and the Raven", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://helenkwok.net/about/", "date": "2021-06-20T20:03:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488253106.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620175043-20210620205043-00595.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8872624039649963, "token_count": 840, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__27291593", "lang": "en", "text": "Helen Kwok is a multimedia artist and designer who specialises in creating playful installations, experimental games, and public play activations.\nHer creative practice often involves blending the digital and physical, playing with tangible and intangible materials, and crafting work that playfully extends beyond the screen. Helen is a first generation Hong Kong immigrant currently based in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).\nIn 2020, Helen collaborated with Chad Toprak on Street Tape Games, a public art installation that allows the public to play socially-distanced street games. A direct response to COVID-19, and initially conceptualised as part of the Test Sites funded program, the duo received grants from Moreland City Council and City of Melbourne to further develop the project for presentation in 2021. She has also been commissioned by Bunjil Place, Moomba Festival, and Melbourne Knowledge Week to create a series of activations specifically designed with social distancing in mind. Helen also collaborated with Dr. Troy Innocent and the Moreland City Council in a playable cities project to reconnect people to the lived experience of Brunswick through urban play. In 2021, Helen was selected as one of four emerging artists nationwide (and the only Victorian artist) to participate in NAVA’s inaugural collaborative mentorship program.\nHelen has spoken and showcased her work at festivals, conferences, and events both locally and internationally, including at IndieCade (Los Angeles, USA), A MAZE. (Berlin, Germany), Game Arts International Assembly (Montreal, Canada) and Freeplay Independent Games Festival (Melbourne, Australia). She was named a Freeplay Awards finalist in 2020, and recently graduated from the Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity degree (with Distinction) from RMIT University. Throughout the two years of her Masters degree, Helen engaged in practice-based creative research for her studio projects, working at the intersection of art, design, games, and play.\n2021 – Beyond Screens: Alternative Controllers, IndieCade (Los Angeles, USA)\n2021 – Game Arts International Assembly (Montreal, Canada)\n2020 – Freeplay Parallels, Melbourne International Games Week (Melbourne, Australia)\n2020 – Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity Guest Lecture, RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)\n2020 – A MAZE. Fest 2020 (Berlin, Germany)\n2020 – Freeplay Independent Games Festival (Melbourne, Australia)\n2021 – Street Tape Games – Freeplay Independent Games Festival, City of Melbourne\n2021 – Street Tape Games – Fawkner Festa, Moreland City Council\n2021 – Rainbow Paths – Mind the Gap Party, Assemble Papers\n2021 – Rainbow Laneway – Moomba Festival 2.0, City of Melbourne\n2021 – Rainbow Bird Playground – Bunjil Place, City of Casey\n2020-2021 – Connexions Videogames Exhibition (Strasbourg, France)\n2020 – MAGI EXPO 2020 (Online)\n2020 – Community Play Party: 10th Melbourne Global Game Jam (Melbourne, Australia)\n2019 – MAGI EXPO 2019 (Melbourne, Australia)\n2016 – AWARD School Showcase (Perth, Australia)\n2015 – Make a Noise! Student Showcase (Perth, Australia)\n2021 – Collaborative Mentorship Initiative Program, NAVA\n2021 – Annual Arts Grants, City of Melbourne\n2020-2021 – Festivals Moreland Development Program, Moreland City Council\n2020 – Test Sites Online 2020, City of Melbourne\n2020 – Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence, RMIT University\n2020 – Best Pitch Prize, Creative Urban Places Team, City of Melbourne\n2020 – Finalist (Best Student Game Award), Freeplay Independent Games Festival\n2018 – Finalist (Diamond Club Online Achievement Award), Western Australian Young Achiever Awards\n2017 – Gold (Best Induction/Onboarding Project), LearnX Impact Awards\n2016 – 3rd in WA, AWARD School\n2015 – Top 15 Shortlist, Graphic Design Award by Yamaha", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://richardaskwith.co.uk/books/unbreakable-the-woman-who-defied-the-nazis-in-the-worlds-most-dangerous-horse-race/", "date": "2022-08-18T00:56:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573145.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818003501-20220818033501-00630.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9022659063339233, "token_count": 1611, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__81530839", "lang": "en", "text": "I never meant to write a book about horse-racing. Nor – after “Today We Die A Little” – did I mean to write another book with a Czech hero. Then I came across the story of Lata Brandisová. It was simply too good to leave untold.\nIt’s set in what used to be Czechoslovakia. Its defining scene takes place in October 1937. Europe’s youngest, most idealistic democracy is on its knees. Millions are mourning the death of the nation’s founding father, the saintly Tomáš Masaryk. Across the border, the Third Reich is growing ever more menacing – and plotting to invade.\nIn the Czechoslovak heartlands, vast crowds have gathered to watch the threatened nation’s most prestigious sporting contest: the Grand Pardubice steeplechase. Arduous and absurdly dangerous, the race is considered Europe’s ultimate test of manhood and fighting spirit. The Nazis, as usual, have sent their paramilitary elite: SS and SA officers schooled to be Hitler’s most ruthless enforcers. Their mission: to crush and humiliate – yet again – the people they despise as “subhuman Slavs”. The local cavalry officers have no hope of stopping them.\nBut there is one other contestant: a middle-aged, silver-haired countess riding a little golden mare…\nThe story of Lata Brandisová is one of the strangest and most inspiring – and most undeservedly forgotten – in all sporting history. Born into privilege, she spent much of her life in poverty. Modest and shy, she none the less refused to accept the constraints society placed on her because of her gender. Instead, with quiet, stubborn courage, she repeatedly achieved what others said was impossible.\nThe scandal of her first attempt to ride in Pardubice reverberated across Europe. Ten years later, she became her nation’s figurehead in its darkest hour. Then came retribution, first from one totalitarian regime and then from another. Her achievements were erased from history, and her story, as a result, has never been fully told before.\nUnbreakable is a tale of courage, heartbreak and defiance, in an age of prejudice and fear. In the background are forces – sexism, class hatred, nationalism – whose shadows darken today’s world too. In the foreground are eccentric aristocrats, socialite spies, daredevil jockeys – and a race so brutal that some consider merely taking part in it a sign of insanity. At its heart is a unique hero – and a unique love affair between a woman and a horse.\nWhat they’re saying:\n“One of the most remarkable racing stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading” – James Crispe, Thoroughbred Owner/Breeder\n“A fabulously written book about a remarkable lady. A must-read for National Hunt enthusiasts” – James Fry, International Racing Bureau\n“Heart-stopping reading that left me in tears… An extraordinary story of an exceptionally courageous woman who needs to be remembered and deserves to be celebrated.” – Clover Stroud, Daily Telegraph\n“Astonishing, inspiring, sad… I found it utterly compelling” – Rose Paterson, chairwoman, Aintree Racecourse\n“Fascinating” – Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail\n“Thrilling” – Wall Street Journal\n“A racing story of Hollywood proportions… [This] thoroughly researched, deeply moving account does justice to a remarkable life” – John Cobb, Racing Post\n“[An] extraordinary story… Askwith’s compelling book, as much about 20th-century history and women’s equality as it is about racing, is a fitting tribute to a truly remarkable and courageous woman” – Camilla Swift, Mail on Sunday\n“Lata Brandisová… overcame massive gender prejudice to compete in the world’s most dangerous horse race, becoming a national heroine by going on to triumph in it over the sporting elite of Hitler’s Germany… The Czech nation will surely feel that [Richard Askwith] has done her justice” – Robin Oakley, Literary Review\n“Magnificent… As thrilling a description of a horse-race as you’re likely to find on paper” – Strong Words\n“An inspiring story of an indomitable spirit” – Nick Pitt, Sunday Times (Best Books of 2019)\n“What an amazing story – uplifting but tragic. I really enjoyed it. I cannot believe that someone hasn’t snapped up the film rights” – Paul Hawksbee, TalkSport (“Hawksbee & Jacobs”)\n“All the ingredients of a compulsive page-turner: an aristocratic heroine; a broken country; henchmen of the Third Reich; and an extraordinary horse… A thrilling story that I can only recommend you read” – The Field\n“Vivid, stirring stuff” – History Revealed\n“Outstanding” – Dostihový svět\n“A riveting story” – Aktuálně\n“What a great story, one worthy of the silver screen… The finish will bring a lump to your throat” – South Wales Evening Post\n“It’s like a National Velvet story but better because it’s true, and who doesn’t love a story where a woman shows up the Nazis?” – Susan Friedland Smith, Saddle Seeks Horse (“20 Horse Books to Read in 2020”)\n“What a fantastic story – it would make a thrilling film” – Jilly Cooper, novelist\n“Inspiring, heartbreaking… an intense roller-coaster from start to finish” – Publishers Weekly\n“Unbreakable reads like the purest page-turning thriller. Boasting a cast of unforgettable characters, Askwith’s elegantly written account enthrals from first page to last” – Waterstones Sport\nRead Clover Stroud’s review of Unbreakable in the Daily Telegraph (30 March 2019) here.\nRead James Crispe’s review of Unbreakable in Thoroughbred Owner/Breeder magazine (February 2019) here.\nUnbreakable was named Biography of the Year at the 2020 Telegraph Sports Book Awards. Awarding the prize, judge Annie Vernon said: “Not only was this incredibly impressive in terms of the amount of work Richard Askwith would have done… but… what a fascinating story: a story which… deserved to be told and needed to be made public.” You should be able to see my short acceptance video here.\nUnbreakable also won an international WINNIE Literary Award, for best historical work, at the 2020 Equus Film & Arts Festival. You can see me being interviewed for the festival about writing the book here.\nUnbreakable had previously been long-listed for the 2019 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.\nUnbreakable is currently being developed as a film by Caroline Heer and Daniel Olson..\nRead my article about Lata for the Sunday Telegraph here.\nHear, or read, my interview with Radio Prague (in English) here.\nHear me interviewed (and reading passages from the book) on Susan Jamieson’s Zoomer Radio show here.\nFind information about forthcoming events at which I will be discussing Lata and Unbreakable here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://the-hia.com/bah-humbug/", "date": "2024-03-04T09:02:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00043.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9684571623802185, "token_count": 471, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__55095943", "lang": "en", "text": "One of the most famous English novels was published in 1834. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol tells the story of a rich man called Ebenezer Scrooge who treats his workers poorly and does not believe in Christian charity. It was written at a time when a lot of the Christmas traditions we celebrate in England today were having a renaissance – a growing middle class was starting to celebrate Christmas as a time to indulge in rich foods, give each other gifts and sing more secular Christmas songs or ‘carols’.\n‘Humbug’ means ‘nonsense’ and is something people used to say when they heard something they disagreed with or felt was untrue. We might say something like –\n‘All this talk about the earth being flat is just humbug’.\nIn the opening chapter of A Christmas Carol Scrooge famously says that giving money to the poor at Christmas is ‘humbug’. He says ‘Bah Humbug’ [‘bah’ is more of an utterance, it is not strictly speaking a word]. The novel then tells the story, borrowed from a more ancient morality tale, of Scrooge being visited by various phantoms who eventually change his perspective on the true meaning of Christmas. At the end of the novel he is a changed man, and much more generous with his wealth.\nThis novel had such a huge impact on British culture that, even today, people who are regarded as uncharitable might be called ‘a Scrooge’, and people who do not like celebrating Christmas might hear their friends or family say ‘Bah Humbug!’. For example –\n‘My brother is such a Scrooge… he earns a fortune, but I’m always the one who pays for lunch!’\n‘I can’t believe that customer drank champagne and ate lobster but didn’t even leave a tip!… What a Scrooge!’.\n‘My neighbour is a bit ‘Bah Humbug’ about Christmas… She doesn’t decorate her house or come to our annual Christmas party’.\nWritten by Keith Kinsella, Tutor @ The Harrogate International Academy", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://musicandtexture.com/", "date": "2020-07-11T16:20:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655934052.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200711161442-20200711191442-00252.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9715148210525513, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__149540494", "lang": "en", "text": "Reza is a multi-instrumentalist composer and producer raised in London and living in Los Angeles. Prior to working in film he was a Universal Music songwriter and record producer/engineer with work spanning from pop to underground. He has worked with artists as diverse as Dr Dre, Britney Spears and underground UK rapper Akala.\nReza's influences are a tapestry of romantic era classical music such as Debussy and Satie, Hip Hop, minimalist techno, and shamanistic music. His textured approach fuses orchestra with contemporary production, exploring soundscape as much as harmony and melding the two to serve the image in a tactile way.\nReza’s most recent work can be heard in the Cinemax period martial arts show, “Warrior”, originally conceived by Bruce Lee and produced by Justin Lin.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://purposeuncaged.com/truman-show-lessons/", "date": "2022-11-28T04:31:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710473.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128034307-20221128064307-00677.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9485185742378235, "token_count": 3497, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__217393118", "lang": "en", "text": "Whenever I watch The Truman Show, it puts me into a trance.\nThis film is an absolute masterpiece. Packed with multiple layers of symbolism and meaning, it only feels more relevant as the years go by. And the journey of our titular hero – Truman Burbank – only seems more profound.\nIn this post, I’ll explain why The Truman Show strikes such a chord with me. And in the process, we’ll unpack 3 powerful moral lessons.\nMajor spoilers ahead!\nThe Truman Show picks up with just another day in the life of Truman Burbank. Living on the picture-perfect island of Seahaven, he seems to have it all: stable job as an insurance salesman, gorgeous house, beautiful wife, and so on.\nOn the outside, Truman seems upbeat. But the film wastes no time in developing his character: he also yearns for adventure. Having never left the island, he longs to visit the exotic islands of Fiji.\nMidway through the film, cracks start to appear in Truman’s reality. He enters a period of deep questioning. Why does he always seem to be at the centre of strange coincidences? Is he living in some kind of dream? Are his loved ones really on his side?\nWanting to know the truth, he interrogates his wife Meryll. But she dismisses him, which only makes Truman more paranoid. Unsatisfied, he digs even deeper. An explorer at heart, Truman won’t drop his hunt for answers.\nAs the audience, we then discover those answers: Truman has been living within the confines of an artificial dome since birth. The unwitting star of a global reality TV show, his every waking moment is being broadcast to billions.\nEveryone around him is an actor hired by a giant corporation to maintain a facade. This corporation, run by the enigmatic director Cristof, even controls the weather.\nIn the end, Truman becomes spooked enough to attempt a bold escape. All he can think to do is set sail, despite his intense fear of the water. In an attempt to make Truman turn back, Christof generates a deadly storm, almost drowning him live on TV. But Truman prevails.\nIn the surreal final scene, his boat collides with the wall of the dome, which is painted to resemble the sky. He walks along the edge, reaching an exit door.\nChristof now speaks to Truman directly, his voice booming from the sky. He lays out a choice: Truman can return to the safe, fabricated version of reality created just for him. Alternatively, he can head into the real world (which earlier in the film, he calls “the sick place”).\nSo, what does Truman do? In a triumphant, courageous moment, he leaves it all behind and steps into the unknown.\n3 Life Lessons from The Truman Show\nNow let’s dive into the weighty moral lessons presented by The Truman Show.\nWhile it’s easy to get distracted by the film’s “Big Brother” theme, I think it has much more to say.\nIn some way, shape, or form, each of us is Truman Burbank. Like Truman, for instance, our indoctrination begins from birth – we’re told who to be, what to think, how to act, what to pursue, and what we’re capable of.\nConsider these potential parallels between you and Truman:\n- Like Truman, you face enormous pressure to conform to values you didn’t consciously or authentically choose\n- Like Truman, you were conditioned to perceive only a wafer-thin slice of reality, with the truth hidden from sight\n- Like Truman, you’ll have to confront your demons if you want to start discovering who you are (and seeing reality for what it is)\nPerhaps these parallels explain why the film always chimes with me. Even with the movie’s fanciful premise, there’s something so relatable about Truman’s journey.\nThat said, here are 3 life lessons from The Truman Show that continue to inspire me.\nLesson 1: Beware The Tyranny of Conformity\nFrom one angle, The Truman Show pays homage to the philosophy of humanism. It illustrates the powerful human drive to pursue truth, authenticity, and meaning. As Psychiatrist and Holocaust Survivor Viktor Frankl documented in Man’s Search For Meaning, this drive is unstoppable – even when the outside world tries to subdue it.\nI’m talking about the “self-actualising tendency” – our impulse to become who we’re meant to be, and mature into fully realised human beings. This is a lifelong process with no definitive end.\nFor that to begin, we must outgrow our conditioning. This leads to turbulence: on one hand, we yearn to develop personal values congruent with our true nature. But on the other, we’re seduced by the potent (and often antagonistic) drive to conform.\nTruman’s world portrays this dynamic to the extreme, with the pressure to conform most clearly represented by modern Western values – materialism chief among them.\nIn an early scene, for example, Truman discloses to Marlon a deep desire: he wants to “get out”. Out of his job, out of the city, and off the island. But in response, Marlon chides him: “Out of your job? What the hell is wrong with your job? You have a great job, Truman. You have a desk job. I’d kill for a desk job.”\nLater scenes follow the same pattern: Truman expresses an authentic desire, which the cast and crew act to suppress. In one scene, when Truman brings up the idea of going to Fiji, Meryll condescendingly brushes him off as an idealistic teenager.\nDevelopmentally, Truman sort of is a teenager. And not by accident – at every turn, the show has actively hindered his self-discovery. In turn, Truman seems to be disconnected with his life, with no solid sense of who he is. His life rings hollow because it’s a life he has been conditioned to value, with conformity being the main weapon of control.\nOur world isn’t so different. If we’re to grow, there comes a point when we must override our drive to conform. This is no easy feat, especially with powerful entities (governments, corporations, elites) hell-bent on chaining us to self-serving narratives.\nBut to set ourselves free, we must stray from the perceived safety of the pack. To avoid this inner call is to usher in a form of death. Not literal death, but a slow and steady disintegration of the self. Truman recognised this risk and acted instinctively.\nHere’s the lesson: beware the tyranny of conformity. On our deathbeds, we won’t wish we had been more obedient, more cautious, or more inhibited. We’ll wish we had ventured out more, spoken up at the right moment, and stepped outside the status quo.\nLesson 2: To Find Your Soul, Lose Your Mind\nYou probably haven’t heard of “drapetomania”. That’s a good thing.\nCoined in 1851 by American physician Samuel Cartwright, this “mental illness” was put forward to explain why enslaved people kept trying to flee their captors. Cartwright judged the life of a slave to be such an improvement, that to reject it signalled madness.\nEven at the time, drapetomania was recognised as hogwash. And today, it rings out as nothing less than absurd. But this practice – of relegating understandable suffering to the land of “illness” – lives on in society, albeit in less overt forms. In short, the line between sanity and insanity is an arbitrary one.\nTake the experience we call “depression”. In a world obsessed with economic growth, it isn’t surprising that depression is medicalised. That’s largely because it doesn’t align with the economic imperatives of the day – to always be “busy” and “productive”, no matter the personal, social, and emotional cost. But perhaps the suffering of depression has a purpose. For example, to make us aware of how sick society is, so we can take action.\n“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”\nIn the same way, Truman’s suffering has a purpose: it compels him to discover the truth.\nWe observe perhaps his first dance with that truth in a flashback, where he meets Sylvia/Lauren Garland. Their connection is instant, spontaneous, and undeniably real. This is juxtaposed with Meryll, who represents all that is forced and false in Truman’s world.\nAlthough Sylvia is swiftly removed by her so-called father – and written off as “psychotic” – it’s too late: the seeds of truth have been sown. From then on, the only thing that really nourishes Truman is his dream of escaping to Fiji, where he believes Sylvia to be. Sylvia symbolises the truth.\nMidway through the film, Truman’s disillusionment gathers momentum. More and more cracks appear in his fabricated, controlled reality. Why, for instance, is the man with flowers walking around and around his block on autopilot? And why did Meryll cross her fingers in their wedding photo?\nAs the illusion begins to falter, Truman enters a period of necessary breakdown. I mean that quite literally – his perception of reality is breaking down. Unable to piece together the fragments, however, Truman cycles through fear, loneliness, dejection, paranoia, and confusion.\nThis culminates in Truman taking Meryll for a joyride to Atlantic City. In one of my favourite scenes, he circles the roundabout shouting “somebody help me, I’m being spontaneous!” out the car window.\nPredictably, Meryll frames this behaviour as Truman being “unwell”. In reality, of course, his spontaneity signals an impending awakening. As the audience, we rejoice knowing that the grip of conformity is starting to weaken. Truman is coming alive.\nFinally, Truman leaves everything behind to pursue the truth. On his boat, we see him cradle an image of Sylvia, an image he has painstakingly recreated through trial and error. This marks the onset of Truman’s quest for the truth – the fragments of reality are beginning to coalesce.\nHow easy would it have been for Truman to collapse under the weight of his disorientation and suffering? Instead, he embraces his pain and heeds its call. There’s an important lesson here. When glimmers of truth appear through cracks in the status quo – and we suffer as a result – do we validate our discontent? Or do we seek refuge in the more culturally palatable idea – that we’re deranged, deluded, broken?\nFollowing the inner call to self-actualise might be the high road, but that doesn’t mean it looks pretty. As the saying goes, you have to break some eggs to make an omelette – breakdowns can be a necessary stage on the path to living with purpose, authenticity and integrity.\nAs Alexander Lowen said, “despair is the only cure for illusion.”\nLesson 3: Embrace The Unknown\nWhen Truman is blocked from leaving Seahaven via land and air, only one option remains. Despite his intense fear of water – triggered by the trauma of losing his father at sea – Truman takes to the open ocean.\nWhenever I watch The Truman Show, these final scenes fill me with hope. In order to discover the truth, and liberate himself, Truman musters the courage to face his greatest fear. In the same way, if we’re to reinvent ourselves, or even simply to thrive, each of us must face the music.\nI love the scene where Cristof spots Truman’s boat and a crew member exclaims, “How can he sail? He’s in insurance!” I smile realising that Truman was likely nudged towards a career in insurance to make him risk-averse. This makes his renunciation of that manufactured identity all the more climactic.\nIf we’re to effectively navigate our fear, we must dance with the unknown. And in The Truman Show, the “unknown” is symbolised by the ocean. Not only does the ocean represent the formless and the unfathomable, but it also stands for the endless interplay between creation and destruction. After all, the ocean is thought to be the original source of life itself. But it also has the power to silently and unforgivingly sweep life away, just as it did to Truman’s father.\nThis makes his voyage all the more poignant, with Truman’s rebirth forged in the crucible of oceanic chaos. In fact, he literally drowns on camera before coming back to life. At this point, we breathe a sigh of relief knowing Truman has pierced through the great unknown and triumphed over his fear. He is now free to reemerge as someone else; to recreate his life anew. When the time is right, all Truman has to do is choose.\nAnd that moment of choice rushes up to greet Truman when his boat smashes into the wall of the dome. He comes to an exit door. But just as Truman is about to leave, Cristof talks to him, and he says “Listen to me, Truman. There is no more truth out there than there is in the world I created for you. The same lies. The same deceit. But in my world, you have nothing to fear.”\nIt’s here that we understand Cristof – Cristof has been acting out a distorted form of parental love all along (here’s a great article on this). By trying to protect him from the harsh winds of reality, Cristof has stifled Truman’s growth to the extreme. Truman must now decide whether or not to disentangle from Cristof’s warped vision of truth. And that’s exactly what he does. Truman exercises the ultimate human freedom – the freedom to choose.\nWouldn’t you be tempted to turn back? I know I would. Remember, Truman had zero knowledge of the reality beyond Seahaven. It would take serious guts to put your entire life on the line in order to be true to yourself. Yet Truman embraces the unknown without hesitation. He leaves the comfortable, safe mould created for him, accepting the inevitable pain and suffering this will bring.\nI always enjoy the decision to portray the exit door as a black void. Consider the difference if the writers had instead hinted at bright, sunny skies ahead for Truman. Rather, blackness conveys a more realistic message: choosing freedom, authenticity and growth are daunting precisely because they ask us to embrace the unknown and the unknowable.\nThat said, here’s a question to reflect on: where in your life is there a “Truman door”, waiting for you to step through?\nTruman’s existential situation isn’t so different to yours or mine – in ways big and small, we all confront forks in the road.\nOne road is the direction of truth and understanding, while the other road perpetuates our unconscious delusion. One road leads to enlargement of the self, while the other stifles and constricts us.\nLeaving medicine to change careers was one of those forks in the road for me. It was difficult, painful, and nerve-racking to walk away. I also wondered if I was insane to do so. And at the time, I had no idea what would happen next (in fact, I still don’t).\nBut I’m glad I made that choice. By departing from the “known” and stepping into ambiguity, I somehow feel more… myself. Just like Truman’s voyage across the ocean, I have a sense that although I don’t know where I’m going, I do know I’m heading in the right direction.\nIf you’re up for it, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Did you interpret The Truman Show differently? What life lessons did you draw?\nAs always, thanks for reading.\nAnd in case I don’t see ya – good afternoon, good evening, and good night.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://laughingcactuspress.com/wp/our-books/three-thousand-doors/", "date": "2023-11-30T13:42:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100227.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130130218-20231130160218-00798.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8732479810714722, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__212208257", "lang": "en", "text": "by Karen Elaine Greene\nBuy your copy of Three Thousand Doors for $13.00 U.S. plus shipping and, in Texas, sales tax.\nWhy do I write?\nBecause I HAVE to.\nI yearn for the feeling of the river running through my veins.\nI crave the rush of power necessary\nto push words through my pen and onto the page,\nsend them thundering over the rapids of my life —\nthe chaos culminating in a surging torrent\ntumbling violently over the edge,\ninto the frothing maelstrom.\nI float up\ngasp for air\nplunge again to the bottom; push off the rocks\nthrust my way back to the top\nbreak the surface like a mermaid\nand gently collapse onto the calm glass-top face,\ngliding quietly through the clear,\nbreathing deeply of the space surrounding me.\nI write because if I do not\nI feel I am no more than a leaf\ntrapped in the brush at the waters’ edge.\nstagnant and decaying waste.\nI write to remind myself\nthat I have at least a toe-hold on sanity.\nI write because my life is extraordinary\nAnd I cannot sit idly by.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rso.orf.at/index.php/en/node/1230", "date": "2019-02-21T05:42:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247500089.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221051342-20190221073342-00057.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9537208676338196, "token_count": 1598, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__159041723", "lang": "en", "text": "Marin Alsop has been announced as the next Chief Conductor at the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna from the 1st of September 2019 for an initial period of three years. Alsop will conduct the Orchestra in concerts, opera productions, tours, broadcasts and recordings. She succeeds Cornelius Meister.\nCelebrated internationally as an inspiring and influential conductor, Alsop’s innovative programming and commitment to audience development across all ages is driven by her passionately held belief that \"music has the power to change lives\".\nRadio Director Monika Eigensperger and the Managing Director of the Orchestra Dr. Christoph Becher recommended the appointment of Marin Alsop as new Chief Conductor of the Vienna RSO to Director-General Dr. Alexander Wrabetz, who formally invited Alsop to accept the position.\nDr. Alexander Wrabetz comments: \"The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna grew artistically under the leadership of Cornelius Meister and increased its reputation both nationally and internationally. Therefore, it was important that we find someone who would be able to continue to inspire and challenge us and we are thrilled to have been able to convince Marin Alsop to take up this position. She is an extraordinary conductor, who will further develop the RSO’s high artistic qualities. With her at the helm we’re in an excellent position for the future.\"\nMonika Eigensperger comments: \"I am delighted that our Orchestra will now have its first female Chief Conductor with Marin Alsop. She has been a pioneer for women and has been the first female Chief Conductor at many orchestras, not least her two current orchestras, the Baltimore and the São Paolo Symphony Orchestras. I’ve long admired Marin and I am very much looking forward to her arrival.\"\nMarin Alsop on her new appointment: \"I am very excited about the prospect of collaborating with the Vienna RSO. We share the same enthusiasm for expanding the repertoire and for connecting with new audiences. I am deeply moved by the fact that the players instigated my appointment and I can't wait to start this journey with them, working closely with the Orchestra's partners in Vienna, across Austria and beyond.\"\nAlsop and the Vienna RSO collaborated for the first time in 2014 with a concert of works by Leonard Bernstein and Gustav Mahler. Their next project is a recording in autumn 2018 and she begins her first season as Chief Conductor as the Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary.\nMarin Alsop conducting the Vienna RSO in April 2014\nMarin Alsop conducting the Vienna RSO in April 2014\nDr. Christoph Becher comments: \"After the Orchestra's musicians performed with Marin in Vienna in 2014 they unanimously put her forward as their new Chief Conductor. I particularly enjoyed our passionate and extensive exchanges on contemporary music and the importance of concerts for children and young people. I am delighted she has chosen Vienna and our outstanding Radio Symphony Orchestra.\"\nChief Conductor & Artistic Director Cornelius Meister on his successor: \"I wholeheartedly welcome Marin's appointment. Of course, I will closely consult with her from now on in any future decision-making. The Vienna RSO will benefit extensively from her international experience and I'm hugely looking forward to being an audience member in her performances with the RSO!\"\nBoth Executive and Artistic Directors of the Wiener Musikverein and the Konzerthaus welcomed Alsop's appointment.\nMatthias Naske, Director of the Konzerthaus comments: \"The Konzerthaus community in Vienna and myself share the view with Marin Alsop that 'Music has the power to change lives' and her relentless quest for artistic excellence. Congratulations on the Orchestra's choice and we look forward to welcoming the Vienna RSO with their new Chief Conductor at our hall.\"\nDr. Thomas Angyan, Director of the Wiener Musikverein comments: \"Marin Alsop's appointment is a huge asset to the Orchestra and to Vienna as a city of music. Marin is familiar to Austrian audiences from her performances at the Musikverein. As Director of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, I am delighted to welcome Marin Alsop to the Musikverein as the first female conductor to lead the Orchestra that is so dear to Vienna.\"\nUntil the start of her tenure, Marin Alsop holds the title of Chief Conductor Designate.\nMusic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra since 2007, Marin Alsop's tenure has been extended twice and currently runs until 2021. Among the initiatives she has created there are \"OrchKids\", which brings the BSO's musicians into schools in socially deprived areas of the city, the BSO Academy and the \"Rusty Musicians\" for adult amateur musicians.\nAlsop has also been Principal Conductor & Music Director of the São Paolo Symphony Orchestra since 2012, where she champions a diversified concert programme as well as outreach activities. She has taken them on several international tours, including appearances at the BBC Proms, the Edinburgh and Lucerne Festivals and in Berlin, Paris, Salzburg and Vienna to great acclaim. She will become Conductor of Honour at the end of her tenure in 2019.\nMarin Alsop conducts international orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra (with whom she has recorded a complete cycle of the Brahms Symphonies), Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Filarmonica della Scala and Orchestre National de France. In the US she regularly leads the orchestras of Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago. Further highlights of the 2017/18 season include guest appearances at the Budapest Festival Orchestra, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Danish National Symphony Orchestra.\nMarin Alsop has always championed contemporary composers, not least as Artistic Director of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music for 25 years. As one of Leonard Bernstein's best known pupils, Alsop is central to his 100th anniversary global celebrations in 2018: she opens and closes the Bernstein tribute by the London Symphony Orchestra, will conduct his \"Mass\" at the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where she curates the programmes for 2018 and 2019, and at Southbank Centre in London, where she is Artist in Residence. At Southbank Centre she will also conduct the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) in a Beethoven programme as part of a UK-wide tour. Her regular association with the OAE has resulted in recent performances of both the Brahms and Verdi Requiems at the BBC Proms.\nIn September 2013, Marin Alsop became the first female conductor to lead the BBC's Last Night of the Proms, which resulted promptly in a second invitation to conduct in 2015.\nHer extensive discography has led to multiple Gramophone awards and includes the Symphonies of Brahms, Dvořák and Prokofiev as well as further recordings for Decca, Harmonia Mundi and Sony. Among her many awards and academic positions, Marin Alsop is the only conductor to have received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. She is an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal Philharmonic Society and she has directed the Graduate Conducting programme at the Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute since 2015. She attended the Juilliard School and Yale University, who awarded her with an Honorary Doctorate in 2017. Her conducting career was launched in 1989, when she became the first woman to be awarded the Koussevitzky Conducting Prize from the Tanglewood Music Center.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ausm.org.nz/event/pasifika/", "date": "2017-12-13T14:41:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948527279.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20171213143307-20171213163307-00048.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9437679648399353, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__126486013", "lang": "en", "text": "The iconic Pasifika Festival is celebrating its 25th birthday. With free entry, more than 220 performance groups and 60,000 visitors expected, this is a party you won’t want to miss!\nWestern Springs Park will be transformed into 11 villages representing different Pacific Islands. Each village has a distinctly different vibe. From the peaceful setting of the Niue and Tuvalu villages, follow your nose and you will discover Hawaii’s smokey BBQ delights; if you are wondering what the noise is about, head along to the Aotearoa, Cook Island and Samoa villages. They are renowed for their stage performances.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://vincentfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3494681/Stanko-John/obituary.php", "date": "2018-09-21T07:38:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156901.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180921072647-20180921093047-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9636737108230591, "token_count": 509, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__133742431", "lang": "en", "text": "Lover of literature, published poet, and Shakespeare aficionado John Michael Stanko passed through nature to eternity on Saturday April 28 2018. He leaves behind a loving family: his wife Johanna (Tomasello); five daughters Heather, Rebecca (Matthew) Weiland, Seneca (Mateusz) Gawlik, Suzanne Kline, and Jeanelle; five grandchildren Siana, Ty, Merrick, Abigail, and Jacob; two sisters Virginia Graney and Irene Hutchinson; and his dalmatian Max. John was predeceased by his brother Ed Stanko, sister Alice Kiesewetter, and daughter Jennifer Kline.\nJohn cherished his memories of playing high school football at both Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern High Schools. He attended CCSU and completed his higher education with a master’s at Trinity College in Hartford.\nHe had a profound and lasting impact on the lives of students, cross country teams and colleagues an educator and coach with 30 years devoted to academia. In Simsbury he inspired literature and drama students’ involvement in philosophy, slam poetry, creative writing, and theatre, most notably directing the groundbreaking production of “The Shadow Box” in 1991. An early adapter of technology, he taught himself to design computer systems and websites in the 80’s and 90’s and was later able to combine his love of education and technology as a network specialist in Bloomfield.\nIn his spare time John enjoyed running, officiating races for Westminster School, cooking, canoeing, photography, and redesigning his home. You could often find him at Stratton Brook Forest where he loved to bring his teams to practice, or walking his Dalmatians around town in Winsted.\nA warm thank you to all who helped care for John during his battle with ALS, the condition named for Lou Gehrig of his beloved Yankees.\nHis family will receive friends on Saturday May 5th from 10am to 12pm at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Reception and celebration of life to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be submitted to the ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, 4 Oxford Road Unit E4, Milford CT 06460, or www.alsact.org. To view John’s permanent online memorial and express your own thoughts, please visit: www.vincentfuneralhome.com.\nIn the words of Hamlet - The rest is silence.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com/2012/12/sewing-crafts-with-kids.html", "date": "2017-05-24T00:30:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607726.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524001106-20170524021106-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472213983535767, "token_count": 718, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__51374176", "lang": "en", "text": "**In the comment section, feel free to link up your favorite Christmas craft that others would enjoy!\nMerry Christmas from Seamingly Smitten!\nHug your little ones, play silly games and enjoy their giggles! They grow up way too fast!\nSewing and Crafts with Kids\n1. Scrap Fabric and Clay Pot Nativity Scene\n*My little boy came home with this from school yesterday and he couldn't wait to show us our gift! This project is so simple and only took a few items: 3 miniature clay pots, 3 wooden balls, scraps of fabric, a marker, hot glue, ric-rac and some raffia for the hay. Simply glue on the fabric, add the faces, some hay and a halo and you've made a Christmas Nativity.\n2. Make a Stuffed Animal or Figure from your child's drawing\n*This activity and tutorial can be found HERE on Martha Stewart and would be an instant hit with the kiddos in my house. Just think of all the animals that children could come up with - even if they combine two of their favorite animals to make up the silliest animal they can imagine.\n*My son wanted to make something with me the other night and this is what we did! He drew his design - A Superhero Sailboat - then picked out his fabric. I cut out the shapes, pinned the design and let him push the foot pedal the entire time (but his hands were not near the machine). He loved it and the pictures below prove it with that big old smile!\nPhoto from Martha Stewart.com\n3. Monster Tooth Fairy Pillow - get the HOW-TO HERE.\n*Some of you may have children losing teeth already - we aren't there yet in this household, but we will be in the next year or two. This Monster Tooth Pillow is such a fun idea from The Long Thread blog! The mouth of the monster is a pocket to hold money that the Tooth Fairy leaves and is a safe place to put that tooth all night. Boys would love a monster like this and girls could change it up by making their monster a prettier monster - pink, glitter, ric rac, pom pom teeth, ribbon hair...etc.\nPhoto and tutorial found HERE\n4. Sew Finger Puppets\n*Bedtime stories are a huge hit in our house and right now we love The Gingerbread Man. This finger pupper sewing craft would be a fun activity to create characters from a favorite story in your house so the kids could play along as each character in the book.\n*The TUTORIAL FOUND HERE from Obsessively Stitching blog will show you how to create finger puppets for The Three Little Pigs (and even that wolf who huffs and puffs).\n5. Sock Puppets\n*I found this TUTORIAL HERE on the blog Six Sisters Stuff and wow this brings back memories of playing with Kermit the frot puppets! Who remembers that? If this sock monster project doesn't get your kiddos laughing, I'm not sure what will! I can just see my little ones running around after each other trying to make their puppets talk to one another. I must make this!!\nI hope you enjoyed this list of a few crafts that you might love to make with your kids over the holidays (or anytime). If you have a favorite kid's craft tutorial SHARE IT in the COMMENTS below!\nHappy Sewing and Crafting!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ovenzest.blogspot.com/2011/02/flat-white-sweet-as.html", "date": "2017-05-24T09:56:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607811.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524093528-20170524113528-00083.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9445391893386841, "token_count": 135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__70204128", "lang": "en", "text": "Flat whites are such treats! I have been traveling through New Zealand for the past two weeks, and apart from the scenery, the people and the deliciously warm summer weather, I have a new favorite coffee drink!\nThese insanely popular drinks from New Zealand are my new love and obsession. I simply cannot go a day without sipping the espresso-milk-foam combination. What makes it different from a latte you ask? Less foam, more charm, and without fail a cute little design on top that brings a little bit of art to a morning. I must learn how to make these lovely little buggers when I arrive home. Sweet as!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.cafeavalaun.com/about", "date": "2019-09-23T03:11:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575860.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923022706-20190923044706-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.980170488357544, "token_count": 652, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__177380785", "lang": "en", "text": "The vision of Café Avalaun is brought to life through the story of Brian and Jennifer Doyle that starts when they met at the age of 14. The café is named after Brian’s late mother, Avalaun Harrill Doyle, who died when Brian was 7 years old. Avalaun was an eclectic artist working across many mediums including poetry, oil paints, watercolor, sculpture, singing and songwriting. When Brian and Jennifer met years later, Brian quickly became part of Jennifer’s family and grew close with her mother, Suzan Smith. Suzan was also a talented artist, with her hand in ceramics, drawing, and writing. She was passionate about cooking gourmet meals for her family. Her relationship with Brian fostered even more of his love for cooking that was born in him from a very early age.\nTogether they enjoyed going on culinary adventures and challenging themselves to create new recipes using the unique ingredients they would collect in their travels. Jennifer’s mother Suzan also passed away too young at the age of 49, on the 2nd birthday of Brian and Jennifer’s 1st son, Logan.\nIt was a dream of Brian and Jennifer’s to partner with Suzan and eventually open a café focused on fresh baked breads and homemade soups, which were Suzan’s specialties. Brian and Jennifer believe that it is the influence of their mothers that instilled both a love for creativity and a passion for food that brought them to the vision that is Café Avalaun.\nThe vision of Café Avalaun is to invoke the spirit of their mothers through art. Tributes to them will be apparent throughout. Expressing their personality, hearts, and minds, Brian and Jennifer believe in sustainable considerations throughout all facets of the business with upcycling and reclaimed materials. The café features an art installation created by Jennifer’s cousin, Carole Werder. Her style is rooted in heavy layers of impasto pigment, bright colors, and sometimes popsicle sticks that comprise her paintings. Carole’s art examines the psychological condition and provides a biographical narrative of the subjects of her work.\nWHY GLUTEN FREE?\nThe menu at Café Avalaun is 100% gluten free. This focus on gluten free foods is born out of their own family’s need to be gluten free. Their oldest son, Logan was diagnosed with autism at age 2, and has been gluten free for 16 years and the rest of the family went gluten free in 2011. Around that time, Jennifer had a medical induced debilitating condition that left her unable to walk or work for 3 months.\nDoctors couldn’t offer any solutions. Brian quickly realized that diet held the key to her recovery and so began a journey to wellness for them both via an anti-inflammatory diet. After the diagnosis of gluten intolerance they both lost weight and had numerous gains in health going on a primal-style diet. Brian also became a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Since then, Chef Brian realized he could no longer work with gluten in his professional life and avoids it for his own health. This had dramatic changes for his career and professional life as a chef.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://lindsayrobertsonphotography.wordpress.com/about/", "date": "2018-07-23T17:05:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676599291.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723164955-20180723184955-00094.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9532164931297302, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__117392634", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a simple person with the most amazing blessings in my life. I love to be creative and use the talents God has bestowed upon me. I enjoy good conversation with great friends and cuddling up with my husband and kids. I love to be inspired by the people around me and want to leave a little peice of me in someone else’s life. I enjoy making things with my hands that are guided by my heart. There is nothing like a good song that fulfills my mood and touches my soul. I revel in the aroma of homemade cookies whisping through the house and ending a day with hugs and kisses and hearing the sweetest voices saying goodnight. I am a simple person.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jodiequinn.com/product-page/australiana-christmas-cards-collection-pack", "date": "2022-05-27T14:40:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662658761.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527142854-20220527172854-00194.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8388698101043701, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__275509910", "lang": "en", "text": "Modern boho-style Australiana christmas cards featuring our native Australian wildlife.\nThree pack options available: pack of 5, 10 or 20 christmas greeting cards.\nA6 (105x148mm) card size and blank inside for your own personalised message.\nEach card is printed on 100% recycled 300gsm uncoated (white) paper and comes with a 100% recycled brown paper envelope.\nIllustrated by Jodie Quinn with Yuliya Derbisheva (at DerbishevArt) and Anna Szonn (at DesignWorkBoutique).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.schrock-hogan.com/notices/Mary-Moeller", "date": "2019-07-22T21:31:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528220.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722201122-20190722223122-00072.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9719752669334412, "token_count": 460, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__135322252", "lang": "en", "text": "Mary Ann Moeller, 85 of Rostraver Township, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in her home. She was born in North Charleroi on February 21, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Anna Blasick Moeller. Mary Ann was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School class of 1951. She received her bachelor of music at Northwestern University, her Master’s degree in Music Education from Duquesne University. She earned advanced credits at Temple University, Hofstra University, Arizona State University and Dowling University. She was a life member of Music Educators National Conference, and taught Music for 32 years before retiring from Smithtown School District in Long Island, New York. Mary Ann was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi, where she played the piano and directed the choir. She was also a deacon and on the board of session. Mary Ann loved to play the piano and sing; her students nicknamed her “Miss Music”. In her retirement years she taught private piano and voice lessons. She was a very loving woman who devoted her life to her family and faith. She is survived by her nieces Paige Moeller (Donna) of Green Tree, Kerry Timko (Bob) of Rostraver Township, Jean Polzer (Ron) Painsville, Ohio and nephew John G. Moeller Jr. (Denise) of Key West, FL, sister in-law Larue Moeller of Cleveland Ohio. Great Nephews Bobby, Reid and Dylan Timko. Caleb Stoliker, Lee (Mindy) Polzer and great nieces Janet (Mike)Bauer, Jenna and Lea Moeller. In addition to her parents Mary Ann was preceded in death by two brothers John G. (Jack) Moeller, Jr. and Keith Moeller and a sister Kathryne (Jean) Moeller. A Memorial Service will be held on February 3, 2019 at 1:00pm in the Charleroi Presbyterian church with Rev. Mark Woomer and Rev. Sharon Woomer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian church of Charleroi address 514 5th St, Charleroi, PA 15022.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://koopmanostbo.com/our-favorite-apps-to-download-right-now/", "date": "2019-03-24T18:03:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203464.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324165854-20190324191854-00555.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9175227284431458, "token_count": 913, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__8598789", "lang": "en", "text": "Where does the KO team turn to feel inspired, get organized and stay active? Take a look at our list of favorite apps to find out:\nMegan Rolerkite, Account Manager: MyPostcard It’s not an app I use daily, but I love the concept and use it when I’m on a trip or want to send a note to a friend afar. You use one of your photos from your phone to create a postcard. You fill out the address, and a personal note and MyPostcard does the rest. They print, postage and mail your postcard from anywhere in the world.\nEmily Kropp, Social Media Director: A Color Story Photo editing at its finest! There are a lot of fun ways to enhance a drab photo on this versatile app, including adjusting curves, shadow colors, and the temperature of your image. Plus lots of juicy filters, of course. #selfietime\nEmma Alpaugh, PR Account Manager: Instagram Can’t go a day (or hour?) without it. I follow food and travel sites, friends, and a few celebs. I enjoy the visual inspiration and also seeing what’s trending in various industries. On a personal level, I enjoy staying connected with friends across the globe.\nBritten Stark, Senior Accountant: Dragon Box I never really understood algebra until I found an app that figured out how to teach it without any numbers. It’s weirdly addictive.\nCassie Croissant, Social Media Manager: Digit Digit is perfect for impulse spenders, like me. It syncs with your bank account and saves money for you behind the scenes each month, sending you daily balance updates that really help keep your spending in check. But it also lets you tap into your Digit savings whenever in case you need to buy something VIP.\nCindy Cooper, Chief Marketing and Impact Officer: Words with Friends I love that every word you make is like a nano puzzle. That’s gotta be good for you. Plus, you don’t get sucked into playing for long because you have to wait your turn.\nRachelle Running, Art Director: Soundhound If I hear a cool tune I’ve never heard, or one I can’t remember, the app “listens” and can tell me the name, artist, and a direct link to download. It stores my history too, so I can refer back later if I want.\nCaitlin Harrington, PR Account Coordinator: ClassPass I love browsing through the workout classes I can catch after work. If my day’s been busy, I’ll hit up a yoga or pilates class to unwind. For an energy boost I’ll find a barre or cycling class. I love it so much I’ve even got my desk mate here at KO addicted to it.\nHayley Smith, PR Account Coordinator and Project Manager: Instagram In addition to keeping up with friends and family, I love the Explore tab and following the occasional celebrity or two. For a photography novice like myself, it’s fun to play with filters and editing tools.\nVicky Hahn, Director of First Impressions: Evernote I am OCD about finding it fast! I use the mobile app to capture and organize stuff that pops into my head at random times during the day. Ideas for presentations, to-do lists, recipes, travel info, etc. are sorted into their respective notebooks.\nShelly Graham, Developer: Apple iOS ‘News’ I decided to give the new News app a try and really like it. I liked that I could set it up so most of my news feed comes from professional, credible sources like the New York Times, BBC and NPR without the focus on comments and opinions.\nKate Peterson, Director of Client Services: Headspace I’m really loving Headspace right now. It’s a guided mediation app that makes learning meditation so much easier. I use it every morning and four weeks in I am already seeing some really nice benefits.\nArt Knight, Designer: Instagram I like it because I can see tons of content from all over the world. from artists and musicians to news and comedy. Plus it’s a really low commitment. And it’s fun to think that somebody in Russia or Japan or wherever is checking out my vacation pictures.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://masonlev.com/about.html", "date": "2024-04-13T16:55:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816820.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413144933-20240413174933-00733.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663568735122681, "token_count": 187, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__139889228", "lang": "en", "text": "Based in Maplewood, New Jersey (just west of Manhattan), I'm the director of content at the boutique Hoboken-based PR firm RoseComm.\nA photographer for more than two decades, mirroring my career as a journalist for Bloomberg News, I'm lucky to have been one of few journalists whose reporting and photography have appeared in dozens of major U.S. newspapers.\nIn late 2015, I transitioned to the freelance world, allowing me to further focus on my love of visual storytelling. As you can see by my homepage I'm a generalist, enjoying the challenge of shooting a diverse scope of subjects and in many different settings.\nPerhaps you have a photographic (or writing) need I can help you with, or interest in purchasing some art to complete your totally charming home? You can do that here.\nThanks for stopping by and don't hesitate to say hello.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sfems.org/pine-and-vinikour-to-showcase-some-of-bachs-most-admired-works/", "date": "2022-08-09T14:30:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00301.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9467287659645081, "token_count": 2408, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__139395469", "lang": "en", "text": "SFEMS’s regular concert series comes to a powerful conclusion the weekend of March 20–22 in a program of both virtuosity and depth. We will be treated to a joint appearance by two giants of their generation, violinist Rachel Barton Pine and harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, who are among the finest current exponents of their instruments. They will perform a program devoted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, including two of the composer’s sonatas for violin and harpsichord, which the duo recorded in 2017 for the Cedille label, as well as the great D-minor Partita for Solo Violin, BWV 1004, and the Ouvertüre nach Französischer Art (French Overture—Partita in B minor for solo harpsichord), BWV 831. The artists contributed these notes on the music they will perform.\n* * *\nJohann Sebastian Bach’s six sonatas for violin with harpsichord obbligato (BWV 1014–1019) were likely composed during Bach’s period in Cöthen, between 1717–1723. Bach’s son, Carl Philipp Emanuel describes these works as among the finest his father composed. The idea of juxtaposing a thorough-composed harpsichord part against the “solo” instrument was quite novel at this time, the harpsichord possessing a tremendous solo repertoire, but used principally as a continuo instrument in ensembles. Apart from the concerti for harpsichord and strings, Bach used the harpsichord as an equal duo partner in three sonatas with viola da gamba, at least two with flute, and the six sonatas with violin.\nThese works, though never published in Bach’s lifetime, were admired by Bach’s followers, and copies circulated throughout Europe.\nCarl Philipp describes these works as trio sonatas, much in line with the trio sonatas for organ. That is to say, the violin and the two hands of the harpsichord part each represent relatively equal polyphonic lines within this three-part framework. That said, the sonatas vary tremendously in character, and even in texture, Bach treating both instruments in a profoundly idiomatic fashion.\nAs a case in point, the sonata in B Minor, BWV 1014, begins with a highly expressive adagio. The violin’s florid cantilena is accompanied by a steady eight-note accompaniment from the harpsichord, with the right hand’s two voices mostly playing thirds or sixths, although frequently forming two independent voices. When one considers that the violin is also frequently playing double-stops, this brings the movement to a five-part texture. The second movement is a fairly straight-forward fugue, in a true trio sonata texture. The third movement, in D Major, is a serene andante, the violin and the right hand of the harpsichord embroidering over a steady eight-note bass line. The brilliant finale again shows the violin and the two hands of the harpsichord in a three-part contrapuntal texture.\nSei Solo A Violino Senza Basso Accompagnato (Bach’s Six Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Alone) The Six Sonatas and Partitas by Johann Sebastian Bach are the culmination of an almost-century-old tradition of multiple-voice writing for unaccompanied violin in Germany. Works by Thomas Baltzar (Preludes, Allemande, etc.), Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (Passacaglia), Johann Paul von Westhoff (Suites), and Georg Pisendel (Sonata) serve as significant prior examples of this improvisatory and compositional practice with which Bach was intimately familiar.\nBach’s autograph manuscript from Cöthen is dated 1720, though some scholars believe he may have begun writing the Sonatas and Partitas as early as 1717. The title page includes the designation “Part 1,” with Part 2 being the Six Suites for unaccompanied ‘cello (probably the “da spalla” type of violoncello played by himself).\nThe Sonatas and Partitas are full of technical challenges that must be overcome in order to bring out the harmonies and polyphonies. They require a highly refined technique of both the left and right hand. Clearly Bach was not only a genius composer and master keyboard player, but also a violin virtuoso of the first rank. The violin was most likely the first instrument he studied with his violinist father, Johann Ambrosius. His first professional jobs in Lüneberg and Weimar included significant duties as a violin player and he continued to play the instrument for all of his life. Perhaps his esteem for the violin is reflected in the fact that the longest fugue he ever wrote was not for organ, harpsichord, or ensemble, but for unaccompanied violin (the Fuga of BWV 1005).\nThe internal symmetry of the six violin works points to his conception of them as a cycle, rather than merely a collection. Each Fuga is increasingly longer and more complex. In contrast, the third movements of the Sonatas become ever sparer, from three voices to two to primarily one. The Partitas increase in size from four movements to five to six. Their stylistic language follows a forward path, from the proto–17th Century of the B Minor to the High Baroque Italian of the D Minor to the new modern French style of the E Major.\nThe Partitas are suites of dance movements. Bach follows the standard Italianate sequence of Allemande, Corrente, Sarabande, Gigue in his D Minor Partita, but deviates from it in the last movement of the B Minor, substituting an intriguingly titled Tempo di Borea. (Perhaps this was a nod to Pisendel whose earlier sonata had concluded with a Giga and Variation.) Despite the fact that none of these dances were meant to accompany actual dancing, Bach is often meticulous in his adherence to symmetrical phrases indicating regular step units.\nThe first four movements of the Partita in D Minor could form a suite of their own, but it turns out that they are leading up to one of the pinnacles of all music. Much has been written about the Ciaconna as a monumental showpiece, or as a journey through the deepest of emotions. The theory that Bach wrote it as a memorial to his first wife has been convincingly debunked, but we still continue to hope that perhaps it has some hidden, poignant extra-musical meaning such as the crucifixion. (Another theory suggests that the three sonata-partita pairs may represent birth, death, and resurrection.) Yet the music need not justify itself beyond its notes and the emotions they portray. These thirty-four imaginative variations in three sections are grand, playful, peaceful, uncertain, triumphant, tragic. Yet, somehow, Bach never loses the spirit of the dance. (Rachel Barton Pine)\nOuvertüre nach Französischer Art (French Overture—Partita in B Minor), BWV 831 The so-called French Overture, originally titled Overtüre nach Französicher Art (Overture in the French style) was published in 1735, as the second work (following the Italian Concerto) of the second Clavier-Übung. These two works certainly seek to explore national styles, using the harpsichord in an orchestral fashion to emulate French and Italian traits. However, the French Overture, which Bach initially composed (although unpublished) in C Minor, serves to complete the sequence of tonalities of the six partitas for solo harpsichord, BWV 825–830 (published from 1726–1730 as the first volume of the Clavier-Übung).\nThe first movement, whence Bach draws the heading title of the work, is indeed an Overture, inspired by the early models of Lully. In Bach’s keyboard works, we find this type of movement in the D Major Partita, BWV 828, as well as opening the second half of the Goldberg Variations. The first half of all of these pieces is always in duple time, with dotted rhythms. Whereas in the D Major partita, and the 16th of the Goldberg Variations, the effect is jubilant, here, the mood is dramatic, even tragic. This opening section is followed by an extended fugal passage in 6/8, in distinctly delineated episodes. Bach notes the changes of keyboard with forte (lower keyboard) and piano (upper). At the end of this fugue, the opening material returns, bringing this extraordinary movement to a close.\nBach skips the customary allemande, following the overture with an elegant courante, strongly inspired by François Couperin’s models. A lively gavotte, which Bach marks forte alternates with a much more intimate (piano) gavotte in D Major. In this second gavotte, Bach writes this as a two-part piece, perhaps evoking a duet between oboe and bassoon. Likewise, the rather explosive first Passepied alternates with a crystalline B Major trio. Even the exquisitely introspective Sarabande is written in strict four-part counterpoint. The first of the Bourées is of a very rustic character. It alternates with a more flowing piece, also in B Minor. The gigue is very much in the mold of examples by the French composers who Bach so admired: Couperin, Marchand, etc. The suite concludes with an Echo—this rustic dance uses once more the contrasts of the harpsichords two keyboards, creating the effect that the title suggests. (Jory Vinikour)\nSonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016 The sonata in E Major, BWV 1016, opens with a monumental adagio. Over a thickly layered, choral-like accompaniment in the harpsichord, the violin soars freely in a richly ornamented line. This is followed by a merry fugue. The third movement, Adagio ma non tanto, shows the two instruments exchanging expressive tripletted figuration and chordal accompaniment. The final movement, a brilliant, concerto-like allegro, features the violin and harpsichord exchanging brilliant, swirling, sixteenth note figuration. The middle section of the movement juxtaposes a development of this writing with contrasting triplet material, creating an unusual “two against three” rhythmic texture. (Jory Vinikour)\n* * *\nSFEMS presents Rachel Barton Pine and Jory Vinikour at 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, at First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper Street at Lincoln, in Palo Alto; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Avenue, in Berkeley; and 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Church of the Advent, 261 Fell Street, in San Francisco. Tickets may be purchased online, through the SFEMS box office at 510-528-1725, or at the door 45 minutes before each performance.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.nuclearambitions.net/", "date": "2016-05-24T13:40:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049270798.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002110-00025-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8391597270965576, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__95525902", "lang": "en", "text": "I am Chathuranga Neminda from Colombo, Sri Lanka. With an extensive artistic background in design trends and the World Wide Web, NuClear Ambitions embodies my venture towards a more personalized service for my clients.\nI collaborate with the best interactive developers and designers in the industry to provide cutting edge design solutions for your business. Feel free to visit my portfolio to see samples of my work in different areas of design.\nInteractive: Concept Creation, Interface Design, Website Design, Functionality & User Experience\nIdentity: Brand Identity Design, Brand Strategy\nPrint: Poster Design, Cover Design, Letterheads, Business Cards\nPhotography: Art Direction, Digital Image re‐touching & Image Manipulation", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://alisonbarryquilting.com/products/pathfinder-quilt-pattern", "date": "2023-09-22T17:06:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00580.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8911305069923401, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__92311237", "lang": "en", "text": "Pathfinder Quilt - PDF Download\nThe Pathfinder quilt pattern is perfect for an advanced beginner or a beginner quilter looking to challenge oneself. Primarily made from half-square triangles, Pathfinder uses streamlined methods to allow a quilt to make the best use of one's time.\n- Confidence Level: Confident Beginner\n- Finished Size: 80\" x 80\"\nThis modern design looks great with solids and high contrast fabrics, but can also showcase low volume prints.\nNOTE: This is a PDF Download. No physical pattern will be provided. Patterns are a final sale, due to their digital nature they cannot be returned or refunded.\nPattern copyright 2023 by Alison Barry Quilting. ABQ103. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce this pattern without permission. Give credit if selling quilts from this pattern.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thediggsgallery.com/info", "date": "2023-09-26T16:11:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510214.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926143354-20230926173354-00524.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9125991463661194, "token_count": 846, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__191623098", "lang": "en", "text": "the diggs gallery prefers the fine are papers from hahnemuhle. they produce papers with passion and focus on quality instead of quantity, they see themselves as a manufacturer rather than a factory. using the best raw materials, craftsmanship skills, a lot of handicrafts, and a cooperative relationship with their customers make for the excellence and international acclaimed quality of their products.\nbelow is a select list of the papers we prefer to use. while completing the sale we will work with you to determine the best paper for your print.\nhahnemühle bamboo is great for color prints and is the world’s first fine art paper made from 90% bamboo fibers, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. the natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper does not contain optical brighteners, and stands out thanks to its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel. the matt premium inkjet coating delivers excellent printing results with defined reproduction of color and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints. bamboo is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most precise requirements in terms of age resistance. the unique combination of sustainable bamboo fibers, soft surface texture, and impressive print quality gives the artwork outstanding expression and soul.\nhahnemühle photo rag® satin is perfect for black and white photos and is a smooth 100% rag, acid-free paper with a very unique coating that produces a satin look wherever there is a printed image while leaving a matte surface in non-printed areas. photo rag satin is ideal for photographers and fine art reproduction where a slight surface variation and depth is desired.\nhahnemühle torchon is great for either black and white or color. it is acid-free watercolor paper with a parchment or pastel paper surface. especially suits reproductions of softer color palettes and grey tones that can benefit from its texture and soothing display. a bright natural white finish in color. the printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. the coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.\ninspired by scandinavian design, the hygge (hyoo-guh) collection by nurre caxton features clean lines and a beautiful neutral palette that is at home in every decor. crafted by european artisans, the hygge collection delivers the highest level of quality and consistency.\nthe danish word “hygge” refers to a lifestyle defined by warmth, comfort, and everyday pleasures. nurre Caxton translates that emotion into a molding. this collection brings simple yet distinctive elegance to any décor.\nfor hand-delivered framed prints we use tru vue conservation clear glass. this ultra-protective glass is a staple for custom framing – it’s tried and true, standing the test of time, safeguarding the personal mementos and works of art on consumers' walls every day for years to come.\nfor shipped frames, we use conservation clear acrylic save on the cost (acrylic is lighter than glass) and prevent any breakage in transit. rest assured you won’t get burned by this ultra-protective, crystal clear acrylic that strikes the perfect balance between color neutrality and protection.\nboth options block out 99% of uv rays for the best archival protection.\nso many mediums to print on and so many frames to choose from. we had to start somewhere, above you will our standards. if you are interested in any of our art printed and displayed in a variety of ways, just ask. even if you are sure what is available, we can point you in the direction of the nearest rabbit hole to discover all sorts of creative ways to add are to your space.\nshipping is a separate transaction that is calculated as items are sent to you. cost is based off weight, location, and packaging requirements.\nif you aren’t satisfied with any of your purchases, please contact us directly so we can work together on a solution for your satisfaction.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://youmeandscotland.blogspot.com/2012/07/day-two-six-word-memoirs.html", "date": "2017-04-28T16:01:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122996.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00291-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9767618775367737, "token_count": 709, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__125905925", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello, Hello! Well it’s day two of the 15 day challenge and todays prompt is all about writing memoirs, short ones, 6 words to be exact. I didn’t know how I was going to do mine, I mean 6 words is really hard to work with! But then I saw Suze at Suze Blog at I really liked the way she set hers out. She came up with milestones or eras within her life and used them as a starting point to create the 6 word memoir. So because I think it’s such a great idea, I’m going to follow her lead and go with a similar method.\nChildhood: Daydream Believing: adventure and magical hideaways.\nTeenager: Pain, Anger and Truth with Lies.\n20Something: Learning from the past; moving forward.\nTo go one step further, I’m going to explain my choice of words and why I feel they describe those decades in my life. First and foremost, the fun that was my child hood! I was a bit of a dreaming when I was younger, I was the type that believed in magical beings, fairies and other such things. I use to believe the characters in my books were real and there was a world of adventure I was missing out on. When I was living in New Zealand, our area use to flood a lot and I thought that I could be like Christopher Robin (but a girl) and turn an umbrella upside down and sit in it like a boat and it would take me away to some place amazing (clearly didn’t understand the concept of what floats and what sinks!) But my point is, I was one of those creepy kids that live in some imaginative world in their head because that’s just how they are.\nAs a teenager, I wasn’t exactly the poster child for perfection. I was really angry, I was sad, I was a jumble of emotions and while I realise it was my teen years and I’m not the only one to experience hardship in my life, I’m just well aware that all that pent up frustration I had and the animosity I had toward my parents and my family was part of the reason I made bad choices and basically led a life of self-destruction. I wasn’t a terrible teenager but I did make bad choices and if I could go back again and do it all over again OR if I could go back and tell my 15 year old self what she’s doing wrong, I would make it abundantly clear that I’m stronger than the choices I make, I don’t need to be impressing anyone else or fighting for the attention of my parents, I just need to find my own courage and make the choices I know are right.\nAnd clearly my 20something memoir is fairly self-explanatory. I’m smarter these days and I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the past that I know what I need to learn and what I need to change in order to shape the future I want. The past is the past and there isn’t anything I can do about it to change it, I made my mistakes and whether or not the choices I made back then were right or wrong, I can’t change them; all I can do is look to the future and realise that the mistakes of my past are what gave my strength in the present.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://williamkentkrueger.com/index.html", "date": "2015-11-26T23:08:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398447860.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205407-00105-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953395426273346, "token_count": 584, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__62987973", "lang": "en", "text": "The Quiet Horizon\nAs another year is about to sink completely into the realm of memory, I can’t help but look back and marvel. I couldn’t have asked for, hoped for, or even, if I’d been able, crafted for myself a better twelve months. It’s been filled with the fruit of many labors. An old book greatly honored, a new book warmly received, and the contours of a future book roughly completed. Specifically, Ordinary Grace received an incredible number of accolades: the Edgar, the Anthony, the Barry, the Macavity, the Dilys, the Squid, the Silver Falchion. Windigo Island, the fourteenth entry in my Cork O’Connor series, appeared on a number of best books of the year lists. And the first draft of This Tender Land, the companion novel to Ordinary Grace, was finished. If one of the things that keeps us vital is steeping ourselves in the work we love, then it has been a year of great vitality and great passion.\nAs I look ahead now, what do I see? 2015 will be a quiet year in many respects. I will have no novel published in the upcoming year, so no long book tours, no long periods that will take me away from home and family. I’m looking forward to months and months of peace, of uninterrupted writing, of simply catching my breath. In each of the last three years, I’ve scheduled more than a hundred events—signings, author talks, workshops, conferences. This year will be different, blessedly calm, filled with quiet, I hope, the kind of quiet that allows deep contemplation to become possible, the kind of quiet that feeds our souls.\nIn terms of the writing itself, for those of you who are interested, this is what I’ll be working on. I will polish This Tender Land and prepare it for publication in the spring of 2016. I will complete the next in the Cork O’Connor series, a novel I’ve just begun to outline, and that will probably also appear in 2016. And I will begin work on a short novel, an idea that has been knocking around in my brain for more than a decade. So, clearly, I won’t be idle.\nEvery year is different from those that have come before. Although I have plans, I don’t really know what to expect. Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it?\nAnd so, I wish every one of you the best on your own journey in the year ahead. May your days be filled with vitality, with passion, with love. And also with that blessed quiet that will feed your soul.\n© William Kent Krueger. Web site by interbridge.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.1-800-bakery.com/shop-by-product/cookies/fortune-cookies?filter_shipping%5B0%5D=4513&price=30-", "date": "2022-01-21T09:12:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302740.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121071203-20220121101203-00086.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8903695940971375, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__133182868", "lang": "en", "text": "Custom fortune cookies are a great treat for every special occasion. They make perfect party favors, graduation gifts, congratulation gifts and unique birthday gifts. We even have a giant fortune cookie - a fun gift for the whole family.\nNormally the entire point of a fortune cookie is getting to the message inside, but not so with our custom fortune cookies. The cookie itself is crisp and delicious, and you can choose to dip them in either Belgian Chocolate or Caramel. They are decorated by hand by our artisans with royal icing and colored non-pariels, then wrapped in cellophane and heat-sealed for freshness.\nTry a pail of our regular sized custom fortune cookies for unique baby shower gift ideas, holidays or birthdays.\nOr send one of our most unique cookie gifts, the Giant Custom Fortune Cookie. Big enough to share and with a personalized message inside, these make great congratulation gifts and thank you gifts.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.rocktownriveroutfitters.com/wooden-boat-workshop", "date": "2021-12-03T13:35:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362879.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203121459-20211203151459-00470.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9229747653007507, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__174415454", "lang": "en", "text": "Day one of class\nGive the gift that will last for generations this Christmas\nAbout our Workshop\nWe are excited to offer our WINTER classes so that you to learn the skills to build and walk away with your very own hand built wooden canoe.\nOur classes have been designed for someone who has little or no experience in woodworking. You will learn the stitch and glue method, a beginner friendly way to build a beautiful handcrafted wooden canoe.\nWe will walk you through the process of construction, fiberglassing and detail work to build your own wooden canoe. Now you can know the accomplishment and excitement of having the maiden voyage of your very own handcrafted wooden canoe.\nAsk about our class schedule options!\nMaterials are $1,850\nTuition for the class is $800\nComplete Build (without finish) $2,650\nLimited Classes Available\nDay two of Class.\n\"Years of road trips with my dad to Wooden Boat School in Maine and Chesapeake Light Craft in Maryland inspired me to start our own workshop in 2018 so that we can share the craftsmanship and accomplishment of building your own hand built wooden canoe right here in Little Rock Arkansas.\"\n-Samuel Ellis Owner and Instructor", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.unitii.ca/residential/cities/leduc", "date": "2023-12-09T04:38:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00584.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9698938727378845, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__14911631", "lang": "en", "text": "Leduc is a beautiful city located 33km south of Edmonton. The city is apart of the international transportation and industrial heartland of Alberta being within close proximity of both Edmonton International Airport and Nisku Industrial Park. Leduc also has an excellent arts and culture scene being home to the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts it also has a large Recreation Center that houses three NHL-sized arenas, an aquatic center, and a curling rink. The city also has a wide variety of parks and sports amenities and has more than 35km of multiuse pathways. Overall, Leduc is an amazing city with many amenities and a great sense of community.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://familydocs.org/cafp70", "date": "2018-03-25T01:41:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257651481.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20180325005509-20180325025509-00522.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9290542006492615, "token_count": 193, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__97383285", "lang": "en", "text": "Join your Academy as we celebrate two important milestones in 2018 - 70 years and 10,000 members!\nOur year-long celebration, 70 Years … 10,000 Stories, centers on our members’ unique stories about family medicine; their passions, patients, training, mentors and much more.\nWe will be collecting members' stories throughout the year, both online and at CAFP’s in-person events. Stories can be in the form of written narratives, audio or video recordings, photographs, illustrations, poems – anything that fires your imagination! These stories will come together throughout the year, creating a rich and beautiful tapestry of diverse voices.\nAdd your voice to our narrative!\nRead this page for instructions on how to share your story! We can't wait to hear from you.\nIf you have any questions, feel free to contact us at myFMstory@familydocs.org or (415) 345-8667.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mlc-wels.edu/event/sams-concert/", "date": "2020-04-08T03:03:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371807538.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408010207-20200408040707-00148.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8979504704475403, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__149347554", "lang": "en", "text": "The Summit Avenue Music Series (SAMS) will conclude its fourth season with a program aptly titled Cello Treasures on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 3:00 pm. Renowned soloist and educator Parry Karp will be featured wielding the cello bow through works of J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, and Robert Schumann. Joining Mr. Karp will be Martin Luther College’s own Kathryn Wurster (soprano) and SAMS Artistic Director Bethel Balge (piano). Tickets are available in advance through SummitAvenueMusic.com or at the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce (1 N Minnesota St). Individual tickets are $15 (general) and $5 (students with ID). Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the concert. For artist bios and further information, please visit our website.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.katherineivesphotography.com/blog/2018/12/31/best-locations-for-engagement-photos-in-savannah", "date": "2019-10-20T01:32:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986700560.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020001515-20191020025015-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9451802968978882, "token_count": 643, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__49059894", "lang": "en", "text": "Savannah provides such a dreamy, fairy tale-like backdrop for engagement sessions! With its beautiful squares, cobblestone streets and awe-inspiring architecture you are bound to have beautiful engagement photos. We encourage our clients to fully embrace their interests. Engagement photography really captures the love you share for each other. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite locations for engagement photos in Savannah that might describe exactly what you are envisioning for your session.\n1. Historic Squares\nDowntown Savannah has 23 historic squares that are all unique. That means 23 free options for beautiful locations! Some feature fountains, landmarks, statues, beautiful oak trees and paths. All squares are surrounded by historic homes which adds to its charm. A few of my personal favorite squares are Lafayette Square, Monterey Square, and Pulaski Square.\n2. Forsyth Park\nIf you are looking for a traditional and recognizable location that will instantly remind you of Savannah, look no further! Forsyth Park is probably one of the most photographed locations in Savannah, and for good reason. The main walkway leading into the park is lined with oak trees, beautifully framing a fountain at the end of the path. The Forsyth Park Fountain was installed in 1858 and I can only imagine all of the love stories it has seen in its time. One of my favorite intimate spots in the park is The Garden of Fragrance. The beautiful white columns and oak tree paths create a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle. The street lamps in the park also add a classic and romantic touch.\n3. Wormsloe State Historic Site\nWhen I think of the classic south, Wormsloe is always the first place to come to mind. Wormsloe Historic Site holds the iconic avenue of oaks. The long avenue is lined with 400 live oaks and their mossy branches arching over the dusty driveway creates a stunning backdrop. These magnificent trees go on as far as the eye can see, creating such dreamy and romantic images! It is also much quieter than Forsyth Park giving you privacy to take gorgeous photos with no rush.\n4. The Marsh\nThere are so many quiet marsh paths in the Low Country. The marsh offers a romantic, natural backdrop. A few things I love about the marsh are the waving marsh grasses, palm trees, and oak trees dripping with spanish moss. The marsh is a great option for a more relaxed and laid back engagement session. Let’s explore nature and have some fun!\n5. Tybee Beach\nIf you are dreaming of romantic pictures of the two of you running on the beach barefoot and watching the sunset, look no further! Just 20 minutes from Savannah, Tybee Beach offers completely different photo opportunities than the city does. This is not your traditional Savannah and that’s the beauty of it. Tybee offers miles of gorgeous beaches, a pier, dunes, sea oats, and a beautiful Lighthouse. This beach has also been the backdrop for some pretty iconic movies such as The Last Song, Baywatch, Gifted, and The Beach House which also adds that unique factor.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pimlicoosteopathy.com/location-pimlico-london/tate-britain/", "date": "2023-12-01T08:50:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00504.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9494209885597229, "token_count": 440, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__94556889", "lang": "en", "text": "We’re very lucky to have the Tate Britain art gallery right next door and it’s well worth a look if you get time while you’re coming to see us at Pimlico Osteopathy. You can see more information on their website here.\nThe home of British art from 1500 to the present day. It is open daily Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00 and you will find it at Millbank, London SW1P 4RG. Entry to Tate Britain is free for everyone with a charge for special exhibitions.\nThere is a very useful map of the gallery showing all the main exhibition areas and facilities. It is normally £1.00 but you can download it free here.\nThe gallery opened on 21 July 1897 as the National Gallery of British Art. However, from the start, it was commonly known as the Tate Gallery, after its founder Sir Henry Tate. Before 2000, the gallery housed and displayed both British and modern collections, but with the launch of Tate Modern just over the river, Tate’s modern collections were moved there and the original gallery became dedicated to the display of historical and contemporary British art. As a result, it was renamed Tate Britain in March 2000.\nTate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world. You can walk through the history of British art from 1500 to the present day. See masterpieces by JMW Turner, John Constable, John Everett Millais, as well as outstanding modern and contemporary art from Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney and Bridget Riley – to name a few.\nTate Britain is well served by public transport:\nLondon Buses – route 87 stops outside\nLondon Underground – Pimlico on the Victoria line is only a 0.4-mile walk away\nNational Rail – Vauxhall station on South Western Railway is 0.5-mile walk\nLondon River Services – Millbank Millennium Pier is only a 0.2-mile walk\nAnd it is an easy walk to Pimlico Osteopathy Clinic nearby:\nFind out about another local landmark – Victoria Station", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://en.uniroma1.it/archivionotizie/sapienza-short-film-fest", "date": "2017-04-27T20:29:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122621.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00141-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8007972240447998, "token_count": 444, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__317303097", "lang": "en", "text": "The Sapienza Short Film Fest is a contest for videos made by Sapienza students organized by the Art History and Performing Arts Department in collaboration with the Roma Sapienza Foundation.\nThe scientific committee has selected 9 videos for “Fiction” Category (fiction short films, web series, mockumentaries, animations) and 7 for the \"Remix” Category (video essays, re-cut trailers, sweded trailers, mash-ups).\nYou can vote for your favourite from March 1-28 by:\n- Participating in the \"Audience Award\" - go to Sapienza's Short Film Fest website and click \"the heart\" for your favourite videos\n- Participating in the \"Social Award\" - go to Sapienza's major social channels and click \"like\" on the videos posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.\nThe awards ceremony will be held on March 31, 2017.\nSapienza Short Film Fest is promoted with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism and in partnership with Columbia College, a prestigious film school in Hollywood.\nFollow us with hashtag #SSFF16.\n- Passengers - Hassan Abolhassani\n- Proof - Margherita Argan\n- We Had Not Loved - Armando Mattia Belcastro\n- Run - Edoardo Fischetti\n- Burt Lancaster - Koga Yasuhiko\n- IunivÈrsiti - The social study - Fabio Pasquali\n- Just for a Coffee - Damiano Salvatore Antonini\n- A Modern Jazz Fable - Giulia Schiavon\n- The Trunk - Edoardo Spallazzi\n- Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Great Beauty' - Louis Samuel Andreotta\n- What Bass Creates - Daniele Clementi\n- Apocalypse Soon - Marco Mammarella\n- The Secret According to Murnau - Jonathan Pace\n- Clint Eastwood First and Final Shots - Angela Santomassimo\n- Star Cops - Claudio Spagnuolo\n- If Apple Commercials Were Actually Infomercials - Edoardo Spallazzi", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wholesale.54celsius.com/products/brass-candle-holder", "date": "2024-04-13T09:21:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00818.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9018864631652832, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72631743", "lang": "en", "text": "Brass Taper Candle Holder\nAn elegant little candle holder, made of solid brass. Tiny but heavy and sturdy. Fits any standard taper candle.\n- Size: 1.60\" x 1.30\" (4.06 x 3.30 cm)\n- Materials: Solid brass\n- Packaging: Comes in a beautifully designed eco-friendly gift box\n- Made in China\n- Designed by Icelandic designer Thorunn Arnadottir\nAbout the designer\nThorunn Arnadottir is the creative director and co-founder of 54°Celsius. Thorunn's multi-disciplinary work is driven by curiosity and interest in exploring everyday objects from a new perspective. She holds a MA degree in Design Products from Royal College of Arts and BA from Iceland Academy of the Arts.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://alchemistacreative.com/my-life-appalachia", "date": "2020-09-29T22:17:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402093104.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929221433-20200930011433-00432.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9593235850334167, "token_count": 830, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__55268264", "lang": "en", "text": "Nestled in a valley within the Appalachian Mountains, the oldest mountain range in North America, is the ethereal yet peculiar little mountain town of Asheville. On my 26th birthday I took a leap of faith and moved my life here. I was inexplicably tantalized by the sound of buskers playing old folk songs in her streets. I was bewitched by the uninhibited creativity of free spirited hippies, artisans & dancers and seduced by the euphoric colors of her Blue Ridged horizon. She took hold of me. She captivated me and awoken parts of my being I never knew existed. I like to think she was calling me home.\nLeaving the flashy Miami lifestyle for mountain life seemed like a questionable move to those close to me & even to myself. Nevertheless, I bid a farewell to the ocean that had been my neighbor my entire life, the year-round sunshine, my family and friends. Little did I know this land and the seasons held more lessons and growth for me than I could have ever imagined. I traded in my high heels for hiking boots with full embrace and never looked back.\nHiking and the intelligence of nature became my medicine instead of bars and nightclubs. Appalachia, being one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, turned the forests into a classroom for me. I began to take great interest in learning about plants, herbs and learning to identify wild edibles and mushrooms so I could forage this medicine for my own health and well-being.\nAppalachia is the land of the waterfalls. As a now self-professed waterfall chaser I cannot get enough of spending an afternoon traversing rocky, grueling paths with the reward of mesmerizing cascades and a refreshing dip in the crystalline waters. The wildish music of the falls is an escape from the noise of modern life – it is an invitation to feed the soul a deep song.\nAsheville is the wellness mecca of the east coast. If yoga, crystals, apothecaries, salt caves, hot tub soaks and tarot cards are your jam, you’ve hit the jackpot baby. One of the the things that drew me here was the plethora of alternative healing options this town has to offer.\nI started here as a yoga & meditation teacher and became inspired by my personal mentors in the community to further my knowledge in the healing arts as a way of helping others in their journey of well-being and self-care. I now practice herbalism, wildcrafting and Usui Reiki.\nWhile nature has played a big part in my adoration for these mountains, there are plenty more amazing facets about this place to note. This is an area that truly celebrates music and the arts. There is no shortage of festivals, drum circles and gatherings to attend that attest to this. LEAF Festival being one of my favorites, showcases an impressive line-up of international artists from around the globe in the Spring & Fall annually.\nMaybe, it is because Asheville sits on the largest deposit of quartz in the state, that she beckons her magic upon soul searchers, travelers, free-spirits & people from near & far. The soulful & ancient vibrations of her Appalachian song is sure to awaken the spirit of those in need of healing, inspiration, or an adventure that soaks your soul with connection to Mother Earth.\nIf you are ever in the area and would like a guide to take you to some epically gorgeous locations or hidden gems around town feel free to get in touch! I love showing individuals and small groups all the magic our little town has to offer. We can plan a yoga hike, a waterfall adventure, a wellness/foodie outing on the town or simply reach out for some suggestions, I am happy to point you in the right direction!\nAre you heading to Asheville soon? I’d love to hear your top hiking spots, favorite restaurants or wellness spots!\nBlue Ridge Parkway\nLooking Glass Rock\nPisgah National Forest\nShoji Spa & Lodge", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://christinebrunelle.com/pb/wp_59132021/wp_59132021.html", "date": "2022-06-30T15:37:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103850139.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630153307-20220630183307-00658.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9858861565589905, "token_count": 309, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__88970455", "lang": "en", "text": "I grew up on a farm in Spencer, MA and am the youngest of three. My mother's mother, Constance Mahaney, was a patron of the arts. There were many paintings hung in my grandparents' home, but the one I loved the most was of an alleyway leading out to a courtyard with a statute of a man on a horse. It was the dark blues along with the warm yellows that inspired me.\nI didn't formally study art until I was in college. Marci Gintis was my painting professor and was a huge inspiration. Seeing her paintings in a gallery - those political paintings that were so beautifully executed that addressed the theme of mankind's depravity to one another during wartime - caused me to start looking at the world and to consider what my own contribution to it would be.\nI primarily work with oils and charcoals, but have also worked with pen and ink, metals and found objects. I've been working with charcoal in recent years to focus on drawing. Wielding a thick, messy chunk of charcoal, using oils of my own hands, trying to obtain a painterly feel to a drawing, trying to make the flesh look fleshy...these are the things that excite me.\nThe display of my artwork for the show Tribute is dedicated to my grandmother, Constance Mahaney, who passed away February 4, 2009. May her steady hand guide me through every brush stroke.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://expressdancefit.com/dance/", "date": "2023-09-21T08:11:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233505362.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921073711-20230921103711-00682.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9300377368927002, "token_count": 669, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__165545996", "lang": "en", "text": "Dancing at Express\nAt Express, classes are led by Ms. Hannah, the owner, or her talented head instructors.\nMs. Hannah is firm yet fun, and enjoys kids of all ages. Whether she’s teaching dance fundamentals or advanced techniques, she encourages an enthusiasm for dance in all her students.\nWe believe classes work best when expectations are clear on all sides, and our goal is to create an atmosphere of open communication with families. Our strict standards and policies are designed to ensure all dancers reach their highest potential.\nDiscover more about Ms. Hannah and her dance career here.\n:: NOTE: Our Open House for 2023-24 registration will run July 13-15; deadline to register is August 6::\nAges 3-7; must be potty trained\nCost: $59 per month\nA 45-minute class for our youngest dancers, designed to teach basic ballet and tap positioning of the feet, arms and hands while properly executing movement as well as facial expression. With tap, they will learn the basic shuffle steps needed to move on to more advanced classes as well.\npre-level 1 and Level 1\nCost: $80 per month\nA 60-minute class that continues with ballet and tap, along with beginning lyrical, jazz and elements of hip-hop as they progress. Students will begin to learn more advanced material like leaps and turns, as well as focusing on flexibility skills and facial expression.\nCost: $80 per month\nA 60-minute class that focuses on ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz and additional hip-hop. Skill sets will include the fundamentals of basic leaps and turns, building on technique, while executing more flexibility skills and facial expression.\npre-level 3 and Level 3\nAges 10-12 and 12-15+\nCost: $80, $120 or $155 per month depending on length of class\nA class that combines ballet, lyrical and contemporary, plus tap, jazz and hip hop. This class will focus strongly on technique, as well as strengthening movement, facial expression and executing leaps and turns to prepare them for Express Elite.\nCost: $155 per month\nThe most advanced class we offer at 120 minutes long. Focused on ballet, lyrical/contemporary, tap, jazz and hip hop. Their skill set will continue to grow throughout the year in dance choreography and facial expressions as well as technical elements like leaps, turns and flexibility.\n- $35 for 30 minutes or $65 for 60 minutes\n- Dancers and parents are to discuss with Ms. Hannah reasons why they’d like to enroll in private lessons (what does the dancer want to improve on, why do they want to take private lessons to begin with, etc)\n- Private lessons and solos/duets are separate (ex : if a dancer attends private lessons, this does not guarantee them a solo or a duet in recital)\n- Meeting times of private lessons are TBD by Ms. Hannah – depending on availability\nHave questions? You can find additional answers on our FAQ page, or send us a message here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.eloramill.ca/news/6-the-architect", "date": "2020-09-25T13:19:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400226381.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200925115553-20200925145553-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957906186580658, "token_count": 712, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__277571905", "lang": "en", "text": "From an architectural perspective, the Elora Mill project represented a true challenge. The objective was two-fold: restore existing buildings that have been woven into the fabric of the village's heritage, whilst developing new facilities reflective of today's market for luxury hotel, dining and wedding accommodations.\nExpanding a 150-year-old heritage structure demanded a respect for the simplicity of the mill's form, as well as an understanding of the design opportunities presented by a building perched so strategically on the edge of a gorge. The project involved five buildings essentially: the original mill with a stable; the granary; a commercial warehouse structure; a mill cottage and, finally, a brick home in a state of disrepair.\nThe main mill is being restored and expanded out over the river and gorge to take full advantage of spectacular views. This addition, which will welcome diners and provide luxury accommodations, has been designed as a cantilevered glass box. Its transparency will allow the original walls of the mill to remain visible while creating an exciting juxtaposition of materials and form. The simplicity of its design will compliment, rather than compete with, the heritage structure.\nThe stable was a greater challenge. Sitting on a rock outcropping the gorge and offering serene views to the other side of the river, the goal was to convert the stable into a luxury spa, complete with a fitness area and pool. Though the original structure had to be removed, the rubble stone was salvaged for re-use in the new build. The result of this re-envisioning is a building that replicates the timeless simplicity and beauty of its heritage.\nThe granary building on Main Street has seen many uses over its history. While not designated, it was integral that elements of the exterior facade be retained, as they were strongly tied to the historical streetscape. Everything within its walls was removed to allow for the construction of a new banquet and wedding facility, which makes stunning use of both stone and glass.\nThe mill cottage -- a wonderful old stone house on the river's edge -- is being restored and converted into luxury rooms with an addition that will allow for more guests. This addition, though contemporary in its form, certainly utilizes materials that pay homage to the past. The cottage and the mill form the terminus of a new glass bridge being built across the river. This modern design element allows for a sense of transparency while crossing the river and marks a bold new development for the entire site. Offering not only a dramatic view of the surroundings, the bridge will also serve to connect one side of the Elora Mill project to the other.\nThe brick home has been restored and will be re-purposed to house ancillary facilities as well as another suite. The building's interior will also continue the utilize glass, stone and exposed timber in a careful balance of the old and new.\nThe overall design vision for Elora Mill was to create a complex of buildings that are cohesive in their character, that respect the heritage of a historical site and that reflect the visual impact of such a stunning and scenic area. The inclusion of glass and steel as contemporary design elements announces a bold new beginning for the development. The simplicity of form in the buildings compliment the heritage qualities of the site. Creating a sense that the structures had always been part of the area by channelling the bold and timeless will ensure the project's relevance for years to come.\nWilliam R. Hicks\nB.E.S., B.Arch., MRAIC. OAA", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.bareventsuk.com/partners", "date": "2019-04-19T20:24:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578528058.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419201105-20190419222033-00044.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9168911576271057, "token_count": 1742, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__47346343", "lang": "en", "text": "GREAT LOCAL SUPPLIERS\nOn top of our team of event professionals we have some great contacts and suppliers to ensure your event is truly amazing! Below are some links to our suppliers and some select locations.\nRibble Valley Catering\nThe Ribble Valley Group offer everything from canapes, hog roasts, BBQs and buffets to a full sit down wedding breakfast option. They're competitively priced and work from a full restaurant standard kitchen on site at our events. They come very highly recommended!\nBlue Pepper Catering\nManaging Director David Swane and his family developed the business – instilling it with a deep sense of family values, providing restaurant quality dining at events all over Yorkshire.\nThe Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop\nSte and his team travel around with their quirky coffee trailer, offering great quality drinks served with warmth and good humour. A fun addition to your outdoor event.\nThe Travelling Tea Ladies\nBaking with seasonal and local produce, The Travelling Tea Ladies offer delicious tea parties, dessert tables and naked wedding cakes for your special day.\nDecorations & Venue Dressing\nUnique bespoke paper wedding flowers, accessories and cake toppers. As a trained florist Ali certainly knows her flowers and her paper creations are so realistic and just beautiful.\nAuthentic vintage crockery, prop and illuminated sign hire. Add a quirky vintage touch to your wedding venue.\nAn event planning and prop hire business based in West Yorkshire who love creating design that is on trend by sourcing and combining an eclectic mix of decorative items that can be used to set the perfect tone and atmosphere of your event.\nFloral Dance is not just a shop selling beautiful flowers and stunning bouquets, they also offer a service for Weddings and Corporate Events. Angela is so creative and her style really compliments the teepees.\nQuality faux flowers to hire or buy. From table displays to button holes and they all look as beautiful as the real thing!\nPaper Soul Design\nWedding stationery done differently. Paper Soul Design bring a modern edge to traditional wedding stationery.\nTrue to You Celebrancy\nTrue to You Celebrancy offer bespoke ceremonies. Deborah works with each couple individually, creating them a truly unique ceremony. These non legal ceremonies can be help anywhere - perfect for your outdoor wedding!\nPhotography and Cinematography\nPhotography by Kathryn\nWedding & lifestyle photographer - Kathryn’s style is very much about capturing natural moments as they’re happening, letting your day unfold and documenting your story.\nHeidi Marfitt Photography\nAn outstanding photographer with a great portfolio, not only that, Heidi's just lovely too!\nMidgley Wedding Cinematography\nCinematic visuals paired with heartfelt audio to create a truly cherished and unforgettable Wedding Film.\nKirsty Mattsson Photography\nKirsty offers a blend of contemporary and photojournalistic styles of photography, capturing you and your partner or family in a creative yet honest way.\nThe Little Cake Cottage\nDesign, create and decorate luxury tailor made cakes for all occasions. Three reasons to choose The Little Cake Cottage - They are versatile, meet deadlines and they LOVE chocolate :)\nDebbie Gillespie Cake Design\nAward winning cake designer. Debbie is most famous for her pretty flora and fauna designs, bold colours and generally being fun and quirky.\nBells & Breakfast\nLuxuriously furnished Bell Tents perfect for on site accommodation at your event or wedding. Not only will they add special touches to your luxury tent, such as refreshments, they can also offer a bed and breakfast package so you and your guests can enjoy a hassle-free, fully cooked breakfast the next morning.\nThis lovely mint green, beautifully restored VW campervan is available for hire. As a small family run business Hippie Hire take the time create a bespoke service for each of their customers.\nJohn Redding - Not Just Travel\nThe easiest way to plan and book your honeymoon... You know what your dream honeymoon looks like, but it’s hard to get excited with all the research and planning it takes to make it a reality – let alone be sure you’re getting the widest choice and the best offers. There is a better way – let John Redding, Not Just Travel take care of it all for you…\nA professional outdoor wedding and events management company based in the heart of the countryside in West Yorkshire. Whimsical Events offer event planning services and on the day management.\nSian Chaplin Events\nWith over 10 years experience in the events industry, Sian specialises in outdoor, DIY weddings and parties with a difference. From full and partial planning to on the day coordination and supplier sourcing, Sian is on hand to ease the wedding planning stress and be there every step of the way to ensure that you enjoy the experience from start to finish. Offering planning support in any location across Yorkshire and beyond.\nMichael Mullholand Acoustic\nFrom wedding ceremony music, to laid back live lounge style acoustic covers during the drinks reception, or an upbeat, foot stomping, Harmonica blowing sing-along set in the evening Michael has a fabulous, unique style and a lot to offer.\nMake your day or night one to remember! LiveBand Entertainment certainly help you make an impression. They know how important it is to celebrate in style and party like never before. Their musicians play around the world and worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, Olly Murs, Corinne Bailey Rae & Blue to name but a few!\nAn intimate 3 acre woodland setting, Applewood creates the perfect backdrop for your romantic outdoor wedding. Nicola goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service from start to finish.\nBlossom Barn Weddings, Hepworth, Holmfirth\nBlossom Barn is a 17th Century barn with stunning outdoor space. Just a 10 minute picturesque drive from the village of Holmfirth and with parking for up to thirty cars. With power, toilets and a kitchen on site this is a little more than just a blank canvas.\nNewton Grange, Bank Newton, Skipton\nA rural retreat offering a few options for field hire with accommodation on site. Close to Skipton and Gargrave.\nLocated between Otley and Harrogate, this secluded field venue offers plenty of space, stunning views of Almscliffe Crag, easy access from the main road and good links to nearby towns for accommodation and travel.\nRiverside Field, Silsden\nThis incredibly spacious field makes for a perfect blank canvas for teepee events and weddings. With ample room for a large teepee, parking and camping this is a great location to hold your festival feel event. Situated next to the River Aire and with great views of the surrounding hills makes this a picturesque spot. It's also very close to some major road and rail links, making it really accessible.\nLittle Seed Field\nA unique (and totally stunning) hill top location close to Ripon. With over 200 acres of land, this grassy setting offers extensive space for your dream teepee set up. They offer use of a barn for ceremonies and cosy glamping cabins. Camping is also encouraged. Perfect for a festival feel, laid back day!\nBlue Coat Farm\nBlue Cote Farm offer a choice of fields in which to hold your teepee wedding or party. With lovely views across the Harrogate countryside and easy access from main roads this venue is fab for anyone looking for a blank canvas close to accommodation and rail links.\nThis intimate, newly restored barn venue on the edge of Otley Chevin has gorgeous views and a very homely feel. With space for a giant teepee out in the lovely garden it's perfect for smaller wedding parties, There's a license in place of wedding ceremonies and onsite bar and catering facilities.\nHorseshoe Farm Weddings\nThis brand new venue between Wetherby and York lends itself to gorgeous outdoor weddings. With ample parking, an onsite bar, secluded paddock in which to set up your teepee and courtyard setting to enjoy your reception drinks it really is the perfect party space.\nSituated in Sutton in Craven, North Yorkshire, Pinnacle Events offers breathtaking views over the Aire Valley. There's plenty of space for your teepee and heaps of accommodation in nearby Skipton, Silsden and Addingham.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.sheilabroderickphotography.com/", "date": "2016-12-06T12:05:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698541905.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170901-00040-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9365734457969666, "token_count": 253, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__17283111", "lang": "en", "text": "CREATIVE . PROFESSIONAL . AWARD-WINNING. INNOVATIVE\nWe are Colorado portrait photographers specializing in modern portraiture.We are not a high volume studio,we pride ourselves on quality not quantity. We are edgy, creative, and innovative .We shoot in our comfortable studio located in Frederick or on location. We are available for travel for destination shoots. We believe in two key elements to our business success and the success of your photo session, customer connection and communication. Whether we are photographing your high school senior or your wedding, we are here to inform you and prepare you for a fun and enjoyable experience. We strive to provide excellence in service from start to finish.\nOur philosophy is an image is moment in time that can never be repeated and should be treated as a work of art. We create memories of those special milestones in life. We create works of art and family heirlooms that will last for generations. We take great care to pay attention to details and create an atmosphere and individual experience for each client. We want you to have an experience you will never forget and works of art to pass down to future generations.\n“You must exist in photographs as you do in life.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wardrobeimage.com/testimonials", "date": "2022-08-14T22:26:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572077.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814204141-20220814234141-00056.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9790705442428589, "token_count": 629, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__210750590", "lang": "en", "text": "\"I just wanted you to know that what you do makes a huge difference and my work with you changed my life. I will never again try to wear someone else's clothing.\"\n-- J.P. Cleveland, Ohio\n\"My wife and I were most pleased with your professionalism and expertise. This experience has been interesting, fun and educational.\"\n-- Mr. & Mrs. R.D. Phoenix, Arizona\n\"Congratulations to you and Wardrobe Image for being recognized as a successful and influential leader in the fashion industry. Your ability to transform jars of clay into works of art is both profound and astonishing.\"\n-- G.D.M Arizona\n\"Pat Newquist is great! She is creative, original and fun, but always 100% professional. I'm one of those guys that really hate to shop, but Pat makes the whole experience both pleasant and productive. If it wasn't for the fact that I want to keep her all to myself, I'd have absolutely no trouble recommending her to anyone!\"\n-- Paul Coppinger, APPS Software Int.\n\"With only a few seconds to make a first impression, Pat has shown me how to maximize the short time we have.\"\n-- Barbara Kaplan, Design Dimensions\n\"Words alone could not justify how I feel about your services...as anyone who is considering your service knows, Image is everything. It is also unfortunately a habit, a routine and a rut for those of us who have the wrong image...I admit I was and have been resistive to suggestions, however, I am learning to trust your judgment and break out of my old image box and create a new, better one. This has been a lot easier for me to do as I have and continue to get wonderful comments. As a management consultant and investment banker, my advice to any potential client would be to \"go for it,\" as you have to try them to really appreciate your talents. Pat, I thank you, and I thank my guardian angel for steering me your way. You are wonderful and fantastic, and I wish you much success.\"\n\"I've always loved clothes and feel I have nice taste in clothes. I can always choose between good and better, but Pat guides me from better to the very best -- in style, quality, value and consistency. Her goal was to have all of my choices look spectacular and work together -- and she achieved that. I get dressed in an instant and know that I look fabulous. And best of all, I saved time and money. She never advised me to buy anything that didn't work with multiple pieces. I have a classy, stylish (and younger-looking) wardrobe. I am very conservative with my money, and never in a million years would have thought I would spend money on an image consultant. But now I would not consider NOT taking advantage of Pat's services. She is also extremely nice and a total pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough.\"\n-- Barbara McDugald Willis, Vice President and General Counsel, Security Title Agency", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.oldstilepress.com/lifeofjesus.html", "date": "2017-04-25T01:04:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120001.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00253-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9647282958030701, "token_count": 392, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__15186054", "lang": "en", "text": "the life of Jesus\n56pp. 320x230mm. Paper is Vélin Arches Blanc 200gsm. Type is Aries printed in grey and blue. Images printed in black from the original drawings with the aid of photopolymer plates. Full colour frontispiece by the artist, laser printed on handmade paper. Cover image printed on blue Tiziano paper. Designed and printed at The Old Stile Press and bound by The Fine Bookbindery, Wellingborough.\nEdition of 60 copies, signed and numbered by Natalie d’Arbeloff. £95\nfrom Afterword by Natalie d’Arbeloff\nAlthough these drawings were made more than half a century ago, the idea that they might be made into a book is less than a year old as I write and the texts and references and introductory pieces have been researched and written during that time. I was an art student in New York City when I dipped a brush in Indian ink and these drawings emerged in quick succession. What I remember most clearly about that period is a sense of freedom and excitement. Abstract expressionism was in the air and I was for a while studying with Jack Tworkov, one of its leading practitioners, in his studio next door to De Kooning. I’m not sure if these painters’ intense commitment to the spontaneous gesture was an influence but I did show the drawings to Tworkov and was very proud when he praised them unconditionally, even though my subject matter was not the sort of thing which would appeal to anyone in that secular, intellectual, bohemian milieu.\nFrances and Nicolas McDowall at The Old Stile Press\nCatchmays Court, Llandogo, Monmouthshire NP25 4TN, UK. Phone & Fax: 44 (0)1291 689 226 e-mail: email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theluxuryoftrees.wordpress.com/about/", "date": "2021-10-25T23:43:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587770.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025220214-20211026010214-00355.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9192601442337036, "token_count": 282, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__247391102", "lang": "en", "text": "Rosemary Royston is a poet, writer, re-imaginer of things. See her Etsy site, Nostalgia Reimagined for some of her creations. Rosemary’s chapbook, Splitting the Soil, is currently available through Finishing Line Press and amazon. Her poetry and flash fiction have been published in various journals, such as: Split Rock Review, Southern Poetry Review, Appalachian Heritage, Poetry South, NANO Fiction, The Comstock Review, Main Street Rag, The Museum of Americana, Razor Literary Magazine, The Kentucky Review, Town Creek, *82 Review, KUDZU, Coal Hill Review, STILL, Literal Latte, New Southerner, Flycatcher, Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume V: Georgia, Echoes Across the Blue Ridge, Motif version 3, and Alehouse. Two of her essays are included in the anthology Women and Poetry: Tips on Writing, Teaching and Publishing by Successful Women Poets (McFarland). Books reviews have been published in Prairie Schooner, STILL, and Appalachian Heritage. She holds an MFA in Writing from Spalding University, and an AB in English from The University of Georgia. Read an interview with Rosemary at Writer’s Digest. Rosemary is an Assistant Professor of English and oversees Institutional Research at Young Harris College.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.kellykosmetics.com/about", "date": "2024-02-28T11:26:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9715472459793091, "token_count": 282, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__155900910", "lang": "en", "text": "THE KELLY KOSMETICS STORY\nI guess you could say it was in my blood...\nI have always been intrigued by the power beauty can give a woman. It's what drew me to this industry from a very young age- even to wearing makeup by the fourth grade.\nI followed my passion for art and beauty and this world found ME.\nI grew up without a lot of self- confidence or self-love, but I knew I always found comfort in my personal beauty routine, and how it could transform not only outside, but inside as well.\nThe power it gave me was undeniable.\nIn this industry, I have found a passion for giving people self-love, the same way I found it.\nI love seeing what it can do for someone.\nI feel my mission is to help people find peace with themselves, find self-love, and take back their power.\nThere is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing someone blossom as a person,\nand become confident.\nBeauty is more than skin deep, but it's my passion to help it start there.\nMy goal is to empower women everywhere, I can’t wait to help you feel beautiful.\nSending You Love, Health & Beauty\nWhen I think of what feeling beautiful has done for me, I want to empower all women everywhere to feel beautiful.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jeoriginaldesigns.bigcartel.com/store-policies", "date": "2019-05-24T21:12:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257767.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524204559-20190524230559-00518.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9471595287322998, "token_count": 532, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__37280599", "lang": "en", "text": "You are a valued customer of JE Original Designs. Any information collected is for the sole purpose of processing your order.\nAll payment transactions are accepted through Stripe. Should you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please email me on firstname.lastname@example.org and I can send you through our bank account details.\nAll prices and purchases are in New Zealand dollars. When you purchase from us, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of this website.\nJE Original Designs reserves the right to withdraw or change the pricing and/or our shipping policy without notice. Please note we do not charge GST on any of our products.\nIf you have any issues with any of these store policies, please write to us at email@example.com\nAll of the designs and artworks are made at the artist's studio and workspace in the Karangahake Gorge, New Zealand. When you order, we will ship your item as soon as possible and within 24hrs of payment being made (unless that date is a statutory holiday or weekend). Should the item not be in stock or a customised design, we will email you with the timeframe for completion. Usually specific requests take up to 2 weeks to be created (not including delivery time). This is to ensure the artwork is dried at each stage before the next process is started and will ensure your satisfaction of the completed work.\nWe hope you are happy with your product when you receive it. JE Original Designs does not accept returns or change of mind, but will listen should there be a fault with your order, or it arrives damaged (unless it has been damaged by a transit company). Please contact us within 24hrs of receiving your parcel. You can do this by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.org.\nDue to the creative process when making stretched canvases, the paint creates its own movement and often there is no definitely up or down to the finished work.\nAs a result, many of the artworks can be hung different ways to achieve the effect the buyer would like. Therefore, not all the artworks are strung for hanging. This gives the buyer the choice to hang whichever way they prefer. When there is an obvious theme or story to tell, JE Original Design has strung the back of the canvas to enable the painting to be hung that way. The final artwork becomes a result of your creativity too!\nWe hope you enjoy the originality of the artist of these works - Jacquie Ellis.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.sugarbeangirls.com/2017/07/05/simply-perfect-vanilla-cupcakes-sallys-baking-addiction/", "date": "2018-01-21T12:21:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890582.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121120038-20180121140038-00787.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9646344780921936, "token_count": 487, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__231366575", "lang": "en", "text": "Lately, I have decided to take a much more laid back approach to holidays, birthdays, celebrations, etc. It’s easy to get caught up in gift giving and spending a lot of money. I love giving gifts to others, but sometimes, I need to watch the budget. Sometimes it’s nice to make something for others, especially cupcakes! Something about cupcakes equals happiness. Maybe it’s the frosting or the sprinkles, but it’s hard to look at a cupcake and feel sadness or anger. When I see one, I immediately feel like my day is full of rainbows!\nSally’s Baking Addiction\nI like a variety of cupcakes, but my daughter likes a basic vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting. So recently, when I asked her to help me make some for my cousin’s birthday, she suggested that we make “vanilla vanilla cupcakes”. I know how to make cupcakes, but since these were going to be a gift, I wanted to make the best ones possible. I did some research and settled on these Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes created by one of my favorite baking bloggers, Sally, of Sally’s Baking Addiction.\nIf you have never visited her site, you must check it out. She has a plethora of sweet treats to try. There is truly something for everyone. I knew that I wanted to make the Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes because Sally calls on one perfect secret ingredient: vanilla beans. You may find that these are difficult to find in stores. I purchased my vanilla beans from Whole Foods. There is also a nice selection on Amazon, but I have not yet tried purchasing them online. I plan to order online soon because I will be making homemade vanilla extract.\nMaking the Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes with homemade frosting is much easier than you may expect. I would suggest that you make the frosting ahead of time so that you have it when you need it. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. When making the cupcakes, follow the directions exactly as they are written. Once cooled and frosted, get creative! Decorate them with fun sprinkles, your favorite candy, or fresh fruit! They are quite versatile and I would love to hear your thoughts! As always, sound off in the comments!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://unblockedovo.com/", "date": "2024-04-15T16:49:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00115.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9251299500465393, "token_count": 980, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__30190412", "lang": "en", "text": "Unlock the Rhythm: A Guide to OVO Unblocked\nOVO is a unique and mesmerizing browser-based rhythm game that challenges your sense of timing and reflexes. Dive into a world of pulsating shapes, vibrant colors, and captivating beats as you tap and swipe your way through this visually stunning musical adventure. And for those who want to enjoy a quick rhythm break in even the most restricted environments, OVO Unblocked delivers.\nWhat is OVO?\nOVO is a free-to-play rhythm game created by the independent game studio Incobalt. What sets OVO apart is its minimalist yet mesmerizing visual design and focus on simple, intuitive gameplay. You’ll interact with geometric shapes that pulsate, move, and change in response to a beat, while the task for the player is to tap or swipe in perfect synchronization with the rhythm.\nThe “Unblocked” Advantage\nThe term “unblocked” refers to versions of games playable on networks where gaming sites are often restricted, like schools or workplaces. OVO Unblocked utilizes creative workarounds to provide rhythm-filled entertainment even in these settings, often accessible through dedicated unblocked games websites.\nHow to Play OVO\nThe core mechanics of OVO are deceptively simple:\n- Shapes and Sound: Each level features a variety of geometric shapes – circles, squares, lines – that move and change along with a corresponding soundtrack.\n- Tap or Swipe: Your main interaction is to tap or swipe the shapes in perfect time with the beat. Different shapes often require different types of interaction as the game progresses.\n- Timing is Everything: Precision and accuracy in your taps or swipes are crucial to racking up points, earning a high score, and unlocking new levels.\nLevels and Progression\nOVO offers a series of mesmerizing levels, each with its own unique musical theme and visual aesthetic:\n- Early Levels: The initial levels ease you in with simple shapes and a focus on establishing the core tap/swipe mechanics.\n- Increasing Complexity: As you progress, the shapes become more complex, rhythms get faster, and new interaction types are introduced. Multiple moving shapes can require you to think several steps ahead to maintain accuracy.\n- Level Unlocks: Each level needs to be completed successfully to unlock the next, keeping you motivated and testing your skills.\nWhat Makes OVO Special\n- Hypnotic Visuals: OVO’s clean art style and vibrant color palettes, synchronized perfectly with the music, create an almost hypnotic experience.\n- Satisfying Gameplay The feeling of syncing perfectly with the beats and watching the shapes transform and dance is incredibly rewarding.\n- Accessibility and Challenge: OVO is easy enough to get started with yet continues to challenge your rhythm and reflexes as the levels progress.\nTips for Mastering OVO\n- Focus on the Rhythm: Closely listen to the soundtrack and allow yourself to feel the pattern of the beat.\n- Hand-Eye Coordination: Sync your eyes with the movement of the shapes on the screen, timing your taps and swipes accurately.\n- Don’t Give Up: Some levels require a bit of practice to get the hang of, and trial and error is a part of the fun!\n- Volume Up!: The sounds often give you crucial cues about when to tap or swipe, so playing with the sound on can significantly help.\nWhere to Play OVO Unblocked\nHere are a few places where you might find OVO Unblocked:\n- Unblocked Games (various sites): Several websites specialize in offering unblocked versions of popular games, and OVO is often included.\n- School Unblocked Games: These websites cater specifically to schools, offering a selection of games accessible on school networks.\n- General Game Websites: Some mainstream browser game sites might also host an unblocked version of OVO.\nImportant Note: Unblocked game sites can change frequently. Search online to discover the latest sites where you can find OVO Unblocked.\nBeyond OVO: More Rhythm Game Adventures\nIf you find yourself hooked by the rhythm gameplay of OVO, here are a few other amazing rhythm games you might enjoy:\n- Geometry Dash: A platformer where you time jumps and movements to a fast-paced soundtrack.\n- Beat Saber: A VR sensation where you slash through blocks in time to exhilarating music.\n- osu! A cult-classic rhythm game with diverse community-made beatmaps and challenges.\nGet ready to lose yourself in the captivating rhythms of OVO, and who knows, it might just unlock an undiscovered passion for rhythm games!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tonyadamssr.com/about/", "date": "2020-04-08T15:23:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371818008.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408135412-20200408165912-00081.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9357232451438904, "token_count": 257, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__59857485", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a theatre artist, husband and father. After 20 years in Chicago, I recently moved to Portland, ME. I’ve been lucky enough to amass hundreds of credits over the past twenty years as (in alphabetical order) an actor, designer, director, producer and writer. From 2006 to 2019, I served as artistic director of Halcyon Theatre.\nOutside of my artistic work I’ve spoken at national and local conferences on topics including: The work of Maria Iréne Fornes; New Play development and small theatres; Inclusive strategies for expanding the Canon; Developing and producing women writers; Building inclusive programming; Producing classic and classical women writers; The pros and cons of community-specific programming; Balancing parenthood in the arts, and more.\nI’ve has served on selection committees for national New Play conferences, local Grant panels and more. I’ve also worked as a consultant with other non-profit organizations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in programming and delivery of programs; Community building, community partnerships and engagement; Developing co-productions, including contracts and best practices; Re-branding, Digital Strategy, and Visual Identity creation; and using data to measure and shape programming strategy.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.kvbijou.com/blogs/news/15632169-desirees-blog-desiree-for-kv-bijou-launches-in-2-days", "date": "2024-04-14T06:50:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00659.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9430354237556458, "token_count": 380, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__5508406", "lang": "en", "text": "Desiree's Blog | Desiree For KV Bijou Launches in 2 days!\n|| By: Desiree Hartsock ||\nThis year has been one incredible year of inspiration, design, endeavors and pursuing all that I love in the bridal industry. I am so proud and excited to launch 'Desiree for KV Bijou' in just 2 days, which is a new bridal jewelry collection that will change the way brides finish their wedding day look.\nI have worked closely with Kelsey from KV Bijou jewelry for the past year to design and piece together our favorite styles for a collection we can't wait to share with you! From a design partner to a friend, I adore Kelsey's eye for unique stones and the ability we have to understand each other's design aesthetic. Love and determination goes into each and every single piece of jewelry made and I can't wait for brides everywhere to see and feel that difference.\nSemi-precious stones and inspiration from nature and moroccan elements make up our debut collection of beautiful earrings, necklaces and cuffs. Check out our inspiration board below.\nI definitely have some favorites in the mix that I will share with you soon and will be wearing pieces from our collection for my own wedding in January. Our free-spirited style allows our designs to be special enough for a wedding day but versatile enough for everyday. Get excited for Saturday because that is when the shopping begins and you don't want to miss it! You can find 'Desiree for KV Bijou' at www.KVBijou.com!\nLet me know which items you like best or what you would like to see more of on Twitter @DesHartsock, Instagram @DesHartsock and Facebook @OfficialDesHartsock", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.norasflowers.net/?p=6", "date": "2023-09-23T21:10:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923194908-20230923224908-00093.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663169980049133, "token_count": 570, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__300868169", "lang": "en", "text": "Flower designs can perk up almost any setting. People don’t always use them everywhere they might have a dramatic effects because they don’t naturally associate them with every venue. The workplace isn’t the fist place people think of when they picture a dramatic spray of beautiful fresh flowers, but perhaps it should be. Studies show that workplace productivity and employee satisfaction are improved when fresh flowers are introduced to the office. Fresh flowers in the workplace don’t just boost performance on mundane tasks, either. Studies also show that regular corporate flower delivery helps workers to improve their creative performance, problem solving, and boost their idea generation, too.\nVisitors Will Appreciate Floral Designs in the Office\nHappy, motivated staff is only half the reason to include floral designs in the workplace. Many different offices can become insular places, and have very few visitors. Business communications are done mostly with telephones, fax machines, videoconferencing, email, and though other, mostly digital methods. It can be easy for workers and senior staff to get tunnel vision about their surroundings, and to forget the impression that visitors to the office will get. Floral designs in lobbies, waiting areas, conference rooms, and break rooms are sure to put visitors at ease and make them feel welcome. Flower arrangements add style and freshness to surroundings that sometimes look like little more than a drop ceiling above with a low-pile carpet below, with desks arranged in between. In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, it’s important to take every opportunity to make a good impression on existing and potential clients and customers, and fresh floral designs in the office are a great way to do it.\nOffice Decoration Is Usually an Afterthought\nOffice decoration is often an ad hoc affair, with no overriding theme or organizational direction. Workers try as best they can to banish long, bland stretches of plaster with motivational posters and company promotional material, and these items quickly become entirely ignored by everyone that passes by them. Fresh flowers arranged in interesting floral designs are always noticed, because they’re always new. No matter how hectic the workplace might be, if the surroundings are dull and drab, staff can become bored and demotivated. A fresh spray of flowers changed out at regular intervals can put a bounce in everyone’s step as they pass by, and more than pay for themselves with increased morale and productivity.\nFloral Designs Increase Creativity\nIn another independent study of the effect of flowers in the workplace, workers were assigned creative problem solving tasks in an office that had indoor flowers and plants, an office that had a sculpture, and an office that had no decoration at all. Both male and female workers demonstrated better innovative thinking in the office that featured flowers and plants.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://acityrespondstocrisis.com/acknowledgements/", "date": "2023-06-10T03:50:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656963.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610030340-20230610060340-00786.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9324883222579956, "token_count": 354, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__291497394", "lang": "en", "text": "This exhibition has been made possible through sponsorship provided by the City of Sydney to exhibition curator Dr. Shirleene Robinson. The exhibition has also benefitted enormously from a partnership with ACON. Thank you to the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives (ALGA) for providing permission to use many of the images in this exhibition, and to Sydney’s Pride History Group for ongoing support.\nThe following people have also provided valuable input for this exhibition: Anisa Puri—for website design, website production and curation of audio content, Nick Henderson—for archival research at ALGA, as well as Nic Parkhill (ACON CEO), Reg Domingo (ACON), Gay Egg, Robert French, C. Moore Hardy, Justin Koonin (ACON), Alexandrio Lim (ACON), Sarah Midgley, Robert Reynolds, Helen Ross-Browne, Paul Sendziuk, Lin Tobias and Cheryl Ware.\nMany thanks to all the interviewees featured in this online exhibition: Nicola Addison, Barrie Brockwell, Patricia Davidson, David Edler, Perry Head, Peter Fyfe, Jenny Jagger, and Tess Ziems.\nThe exhibition and this digital site have benefited from background research made possible through funding from the Australian Research Council DP160103548 awarded to Shirleene Robinson, Robert Reynolds and Paul Sendziuk. More than sixty people have been interviewed about their experiences of volunteering with HIV and AIDS organisations in 1980s and 1990s Australia. Their generosity and courage in sharing their stories has been invaluable. For more on the larger project that this exhibition draws from, visit the HIV/AIDS Volunteers History Project.\nAll efforts have been made to find and attribute copyright.\nDr. Shirleene Robinson", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.coastalrep.com/bbff", "date": "2023-10-03T07:44:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511055.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003060619-20231003090619-00697.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9343051910400391, "token_count": 1235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__312746140", "lang": "en", "text": "Beach Break Film Festival Packages\nOpening Reception and Waterman.\nJoin us at 6:00pm for our Inaugural Opening at the theatre. Meet the filmmakers and toast the evening with local favorites from It’s Italia and Barterra Winery, then enjoy our opening night feature film, \"Waterman\".\nTickets are non-refundable and all sales are final\nPreceded by the Short:\nFor the Love of the Sport\nBy local filmmaker: Cole Keeton\nWednesday, December 28 @ 7:30pm\nFive-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian, Duke Pao a Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman, narrated by Jason Momoa, explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport's first-time inclusion in this year's Games - a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.\nQ & A with Director Isaac Halasima and another special guest.\nTickets available for pre-film reception with Director, Sponsors,\nDonors and Package Holders\nMERMAIDS ON MARS\nPIXAR'S SHORT FILM COLLECTION 2\nThursday, December 29 @ 2pm\nSHORT - Mermaids on Mars\nMermaids on Mars was created out of a unique vision of the film's producer, Nancy Guettier, to create a gift for her three adopted children, and for other children, who wanted to experience magic and adventure instead of explosions on the screen.\nIn attendance: Filmmaker Nancy Guettier and Director Jon V. Peters and Special Guests\nPixar's Short Film Collection 2 Disney and Pixar present an incredible collection of 12 short films, featuring multiple Academy Award(R) nominees and a host of family favorites. Join the celebration of imagination with this collection, packed with unforgettable animation, fantastic stories and captivating characters.\nFollowed by the short: CAMPESINOS:\nAmerica's Unsung Heroes\nThursday, December 29 @ 4:30 pm\nA feature-length documentary based on the events and circumstances surrounding the 1982 avalanche in Alpine Meadows, CA.\n--A compelling documentary about memory, tragedy and the terrifying power of nature. Through interviews and outdoor footage, both modern and archival, it creates a sense of the horror and scale of the disaster in the Lake Tahoe area, which took the lives of seven people on March 31, 1982.\nIn attendance: Director Jared Drake\nQ & A following the movie with the\nCampesinos is a moving and vivid first-hand look at the struggles farm workers face on both a local and national level. It was filmed at several farms near Silicon Valley and shows how the gritty reality of farm workers is similar everywhere. No stone is left unturned as it makes sure to give insight into the life of farm workers, who are often forgotten by the American Mainstream.\nFilmmaker Joe Poni and Dr. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga, EdD, LCSW Executive Director and Founder of ALAS will join us for a Q&A following the film.\nWE WERE HYPHY\nThursday, December 29 @ 7:30pm\nA love song to the artists, dance, music, slang, clothes and most importantly of all, the people who came of age during the Hyphy Movement.\nIn attendance: Director Laurence Madrigal, Executive Producer Raphael Casel and Dr. Moore\nFilmmaker Q & A following the screening.\nTHE COMEDY CLUB\nFriday, December 30 @ 4pm\nWhen a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling local comedy scene. As a breeding ground for young comedians, Cobb's could not be equaled. Jim Carrey, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, Bob Saget, Ellen DeGeneres, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Maher, Kevin Pollak and more developed at this small club. David C. Schendel (Yank Tanks, 2003) documents the roller coaster ride to re-open the legendary independent venue and keep it open against all odds.\nIn Attendence: Tom Sawyer, W. Kamau Bell\nHALLELUJAH Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song\nPreceded by a Short: TIME FOR THREE\nFriday, December 30 @ 7:30pm\nA definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands and was approved for production by Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the film accesses of wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust.\nQ & A with Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine\nClosing Night Reception immediately follows the film and is included with your ticket.\nBBFF COVID Policy\nHealth and Safety\nBBFF recognizes that public health guidelines are constantly evolving and we may update safety protocols as needed leading up to our events. Your safety is our top priority and we are working closely with the San Mateo County Department of Public Health.\nMasks are strongly recommended for in-theater events when not eating or drinking.\nWe do not require proof of vaccination to attend our events.\nAn inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By attending BBFF events, you expressly agree to comply with all rules and safety guidelines put in place by the event organizers, and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, waiving all claims and potential claims against the event organizers and their affiliated companies relating to such risks.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.macombgov.org/mmyhblog-Anton-Art-Center-hosts-intriguing-outdoor-art-installation-for-the-summer?bloghome=https%3A%2F%2Fliving.macombgov.org%2Fliving-mmyhblog", "date": "2023-10-02T00:41:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510942.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002001302-20231002031302-00663.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9454522132873535, "token_count": 414, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__275468516", "lang": "en", "text": "A new and exciting outdoor art installation by a local artist is now on display for visitors to enjoy over the summer months in the Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Park at the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens.\n'The Beauty of Letting Go' features a rainbow-colored collection of over 400 hand-fabricated butterflies scattering into the sky from the hand of an aluminum wire sculpture in the shape of a young girl. A preliminary version of this artwork was featured in recent years at the newly biennial ArtPrize artist competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\nMacomb County resident and artist, Sarah K. Smith, says, \"This artwork conveys the freedom of innocence, as well as the vulnerability of creative expression. The butterflies drifting away from the young girl represent the risk of entering into the unknown, where they are susceptible to change; never to return the same way they were when they left.\"\nThe artwork is made using aluminum wire, rods and screen materials, as well as monofilament. It reaches 15 feet high, 35 feet long, and 15 feet wide, stretching across the pavement and grassy area of the property located on the corner of South Gratiot and Macomb Place.\nSarah says that the artwork’s message is although choosing a path to follow may be daunting, you can discover true beauty when you put yourself out there, let go of fear and embrace the adventure. She adds, \"Just like this girl, you have the freedom to release your fear of the unknown in order to unveil the beautiful path that life has in store for you.\"\nFor more information about the Anton Art Center, visit or call 586-469-8666. The Anton Art Center is a registered nonprofit organization located in Mount Clemens, Michigan, with a mission to enrich and inspire people of all ages through the arts. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am until 5pm; admission is free.\nMegan Ochmanek is a communications specialist for Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://phellah.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-talent-gift.html", "date": "2018-05-24T23:28:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866894.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524224941-20180525004941-00114.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9123344421386719, "token_count": 113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__19457488", "lang": "en", "text": "The Talent & The Gift. The more I do this, the more I love creating. Just me, a pad & a pen (& occasional pencil). No rulers, no visual guides. No computer software needed. Just the pictures of ideas in my mind & my left hand. I realize that's a gift. Drawing is a talent of its own & it's something that can be taught & learned. But to reflect what's on your mind straight into the paper using shapes instead of letters. That's a gift. And I thank God for blessing me with it.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://handmadeparties.co.uk/product/reusable-fabric-party-bag/", "date": "2020-10-20T02:22:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107869785.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020021700-20201020051700-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7972071766853333, "token_count": 250, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__28581941", "lang": "en", "text": "Our handmade, reusable fabric party bags are perfect for storing all of those special little fairy treasures!\nThis item is hand sewn using 100% cotton white on cerise polka dot fabric and each pre-filled bag has one of our beautiful, hand painted thank you tags attached.\nThey make a wonderful alternative to plastic!\nBag Only purchase (£4) includes 1 party bag.\nWe can also pre-pack our party bags for you with our bespoke party bag fillers, saving you time!\nEach pre-filled bag (£13) will contain;\n- A Fairy door notepad with 5 twig pencils.\n- A mini pot of organic fairy berry sweets.\n- A mini pot of bubbles with a handmade bubble ‘jewel’ wand.\n- Each bag will have one of our hand painted thank you tags attached.\nA handmade item.\n100% cotton fabric with a pretty ribbon drawstring.\nWhite on cerise polka dot fabric – 7mm dot.\nL 230mm, W 165mm (* Please note, due to the nature of this product, dimensions may vary slightly).\nOverall weight; 13g (bag only), 292g (pre-filled).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://josephmartin.com/team.html", "date": "2020-08-06T22:23:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737039.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20200806210649-20200807000649-00227.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9603941440582275, "token_count": 2495, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__28106973", "lang": "en", "text": "Cesare Ruffo has that unmistakable Italian flair with hair. Upon completion of his training, Cesare styled hair in his hometown of Venice - Italy. He relocated to Beverly Hills in the mid-nineties and joined our team soon after. Cesare can morph any woman’s hair, to breathtakingly beautiful and healthy-looking. He specializes in feminine cuts, sexy styles and sophisticated up-do’s. You will leave looking and feeling pretty… like an Italian Goddess!\nDusty Fleming is Beverly Hills' hairdressing royalty. His celebrated career spans over thirty-five years. Maintaining an impressive “who’s who” clientele, including celebrity icons such as Janis Joplin, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Jeff Bridges, Raquel Welch, Natalie Wood, Patty Hearst, Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, Jessica Lange, Nick Nolte. Dusty has been a beloved member of the JosephMartin team since 2012.\nHeidi Wu has international training and a superb eye that makes every haircut a precise and flattering style. Her creativity with hair, makes each visit with her a special occasion. Heidi listens to your ideas and turns them into a unique reality for every client.\nJames Kendall, under his father’s tutelage, began cutting and styling hair at age fourteen. The result… one of the most sought-after hairdressers in Beverly Hills. James has been trained by the best of the best, from London to Los Angeles. His skills exude panache and fashion forwardness. James can be found taming the tresses of Hollywood's elite, from early morning to late at night. James is sincere and honest, making you feel right at home in his chair… you will leave feeling beautiful!\nJoseph Kendall began his career in London at Vidal Sassoon in London. At nineteen, he opened his first salon in Central London, while also consulting on hair for the BBC. Joseph later moved to L.A. where he met Martin Fassnidge, and together they formed JosephMartin Hair and Beauty in Beverly Hills, becoming an instant success with the entertainment industry and Beverly Hills socialites.\nLily Wong trained at Vidal Sassoon in L.A. She specializes in both men’s and women's haircuts and styling. Lily is an accomplished stylist, who started with JosephMartin almost three decades ago, at their first salon. She has also spent considerable time over the years doing TV work hairstyling at CBS.\nMark Wade leads with his philosophy “with good communication and solid skills, any client’s vision is possible”. For English-born hairstylist, London was where he learned the craft of hair coloring, cutting and styling. He then went on to become a master teaching instructor in haircutting techniques for UK hairdressing giants such as Vidal Sassoon, Tony & Guy and Jingles Group.\nMartin Fassnidge began styling hair at the age of fourteen in the heart of London’s West End. Moving to L.A. in 1978, Martin established himself as a formidable force in the Beverly Hills hair world. He then met Joseph Kendall in 1981 and they formed JosephMartin Hair and Beauty, which has long-since stood as a beacon of excellence in Beverly Hills.\nPablo Gualle, a college graduate, left Ecuador for Beverly Hills in 1997, where he embarked on an apprenticeship with Joseph Kendall. Pablo has a passion for hairdressing and excels in cutting and styling hair of all types, and enjoys the creativity involved in transforming a client’s vision into a reality. Bringing out the best with his young-looking and modern styles.\nSamuel McWongaheybegan his journey in his teens as a true hair artist at Vidal Sassoon on Rodeo Drive, later becoming an educator specializing in creative cutting, Keratin treatments, chignons and up-dos. Samuel works regularly on awards shows, such as Oscars, Golden Globes, VMA, Grammys, AMA, Emmys, Billboard, Teen Choice, not forgetting countless movie premieres, weddings and events.\nChris Wang had extensive haircutting training at Vidal Sassoon. We’re glad he has been an important part the JosephMartin team since 2007. In over a decade of cutting experience, Chris has honed his techniques precision in cutting and blow-drying both male and female clients. His philosophy is simply to bring the beauty out of each individual client.\nAnival Morales has combined his teachings from world-known hair icons, to establish himself as a successful and sought-after colorist. His specialty is balayage, where he creates very natural sun-kissed highlights; hand painting strokes of color with the flow of the hair. This intricate technique works equally well for blondes, brunettes, and redheads. Anival is a true expert in his field.\nErnie Ramos, L.A. native, garnered tremendous experience mentoring under two stellar Vidal Sassoon educators. With over twenty years of experience in color and Keratin straightening treatments, Ernie is a master at classic looking color and highlights. He excels at all manner of color transformations, while never loosing sight of his goal... always keep hair quality and hair integrity the number one priority.\nJane Paddon has the ability to create most beautiful colors that are perfect for each and every client. Trained by top colorists in London, and with many years of experience, Jane has a very creative talent and a detailed eye. Jane has a very dedicated and loyal following because she loves what she does and takes the time to perfect her work.\nJovina Baker is a native Californian. Her passion for enhancing natural beauty and aesthetics came at an early age. She dedicated three years to studying under top colorists in the industry. Jovina prides herself on her vast knowledge of hair color, specializing in balayage and natural looking low-maintenance color. Jovina has made a name for herself in the hair industry through hard work, willingness to take on a hair challenge and staying inspired with the goal of creating something new and unforgettable.\nKoki Yamasaki, who joined JosephMartin in 2000, is a color specialist who particularly enjoys the balayage method of ombre and highlighting. He is also an early adopter and keen expert in the field of Keratin treatments. Koki thoroughly loves and enjoys his work; he is particularly attentive and cares a great deal about clients' happiness.\nSaori Watanabe has been part of the JosephMartin team since 2000. Her specialties lie in coloring both brunettes and blondes. Saori has a great love for the fine art of balayage. She also excels in the field of hair straightening, using the Keratin and the Japanese methods.\nMarcus Georgiou trained at L’Oreal, in his home-city of London. Central London is also where Marcus then established himself as a colorist before he came to L.A. to be with JosephMartin in 1990. “Consistent” looking hair color is his forte. Marcus also prides himself in color-changes and corrective work, which he achieves by using only the gentlest color products possible.\nTracy Hill excels in corrective coloring and problem-hair-color solutions. A former International Training Director for beauty industry giants such as Redken, L’Oreal and Vidal Sassoon. Tracy’s stellar client list has included Lily Tomlin, Marcia Cross and Kelly Rutherford, to name a few. Tracy’s name and work achievements have often been published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and all professional publications.\nCindia Beckering has been styling hair in Beverly Hills for an impressive two decades. She studied with Vidal Sassoon in London and formerly owned her own Beverly Hills salon. We are pleased to now have Cindia included in the JosephMartin team. She specializes in all forms of coloring and cutting.\nDavid Miramontes has been in the business of hair for over thirty years and specializes in color and cutting makeovers. His extensive experience in hairdressing includes accomplishments such as being the owner of his own Beverly Hills salon. Nothing is too challenging for David and his philosophy is that “it's all in the details”.\nJulie Corcoran was born into hairdressing. She embarked on beauty school training while still in tenth grade, and then on to Vidal Sassoon in L.A. and L'Oreal in N.Y. Julie joined JosephMartin in 2011, she is multi-talented in creating overall looks for her clients with haircutting and coloring. With a “less is more” approach she specializes in creating soft, beautiful, clean, sexy hair.\nOlga Mozolyuk hails from Ukraine. She started her hairdressing career in 1998 and began transforming hair in Beverly Hills in 2001. Specializing in creative cutting for both men and women. With great communication skills, Olga delivers beautiful hairstyles and understands the individuality of each client. Passionate about color, she uses balayage and foil highlight techniques, creating glamorous, natural-looking blondes and vibrant reds and browns. Olga believes every client should feel welcome and leave feeling special.\nRamon Suarez, originating from Cuba, has been hairdressing in Beverly Hills for well over twenty years. During which time he has been honing his craft in both men’s and women’s styling. Having a keen eye for detail, Ramon specializes in cutting and is also a master at achieving believable blondes and natural looking highlights.\nShelee Maeda, hails from Japan and is a leading expert in the many aspects of haircutting, coloring, consulting and extension work. Since 1991, her reputation has made Shelee an industry-name in Tokyo, London and Beverly Hills. Hair wellness is what drives Shelee, this true passion stems from her lifelong desire to educate her clients on the importance of haircare. Shelee believes that no matter what — if your hair looks beautiful and healthy with a silky shine, you feel inner confidence and beauty.\nTats Ito completed his hairdressing training in Tokyo. Having over thirty years of hair experience in Beverly Hills, many of which at JosephMartin, Tats reigns supreme in cutting and coloring. With his formidable styling of hair and his stunning blonde color work. Tats is also a hair-straightening technician and a master at placing and maintaining natural looking hair-extensions.\nZak Taylor’s career began at the original Vidal Sassoon salon in London. An integral part of the JosephMartin team for many years, Zak excels in the art of up-dos and works magic on short or fine hair. Additionally he has consistently worked with major celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins, Barbara Eden, Dinah Shore, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Lena Horne, Larry King.\nMarie Meher has accumulated many years of experience in makeup, both in L.A. and N.Y. Working with the Hollywood elite male or female, editorials, and an extensive list of weddings. Marie is a detail-oriented artist, who knows exactly how to bring out any woman's most beautiful look, whether shaping the perfect brow, or applying “natural looking” makeup.\nThomas Kolarek has expertise as a beauty expert that spans over thirty years. Highlighting a remarkable career that includes local events, film/television, celebrity red carpet and international press. He specializes in beautiful eyebrow shaping, eyelash tinting and professional makeup applications, to enhance beauty and confidence to complement any occasion.\nAnne Sung has well over three decades of experience in the field of manicuring and pedicures. She specializes in paper and silk wrap. Having “healthy nails” is just one of the many reasons that Anne’s clients “keep coming back”. She takes great pride in her work, tending to an impressive client-list.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://twcakes.co.uk/wedding-cakes/", "date": "2022-05-24T00:46:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662562106.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523224456-20220524014456-00394.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9086661338806152, "token_count": 134, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__234176310", "lang": "en", "text": "Every wedding cake should be as special and unique as the big day itself.\nWith an individually designed and hand crafted cake, Tracy will create the perfect wedding cake to match your exacting design requirements and colours.\nEach Wedding Cake is individually baked, prepared and decorated by Tracy, using the finest ingredients.\nFrom edible cake topper figures to the most intricate hand crafted edible sugar paste flowers, the choices of decoration are almost limitless.\nIt doesn’t matter if you would like a simple plain design, or an elegant multi tier cake covered in flowers, Tracy will design and create you the perfect wedding cake, worthy of a place next to your top table.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://poseidonian.wordpress.com/2016/01/", "date": "2017-07-20T22:31:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423512.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170720222017-20170721002017-00232.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9780144095420837, "token_count": 594, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__109420748", "lang": "en", "text": "I haven’t slept. I want to try to write up some sort of account that can explain why some people are reacting this way to the people who are not reacting this way. I will say that there is this line that comes to mind, from Ossie Davis’ eulogy for Malcolm X (paraphrasing): “he was our shining prince.” It was not primarily about liking the music and the other things he did, though of course we were fanatics for them. He was one of the great personalities “fit to stand the gaze of millions” (as Stanley Cavell once said of Cary Grant). But rather than being a man who “carries the holiday in his eye,” Bowie’s magnetism was born of a confidence that braved a broken landscape within, a confidence that anything, no matter how dreadful or undermining, could be transformed into something meaningful and pleasurable, because this particular center of consciousness in the world thought itself supremely worthy of existing, regardless of what it was conscious of. That confidence underlay a tremendous artistic fertility and ambition, a tremendous restlessness, the central achievement of which was to take Modernism in the arts and make it popular, expressive, and accessible, thus giving the lie to the thesis that Modernism has to be elitist or fraudulent. For many of us, Bowie’s restlessness was educational, and we learned about all sorts of developments in art and music and literature just because he had become enormously excited by them and mentioned them, whether it was ambient music, or German Expressionism, or William S. Burroughs, or something else. He is the only pop star to have two of his albums transformed into successful classical symphonies by one of our leading composers, and the only pop star who had a museum show retrospective, not about his paintings, but about his very existence. From the beginning he conveyed a sense of vulnerability and alienation that on some level we all possess just by virtue of being human, and transformed it into a sense of dignity and importance deriving from our awareness of that very vulnerability. For someone who seldom acted, he had a handful of the most iconic moments of our time in cinema, whether it was as the stranded extraterrestrial who quietly explains that he misses his children, the army major who triumphs over the madness of war and its ethos with a kiss, or the weary Roman governor condemning “just another Jewish politician” to die on a cross. Though the press always characterized him as endlessly mutable, appropriative, and false, he always seemed to me to be essentially the same, always hiding in plain sight, always himself… and his existence seemed a kind of continual triumph over an underlying and imperishable sadness that is perhaps the only truly rational response to a world such as this. There will never be another like him.\nDavid Bowie, 1947-2016", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.stjohnsbarge.org.uk/history-st-johns-barge.php", "date": "2020-07-05T13:04:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655887360.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20200705121829-20200705151829-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9785112738609314, "token_count": 323, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__221468776", "lang": "en", "text": "Built in 1891, St. John’s Barge is one of the very few survivors of the many traditional College barges which, for more than a century, lined the Thames at Oxford. Originally used as the bases for College rowing clubs, each had its own character and architectural style, and together they formed a splendid spectacle, particularly during Summer Eights week when, with flags flying and crowded with visitors, they were ablaze with colour and activity.\nThe tradition of ornamental barges at Oxford began when some magnificent London livery company barges were brought upstream in the 1850s for use by College oarsmen and to replace the huts on rafts first introduced when rowing became popular. These and other ornate barges had been used in the eighteenth century for ceremonial occasions on the Thames and their unique architectural style became a feature of their successors.\nSt. John’s Barge is said to be one of the finest examples of the college barges with its striking swept up deck and rear windows modelled on the gallery of an eighteenth century warship. When St. John’s College built its own boathouse in 1961, the barge was put up for sale; it was bought by a few former members of St. John’s College Boat Club for the princely sum of £115. The group’s aim was to preserve this beautiful vessel in its historical setting on the River Thames at Oxford. Now a registered charity, St. John’s Barge Limited continues to achieve this objective with the support of its members.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://cesarjoaniquet.com/en/bio.html", "date": "2022-07-02T03:00:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103983398.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702010252-20220702040252-00308.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8488255143165588, "token_count": 1224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__59397607", "lang": "en", "text": "Cesar Joaniquet (Barcelona 1988) is emerging as an important new voice in the improvised music scene. He performs all around Scandinavian countries and Spain in various settings and formations. Rooted in the jazz tradition, he creates music that is informed by a multitude of contemporary influences resulting in a sound that is lyrical, at times orchestral, but above all current.\nOwn works and projects:\n- 2020 'Anillos Blancos' - The work was premiered in Riis Toft Salen, Kolding on the 24th September 2020 by the orchestra Lalabaj on the Festival 'On the Move' 2020\n- 2019 'Riot' - The work was premiered in Aarhus Musikhuset on the 3th September 2019 by the orchestra Blood Sweat Drum and Bass under the direction of Jens Christian 'Chappe' Jensen.\n- 2019 Zero Kestra - music composed for four winds and rhythm section.\n- 2018 'Sonum Cathedralis' - The work is written for the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, Indra and Skt. Clemens Drengekor under the leadership of Carsten Seyer-Hansen. It was premiered in the cathedral of Aarhus on December 21, 2018\n- 2018 'Sketches of Barcelona' - written for a rhythmic orchestra (Aarhus Jazz Orchestra) and international soloists. Jorge Rossy (ES), RJ Miller (USA) and Anna-Lena Schnabel (DE). The work premiered during the Winter Jazz Festival on February 21, 2018\n- 2017 'Winds of Winter' - the work premiered at Aarhus Musikhuset on February 1, 2017 and then performed at Jamboree Barcelona on April 25, 2017.\n- 2016 Tsu-Na-Mi - Repertoire of own trio written for two winds and drums. Presented at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2016 and Tsuki Jazzfest.\n- 2015 Songbook - Trio project based in Aarhus, Denmark. Recorded the album \"Songbook\" in January 2015 with Brice Soniano, bass. Kasper Tom, drums.\n- 2014 Betania - work written for a set of winds, with string quartet.\n- 2014 In Motion - own trio repertoire written for saxophone, guitar and drums.\n- 2015 Advanced Postgraduate in Music (Soloist), Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark).\n- 2012 Nordic Master in Jazz, Postgraduate programme in Rhythmic Performance, Sibelius Academy (Helsinki), 2013 KMH Royal College of Music in Stockholm and 2014 Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark).\n- 2011 Berklee College of Music (Boston) - Diploma in Performance\n- 2010 Bachelor of Music ESMUC (College of Music of Catalunya, Barcelona)\n- Aarhus Jazz Orchestra - Professional Danish Jazz BigBand founded in 1977 by the legendary Jens Klüver (then: Klüvers Big Band). The orchestra is made up of some of the best musicians in the Danish jazz scene. Several of them are soloists of international class.\n- Ivo Sans ISCCJMKMB - A band based on the development of improvisation. 3 Live albums: Adorno, Yoruba and Darrera nit de Maig. Together with Ivo Sans, dr. Marcel.lí Bayer, alt sax. and Masa Kamaguchi, bs\n- Els Tres Tenors - together with Lluc Casares, Gianni Gagliardi, tenor sax, Xavi Torres, piano, Vic Moliner, bass and Joan Terol, drums. Playing regularly a tour every year in Spain.\n- Schulers Rhapsody - Band from the Swiss pianist Luzius Schuler, performed among others at BeJazz in Switzerland 2015.\n- Daniel Sommer Orquestra - Band from Danish drummer and composer Daniel Sommer, presented at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2015.\n- Carlos Falanga, Gran Coral - Carlos Falanga, drums, Jaume Llombart, electric bass, Jordi Matas, guitar, Marco Mezquida, piano and Cesar Joaniquet, sax.\n- In Motion Trio - César Joaniquet, tenor sax, soprano. Kasper Agnas, guitar. Timo van Ruiswijk, Drums. Played concerts for example in New Sound Made Festival May 2013 (Stockholm), Jamboree Barcelona etc. Recording of the album In Motion Jan.2014\n- Esben Brandt Kvartet - Recording of the album \"Silence and Sound\" feat. Fredrik Ljungkvist. Record release at Copenhaguen Jazz Festival 2013\n- Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet a Dinamarca - Tenor Sax in Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet, played a small concert tour around Denmark summer 2013.\n- Cesar Joaniquet NYC Quartet - Played around New York City between years 2011-2012. Recording of the album \"Smog Eyes feat. Ted Brown\" April 2012, NYC. Band Members: Cesar Joaniquet, tenor sax. Michael Kanan, piano. Lim Yang, bass. Marton Juhasz, drums\n- Yuhan Su \"Flying Alone\" Project - Recording for Inner Circle Music Label that won the Golden Indie Music Award in Taiwan and Best Jazz Album of the year 2012\n- Nonitz - Is a nonet project that plays the music of Lee Konitz lead by Marcel.lí Bayer. Recording of the album Nònitz together with Lee Konitz in November 2010. which has won awards for \"best album of 2011\" by \"the Musicians Association Jazz and Modern Music of Catalonia \" and \"Critics Award\" in the category of the awards Jaç Enderrock 2012.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://lightsandlamps.us/blogs/articles/bright-ideas-the-latest-trends-in-lighting-design", "date": "2023-03-28T21:09:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948871.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328201715-20230328231715-00168.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475587010383606, "token_count": 569, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__166213107", "lang": "en", "text": "Bright Ideas: The Latest Trends in Lighting Design\nLighting design is constantly evolving, with new technologies and styles emerging all the time. Keeping up with the latest trends in lighting design can help you create a home that is both beautiful and functional. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most popular and innovative trends in lighting design today.\nLED lighting. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its energy efficiency and long lifespan. LED lighting can be used for a variety of purposes, including ambient, task, and accent lighting. It's also available in a wide range of colours, making it a versatile option for any room.\nSmart lighting. Smart lighting technology has become a popular trend in recent years. It allows you to control your lighting with your smartphone, tablet or voice commands. You can also set schedules and adjust the brightness and color of the lights, even when you're not at home.\nStatement fixtures. Big, bold fixtures are becoming increasingly popular in lighting design. These statement pieces can be used to make a statement in a room, and can also be used to draw the eye to a specific area of the room. From large and dramatic chandeliers to sculptural pendants, these fixtures are sure to add a touch of elegance and drama to any space.\nNatural materials. Lighting fixtures made from natural materials such as wood, stone, and woven fibers are becoming increasingly popular. These materials bring a sense of warmth and texture to a room, and they can also add a touch of nature-inspired elegance.\nMixed-materials. Mixing materials in lighting design has been a trend in recent years. It's a great way to create a unique and eclectic look, while also adding interest to a space. You can mix and match different finishes, such as brass, copper and black metal, or you can experiment with different shapes and textures to create a truly one-of-a-kind fixture.\nSustainable lighting. As people become more environmentally conscious, sustainable lighting is becoming an increasingly popular trend. This includes using LED bulbs, which are more energy efficient, and using materials that are sustainable, such as reclaimed wood and natural fibers.\nIn conclusion, the lighting design trends are always changing, but with these tips, you'll be able to create a beautiful and functional space that is also on-trend. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or something more understated, there's a lighting trend out there for everyone. Keep an eye out for new technologies and materials, and be prepared to experiment with different styles to find the perfect look for your home.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.chuckbernstein.com/music.htm", "date": "2013-05-25T11:41:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705939136/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120539-00086-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8552301526069641, "token_count": 1228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__84660761", "lang": "en", "text": "\"Chuck Bernstein is a drummer's drummer, a wise veteran of the San Francisco jazz scene, and a deep soul whose love of music informs everything he plays. Whether stoking a fiery tempo, caressing a ballad, or trading \"fours\", Chuck is in-the-moment with a *joie de vivre that always lifts the bandstand. Adept with hands, brushes and mallets as well as sticks, Chuck is a rhythmic Rock of Gibraltar. He's also a passionately lyrical soloist in the tradition of Shelly Manne. What's more, he's got taste. Drummer-musician par excellence, Chuck Bernstein's the real deal.\"\nChuck Berg - Professor & chair of Theatre & Film at the Univ. of Kansas\nDownbeat, Jazz Times, Jazz Educators Journal,\nCoda, and the Oxford Companion to Jazz\nDrummer Chuck Bernstein was born in San Francisco California on October 28, 1940. He studied tap dance (1951-1953) and sang in the Beth Israel Junior Choir (1954-1955). Mainly self-taught, Chuck began playing drums in August 1955. Later, he studied with Art Flower at Drumland (1964-1965), John Rae (1964), George Marsh (1979-1981), and Scott Morris (1994-1995). Chuck was also a contributing writer for Modern Drummer magazine (1981-1985)--best known for his interviews with Shelly Manne, Billy Higgins, and George Marsh. A highly adaptable musician, he has performed in a variety of musical settings, from Blues to Rock to Jazz: (Blues) Charlie Musselwhite, Luther Tucker, Freddie Roulette, Mike Henderson, Lisa Kindred, and Nick Gravenites; (Rock) Barry Melton, John Cippolina, Peter Albin, Mike Wilhelm, John Kahn, Billy Roberts, and Greg Douglas; (Jazz) Roswell Rudd, Norma Teagarden, John Rae, Don Prell, Smith Dobson, Mel Graves, Mike Formanek, Chuck Travis, Don Alberts, Al Obidinski, George Maribus, Jon Erikson, Vince Wallace, Steve Weber, Max Perkoff, Paul Breslin, and Sweetie Mitchell. Chuck has also performed in Japan with pianists Sadayasu Fujii, \"Tad\" Sakai, Vibist Hiroshi Matsumoto, and guitarists Takeshi Yamaguchi and Satoshi Inoue. Major influences: Shelly Manne, \"Papa\" Jo Jones, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, and Thelonious Monk.\nThe following is a complete list of drummers who have also had a major impact on my drumming. Everyone of these drummers is a Jazz Master. I have spent many hours learning and listening to each of these marvelous individuals create magic and beauty from behind their drumsets. I am forever in their debt: Benny Barth, Dick Berk, Art Blakey, Roy Brooks, Frank Butler, Big Sid Catlett, Jimmy Cobb, Alan Dawson, Warren Baby Dodds, Frankie Dunlop, Vernell Fournier, Louis Hayes, Billy Higgins, Osie Johnson, Philly Joe Jones, Connie Kay, Gene Krupa, Vince Lateano, Mel Lewis, Lawrence Marable, George Marsh, Scott Morris, Buddy Rich, Ben Riley, Mickey Roker, Grady Tate, Ed Thigpen, Shadow Wilson, and Specs Wright.\nFrom 1969 to 1985, I played Blues, Rock, and R&B. During those years, the following individuals were very influential: Tim Davis (Steve Miller), Jim Gordon (Derek and the Dominoes), Spencer Dryden (Jefferson Airplane), Richie Hayward (Little Feat), Levon Helm (The Band), Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix), Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), Bernard Purdie (Recording Legend), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson (The Allman Brothers), and Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones).\nBefore I attended California Brazil Music Camp in August 2004, I had never heard of Brazilian guitarist-composer Guinga. One afternoon.... (click here to read more).\nChuck Bernstein plays DW Drums and Bosphorus Cymbals exclusively.\nChuck's Drum Setup\n1-5x13 American Classic DW snare drum (Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD --- Batter and a Diplomat snare head)\n1-8x12 Tom Tom (Top head: Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD. Bottom head: Remo Clear Ambassador.)\n1-13x13 Floor Tom (Top head: Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD. Bottom head: Remo Clear Ambassador.)\n1-14x16 Bass Drum (Batter side: Remo Coated Emperor with a strip muffler. Front Head: Black DW Remo)\nI have three DW Exotic Wood Collector Series drumsets: Birdseye Zebrawood finished in Dark Sunburst, Mapa Burl finished in Burnt Toast, and Kurillian Birch finished in a clear lacquer.\nWhat I find really interesting about those drumsets is that, even though they are all the same exact sizes, each drumset has its own unique personality and sound.\n1pair 13\" Bosphorus Ultra Light Master Series High Hat Cymbals\nLeft Side: 1- Bosphorus Traditional Series 20\" Flat Ride (This cymbal is a prototype--very light)\nRight Side: 1- Bosphorus Master Series 22\" Flat Ride with three rivets. Or, 1- Bosphorus Master Series 20\" Flat Ride with four rivets.\nDrumsticks: Regal Tip 7A Nylon Tip. Or, Regal Tip 7ANE\nBrushes: 583R Regal Classic Brush", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wodewa.de/en/", "date": "2023-09-26T22:39:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510225.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926211344-20230927001344-00408.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9484960436820984, "token_count": 922, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__225700077", "lang": "en", "text": "Decorative wooden wall design for self-installation\nWood is one of the sustainable raw materials, whereby the ease of processing and the associated low energy requirement also play an important role. In addition, wood in its various manifestations provides a comfortable living space design, which contributes to a natural look and gives your home that extra something. We at wodewa know about the unique character that wood can give to a room's atmosphere. For this reason, we also select wood from various tree species for our wall panels, which we further refine in additional processing steps. So you can choose the wood species that suits you best and, depending on the product, give your home an additional style that is individually tailored to your personal taste. From light woods such as maple or oak to exotic woods such as Swiss stone pine from Carinthia in Austria, we offer a wide range of more than 16 wood species, each of which has different advantages and accordingly provides for an individual look in your home. No matter whether you prefer the light wood of a Canadian maple for your decorative wall design or prefer the strikingly dark tone of an African wenge, the advantages go far beyond the purely optical.\nOur wooden wall panels make your wall an eye-catcher\nYour new wall panels get their later individual character not only by the wood you choose, but also by the many possibilities of arrangement, which are limited only by your imagination. Due to the unique grain as well as wood and colour strengths, each wall panel is different at the end, creating unique results! Our wooden panels consist of several small straps in different widths, which you can easily assemble and install according to your own wishes without much previous knowledge. So you can create your own pattern and have completely free hand with your wall design. Of course you will find detailed instructions as well as helpful tips and tricks for assembly on our homepage, so that you can create your own wall creation quickly and easily, without having to resort to prefabricated laying patterns. No matter if you prefer a luxurious look or if you prefer the classic vintage style, our wall coverings and wooden wall panels offer something for every taste!\nNatural and modern accents set with the wodewa wall design\nWood is both a traditional and a modern raw material. If the first evidence of human processing and use of wood dates back far into human history, today there is a trend towards the increased use of wood, for example as a building material in house construction, and the sustainable material is also becoming increasingly popular for interior design due to its durability, longevity and stability. No wonder, since wood contributes significantly to a cosy atmosphere, radiates naturalness and is also a real eye-catcher with its unusual design! The wodewa wall panels are no exception. In addition to the individual colour scheme, you can also add the finishing touches to your self-adhesive wooden aprons with our engraving range for the bedroom, living room or kitchen, or you can simply choose your personal desired engraving yourself. Wood opens up completely new possibilities for a modern and at the same time individual wall design due to the versatility of our wall panels. When designing your walls, you can rely on wood and benefit from numerous advantages.\nYour new wooden panels bring you many more advantages than just a chic design.\nThe material is an excellent temperature regulator. A wooden wall keeps the heat outside in summer and the heat inside in winter. In addition, wood filters pollutants from the air, which makes the wall panels especially recommended for allergy sufferers. In addition to a pleasant smell that will immediately remind you of your last walk in the woods, the material is very easy to care for and clean. In addition, the use of wooden panels cushions the noise outside, so even your neighbours will benefit from your new achievement. From country house style to modern 3D optics, wodewa wall coverings can be used to create almost any desired style. In addition to a large selection of wall panels made of different types of wood, we also have a variety of other wooden furnishing accessories for a natural furnishing style in our assortment. We also offer high-quality birch wood or solid wood lamps, decorative wooden coasters or decorative wood pictures, which automatically make your wall an eye-catcher. We even have wooden jewellery such as artistic earrings in stock in our portfolio. So what are you waiting for? Choose your desired panels or your new favourite piece of wood and soon bring a natural feel-good atmosphere into your own four walls!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://aeh.kernigtant.pw/sonnet-43.html", "date": "2021-11-27T18:20:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358208.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20211127163427-20211127193427-00627.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9542184472084045, "token_count": 3975, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__151412318", "lang": "en", "text": "It is her most famous and best-loved poem, having first appeared as sonnet 43 in her collection Sonnets from the Portuguese Although the poem is traditionally interpreted as a love sonnet from Elizabeth Barrett Browning to her husband, the poet Robert Browning, the speaker and addressee are never identified by name. In this guide, we use female pronouns for the speaker and male pronouns for the beloved, but the poem itself does not specify these genders and is open to other interpretations.POETRY REVISION: Sonnet 43\nI love thee with the breath. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee freely, as men strive for right; I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints.\nI love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death. Select any word below to get its definition in the context of the poem. The words are listed in the order in which they appear in the poem. The Scandal of — An informative article about the marriage and scandalous elopement of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. Teachers and parents!\nStruggling with distance learning? Our Teacher Editions can help.Thank you for welcoming me into your home\nLet me count the ways Sonnets from the Portugese LitCharts Teacher Editions. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does.\nDetailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of every Shakespeare play. Sign Up.\nAlready have an account? Sign in. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Sign In Sign Up. Literature Poetry Lit Terms Shakescleare. Download this LitChart! Let me count the ways. I love thee with the breath, 13 Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, 14 I shall but love thee better after death.How can you see most clearly when your eyes are, in fact, closed? When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see, For all the day they view things unrespected; But when I sleep, in dreams they look on thee, And darkly bright, are bright in dark directed.\nHow would, I say, mine eyes be blessed made By looking on thee in the living day, When in dead night thy fair imperfect shade Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes doth stay! All days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me. How happy and blessed would my eyes be made if I could look on you during the daylight, given that in the darkness of night your fair but insubstantial shadow manages to imprint itself upon me during sleep!\nAll days are nights i. Like Sonnet 33 which calls forth the word Son and may be read to refer to the loss of an infant child commented on previouslySonnet 43 may be read in a similar way.\nThe emphasis on shadows and shades in lines 5, 6, 8, and 11 evokes the idea of the afterlife much more strongly for a 17th century reader than it does for us today. Following the loss of a loved one, many people experience vivid dreams in which the deceased is still living.\nCompared with the other sonnets, the language of this poem is very simple and so consistent with the addressee being an infant child.\nEnter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address. Interesting Literature is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon. Share this: Tweet.\nA Short Analysis of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 43: ‘When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see’\nLike this: Like Loading One Comment Bruce Leyland June 20, at am. Thank you again for your work on these neglected poems! Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.\nWhen I am most tired, then my eyes see most clearly, Since during the day they see unimportant things. But when I sleep, my eyes see you in my dreams. They are darkly bright, and shine in the darkness they are directed into.Laravel starter kit codecanyon\nThen you, who are so bright that your shadow makes shadows bright: How would your shadow's form make a pleasing appearance In the bright day with your even brighter light, When your image shines so brightly to unseeing eyes? All days are dark as nights until I see you, And nights are bright days when dreams show you to me. Teachers and parents! Struggling with distance learning? Our Teacher Editions can help. Shakespeare's Sonnets. Table of Contents. Sonnet Dedication.\nHow Do I Love Thee?\nSonnet 1. Sonnet 2. Sonnet 3. Sonnet 4. Sonnet 5. Sonnet 6. Sonnet 7. Sonnet 8. Sonnet 9. Sonnet LitCharts Teacher Editions. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does.However, one might consider Elizabeth Barrett Browning to be the speaker, as she dedicated this poem to her husband. The speaker muses out loud about her love for someone and then, throughout the sonnet, lists the ways in which she loves him.\nShe addresses this person directly. The sonnet follows the Italian form as established by Petrarch. It contains 14 lines: one octet eight lines followed by a sestet six lines. It contains end rhymes and follows iambic pentameter, following a natural rhythmic pattern. Her love is as freely and spontaneously given as the dedication of men who strive to accomplish good things for humanity.\nJust as decent human beings commit good deeds without expecting praise in return, she loves purely without expectation of reward.\nAs love is an abstract concept which cannot be measured, the references to these measurements are intended metaphorically to convey the immensity of her love. However, lines seven through nine all begin with this phrase, emphasizing the sincerity of the speaker.\nShe confidently measures the immensity of her love. In lines nine through twelve, the speaker explains how she once had to try hard to overcome the disappointments of her past. Now, she is converting that powerful energy into something positive, turning the sadness of the past into the happiness of the present. Now, she realizes that she is just as capable of loving strongly as before.\nThis time, she has channeled her love for her husband. The tone is romantic and confident at the outset. The speaker is certain of her love and wishes to analyze all of its nuances.\nHowever, the tone turns somber and humble when she mentions the grievances of her past. The speaker has suffered disappointments that may or may not have to do with her religious faith.\nDespite these setbacks, however, her faith has been restored by her love for her husband. The speaker is the protagonist, describing her love for her husband. The antagonist may be considered fate or even God—forces that may challenge her ability to love once she is gone. While her love is powerful, only God can choose whether she will be able to love in the afterlife. The speaker has suffered spiritual disappointments in the past that once threatened to diminish her capacity to love.\nFurthermore, she wonders if God will choose to let her love her husband even more once she has left this world. The climax occurs in line nine, at the start of the final sestet. The tone shifts to a religious one, as the speaker digs deeper into her soul to reveal all the ways in which her love outshines the pain of her past.\nShe acknowledges that one day she will be gone, and she expresses hope that she will be able to love her husband even more after her passing.\nThe speaker alludes to religion and spirituality throughout the poem. She believes her love can extend to the depths of her soul, even when she is no longer supported by the grace of God. Lastly, she mentions God by name; she proclaims that she will love her husband even more when she is gone if God chooses to let her do so. Love is given a physical presence, and the speaker attempts to measure it as a means of showing how great it is.\nLet me count the ways. How does the autobiographical element of the poem helps to understand the poem better? Barrett Browning composed Sonnets from the Portuguese during her courtship with her husband. While they exchanged personal letters before their marriage, Barrett Browning kept her sonnets to herself and did not show them to her husband until Find out the ways how the poet loves her beloved?\nHow do I love thee sonnet Sonnet 43 How do I love thee?Played 1 times. Print Share Edit Delete. Live Game Live. Finish Editing. This quiz is incomplete! To play this quiz, please finish editing it. Delete Quiz. Question 1. Who wrote Sonnet 43? Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Who did the poet write Sonnet 43 about?\nHer father, Edward Barrett. Her son, Robert Barrett Browning. What meter is Sonnet 43 written in? What type of narrator is used in Sonnet 43? In Sonnet 43, what is the narrator trying to measure the 'depth and breadth and height' of?\nIn Sonnet 43, what literary technique is used with the repeated phrase of 'I love thee In Sonnet 43, what adverbs are used to describe the narrator's love? In Sonnet 43, what does the quote 'I shall but love thee better after death' suggest?\nTheir love is eternal. The love will end once they have died. Their love is dead. The love isn't real until death. What era did the poet of Sonnet 43 live? In Sonnet 43, what technique has been used in the opening line?Elizabeth Barrett Browning Barrett Browning originally printed Sonnets from the Portuguese as pieces she had found and translated.\nThey were, however, her own compositions, inspired by the courtship of and her subsequent marriage to poet Robert Browning. The couple initially chose the deceptive title for publication because they perceived the poems as so forcefully revealing private emotions. They also had reason to worry that the drama of their courtship would overshadow the sonnets themselves.\nBarrett was an invalid under the tuta-lage of a domineering father when she fell in love with Browning, a man six years her junior. The couple eloped to Italy, and Barrett Browning bore a child at the then unusual age of forty-three. While each of the 44 sonnets in the collection maintains a certain autonomy, it is also possible to regard each as part of an intertwined narrative depicting the various phases of a surrender to love.\nCan romantic love fill the void of familial community? Can the suitor make good on his promise to fulfill her needs? There is, nonetheless, an emotional progression, and in the final sonnets the narrator transcends her questions and warnings to her lover. After the opening line, the poem details seven ways she loves him and closes with a request for love continued after death. Elizabeth Barrett was born inthe eldest child of a prosperous merchant family that owned a large estate in Herefordshire, England.\nIn her early youth she distinguished herself by her devotion to poetry, literature, and classical studies. Largely self-educated, she began reading and writing verse at the age of four, and by the time she was ten, she had read the works of Shakespeare, Pope, and Milton, as well as histories of England, Greece, and Rome. In the ensuing years she went on to read the works of the principal Greek and Latin authors, Racine, Moliere, and Dante, all in their original languages, as well as the Old Testament in Hebrew.\nAt the age of eleven she composed her first long poetic work, a verse epic in four books, which was privately printed by her father in When she was fifteen she suffered an injury to her spine while attempting to saddle her pony, and seven years later a blood vessel burst in her chest, leaving her with a chronic cough; she would suffer from the effects of these two conditions for the rest of her life.\nAt the age of twenty Barrett published her first volume of poetry anonymously; it went nearly unnoticed by the public. At this time, she made the acquaintance of one of her most important friends, Hugh Stuart Boyd, a blind, middle-aged scholar who had published several volumes of translations from Greek texts.\nUnder his influence Barrett renewed her study of classical Greek literature, reading Homer, Pindar, the great tragic writers, Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, Xenophon, and. Indue to serious financial losses incurred at the Jamaican sugar plantations where her father had made his fortune, the Barrett family were forced to auction their country estate and take up temporary residence in the south of England, moving in to a house in Wimpole Street, London. In Barrett published her first major work, The Seraphim and Other Poems, for which she received critical acclaim.\nDue to poor health, she moved to Torquay, on the south coast of Devonshire, at the advice of her physician. She spent three years living there as an invalid.\nDuring her stay at Torquay her favorite brother and constant companion Edward drowned on July 11, She considered his death the greatest sorrow of her life; she never spoke of the loss even with those closest to her. When she returned to Wimpole Street from Devonshire, Barrett resigned herself to life confined to her bedroom as an invalid.\nDespite her sickness, Barrett enjoyed fortunate circumstances: she was freed to pursue her studies and writing by generous inheritances from her grandmother and uncle that made her independently wealthy, and her physical weakness excused her from the taxing household chores that would ordinarily have fallen to an eldest daughter.\nIn January she began exchanging letters with Robert Browningwho first wrote to her to express admiration for her poems. The following year they married and moved to Florence, Italy, hoping that the warmer climate would help Barrett Browning to recover her health.\nTheir son, Robert Wiedemann Barrett Browning, was born in Until her death in Florence in from complications of a severe cold, Barrett Browning continued producing works that earned her the admiration of English and American readers.\nAt the time of her death, obituary notices appeared in many respected journals on both sides of the Atlantic.\nAt this point the reader cannot know whether this is a rhetorical question. The opening line might seem to present an impossibility or an absurdity in its attempt to define an abstract concept, love, by mathematically adding up instances of it. Dealing in lofty and abstract ideas, the speaker provides no image or symbol to make her love concrte or easy to grasp. Be that as it may, the abstractions occuring at this point establish the largeness of her love, maybe even making it beyond comprehension.\nSun and candle-light are the first concrete images we come across in this poem. She does, however, select a particularly glorified image of humanity to identify with her love, personifying it as men who are both righteous and humble.When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see, For all the day they view things unrespected; But when I sleep, in dreams they look on thee, And, darkly bright, are bright in dark directed. How would, I say, mine eyes be blessed made By looking on thee in the living day, When in dead night thy fair imperfect shade Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes doth stay!\nAll days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me.Donate stripe checkout\nWilliam Shakespeare 's Sonnet 43 employs antithesis and paradox to highlight the speaker's yearning for his beloved and sadness in most likely their absence, and confusion about the situation described in the previous three sonnets. Sonnet 27 similarly deals with night, sleep, and dreams. Sonnet 43 is an English or Shakespeare sonnet. English sonnets contain three quatrainsfollowed by a final rhyming couplet.\nThe first line of the couplet exemplifies a regular iambic pentameter:. This is one of the poems omitted from the pirated edition of Stephen Booth notes the concentration of antithesis used to convey the impression of a speaker whose emotions have inverted his perception of the world. Edmond Malone glosses \"unrespected\" as \"unregarded. Edward Dowden has \"darkly bright\" as \"illumined, though closed\"; he glosses the rest of the line \"clearly directed in the darkness.\nIn line 11, Edward Capell 's emendation of the quarto's \"their\" to \"thy\" is now almost universally accepted. The sonnet was set to music by Benjamin Britten as the last song of his eight-song cycle Nocturne Op. In Dutch composer Jurriaan Andriessen set the poem to a mixed chamber choir setting. It included a setting of Sonnet 43 by Sondheim.\nLaura Hawley composed a lively setting of Sonnet 43 for choir in From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Q1 Q2 Q3 C. The Works of Shakespeare: Sonnets. The Arden Shakespeare [1st series]. First edition and facsimile Shakespeare, William Shake-speares Sonnets: Never Before Imprinted.U8g drawstr\nLondon: Thomas Thorpe. Shakespeares Sonnets: Being a reproduction in facsimile of the first edition. Oxford: Clarendon Press.\n- Area integral\n- Big farm world mod apk\n- Iptv smarters free login details\n- Gambar bogel awek tetek baru nak tumbuh\n- Hpdu hp bios\n- Film korea romantis sub indo\n- Mp3 sample rate 44100 or 48000\n- Informativa sulla privacy : occhiali da sole in linea prezzo scontato\n- Chidumule gospel songs\n- I9300 pit file\n- C3 chart angular 6\n- R6 stats api\n- Toyota code 31\n- Cpagrip content locker tutorial\n- His theme kalimba tabs\n- Exteplayer3 enigma2 download\n- Django search multiple fields\n- Onenote clipper ipad\n- Human activity recognition github python\n- Bugs 5w manual\n- Damak ko bhalu", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mirasanders.org/works/objetsperdustrouves_2018.html", "date": "2023-09-21T22:23:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506045.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921210007-20230922000007-00668.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.911048948764801, "token_count": 732, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__80453218", "lang": "en", "text": "Objets Perdus Trouvés - 2018 (film still)\nOBJETS PERDUS TROUVES\nHD video, 17’, color, French spoken, English subtitles.\nCo-production: LUCA School of Arts - Research Unit Intermedia, Brussels & \"Forgotten Heritage: European Avant-Garde Art Online\" - project supported by Creative Europe, led by Arton Foundation, Warsaw.\nVoices (Apple system): Aurélie and Thomas; Translation: Bureau Doove; Dictionary: www.cnrtl.fr\nInkjet prints on Omega paper 300 gr., 140 x 100 cm each\nEarly 2018, Mira Sanders created Théorie des Objets—a series of inkjet prints and drawings that translate her observations of objects, based on the book Théorie des Objets (1972) by Abraham A. Moles. In the same period, upon the invitation to participate in the current exhibition, Sanders searched the Forgotten Heritage database and there discovered Ludmiła Popiel’s Found Objects Set 1 (1974)—a work she felt related to. Found Objects Set 1, as we can read in the database, is a photographic “record of an exploration of a certain territory (the city of Rome), pursued on the basis of objects accidentally found in the streets.” The set consists of close-ups of the found objects, put next to a measuring tape as if it were an archeological artifact. As a response to this work, Sanders had imposed upon herself to, between January and May 2018, collect objects on the way, for example during her walks between work and home. Just like in the work of Popiel, the objects had to be “precious” and pocket-sized. Also similar to Popiel, Sanders photographed the collected objects, scanned them, and then subjected them to all kinds of measurements and observations—again (as in the prints Théorie des Objets) trying to understand and explore Moles’ theory. Eventually, the film Objets Perdus Trouvés shows the scanned objects, being measured, rotated, doubled, etc. in the grid structure of a 3D computer program and/or in a drawing made by the artist, all together forming multiple layers. While a male and female computer voice alternately describe the object by dryly summing up its measurements, material, form, colors, and supposed function, we can follow the artist’s manipulations of the object, thoughtfully rotating and displacing it in its new surroundings. This work, full of traces, is a poetic invitation to look more closely at the world surrounding us.\nLiesbeth Decan, 2018\nPart of the exhibition Revisiting Heritage: Notes from Brussels, curated by Liesbeth Decan, that is organized in the framework of the EU-project \"Forgotten Heritage: European Avant-Garde Art Online\" (www.forgottenheritage.eu) and features work by LUCA researchers and (ex)students, including Mira Sanders, Hana Miletic, Axel De Marteau, Judith Desmyttere, Aline Kraus, Jonas Minnaert, Pati Petrykowska, Lynn Sinnesael, Matthijs van der Burgt, Ugo Woatzi, and Raf Wollaert.\nExhibition period: 15 June - 4 July 2018\nOpening hours: Mon-Fri (1-6pm), and during Graduation Show \"To Flower, To Flow\" (27 June - 1 July)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://musesandbroomsticks.blogspot.com/p/about-lizette.html", "date": "2024-04-13T22:29:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00175.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9714629650115967, "token_count": 325, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__93331511", "lang": "en", "text": "Lizette de Vries-Venter started her professional life as an engineer specialising in electromagnetic compatibility, then changed to another specialised field: explosion protection - intrinsic safety. Then she added consulting work to the portfolio of her business. The project management came about after she had to close down the business due to a downturn in the economy.\nAfter ten years as a senior project manager, she returned to consulting work specialising in product safety certification. She also formalised her training skills and qualified as a life coach.\nLife coaching made perfect sense since it embodies her passion for helping people realise their own goals. She decided to specialise in the things that experience taught her was required for the future: career development and retirement planning.\nLizette is a published author of fiction and non-fiction books (pen name: Linzé Brandon). She started the Pretoria Writers' Group in 2012. By the end of 2016, all the members of the group were published authors as a result of her guidance and leadership.\nSince the start of the COVID19 pandemic, she teaches art skills online and plans to have her own art exhibition in the not too distant future.\nHer hobbies include reading and cross-stitch embroidery.\nShe is also a student of Yang style t'ai chi, Stoic philosophy, and is a mindfulness meditation practitioner.\nLizette is married to Francois Venter and they live in Pretoria, South Africa.\nYou can read more about her personal musings, new book releases, and her creative endeavours on Butterfly on a Broomstick", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.balernomusic.com/our-teachers", "date": "2023-03-25T01:50:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945292.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325002113-20230325032113-00637.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9533374309539795, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__4352183", "lang": "en", "text": "Providing Music Lessons in\nBalerno, Edinburgh and Beyond\nWhatever Instrument or topic you are interested in, we have the expertise to arrange a lesson around your needs. Here at Balerno Music we are only interested in helping you achieve your goals. Whatever style of music you enjoy and whatever needs you might have, our enthusiastic teachers are capable of helping you.\nGuitar Ukulele Music Theory\nDuncan originally studied music at Durham College then moved to Edinburgh to further his studies in guitar and composition at Edinburgh Napier University. Since graduating, Duncan has worked in numerous youth and adult education tutor roles within Midlothian and Edinburgh Council. His specialties are guitar, ukulele, advanced music theory, arranging and composition.\nPiano Music Theory\nKatherine is originally from Balerno. She graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a first-class honours degree in classical music, and has since been working as an Edinburgh-based piano tutor. Her speciality is preparation for exams and advanced recitals. Although classically trained, she enjoys teaching a wide range of styles and genres.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://bookworm716.blogspot.com/2014/07/top-ten-tuesday-favorite-classics.html", "date": "2019-12-13T02:24:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540548537.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20191213020114-20191213044114-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9447212219238281, "token_count": 183, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__142441368", "lang": "en", "text": "Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.\nAs I was working on this post, I realized that a lot of the books I read when I was little were classics. Here are my favorites!\n1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen\n2. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen\n3. Emma by Jane Austen\n4. Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster\n5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee\n6. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg\n7. Hamlet by William Shakespeare\n8. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (except The Horse and His Boy)\n9. Betsy-Tacy series by Maud Hart Lovelace\n10. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://feydey.group/sic/programme/fp/en", "date": "2023-09-29T01:31:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510462.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928230810-20230929020810-00545.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8498378992080688, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176477762", "lang": "en", "text": "Goals of the 'Professions of the Future' program:\n• Introduce students to the concepts of coding and computer science.\n• Develop practical coding skills through hands-on projects and tasks.\n• Encourage creativity and artistic expression through programming and digital art.\n• Provide students with the opportunity to explore various areas of technology and career paths.\n• Understanding the fundamentals of programming and computer science.\n• Acquiring skills in using online platforms and coding tools.\n• Applying programming skills to create artistic and designer web pages.\n• Proficiency in customizing website layouts and adding interactive elements.\n• Developing skills in pixel animation, character design, and drawing techniques.\n• Exploring the principles of 3D design and creating virtual architecture, characters, and landscapes.\n• Learning film editing methods and enhancing visual flow in videos.\n• Cultivating skills in 2D game development, including character design, animation, and obstacle creation.\n• Studying the development of 3D games using Roblox Studio, and creating interactive virtual spaces.\n• Gaining knowledge in the field of virtual robotics and programming virtual robots.\n• Developing application development skills, including interactive quizzes, virtual pet apps, and language learning apps.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://caterinamoruzzi.wixsite.com/caterinamoruzzi", "date": "2021-10-26T17:20:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587915.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026165817-20211026195817-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8159537315368652, "token_count": 2574, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__50134937", "lang": "en", "text": "I'm a Research Assistant at the Department of Philosophy, Universität Konstanz.\nMy current research focuses on creativity in artificial intelligence and on the societal and cultural impact of generative AI systems.\nDr. Caterina Moruzzi\nResearch Assistant at the Department of Philosophy, University of Konstanz\nHonorary Research Fellow, University of Nottingham\nMoruzzi, Caterina. ‘Improvisation as Creative Performance’, in Bertinetto, A. and Ruta, M. (eds.) Handbook of Philosophy and Improvisation in the Arts, London: Routledge.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2021. 'On the Relevance of Understanding for Creativity’, Proceedings of AISB2021.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2021. ‘Everyone Can Change a Musical Work’, British Journal of Aesthetics. DOI: 10.1093/aesthj/ayab003.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Artificial Creativity and General Intelligence’, Journal of Science and Technology in the Arts 12(3): 84-99.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Learning Through Creativity: How Creativity Can Help Machine Learning Achieving Deeper Understanding’, Rivista Italiana di Filosofia del Linguaggio 14(2), doi: 10.4396/AISB201904.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Looking for Creativity: GANs as a Paradigm of Autonomy in Software for Music Composition’, in Be My GAN: Arte e Intelligenza Artificiale, ed. by Alice Barale (Milano: Jaca Book).\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Measuring Creativity: An Account of Natural and Artificial Creativity’, European Journal for Philosophy of Science 11 (1).\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘The Assumptions Behind Musical Stage Theory: A Reply to Letts’, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 78 (3): 362-366.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Should Human Artists Fear AI? A Report on the Perception of Creative AI’, Proceedings of xCoAx2020, pp. 170-185.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2020. ‘Can a Computer Create a Musical Work? Creativity and Autonomy of AI Software for Music Composition’, in Gouveia, Steven S. (ed.), The Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Exploration, Vernon Press.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2019. ‘An Ontological Justification for Contextual Authenticity’, British Journal of Aesthetics.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2018. ‘Every Performance is a Stage: Musical Stage Theory as a Novel Account for the Ontology of Musical Works’, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 76 (3): 341-351.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2018. ‘Creative AI: Music Composition Programs as an Extension of the Composer’s Mind’, in Müller, Vincent C. (ed.), Philosophy and Theory of Artificial Intelligence 2017, Berlin: Springer.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2016. ‘An Alternative Account of the Ontology of Musical Works: Defending Musical Stage Theory’, Proceedings of the European Society for Aesthetics, vol. 8.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2016. Review of Musical Concerns: Essays in Philosophy of Music by Jerrold Levinson, ASAGE, vol. 8, n. 1.\nMoruzzi, Caterina. 2015. Review of Disunified Aesthetics: Situated Textuality, Performativity, Collaboration, by Lynette Hunter, Liminalities, vol. 11, n. 2.\nWork in Progress\nProject ”Agency and Scientific Creativity“: survey and workshop on mutual influences between agency, creativity, understanding, and trust (supported by the Dr. August und Annelies Karst Stiftung, Universität Konstanz).\nResearch on robustness in decision-making processes, with the aim of understanding how humans can reason counterfactually and how can we teach machines to do the same.\nCo-Lead organiser of TEDx Konstanz 2022: Infinitely Close-Infinitely Far\nMy research interests focus on the analysis of the concepts of agency and creativity in living beings and artificial systems. I integrate methods used in experimental philosophy in order to inform my research on the implications of state-of-the-art developments in AI on the attitudes of reception of creative processes. I have a background as philosopher of art and musician and my interdisciplinary approach aims to build a bridge between the study of paradigmatic features of the human brain and behaviour and the research on the development of human-level automated systems. This will be decisive to shed light on the controversial issue of creativity and, consequently, on pressing questions over matters of intellectual property and AI. It will also contribute to explain the role that intuitions play in our relation with artefacts produced by AI systems.\nIn my PhD project I defended and developed a new account for the ontology of musical works: Musical Stage Theory, the view that a musical work is a performance. I proposed this account as an alternative to mainstream and well accepted views on the nature of musical works with a specific intent, that of suggesting a way to analyse the identity of musical works which gives due relevance to musical practices and, at the same time, is grounded on a solid ontological basis. As a corollary to the main ontological thesis, Musical Stage Theory also allows for contextually dependent senses of authenticity of musical performances.\n2021-2022 - University of Konstanz\nWhat You See is (Not Always) What You Get: Nature and Knowledge of the Inside and the Outside World, Department of Philosophy\nCutting-Edge Debates on Artificial Intelligence, Departments of Philosophy and Linguistics\n2020-2021 - University of Konstanz\nIntroduction to the Philosophy of Art, Department of Philosophy\nCutting-Edge Debates on Artificial Intelligence, Departments of Philosophy and Linguistics\nBeing True to Music: When Is A Musical Work Authentic?, Department of Philosophy\nThinking Fast and Slow: What Can Computers Learn From the Human Mind?, Department of Philosophy\nAppearance & Reality\nMind and Consciousness\nSelf, Mind, and Body\nIntroduction to the Philosophy and Aesthetics of Music\nHistory of Western Philosophy\nIntroduction to Ethics\n17-19 June 2021. ‘Is Artistic Creativity Necessarily Human?’, XPhiEU2021 (virtual meeting)\n8 April 2021. ‘On the Relevance of Understanding for Creativity’, AISB2021 (virtual meeting)\n20 March 2021. ‘Everyone Can Change a Musical Work’, American Society for Aesthetics Pacific Meeting (virtual meeting)\n18 February 2021. 'What’s the Point of Machine Art? Reflecting on AI Art and its Discontents’, Scottish Aesthetics Forum Talk, University of Edinburgh\n8 January 2021. 'Disclosing Musical Works’ Meaning: A Comment on Dodd’s “Being True to Works of Music”’, American Philosophical Association Eastern Meeting 2021 (virtual meeting)\n10 December 2020. ‘Creativity, Anthropomorphization, and Uncanny Valley’, Department of Philosophy, University of Konstanz, Fachbereich Kolloquium (virtual meeting)\n8 July 2020. ‘Humans Don’t Like AI Art’, xCoAx Conference: 8th Conference on Computation, Communication, Aesthetics & X (virtual meeting)\n12-13 June 2019. ‘Intentionality and Creativity in AI-generated Music’, Ernst Mach Workshop: Posthumanism, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague\n16 April 2019. ‘AI-Generated Music: Creativity and Autonomy’, Philosophy After AI: Language, Imagination, and Creativity Symposium, AISB Convention 2019, Falmouth University\n15 April 2019. ‘Generative Adversarial Networks as a Creative Model of Music Composition’, British Society of Aesthetics Connections conference 2019: Creativity Across the Arts and Sciences, Bristol\n11 April 2019. ‘Generative Adversarial Networks as an Autonomous Model of Music Composition’, Algorithmic Music: Value, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence, King's College London\n26-27 July 2018, 'Robo-Bach: Can Artificial Intelligence Be Musically Creative?', Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Mind conference, Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge\n4-6 April 2018, 'Authenticity in Practice: An Ontological Justification for Contextual Authenticity', ASA Pacific Meeting, Asilomar, California\n5-7 December 2017, ‘Creative AI: Music Composition Programs as an Extension of the Composer's Mind’, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Information, Faculty of Arts, University of Porto, Porto, Portuga\n20 May 2017, ‘A Revisionary Account of Musical Improvisation and Authenticity within Musical Stage Theory’, Conference on Authenticity versus Improvisation in the Philosophy of Music, University of Bern, Switzerland\n27 January 2017, 'Art, Intentionality, and AI', Art, Aesthetics, and Beyond, British Society of Aesthetics Postgraduate conference, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK\n3 December 2016, 'Musical Works as Stages: A Novel Account for the Ontology of Musical Works', Open Minds XII conference, University of Manchester, Manchester\n15 October 2016, ‘A Defence of Musical Stage Theory’, Arché 9th Graduate Conference, University of St Andrews, Scotland\n10 June 2016, ‘Every Performance is a Stage: Defending Musical Stage Theory’, European Society for Aesthetics Annual Conference, University of Barcelona\n24 May 2016, ‘An Alternative Account for the Ontology of Musical Works: Musical Stage Theory’, McGill Philosophy Workshop, McGill University, Montréal, Canada\n8 January 2016, ‘Every Performance is a Stage: Defending Musical Stage Theory’, BFE/RMA Research Students' Conference 2016, Bangor University, 6-8 January 2016\n9 September 2015, ‘Does an Arranger Deserve Royalties? Luigi Dallapiccola’s Sonatina Canonica on Trial’, Ninth Biennial International Conference on Music Since 1900, University of Glasgow\nCo-organiser of TEDx Konstanz 2022\nCo-organiser of the Early Lunch Philosophy seminar at the University of Konstanz, Department of Philosophy\nLead organiser of the conference ‘Philosophy in Progress: Postgraduate Conference of Philosophy’, University of Nottingham, 10th-11th January 2018 (https://philosophyinprogressnottingham2018.weebly.com/)\nLead organiser of the workshop ‘Aesthetics of Computer Music: Changes in the Nature and Reception of Music’, University of Leeds, 7th November 2017 (https://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/events/event/4042/aesthetics_of_computer_music_changes_in_the_nature_and_reception_of_music)\nCo-organiser of the joint Philosophy Postgraduate Conference Birmingham-Warwick-Nottingham, 15th June 2017\nCo-organiser of the workshop ‘BOOOM! Making Research Memorable’, 4th July 2015, Birmingham City University (http://pgr-studio.co.uk/booom-making-research-memorable-by-ed-mckeon/)\nHonorary Research Associate, Department of Music, University of Nottingham (2018-2021)\nCo-editor of the volume on Machine Creativity and Digital Art of the journal 'Odradek - Studies in Philosophy of Literature, Aesthetics and New Media Theories', 2021.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://besttvnews.com/movies/call-me-by-your-name-sequel-luca-guadagnino-wants-dakota-johnson-on-board/", "date": "2023-01-31T20:32:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499890.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230131190543-20230131220543-00593.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9517430067062378, "token_count": 840, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__236683361", "lang": "en", "text": "Could we be witnessing the rise of another iconic director/actor pairing in real time? Director Luca Guadagnino has worked with actress Dakota Johnson twice already with A Bigger Splash and this year’s Suspiria, and now the filmmaker wants Johnson to co-star in his planned sequel to the 2017 indie Call Me By Your Name.\nFind out who Johnson would play in the Call Me By Your Name sequel below, and learn how CMBYN star Armie Hammer reacted to the news.\nScorsese and De Niro. Carpenter and Russell. Hitchcock and Stewart. Wright and Pegg. Will “Guadagnino and Johnson” eventually be added to that list?\nThe news about Guadagnino wanting Johnson to appear in Call Me By Your Name 2 comes from a New Yorker profile on the Italian director (via IndieWire), in which the interviewer was present for a conversation between Guadagnino and actor Armie Hammer, who played CMBYN‘s Oliver, an American exchange student who gets swept up in a deeply passionate summer romance with Timothee Chalamet‘s Elio. The director revealed that he wanted Johnson to play Oliver’s wife in the sequel.\n“She has to be a New England kind of hoochie woman,” [Guadagnino] said, riffing merrily. “You have, maybe, five children.”\n“Oh, great,” Hammer said.\n“The only problem is the title,” Guadagnino reflected. “It cannot be Call Me by Your Name Two.”\nThat’s the extent of the profile’s info about the sequel, but it’s a nice tease for a project that many, including Chalamet and Hammer, hope comes to fruition. Both actors have previously expressed interest in returning to reprise their roles for a story that takes place years after the original movie – Chalamet recently referred to the sequel’s planned time jump as “the Boyhood style of storytelling.”\nLike Kristen Stewart before her, Johnson has already proven that she’s not willing to be defined by the romance franchise that took her career to another level. Here’s hoping that she actually has some interesting layers to play in this story, assuming everything goes according to plan.\nEarlier this year, Guadagnino revealed that he was already hard at work coming up with the story:\n“I’m already conceiving the story with [Call Me By Your Name author] André Aciman, and it’s gonna happen five or six years afterwards, so almost in 1990. It’s gonna be a new movie, a different tone. You’ll see a lot of the East Coast of America – they’re going to go around the world.”\nAnd if you’re already swooning over the idea of seeing Oliver and Elio reunite, get pumped, because Guadagnino might not stop at just one sequel: he could turn this into an ongoing film franchise:\n“These characters are so fantastic, and I want to know what happens to them. The last 40 pages of the book tell you about 20 years in the life of Oliver and Elio. So I started to think about Michael Apted’s Up, and the cycle of films [Francois] Truffaut devoted to the character of Antoine Doinel. And I thought, maybe it’s not a question of sequel, it’s a question of chronicling everyone in this film. I think seeing these characters growing in the bodies of these actors will be quite fantastic.”\nThere’s no indication yet of when production on this movie will begin, but the filmmaker previously hinted that it might be ready as soon as 2020, which would align Chalamet’s real-life age with the age Elio is supposed to be in the sequel.\nSource: Read Full Article", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.blakeharpercandleco.com/pages/about-us", "date": "2024-04-17T15:13:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00522.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9436296820640564, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__168791566", "lang": "en", "text": "The Story of Blake Harper Candle Co.\nHello, I’m Rachel! I am so happy you’re here.\nI created Blake Harper Candle Co. in memory of my daughter, Blake Harper. In 2017, Blake passed away one week before her due date. For years, I thought of ways I could honor Blake and keep her memory alive. I wanted to create something beautiful in her name. I fell into candle making as the perfect outlet for my grief and creativity.\nI've always loved candles. Growing up, my mom lit candles every evening. There is something special about the way candles bring us comfort and calm. For over a year, I tested and experimented to create the perfect candles. I was determined to make something that was not only clean and natural, but beautiful and special.\nOur candles are made with natural coconut soy wax and scented with unique and sophisticated fragrance oils. Our candles are vegan, toxin-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty free. We offer a range of vessels from copper tins to hand-blown glass. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches and finished with our signature butterfly on top.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://landmarkcommuntytheatre.org/instant-photo-printing-for-diy-pet-tags-personalizing-pet-accessories/", "date": "2024-04-21T08:55:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00001.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9100239872932434, "token_count": 745, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__143937863", "lang": "en", "text": "In an era where pets are not just animals but cherished members of the family, the demand for unique and personalized accessories has seen a significant surge. One such gadget that has gained popularity is the DIY approach to pet tags using an instant printer. Instant photo printers like Liene’s, equipped with thermal-dye sublimation technology and versatile connectivity options like built-in Wi-Fi and USB-C, have paved the way for pet owners to add a personal touch to their furry friends' accessories.\nThe DIY Trend\nDIY (Do It Yourself) has become more than just a trend; it's a way for pet owners to express their love and creativity in customizing accessories for their pets. Instant photo printing has become a game-changer in this realm, allowing pet owners to design and print unique pet tags with ease.\nWhy Choose Instant Photo Printing?\nInstant photo printers use thermal-dye sublimation technology, ensuring that the prints are vibrant and full of life. This technology allows for a wide range of colors and sharp details, making it ideal for capturing the unique personality of your pet on a small tag.\nWith built-in Wi-Fi and USB-C connectivity options, instant photo printers offer a hassle-free experience. Pet owners can effortlessly transfer their favorite pet photos from their smartphones or cameras to the printer, ensuring that the printing process is quick and convenient.\nCompact and Convenient\nThe compact design of instant photo printers makes them a convenient choice for DIY projects. Whether you're creating pet tags at home or on the go, these devices are easy to carry and set up, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.\nPersonalizing Pet Accessories\nPet tags are more than just identification; they are a reflection of your pet's unique personality. Instant photo printing allows you to capture memorable moments of your pet's life, from playful antics to serene moments, and immortalize them on a small tag that goes wherever your pet does.\nExpress Your Style\nDIY pet tags offer an excellent opportunity to express your style and the unique bond you share with your pet. Whether you prefer a sleek and modern design or a more whimsical and colorful approach, instant photo printing allows you to bring your vision to life.\nCelebrate Special Occasions\nFrom birthdays to adoption anniversaries, pet owners can use instant photo printing to create special tags that commemorate important occasions in their pet's life. Adding a date or a short message makes the tag not only a form of identification but also a cherished keepsake.\nBenefits Beyond Aesthetics\nInstant photo printers use high-quality printing technology, ensuring that the pet tags are durable and long-lasting. This is crucial for accessories that are constantly exposed to the elements and the playful activities of pets.\nDIY pet tags using instant photo printing can be a cost-effective solution compared to purchasing pre-designed tags. This is especially true for pet owners with multiple pets or those who enjoy changing their pet's accessories regularly.\nThe rise of instant photo printing technology has empowered pet owners to take customization to a new level, turning pet accessories into unique expressions of love and individuality. DIY pet tags are not just identification; they are a creative canvas for pet owners to capture and celebrate the essence of their furry companions.\nAs the market for instant photo printers continues to expand, the possibilities for personalizing pet accessories become limitless. So, go ahead, unleash your creativity, and let your pet's accessories tell a unique story that mirrors the extraordinary bond you share.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://marijuanareferral.com/item/kindtyme/", "date": "2024-02-21T16:10:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00183.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9598892331123352, "token_count": 331, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__166849357", "lang": "en", "text": "KindTyme is a creative Cannabis Marketing, Media, and Design Agency based in Portland, Oregon. Their mission is to design and produce unique digital experiences that support all aspects of your cannabis business.\nThe creative team at KindTyme can grow your cannabusiness with a custom approach to marijuana design, digital media, and marketing strategy. They believe that your culture is your brand. Their team will help you discover your culture, find your voice, figure out who you are and make it all look amazing. With marijuana marketing, only the right combination of creative drive and “out-of-the-box” strategies work. The KindTyme team is award-winning for doing just that. They design unforgettable brand experiences so that you can focus on creating unforgettable cannabis products. They work exclusively with the cannabis industry, building smart designs based on industry research, competitor analysis, and market psychology.\nWhat makes the KindTyme team even more unique? They are friends first. Designers, marketers, artists, and big-thinkers second. They are a 100% in-house, small, employee-owned agency. When you work with KindTyme, you work with their entire team. Their collaborative style, both in and out of the office, also helps team members build a relationship with your brand. They offer more than just branding, packaging, website, social media, SEO, and photography services. The KindTyme team offers quality in all aspects of their work.\nKindTyme is working to improve marijuana’s image one project at a time. Join them and improve your brand’s image today.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://middlegradereads.com/10-spectacular-coloring-books-for-kids-in-middle-school/", "date": "2024-03-03T22:19:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476399.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303210414-20240304000414-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9435839056968689, "token_count": 1213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__198826833", "lang": "en", "text": "Finding great coloring books for kids in middle school is a bit of a challenge. On the one hand, they’re a little too old for the kiddie books out there. On the other hand, they may be too young to really get into some of the adult coloring books with complex designs and mature themes. The key is to find a balance between the two! I think these 10 below do a pretty good job!\nRead on for my top 10 picks for the best coloring books for middle graders!\nColoring Books for Kids in Middle School\nAffiliate links included below. If you make a purchase through these links, I earn a small commission at no extra charge to you.\n1. Harry Potter Coloring Books\nThere are quite a few Harry Potter coloring books put out by Scholastic, each with different characters and themes. My favorite right now is the Harry Potter Magical Places & Characters coloring book. It has 96 pages featuring places from the Great Wall Hogwarts to the Dursley’s living room, as well as just about all your tween’s favorite characters.\nCheck out a few more of my favorite Harry Potter coloring books!\n2. Percy Jackson Coloring Book\nPercy Jackson and the Olympians is on of my most recommended books for middle graders to read, so it makes sense that a Percy Jackson coloring book would make this list! It includes 96 pages of hilarious portraits & dramatic scenes.\n3. Minecraft Coloring Books\nIf your tween is into the world’s most popular blocky building game, then grab this unofficial Minecraft coloring book! It features 62 pages of everything you find in a Minecraft world, from creepers and other ghastly creatures to jungles and deserts! If your middle grader loves this book, check out a few other fabulous Minecraft activity books!\n4. Eragon Coloring Book\nAnother coloring book based on stories on my Top 10 list, the Official Eragon Coloring Book comes with 96 pages inspired by Christopher Paolini’s land of Alagaësia. It also includes a special note from the author, along with one of his own pieces of artwork to color.\n5. Avatar: The Last Airbender Coloring Book\nI’ll admit that I really don’t know a lot about Avatar: The Last Airbender because my son didn’t really get into this series. I do know that it was incredibly popular with a lot of his classmates, though. The Avatar: The Last Airbender coloring book is put out by Nickelodeon and includes 45 black-and-white images by artist Jed Henry.\n6. Copycat Coloring\nFor tweens who feel overwhelmed by a colorless image, the Copycat Coloring book series is a great way to get their creative juices flowing. Each image has two pages: one that’s already done, and one blank coloring page. Tweens can either try to copy the one that’s done, come up with their own design, or do a little of both using the completed image as inspiration. They’re made by Barrons, a leader in educational activity books for kids.\n7. Chronicles of Narnia Coloring Book\nThe Chronicles of Narnia Coloring Book features 96 stunning pages of quotes and art from all seven books in C. S. Lewis’s classic series. It also has some pretty cool detailed maps that your tweens can color and hang on their walls.\n8. Little House on the Prairie Coloring Book\nOkay, I’m buying the Little House coloring book for myself! I’ve been such a fan of the show since I was in middle school. I used to come home every day and watch it on PBS. I SO wish that one of the major streaming services would pick up the series so I can watch it again. This coloring book is a fun way to introduce your kids to the classic books and TV series.\n9. Emoji Coloring Books\nI will never understand the fascination with emojis, but even I can’t deny that tweens are crazy about them. My son has a huge collection of emoji pillows and key chains. Poop is his favorite, because of course. While there are a bunch of different Emoji coloring books, I prefer this one because it’s not specifically for girls or boys. It includes 50 pictures to color plus access to a digital version so you can print out the pages again and again. The digital edition is mobile app friendly, allowing you to important the pictures into your favorite coloring app.\n10. Inspirational Coloring Books for Tweens\nThere are quite a few inspirational coloring books for girls, including my favorite: I am Confident, Brave, & Beautiful. It’s filled with uplifting messages that all girls need to hear. I’m really kind of sad that they don’t make any for boys. I searched, and even when I put in “inspirational coloring books for boys,” the majority of the results were specifically for girls. They even have a Proud to be a Girl coloring book, but no Proud to be a Boy. The closest thing inspirational coloring book I could find that’s more or less gender-neutral was a Quotes and Sayings coloring book from Ooly.\nThese are just some of my favorite coloring books for kids in middle school! Coloring is such a great way for tweens and teens to unwind after a long day at school! It’s almost as (if not more) relaxing than meditating, something that my son just can’t seem to do. I think he gets it from me because my mind never quiets down enough to find my zen, either.\nDo you recommend any other coloring books for tweens and teens? Tell me your favorites!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.wanderglobe.com/", "date": "2016-02-08T09:53:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701152987.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193912-00122-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9389097690582275, "token_count": 649, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-07", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__168122923", "lang": "en", "text": "Watch as Mike creates a mermaid for Campo Sirena in Bahia Asuncion, Baja California.\nOK folks, one last video from Baja California before I start editing the DVD of my travels there. Here are some shots of my favorite places.\nThis is a compliation of shots taken off the beaten path in Baja California with Jeanette “Spaghetti” Grittani singing the Baja Beach Bum’s Lament. Written by Don Carlson and based on Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Night Riders Lament.”\nI am currently in the final stages of shooting Baja California with only Bahia de Concepcion and a few smaller locations left to film. To date I have footage from San Felipe, Gonzaga Bay, the North Pacific Coast, San Quintin, La Lobera, Bahia de Asuncion, Los Barilles, Cabo Pulmo, the southern East and West Capes as well as hot springs and other points of interest around Southern Baja. The DVD, when complete, should run roughly 1.5 to 2 hours and will cover pretty much all of Baja from the north to the south.\nThe concept of the project is to show people off the beaten path Baja and places that haven’t been touched by the long arm of tourism and resorts. In doing this I’m hoping to help people find comfortable and safe locations for their vacations where they can experience authentic Mexican culture, food and music while spending less money than they would at an all inclusive resort. The upside of this is that more money would stay within the local economy and, on some small scale, help smaller communities survive the hardships endured through the recent financial crisis and the fear mongering brought on by foreign governments about the safety of travel in Mexico.\nPlease visit www.wanderglobe.com to view some of the short videos of the project and to make a donation in exchange for a gift and/or credit. Gift levels are as follows:\n- $25 – A Free DVD when the project is complete.\n- $50 – A Free DVD as well as your name in the credits. I do all of the editing myself so you can be anything from camera assistant to animation director.\n- $100 – A Free DVD as well as your name listed at the top of the credits as an Associate Producer. How fun is that? I will also send you postcards as I travel through Latin America for being such a good sport.\nAny and all help in completing this project is great appreciated. I am 100% self funded and not connected with any studios or agencies.\nHappy and Safe Travels\nMy friend Colin and I just spent 4 days at Cabo Pulmo National Park on the East Cape of Southern Baja. These beaches are about a 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas and without the crowds. A short walk from the picnic area and you couldn’t see another person. Check out the gallery of this gorgeous location.\nHere’s a short video of the fun we had swimming with sea lions in Bahia de Asuncion, Baja California.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.iaf.gov/index.aspx?page=577", "date": "2014-10-22T03:08:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507445299.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005725-00287-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9685855507850647, "token_count": 2500, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__168173390", "lang": "en", "text": "Chinchero, Peru, sits on a broad plateau against a backdrop of snowcapped peaks—a postcard-perfect village of pre-Columbian walls, red-tile roofs and a colonial church, surrounded by gently terraced fields. It is a stopover for many tourists traveling from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Believed by the ancients to be the birthplace of the rainbow, Chinchero nowadays produces a full palette of hand-dyed fibers, woven into designs that have been passed down through generations.\nFor more than 30 years, Nilda Callañaupa has made it her mission to revitalize the area’s rich textile tradition. Today, she heads the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC), a nonprofit organization that provides a modest but dependable income for close to 700 weavers in 10 communities. A recipient of IAF grants for two multi-year periods, CTTC has spurred an outpouring of creativity and helped raise the quality of local textiles to new levels. From Andean hats and ponchos to table runners and shawls, cusqueño weavings are still produced on backstrap or four-stake looms, in a complex, labor-intensive process that dates to pre-Inca times. Most CTTC textiles feature the design on both sides, and they incorporate iconography and patterns distinctive to each community. All are made from natural fibers—alpaca, llama or sheep—and use natural dyes made from insects, seeds, flowers, leaves, roots or minerals. “I have learned that each and every piece of cloth embodies the spirit, skill, and personal history of an individual weaver,” Callañaupa wrote in her book Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories. “Weaving is a living art, an expression of culture, geography, and history. It ties together with an endless thread the emotional life of my people.”\nIt also presents practical challenges. The economics of producing handwoven textiles from handspun fiber are “formidable,” said Ann P. Rowe, research associate of Western Hemisphere textiles at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. “Outsiders are not usually willing to pay what the amount of labor involved is worth, in part because they simply cannot comprehend the enormous amount of time that the handwork takes,” she said. “There is a reason that the industrial revolution began with textile technology.” According to Rowe, who first met Callañaupa in 1990 when she gave a demonstration at the museum, individuals attempting to market indigenous textiles may not themselves fully understand the economics of the effort that goes into them or the value of preserving an aesthetic. “CTTC stands out as an organization actually run by an indigenous weaver who knows perfectly well about the labor involved but who also really cares about the quality of the work,” she said.\nBorn in 1960, Nilda Callañaupa started spinning wool at age 6 and within a year was weaving alongside her mother, Guadalupe Álvarez, now in her mid-80s, who had learned the craft from her own mother, the renowned artisan Cipriana Valenzuela. But for Nilda’s age group, it was no longer a given that such skills would be passed on. Elders were still weaving, but for most young people this was no way to make a living. Meanwhile, the use of synthetic fibers and dyes was undermining the quality of locally produced textiles. Callañaupa, a university graduate who had some background in business, put together an informal cooperative with the goal of reintroducing and documenting traditional textile designs and uses, expanding the community of weavers and reviving a high level of quality. The explosion of tourism to Machu Picchu and Cusco brought buyers for the kind of painstakingly handmade textiles her ancestors had produced. Over the years, the cooperative became well-known in Cusco and beyond, garnering support from anthropologists, collectors, foundations and nonprofit organizations. CTTC was formally created in 1996 with help from the Boston-based Cultural Survival.\nThe IAF began to work with CTTC in 2004; the second of its two grants was amended with additional funds in 2011. “We were convinced that CTTC could, working with the communities, revitalize weaving as a viable economic activity. And they’ve been able to do it,” said Wilbur Wright, who recently retired from the IAF as its regional director for South America and the Caribbean. Wright had been impressed by CTTC’s Cusco staff, which includes several young professionals, and by the enthusiasm for weaving that he had witnessed in the participating communities, along with a steady improvement in the quality and variety of their output. Because weaving is an activity that requires many steps, from shearing to marketing, it can involve different members of the family and yield income without selling a farm animal. “It’s a source that complements the economics of the household,” Callañaupa explained. The income a CTTC weaver can earn might not seem like much—between $3 and $13 day—but it makes a huge difference in the life of the artisan, she said, and the weavers are able to stay on their communal lands, with their families, speak their indigenous language and maintain their cultural traditions.\nCTTC has worked for several years in nine Quechua-speaking communities: Accha Alta, Acopia, Chahuaytire, Chinchero, Chumbivilcas, Mahuaypampa, Patabamba, Pitumarca and Santa Cruz de Sallac. Recently it added another, Huacatinco, a remote village with a strong knitting tradition. Most, but not all, of CTTC’s weavers are women. Although they work with traditional designs, they make artistic decisions related to color, style and technique. Every piece carries a tag with the weaver’s photo, name, age and community. Each CTTC community has an autonomous entity, similar to a weavers’ guild, with its own elected board. Communities set their own standards for quality and prices, establishing different categories and devising formulas to determine how much the weaver will be paid per square centimeter produced. CTTC buys a minimum number of pieces from each community every month, then works to sell the items.\nThe economic model is clearly not perfect. From a supply and demand perspective, Wright said, one complication is the commitment CTTC has made to the weavers: “Improve your quality, do good work, and we’ll buy and sell your product.” When the economy is weak and sales drop, inventory increases. Although CTTC sold some 19,000 items last year, it still has a few thousand pieces stored—and, per its commitments, it continues to buy more stock every month. In recent years, CTTC has sought to broaden its appeal to contemporary consumers by adding such products as placemats, cushion covers and handbags of all sizes. The balancing act, according to Callañaupa, is to adapt to the marketplace without altering the organization’s central aim. “We have to be very careful. Otherwise we could lose our plan, which is to keep traditional textiles alive,” she said.\nRetail prices vary considerably; a woven bag may cost between $20 and $100, depending on its size, quality and complexity. A large piece, such as a bedspread, could sell for more than $1,000.\nA constant goal is to get as much money as possible into the hands of the weavers while keeping up with taxes and expenses and handling competition. One source of competition is old textiles that can still be found for sale in the area; another is new pieces made by non-CTTC weavers. With overstock already a problem, CTTC cannot enter into commitments with every community in the area, and some have started their own ventures. While the entry of more weavers into the market means more people can benefit, it also puts downward pressure on the price of all textiles. As CTTC must make good on agreements entered into with weavers, it can’t lower its prices. That means its solvency depends on buyers who recognize top quality and are willing to pay for it.\nOne client impressed with the consistent high quality is Annie Hurlbut, chief executive officer of Peruvian Connection\n. In the last five years, the U.S.-based retail chain has carried several CTTC items, mostly cushion covers and bags of various sizes, in its stores and catalogs. Hurlbut, who has been collecting antique textiles from the Andes for more than 30 years, said the older pieces have a finer feel—which she attributes to different spinning techniques—but that CTTC produces a very comparable look. “The skill level required for Andean textiles is just amazing,” she said, noting that the region’s characteristic “warp-faced” style, in which the pattern emerges from the lengthwise threads, requires expertise and meticulous planning. Hurlbut calls CTTC “an amazing feat of organization and love and skill.”\nCTTC sells through a number of other U.S. venues, including museum shops and the annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market in New Mexico. But most buyers are tourists who visit the Cusco headquarters or one of the communities and observe the artisans at work, dressed in the costumes distinctive to their villages. “For us, the local market is much more profitable and easier to manage,” Callañaupa said. CTTC regularly schedules weaving classes and demonstrations, and offers room and board on site for groups of village artisans who rotate through headquarters for a week at a time. Each community also has its own center, with the largest in Chinchero.\nCTTC items are also sold in retail outlets in Cusco and are displayed in several local hotels as a way of publicizing the center. CTTC’s Web site, www.textilescusco.org, features some items for sale, but a full catalog is not practicable because most pieces are one-of-a-kind. Placemats are an exception, as each set is cut from a single large weaving. According to Elizabeth Catunta, who manages the CTTC’s educational efforts and its inventory, in the eight years since she started working at the center in Cusco, she’s seen the development of a greater public appreciation for weaving. More education is needed, she added, so that more people recognize its value and gravitate to high quality, not just low prices. If tourism is the center’s lifeline, it can also have a downside. Plans are underway to build an international airport just outside Chinchero, which would benefit the local economy but could permanently and negatively alter the communal way of life and its tradition of respect for Mother Earth.\nCallañaupa dreams about someday building a major museum in Cusco to showcase the richness of textiles from the region and beyond, but even she questions the feasibility of such an enormous project. Meanwhile, she participates in museum exhibitions, lectures on weaving and is working on a series of books to document the designs of each CTTC community. In 2010, with IAF assistance, CTTC hosted a conference that brought together 400 weavers from nine countries in the Americas to compare experiences and talk about issues such as quality and marketing. As the person who started all this because of her love for her craft, Callañaupa regrets that her many responsibilities limit her time at a loom. “It’s what I miss now, that I don’t have much time to weave.”\nJanelle Conaway is a freelance writer, editor and translator based in New Mexico.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.benfieldpops.com/2022/04/26/hello-world/", "date": "2023-06-03T14:12:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649293.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603133129-20230603163129-00101.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9523742198944092, "token_count": 239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__157093981", "lang": "en", "text": "It’s that time again for the start of our 2022 concert season. Rehearsals have begun. We are still looking for some awesome musicians that would like to join the band and have some fun.\nAll are welcome to join the band. We have ages 12-retiree. You must have your own instrument, music stand and access to the internet and Google Drive is a plus.\nWe are currently in most need of low brass including trombones, baritones/euphoniums, French/Eb horns. There are also openings in all other sections as well. Baritone Sax and Bassoon especially. Only sections we are not in need of help are currently trumpet and percussion.\nRehearsals are scattered through June and you can find the schedule on our events page. After July 4th our rehearsals are weekly in preparation of our official concert season.\nFor more information please contact us via email using the contact form or message the director Melissa Zimmerman at firstname.lastname@example.org 443-708-6062.\nYou can still follow our latest happenings at https://facebook.com/benfieldpops", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thethankfulnessproject.com/2012/04/07/access-granted/", "date": "2023-05-29T15:32:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644867.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529141542-20230529171542-00542.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9473267793655396, "token_count": 389, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__220303487", "lang": "en", "text": "“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)\nThe Resurrection holiday commemorates the most unparalleled and powerful intervention ever in life. Just the thought brings to my mind so many things to be thankful for. Among them, I appreciate most the opportunity to have a relationship with my Savior. Words always seem to fail me here…when it comes to expressing how I feel, they just don’t cut it. But if I could sum up my experience w/Him in a few words, it would look like this: Where I’ve overcrowded the canvas of my life with the illegible scribbles and scratches of my sin, God washed it clean with the shedding of His precious blood. Then as I surrendered my slate to Him, He began to unlock His will for my life in the form of a beautiful masterpiece. Even as His work of art has already been completed, He promised to ALWAYS be with me. Uninterrupted connection…unlimited access. That’s what His blood did for me. His amazing-ness is mind-blowing ß And that’s an understatement. I don’t just love God…I love the WAY He loved and continues to love me. He took my place, conquered death and forever closed the gap between us…No greater LOVE, indeed. #humbled\nNo comments yet.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://successdigestonline.com/phil-schaap-grammy-winning-jazz-d-j-and-historian-dies-at-70/", "date": "2024-04-12T16:53:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00224.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9802729487419128, "token_count": 1745, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__82016039", "lang": "en", "text": "Phil Schaap, who explored the intricacy and history of jazz in radio programs that he hosted, Grammy-winning liner notes that he wrote, music series that he programmed and classes that he taught, died on Tuesday in Manhattan. He was 70.\nHis partner of 17 years, Susan Shaffer, said the cause was cancer, which he had had for four years.\nMr. Schaap was host of an assortment of jazz radio programs over the years, but he was perhaps best known as a fixture on WKCR-FM, the student-run radio station of Columbia University, where his delightfully (some would say infuriatingly) obsessive daily program about the saxophonist Charlie Parker, “Bird Flight,” was an anchor of the morning schedule for decades.\nOn that show, he would parse Parker recordings and minutiae endlessly. In a 2008 article about Mr. Schaap in The New Yorker, David Remnick described one such discourse in detail, relating Mr. Schaap’s aside about the Parker track “Okiedoke,” which veered into a tangent about the pronunciation and meaning of the title and its possible relation to Hopalong Cassidy movies.\n“Perhaps it was at this point,” Mr. Remnick wrote, “that listeners all over the metropolitan area, what few remained, either shut off their radios, grew weirdly fascinated, or called an ambulance on Schaap’s behalf.”\nBut if jazz was an obsession for Mr. Schaap, it was one built on knowledge. Since childhood he had absorbed everything there was to know about Parker and countless other jazz players, singers, records and subgenres. He won three Grammys for album liner notes — for a Charlie Parker boxed set, not surprisingly (“Bird: The Complete Charlie Parker on Verve,” 1989), but also for “The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve, 1945-1959” (1993) and “Miles Davis & Gil Evans: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings” (1996).\nHe did more than write and talk about jazz; he also knew his way around a studio and was especially adept at unearthing and remastering the works of jazz greats of the past. He shared the best historical album Grammy as a producer on the Holiday and Davis-Evans recordings, as well as on “Louis Armstrong: The Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings” (2000).\nOver the years he imparted his vast knowledge of jazz to countless students, teaching courses at Columbia, Princeton, the Manhattan School of Music, the Juilliard School, Rutgers University, Jazz at Lincoln Center and elsewhere.\n“They say I’m a history teacher,” he said in a video interview for the National Endowment for the Arts, which this year named him a Jazz Master, the country’s highest official honor for a living jazz figure, but he viewed his role differently.\n“I teach listening,” he said.\nHe had what one newspaper article called “a flypaper memory” for jazz history, so much so that musicians would sometimes rely on him to fill in their own spotty memories about play dates and such.\n“He knows more about us than we know about ourselves,” the great drummer Max Roach told The New York Times in 2001.\nMr. Remnick put it simply in the New Yorker article.\n“In the capital of jazz,” he wrote, “he is its most passionate and voluble fan.”\nPhilip Van Noorden Schaap was born on April 8, 1951, in Queens.\nHis mother, Marjorie Wood Schaap, was a librarian and a classically trained pianist, and his father, Walter, was a jazz scholar and vice president of a company that made educational filmstrips.\nHe grew up in the Hollis section of Queens, which had become a magnet for jazz musicians. The trumpeter Roy Eldridge lived nearby. He would see the saxophonist Budd Johnson every day at the bus stop.\n“Everywhere you turned, it seemed, there was a giant walking down the street,” Mr. Schaap told Newsday in 1995.\nBy 6 he was collecting records. Jo Jones, who had been the drummer for Count Basie’s big band for many years, would sometimes babysit for him; they’d play records and Mr. Jones would elaborate on what they were hearing.\nSeeing the 1959 movie “The Gene Krupa Story,” about the famed jazz drummer, fueled his interest even more, and by the time he was at Jamaica High School in Queens he was talking jazz to classmates constantly.\n“As much as they gave me a hard time and isolated me as a weirdo,” he told Newsday, “they knew what I was talking about. My peers may have laughed at me, but they knew who Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong were.”\nIn 1970, as a freshman at Columbia, where he was a history major, Mr. Schaap became a D.J. at WKCR and set about on a lifelong mission to keep the genre’s past alive.\n“One thing I wanted to impart,” he told the radio program “Jazz Night in America” this year, “was that the music hadn’t started with John Coltrane.”\nHe graduated from Columbia in 1974, but he was still broadcasting on WKCR half a century later. He started “Bird Flight” in 1981 and — as the “Jazz Night in America” host, the bassist Christian McBride, noted during the recent episode devoted to Mr. Schaap — he kept the show going for some 40 years, longer than Parker, who died at 34, was alive. He also hosted an assortment of other jazz programs at WKCR and other stations over the years, including WNYC in New York and WBGO in Newark, N.J.\nIn 1973 he started programming jazz at the West End, a bar near Columbia, and he continued to do so into the 1990s. He particularly liked to bring in older musicians from the swing era, providing them — as he put it in a 2017 interview with The West Side Spirit — “with a nice last chapter of their lives.”\nIn the “Jazz Night in America” interview, he said the West End series was among his proudest accomplishments.\n“A lot of them were not even performing anymore,” he said of the saxophonist Earle Warren, the trombonist Dicky Wells and the many other musicians he put onstage there.\n“They were my friends,” he added. “They were my teachers. They were geniuses.”\nMr. Schaap, who lived in Queens and Manhattan, also did a bit of managing — including of the Countsmen, a group whose members included Mr. Wells and Mr. Warren — and curated Jazz at Lincoln Center for a time.\nAs an educator, broadcaster and archivist, he could zero in on details that would escape a casual listener. He’d compare Armstrong and Holiday recordings to show how Armstrong influenced Holiday’s vocal style. He’d demand that students be able to hear the difference between a solo by Armstrong solo and one by the cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.\nMr. Schaap’s marriage to Ellen LaFurn in 1997 was brief. Ms. Shaffer survives him.\nHis National Endowment for the Arts honor this year was the A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, presented to “an individual who has made major contributions to the appreciation, knowledge and advancement of the American jazz art form.”\nIn a 1984 interview with The Times, Mr. Schaap spoke of his motivation for his radio shows and other efforts to spread the gospel of jazz.\n“I was a public-school music student for 12 years and never heard the name Duke Ellington,” he said. “Now I can correct such wrongs. I can be a Johnny Appleseed through the transmitter.”\nSource: | This article originally belongs to Nytimes.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/arts_culture/mocas-michael-richards-exhibit-asks-are-you-down/article_b76347dc-e994-11eb-bbb4-37833394a36f.html", "date": "2021-07-27T08:40:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153223.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727072531-20210727102531-00168.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9868335723876953, "token_count": 1045, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__244148589", "lang": "en", "text": "Artist Michael Richards, who lost his life in the World Trade Center terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, had a special connection to South Florida.\nIt was where he debuted his largest solo exhibition at the now-defunct Ambrosino Gallery, just across the street from the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA). It’s fitting then that MOCA, at 770 NE 125th St., is the site of a new exhibit featuring the late artist's artwork.\n“This is a homecoming of sorts,” says Alex Fialho, co-curator of the exhibit. “This is a major opportunity to see all of the work that Michael created in his lifetime in one exhibition, including at least four newly conserved large-scale sculptures.”\nThe exhibit, available through Oct. 10, will mark the first time that many of Richards’ pieces will be on display since his untimely passing. The museum has planned free online programming as well, including children’s events, conversations with the curators, and virtual tours.\n“Michael Richards: Are You Down?” (named after one of his pieces) was a labor of love for its co-curators, Fialho and Melissa Levin, who discovered the artist after writing an essay about him for an unrelated project.\n“It piqued our interest … so, at the end of 2015, we embarked on a journey of trying to curate an exhibition dedicated to his work,” Levin says.\nTheir research included speaking with those who knew him best.\n“Every conversation was a revelation,” she says. “Some were lighter than others, and some were really emotional. As you can imagine, for some people, it really was the first time that they were opening up about Michael since his passing.”\nEventually their efforts led them to Dawn Dale, Richards’ cousin and the steward of his estate. There, in her garage, they discovered a treasure trove of items, some of which had never been on display.\n“It turned out that Dawn had been holding on to unopened boxes containing Michael’s artwork and other ephemera since his passing in 2001,” Levin says.\nTheir visit caught Dale by surprise: “It was unexpected, but it was nice that somebody cared about him and his art.”\nThough she admits that she’d had a limited interest in her cousin’s artwork while he was alive, she has become the standard-bearer for his legacy after his death.\nRichards was an artist-in-residence at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Center in the Twin Towers, working on one of his projects when the planes hit.\nDale said she’d had no idea that he was there, thinking he was in Harlem instead. “I was devastated,” she says.\nDale pushed through her grief and immediately went to work retrieving his artwork and gathered them in a centralized location. When one of his sculptures was in danger of being thrown away, she says she sprang into action and saved it.\n“That’s my favorite,” Dale says. “That’s the one with the planes flying into him.\n“You look at it and you see Michael.”\nEntitled “Tar Baby vs St. Sebastian,” the piece is particularly poignant, especially when viewed through the lens of the Sept. 11 attacks. The life-sized likeness of Richards depicts a uniformed Tuskegee airman impaled by miniature US P-51 Mustang planes.\n“I think that is one of the most important contemporary artworks of the last 50 years, ” says Dennis Scholl, president and chief executive officer of Oolite Arts.\nThe Miami Beach-based organization, which offers a $75,000 annual award in his name, produced the film “Are You Down?” to be shown at the exhibit.\nOolite’s relationship with Richards dates back to 1997, when he started there as an artist-in-residence. He produced the “Tar Baby” piece at Oolite Arts, as part of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts program.\nScholl says the sculpture is just one example of how Richards’ artwork has sparked conversations on topics that continue to affect us today.\n“Michael was so far ahead [of his time] and so dialed in to the kinds of issues that now we are all talking about,” he says.\nWhile exploring the effects of social inequity and racial injustice is paramount, the curators also hope that the exhibit is seen as an opportunity to learn more about the artist.\n“We want people to know who he was, and we want people to know about his incredible body of work,” Levin says.\nArtburstMiami.com is a nonprofit source of theater, dance, visual arts, music and performing arts news.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.chelseacrowe.com.au/meet-chelsea", "date": "2024-04-13T09:04:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00507.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614605903625488, "token_count": 344, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__89141851", "lang": "en", "text": "From the moment a couple makes an enquiry with me, that’s when it all begins. It’s wonderful to share in the journey leading up to that Big Day, and I feel so delighted to be able to do that with every couple. I have met so many different people, from so many backgrounds and cultures, and that is the part of my job I enjoy the most.\nI never know who is going to turn up on my doorstep at that very first meeting, but I love inviting each couple into my home and listening to their life journey, and of course hearing the story of their romance!\nI am a vibrant, thoughtful, professional and experienced Celebrant. With a background in Drama teaching, and having married over 200 couples, I will bring a mixture of warmth, sincerity, clarity, dramatic flair and, of course, a splash of fun, to your marriage ceremony. I myself am married, with three beautiful sons, so I understand the importance of your special day; I will ensure that your ceremony is meaningful, unique, and not in any way \"run-of-the-mill\".\nI’ll meet with you to chat about your ceremony, I’ll take care of all of the paperwork, and on the day I’ll guide you through the ceremony, so that you can relax and enjoy every moment of your wedding day. I’ll ensure that both you and your guests have lasting, beautiful memories of a wonderful ceremony.\nTo stand beside two people who are sealing their bond; to feel the connection; to see the delight and support from family and friends; to draw the guests into the moment…I just love it.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://gocu.org/print/membersfirst-credit-union-of-n.h.-donates-15000-to-palace-theatres-second-c", "date": "2016-07-29T10:08:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257830064.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071030-00251-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9594359993934631, "token_count": 254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__91045364", "lang": "en", "text": "The Palace Theatre announced it received a $15,000 donation from MembersFirst Credit Union of N.H. located in Manchester, NH toward its Second Century Campaign designed to fund its capital campaign. The fund will be used for much needed theatre improvements and safety upgrades.\n“The Palace Theatre is grateful for the generosity of MembersFirst Credit Union, a consistent, long-time supporter of the Palace Theatre. MembersFirst Credit Union’s commitment assists the Palace Theatre Trust in maintaining a community-oriented center for the exploration and presentation of theatre, music, and dance,” stated Peter Ramsey, Palace Theatre President.\nIn a dedication ceremony held on April 4, a plaque commemorating MembersFirst Credit Union’s donation was attached to the left alcove of the theatre.\nBuilt in 1914, the Palace Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Palace Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts center that hosts its own professional company, youth and teen program and presenting acts. It is committed to achieving its mission through preserving the historic facilities of the theatre, responding creatively to the cultural and entertainment needs of the community and governing in a fiscally responsible and strategic manner.\nPosted by Super Administrator on 04/10 at 11:55 AM", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.mikesoltys.com/2011/07/11/tool-of-the-week-npr-live-concerts/", "date": "2017-12-16T13:05:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948588072.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216123525-20171216145525-00610.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9650393724441528, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__149552120", "lang": "en", "text": "I love listening to music while I work, and free music is awesome. NPR has a series of full live concerts that you can listen to online or download for free from their series All Songs Considered podcast\nThese are great, because you can just push play and have an hour or two of great music to work to. You can also download the MP3's from their podcast (link).\nMy favorites include:\nThey also have the complete lineup of festivals like SXSW and the Newport Folk Festival for download, so you can re-live the experience there. I find googling an artist with NPR to see what they have for that artist. For example, if i wanted to find a couple Bon Iver concerts they have, I'd just google \"NPR Bon Iver\"\nHappy Listening! let me know which ones you enjoy", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://michellechermaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/square-foot-2009-fairy-willow.html", "date": "2020-03-29T05:42:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370493818.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200329045008-20200329075008-00224.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9758444428443909, "token_count": 188, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__153508887", "lang": "en", "text": "12\" x 12\" Acrylic on Canvas\nEntry #2 for Square Foot 2009 at the AWOL Gallery. Since I was informed that a lot of artists take the annual Square Foot Show as an opportunity to try something different from their usual style, I decided to enter some pieces that are a little more \"relaxed\" and abstract.I almost always find myself instinctively painting the image of a graceful willow whenever I feel like painting trees. Often found growing near water and long associated with magic and the underworld in many legends such as that of the Greek goddess Hecate of witchcraft, the tree is veiled with the mysteries of stories long told. Once they were believed to be able to uproot themselves and follow travellers. Some cultures believed they housed kind forest spirits who offered guidance. On a scientific note, the willow also has medicinal properties and were used by the ancient Greeks and Native Americans for common ailments and fevers.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://panashe-essence.com/products/10pcs-legend-of-zelda-makeup-brush-set", "date": "2022-01-23T17:37:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304309.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123172206-20220123202206-00410.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9406864643096924, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__258945727", "lang": "en", "text": "10pcs Legend of Zelda Makeup Brush Set\n✔️Handling time : 2-3 business days after payment\n✔️FREE USA Shipping time : 1-2 weeks\n✔️Worldwide Shipping time : 2-4 weeks\n✔️100% Money Back Guarantee\nBest quality and customized with metallic handles\nPurchased a set of LoZ. And Pokemon (eevolutions) brush sets as a gift for my fiancee and they are so detailed and nice that she can't bring herself to actually use them, instead she decided to have me make a display stand for them! And as a bonus gift we were sent a set of fantasy weapon brushes (half D&D half LOTR) which just so happen to be another of her favorite things. The quality is outstanding, each brush came individually wrapped and each set was in a cute felt bag , the order was prompt really we could not be happier with the purchase. Absolutely 5 stars.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://inn3d.com/choosing-the-right-interior-design-style-for-you/", "date": "2023-09-28T05:25:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00125.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8925869464874268, "token_count": 535, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__278324915", "lang": "en", "text": "Finding the perfect interior design style can be a delightful journey of discovery. Amidst the plethora of styles out there, there's one (or a blend of a few) that resonates with your personal tastes and lifestyle. This guide offers a roadmap to understanding and selecting a style that you'll cherish and feel at home with.\nSelf-Assessment: Start with You\nBegin with introspection. What colors, textures, or objects resonate with you? Think about places you've visited, homes you've admired, or moments in nature you cherish. Your style should resonate with your personality, creating a space that feels authentic to you.\nUnderstand the Basics\nGet acquainted with different styles. From minimalist and bohemian to mid-century modern and coastal, understanding the key elements of each will help you gravitate towards what appeals to you.\nEvaluate Your Space\nThe architectural elements of your home can hint at a particular style. For instance, exposed beams might lend themselves to a rustic or industrial style, while large windows overlooking greenery might complement a Scandinavian design.\nFunctional Needs Come First\nYour living space must be practical. If you have young children or pets, a luxurious, delicate, and high-maintenance decor might not be the best choice. Functionality should guide your style decisions.\nBe Mindful of Your Budget\nWhile you might adore the opulent features of the Art Deco style, your budget might not align. It's crucial to choose a style that doesn't break the bank. Remember, with creativity and the right resources, any style can be achieved on a budget.\nPlatforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and interior design magazines are treasure troves of inspiration. Create mood boards, save images, and note what elements you're drawn to.\nConsult an Expert\nIf you're struggling to pin down a style, consider consulting an interior designer. Their expertise can guide you, ensuring that your chosen style aligns with your space and functional needs.\nBlend and Personalize\nDon't feel confined to one style. Sometimes, the most captivating interiors are those that blend elements from various styles. It's your space; make it unique to you.\nTrust Your Instincts\nLastly, always trust your gut feeling. If you're torn between styles, take a step back and reflect on which one makes you feel more 'at home'. That emotional connection is often the best indicator.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://danielglass.com/lessons-consultations/private-drum-lessons/", "date": "2023-10-01T12:54:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510888.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001105617-20231001135617-00627.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9336991906166077, "token_count": 326, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__240541749", "lang": "en", "text": "Lessons via Skype!\nPrivate Lessons In-Person or via Skype across the Globe!\nDo you want to walk into a gig–and own it?\nJoin the growing corps of drummers (now hailing from four continents) who are taking their careers “to the next level” under Daniel’s one-of-a-kind, high-intensity guidance. In every session, Daniel combines in-depth technique with broad historical overview and large amounts of inspiration and motivation. Each lesson is guaranteed to incorporate a healthy dose of drum wisdom as imparted by Freddie Gruber, Daniel’s teacher and mentor of many years.\nDaniel says, “I’m a serious, passionate teacher, and my goal is to pass that enthusiasm on to my students. Regardless of the material we may be studying, I always emphasize practicalities, goal setting and creating your own vision. I’m interested in giving you the ability to walk into any gig and own it.”\nDaniel is a proud member of the Vic Firth Education Team and the Professional Drum Teachers Guild (PDTG). He teaches musicians of all ages, styles, and abilities.\nCareer Guidance for Drummers!\nLooking for some guidance in jump starting the business side of your music career? Feeling the need to adjust your attitude from hopelessness and doubt to confidence and positivity? Seeking a shot of inspiration that will motivate you to follow your dreams to the next level? Now you can tap into Daniel’s 25 years of experience in the percussion and music industry through a personal Skype consultation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://gallienkrueger.mivamerchant.net/artist-spotlight/artist-spotlight-bryan-beller/", "date": "2019-04-22T03:01:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578533774.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422015736-20190422041736-00369.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9334651827812195, "token_count": 889, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__85271917", "lang": "en", "text": "Bryan Beller has maintained a frenetic, multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, writer and clinician for nearly twenty years. On his own, Beller released his debut rock/jazz fusion solo album View in late 2003 to widespread acclaim, earning the monthly feature in Bass Player Magazine (“…it’s a thrill to witness an artist like Beller find his voice with such a self-assured debut…”). His second album Thanks In Advance (2008), a definitive compositional statement about breaking through anger and finding gratitude, garnered even more critical praise (“…a bona fide entry for bass album of the year” – Chris Jisi, Bass Player Magazine). Beller’s first live album Wednesday Night Live – a raw, powerful, intimate document of his 2010 touring lineup playing the world-famous Baked Potato in Los Angeles – was released in 2011 on both CD and DVD. His first instructional DVD, Mastering Tone And Versatility, was released by Alfred Publishing in early 2012.\nAs a sideman, he’s earned a reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful hired gun bassist for adventurous rock guitarists and singer/songwriters alike. He was Steve Vai’s choice on bass for the live CD/DVD Sound Theories – a collaboration with Holland’s renowned Metropol Orchestra – and toured worldwide with Vai throughout 2007, resulting in the 2009 live CD/DVD Where The Wild Things Are. His new band The Aristocrats (with guitar phenom Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann) is one of the hottest new acts in rock/fusion today, with worldwide touring planned for 2012. Showing his range, Beller’s also in the live “band” Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band borne of the hit Cartoon Network “Adult Swim” show Metalocalypse; work with Dethklok includes a track on The Dethalbum II and three nationwide tours (one co-headlining with Mastodon). He’s also been a musical partner of freak/genius guitarist/composer Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa) for fifteen years, eleven albums, countless tours, and millions of notes. Other sideman experience includes tours with Wayne Kramer (MC5) and Dweezil Zappa, as well as more intimate duo performances with Keneally and, more recently, his wife, Nashville-based R&B/soul singer/songwriter Kira Small, with whom he’s played house concerts and listening room venues in 33 states in just 18 months.\nBeller’s work as a freelance writer includes cover stories on bass luminaries such as Justin Chancellor (Tool), Christian McBride, and Chris Wolstenholme (Muse), as well as a landmark cover feature on the state of heavy metal bass involving ten different interviews. In 2010, Beller interviewed former Governor of Arkansas and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate (and part-time bassist) Mike Huckabee for Bass Player Magazine. He has also interviewed a veritable who’s who of the modern bass world: Jonas Hellborg, Victor Wooten, John Patitucci, Lee Sklar, Neil Stubenhaus, Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts), Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, Nine Inch Nails), Bill Laswell, Jimmy Haslip, Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band), Matt Garrison, Adam Nitti, Oteil Burbridge, Dave LaRue, Miroslav Vitous, Billy Sheehan, Emmy award winning television scorer W.G. “Snuffy” Walden (The West Wing), and myriad others.\nAs a pure player, a master class clinician (sponsored by Mike Lull Custom Basses, Gallien-Krueger amplification and D’addario Strings), a contributing editor for Bass Player Magazine, and a former Vice-President of SWR Sound Corporation, Beller brings a global perspective to the world of bass, and sits at the intersection of many of its current pathways. After thirteen years in Los Angeles, he now lives in Nashville with his wife Kira (and their cat Lucian), and continues to travel often.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.museum-fuer-lackkunst.de/en/chinese_lacquer_art", "date": "2017-03-28T19:35:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189884.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00231-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588196873664856, "token_count": 340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__224466042", "lang": "en", "text": "The sap of the lacquer tree has been used as a material for preservation and as an aesthetic design medium in China since pre-Christian times. Archeological findings from the fifth and fourth millennia BC prove that knowledge about the protective and at the same time decorative features of the sap existed and indicate that the craft of lacquering was wide-spread and practiced in specialized workshops as far back as the Chinese Neolithic period.\nThe museum’s collection of Chinese lacquer art displays a representative selection of the multi-faceted range of Chinese techniques for decorating lacquer. Besides examples of lacquer painting, which is the oldest and simplest method, visitors can see exhibits that were decorated using the complex method of carved lacquer. The ornamental or representational décors on these characteristic works from the 14th to the 19th centuries were artistically cut into a structure consisting of many layers of lacquer, one on top of the other – an extremely costly and time-consuming method. Other works of the Chinese collection were created using filling and engraving techniques as well as a technique that involves inlays of mother of pearl in the lacquer.\nParticularly the art of mother of pearl inlays in lacquer was further developed on the Korean peninsula and perfected over time. The objects from the museum’s collection that are richly decorated with mother of pearl bear witness to the unmistakable aesthetic and the sophisticated techniques of Korean lacquer art.\nOver the centuries, the craft of lacquering has found its expression in differing varieties and variants in China and Korea and enjoys a high degree of appreciation all over the world.\nImpressions from the collection", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cardboardcafe.com.au/products/from-the-vault-annihilation", "date": "2024-02-26T14:22:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00476.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8957959413528442, "token_count": 102, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62070830", "lang": "en", "text": "|From the Vault: Annihilation Sealed\nThe set contains 15 board sweepers, all of which are printed using the Magic 2015 style card frame. Each card has been printed using a foil process unique to the From the Vault series. Six of the cards feature new art. The set also includes an exclusive spindown life counter and a collector's guide.\nPayment & Security\nYour payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://zipposdirect.co.uk/", "date": "2019-12-11T07:48:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540530452.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20191211074417-20191211102417-00328.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936749279499054, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__9338901", "lang": "en", "text": "The Zippo range is constantly evolving showcasing designs from American Hardcore artists, traditional designs, movie legends, animals, music and the elegance of brass and chrome.\nEvery Zippo is guaranteed by the famous Zippo guarantee. Any genuine Zippo returned to the Zippo factory will be repaired by Zippo free of charge regardless of the age or condition of the Zippo. The finish of the Zippo, however, is not guaranteed.\nPlease select your Zippo purchase, payment via paypal or you may contact us by phone or email to discuss your Zippo purchasing.\nWe aim to have your Zippo on its way to you within 48 hours (subject to stock levels).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wildandmild.eu/accessories/", "date": "2024-02-21T02:31:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8742291331291199, "token_count": 437, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__31591995", "lang": "en", "text": "Unleash Your Creativity\nStep into a world where beauty meets innovation. Our extensive selection of beauty accessories invites you to redefine your style and express your unique vision. From the precision of professional tools to the glamour of nail art and beyond, discover everything you need to elevate your beauty routine.\nYour Ultimate Beauty Arsenal\nNail Art Essentials\nDive into endless possibilities with our nail art collection, featuring everything from vibrant polishes to dazzling rhinestones and intricate stickers. Unleash your creativity and personalize every detail to perfection.\nHigh-Quality Tools & Decorative Extras\nEnhance your beauty routine with our high-quality selection, featuring everything from precise brushes and files to our standout UV LED lamp. Complemented by creative decorative accessories like clips and foils, each product is crafted for superior performance and ease. Ideal for all beauty enthusiasts, our range supports refined elegance or bold statements, catering to every style.\nEnhancements and Extensions\nElevate your appearance with our high-quality eyelashes and false nails. Crafted for comfort and impact, they offer an instant beauty boost, perfect for any occasion or mood.\nA World of Color and Texture\nOur accessories come in a myriad of colors, textures, and designs, enabling you to unleash your creativity and personalize your beauty routine.\nVersatile Beauty Options\nOur range offers a diverse selection of beauty accessories, providing you with versatile options to express your unique style. Whether you’re looking for vibrant colors, various textures, or intricate designs, our accessories empower you to explore endless beauty possibilities.\nEasy to Use\nEach product is designed with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience, whether at home or in a professional setting.\nMore Than Just Accessories At Wild&Mild, we believe that beauty accessories are the cornerstone of personal expression. Our carefully curated collection not only enhances your beauty routine but also invites you to experiment, innovate, and redefine what beauty means to you. Embrace the full spectrum of your creativity with tools and accessories designed to inspire. With Wild&Mild, every detail is an opportunity for beauty.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.imageads.com/", "date": "2017-04-30T06:56:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124371.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00534-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9414455890655518, "token_count": 450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__17501785", "lang": "en", "text": "Ginger Gehres - Visual Bard\nTelling stories with art lets you see with your soul. Take a look and see what my offerings say to you...\nIn the days of Olde, before a written language was established, a Bard was one who was charged with the essential task of passing on the stories, history and traditions of their peoples through creative forms of storytelling and music.\nHonoring the traditions of my European ancestors, I've picked up the torch and am continuing the role with a little bit of a contemporary twist. I capture a piece of our world, as I see it, and let the observer interpret it in their own fashion. My works often demand closer inspection in order to understand where the narrative begins.\n- \"Master Scratchboard Artist\" awarded in ISSA (International Society of Scratchboard Artists), March 2015.\n- \"Associate Member\" of AWA (American Women Artists) since 2014.\n- \"Signature Scratchboard Artist\" awarded in ISSA (International Society of Scratchboard Artists), March 2013.\n- Commercial graphic artist with experience in newspaper, ad agency, television, GUI (general user interface) and web design.\n- One of a multi-generational family of artists and artisans .\n- Fine art studies under both National and Internationally acclaimed artists.\n- Hands-on and classroom training in advertising promotion, cross-platform computer graphics, typography, web design and interior design.\n- Mediums of choice: Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, acrylic, oil and scratchboard art.\n- Multiple award winner and gallery placements.\n- Published artist, art historian, teacher and story teller.\n- Art is my physical, mental and spiritual therapy.\nLife has a way of throwing all of us some curve balls. I'm no different. Challenges are what lets us know we are alive. Some days, we are more aware of that fact than others. Let's travel this road together!\n-Ginger Gehres, MSA\nIf you like the work, please let me know. If you did not buy it, make it or ask for permission to use it, please don't copy from this site.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://failfast.com/2016/08/", "date": "2023-06-03T13:49:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649293.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603133129-20230603163129-00013.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9759070873260498, "token_count": 344, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__269344272", "lang": "en", "text": "In celebration of libraries, and the interlibrary loan:\n“We were nobodies, two young Lit students chatting away in a rickety old house in a small town at the edge of the world, a place where nothing of any significance had ever happened and presumably never would, we had barely started out on our lives and knew nothing about anything, but what we read was not nothing, it concerned matters of the utmost significance and was written by the greatest thinkers and writers in Western culture, and that was basically a miracle, all you had to do was fill in a library lending slip and you had access to what Plato, Sappho, or Aristophanes had written in the incomprehensibly distant mists of time, or Homer, Sophocles, Ovid, Lucullus, Lucretius or Dante, Vasari, da Vinci, Montaigne, Shakespeare, Cervantes or Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Lukics, Arendt, or those who wrote in the modern day, Foucault, Barthes, Levi-Strauss, Deleuze, Serres. Not to mention the millions of novels, plays, and collections of poetry which were available. All one lending slip and a few days away. We didn’t read any of these to be able to summarize the contents, as we did with the literature on the syllabus, but because they could give us something.\n“What was this ‘something’? For my part, it was something being opened up.”\n—Karl Ove Knausgård, My Struggle, Book 5, p. 310.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://susanniami.com/neighborhoods/laguna-beach", "date": "2024-04-22T18:29:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818337.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422175900-20240422205900-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9449546933174133, "token_count": 766, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__141497440", "lang": "en", "text": "WELCOME TO LAGUNA BEACH\nNestled on the coast of Southern California, Laguna Beach is a picturesque and luxurious community known around the world for its stunning ocean views and high-end amenities. The residential homes in this area are some of the most desirable in the region, with many sprawling estates located in private, gated communities that offer residents a sense of tranquility and exclusivity. Families, professionals, celebrities, and artists alike are drawn to this idyllic town, where the sun-kissed beaches and lush greenery provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and refined lifestyle.\nThere is no shortage of attractions to enjoy in Laguna Beach, from award-winning restaurants to upscale boutiques to world-class galleries and live entertainment. With its reputation as one of the most luxurious coastal communities in the world, Laguna Beach is a fantastic place to call home.\nWHAT TO LOVE\n- Stunning ocean views and pristine beaches\n- Luxurious residential neighborhoods in a serene atmosphere\n- World-renowned shopping and dining\n- Art galleries and live entertainment venues\n- Beautiful outdoor spaces with picturesque trails and parks\nResidents of Laguna Beach enjoy a laid-back yet sophisticated lifestyle. The town offers everything one could possibly need for entertainment and leisure, from designer boutiques and high-end restaurants to art galleries and cultural events. The atmosphere is upscale and refined, with a relaxed vibe that reflects the town's beachside location. Those who call Laguna Beach home enjoy a high quality of life, with access to top-notch amenities and a strong sense of community.\nDINING, ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING\nLaguna Beach boasts a wide variety of dining and entertainment options for residents to enjoy. The restaurant scene is exceptional, featuring a range of cuisines in impeccably designed eateries. For a quick breakfast or coffee, Zinc Cafe is a local favorite, with its charming outdoor patio and delicious menu of baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee drinks. For a more upscale dining experience, Driftwood Kitchen offers fresh seafood and Californian cuisine with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.\nShopping in Laguna Beach is a world-class experience, with high-end boutiques and designer stores lining the streets. The town is particularly well-known for its art galleries, which showcase a wide range of works from local and international artists. The Laguna Art Museum is a must-visit destination for art lovers, featuring exhibitions and events that celebrate the rich artistic history of the town.\nTHINGS TO DO\nResidents of Laguna Beach can take advantage of the town's year-round sunshine by spending time outdoors. The beaches in Laguna are some of the most beautiful in the world, with crystal-clear waters and soft sandy shores. The town is also home to numerous parks and nature preserves, where residents can hike, bike, and explore the natural beauty of the region.\nFor those interested in the arts, Laguna Beach offers a wealth of cultural activities, from live music and theater to film festivals and art walks. The town is also home to several historic landmarks, including the iconic Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower, which has become a symbol of the town's coastal charm.\nLaguna Beach is served by the Laguna Beach Unified School District, which is consistently ranked among the top districts in California. The district offers a range of public schools, including Laguna Beach High School, which is known for its rigorous academic programs and strong athletic teams. Private schools in the area include St. Catherine of Siena Parish School and Anneliese Schools, both of which offer exceptional educational opportunities for students.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.jbowenspottery.com/buy-sell-pieces/", "date": "2024-02-28T02:35:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00719.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.969718337059021, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__14097011", "lang": "en", "text": "Buy / Sell Pieces\nINFORMATION AND POTTERY WANTED\nI am constantly looking for:\n1) Unpublished reference materials on J.B. Owens and the successor companies,\n2) Unusual pieces of Owens Pottery,\n3) Pieces that look like they might have been made by Owens but their origin cannot be determined.\nI am also looking for Owens shapes made by other companies to determine the fate of the original J.B. Owens pottery molds. For example Brush Pottery purchased the older J.B. Owens Pottery factory. However, the late Mrs. Clare Barnett (daughter of George Brush) indicate only a handful of Owens molds were left in the building when her father purchased the building. Most molds were likely purchased by Owens when he bought the personnel property of the factory in 1909. The fate of the rest is unknown. Given the value of the molds, it is likely they were sold to another company.\nIf you are interested in Buying, Selling, or Trading J.B. Owens Pottery, please visit my contact page.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://facetsofinfinity.wordpress.com/", "date": "2019-05-26T06:16:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258849.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526045109-20190526071109-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9831334352493286, "token_count": 4296, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__10969451", "lang": "en", "text": "SPOILER ALERT! This post assumes you have seen the movie Frozen and are familiar with the characters and story. If you have not yet seen the movie, you shouldn’t be wasting your time reading blogs anyway.\nNOTE: I will not do many movie reviews on this blog. Only movies that touch on the themes of this blog (and that I saw and liked) will get mentioned. Frozen falls into that category. Gravity also falls into that category and will likely get a review when it comes out on DVD (as I want to see it again to have it fresh in my mind).\nFrozen will probably end up being my favorite movie of 2013 despite stiff competition. While Gravity matches Frozen in heart (and has one of the most amazing movie endings ever) and Despicable Me 2 is probably the funniest movie I’ve seen in quite a while, Frozen is a happy medium of the two. It blends deep emotion with lighthearted humor to make a very captivating (and fun) story. As I alluded in my promo post, Frozen is not a romance. It is also not about “girl power” as one critic put it. It is, however, a love story. It is the story of two sisters coming of age and “testing the ice”. It is a story of two emotional journeys.\nAnd so, without further delay, here is my (heavily abridged) review/critique of Disney’s Frozen.\nFrozen opens showing two girls with no emotional problems. They are happy. They are safe. They love each other and feel loved by each other. That and they’re darn cute. Anna wakes Elsa up in the middle of the night, intruding on her space, and Elsa doesn’t get mad. She, in turn, pushes Anna away (off the bed) and Anna isn’t crushed. Why? Because they have bonded. They trust in each other’s love and care for each other. They believe they belong and are valued.\nIt’s also important to note that Elsa is already showing signs of introversion and Anna is showing strong signs of extroversion. The thought of playing alone, even though it’s the middle of the night, has seemingly not even crossed Anna’s mind. This is important as these personality types are clearly natural bents not a result of the coming events.\nThen the inciting moment happens. Elsa strikes Anna with her powers accidentally and the mood changes. The girls’ parents rush in and immediately react. Unfortunately, for everyone other than the audience (cause there’d have been no story), they react out of fear. They blame Elsa. They label part of who Elsa is as bad. As Elsa trusts her parents, she believes them. Part of her is bad. Part of her is unwanted.\nThey rush off to the troll, Pabbie, who begins with a very key question. At this point in the movie, I was already enjoying it as Tangled 2.0. But with this question, it began to dawn on me just how deep this movie was headed. The question Pabbie asks is “Born with the powers or cursed?” This is actually a pretty important distinction. A curse is something you fight to eliminate. It is foreign and not a part of your original self. Being born with something is a part of your design. You were intended that way…for a reason. If the king had answered “Cursed”, my interest in the story wouldn’t have risen. There are a lot of movies where people get cursed and go on a quest to lift the curse. But the prospect that this movie would be about dealing with the powers, not eliminating them really piqued my curiosity.\nPabbie then warns Elsa that her powers must be controlled. This is good advice. If the powers master Elsa, she will struggle. But if she can take charge of them, then they can be a force for good. This is also true of emotions. People who are controlled by their emotions struggle unceasingly, while people who are in control of their emotions can do amazing things.\nSadly, the king then steps in and redefines “control” as “suppress”. And that was the moment I decided this movie might just kick the pants off of Tangled. Because, now this story wasn’t going to be just “a rather fun story” (as Flynn Rider puts it). This story was going to be my story.\nWhen I was as old as Elsa was in the scene where she visits the trolls, I also had a “power that I was born with”. I was off the charts good at school, learning, games, puzzles, etc. I was testing post high school level on my evaluation tests in virtually every subject, and I was nearly unbeatable at any game that involved strategy/reasoning/problem solving. I was homeschooled and so I was often learning in group situations with my brothers. It became a problem in the eyes of my parents that I was answering all the questions and everything so at one point they asked me to think up the answer silently and then keep it to myself and let the other boys answer.\nThis had two effects on the course of my life. One, I stopped saying what I was thinking. Instead of blurting out what came to mind, I was building a disconnect between my thoughts and my mouth. A filter is good. A disconnect is not. To this day, I struggle getting my thoughts into words. This is a large reason I write. I can give myself enough time for the words to make the jump. When I communicate orally, I open my mouth to speak and my mind is a dozen thoughts ahead and possibly already off topic. That and nothing in my head starts generating an answer until the question finishes. There is very rarely something that I’m “waiting to say”. I can’t hold more than a sentence or so in my mind at a time.\nThe other effect this had on my life was that I began to fear my smarts. What if I ended up smarter than my brothers? Especially my older brother, Craig? That would hurt him. Craig was my childhood hero. I wanted him to succeed so bad, I was paranoid about outshining him. Any activity Craig picked up and devoted himself to (ie. ham radios), I steered clear of so he could “be the best” in that area. I prayed many times as a child and even as a teenager that God would “make me dumber”. I also prayed for Craig nightly that he would succeed. I wrote PFC (pray for Craig) on the inside of my retainer case. If any success I had discouraged him, I would have counted it a failure. In short, I had a power I was born with and I had been taught (or taught myself) to fear. So when Elsa is isolated to shield her powers from her sibling, I was sitting up in my seat, glued to the screen. (Craig, by the way, is currently succeeding plenty with his life.)\nEmotional suppression is a very hard thing to live with. Just as Elsa did, I believed that suppressing my talents was for the “greater good”. My family will be better off if… People will like me if… I’ll fit in better if… These people become the “glue” of their families. They are the sacrifice to keep the family functioning. They are worried about becoming a source of trouble and so they become very little of anything at all. This is true in Elsa’s case. Never does she protest her parents’ instructions. Each new rule they make (confinement, the gloves), she accepts as necessity. The safety and well-being of those around her becomes her responsibility. She mustn’t hurt anyone ever again. She mustn’t hurt Anna. It is out of love that Elsa closes the door and locks her powers (and her emotions) away.\nThen the parents die. This cements their wishes in Elsa’s mind. And the parents’ fear is passed from one generation to the next. I want to note here that the parents are not bad parents. Compare them to Mother Gothel from Tangled. These parents care for their kids. They are doing what they think is best. And same goes for my own life. My parents have loved me since the day I was born and never once intended for me to become isolated. They gave me the absolute best they knew.\nThree years pass and it’s the coronation day. Elsa is a reclusive hermit bent on honoring her parents’ wishes and keeping their rules. She fears people finding out. She believes people will reject her if they knew what she really was. Anna on the other hand has a restless, empty heart that she longs for someone to fill. Her love tank is on empty and she knows it. She also knows that young men are rumored to fill said love tanks, and this has become her mission. This is no “fairy tale princess flight of fancy”. This is a hunger at the core of her being to belong to someone. To be loved by someone. Her emotional attachment count is at zero. Prince Hans could have been an ugly, lazy alcoholic who made fun of her and she still would have fallen for him.\nAnd here we have the first of several contrasts. When Hans and Anna show up in the banquet hall to ask Elsa’s permission to marry, we see two girls with serious hurts reacting to them in to very common yet different ways. Elsa’s isolation has shielded her from intimacy. Intimacy, in her book, is too dangerous. If you read my previous posts, she is the righteous rule follower. Anna on the other hand dives head first into intimacy. The faster the better. She is drinking till the well runs dry as fast as she can go. She is the reckless rebel.\nWe then have a telling repeat of the girls’ opening scene. Anna intrudes on Elsa’s space (by snatching off her glove) and Elsa recoils. Elsa pushes Anna away and she is crushed. Neither action was done in anger or even in frustration. Neither sister has any intent of hurting the other. And yet this time the reactions are way different. No longer do they have the bond of emotional attachment supporting their trust in each other’s love for them. The trust has turned to doubt and now these actions are signs: answers to the question “Does my sister love me?”\nElsa’s powers are then revealed and all her work at being the glue of her family is dashed. Her family is now well and truly broken apart and it’s her fault. She realizes that all the sacrifices she made for Anna have amounted to nothing. She is a failure. And she is no longer safe. She flees to protect herself. This is very common in emotionally suppressed people. When their emotions are laid bare, they flee until they’re safe again. They know no other course. Reason goes out the window. Anna’s pleading with her sister to wait, to stop, to come back, fell on deaf ears.\nAnna also immediately assumes it’s her fault. She has had a decade or more to conclude why her sister would reject her. But to her credit she still clings to the hope that her sister still loves her. She rides off in search of Elsa and the arc of the story begins. I want to pause here and just say: Anna is not an airhead. She is driven by what she wants and stops at nothing to get it. WHAT she wants changes as her arc progresses, but she is not just blundering around aimlessly. She is also the only character to learn something by listening to another’s advice. She has a brain and it is processing from beginning to end. I would argue that though she has a lot to learn, she starts and ends the movie more emotionally stable than does Elsa.\nElsa arrives on the mountain and sings her big song “Let It Go” (which I’m pretty sure everyone who has been around me in the last month is sick of). What happens here is that she throws off the rules of her childhood. The righteous rule follower allows herself to rebel, to experience freedom. No more will she suppress who she really is. She’s going to let it go. Good or bad, she’s going to be real. And there is a moment here that I missed the significance of the first time I watched it. She builds a bridge and then crosses it. This is a direct contrast to the moment she freezes Anna. She is trusting her powers again. She is trusting herself. Next, she builds a fortress to protect herself. Within these walls, she is free. Outside, the world doesn’t matter. To her, it may as well not even exist. She is free. And, she is alone.\nIn my state of isolation, when I was alone, I often felt freedom. It is freeing to be away from the people you fear you will hurt. It allows you to relax. But it is far from a good solution. She is still alone. She has not cured the root of her problem: her lack of emotional attachment. She has only broken out of the mindset she was in that was keeping her from healing. But hey, there’s still popcorn to be eaten.\nAnna meets Kristoff (woohoo! big summer blowout! ya?). Another critique I’ve heard against the movie is that Kristoff’s character arc is completely flat. Well, it is. He’s a foil. (That’s why it’s not a romance.) Anna describes Hans to Kristoff and it is clear that Hans has become Anna’s anchor: the well from which her thirst for belonging will be quenched. She has hope. This is something that Elsa does not have yet. Anna also has purpose. She doesn’t necessarily know what she needs, but she’s determined to find it.\nAnna and Kristoff meet Olaf, another foil. He is pure comic relief until later, …so I will ignore him until that time.\nAnna and Kristoff arrive at Elsa’s palace. I love this scene as it allows Anna to see Elsa without her mask. She gets the answer to her question of “Why did my sister shut me out?” And her response is “Heck yes, I forgive you. Let’s be sisters again.” She says all the right things. She is not condemnatory. She is vulnerable. She is loving. But Elsa triggers (recalling the childhood accident) and pulls back yet again. This is a darn good illustration of an emotional trigger. You can have love and relationship staring you in the face and yet, you can’t see it. Again, when one is emotionally triggered, reason is gone. As Anna pushes in more, Elsa only gets worse. Until she snaps and once again hurts her sister and pushes her away.\nThey go to visit the trolls. Anna is doubting her ability to bring her sister back. Words didn’t work. The trolls actually have some good advice this time. In the song “Fixer Upper”, there is a line that goes, “People make bad choices when they’re mad or scared or stressed, but throw a little love their way and you’ll bring out their best.” You can tell Anna is processing this and thinking of her sister. This advice tells her two things. One, Elsa’s fresh rejection is not because of her. And Elsa can yet be saved. Anna is learning some rules for love rather than just solely feeling her way along.\nBut Anna now has a more immediate problem. She is freezing solid. She needs some love of her own. And here we come to the ending which consists of four characters “saving the day” through love. And it’s interesting that it goes in order from most mature to least mature. Kristoff goes first and races Anna to her love (even though by now it’s clear he wishes that were him). He is willing (as Olaf puts it) to love Anna so much to give her what SHE wants most and let her go. Olaf then risks melting to warm Anna up and encourage her. These two acts fill Anna’s love tank. She gets a taste of genuine emotional attachment. When she arrives on the lake, she in turn chooses to give love to her sister even at the cost of the thing she has wanted most the entire movie: romantic love. Kristoff, the proven source of what she has been longing for for so long, is literally running towards her. Instead, she makes the ultimate sacrifice and takes the sword for her sister. This pierces Elsa’s shell. Elsa had previously let her sister see her as she really was with her hurts and her pain and her fear. Yet Anna responds to this reality with love. And this touches Elsa very deeply. She can feel this love. And she in turn loves Anna, thawing her and making her new (her hair doesn’t even have the mark of the original freezing).\nAnd then we have the resolution of the various arcs. Anna and Kristoff get together. WOOHOO! I thought it was fine they didn’t have a guy for Elsa. I briefly hoped that Elsa and Kristoff would get together (since he was stable enough for her and he really likes ice). But to come from where she was to stable enough for a relationship would have been unrealistic. She is healing, but she has a long way to go. I also like that the ending scene is Anna and Elsa, not Anna and Kristoff once again affirming that this story is not about romance. It is a story of children overcoming obstacles and becoming adults. Of people learning to value themselves and to give and receive love. Of one sibling setting out to reach the heart of her sister and bring her home. The movie ends how it began with two sisters skating in the snow which they both love and which neither fears.\nSo what did I not like? The resolution of Prince Hans’ arc irks me every time. He has the same emotional wound that the sisters do, yet there is no effort made to show him love. He has responded to his hurt and powerlessness by becoming an abuser (not that uncommon). But if we could see beneath the surface, we would see a wound as deep as Elsa’s or Anna’s and we would have much more pity for him. Yes he still needs to be punished. He is still responsible for his actions. But I don’t see him as the villain in this movie.\nThe true villain is fear itself. Fear drove the parents to isolate Elsa. Fear drove the sisters to question each other’s love. Fear drove Elsa out away from the people that loved her. Fear drove Hans to try to marry into the throne. Fear drove Anna to fall for him. And on and on it goes. Hans should have had at least a scene of glimpsing beneath his shell if not a shot at redeeming himself.\nFinally, what did I like best? Two things which in a way are related. First, the accurate portrayal of two big problems kids face today: emotional isolation and emotional rejection. There are a lot of Elsas in this world (I was one of them). There are also a lot of Annas. Most of them grew up in seemingly normal homes (though many regretfully did not). But emotional attachment was obstructed as they matured (perhaps out of fear, misunderstanding, false beliefs, past experiences, etc.). I think a lot of people are going to see themselves and their hurts in either of the sisters.\nSecondly, I loved the message of the story’s resolution: people need emotional attachment, and that attachment does not have to be a romantic relationship. It does not have to be cool. It does not have to be with this person or that person. It doesn’t have to be with your parents. (It doesn’t have to be with your siblings either.) It needs to be with someone who sees you as you really are and loves you anyway. The entire story of Frozen is driven by Anna’s seemingly nonsensical notion that Elsa is still worthy of love and that the bond that they once shared can be reforged.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://cooleydanceco.com/bios.html", "date": "2017-01-24T07:03:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284352.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00253-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9840872883796692, "token_count": 1098, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__30599076", "lang": "en", "text": "Kim Cooley is a Williamsport native and has been married to her husband Ted for 36 years. She has two sons, Chris and Justin, who are also involved with the studio. She started dancing at the age of five with Mary Louise Williams. Throughout high school, Kim was involved in gymnastics and color guard. After graduating from Williamsport High School and studying business at Williamsport Area Community College (now Penn College), she continued to dance and work for the Williamsport National Bank and then as the office manager for Clarkson Chemical Company.\nShe has been dancing a total of 41 years and has been teaching dance in the Williamsport area for 29 years. She has experience teaching dance, ages two through adult, including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, preschool, and ballroom. Kim has also shared her love of dance with physically and mentally challenged individuals. She choreographed dances for school shows and has done the choreography for school musicals at Bishop Neumann High School, now St. John Neumann Regional Academy. Kim has performed in The Gary Chrisman live show over the years. Kim's background includes experience as an aerobic instructor and participating in competitive aerobics. She has attended numerous dance seminars including: Music Works Unlimited, Robert Christopher, Urban Jam, Jeff Shade's Jazz seminars and Face of the Future. She teaches dance classes at the studio and is also our office manager. Kim loves teaching children and adults dance and has been devoted to dance for most of her life. When Kim is not teaching dance and running the studio office, she enjoys working in her garden, playing with her dogs, playing golf, watching football and baseball, and most of all, caring for her family.\nLauren Cooley, originally from Ridgway, PA, has been dancing since the age of 5. She was a student of April School of Dance for 12 years, where she was exposed to various types of dance including tap, ballet and jazz. Throughout high school, Lauren was also involved in band and musicals, such as “Bye Bye Birdie” and “A Chorus Line”. In 2005, she graduated from Lycoming College with a BA in Photography and Commercial Design. While at Lycoming, she was an active member in the Dance Club. Lauren is proud that she was one of the members who helped form the Dance Club into the popular organization that it is today. She taught tap and took classes in Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-hop, Pointe, and Jazz. After graduating, she was lucky enough to marry into a family that is just as crazy about dance as she is! Her husband Chris has been producing dance shows and working backstage since he was 9, and will continue to do so for the Cooley Dance Company. Lauren has been teaching and choreographing in the area post graduation. She choreographed for the Williamsport Area High School's musical production of \"Kiss Me Kate\" in 2009 which was a nominee for best choreography of a Large Scale Musical at the first annual \"Ray of Light Awards\". In 2010, she choreographed for the Williamsport Community Theater League's production of \"Thoroughly Modern Millie\". She also worked with the Williamsport Area High School and choreographed \"Grease\". In 2012, Lauren worked with Montoursville Area High School's production of \"Godspell\", which won \"best Choreography\". In 2013, she choreographed \"Anything Goes\" for WAHS. Now entering her 23rd year dancing, she is thrilled to have her own studio!\nIn 2009, she began her 4-year certification under Dance Masters of America. Dance Masters is an international organization of dance educators who have been certified by test to teach. The training school program includes training and teaching philosophies in a variety of subjects, as well as keeping up with current trends in the dance industry. She also enjoys attending MusicWorks Seminars. Outside of dance, Lauren loves portrait photography, cooking, gardening, and traveling. She is employed as a photographer. She enjoys spending time with her family and trying to catch her Jack Russell, Emma.\nLynn Zitta Miss Lauren's sister, also hails from Ridgway, PA and has been dancing since the age of 4. At April School of Dance she studied 14 years of ballet and tap, 6 years of lyrical, 5 years of pointe, 3 years of jazz and 2 years of stretch, turns, jumps. In her senior year she taught an intermediate ballet and beginner pointe class and was a member of the Dynamic Dance Competition Company. Lynn has had the opportunity to perform in both the Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. Throughout high school she choreographed for numerous school musicals and community theatre productions as well. At Lycoming College, Lynn served as ballet teacher for 6 semesters in the Dance Club and was Co-Captain for 2 years.\nLynn graduated from Lycoming College in 2011 with a degree in Creative Writing and will be graduating with an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts in July 2013. She is employed full-time as a copywriter. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Adam, writing poetry and crafting. Lynn is thrilled to be able to teach alongside her sister and has plans to start a competition dance group at the studio in the future.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://phoenix-movers50593.blog2learn.com/15892302/the-best-ways-to-move-valuable-art-work", "date": "2019-01-16T14:32:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583657510.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190116134421-20190116160421-00346.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9555196762084961, "token_count": 750, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__203201385", "lang": "en", "text": "You're moving and you have actually got a few valuable, valuable products. Or maybe you have a great deal of them. There's a good opportunity that some of these possessions are art pieces. Whether it's an investment or genuinely special art work to you, you'll wish to take additional care during your relocation.\nFull-service moving companies need to understand the procedure with art work, and this is most likely an added service that they will use. But whether they are looking after it or you would rather have the task in your very own trusted hands, you'll need to know exactly what should be done. If you are utilizing a moving company, ensure you speak with them prior to the move to comprehend their methods so they are up to par with your expectations.\nTissue paper or plain newsprint is strongly suggested to cover and protect the surface of your piece. For optimal defense during the relocation itself, you might want to utilize hardboard, however at the minimum, get corrugated cardboard.\nFollow this procedure for securing your art work:\nSlide a piece of cardboard beneath the painting. Make certain to keep your hands and fingers off of the work and deal with the cardboard from here on out.\nIf you have the tissue paper or paper (again, recommended), location it over the face of the painting. You might want to tape the paper down on the corners, but ensure it is no place near the painting itself.\nCover the face of the piece with another sheet of cardboard.\nPut another sheet or two of cardboard on each side of the painting to produce a more powerful structure and to prevent bending of the art work.\nWrap tape around the cardboard pieces to protect check these guys out them together.\nPlace this device in between 2 pieces of corrugated cardboard (or hardwood) and tape all sides together.\nYour piece of art ought to now be prepared to go.\nIf you have framed pieces of artwork, you'll need strong boxes. You'll likewise require tape, bubble wrap and packaging peanuts, and you should consider corner protectors.\nHere's ways to load it:\nIf you are utilizing corner protectors, place them on each corner of the piece.\nWrap the frame with bubble wrap and ensure all the corners are covered and tape it securely.\nIf you're using hardboard, place the wrapped work in between 2 pieces of board and tape them together.\nPut packing peanuts in the bottom of your box to produce a total layer of defense.\nPlace your piece on this initial layer and fill the box with more peanuts. Ensure the corners are covered. The tighter the fit in the peanuts, the much better.\nSeal package shut by taping all edges of package.\nYour framed work is all set to move.\nIf a moving business or a carrier is moving your art work, guarantee the art for its complete worth. If utilizing a carrier, it's finest to shy away from delivering it by ground, as there is more chance for possible damage.\nWhether it's a financial investment or genuinely unique art work to you, you'll desire to take additional care throughout your relocation.\nFull-service moving business need to understand the treatment with art work, and this is most likely an included service that they will use. If you are utilizing a moving business, make sure you talk to them prior to the relocation to comprehend their approaches so they are up to par with your expectations.\nFor optimal defense throughout the relocation itself, you might desire to utilize hardboard, however at the minimum, get corrugated cardboard.\nIf a moving company or a shipper is moving your artwork, insure the art for its full value.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.jillwilsonart.com/the-desert-series/", "date": "2018-02-17T19:38:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891807660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180217185905-20180217205905-00596.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9414554238319397, "token_count": 110, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__143515450", "lang": "en", "text": "This collection of ongoing works shows a highly coloured mix reflecting my impressions emanating from the country surrounding Alice Springs and beyond. I use photographs, drawings and memory as the basis of my studio produced work.\nI am inspired by Coober Pedy and the beautiful colours of the opals mined there, the Ochre pits and the spectacular Rainbow Valley. Here sandstone weathered by water and wind over thousands of years has formed into the most incredible shapes. The depth and range of the colours of these unique shapes is a driving force behind my work.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.yamamotoyama.com/pages/history-of-tea", "date": "2020-06-04T23:07:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348492295.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604223445-20200605013445-00294.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9681922197341919, "token_count": 1254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__23094553", "lang": "en", "text": "The Birthplace of Tea\nPrimeval tea trees cover remote regions of China's Yunnan Province, where tea is thought to have originated. Some trees are nearly 2000-years-old. In 729, at the beginning of Japan's Nara period, Emperor Shomu entertained a group of Buddhist monks with tea, indicating that by this point tea had already made its way into the imperial court, perhaps through diplomatic missions to China. Tea of this era was exclusively matcha, made from pulverizing steamed and dried tea leaves into a fine powder and mixed with hot water.\nTaking Root in Japanese Culture\nTea first became widely known during the early years of the Kamakura era (1185-1333), when it was promoted by Zen monks for its medicinal virtues. But it was not until the Higashiyama phase of the Muromachi era (1336-1573) that it assumed definite cultural connotations.\nHigashiyama culture is associated with the reception room style of architecture typified by the Silver Pavilion. The tea ceremony of the period shows the influence of this style of architecture, and is known as shoin daisu cha, serving tea on a stand in a reception room. It was a highly aristocratic affair that favored the use of splendid utensils and sumptuous ornamentation in Chinese style. Nobles and the cream of the warrior class would gather on these occasions to enjoy the aesthetic merits of the paintings displayed and the tea utensils themselves.\nThe Aesthetics of Tea “Wabi”\nThe shoin daisu cha style of tea ritual treasured Sinicized splendor to the exclusion of everything else. It was a Zen priest by the name of Shuko Murata who is said to be the founder of wabi-cha, a style of Japanese tea ceremony that emphasizes simplicity.\nUntil that time the focus had been on Chinese tea utensils. Murata replaced the Chinese utensils with locally made crafts. In addition he popularized building a small tea room exclusively for the enjoyment of tea simply for its taste. It became especially fashionable among the townspeople of Sakai, one of the most important seaports in Japan. The city's free and independent spirit proved fertile soil for this new style.\nTea Ceremony was further refined by the great Sen no Rikyu, tea master to the renowned Samurai rulers Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Sen no Rikyu raised Murata’s Wabi concept to the level of a highly philosophical aesthetic, which can be summed up in the phase “Chazen Ichimi”: tea and Zen are one.\nKahei Yamamoto II and the Spread of Sencha\nThe age of Hideyoshi came to a close, and control of the country fell into the hands of Tokugawa Ieyasu. At the same time a new method of drinking tea involving sencha or \"infused tea\" arose alongside the traditional tea ceremony. Sencha is tea made from whole tea leaves as opposed to the matcha powder form.\nOne theory holds that sencha was transmitted to Japan via the Zen Buddhism of Ming-Dynasty China. A Confucian scholar at the beginning of the Edo period (1603-1867) called Ishikawa Jozan is said to have systematized the etiquette used. Another century passed and new life was breathed into the drinking of sencha by a former Zen monk turned tea peddler, Baisao.\nIt was around this time that Yamamotoyama became involved in the history of sencha. In 1738, Soen Nagatani introduced a new way of tea manufacturing with a technique called aosei sencha, meaning “steamed green tea process”. This process yields a yellow-green fresh color with a balanced sweetness and a mild astringency. It is most similar to the taste of green tea today.\nThe tea available at this time and consumed by the common people was minimally processed. It yielded a tea brown in color with a slight amount of astringency and sweetness. After spending almost 15 years perfecting his manufacturing technique, Nagatani set out for Edo (modern day Tokyo) to sell his new idea. As this was a truly unique way of drinking tea, nobody seemed to be interested in his new creation, nobody except Kahei Yamamoto II.\nYamamoto II had a small tea business at that time. He was so impressed with Nagatani’s new invention that he started to sell this new “steamed green tea” at his shop. He named it tenkaichi, meaning “the best on earth.” The tea went on to become the shop’s best seller.\nOnce sencha gained widespread popularity, the formal display associated with tea drinking gave way to an even more simplified method of drinking tea: put the leaves in a teapot, add hot water then consume the resulting brew. Without the ceremonial constrains, this simple ritual could be performed multiple times on a daily basis. The Japanese tea we enjoy today is the living manifestation of that tradition.\nTea, Witness to Eternity\nTea has been loved by the Japanese for over 1200 years. At first the exclusive drink of nobility, it later spread to the samurai, then the merchants and finally to the common people. Over the centuries the way it was consumed underwent numerous changes. It served variously as a medicinal brew, a status symbol, and lastly as an everyday beverage. Today it is enjoyed all over the world by people from all walks of life at any time of the day.\nDrink a cup of tea - look back over the turbulent course of history on which it has been carried down to the present day - and it is no exaggeration to say that you can feel the spirit of Japan living on unbroken in every sip. Tea has seen Japan’s mighty rise and fall. It is a repository of the memory of all the innumerable tales acted out by humankind on Japanese soil. It is, perhaps, nothing less than a witness to eternity.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.presidio.edu/tanya-weliky/", "date": "2017-11-21T06:07:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806317.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121055145-20171121075145-00164.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472125172615051, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__104611316", "lang": "en", "text": "Director of Marketing Communications\nTanya has over two decades of marketing communications experience developing and managing 360-degree marketing initiatives: email, print, online advertising, public relations, corporate strategy, and interactive solutions for a variety of industries.\nTanya was most recently Marketing Director at ArtistWorks, an online education company that allows students to study music from top caliber and Grammy-winning artists through their patented Video Exchange® platform. In her two years there, the membership of the site more than doubled. While At ArtistWorks, she also volunteered as a brand advisor and Copywriter for Save the Bay through the Taproot Foundation.\nPrior to that, as an Independent Marketing Communications Consultant, she worked with high profile clients including Bizinsure.com, KesslerSF, Rauxa, Euro RSCG/Brann Worldwide, Shutterstock, Fleischman Hillard, and Pottery Barn. Before moving to the west coast, she worked in communications for New York startups as well as for Fortune 100 companies such as IBM and Morgan Stanley.\nTanya is also a fine artist, a prolific stock photographer with Getty/Istock and holds a BA in English and Fine Art from Bowdoin College. Email her if you are interested in writing a post for our blog, submitting content to our newsletter, or forming an ongoing content share relationship with Presidio Graduate School.\nPresidio Graduate School educates and inspires a new generation of skilled, visionary and enterprising leaders to transform business and public policy and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable world. Through innovative MBA and MPA and research programs, PGS activates students and professionals across a range of disciplines, industries and sectors to bridge the gap between commerce and the common good.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://notizie.dimanoinmano.it/en/2019/11/18/the-game-table-this-stranger/", "date": "2023-06-06T17:23:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652959.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606150510-20230606180510-00388.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9514159560203552, "token_count": 699, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__108105425", "lang": "en", "text": "Vestiges of past eras, testimonies of uses and customs now obsolete … Antique objects arouse great interest today more than ever.\nAntiques are a fascinating and mysterious world, all to be investigated and discovered.\nIn this regard, we have decided to dedicate a series of insights to the topic to highlight peculiarities and curiosities that we will publish on Monday.\nThe first appointment with Classic Monday is dedicated to an interesting piece of furniture that has fallen into disuse.\nIt is a piece of furniture that no longer appears in modern homes, except with a merely decorative function:\nthe game table.\nBorn in the Middle Ages, the gaming table has undergone several evolutions until its almost definitive disappearance in the twentieth century.\nBefore the reign of Louis XV any table could be used for the purpose: it was enough to place a velvet or linen cloth on it and voila, the table was ready to welcome endless games of cards or checkers.\nIt was only in the eighteenth century, the golden age of French furniture, that the table acquired a specific function according to its use.\nIt is said that Marie Antoinette, the then Queen of France, had a real addiction to gambling, and she was certainly not the only one… Much of the nobility French considered the game as one of the main forms of entertainment.\nSo it was that the greatest craftsmen of the time designed highly specialized tables, designed specifically for the most popular games: chess, checkers, the beloved tric-trac and so on.\nThese were very refined pieces, often very elaborate; The most interesting were modular, equipped with drawers and secret compartments.\nThe real protagonist of this period was the semicircular game table.\nOpen it could accommodate up to seven players, at the end of the games, the table was folded and placed against the wall where, minimally bulky, it assumed a decorative function.\nLouis XVI-style furniture is considered among the most beautiful ever made; Simple and refined, characterized by classic and elegant lines.\nThey stand in stark contrast to the asymmetry and abundance of decorative elements of Rococo and Louis XV.\nA key element is the resumption of the themes of classical Greek and Roman culture, which translates into linear shapes, geometric composure, symmetrical and evocative decorations of the ancient world.\nCharacteristic of this period are the lounge, play, tea and coffee tables, contained in the volumes and with thin legs with a square section, which have tapered cone or pyramid feet.\nFollowing the French Revolution there will be a further stiffening and simplification of the furnishings.\nThe Directory style will be established (of which the game table in the image above is a splendid example).\nWith a rather rigid elegance, it maintains the classic forms of the Louis XVI period, but emptied of inlays, elaborate bronzes.\nMahogany with its austere but imperial color slowly becomes the most widespread and requested wood (which will become one of the characteristic features of the Empire era) without many frills.\nIt will be in the Empire era that the furniture will return to be enriched with all those symbols also sculptural related to the Roman Empire and the figure of Napoleon.\nAfter the fall of the Napoleonic Empire there will be a further development of this type of furniture that will respond to the need to furnish the houses of the new bourgeois class.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://emboldenedexpressions.com/collaborative-commissions", "date": "2019-08-19T17:31:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314852.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190819160107-20190819182107-00282.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9394124746322632, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__84408535", "lang": "en", "text": "Have an idea or vision you'd like to work with a professional artist to manifest?\nWell, you've come to the right place.\nWhile I don't take orders for traditional \"commissions,\" I do offer a very special option wherein you and I meet (either in-person or a skype/facetime consultation can work) so that I may get a sense of you and the project... and its energy-- and if it feels like something I am interested in taking on, I will then translate this energy and creative vision into a tangible work of art. There is a bit of intrigue, trust and Mystery involved as this is a truly :::reciprocal::: energy exchange and collaboration. The final product will be a bit of a \"surprise\" to both of us.\nFor more info or to hit me with your ideas:: firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wc120.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/beowulf-and-epic-poetry/?replytocom=222", "date": "2019-08-25T09:05:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027323246.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825084751-20190825110751-00171.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9594123959541321, "token_count": 686, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__47745081", "lang": "en", "text": "Beowulf is an epic poem that focuses on a hero’s quest. Written sometime between 600 and 1000 CE, the poem tells the story of a man named Beowulf who takes up the challenge to kill Grendel, a demonic force attacking Hrothgar’s mead hall. What ensues is a story of courage eventually overcome by forces beyond the hero’s control.\nBeowulf fights three major battles:\n- Grendelis the first, who is terrorizing Heorot.\n- Grendel’s Mother is second. She seeks revenge after Grendel’s death.\n- The third is the Dragon that eventually takes Beowulf’s life.\nOne question is how might we classify Beowulf? Heroic characters typically fall into one of three major categories:\n- Heroes (sometimes called Pure Heroes) undergo the heroic quest and are purified by it. Their flaws are removed and they become somehow perfect. They are often, then, uncompromising in their principles and moral code. Thus, they survive and bring the treasure they sought back to their own society for the purposes of making people’s lives better by enacting the proper moral code. Heroes succeed and often become god-like, even if only figuratively.\n- Tragic Heroes undertake a quest, but cannot overcome their flaws. Instead of being purified by their quest, they are destroyed by it because of their willingness to compromise themselves and their principles. Often, their societies are left in ruins as a result, too.\nThese two serve as models of action. In other words, the idea is that they become role models to either imitate or avoid.\n- A more modern version is called the Antihero, and is actually the figure we’re more familiar with. Antiheroes manage to succeed, at least partially, despite the fact that they are not purified in their quest. Thus, they are often morally ambiguous, sometimes willing to compromise certain principles for the sake of practicality or revenge.\nThe Antihero becomes a much more ambigous characters. Often, he achieves the results he or society wants, but he might do so in troubling ways.\nBeowulf himself is often regarded as a Pure Hero. But, do you think that he embodies other traits? Look for scenes from Youtube or Google Video from the 2007 film version, particularly the battle with Grendel’s mother. You’ll find a very different portrayal of Beowulf than that which is in the poem. Where might the film producers have found the idea to turn Beowulf into an Antihero?\nDiscussion questions to be completed this week (10/6 – 10/10):\n- What stages of the Hero’s Quest are followed in Beowulf? Keep in mind that the progression won’t be perfectly linear. Which do you think get more emphasis and why?\n- If Beowulf is some form of Hero, then who/what constitutes the Villain (or pure evil)? Clearly, Grendel and his Mother qualify, but how and why? And is the Dragon a villain, or just an excuse for more blood and guts?\n- Who might qualify as a Beowulf’s Shadow character? Why?\n- Who would qualify as the Wise Mentor? Why?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://initiallyme.com/product/cuff-bracelet/", "date": "2022-08-18T14:58:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00655.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9468639492988586, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__209469388", "lang": "en", "text": "This hand-stamped cuff bracelet fits wrists from about 6″ to 7″ and is slightly adjustable. It is available in copper, sterling silver, rose gold-filled, and gold-filled.\nPlease message me for a custom quote with the cherished names that you would like on it. (This one pictured is $75 in the rose gold-filled with 4 names.)\n*Please note that each bracelet is handmade and is not perfect, which lends to the quirky, handmade feel of the piece.\nI look forward to creating something special just for you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theapparelshack.com/services/screen-printing/", "date": "2024-03-01T18:50:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959465742111206, "token_count": 105, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__28562951", "lang": "en", "text": "Screen Printing is the traditional process for decorating apparel. For over 25 years, we’ve helped companies and organizations like yours create their perfect t-shirts. We have the capability of printing up to 12 colors per location. The process is simple. If you already have a design, send it to us and we’ll take it from there. Or if you need our help, we have a team of graphic designers ready to take your ideas and bring them to life. Visit our gallery to see our work.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.mintedevents.com/single-post/2017/11/03/rustic-waterfront-wedding", "date": "2024-04-19T08:21:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00209.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9759640693664551, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204852097", "lang": "en", "text": "Rustic Waterfront Wedding\nThis was the first Buffalo wedding I created a few years back. The bride requested a rustic chic theme and was on a fairly low budget. We began searching for the event venue and when we started to realize that classic wedding venues would be out of the question for her budget, I had to think outside the event hall. That's when I found the Marcy Casino at Delaware Park. Delaware Park is the prized Buffalo park where the beautiful Japanese and rose garden are located. The \"Casino\" as they call it is a beautiful event venue that was just the right size for her wedding, and sat overlooking a serene lake. And the very sweet cherry on top was that it costs a fraction of your average even hall. Now it was time for the fun part- wedding planning. To deliver on the bride and grooms style and budget, I picked up vintage and thrift store frames in gold, collected mason jars and lace and burlap ribbon to create a effortless wedding centerpiece that, when accompanied by the pale fresh flower palette resulted in exactly what the bride and groom dreamed of. Sometimes as an event planner, I have to get really hands on and create decor. And that's ok because it really gave the wedding that rustic homemade feel but with chic elements like the ethereal rose garden where the bride sat for part of the wedding ceremony. The second half of the ceremony took place right by the water. It was absolutely beautiful. The newlyweds were ecstatic with the whole wedding, and that's my job as a wedding planner, to simply make you happy and relieve you of all the stress of event planning.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://clyvedonpress.com/index.php?page=book2", "date": "2023-05-31T10:51:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646457.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531090221-20230531120221-00044.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9529361128807068, "token_count": 215, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__265508521", "lang": "en", "text": "AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS, PROSE AND PLAYS\nRobert Calvert left a huge legacy of written work: poetry, song lyrics, plays, short stories. His appeal has not diminished with the passing of time and the relevance of his work, with particular emphasis on his concerns on the advancements of modern science, ring ever louder and with ever more truth. Much of his written work is now long out-of-print and fetching significant premiums when copies become available.\nThe Clyvedon Press is honoured to be publishing a new anthology of Robert Calvert’s poems, prose and plays. Compiled with the full authorisation and involvement of Robert’s estate, the anthology will comprise three casebound volumes and one CD, all housed in a slip case, totalling over 1500 pages. The anthology will include a substantial find of previously unknown and unpublished material that was re-discovered in 2016.\nThis flyer has more information, including a provisional list of contents.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://famouspeople.com/famous_biographies/Beethoven.htm", "date": "2022-05-19T11:44:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662527626.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519105247-20220519135247-00312.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9811844229698181, "token_count": 2669, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__56027337", "lang": "en", "text": "Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer of classical music, who lived predominantly in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven is widely regarded as one of history's supreme composers who produced notable works even after he completely lost his hearing. He was one of the greatest figures in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in music. His reputation has inspired — and in many cases intimidated — composers, musicians, and audiences who were to come after him. Among his most widely-recognized works are his Fifth, Sixth and Ninth symphonies (the latter containing the \"Ode to Joy\"); Piano Concerto No. 5 (\"Emperor\"); a Violin Concerto; the Pathétique, Moonlight and Appassionata piano sonatas; and the Für Elise bagatelle.\nLife and work\nBeethoven was born at 515 Bongasse, Bonn, Germany, to Johann van Beethoven (1740–1792), of Flemish origins; and Magdalena Keverich van Beethoven (1744–1787) of Slavic ancestry. Until relatively recently, many reference works showed 16 December as Beethoven's \"date of birth\", since he was baptized on 17 December and children at that time were generally baptized the day after their birth. However, modern scholarship does not make such assumptions. Beethoven's first music teacher was his father, a musician in the Electoral court at Bonn and an alcoholic who beat him and unsuccessfully attempted to exhibit him as a child prodigy like Mozart. However, others soon noticed Beethoven's talent. He was given instruction and employment by Christian Gottlob Neefe, as well as financial sponsorship by the Prince-Elector. Beethoven's mother died when he was 17, and for several years he was responsible for raising his two younger brothers. Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792, where he intended to study with Joseph Haydn, but the old man had little time for teaching and he passed Beethoven onto Johann Albrechtsberger. He quickly established a reputation as a piano virtuoso, and more slowly, as a composer. He settled into the career pattern he would follow for the remainder of his life: rather than working for the church or a noble court (as most composers before him had done), he was a freelancer, supporting himself with public performances, sales of his works and stipends from members of the aristocracy who recognized his ability.\nBeethoven's career as a composer is usually divided into Early, Middle, and Late periods. In the Early period, he is seen as emulating his great predecessors Haydn and Mozart, at the same time exploring new directions and gradually expanding the scope and ambition of his work. Some important pieces from the Early period are the first and second symphonies, the first six string quartets, the first two piano concertos, and the first twenty piano sonatas, including the famous Pathétique and Moonlight. The Middle period began shortly after Beethoven's personal crisis centering around deafness. The period is noted for large-scale works expressing heroism and struggle; these include many of the most famous works of classical music. Middle period works include six symphonies (Nos. 3–8), the last three piano concertos and his only violin concerto, five string quartets (Nos. 7–11), the next seven piano sonatas including the Waldstein, and Appassionata, and Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven's Late period began around 1816 and lasted until Beethoven died in 1827. The Late works are greatly admired for and characterized by their intellectual depth, intense and highly personal expression, and experimentation with forms (for example, the Quartet in C Sharp Minor has seven movements, while most famously his Ninth Symphony adds choral forces to the orchestra in the last movement). This period includes the Missa Solemnis, the last five string quartets and the last five piano sonatas. Considering the depth and extent of Beethoven's artistic explorations, as well as the composer's success in making himself comprehensible to the widest possible audience, the Austrian-born British musician and writer Hans Keller pronounced Beethoven \"humanity's greatest mind altogether\". Beethoven's personal life was troubled. Around age 28, he started to become deaf, which led him to contemplate suicide (see the 1802 Heiligenstadt Testament). He was attracted to unattainable (married or aristocratic) women, whom he idealized; he never married. Some scholars believe his period of low productivity from about 1812 to 1816 was caused by depression resulting from Beethoven's realization that he would never marry. Beethoven quarrelled, often bitterly, with his relatives and others (including a painful and public custody battle over his nephew Karl); he frequently treated other people badly. He moved often and had strange personal habits, such as wearing filthy clothing even as he washed compulsively. He often had financial troubles. Many listeners perceive an echo of Beethoven's life in his music, which often depicts struggle followed by triumph. This description is often applied to Beethoven's creation of masterpieces in the face of his severe personal difficulties. Beethoven was often in poor health, especially after his mid-20s, when he began to suffer from serious stomach pains. In 1826 his health took a drastic turn for the worse. His death the following year was attributed to liver disease, but modern research on a lock of Beethoven's hair taken at the time of his death, and a few pieces of his skull shows that lead poisoning could well have contributed to his ill-health and ultimately to his death (the levels of lead were more than 100 times higher than levels found in most people today). The source of the lead poisoning may have been fish from the heavily polluted Danube River and lead compounds used to sweeten wines. It is unlikely that lead poisoning was the cause of his deafness, which several researchers think was caused by an autoimmune disorder such as systemic lupus erythematosus. The hair analysis did not detect mercury, which is consistent with the view that Beethoven did not have syphilis (syphilis was treated with mercury compounds at the time). The absence of drug metabolites suggests Beethoven avoided opiate painkillers. Beethoven continued working on his music until he died in March 1827. His last musical sketches belong to the composition of a string quintet in C Major.\nMusical style and innovations\nBeethoven is viewed as one of the most important transitional figures between the Classical and Romantic eras of musical history. As far as musical form is concerned, he built on the principles of sonata form and motivic development that he had inherited from Haydn and Mozart, but greatly extended them, writing longer and more ambitious movements. But Beethoven also radically redefined the symphony, transforming it from the rigidly structured four-ordered-movements form of Haydn's era to a fairly open ended form that could sustain as many movements as necessary, and of whatever form as necessary to give the work cohesion. The work of Beethoven's Middle period is celebrated for its frequent heroic expression, and the works of his Late period for their intellectual depth. See also History of sonata form and Romantic music.\nPersonal beliefs and their musical influence\nBeethoven was much taken by the ideals of the Enlightenment and by the growing Romanticism in Europe. He initially dedicated his third symphony, the Eroica (Italian for \"heroic\"), to Napoleon in the belief that the general would sustain the democratic and republican ideals of the French Revolution, but in 1804 tore out the title page upon which he had written a dedication to Napoleon, as Napoleon's imperial ambitions became clear, renamed the symphony as the \"Sinfonia Eroica, composta per festeggiare il Sovvenire di un grand Uomo\", or in English, \"composed to celebrate the memory of a great man\". The fourth movement of his Ninth Symphony features an elaborate choral setting of Schiller's ode An die Freude (\"To Joy\"), an optimistic hymn championing the brotherhood of humanity. Scholars disagree on Beethoven's religious beliefs and the role they played in his work.\nBeethoven the Romantic?\ncontinuing controversy surrounding Beethoven is whether he was a Romantic or a Classical composer. As documented elsewhere, since the meanings of the word \"Romantic\" and the definition of the period \"Romanticism\" both vary by discipline, Beethoven's inclusion as a member of that movement or period must be looked at in context. If we consider the Romantic movement as an aesthetic epoch in literature and the arts generally, Beethoven sits squarely in the first half along with literary Romantics such as the German poets Goethe and Schiller (whose texts both he and the much more straightforwardly Romantic Franz Schubert drew on for songs) and the English poet Percy Shelley. He was also called a Romantic by contemporaries such as Spohr and E.T.A. Hoffman. He is often considered the composer of the first Song Cycle and was influenced by Romantic folk idioms, for example in his use of the work of Robert Burns. He set dozens of such poems (and arranged folk melodies) for voice, piano, and violin. If on the other hand we consider the context of musicology, where Romantic music is dated later; the matter is one of considerably greater debate. For some experts, Beethoven is not a Romantic, and his being one is a myth; for others he stands as a transitional figure, or an immediate precursor to Romanticism, the \"inventor\" of the Romantic period; for others he is the prototypical, or even archetypal, Romantic composer, complete with myth of heroic genius and individuality. The marker buoy of Romanticism has been pushed back and forth several times by scholarship, and it remains a subject of intense debate, in no small part because Beethoven is seen as a seminal figure. To those for whom the Enlightenment represents the basis of Modernity, he must therefore be unequivocally a Classicist, while for those who see the Romantic sensibility as a key to later aesthetics (including the aesthetics of our own time), he must be a Romantic. Between these two extremes there are, of course, innumerable gradations.\nListening to Beethoven's music yields another possible scholarly analysis: there is definitely an evolution in style from Beethoven's earliest compositions to his later works. The young Beethoven can be seen toiling to conform to the aesthetic models of his contemporaries: he wants to write music that is acceptable in the society of his days. Later, there is much more iconoclasm in his approach, like adding a chorus to a symphony, where a symphony had until then only been a purely instrumental genre. This means that the question changes from whether Beethoven was a classicist or a romantic, to: where is the pivotal moment that Beethoven tilted from dominant classicism to dominant romanticism?. Most scholars seem to concur: the presentation of the 5th and 6th symphonies in a single concert in 1808 is probably closest to that pivotal point. In the 5th symphony, he let a short pounding motto theme run through all movements of the composition (unheard of until then). Then the 6th symphony was the first example of a symphony composed as \"program music\" (what in Romanticism became standard practice), and it broke up the traditional arrangement of a symphony in four movements. Yet, after that, Beethoven still wrote his very \"Classical\" 8th symphony and some innocent-sounding chamber music for the English market. However, by the end of the first decade of the 19th century, Beethoven the romantic was without a doubt primary. In contrast, Carl Dahlhaus argues that the evolution of Beethoven's style actually takes him past Romanticism to a place where he was separate from the music of his contemporaries. Dahlhaus points out that our understanding of Beethoven as a Romantic composer derives largely from Beethoven's early middle period, which contains the Symphony No. 3 and Symphony No. 5. Beethoven's impact on other Romantic composers, however, is taken largely from works between Ops. 74 and 97, of the second half of the so-called middle period. Dahlhaus argues that the tradition of Romantic music is essentially a tradition of Schubertian music, and that Beethoven's influence on Schubert is largely taken from Ops. 74 to 97. By the time Beethoven reaches the late period, he is such an individual as to be best understood as no longer belonging to the same genre as his Romantic contemporaries.\nThis biography is courtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.stjames.qld.edu.au/community-news/Pages/Music-Festival.aspx", "date": "2018-08-16T03:51:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210413.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816034902-20180816054902-00624.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9551704525947571, "token_count": 237, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__110830140", "lang": "en", "text": "Once again Villanova and St James will host the 2018 Queensland Catholic Music Festival featuring a significant number of school bands and choirs from all over the state. All vocal groups and choirs will perform in the St James Hall and Church. The festival commences on the afternoon of Thursday 16 August and concludes on Sunday 19 August.\nThe “Double J Band” will perform at 9.10am in Goold Hall - Villanova College on Thursday 16 August. We wish our musicians all the very best and thank Mrs Cathy Gleeson for her great tuition and leadership. Many thanks also to the parents who have given up their time to transport students out to St Joseph’s, Corinda for weekly rehearsals.\nThe St James School Choir will perform in the St James Hall on Thursday 16 August at 1.30pm. Our choir members have been rehearsing for several weeks under the leadership of our music teacher - Mr Adrian Van Praag. Good luck to all students.\nIf you have not already done so, please volunteer to assist with the St James BBQ stall that runs throughout the festival.\nPlease note also that we have two days off next week;", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://robinsonplans.com/team/erica-eftodie/", "date": "2024-02-29T15:15:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00222.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.946684718132019, "token_count": 120, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__166737315", "lang": "en", "text": "Erica, fueled by her passion for interior design and organization, joined the Robinson Residential Design team in July 2021 as our Administrative Assistant. Beyond her administrative responsibilities, she actively applies her expertise gained from a diploma in Interior Design Technology to contribute to various residential projects. With an eye for color and a knack for creating 3D models in SketchUp, Erica finds great satisfaction in her dual role at Robinson. What she values most is the opportunity to seamlessly integrate her skills in office administration with her love for interior design. Collaborating with intelligent and creative individuals, Erica enjoys the daily experience of acquiring new knowledge.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.circusmafia.com/circus-shows/fire-shows/", "date": "2018-01-19T23:02:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084888302.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119224212-20180120004212-00110.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7777138948440552, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__403708", "lang": "en", "text": "Sky Fire Arts- Tesla Coil Lightning Dancing\nShimmy Sisters – Fire Belly Dance\nTina Phoenix- Fire Contortion\nTwisted Orbit – Fire Hula Hoop\nKaytiBunny – Dragon Staff/ Triple Fire Hoops\nSky Fire Arts – Fire Swords, Double Staff\nHoop Hooligans – Partner Fire Poi\nTo book a Fire Performance for your upcoming event, or to inquire about any of our services, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.org or fill out the form below. Please be sure to tell us the Date, Time, Location, Theme, and service you are interested in, and we will get back to you shortly! Thank you for your interest in Circus Mafia!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://htgtattoo.com/tattoo-scheduling", "date": "2023-12-02T14:50:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100427.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202140407-20231202170407-00312.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9712511897087097, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__170006137", "lang": "en", "text": "How to Schedule an Appointment\nAppointments are typically booked out anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months in advance depending on the artist.\nEach artist has their own method of booking appointments: email, online booking form, or some other method. Check out each artist's page to see how their specific process works.\nOnce the artist you're interested in has opened their books, you'll have a limited window to submit your tattoo to them for review.\nTHIS PART IS IMPORTANT: due to the nature of bookings and the popularity of some artists, it's nearly impossible for them to respond to every entry. Please do not be discouraged if don't receive a reply for your artist. It means that your tattoo wasn't chosen for this particular booking. But we encourage all of our prospective customers to try again next time, or to see if another one of our artists has a booking open.\nThe more flexible you can be with your schedule, the more likely an artist can find you a spot for an appointment!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.langhampreschool.co.uk/blog/4593197932", "date": "2018-06-19T12:06:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267862929.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619115101-20180619135101-00453.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9684884548187256, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__230917441", "lang": "en", "text": "By langhampreschool, Jun 17 2018 05:49PM\nOn Monday afternoon many of our September leavers visited Mrs Arter at Langham Primary School with their parents as part of their transition into Reception Year. Children will be joined by Nicola next Monday afternoon when they have a further visit to Reception Class.\nThis week we have shared the stories ‘My Dad is Awesome’ by Nick Butterworth and ‘My Dad is My Hero’ by Dawn Richards and Jane Massey. Children have been very busy making beautiful cards for Fathers Day this Sunday.\nThis week children have been extremely busy (and messy) exploring in the mud kitchen. There have been lots of mud pies and ‘chocolate cake’ and some children have been noticing change as they mix to combine compost, water, sand and grass.\nThere has been plenty of opportunity for the children to water the garden and discuss the need for the flowers to have a ‘drink’ with the warm weather continuing. Children have been pouring and measuring when filling and emptying containers in the water tray which support both mathematical language of capacity and hand-eye co-ordination.\nThe easel continues to be popular with some fabulous pieces of art being produced and mark making taking place.\nFollowing children’s interests, we have made Gingerbread men from salt dough and enjoyed re-telling the traditional tale of the Gingerbread man. We will be painting these and discussing feelings and emotions when drawing faces on our Gingerbread men.\nThank you to parents who have sent in metal tins for our music shed. The new music shed is looking great and children have been exploring sounds by tapping, shaking and banging various metal items.\nNext Monday morning we will be joined by Clair Vicary who will be working with the pre-school as a Bank Practitioner, providing cover for permanent staff when required. We would like to say a warm welcome and hope that Clair will enjoy her time with us.\nPolite reminder - can children please remember to bring in sunhats, sun-cream and a named water bottle.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blackgayweddings.com/the-flower-guy-bron/", "date": "2021-05-17T03:59:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991557.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20210517023244-20210517053244-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9828507900238037, "token_count": 328, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__111001225", "lang": "en", "text": "Award-winning floral and event designer Bron Hansboro has devoted his career to navigating clients through the creative process and transforming their visions into exquisite events since 2014. Fondly referred to as “The Flower Guy,” he is the lead creative and floral designer at The Flower Guy Bron. A master of the art of floristry, Bron provides bespoke design and styling experiences for events of all types. A wanderer of the world and a modern-day Renaissance man, he has a passion for art, wine, and great company, as well as his favorite medium to create in; flowers.\nBron deeply values his interactions with clients and peers alike and understands the power of making connections through design. His work with flowers is organic and modern. He describes his process as listening to the flowers as they whisper to him. Bron is dedicated to providing seamless and stress-free design services and loves seeing the looks on his clients’ faces when they see their concepts and ideas come to life.\nBron has received the WeddingWire’s “Couples Choice” designation for four consecutive years and is a Special Events “2019 Young Event Pros to Watch” designee. His work has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Essence, WeddingPlannerMag, and WeddingChicks.\nHis knowledge of the industry and his award-winning work in florals makes him a top choice for any event. As a member of the community, his work to promote inclusivity within and outside of the LGBTQIA+ community makes him invaluable as a member of our Vendor Services Advisory Team.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://npmworcester.org/", "date": "2018-02-19T08:10:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812556.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219072328-20180219092328-00649.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.956279456615448, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__68602701", "lang": "en", "text": "Dennis Ferrante was the Director of Music at Christ the King parish, Worcester MA for 30 years. The cornerstone of the parishes music ministry has been a philosophy of capturing the expressive meaning of 'Catholic' as presented in the parish repertoire and the many musical groups which Dennis led. The Festival Choir, Folk Ensemble and Youth Choir each contribute a level of imagination, and tradition that encourages active and full assembly participation in song and worship.\nDennis was also Music Director at St Anne's Shrewsbury, St John's in Worcester and while a student there, the organist at Assumption College.\nDennis got his start in music education and liturgy at the Power Memorial Academy in New York City where he studied in under James Welch, the founder of the Welch Chorale and director of the Chorale at the Power Memorial Academy. Dennis then studied under James E. Topper, Music Director of St Augustine of Hippo in Union City, NJ before settling in the Worcester area in 1968.\nDennis passed from this life on January 20, 2018. Wake is at Christ the King church on Thursday, January 25 4-8 pm, funeral Mass is Friday, January 26 at 11 am.\nYour chapter executive have decided to donate and collect donations in support of the national mission of the National association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) in memory of Dennis C. Ferrante's life and ministry. All gifts collected here will be made to the One NPM Fund or the Mark C. Kulyk Fund for Music Ministry (special projects).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://tech.nikkeibp.co.jp/dm/english/NEWS_EN/20081003/159085/?ST=english_PRINT", "date": "2018-05-22T21:18:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864968.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180522205620-20180522225620-00531.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9723569750785828, "token_count": 696, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__85721021", "lang": "en", "text": "KDDI Corp exhibited a series of concept models of mobile phones developed by the company's design development project \"au design project\" at CEATEC JAPAN 2008 currently running at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.\nThe concept models include the \"gakki to keitai\" featuring the fusion of a mobile phone and a musical instrument as well as a model equipped with a solar battery.\nThe gakki to keitai was designed in collaboration with the Yamaha Design Institute. Six models inspired by musical instruments were developed on the concept of \"a mobile phone that plays music / a musical instrument that can be used as a mobile phone.\"\nThe phone with the guitar motif \"Strings for fingers\" has 10 strings under the sliding display on the handset. The strings respectively correspond to the numbers from 0 to 9, and the user can dial the phone by pulling the strings instead of pressing the buttons.\nThe \"Band in my pocket\" is a bar-shaped terminal equipped on its side with an attachment that functions as a harmonica, trombone, etc. Five attachments are offered so that users can enjoy the sounds of five different musical instruments by changing the attachments.\nThe \"Sticks in the air\" phone is designed to look like a drum stick. The user can use it as a musical instrument by moving the terminal, which is vertically split into two parts, up and down just like playing an actual drum. To use it as a mobile phone, the split parts need to be joined together.\nIn addition to those models, KDDI introduced (1) the \"Key to touch,\" which combines a mobile phone with keys covering two octaves, (2) the \"Box to play,\" which has four operating faces and functions as an MP3 player, a speaker, etc depending on the shape and (3) the \"Trio in your hand,\" which is composed of an input pad, a display and a ten key pad that can be operated like a turntable.\nThe concept model introduced as a \"plywood-inspired mobile phone-PLY\" was designed by designer Hideo Kambara. PLY means lamination, according to the company. The terminal has six layers, and the top layer is for the display. The other layers respectively function as a projector, a printer, a game controller, etc. Looking back on the history of designs and mobile phones and wondering what the future would be for mobile phones, \"I finally reached the idea of 'PLY,' the layers,\" the designer said.\nAs concept models equipped with a solar battery, the \"SOUP\" designed by Hironao Tsuboi as well as the \"voyage\" and the \"gem\" designed by the designer group \"mile\" are exhibited.\nThe SOUP reflects the image of \"soup,\" in which the functions and elements of a mobile phone are concentrated and blended. It was designed so as to \"obscure and blend\" the edges between the display and the chassis as well as the borders of the solar battery, the speaker and the camera, the designers said.\nIn respect to the \"voyage,\" when the back of the chassis is opened, the solar battery appears and the terminal transforms into a shape that looks like a satellite.\nThe \"gem\" reflects the image of gem stones dug out of the earth, according to the company.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://queensmedicalreview.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/death-poetry-and-the-attempt-to-fill-the-void/", "date": "2021-09-27T07:25:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780058373.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20210927060117-20210927090117-00710.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9478328227996826, "token_count": 1363, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__189780648", "lang": "en", "text": "By Ashna Asim\nFoucault speculated that we live death – that death shapes who we are. In The Birth of the Clinic, he discusses how death has changed over different time periods. In the Renaissance, death was the great equalizer. Irrespective of the social hierarchies that exist while alive, it was believed that we live the life we are meant to live after we die. During the Renaissance, death was seen as universal – as something that erases individuality. Foucault argues that this contrasts with modern culture, in which death gives rise to singularity. In modern day, the individual defines him or herself through the notion of death. Foucault argued that: “Death left its old tragic heaven and became the lyrical core of man: his invisible truth, his visible secret” (Foucault 172).\nWe are a unique species because we live with the knowledge that we are going to die. For Foucault, death is the individual’s truth and visible secret. Through the gaze of the autopsy, Foucault argues that what was once invisible becomes potentially visible – hence what Foucault calls a “visible invisible.” And yet, even through the autopsy, we are “unable to see clearly” in what is a “strange form of blindness” (Boundas 526).\nHow then do we attempt to grasp the “lyrical core of man”?\nHow do we carry the weight of this truth: that one day we will die?\nOur society has been described by some as death-phobic, often regarding our reluctance to discuss end-of-life plans with our loved ones. In the health care system, conversations surrounding death are often shrouded in fear.\nAnd yet, we live with death. It is pervasive in our literature and film. It is pervasive throughout our art.\nWhy is it, then, that talking about death can be so difficult? The answer to “What happens after I die?” is not simple – it can’t be simple. That’s why, when I would ask my mom about death, she would turn to poetry – quoting the Urdu poet Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi:\nWho says that when death comes I will die?\nI am but a river that will join with the ocean.\nDeath and dying are dealt with extensively in poetry. Death has a myriad of different meanings. Death has been compared to falling asleep, yet also to waking up. Take for example John Donne’s Death, Be Not Proud, when the speaker says:\nOne short sleep past, we wake eternally\nAnd death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.\nIn this poem, death is personified. Death is the enemy that we battle against throughout our lives. Death is portrayed as transient – while the soul is immortal. When we die, we cease to be prisoners of death. Death is simply a gateway to another reality when we “wake eternally.” Death is conquered.\nDeath is the end but death is also an escape from the drudgery of life. Death can be seen as cutting life too short, and yet death can give life meaning. For Ghalib – the Urdu and Persian poet of the Mughal Era – death is change, movement, and progression:\nAmbition is busy weaving dreams\nYet there is death\nWithout which dull would be life itself (26).\nThe Romantics explored the theme of death extensively. Percy Byshe Shelley mourns the death of fellow poet John Keats in Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats:\nHe is made one with Nature: there is heard\nHis voice in all her music, from the moan\nOf thunder, to the song of night’s sweet bird;\nHe is a presence to be felt and known.\nIn this elegy, death is inscribed onto the physical body – and thus, it is the body that is dying and the spirit that is being freed (becoming “one with Nature”). The poem suggests that life is a dream from which we are awakened after we die. The poem also draws a distinction between the process of dying – which is feared and associated with negative imagery (“leprous corpse) – and death, which is associated with the “incarnations of the stars.” What I find particularly compelling is that the poem suggests that Keats conquered death through his art. The poem suggests that Keats’ life itself has become a work of art and thus art is in the position to create eternity.\nThere’s that concept – eternity. A concept as inexplicable as death. Here, art is the vehicle to eternity.\nDeath is to be conquered. But death is also surrender. Death has its own significance in various cultures and across different time periods. Philosophers have philosophized, poets have poeticized. Death is a void we fill with metaphors. We try to make sense of the unknowable, try to find answers to questions that are difficult to grasp, difficult to articulate.\nIt makes perfect sense to me that poetry is used as a vehicle to probe the conceptual framework of death. If indeed death gives rise to singularity, then poetry allows us to fill the void with our own meanings, our own abstract visions of what death means to us. It allows us to find, in Foucault’s words, “the lyrical core of man.” Poetry allows us to find some solace, or at the very least, something to hold on to.\nBoundas, Constantin V. Columbia Companion to Twentieth-Century Philosophies. New York: Columbia U Press, 2009. Print.\nDollimore, Jonathan. Death, Desire and Loss in Western Culture. New York : Routledge, 2001. Print.\nDonne, John. “Holy Sonnets: Death, be not proud.” Poetry Foundation, 2017. Web.\nFoucault, Michel. The Birth of the Clinic; an Archaeology of Medical Perception. London: Tavistock, 1973. Print.\nGhalib, Mirza Asadullah Khan. Ghalib: Selected Poems. Ed. Ahmed Ali. Trans. Ahmed Ali. N.p.: Is. M. E. O, 1969. Online.\nShelley, Percy Bysshe. “Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats.” Poetry Foundation, 2017. Web.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arome.pk/products/onyx", "date": "2024-03-01T11:55:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475238.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301093751-20240301123751-00805.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.809420108795166, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__176352325", "lang": "en", "text": "Based on the notes of Ormonde Jayne Montabaco\nUnleash the magnetic allure of \"Onyx,\" a fragrance that embodies the essence of mystique and sophistication. At its zenith, the captivating blend of cardamom, mountain air, juniper, bergamot, clary sage, and orange creates an invigorating and aromatic overture, setting the stage for an olfactory journey into the unexpected.\nAs the fragrance unfolds, the heart notes of tea, hedione, magnolia, violet, and rose add layers of complexity, evoking a sense of timeless elegance.\nIn the depths, the base notes of tobacco leaf, iso e super, suede, sandalwood, ambergris, tonka bean, and moss emerge. This intricate and harmonious composition leaves a lasting and memorable trail, making \"Onyx\" not just a fragrance but a statement of refined allure and enigmatic charm.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://howardsixthform.org/Courses_MFL.html", "date": "2019-05-25T18:17:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258147.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525164959-20190525190959-00288.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.923909604549408, "token_count": 127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__195258646", "lang": "en", "text": "Paper 1: Comprehension – Listening, Reading & Translation\nTopic areas: Society, political and artistic culture, immigration, multiculturalisation, history\nPaper 2: Writing – Translation and Essay\nCritical essay on a prescribed film and literary text plus a short translation exercise\nPaper 3: Speaking\nTwo discussions with stimulus material. Internally conducted and externally assessed.\nDuring the course many students may also have the opportunity of short residential visits to the countries where their language(s) is spoken and there are Work Experience links too. Occasional trips to the cinema and the theatre are also part of the Sixth Form experience.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pauricmcgroder.com/info.html", "date": "2021-06-17T17:02:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487630518.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210617162149-20210617192149-00417.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9793810844421387, "token_count": 607, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__194939790", "lang": "en", "text": "Here is what some of Pauric's clients have said about him.\n“We hired Pauric for a family photoshoot and our wedding. He made everyone feel at ease, produced absolutely fantastic photos. With little or no direction from us he created the most beautiful photographs of our wedding. I would have no hesitation in recommending Pauric!\" - Naomi Donaldson\n“Pauric assisted us get our website and profile enhanced with his photographic skills. He is very professional in everything he does. He made us look good! We recommend him for business photography and person profile shots.\" - Derek Jennings\n\"We were so pleased when we secured Pauric as our wedding photographer. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time, but Pauric immediately put our minds at ease with his calm and measured approach. Throughout the wedding planning process he was easily reachable, accommodating to our needs and nothing was too much trouble.... The quality and variety of the photos Pauric managed to take throughout the whole day is amazing, and what we love is that the more we look at them the more we notice how much thought has gone into each image. He captured all the little details that made the day personal to us - the place settings, the signposts, the biscuits, the shoes(!). Our wedding album really tells the story of our day in the best way possible....\nWhen presented with the finished album, we were overwhelmed with the quality of the photos and the beautiful way in which they are presented. The finished collection has the perfect balance of family / bride and groom / table photos, as well as the natural, non-posed photos which give a real sense of the day... We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of photographer to capture our special day. Pauric provided an excellent service from start to finish and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for a special occasion. - Clíodhna and Will\nThe photos of the groups are being very ‘liked’ on Facebook !! - Gael Linn\nFantastic! Hope you enjoyed as much as us! - Partymad\nOn the recommendation of a client, I hired Pauric McGroder to shoot our clubs for our new website and corporate brochure. At our initial meeting we asked Pauric to create something really special that would show the exclusivity and excitement of our new facilities. When Pauric came back with the photographs we were blown away. Pauric delivered far more than we expected. What’s more, he is an absolute pleasure to work with, and a genius at what he does. One of our pools, which many photographers had previously tried to photograph, was always a challenge, and we never ever got what we wanted. Pauric got the perfect picture in just a few hours. I simply could not recommend him enough. - Alan Leach, Area General Manager, West Wood Clubs, Ireland and Bosnia", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://prettycompany.net/artistic-expression-unveiled-hand-painted-womens-boho-flare-skirt-with-unique-details/", "date": "2024-04-13T14:27:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00361.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8496249318122864, "token_count": 530, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__12712041", "lang": "en", "text": "Artistic Expression Unveiled: Hand-Painted Women’s Boho Flare Skirt with Unique Details\nEmbark on a canvas of creativity with our Hand-Painted Women’s Boho Flare Skirt, a masterpiece that celebrates individuality and artistic expression. Adorned with unique details, this skirt invites you to wear your creativity, expressing a story of vibrant colors and imaginative strokes.\n1. Hand-Painted Artistry: A Personalized Masterpiece\nImmerse yourself in the unique artistry that graces every inch of this Boho Flare Skirt. Each stroke is a brush dipped in the colors of imagination, creating a personalized masterpiece that mirrors your unique style and artistic expression. Revel in the freedom to wear your creativity.\n2. Boho Flare Silhouette: Whimsical Movement in Every Step\nThe Boho Flare Silhouette adds an element of whimsical movement to your every step. Whether you’re twirling under the sun or dancing at a festival, the boho skirt flowing design enhances your style with grace and charm. Experience the fusion of artistic expression and bohemian freedom.\n3. Vibrant Hues: A Palette of Personal Expression\nIndulge in a palette of vibrant hues that form a kaleidoscope of personal expression. From bold reds to soothing blues and lively yellows, the Hand-Painted Boho Flare Skirt becomes a canvas for your emotions and moods. Let the colors reflect the vibrancy of your personality.\n4. Unique Details: Imaginative Strokes and Patterns\nThe skirt is adorned with unique details, including imaginative strokes and patterns that add depth to the artistic expression. Each detail tells a story, creating a visual tapestry of creativity and individuality. Embrace the uniqueness of your Boho Flare Skirt as it becomes a wearable form of self-expression.\n5. Versatile Styling: From Casual Chic to Artistic Glam\nTransition seamlessly from casual chic to artistic glam with this versatile skirt. Pair it with a simple tee for a laid-back day out or elevate your ensemble with bold accessories and a stylish blouse for a night of artistic expression. The Boho Flare Skirt adapts to your creative mood and the occasion.\nIn the spirit of Artistic Expression, our Hand-Painted Women’s Boho Flare Skirt invites you to wear your imagination. Revel in the hand-painted details, embrace the freedom of artistic expression, and let your style be a canvas that reflects the vibrant colors and unique details of your creative spirit.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.spokanefederal.com/news/holiday-cheer/", "date": "2018-06-23T15:37:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865098.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623152108-20180623172108-00476.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9654703140258789, "token_count": 192, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__106186711", "lang": "en", "text": "This is such an exciting time of year. I love to decorate for the holidays and have a tree in my office. This year’s ornaments include a selection from Looney Tunes, The Grinch and the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man from Ghost Busters! I’ve been collecting ornaments for a long time and they all have a special meaning or memory. I have a “Baby’s First Christmas 1981” ornament that was given to me when my daughter was born. It has been placed on our tree at home every year since. Ornaments bring special memories or thoughts of friends & family and makes decorating fun!\nWe have a lot of “elves” at the Credit Union to help you with making your life easier. Hope to see you soon! Warmest wishes to you and your family. I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!\nPresident and CEO", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jarvsomotor.se/harley-davidson/120th-anniversary-speedbird-bandana-black-beauty/", "date": "2023-12-10T21:14:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8112865090370178, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__269822314", "lang": "en", "text": "The miles cherished and the road ahead—honor them both in our commemorative 120th Anniversary Speedbird Bandana. Made from all-natural cotton and generously sized for more versatile wearing options, or to add to your wall collection. Finished with a distinctive pattern and our 120th Anniversary Speedbird graphics. Let your love for this milestone year continue—match this bandana with our 120th Anniversary Speedbird Cap.\n• Materials: 100% cotton.\n• Design Details: Generously sized at 27\"W x 27\"H.\n• Graphics: Soft-hand print.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.harrisburgpremier.com/Product/mahima-black-white-lamp-set-l235584-4ab1b", "date": "2023-06-02T12:55:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648635.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602104352-20230602134352-00790.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9149719476699829, "token_count": 333, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__247110662", "lang": "en", "text": "The Mahima Black/White Lamp Set by Ashley is the perfect combination of style and functionality. This stunning set includes two lamps, each with a sleek black and white design that will complement any home decor theme. The lamps feature a cylindrical shape with a brushed nickel finish on the base, adding a touch of elegance to the overall look.\nThe lamps are crafted with high-quality materials for durability and longevity. They stand at 29.5 inches tall, making them the perfect height for most tables or nightstands. The lamps also come with crisp white drum shades that diffuse light in a soft and soothing manner, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere in any room.\nOne of the distinguishing features of this lamp set is its unique design. The black and white pattern adds a contemporary touch to any space while maintaining a classic look. The contrast between the colors makes a bold statement that adds a touch of sophistication to the ambiance.\nThe Mahima Black/White Lamp Set by Ashley is incredibly functional as well. The lamps use a 3-way switch that allows you to adjust the lighting intensity according to your preference, giving you the flexibility to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion. The lamps also use a standard 100 watt bulb, providing you with sufficient lighting for any task, whether it be reading or working on your computer.\nIn conclusion, the Mahima Black/White Lamp Set by Ashley is a stunning and functional addition to any home. Its sleek design, high-quality construction, and unique black and white pattern make it the perfect addition to any space. Rest assured, this lamp set will not only meet your expectations but exceed them.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.oliviadumaine.com/", "date": "2024-04-18T18:16:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00814.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.962145984172821, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__1488821", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi, I'm Olivia (but I usually go by Liv) and I am a Boston-based actor and Intimacy Director.\nOver the last year, I've been performing with Shit-Faced Shakespeare in their 2023 spring and fall runs of Macbeth, and the Taming of the Shrew in the spring of 2024.\nAs an Intimacy Director, my working style is relaxed and collaborative - coming to Intimacy Direction from the consent education world, I know how important it is to find a healthy balance of laughter and gravitas. I bring with me a great deal of adaptability, finding what tools work for each room, as well as a full bag of sour candy. I have completed Level 3 training, and am currently pending certification with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators.\nAs a human, I am a cold-brew lover, am usually wearing a jumpsuit of some kind, and have the cutest cat in the world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://timeline.danceumbrella.co.uk/about/", "date": "2021-12-01T00:17:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359082.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20211130232232-20211201022232-00428.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9401916265487671, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__116300660", "lang": "en", "text": "This is an interactive online timeline of ‘highlight’ events for each year of the festival from 1978 to 2013 to celebrate Dance Umbrella’s 35th anniversary. The featured events were chosen by former Artistic Directors, Val Bourne and Betsy Gregory, as some of the highlights for that particular year. We hope you enjoy the range of media to engage with, from written content and images, to audio and video files.\nAs you’ll notice, several artists – Stephen Petronio, Jonathan Burrows, Shobana Jeyasingh, Rosemary Lee, Paul-André Fortier and Stephan Koplowitz – have shared their memories and reflections from different years in the festival’s history. Feel free to leave comments as well as your own memories from featured events. You can also tweet your recollections using #DUTIMELINE.\nThe timeline is a constantly evolving creation and we hope to be able to develop it in the future into a fully-functioning archive that can be used by students and researchers worldwide.\nFeel free to leave a comment or share your own memory next to an event, and also share the content on Facebook, Twitter or Google+. Recollections on Twitter can be shared using #DUTIMELINE.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blossomandtwig.wordpress.com/tag/soap-challenge-club/", "date": "2019-04-24T05:49:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578633464.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424054536-20190424080536-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9601069092750549, "token_count": 849, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__133673232", "lang": "en", "text": "The recent soap challenges hosted by Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks were such a success that she created a monthly Soap Challenge Club. In order to participate, soapmakers must become members of the club and pay a nominal fee to enter each challenge. And the reward? Well, besides the chance to hone your soapmaking skills and learn new techniques, there’s a prize. Not just any old prize, though; this month it’s an 18-bar slab mold with silicone liner generously provided by Bramble Berry® Soap Making Supplies! (Someone’s going to be very happy).\nThis month’s challenge is the peacock swirl. I’ve tried this technique only once before, and it didn’t turn out particularly well because the soap batter was too thick to create the fluid lines needed to create the complex design. So I chose a slow-moving recipe to give myself plenty of time to work, and I designed a midnight black soap with vibrant electric blue and purples, deep rose and pastel pinks, and white swirls.\nSince I only wanted to create a small batch – in case of an epic fail – I created a small slab mold from a cut-down cardboard box, and lined it with butcher paper. The “comb” you see is also homemade, and it’s used to create the first part of the design.\nThen I gathered my materials. Bamboo charcoal, four micas, and oil-soluble titanium dioxide (a whitener) were mixed with just a bit of the liquid oils from my recipe. My essential oil blend of sweet peppermint and sharp tea tree stood ready to add a surprisingly pleasant wake-up zing. My oils were weighed out and ready for the lye solution.\nAs always, safety first – gloves and safety goggles are a must when working with lye. Ready to begin!\nThe essential oils were added to the oils and stirred a bit, the lye was slowly added, then stick blended (see the color change)? I didn’t want the soap too thick, so I only blended until the batter was emulsified.\nSome of the batter was poured into each of the pre-mixed colorants, and the bamboo charcoal was added to the batter remaining in my bowl. This was my base color, so into the mold it went.\nNow for the fun part! I gave the colors a quick stir with my mini-frother (love that thing!) and decided at the last minute to pour them into squeeze bottles. Then alternate stripes of color were added to the width of the mold until all the colors were used up.\nIt would be pretty if left like this, but the challenge was the peacock swirl, so on to the next step. For some reason, it helped to think of drawing balloons as I used my chopstick to create a wavy pattern on top of the non-pareil swirl. Finished!\nAfter setting up for a day, it was time to unmold and cut into bars. Soaps made in slab molds require a different method of cutting, so out came my adjustable log-splitter. The first cut split the slab lengthwise into smaller slabs, the log-splitter was adjusted for the next cut, and the smaller slabs were sliced widthwise to create the finished bars.\nI decided to name this soap “Aurora.” My intent was create a soap reminiscent of the Northern Lights (or Southern Lights for our down-under friends). In that regard, I failed because my colors weren’t vibrant enough. The aroma hits the mark, though, because it’s zingy and refreshing. And, truth be known, I like the design on the side of the soap better than the peacock swirl. Next time I use this technique, I might just cut it differently to accentuate that part!\nAurora is on the curing rack and will be listed in my Etsy shop around the middle of July.\nThanks for following me, and please stick around for the next challenge. 🙂", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://chippcoffee.co.uk/products/luz-mila-colombia-cinnamon-natural-coffee", "date": "2021-04-16T20:54:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038089289.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20210416191341-20210416221341-00597.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9497795701026917, "token_count": 299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__226535057", "lang": "en", "text": "Luz Mila - Colombia Cinnamon Anaerobic Coffee\nRoast Profile:- Light\nGrown by Luz Mila at Finca El Oasis, this very special coffee has been exposed to a dry anaerobic fermentation for 30 hours with the pulp left on, during this fermentation tartaric acid and fresh cinnamon has been added.\nAfterwards, the cherries were pulped, gently washed and left to dry on raised beds.\nLuz Mila moved from Caqueta 8 years ago and decided to establish in Gaitania, Tolima, with her husband and 4 kids! Luz Mila then bought a farm and after 5 years of hard work and despite low commercial coffee prices she was able to purchase another farm to truly establish her amazing coffees.\nThese days Luz Mila is dedicated to producing incredible Micro-lot coffee, taking amazing care and attention to her work and we are especially proud to be able to support and showcase her amazing work.\nVariety | Caturra\nProcess | Cinnamon Anaerobic\nAltitude | 1900 - 2200 MASL\nIn addition to the incredible coffee of Luz Mila, we have also worked with the amazing artist & illustrator Rheannon Ormond.\nRhe has created the beautiful artwork for this years special Christmas release and we are so incredibly happy to be able to showcase this amazing work with you all.\nYou can find more of Rheannon's work here:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pvhstheatre.org/meet-the-team", "date": "2019-11-20T18:12:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670597.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20191120162215-20191120190215-00261.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9672446846961975, "token_count": 1128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__142094395", "lang": "en", "text": "Our Professional Staff\nTOM LUPFER (Director/Producer/Technical Director) is a graduate of the Program in Educational Theatre at New York University, where he earned a M.A. He also holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Susquehanna University. Currently, Tom is a drama teacher and Related Arts Subject Matter Leader at a performing arts magnet school in Montclair, NJ. In May 2015, Tom co-produced the documentary film Ceremony for This Time, premiering at the Montclair Film Festival. The film chronicles the creation of a performance piece celebrating the power of the performing arts in education.\nThe director/producer for PV Theatre since 2007, Tom is proud to collaborate with his wife Merielle, with whom he was honored to share the 2014 Montclair State University JoAnn Fox Award, given to a director who is: \"an inspiration to his/her students, whose passion for theatre is infectious, and who creates a community, a loving extended family in his/her school in the process of producing high quality productions.\" Tom's favorite productions are his twin daughters.\nMERIELLE LUPFER (Director/Costumer) earned a B.S. from the Program in Educational Theatre at New York University. A 2001 alumna of PVHS, she is overjoyed to give back to the program that was her initial training in the craft. As an actress, favorite roles she has played include: Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Amy in Company, and various roles in The Laramie Project.\nAt PV, she has designed costumes, props and scenery, as well as co-directing since 2007. Merielle was honored to accept the 2014 JoAnn Fox Award honoring excellence in directing a HS Theatre program. She is most happy when she is at home with her family, which has grown to include her beautiful twin daughters.\nMICHAEL MAHADEEN (Vocal Musical Director/Orchestra Director), a conductor, educator, performer, and composer, works as Assistant Director of the Symphony of Winds and Percussion at New Jersey City University, and serves as a music director, conductor, and orchestrator with the Montclair State University Theater and Dance Department and various local theater companies. Broadway/NYC credits include: On the 20th Century, Show Boat, Waterfall, The Hills Are Alive!, Once on this Island. As a composer, Michael has had music performed by the Czech Radio Orchestra (2007 Dvořák Festival, Prague and Vienna), the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the Colonial Symphony, various all-state, region, high school, collegiate, and community ensembles, and is known internationally for his scores to video games in the Wing Commander series. In 2013, Michael began work with Connect4Education, arranging for their OnMusic Conducting course.\nMichael graduated with honors from MSU, majoring in Music Education/Music Theory and Composition, and is a recipient of the New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher Award. In September 2013, Michael returned to MSU for his graduate studies in composition, concentrating in musical direction/conducting for musical theater, and became the Graduate Assistant for the program in September 2014. Michael is a member of Phi Mu Alpha, MENC, and ASCAP. His music is published by Bandworks Publications.\nFRANCESCA SILVANO (Choreographer) is a native of Rome, Italy, where she graduated from the National Academy of Dance, before attending the Covent Garden School of Dance in London. Upon moving to the U.S., Mrs. Silvano has performed for various dance companies and choreographers in New York City. She holds a degree in Comparative Literature, and is happy to share both her talents -- academic and performing-- at PV.\nKELSEY MCGRAIL (Choreographer) is a PV Theatre alum, class of 2012. She started choreographing during her junior year, and has choreographed musical numbers for ten PV Theatre musicals. She is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo.\nCURTIS SHIELDS (Lighting Designer) is a New York City based lighting designer for theatre, dance, and opera. Broadway: The Spongebob Musical (Assistant to LD). Regional: Shrek The Musical, Evita (Assoc.) Oklahoma! (Assoc.), Fallen Skies. Additional Credits: West Side Story, Carrie, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, Triumph of Love, Den of Thieves, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Assoc.), The Joci Awards, and numerous dance shows. PV: Urinetown, Anything Goes, Don’t Drink The Water, Cabaret, The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later. A proud PV Theatre alumni, Curtis is happy to be back in the space where he found his love for theatrical design. He is a graduate of Montclair State University where he received a BFA in Lighting Design. IG: @curtisshieldsdesign\nADAM FARNAN (Scenic Designer) is a carpenter who has worked with PV Theatre since 2010. He started off as a student on the crew team his sophomore year of high school, and became master carpenter his senior year. Since graduation, he has worked as Assistant Technical Director and Scenic Designer. In addition to his work at Pascack Valley, Adam also designs and constructs scenery for other HS and community theatres.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.fremontchristian.com/fine-arts/bands.cfm", "date": "2020-07-11T02:46:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655919952.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200711001811-20200711031811-00473.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9503234028816223, "token_count": 452, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__79467531", "lang": "en", "text": "There are several instrumental groups offered at Fremont Christian School: Elementary Band, Junior High Band, Warrior Band, and Dixie Dominus. The Elementary and Junior High Bands are what gets most students started off in the instrumental music field. In these groups, they are taught how to master an instrument and how to read music. They perform several times a year. Warrior Band and Dixie Dominus consist of many musically talented high school students. These groups are constantly performing and participating in band competitions.\nThe Junior High Band is made up of 6th, 7th and 8th Graders who have had at least one or two years of music training on their instrument. In this class, students develop their musical abilities in reading music notation, tone production, phrasing and performing. The Junior High Band performs number of times throughout the school in formal concerts, festival adjudications and in our pops concert series titled \"Java 'n' Jazz.\" The typical instrumentation for this ensemble is flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, double bass, and concert percussion. Students will be introduced to playing different musical styles, from Jazz to Classical.\nSymphonic Band is the final stage of instrumental instruction. Students at this level should be proficient at tone production, phrasing, and be able to play in many different musical styles ranging from Jazz to Classical. The objectives of this course are to give students an enriched experience in instrumental performance and to provide many opportunities for public concerts.\nThe Dixie Dominus Traditional Jazz Band is a select group of 6-9 musicians who rehearse three times weekly. During the course of the year the students involved in the Dixie Band work to improve their understanding of traditional jazz music and growth as creative improvisers. The Dixie Band performs numerous times throughout the year ranging from concerts and private engagements to farmer markets and Jazz Festivals.\nBig school opportunities in a small school environment: Fremont Christian School partners with families to provide our every day kids both an extraordinary education and genuine encounters with Jesus, all within a community of compassion.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.10000birds.com/the-warbler-brewery-warbler-ale.htm", "date": "2023-12-09T10:45:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00222.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9456710815429688, "token_count": 705, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__89481221", "lang": "en", "text": "I didn’t plan on taking such a long break away from the Birds and Booze beat, but life got in the way the last several weeks, mostly on account of moving into a new home. After so much time away, I knew I’d need to come back with a really good find. And what could be better than a new bird-themed brewery opening up less than two miles down the road from me?\nI first noticed The Warbler Brewery in the Albany, New York suburb of Delmar back in November, a little over a week before their grand opening the day before Thanksgiving. Even then, the brewery’s sign was in place, sporting a stylized but spiffy songbird in flight, clutching a stalk of grain and a brewer’s mash rake with its feet. According to the brewery’s website, “We named our brewery for the wood warblers native to Upstate New York’s neighborhoods and woodlands; at once small and secretive, but also wonderfully diverse and bursting with song.” I don’t know whether head brewer Chris Schell – a Delmar native with a decade of craft brewing experience – is a birder or not, but each beer is adorned with trippy, vaguely sci-fi depictions of birds by Boston artist Ian Tartasky, some of which seem to be identifiable to species.\nRight now, The Warbler Brewery’s beers are only available for sale at their taproom. Their offerings include two IPAs, both in the popular New England style: Dissimulation IPA and Wolfjaw Double IPA. Café Flurpy is a sweet, so-called “pastry” stout and Moon & Back is a strong, imperial stout. On the lighter end of the brewery’s range are Alba Blonde Ale, Squeech Blackberry Sour, and Parula Pilsner.\nTheir namesake beer is an American pale ale named Warbler Ale. Besides the few warblers depicted in the mix of songbirds featured on Safe Flight IPA by the Kings County Brewers Collective we sampled in October 2019, I think this is only the second time we’ve seen a warbler here at Birds and Booze, a surprising situation given how popular this family is with North American birders.\nAccording to The Warbler Brewery, Warbler Ale is “Our continuously evolving flagship ale is brewed to represent the ongoing refinement of our technical proficiency, materials sourcing, and production philosophy.” The Warbler Brewery is coy about the ingredients that went into this iteration of Warbler Ale, but it’s a beer that’s decidedly in the hazy, New England style of hoppy ales. Bright and fruity, with aromas of candied citron, pine, and ripe mango and cantaloupe, Warbler Ale boasts a bold burst of pineapple flavor, a plush mouthfeel, and loads of soft, cereal sweetness offset by the faintest hop bitterness in the finish. Through the alchemy of brewing, Warbler Ale carries the flavors of the tropics northwards to our still chilly climes, much as the tiny songbirds it’s named for will adorn our forests and fields with their striking colors and cheerful, sparkling songs in just a few short weeks.\nGood birding and happy drinking!\nThe Warbler Brewery: Warbler Ale\nFour out of five feathers (Excellent).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.bynadiatayeh.com/about", "date": "2018-10-21T06:54:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513760.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20181021052235-20181021073735-00454.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9779921770095825, "token_count": 340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__161495876", "lang": "en", "text": "Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Nadia Tayeh is an accomplished artist, who has worked over fourteen seasons backstage at New York Fashion Week for designers including Balmain, Michael Kors, Oscar De La Renta, Carolina Herrera, Jeremy Scott and many more.\nNadia Tayeh was shaped by the many different cultures that made up her world coming from the diverse environs of Downtown Brooklyn. Her exposure to different cultures allowed her to take in the differences in style each beautiful culture produced. This heightened Nadia’s love for fashion and beauty, and at a young age she became obsessed with the world of fashion and design, spending hours watching runway shows on E! Network. Not only observing the clothes and makeup of the models, but trying to discern the unique story the designers were trying to convey. Being the creative type, Nadia earned a Bachelor's Degree in Film at Brooklyn College. She wrote and directed her first undergraduate short film which was screened at BAM theater in Brooklyn, winning \"Best Producer\". Nadia's work in film lead her to rediscover her love for makeup where she began to do the makeup of characters on film and video sets. She was able to not only apply the necessary makeup to characters but align their looks to the story being told. A skill that has stuck with her throughout her career, never just applying makeup, but always seeking to bring out the story behind every one of her client's face.\nNever the complacent type, Nadia continues to develop her art, seeking inspiration from various art mediums and using them to push her vision forward, to not only stay on-top of current trends, but to set them herself.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ibkg.com.au/about/", "date": "2021-12-08T01:06:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363420.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20211207232140-20211208022140-00008.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9402899146080017, "token_count": 201, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__53097917", "lang": "en", "text": "Kate Glover is an award winning, fully qualified (Bachelor of Photography) and accredited (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) photographer with over seven years industry experience. Images by Kate Glover (IBKG) is a boutique style professional photography business specialising in weddings and creative portraits servicing the North West. With qualifications in Photography and business Kate also offers commercial photography, social media marketing and communications solutions to her corporate clients.\nKate was awarded Young Business Person of the Year at the 2015 Northern Outback Business Awards and took home a second award for Business Innovation. An active corporate citizen, Kate is the founder and creative director of the Ink Project initiative and is proud to have an opportunity to contribute to the amazing work carried out by Paws Hoofs and Claws in the Mount Isa community.\n“Kate was awarded Young Business Person of the Year at the 2015 Northern Outback business awards.”\nContact Kate on 0431 463 994 or firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.abbysroad76.blogspot.com/", "date": "2013-12-06T12:37:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163051588/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131731-00072-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.983363151550293, "token_count": 2100, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__203724525", "lang": "en", "text": "For my dear friend, Heather Renee (Meade) Adams\nSo many feelings swirling around in my heart since April 25th. And in this space for remembering, I share with you this story of friendship deeply woven into the fabric of who I am. I could not possibly recount my life's story without these memories of such an amazing friend.\n|Heather and me, frolicking on Clearwater Beach, circa 1977|\n|Luke, me in the aforementioned dress, and Suze...|\nWe were long-distance friends until December of 1989, when my family moved from Ohio to Florida with glad tidings of great joy! I remember sitting in my 8th grade shop class in Ohio and Mr. Nickley telling me he hoped I'd be very happy in my new home, and Tommy Decker laughing from across the room, \"Of course she'll be happy. She'll be in Florida! It's paradise!\". We were excited not only to live in the sunshine state, but to live just minutes from our friends. I remember it snowing there not long after we moved and everyone joking that we could have left the snow in Ohio, thankyouverymuch. But Heather would've never considered squandering an opportunity for a good time, so we raided our hall closet for winter wear, and headed out.\nI remember trying to make snowballs and snowmen from these whispers of snow and loads of hysterical laughter and me thinking that this move to Florida was going to work out just fine. Heather was larger than life...we were completely opposite in almost every way...she was brave and bold, southern and fashionable, adventurous and over-the-top in the very best way. She took one look at my hippie hair and Vision Street Wear shoes and said, \"Oh, no, honey, this just won't do!\" She fixed my eyebrows, put highlights in my hair, decked me out in head-to-toe Z. Cavaricci, and then sat back to admire her work.\nThe very best friends don't just try to change you for changing's sake, they intuitively find ways to grant your secret wishes. They seek out your hidden possibilities; read between the lines of who you say you are and find who you really want to be. They help you become your best and truest self.\nI wish everyone had a Heather.\nSuch a true artist. The kind of artist who sees beauty in everything and leaves trails of brilliant color everywhere she walks; she opened my eyes to new worlds and experiences. I remember telling her that I'd entered myself in a pageant. That I thought I'd made a huge mistake and should probably back out. That I was mostly terrified and slightly paralyzed with fear and I remember her telling me not to worry about a thing. She'd do my hair and make-up and we'd rock it. And somehow I believed her.\nShe believed that I could be confident, strong, and sure. She helped me believe in me.\nShe believed in me so much that she chose me to be her entry into her cosmetology school's hair competition. I remember saying, \"Heather! You have chosen the shyest, least likely candidate you know for this job!\" And she just laughed and said it'd be perfect. That night I remember her squaring my shoulders and looking me straight in the eye. \"You have got to go out there and work it. I mean werk it. If you don't believe this, nobody else will.\" This was a particularly tall request as she had used egg-whites and a balloon to achieve my fierce look.\nBut I took her words straight onto that turf-covered runway and did my best impression of someone who had a clue what they were doing. We took first place. We also took both our families to Taco Bell and raised more than a few eyebrows with my award-winning look.\nI cannot even pretend to guess whether Heather or Susan either one would appreciate me posting the above photo, but it is honestly one of my favorite pictures in the history of pictures. It is exactly how I picture Heather...Susan telling her how it is too late and she has to teach tomorrow and Heather not even trying to hear that. \"I'll get up early with you! I'll help you do whatever! Let's just go!\" And of course, we went. And I'm so happy we did. Oh the places we'd go.\n|Heather didn't just give me the shirt off her back here, everything I'm wearing is hers, from my sunglasses to my shoes. I cannot count how many times she and Stephanie told me, \"just keep it!\"|\nI remember this day in Key West so clearly. Heather was positively radiant and I remember a street performer losing his train of thought as we passed by and spontaneously starting to sing about the \"girl in tan and black\". Heather just kept walking until I saw it flash across her face; she actually blushed and looked unsurely at me...\"was he talking about me?\" I had to laugh and assure her that he was. She hardly believed me.\nBut she should've.\nHeather was there for the very beginnings of Lee and me. Like the 1996 beginnings. She was quick to call me on it, knew I was a lost cause, and did everything she could to make me appear way cooler than I ever was. She was on our side from the moment she saw we were a possibility. I remember her driving me to his house to tell him goodbye when I moved to Key West. \"You'll be sorry if you don't.\" She was right. I remember pulling up to their house. Lee flew by on a motorcycle and Heather jumped on their four-wheeler and yelled to me to hop on. Terrified, I did, and we jumped over hills and wove through trees, following the trail after him. He was standing up on the motorcycle up ahead, looking back over his shoulder at us and laughing, and I remember so clearly her yelling to me that I'd be crazy if I didn't end up with him. How could she have known? She did.\nHow do you say goodbye to someone when you just flat don't want to? You don't. You know way deep down in your knower that you don't have to. Suddenly you wake up from the darkness of feeling like you know exactly where death's victory and sting are to the morning light of the promises you've hoped are true from your first conscious memory. Everything that felt cold is warmed and soothed, bathed in that glorious and brilliant light. Every cliche and old saying you've heard about eternity is blazingly alive and fills your chest with such hope that you nearly explode. You have an amazing link to a world you believe you've belonged to all along. You realize there has to be more to this story. That you really are a pilgrim here, a spirit preparing for what is really real. You feel a little bit like Tommy Decker and laugh and say, \"of course she's happy, it's paradise!\" And you don't mind asking that same Spirit who raised Christ up and dwells in you, too, to pass along a message or two for you.\nYou ask Him to tell her thank you. Thank you for the mischief, the hilarity, the unabashed love. Thank you for the sisterhood. For the stories and the adventures. For the hundreds of times she'd say, \"let's sing!\" and we'd belt out Alanis Morrisette and the Murmers and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Please thank her for singing her orders in the drive-thru. And for that time in 10th grade when she did her math homework in blue crayon. I still laugh about that. Thank her for the giggles about her parents' marble fireplace. Thank her for that time at the end of Point Break when she stood up and declared if she couldn't have Kenunu she'd throw herself off a bridge. Thank her for the grilled pb&j's and stirring peanut butter into vanilla ice-cream and for that tuna/cheddar cheese/catalina dressing deal. Thank her for that time we baked a disaster of a cake and she poked holes in it and covered it in chocolate icing that melted right through and everyone declared it was the best cake they'd ever had. Thank her for dragging me down for the alter call at Dave Reever even though we were already saved and our Dads were Pastors in town...thank her for looking at me through tear-stained eyes and saying it was the right thing to do and that maybe us being brave and going down would help someone else feel brave enough to do it, too. Thank her for giving so much to me in every imaginable way. Thank her for being Heather. There will never be another, that's for sure.\nRon, Shirley, Steph, and Tommy...I'm afraid I have the advantage on you. I missed her already. And I know you've got dibs on the first 10,000 years or so, but after that, I want a turn.\n|I borrowed this from her Dad. So beautiful!|\nToward the end of the service celebrating her life, I had to take the kids out because Jillian played the potty card. We sat on a couch outside the sanctuary and I had to tell the kids that if Heather was there, she'd undoubtedly have snuck out with us and be giggling and making merry with us. And that we'd be in big trouble afterwards with our parents because they'd probably hear us inside. But that she'd most assuredly charm her way out of said trouble and we'd laugh about it for years to come. Little rays of sunshine started peeking through the clouds right then for me.\nAt the close of the service, everyone began to sing and when Jillian heard the music, she clasped her hands together, drew them to her face, and said, \"Oh Mommy. It's a happy ending. I love happy endings!\"\nI smiled through tears and agreed.\nA happy ending for sure.\nP.S. Steph, I agree...blonde. But I'm secretly hoping for red. ;)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.backmask.com/blog/page/2/", "date": "2013-12-09T19:49:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163996875/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133316-00009-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9483603835105896, "token_count": 113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__119153278", "lang": "en", "text": "Two months after the release of Backmask’s debut full-length album Dark Fiber as a digital download, the album is finally available on CD for $13.99 from CafePress.com . Don’t feel like shelling out the cash? PureGrainAudio.com is hosting a contest for 5 lucky fans to win signed copies of the CD! Enter the contest here.\nBackmask is also in the process of booking tour dates. New dates are being posted to the Backmask MySpace page as soon as they’re confirmed.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theinsideruae.com/2018/03/29/bcbgmaxazria-owns-spring/?share=google-plus-1", "date": "2019-07-18T05:40:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525500.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718042531-20190718064531-00259.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8827155828475952, "token_count": 422, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__20545545", "lang": "en", "text": "If there’s something that goes immediately to the top of our ‘lust list’ then it has to be the BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2018 collection.\nIt’s the first with new creative director, Bernd Kroeber at the helm and perfectly evokes his aspiration – to create captivating styles that appear effortless – unites both unique brands, setting forth a distinct vision for their future.\nThe collection is formed in three parts, each an homage to the sun sunkissed beauty of Los Angeles and aptly titled City of Angels,Victoria Canyon and Nostalgic Beach. It’s no surprise that Kroeber’s hometown is Los Angeles.\nThe 2018 collection pays tribute to the different elements of the Los Angeles landscape. City of Angels is inspired by the duality of Seaside and City; a juxtaposition between structure and femininity mirroring the juxtaposition of the Los Angeles city skyline to the softness of the coastal ocean waves; featuring an ombre of nautical blues, neutral sand colors and sunrise shades of pink.\nThe second range, Victoria Canyon, is inspired by nature. Bringing to life the florals blooming in the canyons and utilizing a color palette that is an ode to nature with Sage Greens, Canyon Peach and shades of Dusty Blue. The collection also infuses subtle prints with a handed down vintage feeling. The third part of the collection, entitled Nostalgia Beach, evokes memories of Malibu’s iconic beach scenes from times past. Bohemian prints layer back to neutral colors for a bohemian look and feel.\nWe love the beautiful flowing maxi dresses and chic jumpsuits in a spectrum of subtle, neutral tones. The sunrise shades of pink manage to nail both femininity and glamour in equal amounts. If we had to choose one piece, it would be one of the on-trend floral designs, paying elegant homage to nature in sage green, canyon peach and that ever-flattering shade of dusty blue.\nSpring has Sprung.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hope-howse.org/articles/gathering.html", "date": "2023-10-03T14:09:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9322606325149536, "token_count": 829, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__140670183", "lang": "en", "text": "By Debbie Ellison\nWhat is a HOPE-HOWSE Gathering?\nI enter with a subtle anticipation, knowing that whatever happens here will be a welcome surprise wrapped in a safe and loving environment. This physical space, which is just one tier in the many levels that represent HOPE-HOWSE, is alive with the tremendous spiritual and human energy that hugs my soul as I blend into the warm surroundings. I soak up the peaceful, loving energy like a grateful sponge as my deepest spirit entwines with the other gentle spirits in the room.\nCandles light the house, their flames reflecting in the eyes and hearts of each person present. The world is illuminated with the radiance of their brilliant flickering light, symbolizing the higher consciousness and hope that comprises HOPE-HOWSE. The aroma of incense unites with the soothing, peaceful music as the many individuals unite as one soul, one beating heart, individual flames harmonizing into a candelabra of human light and oneness.\nWithin these walls, there is no judgment, no prejudice, no hatred. Black or white, young or old, rich or poor, ex-con or CEO, Muslim or Jew or Atheist, inside this sacred space, all are equal, all are accepted, all are stripped to their human cores. The only walls are the ones that support the building; there are no walls that separate, imprison, or hide. All are free to be, all are welcome, without exclusion, without division. At HOPE-HOWSE, there is no them and us - there is only \"us.\" What comforting bliss to be accepted just as you are, to be a part of something bigger than yourself, to be many bodies, but one heart. What glory to bathe in unconditional love, to jump unafraid into unknown emotional territory, to bask in the glow of candles and the warmth of human compassion.\nA HOPE-HOWSE gathering is a microcosm of the unconditional love and human dignity that HOPE-HOWSE extends to the universe. It is a place where people share their intimate secrets in a non-threatening, supportive setting. A HOPE-HOWSE gathering may be a lively discussion, an intimate sharing, a deep meditation, a teaching of a peace worker or lightweaver, or a program of peace. It may be twenty-five people or two. It is whatever the universe determines it will be at any given moment. It is, as is the work of HOPE-HOWSE, an energy of its own guided by unconditional love, human dignity, and total commitment to be fully present with other human beings. It may happen inside or under a canopy of stars in the glow of moonlight. It may be a mellow experience or an exciting one. There may be silence, meditation, and chanting, or joyous singing, dancing, and playing tambourines, drums, and other primitive instruments gathered around the world. But there is always joy, enlightenment, and hope. A HOPE-HOWSE gathering reflects the uniqueness and compassion that is the greater work of HOPE-HOWSE, the work of simply being fully present for other human beings, listening deeply, speaking and sharing honestly, loving unconditionally, loving thy neighbor as thyself. At a HOPE-HOWSE event, as in the energy of HOPE-HOWSE itself, there are no issues, only humans. And that spark in the heart that connects us as human beings is also the spark that ignites the universe with the hope and love that is HOPE-HOWSE.\nUpon leaving the physical HOPE-HOWSE where this gathering has occurred, part of the energy of HOPE-HOWSE leaves with every participant, to be disbursed into the universe to carry on the work and love of HOPE-HOWSE. I leave, as I entered, with a subtle anticipation, knowing that, with faith and love, whatever happens in the universe will be a welcome surprise wrapped in a safe and loving environment.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://seounlocke.com/2021/07/31/how-to-incorporate-goth-fashion-in-your-everyday-outfit/", "date": "2021-09-28T08:38:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060538.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928062408-20210928092408-00457.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9291763305664062, "token_count": 862, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__66834866", "lang": "en", "text": "Goth fashion is all about embracing the dark aspects of aesthetics and style. Someone who is transitioning to gothic styles and gothic accessories can get overwhelmed by the dramatic changes in their wardrobe.\nBut there are some ways you can do this transition a bit organically. If you think a drastic change in your wardrobe is a bit much, try incorporating goth styles and elements in your everyday look. This will make the process as normal as it can be are also help you to sort the essentials.\nHere are some ways to try introducing goth fashion and ease your way.\nStart with the colours\nThis is the most ‘normal’ way to incorporate goth fashion in your wardrobe. Begin by adding black items to your outfit. Start with black jeans instead of blue, a simple graphic tee, and some choker (black, of course!).\nWhile it is true that you don’t need to eat and breathe black to be goth. But it is the easiest colour to start without getting too stressed. You can also start experimenting with purple, red, or silver. Adding these colours won’t totally freak your parents either!\nMakeup is the concern\nMakeup is the QUEEN when it comes to achieving the perfect goth look. Always keep your makeup on the basic level of eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. Focus only on one thing at a time. This will help you to get the style without being overboard.\nFor instance, create a smoky eye look and keep the lips nude. Try a dark coloured eyeshadow to play a little bit.\nLearn about Goth identities\nOnce you are intrigued by the goth culture, feel free to explore its branches. There are various sub-categories of goth fashion—Victorian goth, cybergoth, gothic Lolita, etc. As a new member, you should explore, try, and then chose the style that best represents you.\nInvest in accessories\nAccessories are the easiest way to incorporate a new style in your cupboard without chugging out all the savings!\nStart adding skull bracelets, hats, bags, rings, and chokers. Invest in fishnets and tight belts to amp up your look. Once you are done with the testers, go for shoes and jackets.\nWardrobe Essentials you need\nHere are some wardrobe essentials you need to get started with your transition.\nStarting small, skull rings or pewter rings are classic goth accessories. These rings have some dark symbols embedded in them or can be gem-crusted. They are available in a lot of variety, and some people often like to stack them together for a statement.\nIf you want to invest in a single piece of shoes, then that should be black pair of combat boots. You can opt for high heels or even studded heels. The good thing about combat boots is that they are super comfortable and badass!\nGraphic tees are a basic, inexpensive way to transition into gothic fashion. Skulls are very popular symbols of gothic culture. They represent death and mourning. Other than that, dark quotes, patterns of tombs can make them look more attractive.\nBlack leggings are themselves very versatile. They can be worn while shopping, studying, hanging out with friends, etc. Try a skull t-shirt with black leggings and a statement ring—you have your basic goth look ready!\nIt might be a little expensive, but a classic black leather jacket is a style staple for gothic fashion. You can pair them with tees, combat boots, hoodies, and it adds a signature touch to the whole look. Think about the Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries!\nBlack lace dress\nWhenever we think about women’s gothic dresses, Victorian-style gowns come to mind. But today, instead of gowns, short black dresses with lace bodies can make you look irresistible. Add a women’s gothic jacket, red lips, and you will own the room!\nAre you looking forward to incorporating these essentials into your wardrobe? Explore a world of alternative fashion from Jordash Clothing.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://spiketarot.com/tag/france/", "date": "2017-05-26T20:48:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463608684.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170526203511-20170526223511-00087.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9639105200767517, "token_count": 860, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__12654737", "lang": "en", "text": "Seven of Pentacles\nSacred Site – The Lascaux Cave, France.\nThe Lascaux Caves are a complex of caves in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings. They are located near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne. They are home to some of the best-known Upper Paleolithic art, estimated to be over 17,000 years old. They consist mainly of images of large animals that lived in the area at the time. In 1979, Lascaux was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.\nAt times this card is far removed from the more traditional Tarot, and at others is almost the same card, I think it is the man’s gaze that tells the story and alters the card slightly. In the Waite-Smith deck the look on the main figure is at times one of “is this all worth it” (imo), whereas in this card he seems to have just come out of a reverie, you know that space you go to when you are being creative and nothing will disturb you, almost a meditative state. Then sometimes when this card is drawn he looks to be having a lack of faith in his work.\nKeywords: Evaluation, reflection, patience.\nPossible deck specific interpretations: If you are doing the best that you can at what you love to do, there is no need to worry about what people think of your work.\nGoogle Map →\nThis is a short (2½ minute) clip detailing the Lascaux Cave paintings.\nAnd this an hour long documentary about how prehistoric Europeans came to invent art.\nIn the next few months I’m going to be taking a walk through the Sacred Sites deck card-by-card. I am totally in love with this deck, I thought it was going to be a novelty when I reviewed and interviewed it, but having used it almost exclusively for a year now I feel there is still so much to learn with this deck. Some of the cards I have heaps to say about, some of them maybe not so much.\nSix of Chalices\nSacred Site – Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, France.\nLes Saintes Maries de la Mer is the capital of the Camargue in the south of France. This site is linked to the figure of Sara-la-Kali who is said to have been the Egyptian servant of Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome and Mary Jacobe, (Les Saintes Maries). Or, in another tale she was the local woman who welcomed the three Marys on their arrival from Alexandria, Egypt. After they’re arrival the area became known as Nôtre-Dame-de-Ratis (Our Lady of the Boat), the name was later changed to Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer, then, in 1838 the residents settled on the present title.\nThe image shows a crowd on their way to the town to celebrate Pelerinage des Gitans, or ‘Pilgrimage of the Gypsies’, a Roma/gypsy festival held each year on May 24 and 25. The festival is a time to meet up with friends and relatives that – because of their nomadic lifestyle – have not been seen since previous festivals, a time for giving, sharing and reminiscing. This is a slightly different take on how this card is in other decks where it normally shows just two people sharing a gift or a memory, in the Sacred Sites version a whole crowd is sharing. This could be interpreted as a group or collective conscience, a sharing of ideas that go beyond generations and eventually become inherited memories. Okay, so maybe that’s a bit deep for the average Tarot reading, in a past life reading however it could show that certain traits of a client could be inherited from…. well, a previous life.\nKeywords: Sharing, charity, nostalgia.\nGoogle Map →\nOkay okay, so it’s nothing to do with Sacred sites or Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, but they are from France, and they play excellent guitar, they are The Gypsy Kings.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.leslieantiques.com/items/1442067/Portrait-Miniature-by-Augustus-Fuller-c1835", "date": "2021-05-06T10:26:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988753.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506083716-20210506113716-00465.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9388744831085205, "token_count": 325, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__148026452", "lang": "en", "text": "A fine miniature portrait by Augustus Fuller, done on natural material. The sitter is an attractive hazel-eyed woman sporting sausage curls and wearing a white lace bonnet, a white lace fichu with a centered brooch, and a black dress. Fuller took pains in this painting to the extent of showing details of the dress design with faint white highlights, shown in the second photo.\nThe condition of the painting is excellent, and viewed in person the miniature is far better than the photo shows. The sight size is 3\" by 2 3/8\" and the later frame is 3 1/4\" by 2 5/8\".\nBIOGRAPHICAL NOTES: 1. Augustus Fuller (1812-1873), born deaf, received instruction in drawing and painting classes when he attended the Connecticut Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, graduating in 1828. In 1833 he studied with Chester Harding. Augustus Fuller worked as an itinerant portrait painter from about 1829 to 1859 in towns along the Connecticut River Valley, New York, southern New Hampshire, and throughout Massachusetts. Fuller's miniatures are very much admired and in great demand by collectors.\n2. An excellent article about Fuller by Michael and Suzanne Payne appeared in the 2017 Winter edition of the magazine \"Antiques & Fine Art\", and can be found at https://www.incollect.com/articles/augustus-fuller-1812-1873-triumph-over-disability-a-deaf-folk-portrait-painter-in-nineteenth-century-america", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.two-are.com/work/flower-water", "date": "2023-12-05T21:57:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100568.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205204654-20231205234654-00331.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.900767982006073, "token_count": 367, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__244487523", "lang": "en", "text": "Flower Water is a new-to-world beverage brand reintroducing a Swiss classic, Elderflower Water, to a wider audience. With additional botanicals like Rose, Orange Blossom, and Hibiscus, the brand offers a refreshing take on traditional flavors. Flower Water was dreamt up after tennis match on a clay court in the Swiss Alps. With this in mind, we developed an identity that is both elegant and sporty, making it the perfect choice for Après-Ski and Après-Tennis alike.\nThe identity captures the essence of elegance and refinement while also incorporating an energetic and dynamic spirit. We achieved this balance through the use of a bold sans-serif (Söhne by Klim) alongside a baroque Serif (ABC Synt Italic by Dinamo) forming an pairing that is both stylish and approachable. Furthering this tension, we married the use of traditional gold foil with a bold and striking border system, inspired by the grids of a tennis court. Overall, he identity was heavily influenced by ephemera, taking inspiration from sources as varied as ski patches, lift tickets, national parks and fruit stickers.\nWe developed an iconic Wordmark that feels at once timeless and contemporary. This works alongside an illustrative heritage mark, which lives on a separate, gold foiled label along the neck of the bottle following in the footsteps of brands like San Pellegrino and Topo Chico— classics in the water game.\nDesign: Briana Garza & Caleb Van Dyke\n3D Renderings: Briana Garza\nClient: Gabriel Puché & Martin Howell\nTypeface: Söhne Halbfett / ABC Synt Italic\nTags: Branding, Digital, Packaging, Art Direction, Illustration", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://casadeespanol.org/", "date": "2017-08-16T17:06:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886102309.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20170816170516-20170816190516-00299.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9638938307762146, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__129742940", "lang": "en", "text": "Now Enrolling for Summer\nWe mix fun in-class and online activities with dynamic and creative methods of teaching that immerse students in not just Spanish, but also Latin American and Spanish culture as they are thrust into authentic situations that focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.\nThe main goal of our program is to achieve maximum progress, while students enjoy their experience. We challenge students without pressuring them by offering creative and diversified activities that bring Spanish to life.\nOur camps are designed with fun activities to develop students’ language skills by encouraging them to be creative and thoughtful. We use traditional rhymes, art, music and play to activate imaginations and teach students to appreciate the Spanish language and its many cultures.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://builtec.co.uk/", "date": "2017-04-30T14:36:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125654.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00423-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8901454210281372, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__304749290", "lang": "en", "text": "Builtec Developments is an inventive and practical building and interior contractor, specialising in the construction and manufacture of creative and innovative interiors.\nBuiltec Developments is a business combining over 35 years of experience with modern technology and the values of a traditionally run family business.\nOver three decades Builtec Developments have created a diverse portfolio of projects for clients in leisure, retail, corporate & bespoke residential interiors.\nView some of our previous work.\nFor more information please fill out the contact form.\n© 2009 BUILTEC DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED |\nSite by K-Design Leamington Spa", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.signal.co/blog/halloween-2016/", "date": "2019-10-15T04:13:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655864.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015032537-20191015060037-00387.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539486765861511, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__171145323", "lang": "en", "text": "Halloween at Signal is more than a holiday, it’s a tradition. Signalites come together to sip on spooky cocktails out of a cauldron and eat ghoulishly delightful goodies, all while showing off their most creative costume creations. This year’s festivities were no different.\nTo ensure all were in the spirit, on Friday afternoon people gathered to mingle with fellow employees, play trivia and indulge in a few-too-many treats. The celebrations continued during Monday’s lunch with the yearly costume competition, featuring a catwalk and pizza.\n“My favorite part about Halloween here has been hanging out with co-workers and celebrating the day,” said Liz Doernhoefer, a member of the Signal Culture Club.\nPerhaps the best part of the holiday is seeing what employees wear when they dress up. With so many unique ensembles ranging from a peanut butter and jelly duo to a kangaroo, the judges had a frightful time choosing the winners. A few participants stole the spotlight though, and walked away with spooktacular awards.\nMost Committed: Todd Schanbacher with an impressive Mike Ditka impression and outfit.\nMost Creative: Ben Vogt and a four-armed costume.\nBest Overall: Sara Schroeder as The Cat in the Hat, featuring her twins.\nHonorable Mention: Kora Kopieniak in a Guy Fieri Costume.\nCheck out photos from the celebration below!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://best-antibiotics-otc.com/looking-for-love-and-finding-elote-a-meditation-on-mexican-street-corn.html", "date": "2023-02-01T16:16:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499946.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201144459-20230201174459-00698.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9689240455627441, "token_count": 1538, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__211623551", "lang": "en", "text": "The first time I had elote was in New York City with a man several years my senior — not old enough to be my father, but enough to elicit the occasional curious or knowing glance. I let him believe he introduced me to The Cure and XTC. In exchange, I felt free in a way that’s probably craved by most listless suburban church kids who finally grow up.\nWhile he worked, I slipped into bookstores and thrift shops, where I rifled through discarded photographs and bought some for 99 cents. I looked into the strangers’ faces, which were frozen in time on film — at a retirement party, on an Alaskan cruise, perched on a threadbare floral couch on a shoreside patio — and journaled about what I imagined their lives were like.\nI bought cheap coffee in those blue and white Anthora cups (“We are happy to serve you!“) and sat on park benches, where I watched pigeons bully each other over dropped breadcrumbs and popcorn kernels. I watched people pass — laughing until Coke sprayed out of their noses, shouting into their cell phones, crying into their sleeves — and journaled about what I imagined their lives were like.\nI wrote in a notebook and thought about a poetry professor of mine who had made me feel like words were magic and convinced me that I could make a living crafting them. It was a relatively radical thought to consider when I’d grown up in a religious tradition where it was taught that women should be seen and not heard, let alone read. When I would occasionally fret about finding a job, as a student in his subterranean office and then eventually as a young freelancer sitting on his front porch, he’d laugh quietly and give me the same line.\n“Don’t be afraid of a few lost years,” the professor would say.\n“Don’t be afraid of a few lost years.”\nFor that reason, I carefully labeled the first page of my notebook with the phrase “Lost Years?” and journaled about what I imagined my life would be like. I didn’t know yet that years could in no way be the “lost” ones, as I was still so blissfully curious about everything.\nAt night, we’d eat. I discovered that I loved oaky Malbec that left my tongue dry and my lips tinged purple; I loved the punchy, vinegary white sauce kept in squeeze bottles on halal carts; I loved thin-sliced pulpo and how, no matter what, one’s lips looked like they wanted to be kissed when they read it off the menu; and I loved elote.\nWe’d stop at vendors who were just far enough away from the subway station that we were no longer trapped in the hot, stifling throngs of people pushing their way to the street level. About a block or so from the 82nd Street–Jackson Heights station, a woman had built a mobile grill using a shopping cart and a grate wrapped in aluminum foil. She’d use a thick brush to slather an entire row of freshly-peeled, charred corn on sticks with thin mayonnaise in a motion that looked like she was painting a fence. She’d give it a sprinkle of Tajin, then roll it in salty, crumbled cotija.\nIt piqued all my taste buds, and I liked that I could be on the move while eating. We’d slowly walk up and down the city blocks without any real purpose other than just being out, occasionally stopping on a random corner when we fell deep into conversation. He’d tell me about the eloteros in the Mexican border town where he grew up.\nWant more great food writing and recipes? Subscribe to Salon Food’s newsletter, The Bite.\nEach of them had a slightly different method for making elote. Some used crema instead of mayonnaise. Some swore by two squeezes of lime per ear of corn. Some used enough chipotle or chili powder that, in the end, the corn looked more red than pale yellow. “You find who you like best,” he said, “And then you just keep on going back.”\nHe then explained that many eloteros find a spot, such as a parking lot or street corner, where they’ll just stay put for decades. It becomes their spot. Even if they wheel their cart home for the night, you know that they’ll be back the next day, or at the latest, the day after that.\nFor so long, I’d dreamed of drifting away in that romantic way that only seems possible when you’re 20, where you think that if you go to a new town or a new city, all the things you disliked about yourself growing up suddenly fade. The idea of that kind of steadfastness was thus both daunting and romantic in a wholly different kind of way.\nWhen the love between that man and I finally faded, his stories of the steadfast eloteros didn’t.\nThough the love between that man and I finally faded, his stories of the steadfast eloteros didn’t. In each new city I visited, I found myself drawn toward the unmistakable smell of char-grilled street corn and the stories of the people who worked there.\nChicago, where I live now, is full of these stories.\nIn 2000, 50 eloteros and a number of the city’s Latino aldermen rallied in favor of an ordinance that would finally make their trade officially legal after existing in a gray area where vendors often found themselves up against hefty fines. It would take more than a decade for the city to acquiesce. Still, the eloteros persevered. (During that time, someone even made a Facebook page called “Chicago’s Cutest Eloteros,” which captured snapshots of vendors all around the city, showcasing, likely unintentionally, how integral to the fabric of Chicago they are.)\nI recently read a story about a couple of eloteros in Rogers Park, the neighborhood directly north of my apartment. They had been married for 23 years and worked together daily, selling styrofoam cups of corn, mayonnaise, cayenne and cotija seven days a week from 8 a.m. until just after midnight.\nFelipe Vallarta, the husband, passed away in 2021. A few years before he died, he told the local paper: “The truth is, it’s difficult, but when you love the work, it’s beautiful.”\nThe unchanging schedule, the slog, the schlep — all the things I had feared for so long would deaden me to really living — are the things that can actually make life beautiful. Whether it’s the routine of cleanly slicing boiled corn off the cob in 20 seconds flat, or just trying to survive. Maybe there are no lost years. Maybe they all are, in some way. Maybe we just need to embrace them.\nabout this topic", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://characterlinens.co.uk/disneys-moana-the-must-see-film/", "date": "2018-02-18T01:32:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891811243.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20180218003946-20180218023946-00485.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9242886900901794, "token_count": 594, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__22709689", "lang": "en", "text": "Disney’s new musical spectacular Moana is one of the most anticipated films of the year!\nFollowing the journey of Moana (newcomer Auli’i Cravalho) and her new friend Maui (who also happens to be a God – voiced by Dwayne Johnson), the two work together to save her island – taking her into realms no mortal has ever reached.\nHere are some reasons why Moana is a must-see this winter!\nAnd if you are already a Moana fan – you can get the original Moana duvet cover set here.\nDisney is tackling Polynesian culture brilliantly\nThis is the studio that brought real lions into the animation studio for ‘The Lion King’, so you know Disney doesn’t do anything by halves. When it came to creating a new film set in the world of Polynesian culture, directors Ron Clements and John Musker travelled extensively around the area and formed a ‘trust’ to consult on the accuracy and sensitivity of every aspect of Polynesian culture.\nThe culture of Polynesia has been a huge part of promoting the film too, right down to Dwayne Johnson performing a Polyneisan fire dance on American television!\nMoana is the furthest thing from the classic ‘Princess’\nNo love interest? No problem! Moana is taking her destiny into own hands, proving herself to be one of the strongest female leads Disney has ever produced. Her mission in the film is to save her tribe and lead her people, rather than locking down a Prince for her happily ever after.\nShe even gains the respect of Maui, a thousand year old demi-God and fights a lava monster!\nNot bad for a 16 year old, eh?\nIt may be the crowning achievement of Disney’s ‘Revival Period’\nAny Disney historian or enthusiast worth their salt will know the Disney eras very well.\nStarting with The Princess and the Frog, Disney’s revival period has been consistently excellent. Tangled, Big Hero Six, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen and Zootopia have all been huge hits both with critics and at the box office. Disney’s star keeps on shining brighter, and this project, a classic Disney tale with a new angle, may represent the accumulation of the success of the era.\nNew Disney songs!!\nNot just any songs either. Disney have hired Samoan musician Opetaia Foa’I and composer Mark Mancina alongside man of the moment Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer of the huge broadway hit Hamilton.\nWant a taste of their work? Disney have been kind enough to give us a whole song – and yes, The Rock can sssssing!\nMaybe we will Let It Go of Let It Go and sing something new!\nCheck out the trailer below!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://allthingsbarnum.com/2016/05/03/the-passing-of-a-legend-and-a-muse/", "date": "2023-05-29T02:53:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644574.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529010218-20230529040218-00770.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.962864100933075, "token_count": 373, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__7771927", "lang": "en", "text": "This week I learned that one of my personal muses, Disney legend Jack Lindquist, passed away earlier this year. You all know him, even if you don’t think you do – the first president of Disneyland, Jack created the iconic question: “…you just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next?”\nI had the joy of meeting Jack Lindquist a few years ago at a conference of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). Because P.T. Barnum is a member of the exclusive IAAPA Hall of Fame among notables like Walt Disney, Marty Sklar, Bob Rogers, and Jack Lindquist himself, I have the distinct honor of meeting many remarkable, creative innovators. At this particular meeting, I had an hour to sit alone with Jack before his panel discussion began. Jack regaled me with wonderful and hysterical stories of his years with Disney. The successes, the challenges, and even the “goof-ups” – he held nothing back in the opportunity to amuse a companion. His humor was natural and effortless, and he was completely generous with it. I listened intently. It was a priceless hour.\nWhen I head to Disney this month for a family vacation, Jack’s memory will fill me with delight. I do believe that was Jack’s life purpose: to create joy and have that joy endure at the “happiest place on earth.” In 1886, P.T. Barnum wrote that “the noblest art is that of making others happy.” On behalf of the Barnum Museum and Barnum’s legacy of making others happy, we salute a true legend who continues to give joy to the world. You will be missed.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.dramafest.ca/register/school-productions/", "date": "2019-12-11T17:00:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540531974.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20191211160056-20191211184056-00212.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9245027899742126, "token_count": 308, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__157901472", "lang": "en", "text": "Schools participating in DramaFest may choose to prepare and perform up to 2 productions at DramaFest. Schools are encouraged to bring all types of work to perform. Not just final polished productions, but also works in development, staged readings, and workshop presentations of any kind! The cost is $50 per production.\nDramaFest this year has 17 production slots available on a first-come first-served basis. After production slots are filled, schools will be put on a waitlist. While our production coordinators will be as fair as possible, there is no guarantee of when or where your school’s production will be placed in the festival.\nSchools MUST submit TWO different forms for EACH production as well as email a copy of their script. It is suggested that these three things be handed in as soon as possible, but their hard deadline is Friday, April 10, 2020.\n- Technical Questionnaire click here\n- Cast and Crew List click here\n- Script must be emailed to nsdramafest[at]gmail.com\nShould you require clarification contact Bruce MacLennan at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts at 902-494-1496 or by email at production[at]dramafest.ca.\nTechnical Information Forms\nNova Scotia High School Drama Festival\nc/o Dalhousie ‘s Fountain School of Performing Arts\nDalhousie Arts Centre\n6101 University Avenue, Room 5-32", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://northendwpgblog.wordpress.com/2014/06/27/st-johns-library-news-shelf-summer-programs/", "date": "2018-03-20T15:36:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647498.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20180320150533-20180320170533-00420.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8973167538642883, "token_count": 560, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__78800706", "lang": "en", "text": "The TD Summer Reading Club is back this summer! Come to the St. John’s Library for your free summer reading kit, with everything you need to keep track of your reading for your chance to enter a draw for some cool prizes!\nThe TD Summer Reading Club started on Monday, June 23, 2014!\nAlso join us this summer for the following in-library programs:\nFriday, July 4—10:30 am-12:30 pm\nFamily Literacy Fun Day\nJoin us for a fun drop in program with various stations that celebrate the fun of reading! No registration required for this program. All ages welcome!\nTuesday, July 8—2-2:45 pm\nStop by St. John’s Library and make some summer memories with a program of fun stories and rhymes you won’t soon forget. Make your very own memory book to take home! Children ages 3-5 and their families\nTuesday, July 15—2-3 pm\nLet’s Make Music!\nJoin us for an adventure into the art of noise, through story and wordplay. All you budding musicians will also get to make a mini rubber band banjo for your own experiments in sound! Ages 6-12\nTuesday, July 22—2-2:45 pm\nSummertime is the perfect time for fun! We’ll have silly stories, rollicking rhymes, and we’ll show you how to make a paper puppet, perfect for making your own fun at home! Children ages 3-5 and their families\nThursday, July 24—2-3 pm\nLet’s Talk Science: Exploration Mars\nThis space-themed workshop will give kids a basic understanding of space exploration followed by a design challenge! Each group of students will get to design their own rover and lander to see if it will survive Mars’ harsh conditions. Ages 9-12\nTuesday, July 29—2-3 pm\nDid you know Leonardo Da Vinci was making designs for airplanes 500 years ago? Here’s a salute to the pursuit of flight! You’ll also get to make your own toy airplane to take home! Ages 6-12\nThursday, August 7—2-3 pm\nInteractive Storytelling with the Aboriginal School of Dance\nExplore and act out the seven sacred teachings with the Aboriginal School of Dance using music, masks and props! Learn about the wisdom of the beaver, the truth of the turtle, the courage of the bear, and more. All ages welcome!\nNow accepting registrations. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Register in person, or call 204-986-4689. St. John’s Library 500 Salter St.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://artsavingwildlife.com/about/", "date": "2022-09-24T16:46:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030331677.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220924151538-20220924181538-00075.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9280816912651062, "token_count": 274, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__196563262", "lang": "en", "text": "Immortalise the beauty of our planet and making sure it stays that way.\nArtSavingWildlife is a community of creative artists, creators, collectors and conservationists raising awareness and funds for the protection of the world’s most endangered species. A celebration of wildlife and landscape art, the online gallery showcases and promotes the work of artists worldwide.\nArt That Makes A Difference\nSculptures, original paintings and museum quality fine art reproductions are available for purchase through this website. The participating artists have generously offered to donate a percentage of the revenues for these art works to the conservation of endangered species.\nWith ArtSavingWildlife working as an intermediary, our platform connects nature artists to conservation projects.\nExplore original paintings, fine art prints, drawings and sculptures carefully selected by our curation team.\nArt inspired by nature\nInterested in joining our online gallery as an artist?\nArtSavingWildlife provides artists from around the world with a unique, curated online gallery in which to exhibit and sell their work.\nWe are happy that so many wonderful artists want to be part of this initiative. Please tell us about your work and interest.\nFor more information, feel free contact us through email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.montessori.cz/website/mainmenu/curriculum/beyond-the-classroom/", "date": "2017-04-30T03:11:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00153-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9657469987869263, "token_count": 771, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__301752543", "lang": "en", "text": "At IMSP, movement, creativity and visual and performing arts are viewed as an integral part of the curriculum. We incorporate the arts into cultural studies, history and other academic subjects. In addition, in the Elementary program experienced educators specializing in Visual Art, Music, Performing Arts and Physical Education deliver weekly lessons on their subjects. These engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons generally take place during the second half of the school day.\nThe Toddlers enjoy a Music and Movement class while our Primary students engage in Art and Music and Movement. The Elementary students participate in Music, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. In addition, we have several workshops each year to introduce students to specialized areas of arts, culture and science; past examples include Textile Arts, African Drumming or Indonesian Music.\nArt and Creativity in the Montessori Classroom\nIn the Montessori classroom, we stress many important characteristics such as Independence, Confidence, Inventiveness and Individuality. Maria Montessori said it was the creative mind that harnessed one’s power to solve problems. Art education attempts to inspire and support those same virtues. This year, we have expanded our art program by having specialists in the artistic field lead monthly innovative workshops. Not only does this give the children the opportunity to expand on their idea of art and who is “an artist”, but it also allows them to explore their own creative abilities. Some children (and many adults) may not identify themselves as creative or artistic, yet everyone has the ability to create and is their own unique artist. It is only a matter of finding one's own style, inner passion, and creativity. The goal of exposing the children to various styles, methods, and techniques, is to allow the students to explore their own skills and personal connection to their creativity.\nArt expands far beyond pencils and paint brushes. Exposing the children to textiles, mono-printing, sculpture, recycled art, to name a few mediums, allows the students to connect to their own artistic niche and personal skill set. It allows them to understand art as a multidimensional concept which comes in various forms, shapes, size and textures, just like people. It is not a matter of being like everyone else, but recognizing and harvesting one’s own skill set and ability. They may then enjoy the wonderful experience of expressing themselves creatively! The various workshops give the students a chance to see how each artist is different and has found their own way to explore their creativity as well as the right tools to express themselves.\nArt can serve as a tool for the children to get to know themselves in a deep and meaningful way; to discover their ideas, emotions, imagination and individual talents. There is no right or wrong in the creative arts. Thus, practicing can help children to develop tenacity and risk taking in trying new things, creating for the sake of creation without having to identity with a correct answer. Montessori allows the child to discover themselves in all areas of the classroom and art is no different. Art allows them to go into themselves, getting to know their inner and creative self, finding the courage to explore and express that energy. Exploring new methods and points of view, they learn to trust themselves, building a confidence in themselves and their own mental “tool belt.”\nChildren are given the opportunity to connect to their passions, individuality and innovation in creating pieces that represent their personality, insights and own unique ideas. They are given the chance to connect to others and share with their peers, recognizing each other's differences and vast skills sets. As we continue to explore our own art program, we aim to support the children in becoming unique individuals who trust in their own ability, enjoy the creative process and gain a deep understanding of themselves.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kre8now.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=207031&item_id=1467882", "date": "2021-06-19T16:10:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487648373.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20210619142022-20210619172022-00522.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8546918034553528, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__97099352", "lang": "en", "text": "Events - Event View\nThis is the \"Event Detail\" view, showing all available information for this event.\nIf registration is required or recommended, click the 'Register Now' button to start the process.\nIf the event has passed, click the \"Event Report\" button to read a report and view photos that were uploaded.\nMake a night out - Resin Tray\nEnjoy an evening of creativity and hands-on experience with the beautiful medium of resin. We will provide all the materials and guidance to create a beautiful piece of functional art. No experience necessary. Perfect for date night or a night out with friends.\nFriday, July 2, 2021, 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM\n305 Codell Drive\nLexington, KY 40509\nPayment In Full In Advance Only", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tamilecommerce.in/online-business-ideas-tamil/", "date": "2024-03-02T03:34:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475727.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302020802-20240302050802-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.931738018989563, "token_count": 159, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__104813471", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to our channel! In this video, we delve into the inspiring journey of Uma Maheshwari, a talented artisan and the mastermind behind a thriving inline ecommerce business specializing in handmade palm leaf products. Join us as we take you through the captivating story of how Uma Maheshwari turned her passion for traditional craftsmanship into a successful online venture, touching the lives of people around the world with her eco-friendly and exquisite creations.Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired by Uma Maheshwari’s remarkable journey! Join us as we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, art, and sustainability that she embodies. Like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful videos on online ecommerce businesses and the inspiring stories behind them.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://helpwithessaywriting.net/i-want-some-onw-to-write-half-page-to-one-page-on-art/", "date": "2021-10-23T01:38:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585537.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023002852-20211023032852-00400.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9546167254447937, "token_count": 1223, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__264932649", "lang": "en", "text": "For the Discussion Forums, you will read the questions/topics and, after completing the reading assignments, should be able to discuss your findings and share opinions. Your posts should reflect academic, polished, respectful writing — think of your posts as essays. Points will be deducted for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.\nYou are to add to each Discussion Forum at least twice. One post is to be your original thought post on the questions/topics, and the second post is your response to someone else’s post. The response post should be just as substantive as your original thought post. Agreements, praise, and re-stating what either the original author or you wrote in the original thought posts do not count as substance and will not receive credit. It is completely fine to agree/disagree and express your praise for the original author’s points but remember that those statements will not count as substance in your response post. Think of it as a discussion you are having with that student — how might you respond to what she/he said? You might relate some relevant personal experience or knowledge, a memory or idea invoked by their post, describe additional examples of the ideas/themes being discussed, or provide additional relevant information that perhaps the student did not include in their post. What relationships can you make between the content of their post and your own life?\nCutting and pasting information from the text, internet, or any other source is not allowed. Your posts should be written in your own words. This is a respectful forum for discussion. Foul language or posts in poor taste are not allowed. Repeated offenses will earn a zero for the discussion boards, and you may be banned from posting.\n1) What is the overall difference between the elements of form and the principles of design?\n2) Describe how the two work together to form a composition.\n3) Analyze a work of art from another chapter in the textbook (not Chapter 7) to describe how an artist uses both the elements and the principles to create a strong composition. You must be specific and thorough in your explanation to receive credit. Your analysis should include both the identifications and descriptions of the principles, including how the artist used the elements to convey the principles. Go beyond identification and thoroughly describe . See below for more information on that. Make sure to also identify the artwork with its title, artist’s name, and date of creation.\n4) Explain how your understanding of the principles of design helps you in experiencing and describing this work of art.\nOrganize your answers into an essay, making sure that each of the four prompts above is thoroughly addressed/answered.\n***For part 3) of this discussion forum, since the visual elements are used to convey the principles of design, I recommend forming your analysis around the principles of design. In order to analyze the principles of design, you will naturally need to identify and describe the elements as well. For example, an analysis of just the unity in Alphonse Mucha’s 1900 lithograph The Seasons: Spring might go as follows:\nPrinciple of Design: Unity\nIdentification: Alphonse Mucha’s The Seasons: Spring conveys the principle of unity through the consistency in the visual elements used to portray the figure, the natural elements in the scene, the background, and even the frame-like pattern around the perimeter of the work.\n[This statement conveys that I know what unity is (a principle of design that can be conveyed through consistency in the visual elements) and that I can identify it in a specific work of art. It is more of a broad, general statement. It does not go into too many specifics yet. Those will come with the description below. Remember that one of the purposes of the discussion forums is an opportunity for you to convey that you know the concepts that we are studying — do not assume that I know that you know what unity is, for example.]\nDescription: The crisp, thin, black lines used to convey the contours of the figure are also used in the contours of the flowers that the figure holds, the plants that wrap around the figure’s legs, and the plants that are at the figure’s feet. They are a bit thinner in the plants, but the visual connection still remains. This similar line work is also used in the frame-like design that surrounds the scene and even in the pattern of arrows and crosses on that frame. This consistency in the lines helps to unify the work, making it read as a whole There is a similar green color used in the figure’s flowing gown, the frame, and the flowers she is holding. The pink color used in the background is similar in hue and value to the colors used in the figure’s hair, shawl, and the ground on which she stands. All of the colors used in the work are not highly saturated; their intensity has been somewhat decreased. This similarity in colors used throughout the work also helps to unify it.\n[These statements delve deeper into the initial observation made in the identification, analyzing and explaining it further. Specifics and details from the artwork are used to help further convey the points I am making. The visual elements of line and color are identified, and the types of each element are described. The art terminology that we have been learning is used to more effectively make my points.]\nIt is important to note that the uses of line and color are not the only ways that this artwork conveys unity. There are many others. In your analysis, you do not have to include all of the ways in which each principle is conveyed, but pick a couple of the visual elements to describe how that principle is conveyed. Remember also that the above example is an analysis of only the principle of unity. Your analysis should include identification and description of the other principles as well — including, but not limited to — variety, balance, movement, rhythm, scale/proportion.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.newtonart.org/paintout", "date": "2019-10-19T22:12:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986700435.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019214624-20191020002124-00400.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9501764178276062, "token_count": 1289, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__170840806", "lang": "en", "text": "The Newton Public Art Commission is excited to present the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out followed by a wet paint art show on Saturday, Sept 28.\nPainters of any medium are welcome to enter the event, where they will spend from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. painting outside on the streets of beautiful, historic Newton “en plein air.”\nRegistration will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., Newton. Beginning at 3 p.m., artists will display their paintings in a wet paint art show open to the public in the tasting room at Catawba Farms. Many of the works created during the paint out will be available for purchase. One painter will be awarded a $200 prize. There will also be a $50 prize awarded to the best student piece submitted.\nIn order to participate in the paint out and wet paint show, a registration form and fee of $20 must be paid by Sept. 26. A late registration fee of $25 will be charged for any participants who register after Sept. 26. Students who present student identification may enter the paint out and wet paint show at no cost. The required registration form is available here.\nIn addition to the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out, artists of all skill levels can sign up for a workshop on Friday, Sept. 27, to learn more about this exciting art technique. (Please note the workshop has now reached capacity. No additional participants may register.) Artist Jean Cauthen will host the workshop, which will focus on tips and techniques for painting landscapes in the great outdoors. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m in an upstairs room which has stair access only at Whisk & Barrel, 31 North College Ave. The workshop is limited to 10 students. All art materials will be provided. The cost of the workshop is $50, which also includes the entry fee for the paint out and wet paint show on Saturday. Participants must register and submit payment for the workshop by Sept. 25. The required registration form is available here.\nCauthen grew up in Naples, Italy; New Orleans; and the Carolinas. She currently resides in Charlotte. She began her love of landscape painting while living in Newton. Her work often depicts the streets, countryside and factories of Catawba County. She is a former winner of the Piedmont Plein Air “Quick Paint” and second place winner in the Savannah Paint-Out. Jean lectures on art history topics for local groups and classes. In addition to leading travel workshops to France, Italy, Ireland and Costa Rica, she has been granted several artist residencies, including upcoming travel to Chateaux Orquevaux, France. As a teacher, she is known for her patience, humor and enthusiasm. She strives to move students of all levels forward in their understanding of the basics as well as helping them find their own artisitic ‘voice.’ Her work has been exhibited internationally, earned many awards, and has been collected by several corporate and private entities. Her work may be viewed at Dilworth Artisan Station in Charlotte and at www.jeancauthen.com.\nFor more information, please contact Alex Frick at email@example.com.\nDetailed Artist Information - Workshop\nA hands-on plein air workshop will be held at Whisk and Barrel, 31 North College Ave., on Friday, Sept. 27.\nWorkshop registration is $50. Participants must register and submit payment for the workshop by Sept. 25.\nSpace is limited to 10 workshop participants.\nParticipants in the workshop are automatically registered in the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out.\nDetailed Artist Information - Paint Out and Art Show\nRegistered artists check in at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 28, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.\nArtists must have their canvas or paper stamped at Catawba Farms prior to beginning work to be eligible for entry in the Saturday afternoon show and sale. Work begun in the workshop is not eligible for the wet paint show and sale.\nThe paint out will be held rain or shine.\nArtists may paint at a variety of locations of their choosing within the city of Newton. Picturesque locations will be listed as suggestions for those unfamiliar with the area. Locations may include landscapes, gardens, landmarks, architecture, and street scenes. A map of suggested locations will be provided.\nAll paintings must be done “en plein air” outside, in natural lighting, during the time frame of the event.\nArtists may stamp an unlimited number of canvases, but may submit up to two pieces for the contest, display, and sale. Canvases must be free of images prior to stamping, though a base coat of paint is allowed.\nAll work is to be done in a two-dimensional medium.\nThe paint out will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an exhibition and sale of the art completed during the day in the tasting room at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., beginning at 3 p.m.\nAll submitted artwork, up to a maximum of two paintings per artist, will be available for sale at the exhibition and sale. Any unsold art must be collected by the artist at the conclusion of the exhibition.\nOpen to all registered artists 12 years and older and in two-dimensional medium including oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, mixed media, and pastels.\nArtists will be responsible for pricing and collecting payment on any work displayed in the wet paint show. The Newton Public Art Commission will not collect commission.\nPaint out registration prior to Sept. 26 is $20. After Sept. 26, paint out registration is $25 per person.\nAwards will be announced around 4 p.m. during the wet paint art show in the tasting room at Catawba Farms.\nTwo categories of awards will be presented: Artist ($200) and Student ($50, requires school ID).\nJeff Kiefer, MFA, Director of AFA Visual Art, will serve as judge for the wet paint art show.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://clarewarrencalligraphy.co.uk/", "date": "2022-08-13T14:42:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571959.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813142020-20220813172020-00093.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959452748298645, "token_count": 251, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__187665780", "lang": "en", "text": "HANDWRITTEN FINISHING TOUCHES FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION, LOVINGLY WRITTEN IN MY MODERN CALLIGRAPHY STYLE\nHELLO, I'M CLARE\nI believe it is the smallest details that can make the biggest difference. I create handwritten on-the-day stationery for brides and grooms who want a special handmade touch on their wedding day.\nClare is absolutely amazing. Her customer service is brilliant and I can't fault her or her work at all! She really helped when I needed her to and I can't thank her enough! Would fully recommend! xx\nAbsolutely wonderful service. Clare went above and beyond to get the labels done just as I needed them to be and they were sent quickly and packaged really well. 100% recommend, the tags are lovely quality and were done to perfection. So so happy!\nGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Adds a real personal touch to a table setting, The calligraphy is lovely and the item is super quality. Fast delivery and outstanding service.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jackcartwright.com/our-story-copy", "date": "2024-04-17T19:44:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00755.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9609247446060181, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__68744606", "lang": "en", "text": "Hiring a production specialist, Jack Cartwright summed up his company’s philosophy as: “To provide the market with upholstered furniture of modern design, produced with exceptionally high quality and priced within reach of many.”\nBack in 1963, a young, ambitious furniture designer called Jack Cartwright founded a company in his own name. His aim was: “To provide the market with upholstered furniture of modern design, produced with exceptionally high quality and priced within the reach of many.”\nWith a focus on design and exceptional quality, the parallels between the Boss vision and that of Jack Cartwright are easy to see, and in 2015 the JC became part of the Boss Design Group.\nLike Boss Design, Jack Cartwright has grown to become a substantial and respected supplier, renown for making quality, comfortable seating that people gravitate to. The Cartwright name has grown across the United States, and for over 50 years the brand has been producing award-winning furniture designs that turn commercial, educational, retail, hospitality, and healthcare environments into destination spaces.\n>With a US supply chain, and a team of highly skilled carpenters, joiners, machinists and upholsterers, Cartwright understands that furniture is about more than aesthetics. Functionality and comfort are the key to human-centric furniture and by providing these elements, along with conscientious service and support, Cartwright has built long-standing relationships with customers and partners.\nRob Keddie, President North America, Boss Design\nThe company’s 80,000 sqft factory nestles in an idyllic natural setting. Situated in High Point, North Carolina, it is surrounded by almost 75 acres of woodland restored post-construction to form a green belt around the facility.\nThe Cartwright seating collection puts the focus on quality. Our products lead the way in comfort, durability and style that are made by an experienced team of expert craftspeople using traditional skills and the finest materials.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.onmauimag.com/", "date": "2017-03-31T00:22:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218205046.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322213005-00600-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8843097686767578, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__123321805", "lang": "en", "text": "Discover the art and soul of Maui with On Maui! Magazine, the indispensable guide for the arts and entertainment scene. On Maui! is an award-winning publication whose lively format and compelling stories keep residents and visitors informed about the arts and entertainment, the people and personalities of Hawaii. Each issue brims with timely information on Maui's local art scene-a virtual Who's Who of Maui's social scene with insights into how culture and the arts complement the Maui lifestyle.\n© OnMaui! Magazine, 2008\nPublications Maui, Inc. All Rights Reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://digitaluxemarketing.com/2011/09/19/burberry-presents-first-ever-tweetwalk-live-from-london/", "date": "2013-12-13T07:58:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164919525/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134839-00080-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9060742259025574, "token_count": 593, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__94623909", "lang": "en", "text": "Burberry partners with Twitter to create the first ever live ‘Tweetwalk’ show, premiering the Spring Summer 2012 collection with instant backstage twit pics of every look, live from London’s Hyde Park show space.\nEvery look will be shared (@Burberry) before the models hit the runway, allowing followers to view the collection moments before anyone else. Images can be viewed in full using Twitter’s new media gallery photo functionality.\n‘’We are thrilled to create the first ever ‘’Tweetwalk show’’ in partnership with Twitter. Twitter is instantaneous and I love the idea that streaming a show can be in many different forms. This collection is all about the most detailed hand crafted pieces and fabric innovation, creating a beautiful physical experience that is communicated digitally in dynamic and diverse ways and I love balancing those two worlds.’’ Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer”\nBurberry was one of the first brands to truly understand Twitter’s ability to connect people all over the world with what’s most meaningful to them. Thanks to their creativity, fashion lovers everywhere will be able to see the new Burberry collection even before those in the front row.” Tony Wang, Twitter\nRunway To Retail\nThe full show can be watched on demand at Burberry.com,\nFacebook.com/burberry and on partner sites globally, viewable on mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad.The runway collection is available for purchase exclusively for one week at Burberry.com and at over 45 Live digitally charged in store retail theatre events, bringing the collection to consumers globally, in just 8 weeks with all looks shot in 360 degrees using Red Cam technology.\nBurberry will stream in HD through its Facebook page and have created a link for every single one of its 8 million+ fans to stream the show through their own personal Facebook pages; sharing with their friends, broadening the social experience and the show audience.\nThe Burberry Instagram account will be taken over by British photographer Mike Kus, the most followed British Instagram user with over 121,600 followers, sharing his exclusive images live from the show space.Burberry will be streaming content from the show including red carpet interviews on the YouTube home and brand’s page.\nUsing iTunes functionality, viewers can download the tracks from the show through the on demand service.Finally, the largest luxury brand on Chinese social media, will also stream the show through Sina and Youku.\nBonus: Burberry Body Hologram\nGuests will experience the brand’s new fragrance for women Burberry Body, entering the show space through an immersive, multi-faceted experience featuring a 4 Dimensional hologram of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the face of Burberry Body – showcased in a scented room using innovative virtual imagery pioneered, by the brand in Beijing earlier this year.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sandraharaja.com/about-me/", "date": "2023-09-25T10:20:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9487455487251282, "token_count": 433, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__186946007", "lang": "en", "text": "I discovered this beautiful instrument a few years ago and fell in love with its unique sound and versatility. Since then, I have dedicated myself to mastering the kalimba and sharing its beauty and potential with others.\nAs a kalimba player, I enjoy exploring different genres and styles of music, from classical and folk to contemporary and pop. I find that the kalimba’s gentle, soothing sound is perfect for relaxation and meditation, but it can also be lively and uplifting, depending on the song and mood.\nPlaying the kalimba is my ultimate passion. I love how this tiny instrument can produce such a big and soulful sound. There is something magical about plucking the metal tines and hearing the beautiful melodies and harmonies that emerge.\nFor me, playing the kalimba is not just about creating music, it’s about connecting with my emotions and expressing myself through sound. When I play, I lose myself in the moment and become completely immersed in the music.\nOne of the things I love most about the kalimba is its versatility. It’s incredible how this instrument can be used to play traditional music from different cultures, as well as modern pop songs and other contemporary genres. When I play the kalimba, I feel empowered to unleash my creativity and explore new musical ideas. It’s a truly inspiring instrument that continues to amaze me with its potential for self-expression and artistic growth.\nAnother thing I love about playing the kalimba is the sense of community it creates. As I share my music with others, I find that it brings people together and creates a sense of connection and joy.\nOverall, playing the kalimba is a way for me to express my creativity, connect with my emotions, and share my love of music with others. I am truly grateful for the joy and inspiration this instrument brings to my life.\nI’d love to hear about the ways that the kalimba has positively impacted your life. Share your stories with us in the comments below! ♡", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://maryxmas.livejournal.com/3460846.html", "date": "2021-10-25T09:07:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587655.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025061300-20211025091300-00087.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8161885142326355, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__277562099", "lang": "en", "text": "з опису малюнка:\nOne of our favorite Wonder Woman-inspired prints is the fantastic \"We Are All Wonder Women\" by Chicago artists and sisters Sarah and Catherine Satrun!\nThis print is available in the artists' Etsy store\nIf your Mighty Girl loves Wonder Woman too, you can find Wonder Woman books, costumes, t-shirts, toys, and more in A Mighty Girl's \"Wonder Woman Collection\"\nFor more empowering depictions of female superheroes ranging from Batgirl to Buffy, visit our \"Superhero Collection\"\nFor more girl-empowering wall art, visit our \"Art & Decor\" section", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.qarinc.com/services/24k-gold-plating/", "date": "2018-04-19T13:40:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125936969.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180419130550-20180419150550-00268.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9142703413963318, "token_count": 159, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__75326273", "lang": "en", "text": "QARINC specializes in 24 karat gold plating for your pride and joy. Today, our vehicles are a direct extension of our personality. So it’s just a natural fit to do the little extra things that will make your vehicle look the best it can. Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, by chemical or electrochemical means. Here at Quality Auto Reconditioning, INC. we can turn your factory-chromed emblems into gold. We have perfected the art of turning a silver colored chrome plated emblem into a gold plated beauty. Our emblems are plated with the purest 24-karat gold to give your emblem that golden luster that will draw attention to any car.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.polktrainingcenter.org/workshops-2/", "date": "2018-12-11T19:14:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823674.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211172919-20181211194419-00546.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8565586805343628, "token_count": 98, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__248581536", "lang": "en", "text": "UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR 2019\nCreating a decorative Garden Pathway stone:\nCreate your own decorative garden pathway stones.\nWorkshop will be taught by Jane West, and will come with complete instructions and all supplies\nSign up now to reserve your spot.\n$55.00 INCLUDES workshop and one stone,\nadditional stones will be $30.00\nCall 863-956-1620 for any questions or to pre-register for the class.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://icefrostdiary.com/notd-how-to-leopard-nails", "date": "2020-05-28T08:19:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347398233.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200528061845-20200528091845-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9164450764656067, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__187005866", "lang": "en", "text": "I attended the Beauty Xmas Party yesterday and it was fun! Since the theme was black and gold, I decided to do my nails in a subtle caramel gold and add on leopard prints on my thumbs!\n- China Glaze Classic Camel\n- OPI Black Shatter\n- Essie Jazz\n- Dotting tool\nI wanted to use a darker brown but my other other brown nail polish is OPI You don’t know jacques which is too dark in my opinion. Perhaps I can now give myself an excuse to haul another brown polish?\nWhat is missing from my collection too is a plain black polish. So instead, I used my OPI Black Shatter and the slight shatter effect actually made my leopard spots more realistic, since the lines are less perfect.\nLeopard nails are relatively easy to do. Here are the steps:\n- Apply your base coat, followed by your base colour.\n- Using the brush from your nail polish, dot on the brown polish on your nails. The dots can be of different sizes.\n- Use your dotting tool to drag around the black “brackets” on the brown spots. You can draw a “C” shape as well.\n- Add some more black solid dots on any spaces between the spots.\n- Apply your top coat and you are done!\nIm really digging this leopard nails! So here is my nail of the day:\nIt’s only Monday, but wishing you a great week ahead! I just love the Christmas atmosphere.\nThanks for reading ~", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hangzhou.wellingtoncollege.cn/academic/the-arts/", "date": "2021-03-05T22:51:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178373761.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20210305214044-20210306004044-00561.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.955643892288208, "token_count": 589, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__148790603", "lang": "en", "text": "At every stage of their educational development, we encourage our pupils to tap into their creative potential, take risks and explore new artistic approaches. Our Art and Design facilities empower them to do just that. We offer state-of-the-art facilities for clay work, painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, textiles and even 3D printing. Plans are in the works to develop facilities for print and lens-based media as well. Pupils have full access to the latest technological tools and platforms, like iPads and ICT Mac suite. Opportunities abound for our pupils to develop their work alongside passionate and creative professionals and to display and view work in our many exhibitions.\nThe Performing Arts\nOur Performing Arts department aims to make pupils more confident, communicative and empathetic through the study of music, drama, dance and theatre. Taught and run by top industry professionals, our state-of-the-art facilities enable our pupils to get a near-professional experience in all their creative endeavours. There are also opportunities to get involved in the production and technical aspects of running performances and concerts.\nAt Wellington, your child will have endless opportunities to learn about and make music. It is available in all curriculums, from primary up to IGCSE. In class, we provide a rich experiential environment for our pupils to discover the essential joys and benefits of music. Paid one-on-one instruction is available in a wide variety of instruments ranging from traditional to modern as well. Pupils are also encouraged to learn music composition and production with the help of industry-standard technologies. Additionally, they may further cultivate their talents through our co-curriculum activities programme, which offers musical theatre, choir, orchestra, rock/jazz band, DJ group and much more.\nAn education in drama has countless benefits. It teaches creativity, communication and teamwork — essential skills in any career. It also teaches historical and cultural appreciation and allows pupils to examine fundamental human issues through an expressive medium. At Wellington College International Hangzhou, we offer instruction in drama for all year groups. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and encourage full participation. Our annual calendar of plays and musical theatre productions ensure that our pupils will have ample opportunities to showcase their talents.\nDance combines physical skill with strength and conditioning. It is a powerful outlet for expression and a medium for telling stories. Dance is also an avenue through which pupils can learn about other cultures. Pupils who study dance at Wellington develop meaningful concepts of self, human relationships and physical environments. More importantly, they gain self-confidence as they learn the value of practice and discipline. We offer classes in a diversity of dance forms, from ballet to hip hop, for pupils in a variety of year levels through our CCA/SA program. Opportunities for live performance are available throughout the school year as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://the-magicbook.informer.com/", "date": "2022-08-09T23:33:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9460651874542236, "token_count": 383, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__136718951", "lang": "en", "text": "The MagicBook 8.0Free\nOld versionsSee all\nThe MagicBook is a free coloring and paint software tool for your kids. It comes with a nice-looking interface with animated bubbles and funny oversized icons. The program offers various types of brushes and pencils and different levels of difficulty, making it a truly entertaining tool for kids of all ages.\nThe program has been designed to be safe and easy to use. Its interface opens in full-screen mode, and it stays that way until you – and not your kids – close it. You will not find a button to minimize the program’s window, so that your kids cannot access any other applications installed on your system while you are away. It may not be very practical for you, but it will help you to prevent unauthorized access to your sensitive information. Moreover, you can add a password to the program, so that your kids are not tempted to interfere with your computer on their own.\nThe program comes with a set of “books”, each containing GIF pictures on a specific theme, which you can load for your kids. Alternatively, you can also load your own GIFs for your kids to color, or purchase an extra set of images specifically designed for the program. The color palette has been designed as an animated set of bubbles, each containing a different color. Kids can choose from a wide variety of brushes and pencils, which will allow them to paint and color their favorite images in an accurate and entertaining way.\nThe MagicBook combines simplicity and creativity with a safe environment for you and your computer. Thus, providing your kids with a funny and safe canvas for them to expand their artistic horizons will cost you nothing. Literally.\n- Nice-looking interface\n- Provides various levels of difficulty\n- Funny color selection through animated bubbles\n- The interface cannot be minimized", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://forcingbulbs.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/doing-my-own-napowrimo/", "date": "2021-04-18T23:50:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038862159.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418224306-20210419014306-00077.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.962688684463501, "token_count": 498, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__56743696", "lang": "en", "text": "Every year for the last decade, I have attempted to complete NaPoWriMo, the month-long celebration of National Poetry Month that challenges writers to use a series of prompts and complete one poem a day. And every year I have not completed the challenge.\nSo this morning, April 1, I did what I do at the start of every NaPoWriMo: I jumped on the Internet and tried to locate a set of prompts that appealed to my sensibilities so I could start the challenge anew and “finish this time.”\nI found myself on the official unofficial NaPoWriMo website (the one run by the creator of NaPoWriMo, Maureen Thomson), and I tried to get into the video posted there as the prompt for the first day of the challenge, but I couldn’t.\nMaybe it’s because of the fresh snow covering up everything outside my window (on April 1). Maybe it’s because Derek Chauvin is on trial for murdering George Floyd, and I am terrified that he will be acquitted. Maybe it’s because after failing to receive the first and second stimulus payments from the Fed for Covid relief, and I am holding my breath until I receive this third one. I don’t know.\nWhatever it was, the surrealist imagery of that video, even thought is was dancing in technicolor over the soulful jazz of Sun RA, wasn’t doing anything for my imagination.\nThe most I could think was: This looks like a set of diagrams from a biology textbook gone wild.\nAs usual, I got frustrated. That is what always happens with NaPoWriMo. Eventually I either get frustrated with the prompts or with myself because I can’t find anything inspiring in them or in my world to help me complete them.\nAnd then I had a brainstorm. Why not approach this year’s NaPoWriMo as a teacher of writing rather than a student of writing?\nSo I am going to complete NaPoWriMo for 2021 by coming up with a new poetry prompt for each day of this month rather than a new poem.\nI am already more excited by this idea than I have been for NaPoWriMo in a long time.\nI hope that anyone that reads this post and uses the prompts will share with me any good work that comes out of them.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jellymediauk.com/examples", "date": "2020-11-29T07:20:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141197278.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20201129063812-20201129093812-00194.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.917711079120636, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__89871101", "lang": "en", "text": "Kate recently undertook a change in direction from working as a stylist and writer within interior magazines to illustration.\nFollowing a course at the City Lit in children’s book illustration in 2016, Kate has been developing her style using pen and ink, colourwash and collage.\nTo commission Kate, please contact jellymediauk today\nSamme likes to have fun and believes in fun projects.\nFrom new beer packaging and identity, to beauty shop windows and packaging, branding and logo design for multiple professionals, to startups and communities, and of course, my own illustrations, Samme continuously thrives to explore and extend his portfolio.\nTo commission Samme, please contact jellymediauk today\nPeter is a Portrait Photographer who takes portraits of the most influential personalities of British society; Actors, Prime Ministers, CEOs, fashion designers, opera stars and generals.\nBased in London, Peter has been commissioned all over the world.\nTo commission Peter, please contact jellymediauk today\nJulie is a graphic/web designer and Indesign trainer with over 28 years experience in some of the biggest publishing companies in the UK. Julie has vast knowledge of the print/publishing market and also manages business consultancy.\nTo commission Julie, please contact jellymediauk today", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://lang.cs.tut.ac.jp/conference/ijcnlp2013/instructions_for_poster_presentation/", "date": "2018-05-25T10:46:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867085.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525102302-20180525122302-00512.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9540316462516785, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__104278893", "lang": "en", "text": "Instructions for Poster Presentation\nMain conference and workshop posters should be no larger than 900mm wide and 1800 mm high. (A0 size would be an ideal choice.) The poster orientation is portrait. The conference will provide self-standing poster boards and pushpins for mounting.\nThe main conference poster session is from 15:30 to 17:00 on Wednesday, October 16. The poster session for SIGHAN-7 is from 15:30 to 16:20 on Monday, October 14. Please make sure you are present at your poster during the session. Please make sure you find the time to put up your poster before the poster session starts. For the main conference poster session, you can put it up from 12 noon on the 16th.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://vintagefashionlibrary.lpages.co/my-company/", "date": "2020-11-27T19:59:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141194171.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20201127191451-20201127221451-00081.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9502936005592346, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__86467644", "lang": "en", "text": "The mission of the Vintage Fashion Library is to inspire our customers to create unique fashion, and to broaden knowledge of fashion history by offering a wide selection of patterns and reference materials for individual use.\nHonesty - I strive to describe your item as accurately as possible, at a price commiserate with value. I will not overcharge shipping!\nService - I am dedicated to great service from the time you ask a question until you receive your purchase. I am always available for questions. My goal is to have you as a repeat customer.\nLearning - I am constantly expanding my knowledge base about vintage fashion, and consider myself to be an information student of fashion history. This helps me in knowing more about the products I sell.\nCreativity - I am dedicated to contribute the creative minds I interact with, and want to help you along your journey. I work hard to find a wide variety of styles to inspire you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.rosescloud.com/post/2017/07/07/american-days", "date": "2024-02-26T15:26:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00488.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9551700949668884, "token_count": 557, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__50736588", "lang": "en", "text": "It's summer in the city, and I'm loving it! Temperatures are rising, the days are long, the nights short, and the rosé is flowing. What can I say, this season makes me happy!\nLast Tuesday we celebrated 4th of July in the US, aka Independence Day. It's the day when US citizens celebrate the Declaration of Independence of 1776, and that goes hand in hand with numerous fireworks, parties and barbecues. The hubby and I decided to skip the crazy party vibe and visit a beautiful piece of LA culture, The Getty Museum. It's known for the unique architecture, beautiful gardens and amazing art collections. The perfect place to relax and take some beautiful snaps!\nOf course, these tropical temperatures need tropical outfits. There's nothing more comfortable and chic than a cute floral maxi dress when it's hot out. It's my go-to summer staple, year after year. The good thing about a floral dress is that it never goes out of style! So if you invest in a beautiful piece you'll enjoy it for years. I wore this stunning mint green dress by Flynn Skye to our trip to The Getty, and I styled it with a pair of statement tassel earrings and a sun hat. I've linked my outfit and some of my favorite statement earrings below.\nWhat are your go-to summer staples?\nShop my style\nMiranda maxi dress by Flynn Skye\nSancho hat by Ale by Alessandra via Revolve\nMia hoop earrings by SHASHI via Revolve\nChloé small 'Drew' bag via Barneys\nplatform sandals by Gianvito Rossi (these babies are ON SALE!)\nTalking about the perfect summer accessory, you've probably seen this stunning watch in a lot of photos lately. I'm really picky when it comes to finding the perfect timepiece, 'cause it's an accessory that I wear every day and has to match all of my outfits. Sooo as I'm obsessed with all things white for summer, this white ceramic beauty was the perfect choice for me. I also want to take a moment here to tell you guys a bit more about this amazing jewelry and watch brand. Alor is a family run business from La Jolla, California. Designer and Chairman Jack Zemer and his wife Sandy Zemer have created an artful collaboration of timeless yet modern pieces in their family business devoted to women. The collection is so beautifully made, and the company also has the most beautiful soul. They give back to charity, donating proceeds from their Affirmations Bangles to support breast cancer. Check out my watch and the complete Alor collection here sweeties.\nShop the post", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://titelle.com/about.php", "date": "2021-05-18T06:42:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989756.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518063944-20210518093944-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9243426322937012, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__117341354", "lang": "en", "text": "“True luxury lives in original creation.”\nTitelle Couture is a corset & wedding dress designer brand dedicated to custom orders from worldwide clients. Unique corsets and wedding dresses are created in Titelle's workspace from sketch, to hand-drawn patterns, hours of sewing and hand-placed embellishments - an elegant and audacious universe looking to fit all shapes, stories and clients personalities. Founded in France in 2009, Titelle moved to Los Angeles in 2011 where she immediately get involved in the rising fashion scene, participating to events such as the LA Fashion Week or the Downtown LA Artwalk, and working with celebrities. Titelle supports the values of arts and craftsmanship, through the quality of a personalized service. Inspired by old techniques, Titelle hands down the art of detail and sophistication through modern designs, as she believes that true luxury lives in original creation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://corvit.com.pk/graphic-desinging/", "date": "2023-12-01T15:40:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00338.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8838167786598206, "token_count": 483, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__178185040", "lang": "en", "text": "Step into the dynamic realm of graphic design and unleash your creativity with our comprehensive graphic design courses. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a business professional looking to enhance your visual communication skills, or someone passionate about artistic expression, our courses are tailored to inspire and equip you with the tools needed to bring your ideas to life.\n- Creative Exploration: Dive into the world of colors, shapes, and visual storytelling. Our graphic design courses provide a platform for creative exploration, encouraging you to experiment with design principles, layout, and typography to develop your unique style.\n- Industry-Standard Tools: Master industry-standard graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Learn to navigate these powerful tools with confidence, enabling you to create stunning visuals for both digital and print media.\n- Project-Based Learning: Apply your skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Our courses emphasize practical application, allowing you to work on real-world design projects that build a strong foundation and boost your portfolio.\n- Expert-Led Instruction: Benefit from the guidance of experienced graphic design professionals who bring their industry knowledge and insights into the classroom. Learn the tricks of the trade, stay updated on design trends, and receive personalized feedback to elevate your skills.\n- Portfolio Development: Craft a standout portfolio that showcases your evolving design proficiency. Our courses guide you in curating a collection of your best work, setting the stage for success whether you’re pursuing freelance opportunities, applying for jobs, or showcasing your talent to clients.\n- Community of Creatives: Join a vibrant community of learners, designers, and instructors. Engage in discussions, share your work, and collaborate with like-minded individuals to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the diverse world of graphic design.\n- Career Pathways: Whether you’re aiming for a career in branding, web design, advertising, or digital media, our graphic design courses provide a versatile skill set that opens doors to a myriad of creative opportunities. Elevate your career and stand out in a competitive market with our comprehensive graphic design training.\nFuel your passion for design, enhance your skill set, and embark on a visual storytelling journey with our graphic design courses. Enroll today to discover the exciting possibilities of graphic design and take the first step towards turning your creative visions into captivating realities.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.davidafsharirad.com/2018/03/another-dimension-anthology-wins.html", "date": "2024-04-14T04:18:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00528.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9249981045722961, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__8200347", "lang": "en", "text": "Thursday, March 22, 2018\nAnother Dimension Anthology Wins Serling Award\nThe Serling Award is bestowed annually by the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation. It is \"given for achievement in the artistic aesthetic Mr. Serling endowed upon the world.\"\nI am thrilled to have been a part of this anthology. I contributed two pieces: a short story, \"The Next Thing,\" and an essay in celebration of Twlight Zone writer George Clayton Johnson called \"Selling Daydreams: The Life and Work of George Clayton Johnson.\"\nThanks to Angel Leigh McCoy for including me, the other contributors for thier excellent stories and essays, and the Serling Foundation.\nYou can read about the award and the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation here.\nAnd pick yourself up a copy of Another Dimension here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.queenstreettattoonc.com/", "date": "2020-09-18T13:20:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516896605491638, "token_count": 105, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__210531709", "lang": "en", "text": "Queen Street Tattoo\nQueen Street Tattoo NC is a private tattoo studio located in the Cargo District in Wilmington, NC. Artists Drew Susi and Ruben Salazar are both veteran tattooers and enjoy creating unique pieces with their clients. Due to COVID-19 we are only allowing appointments to enter the shop at this time. Consultations will be handled via e-mail or on the phone. E-mail the artist you'd like to work with directly to set up a consultation or to inquire about an appointment.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.goprincetontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=4231&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=10600&ATCLID=205681889", "date": "2016-05-06T01:32:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461861700245.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428164140-00142-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667968153953552, "token_count": 482, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__84468222", "lang": "en", "text": "On 10th Day in Spain, Men's Basketball Visits Prado, Enjoys Last Look\nSaturday was the last full day in Spain for the Princeton men's basketball team, which will head to the airport Sunday morning for the trip back to New Jersey.\nThe team began the day with a visit to the Prado Museum, viewing works by such painters as Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez among the museum's seven centuries' worth of art. After the museum visit, the team was able to explore Madrid on its own, and the travel party reunited for dinner near the team hotel.\nThe Tigers played four games against Spanish professional teams on the trip, most recently on Thursday just outside Madrid. Over the next two months, the team calendar will include individual workouts and the official start of practice in mid-October with the season opener coming Nov. 10 at Buffalo.\nBelow, the daily blog entry is provided by sophomore forward Bobby Garbade.\nHola from Madrid!\nIt's hard to believe this fantastic trip is coming to an end. We've spent the last ten days navigating three great Spanish cities and fully engaging in the Spanish culture.\nEven with the final couple days approaching, the flow of activities did not stop. This morning we took a visit to see the Prado Museum. With thousands of paintings, the variety of artwork made for an awesome tour. We started off the tour by taking a look at a group of paintings from the very famous El Greco. From there we went to see arguably the most famous painter in the museum, Diego Velazquez. The painting named \"Las Meninas\" is the most famous of Velazquez's work and it was truly remarkable to see such a famous piece of work sitting right in front of me. After Velazquez, we saw works from Rubens and Francisco de Goya, who is considered the father of impressionism and expressionism (credit to Will Barrett for that fact).\nAfter the museum, we had the day to ourselves. Most of us wanted to finish up on some last minute souvenir shopping and look for a better deal on a Ronaldo or Messi jersey. I know I am speaking on behalf of the team when I say that we all feel so grateful to be on this trip and would like to thank everyone that helped to make this possible.\nAdios y hasta pronto!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.qtickets.co.uk/article/the-charlatans/", "date": "2018-08-21T06:16:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221217970.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20180821053629-20180821073629-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9436536431312561, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__129314567", "lang": "en", "text": "The Charlatans will see out 2017 in style with a November and December tour. Tickets are on sale now.\nThe Charlatans have announced details of a full UK and Ireland tour for 2017.\nKicking off at Nottingham’s Rock City on November 29th the band play eleven dates in total, taking in Brixton Academy on December 9th before finishing in Belfast on the 11th.\nThe band, Mark Collins on guitar, Martin Blunt on bass, Tim Burgess vocals and Tony Rogers on keyboards will be joined by The Verve’s Pete Salisbury on drums.\nThe tour supports the release of The Charlatans’s acclaimed current album ‘Different Days’, which features guest appearances from Paul Weller, Johnny Marr and New Order’s Stephen Morris.\nTickets to the UK tour are on sale now.\nThe event you have chosen is from one of our preferred ticket providers.\nPlease click the button below to continue with your purchase on their website.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://miut.es/discography/dune/?lang=en", "date": "2024-02-29T21:49:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474853.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229202522-20240229232522-00448.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.938256561756134, "token_count": 192, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__158654132", "lang": "en", "text": "On the desert planet Arrakis, water is the most precious asset and mourning the dead, the symbol of maximum prodigality. But something makes Arrakis a strategic piece for the interests of the Emperor, the Great Houses and the Brotherhood, the three great powers of the galaxy. Arrakis is the only known origin of melange, a precious spice and one of the most coveted goods in the universe.\nDuke Leto Atreides is assigned the rule of this inhospitable world, inhabited by the untamed Fremen and monstrous sandworms hundreds of meters in length. However, when the family is betrayed, his son and heir, Paul, embarks on a journey to a destiny greater than he could ever dream of.\nFascinating mix of adventure, mysticism, political intrigue and environmentalism, Dune became, from the moment of its publication, a cult phenomenon and the greatest science fiction epic of all time.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://swiss-lgbtiq-panel.ch/outreach/", "date": "2021-09-21T17:54:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057225.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921161350-20210921191350-00537.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7203366756439209, "token_count": 416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__96595444", "lang": "en", "text": "We believe that the insights of the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel and the study on the Marriage Equality Referendum have high practical relevance for LGBTIQ+ and cis-heterosexual individuals, people in the educational context, LGBTIQ+ and other non-profit organizations, practitioners, and policymakers aiming at promoting the health and integration of LGBTIQ+ individuals. Therefore, Tabea Hässler and Léïla Eisner are giving talks/workshops at various institutions (Outreach) and interviews for the media (Press).\nIf you are interested in a talk, workshop or interview with Tabea Hässler and Léïla Eisner, please write an email: email@example.com\nTalks and Workshops\nOverview of all our outreach activities: Talks and Workshops\n- GLL association (school project): Overview of the Research of the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel. Talk.\n- City of Lausanne (Department of Security and Economy): Ad hoc Consultation on LGBTIQ+ inclusion and hate crimes\n- Art Museum in Langenthal: Art (video) show “Liberty, Love, and Loneliness” (Philip Ortelli) for the Kiefer Hablitzel/Göhner Art Prize (Switzerland, March-June 2021). Interview and participation.\nOverview of all our mentions in the Press: Press\n- Building Bridges Towards Equality, Tabea Hässler, Beyond Conflict (06.2021)\n- “Unsere Erkenntnisse sollen genutzt werden”, Tabea Hässler und Léïla Eisner, Display April 2021, S. 48-50\n- Hass gegen LGBTIQ+: Beleidigungen, Spott und Ungerechtigkeiten, Tabea Hässler and Léïla Eisner, SRF (11.04.2021)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bookofthedarned.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/that-still-small-undead-voice/", "date": "2018-04-22T18:00:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945637.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422174026-20180422194026-00341.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663746953010559, "token_count": 1093, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__4564059", "lang": "en", "text": "Because most dark fantasy contains elements of both, this is an oversimplification, but you can roughly classify such stories as belonging to one of two genera: atmospheric fiction that primarily employs hairs-rising-on-the-back-of-the-neck uncanniness (many classic ghost stories and some recent dark fantasy such as Caitlin R. Kiernan’s novels The Red Tree and The Drowning Girl) or gore-and-splatter festivals such as the vast majority of zombie films and the cheesier horror novels.\nWhile some of the stuff I write includes a few grisly scenes that I would advise tender-minded adults and children to skip, in my own reading I prefer the more subtle, atmospheric tale. The character development in the atmospheric stories is generally much better, and, at its best, contains the finest prose you will find in our genre. Stephen King dedicated one of his books to Shirley Jackson, author of The Haunting of Hill House, because Ms King “never had to raise her voice.”\nMs Jackson’s most famous novel, published in 1959, was contemporary fiction at the time, but the story would be harder to write now except as a period piece. (By the way, if you want to see a film version, seek out the black-and-white original The Haunting, not the appalling, dumbed-down remake from a few years back.)\nOur society has changed a great deal since Ms Jackson wrote her masterpiece – some of the comments of the male characters would elicit more than strained smiles from contemporary women — but the primary reason that it would be harder to relate the tragic tale of Eleanor at Hill House as contemporary fiction is that our over-connected lives now lack two important ingredients in classic atmospheric horror: quiet and isolation.\nTo select an example of atmospheric horror that was consciously done as a period piece, consider the plight of the the young Edwardian solicitor in Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, which is a good example of classic atmospheric horror. (The film, by the way, does not entirely follow the book in that the film version caters to the cheerful, even-the-dog-makes-it sensibilities of American audiences, particularly by tacking on a happy ending that wasn’t there in the original material.)\nHis employer sends the protagonist on a journey to sort out the complicated financial affairs of a deceased, elderly client. This task will take some time because the old woman’s filing system was to stuff important papers into random spaces throughout her large, cluttered, and dimly lit home, Eel Marsh House, which is located along an especially bleak stretch of British coastline.\nThe only time you can get to the house or depart from it – something you will want to do, hurriedly, if possible – is at low tide. At all other times, the property is an island.\nNot only is the place difficult to get to or leave, but the residents of the nearest village, which isn’t all that near, shun it.\nAs in life, in fiction bad decisions drive everything, so the solicitor decides to stay in the house by himself while he sorts out his client’s financial chaos. Before long, of course, he starts to hear the sounds of other people– or, at least, what used to be people — in a place where he knows he is utterly alone. Enter the uncanny.\nBut would this work as a contemporary story? In the Edwardian era, our solicitor-protagonist would not have a television continuously blaring cheerful idiocy the way middle-aged and elderly people do now. He would not have white ear buds blasting bad music into his ears as the contemporary young do.\nThe past was a different country. It was a damn sight quieter. Our protagonist would hear those soft, impossible, uncanny footsteps. A modern character might not.\nAnd he would be alone. He wouldn’t be able to take a picture of what rises from the graves and use his smart phone to post it on his Facebook page. He wouldn’t be able to tweet to his thousands of “followers” and insist that someone show up in a helicopter with a news crew and a pizza and get him the hell out of there. If he could do those things, his situation would be no more scary than one of those “reality” shows about “ghost hunters.”\nThe classic atmospheric story works best in quiet and isolation. In that way, the old-style tales are rather like reading and writing fiction.\nYou can watch a movie or go to a play or a musical performance and share the experience. To read fiction is to take the script, the short story, or the novel and stage it in your head in a way that can’t be shared. You and I may read the same book, but we will stage quite different versions of the play in our heads.\nReading a book is still, thank God, a private experience, one of the few remaining on this over-connected planet where corporate software monitors and records our every click and keystroke and gesture.\nI appreciate a writer who writes for that solitary reader who wants to unplug and drop out and not talk to or be watched by anybody, at least for a little while.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.k9wk.com/guide-on-how-to-go-about-interior-design-at-home/", "date": "2022-10-06T17:43:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337853.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006155805-20221006185805-00066.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477394223213196, "token_count": 644, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__138918518", "lang": "en", "text": "Continue ahead and read about some great money-saving interior design projects you can work on yourself.\nAn excellent suggestion when it comes to home renovation is always considering the room’s usage. If you are decorating a den that will be used often, don’t make the mistake of using elegant furniture or flooring that will wear too easily. You would not be able to use those colors in a den.\nYou can also put some new and innovative designs in your rooms. Keeping up with trends makes your room feel modern and relevant. Remember though, pieces that are on trend should be used sparingly. A leopard print lamp shade can be replaced with little hassle if it goes out of style. It’s harder to replace an animal print sofa.\nWhen designing a child’s room, furnish it from a child’s perspective. It can be easy to forget that children won’t be seeing their room the same way you see it. Everything should be easy to reach and easy to store. Aim to view the room like your child would. Most importantly, make sure you eliminate possible hazards.\nMany experts have advice when it comes to designing your home. You should consider what they are saying, but you shouldn’t completely rely on them. Following the advice of others instead of listening to your own desires will leave you with a home the reflects the interests and tastes of someone else.\nA lot of the time, a simple redesign in a kitchen involves changing out the cabinets. Wood can be replaced by glass for a more modern, airy feel to the room. You can even add accent pieces in the open glass cabinets to give a nice visual appearance.\nIf you are thinking about painting a room, do not get in a rush! Rushing could cause you to make some poor color choices. Get several paint samples, and apply them to the wall you wish to paint. Then, wait a couple of days. Get an idea of how the different samples appear in different types of light. You may find out that a color you loved at first, is not the right choice after all.\nMirrors are a great way to open up small spaces. Mirrors give the effect that the room is larger, which can help you improve the look of your interior. Invest in mirrors in order for you to be able to facilitate the interior design project you are doing.\nPlacing a mirror opposite a window is a wonderful way to open up your space. The mirror will reflect light off of the window and into the room. This will make your dull, dark room brighter.\nYou should try painting your ceiling white if you are trying to create the illusion of space. This shade of high-gloss paint is specially formulated to reflect light effectively. When you use it, you will see a great difference in how well a room lights up.\nYour furniture doesn’t necessarily have to face the television set. You might be better served by having a social area with a couple chairs in a different part of the room. This can be a nice little respite area where you can sit and have a cup of tea with some friends.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://xbeautifulxinxblackx.tripod.com/id20.html", "date": "2019-05-19T20:46:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255165.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519201521-20190519223521-00142.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9687660932540894, "token_count": 353, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__82831096", "lang": "en", "text": "In 1995, after a year of inactivity, Malice Mizer recruited Gackt as their new vocalist. With a new concept created by Mana,\nthe band's music became more progressive and complex incorporating even stronger classical, electronic and using instruments\nlike accordion remembering French popular music of the 19th century. Visually, the band abandoned their 1980s goth look for\ncolourful historical costumes always with a gothic feel. In 1996, Malice Mizer released their second album, Voyage ~Sans Retour~.\nThe band became increasingly popular and in 1997 signed with Columbia Records, where they released a number of successful\nsingles, a short film (Bel Air ~Kuuhaku no Shunkan no Naka De~ de L'Image), and, in 1998, their third album, Merveilles. The\nband even had their own radio show around this time. In January 1999, at the height of Malice Mizer's success, Gackt was requested\nto leave the band and after just four months he released his first solo album. Malice Mizer left Columbia and returned to\nA few months after Gackt's departure, drummer Kami died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage on June 21, 1999, leaving behind\na handful of songs, which the band eventually released as part of the EP/video boxset Shinwa. Kami was never replaced; from\nthat point on, Malice Mizer would only use support drummers (namely Shue, who is not shown in the band's later and final music\nvideos, nor credited) and Kami would be credited as \"eternal blood relative\" on all their future releases.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pianodoctorscotland.com/services", "date": "2023-12-02T09:39:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100381.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202073445-20231202103445-00705.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9469192028045654, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__240902536", "lang": "en", "text": "PIANO TUNING AND MAINTENANCE\nIf your piano has been regularly tuned (yearly) it should be up to concert pitch and will only need a fine tune. This takes one and a quarter hours.\nIf it has been much more than a year since your last tuning, your piano may need a pitch raise. This usually takes up to two hours.\nOver time, the mechanism inside the piano becomes slacker due to wearing of parts and compression of felt. This slack can be adjusted for by regulation (tightening of the mechanism).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://agbsearch.com/about/our-team/ellen-meyer", "date": "2017-09-19T17:01:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818685912.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170919164651-20170919184651-00265.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663476943969727, "token_count": 283, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__54295741", "lang": "en", "text": "Ellen Meyer joined AGB Search in 2017. She has spent 34 years in higher education administrative leadership roles with 21 years as a college president at institutions including Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, Atlanta College of Art (Woodruff Arts Center), Rhode Island School of Design, and Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She is a seasoned administrator in the fields of higher education curriculum development, executive and faculty recruitment and management, strategic planning and partnerships, fundraising, financial planning and oversight, exhibitions, facilities design and construction, and trustee and community relations. She was most recently the president at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film in Nashville, Tennessee where she was appointed president emeritus.\nMs. Meyer has served on the Commission on Accreditation for the National Association of Schools of Art and Design; on the boards of the National Black Arts Festival, the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, and the John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown, N.C.); as president of the Mid-America College Art Association; and as chair of the board of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education.\nMs. Meyer holds both bachelor and master of arts degrees in art history and theory from the George Washington University. She has also completed graduate work in management at Georgia Tech and in ceramics at Antioch University. She is an alumna of Leadership Atlanta, Leadership Nashville, and Leadership Music.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jasonberryauthor.com/2018/11/24/city-of-a-million-dreams-a-love-letter-to-new-orleans/", "date": "2023-12-04T01:09:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00118.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9661399126052856, "token_count": 1314, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__52988778", "lang": "en", "text": "By Ed Conroy | Houston Chronicle\nIn his poem “Gulf Music,” former poet laureate Robert Pinsky writes, “The past is not decent or orderly. It is made up and devious. The man was correct when he said it’s not even past.”\nWhile Pinsky was writing in part about the 1900 hurricane that leveled Galveston, he was writing about New Orleans, too.\nIt’s entirely appropriate, then, that Jason Berry should quote Pinksy — and pay indirect homage to William Faulkner — at the outset of his fascinating, expertly researched and masterfully written history of the city that care forgot.\nIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when some pundits made bold to suggest there was no point to rebuilding the town because of climate change, no doubt many New Orleans natives thought there were far too many people who had forgotten to care about their city at all. Berry, who has been living in and writing about the people, music and politics of the Crescent City for much of his adult life, was by no means among those naysayers. Through his research and reporting, he already knew its pivotal importance as a crucible for the evolution of American culture.\nHe distinguished himself with his 1986 history of New Orleans music, “Up From the Cradle of Jazz,” as well as through his groundbreaking 1992 book, “Lead Us Not Into Temptation,” which uncovered a pattern of sexual abuse of minors in rural Louisiana. His 2011 book, “Render Unto Rome,” won the Investigative Reporters and Editors Award.\nWith “City of a Million Dreams,” Berry has turned his considerable reporting prowess toward profiling the city he loves like no other with an abundantly evident, ardent passion.\nHe begins this extraordinary book with an emotionally moving recounting of famed New Orleans songwriter and performer Allen Toussaint’s funeral on Nov. 20, 2015, when 1,600 people packed the Orpheum Theatre. Numerous musicians and civic leaders saluted Toussaint and his music before the Preservation Hall Jazz Band marched everyone out to the street to send his casket off in a white hearse for what, Berry notes, Jelly Roll Morton once called “the end of a perfect death.”\nPoetry, death and transformation, music, dancing and marching are very much at the heart of Berry’s “City of a Million Dreams,” which takes its title, fittingly, from the jazz song by Johnny Wiggs and Raymond Burke.\nThe result of over a quarter century of Berry’s indefatigable research, this 332-page, extensively footnoted and annotated work captures the reader’s attention with a cavalcade of astoundingly detailed accounts of the exploits and adventures of a cornucopia of outstanding people who have left an enduring mark on New Orleans and the conflicts that have forged its distinctive urban culture.\nTo Berry, all of New Orleans’ colorful people and their culture have roots in a place once known as Congo Square, named, ironically, for the executioner.\nAs he puts it, “There was a time, deep in the city’s past, when the reach of African memory cradled a large field that lay behind the rampart of the town. Today, a wedge of that space occupies a corner of Louis Armstrong Park within the Rampart Street wall. The evolution of that land and its African rituals carried a quaking drama of memory and resistance. A culture of spectacle pushed against the city of laws like tectonic plates beneath the earth.”\nPerhaps Berry’s greatest achievement in writing this book is to create a seamless, holographic tapestry out of the many disparate threads in New Orleans’ history, tying together stories from its Spanish, French, American, Confederate, Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods, during which it reinvented itself in line with the mythology of what 19th-century white supremacists called the Lost Cause — through the civil rights movement and desegregation all the way to Katrina and the city’s rebirth.\nBerry pulls no punches in describing the New Orleans of the past as a place where vice was long plentiful and profitable, where police were easily bribed, where political gangs of Irish and Italians clashed with upper-class whites, where city government was a vassal to the governor and state legislature and where school desegregation in the 1960s was fought by many locals, tooth and nail.\nAt the same time, though, Berry twists his literary kaleidoscope little by little as the book progresses to help the reader see how the culture of jazz, elaborate funeral parades and second lines with their brass bands, indigenous Afrian-American spirituality and the gloriously surreal pageantry of Carnival, with its exotic krewes and their parades, all evolved from the very slave dances through which the people who built the early city expressed their hope for a better future — in this world, and the next.\nBut Berry also sees New Orleans as a city redeemed by its own art, culture and spirituality. As he puts it, “Music and dancing coursed across the racial divide like a current of electricity charging both cultures.”\nHe sees that current moving now to inspire its leaders to fully confront the legacy of racism and white supremacy. He eloquently recounts how former mayor Mitch Landrieu and the city council removed the statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate heroes from places of glory, at considerable personal risk.\n“City of a Million Dreams” is an inspiring response to those who would have left New Orleans to decay away in the wake of Katrina, a tale of resilience and progress in the face of great odds.\nToward the end of the book, Berry describes the colorful 2014 funeral of Black Indian Big Chief Larry Bannock of the Golden Starhunters, where his fellow Indians paraded in their beaded and feathered finery. A man watching the parade yelled, as the hearse rolled by, “Big Chief don’t never bow down!”\nBerry convincingly makes the case that, thanks to the collective energy, over three centuries, of all the people whom he has chronicled and celebrated, and many more, neither will New Orleans.\nEd Conroy is a writer in San Antonio", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://enjoue.de/click-here-for-english-site-version", "date": "2023-10-04T15:46:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511386.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004152134-20231004182134-00665.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9234507083892822, "token_count": 332, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__295328391", "lang": "en", "text": "Get the party started!\nEnjoué strikes the right note at every stage of your event: classy jazz tunes provide a mellow backdrop for your cocktail or dinner, our swinging live disco and pop tunes get everybody on the dancefloor, and if you want a dazzling finale to your evening, we'd be delighted to send you on your way with a few memorable DJ-sets featuring live saxophone.\nFrom light piano background, through sophisticated jazz to lively pop disco music, you can mix and match to create the right mood.\nTell us what you want and we will tailor a personalised program that fits your unique event and reflects your taste! We also take care of the technical side and provide the music system for a great, professional sound.\nEnjoué is a versatile 5-person band of highly qualified musicians from Berlin and Leipzig with a wide experience in a variety of musical genres and events: weddings, celebrations of all kinds as well as corporate events.\nClassic disco & soul hits to modern pop tunes with swinging saxophone solos will make even the shyest guests grace the dancefloor!\nCocktail & Dinner\nThe silky voice of our singer, Karin Peters, bringing classic jazz & soul standards to life, will enchant your guests during a dinner or cocktail party.\nDJ & Saxophone\nPerhaps you are still hesitating between a band that brings you the joy of authentic live music and the crisp beats of a DJ with added live saxophone. We have the expertise to fulfill both of these wishes so that you can have it all and your event becomes an all-round unforgettable experience!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dancersgallery.com/summer-camp/", "date": "2018-01-20T13:20:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889617.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120122736-20180120142736-00349.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9676281213760376, "token_count": 469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__257410698", "lang": "en", "text": "Dancer’s Gallery was heaven on earth for my daughter. She danced there from the age of 3 until she was 14 years old. The teachers are wonderful. The atmosphere makes you feel comfortable to drop your child off at class and run an errand. My daughter would live there if she could! Ms. Christie was not only one of her instructors she became family. I feel privileged that my daughter had the chance to attend! Dancer’s Gallery helped make my daughter the confident young lady she is today.\nI have been a part of Dancer’s Gallery for 18 years and it’s been the most amazing experience. Miss Christie is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Miss Christie and her entire staff go above and beyond for their students. This new studio in Cooper City is amazing. You feel like home when you walk in there. I wish Miss Christie and the entire staff of Dancer’s Gallery all the best in their new home.\nDancer’s Gallery is the best studio ever! It feels like home. This beautiful arts center is the best place you can ever find in Florida with the best instructors, the best training and the best people.\nFrom the minute you walk in here, it feels like a family environment. My girls have been dancing here for over 3 years and I have enjoyed seeing them fulfill their dreams in dance.\nMy daughter has been growing up with Dancer’s Gallery since she was 3. She now teaches the next generation of artists. Her career in the arts flourished into: Dancing, Acting, Singing, Modeling, a Marlins Mermaid, Choreography, and has featured as a dancer in the movie “Rock of Ages”. I attribute her talented skills to the training, discipline and opportunities offered in this wonderful environment.\n“ Dancer’s Gallery is the best dance studio around. Their facility is like no other and they offer a huge variety of performing arts for children and adults. Each instructor brings their own style and offer a lot of freedom of expression while focusing on technique. I love it there and love the fact that my two boys and daughter can share the experience of dancing at Dancer’s Gallery. BRAVO! ”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.martinwilsonwrites.com/bio", "date": "2019-09-19T12:40:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573519.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919122032-20190919144032-00026.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9685935378074646, "token_count": 305, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__135268503", "lang": "en", "text": "Martin Wilson was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.\nHe lived there until he finished high school and entered Vanderbilt University, where he earned a BA in 1995, majoring in English. After graduation, he moved to Austin, Texas, where he worked as an editorial assistant at an educational publishing house. In 1996, he moved to Gainesville, Florida, joining the MFA program of the University of Florida. While at Florida, one of his short stories won a Henfield Foundation/Transatlantic Review Award. After earning his MFA in 1998, he moved back to Austin and, once again, began working for the same educational publishing house as a copyeditor and, eventually, as a managing editor.\nIn 2003, Martin moved to New York City, where he still lives and works as a publicist in the book publishing industry. His short stories, essays, and book reviews have been published in One Teen Story, Tin House, Virgin Fiction 2, Pieces: A Collection of New Voices, Rush Hour, Publishers Weekly, Austin Chronicle, and other publications. His debut novel, What They Always Tell Us (Delacorte Press/Random House Books for Young Readers, 2008), won the Alabama Author Award for best young adult book. The novel was also a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, an Indie Next Selection, an ALA-ALSC Rainbow List Selection, and a CCBC Choices Book.\nHis newest novel is We Now Return to Regular Life (Dial Books, 2017).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://marcocoffen.com/creative-activities-that-can-promote-better-mental-health/", "date": "2024-02-23T05:55:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00327.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9389693140983582, "token_count": 756, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__52921226", "lang": "en", "text": "In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often find ourselves burdened by stress, anxiety, and the weight of daily responsibilities. As we pursue success and happiness, we tend to overlook a fundamental aspect of our well-being: our mental health. While seeking professional help and adopting healthy lifestyle choices are vital, we mustn’t underestimate the transformative power of creativity in nurturing the soul and fostering better mental health.\nEngaging in creative activities can be a breath of fresh air. Whether it’s an artistic endeavor, exploring the world of music, expressing oneself through writing, or connecting with nature through photography, each creative pursuit offers a unique channel to rejuvenate the soul. Below are some activities that can offer an escape from stress, foster self-expression, and stimulate the mind in unique ways.\nThe Therapeutic Power of Art\nArt has long been recognized as a therapeutic outlet for emotions and thoughts. Whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpting, or even coloring books, these activities can help individuals express their feelings and gain a better understanding of their inner selves. Engaging with art allows us to release emotions that may be difficult to put into words, acting as a form of non-verbal communication and healing.\nThe Healing Melodies of Music\nMusic has an incredible ability to touch our souls and uplift our spirits. Playing an instrument, singing, or simply listening to music can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. The act of creating music triggers the release of dopamine, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical, providing a natural mood boost. Music can also foster a sense of community and belonging, whether through joining a choir or attending concerts.\nThe Power of the Pen\nWriting can be a powerful form of therapy, allowing individuals to externalize their thoughts and feelings onto paper. Journaling, poetry, and creative writing can help us process complex emotions, organize our thoughts, and gain clarity on life’s challenges. The process of writing can also boost self-esteem and confidence as we see our own growth and self-awareness reflected on the pages.\nDance Your Stress Away\nDance is not only a fun and engaging activity but also a therapeutic way to improve mental health. Moving to music can release endorphins, which act as natural stress relievers. Dance also encourages mindfulness, as participants focus on their body movements and immerse themselves in the present moment. Whether it’s ballet, salsa, or freestyle dancing in your living room, the benefits of dance on mental health are undeniable.\nConnecting with Nature through Photography\nPhotography is a creative outlet that can encourage mindfulness and a deeper connection with the world around us. Taking photographs of nature, people, or everyday objects allows us to slow down and appreciate the beauty in our surroundings. Engaging in photography walks or nature hikes can also promote physical activity, which is beneficial for both mental and physical well-being.\nThe Joy of Crafting\nCrafting encompasses a wide range of activities, from knitting and crocheting to woodworking and DIY projects. Engaging in these activities can be meditative and calming, reducing stress and promoting a sense of accomplishment. The repetitive nature of crafting can also induce a state of flow, where individuals become fully absorbed in the creative process, leading to increased focus and a sense of timelessness.\nAs with any mental health journey, it’s essential to listen to your own needs and preferences. Experiment with different creative activities to discover what resonates with you the most. Remember, the goal is not to become a master artist or musician but to harness the therapeutic power of creativity to foster better mental health and lead a more fulfilling life.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thecambridgesockcompany.com/blog/company/the-cambridge-sock-company-city-guide-reminiscing-with-xu-zhimo.htm", "date": "2024-04-12T20:58:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816070.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412194614-20240412224614-00589.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663026332855225, "token_count": 682, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__199309908", "lang": "en", "text": "The Cambridge Sock Company City Guide: Reminiscing with Xu Zhimo\nAs summer approaches, it’s the perfect season to roam Cambridge’s cobbled streets. This afternoon we’ve pulled on our favourite pair of Wainwrights, to wander the Backs, following in hundreds of famous scholars’ footsteps.\nOne such alumnus is trailblazer of modern Chinese poetry, Xu Zhimo. His short stint in Cambridge as a visiting scholar inspired both his love of romantic verse and some of his most celebrated works. Although he’s a cult literary figure in China, he’s relatively unknown in this country despite the fact that his best-known poems celebrate the quiet beauty of the city of Cambridge.\nHis most famous work, 再别康橋, which translates to Second Farewell to Cambridge is learnt by schoolchildren across China to this day. Written in 1928 on a return trip to Cambridge, it depicts an idyllic scene by the River Cam and expresses the poet’s deep nostalgia for his 18-month stay in Cambridge. It was during his first period there Cambridge that Xu became enthralled by the city and by poetry, eventually becoming a close acquaintance of many members of the prestigious literary circle, the Bloomsbury Group.\nTake a stroll along the Backs and you’ll find the Xu Zhimo friendship garden. The memorial was constructed in 2018 at King’s College Backs and opened by Xu’s grandson, Dr Tony Hsu, to celebrate both the poet and the contribution Chinese students have made to the university community. The garden’s design was inspired by Taoist and Buddhist principles, incorporating traditional English trees with plants from Xu’s hometown, Haining.\nPoetry fans should pay particular attention to the area’s willow trees. Xu celebrated these trees on the banks of the River Cam in Second Farewell to Cambridge, likening the ‘golden willows’ to ‘young brides in the setting sun’. Although the original trees were removed due to disease, the current plants stand in the same place as Xu’s beloved willows. Before the original trees were removed, healthy cuttings were sent to several places in China where the poet had spent time including Haining and his alma mater, Peking University. The importance of willows in Xu’s poetry is also reflected elsewhere in the garden, including on a crescent moon bench with willow leaf decorations and seven pots glazed with ash from the diseased tree.\nXu’s college has also kept his memory alive by raising money to help fund places for international students and by releasing recordings of his poems set to music. It also hosts the Xu Zhimo Poetry and Art Festival every year, which is one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of British-Chinese cultural exchange.\nIn the 100th anniversary year of the poet’s first stay in Cambridge, now is the perfect time to see the city through Xu’s eyes whilst exploring the Backs. Our Mohair and Alpaca socks are the ideal companion for all your city wanderings, ensuring complete comfort whether for a full day of sight-seeing or a mere evening stroll.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bonne.com.au/pages/about-bonne", "date": "2024-02-27T11:24:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9783675074577332, "token_count": 155, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__129497619", "lang": "en", "text": "When it comes to fashion, Bonnie Ashley - Creative Director of Australian textile brand Bonnie and Neil - is known for her unique and colourful wardrobe. Over the years she's been asked many times \"where did you get your dress from?\" but often these pieces were ones Bonnie had designed herself, made by a tailor.\nFollowing a life long passion for gorgeous textiles and beautiful dresses, Bonnie started working on her own Australian luxury resort wear label two years ago.\nInspired by nature, craftsmanship, femininity and colour, Bonne is a flattering range of wearable printed dresses with silhouettes that are designed to be as comfortable to wear on holidays as they are in the city.\nThe inaugural collection of linen dresses is inspired by vintage florals and traditional English gardens.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://victorpcorona.com/", "date": "2014-10-21T05:16:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443901.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00074-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6850876212120056, "token_count": 2460, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__87876058", "lang": "en", "text": "Ph.D. (2009), M.Phil. (2007), M.A. (2006) in Sociology, Columbia University\nCertificate (2007) in Organizational Performance Management, Georgetown University\nB.A. (2003) in Sociology, Yale University\nFACULTY / POSTDOCTORAL DEPARTMENTAL APPOINTMENTS\nSociology, Paul McGhee Division, New York University (2014 - )\nSociology, Hofstra University (2012 - )\nSocial Sciences, Fashion Institute of Technology (2013-2014)\nTechnology Management, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (2011-2012)\nSociology, Columbia University (2009-2011)\nDowntown Superstars: Inside Three Generations of New York Fame examines social and aesthetic lineages among Andy Warhol’s Factory Superstars, Michael Alig’s Club Kids, Lady Gaga’s downtown collaborators, and New York culture today.\nI have interviewed Michael Alig, Lady Starlight, Marla Weinhoff (Haus of Gaga), Brendan Jay Sullivan (DJ Vh1), Justin Tranter (Semi Precious Weapons), Breedlove, Darian Darling, Chew Fu, Marty E. (Dirty Pearls), Ladyfag, Becka Diamond, Susanne Bartsch, Steve Lewis, Fenton Bailey (World of Wonder), Keoki, James St. James, Richie Rich, Kenny Kenny, Amanda Lepore, Astro Erle, Kabuki Starshine, Flloyydd, Sophia Lamar, Walt Cassidy (Waltpaper), Desi Santiago (Desi Monster), Ernie Garcia (Ernie Glam), Lollipop, Christopher Comp, Zaldy, Miss Guy, Rob Roth, Linda Simpson, Sushi, Artie Hach, Armen Ra, JoJo Americo, Perfidia, Penny Arcade, and the Warhol Superstars Holly Woodlawn, Bibbe Hansen, Jane Forth, Ultra Violet, and Billy Name, among many others.\nMy book project was discussed in the New York Times profile of Alig following his release in May 2014.\n• RECENT AND UPCOMING PANELS\nPanelist, “Music, Fashion, and the Power of (Queer) Nightlife,” American Studies Association, Los Angeles, November 2014, organized by Madison Moore\nOrganizer and Moderator, “Style, Sexuality, and Spectacle,” NYU, October 2014, with Patricia Field, Bibbe Hansen, Andrew Barret Cox.\nModerator, “The Pleasure Ritual,” THE FUN Conference on Nightlife as Social Practice, The Museum of Arts and Design, November 2013\nOrganizer and Moderator, “Auras, Apps, ARTPOP: A Gaga Discussion at FIT,” FIT, November 2013 with Kristin Lieb (Emerson), Roland Betancourt (Yale), Alexander Cavaluzzo (FIT)\n• PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK:\n“The Golden Kid.” (in Spanish) Crom Magazine. (cover story / profile of Michael Alig).\nMy Summer with Michael Alig. BlackBook Magazine.\nPrison and Pop. Music and Law (Sociology of Crime, Law, and Deviance, Vol. 18). (Mathieu Deflem, ed.), p. 179-195.\nMemory, Monsters, and Lady Gaga. Journal of Popular Culture 46(4): 725–744.\nOccupy, Gaga. Social Text.\nThe Techno-Magic of Darian Darling. Vitrine: a printed museum 1(2).\nShowtime for Anna Copa Cabanna. Vitrine: a printed museum 1(2).\nThe Art World’s Blonde Spot. New York Art Beat.\nA Starlight Review. Vitrine: a printed museum 1(1).\nEmpire Girl. Vitrine: a printed museum 1(1).\nRoad to a Brave New World. Vitrine: a printed museum 1(1).\nInspired Identities and the Imagination of Jane Forth. New York Art Beat.\nWhat Lies in Her Wake. Gaga Stigmata.\nFeeding the Future: Bibbe Hansen and the Finding of Fluxus. New York Art Beat.\nFragments of Fashion’s Future by Nicola Formichetti. New York Art Beat.\nThe Beautiful Memories of Veronica Ibarra. New York Art Beat.\nStar Gazes: Re-performing Warhol’s Screen Tests. New York Art Beat.\nStarry Nightlife. New York Art Beat.\nBorn Superstars. Gaga Stigmata.\nMugler She Wrote. FLATT Magazine.\nCherry Vanilla and Other Pop Flavors. FLATT Magazine.\nGotham and the Glitter Way. Gaga Stigmata.\nGloom and Glamour in Gotham. Magazine Americana.\nI have produced a stage adaptation of the Valerie Solanas SCUM Manifesto in collaboration with the actress Jocelyn Saldana and a forum on wearable art in response to the Metropolitan Museum’s PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibition. As parts of an ongoing performance series produced in collaboration with Lady Starlight and Jason Martin, I have also curated three performance nights in Manhattan.\nOTHER WRITING ON CULTURE\n(with Frédéric C. Godart) Network-domains in Combat and Fashion Organizations. Organization 17(2): 283-304.\nVoices and Visions of Lower Manhattan: Organizing Civic Expression in Post-9/11 Public Hearings. Journal of Civil Society 3(2): 119-135.\nThe Bursting Grids of Steven Bindernagel. TWELV Magazine.\nThe Other Pop. New York Art Beat.\nAnna Evans Is Not Dead! Vitrine: a printed museum 1(2).\nThe Kost of Transformation. New York Art Beat.\nHally McGehean’s Laminated Luxe. New York Art Beat.\nElectric LaChapelle. New York Art Beat.\nKelly Cutrone: Televising Her Revolution. PopMatters.\nRivington Was Ours: Lady Gaga, the Lower East Side, and the Prime of Our Lives (Brendan Jay Sullivan, 2013). PopMythology.\nThe Star as Icon: Celebrity in the Age of Mass Consumption (Daniel Herwitz, 2008). Social Semiotics 21(1): 145-146.\nAmerica’s Medicis: The Rockefellers and Their Astonishing Cultural Legacy (Suzanne Loebl, 2010). PopMatters.\nStarstruck: The Business of Celebrity (Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, 2010). PopMatters.\nCrash: Cinema and the Politics of Speed and Stasis (Karen Beckman, 2010). PopMatters.\nThe Music Instinct: How Music Works, and Why We Can’t Do Without It (Philip Ball, 2010). PopMatters.\nThe Autobiography and Sex Life of Andy Warhol (John Wilcock, Christopher Trela, ed., 2010). PopMatters.\nAndy Warhol (Arthur C. Danto, 2009). Journal of American Culture 33(2): 156-157.\nThe Contemporary Hollywood Film Industry (Paul McDonald & Janet Wasko, eds., 2008). Film & History 39(1): 87-88.\nWRITING ON ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MILITARY\nCareer Patterns in the U.S. Army Officer Corps. Public Organization Review 11(2): 109-134.\nCareer Rhythms of United States Army Officers, 1870-1960. Doctoral dissertation.\n(with Harrison C. White & Frédéric C. Godart) Produire en contexte d’incertitude. La construction des identités et des liens sociaux dans les marchés. Sciences de la Société 73: 17-39.\n(with Harrison C. White & Frédéric C. Godart) Mobilizing Identities: Control and Uncertainty in Strategy. Theory, Culture and Society 24(7-8): 181-202.\n• Reprint: Stewart R. Clegg (ed.). 2009. SAGE Directions in Organization Studies. SAGE Publications.\nPossibilities for Partnerships? The Minerva Controversy. Social Science Research Council.\nPolitical Sociology and U.S.-Latin America Relations: Rhetorics or Research? American Sociological Association Political Sociology Section Newsletter 11(4): 12-13.\nMike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics (Joyce Purnick, 2009). Journal of Urban Affairs 32(5): 647-648.\nHog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts: The American Military in the Air, at Sea and on the Ground (Robert D. Kaplan, 2007). Armed Forces & Society 35(4): 754-756.\nThe War Diaries: An Anthology of Daily Wartime Diary Entries Throughout History (Irene & Alan Taylor, eds., 2004). Journal of Military History 71(3): 972-975.\nFrom Warfare to Welfare: Defense Intellectuals and Urban Problems in America (Jennifer S. Light, 2003). Acta Sociologica 49(4): 467-469.\nSexuality and Society (lecture)\nSociology of Gender (lecture, seminar)\nIntroductory Sociology (lecture)\nModern Urban Culture (independent study)\nGender, Media, and Fame (independent study)\nCreativity and Innovation in New York Culture (honors seminar)\nYouth, Crisis, and Culture (lecture)\nThe Family (lecture)\nSociology of Culture (seminar)\nSocial Media (seminar)\nThe Culture Industry (lecture)\nAmerican Society (lecture)\nOrganizations in Modern Society (seminar)\nThe New York Times\nThe Washington Post\nThe Daily Beast\nBlackBook (“Goodnight Mr. Lewis” column by Steve Lewis)\nBlackBook (Press for “Wearable Art from Warhol to Westwood”)\nHyperallergic (MAD nightlife conference)\nHyperallergic (Nightlife screen tests)\nThe Hofstra Chronicle\nInterviewee, Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig (documentary film, 2014)\nFresh Beats (International Association for the Study of Popular Music)\nMinding the Campus (Center for the American University, The Manhattan Institute)\nNational Association of Scholars\nThe Last Magazine\nThe California Aggie\nThe Columbia Spectator\nHONORS AND FUNDING AWARDS\nPeter Rollins Grant for Early-Career Faculty, Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference (2012)\nCo-Principal Investigator, Seed Grant: Innovation and Identity in Cultural Fields, Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy, Columbia University (2010-2011)\nCharles Tilly Memorial Scholarship Prize, Department of Sociology, Columbia University (2009)\nElise M. Boulding Award, American Sociological Association Section on Peace, War and Social Conflict (2008)\nConsortium Research Fellowship, U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, awarded by Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (2007-2008)\nFox International Fellowship, Yale University Center for International and Area Studies (2003-2004)\nB. Edward Bensinger III ‘51 Prize, Yale University (2003)\nGeorge E. Pataki ‘67 Scholarship Trust Award for Public Service, Yale Westchester Alumni Association (2002)\nManaging Curator, Vitrine: a printed museum (2012)\nContributor, New York Art Beat (2010-2012)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://xxetexx.com/artist/guiamm/", "date": "2024-04-22T09:57:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00631.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.983271598815918, "token_count": 474, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__38494323", "lang": "en", "text": "Berlin based Spanish dj and producer Guiamm, started in the late 90’s his dj career in Valencia, his hometown. In 2001 became part of LIO, an underground techno collective, organizing many free parties as well as club parties. In that time Guiamm was very influenced by the London techno and Acid techno scene and was often present at free parties and teknivals from different collectives and sound systems over the spanish territory.\nIn 2003 became a member of Komakino, one of the main techno Sound systems of Valencia. While they were still making the Free party scene bigger, Guiamm started to be part of the Main Techno clubs and parties of the city, exporting the underground techno sound to the club scene. He started to be a regular on the line ups of the city. Moving slowly to a harder style, started to use the AKA Guillemotik, playing and producing Hard Techno.\nIt was in 2006 when he founded his first vinyl label, Painkiller rec. together with his brother in arms Dj Txuki. They released 4 vinyl releases as well as many Digital releases in other labels. Dj Txuki and Guillemotik played together for years, as a duo, called painkiller, playing four turntables and two mixer sets at many parties and festivals around Spain.\nIn 2014, on a way back to their roots, Guiamm and Txuki founded his second label: Electronic Punk Music, in 909 London, an english community and digital music store. 2 years later, in 2016, Guiamm made one of his most important steps forward, moving to Berlin. He started to play often in important clubs of the city such as Mensch Meier, Sisyphos, Bucht, and releasing tracks in labels like Sisyphon or Techsound. In 2020, and after playing often and being an active part of the xXETEXx parties he became an official member of the german collective.\nHis sound evolves around different Techno substyles, but always plays overwhelming dynamic sets. He is working at the moment on his hardware live set, as well as on the release of his new label, which will be out soon.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://epiphanychurchvacaville.org/message_print.php?messageID=51554", "date": "2018-03-21T04:54:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647576.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321043531-20180321063531-00383.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.924923837184906, "token_count": 847, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__6109382", "lang": "en", "text": "Music Director Job Description\nChurch of the Epiphany\nJob Description: Music Director\nThe Music Director works under the direction and supervision of the Rector.\n- The ability to play the organ, piano, keyboard and sing.\n- The ability to read music proficiently and sight-read music as needed.\n- Knowledge of music theory and music history.\n- Knowledge of The Episcopal Church theology, traditions, liturgy, music, and lectionary cycles.\n- Ability to direct a choir while accompanying them.\n- Ability to support the Rector’s leadership, and the congregation and choir’s needs and expectations.\n- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people in the choir and congregation.\n- Ability to select a variety of music to suit many levels of musical ability in the choir and the diverse musical tastes of the congregation.\n- Ability to make a commitment to be present and assist at all regular services and special services other than planned vacations and illness.\n- Completion of The Episcopal Church “Safe Church Program.” The church will pay for the costs to complete this program.\n- Select the music and hymns to be used at the 9:15 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Sunday services and all other services where music is included.\n- Provide organ, piano or keyboard accompaniment for the 9:15 & 11:00 services including hymns, liturgical music, preludes and postludes.\n- Plan, direct and lead rehearsals the musicians before the 9:15 a.m. service and accompany them during the service.\n- Plan, direct and lead the Adult Choir rehearsals and accompany the choir when they sing anthems. (September through May)\n- Set up and take down the sound system for the 9:15 service.\n- Put hymn numbers on the board for the 11:00 service.\n- Maintain a filing system of church music and ensure that the choir loft area is maintained and organized.\n- Ensure that choir robes are clean, serviceable and organized.\n- Ensure that the church abides by appropriate copyright laws in the selection, printing, playing and singing of service music.\nDuties as needed or requested:\n- Coordinate with the Rector and Worship Committee.\n- Act as liaison between the Rector and the Youth Choir.\n- Provide keyboard accompaniment for the Youth Choir for rehearsals and anthems as needed by the Youth Choir Director.\n- Plan choral music for special services throughout the year including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Epiphany, Holy Week and the Easter Vigil.\n- The Music Director may be asked, if he/she is available, to provide organ or keyboard accompaniment for special services including funerals, memorial services, weddings, Bishop’s visit and any other special services as requested by the Rector. If the Music Director is not available then a substitute will be hired.\n- Purchase new music as needed or requested.\n- Arrange for maintenance of musical instruments.\n- Write the Music Program Report for the church’s annual report.\nVacation and Sick Leave: The Music Director is entitled to 4 Sundays of vacation annually and 2 Sundays of sick leave. The Music Director is to arrange for a substitute organist when he/she is going to be absent, except in cases of sudden illness or personal emergency.\nSalary: The Music Director is paid a stipend of $13,630.00 annually for approximately 10 hours of work a week. The Music Director may be asked to play for funerals and weddings, but if he/she is not available another organist will be hired. If the Music Director plays for these occasions then he/she will be paid an honorarium of $150.00 for the service and an additional $50.00 if he/she plays for a rehearsal.\nTo apply, please contact the Very Rev. Mack Olson at email@example.com or call the church office at 707-448-2275", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://pacificscrapper.blogspot.com/2015/08/accidental-love-2015.html", "date": "2018-05-26T11:40:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867417.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526112331-20180526132331-00199.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8533913493156433, "token_count": 597, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__152730317", "lang": "en", "text": "Free Accidental Love in Top QualityNow you can play full Accidental Love in HD quality with duration 100 Min and was published in 2015-02-10 and MPAA rating is 24.\n- Original Title : Accidental Love\n- Movie title in your country : Accidental Love\n- Year of movie : 2015\n- Genres of movie : Romance, Comedy,\n- Status of movie : Released\n- Release date of movie : 2015-02-10\n- Companies of movie :\n- Countries of movie : United States of America,\n- Language of movie : English,\n- Durationof movie : 100 Min\n- Average vote of movie : 3.6\n- Youtube ID of movie : OwCatikaHNM\n- Translation of movie : EN,ES,FR,RO,NL,EL,HE,IT,ZH,PT,BG,\n- Cast of movie :Jake Gyllenhaal (Howard Birdwell), Jessica Biel (Alice Eckle), James Marsden (Scott), Catherine Keener (Rep. Pam Hendrickson), Paul Reubens (Edwin), Kirstie Alley (Aunt Rita), James Brolin (Senator Bramen), Tracy Morgan (Keyshawn), Malinda Williams (Rakeesha), Kurt Fuller (Norm), David Ramsey (Rep. Harshtone), Michael Harding (Insurance Lobbyist), Olivia Crocicchia (Marsha), Conrad Goode (The Father), Bill Hader (Doctor Turnstall)\nMovie synopsis of Accidental Love :\nPlay full Accidental Love in Best Quality with movie plot \"A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, DC, where sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes with what you stand for?\" in top video format. Free Accidental Love in Top Video Format by clicking the download link.\nNow you can watch full Accidental Love in high quality. See Accidental Love movie with single fill out the type by simply clicking on the image from the sign in place button. Enjoy each of the albums brand-new movie with all much-loved movie surging! just watch this movie Accidental Love right now for full and free this online movie. It is truly spectacular and could one of those rare awesome. The excellent was great throughout. Management, pictures and aesthetic effects had been all very innovative and brilliant. The pleasure on the script, often humorous and it has a lot of heart for all his characters are extremely very well toned.\n... Release Accidental Love in HD Quality 720p ...\nDirector : David O. Russell, Director : Stephen Greene, Screenplay : Kristin Gore, Music : John Swihart\nSure, now you can view movie regarding Accidental Love fully length and have the url to this motion picture Accidental Love in HD format.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://onix-systems.medium.com/4-common-mistakes-that-graphic-designers-make-1e5dd15a8f90?responsesOpen=true&source=---------7----------------------------", "date": "2021-02-26T06:36:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178356232.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210226060147-20210226090147-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9305534958839417, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__206906723", "lang": "en", "text": "Graphic design is a serious work that involves a lot of aspects, such as researching a company’s business and representing its brand message. Good graphic design balances text and images to show a clear message.\nAny mistake in a design such as a logo, business card, website, brochure, etc. can even potentially damage the prospects of a company. This is because most of the consumers make buying decisions directly or indirectly on seeing a logo, brochure, website, blog, packaging, and other designs. These designs have colors, shapes, etc. elements that evoke some intended emotions from the consumers. For example, a casually designed logo may indicate the audience about the unprofessional approach of the company. But a well-thought-out graphic design can turn a company and its business into a trustworthy brand in the eyes of the target audience.\nHere are some of the most common mistakes made in graphic design:\n- Fonts boom. It happens when a designer uses a lot of fonts of different types, sizes, and colors, etc. It is always better to stick to minimalism with fonts since it adds continuity and strengthens brand identity.\n- No proofreading. This one, especially when combined with the fonts issue, creates a deadly combo. The visual part of the design may be genius, but poor spelling and grammar will ruin everything.\n- Colors boom. As with the fonts, a mishmash of the colors will surely attract attention but most likely in the wrong way leading to ineffective design.\n- Neglecting versatility. When working on graphic design, especially when it comes to a logo, designers should ensure its multi-purpose. How does a design look in one color, full-color and black-and-white? How does it look on different backgrounds? Will it fit on something small but still be distinguishable?\nHigh-quality design avoids mistakes to get the expected message across without confusion. Be patient and pay attention to details, and you’ll deliver projects that please clients every time.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://moglea.com/pages/faq", "date": "2024-04-17T08:42:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9623586535453796, "token_count": 667, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__195335312", "lang": "en", "text": "Chad and Meg Gleason met at Iowa State University while pursuing careers in furniture and graphic design, respectively. They fell in love and were married before their last year of college. They spent countless hours scheming about the possibility of working together someday. Sadly, the Great Recession had other plans (the year was 2008). Instead of moving to NYC after graduation as planned, they took the more promising opportunity to join Chad’s family’s farm business in Chad’s hometown—Audubon, Iowa. Chad worked with his father and brother on their grain and livestock farm while Meg started a letterpress stationery business called Moglea in the basement of their farmhouse.\nThe Moglea name was created during a very memorable car trip around Lake Michigan in 2009. The name is a mix of the GLEA from the Gleason’s last name and the M from Meg’s name. The name represented the letterpress stationery business initially but Meg wanted the name to be very non-specific, making sure that the brand could incorporate any design object that the Gleasons created under the Moglea umbrella.\nIn 2012, Meg exhibited the first Moglea stationery line at the National Stationery Show. Meg sought to bring paper goods to the wholesale market that used unique production processes that she hadn’t seen other lines using. That first line used hand applied paper collage, brightly colored hand painted neon edges on super thick card stock, and cards dipped in Kool Aid and natural dyes. The line was so successful that a larger studio space outside the home was needed for Moglea. Chad designed and helped build the first Moglea studio on the same property as their farmhouse in 2015. The studio was built adjacent to a river so it was designed with stilts to avoid any possible flooding. Through the design of the studio, Chad’s passion for designing furniture was reignited. He eventually exited the farm business in order to help design and direct Moglea in 2016. Their goal was to create a line of furniture and other home goods under the Moglea name.\nA design business is challenging to keep staffed in a small town, so the Gleason’s decided to move Moglea to the much larger city of Des Moines in 2018. Located in the west end of downtown Des Moines, the DSM studio contains all operations of Moglea —design studio, wood prototype shop, pressroom, production studio and fulfillment. Chad and Meg are still creative directors for the line.\nMoglea's artful stationery is created by using hand-applied production processes to add one-of-a-kind elements to each product. The production team thoughtfully applies layers of paint to extra thick sheets of paper before cutting them down, yielding completely unique compositions. Each piece is finished on one of their antique presses where it is foil stamped, printed or die cut using traditional letterpress printing processes.\nThe Moglea line is a joyful exploration of composition, pattern and color. For each new release, Chad and Meg intentionally focus on adding unexpected production processes or visual ideas to the current collection. The result is a product line in which each piece feels like a work of art that is meant to be shared.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mastersofscale.com/how-to-unite-a-team-around-a-shared-mission-yo-yo-ma-on-spark-fire/", "date": "2022-12-09T16:37:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711417.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209144722-20221209174722-00138.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755892753601074, "token_count": 4826, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__247555325", "lang": "en", "text": "REID HOFFMAN: Hi listeners. It’s Reid. You may have noticed we’re in your feed a day early. That’s because what you’re about to hear is a special crossover episode with our sister podcast, Spark & Fire. And it features cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma.\nSpark & Fire brings you stories of creative journeys, from first-class artists and innovators at the top of their game. These are stories of building from the ground up — with all the entrepreneurial thinking you hear on this show, applied to creative fields. And it’s hosted by our own executive producer, June Cohen.\nSeason 2 has just launched.\nSo what you’ll hear now is one part of a Spark and Fire episode that we think will resonate with our community of entrepreneurs and business leaders. But you can listen to Yo-Yo’s full episode right now. Find the link in our show notes, or at sparkandfire.com. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss a show.\nWe’ll be back to our regular schedule next Tuesday, with a new classic episode of Masters of Scale.\nYO-YO MA: You go to a public beach, it’s filled with people. You go a hundred yards away, it’s fewer people. You go 500 yards, it’s absolutely almost nobody. Now, any one of those people that are at the entrance of the beach can go to the place that’s 500 yards away, but they don’t. And that’s the tension that we all have as human beings. We want to congregate together. We want to be part of a group, but we also want something special. By making that extra effort and walking those 500 yards, you get to something special, but not everybody wants to do that.\nHOFFMAN: That’s world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. And across his career, he’s built a reputation for always going that extra 500 yards. He’s recorded more than 90 albums and won 18 Grammys. And he’s played for audiences all over the globe.\nBut the story you’re about to hear isn’t about what Yo-Yo accomplished on his own. This is about Yo-Yo co-founding the musical collective The Silk Road Project, named for the ancient trade route that ran from China to the Mediterranean. Silkroad brings together musicians from wildly different traditions to write and perform original music. Performers don’t always speak the same language — musically or literally — but in this ensemble, they manage to come together and create something totally original.\nThere’s a lot entrepreneurs and business leaders can learn from the Silkroad story, which was originally captured on our sister podcast, Spark & Fire.\nRight now, what you’ll hear is a taste of that episode — how Yo-Yo recruited the right people, leveraging his network to form a team. And you’ll see how that team had to improvise and pivot while building the Silk Road MVP. These are all essential lessons of entrepreneurship. And I’ll come back in key moments to talk about them, throughout the show.\nNow, here’s June Cohen, to welcome you to Spark & Fire.\n[SPARK & FIRE THEME MUSIC]\nWhy Yo-Yo Ma started the Silk Road Project\nJUNE COHEN: How do you build a creative vision? Look for signs that the world is changing, and then look for the scouts who can help you lead the way.\nMA: In 1996, someone says to me, “You got to think of something to do for the Hong Kong changeover. It’s British colonial rule. It’s 150 years of humiliation, so we’re going to kick the British out, and this is the return of Hong Kong, it’s going to be … “\nAnd I thought, “I can’t participate in that because, obviously, Britain and China are more than that moment of history.” Because I loved archeology, I knew that there was a set of huge bronze bells that were discovered in 1978. There was something in the technology of the alloy that when you play it, it actually has two tones, which nobody’s been able to replicate since that time.\nI thought, you know, they’re 2,500-year-old bells. If we could play this piece with the bells, with a children’s chorus from Hong Kong, then you have 2,500 years of history, and you have the future. All of this fueled the Silk Road because it gave experience of saying, “okay, well, we know about these traditions and that traditions, and what else don’t we know?”\nIn 1998, we formed the Silk Road Project. We raised money so that we could find the scouts that would go to Central Asia, that would go to Mongolia, that would go to China, that actually know the territory, can gain the trust of the local people. They went for years, scouted and found composers, and then we commissioned them to write pieces, find the musicians, and bring them over.\nHOFFMAN: What jumps out to me from Yo-Yo’s story is how the moment he got the idea for the Silk Road Project, he started thinking about how to recruit others to his mission. He would need scouts, who would be trusted by local communities. He’d need to fundraise to support this multi-year project. And he’d need all of these stakeholders to recruit from their networks, communicating that same passion for the mission.\nIn fact, let’s hear some of that passion from a few Silkroad members, in their own words. We’ll start with founding member, Wu Man. She’s a pipa player, one of the best in the world. (And if you don’t know what a pipa is, that’s a great reason to check out the full episode of Spark & Fire in their show feed!) Here’s Wu Man, describing her own recruitment story, back at the very beginning of Silk Road’s journey.\nWhy Wu Man and Joseph Gramley joined the Silk Road Project\nWU MAN: The first time I met Yo-Yo. We played a lecture concert together. That was about: what is traditional, what is contemporary? What is East, what is West?\nDuring that very interesting lecture concert, Yo-Yo told me he wanted to found this group called Silk Road. He said, “Well, I just want to have a band. The band is like mixed instrument, mixed musician, all from a different country, that kind of international band, so we can tour.” And then I look at him. I said, “Wow, that’s kind of my dream. That’s my mission. I want to do that too.” So of course I said, “Wow, let’s do it.”\nHOFFMAN: Yo-Yo recruited Wu Man by sparking her passion for the mission — that is, to assemble a one-of-a-kind international band. Then Wu Man took that spark and recruited another key co-founder, percussionist Joseph Gramley.\nJOSEPH GRAMLEY: I play basically anything you can shake, scrape, or strike. I was trained to play in an orchestra. I went to Julliard, and I should have ended up in an orchestra, and for a while, that was my dream, but as I started to play more instruments from around the world, I started to branch out and play a lot of new music, a lot of global music, a lot of world music.\nWe went to lunch one day. It was myself, the famous pipa virtuosa Wu Man, and the composer Bright Sheng.\nWe were at a table near the back, and that was when Wu Man mentioned this project I had never heard of. “Hey, Joe, we’re doing this project with Yo-Yo Ma, and we are interested in finding percussionists who play both Western and non Western instruments. Now, listen, Joe, there’s no pay, and you’re going to have to stay with a host family, maybe sleep in the guest room, maybe sleep on the floor. Would you be interested in joining us?”\nI found myself two months later driving every instrument I owned — Chinese opera gongs, tam tams, which is just a massive gong, the marimba bars, they’re made of rosewood from Honduras. They were very delicate. I’ve usually rolled them up in a blanket, and I put them on the front seat, so I could take care of those two little bundles of joy. It’s a beautiful drive. Big blue sky, bulbous, round, full green trees up the highway. I could hear the rattle of the gongs and the tam tams in the back of the car. I was nervous. I was excited. I didn’t know what I had gotten myself into.\nHOFFMAN: That feeling of “I didn’t know what I’d gotten myself into” is so familiar to entrepreneurs, leaping into the unknown. Yo-Yo was essentially asking these best-in-class musicians to co-found a startup. But their first proving ground wouldn’t be in a garage in Menlo Park, or a dorm room at Stanford or Harvard. Where Joseph was headed in his car full of delicate instruments was to the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, nestled in the Berkshire Hills.\nThe Silk Road Project’s first gathering\nCOHEN: Tanglewood, the first gathering of the Silk Road Project.\nGRAMLEY: Tanglewood is an arts center in Western Massachusetts. They have now three or four concert halls. There’s a lake nearby. There are rolling hills. It’s absolutely beautiful.\nMAN: Tanglewood. It’s like, oh, my gosh. As a young musician, just landed in this country, and playing this weird pipa instrument, and then wanting to go to a Tanglewood. It’s like a dream place, heaven.\nMA: The Western musicians all volunteered. They were interested because they’re curious.\nGRAMLEY: I arrived to Tanglewood, and I unloaded. And then I went to meet the bus. The bus hadn’t yet arrived from JFK.\nMA: Drivers volunteers would get lost and finally get to the house at midnight.\nGRAMLEY: And then I see, from about a hundred meters away, the bus turns into the parking lot, comes straight towards us, then parks right in front of all the people. It turns out these folks were our host families.\nMA: We had no money, so people opened up their houses. This was like a family affair.\nGRAMLEY: And then, people started to introduce themselves to each other. At this point, there was a massive language barrier.\nMAN: I met so many musicians, composers from Mongolia, from Azerbaijan, China, Japan, Turkey, Iran — and so many musicians and composers there.\nGRAMLEY: We went from there to a group picnic at one of the host families’ homes. There began just the process of getting to know each other.\nMA: You know, my poor family. I have to apologize and thank them. Jill went out the day before and bought pounds of rice and rice cookers. The Mongolians, turns out, eat quantities of meat that you would not believe. Steaks, three pounders, gone. Sixteen eggs. Halal. There were non-meat eaters. People only eat rice. They’re in strange territory, so we have to win their trust. We have to give them the things that they operate from. And did we know? No. Did we find out quickly? Yes. Was it scary? Yes.\nMAN: I can feel that happiness there. We know something’s going to happen. We’re going to try something very different.\nHOFFMAN: What is so vivid in this story — besides the image of musicians tearing through heroic quantities of meat and eggs — is how Yo-Yo and his co-founders leveraged their networks to recruit people to the cause. Host families opened their doors. Drivers volunteered to make runs from the airport. And musicians hopped on planes and traveled halfway around the world.\nThis incredible gathering was only possible because each new team member reached out to their networks, recruiting more and more people to the mission. The result was a flywheel of excitement, gathering speed. It gave the Silk Road Project momentum as they headed into their first rehearsals at Tanglewood.\nWhether you’re a start-up, or a newly formed orchestra — once the team is assembled, the real work begins, and new challenges rise to the surface. That’s what you’ll hear as June leads us into this next segment.\nHow The Silk Road Project addressed language barriers\nCOHEN: The first terrifying rehearsal. How do you overcome group fears? Find a common language and listen for that transcendent moment.\nMA: At Tanglewood, the great challenge was fear. The fear that it would be a disaster and that things would fall apart, it wouldn’t work, people hated the music, and it’s a bust. That would be a legitimate fear.\nWe had a lot of pieces to rehearse in 10 days. Tanglewood, they were very generous with giving us rehearsal space and barns.\nMAN: Like, wow, how can we rehearse there? You’re just in this box. There’s no floor, it’s just dirt, it’s just the grass. It’s very much like summer camp.\nFirst rehearsal was tough because there are a lot of different languages going on. We have so many translators as well. It’s like in, I don’t know, the UN.\nGRAMLEY: The language barrier was something that we addressed on a case by case basis, depending on who was in the group and which common languages they might have. For example, I played in a group with Kayhan Kalhor, who’s Iranian. He had studied in Canada and spoke … his English was good at the time, but he also spoke Italian, and I spoke Italian, so we would use that commonality to then translate for other people. One of the violinists spoke Russian and English and that was incredibly helpful for the artists from Central Asia, because they had spoken Russian there. It was our way in.\nMAN: After the worst rehearsal, all the mosquitos, I remember so clearly the first Tanglewood workshop, the mosquito just bit me the whole body, but that was so memorable, and that’s the happiest time for me. After a few days, we don’t need a translator anymore. The room started empty, and there started to be only musicians there. I was very moved by that.\nGRAMLEY: I was in a rehearsal at the East barn, and all of a sudden, I heard this voice and a style of singing I’d never heard before. So we literally all stopped. It was the voice of Congrazole Gongbatar, a Mongolian long song singer who had such power that her voice went from the West barn all the way up to the East barn and forced us to stop our rehearsal. And we just listened.\nMAN: Somehow we just communicate without language. We understand each other. That’s the beautiful thing.\nHOFFMAN: This moment, where the need for translation stops and your team starts understanding each other fluidly is a magical one in any scale journey. It’s a moment every global business aspires to, as well as every coding team, design team, and product team.\nWhen everyone in your organization is dialed-in on a mission, it helps every team member get on the same page. And the more everyone works together, the easier fast communication becomes.\nBut of course, even when your team is communicating perfectly, that doesn’t mean the road ahead will be smooth. Anytime you’re trying to innovate something the world has never seen before, there are going to be some setbacks.\nLearning the music of The Silk Road Project\nCOHEN: How do you inspire a group to go beyond what they thought was possible? Honor every contributor. And laughter always helps.\nGRAMLEY: A lot of times, if you’re not ready by the first rehearsal, it’s too late just because there’s such limited time to learn this music. I had the music now for about three weeks. I was playing six new commissions. The majority of the pieces had multiple percussion instruments.\nI would practice late into the night. I’d get up in the morning before rehearsal to practice my parts. I was a little anxious about if I was going to be good enough, if I was going to be able to keep up with artists that Yo-Yo Ma had selected.\nMAN: You have to learn the piece quickly, and some pieces are very contemporary. It’s just very microtonal, very new, it’s so hard.\nGRAMLEY: The music was really hard. These composers who Yo-Yo commissioned really threw a lot at us. So the notes were hard; the notes were fast. I’d never played in ensembles with these instruments. I had never heard of some of these instruments.\nMAN: And also play with so many different people from different countries and different instruments, which a lot of instruments you never see before, that’s quite challenging.\nMA: We wanted to honor traditions. Persian tradition is very specific. Mongolian long song tradition is very specific. It’s amazing. Also very loud.\nMAN: The pipa sounded very different with this huge percussion and how we balanced.\nGRAMLEY: Now I need to balance my sound with that instrument. I need to morph and merge my groove and my time with artists who have a different sense of groove from their culture. We had to find the musical connection to successfully bring to life the visions of the composers. That was the hardest thing. There were moments when one might think, this is not going to work. You might be panicked. You might be in the middle of a piece of music, and you have to stop because people are in different places, and you’re never going to get back on. A lot of my training in chamber music, in Western classical music, comes from the musical score, and you study the score, and then if there’s an issue, you can jump to where that is. Not possible with the music of Silk Road because it’s so new.\nThe first open rehearsal was in the brand new Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood. That was a dry run. Mostly, it was the host families, maybe 75 to 100 people, all seated up pretty close. It was a very relaxed atmosphere. There was a lot of laughing, but there were more than a few times where folks had to stop or someone would look across the ensemble, and someone was in a completely different spot, and they’d have this moment of, “uh, what do we do? Who do I go with?” And we smiled, and we laughed, and Yo-Yo would say something funny and bring us all back together.\nMA: Not having control of your environment and somehow staying focused and resilient. If you control something too much, you’re delivering a product, and that’s not what live performance is about.\nHOFFMAN: If you’re listening as an entrepreneur, what Yo-Yo just said might sound a bit strange. Because the “product” of the Silk Road Project was, in fact, the live performance! Including all the imperfections and hesitations along the way.\nWhen Yo-Yo says the word “product,” what he means is something that feels manufactured and uniform. And in any field, when you’re building something new, there’s tension between creating a structured and stable environment for your team, and leaving room for accidental discoveries. Too much control, and you stifle innovation. Too little, and you risk falling into chaos.\nYou can hear how that tension continued, from the “dry run” rehearsal into Silk Road’s first performance for the general public.\nGRAMLEY: We had grown close over two weeks. We had struggled with the music. We had worked really hard.\nMAN: You have to learn many pieces in 10 days. And then on the last day, you have to present those piece in the concert with a public audience, and they’re all musicians. That’s kind of nervous, like college exam day.\nMA: At the end, we were having all these managers and presenters come in from around the world to create a moment where we can actually show what these things were.\nGRAMLEY: Managers were there, agents were there, conductors were there to hear this music for the first time. What was at stake was a belief that this music needed to be heard and that if we didn’t play it well, we might lose the opportunity to play it again. If we played the music well, would people accept it? Would they want to hear more of it? To see if it could tour.\nMA: They’ll have to figure out how to market this idea for their local audiences to see whether we were trustworthy enough to make the leap.\nHOFFMAN: The Silk Road Ensemble had done their best, and gone on a series of sprints to get ready for the performance. They were about to debut their minimum viable product to the music world. Everything was on the line.\nAnd it’s at this moment that we’re going to leave their story. To find out what happens next, subscribe to Spark & Fire, presented by WaitWhat. You can hear the full Silk Road episode, and others by legendary creators, telling their stories of their most iconic works. Each lesson is its own study in scrappiness and grit, applied to fields we don’t always get to cover on this show, from graphic design to stand-up comedy.\nSeason 2 is out right now. Spark & Fire is a WaitWhat original in partnership with the BBC.\nFind the link in our show notes, or at sparkandfire.com.\nI’m Reid Hoffman. Thank you for listening.", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "http://blossomandlace.blogspot.com/2010/10/quest-for-millinery-supplies-in-london.html", "date": "2018-05-24T06:21:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865928.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524053902-20180524073902-00356.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9599933624267578, "token_count": 740, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__151732968", "lang": "en", "text": "I'm just back from a week-long course in London for work and whilst there managed to slip off to as many of the haberdashery departments, ribbon shops and millinery stores I could squeeze into evenings and weekends. My idea of heaven! Here's what I came across....\nMacCulloch and Wallis, 25-26 Dering Street [Oxford Circus Tube] http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/\nThis place doesn't look like its changed much in 50 years. Its a real mis-match of 4 floors of fabrics, trimmings, appliques, ribbons, buttons, bindings, and so on. You definitely have to hunt or ask if they have it. I picked up some crin, sinamay fascinator bases, arrowheads, single feathers, feather trimmings and buttons. Unfortunately they didn't stock sinamay rolls or veiling when I visited. Worth a visit; set aside some time for a browse.\nAtelier Millinery, First Floor, Kingly Court (off Carnaby Street) [Oxford Circus Tube] http://atelier-millinery.com/\nIf I was ever to own a millinery shop, this would be my ideal one. I literally had a smile on my face when I came across it. Small and perfectly formed, located in an open, quirky three-storey building off Carnaby street, Atelier Millinery is a friendly and inspiring place to visit. I came across some beautiful antique veiling, vintage ribbons and unusual appliques. Definitely worth a visit for the trimmings for that extra-special piece and for inspiration for your next design. The shop offers classes also (there was a 1-to-1 ongoing whilst I was there). Friendly and helpful staff. Check out the vintage and beading stores in Kingly Court also.\nVV Rouleaux, 261 Pavilion Road, Sloane Square [Sloane Square Tube] and 102 Marylebone Lane [Bond Street Tube] http://www.vvrouleaux.com/\nThe creme de la creme of the ribbon and trimming shops, VV Rouleaux is certainly not cheap but what it does offer is a huge range of high-quality ribbons and trimming, coupled with some quirky and interesting appliques for your projects. I picked up some gorgeous velvet ribbon that I'll make into bows, some fabric butterflies and birds and strings of beads. I've definitely picked up some ideas from looking in the window displays alone, including an idea for how to complete a birds nest hat I had been hoping to make for some time... You'll likely come across some interesting characters browsing here also.\nJohn Lewis, Several branches around London. I visited 300 Oxford Street [Oxford Circus Tube] and Peter Jones, Sloane Square [Sloane Square Tube] http://www.johnlewis.com/\nThe Oxford Street branch of this famous department store was far superior in terms of supplies to Peter Jones which was quite disappointing. I was quite surprised that I managed to pick up a few bits and pieces in the Oxford Street branch. I had wandered in here for a different purpose and left with some beautiful cream and black lace, some braiding to line the inside of the headpieces and some beaded appliques. The lace was on sale which was an added bonus. Helpful staff and a nice buzz about the place on a Saturday morning.\nOverall a successful trip - now to the making! Photos of the creations to follow once I get my camera working!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://catherineleematthannafin.bandcamp.com/releases", "date": "2022-08-19T16:20:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573744.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819161440-20220819191440-00438.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8963334560394287, "token_count": 495, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__211429950", "lang": "en", "text": "\"Five Shapes\" is a suite of duo improvisations for oboe d’amore and percussion, recorded at Salem, Oregon’s Hudson Concert Hall on August 16, 2014.\nreleased June 1, 2015\nFormed in early 2013, the Lee/Hannafin Duo—Catherine Lee (oboe d'amore) and Matt Hannafin (percussion)—combines an austere New Music sensibility with the openness of free improvisation and the elemental power of world double-reed/percussion traditions.\nDr. Catherine Lee has performed extensively as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician on oboe, oboe d’amore, and English horn, in settings from classical to contemporary to free improvisation. She is principal oboe with the Salem Chamber Orchestra; has played in the oboe sections of many orchestras, including the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal; and has performed in ensembles led by improvisers John Gruntfest, Gino Robair, and Tatsuya Nakatani. She holds a Doctor of Music in Oboe Performance from McGill University and a Master of Music and Performer Diploma from Indiana University, and is a member of the music faculty at Western Oregon, Willamette, and George Fox Universities.\nMatt Hannafin is a New York–born, Portland-based percussionist active in contemporary solo percussion, free improvisation, and Iranian classical and traditional music. His teachers included composer La Monte Young, Indian vocal legend Pandit Pran Nath, Persian tar and tombak master Kavous Shirzadian, and percussionists Jamey Haddad and Glen Velez. An active solo performer, he’s also played with a wide range of collaborators, including shakuhachi master Jeffrey Lependorf, Sun Ra altoist Marshall Allen, trumpeter Nate Wooley, multi-instrumentalist Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Borbetomagus guitarist Donald Miller, and electronics players Brian Moran and Doug Theriault. He’s appeared at venues and festivals around the USA, from the United Nations General Assembly Hall to the Miami Iranian Cultural Festival to CBGB’s.\nInformation at www.catherinemlee.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://harryhausen.com/", "date": "2016-06-28T16:43:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783396949.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154956-00163-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9411633610725403, "token_count": 2425, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__108817570", "lang": "en", "text": "Groundbreaking visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen refined and elevated stop-motion animation to an art. His Dynamation technique of matting animated creatures into live-action settings revolutionized the use of stop-motion visual effects in feature films.\nRay Harryhausen's creations aren't the most realistic in the realm of special effects, but Ray's touch is instantly recognizable. His creations are absolutely alive; in each frame his creatures move, twitch, breathe, act with personality and pathos. Few other low-budget monster movies of the time match the technical competence and respect for the subject as Mr. Harryhausen's films.\nThe Ray Harryhausen Creature list emphasizes Ray's work in feature films. Not included are his early Mother Goose shorts; test reels and unrealized projects; some stop-motion effects shots (like the discus toss in Jason and the Argonauts); live-action effects (like the Iguana stand-in dinosaur from One Million Years B.C.); miniatures (including the Mysterious Island balloon); makeup & prosthetics, and animated replacements for humans caught in creatures' clutches. Ray Harryhausen deserves further credit for his groundbreaking work in composite effects, demonstrated to great effect in The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.\nJoe, the title character, is a tamed gorilla brought to Hollywood. Ray Harryhausen assisted his mentor Willis O'Brien (King Kong) on Mighty Joe Young and animated most of Mighty Joe Young's performance.\nA fictitious species of dinosaur, awakened from a 100,000 year hibernation in the Arctic Circle by an atom bomb test.\nA 200 foot long, radioactive, mutated Octopus that wreaks havoc on San Francisco.\n\"Engineered by nature in a freakish manner so that she can hardly support her weight in land,\" as described in The Animal World.\n\"Mortal enemy of the Bronty,\" as described in The Animal World.\n\"The prehistoric sun incubates one of the few remaining Bronty eggs.\"\nFrom the film: \"A dinosaur of gentle nature, even though 20 feet long and 10 tons weight.\"\nThis sceraptosaur battles with both a stegosaur and another sceraptosaur.\n\"One of the species fated to disappear from the face of the Earth,\" as narrated by The Animal World.\n\"Deadly enemy of the Triceratops,\" as narrated by The Animal World.\nSaucers soar, land, battle, and smash buildings into stop-motion animated rubble.\nThe crash-landing of the first Venus expedition on its return trip.\nNever named in the film, the Ymir is a native of Venus. Returned to Earth as an egg, the Ymir rapidly grows to monstrous proportions in Earth's atmosphere and runs amok.\nThe Ymir tangles with this elephant on the streets of Rome after escaping from captivity at the zoo.\nMr. Harryhausen imagined the mythical cyclops as a goat-legged, horned, wild creature. Two cyclopses appear in the film: The first is defeated by Sinbad, and the second is killed by the fire-breathing dragon that guards Zokora's cave.\nPrincess Parissa's waiting woman Sadi, transformed into a dancing serpent woman by Zokora's magic.\nDiscovered while seeking a Roc eggshell, a critical ingredient for the potion to restore Princess Parissa to her proper size. This hatching is attacked and consumed by Sinbad's famished pirate crew.\nPayback for the slaugter of her Roc hatchling.\nBrought to life by Zokora's magic to steal a magic lamp, this skeleton swordsman fights Sinbad in Zokora's cave.\nGuards the cavern entrance to Zokora's liar, slays a cyclops, and attacks Sinbad's crew before being slain by giant crossbow.\nLost in Brodbdingnag, a land of giants, the newlywed Gullivers are menaced by a giant squirrel.\nThe king of Brobdingnag forces Gulliver to battle his \"miniature\" crocodile in a fight to the death.\nAttacks the castaways on Mysterious Island. After the battle, the castaways cook the defeated crab in a convenient hot spring.\nA giant, scrawny, prehistoric bird that threatens to trample the castaways of Mysterious Island.\nThe nautiloid cephalopod is a gigantic prehistoric mollusc. The cephalopod attacks Captian Nemo's diving crew as they attempt to raise a sunken pirate ship.\nThis bee drives two members of the Mysterious Island party into its giant honeycomb and seals them in with beeswax.\nMassive statue on the Isle of Bronze who guards over a treasure chamber of the gods. Talos comes to life when Hercules steals from its treasure.\nTwo harpies are assigned by Zeus to torment the blind prophet Phinneas for abusing his power of prophecy. Phinneas agrees to help Jason in exchange for the harpies' capture.\nJason slays the mythical Hydra to steal the Golden Fleece. The Hydra comes from a different myth (the twelve labors of Hercules), and appears in Jason and the Argonauts short two heads (the Greek myth had nine).\nSeven \"Children of the Hydra's Teeth\" fight with Jason and two of his crew. Four are defeated in swordfights, and three plunge to their deaths following Jason off a cliff into the sea.\nA hypothetical United Nations moonship service module lands on the moon's surface.\nA Victorian era spacecraft, patterned after a diving bell and covered with railroad bumpers, powered by Professor Cavor's anti-gravity paint.\nBoth a moon cow and moon bull appear (both are the same stop-motion puppet), each a gigantic centipede-like beast with fierce mandibles and bad tempters.\nKate Calendar is observed in an X-ray observation chamber by the Selenites.\nInsect-like inhabitants of the interior of the moon (most appearances of the Selenites were costumed actors).\nThe leader of the Selenites, encased in a crystal sphere. The Grand Lunar is sentient, and interrogates Professor Cavor.\nThis Brontosaur makes a brief appearance as Tumak wanders the wasteland after being expelled from his tribe.\nA giant prehistoric turtle menaces the Shell people, who drive it into the sea.\nAttacks the peaceful fishing village of the Shell people, but is impaled and killed by Tumak in a ferocious battle.\nGives chase to Tumak and Loana when they strike out on their own.\nAttacks a Triceratops during Tumak and Lona's journey. In the chaos, Tumak and Lona are separated.\nA Pterodactyl that suddenly drops from the sky and flies off with Lona in its talons.\nA flying reptile that attacks and kills the Pterodactyl to steal Lona.\nThe mother Pterodactyl attempts to feed Lona to her ravenous offspring before being attacked by a Rhamphorhynchus.\nA brief animation of T.J. performing a stunt on her horse: Diving from a tower into a water tub.\nNamed \"El Diablo\" by its captors, Eohippus is a miniature prehistoric horse. Its escape leads to the discovery of Gwangi.\nAttacks Lope when he, Professor Bromley, and the cowboys first enter the forbidden valley.\nA small dinosaur chased by cowboys while searching for El Diablo in the Forbidden Valley before being captured & consumed by Gwangi.\nThe title character of Gwangi is an Allosaur from the Forbidden Valley, an isolated spot where prehistoric life still flourishes. Gwangi is captured by a travelling Wild West show, but escapes and wreaks havoc.\nAttacks Gwangi while Professor Brombely watches, and later interferes during the lasso-ing of Gwangi.\nThis performing elephant panicks and is slain by Gwangi after escaping from its cage.\nA small humanoid, bat-winged creature who serves as an extension of Prince Koura's eyes and ears. The Homonicus is spontaneously generated from blood and sorcery.\nThe figurehead of Sinbad's ship, brought to life by Prince Koura's magic to steal Sinbad's navigation charts.\nSix-armed statue of the god worshiped by the Lemurians. The statue comes to life with a potion from Prince Koura, and fights Sinbad's entire crew with a sword in each hand.\n\"God of the Single Eye,\" who resides in a pit leading to the Fountain of Destiny. The centaur represents the powers of evil, and is defeated by Sinbad with the aid of the Griffin in the film's climax.\nRepresenting the powers of good, the Griffin battles the Centaur to defend Sinbad.\nThree torch-wielding ghouls are summoned by Queen Zenobia to kill Sinbad and his crew. They are defeated by Sinbad's quick-thinking action when he crushes them under a pile of timbers.\nQueen Zenobia puts a curse upon the future Caliph, Prince Kassim, turning him into a Baboon. Sinbad transports Prince Kassim to the land of Hyberboria to restore him.\nA golden mechanical Minotaur created by Queen Zenobia for muscle in her pursuit of Sinbad.\nAfter miniaturizing herself to spy on Sinbad, Queen Zenobia's restoring potion is consumed by a hornet while Melanthius interrogates her.\nNamed Walrus Giganticus by Melanthius, this giant beast attacks Sinbad's crew as they trek across the ice to Hyberboria.\nEncountered by Sinbad's crew in Hyberboria. Melanthius identifies the Troglodyte as an ancestor of humans, and it accompanies Sinbad's crew to the shrine where Prince Kassim can be restored.\nA Sabre-toothed cat, encased in ice and later possessed by Zenobia to kill Sinbad after losing her son in the Shrine. The Guardian does battle with — and defeats — the Troglodyte, but is later killed by Sinbad.\nCarries Princess Andromeda's spirit away to Calibos, where she is given a new riddle to ask potential suitors. (The penalty for guessing the wrong answer is death by burning at the stake.)\nThe last of the winged horses. Perseus captures Pegasus to follow the Giant Vulture that abducts Princess Andromeda. The airborne Pegasus animations were accomplished by Jim Danforth.\nDeformed by Zeus as punishment Calibos' unrequited love for Princess Andromeda drives him mad. In dialog scenes, Calibos is played by actor Neil McCarthy.\nA mechanical owl created by Haephestus as a replacement gift for Perseus after he loses his helmet of invisibility in Calibos' swamp. Most shots of Bubo were animated by Steve Archer.\nThe two-headed dog which guards the entrance to Medusa's lair on the Isle of the Dead. Dioskilos animation was accomplished by Steve Archer and Jim Danforth.\nThe mythical serpentine woman whose gaze turns men into stone. Perseus must obtain her head so that he can defeat the Kraken and save Princess Andromeda.\nThree giant scorpions are spawned from Medusa's dripping blood after Calibos punctures the bag containing her decapitated head.\nThe last of the Titans. Goddess Theta demands that Princess Andromeda be sacrificed to the Kraken, claiming offense when Princess Andromeda's beauty is compared to her own.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.thecircuscafeandrestaurant.co.uk/2019/04/24/how-to-market-your-dance-studio-online/", "date": "2021-02-26T12:41:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178357641.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210226115116-20210226145116-00382.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9580170512199402, "token_count": 598, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__176903193", "lang": "en", "text": "Dance is a universal art since the old times. Dance studios with online presence with hosted websites are popping up in many parts of the world, and several people are investing in dance and dance studios as a revenue-generating activity. The competition is also getting stiff with many people launching dance studios every day. It is common to see a dance studio without students. If you are in this competition, there are several ways you can market your dance studio. Print advertising is becoming outdated and digital, and online marketing is taking over. Here are ways you can use to attract students to your dance studio through online platforms.\nCreate A Website\nOne way to market your dance studio is through a website, but you should make sure you use a reliable web hosting company. It is rare to see someone walking around town looking for a dance studio. Instead, people resort to Google. Create a website that is easy to use where people can tour your studio and register at the comforts of their home. The website should also be compatible with mobile platforms since many people are always on their phones.\nChoose a theme that relates to the concept of dance, and ensure you update the website regularly. Also, remember to make sure you choose a web hosting company that has excellent 24/7 support to resolve any issues that might arise. Make the website a one-stop shop where people can access all the information about your studio.\nUse Social Media\nToday, many companies have official social media pages. Social media is no longer a place where people just socialize and share pictures; it has become a very useful marketing tool. You should also have social media pages including the most popular such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They make it easy for you to spread the news about your studio.\nUse Email Marketing\nEmail is a valuable marketing tool for your dance studio. Collect emails and create an email list where you can promote events, prices, updates, newsletters and any other information you would like to put out there.\nYou should subscribe to an email marketing service. Some web hosting companies offer email marketing services which you can use for when your email list grows to a big number.\nDo not fill your clients’ inboxes with emails they might get overwhelmed with and start trashing them. This will not help market your dance studio effectively.\nCreate A YouTube Channel\nMany consider YouTube as a social media platform, but for marketing dance studios, it would be very effective to make it a marketing tool on its own.\nA YouTube channel can help you demonstrate what your dance studio teaches. You can create a series of documentaries to show the development of a rookie dancer developing to become a pro. YouTube is somewhere you can upload tutorials and give people a taste of what you teach your students.\nOnline marketing is a blessing to many businesses, and you should not ignore using it to market your dance studio. Use the best online marketing strategy and market your studio for all dancers to know.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://seattleareaarchivists.org/2017/01/28/join-mipops-at-the-movies-on-february-17th/", "date": "2023-11-30T06:59:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8676791787147522, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__221997298", "lang": "en", "text": "Moving History Returns: Saving Our Magnetic Media\nAn Archival Screening Night\nFebruary 17, 2017\n8:00 PM (Happy Hour at 7:00 PM)\nNorthwest Film Forum\n1515 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98122\nMoving History is back with new selections from Seattle-area heritage organizations, including dance troupe the Sally Sykes Group, Scarecrow Video, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Public Schools, and the Wing Luke Museum, as well as previous participants King County Archives, Seattle Municipal Archives and the University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections. Featured moving image material includes glimpses of rare feature films, historic Seattle, oral history interviews, dance performances by Pacific Northwest artists and much more (emceed by Spencer Sundell).\nThis archival screening night is presented by Moving Image Preservation of the Puget Sound (MIPoPS) to showcase analog videotape digitized with funds from 4Culture.\nSeattle Municipal Archives and University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections will also feature selections digitized from 16 mm film.\nFor more information about MIPoPS, please visit our website: mipops.org\nTo view video digitized by MIPoPS, check out our collection on Internet Archive: archive.org/details/mipops", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://gvzs.blogspot.com/2007/07/portland-july-2007.html", "date": "2018-07-17T21:28:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589902.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717203423-20180717223423-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9578626155853271, "token_count": 753, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__125946441", "lang": "en", "text": "We took a quick trip to Portland for a wedding, and got in some good exploring in a new city.\nWe stayed at a great downtown hotel called Hotel DeLuxe. It is done up old Hollywood glamour style--lots of marble, gold tapestry, and sparkling chandeliers. Every floor is dedicated to a director or group of directors. We stayed on the 'rebels' floor. It is a gorgeous place.\nDriving in Portland was no problem, parking on the other hand was too complicated for us. After lunch, we stuck to walking.\nWe had lunch at the Bijou Cafe, an all organic bistro:\nBVZ had the house specialty, the Bijou Burger....\nI had the vegan tomato soup and heirloom salad.\nIn Washington Park we visited the Japanese Tea Gardens. Unbelievably beautiful and tranquil. It was early on a Friday afternoon and we literally had the place to ourselves. Such a nice change from the SF gardens, where you are elbow to elbow with all of the noisy tourists. The garden is a masterpiece, each plant deliberately placed in the perfect place.\nAcross from the tea garden is the International Test Rose Garden, where hundreds of varieties of roses are grown with extra loving care. Free to the public, it is a delight to all the senses. Undeterred by the rain, we stopped to smell the roses, and enjoyed hot coffee in a serene, grassy, amphitheater.\nAfter the gardens we gave ourselves a self-guided tour of the heart of Portland, through downtown and along the riverfront. Of course stopping in many of the local pubs along the way.\nWe ate dinner that night at Clarklewis, a trendy, red brick, exposed kitchen space with modern art and a great wine list.\nDinner was extraordinary, food that rivals anything we've had in San Francisco lately. The perfect piece of salmon...\nChicories salad with dried prosciutto...\nDiver scallops in a cucumber medley....\nAnd a mint chocolate plate of heaven.\nAfter dinner, we did some bar hopping and got right in the middle of a block party that was going on outside Powell's bookstore in anticipation of the midnight release of the Harry Potter book.\nWe ended things back at the hotel, at Gracie's Lounge for a nightcap and some jazz.\nSaturday morning was all about exploring our surroundings. We took a great walk to Pioneer Square and beyond, stopping to admire the local art scene...\nWe found the very popular (ie, hour long wait) Mother's Bistro and Cafe.\nBreakfast was outstanding.\nOn Saturdays and Sundays all of downtown Portland comes together for an open air market. There is beer, meat on a stick, and dozens of local artisans peddling their goods. We got some high grade catnip toys for Loretta from a woman who had spent way too long around high grade catnip.\nWe ended our afternoon tour of downtown Portland with a stop at Powell's City of Books, a place that restores my faith in humanity. Literally ACRES of books, and books, and more books. You need a GPS device to make it from one end to the other. It is awesome.\nLater that evening we met up with the entire VZ clan for cocktails and dinner before heading to the wedding site.\nThe wedding of BVZ's cousin Lee and his beautiful bride Sarah was lovely and romantic (although you probably can't tell from my horribly blurry pictures). After a touching ceremony, everyone celebrated with dancing and a stellar dessert reception. All in all, a wonderful evening.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gemscopenhagen.dk/", "date": "2021-06-20T01:01:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487653461.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20210619233720-20210620023720-00463.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9015515446662903, "token_count": 113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__64587207", "lang": "en", "text": "A PASSION FOR SUPERIOR GEMS\nAt Gems Copenhagen, we have an exquisite selection of gemstones, learning opportunities, appraisal and the possibility for designing jewelry.\nWe take great pride in preserving ancient and traditional Indian methods of cutting, polishing and handling our gemstones.\nGems Copenhagen is your place for finding your dream gemstone, and a place where innovation and exquisite design comes to live.\nMore than gemstones\nAlongside selling gemstones, Gems Copenhagen also designs jewelry, cuts gemstones, offers appraisals as well as courses.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://cosmologicsmagazine.com/eloise-blondiau-responsible-writing-in-toni-morrisons-a-mercy/", "date": "2018-01-19T11:30:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887973.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119105358-20180119125358-00627.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667607545852661, "token_count": 1839, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__115670487", "lang": "en", "text": "When questioned about the audience for whom she writes, Toni Morrison replies: “Only me.” This is not to say her writing is a self-serving practice. In fact, Morrison primarily sees the act of writing as a social obligation in an age of despair. In a recent article for The Nation, she recalls the wisdom of a friend: “This is precisely the time when artists go to work—not when everything is fine, but in times of dread. That’s our job!”\nMorrison feels socially obliged to write for “only me,” because she—as an African-American woman—is an audience whom many writers have ignored, and continue to ignore. In an interview this month, with the New York Times she says, “What I’m interested in is writing without the gaze, without the white gaze […] In so many earlier books by African-American writers, particularly the men, I felt that they were not writing to me.” In her fiction, therefore, Morrison does away with the problematic assumption by writers that the reader is white and male, and in so doing undercuts the white privilege that violates—in countless ways—the lives of people of color.\nBy averting the white gaze, and writing instead for an African-American woman, Morrison affirms that her own experience of life is a valuable one; “African-American culture and people—good, bad, indifferent, whatever […] that, for [her, is] the universe.” By limiting her audience to herself she also claims responsibility for her work, and so harnesses the potential of her writing to enact social change. She explains, “After all, this is my work. I have to take full responsibility for doing it right as well as doing it wrong.”\nBy averting the white gaze, and writing instead for an African-American woman, Morrison affirms that her own experience of life is a valuable one.\nWriting responsibly is a theme about which Charles Johnson, author of National Book Award-winning novel Middle Passage, has written at length. In Turning the Wheel, a collection of essays, Johnson describes ‘responsible’ fiction and why it is necessary. “Truly responsible storytelling […] then, may do no more than rotate around various perspectives, treating each truth as if it were the truth (which it is for a character) and settle on no position at all […] We are responsible for the way the world appears before us […] and for the impact our vision has on others.”\nMorrison’s 2008 novel, A Mercy, like the entirety of her work, is responsible fiction according to Johnson’s standards. She eschews one-dimensional characters and narratives in favour of a varied complexity. “It’s important not to have a totalizing view. In American literature we have been so totalized—as though there is only one version […] I try to give some credibility to all sorts of voices, each of which is profoundly different.”\nMorrison’s embrace of complexity does not, however, make A Mercy an easy read. The reader must navigate her way through the book on her own, passing through, taking on the perspectives of numerous characters. Florens the slave-girl, Lina the Native American orphan, and Jacob and Rebekka—their white colonial owners—are just four of the minds Morrison would have her readers inhabit.\nMorrison’s demand that we find our own way through the narrative is the novel’s triumph; it is what gives A Mercy the potential to enact lasting change in her readers. She provides readers with an authentic vision of the world—alternately free and enslaved as it is—and so invites us to struggle with the questions such a vision raises.\nBy focusing on the distinctive situations of her characters during the early development of America, Morrison obliquely calls attention to the continuities between that time and our own.\nIn some ways, Morrison’s representation of freedom and slavery in America is highly specific to the 17th century period within which A Mercy is set. Florens casually comes into the ownership of Jacob Vaark, a Dutch tradesman, as payment for a debt by the owner of an estate called Jublio. Lina, too, is a slave belonging to Jacob and his wife Rebekka; she is one of the few survivors of a tribe devastated by measles. In spite of these historical details, Morrison’s representation of slavery and freedom is in no way limited to this era. By focusing on the distinctive situations of her characters during the early development of America, Morrison obliquely calls attention to the continuities between that time and our own.\nJacob did not originally see himself as a slave-owner.When, early on in the novel, he is offered a slave, Jacob winces: “Flesh was not his commodity.” Once he learns about the pecuniary gains of using slaves in sugarcane farming, however, his discomfort melts away. “There was a profound difference between the intimacy of slave bodies at Jublio and a remote labor force in Barbados. Right? Right.” The ease with which Jacob enslaves people who are far away speaks to a form of enslavement that so many of us endorse today: the ongoing slavery of sweatshop workers and farmers—whose existence abroad is well known, who are grossly underpaid. Morrison shows us that the neither the thought processes that perpetuate slavery, nor slavery itself, are phenomena constrained by the temporal limits of the 17th> century.\nIn a fashion typical of her “responsible” writing, Morrison does not limit her depiction of slavery to the laborers. Jacob himself is enslaved to capitalism, and to the idea that owning things will bring him a definitive happiness. We see this as we watch Jacob build three houses, each bigger than the last. His wife Rebekka tracks the course of Jacob’s increasing greed: “It was some time before she noticed how the tales were fewer and the gifts were increasing, gifts that were becoming less practical, even whimsical. […] ‘We don’t need another house,’ she told him. ‘Certainly not one of such size.’ ‘Need is not the reason, wife. Understand me […] I will have it.’”\nFlorens, too—who suffers the cruel status of a slave in the Vaark household—is also denied freedom in ways other than her literal slavery. In an argument between Florens and the Blacksmith, her beloved, he refuses to speak to her any longer because she is a slave. Florens begs him to stay, saying, “I am adoring you […] You alone own me”; he replies, “You have become [a slave]… a slave to that.” In her infatuation with the Blacksmith, then, Florens has again been enslaved—but this time, to this man, by choice.\nIn her depiction of slavery as pervasive and multi-faceted, Morrison calls into question the form of freedom. All her characters, legally enslaved or not, suffer the absence of freedom. The book closes axiomatically: “to be given dominion over another is a hard thing; to wrest dominion over another is a wrong thing; to give dominion of yourself to another is a wicked thing.” Dominion in A Mercy is the same as slavery when it is seized or given up, whereas freedom appears to be the result of achieving, or receiving, dominion over another.\nHer emphasis on dominion—a strikingly religious term—harks back to Morrison’s own relationship to her writing, which must be written with only herself in mind. Writing, she says, “is control […] It’s mine, it’s free.” She has been given dominion over her words, and Morrison retains that control by acting from a sense of responsibility.\nIt is by exercising dominion over her writing, then, that Morrison engages her freedom. Freedom from the white gaze; freedom to open up new and revelatory ways of seeing for her readers; freedom to enact social change. Because, in her own words: “There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”\nEloise Blondiau currently studies religion, literature, and culture at Harvard Divinity School. Her interests include social justice, contemporary literature, and madness.\n Toni Morrison, interview by Elissa Schappell with additional material from Claudia Brodsky Lacour, The Paris Review n. 134, Spring 1995.\nImage from Flickr via la Biblioteca de la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias del Trabajo.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://silenteyesecurity.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-having-a-wide-dynamic-range-in-a-camera/", "date": "2024-02-24T12:14:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474533.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224112548-20240224142548-00045.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9247276782989502, "token_count": 2737, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62952107", "lang": "en", "text": "Having a wide dynamic range in your camera can be a game-changer when it comes to capturing stunning photographs. With a wide dynamic range, you have the ability to capture a wider range of both bright and dark areas in your photos, resulting in images that are rich in detail and true to life. This means that even in challenging lighting conditions, such as a bright sunny day or low-light setting, you can still achieve beautifully balanced and well-exposed shots. So, whether you’re a professional photographer or just a hobbyist looking to take your photography to the next level, incorporating a wide dynamic range into your camera can truly elevate your shots to new heights.\nHighlight and Shadow Details\nHaving a camera with a wide dynamic range enables you to capture more detailed highlights and shadows in your photographs. With a wide dynamic range, your camera can accurately capture the bright areas without overexposing them, allowing you to retain the texture and color in those areas. Similarly, the camera can also capture the details in the dark areas without losing them to shadows. This means that you can capture a scene as close to how your eyes see it, with all the intricate details in both the brightest and darkest areas.\nReduced Noise in Shadows\nOne common issue with photographs taken in low-light or high-contrast situations is the presence of noise, particularly in the shadow areas. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range are designed to handle such situations better. By capturing more detail in the shadows, they also reduce the noise that can often be seen in those areas. This means that even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions, your camera will produce images with cleaner, smoother shadows, and less distracting noise.\nHigh Contrast Scenes\nPreserving Details in Bright Areas\nOne of the challenges in photographing high contrast scenes is retaining details in the bright areas. The human eye has a remarkable ability to perceive a wide range of brightness levels, but cameras often struggle to capture the same level of detail in both the bright and dark areas of a scene. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range excel in preserving details in the brightest areas, maintaining the texture and color that might otherwise be lost in overexposed highlights. This allows you to capture the intricate details of a scene, even in situations where there is a stark contrast between the brightest and darkest areas.\nRetaining Details in Dark Areas\nOn the other end of the spectrum, a wide dynamic range also enables you to retain details in the dark areas of a high contrast scene. Instead of losing the details to black shadows, a camera with a wide dynamic range can capture those details and deliver images that showcase the textures, shapes, and colors found in the darker parts of the scene. This gives you the ability to capture scenes with a full range of tonal values, resulting in more visually engaging and compelling photographs.\nImproved Image Quality\nEnhanced Color and Tone\nWide dynamic range cameras not only excel in capturing a wide range of brightness levels but also greatly enhance the color and tone in your photographs. With their ability to capture more highlight and shadow details, these cameras can accurately reproduce the colors and tones present in the scene. This results in images with more vibrant and true-to-life colors, as well as a wider gamut of tones. Whether you’re photographing a vibrant landscape or a subtle portrait, a camera with a wide dynamic range will bring out the richness and depth of the colors, adding an extra level of visual appeal to your images.\nMore Flexibility in Post-processing\nAnother significant advantage of cameras with a wide dynamic range is the increased flexibility they provide during post-processing. Since these cameras capture a wider range of brightness levels, you have more room to adjust the exposure and tonal balance in your images without sacrificing detail or introducing noise. This gives you greater control over the final look of your photographs and allows you to achieve the desired mood or style. Whether you prefer a bright, airy aesthetic or a moody, dramatic look, a camera with a wide dynamic range provides you with the flexibility to achieve your vision in post-processing.\nBetter Handling of Backlight\nAvoiding Overexposed Subjects\nBacklit scenes can pose a challenge for photographers, as the bright background often leads to the subjects being underexposed or silhouetted. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range excel in handling backlight, allowing you to avoid overexposing your subjects. With their ability to capture a greater range of brightness levels, these cameras can properly expose both the subject and the background, resulting in well-balanced photographs. This means that even when shooting against a bright light source, such as a sunset or a window, your subjects will be properly exposed, preserving their details and ensuring they are the focal point of your image.\nMaintaining Background Details\nIn addition to properly exposing your subjects, cameras with a wide dynamic range also excel in maintaining the details in the background of backlit scenes. In traditional photography, shooting against a bright background often results in a loss of detail and texture in the background, as the camera tries to properly expose the subjects. However, with a wide dynamic range camera, you can capture both the subject and the background with rich detail. This provides a sense of depth and context to your photographs, allowing the viewer to appreciate the entire scene, including the background elements that add to the overall story or atmosphere.\nGreater Flexibility in Challenging Lighting Conditions\nBalancing Exposure in Mixed Light\nPhotographing in mixed lighting conditions, such as a room with both natural and artificial light sources, can be tricky. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range offer greater flexibility in balancing exposure in such challenging lighting scenarios. These cameras can accurately capture both the bright natural light and the warmer artificial light, ensuring that the final image maintains the correct tonal balance and color accuracy. This means that you can capture scenes without one light source overpowering the other, resulting in a more visually pleasing and natural-looking photograph.\nReducing the Need for Additional Lighting\nCameras with a wide dynamic range also help reduce the need for additional lighting equipment in challenging lighting conditions. With their ability to capture a wide range of brightness levels, these cameras can perform exceptionally well in low-light situations. They can retain the details in the shadows while accurately capturing the highlights, allowing you to shoot in low light without the need for additional flash or continuous lighting. This enhances your shooting experience, making it easier to capture candid moments or work in environments where using additional lighting might be impractical or distracting.\nWide Range of Shooting Scenarios\nA wide dynamic range is particularly beneficial for landscape photography, where capturing the full range of brightness levels in a scene is crucial. Whether it’s a sunset over the ocean or a snowy mountain range, landscapes often contain a vast difference in brightness between the sky and the land. A camera with a wide dynamic range allows you to preserve the details in both the bright sky and the darker land, resulting in breathtaking images that showcase the natural beauty and grandeur of the landscape.\nIndoor photography can present its own set of lighting challenges, particularly when dealing with mixed lighting from various sources. With a wide dynamic range camera, you can capture indoor scenes with accuracy and fidelity. Whether you’re photographing a well-lit room or a cozy candlelit setting, a camera with a wide dynamic range ensures that the details in both the bright and dark areas are preserved, resulting in photographs that accurately represent the atmosphere and ambiance of the indoor environment.\nPhotographing in low-light conditions can be demanding, as the lack of available light can result in noisy and underexposed images. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range excel in low-light photography. By capturing more detail in the shadows and accurately exposing the highlights, these cameras allow you to shoot in low light with confidence. Whether you’re capturing the city lights at night or the stars in the night sky, a camera with a wide dynamic range helps you achieve sharp, noise-free images, even in the absence of ample illumination.\nReduced Requirements for Multiple Exposures\nHigh Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a technique where multiple images of varying exposures are blended together to create a final image with a wider dynamic range. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range can reduce the need for multiple exposures in HDR photography. With their ability to capture a wide range of brightness levels in a single frame, these cameras can deliver HDR-like results without the need for extensive post-processing or merging multiple images. This saves time and effort while still allowing you to achieve the desired tonal balance and detail in your photographs.\nBracketing is another technique used to capture a wider dynamic range in photography. It involves capturing multiple images at different exposures and then combining them in post-processing. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range reduce the need for bracketing by capturing a wider range of brightness levels in a single exposure. This means that you can capture a scene with optimal exposure and detail in a single shot, avoiding the extra steps and potential issues that come with bracketing. This simplifies the shooting process, allowing you to focus more on capturing the moment rather than spending time capturing multiple exposures.\nIncreased Dynamic Range in HDR Imaging\nCapturing a Wider Range of Brightness Levels\nPerhaps one of the most significant benefits of having a wide dynamic range in a camera is the ability to capture a wider range of brightness levels, particularly for HDR imaging. HDR imaging aims to capture the full tonal range of a scene, from the darkest shadows to the brightest highlights. A camera with a wide dynamic range excels in this aspect, allowing you to capture images with a broad range of brightness levels, resulting in stunning and visually captivating HDR photographs.\nCreating More Realistic and Eye-catching Images\nBy capturing a wider dynamic range and preserving highlight and shadow details, cameras with a wide dynamic range enable you to create more realistic and eye-catching images. When viewing a photograph, our eyes are naturally drawn to areas of brightness and contrast. By accurately reproducing the highlights and shadows, a wide dynamic range camera allows you to create images that immediately grab the viewer’s attention. Whether it’s the play of light and shadow in a portrait or the dramatic contrast in a landscape, a wide dynamic range camera helps you capture images that are visually impactful and captivating.\nPreservation of Highlight and Shadow Detail\nRetaining Texture and Color in Bright Areas\nPreserving the texture and color in bright areas is crucial in photography, as overexposing those areas can lead to loss of detail. However, cameras with a wide dynamic range excel in this aspect by retaining the texture and color in the brightest areas of your images. This means that even in challenging lighting conditions, you can capture scenes with bright highlights, such as the sun or artificial light sources, without sacrificing the detail and richness in those areas. The result is images that accurately represent the scene and allow you to appreciate the intricate details even in the brightest parts of the image.\nMaintaining Detail in Dark Areas\nIn addition to retaining detail in bright areas, cameras with a wide dynamic range also excel in maintaining details in dark areas. In photography, the shadows can often hide interesting textures and details that add depth and complexity to an image. However, with a wide dynamic range camera, you can capture the details in the shadows and ensure that they are not lost to darkness. This allows you to bring out the subtle nuances and textures in the dark areas, giving your images a sense of depth and dimension.\nAdvancements in Sensor Technology\nImprovements in Pixel Design\nThe wide dynamic range capabilities of modern cameras are made possible by advancements in sensor technology, particularly improvements in pixel design. Sensor manufacturers have developed sensors with high pixel counts, which allow for better capturing and differentiation of light intensity. Additionally, advancements in backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor technology have improved the overall performance of cameras, resulting in higher image quality and better handling of dynamic range. These advancements in pixel design and sensor technology provide photographers with the tools to capture images with a wide dynamic range and high-quality detail.\nIncreased Signal-to-Noise Ratio\nAnother advantage of advancements in sensor technology is the increased signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in cameras with wide dynamic range capabilities. SNR refers to the level of desired signal (image detail) compared to the level of unwanted signal (noise). With improved sensor technology, cameras can capture images with less noise, even in challenging lighting conditions. This means that even when shooting in low-light or high-contrast scenes, you can expect cleaner and more noise-free images, allowing you to focus on the details and overall quality of your photographs.\nIn conclusion, having a wide dynamic range in a camera offers numerous benefits for photographers. From better exposure and handling of high contrast scenes to improved image quality and flexibility in challenging lighting conditions, cameras with a wide dynamic range excel in capturing a wide range of brightess levels. The preservation of highlight and shadow details, advancements in sensor technology, and reduced requirements for multiple exposures further enhance the overall image quality and creative possibilities. Whether you’re capturing landscapes, shooting in low light, or exploring HDR photography, a camera with a wide dynamic range empowers you to capture stunning, true-to-life images with enhanced depth, detail, and visual impact.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://getitdone.de/artists", "date": "2023-10-01T15:01:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510903.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001141548-20231001171548-00665.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9735997915267944, "token_count": 484, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__104045979", "lang": "en", "text": "Pamela is not only one of the Forbes 30 under 30, but also Europe's fitness icon. She is a woman full of power and energy - her creative mind blooms with new ideas. Her long blond hair and perfectly trained body have a high recognition effect. She inspires her community daily with her positive vibes, daily fitness guides, and creative food ideas. Day by day, she shares glimpses of her fitness routine, healthy recipes, and daily life.\nNoel is THE dance icon on TikTok. He inspires an audience of millions with his signature dances and his amazing afro.\nHis personality and talent have earned him a loyal fan base and his videos always reach a high number of views and shares. His presence on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube has also earned him a place on the international social media scene.\nAvemoves - the dancer with the mask. Not only is his mask a recognizable feature, but also his extraordinary dance moves. In a very short amount of time, Avemoves managed to become one of the most relevant dance creators on social media. He uses his influence to collaborate with other top-notch artists, bringing trends to life. Avemoves is one of the biggest faces for the brand Adidas.\nMillane is one of the biggest German TikTokers with international content. Her content is very personal - she talks a lot about her faith, values and inspiration. She expresses her creativity in her famous Outfit Inspirations Reels and TikToks. Besides fashion, she also inspires her community with GRWM's, beauty hacks and comedy videos on TikTok.\nEmilia is a real power woman who motivates her community daily to become the best version of themselves. She's always here to give some tips and tricks when it comes to fashion, lifestyle, as well as fitness and health. Her ambition is to constantly deliver high-end and authentic content. The result is an above-average performance and a broad target group.\nLisa is Germany's Booty Queen - her biggest passion in life is fitness, she even has her own fitness supplements. Being the power woman that she is, she inspires her community to work hard for a healthy and sporty lifestyle. Day by day, she shares impressions of her workouts so everyone can follow along. She is not only committed to her female community, but to many men as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sp.misocc.gov.ph/2015/12/a-night-of-dances-pgmo-conducts-dancesport-competition/", "date": "2022-05-25T10:54:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662584398.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525085552-20220525115552-00663.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9387772679328918, "token_count": 307, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__227366708", "lang": "en", "text": "A Night of Dances: PGMO Conducts Dancesport Competition\nThe night glittered with all the sparkling costumes and dazzling moves from the participants of Dancesport Competition last November 25, 2015 at the Provincial Cultural and Farmer’s Training Center as part of the commemoration of the 86th Provincial Anniversary and 6th Pas’ungko S’g MisOcc Festival.\nThe competition was categorized by level – elementay, secondary, and college/open level. The preliminary rounds were divided into four dance derbies. In each dance derby, a kind of dance was assigned to every level. The contenders danced cha-cha, samba, rumba, and jive. After the declaration of the top 3 contestants in every level, Provincial Vice-Governor Aurora Virginia M. Almonte conveyed her delight upon seeing the talented dancers in Misamis Occidental. She also shared how the biggest stars of today such as Jennifer Lopez started their career through dancing. Of course, she also stressed its health benefits.\nIn the final rounds, the top 3 contenders from the elementary level danced cha-cha, samba for the secondary level, and jive for the college/open level. Awarding of prizes was headed by Provincial Governor Herminia M. Ramiro together with Vice- Governor Almonte, Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan dela Peña, and Chairperson of the Dancesport Committee, Ms. Elma Gula. Thereafter, a dance for all ensued.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://musiclanguagestudios.com/in-memory-of-rod/", "date": "2024-04-20T20:18:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9908689260482788, "token_count": 487, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__120873581", "lang": "en", "text": "On the evening of February 9, 2016, Rod Webster passed peacefully in his sleep, after having lived a rich 87 years. He is survived and missed by his wife, Laura; his sister, Edith Stiles; his children, Bob, Tim, Matthew, Becky, Sarah, and Chris; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also predeceased by his first wife, Faith (with whom he raised his family and shared a musical life), and his sister, Dorothy Befus.\nFrom his childhood at a small farmhouse in Westcott, Alberta, to his job delivering telegrams during WWII, Rod gained the tenacity and compassion that would guide his personal life. His ear was as equally attuned to socio-political nuance as it was to music, and he pursued a knowledge and understanding of both with equal vigour, caring deeply for his fellow humans, especially the disadvantaged. He passionately believed and practiced the message of Schiller’s “To Joy”: “All men become brothers.” (Although Rod would have resisted this gendered language in favour of human equality.)\nProfessionally, Rod had a long and distinguished career:\n*Public school teacher in Saanich for 10 years\n*Music Director at Fairfield United Church for 10 years\n*Director and arranger for the Varsity Singers (later named the Amity Singers) for 7 years\n*Director of the Victoria Choral Society for 17 years\nDuring his 21 years as Head of the Ear Training and Theory department at the Victoria School of Music, and the subsequent Conservatory, Rod developed a music pedagogy that went beyond theory as it was then taught, recognizing music as a language, a way of being rather than just a mental concept. The result was a program called Music Language, which became his life work, continued now by Laura.\nAs a music teacher for over sixty years, Rod has nurtured the development of many teachers, performing musicians, and lovers of music. Through them, his musical legacy lives on.\nRod requested no service to be held, but that his ashes be spread at Brotchie Ledge in the Juan de Fuca Strait, between James Bay and South Fairfield, where he lived much of his life, and overlooking Dallas Road, where he loved to walk.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://asurams.edu/news/2023/burnam-target-winner.php", "date": "2023-12-05T15:41:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9604936242103577, "token_count": 536, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__121703915", "lang": "en", "text": "Albany State University Student’s Design Featured in Target Stores\nAlbany State University (ASU) senior visual and performing arts major, Cameron Burnam is one of three winners of the 2023 Target HBCU Design Challenge. Burnam’s design is featured on t-shirts sold in Target stores nationwide.\n“The entire ASU campus community celebrates Cameron’s national debut and Target’s recognition of his work as part of its Black History Month Celebration,” said ASU President Marion Ross Fedrick. “Our goal is to provide students with access to opportunities that will ensure their success. Cameron is an excellent example of the game changers and innovators whom we are preparing to live out their dreams and compete in the global marketplace.”\nThe design, which features an illustration of six women with varying hairstyles and skin tones atop the word “CULTURE,” showcases the power, strength, and diversity of black women.\nBurnam credits ASU for preparing him for a successful career as an artist, saying, “All my art professors have been there to guide me and push me creatively. They help me realize my place in the art world. They give me the confidence and support one could only hope for from professors.”\nHis inspiration comes from analyzing artwork on social media. “Seeing all the different styles, techniques, and mediums that these artists use pushes me to improve and helps me find my own style,” added Burnam. “I can use my art to speak on matters that are important to me.”\nAs a graduating senior, he is looking forward to attending graduate school, starting his career, and posting more of his art on social media.\nThe HBCU Design Challenge is part of Target’s eighth consecutive celebration of Black History Month, an effort that focuses on “celebrating and elevating the voices of Black artists, creators, entrepreneurs, team members and communities through authentic storytelling, content, and products that honor the cultural influence and intersectionality of the Black community.” The campaign builds upon the company’s commitment to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025.\nIn addition to the design being added to the collection, he also received a cash prize, an exclusive one-hour consultation with Target senior design leaders, and the opportunity to apply for a six-week paid virtual apprenticeship with the Target Owned Brands Product Design team.\nThe shirt with Burnam’s design can be purchased at Target retail stores or online.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/3031435", "date": "2017-10-23T20:59:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187826642.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023202120-20171023222120-00190.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8964119553565979, "token_count": 231, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__182413311", "lang": "en", "text": "The Build a Better Book Project is all about developing and making stories using anything but written words. These stand alone weekend workshops will utilize different maker technologies to develop multi-modal means of story telling. Technologies covered: 3D design and printing, laser cutting, simple machines, electronics, and pop-up books.\nThis week: 3D Printing\nHave you ever read a picture book and wondered what it would be like if you couldn’t see the pictures? What if you could feel the pictures instead? Work with engineers and artists to design and produce 3D-printed elements to enhance the picture book experience. We’ll learn about 3D design using Tinkercad and print our designs on the 3D printer as we create new tactile elements for children's books. Tech Focus: Tinkercad, 3D printing\nAppropriate for ages 11-18. Space is limited, registration required.\nAll attendees must fill out our Acknowledgement of Risk and Release Form prior to use of makerspace.\nThis program is funded by the National Science Foundation. Documentation during the program will be used for research purposes.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.alchemylandscaping.com.au/", "date": "2023-12-02T19:24:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100448.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202172159-20231202202159-00398.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597758054733276, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__108464122", "lang": "en", "text": "WHat we offer\nAlchemy Landscape Design and Construction can service all of your hard and soft landscaping needs to make your dream garden a reality.\nOur professional team are dedicated to creating gardens tailored to your lifestyle through hard work and attention to detail, communicating with you through every step of the design and construction process.\nAlchemy Landscaping was born from a desire to create stunning gardens that become an integral part of your lifestyle. With more than 50 years combined experience in the landscaping industry, our designers, construction managers and head landscapers assist you through every step of the design and construction process to achieve the result you desire.\nAlchemy Landscaping prides itself on hard work, honesty and communication with our clients. Working in partnership to create your perfect space.\nWHAT our clients say\n\"Alchemy created our garden from the design process all the way through to completion of construction and couldn't have been happier with the final result. Xavier and his team were nothing but professional throughout and their workmanship and attention to detail went beyond our expectations\".\nValued client- Melissa", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://shelleydavidow.com/events/", "date": "2023-12-10T13:42:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00582.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8551615476608276, "token_count": 702, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__4029152", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunshine Coast Libraries Writing Workshop\n17/07/2022 Nambour RSL\nProudly presented by Sunshine Coast Libraries in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Creative Writing Institute, the fun and interactive memoir writing workshop will be held at the Nambour RSL on Sunday, July 17, at 9am.\nAspiring writers are invited to join the hands-on session with award-winning authors Paul Williams and Shelley Davidow.\nThe six-hour workshop will reveal trade secrets on memoir writing, learn techniques to use dialogue to develop characters and how to push the plot along.\n2017 -2019 Events\nSunday, July 31, 2019 Noosa Alive! Book Launch of High Infidelity and Panel Discussion\nSunday, July 31, 2019 Noosa Alive! Your Writing Life Workshop. Details here:\nSaturday, August 17, 2019: QLD Writers Centre 10.30 a.m-1.30 p.m: Writing Your Life. Also available via LiveStream. Details here:\nSaturday, August 18, 2019: QLD Writers Centre 10.30 a.m-4.30 p.m. Finding Your Voice. Details here:\nThursday November 29, 2018: Outspoken – author event. Sharing the stage with Kerry O’Brien in Maleny QLD.\nSeptember 13-15, 2018: Lines in the Sand Writers Festival, Hervey Bay, QLD\nTuesday September 11: Literary Lunch at the Grandview Hotel, Cleveland, QLD\nSunday August 26: Sydney Jewish Writers Festival. Panel ‘Making Peace with the Past’ and creative writing\nworkshop ‘Finding Your Voice’ Book here https://www.shalom.edu.au/event/sjwf/\nSaturday, June 17: Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence event: author talk Brisbane Square Library.\nTuesday March 28: Outspoken – with philosopher and author AC Grayling in Maleny QLD. For more info and bookings: http://www.outspokenmaleny.com\nFriday March 17: 9-4pm Sydney NESA teacher professional development day: The Stressproof Classroom\nWednesday February 22: 4.30-6.30pm Twilight Seminar at the University of the Sunshine Coast The Stressproof Classroom\nSaturday February 11: Sign up for the resilient parenting online forum. http://yourmusicalchild.com/parentingwithresilience/\nSaturday, October 29 (6pm) Playing with Words – book launch an evening of word fun and book signing with Shelley Davidow and Paul Williams Homegrown Cafe, Palmwoods QLD\nOctober 15th – Writers Speak, Springfield, QLD\nMarch 16th 2016 6pm – Annie’s Books on Peregian, QLD: book signing and author conversation\nMarch 17th 2016 1-2pm University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery, QLD: book signing and author conversation\nMay 1st 2016 10 am The Avid Reader, Brisbane QLD: author conversation and book signing\nJuly 19th 2016 Noosa Long Weekend, QLD: author discussion ‘in conversation.’\nJuly 25 & August 3rd ‘Finding Your Voice’ workshops at Noosa and Cooroy libraries (both events sold out).\nAugust 27th & 28th 2016 Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, NSW: author discussion\nSeptember 10 & 11 2016 Brisbane Writers Festival, panel discussion, book signing, author conversation", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://roar.tlmcreate.net/2023/11/20/engines-of-creation-localizing-an-astronomy-infographic-into-french/", "date": "2023-12-03T06:50:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100489.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203062445-20231203092445-00317.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9427754282951355, "token_count": 732, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__230376251", "lang": "en", "text": "Written by: Sarah Tesfasion\nI had the opportunity to exercise my desktop publishing skills by localizing an astronomy infographic about how massive stars produce elements. I chose to localize this infographic because it comes from the website for the James Webb Space Telescope. The telescope represents an important scientific advancement achieved through the collaboration of NASA and the ESA, so I thought this infographic should exist in multiple languages. I also felt that it might present some interesting flat-image localization challenges, particularly in recreating the text treatment of the title, replacing the text while preserving the background, and managing text expansion from English to French.\nCreating Editable Text Layers\nSince the source image is a .png file, the first step of the localization process was to create editable text layers in Adobe Photoshop. I used Adobe Fonts to find the correct font, Futura PT, and recreated all of the text which appears in the graphic. Luckily, the chemical element symbols are universal and did not need to be localized.\nI spent a great deal of time trying to recreate the text treatment for “Massive Stars:” and “Multi-Shell Core” before learning that Photoshop does not support sharp corners on the stroke of a text layer. I needed to convert this text to a shape and then add the stroke, so I left this to be completed after the text was translated.\nI also needed to create an overlay which hides the text from the original infographic. The background image looked complex in some areas, such as on the supernova, so I thought this might prove challenging. However, I was able to use the Magic Wand tool to select all of the text that will be replaced, and the Content-Aware Fill feature to cover it up.\nOnce the graphic had editable text layers, it was ready to be translated. I used a script from blogger Bramus Van Damme to export all of the text strings from the Photoshop file into a text file. This useful tool saved me from having to copy and paste each text layer into a text document for translation. I used Phrase TMS to create a project and translate the text. Then I used another script from Bramus to import the text back into the Photoshop file.\nThe Bramus import script took care of replacing the text in the Photoshop file with their translations, so all that was left to do was to clean up the infographic. Some text boxes needed to be adjusted to accommodate English-to-French text expansion, and I needed to recreate the gradient stroke on “Étoiles massives :” and “Noyau multi sphérique.” The result was a fully localized infographic, shown below.\nHaving completed projects similar to this one in the past allowed me to accurately envision the steps necessary to localize this infographic. Therefore the general steps in my process closely resemble the workflow I put forth in my proposal. I still had the opportunity to experiment with the methods I used to actually complete these steps, particularly when it came to the visual elements of the project. It took considerable effort to figure out how to recreate the gradient stroke on two of the titles. Due to a limitation of Photoshop, I had to undo this effort and repeat it again later in the workflow. Having to complete this text treatment after translation would be time-consuming for multiple languages, so I’d be curious to know if there is an easier way. Overall, this project was an exciting opportunity to apply my Photoshop skills and to witness potential challenges in flat-image localization. The infographic below summarizes the steps I took during the localization process.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jacquelinerappaport.com/what's%20new....html", "date": "2021-09-25T16:42:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057687.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925142524-20210925172524-00539.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9402241110801697, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__257956848", "lang": "en", "text": "Easter 2018- very excited to announce that Canons Ashby, a tranquil Tudor manor house run by the national Trust, will be selling a new and exclusive collection of Hagstone pottery - \"The Cocktail Set\" and \"The Coffee Set\". Glazed in white, green and lilac, the colours of the Women's Sufferage Movement, thse pots have been especially designed to help celebrate 100 years of Wonderful Women! The sets will be on sale from easter, along with a brand new collection of white and black pottery.\nIn February 2018 Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts house near the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, invited me to include a collection of ceramics in their award winning contemporary craft shop. Taking inspiration from the sublime pottery made by William De Morgan in the early part of the last century , I hope my collection of contemporary lusterware sits in harmony with the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement which Blackwell promotes and preserves in this absolutely gorgeous house.\nRead all about Tews Farm in the January 2018 issue of Country Living magazine, which carries an interiors feature about Tews Farm, and also features Hagstone Pottery in its 'Emporium' pages.\nThe Hagstone Christmas Studio Sale was a great success this year with money being raised for Katharine House Hospice, mulled cider and mince pies aplenty, and lots of pottery sold at half the regular gallery prices.\nWatch this space for future studio sales, but if you would like to look around the studio shop while you are in the area, just give me a call on 07903 717247 for opening times.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.meredithklappblog.com/2017-newborn-gallery/", "date": "2018-02-21T00:57:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813187.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221004620-20180221024620-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9509802460670471, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__28762389", "lang": "en", "text": "Newborn sessions have my heart! I have experience with nearly 400 newborns and offer a professional, safe, and comfortable environment. I am also the first in our area to become a certified newborn photographer through APNPI (Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International.) Newborn sessions include everything you need, such as the use of high end props, delicate wraps, unique hair accessories and more. I want my clients to show up at my studio feeling at home with everything they need at their fingertips. All Newborn sessions take place in my studio located in Valdosta, GA Monday-Thursday. I take a limited amount of newborns each month, so please book your session as early as possible (ideally in your second trimester) to ensure a spot. If your baby is already born, please contact me because I may still be able to fit you in!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.americanbakers.org/2014/01/celebrate-national-pie-day-by-teaching-someone-to-make-a-pie/", "date": "2017-06-29T02:11:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323842.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629015021-20170629035021-00145.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9345759749412537, "token_count": 323, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__106743420", "lang": "en", "text": "Today is National Pie Day! To celebrate, the American Pie Council (APC) would like to encourage all members of the baking industry and pie lovers everywhere to teach someone to make a pie in honor of this special day. Passing on the tradition of pie making is an important part of our culture and a mission of The American Pie Council.\nThis year APC has partnered with Paramount Pictures and its new film, “Labor Day.” “Labor Day,” starring Kate Winslet in a Golden Globe-nominated performance, Josh Brolin and Gattlin Griffith and directed by Jason Reitman, features a pie-making scene that becomes an important theme in the story and shares the APC’s message of passing down skills from generation to generation. The movie will be released nationally on January 31, 2014, a week after National Pie Day, offering a unique way for pie lovers to celebrate their favorite holiday. So, on National Pie Day, make a date for January 31st to see Paramount Picture’s new film, “Labor Day.” Watch a clip from the movie!\nAPC would love for you to share photos of your pie teaching experiences. You can post photos on our Facebook Page or send them directly to APC President Linda Hoskins (a.k.a. “Pie Queen). In addition, look for ticket giveaways for “Labor Day” on our Facebook page starting soon!\nPlease feel free to use the National Pie Day poster, featuring “Labor Day” on your own Facebook page or promotions.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://archive.holistix.co.za/dying-easter-eggs.html", "date": "2021-08-05T01:35:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155268.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20210805000836-20210805030836-00139.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9215705990791321, "token_count": 364, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__227684579", "lang": "en", "text": "Dying Easter Eggs\nKids love to decorate and paint their own easter eggs. It is really easy for them to do. Here are some ideas on how to get them started.\nTo start, cover a table with layers of old newspaper to soak up any spills. You can also use empty egg cartons as drying racks. Paper towels are really handy to blot off any dye that collects underneath the eggs. It is easier to use food coloring for your colored eggs than homemade dyes. For colorfast egg dyes, mix 7-8 drops of food coloring into 1 cup of hot water. Stir in 1/4\ncup vinegar. For more intense colors, use small amounts of professional-quality food coloring gels or pastes, available at craft, cake decorating and kitchen supply stores.\nTo make your own natural dyes, boil ingredients in water with a tablespoon of vinegar until the desired shade is reached. Strain to remove solids.\nYellow: Yellow onion skins, ground turmeric\nOrange: Same as yellow, with added beet juice\nPink: Cranberry juice concentrate\nRed: Beets, paprika\nBlue: Canned blueberries, red cabbage, grape juice concentrate\nGreen: Spinach and/or kale\nBrown: Strong brewed coffee or tea\nFor spattered eggs, dip egg in a base color and let dry completely. Dip a clean toothbrush in a contrasting liquid color and carefully flick bristles with your fingers to make paint splatter onto egg. You can also dip eggs with a base color on one end and then dip with another base color on the other end and let dry. Hand decorating is also great. Start off with a base color for the whole egg and once it is dry take some kids paint and create your own picture.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.botangle.net/product-page/umble-earrings", "date": "2021-10-16T23:13:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585045.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016231019-20211017021019-00652.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9188046455383301, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__145864042", "lang": "en", "text": "Named for the Zentangle® pattern, “Umble,” this cutout design of interwoven bands comes in two colors, a rich red or sand color. They are laser cut on locally sourced fine hardwood. The circular earrings measure 1.5 inches in diameter and are 1/16 inch thick.\nEach piece is finished with nickel-free quality jewelry fittings and a coat of shellac. All jewelry comes mounted on a hand-crafted genuine leather tag that is made of our remnants. Because our products are hand-made, each one is unique with slight variations.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www10.mcadcafe.com/nbc/articles/1/722247/Post-Logic-Studios-Audio-Director-Terrence-Dwyer-Receives-Emmy-Nomination", "date": "2018-07-21T19:48:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592654.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721184238-20180721204238-00142.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9367159605026245, "token_count": 493, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__145274430", "lang": "en", "text": "Post Logic Studios Director of Audio Terrence Dwyer has been nominated for a 2009 Creative Arts Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Sound Mixing For Non-fiction Programming for his contributions to reality show “Survivor.” The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) will announce the winner at the 61st Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 12 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.\nAs Director of Audio/Supervising Re-recording Mixer at Post Logic Studios, a division of Prime Focus Group, industry veteran Dwyer boasts an extensive background in reality television and over three decades experience as an audio mixer and sound designer. For the last 12 years Dwyer has worked on top reality television shows including “Survivor,” “Fear Factor, “Kid Nation,” “American Gladiators,” “Wipeout” and “Dating in the Dark.”\nIn 2001, Dwyer received his first Emmy Award for outstanding sound mixing on “Survivor,” and went on to garner three additional nominations. In 2008, Dwyer received his second Emmy in the news and documentary category for “Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience.”\n“I am extremely pleased to be recognized once again with a nomination from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences,” commented Dwyer. “I have enjoyed working on high profile programs throughout my career and will continue to strive for excellence on ‘Survivor’ here at Post Logic.”\nAbout Post Logic Studios\nA leader in digital intermediate and feature film restoration, Post Logic Studios is a part of the Prime Focus Group family, an integrated global network of visual effects and post-production companies servicing clientele around the world with technologically advanced facilities in Hollywood, New York, London and India. With access to hundreds of talented visual effects and 3D artists from within Prime Focus Group, Post Logic has continued to expand into new and emerging arenas within the post-production realm, providing unmatched digital intermediate, digital mastering, editorial assembly, restoration, visual effects and audio post production services to feature film and television clients from its flagship Hollywood facility and Manhattan-based satellite, Post Logic Studios N.Y. For more information, please visit www.postlogic.com or call 323-461-7887.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://meitartewel.deviantart.com/", "date": "2017-06-26T22:21:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320869.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170626221252-20170627001252-00214.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564115405082703, "token_count": 155, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__182704424", "lang": "en", "text": "\"You know the worst thing is freedom. Freedom of any kind is the worst for creativity. You know, Dalí spent two months in jail in Spain, and these two months were the most enjoyable and happy in my life. Before my jail period, I was always nervous, anxious. I didn’t know if I should make a drawing, or perhaps make a poem, or go to the movies or the theatre, or catch a girl, or play with the boys. The people put me in jail, and my life became divine. Tremendous!\"\nCurrent Residence: Israel\nFavourite genre of music: Rock & Alternative\nFavourite photographer: Felix Lupa, Alex Webb\nPersonal Quote: You too, Bluetooth, my son?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://brockenhurstchurch.com/2023/sunday-december-10th-the-gift-of-rest/", "date": "2024-03-05T04:16:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948217723.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305024700-20240305054700-00696.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9131951332092285, "token_count": 112, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__125586043", "lang": "en", "text": "Psalm 23 1-2 NLT\nThe Lord is my shepherd;\nI have all that I need.\nHe lets me rest in green meadows;\nhe leads me beside peaceful streams.\nHe renews my strength.\nMatthew 11:28-29 NLT\nCome to me, you who are weary and carry a heavy burden, and I will give you rest.\nTake my yoke upon you.\nLet me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart,\nand you will find rest for your soul.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/events.php?id=20170422A", "date": "2017-04-25T12:24:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120349.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00255-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9155290126800537, "token_count": 263, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__186629097", "lang": "en", "text": "Saturday, April 22, 2017\nAs part of the Newark Symphony Hall 'Arts on Stage' Series The Newark Greek Council presents\nThe New Jersey Step Show Classic\nDoors Open at 6pm / Begins at 7pm\nAdvance Tickets $15\n$20 at the Door\nOver $3,000 in cash and prizes!\nNOW ACCEPTING STEP TEAMS!\nTo sign up and for more information please e-mail the Newark Greek Council at [email protected].\nAs part of Newark Symphony Hall's 'Arts on Stage' series Thee Newark Greek Council in association with Greek Shenanigans presents The New Jersey Step Show Classic & Stroll Competition hosted by Travque with music by DJ MPURE. The evening will feature sororities and fraternities from universities throughout the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Step Show Classic & Stroll Competition is sponsored by Greater Newark Convention Center.\n'Arts on Stage' is a monthly event series that takes place in Newark Stage, that showcases original productions by thriving local artists. The 'Arts on Stage' series is sponsored by Newark Celebration 350. Tickets for the Arts on Stage series events can be purchased at the Newark Symphony Hall Box Office or by calling 973-643-8014 during regular hours of operation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.yana-online.com/collections/floor-standing/products/pl500-ii", "date": "2020-09-25T19:32:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400228707.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200925182046-20200925212046-00789.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8842355608940125, "token_count": 606, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__128468278", "lang": "en", "text": "Measured against its peers, there is no finer audio ambassador than the majestic PL500 II. Here you’ll discover the essence of Platinum II engineering: silken layers of the finest high frequency definition suspended on an explicit midrange, seamlessly underpinned by a deep, clean and responsive bass foundation. More than ever the sound has a physical authority, conveying the ‘live’ character of instruments, voices and atmospheres as if they had materialised three-dimensionally in the air around you. This is fidelity in the raw, magnificent in stature, seductive for its rhythmic subtlety and utterly captivating in the sheer magnitude of its dynamic impact. Our most sophisticated system of no fewer than four 8” RDT®II bass drivers, twin 4” RDT II midrange transducers and MPD tweeter will render the entire harmonic sweep of every work with pin sharp timing and accuracy. Your music and film sound alive, immersive and uncompromised.\n- 4 x 8\" RDT®II long throw bass drivers\n- 2 x 4\" RDT II mid-range drivers\n- MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) high frequency transducer designed specifically for Platinum II\n- 4 x HiVe®II ports\n- New patented 'DCF' (Dynamic Coupling Filter) mechanism for more natural sound\n- Bespoke speaker terminals and footings\n- Underhung, edge-wound voice coils: greater driver efficiency and lifelike dynamics, less distortion\n- Bolt through drivers: clearer sound and cleaner aesthetics\n- Anti-Resonance Composite (ARC) mid-range housings and baffle components: reduced cabinet vibration, purer sound quality\n- TLE (Tapered Line Enclosure) sealed internal enclosure for mid-range drivers: greater sound accuracy and reduced cabinet vibration\n- Hand-upholstered front baffle: the very highest quality Inglestone leather supplied by Andrew Muirhead\n- Individual driver grilles\n- Finish options: Santos Rosewood or Ebony natural wood veneers with clear gloss piano lacquer, or Piano black gloss lacquer\n- Flagship 3-way, 7 driver floor-standing loudspeaker featuring four 8” RDT®II long-throw bass drivers, dual 4” RDT®II TLE-loaded midrange drivers in an M-T-M configuration with an MPD high frequency air motion ribbon transducer. 4 x HiVe®II High Velocity reflex ports, ARC® mid-range driver housings and baffle components, ‘DCF’ mechanism for more natural sound. Rhodium plated, solid copper bespoke terminals. Hand-upholstered front baffle with Inglestone leather and individual driver grilles.\n- Dimensions (including plinth & feet): 72 3/4” x 19 13/16” x 24 5/8” (H x W x D)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wapcar.my/news/mercedesamg-responds-to-audis-four-rings-challenge-1851", "date": "2021-04-20T04:38:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039375537.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420025739-20210420055739-00590.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.967697262763977, "token_count": 253, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__267645176", "lang": "en", "text": "In this challenging time due the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers have helped in several ways like producing medical equipment, spreading precaution messages, and now they are also trying to help lighten the mood.\nCar manufacturers have always been rather cheeky in their social media posts, be it rivalry or just having fun. This time, it began with Audi posting the “Four Rings Challenge” and as its name suggests, it is creative ways to basically create the Audi logo with 4 four rings.\nAs shown in the video, it can be as simple as drawing four circles with a crayon or aligning four hats together. By the end of the video, followers were asked to join the challenge.\nMercedes-AMG obliged and posted a video of a C63 Cabriolet making donuts, creating circle skid marks and ultimately creating the iconic four rings Audi logo.\nThe video was captioned, “As we're all united in the same passion, here we go with our creative contribution. Audi, we hope you like the result and show us how your handwriting looks like.”\nWe, too, would like to see how Audi responds. Who says Germans don’t have a sense of humour?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://goodnessofgodministries.international/2021/09/03/the-power-of-music-for-good-or-evil/", "date": "2023-09-23T16:46:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923162848-20230923192848-00618.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631293416023254, "token_count": 18999, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__41733921", "lang": "en", "text": "Music is an amazingly powerful medium to capture and transform the heart, and to push it toward good or evil. It can move the heart more quickly than any other form of art or communication on earth. Music can instantly create an emotion, a memory, a mood, or a passion. It can change the heart’s direction, focus, and purpose. It can alter behavior. It can heal or destroy the human heart. Music has the power to change an entire culture or even a nation.\nIn its purest form, music is a precious blessing from God, designed to uplift the thoughts to noble and godly themes, inspiring and elevating the heart. Music is also one of the major tools the Devil uses in spiritual warfare. It can turn us away from God, move us to sin, and emotionally sabotage us.\nCary Schmidt, in Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music, writes:\nMusic is not only an idol in today’s culture, it is an addiction, and is the primary tool that Satan uses to indoctrinate, control and manipulate the hearts and minds of the masses … No tool in his arsenal is so powerful, so seductive and so subtle as music … I submit to you that music is the most prominent, powerful and pervasive form of communication that satanic spirits are using to control and shape our mass culture. Everywhere you turn, the world is hearing. Everywhere you listen, the voices are speaking. And everywhere you look, music is shaping the emotions, the spirit, and the hearts of people.[i]\nMusic is Never Morally Neutral\nAs Christians, we cannot be ignorant of the effects of music on the heart. We must be aware of the music we are allowing to saturate our hearts. Music is never morally neutral. It always carries a message to the heart that is either good or evil.\nWhat is the soundtrack of your life? What music is being played on the chords of your heart? What music is at the top of the charts when it comes to your heart? There is a direct connection between the music we listen to and the spiritual health of our hearts. Music always produces and influences a lifestyle. Life, thought, mood, emotion and desire flow out of the music we listen to.\nListen to what philosophers, scientists, doctors, professors, and musicians have said about the moral and spiritual power of music.\nPlato: “In order to take the spiritual temperature of an individual or a society, one must mark the music … Musical innovation is full of danger to the State for when modes of music change, the laws of the State change with them. Music is a moral law … Let me control the music for one generation and I will control Rome … Show me who writes a nation’s songs and I care not who writes its laws … Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.”\nAristotle: “Music has a power of forming the character, and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young … From what has been said it is evident what an influence music has over the disposition of the mind and how variously it can fascinate it.”\nAlbert Einstein: “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music … I get most joy in life out of music.”\nPietro Mascagni, Italian composer: “Modern music is as dangerous as narcotics.”\nAn inscription at the Alte Opera Haus in Frankfurt, Germany: “Bach gave us God’s Word. Mozart gave us God’s laughter. Beethoven gave us God’s fire. God gave us music that we might pray without words.”\nDr. Howard Hanson: “Music is a curiously subtle art with innumerable, varying emotional connotations. It is made up of many ingredients and according to the proportions of those components, it be soothing or invigorating, ennobling or vulgarizing, philosophical or orgiastic. It has the powers for evil as well as good.”[ii]\nAlan P. Merriam: “There is probably no other human cultural activity which is so all-pervasive and reaches into, and shapes—and often controls—so much of human behavior.”[iii]\nDr. Adam Knieste: “Music is a two-edged sword. It’s really a powerful drug. Music can poison you, lift your spirits, or make you sick without knowing why.”[iv]\nJay Grout: “Music directly affects the passions or states of the soul—gentleness, anger, courage, temperance, and their opposites … When one listens to music that imitates a certain passion, he becomes imbued with the same passion. If over a long time he habitually listens to the kind of music that arouses ignoble passions, his whole character will be shaped to that ignoble form. In short, if one listens to the wrong kind of music—he will become the wrong kind of person.”[v]\nSongwriter E. Y. Harburg: “Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.”\nFrank Zappa: “The loud sounds and bright lights are tremendous indoctrination tools; it is possible to modify the human chemical structure with the right combination of frequencies. If the right kind of beat makes you tap your foot, what kind of beat makes you curl your fist and strike?”\nThe Beatles: “Our music is capable of causing emotional instability, disorganized behavior, rebellion and even revolution.”\nDrs. Daniel and Bernadette Skubik: “A driving drum rhythm in excess of three to four beats per second will put the brain into a state of stress, regardless if the listener likes or dislikes the music. And when the brain is in this stressful state, it will release opioids—a group of natural hormones that function like morphine—to help return itself to normal equilibrium and sense of well-being. These natural opioids, if experienced often enough, can be addicting, creating in the listener the continual desire for that ‘high’ somewhat like the high runners experience.”[vi]\nThe Power of Music to Alter Physical and Emotional States\nMusic is powerful enough to produce mental and physical effects in our bodies and our brains. Music can modify brain waves, slowing them down and creating a more relaxed, content, and peaceful feeling, or speeding them up, causing more agitation, anxiety, and nervousness. Norman M. Weinberger, professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine: “Music can rapidly and powerfully set moods and do so in a way not as easily attained by other means.”[vii] Music not only creates positive or negative emotions, moods, or behaviors, but also can change them in an instant. Music can even affect the rhythm of respiration causing calmness and control of emotions or superficial and scattered thinking, emotional disturbance, and impulsive behavior.\nRichard Wagner’s music was thought to be instrumental in the establishment of the Third Reich in Germany. Nietzsche once said, “My objections to Wagner’s music are physiological. I breathe with difficulty as soon as Wagner’s music begins to act upon me.[viii]” Wagner’s music had a strong psychological effect not only on Nietzsche, but also on Adolf Hitler. The power of music had a part in molding one of the most brutal, ruthless, and destructive dictators of all time. Never underestimate the power of music to influence, indoctrinate, and control the human heart.\nDon Campbell, in The Mozart Effect, says:\nThe heart rate responds to musical variables such as frequency, tempo and volume and tends to speed up or slow down to match the rhythm of a sound. The faster the music, the faster the heart will beat; the slower the music, the slower the heart beats … As with breathing rates, a lower heartbeat creates less physical stress, calms the mind and helps the body to heal itself. Music is a natural pacemaker … Music can also change blood pressure … Excessive noise may raise blood pressure … Such noise may trigger the body’s fight or flight mechanism which causes adrenaline and norepinephrine, two strong hormones, to be released, speeding up the heart and straining the blood vessels.[ix]\nMusic also can change the body temperature, influence blood circulation, increase endorphin levels, and affect the body’s release of hormones. Music has a pulse, a life, and a flow of energy through its beat, tempo, tone, and rhythm that dramatically affects our spiritual hearts. Music is a spiritual medium where philosophies, emotions, ideas, and agendas are conveyed directly to the heart. All music has a message in both its words and its pitch, tone, and beat, and we must be wise as to who the messenger is in the music we are listening to.\nThe Involuntary Response to Music: Emotion by Design\nOne of the most amazing things about music is its ability to affect us subliminally. Rather than intruding on our conscious thought, it enters directly into our hearts. The human response to music is involuntary. One of the greatest examples involves the company Muzak, which began in the 1940s, and provides background music for all types of businesses. Cary Schmidt, in Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music, writes:\nNo group on the planet has studied the power of music more than the researchers at Muzak. An article from The New Yorker magazine in April 2006 quotes, “Today, [Muzak] estimates that its daily audience is roughly a hundred million people, in more than a dozen countries, and that it supplies 60% of the commercial background music in the United States.” Muzak offers a service known as “audio architecture” to more than 350 corporations around the globe. Audio architecture is essentially the power of public influence and control—through music … Chances are, if you have been anywhere in public in recent days, you’ve been subject to Muzak’s influence without even knowing it. This is a company that owes its success to the manipulative power of music in mass culture. Muzak simply could not exist if music did not affect the attitudes and behavior of people. The New Yorkerarticle says in this story, “In the forties, Muzak introduced a trademarked concept, called Stimulus Progression, which held that most workers would be more productive if they were exposed to music gradually increasing intensity, in fifteen minute cycles. The process was said to be subliminal: Music affected you the way hypnosis did, whether you wanted it to or not. Only sanitized instrumental arrangements were used, because the absence of lyrics made the music less likely to intrude upon conscious thought … Audio architecture is a compelling concept because the human response to musical accompaniment is powerful and involuntary. “Our biggest competitor,” a member of Muzak’s marketing department told me, “is silence.” Did you catch that? “The human response to musical accompaniment is powerful and involuntary.” Are you getting the message? Are you understanding how powerful and dominant music is in our culture? Look at Muzak’s own promotional words, “Audio Architecture is emotionby design … It is the integration of music, voice and sound to create experiences that link customers with companies.” Its power lies in its subtlety. It bypasses the resistance of the mind and targets the receptiveness of the heart … These soundtracks bypass our intellectual resistance and create involuntary, heart-level emotions and responses.[x]\nThat is powerful! Consider this. If Muzak can do this with music, what can Satan do with music? More important, what is Satan doing with music, and what is the music of the culture doing to our hearts? If music is important for mass marketing, how much more powerful is it in the spiritual realm and in our relationship with Christ?\nCan you imagine something so powerful that it can generate an emotional and behavioral response in your heart that you have no control over? Depression, anger, lust, and hatred can ride into your heart by the music you listen to as well as joy, peace, love, and inspiration. For the Devil to establish a stronghold in your mind and heart, it takes time to build ways of thinking and acting according to his subtle influences. But music can give him a free ride into your mind and your heart within a matter of seconds. Music is that powerful, and it can quickly change the composition, direction, and boundaries of the heart.\nMusic is emotion, music is passion, music is behavior by design, and it can subtly change our hearts without us even knowing it. It can be like a toxic vaccine that is injected into the bloodstream. We don’t see its dangerous effect on the heart until it begins to circulate throughout the entire body. Music can be a dangerous weapon to our hearts, and wisdom mandates that we are wise as to its powerful effects to influence our emotions, behavior, and lifestyle.\nMusic in the Spiritual Battle for the Heart\nMusic is intimately related to the spiritual battle that rages for the heart, because the music you listen to, the soundtrack of your life, can change you and dictate your emotions, your behavior, and your heart’s responses to circumstances in life. Music can create an emotion. Music can create an attitude. Music can create a desire. The music you listen to will affect your heart and your basic personal and spiritual mind-set, either drawing you closer to God or driving you further away. Every song is a sermon for either good or evil.\nCary Schmidt, in Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music, writes:\nThe choices you make when you turn on a CD or an iPod are intricately related to your inner life. You will either be led by the flesh or by the Spirit of God. Your music is changing you. It is dictating emotions and heart responses that are either godly or ungodly … Ultimately your spiritual and emotional condition, as influenced by your music, will come out in your lifestyle. Your words, your deeds, your decisions, and your actions—the issues of your life—will be a product of your heart and what you’ve placed into it. Your music directly affects your heart. Both God and Muzak agree on this … The soundtrack of your life is closely related to the spiritual condition of your heart. You cannot separate the two. God’s Word is clear. Basic reasoning is clear. Medical and social statistics are clear. Our music always affects us personally and spiritually. God desires to grow you through music and Satan desires to destroy you through it.[xi]\nMusic in the Bible\nIn 1 Samuel 16, we see a vivid example of the effect of music on the heart. King Saul was having significant issues with envy, pride, anger, and bitterness. The Spirit of God departed from him and an evil spirit started tormenting him. When David played his harp, the music refreshed Saul’s heart and the evil spirit departed from him. The music of David facilitated the departure of evil from the heart of Saul. The right music is powerful enough to drive away demons and negative spiritual influences from the heart.\nIn 2 Kings 3, the prophet Elisha commanded the kings of Israel and Judah to bring him a harpist. While the harpist was playing, the hand of the Lord came upon Elisha and he received a word from the Lord. Music can calm the heart and make it more receptive to hearing the voice of the Lord. Music can bring our thoughts, emotions, and desires into the presence of the Lord, where the life and words of God can flow into our hearts.\nIn Exodus 32, music caused an increase in evil in the hearts of the children of Israel, plunging them into idolatry. Moses and Joshua went to Mount Sinai to commune with God and receive His instructions and laws. Aaron remained at the camp with the children of Israel. When they grew tired of waiting for Moses, they pressured Aaron into making an idol in the form of a golden calf. They had a wild revelry of pagan worship as they sacrificed and bowed down to this idol. They sang and danced in this celebration, and the music sounded like the “noise of war” (Exodus 32:17).\nIn this instance, music caused them to forget the awesome things God had just done for them in their deliverance from Egypt. It opened the door of their hearts to the Enemy, driving their emotions, passions, and behavior. The words of the children’s song ring true to the health of the heart: “O be careful, little ears, what you hear.”\nMusic is a vital part of heaven and the throne of God. It has been part of the worship and praise of God since the beginning. Lucifer was created as a beautiful and wise archangel, an anointed cherub, and music was an integral part of his being.\nThou [Lucifer] hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day thou wast created. Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: Thou wast on the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. (Ezekiel 28:13–14, KJV)\nCherubim are the highest-ranking angels in God’s kingdom and are the most powerful, beautiful, and wise spirit beings God has ever created. Cherubim only do what God beckons, and they are to never turn away from it (Ezekiel 1:9,12; Ezekiel 10:11). The voice of the Almighty is always right above their heads, and they move swiftly, like lightening, to obey His commands (Ezekiel 1:14, 24-26). The fire of God burns brightly in the center of their beings, like coals of fire, and the glory of God rests upon them (Ezekiel 1:4, 13, 27-28; Ezekiel 11:22-23).\nThese spirit beings were the guardians and ministers of God’s throne, as Psalm 99:1 declares that God is “enthroned above the cherubim.” Revelation 4:6 also says these cherubim have special access to God’s heavenly throne. Revelation 7:11 says the cherubim fall down in humility on their faces before the throne of God and worship Him daily, saying, “Blessing and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power be unto our God for ever and ever.” Cherubim praised and worshipped God constantly, giving great honor to the holiness and majesty of God Almighty.\nThe cherubim are fiercely devoted to God, and their entire purpose is to serve God with undivided loyalty. C. H. Spurgeon called them “the flaming ones who gaze upon His glory.[xii]” The dazzling light of the Lord’s presence rose from within the cherubim as they lived and ministered in the very glory and presence of God. These living spirit beings never ceased to cry out, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” (Revelation 4:8). Words fail miserably in describing the magnificence of these cherubim that ministered daily before the throne of God.\nThe tabernacle and the temple were full of images of cherubim, the most significant being on the mercy seat that was the covering for the Ark of the Covenant, where the presence and glory of God was revealed. The cherubim images had their wings spread over the Ark, symbolically guarding its holy contents and the glory of God that surrounded it.\nLucifer: The Divine Musician\nLucifer, the highest ranking of the cherubim, was the guardian of the throne of God and His glory and holiness. In Ezekiel 28:14, God called him the “anointed cherub that covers,” illustrating the supreme responsibility Lucifer held in the kingdom of God. This is the only time the word translated anointed is used in the entire Bible, and in the Hebrew it carries the meaning of expansion. It could be translated as “the expanded anointing or the anointing of expansion.” This super-anointing on Lucifer enabled him to carry out his holy duties and assignments before God.\nPatrick Fairbairn, in his exposition on Ezekiel, translates the name Lucifer as “the cherub consecrated to the Lord by the anointing oil.[xiii]” How special he must have been to the heart of God to give him such an extraordinary anointing. Lucifer was the mightiest supernatural being that He had ever created, and music was an essential part of this super-anointing of God.\nThe Hebrew word translated covers in Ezekiel 28:14 means to cover so as to secure and protect, to defend, to weave together, and to build a hedge. Lucifer was the great protector, and guardian of the throne of God. His music, praise, and worship were to surround the heavenly throne like a hedge. He was so close to the throne and to God’s presence as to be considered intertwined as one in purpose with God’s authority, power, and glory.\nGod created Lucifer with supernatural abilities and talents in music, to be used daily for the glory of God. Ezekiel 28:14 says that God set him in this position, which means he consecrated, ordained, and entrusted Lucifer as the super-anointed minister of music, praise, and worship.\nWe must examine some of the Hebrew words in this verse from Ezekiel to get a real sense of the Devil’s relationship with music. The Hebrew word translated workmanship means occupation, business, service, and ministry. It means the service or ministry that one is employed or sent to do in life. It describes the work of the artisan, the architect, the public servant, and the ordinary laborer. It is even used in Genesis to describe God’s work of divine creation (Genesis 2:2–3).\nThe Hebrew word translated prepared means to be firmly established, to be ordained, and to be fitted. The primary action of this verb is to cause to stand in an upright position. The word is used in Proverbs 3:19 of God “establishing” the heavens.\nGod created Lucifer with an occupation, a ministry, and a service in the kingdom of God, and it involved the skillful use of tabrets and pipes to make music that glorified God in the worship of Him at His throne. God firmly established Lucifer as a chief musician and ordained Him in this ministry of music. Music was the focal part of his occupation.\nTabrets and pipes are musical instruments that were created in the very being of Lucifer. Ezekiel says the tabrets and pipes were prepared, established, and ordained in him from the very day Lucifer was created. These percussion and wind instruments were a part of him just as our arms, legs, or fingers are a part of us. He was a living musical instrument. Lucifer was fitted and framed by God to have music as an essential part of who he was and what he was appointed by God to do. Music was his domain, and this was to be his ministry forever before the throne of the Almighty.\nEzekiel says Lucifer was perfect in all his ways before he sinned. The word translated as “perfect” means whole, complete, healthful, wholesome, sound, perfect, free from blemish and undefiled. It means to be perfectly in harmony and accord with the truth, and it could be summed up in the words “to speak and sound out the truth.” Lucifer’s music was absolutely perfect and complete, without any spot or blemish of imperfection. It was a literal sounding out of the truth of God’s awesome characteristics and glory, and it promoted wholeness and peace and righteousness. His music was like a healing balm throughout the halls of heaven. His music was the living Word put to sound that was glorious perfection in every note, arrangement, pitch, and beat. He was the heavenly composer, whose music elevated the heart toward God and filled it with praise, joy, and thankfulness in a great crescendo of exuberance and awe before the throne of God. All the perfection of musical composition and performance was created in Lucifer. He was the maestro of music in the entire heavenly realm.\nIn the biblical culture, a tabret was a thin wooden rim in the shape of a circle, covered with a membrane, usually with brass bells or rattles attached. It was basically a tambourine, and it was used in dance. The Hebrew word for “tabret” emphasizes beating or striking to produce a sound. The seventeen usages of this word in the Bible show that it was meant to be an instrument of joy and celebration.\nThe tabret was used in the praise and worship of God. It was also used to celebrate the joy of victory in battle against Israel’s enemies. The prophets and prophetesses also played the tabret, such as Miriam did after the children of Israel passed through the Red Sea (Exodus 15:21-22).\nThe following verses in Psalms show the tabret being used in the praise of God.\nPraise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of the saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their king. Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel [same Hebrew word for tabret] and harp. (Psalm 149:1–3, KJV)\nPraise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. (Psalm 150:1–6, KJV)\nThe tabret accompanied songs of rejoicing, praising God for His mighty acts and breathtaking greatness. God’s intention for a musical instrument like a tabret is that it would be an extension of the heart, and its music was to reflect a heart that totally belonged to God and was overflowing with praise, adoration, and love for Him. The music and song that flowed from the musical instrument was an outward expression of the inward reality of a heart completely devoted to God. Music was to be an expression of the spiritual temperature of the heart that is on fire for God. Music was to convey the beautiful joy of knowing Him and the gratitude of being the object of His affection. Our hearts were made to sing His song.\nThe Hebrew word translated pipes refers to the grooves or holes of the instruments. It comes from a root word meaning to bore through. This Hebrew word for pipes in Ezekiel 28:13 only appears once in the Bible, which emphasizes the uniqueness of this wind instrument that was created in the very being of Lucifer. His musical abilities were in such perfection that they were far above human comprehension.\nLike the tabrets, pipes were used to express great joy and celebration. In the Bible, pipes were played in celebration of the crowning of a new king. They were also played by the prophets before they prophesied and celebrated a word from the Lord. They accompanied a celebration by dance. They were played at marriage feasts and in mourning at funerals, as we see in Matthew 9. Pipes were used in the worship and praise of God as people rejoiced with songs of gladness about the Lord and His salvation.\nFlutes were played in the temple on twelve special festivities, including Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The pipe, as with all other musical instruments, was intended to be used as an expression of a heart full of love and gratitude for its Creator.\nPsalm 5 has the title “For the director of music: For flutes. A Psalm of David.” This psalm was meant to be a song of praise with a flute accompaniment. According to E. W. Bullinger in The Chief Musician, or Studies in the Psalms and their Titles, this subscription belongs at the end of Psalm 4 rather than at the beginning of Psalm 5.[xiv] Psalm 4 speaks strongly against turning God’s glory into shame and following false gods. It instructs us to not sin out of anger, but to search our hearts and be silent and offer right sacrifices to God, trusting only in Him.\nLucifer turned God’s glory into shame when he rebelled against God in heaven. In intense anger and hatred toward God, he sinned and failed to offer right sacrifices to Him. Lucifer did not search his heart to find the pride that turned his trust toward himself rather than God.\nGod used a wind instrument—which, like the tabret, was created in Lucifer—to accompany a psalm about the futility of worshipping any god other than the Lord. He used the flute to touch this psalm with music that encourages His children not to make the same mistake Lucifer made, which led to his tragic downfall.\nRead this beautiful psalm and imagine a flute accompaniment that brings these words to life.\nAnswer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.\nHow long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Selah[xv]\nIn your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah\nKnow that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him. Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord.\nMany are asking, “Who can show us any good?” Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord.\nYou have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.\nI will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:1–8, NIV)\nThis psalm is an ode of joy from David to the Lord for being his righteous, merciful, and loving God. It beautifully declares that true joy, peace, and goodness come only from the Lord. The flute helps to drive these words home to the heart.\nIsaiah links one other musical instrument to Lucifer:\nYour pomp is brought down to Sheol, and the sound of your stringed instruments; the maggot is spread under you, and worms cover you. How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations! (Isaiah 14:11–12, NKJV)\nIsaiah says “the sound of your string instruments” when referring to Lucifer. This phrase illustrates an extraordinary mastery of stringed instruments by Lucifer and the use of them to accomplish his wicked purposes. They must have been quite valuable to Lucifer for him to declare them as his own.\nThe Word of God does not say whether these stringed instruments were created in Lucifer, but it does say that he used them with “pomp.” The Hebrew word translated pomp means pride, arrogance, splendor, majesty and ornament. Music is the Devil’s original domain, and he uses music as an ornament for all to admire in order to bring glory to himself.\nThe Hebrew words for “stringed instruments” are translated as psaltery, lyre, and harp in various places in the Bible. The phrase refers to musical instruments in the harp family.\nA portable harp was a popular instrument in the Hebrew culture. It had wonderful capacities in pitch and tone, and was believed to have ten to twelve strings. The strings were drawn over a sounding board, so this harp was like a primitive guitar. The strings were stretched over a skin soundboard, giving the lyre or harp an exotic timbre and considerable volume.\nAs this musical instrument advanced, its strings were stretched in high tension over woods like fir and algum. It was capable of producing loud music, as indicated in 1 Chronicles 15:26, where it was heard even among the rams’ horns, trumpets, and cymbals. It was also capable of producing musical solos.\nPsalm 119:54 says, “Thy statutes have been my zemirot [songs accompanied by plucked stringed instruments],” illustrating that all Hebrew Scripture could be accompanied by this wonderful instrument. It was designed to beautifully set the Word of God to sound.\nIn Revelation 5:8, we read that every cherubim and every one of the twenty-four elders had a harp that they used in singing a song about the great redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ.\nCorruption of Music\nThe Devil did not lose any of his musical abilities and talents when he rebelled against God. They just became corrupted. And now he uses his musical abilities for his own wicked purposes.\nSatan fully understands musical composition, as he was originally a living musical instrument, and he still carries music as an integral part of his spiritual being. He knows how to compose and inspire music that will seduce the human heart away from God. He inspires the writing of music and lyrics that disturb, agitate, or drive the heart with passions, emotions, and thoughts that lead it into his captive snare. The Devil uses a variety of instruments to construct a sound that can fundamentally change the direction and content of the heart. The Enemy understands music better than any human who ever lived on the earth, and he hates God. That is a dangerous combination.\nIn Isaiah 14, the Word of God declares that Lucifer weakened the nations, caused the earth to tremble, made the world a wilderness, shook kingdoms, and turned the world into a prison house. Although the Devil has many wicked schemes and methods in accomplishing these things, music is one of the ways he has weakened nations and made the world a prison house of captivity. Music is a supernatural weapon of mass destruction in the hands of Satan.\nThe Hebrew word translated weaken in Isaiah 14:12 means to waste away, to overthrow, to decay, or to disable. The Devil has used music to bring nations to their knees, causing their moral and spiritual foundations to decay and waste away. Music can change the moral and cultural climate of a nation, overthrowing its stability in the hearts and minds of its people, and weakening its strength as a nation. Music can crumble the pillars of a civilization and arouse in its citizens the worst passions of its fleshly sin nature.\nThe Hebrew word translated tremble in Isaiah 14:16 means to quiver with violent emotion, especially anger or fear. The Devil uses music to disquiet, agitate, and enrage the heart, causing it to quiver with violent emotions, like anger and fear. Music moves the heart like no other sound on earth, and Lucifer knows exactly how to use it to move the heart away from God. It is amazing how one song can move the heart to depression, discord, and agitation. Music can truly make the inhabitants of the earth tremble in great disturbance of heart.\nThe Hebrew word translated shake in Isaiah 14:16 describes a confused noise, a rattling, an uproar, or a crashing. One form of this word means “noisemaker.” The Devil uses the vibration of music, turning it into a confused noise that shakes the very core of the heart. Music can cause an uproar, shaking the hearts of a nation’s people with confusion and disorientation, causing them to disconnect from God and wander away from Him. The Devil distorts the beauty of music, which God intended to fill the heart with joy, into something that rattles it with disorder.\nThe Devil would “not let his captives go home,” according to Isaiah 14:17. Satan does everything he can to stop a person from going home to God, where He awaits with open arms.\nChristians can experience wonderful deliverance at the cross of Christ, and then allow a careless choice of music to draw them back into their old ways and lifestyles, becoming enslaved again. Music can cause the heart to become a prisoner of war in Satan’s kingdom.\nLyrics: Conveying the Message\nLyrics are a powerful medium to convey a message. Yet many people don’t pay much attention to them. The message in a song is rarely checked at the entrance to the heart. Instead, we allow the words and sounds to flow in freely. Many song lyrics promote the works of the flesh and encourage self-mutilation, suicide, lust, greed, sexual perversion, and rebellion.\nSome musicians are blatant about the source of their inspiration and the purpose of their songs. They consider music to be a form of advertising, a clarion call to entice the heart and mind into ways of thinking, speaking, and acting that are not from God Almighty.\nTake a moment to reflect on the lyrics in the music you listen to. Does it promote the fruit of the Spirit of God or the fruit of the flesh? A spirit of holiness or of corruption? Does it encourage obedience to God and His Word or rebellion? When you listen to it, do you feel peace or anxiety, agitation, and fear? Does your favorite music build the love of God in your heart, or the love of the world?\nMusic as Idolatry\nMusic can establish a law, creed, or lifestyle in your heart that you follow with passion, not even realizing that the prince of the power of the air is the composer of the song that is molding your heart. Music can build a nest in your mind that allows Satan to take up residence there as he gradually deadens your conscience to righteousness and holiness.\nMusic can be a powerful idol builder. It can drive the heart to worship love, sex, money, self, and power while leaving God out of the picture. The Devil was the first idolater, and he uses music to get people to worship anything but the one true God.\nThe book of Revelation states that music is an important part of the world system of evil referred to as “Babylon the great.” In the coming judgments, God will stop this music.\nThen I saw another angel descending from heaven, possessing great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his radiance and splendor. And he shouted with a mighty voice, She is fallen! Mighty Babylon is fallen! She has become a resort and dwelling place for demons, a dungeon haunted by every loathsome spirit, an abode for every filthy and detestable bird.\nFor all nations have drunk the wine of her passionate unchastity, and the rulers and leaders of the earth have joined with her in committing fornication [idolatry], and the businessmen of the earth have become rich with the wealth of her excessive luxury and wantonness.\nI then heard another voice from heaven saying, Come out from her, my people, so that you may not share in her sins, neither participate in her plagues.\nThen a single powerful angel took up a boulder like a great millstone and flung it into the sea, crying, With such violence shall Babylon the great city be hurled down to destruction and shall never again be found. And the sound of harpists and minstrels and flute players and trumpeters shall never again be heard in you, and no skilled artisan of any craft shall ever again be found in you, for your businessmen were the great and prominent men of the earth, and by your magic spells and poisonous charm all nations were led astray [seduced and deluded]. (Revelation 18:1–4, 21–23, AMP)\nThis great world system is infested with every type of demon spirit and loathsome angel of darkness that fed on all strata of society, including music. People from all nations had drunk of its wine, driving them into idolatry and rebellion against God. Many businesspeople, companies, and musicians have become rich off this music system fueled by the spirit of Babylon. These powerful icons have led the hearts of countless people astray with the poisonous and addictive charms of their music, which is pumped into every radio station and music store around the world.\nOne day God will say, “I have had enough,” and silence the music borne in the heart of the great rebel. This music will never be heard or played again for all eternity. The judgment of God will come to pass, as described in the book of Revelation 18:21-23, even on the music that has been an essential part of the world system of evil that God calls Babylon.\nDavid Wilkerson, a wonderful preacher and man of God, pulled no punches on the dangers of becoming addicted to the music of this world. In a fiery sermon from the pulpit of the Times Square Church in New York City, he said:\nI have been among young people so addicted to their rock and roll, so addicted to their heavy metal, and their punk music. I tell you as I stand here that an angel from God’s heaven could come down, in fact, Jesus Christ himself could come in the flesh and they would know he was Jesus and he could preach to them and they still would not let go of their music. I have had them stand up against me and say “I don’t care what you say, God told me it was alright.”[xvi]\nDavid Wilkerson also described a disturbing vision that God gave him at a Christian rock concert:\nAt first, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing on stage. I said out loud, “This can’t be happening at a Christian festival-they can’t do this to my Jesus! These people can’t be this blind-the leaders of this youth ministry can be so undiscerning! Oh God-what has happened to your church that its leaders, its people, can’t see the evil …? I sat up and took another look at the stage. I was horrified by what I saw in the Spirit. I saw demonic images rising from the stage! I heard Satan laughing! Laughing at all the blind parents-the blind shepherds-the blind youth-the backslidden church! It was an overt manifestation of Satan-worse than anything I’ve ever seen on the streets of New York.[xvii]\nDon’t be ignorant of this tool of the Devil in spiritual warfare, as music, inspired from the heart of Satan, can start a revolution in your heart against God.\nWhat is the Soundtrack of Your Life?\nIf Jesus Christ came down from heaven and told you that your music was harming your heart and turning it away from Him, would you change your choices? Would the soundtrack of your life be any different under Jesus’ guidance?\nMusic is hugely addicting and through the wonders of technology, music is more readily available now than at any time in human history. In seconds, many musical choices can be downloaded and instantly start pulsating into the heart. The church must awaken to what is pouring into their hearts through habitual listening to the music of the god of this age.\nDon’t be deceived into thinking this is just a harmless song on the radio or your iPod. Music is powerful, and it can influence the spiritual temperature of your heart for God. It can either promote or destroy the awesome plans that God has envisioned for your life.\nMany Christians idolize the music of this world, and their hearts have become so addicted to it that they need to have it pulsating in their ears, like a heroin junkie who needs his fix. The Bible takes a backseat to their iPod tunes, and the Devil gets to proclaim his message into their hearts through the music ringing in their ears.\nMusic will change the composition of your heart if you are not careful. Once we become Christians, our listening habits should not be the same as they were before we were born again. Walk by the Spirit of God when it comes to the music you listen to and practice some spiritual discernment.\nAsk God if the music you are listening to is bringing your heart closer to Him or driving it further away from Him. When you bring up a tune on your iPod, ask yourself, Will this song brings the joy, love, and celebration of God into my heart, or the fleshly desires of this world? We must guard our hearts when it comes to music, just as we would guard it from anything that contaminates and pollutes.\nThe Beautiful Design of Music for the Heart\nMusic originated from God, and it has a beautiful purpose: to minister healing, peace, and inspiration to His children. The human heart needs music to function in its optimal healthy condition. We are designed to crave music that inspires us to praise and worship God with an attitude of thankfulness. We were created to have a song in our hearts for God. Psalm 144:9 says, “I will sing a new song unto thee, O God.” Spurgeon said, “When the heart is in its right state, it must praise God, it cannot be restrained; its utterances leap forth as waters forcing their way from a living spring.”[xviii]\nThis is where music was born: in a heart that is overflowing with praise, joy, and awe of our magnificent God. Music is meant to stir the heart into action for God. Music is the refreshing drink of water that rejuvenates our passion for God to fight the good fight of faith and finish the course that God has set for our lives. Music plays a vital role in preparing the heart to worship God in spirit and in truth. Music fills the courts of heaven with praises of the Lord God Almighty. Music was created to be an expression of celebration and reverence of the wondrous works and nature of our God.\nDavid and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets. (1 Chronicles 13:8, NIV)\nHear this you kings! Listen you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing; I will make music to the Lord, God of Israel. (Judges 5:3, NIV)\nPraise the Lord with the harp. Make music to him on the lyre that has ten strings. Sing a new song to him. Play with skill, and shout with joy.\nWhat the Lord says is right and true. He is faithful in everything he does.\nThe Lord loves what is right and fair. The earth is full of his faithful love. The heavens were made when the Lord commanded it to happen. All of the stars were created by the breath of his mouth.\nHe gathers the waters of the sea together. He puts the oceans in their places. Let the whole earth have respect for the Lord. Let all of the people in the world honor him. (Psalm 33:2-8, NIRV)\nCome, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. (Psalm 95:1–3, NIV)\nGod is so awesome and magnificent that the heart yearns for a way to express and proclaim His glory. Music is meant to be an outward expression of the awe-inspiring magnificence of our God. Music that blesses, inspires, and heals comes from hearts bubbling over with joy, love, and passion for their Creator. Music was intended to draw people closer to God and to place their hearts on the same pitch as God. True music is the song of a heart in love with God. Music is meant to ignite the heart with the presence of God and infuse it with the joys of His kingdom.\nRevelation 4:11 says that God created all things for His pleasure, and this includes music. The beauty and splendor of music were birthed from the heart of God. God also made the human voice to praise Him. He created the musical scale, with its potential for amazing harmonies and melodies, to express the wonders of His artistic heart.\nDennis McCorkle, in The David Cipher: Unlocking the Hidden Music of the Psalms, says:\nFrom the early chapters of Genesis through the pages of the entire Bible, music has played an integral role in the history of the Hebrew people. Not only defining and solidifying their own culture, religious beliefs, and practices; the music of the Hebrew people and the Bible have shaped the music of our day in the works that have been passed on from generation to generation since the time they were written.[xix]\nThe Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary says:\nExpression of the full range of human emotions vocally or instrumentally through music was as much a part of the lives of biblical people as it is in modern times … Indeed all of life could be touched by song. The celebrations of a community, ritual practices of worship, even the act of warfare gave rise to song.[xx]\nSome of the great men of the Bible were musicians and composers.\nMoses the Songwriter\nMoses was a wonderful songwriter in the Bible and we see his first song in Exodus 15 after the miraculous deliverance of the children of Israel from the Egyptian army. In Deuteronomy 32 we see another song of Moses written shortly before his death. In Revelation 15, the song of Moses is sung in heaven.\nDennis McCorkle, in The David Cipher: Unlocking the Hidden Music of the Psalms, writes:\nMoses and the people eventually arrive at the Sea of Reeds (Red Sea) in advance of the pursuing army and are miraculously provided an escape route through the waters. Safely reaching the far side, they witness the destruction of Pharaoh and his troops in the water. It is now we get our first glimpse of Moses, the songwriter. Now most people do not generally associate Moses with the field of music, but he was evidently well-versed in this art. We know from the biblical texts that Moses, raised apart from the general population of Israel in the house of Pharaoh during his youth, had learned to not only read and write, but as demonstrated in his later years, to read and write music.[xxi]\nYahweh is My Melody\nMcCorkle says that this first song of Moses has a fundamental statement of truth in its first lines that becomes the foundation of the music compositions of Israel and is echoed in the musical system of the Levites, the psalms, and the prophet Isaiah. This beautiful lyric is, “Yah [abbreviation for Yahweh-God] is my melody!” What an awesome truth that God is our melody, and that God is our song! This is the true heart of music. When music has “God is my melody” at its center, it will have a profound spiritual impact upon the heart.\nGod fills our hearts with melody and makes them overflow with joy. This is the love song of all love songs, as Psalms 89:1 declares, “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever.” When our love for God is the motive for the song of our hearts, music will be an incredible healing balm to our souls because it is birthed in love and praise.\nColossians 3:16 says that our hearts should be “singing with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in our hearts for God.” Our hearts should not be singing the latest “top 40” songs on the charts, but rather a love song of thankfulness to our God. When the word of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, we cannot help but sing this song of love, for God is our melody.\nMake Music in Your Heart for the Ears of God\nEphesians, one of the greatest revelations to the church, states that music and song is an important part of fellowship with God, with one another, and in the church of Jesus Christ.\nSpeaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19, NASB)\nExpress your joy in singing among yourselves psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making music in your hearts for the ears of God. (Ephesians 5:19, PHILLIPS)\nChristians who walk by the Spirit of God will express their joy in song and melody to the Lord. We are to make music in our hearts for the ears of God. This music comes from a Spirit-filled heart that overflows in love, adoration, and devotion to God.\nWe are also to sing along with others in the church, in concert with our joy and love for God. A symphony of praise with our brothers and sisters in Christ should be present wherever Christians fellowship together.\nThe Greek word translated psalm means a sacred song sung to the accompaniment of instrumental music. The Greek word translated hymn means a sacred poetical composition whose main purpose was to praise. A spiritual song is the natural outburst of a joyous heart prompted by the indwelling Spirit of God.\nGod loves it when a heart is full of music for Him and sings His praises. This type of music brings us back to the light of God’s presence and focuses our attention on the wonders of God. Exuberant joy and thankfulness overflow from music dedicated to God.\nAll Music Originates in the Heart\nAll music originates in the heart, and the content of the heart determines the content of the music. The musician’s music is a reflection of his or her heart. What is in the heart will come out in the music. When the heart is devoted to God and full of love and praise for Him, the music composed will be a melody pleasing to God and a song that glorifies Him. When the heart is not devoted to God, but full of selfishness, lust, greed, and other forms of darkness, the music composed will be a song that pulls the heart away from God to idolatry.\nIn Exodus 15 we see the heart of Moses, the musician, in his song for God. As you read this passage, imagine Moses and all of Israel lifting up their voices and singing this magnificent song of victory. It has been estimated that as many as three million Israelites came out of Egypt in this Exodus. How awe-inspiring it must have sounded to hear the melody of God sung by millions of people!\nDavid the Musician and Songwriter\nDavid was a wonderfully skilled musician and songwriter. He was also an inventor of musical instruments (1 Chronicles 23:5, 2 Chronicles 7:6, Amos 6:5). He helped to reestablish the functions of the Levites in regards to music in the tabernacle and also selected singers and musicians from the non-priest Levites to participate in worship services of song and music to God. At the heart of their music was the wonderful book of Psalms.\nPsalms is the hymn book of the Bible. These compositions were played and sung by the Levites in conjunction with the formal rituals of the tabernacle and later the temple. The Psalms are a compilation of 150 songs written by composers who were moved by the Holy Spirit over a period of about five hundred years. The Hebrew word translated psalm means “praises,” and it comes from the root word meaning “to make a jubilant sound.” This word included all that is worthy of praise and celebration, especially the works and ways of Yahweh. Most of the psalms were composed for public worship in Israel and praised the ways and works of God. These were songs of God, breathed into the heart of a musician to give the listener inspiration, comfort, and guidance. The book of Psalms contains some of the most beautiful passages in the Bible. The lyrics express joy, grief, wonder, faith, love, and suffering in poetic song to our amazing God.\nDavid is believed to have written as many as forty-seven of the psalms, and they set forth the heart of this man who loved God passionately. They describe the trials and joys of walking in intimacy with his Creator. The Bible calls David a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22), so his music must have been especially important to God.\nHere is one of the magnificent psalms written by David:\nMy heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. (Psalm 108:1–6, NIV)\nDavid’s heart was established and steadfast in God, and from this firm foundation he sang, composed music, and played instruments with every ounce of his soul. He played musical instruments, praising God for His love and faithfulness. His music exalted God.\nDavid’s music taught people to trust God for help and deliverance. It elevated the listener’s heart to worship God. His sacred songs filled hearts with the glory and majesty of God Almighty. David had a heart full of music that filled the earth and the heavens with awesome lyrics. As with Moses, God was David’s melody and his song.\nMusic Igniting the Flame of God in the Heart\nThis is the beauty of music at its highest level and for its most noble purpose. The Spirit of God moved mightily in David’s music to lift, inspire, and ignite the flame of God in the hearts of His people. This is truly music as it was supposed to be—a divine healing balm, a divine joyous celebration, a divine song of thankfulness that rockets the heart into the presence of God and establishes it in His love. The energy, power, and glory of God flows like a rushing river into the hearts of those whose ears are tuned to the music of the musician who walks with God and is moved by the Spirit of God.\nPlaying the Name of God with Music\nIn the psalms, musicians not only sang about the name of God, some actually played the name of God.\nI will be glad and rejoice in you: I will play your Name, Most High. (Psalm 9:2, KJV)\nI will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. (Psalm 7:17, WEB)\nI will play your Name forever, that I may fulfill my vows day after day. (Psalm 61:8, KJV)\nSing to God, play His Name. Raise Him up who rides upon the desert plains by YAH, his name, and be joyful before Him. (Psalm 68:4, KJV)\nDennis McCorkle, in The Davidic Cipher: Unlocking the Hidden Music of The Psalms, explains what it means to play the name of God:\nTo a non-musician, the above interpretation of these verses might seem strange and you are probably asking yourself, “How can you play someone’s name?” If you are trained classically in music, you may however be familiar with the Italian phrase soggettocavato … In a musical sense, the phrase soggettocavato refers to a type of compositional device in which the letters of a word or name are mapped to specific tones of a musical alphabet or scale … For example, during the Renaissance it was common for composers to honor their patrons and rules with compositions using names as the source for the themes and melodies … King David, who was directly associated with four of the five instances in which this technique is alluded to in the Scriptures, was apparently familiar with this type of compositional device … This compositional device literally enabled the Levite musicians and singers to not only sing the Name of God, but also to play the Name of God as the Scriptures state … The Names YAH and YHWH were directly integrated in the music that was written and the instruments that were played.[xxii]\nDavid loved God so much, and was so in wonder of His magnificent works and covenant with His people, that he designed his music to contain the name of God in both musical lyrics and notes. This music was like a sweet song in the ears of God, as every note and every word glorified Him. It was a musical masterpiece, an exquisite symphony of song that brought the listener’s heart to the throne of God Almighty, where it would ascend to joyous celebration.\nThe Levites as Musicians\nDavid taught the Levites the essence of this music of worship. 1 Chronicles 23:4 declares that four thousand Levites were designated to praise the Lord with instruments that David gave them for giving praise. In 1 Chronicles 15, when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem to be placed in the tabernacle, David assembled a ceremonial marching band of Levites playing harps, cymbals, lyres, trumpets, and horns. Skilled singers raised sounds of joy and praise to God. King David was leaping, dancing, and celebrating as he led this band of musicians into Jerusalem. What a breathtaking musical demonstration of love, joy, and celebration this must have been.\nOnce the ark had been set in Jerusalem, David appointed some of the Levites to minister in music and praise before the ark of the Lord.\nHe appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to extol, thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel: Asaph was the chief, and next to him in rank were Zechariah, then Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals, and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.\nThat day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the Lord in this manner:\nGive praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.\nSing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.\nGlory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.\nRemember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.\nHe is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth.\nHe remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations.\nSing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.\nDeclare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.\nFor great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.\nFor all the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord made the heavens.\nSplendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are his dwelling place.\nAscribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.\nAscribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.\nLet the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations the Lord reigns.\nGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.\nPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.” (1 Chronicles 16:4–15, 23–29, 31, 34, 36, NIV)\nWhat beautiful lyrics! We can worship God in the splendor of His holiness and ascribe to Him the glory, majesty, and greatness due His name. This inspiring music gave thanks to God in song for His goodness and unfailing love. Does the music you listen to glorify God with this type of awesome heart?\nKing David used his musical abilities to proclaim God’s name, to make Him known, and to tell all who would listen of the might, strength, and glory of the God of Israel. His music led people to seek the face of the Lord. What does the music you listen to lead people to do?\nMusic always leads the heart to seek something, and we must be vigilant to not allow the songs we listen to lead our hearts down a path that God has not ordained. Our music should encourage us to seek the Lord.\nBiblical Kings and Music\nThe Bible is full of other examples of men of God who understood the importance of music in the worship of God and even in bringing great victory against the enemies of God. When King Solomon had the Ark of the Covenant brought to the temple at its dedication, he had the Levites play cymbals, harps, lyres and trumpets. Singers raised their voices to praise God with this magnificent musical accompaniment. The glory of the Lord filled the temple with a cloud after this musical display. (See 2 Chronicles 5:12–14.)\nWhen a vast army of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites came against Jerusalem, King Jehoshaphat and all of Judah stood before the Lord and prayed. They received a word from the Lord to go out and face their enemies in battle, for the Lord was with them. Early in the morning, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and praise Him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out ahead of the army. As these men sang and praised the Lord, God set ambushes that caused this mighty army of the enemies of Judah to be utterly destroyed. When the Israelites returned to Jerusalem in victory, they went to the temple of the Lord with harps, lutes, and trumpets, praising God in music and song. (See 2 Chronicles 20:21–22, 28.)\nIn 2 Chronicles 29:25–28, we read that when King Hezekiah opened the doors of the temple and cleansed it from idolatry, one of the first things he did was reestablish music and song there. He furnished the Levites with cymbals, harps, lyres, trumpets, and all the instruments of David. As they began to sacrifice a burnt offering on the altar, they sang to the Lord, accompanied by music from all these wonderful instruments. The entire assembly bowed in worship while the singers sang and the trumpeters played.\nKing Hezekiah ordered the Levites to praise the Lord with the words of David and of Asaph, another psalmist. They sang these praises with gladness and bowed their heads and worshipped. After this worship service of song and music, King Hezekiah declared that the people had dedicated themselves to the Lord and that they should bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the Lord. Music can often be the catalyst to a rededication of the heart to the Lord and a commitment to follow Him with thanksgiving and love.\nAfter rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah immediately established the singers in the temple. At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites joyfully celebrated with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres. At the dedication, Nehemiah formed two large choirs to give thanks to God. They positioned themselves on top of the wall on opposite sides and were joined with the music of trumpets and all the instruments David had prescribed for the worship of God. Their joyous music and song could be heard from far away, as all Jerusalem rejoiced on this wonderful occasion in the history of Israel. (See Nehemiah 12:27–43)\nThe book of Nehemiah indicates in the time of David there were directors of music for the singers and songs of praise and thanks. All Israel contributed to the daily portions for the singers. (See Nehemiah 12:44–48) Nehemiah realized how important music was in the service of God in the temple and for the worship of God among the people.\nJesus Singing with His Disciples\nAfter Jesus instituted communion as a memorial of His death, Matthew 26:30 says, “When they had sung a hymn, they went to the Mount of Olives.” Mark 14:26 states that Jesus sang this hymn along with His disciples right before He prayed in Gethsemane shortly before He was crucified. This was probably not the first time they had sung together, but this is the only time recorded in Scripture that our Lord sang. Jesus sang right before He gave His life on the cross and endured the most horrible torture and beating ever known to mankind.\nThis hymn is believed to be from the psalms called the “Great Hallel” or the “praise Psalms,” which were Psalms 113–118 and 136. I can only imagine how Jesus’ heart poured out to His heavenly Father in song before the most trying time of His life, realizing that He would bear the sins, sicknesses, sorrows, and punishment of the whole world. Knowing this road of rejection, persecution, and death was hours away, Jesus sang. How important this song was to the heart of our Savior! How the lyrics must have comforted and strengthened Him.\nIf music was so important to Jesus that He sang with His disciples on the evening He was taken to be crucified, how important should music be to us! A song can lift us into the presence of God and comfort our hearts even in life’s darkest hours. It can encourage us to follow God’s will and stand for Him even in the midst of the fiery darts that Satan is throwing at us. Our hearts should always be singing to God, because nothing in heaven or earth compares to Him.\nPaul and Silas Singing in Prison\nPaul and Silas were severely beaten for preaching the gospel and thrown into prison with their feet in stocks, but they sang praises to God in the midst of this seemingly hopeless situation. God moved with a great earthquake that shook the entire foundation of the prison and they were set free. The world longs for a song in the night when all seems lost, and only God can deliver this song to the depths of the heart.\nMusic in Church History\nThroughout time, great men in church history have understood the profound effect of music on the heart and the importance of godly music in the life of a Christian.\nMartin Luther: The Composer\nMartin Luther, who is credited with igniting the flame of the Protestant Reformation, was a wonderful composer. He must have understood the importance of music to the Lord in the midst of relentless persecution.\nLuther began singing at a young age as a soprano in the choir. He later studied music theory and composition, and learned to play flute and lute quite skillfully. He wrote thirty-seven songs. One of his greatest contributions was the return of music to the church.\nFor about a thousand years, congregations had not sung as music and melody to the Lord had died in the church. Some hymns were written during this period, but they were use only on special occasions outside of the church. Luther brought music back to the church and made the congregation an active participant in song.\nOne of his greatest hymns, which was one of my favorites growing up, is “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” The words and music are majestic and heavenly, and they never failed to motivate my heart to stand for God, no matter what the world might throw at me.\nDon Cusic, in A Sound of Light: The History of Gospel Music, expounds on Luther’s heart for music:\nMartin Luther had a legendary love for music. He was an accomplished lutenist and could improvise accompaniments for singing. He often played after dinner with his family and guests and composed songs for his children. Through his life, he carried his lute with him on his travels and entertained friends and guests after dinner with singing and playing. Music was not just a recreational tool for Luther—it was an integral part of his life and he found a source of strength and comfort in music.\nHe stated that we “should praise God with both word and music, namely by proclaiming (the Word of God) through music” and another time said “He who believes (the gospel) earnestly cannot be quiet about it. But he must gladly and willingly sing and speak about it so that others may come and hear it … Luther’s prophetic statement “I intend to make … spiritual songs so that the Word of God, even by means of song, may live among the people” became a guiding principal in his life …\nLuther was well aware of the power of music and insisted that its proper use was “to the glorification of God and the edification of man.” He said, “We want the beautiful art of music to be properly used to serve her dear Creator and his Christians. He is thereby praised and honored and we are made better and stronger in faith when His holy Word is impressed on our hearts by sweet music.” Luther said of music, “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise.”[xxiii]\nThe power of Luther’s music, which came from a heart fully devoted to God, helped to fuel the Protestant Reformation and renew the beautiful worship of God and the lyrics of His mighty Word in the body of Christ.\nCharles Wesley: The Inspired Man of Thousands of Hymns\nAnother revival in history was inspired by a man who was also a composer of music and song. During the Wesleyan Revival in the 18th Century, Charles Wesley wrote more than six thousand hymns, including some that became classics of the Christian church, like “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.”\nA. W. Tozer: The Love of the Hymnal\nChristian writer and preacher A. W. Tozer loved hymns and acquired an extensive collection of old hymnals. The Fellowship of the Burning Hearts states this about Tozer:\nHe longed for a “God-conscious soul”—a heart that is aflame for God. … He often used these hymnals as means for meditation and devotional reading. Often, he would counsel people to get a hymnbook—“but don’t get one less than a hundred years old.” In one the articles for the Alliance Weekly he wrote, “After the Bible, the next most valuable book for the Christian is a good hymnal.”[xxiv]\nMusic: Times of Refreshing from the Lord\nListening to music is not meant to replace a Christian’s time in studying and meditating on the Bible, or prayer and intimate fellowship with the heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus. This is always our first priority. However, to keep the heart spiritually tuned to the heartbeat of God, and continually renewed and refreshed, music can be of critical significance.\nThe soundtrack of the heart is a measuring stick to its overall health. We must never be careless about this vital truth, that music can be either a healing balm or a toxic poison to the life of the heart. Music can help us stay on the path that God has ordained for our lives, or quickly turn the heart to a path that leads to destruction. Music either pulls you into the heart of God or pulls you into the heart of the world. God is crying out to the church and to every Christian believer, “Do not be ignorant or fooled by music and think your listening choices are harmless to your walk and relationship with Me!”\nSince the fall of Lucifer, music has been a major weapon in the battle for the heart. When we examine the condition of our hearts, we must ask ourselves this vital question: “Who is the great musician of my heart? Who is feeding my heart its song and melody?”\nThese great men in church history also illustrate that we must have a vibrant and joyful song in our heart for God. Whenever we remember God’s faithfulness, mercy, and love, a great song will come forth, praising Him for His goodness.\nMusic in Times of Trouble\nOften our greatest songs of praise are borne in trials and temptations. Martin Luther was relentlessly persecuted and hunted for his faith in God and his belief in the Scriptures. David was hunted and hounded by King Saul and his army, who were trying to kill him at every turn. Hezekiah was attacked by hostile kingdoms at the outskirts of Jerusalem. Charles Wesley faced unbelievable persecution as he was threatened, mocked, hit, and violently opposed. Moses had to deal with a rebellious and idolatrous nation of murmurers and complainers who challenged his every move. Jesus faced the callous hearts of the religious elite, the betrayal of a disciple and a friend, the vicious beating of His body to the point where He could not even be recognized as a man, and the horrible death by crucifixion. Yet each of these men had songs in their hearts.\nMany Christians today have lost the song in their hearts for God. They cry like the psalmist, “Oh, how could we ever sing God’s song in this wasteland?” (Psalm 137:4). When the heart is bitter and unforgiving, when the heart forgets God, when the heart becomes entangled with the things of this world, it loses its song. An unforeseen problem, a tragic circumstance, or a bewildering turn of events can cause Christians to question God and lose the song in their hearts for God.\nIn Exodus 15, the children of Israel sang the right song when they were delivered from the army of Egypt, but they sang it on the wrong side. They should have been singing this song even when they were in bondage in Egypt, not simply after a great miracle and deliverance from God. The song they sang was not really in their hearts, because just a few days later they were complaining against God and cursing Him for bringing them out of Egypt. The challenges of the wilderness took the song for God out of their hearts.\nOur God will never fail us. He will deliver us from any foe. He is always faithful to His Word, and we are His children. Our God will never leave us or forsake us, and His strength is perfect in our weaknesses.\nA Song in Our Hearts for God\nWhat a song our hearts should have for God! We should always be singing and making melody to the Lord. Our hearts cannot remain silent. The song of our salvation and our love story with God should be filling our hearts with music every moment of every day.\nYes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation! Sing praise-songs to God. He’s done it all! Let the whole earth know what he’s done! Raise the roof! Sing your hearts out … The Greatest lives among you. (Isaiah 12:2, 5–6, MSG)\nOur song is never a song of anxiety, fear, or worry. The song of our hearts boldly declares that “God is.” He is everything we will ever need in this life, and He will come into any circumstance for us when we call on His name. God is our salvation. He is our strength, our defender, our provider, and our deliverer. The almighty God is our song. He is the greatest in heaven and earth, and He lives within us! We should be raising the roof with our praise-song to God.\nWhen we begin to get a glimpse of how magnificent and glorious God is and that He cares about every detail of our lives, the song of God will rise in our hearts. We cannot keep silent about the wonder of our God and His amazing works. God is grieved when we rob Him of this song of love and praise. We lose our song when we do not completely surrender to Him, when we allow something else to be our first love, when we do not trust Him with our very lives. God cries when the song of our hearts goes silent.\nCarter Conlan, in The 180 Degree Christian; Serving Jesus in a Culture of Excess, says:\nWhat I believe grieves God most is we have robbed Him of our hearts. It is as if He would say to us, “You have robbed Me of the full heart of surrender that I was looking for that would have allowed Me to fill you from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet. If only you would have turned to Me! I would have caused you to live such a profound life that you would have stood out as a light shining in a darkened world.”[xxv]\nDon’t lose your love song for God by turning away from Him when things get tough. If you sing praises to God in all circumstances, your heart will rest firmly in His presence and you will experience the faithfulness of our God.\nGod Sings Over You: You are His Love Song\nDid you know God sings? Did you know that the song of His heart is about you? The Creator of the heavens and the earth has blazed in His heart a joyful song that He loves to sing just for you. The song that is constantly in His heart is a love ballad dedicated to you. He is singing this song to you right now, even as you are reading this book. He will sing this song to you in all your tomorrows, and He will sing it to you throughout eternity.\nThe Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. (Zephaniah 3:17, NLT)\nThe Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (ESV)\nYahweh your God is there with you, the warrior-Savior. He will rejoice over you with happy song, he will renew you by his love; he will dance with shout of joy for you. (NJB)\nCan you imagine how beautiful it must be when God sings? It has to be simply breathtaking to hear God’s voice in song. The even more astounding truth is that is He is singing to you. The song bursting forth from His heart is about you. The Creator of every living thing, and the maker of every mountain on earth and every star in the universe, has a song that is constantly on His mind and it concerns you. You are His song! You are His melody! You are His music! God is rejoicing over you with a song that deeply expresses the joy and love He has for you. God calms our hearts with a lullaby of His love, like a mother singing sweetly to her child as she gently rocks him to sleep. God even dances over us with shouts of joy!\nThis song of God is a hymn of deliverance, victory, and salvation. Psalm 32:7 says that God “surrounds us with songs of deliverance.” He wants His songs of victory to fill our hearts with rejoicing and thankfulness for His mighty salvation. God sings because He knows that He has made you in Christ and that He has given you a name and a divine destiny.\nThe world will rarely sing over you in triumphant song. But God says, “No matter what anyone says, you are My beloved, My treasure, My pearl of great price, My heart’s desire. I have made you beautiful, precious, and more valuable than all the treasures of the earth. Let our hearts rejoice in song together, for you are My song and I passionately desire to be your song. Let our hearts make music together, for My song never fails, fades, or disappoints. My heart is always singing for you. Never forget My love song and My songs of deliverance for you.”\nThe music that is born of above, with its sweet melody, sounds out from every corner of our hearts. God sings to us. We sing to God. We are God’s melody and He is our melody. This is the music that can fill our hearts and transform us into the image of our glorious God and Redeemer.\n[i] Cary Schmidt, Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music (Lancaster: Striving Together Publications, 2007), Kindle Edition, 24.\n[ii] Dr. Howard Hanson, “A Musician’s Point of View Toward Emotional Expression,” The American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 99, (1942), 317.\n[iii] Alan P. Merriam, The Anthropology of Music, (1964): 218..\n[iv] Dr. Adam Knieste, quoted by David Chagall, in Family Weekly, January 30, 1983, 14.\n[v] Jay Grout, A History of Western Music (New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2009).\n[vi] Daniel and Bernadette Skubik, The Neurophysiology of Rock, published separately as an appendix in John Blanchard, Pop Goes the Gospel: Rock in the Church (Durham, England 1991), 191.\n[vii] Norman M. Weinberger, The Nonmusical Outcomes of Music Education (University of California Board of Regents, 1995).\n[viii] Freidrich Nietzsche, The Joyful Wisdom (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1924), 343.\n[ix] Don Campbell, The Mozart Effect (New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2001), 67.\n[x] Cary Schmidt, Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music (Lancaster: Striving Together Publications, 2007), Kindle Edition, 24, 25.\n[xi] Cary Schmidt, Music Matters: Understanding and Applying the Amazing Power of Music (Lancaster: Striving Together Publications, 2007), Kindle Edition, 41, 42.\n[xii] Charles Spurgeon, Treasury of David: Volume 4, Study of the Psalms, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1976), Psalm 99, Kindle Edition, 51882.\n[xiii] Patrick Fairbairn, Exposition of Ezekiel (Mount Joliet: Sovereign Grace Publishers, Inc., 2001), 312.\n[xiv] E. W. Bullinger, The Chief Musician, or Studies in the Psalms and their Titles (New York: Cosimo, Inc., 2007), 7.\n[xv] Selah means to pause and carefully consider these words, and lift our hearts to God as we reflect on His magnificent truth.\n[xvi] David Wilkerson, Sermon: “Counterfeit Christianity,” May 22, 2010.\n[xvii] David Wilkerson, World Challenge Pulpit Series, “Driven to Darkness,” August 3, 1987.\n[xviii] Charles Spurgeon, Treasury of David: Volume 4, Study of the Psalms, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1976), Psalm 144, Kindle Edition, 87898.\n[xix] Dennis McCorkle, The David Cipher: Unlocking the Hidden Music of the Psalms (Denver: Outskirts Press, 2010), Kindle Edition, 294.\n[xx] Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), 1159.\n[xxi] Dennis McCorkle, The David Cipher: Unlocking the Hidden Music of the Psalms (Denver: Outskirts Press, 2010), Kindle Edition, 329, 330.\n[xxii]Ibid., Kindle Edition 662.\n[xxiii] Don Cusic, A Sound of Light: The History of Gospel Music (Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2002), 15, 16, 18, 19.\n[xxiv] A.W. Tozer, Fellowship of the Burning Heart: A Collection of Sermons by A.W. Tozer (Alachua: Bridge-Logos Publishers, 2006), 10.\n[xxv] Carter Conlan, The 180 Degree Christian; Serving Jesus in a Culture of Excess (Ventura: Regal Books, 2012), 68.\nExcerpt from “The Heart: The Key to Everything in the Christian Life”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thelilaclysander.com/2019/02/16/a-caged-bird/", "date": "2019-11-19T21:48:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670255.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20191119195450-20191119223450-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9169856309890747, "token_count": 434, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__140704075", "lang": "en", "text": "There are things I will never miss about anorexia.\nI will not miss\nStaring in the mirror\nWhile the shower steamed up the corners of the glass\nWatching my naked body\nLike a caged bird\nWhile my eyes began to sting\nAs I fought to keep them open\nOut of fear that\nShould I shut my eyes,\nI would open them\nAnd be twice the size as before.\nI do not miss the freezing showers\nChapped fingers tentatively turning the dial to cold\nAs I carried out my latest new trick to poison my body.\nI remember the droplets shooting off my cheeks\nQuicker than I could count calories\nAs my teeth chattered\nFrom the icy water cascading down my malnourished body.\nBlue hands and lips were a reasonable price to pay for skinny.\nI don’t miss standing on the golden sacred scales\nAnd hitting rock bottom\nOnly to realise it was just a balcony\nIn a 100 story block of flats\nThat I had yet to fall down.\nI don’t miss the feeling of frightening bliss\nWhen every mouthful\nWas the most wonderful relief for my tummy\nAnd the most vivid nightmare for my mind.\nSometimes I miss starving myself\nBut I don’t miss starving my family\nAs much as I believed I was soaring when I was starving\nI was simply flying a descending plane with my eyes shut\nSteering myself towards the ground\nWith the people I love as the passengers\nSacrificing myself ceremoniously\nAnd bringing the rest of the world down as collateral damage.\nMost of all\nI do not miss hindsight\nI do not miss the perfect irony\nOf shrinking myself small enough to hide\nFrom all of the things I was painfully afraid of\nWhen really I was igniting the dead wood of my life\nInto a rageful roar of flames\nThat almost killed me while I was trying to quench the heat.\nAlthough I am warm now, rosy, happier,\nThe little fires still sizzle in the ashes\nBy Emma Catherine", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wholesale-niceenough.com/pages/request-a-sample-kit", "date": "2024-02-22T17:04:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00649.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9260306358337402, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__127478936", "lang": "en", "text": "SEE THE DIFFERENCE\nThere is a reason we are the number one art sticker line. We are on a continual journey to create the highest quality art stickers on the planet. We do this through creating one-of-a-kind art, sourcing the highest grade made-in-the-USA vinyl and laminates, using top-of-the-line professional equipment, and years of experience.\nWe would love to send you a sample pack so you can see and feel what sets our stickers apart from all other companies.\nSimply fill out the form below, and we will send you a sample pack immediately.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.colliasolani.it/en/our-land", "date": "2024-04-23T17:11:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00561.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9318701028823853, "token_count": 819, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__140846880", "lang": "en", "text": "Spread across several separate sites along the Colli Asolani panoramic route, our family vineyards stretch for about 90 hectares within a 15-mile radius from the winery. Our Glera and Pinot Grigio grapes are grown with care and dedication to make sure they retain the quality all the way through to the glass.\nOver time, we also cemented the bond with faithful local grape growers with whom we share decades-long family closeness and a mutual vision to preserve our land and pursue sustainability. Using only estate-grown and locally sourced grapes for our Prosecco is key to ensuring consistency in the flavour profile and in the overall quality: a most valuable edge for the trade and consumer alike.\nAsolo Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G.\nAsolo Prosecco received the DOCG designation in 2009 and was the first appellation in the area to include the Extra Brut category.\nWith the nearby mountains providing protection from strong winds, the gentle south-facing slopes of the Colli Asolani foothills offer the perfect confluence of elements to grow grapes of consistently outstanding quality. Plenty of sun exposure, warm days and cooler nights make for perfectly ripe fruit, fresh acidity and excellent flavour concentration.\nThe rich, clay based soil has brilliant water retaining abilities and produces wines of richness and texture. When applied to sparkling wines, this translates into remarkably creamy bubbles that give Asolo Prosecco Superiore its distinctive finesse and elegance.\nBubbles and beyond...\nLocated halfway between Venice and the Unesco world heritage Dolomites, Colli Asolani - the smooth hills of Asolo after which the winery is named - are a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and excellent food and hospitality.\nNamed as “The city of a Hundred Horizons” by the Italian poet Giosuè Carducci and recently listed among the “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, Asolo is a picturesque medieval village dominated by its castle and pre-Roman Rocca fortress overlooking the sunny countryside.\nHome to Caterina Cornaro Queen of Cyprus, Eleonora Duse and Freya Stark, this hiddem gem has drawn many remarkable artists and intellectuals over the centuries such as Robert Browning, Pietro Bembo, Antonio Canova, Andrea Palladio, Igor Strawinsky and Ernest Hemingway.\nSeduced by the charm of its romantic alleyways and peaceful views, they dwelled in the region and left their mark with countless masterpieces.\nToday, visitors can enjoy these works of art and still breathe the atmosphere that inspired them. Local, authentic food, great wine and a relaxed lifestyle add to the experience, making for an unforgettable “off the beaten path” trip.\nLocated in the very heart of Asolo old town, Asolo Wine Shop is the first and only boutique wine shop that focuses entirely on Asolo Prosecco superiore DOCG. Under the arcades overlooking the old town’s main square, visitors can soak in the beautiful views while sampling the finest Asolo Prosecco superiore DOCG from Bedin and Dal Bello – a like-minded, historic winery that joined us in the challenge of creating an appellation-centered flagship store to promote the excellence of our land.\nOur family-run Ristorante Casa Bedin, based right next to the winery, is the ideal destination for the wine and food enthusiasts looking for an authentic wine-pairing and dining experience. The extensive menu constantly changes, reflecting some of the best seasonal produce and finest delicacies that the region has to offer. Blending tradition with a modern approach, the newly renovated restaurant offers an elegant, cosy atmosphere and is the locals’ choice for the easy, every day dining occasion as well as family celebrations.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://gasolinealleyhd.com.au/products/harley-davidson%C2%AE-mechanic-lady-polystone-garden-gnome", "date": "2022-07-05T16:36:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104585887.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705144321-20220705174321-00510.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9031069874763489, "token_count": 176, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__58089655", "lang": "en", "text": "Harley-Davidson® Mechanic Lady Polystone Garden Gnome\nThis premium garden gnome is sure to be an eye catcher for any Harley enthusiast! Crafted from high-quality painted polystone. Sculpted female gnome decked out in your favourite H-D garage shirt and ready for some motorcycle fixing. According to folklore, Garden Gnomes are believed to bring good luck to your garden. Now you can also bring good luck to your favourite rider. Size: 5\" W x 8.5\" H. Pair it with the mechanic male gnome for a complete set!\n- Made from painted polystone\n- Mechanic Lady Gnome\n- Size: 5\" W x 8.5\" H\n- Garden Gnomes are believed to bring good luck to your garden", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://gingervogt.blogspot.com/2008/03/", "date": "2021-05-07T16:40:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988796.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20210507150814-20210507180814-00619.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663327932357788, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__34072824", "lang": "en", "text": "I had the opportunity to show in Boise last week at the We Art Women benefit. Some of my pieces sold at this benefit and I am glad I had a chance to take part in this show and help a worthy cause. One of my unsold pieces was selected to go to Sachels for a post benefit show. Satchels is 705 W. Bannock in Boise, Idaho.\nI will be heading out on the road again this summer my first stop is NicFest in Casper, Wyoming. I will be there June 19th-21st. This show is held at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center at 400 E. Collins. I am planning on bringing a full booth. So whether you are in love with the Cowboy Way series, my Wild Flower series, or my Buffalo you will have ample pieces to choose from. I know this is still a long ways off but it was on my mind today as they sent me an email confirming my booth space. I hope to see many of you who follow my blog there.\nUntil then, may your days be filled with sunshine and warmth.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://greatpeninsulaconservancy.salsalabs.org/june22", "date": "2023-02-01T21:18:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499953.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201211725-20230202001725-00164.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8829993605613708, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__148484806", "lang": "en", "text": "On August 19th, we're heading back to the fairgrounds for an evening of celebration, community, and conservation! We'll gather in a covered outdoor arena for live music, catered dinner & drinks, a keynote speech from renowned forest ecologist Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, and hand-selected environmental shorts from the Wild & Scenic Film Festival.\nTickets available soon!\nP.S. Now through the end of June, unlock access to the feature film My Garden of a Thousand Bees from Tangled Bank Studios, a national partner of the Wild & Scenic Film Fest.\nWant to promote your business or purchase a sponsorship on behalf of your favorite community organization? Let us know! Email Community Engagement Manager, Claire Voris at email@example.com.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.arc3de.com/blog/creating-my-first-scene", "date": "2024-04-14T03:40:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00756.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8727235198020935, "token_count": 846, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__13656034", "lang": "en", "text": "Creating My First Scene\nWelcome Back to ARC3DE. In This video I’ll show you how easy it is to create your first scene and play it in virtual reality on the Oculus Quest.\nTo save a scene in ARC3DE you’ll need a verified account to save your scene to. If you haven’t already done so create your FREE account at the Login page. Once signed in the first thing you’ll need to do is select which scene you wish to start from. In this example I’m going to select “Blank Scene”.\nThe scene will load followed by the Editor. The very first thing you’ll want to do is save the scene using “Save Scene as Copy” to save a copy of the scene to your account.\nLet’s do a quick overview of the Editor. This is the scene view. Use the mouse to pan and zoom your scene. The scene gizmo allows you to change the camera view.\nTo the right is the Hierarchy panel that shows all the gameobjects in the scene. Everything from the camera, lights, and more are visible in the scene’s hierarchy. Even if the gameobject is disabled the gameobject can be accessed here.\nTo the right of that is the Inspector panel. This shows the components attached to your current selection. You can hide these panels if you prefer and bring them back using the File Menu’s Window option.\nNow let’s get creative…\nTo import art select the Import option under the File Menu’s Window option. The Import panel allows you to access the ARC3DE asset library and bring art into your scene.\nSelect Prefab followed by selecting the search input and type in the word “tree”. The “More” button on the right will load more prefabs. Now let’s select a tree. There we go. The tree is now in our scene.\nLet’s focus on this tree with “F” and use the mouse to orbit the tree. Now let’s transform this tree in the environment. Use “W” to select the translate tool and move it. Next let’s use the scale gizmo by selecting “R” and make the tree bigger. To rotate the tree select “E” and use the rotation gizmo.\nLet’s save and play this scene.\nHere’s our scene with the newly imported tree. Now that we know how to import art let’s add some more items to our scene. We’ll timelapse this segment to speed things up.\nOur scene is looking better. Now it’s time to play it in virtual reality using the Oculus Quest headset. For this video I’ll be using Oculus Link to play on Desktop using the Firefox browser. You can also use the Oculus Quest in standalone to play your scene using the Oculus Browser. If you haven’t done so make sure Firefox is updated as WebXR is a relatively new API.\nAt the time of this video Chrome support for WebXR wasn’t as stable as Firefox. That might have changed but for now we’ll just stick with Firefox.\nLet’s copy/paste the URL from Chrome to Firefox. Once prompted, select “Enter VR”. And that’s it!\nI’m playing the scene I created in virtual reality. Pretty cool!\nWhen you are ready to share your scene with the world you can Publish it from the Scene’s menu located off your Profile page.\nAnother quick tip: you can share your scene with others simply by copy and pasting your scene’s URL.\nThere you have it! Creating a scene and playing it in virtual reality is pretty easy using the Editor at ARC3DE. Be sure to check out more Editor videos to see all the creative things you can do with your scene.\nUntil next video… happy gaming!", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "http://www.helenafourie-artist.com/About", "date": "2024-02-25T05:55:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00570.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350653886795044, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__176186188", "lang": "en", "text": "About the artist\nHelena Fourie (Groenewald) obtained her B.A. Fine Art at the University of Pretoria in 1987 under Prof. N.O. Roos and other artists like Gunter van der Reiss, John Clarke and Judith Mason.\nInspired by her absolute passion for nature she devoted herself to the painting of wildlife, and applying it in an individual and idiosyncratic style. Fourie’s art reflect both her passion and concern for the subject matter. In order to further her knowledge of wildlife, Fourie worked as volunteer at Klipkop Nature Reserve between 2000 and 2002. Klipkop served as rehabilitation centre for wild, injured animals and birds. The aim of the conservancy was to reintroduce wild animals to their natural habitat after rehabilitation.\nFourie works in a variety of mediums with a preference for Oil and Scraperboard.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tackledirect2u.co.uk/p/hi-spec-tool-box-set-with-parts-organiser-tray-for-the-job-site-garage-around-the-home-for-tools-fishing-tackle-arts-crafts-hobby-storage-equipment-box-high-vis-orange-3-piece/", "date": "2020-07-14T23:37:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657151761.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20200714212401-20200715002401-00505.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.895447313785553, "token_count": 663, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__26903322", "lang": "en", "text": "DIY, Hobby and Arts and Crafts Storage in Small, Medium and Large – In Vibrant Electric Orange!\nFor anyone looking to create a little order in their life, this set of durable storage boxes has a range of applications for keeping your small to medium sized belongings safe.\nWhether at home, on the campsite, workshop, office, kitchen, garage or shed make sure you can find what it is you are looking for!\n🔶🔶🔶A High-Visibility Orange colour not only keeps your storage looking good but is also easy to spot!🔶🔶🔶\n– DIY: nails, nuts, bolts, hooks, washers, screw and drill bits, hand tools, power tool accessories\n– Arts and Crafts: beads, jewelry, rings, stones, figurines, stamps\n– Fishing: tackle, bait, hooks, link, spinners, lures, reels, smaller rods\n– Office: staples, paper clips and other larger stationery\nWherever you need organization – this set is the solution!\n♦ 3 x 🔶Orange🔶 Tool Boxes\n– Material: Heavy Duty PP Plastic\n– Sizes: 25.5 x 12 x 10cm , 32 x 18 x 15cm , 42 x 23 x 20cm\n– Robust and Portable\n– Fulfilled By Amazon Free returns for items within 30 days of shipment receipt\n– Hi-Spec Warranty: All our products meet international standards of testing and are guaranteed against defects in design, material and workmanship\n- 🔶 3 PIECE TOOL AND FASTENER STORAGE: Heavy duty versatile storage and carry box great for a range of applications including safe storage of hand tools, power tools, fastener and accessories. Other uses also include storing fishing tackle and lures, medical supplies, rock, stone and figurine collections and more! – keep your things safe and organized!\n- 🔶 LARGE TOP COMPARTMENTS – CLEAR LIDS: Compartments on the top of the tool box allow for quick and easy access to items during projects, and a clear lid means you can see exactly what is inside – take a preview of the contents without the need for rummaging around!\n- 🔶 REMOVABLE TOP TRAY – GREAT FOR SMALL PARTS: Each box includes a removable top tray that sites above the main compartment of the tool box and can be removed and taken wherever you need it – great for storing smaller objects like nails, screws, fishing hooks, beads and sewing equipment\n- 🔶 ELECTRIC ORANGE – STAND OUT: Give a unique look to your storage boxes with a vibrant orange colour – great to look at, easy to idenify and easy to see in low-lit areas – stand out from the crowd!\n- 🔶 SPECIFICATION: Boxes are made from thick propylene plastic, strong and compact enough for transportation in car boots and trailers to camp sites and riversides as well as keeping things safe in spare cupboard or shelf space. Box sizes – Large: 420 x230 x 200mm; Medium: 320 x 180 x 150mm; Small: 255 x 120 x 100mm", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tamarakaroli.com/about/", "date": "2019-06-15T20:34:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997335.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190615202724-20190615224724-00238.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8722243905067444, "token_count": 232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__141535874", "lang": "en", "text": "Born in the south of France in the middle of nowhere near the Côte d’Azur, Tamara Karoli grew up in a creative and liberal surrounding. As the daughter of a musician with a passion for photography, her eye was trained to see the beauty and details around her from a very young age. Her interest for the visual arts grew as her multi-cultural family moved to Germany and travelled.\nOut of her love for illustration grew the passion for photography, which brought her – after studies in Cologne and Lyon – to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Berlin at the Berliner University of Applied Arts. She is now living in Germany and France, creating new work along the way.\nZWØLF – Lehrter 17, Berlin 2015 – Group Exhibition\nBTK, Berlin 2012, European Month of Photography – Group Exhibition\nCafé Lichtung, Cologne 2012 – Group Exhibition\nKörper Raum – Café Lichtung, Cologne 2011 – Group Exhibition\nKörper Extrem – Café Bauturm, Cologne 2011 -Group Exhibition\nTeddy Awards 2013\nKompakt Record Store", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dreameryofarien.livejournal.com/", "date": "2017-06-24T06:54:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320227.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20170624064634-20170624084634-00399.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9885053038597107, "token_count": 531, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__101931228", "lang": "en", "text": "I promise I'm working...it's just slow going. :(\n\"That song was so beautiful, Mr. Frodo,\" Sam whispered, still in awe. He could hear her voice in his head, the echo of her melody still lifting his heart long after it was over.\nFrodo smiled next to him, his eyes glowing bright in the candlelight. \"Do you want to know what she was singing about?\" he asked.\nSam laughed. \"To tell you the truth, I'm a bit afraid to find out. It was such a lovely song and I'd be mighty disappointed if it were about something simple.\" He paused. \"But then again Elvish songs are never about simple things, are they?\"\n\"Some of them are,\" Frodo replied. \"Elves have lullabyes, and children's songs, and simple hymns and songs of thanks. Sometimes the most beautiful songs are about the simplest things.\"\n\"Is your song about simple things?\" Sam asked.\nFrodo laughed quietly, a wide smile on his face. \"Yes, I suppose it is. It's about the fields and hills of Valinor. It talks about how flowers of every color stretch for miles there, and the way the sunlight looks as it shines through the tree branches. And how clear and warm the water is if you swim in it.\" He sighed. \"I'm not sure why it touches me so. I first heard it not long after I came here, when I still used to ache inside for home. Even though I didn't understand it at first, something about that song took the ache away.\" He was quiet for a moment. \"Are you disappointed?\"\n\"No, not at all,\" Sam answered after a short pause. \"In fact, I think I like it even more now.\"\n\"I'm glad to hear that,\" Frodo said. His wide grin had been replaced with a warm content smile that crinkled up the lines around his eyes. He turned around and snuffed out the candle on the table beside the bed, then settled into the pillows once more.\nThey did not speak again, but lay next to each other like they had countless times before, in much more dire circumstances. Sam smiled as he listened to Frodo's even breathing, enjoying the presence of the friend he had missed for so long. He reached out, searching for Frodo's fingers, and he felt Frodo's soft warm hand grip his. A feeling of peace came over him as he fell into a deep sleep and untroubled dreams.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://claudioahlers.co.uk/", "date": "2023-12-09T06:03:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00107.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9524092078208923, "token_count": 151, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__87342370", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello and welcome to the web presence of Claudio Ahlers, composer for broadcast television, advertising and film.\nI have been writing music for the moving image for seventeen years for clients including the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV as well as for a number of advertising campaigns and short films.\nPlease have a look around to read more about the work that I do or listen to examples of previous compositions for a variety of clients in the MUSIC and VIDEO pages.\nIf you would like to get in touch to discuss a project, or if you would like me to compose a pitch for one of your films, please go to the CONTACT page or call me on 07771 567798.\nI am always happy to discuss your requirements.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://omilutin.middcreate.net/about-me/", "date": "2023-05-29T19:25:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644907.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529173312-20230529203312-00392.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8311170339584351, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__44735218", "lang": "en", "text": "I specialize in premodern Japanese literature, language and culture, with a focus on issues related to sex, gender and sexuality in Japanese court tales. I am currently finalizing a monograph on representations of sexual violence in Heian (795-1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) monogatari (court tales)and conducting new research on contemporary adaptations of Japanese classics in manga, anime, and film. My other research and teaching interests include monsters in Japanese culture, femmes fatales in Japanese literature, and sex and censorship in Japanese cinema.\nFavorite historical figure: Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji\nFavorite anime: Sailor Moon\nFavorite anime tearjerker: The Rose of Versailles\nShameful little secret: procrastinating by playing RPGs\nFavorite RPG: Dragon Age\nLast RPG played: Assassin Creed: Odyssey", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://workshopheaven.blogspot.com/2015/02/", "date": "2017-04-28T19:56:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123048.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00556-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9738763570785522, "token_count": 501, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__190903444", "lang": "en", "text": "As a child I remember walking downstairs in my aunt and uncle's Victorian house in the north of England and marvelling at the way the profile of the handrail (then at my eye level) flowed around the return between one flight and another. I could see how the straight bits might be made, but that seamlessly integrated return was really, really clever.\nWho would have thought that 35 years later I would be sitting here writing for you about the most celebrated stairmaker in Europe.\nIn the careful hands of Athenian Tasos Vardopoulos, the craft of the stairmaker is elevated to a sculptural art form. His ability to make a staircase flow like a waterfall, twist like a serpent, or spread into a room like the train of a wedding dress is legendary among the top flite of European architects. To them, his exceptional skills provide a whole extra palette of sculptural forms with which they can express their vision for a space. Each of his architectural confections is completely unique, tailored to enhance the space and the building.\nLike so many elite craftsmen, Tasos works entirely with hand tools. This isn't a faded romantic notion, despite all the technological advancements of the last century, hand and eye is still the most efficient way to make unique and geometrically complex one off pieces like the progressively curved stringer below:\nApprenticeship is the process of supercharging a lifetime of hands on experience with the enriched wisdom of previous generations, it is at the very core of what the crafts do. There are many notable exceptions, but the process of training and apprenticeship often tends to be particularly potent when the individuals involved are related.\nTasos was trained by his father Yiannis Vardopoulos and his grandfather Anastasios, who brought his helicoidal stairmaking skills to Athens from the city of Smyrnos over a century ago. I am sure Anastasios would be immensely proud to see both the depth of his grandson's mastery of the craft, the artistry with which he employs it, and the pleasure that his elegant creations bring to his clients and their successors.\nPerhaps one day, many years from now, another small boy will walk down one of Mr Vardopoulos' staircases and pause for a moment to reflect upon the skills of the man who made it. I hope that he too will be able to find a living contemporary in whom those skills not only live on, but thrive and grow.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.mailingsystemsmag.com/2024/beyond-blueprints-crafting-unique-house-interiors/", "date": "2024-02-26T04:21:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474650.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226030734-20240226060734-00802.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9163870811462402, "token_count": 638, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__114210885", "lang": "en", "text": "Crafting unique house interiors goes beyond mere blueprints; it is an art form that transforms a structure into a personalized haven, a reflection of the inhabitants’ tastes, passions, and lifestyles. In the realm of interior design, every element, from furniture selection to color schemes, plays a pivotal role in creating a harmonious and distinctive ambiance. The process begins by understanding the inhabitants’ needs and desires, as this forms the foundation upon which the design narrative unfolds. It is not merely about filling spaces; it is about curating an experience that resonates with the dweller’s essence. Beyond the structural constraints, the true magic lies in the meticulous balance between functionality and aesthetics. Texture, a silent yet powerful storyteller, is a key player in this symphony of design. Beyond the visual appeal, the tactile experience of a space adds layers of richness. Soft, plush fabrics for upholstery and rugs, juxtaposed with sleek, polished surfaces, create a sensory dance that elevates the atmosphere.\nConsider a living room adorned with a velvety sectional sofa in muted tones, inviting you to sink into its luxurious embrace, while a gleaming coffee table and metallic accents provide a visual contrast, establishing a refined equilibrium. Color, the soul of any design, breathes life into a home. Beyond the conventional palette, daring choices can infuse character and vitality. A kitchen awash in deep indigos and vibrant yellows can evoke a sense of culinary adventure, while a bedroom enveloped in calming earthy tones becomes a sanctuary for restful sleep. The interplay of colors extends beyond walls, weaving through furnishings and accessories, creating a cohesive visual narrative that unfolds as you traverse each room. Furniture, more than mere functional pieces, becomes an extension of the inhabitants’ personality. Beyond conventional layouts, bespoke furniture crafted to meet specific needs becomes a focal point, seamlessly blending form and function. A reading nook adorned with a custom-made bookshelf that doubles as an artistic installation, or a dining table designed to accommodate a growing family, exemplifies the marriage of practicality and personal style.\nArt, in its myriad forms, transcends the boundaries of conventional décor, breathing life into walls and spaces. Beyond mere aesthetics, art becomes a conversation starter, a mirror reflecting the dweller’s cultural inclinations and aesthetic sensibilities. From statement pieces to carefully curated collections, art serves as the soulful punctuation that ties the entire design narrative together. Lighting, often an underestimated design element, can metamorphose a space. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, lighting sets the mood and accentuates design nuances. Consider the transformative effect of pendant lights suspended over a dining table, miami best luxury interior designers casting a warm glow that transforms mealtime into a culinary celebration. The interplay of natural and artificial light, strategically positioned, becomes a choreographed dance that unfolds with the rhythm of the day. In crafting unique house interiors, it is the synthesis of these elements that transforms a house into a home, a sanctuary that not only shelters but resonates with the heartbeat of those who inhabit it.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://michaelrschaffer.com/about/", "date": "2021-04-11T01:07:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038060603.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411000036-20210411030036-00621.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9608562588691711, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__15802611", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a fine art wedding and portrait photographer based in Austin, Texas.\nI specialize in crafting compelling, elegant images that capture the authentic moments and real connections of your day. I want my pictures to not only show what your wedding looked like, but also tell the story of what it felt like to be there. I am in love with the romantic, vibrant and beautiful look of color film, and use a combination of film and digital cameras to achieve a timeless, cinematic quality in my pictures.\nMy goal is always to create a shared sense of trust and collaboration with my clients. I think this is the only way that each image can be given room to embody what is unique and beautiful about the people I have the privilege of working with.\nI would love to hear about your day and vision for photography. Please get in touch to learn more about my photography packages and pricing.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blackhallframinggallery.co.uk/pages/frame-choices", "date": "2018-07-20T02:31:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591481.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720022026-20180720042026-00242.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8647682666778564, "token_count": 135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__58773418", "lang": "en", "text": "We have over 2000 different profiles of picture frame to choose from on our display wall, with access to well over 10,000 in catalogues allowing you to have the very best chance at picking a style that will both enhance and compliment your artwork.\nWe regularly carry profiles from the following designer brands:\nAshworth & Thompson\nWe also Carry the Nielsen Designer Aluminium mouldings\nWe take great care in the quality of wood we source for our picture frames. This way you can be guaranteed every picture frame we make for you will be structurally sound, free of any imperfection and in turn last for future generations.\nFrame it Once, Frame it to last.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://eyesandearsclinic.ca/optical", "date": "2022-09-27T01:17:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334974.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927002241-20220927032241-00300.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9193013906478882, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__281728267", "lang": "en", "text": "\"The spirit of Tokado resides in Italy, in the town of Treviso in the northern region of Veneto.\nA few miles out of Venice, Treviso is the home of some of the world's fashion giants, and where all our frames are manufactured. \"Eccelenza Veneto\" (Veneto Excellence), the region's motto, is the foundation of Tokado's\nCombining legendary Italian elegance and timeless style with unparralleled craftmanship, our frames are produced upholding a long tradition of excellence in optical and solar eyewear. Tokado strives to bring our client the Veneto \"sapere\" (know- how), along with the Italian \"eleganza\" and combine both in a frame you will love and cherish for long.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.genuinekansas.com/famous_charles_rogers_actor_kansas.htm", "date": "2019-05-19T23:22:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255182.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519221616-20190520003616-00522.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9882941842079163, "token_count": 242, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__198296352", "lang": "en", "text": "In 1937, Rogers became the third husband of silent film legend Mary Pickford, a woman twelve years his senior. The couple had two children—Roxanne (born 1944, adopted in 1944) and Ronald Charles (born 1937, adopted in 1943)—and remained married for 42 years until Pickford's death in 1979. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a flight training instructor.\nRespected by his peers for his work in film and for his humanitarianism, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Rogers in 1985 with The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.\nA longtime resident and benefactor of California's Coachella Valley, Rogers was honored by having a children's symphony orchestra he and second wife, Beverley Ricondo, a real estate agent he married in 1981, helped found named after him. A street in Cathedral City, California is named after him as well.\nBuddy Rogers died in Rancho Mirage, California in 1999 at the age of 94 of natural causes, and was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Cathedral City) near Palm Springs, California.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thehoneybirds.bandcamp.com/album/pennies-from-heaven", "date": "2022-05-20T04:08:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531352.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520030533-20220520060533-00507.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8277329206466675, "token_count": 213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__109331060", "lang": "en", "text": "Streaming + Download\nIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.\nPurchasable with gift card\nCompact Disc (CD) + Digital Album\nArtwork by Tessa Smith and Tori Watson\nIncludes unlimited streaming of Pennies From Heaven\nvia the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.\nships out within 7 days\nOur first album, made possible by the lovely contributions via our Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign!\nreleased June 25, 2014\nVocals - Daisy Thurkettle, Jenny Smith, Tessa Smith\nPiano - Andy Cholerton\nBass - John Marley\nDrums - Aly Pryde\nClarinet - Samuel Thornton\nRecorded by Greenmount Studios\nMixed by Gavin McGrath\nMastered by Jamie at Greenmount Studios\nall rights reserved", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://couleursdechine.org/miao-embroidery-a-real-art/?lang=en", "date": "2023-12-06T21:21:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100603.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206194439-20231206224439-00177.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9211735725402832, "token_count": 454, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__168916501", "lang": "en", "text": "Miao embroidery, a real art !\nMiao embroidery has a history of over 2000 years. It is an essential and important aspect of Miao culture.\nIn the past, embroidery was a form of language used to narrate legends, past events, to express feelings or simply to illustrate daily life. Thus, each generation left a trace of its history through embroidery.\nElements of nature such as mountains, rivers, trees, flowers or animals are very often pictured in a stylised way.\nEach place, each Miao village has its own system of symbols. In some areas, the Cypress leaf is a symbol of eternal life, the butterfly represents creation and the ancestors. In others, the dog is a symbol of loyalty, the bird of the protective Mother.\nAlthough natural textiles such as hemp, silk or cotton are still popular with embroiderers, the use of synthetic threads and textiles has led to an evolution in processes and styles. Miao embroidery is made up of a multitude of stitches: cross stitch (shizi hua), front stitch (ping tiao), flat pass (ping xiu), outline stitch (suo bian xiu), knot stitch (dazi xiu), etc. There are also different forms of embroidery: with the application of a braid (bian xiu) or gathered braid (zhou xiu), with small metal cylinders (ti xiu) or with geometrical patterns (na jin xiu).\nMany common objects are adorned with beautiful Miao embroidery: baby carriers, jewellery, clothes, costumes… Each creation is unique because each embroidered motif cannot be reproduced identically.\nToday, the handicrafts and the richness of the Miao clothing are endangered, and traditional costumes are often abandoned for more modern clothes.\nHowever, new generations of designers are beginning to integrate the expertise of Miao embroidery and are thus participating in the preservation of this art form. Couleurs de Chine also works to protect and promote the culture of the Guangxi minorities, particularly through renovation projects.\nThanks to Fabiola Liacy from Felip ByFab Pictures for these nice pictures", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.delphimages.com/about", "date": "2022-01-19T16:06:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301475.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119155216-20220119185216-00357.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8960883617401123, "token_count": 198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__26057205", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a French professional photographer and digital artist, inspired by travels, bright colors, architecture, landscapes and cityscapes.\nI have been published by the National Geographic, the French decoration TV show D&Co, Air China, Bild Magazine, Essilor, France Inter, Hager, HEC, INRA, La Poste, Le Petit Fute, Orange, Ouest France, The Telegraph, Voyage SNCF, FNAC and many others.\nMy work is available as fine art prints in many different sizes and styles (e.g. canvas prints, framed prints, metal prints, acrylic prints, prints, posters, greeting cards), and other products like phone cases, throw pillows, tote bags, mugs etc.\nI also create custom portraits of your loved ones, your pets or your home.\nIf you have any questions or if you want to license an image, please contact me.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://banditocomics.com/about-us", "date": "2024-04-24T08:58:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00883.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9604945778846741, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__198996016", "lang": "en", "text": "Paulette and Josias have been collecting since the 2000s. They established Bandito's in June 2021 using their personal collection. After minor success on the convention circuit, The Banditos opened up their first physical store in June 2023!\nThe Bandito's logo represents Paulette's and Josias' cultural heritage. The colors pay tribute to the Mexican flag, and the Bandito is a tribute to the Mexican-American community that they were raised in.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://creativelybiased.blogspot.com/2011/06/longhorns-sacrifice.html", "date": "2018-05-25T18:20:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867173.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525180646-20180525200646-00200.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9796173572540283, "token_count": 709, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__40796016", "lang": "en", "text": "In Texas, there is nothing bigger than football. In our house, there is nothing bigger than college football. Our Saturdays revolve around the college football schedule. My husband is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, thus making us Longhorn fans. Although, we live in Lubbock, Tx and he went to law school at Texas Tech University, he remains true to his undergraduate alma mater. There are many rival games in Texas, but none bigger for us than University of Texas vs. Texas A&M....Longhorns v. Aggies. It is part of our Thanksgiving tradition to sit and watch this great rivalry game. My husband has several cousins who are A&M fans, thus making this game even more fun. Oh, the trash talk that goes on during that week. It's great!!!\nWell, in May 2011, one of my sister-in-laws graduated from Texas A&M San Antonio. Yes, she is now an Aggie. Poor thing. My heart goes out to her lost soul. Haha. Love you! After several years of doing accounting, she decided she wanted to do more. She pursued a degree in Elementary Education and graduated this past May. I am so very proud of her. When I asked her what she wanted for graduation, she had only one request... a quilt. YAY!!! I could do that. Then she dropped the bomb... she wanted an Aggie quilt!\nWHAT?!?!? Umm.. no way.. no how!!! How could I bring maroon fabric into my burnt orange household?!?! Nope.. not gonna do it.. nuh uh. I told her my machine might blow up as soon as the needle hits maroon fabric and she would have to buy me a new one.\nBut of course, my soft heart gave in. I would sacrifice just this once... afterall.. she IS family. We started talking about what she wanted on her quilt. All she wanted on it was Aggie fabric and some zebra print. Umm...that was HARD!!! I am a very symmetrical person. I can't handle abstract very well. I thought about the quilt for several weeks. How was I going to combine the aggie fabric and zebra print so that they flowed together nicely? I couldn't make anything work that I was pleased with. I finally went to my LQS for some advice and inspiration. I perused through the fabrics and couldn't find any that looked good. I don't usually follow patterns, because I don't follow rules well. :) Then.. it happened... I found the perfect pattern...an abstract pattern. Funny how things happen like that.\nThe wonderful ladies at the shop helped me find all the coordinating fabrics.\nI was excited to get this baby started.\nStrips to cut and sew into squares\nI quilted a meandering pattern all over the quilt in maroon thread. Each of the fabrics flowed into each other very well.\nI put a zebra print on the back and a solid maroon binding\nThis quilt is one of the biggest quilts I have made. It measures appx 87\"x57\". A perfect size to lay on the couch with and watch a movie... or a football game. :) Now, I need to put this in the mail so I can get this maroon fabric out of my house. Hahah.\nHook 'Em Horns.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://danielpaulphotography.co.uk/about", "date": "2019-02-21T16:37:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247505838.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221152543-20190221174543-00174.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9850525856018066, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__77740895", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Daniel Paul Photography.\nI am a photographer from Chichester, England. I started taking pictures in my early teens, I remember the first image I took that I was really proud of, it was a typical sunset overlooking a harbour on a film camera.\nSince that day and that image my passion for photography has grown and grown. My mum bought me my first digital camera for my 18th birthday and that opened my eyes further to the possibilities within photography, no longer would I have to go to the camera shop to develop my pictures!\nA number of years ago I got my first DSLR and started to take photography more seriously and now it is a passion and a hobby that I really enjoy. I take my camera everywhere with me and a lot of my photography to date has been travel or architecture related.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://borobudurmarathon.co.id/2017/06/27/grateful-water-guzzling-heaven/", "date": "2024-04-23T05:52:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818464.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423033153-20240423063153-00567.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9484696388244629, "token_count": 1226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__138113759", "lang": "en", "text": "Overcast sky blanket over Pucangan Village, District Kartasura, Sukoharjo regency, Central Java. A total of 21 elementary school students wears colorful rainbow rainbow rainbow. They danced livelily, rejoicing.\nIn the courtyard of Studio Mugi Dance in Pucangan Village, the students of Sambon 2 Boyolali Primary School along with Gabriella Rosa Bertin from Newcastle, England, and Andi Pranata performed the work of Dispersion dance: Writing in Color. They collaborated with elementary school students Pucangan 2, Kartasura, who performed Nini Thowong dance in the 2016 International Rain Festival, Saturday (9/1).\nDispersion Dance is Gaby’s creation, Gabriella’s greeting, with assisted motion stylist Andi Pranata. Accompanied by the musical composition of Dedek Wahyudi’s concoction, Gaby and the children occasionally trotted around in the audience and danced in groups in the color of their raincoats.\nRaincoats of red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink immediately reminded of the beauty of the rainbow after the rain subsided. Rain and rain are like bringing joy to the children. Unfortunately, the rain never greeted even though the clouds hung and the wind blew. However, they still rejoice.\n“This dance is about the creation of knowledge, how to learn through the local environment and tradition,” Gaby said.\nThe International Rain Festival initiated by Mugiyono Kasido dance artist was held for the second time after the first one was held in 2015. Nuri Aryati, Director of the International Rain Festival Program 2016, said there were 300 artists involved, including students and students.\nThey include Suprapto Suryodarmo from Solo, Jamaloge from East Kalimantan, Yuan Moro Ocampo from the Philippines, Ayu Permatasari from Lampung, Lobo Art Community from Palu, Saung Swara from Salatiga, Saka Galeries from Solo, and Black and White Community from West Sumatra. Not only dance, also performed theater, wayang kulit, and performing art.\nLike last year, the festival was held in the spacious courtyard of Mugi Dance Studio at Pucangan. The artists are welcome to choose their own “stage” to perform. There are several stages, namely pendopo, buffalo cage, fish pond, open stage cement floor called mandala, and field. The performances are held in a different place.\nThe audience shifted as the show moved to the stage. Provided plastic chairs that can easily be lifted and moved the audience. However, there is no shade roof that protects the audience from rain drops.\nThe second day of the festival, Sunday (10/1), rain fell since the afternoon. The dancers are getting excited and enjoying. Spectators wear raincoats and some open umbrellas. Under the water, Jamaloge dancers, along with Nino Saputra and Sukma Devianti, performed the dance titled Pekat in front of the buffalo cage.\nThe contemporary dance of Jamal’s creation tells the story of the forest fire tragedy in Kalimantan which resulted in a dense smoke haze disaster. Accompanied by music from the Saung Swara group, the three danced with their noses covered in cloth and sounded pained. Finally, the splash of water from the sky becomes the savior of life for extinguishing the fire. “The destruction of nature in Kalimantan has caused a catastrophic smoke disaster,” he said.\nThrough the dance, Jamal conveyed his invitation to love nature. Local wisdom should be re-upheld in managing forests. Local wisdom teaches not to be greedy when clearing the forest.\nOn the mandala stage, Yuan Moro Ocampo presents a performing art called Jejaring Kehidupan. In one scene, he blows repeatedly one of the containers of white flour. The audience participated in reading sheets of paper bearing animals, plants, to the names of people and artists and world figures. From each sheet of paper read by the audience, Yuan Moro then blew a container of white flour to fly. At the end of the show, he said, “man”.\nArtistic Director of the Philippine International Performance Art Festival wanted to show that every creature can be lost without trace, like dust in the wind. If there is no concern for nature, all living things including humans and their environment threatened to perish. “Hopefully with the show could increase awareness of the audience to be more concerned about the environment,” said Yuan Moro.\nNuri said the rain festival was held to invite people to be grateful for the rain. Rain should be seen as a blessing that brings prosperity to humans. In addition to displaying the variety of art, also held workshops make Biopori.\n“The multidimensional rain festival is the goal. It is also to bring the arts into the village so that villagers can see directly the arts from other areas so that have a broader perspective, “said Nuri.\nAccording to Mugiyo, in the minds of some people, the rain is seen as an obstacle, even his presence raises concerns. Fear of disasters, such as floods or landslides. In fact, the disaster actually occurs due to human activities that are neglected to the environment.\n“Rain should not be viewed as a cause of disaster, but as a blessing. Just how to manage it in order to avoid disaster, “he said.\n(ERWIN EDHI PRASETYA)\nThis paper was published in Kompas Daily, Saturday, January 16, 2016 with the title “Thankful for the Trust of the Sky”\nPhoto: KOMPAS / ERWIN EDHI PRASETYA", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.wordsby.net/clowdus-sleepy-hollow-old-sturbridge-village/", "date": "2018-02-20T19:36:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813088.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220185145-20180220205145-00620.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9417028427124023, "token_count": 921, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__192044390", "lang": "en", "text": "Ghosts, goblins, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating: all things that embody the spirit of Halloween season. This year, a new tradition begins at Old Sturbridge Village.\nBrian Clowdus Experiences’ “Sleepy Hollow: A Legendary Outdoor Experience,” opened October 11, 2016 at Old Sturbridge Village. Originally the show was produced at Serenbe Playhouse, founded by Clowdus in Atlanta, Georgia, the show finds a new home at the Massachusetts living history museum.\nThis is the theatrical production’s first venture outside of Atlanta and Clowdus is especially thrilled to bring the timeless tale to New England. “It really is something different that audiences have really latched on to,” he says of the positive reception of past productions. In producing this New England version, Clowdus was inspired by the region’s famous historical moments of witchcraft, coinciding perfectly with the spooky, supernatural nature of the production and the original classic tale about the Headless Horseman ghost. “This [version] inherently feels a little creepier,” he adds.\nThe original 1820 story by Washington Irving fits in with the Old Sturbridge Village time frame of rural New England life from 1790-1840. “The great thing about [the] adaptation [is] that this version is different than the one in Atlanta because I’ve adapted it to the space,” he says. When Clowdus first visited the museum, he felt as though he walked right into Irving’s classic tale. “I have stepped back 200 years! I literally feel like I am in Sleepy Hollow!” he says. “In Atlanta we have a full set built, but in Old Sturbridge Village, everything we need is [already] there,” he adds, referring to the museum’s historic buildings and landscape. One particular favorite was Old Sturbridge Village’s Vermont covered bridge, bringing to life an integral part of the legendary tale.\nThe sold-out performances are structured as interactive theater, completely immersing the audience in the world of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. “Interactive theater breaks down the fourth wall. I think it gets the audience to be engaged,” says Clowdus. “[T]he actors are speaking directly to them [and] the audience is on their feet going from each scene. […][The] show can be a little different each time based upon how the audience [reacts].”\nNot only is the audience engaged with the actors, but the atmosphere around them adds to heighten the world of Ichabod Crane. “The lighting and sound is truly incredible,” Clowdus says. The Old Sturbridge Village buildings will be enveloped in theatrical lightening, while fire pits will appear on the Village’s small lake and large-scale puppets will appear in the show. “I think [the show is] going to have this vibe of haunted house-meets-play, but it has a level of sophistication to it that typical haunted houses [don’t have],” Clowdus says. “I hope [the audience] find[s] themselves immersed and forget they’re even in a play.”\nThough the performances this year are sold-out, with its 3-year contract, guests will get a chance next year when the show returns to Old Sturbridge Village. “I think hopefully people are going to really enjoy it [and] that it becomes a family tradition every year. I hope they’re scared, I hope they laugh, I hope they cry!” says Clowdus. He also hopes that bringing the classic tale to life in a unique and interactive way will resonate with audiences, no matter if they know the original story by heart or are inspired to read it after meeting Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman in his production. “I firmly believe that a classic work has to be reinvented to stay alive,” he says.\nWith Clowdus’ imaginative spirit, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will return with new life every year. Catch “The Sleepy Hollow Experience” at Old Sturbridge Village until November 5.\n© Chelsea E. Dill 2016", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://paintrosesred.blogspot.com/2011/04/beginnings-and-endings.html", "date": "2017-05-23T22:35:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607704.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523221821-20170524001821-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9864888191223145, "token_count": 267, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__2297396", "lang": "en", "text": "The sky was glorious today. For the first time, I brought the baby to the backyard and sat with her. It was wonderful to see her soak it all in- the sunshine, the clouds, the warm breeze and the sounds of the train passing nearby. She startled when a bird sang and looked at me quizzically.\n\"It's a bird\", I said.\nThis is your world, I thought. It came alive when you came into it, and it is heartbreakingly beautiful.\nToday was the first day she held a blossom to her face, and studied every petal (before she tried to shove it in her mouth). Today was the first day she listened to a bird's song, and laid on her back under the sky. The wonder on her face was incredible. It's funny that she won't remember any of her first day in the sun, because I think it will be stamped in my mind as long as I live.\nIt's hard not to think about mortality when you work with ill people. As morbid as it sounds, today I realized that when my time comes, if I'm afraid or in pain, these simple lovely moments will be my sustenance.It comforts me to know this.\nIf my soul was a gas tank, this girl would be premium petrol.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.taylorsbags.co.uk/", "date": "2017-12-11T11:31:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948513478.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211105804-20171211125804-00081.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9781908392906189, "token_count": 388, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__174277905", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Taylors Bags\nBespoke bags designed and handcrafted in the UK, each one custom made to your own individual requirements\nWhat Our Customers Say...\nBibi Flecher : I am beyond thrilled with my new Eliza bag. I love this design, it's so well thought through, stylish yet super practical and hard wearing with a tardis-like interior! From beginning to end Sarah has been excellent at communicating and working with me to explore ideas. Her outstanding workmanship and eye for detail has created a bag I will always treasure.\nEliza Goldsmith: I have previously had a very bad experience with a custom bag maker where the finished product was awful and my bag and scrap was ruined. 12 months on I decided to put my faith in Sarah and oh my word I'm so glad I did. She helped me create my own custom design, was extremely polite and helpful and has made me a very happy lady. Thank you so much xx\nSara Palmer: Sarah has made me two stunning handbags and some beautiful accessories to match. The attention to detail is incredible and she really is the kindest, most considerate person. I wouldn't go anywhere else :) xx\nEmma Cooper: Sarah took delivery of a wrap scrap from me and created the most beautiful slouchy bag, wallet and mirror. I cannot thank Sarah enough. She contacted me at all times during the process to work with me and come up with suggestions on how to best work with the materials. I totally trusted her ideas and the finalised products are literally amazing. I am so proud and pleased to use them, in fact I literally cannot stop stroking them! I've already had lots of admiring glances and comments. The items she makes are infused with such care, love, passion and attention. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend - I cannot wait to think of the next project to send her way", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.four-thirty.com/company/", "date": "2017-11-22T08:52:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806543.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122084446-20171122104446-00461.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9243447184562683, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__27169154", "lang": "en", "text": "With backgrounds in creative strategy and human resources, we source and vet the best creative talent on the market so we can help emerging and established companies build better brands.\nCo-Founded by Ronn Richardson and Daniel Calderon, Four Thirty is an innovative freelance creative agency that is a visual catalyst for forward-thinking lifestyle brands.\nAn experienced digital marketing professional, Ronn partnered with Daniel, a former Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon.com, to build and launch Four Thirty. The duo’s vast experience in their respective industries fostered an undeniable synergy that allowed the two to forge a service that caters to both the client and creative freelancer’s needs.\nCollaboration makes creating better & we’d love to work with you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://washingtonrarebookgroup.org/2023/07/18/of-possible-interest-artist-talk-at-lc/", "date": "2024-03-03T16:13:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00252.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9463576674461365, "token_count": 382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__110715363", "lang": "en", "text": "Artist Talk: The Nightingale & Commissars: From the Neva to the Hudson\nThursday, July 27, 2023 at 3:00pm\nRosenwald Room (LJ 205)\nRare Book & Special Collections Division\nJefferson Building, 2nd floor\nJoin the Rare Book & Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress for a rare opportunity to hear Soviet-born New York book artist Mikhail Magaril talk about the need for “an artistic paper book” in our electronic times. Magaril will present his most recent projects, which focus on themes of the artist’s freedom and lack of freedom. He will also discuss his inspirations, from Hans Christian Andersen to Joseph Brodsky, as well as his own life experiences. Magaril will be joined in conversation by longtime collaborators Michael Weintraub and master printer Peter Kruty, who will add to the discussion of how concepts can be expressed graphically. The group will show tools and the original forms from which the books were printed.\nThe talk will be accompanied by a display of Magaril’s works from Library of Congress collections. Magaril’s books are produced in editions of only a few copies. They weave elements of history with humor and evocative representations of Leo Tolstoy’s alphabet books, fairytales and Jewish folklore, and Soviet Army songs. Magaril has illustrated works by Nikolai Gogol and Daniil Kharms, offered a purely visual interpretation of the Russian fable Masha and the Bear, and produced a set of color portraits of riders on the New York Subway. His collaborators have included other prominent printers, photographers, and cartoonists.\nThis event will be filmed for later viewing on the LC website.\nFor more information about this event, contact Barbara Dash: firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ricidress.com/pages/brand-story", "date": "2023-12-05T21:22:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100568.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205204654-20231205234654-00822.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9437620043754578, "token_count": 467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__220866802", "lang": "en", "text": "Ricidress: A Journey of Fashion and Elegance\nOnce upon a time, in a bustling city, a young visionary named Sophia embarked on a journey to redefine fashion for discerning women around the world. With a passion for creativity and a keen eye for style, she founded Ricidress, a cross-border women's clothing brand that quickly captured the hearts of fashion-forward individuals.\nRicidress, derived from the words \"Rici,\" meaning elegance, and \"dress,\" representing the epitome of feminine fashion, became synonymous with sophistication and exclusivity. Sophia envisioned her brand to cater to the cosmopolitan and high-spirited European and American women, who embraced the latest trends while remaining true to their unique individuality.\nAt Ricidress, we believe that fashion is an art form, and each garment tells a story. Our team of talented designers and artisans meticulously craft every piece, paying attention to the finest details. Our primary focus lies in bespoke women's clothing that epitomizes contemporary fashion trends, ranging from elegant dresses to chic tops, stylish jumpsuits, and exquisite accessories like jewelry and handbags.\nWhat sets Ricidress apart is our commitment to providing an unparalleled personalized experience. We understand that every woman has her own style, preferences, and body shape. That's why we offer made-to-measure services, allowing our customers to customize their garments to fit perfectly and showcase their individual beauty.\nOur brand philosophy revolves around sustainability and ethical practices. We prioritize sourcing high-quality materials from eco-friendly suppliers and promote fair trade practices. We believe that fashion should be a force for good, not only making women look fabulous but also contributing positively to society and the environment.\nAs we continue our journey, Ricidress strives to inspire women to embrace their unique sense of style and radiate confidence in every outfit they wear. We constantly stay attuned to the ever-changing fashion landscape, ensuring our collections are always on-trend and in sync with our customers' desires.\nJoin us on this fashion odyssey as we unveil new chapters of style, elegance, and self-expression. With Ricidress, you become a part of our story, a story where fashion knows no boundaries, and every woman shines in her own extraordinary way.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://robertlovesart.com/", "date": "2024-04-18T14:40:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00732.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9723339676856995, "token_count": 151, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__42217968", "lang": "en", "text": "Robert Love is a critically-acclaimed artist and writer best known for co-creating FIERCE, SHADOW ROCK, and NUMBER 13 for Dark Horse Comics. Robert is also the co-creator of the animated web series THE ADVENTURES OF VENUS KINCADE, which was developed by FOX 2000. In addition to his creator-owned properties, Robert was the artist for ALPHA GIRL (Image Comics) and NEVER ENDING (Dark Horse). He has also done illustration and design work for Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, B.E.T., Vibe Magazine, and the Sacramento Kings. Among his current projects, he is writing and drawing the comic series CHILDREN OF THE PLAGUE.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.shesaidyesphotography.com.au/portfolio_tag/romanian-wedding/", "date": "2024-02-29T02:01:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00419.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8732768297195435, "token_count": 362, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__129971530", "lang": "en", "text": "Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Romanian weddings as our photography and videography portfolio, She Said YES!, reveals the unique blend of customs, emotions, and vibrant celebrations that define these joyous occasions. Each photograph and video clip in our Romanian Wedding collection showcases the rich cultural tapestry, heartwarming moments, and timeless beauty that make these events truly unforgettable.\nFrom the intricate detailing of traditional Romanian attire to the captivating dances that fill the air with energy and excitement, our portfolio captures the essence of these extraordinary celebrations. Our skilled photographers and videographers have a keen eye for the small yet significant details, immortalizing the tender exchanges, laughter, and tears that are the hallmarks of any wedding day.\nAs you explore our Romanian Wedding portfolio, you’ll be transported to the heart of these lively ceremonies, where age-old customs blend seamlessly with a modern flair. Witness the time-honoured rituals such as the symbolic tying of the bride’s and groom’s hands, the vibrant hora dance, and the breaking of the bread, each moment captured in stunning visual clarity.\nOur team at She Said YES! understands that each couple’s love story is unique, and we strive to reflect the individuality and authenticity of every Romanian wedding we document. The result is a mesmerizing collection of photographs and videos that not only evoke the emotions of the day but also preserve the cultural heritage of these momentous occasions.\nStep into the vibrant world of Romanian weddings with our captivating portfolio, and experience the passion, joy, and love that make these events truly magical. Allow She Said YES! to take you on a visual journey through the heart and soul of Romanian traditions, providing a vivid and lasting reminder of the beauty and significance of these extraordinary celebrations.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://artbyserena.blogspot.com/2008/08/blogging-friends-forever-award-card.html", "date": "2017-04-28T18:01:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123046.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00207-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9704150557518005, "token_count": 547, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__119021264", "lang": "en", "text": "BFF gold card - BFF stands for 'blogging friends forever' - i feel stoked and honoured to have this award card bestowed upon me by nic. nic is not only a wonderful mixed media artist but also a creativity coach. i'm always inspired when i visit her blog. thanks so much, nic!\nhere are the rules -\n1. 5 people are allowed to receive this award.\n2. four dedicated followers of your blog.\n3. one is to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.\n4. please link back to whoever gave you the award.\nas with all the awards i post here, PLEASE know that participation is entirely optional. i would hate for anyone to feel pressured in any way. i have met so many wonderful blog friends since joining the blogosphere and they all mean so much to me but, unfortunately, i am limited to listing just four regular readers and one new reader to my blog.\nmaria - a wonderful artist who specialises in abstract and mixed media\njessica - another wonderful artist who i feel privileged to know.\njulie - i like to think of julie as 'the succulent queen' as she shares her love of succulents and cacti with the world.\nbecky - who does such cute illustrations for children's books. a very talented lady.\nluci - visiting luci's blog never fails to bring a smile to my face. i love her stories and illustrations.\njanet - who inspires me so much as she shares her creativity and growth as an artist.\nkate - an amazing photographer. i am always touched in a positive way after visiting her blog.\nro - doll maker extraordinaire! i have known ro for several years and i am grateful to call her my friend. now, ro, I know you stipulated that you won't participate in these blog thingies and you are not expected to but....i just wouldn't feel right if i didn't list you as one of my 'blog friends forever'.\nokay people, i know! i can't count......shoot me now! i just couldn't pick and choose between friends, so there! i was tempted to list more but i knew i had to draw the line somewhere.\nthe new reader to my blog and who i was delighted to find via another bloggy friend (thanks,ro) is linda. i was totally hooked after my first visit to linda's blog.....it's full of variety with great posts and OH, her amazing sculptures and mixed media! a lovely lady all round and i hope linda will always remain a BBF.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://happylifestylehappyliving.com/author/happylifestylehappyliving/", "date": "2023-06-01T18:47:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648000.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601175345-20230601205345-00135.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9753232002258301, "token_count": 2740, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__99697253", "lang": "en", "text": "A Safe House\nWelcome to my Safe House. This small piece of utter tranquillity is where I can escape when I am overwhelmed by the world. Here, in this small corner of my mind, I have complete control, it is somewhere I can go that is truly safe. I developed my Safe House from a technique taught to me by my former therapist. This was to have in my mind somewhere I could go, when the anxiety and depression were suffocating, that would give me a sense of peace. It was about picturing vividly in your mind the sights, smells, sounds, tastes and feel of the world around you, building on every detail. It is a technique that has become invaluable to me when trying to navigate the many aspects of this world that I struggle with. It hasn’t just given me a place to go when I need a sense of calm, it has become a library for my thoughts, my fears and my desires.\nI gazed up at the deep blue sky, noticing a hint of dusk on the east horizon. Wisps of cloud scurried across the sky, racing the birds that flew alongside them. I ran my hands over the silky grass, the gentle tickle of the blades against my palm sending a shiver up my arm. Nature’s peaceful symphony filled the warm summer air. The distant song of a blackbird rang through the air. The wind whistled through the leaves of swaying trees. In the distance you could just make out the soft babbling of a brook as it raced through the forest floor. A woodpecker’s distinct knocking reverberated through the air, disturbing a flock of starlings who rose in unison. In a magnificent show they danced through the air with instinctive synchronisation, coming to rest only when the performance was done. Their movement had disturbed the trees, whose leaves shuffled from the shifting of a million feathers. At the edge of the forest a young doe grazed. Her ears stood to attention when she heard the commotion, but she remained unperturbed by the events unfolding above her. She moved with a silent grace, searching for the most delectable patch of foliage to nibble on.\nAll around me sat plump bushes of English lavender, lined up in the fashion of well-behaved school children. The lavender’s sweet perfume invaded my every inhale, reaching each part of my body in a relaxing embrace. A neat grass path, inlaid with square paving slabs, led to a pair of magnificent arched French doors in a large house of aged Cotswold stone. Behind these French doors fell curtains of soft velvet, dyed an exquisite teal. Beyond these curtains lay a stone flag floor, worn with the memory of a million footsteps. On my left was a small open kitchen, decorated with duck egg tiles and blue speckled marble. I flicked on the copper kettle and listened to the gentle roar as the water started to warm. After a couple of minutes steam had coated the duck egg tiles and beads of condensation raced each other towards the marble counter. An earthy aroma filled my senses as the water tumbled into the mug and became consumed in the essence of the tea leaves. I wrapped my hands around the mug and made my way towards a plush blue sofa. Beneath my bare feet the bitter cold stone floor pinched at my toes, who rejoiced when I came to a thick sheepskin rug that lay in front of the sofa. I sunk into the thick cushions, sighing contently as I did so. I brought the mug to my lips, carefully testing whether the tea was at a drinkable temperature. Establishing that the tea needed a few minutes to cool, I placed the mug on a tarnished brass coffee table, inlaid with two thick slabs of glass, and buried myself further into the sofa. At the opposite end of the sofa sat a large pile of soft blankets, into which I submerged by frozen toes.\nFrom underneath a blanket emerged the white head and liver brown ears of a Dalmatian. Florence, named after my father’s love of Italy, was a ten-year-old liver Dalmatian, whose age you could see in her grey flecked whiskers. She had been born the runt of the litter and, as such, she was much sleeker than others belonging to the stocky breed. She gazed sleepily around the room before readjusting herself, laying her head on my lap, and letting out a rather melodramatic sigh. I stroked the space between her eyes, tracing with my finger the contour of her head, before letting my hand rest lightly on her shoulder. From behind the sofa I heard the light patter of small paws on the stone floor and in a moment a large cat had landed, quite gracefully, on the back of the sofa. This majestic Bengal was Simba, a three-year-old with the heart of a dog and the stomach of a blue whale. He stepped delicately down from the sofa onto the dog, who sighed in annoyance and, after a curious sniff at the source of the sigh, he curled up into my lap and settled his head next to Florence’s. The two of them lay there, resting in perfect peace. I smiled. In the whole world I have yet to find something more wholesome, more life-affirming than lying next to a creature who is unquestionably loyal to you.\nThe light in the room had now changed and my eyes travelled to a large arched window, framed in a dark wood, through which I could see the sun setting over the rows of lavender. I watched the light of the day slowly fade away, and the occasional silhouette of a bird racing across the amber sky. I rose from the sofa and took my tea in my hand as I walked around the room to switch on a collection of lamps dotted about the furniture. The room became flooded with a soft artificial light that highlighted the objects in the room in a much gentler way than the piercing bright light of the sun. On the wall opposite the sofa, adjacent to the tiny kitchen, was a huge bookcase that stretched across the entire length of the wall. The bookcase, carved out of a light oak, showed its age in the faded sections of wood and chipped corners. My eyes travelled along the many rows of books. Among them were titles that inspired reminiscence or sadness, some that took me back to my childhood and others that brought to mind people or places long since forgotten. I ran my finger down the spine of a book that was heavily faded and worn with time. Pulling the book from the shelf I felt that same sense of joy I had always felt when holding a book I love. I turned the book over in my hands and gazed into the wide eyes of the rabbit on the front cover. Hazel had always been my favourite character in Watership Down. I placed the book back into the empty space on the shelf and continued scanning the rows of books, running my finger along the old wood as I did so. My eyes came to rest on a collective edition of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. The story of young Lyra had touched a chord in me when I was younger, as an honest coming of age series it is a tale we can all relate to, (I mean besides the magic dust). Due to Pullman’s raw and honest genius, I will forever class His Dark Materials as one of my all-time favourite novels.\nAt the end of the bookcase I came to a small table holding a speaker. I pressed a button on the top and let the heavy beats reverberate throughout the room. Simba and Florence looked up for a moment, but soon realised it wasn’t a disturbance they were remotely interested in and turned back to the sofa. My feet beat against the floor in time with the music and a smile crept into the corners of my mouth. Music was a refuge for me, I could let the notes drown out the worries on my mind and focus solely on the beat of the bass, the emotion in the lyrics and the freedom of allowing the music to enter your limbs. Tears swelled to the corner of my eye and I blinked back a tear. I am most certainly a crier, it is pretty much how I deal with everything in life, from tiredness, to happiness, to sadness, to anger. Music reaches deep into my soul and uncovers emotions I had forced myself to forget, that I had locked away deep in my mind. When I connect with a song I find myself engrossed by the lyrics and the emotion of the artist, how each note is carefully placed to achieve perfection. My feet had truly been captured by the music and they spun across the floor, coming to rest before a pair of tall wooden doors. With a great heave I used both my arms to push the doors open. The room before me was magnificently dressed in chandeliers of teardrop sculpted crystal and aged oak bookshelves. Twenty-six bookcases lined the walls of the library. Down the aisle ran a plush red carpet. A brass letter adorned each of the oak bookcases, each one a further step down the alphabet as you ventured further into the room. The air was filled with the scent of paper and ink. At the end of the room a writing desk, carved from a dark Cherry, was perched on a raised platform. In the daytime this room would be filled with sunlight from the stately arched window that was mounted in the far wall. Now, at dusk, the only light in the room came from the high chandeliers, whose chiselled crystal ornaments threw the artificial light across the room. I made my way towards the desk and sat down on a sturdy chair, made of the same dark Cherry wood. The surface of the desk was dressed in a deep red leather and had brass buttons placed neatly around the border. On this leather lay a gold fountain pen and a closed book that had written on the cover, ‘Grandma’. I picked up the book and walked back towards the bookshelves, placing the book where it belonged in the ‘G’ run. I meandered through the shelves of memories, some good, some bad, and some I would never revisit.\nOne technique I have developed is, when I am being pursued by a particular fear or anxiety, I write it down in a book, I picture the book closing and I put the book back on the shelf. The fear or anxiety hasn’t disappeared, I am aware it is still there, but I now have control. I can choose when I go to the shelf, open the book and deal with whatever demon is there.\nI happened upon the run of ‘M’ bookshelves and glanced around the shelves until one book caught my eye, ‘Marmite’. Marmite was our first cat, a stocky Burmese with a coat of dark brown. The next book on the shelf was labelled ‘Maisie’. That fierce little Westie was our first dog. I had wanted to name her snowy, but I was overruled by my parents who thought it was too generic for a white dog. Further down the shelf was a book labelled ‘Simba’. This book was one of the hardest in my library to look at, causing a painful stab in my gut whenever I laid eyes on the cover. As if he knew Simba suddenly appeared at my side, mewing loudly and stretching his front paws towards my leg as an indication he wanted to be picked up. I crouched down and gathered him in my arms. He set his paws on my shoulder and nuzzled his head against my neck, purring loudly as he did so. I picked up the book from the shelf and stared, in agony, at the front cover. Simba looked up at me and I looked back into the vastness of his green eyes. He rubbed his head against my face and I buried myself in his fur, finding comfort in the deep purring that reverberated throughout his body. It breaks my heart that I can no longer hold him, hear his low purring and enjoy the love that he showed by kneading my stomach with his paws or rubbing his face against mine. I placed the book back on the shelf. I may not have him here with me, but he will always be in my Safe House.\nI had spent enough time mulling over the past in my library and so, without glancing back, I made my way towards the heavy oak doors. As I left I flicked off the light switch and the room was instantly plunged into darkness. I closed the doors and left my library behind. I planted Simba next to Florence and stepped over to the arched windows that sat opposite the sofa. I drew closed the pair of curtains at each window, running my hand down the soft velvet as I did so.\nI opened my eyes to the bare white of the ceiling, my mind palace now locked away deep in my thoughts. It is time I come back to the real world, until such a time when my eyes close and the doors to my palace of tranquillity open once again.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://quiltninja.blogspot.com/2010/12/gifted.html", "date": "2013-06-20T06:09:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368710366143/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516131926-00030-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9810830354690552, "token_count": 120, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__125816879", "lang": "en", "text": "We had to rag this by hand (sigh) while we wait for warranty repairs on that Accuquilt, but this is what we ended up making for my sister-in-law this year. She lives by herself, and a nice lap quilt seemed like the perfect thing to have in the winter. The top is recycled denim, the bottom is a combination of recycled t-shirt knit, cotton, and flannel scraps. There's a layer of thick batting in the middle.\nI think it turned out totally fun, and we'll have to make more of these soon.", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "https://sainlak.com/product/affordable-interior-design/", "date": "2022-11-30T06:19:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710733.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130060525-20221130090525-00830.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9147899746894836, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__71119888", "lang": "en", "text": "In this DIY home decorating handbook, Helmuth reveals insider tips and her tried-and-tested methods for choosing colors, creating a gallery wall, how to use accent tables, entry benches, rugs, and more!\nHelmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live teaching workshops, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews. Now, she has distilled her expertise into this practical guide. The chapters follow her secret design formula and include creating a design budget, mapping out floor plans, selecting a color palette, and accessorizing like a stylist.\nIt’s time to start living in the home of your dreams without maxing out your credit cards. Learn how with Affordable Interior Design!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://alainaelizabethphoto.com/2022/09/07/botanicalchic-engagement-daisyorest/", "date": "2023-06-10T22:06:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646350.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610200654-20230610230654-00676.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9772905111312866, "token_count": 472, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__210509226", "lang": "en", "text": "I’m the photographer for the couple who likes to explore, is down to get a little messy and who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I don’t want to just take photos of you - I want to make moments together. Let’s first connect and then create.\nLet’s start off with the obvious— have you seen a more photogenic couple than Daisy and Orest? They are both complete naturals in front of the camera and it shows! What’s even more impressive than their “Magazine Couple Status” is how tangible their love is. The connection between Orest, Daisy, and Daisy’s daughter is so apparent, it truly is beautiful to see in person.\nYou’d never know it now, but Daisy and Orest met years before ever truly having a conversation! Orest’s best friend managed the hair salon where Daisy and her sister worked, and Orest would often come in to have Daisy’s sister cut and style his hair. After a few years, Orest finally asked who “the pretty girl” was and Daisy’s sister sprang into action! She snatched both Daisy and Orest’s phones to put their numbers in and set them up on their first date! Their first date was over 6 hours, and as Daisy describes it, the most amazing (and longest) date of her life.\nEver since, Orest has made sure Daisy and her daughter know how much he loves them. Orest even proposed with a ring designed to look like a daisy, inspired by her name. I mean, how romantic is that?!\nI am so happy we captured these sweet moments of your family to celebrate your engagement. I had a blast shooting your session at NJ Botanical Gardens and absolutely love all of the images we captured together. All three of you are so full of joy, it truly is contagious.\nSince this shoot, Daisy and Orest have tied the knot! Don’t miss the photos from their fairytale bohemian wedding at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. You can check them out HERE.\n[…] If you want to see more of Daisy & Orest, take a peek at their engagement session! […]", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "https://mamahuman.com/tee-club/", "date": "2022-06-29T06:26:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103624904.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629054527-20220629084527-00729.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8173845410346985, "token_count": 317, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__116940105", "lang": "en", "text": "MAMA HUMAN® TEE CLUB\nCHOOSE FROM OUR MAMA OR HOMESCHOOL MAMA TEE CLUB. ADD ON OUR MAMA CRAFT CLUB FOR EXTRA MONTHLY FUN!\nWhether you’re a new mom or a decade in, our mama tee club & homeschool mama tees are the perfect way to update your closet every month with a new favorite tee.\nWANT IN ON THE NEXT ROUND? SUBSCRIBE IN THE NEXT…\nHow it works\nDelivered Monthly, Our Tee Club Process Looks Like This…\nWe design seasonal, themed or inspired by popular trend tees and print them using a technologically and eco-friendly method.\nWe Pack Your Tee with Love, Sometimes Add in a Few Extras, and Get it Ready to Send Your Way.\nWe Ship It To You\nWe Ship Your Package on the 4th of Every Month Unless It’s a Holiday or Weekend. You Can Expect it in Just a Few Business Days.\nWhat Is The Mama Craft Club?\nOhhhhh you’re going to love this one.\nThe mama craft club is a monthly delivery of something seasonal and fun for you to paint and decorate for your home. Craft club members gain access to our special group where we all share in on the fun. Once the box ships, we go live and paint live with you (or you can replay for ideas later).\nAll supplies are included.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://eurotunnelcalais.worlddutyfree.com/en/brands/tom-ford", "date": "2024-04-13T10:41:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00831.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9135140776634216, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__57747947", "lang": "en", "text": "Tom Ford is one of the most celebrated American designers of his era. He launched the TOM FORD brand in 2005 with a mission to re-define modern luxury for the 21st century. Comprising menswear and womenswear, accessories, eyewear and beauty, TOM FORD is synonymous with sexy, timeless elegance, superior materials and workmanship, and outstanding personal service. TOM FORD Private Blend is a collection of unisex perfumes created for the true fragrance connoisseur. These mesmerizing fragrances are unconstrained by the conventions of mainstream scent making. They fuse artisanal craftsmanship with extraordinary ingredients in Tom Ford's visionary interpretations of perfumery’s finest notes.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gowriehouse.com/tag/cozy-room/", "date": "2019-04-23T08:50:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578596541.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423074936-20190423100049-00073.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9503151178359985, "token_count": 542, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__12332047", "lang": "en", "text": "There are so many ways to make your home reflect your personality or lifestyle. Personally, I love a cozy, comfortable home that’s also very clean and traditional looking. I tend to lean towards neutral colours like beige, creams, and greys for my furniture and decor. However, in at least one room of the house, I like to express the eclectic of my personality. That room is typically the coziest room in the house. Here’s a couple of ways to make your house seem more cozy.\n- Use lots of colour. Colour often helps to fill up a room even if the room is quite empty. Bright colours all mixed together gives a positive vibe and the more colours you put together, the more cozy your room will look. Try placing one piece of furniture that is a bright pop of colour and then mixing and matching prints with that piece.\n- Mix different materials. Mixing different materials and textures will also give your home a cozy feeling. Softer materials like a velvet couch will really cozy up a room.\n- Put stuff on countertops. If you have a really big kitchen and you often feel like it gives off a cold vibe, it’s probably due to your appliances. Large stainless steel appliances are gorgeous pieces, but you can sometimes have them coloured. If you live in a building, you can also find some great appliances for your apartment that are of a smaller size. Instead of hiding these appliances in your cupboards, try placing a couple of them on your countertops to create a little bit more of clutter. This is also a great way to style a smaller kitchen as well.\n- Don’t go too far with clutter. Yes, in number 3 I mentioned you can put some appliances on your countertops. However, don’t put everything you own on there. Only place appliances you need or want to show off like your best quality countertop dishwasher, a pretty kettle, or a coffee maker. It will look even cozier if you get these pieces in bright pops of colour.\n- Look for interesting and original art. Or even better, create your own! Nothing makes a house less cozy than making it look like a museum with really expensive paintings and statues. Instead, pick out photos, paintings, or even clippings you find in a magazine! Throw these in frames, and viola! – picture perfect! The more mismatched your artwork is, the more cozy the room will feel.\nHopefully these tips will help you create your perfect cozy and comfortable room. Remember, embrace your individuality and original style. You always want your room to reflect who you are!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://peterhoward.com/about", "date": "2024-04-18T11:46:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00616.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9519211649894714, "token_count": 484, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__160262502", "lang": "en", "text": "Photographer, director, producer, stylist, trouble shooter, facilitator, psychologist, fabricator, mediator, travel agent; these are just a few of the jobs that award winning photographer, Peter Howard, performs during any one assignment. \"I just love every aspect of what it takes to create and communicate my visual interpretation of what I see, whether it's a self-directed project or a large art directed production. There are so many things going on during a shoot that it can get overwhelming. I try and keep everything on a low stress level and running smoothly. That means being respectful to your crew, attending to the needs of your client, collaborating with the art director, and most importantly, making your subject feel comfortable, relaxed, and having fun.\"\nPeter runs the gamut of shooting newborn babies to senior citizens, from homeless people to CEO's of multi-billion dollar corporations. \"I like to tell people I shoot anything that breathes. I've met and photographed some wonderful people over the time I've been in business. They've contributed to some great memories and experiences that I will never forget.\"\nPeter's work has taken him all over the world, allowing him to explore many diverse cultural environments, in addition to different photographic environments. \"Every location is different. That's what keeps me going. I love to walk into a new situation and figure out what to do. Nothing is more gratifying than putting my experience and creativity to work to make a great photograph.\"\nPartial client list includes: AARP, ACE Insurance, AGFA Healthcare, American Red Cross, Anne Arundel Medical Center, APUS, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Chubb Insurance, Crayola, DuPont, Doylestown Health System, Erickson Senior Living, LLC, Gensler, Guardian Insurance, Internal Revenue Service, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Legg Mason, Marriott International, Music and Arts, National Cancer Institute, Novo Nordisk, Patient Experience Project, Pfizer, Polk Audio, T. Rowe Price, The Carlyle Group, Tulane University, Touchstone Energy, US Mint, USDA, United States Naval Academy, Verizon, Williams College, Wired Magazine\nPeter splits his time between Silverthorne, CO and Baltimore, MD with base camps in both cities. He also competitively races mountain bikes for Joe's Bike Shop.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://denversalonandspa.com/blog/Body-Soul-Salon-and-Day-Spa.htm?promotion=22243", "date": "2017-04-26T21:32:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121665.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00134-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9527737498283386, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__65210762", "lang": "en", "text": "It is a delight to welcome Nikita to the Body & Soul Family. Nikita will be available on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on September 11th. Nikita has been in the industry since 2005 and her skill set includes styling textured hair, hair extensions and making wigs. Nikita is energetic and full of life, we are excited to have her on our team. Please join us in welcoming Nikita to the Body & Soul Family!\nposted: September 2, 2015 - Body & Soul Salon and Day Spa - Blog", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.whatsturning.com/", "date": "2024-02-23T10:04:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00759.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9744895100593567, "token_count": 240, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__141290983", "lang": "en", "text": "When The Pawn... is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Fiona Apple, released on November 9, 1999. It is a blend of modern, alternative pop, jazz, and classical music. It features intricate string arrangements to accompany Apple's deep and insightful lyrics. Apple's powerful and passionate voice also shines through on the album, creating an emotionally powerful experience for listeners. Fiona Apple is an iconic alternative singer-songwriter from New York City. Her music often revolves around themes of depression, fear, and self-examination. She has won multiple awards for her music, including the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for her hit single \"Criminal\". Apple has also been praised for her live performances and her emotional lyrics. When The Pawn... was released to critical acclaim and solid commercial success. The album was praised for its production, featuring an array of jazz and classical influences. Apple's songwriting on the album was also praised for its range, with songs touching on themes such as heartbreak, depression, and determination. The lead single from the album, \"Fast as You Can\" became a moderate hit, reaching number 34 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rwmffringe.com/project/kelunan/", "date": "2022-01-21T11:32:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303356.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121101528-20220121131528-00588.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9226327538490295, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__222474044", "lang": "en", "text": "Featuring an inter-generational cast of performers from the Kayan and Kenyah of Tubau and Baram, KELUNAN is a multi-disciplinary performance deeply rooted in the rare performative traditions of these indigenous Sarawakian peoples.\nWith support from the Australian Council for the Arts and with original compositions by Corrina Bonshek together with Adrian Jo Milang, KELUNAN debuted in 2019 bringing native Sarawakian performance art to a greater audience.\nProduced by The Tuyang Initiative, the show provides a distinctive and accessible gateway into the history and early lifestyle and culture of the Kayan and Kenyah. KELUNAN is crafted to provide a 50-minute journey from war to love and times of celebration. It is delivered through the poetic singing-storytelling traditions of both communities, dances, stage-acting and live music from traditional instruments.\nDate: 5th of July 2020\nTime: 3:00 pm – 3:50pm\nVenue: The Auditorium @ Old Court House\nPhoto credited to Mosesparen Production", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.southbrookstudio.com/", "date": "2024-02-21T08:24:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473401.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221070402-20240221100402-00585.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936457633972168, "token_count": 388, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__131718104", "lang": "en", "text": "NOW BOOKING SUMMER 2021\nREFINED DESIGN for SOCIAL BRANDS\nand BUSINESSES — INSPIRING PEOPLE like you.\nWe work with social brands and businesses to design meaningful work to clarify and amplify their voice.\nAre you ready to invest in your business and looking for artistic partners that you can wholeheartedly trust with your vision? We believe that strategy, branding, and design all go hand-in-hand, and we know developing an effective brand can be one of the biggest hurdles to moving your business forward. We love partnering with entrepreneurs like you to overcome brand obstacles with creative strategy, breathtaking graphics, innovative web pages, and engaging copy that speak to your ideal audience.\nWe are a full service design studio, specializing in brand design. Our branding, brand strategy, copywriting, and web design services are offered to clients near and far. We also work hand-in-hand with other creative vendors local to your area — such as photographers, printers, and event planners — to offer a holistic design experience.\nWHAT OUR FRIENDS (AKA CLIENTS) SAY\n“she helped me to define what my brand was, and figure out where I needed to take it next...”\n\"South Brook Studio provided me with the direction I needed for my brand and business. Before working with South Brook, my brand was all over the place. She helped me to define what my brand was, figure out where I needed to take it next, and then left me with the most beautiful logo design, typography, and brand colors. [Claire] provides beautiful brand design, but she also gives you meaningful and useful directions.\" – Haili Jean Co.\nA WELCOME GIFT from US\nSign up to get the latest news, updates, and special offers delivered straight to your inbox, plus $50 off your first project booked with us!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.cobsj.org/member-spotlight/glen-schneider", "date": "2024-04-16T21:24:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817106.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416191221-20240416221221-00267.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9781606197357178, "token_count": 1283, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__66789578", "lang": "en", "text": "We've asked one of our bassists, Glen Schneider, a few questions in this installment of Member Spotlight!\nWhat was the first instrument you owned?\nI grew up with a piano and guitars in the home, but the first instrument that was specifically mine was a horrible Kramer electric bass with a warped neck that I got from a neighbor. That was the instrument I learned on, playing along to songs we taped off the radio with my brother.\nHow did you come to study your instrument, and what drew you to it?\nMy high school didn’t have an orchestra, we had a concert band. I had auditioned to be a part of the jazz ensemble on electric bass, and began spending time in the band room. In one of the back rooms, I discovered a double bass hidden away in an old canvas sack. I had never seen one before, and wanted to try it out. The band teacher told me I could use it if I joined the concert band and agreed to take lessons. After that, he connected me to my first teacher, Eliot Porter, who opened up the whole world of classical music to me and I was hooked.\nWhat is some of your favorite repertoire?\nI really like the solo bass pieces composed by Giovanni Bottesini. It’s extremely challenging stuff, but also very expressive and beautiful. For orchestral works, I love anything by Beethoven, Schubert, or Tchaikovsky. My tastes are sort of all over the place, and I enjoy playing all kinds of music in ensembles. From a listening perspective, or in terms of general appreciation, I really like the pieces written by Ravi Shankar for small ensembles of Indian instruments. His daughter Anoushka has also written and performed several works in that style as well. I saw her in concert at the Park Theater several years ago and I think that was the best performance I’ve ever seen.\nWho have been some of the most influential people in your life?\nCertainly all of my teachers. Without their enthusiasm and inspiration, I may never have taken any interest in music at all! That starts with my piano teacher, David Longo, high school band teacher Marc Blanchette, bass teachers Eliot Porter and David Cobb, and the music faculty at Rhode Island College at the time, especially Dr. Markward. My brother Jeff was my main inspiration when we were younger. He is six years older than I am, and I spent so much of my youth looking up to him and trying to keep up as he learned to play guitar. My fellow students at RIC were, and continue to be, also extremely influential and inspirational to me. Those include our concertmaster Wendy Rios, Erin Quinton, Alicia Ruggiero, Jacob Stott, Chris Farias, Chris Mink, Tom Casale, and too many others for me to list.\nWhat, for you, is the most fulfilling aspect of your life as a musician?\nI’ve been very fortunate to have been in several different roles, and in a wide variety of styles and contexts around music. They all have aspects that I really enjoy, but I think the most fulfilling thing for me is being a part of acoustic ensembles that perform live and in person. The creative process of thinking through the music, both in terms of determining how it should sound and technically how to achieve that sound and feel, is my favorite part. In that sense, rehearsals are the most enjoyable and interesting part of the process, for me. I love the fact that all the musicians have to juggle and balance the complicated task of playing their own parts while also supporting and enabling each other.\nAre there any performances or moments in your performing career that stand out in your memory for their significance?\nCould you tell us what made these performances particularly special for you?\nIn 2004, as part of my graduate studies, I attended the 25th anniversary celebration of Gamelan Sekar Jaya, the first Balinese gamelan ensemble in America. They arranged a week-long program of study with master teachers from Bali, and we all stayed together on a small ranch north of Marin County in California. Learning from those teachers, getting to understand their creative process and the spiritual and cultural values that the music contained was really special and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. On the final day, we held an open celebration and performance. Although we weren’t playing at an extremely high level, it was the culmination of a really special experience that I will never forget.\nWhat would be your dream concert to perform?\nIf it ever becomes possible, and I do hold hope that one day it will, I would love to be a part of a performance of Charles Stepney’s symphony, “Cohesion.” He had written it specifically for Minnie Riperton and the Ramsey Lewis Trio as soloists, accompanied by symphony orchestra. It was performed perhaps twice around 1970, once led by Stepney himself in Minneapolis and once by Seiji Ozawa (though I don’t know with what orchestra). It was recorded at the time, but the recording, and perhaps even the score itself, are now lost.\nWhat CD or playlist is in your car?\nI actually don’t listen to a lot of music in the car, I prefer to listen to NPR. However, when I do feel like listening to music while I drive, I go to the Talking Heads (especially “Stop Making Sense”) and early Parliament/Funkadelic.\nAnd lastly, could you tell us a bit about upcoming musical projects outside of COBSJ that you are looking forward to?\nUnfortunately, I don’t have a lot of stuff upcoming. At least, not at the moment. But, I am working on making a recording of Edouard Nanny’s “Dragonetti” double bass concerto. At least the slow, middle movement. I don’t have any particular timeline for it, only whenever I can play it well enough to record! I look forward to all of our COBSJ performances, that’s enough for me.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fishsnackart.gumroad.com/l/nsgkn", "date": "2022-11-28T15:26:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710533.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128135348-20221128165348-00644.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8866606950759888, "token_count": 417, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__173540088", "lang": "en", "text": "The \"Renderlayer Manager\" is a free Blender addon that provides an easy and fast setup of renderlayer and file output nodes.\nFor a detailed documentation: Online-Documentation.\nI think a lot of Blender artists can relate to this: The artwork or animation is finished and now it only needs to be rendered out. But there is still this compositing step that can improve the final images a little bit more. If you decide to do this extra step, the struggle begins: Every single renderpass needs to be enabled one by one, all the renderlayer and fileoutput nodes need to be setup, dozens of paths are copied and pasted, all the outputs need to be named and finally all the single node sockets have to be linked ...\nThis work is really tedious and time consuming and if you know what I am talking about: this addon is for you! The addon is designed to skip most of the explained steps above with just a few clicks.\nThis is a list of features the addon provides:\nClearly-Arranged User Interface: Everything you need to edit and create renderlayer and file output nodes in one single panel.\nAutomatic Nodetree Setup: Super fast and easy to setup. It's literally just one click.\nDynamic Filepaths: One filepath to rule them all. You define only one output path and all the file output paths are dynamically generated from it.\nPrecompositing: On top you will get a smart and easy way to premerge your renderlayer together to already see the final result.\nPay what you want or get it for free! I hope this addon is helpful and if you stumble over any bugs or just want to give feedback, feel free to contact me :).\nPlease use version 1.0 for Blender 2.83, version 1.1 for Blender 2.90 or 2.91. For Blender 2.92 or later use the most recent version.\nAny Blender version before 2.83 is not supported.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.katbutterfield.com/about-me", "date": "2022-01-21T22:39:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303717.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121222643-20220122012643-00353.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8921498656272888, "token_count": 1162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__77860380", "lang": "en", "text": "I'm an award winning comedy writer and producer and the co-creator of MODERN HORROR STORIES on Comedy Central, an 11 part online sketch series and TV pilot that has been broadcast worldwide.\nMost recently I have written two 30 min episodes of young adult comedy dramas for BBC iPlayer (Flatmates) and CBBC (Almost Never) and I co-wrote series 3 of the award winning Radio 4 sitcom 'Ability' with Britain's Got Talent winner Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), which played on BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds.\nFor this year's Red Nose Day I co-wrote the Derry Girls zoom sketch and I also wrote/produced/directed this year's Cannes Lions Awards live shows. Last year, we wrote the Netflix/BBC One Stranger Things sketch for Sport Relief including cameos for Jennifer Saunders, Orlando Bloom and Emma Thompson. I have also written on Channel 4's Reasons to be Cheerful with Matt Lucas and have worked as main studio writer on The Jonathan Ross show (ITV). 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We're trapped in an American sitcom' - GUARDIAN\n'When Massive Dad met Comic Relief' - HUFFINGTON POST\nTHE COMIC RELIEF EXPERIENCE\nALL-FEMALE SKETCH SHOW\nComedy Central celebrates International Women's Day with new short form series - DEADLINE", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://digitalmattepaintinghandbook.com/About_the_Author.html", "date": "2017-04-27T01:16:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121778.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00385-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9532617330551147, "token_count": 415, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__154381624", "lang": "en", "text": "David B. Mattingly\nDavid Burroughs Mattingly was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. After high school, he attended the Colorado Institute of Art , Colorado State University and later transferred to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. After school, he worked at Walt Disney Studios, ultimately becoming head of the matte department. He worked on \"The Black Hole\", \"Tron\", \"Dick Tracy\", Stephen King's \"The Stand\" and most recently \"I, Robot\" for Weta Digital in New Zealand.\nDavid teaches digital matte painting at two of New York Cities finest arts schools, School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute. Each semester he adds new assignments to keep the students up to date with the latest advances in matte painting. Student are required to produced five finished matte paintings over the course of the semester, including a moving matte in After Effects 3D space, and 3D camera projection in Maya.\nAlong with his work as a matte artist and teacher, David is well known for the over 1000 science fiction books covers he has produced. He has worked for most major publishers of science fiction and fantasy, including Baen, Bantam, DAW, Del Rey, Dell, Marvel, Omni, Playboy, Signet, and Tor. For Scholastic Inc, David painted 54 covers for K.A. Applegate's \"Animorphs\" series. He illustrated the popular, New York TImes best selling \"Honor Harrington\" series for author David Weber. He is a two time winner of Magazine and Booksellers \"Best Cover of the Year\" award, and winner of the Association of Science Fiction Artists \"Chesley\" award. Other clients include Michael Jackson, Lucasfilm, Universal Studios, Totco Oil, Galloob Toys, R/Greenberg Associates, Click 3X and Spontaneous Combustion.\nDavid lived in Hoboken, New Jersey, and is married to Cathleen Cogswell. They share their home with three cats, Jackson, Glinda and Annie.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.shiralevitt.com/about", "date": "2023-03-29T16:10:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949009.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329151629-20230329181629-00249.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8699626326560974, "token_count": 547, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__78452334", "lang": "en", "text": "Shira Levitt is a graphic designer and marketing specialist based in Jerusalem, Israel. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Yeshiva University in 2021.\nShira’s favorite thing about art is how the advancement of technology has impacted the ways in which people create. In addition to her logo and website design, Shira’s passion involves creating multimedia collages, using elements from her own photography as well as photoshopping and drawing in designs to create a multi-layered conceptual piece. She works using many mediums and enjoys creating physical pieces as well as digital artwork.\nShira’s diverse skillset allows her to implement multiple elements to establish a story in her designs. She utilizes color and pattern in her designs to create a more visually appealing product, and her unique eye for spatial design and typography allows her to produce a fully-formed, thought-out, and detail-oriented concept.\nShira has worked with clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, such as Aish, Bradley Beach Synagogue, Kedma Israel, Ohr Torah Stone, Gift, JClay Studio, Yad L'Olim, Young Israel of North Netanya, Midreshet Lindenbaum, Kemp Mill Synagogue, and more.\nAdobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, XD, Lightroom\nDigital Illustration: Procreate, Adobe Fresco\nDigital and Film Photography\nWebsite Design: Wix, Google Sites, Squarespace, WordPress\nSocial Media Management: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok\nCommunications: Bloomerang, MailChimp\nMicrosoft Suite: Powerpoint, Word, Excel\n2D Animation: Adobe Photoshop and After Effects\nSocial Media Manager & Graphic Designer\nThe Yeshiva University Commentator\nSocial Media Manager & Layout Editor\nGraphics and Marketing Intern\n2019 - 2021 • Yeshiva University\nParticipant in YU's joint program with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)\nBA Studio Art - Focus in Graphic Design\ncell phone number (IL)\n(972) 58 593-7327\ncell phone number (US)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://odieida.bandcamp.com/releases", "date": "2019-03-25T08:30:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203842.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190325072024-20190325094024-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8831313252449036, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__94463256", "lang": "en", "text": "Produced by Maddie Thiele and Biddy Healey.\nRecorded and mixed by Jez Giddings at Hothouse Studios and Jonathon Dreyfus.\nMastered at Deluxe Mastering by Tony \"Jack the Bear\" Mantz.\nBiddy Healey: lead & backing vocals, cello.\nMaddie Thiele: lead & backing vocals, violin, ukulele.\nSelene Messinis: keys, backing vocals.\nLuke Haaja: drums.\nTracks 1 & 4 by Biddy Healey.\nTracks 2 & 3 by Maddie Thiele.\nCover photography by Steve Chan. Cover artwork by Kanomi Kawagoe.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://switzerland-stay.com/en/o/widder-hotel-zurichs-luxury-hideaway,1edu.html", "date": "2022-10-07T18:43:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030338244.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007175237-20221007205237-00765.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.939547598361969, "token_count": 270, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__108807362", "lang": "en", "text": "In a tranquil location in Zurich’s Old Town, just 200 metres from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, this 5-star hotel occupies 9 adjacent, carefully renovated historic buildings decorated with works by famous artists. An award-winning gourmet restaurant and free WiFi are featured.\nFurniture and various objects by artists including Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Adolf Loos can be admired in Hotel Widder, as well as paintings and sculptures by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and others.\nThe Widder Hotel’s spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms are all individually decorated. They are air-conditioned and offer complimentary soft drinks, a modern video and audio entertainment system by B&O, and an elegant bathroom.\nAwarded 15 points by the Gault Millau guide, the Widder Restaurant serves Swiss and international gourmet cuisine. Traditional Swiss dishes are offered in the Zur Schtund restaurant, and in summer, guests can also dine in the courtyard.\nAt the Widder Bar, guests can choose from a large selection of spirits from around the world and enjoy regular live jazz performances.\nZurich's Main Train Station and the shore of Lake Zurich can both be reached in just a 10-minute walk.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://pastseasons.whitelightfestival.org/events/verdi-requiem", "date": "2022-11-28T05:23:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710473.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128034307-20221128064307-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8617675304412842, "token_count": 289, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__99859054", "lang": "en", "text": "London Symphony Orchestra\nPenned by a grief-stricken Verdi to memorialize poet Alessandro Manzoni, the Requiem transforms fear, piety, supplication, and hope into an earth-shattering operatic work. Presiding over this astounding masterwork is Gianandrea Noseda, a conductor soaring to great heights on the wings of his luminous interpretations of large-scale symphonic works, and known for “forcing audiences to question their musical beliefs” (Guardian, U.K.).\n“Electric from start to finish.”\n—Guardian (U.K.) on Gianandrea Noseda and the London Symphony Orchestra’s performance of the Verdi Requiem at the Barbican\nGianandrea Noseda, conductor\nErika Grimaldi, soprano\nDaniela Barcellona, mezzo-soprano\nFrancesco Meli, tenor\nVitalij Kowaljow, bass\nLondon Symphony Chorus\nSimon Halsey, chorus director\n- Pre-concert lecture by Andrew Shenton at 1:45 pm in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse\nSung in Latin with English supertitles.\nThere is no late seating.\nEndowment support for Symphonic Masters is provided by the Leon Levy Fund.\nEndowment support is also provided by UBS.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://nlcommunitymealcenter.org/news/volunteer-of-the-month-april-2020/", "date": "2020-08-15T04:57:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439740679.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20200815035250-20200815065250-00158.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9837374687194824, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__128194939", "lang": "en", "text": "Meet Douglass Rice, our April volunteer of the month. Doug has been the Wednesday and Thursday volunteer lunch (and often dinner) cook for the Meal Center since 2016. He is an artist and sculptor. You can view some of his paintings on the walls of the Meal Center. Doug says that it is an amazing honor to cook at the center and he is thrilled to work with Peta. He is a multi-talented cook and entertains the other workers with his jokes.\nDuring these times of Covid-19 Doug has been unwavering in his support of the Meal Center. Besides his regular volunteering, he has also collected food items and cash donations from his neighbors in Stonington.\nThank you, Doug, for your service to the community.\nIf you would like to support the Meal Center, please consider a secure donation on our website at www.nlcommunitymealcenter.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://psglib.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=6788&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2019%2F10%2F01&fbclid=IwAR03LdNOlkAU7vqTHQ4Y6rmu8-rkeXDvAo081oP-rham7R8HRcMv4DKqgSM", "date": "2020-02-21T15:42:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145533.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221142006-20200221172006-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9300753474235535, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__130265662", "lang": "en", "text": "9-week session including manuscript review. Saturdays October 12 - December 7, 2:30 - 5:45p.m. Cost $150.\nThis expanded session includes a manuscript review component. Participants in this workshop write together to prompts using the AWA method, and the closing hour of each day is dedicated to a manuscript review. This is a valuable opportunity for writers to develop their revision craft through workshopping peer manuscripts.\nJoin us for this fun and productive learning experience.\nThis creative writing workshop is facilitated by Orin Pierson.\nOrin Pierson is trained and certified to facilitate writing workshops using the Amherst Writers and Artists Workshop Method. AWA workshops follow a proven method with a simple philosophy: every person who writes is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft. The AWA Method creates a safe and supportive space where writers of all ability levels come together to play on the page. Details about the AWA and a schedule of upcoming workshops is available at www.rainforestwriters.org", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.katiejonesphotography.net/", "date": "2018-01-24T01:19:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084892892.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124010853-20180124030853-00360.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8936434388160706, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__227425455", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Katie Jones Photography\nLives in Oklahoma City, OK\nI am a natural light photographer in the greater Okc area. My passion and mission is to capture life's sweetest moments, and turn them into art for you and your loved ones.\nThis week's deal:\nONE DAY ONLY\nEaster Mini Special!\nSat, April 1st 5-8 pm\nWill Rogers Garden OKC\nFive 30-minute spots\n$100, includes 30 minutes of camera time, props, proofing on private website, all Web-size and full-size digital photos on thumb drive by April 9th, print options for purchasing.\nPlease contact me at 405.609.4071 to register your slot!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sxcpatna.edu.in/clubs/", "date": "2024-04-14T17:15:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816893.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414161724-20240414191724-00638.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9127647280693054, "token_count": 1083, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__203743863", "lang": "en", "text": "Xavier Dhwani Club is a harmonious platform where students with a passion for music unite. Through melodious gatherings, and performances, the club celebrates diverse musical talents. Members can refine their musical skills, collaborate on captivating tunes, and stage heartwarming performances that enrich the college’s cultural activities.\nXavier Dance Club aims to promote the art of dance and provide a platform for members to express themselves through dance. It helps members to improve their dancing skills, whether they are beginners or experienced dancers.\nKabir Club stands as a beacon of mutual respect and understanding, dedicated to nurturing connections among people of varied faiths and beliefs. The club fosters an environment where diverse religious perspectives merge harmoniously through enlightening dialogues, collaborative initiatives, and shared experiences. Kabir Club is committed to promoting inter-religious harmony and to spread sisterhood and brotherhood among the staff, students, and society at large.\nThe XAVIER ART CLUB (XAC) is your pathway to a world of limitless creation, where innovation meets imagination. Art club serves as the rhythmical soul of artistic expression on campus. We gather to appreciate the beauty of creation in a variety of disciplines, like painting, crafting and more.\nXavier Quiz Club is a group of individuals passionate about testing and expanding their knowledge across a wide range of subjects. We organise inter-college as well as intra-college (Department level) quizzes. Participants from various schools and colleges come together to participate in quiz competitions, brainstorm answers to trivia questions, and challenge themselves intellectually.\nAt the heart of every successful event lies the art of seamless communication and captivating engagement. The College Anchoring Club has a major take at every event as it weaves together the fabric of various clubs and organizations, and ensures the success of diverse events. Be it an academic seminar, a cultural extravaganza, or a celebratory gathering, our skilled anchors bring life and coherence to the occasion. Anchoring isn’t just about introducing speakers; it’s about creating an atmosphere, setting the tone, and ensuring every moment shines.\nWelcome to the Xavier Debate Club, (XDC) which is a student centric body to promote the culture of dialogue and discussion that define our times. The club tries to promote democratic values, respecting the right to disagree, strengthen the narrative of inclusiveness and sustainability and enhance process of creating informed opinion. This club takes issues of social, economic, political and other areas of concern and engages in respectful exchanges of ideas and views. Join XDC to explore the art of rhetoric, and promote scientific temper as enshrined in our constitution.\n“Poetry is really the only history we have of the human heart.”\nA poem that takes up a few inches of space on a page can have the power to open readers’ hearts and maybe even blow their minds. Every poem has a shape. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called poetry “the best words in the best order,”\nThe College Poetry Club consists of aspiring poets and poetry lovers who appreciate lyrical art, experience the grace of expression, the force of words, and the wonder of verse.\nWelcome to the Xavier Photography Club – where creativity meets the lens! 📸 Are you passionate about capturing moments, telling stories through images, and exploring the fascinating world of photography? Look no further, as the Xavier Photography Club is here to help you unravel the art and science of this captivating visual medium.\nOur club is a hub for photography enthusiasts of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned photographers. Whether you’re someone who’s just picked up a camera for the first time or a shutterbug with experience, our community offers a supportive and engaging environment to learn, share, and grow together.\nThe club’s mission is to provide a platform for individuals to delve into the realms of composition, lighting, post-processing, and the multitude of techniques that make a photograph truly stand out. We believe that a great photograph is not just a result of technical prowess but also an expression of the photographer’s unique vision and perspective. Thus, we encourage our members to explore various genres, experiment with different styles, and push the boundaries of their creativity.\nLet’s capture the world, one click at a time!\nGet ready to unlock your potential and embark on an adventure through the captivating world of photography. Join the Xavier Photography Club today and let’s create visual masterpieces together! 📷🌟\n- Camera Fundamentals\n- Capture the moments\n- Expert’s Tips\n- Events like Sports, XEST, Cultural Programmes, and National Festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti and other campus activity documantation.\n- Meeting/ Collaboration/Sharing ideas\n- Extra knowledge about Macro Photography\n- What students will get- fundamentals of photography?\nThe students should have – Passion for photography\n- Showcase our talent through Photography club – as a photo exhibition/competition.\n- Xavier’s Photography Club is open for all, not only for BAJMC Students.\n- Practice and experiment will enhance an additional skill with the club.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.alexduquette.net/about", "date": "2024-02-23T13:15:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00895.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9660857319831848, "token_count": 360, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__64860007", "lang": "en", "text": "Born in Illinois, Alex Duquette is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, audio engineer, and video creator. His multimedia career spans all across the entertainment medium; from live music performances and video scoring, to video advertising and comedy-sketch writing.\nBesides audio/video, Alex also loves video games (old and new), and has a strong passion for building positive and fun communities surrounding his various content, whether it be his gaming livestreams, his weekly variety show (Jam & Chat), or his nostalgic TV show theme song medleys on YouTube.\nIf music is the universal language, Alex Duquette has found a way to say life is what it is…hard, funny, messy…and worth sharing.\nWith an innate sense of the heart, Alex Duquette’s songs either pull you smack into the middle of the human condition or they join you there. He is a talented, well-rounded musician, having played drums, guitars, and keys for the past 15 years while simultaneously developing his craft in every other part of the musical process: From arranging and recording, to production, mixing, and beyond.\nAlex's passion and natural talent for video production predated that of his music endeavors. For nearly two decades, Alex has always found any excuse he can to get behind the camera; whether it be for the dozens of projects throughout his school career, the various comedy sketches and short films he's created or collaborated on with others (Camp Nostalgic), or his self-made medleys and music videos on his YouTube channel.\nIt doesn't end behind the camera, however. Alex's skills carry over to the computer screen, with video editing and production being his favorite parts of the entire multimedia-creation process.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.metallon.gr/grapevine", "date": "2023-09-28T01:38:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510334.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927235044-20230928025044-00752.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9450445175170898, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__200005932", "lang": "en", "text": "If you deconstruct Greece, you will in the end see an olive tree, a grapevine, and a boat remain. That is, with as much, you reconstruct her.\nFrom ancient times the fruit of the vine, the grape, has been identified with the generous deity of nature. It was a symbol of peace, abundance, joy and parenthood. A gift from the gods, who inside its juicy substance, hid the power to inspire and elevate the spirit of mortals in a higher realm.\nThe vineyards of Kavala, our hometown, are among the state-of-the-art and comprehensively organized vineyards in Greece. We grew up surrounded by this divine gift of nature which have inspired us to create this collection called \"Grapevine\".", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.iliveup.com/blog/downsizing-your-acoustic-guitar/", "date": "2021-10-17T10:50:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585171.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20211017082600-20211017112600-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9661911129951477, "token_count": 557, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__287162122", "lang": "en", "text": "Downsizing Your Acoustic Guitar\nOne of the trends among buyers of acoustic guitars today is downsizing. After years dominating the market, large instruments, like the acoustic guitars; Martin Dreadnought, are giving way to smaller instruments, like the Collings OM2H or the Taylor 212ce for example.\nWhat’s behind this trend seems to be a search for comfort over volume. A little history may help us understand.\nThe first instruments considered guitars appeared on the music scene in the 15th century. They were quite small and until about 1750 they had fewer than the six strings we see on guitars today. Many had pairs of strings, much like the mandolin, or just four strings, meaning they might have been forerunners of the modern ukulele.\nOver the next 100 years or so, guitar builders experimented with somewhat larger bodies, added new forms of bracing to effect different tones and explored a range of tone woods now in common use.\nIn 1916 the C.F. Martin Guitar Company introduced a very large guitar shape they christened the Dreadnought after a battleship common at the time. Its larger body made for a much louder sound, making it possible for a guitar player to be heard when playing with other loud instruments, like the banjo and the violin. In fact, in recent years Bourgeois Guitars began offering a Dreadnought model they actually called The Banjo Killer.\nDreadnoughts soon became the guitar of choice for bluegrass, folk and Old Tyme music players and is often what novices mean when they think of guitars. Over the years Martin introduced new sizes – the single O, double O and triple O – to each of their model lines and other builders followed suit (often with their own names for the different sizes).\nIf you play standing up (with a strap), the Dreadnought can be a comfortable feel. Sitting down it’s a bit more challenging due to its size, especially for smaller-framed people. A Martin OOO-28 or a Taylor 312 are easier to enjoy lounging on a couch. And it looks like smaller guitars are becoming popular for standing up performances, as well. Witness Ed Sheeran’s very small guitar.\nOf course for some folks, change doesn’t come easy. They want the loud sound of a Dreadnought they’ve known for years but in a small bodied, more comfortable instrument. While some manufacturers are working hard to adjust the bracing on guitars to produce more volume, there’s only so much you can do.\nWhichever size you choose to advance your music career – small, medium or large – size does matter.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://stevedreyerphoto.com/", "date": "2015-10-13T08:53:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443738004493.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001222004-00251-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9340262413024902, "token_count": 287, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__28021609", "lang": "en", "text": "Creating “milky water” can add drama to an otherwise everyday scene. This photograph, which is also on my website at www.stevedreyer.com, was made with a neutral density filter. The filter reduces the amount of light entering the lens so that a long exposure is necessary (which then softens the details in the moving water). Two other requirements: a tripod and a little patience for good measure!\nI will be exhibiting photographs from my “Presence of Light” series at the Upstream Gallery. The exhibit is part of a group showng by Red Circle PhotoArts – a collective of photographers.\nThe exhibit runs from August 1 through August 30, 2015 and the opening reception is on Thursday, August 6,\nfrom 6 to 8 pm. The gallery’s is located at 8 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. I hope you will be able to attend! To see the full series, please visit http://www.stevedreyer.com.\nThanks to “The Handmade Photograph” online magazine for publishing my article on creating textured images using onOne Software. The article is on The Handmade Photograph website.\nNote that onOne has a new release that brings additional features for making great images. Click here to find out more!\n©Steve Dreyer Photography LLC.\nAll Rights Reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.nealehaynes.com/profile/", "date": "2024-04-17T16:25:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00099.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9601601362228394, "token_count": 237, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__52095431", "lang": "en", "text": "Neale Haynes is a British photographer and film maker. His work has appeared in some of the world’s most highly respected publications, including Conde Nast Traveller, Time, Esquire, Grazia, Marie Claire, Men’s Health, GQ, Harpers, The Times among others. He has shot advertising campaigns for Virgin, Bmw, Austin Reed, Nike, Puma and Sony and has images hanging in London’s prestigious National Portrait Gallery.\nTv work has included Next Top Model as featured photographer both on location and on the panel with Elle Mcpherson.\nHaving travelled to over a hundred countries on assignments as varied as Richard Branson’s space training in the states to hanging out of helicopters photographing ‘The Americas Cup’ in New Zealand nothing would seem to out of the realm.\nRecent shoots have included Bill Gates in Seattle, South Africa for National Geographic, Cowboys in Montana for Conde Nast Traveller, a week in a nuclear submarine in the med and a flying car across Timbuktu.\nBased in London, Neale is married with 3 young children", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://besbizsolutions.com/entertainment-business-services/", "date": "2024-04-17T00:14:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817112.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416222403-20240417012403-00426.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475809931755066, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29498461", "lang": "en", "text": "Music and Entertainment\nYou’re an artist seeking the right contract or you wish to setup or expand a business in this industry. We can assist you in reaching your potential.\nJust choose your specialist area!\n- Artist Management\n- Contract Negotiations\n- Music Copyright\n- Royalty Investigations\n- Distribution Deals\nThis is arguably our quintessential expertise. Atlanta is now among the top five hubs of the nation’s music industry, and nobody knows that business better than B.E.S’ CEO Jim Welcome, who has excelled in every aspect of that industry as a stellar national tour concert promoter and artist manager since 1971.\n“This is our strong suit,” Welcome confidently confirms. “We promoted over 100 events annually. In 1986 we implemented the largest one day event ever promoted in the country. I have successfully promoted almost every major music artist prior to 1991, and we are still intrinsically involved in entertainment management and marketing.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://phxindia.com/search-results/elementor-3796/", "date": "2024-03-03T09:06:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476211.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303075134-20240303105134-00879.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8750975131988525, "token_count": 244, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__54182290", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to our portfolio of architectural photography, where we capture the essence of design and space. Immerse yourself in the allure of our stunning images featuring swimming pools—a testament to the seamless integration of aesthetics and functionality.\nOur lens unveils the architectural poetry embodied in each pool design. From the reflective serenity of infinity edges that seamlessly merge with the horizon to the geometric precision of modern poolscapes, every photograph tells a story of elegance and artistry.\nDive into the symphony of color, where azure waters complement the surrounding structures, creating a visual masterpiece. Our images showcase the interplay of light and shadow, accentuating the inviting curves and clean lines that define these aquatic havens.\nWhether set against a backdrop of lush landscapes or nestled within contemporary urban environments, our aesthetic images of swimming pools capture the intersection of design brilliance and the natural world. Each photo invites you to appreciate the harmonious coexistence of form and function, inviting a moment of contemplation and appreciation for the beauty of architectural ingenuity.\nExplore our curated collection, where every image is a celebration of the timeless allure and captivating aesthetics of swimming pool design—a visual journey into the heart of architectural elegance.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://saitenart.ch/index.en.html", "date": "2017-04-26T02:06:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121121.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00136-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9429949522018433, "token_count": 210, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__25291983", "lang": "en", "text": "Marc Ramser is a specialist for sonorous and beautifully designed hammered dulcimers. The range of products includes: hammered dulcimer, bass hammered dulcimer, santoor, sound bed and polychord.\nThe internationally renowned Marc Ramser has been making and playing hammered dulcimers for many years. Thanks to his musical experience, he has developed the hammered dulcimer to meet modern demands. The systematic-chromatic tone arrangement, the muting system and the electronic sound pickup have all convinced discerning musicians.\nThe products available at SaitenArt include instruments for musicians, musical therapists, students and friends of the hammered dulcimer.\nBeing a small business, SaitenArt is able to cater to individual tastes. Besides the models described on these pages, Marc Ramser has a long and broad experience with customized products and looks forward to your questions.\nWell-known musicians from the international hammered dulcimer scene play instruments from SaitenArt.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://shop.sproutcollection.com/collections/the-things-between", "date": "2023-12-07T11:27:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100651.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207090036-20231207120036-00023.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9007924199104309, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__43803816", "lang": "en", "text": "Things Between Midnight Crew NeckRegular price $180.00 Sale price $49.00 Save 73%\nEach garment is hand-dyed and uniquely made just for you! Please note that the item you receive may differ slightly from the image shown—that is the beauty of tie-dye!\nContent + Care: 50% cotton, 50% polyester\nHand-dyed and made in the USA\nDue to the nature of the dye, please note that color may fade over time Size + Fit: Model is 5'9\" and wearing a size S.\nFormer Rental in Great Condition.\nAll Sales Are Final.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jlslc.org/holiday-master-class/", "date": "2023-12-05T02:12:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100540.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205010358-20231205040358-00633.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8803386092185974, "token_count": 271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__150660635", "lang": "en", "text": "Master your party-throwing skills by learning how to craft a charcuterie board or delectable drinks. Create unique centerpieces and decorate your gifts to surprise and delight your guests.\nChoose 3 of the following classes. Each 30 minute session will be offered at 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00.\nCenterpiece Magic: Learn how to create three stunning, long-lasting centerpieces using flowers and easy-to-find holiday accessories. Dazzle your party guests with these unique decorations that are the perfect accompaniment to your celebration.\nApp-tastic Charcuterie Wreath and Wine Pairing: Create an irresistible meat and cheese board themed for the holiday celebration. You will gain the skills to create your own and get a sampling of delectable flavors that will impress your guests.\nGreeting Guru Cards & Gift Tags: Customize your message and craft personalized, cards created from your heart. Learn how to create hand-crafted cards and tags will deliver that holiday cheer you wish to spread this season.\nMind the Wrap: Master the corner creases, ribbon tying and learn how to create accouterments to give your gifts that too-pretty-to-open look. Guests will be taking home a goodie bag with items and instructions for throwing some pizzazz onto the gifting.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.light-for-the-world.org/dance-without-barriers", "date": "2019-10-22T23:32:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987826436.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022232751-20191023020251-00400.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8594209551811218, "token_count": 193, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__169426092", "lang": "en", "text": "Dance without barriers\nThe motto “Dance with me” inspires us to enjoy a night full of dance, music, and diversity – perfect to taste the spirit of the Viennese carnival season.\nWe will have a fabulous live music act and we will award the winners of the Her Abilities Award 2018.\nLillis Ballroom, the first barrier-free Latin dance studio in Vienna, will flash us with a slow dance and then guide us through an amazing barrier-free dance experience.\nDance with me! An inclusive and unique dance event celebrating diversity.\nWhen: 22. February 2019,\nBegin: 6.30pm, admission from 6pm\nWhere: UniCreditCenter “Am Kaiserwasser”, Eiswerkstrasse 20, 1220 Vienna\nThe event is supported by UniCredit Bank Austria and will be in English and translated into international sign.\nRegister for the event here:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.tasteofsomething.com/press", "date": "2023-12-02T06:21:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8901583552360535, "token_count": 473, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__125811533", "lang": "en", "text": "In the Press\nKeep up with taste of something MUSIC artist and label news\nBrickWindow announce full-length album, \"Terraform\"\nJune 5, 2020\nPLAINFIELD, NJ: New Jersey indie electro-rock group BrickWindow announce the release date of their upcoming album, \"Terraform\". The full-length album will be released on June 26, 2020. Atmospheric and rhythmic, this instrumental album combines distorted synth, pumping bass, layered guitar, with radiant keyboards and a groove-based blend of live and electronic drums.\nGlasse Factory : Review of BrickWindow's \"Disassociate'\nMay 22, 2020\nBRICKWINDOW JUST RELEASED THEIR TRIPPY, AMBIENT NEW SOUNDSCAPE \"DISASSOCIATE\" TODAY.\nIts combination of crystal-clear electric guitar, distorted synth, pumping bass, radiant piano, and a groovy drum beat makes for a wonderful listen.\nA&R Factory : Review of BrickWindow's \"Disassociate\"\nMay 20, 2020\nSPACEY & SONICALLY PLEASING HOUSE WITH BRICKWINDOW’S NEW SINGLE \"DISASSOCIATE’’\nThis is a perfect song to wake up to. The start of \"Disassociate’’ seems perfect for a morning stretch, doing yoga and re-calibrating the mind from all that over-thinking. ‘BrickWindow’ is here to mesh that good energy and put us in the right gear for the day...\nHappy Little Accidents announce full length album, \"Lollibeats\"\nApril 27, 2020\nPLAINFIELD, NJ - New Jersey based musicians Happy Little Accidents announce the release date of their upcoming debut album, \"Lollibeats\". The full album will be released on all streaming platforms on Friday May 15, 2020.\nAhead of the album, the group has released two singles, \"Party\" on March 23th, and \"Chips & Salsa\" on April 24th. \"Lollibeats\" combines loops, samples, live drums, and other instrumentalization to create break-beat type tracks spanning several genres.\nThe album will be released on independent label \"taste of something MUSIC.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thereselindquist.com/biography", "date": "2024-02-22T08:01:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9007033109664917, "token_count": 757, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__140700973", "lang": "en", "text": "Thérèse Lindquist studied piano and chamber music (with Dorothy Irving among others) in her home country of Sweden, and continued her studies of Lied with Paul Schilhawsky in Salzburg. As a piano accompanist for lied recitals she has been awarded several prizes (including first prize at the Jenny Lind Competition) and has participated in master-classes, for instance with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Sena Jurinac, Helena Lazarska, Robert Holl and Silvia McNair. Thérèse Lindquist has been official piano accompanist in international competitions such as the Robert Schumann Competition and the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg. She has given concerts together with renowned artists such as Wolfgang Holzmair, Dana McKay, Hillevi Martinpelto, Christian Miedl, Christiane Karg, John Thomasson, Peter Ullrich, and Dietmar Kerschbaum at international festivals such as the Heidelberger Frühling, the Carinthian Summer, Allegro Vivo, Musikwoche Lienz, Musik vid Siljan, Caixa Galicia, The Florida Festival of Fine Arts, Festspiel-Presentation Salzburg, and Osaka Festival Hall. In cooperation with countertenor Paul Esswood she made an intensive study of the performance practice of early music.\nThérèse Lindquist is professor of lied and oratorio at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and also much in demand as director of master-classes for singers and lied-duos in Europe, Japan, Korea, Israel and the USA. The National Association of Teachers of Singing has frequently invited her to give lectures and hold master-classes at various universities in the USA (Florida International University, Columbus State University, The University of Miami Frost School of Music etc.). Her award-winning CD recording of songs by Josephine Lang (Deutsche Schallplatten) with Dana McKay, soprano, was highly acclaimed in Dieter Kühn’s biography of Clara Schumann as a “miniature masterpiece.” Thérèse Lindquist accompanied Wolfgang Holzmair on a CD recording of songs by Anton Webern (Webern Pur, Institute of New Music in Salzburg), as well as on a recording of Kowalski songs (Bridge Records) and Wunderhorn songs (on the Col legno label) which all received glowing reviews. — see Press\nIn addition to her mastery and interest in the German, French, and English-American Lied repertoire, which she has explored in various projects, Lindquist has been a dedicated proponent of the Lieder of women composers und has accompanied Liederabende and given lectures on this subject in many international festivals and symposiums. Under the title „Eine exklusive Gesellschaft“ (An exclusive Society), she recently presented a well-received master class for singers and Lied duos at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna). Lindquist has also dedicated herself to the performance of Lieder by Jewish composers, such as the critically acclaimed CD of the Lieder of Max Kowalski (Wolfgang Holzmair, Bridge Records) and a recent master class with the Lieder of Viktor Ullmann at The Jerusalem Academy of Dance and Music.\nBeginning in 2020, Lindquist will focus on teaching Lied duos at the University Mozarteum Salzburg, performing concerts, and leading international master classes and projects.\nUpdated: April 2020", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.caitlinkriskoandthebroadcast.com/", "date": "2024-04-24T13:32:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819273.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424112049-20240424142049-00171.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8652489185333252, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103367644", "lang": "en", "text": "Known for her soaring vocal performances, Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast is a powerhouse soul rock band hailing from Asheville, North Carolina.\nEstablished in 2021, Krisko's electrified and unforgettable performances led to her working with members of Tedeschi Trucks Band and David Bowie's Blackstar Band on the band’s newest studio album Lost My Sight.\nKrisko captivates her audiences, bringing the perfect blend of power and vulnerability throughout her shows. With a mix of soul rock arrangements with dashes of blues and pop, Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast has shared stages with Mavis Staples, the late Charles Bradley, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Marcus King, The String Cheese Incident, Bettye Layette, and Gregg Allman’s Buffalo Mountain Jam among others.\nTHE BROADCAST IS:\nCaitlin Krisko (vocals)\nAaron Austin (guitar)\nWilliam Seymour (bass)\nMichael W. Davis (drums)\nTyler Housholder (percussion)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hipchampaign.town.news/g/champaign-il/n/32288/champaign-fully-supports-nashvilles-ultimate-attraction", "date": "2021-09-19T16:07:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056892.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919160038-20210919190038-00419.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9040951132774353, "token_count": 272, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__67428072", "lang": "en", "text": "CHAMPAIGN FULLY SUPPORTS NASHVILLE’S ULTIMATE ATTRACTION\nOscar Smith, Publisher/ HIP Champaign/ Music City TV Network- ROKU/ Tennessee Television\nTHE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC\nTwenty-plus years in the making, it shares the historical significance African Americans have played in music over the last 400 years. This museum is what Nashville needs, providing a welcome addition to the tourist destination, we know as Broadway. Situated right in the heart of downtown, you have a chance to enter the heart of American music starting from the past to present through seven interactive and striking galleries that will make a music lover out of anyone. Check out our guide to experiencing Nashville’s must-see cultural attraction.\nDesigned by an African American father-daughter architect duo, Harold and Andrianna Thompson, the 56,000 square foot building is stunning and provides a whole new vibe to the Broadway corridor. The intentionality, once you enter, is also very evident, from the vast music memorabilia on the walls to the smart wristband you receive before entering. There is a chip inside that will allow you to take home your experience from the music, videos to rap battles and sing-alongs for you to enjoy even after your visit.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.purebeautyphotography.com/blog/stephs-sportswear-boudie-call-mildura-portrait-photographer", "date": "2024-04-12T16:49:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00612.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9743401408195496, "token_count": 870, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174719576", "lang": "en", "text": "Steph's Sportswear Boudie Call - Mildura Portrait Photographer\nSteph is an incredibly hard working and motivated 23 year old who applied to be one of my sportswear boudie calls. Between working as a dj, personal trainer and retail assistant, she is on her way to becoming quite the entrepreneur. It was such a pleasure to have her in the studio and see her absolute kill it as a sportswear babe.\nDid you have any obstacles or fears about doing this session?\nI was nervous as insecurities got in my head but at the same time I love trying new things and I put all my fear aside and just go for it!\nWhat made you take the leap of faith to do a boudoir session?\nI actually got tagged in a post to enter a competition going at the time and I won it. I was so excited and glad I got that opportunity!\nDid I provide enough pre-session info?\nYes! Everything was loud and clear\nHow did you feel BEFORE your session?\nI was excited. Being really into fitness I am always putting extra pressure on myself with my body but when the day come I was just in the zone.\nHow did you like working with my team? Did you love your hair & makeup?\nI loved it! The girls were beautiful and got me hyped for my shoot!\nHow would you describe the session? (poses, direction, comfort level, thoughts, FEELINGS)\nAMAZING! It made everything so easy for me when getting told to go in certain positions and poses. The energy in the room really had me motivated!\nWas the session different than you expected? If so, how?\nNot really because I didn't really know what to expect so I already came into it not really knowing how it was going to be but as mentioned early I love a challenge and I think that's what made it more exciting.\nHow did you feel AFTER your session?\nAMAZING! I felt so happy and left in confidence.\nWhat was your favorite part?\nThe whole thing really but seeing the end result and not expecting to be as happy with my photos with my insecurities and seeing how much I loved them was an awesome feeling!\nWhat was your least favorite part?\nWhen it finished! Time went quick because we had so much fun!\nWould you ever do another session?\nHow did you feel when you saw your images?\nVery proud of myself to have the confidence I did and extremely happy.\nDid anything change about the way you see yourself after the session?\nIt encouraged me to love my body and be confident and own it. We must love ourselves in order to be happy in life.\nDo you have any advice for women considering doing a boudoir session?\nAs scary as it seems don't let fear stop you. The feeling you get is so amazing and feeling proud for something you have achieved for YOURSELF is unreal. Especially those lack self love really need to do something like this to remind yourself how beautiful you are and to let everything go and do this not for anyone else but yourself because you ARE beautiful and deserve it!\nAny final thoughts on your session, or anything you'd like other woman to know?\nI think I have cleared everything up. These images are something I will have forever and to look back on one day to either make my children proud or embarrass them :) however I did this for me and I will never forget it!\nDo you give me permission to use this information on my website & on social media?\nHere you will find my featured babes, #wearepurebeauty , as well as some tips for your boudoir shoot- from lingerie shopping to hair and makeup\nSomething to add?\nWe are excited to announce we are now accepting blog features. If you have something you would like to add to our blog, click here\nMildura resident and Photographer, Lauren Southwell launched Pure Beauty in late June, 2018 & is committed to helping woman feel beautiful, sexy and empowered through the art of Boudoir Photography.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wry.photography/engagement-packages/", "date": "2023-12-06T16:34:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100602.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206162528-20231206192528-00685.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9232345819473267, "token_count": 394, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__166489271", "lang": "en", "text": "Pricing & Packages\nWe love photographing engagements. An engagement session is a great way to get used to being in front of the camera together. We get to celebrate with you while we work together in a relaxing session to capture the photographs you'll treasure forever. Engagement sessions are also the perfect way to get to know us before deciding who will photograph your wedding!\nAn hour and a half session for you and your partner, in an environment you choose in consultation with Annemarie & Mike.\nStarting from $525\nA longer session with time to capture all of the photographs you're looking for, including opportunities to change outfits and even to break out that wedding dress.\nStarting from $725\nWhen should we schedule our engagement session?\nWe encourage you to do your engagement session as soon as possible. The latest we suggest is at least 10-12 weeks prior to the wedding date due to the time necessary to post produce each image and complete your product order(s). If you plan to use an engagement photo for your Save-the-Dates, we would encourage you to plan for an engagement session even six months in advance of your wedding day.\nWhere are you based and do you travel?\nWe are Boston-based wedding photographers working throughout New England capturing love stories of all kinds. We love destination weddings and have done work in Mexico, California, and Virginia. Our passports are up to date. You can book us for events worldwide.\nWhen will we get our photos?\nYou will receive an online gallery link with all your photos within 8 weeks (sometimes more quickly depending on the season we photograph your session). You can download all the photos from the gallery but also share them, choose your favorites, and also order prints!\nHow many pictures will we receive?\nWe typically deliver between 40-60 images for an engagement session. For a wedding, we typically deliver between 60-80 images per hour.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jameyo.com/audiosyn/", "date": "2017-09-22T14:59:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818688997.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170922145724-20170922165724-00199.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9424279928207397, "token_count": 577, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__24021132", "lang": "en", "text": "Connecting listeners with the diverse, eclectic and prolific sounds of today's best contemporary instrumental musicians since 1999.\nWe're glad you're here. Here you will find information on the program, the music and some of the projects we're involved with.\nPlease feel free to get in touch!\nThe Audiosyncracy radio program first aired on KTEP-FM, the public radio station in El Paso, Texas, back in October of 1999 with a small collection of my own albums and CDs. Since that time, the program has grown to include a library of several thousand CDs from hundreds of artists, well-known and not-so-well-known.\nThe show format focuses on the newest works from acoustic artists, featuring the piano and guitar, primarily, but is broad enough to include world, neo-classical, ambient and some (but not much) electronica. The show can be heard locally and also online (live only) on Sunday evenings at 11:00 pm Mountain time (-7 UTC).\nThe Audiosyncracy podcast is an unscheduled, free downloadable program, based on the Audiosyncracy radio show. The artists consent to podcast play and the episodes are free to download and enjoy at your convenience. The podcast is available in iTunes as well as most podcast directories online.\nUse a free podcast app on your smartphone, tablet or computer and search for Audiosyncracy. Hit the \"Subscribe\" button and enjoy!\nIntroducing a brand new series of musically themed cruises! Audiosyncracy is working with CruisePlanners to present cruises featuring Audiosyncracy artists on major cruise lines, sailing to fantastic destinations! We had a fabulous first cruise with Michele McLaughlin, an award-winning solo pianist from Salt Lake City, Utah. Our 2017 cruise will feature pianist Elijah Bossenbroek and guitarist Matteo Palmer! Two fabulous artists who you will enjoy hearing and getting to know! We will sail from Miami on MSC Cruises on an exciting 7-night Caribbean and Antilles itinerary featuring private concerts with Elijah and Matteo and you are invited! Click the link for booking information!\nA big announcement wouldn't be complete without \"One More Thing,\" right?\nListen to Audiosyncracy 24/7! Now up and being tested, a streaming version of the same music you hear on the radio show, but 24/7 and without staying up late on Sunday night! Check out our stream on Radionomy!\nWe're still testing what we can do with Radionomy and please get in touch if you have trouble accessing the stream. Due to rights restrictions, the stream may not be available in all locations and success in accessing the stream may vary due to how you try it. Please try a variety of browsers and apps for a successful experience and please let me know if you have difficulties.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dvrpedia.com/adobe-creative/", "date": "2024-02-28T18:02:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474744.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228175828-20240228205828-00021.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8886795043945312, "token_count": 787, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__200238544", "lang": "en", "text": "In the ever-expanding realm of digital creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud stands tall as an ecosystem that has not only revolutionized the way we approach design but has also become an integral part of the creative process for millions of individuals and professionals worldwide.\nThis comprehensive suite of applications, services, and collaborative tools has shaped the modern creative landscape, setting new standards and empowering users to bring their artistic visions to life.\nA Diverse Ecosystem of Creative Powerhouses\nAdobe Creative Cloud boasts a diverse range of applications, each serving a unique purpose and collectively forming a powerhouse of creative potential. At the forefront, we have Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the trinity of graphic design. Photoshop, a pioneer in image editing, provides a robust platform for manipulating photographs and creating stunning visual effects. Illustrator, a vector graphics powerhouse, allows users to craft scalable, precision artwork, while InDesign facilitates desktop publishing, making it an essential tool for print and digital media.\nFor those navigating the intricate world of web design and development, Adobe XD and Dreamweaver step in. Adobe XD enables the creation of interactive prototypes and user experiences, while Dreamweaver offers a comprehensive environment for web development, catering to both novices and seasoned professionals.\nVideo editing and animation find their home in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Premiere Pro offers a dynamic video editing environment, while After Effects opens the door to a realm of endless possibilities in motion graphics and visual effects. Together, they form a formidable duo for filmmakers, video editors, and animators alike.\nPhotographers, too, have found their creative haven within Adobe’s suite. Lightroom streamlines the photo editing process, providing a toolkit for enhancing and perfecting images, while Photoshop remains the go-to solution for advanced editing and compositing.\nCollaboration and Cloud-Driven Creativity\nAdobe Creative Cloud extends its influence beyond individual applications, fostering collaboration through an array of cloud-based services. Creative Cloud Libraries serve as a centralized hub for sharing assets seamlessly across projects, ensuring consistency in design elements. Cloud storage and version history offer creators a safety net, allowing them to revert to previous iterations and access their work from any device.\nThe integration of Creative Cloud Libraries with Adobe Stock further enhances the collaborative experience. Adobe Stock, a treasure trove of royalty-free assets, provides a vast array of images, videos, templates, and 3D models, seamlessly integrating with Adobe Creative Cloud applications and reducing the time spent searching for the perfect asset.\nMobile Creativity and Flexibility\nAcknowledging the rise of mobile workflows, Adobe has developed a suite of mobile apps that sync seamlessly with their desktop counterparts. Adobe Fresco, for instance, brings the joy of painting and drawing to the iPad, providing a tactile and intuitive experience. Adobe Spark, another mobile gem, empowers users to create stunning graphics, web pages, and video stories on the go, offering unprecedented flexibility in the creative process.\nContinuous Innovation and Evolution\nWhat sets Adobe Creative Cloud apart is its commitment to continuous innovation. Regular updates introduce new features and enhancements, ensuring that creators are equipped with the latest tools to push the boundaries of their craft. This commitment to evolution has solidified Adobe’s position as a trailblazer in the creative software industry, staying ahead of the curve and meeting the ever-changing demands of the creative community.\nIn conclusion, Adobe Creative Cloud transcends its status as a mere collection of software applications; it is a dynamic and immersive experience that nurtures boundless creativity. From graphic design to video production, Adobe’s suite of applications empowers individuals and professionals to turn their ideas into reality. As the creative landscape continues to evolve, Adobe Creative Cloud remains a steadfast companion, inspiring and supporting the next generation of digital artists in their quest to redefine what’s possible in the realm of creative expression.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.nothangryanymore.com/product/pasta-organic-cotton-tea-towel/", "date": "2024-02-27T06:09:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350906014442444, "token_count": 206, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__110392241", "lang": "en", "text": "Hand-illustrated tea towel featuring all of your favourite pasta shapes including penne, fettucine, macaroni, farfalle, ravioli, spaghetti and more.\nIt makes a gorgeous gift for yourself or a loved one. An excellent way to say “thank you” to friends, family, neighbours, co-workers or even to celebrate a special event such as saying “congratulations” as a housewarming present.\nThis soft and absorbent cotton towel is the perfect size to use as a dish towel, tea towel, to cover bread as it proves, to cover a picnic basket, or even simply as a decoration in your kitchen.\n100 % Certified Organic Cotton\n42 x 70cm / 16.5 x 27.6 inches\nDesign printed on one side only\nDesigned in Australia\nPrinted with water-based ink in a solar-powered facility in Melbourne, Australia\nPlastic-free packaging and shipped in a compostable mail satchel.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://people.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/gg1998sl.html", "date": "2022-07-03T05:55:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104215790.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220703043548-20220703073548-00646.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8321126103401184, "token_count": 1917, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__34853382", "lang": "en", "text": "Governor General's Literary Awards\n1998 Nominees: Children's Literature Categories\nThe Canada Council announced its nominees for the annual Governor General's literary awards in these and other (adult) categories on Wednesday October 20, 1998\nThe winners were announced on Tuesday, 17 November 1998.\nCanada Council Press Release\nComplete List of Winners\nGayle Friesen, Janey's Girl (Kids Can Press; distributed by University of Toronto Press) (ISBN 1-55074-461-5 - bound; ISBN 1-55074-463-1 - paperback)\nClaire and her mother Jane travel to a farm where Jane grew up, but Claire has never been to a place where the family truths lie - truths that Claire learns and her mother must finally face. Friesen has written a beautiful story of love and sacrifice where redemption is afforded when the piano music returns.\nJulie Johnston, The Only Outcast (Tundra Books; distributed by Canbook) (ISBN 0-88776-441-X)\nThe Only Outcast is a sensitively evoked coming-of-age story set during the summer of 1904. Julie Johnston's exquisite prose captures the flavour of a golden summer when a young man balances on the cusp of manhood.\nJanet Lunn, The Hollow Tree (Alfred A. Knopf Canada; distributed by Random House of Canada) (ISBN 0-394-28074-1)\nPhoebe Olcott, the heroine of The Hollow Tree, is a fifteen-year-old girl caught up in the American Revolutionary War. In 1777 she sets off on a harrowing journey through the wilderness to deliver a message to the British in Canada. The author's crystal-clear language captures the period speech and setting perfectly.\nJanet McNaughton, Make or Break Spring (Tuckamore Books/Creative Book Publishing; distributed by H.H.Marshall Limited, General Distribution Services) (ISBN 1-895387-93-0)\nNewfoundland in the spring of 1945. Evelyn McCallum competes for a scholarship named for her father while clinging to the hope that he may yet return safely from the war. Make or Break Spring is a compelling, well-crafted tale of forgiveness and change; of the need to move on and forge new relationships.\nSarah Withrow, Bat Summer (Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre; distributed by University of Toronto Press) (ISBN 0-88899-351-X - bound; ISBN 0-88899-352-8 - paperback)\nTerence is bored with his conventional life until he meets Lucy, an extraordinary girl who claims she is a bat. Her increasingly dangerous fantasy transforms them both. A remarkable first novel about the recognition of the shadowy forces in young peoples' lives.\nVictor Bosson, The Fox's Kettle, text by Laura Langston (Orca Books Publishers; distributed by General Distribution Services)\nVictor Bosson's accomplished computer illustrations enhance this original tale. His sumptuous evocation of traditional Japanese art is enlivened with a whimsical touch.\nHarvey Chan, Music for the Tsar of the Sea, text by Celia Barker Lottridge (Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre; distributed by University of Toronto Press) (ISBN 0-88899-328-5)\nHarvey Chan's masterful use of colour and composition takes the reader to another time and place. His powerful interpretation of elemental forces creates a lasting impression.\nZhong-Yang Huang, The Great Race, text by David Bouchard (Raincoast Books; distributed by the publisher) (ISBN 1-55192-090-5)\nZhong-Yang Huang's haunting images of a land before time began have a mythic quality. The race advances dramatically through a brilliant orchestration of light, landscape and character.\nStéphane Jorisch, The Village of a Hundred Smiles and Other Stories, text by Barrie Baker (Annick Press; distributed by Firefly Books) (ISBN 1-55037-522-9 - bound; ISBN 1-55037-535-0 - paperback)\nWith soft colours and delicate lines, Stéphane Jorisch has brought a village to life. His skilful ability to capture gesture and humour extends the text and engages the reader.\nKady MacDonald Denton, A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes (Kids Can Press; distributed by University of Toronto Press) (ISBN 1-55074-554-9)\nChildren will be drawn into this lovingly rendered treasury and rewarded by Kady MacDonald Denton's quick wit and sly humour. Readers of all ages will be delighted by her fresh approach to these classic rhymes.\nAngèle Delaunois, Variations sur un même «t'aime» (Éditions Héritage; distributed by les Messageries A.D.P.) (ISBN 2-7625-8782-4)\nThis collection of short stories captures our interest with varied themes, from passionate love to heartbreak to tenderness. The tone rings true, the writing is rich without being artificial. A moving work.\nGuy Dessureault, Lettre de Chine (Éditions Pierre Tisseyre; distributed by Diffusion du Livre Mirabel) (ISBN 2-89051-662-8)\nIn her travels between Quebec and China, between her adoptive mother and her biological mother, Catherine lives through the emotional intensity of rediscovery, tenderness and separation. This novel weaves plot, characters and style harmoniously and powerfully.\nDaniel Mativat, Terreur sur la Windigo (Éditions Pierre Tisseyre; distributed by Diffusion du Livre Mirabel) (ISBN 2-89051-668-7)\nIn this novel, fantasy is written into our culture, into the world of logging camps, legends of the forest and the winter. The dramatic tension builds inexorably, in a skilful combination of mystery and terror.\nDanielle Rochette, La Fugue d'Antoine (Éditions Pierre Tisseyre; distributed by Diffusion du Livre Mirabel) (ISBN 2-89051-679-2)\nAntoine, the hero of the story, lives in Louisbourg in 1744. Suddenly, he is propulsed into the 20th century. Our interest is sustained by Antoine's reactions to the realities of modern life, and the author successfully combines several genres: suspense, detective novel, fantasy and historical fiction.\nHélène Vachon, Le Cinéma de Somerset (Éditions Héritage; distributed by les Messageries A.D.P.) (ISBN 2-7625-8625-9)\nIn the wake of a misunderstanding, a young schoolboy with a fertile imagination leads us into an adventure filled with humour and unexpected twists and turns. The highly original subject is treated stylishly and skilfully.\nStéphane Poulin, Petit zizi, text by Thierry Lenain (Éditions Les 400 coups; distributed by Diffusion Dimedia) (ISBN 2-921620-16-2)\nThe quality and presentation of the illustrations make for a very lively album that is filled with humour and tenderness.The strong compositions, with their imaginative angles and perspectives and close-ups combine with an attention to detail to make a book that is irresistible.\nPierre Pratt, Monsieur Ilétaitunefois, text by Rémy Simard (Annick Press; distributed by Diffusion Dimedia in Quebec and by Firefly Books for the rest of Canada) (ISBN 1-55037-545-8 - bound and ISBN 1-55037-544-X - paperback)\nThe masterful design and strong moods lead us into a tale touched with humour. Pratt works magic with atmosphere and colour, and marvellously illustrates an amusing story.\nAlain Reno, Un tartare pour le bonhomme Sept Heures, text by Alain Reno (Éditions Les 400 coups; distributed by Diffusion Dimedia) (ISBN 2-921620-19-7)\nThe quality of the illustrations underscores the disquieting, occasionally frightening aspects of the story. The choice of page design, sometimes simple and sometimes complex, keeps the reader surprised from beginning to end of the tale.\nYayo, Le Chasseur d'arc-en-ciel, text by Yayo (Éditions Les 400 coups; distributed by Diffusion Dimedia) (ISBN 2-921620-30-8)\nWe are captivated by the artist's poetry, sensitivity and ability to say so much in a few strokes. A fertile imagination that children will relate to instantly; he travels in time and space in a unique and fresh way.\nCopyright © 1994-1998 David K. Brown\nPermission granted to reproduce this page for nonprofit educational purposes", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://chris-nichols.com/samples_emails/samples_em_vpts.html", "date": "2021-10-18T10:34:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585201.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018093606-20211018123606-00612.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.911103367805481, "token_count": 714, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__186418460", "lang": "en", "text": "the viewpoints :: 4 workshops\nwith synaesthetic theatre\nSynaesthetic Theatre invites you to participate in our upcoming\nViewpoints Workshop series. Past workshops have brought together artists from a wide range of mediums and levels of experience\nwith the Viewpoints. Synaesthetic has planned a four-part series for this fall in which participants will explore Viewpoints\nfrom the ground up, experiment with the use of sound and music, create choreography and practice using the Viewpoints as a\nrehearsal tool. Originated by dancer/choreographer Mary Overlie, the Viewpoints provide a simple and profound language with\nwhich performers, choreographers and directors can communicate. Mary introduced 6 labels: Space, Time, Shape, Movement,\nStory and Emotion. Having deconstructed the basic building blocks of physical performance, the performer, choreographer\nor director is free to examine these separately or in tandem, from all angles, in an infinite investigation. Synaesthetic\nTheatre utilizes the Viewpoints extensively during our collaborative rehearsal process for ensemble-building, character exploration,\nand the development of themes, relationships and staging.\n||4 SATURDAYS :: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 :: 12:30-4:30\n| Workshop #1 ::INTRO Saturday, September 18|\nThis workshop will introduce and explore each Viewpoint. This is a basic session for anyone new to the Viewpoints\nor anyone wishing to revisit the foundations of Viewpoint work.\n| Workshop #2 :: Saturday, October 16|\nThis workshop will focus on the use of sound. Working with music and words, we will explore the space, time, shape, movement,\nemotion and story of sound.\n|Workshop #3 ::Saturday, November 20|\nThis workshop will use the Viewpoints to create and build choreography and to facilitate group piece-making.\n|Workshop #4 :: Saturday, December 18\nThis final workshop will use the Viewpoints to explore themes, relationships and staging.\n||Cap 21 :: Studio 6\n18 West 18th St., 6th Floor (between 5th & 6th Ave.)\n||4 Session Workshop Package $80\n(Single Session tuition $25)\nSpace is limited & reservations required. To reserve call 212.696.6721 or reply to this email\n|Please arrive on time and dress comfortably in clothes you can move in. If you know someone else who might benefit from this workshop, feel free to pass this information along. For further information about the workshops visit: http://www.theviewpoints.com\nWe hope to see you soon!\nTheatre is a collective of artists dedicated to creating process oriented, multi-media theatre, synthesizing voice,\ntext, movement, music, video, and visual art into a single performance experience. As a community of creators, our collective\nstrives to provide a home in which artists from all realms are supported and encouraged to take risks, exploring their\ncraft as tools for communication. In this age of expanded media, two-dimensional stimuli, and quick fixes, Synaesthetic\nTheatre utilizes live experimental performance to inspire an environment where intellect and emotion function together\n-- redefining the boundaries of theater, artist and audience, and encouraging conscious investigation and evaluation of\nthe world around us.\nIf you would like to unsubscribe from the Synaesthetic Theatre email list, reply with REMOVE in the subject line.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://darkskycolorado.org/about-our-organization/about-kate-hopson/", "date": "2024-02-23T07:09:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00526.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9746017456054688, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__99359107", "lang": "en", "text": "About Kate Hopson\nBoard of Directors\nKate Hopson resides in the San Juan Mountains located in the southwest region of Colorado. She works in the fields of tourism marketing and graphic design.\nIn 2022, she began serving as a board member of DarkSky Colorado, where she contributes her skills in marketing and graphic design.\nWhen not working or volunteering, Kate enjoys spending her free time engaged in various activities, such as hiking, skiing, playing pickleball, playing music, and creating art. Kate is actively involved in promoting and preserving dark skies and is a participant in dark-sky work and events in her community. She is also involved in organizing the new western slope dark sky event, Lake City Star Fest.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://booksatbrock.weebly.com/blog/design-the-forest-awards", "date": "2019-05-27T05:50:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232261326.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20190527045622-20190527071622-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9741191267967224, "token_count": 135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__221004044", "lang": "en", "text": "Here are some important points:\n- your design has to be for the program you are participating in. eg. Silver Birch readers can design the Silver Birch award\n- submissions have to be mailed and received by Monday March 30\n- if you want Ms. Kondo to mail it in for you, please hand it in by Monday March 23\n- don't include names of nominated titles, the name of the program (eg. Red Maple), or logos\n- sign the bottom right hand corner and include \"Brock PS\" as well\n- you don't get your original design returned\nIf you'd like to enter, here is more information. Good luck!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thesurroundings.com/gallery-people", "date": "2017-08-23T06:07:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886117874.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170823055231-20170823075231-00343.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9629457592964172, "token_count": 887, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__218425132", "lang": "en", "text": "Faith Okuma is a Principal of Surroundings and is a licensed landscape architect, AICP Certified and a LEED Accredited Professional. She brings distinguished experience through programming, planning and design expertise for public agencies and private clients throughout the American West. Notable projects that she has led include: Santa Fe Railyard Master Plan; Planning Services for Los Alamos National Laboratory; Rancho Viejo Master Plan and Implementation and the South Santa Fe Transit Oriented Neighborhood Study. Faith graduated from ASU and studied landscape architecture at Utah State University and the University of Arizona. She has been involved with numerous professional affiliations and boards and has presented at national conferences of the APA and the ASLA.\nKenneth Francis, ASLA, PLA, RA\nKenneth Francis is a founding partner and principal of Surroundings, a New Mexico based multidisciplinary design studio. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from The Cooper Union in New York City and a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. While studying at Harvard, he was awarded a travel grant to research the historic and cultural landscape of the acequias in Northern New Mexico. As a direct result of this study, Kenneth’s work has been focused on innovative and sustainable water practices in every scale of project that comes into the studio. Kenneth has 20 years combined architecture and landscape experience and has presented on the topic of green infrastructure at multiple conferences, including the 2014 ASLA National Convention. He has been interviewed on PBS Austin and was also profiled in Smithsonian Magazine for the stormwater design features of El Parque del Rio, a newly completed example of green infrastructure along the Santa Fe River.\nSandra Donner, RA\nSandra Donner is a a founding partner and principal of Surroundings. She holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the Cooper Union and is a licensed architect in New Mexico. Formerly, she was a partner at ARC engine, an architecture firm engaged in commercial and high end residential design with projects in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and New York City. She taught design studios at the Boston Architectural Center in Massachusetts and has been a visiting critic at colleges and universities across the country. Sandra’s designs are built upon process-driven testing and experimentation to arrive at powerful and new solutions for our clients. Her methodical accuracy for drawing and critical eye proves to be an asset on every project. Prior to receiving her Bachelor’s in Architecture, she received a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design.\nJoseph Charles, PLA\nAssociate + Project Manager\nJoseph Charles graduated from Rutgers University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture. Previously he was an Associate at the Santa Fe office of Design Workshop for almost six years. He is a licensed Landscape Architect in NM. As a designer, Joseph looks to balance the functional and aesthetic requirements of a project with the responsibility of creating environmentally sound landscapes that positively enhance our quality of life. Joseph has been working within the Southwest region for the past ten years, and has designed and managed a wide variety of urban, institutional, streetscape, and residential landscape projects.\nMadeleine Aguilar received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning and Design from the University of New Mexico. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. Previously, Madeleine worked for the Albuquerque Public School's planning department where she focused on facility planning and programming needs. Madeleine continues to draw upon her planning experience in her approach to landscape architecture. She, along with her team, were recently awarded first place in the national Better Philadelphia Competition for their master plan design addressing neighborhood health. Born and raised in Santa Fe, Madeleine’s design approach is sensitive to the unique cultural and environmental challenges that the southwest presents.\nWill Iadevaia, PLA\nWill Iadevaia earned his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Arizona State University and has been practicing in the southwest region and internationally for the last 9 years. During this time, Will has designed and managed a variety of project types including urban design, community planning, and residential landscape architecture. Will’s approach to design strives to discover the opportunities in which the aesthetic intersects with ecological, cultural, and client needs to develop successful design solutions.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sharfmansjewelers.com/biltmore-by-southern-gates-crossings-earring", "date": "2019-10-18T21:41:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986684854.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018204336-20191018231836-00512.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8766614198684692, "token_count": 112, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__34448095", "lang": "en", "text": "Biltmore® by Southern Gates Crossings Earrings\nThe delicate Crossings pendant and earrings mirror the beauty of the intersecting abstract cross design on the ornamental ceiling of Biltmore's Billiard Room.\n925 Sterling Silver\nDesigned and distributed in Charleston, SC\nExclusive Biltmore Licensed Product\nRecommended Care Instructions: 925 sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time. To keep your jewelry as brilliant as the day you received it, store in an airtight pouch or box and only clean with a silver polishing cloth.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kylefandrews.com/", "date": "2019-04-19T17:09:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578527865.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419161226-20190419183226-00437.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9795956015586853, "token_count": 300, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__221956676", "lang": "en", "text": "Kyle Andrews is an accomplished actor, screenwriter, playwright, and filmmaker; unaccomplished amateur poker player and ballroom dancer; somewhat obvious Virgo, and father to an adorable lab-shepherd mix.\nAfter a life-long obsession with theater and film, he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Emerson College in Boston (go Sox/Cs/Bs/Pats). He has been fortunate enough to play some of his favorite characters on the stage, from the Cowardly Lion to Eddie from Fool for Love to half a dozen Shakespearean monologists, including both Romeo and Tybalt (though not at the same time; that’d be a weird sword fight). His more than a decade of professional experience includes films, commercials, web series, hosting, and the occasional BuzzFeed video.\nIn addition to performance, Kyle is a published writer and screenwriting consultant. As the former Development Coordinator at the International Screenwriters’ Association, he helped facilitate the growth of emerging writers as they pursue their own careers, in addition to overseeing several screenwriting competitions and a large roster of script consultants. His (un)romantic comedy short Matchbreakers premiered in 2015 and was selected to several film festivals, and he is currently hard at work on his female-driven comedy TV series Awkward Run-Ins w/My Exes and noir-inspired feature film Last Rights.\nSee more of Kyle’s work at the tabs at the top!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://aliciamckim.format.com/4154168-bio", "date": "2021-05-09T05:28:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988955.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210509032519-20210509062519-00335.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9436314105987549, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__179590771", "lang": "en", "text": "Alicia McKim incorporates traditional printmaking and letterpress processes with alternative techniques to facilitate her prints and artists’ books. Much of her work focuses on written language and its intricate system of codes and constructs that are woven into contemporary society.\nShe exhibits her artists’ books and prints internationally, and her work is in numerous private and public collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Artist Book Collection, the Walker Art Center, and the Harvard Printing and Graphics Collection. Her work has been published in 500 Handmade Books, Volume 2, Bound and Lettered, and Calligraphy Review magazines.\nAlicia is an Associate Professor at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blog.basis.markets/basis-markets-rebrand/", "date": "2024-02-27T01:22:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00436.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605913162231445, "token_count": 1764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__113879261", "lang": "en", "text": "As many of you will have noticed our Twitter, YouTube channel, Discord server and website have been updated with the new basis.markets logo.\nIn this post we will cover the basis.markets rebrand and the process involved including some drafts and the reasoning behind these changes.\nTed sat down with our senior designer pixelgroove, the conversation provides insight into the design process and how Basis Markets aligned with its core brand proposition.\nPixelgroove chats about his career trajectory, the logo design process including fonts and symbols used, and how it culminated in the current brand design for Basis Markets. You can watch and listen to their conversation on YouTube.\nThe old logo\nThe initial branding was created in 2021, drawing on Basis Markets' original core function - Basis Trading. The old brand had buy-in from the community, but we wanted a more exciting look which stood out next to fellow projects in the Solana ecosystem.\nThe first step of a re-brand starts with knowing who you are and who you serve. Basis Markets is a decentralised finance (DeFi) company so it was important to align ourselves in the market with a look which represented this.\nMost of the team have traditional finance (TradFi) backgrounds. We wanted to combine this with the innovation known for the DeFi space.\nAt the same time we did not want to lose the foundations of the old brand, in particular with the parallel lines representing a basis trade.\nDrafts: 1st round\nMaintaining the roots of the current brand and based on the brief provided to our senior designer pixelgroove, the first round of initial designs can be seen below.\nThe intention here was to be exploratory using the drafts to guide the team, giving aim to a visual style we explore later, but keeping in mind the old brand, as it was important not to deviate too far.\nThe distinct lines of the stripes in the symbol of the old logo provided a starting point to evolve into a more modern look.\nWe felt it represented a basis trade, the original purpose behind the project, allowing the innovation we desired without straying too far from the path.\nThe image below shows the progressive drafts of this exploration. The final symbol turned out to be more eye-catching and in colour.\nThere was a desire to reflect our presence in the Solana ecosystem and so, the “Solana gradient” is a bit of a trademark of its ecosystem. The team wanted to show a sense of familiarity within the space but remain individual so as not to be lost between other projects.\nEven though we want to attract TradFi investors, we’re still a DeFi project at our heart, so it’s important to keep that sense of belonging to the space.\nThe old logo was in Courier New, a monospace font, so called because every character has the same width. It was originally created to give the idea of source code.\nMonospace fonts are used in code editors like Notepad. They’re favoured by programmers because it keeps code aligned and leads to fewer bugs. 0 cannot be confused with O, brackets are distinct, etc.\nKey takeaways from the first round of drafts:\n- Bold and simple logo favoured (triangle)\n- Evolution of stripe\n- Monospace font clean look\n- Bold fonts stand out\n- Brand needs to reflect Solana ecosystem but also stand out\n- Logo needs to work well in small sizes\nDrafts: 2nd round\n- Crowded space: lots of logos with triangles\n- Simple is better\n- Does well in gradient and grayscale\n- Holds well in smaller sizes (icon)\nThe triangle is a strong shape and it sits well with the idea behind the project but the team decided against developing this further because the space was crowded.\nThere are a number of projects using a triangle as the symbol in their logos. One of them was the Delta protocol.\nWe wanted to stand out, not be like everyone else.\n- Evolution from old symbol\n- Stands out in the solana ecosystem\n- Not as strong in smaller sizes\n- Does well in gradient and grayscale\nWe decided to explore stripes further because they are representative of the project. The opposing forces of up (long) and down (short) of a delta neutral position.\nSometimes logos feel a bit off and that is for the lack of harmony between symbol and text. However, the symbol + text combination (in the image just above) was working so well that we picked the centre bottom half draft of the above image.\nThe community pointed out that the basis logo had some similarity to the Nasdaq logo. We had no intentions to make it look similar, in fact we didn’t think it was similar.\nWhile it could bear some resemblance, at the same time we felt it was distinct enough to stand on its own. There was also the benefit of having TradFi people feel at home with the familiar look in this draft.\nThe radio was invented by two people at the same time in History, without knowing what each other were doing, long before the internet.\nThese days we’re bombarded with ads and images of brands that work its way into your mind. There's bound to be a lot of creative work that feeds off of each other unintentionally.\nStill, we decided to pivot and refine the symbol which we’ll go into later.\nDrafts: 3rd round\nThis round was focused on typography.\nWe pulled several different fonts, looked at characters we liked in each and drew them together to create a custom logotype.\nThe text looks clean and has what we originally intended it to represent. There’s the prominent “b” that we can use as a design element and the “i” that draws the eye and gives a nod to monospace fonts.\nThe drawback was the “s” that didn’t look quite right. Our designer pixelgroove fixed the “s” and tidied up the “i” so the spacing became much cleaner.\nInitially the classic Solana gradient with the purple and green was a popular combination. We were going that route as well but realised we’re not a purely Solana project.\nBasis Markets is going cross-chain ( Ethereum, Avax, etc) in the future and we do quite a few different things. It wouldn’t make sense to align ourselves purely with the Solana ecosystem.\nThe Solana ecosystem already had plenty of purple to go around. We would need to really drill down to get the colour combinations to reflect what the project represents.\nAt the same time we wanted to keep the blue. Colours like blue are a nod to the TradFi space so it was important to keep that feel.\nEventually we settled into a focus on blue gradient combinations, moving away from the purples and greens of other protocols.\nWith the right colours done, we still had to work on the symbol to avoid the Nasdaq logo comparison.\nWe didn’t think they were similar as some users commented, but we still decided to tweak it further to avoid comparisons with other projects.\nThe symbol consisted of strong diagonal thick lines. This was to represent the up and down of the market as it relates to a basis trade with its funding payment rates.\nWe wanted to keep that feeling but make it less rigid, so we rounded the shape. Making the shapes rounder gives a softer look that goes well with the text portion of the logo.\nThe final logo\nThe end result. We believe the symbol and text combination works really well together.\nA survey found that companies with a clear brand proposition tend to do better than those that didn’t over a 10 year period. Even if their sales and lead generation failed, they would still grow if they had a strong brand.\nPeople make decisions with whatever they purchase or invest money based on a number of factors, a key one of them being visual.\nAs human beings we rely on our visual sense. We are drawn to how things look and make us feel. When the finesse and attention to detail is there, it creates a trustworthy feeling for the brand.\nThat’s where design comes in. It helps facilitate the visual trust people have on your brand. This is especially important in the crypto space where trust can be low in times of uncertainty.\nSo, there you have it, an in depth look at our rebrand evolution and the justification behind the changes made.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.our-house.academy/bundles/artist-starter", "date": "2023-01-30T00:50:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499790.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130003215-20230130033215-00592.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9281904101371765, "token_count": 557, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__274645011", "lang": "en", "text": "The Artist Starter Bundle is the perfect start for all aspiring DJs and producers. We've selected 5 music and career courses to enhance your basic skills and theoretical knowledge.\nIn the practical Ableton course you will learn to produce your first track and create your signature sound. DJ superstars Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will teach you how to perform and professionalize your DJ performances and career.\nID&T Brand Manager and talent buyer Tom van Wijk explains how to get booked and shape your tailor-made career path. Social media strategist Michiel Schoonhoven, who worked for Hardwell and Mike Williams, helps you develop a distinctive artist profile and connect with your fans by creating content with impact.\nThis Artist Starter Bundle will not only offer a vital basic skill-set for your introduction into dance music, it will also leave you utterly inspired. Once you’ve completed, you are ready to introduce yourself to the industry.\nIt's time to kick-start your career!\nProducing Your First Track in Ableton Live\nBy Marco Spaventi\nGetting Booked at Clubs and Festivals\nBy Tom Van Wijk\nDJ Strategy and Performing Like a Pro\nBy Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano\nDefining Your Artist Profile and Fan Base\nBy Michiel Schoonhoven\nGetting Media Attention and Press Coverage\nBy José Woldring\nAll of our coaches are seasoned experts in various fields of expertise – from DJ/producers to bookers, and from label owners to PR kingpins and social media gurus. They can help you grow and further develop in the fields of music producing, DJing, artist career, marketing strategy and events.\nWould you like to know more about this bundle, including personal coaching?\nThe Amsterdam-based School of House was founded in 2015 on the idea of sharing 30 years of knowledge and experience in electronic music and events with new generations. Our aim is to focus on knowledge transfer within the dance industry, through masterclasses — standing on the shoulder of giants.\nIn the past five years, over 2500 talents from all over the world have followed our classes at the A'DAM Tower — in the fields of DJing, Music & Production, Artist Business and Events & Organisation.\nTogether with the Conservatory of Amsterdam, we've also set up the Amsterdam Electronic Music Academy (AEMA), the first Associate Degree of its kind, educating talented musicians to become professional DJ/Producers.\n“It was very educational and it is a great opportunity to make a lot of interesting contacts in the Dance Industry! Five star plus for the School of House and their courses.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ontarioshighlands.ca/", "date": "2016-10-24T23:36:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719815.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00255-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9106707572937012, "token_count": 703, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-44", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__204346856", "lang": "en", "text": "As the trees begin to turn across Ontario’s Highlands, we’re treated to the brilliant harmony that is autumn – nature’s true masterpiece. Whether you’re searching for the crisp smell of fall dancing on a cool breeze, looking to awaken your soul with the rich colours overtaking the forests, or hoping to indulge your taste buds with the hearty flavours of the season, Ontario’s Highlands has something for every sense. As fall sweeps across the region, leaving a richness in its wake, our trails and lookouts are painted with new colours, our unique retreats become cozier, our flavours turn warmer, and our communities are inspired to celebrate the beauty of the season. Come wander Ontario’s Highlands this season and fall head over heels for fall – you’ll be glad you did.\nPack your cable knit and embrace the crisp days and cool nights of fall by cozying up at one of Ontario’s Highlands’ unique bed and breakfasts. Wander the maple forest to have your breath taken away by the colours surrounding you and discover how maple syrup is made during a stay at The Deakins B&B. Escape the chilly night with a dip in the hot tub during a visit Stouffer Mill B&B and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view from the rooftop solarium while you soak your worries away.\nCelebrate the flavours of fall and indulge in rich local offerings from across Ontario’s Highlands. Visit The Apple Store at Cooney Farms to experience the country way of life and enjoy the epitome of fall fruit – apples! Smell the sweet scent of fresh apple cider, pick your perfect pumpkin, and feel the crunch of crisp leaves beneath you as you test your luck at the corn maze. Searching for the sweetest of autumn flavours? Feel your insides warm and your heart fill with joy as you bite into decadent apple crisp or sip on a pumpkin spiced latte at Hidden Goldmine Bakery.\nCelebrate the splendor of fall by surrounding yourself with the fiery forests, dancing leaves and shades of autumn that inspire the greatest of artists. Grab your paddle and get a different perspective of the fall colours, mirrored against still water. Meet with local artisans and unearth unique wares while venturing through breathtaking scenery during the Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour October 8-10. Looking to get your heart pumping? Celebrate the arts, culture, and flavours of the region while exploring the beauty of the area during Hike Haliburton September 22-25.\nThe colours of fall offer the perfect backdrop for celebrations to be had and thanks to be given. Indulge in the rich golden and amber hues of the backroad breweries across Ontario’s Highlands. Raise a glass to the local hops harvest with friends and feel the warmth created by local flavours and artful crafters at Perth Brewery or Whitewater Brewing Company.\nFall marks a harmonious time of year, when sights and scents blend together, creating a treat for the spirit. Breathe in the true beauty of the season as you gaze across a sea of colour from the top of Dorset Tower. Let the breathtaking view from Eagle’s Nest in Bancroft be your reward for hiking to the top Bancroft or feel the warmth of the season lift you up as you sore over the trees during a fall chairlift ride at Calabogie Peaks Resort.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.projectcoyote.org/killing-games-wildlife-crosshairs-entered-film-festival-circuit/", "date": "2018-03-19T08:58:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646636.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20180319081701-20180319101701-00327.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9120277762413025, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__257930705", "lang": "en", "text": "Thanks to your support, Project Coyote has produced the final version of our documentary film about wildlife killing contests. I’m excited to update you on our progress and share our next steps with you.\nKILLING GAMES ~ Wildlife In The Crosshairs has entered the film festival circuit where we aim to reach audiences across the country with facts and images that expose the hidden world of wildlife killing contests. Now viewers will be informed and empowered to join us in helping to stop this heinous practice across the United States.\nKILLING GAMES was made possible by supporters like you and through the efforts of numerous talented and dedicated individuals. Buttressed by historical accounts and compelling remarks from prominent wildlife scientists, Native American tribal leaders, ranchers, wildlife conservationists and others, our film tells the important story of wildlife killing contests. Friends from the arts helped us set the film’s spoken story against a backdrop of sublime natural scenery and created an original musical score that carries the story along.\nCheck out our film trailer and new film web page here.\nGoing forward, we plan to show the film at key film festivals and to the general public with theater screenings in states across the country. At the same time, we will screen the film at wildlife events co-sponsored with partnering organizations to garner greater exposure and to galvanize a grassroots movement to end this cruel bloodsport. You can view the film’s 60-second trailer on YouTube here.\nThank you again for your support of Project Coyote. Our supporters are integral to our efforts to educate the public and effect positive change on behalf of North America’s native carnivores.\nFor the Wild,\nCamilla H. Fox\nExecutive Director and Founder", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://petergibbons.com/reliance-arcade-typeface", "date": "2024-02-24T20:20:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474544.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224180245-20240224210245-00484.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9354079961776733, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__72017562", "lang": "en", "text": "Reliance Arcade is a narrow covered market in Brixton. Built between 1923 and 1925, the arcade is home to a diverse mix of local independent businesses.\nThe Art Deco elevation is an example of the Egyptian style that became popular after the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 and the 1925 Paris Exhibition.\nThe Brixton Reliance typeface is based on the letterforms in the frosted glass signage, tucked away above the arcade entrance on Electric Lane.\nCharacters were drawn to match the style of the letters in the signage, then the remaining letters were designed to reflect this style, creating a complete all caps typeface.\nBrixton Reliance is available as an Open Type font and Web Font. To receive a free copy for non-commercial use, or to purchase a license for commercial use, please drop me a line.\nThanks for getting in touch, I'll reply very soon...", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://qyla.org/2021-organizational-ally-to-queer-youth/", "date": "2022-06-27T09:12:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103329963.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627073417-20220627103417-00258.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9280376434326172, "token_count": 567, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__276254756", "lang": "en", "text": "Organizational Ally to Queer Youth – Awardee:\nQUEER AND TRANS YOUTH COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY\nThe Queer and Trans Youth Council of Santa Cruz County, a program of The Queer Youth Task Force, provides local LGBTQIA+ youth with leadership skills and an opportunity to serve the local LGBTQIA+ community. Councilmembers work together to identify needs, plan, and implement projects to directly impact their community. The 2019-2020 council created and presented a training for school staff, and when shelter-in-place went into effect, they converted the training to a virtual platform to ensure educators still had access to the information. The 2020-2021 council meets weekly online and have identified the need for more resources for closeted youth and are creating a website designed to support closeted youth. The Queer and Trans Youth Council is a powerful example of LGBTQIA+ youth leadership in our county.\nOrganizational Ally to Queer Youth – Nominees:\nPARENT/GUARDIAN & ADULT ALLIES SUMMIT: UNDERSTANDING GENDER\nThe Understanding Gender Summit, a collaboration between TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County and Gender Spectrum, and a program of the Safe Schools Project, is a free summit that supports families and adult allies in understanding gender diversity and helps them create safe and supportive environments for youth. The Summit presented their third event and first virtual event via Zoom in fall 2020, which included simultaneous Spanish interpretation and a workshop presented in Spanish, to ensure accessibility for Spanish speaking attendees. The Summit organizers created and delivered goodie bags of trans flags, buttons, and handouts to all attendees to give them a tangible connection to the event. The Understanding Gender Summit makes our community safer for trans and gender diverse youth by giving adults in their lives tools to support them and help them thrive.\nNEW VOICES – AN LGBTQQAI+ YOUTH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM\nNew Voices, a collaboration between West Creative Performing Arts and The Santa Cruz Art League, is an LGBTQQIA+ Youth Performance Program serving youth ages fifteen to eighteen in Santa Cruz County. Under the direction of Angela Ciandro, New Voices engages LGBTQQAI+ youth learn original performance making skills whilein building essentail life skills such as communication, self-reflection, and critical thinking as they explore their queer identities in a safe community-based environment. During it’s first year, New Voices held a Queer Cultural Heritage Exchange to build cross-generational community between participants and a panel of thriving queer community members. New Voices’ 2020 original youth performance showcase debuted live via Zoom, reaching a large audience of local queer community members, many of whom were otherwise isolated from a safe queer space due to the Covid-19 pandemic.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.rjgraphics.com.au/", "date": "2013-06-19T21:57:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368708808740/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125328-00059-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9704809784889221, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__207171386", "lang": "en", "text": "Our multi-media experience effectively shapes our approach to design and branding across multiple platforms including:\nweb development, website CMS, signage design, signage, mobile app design, photography, vehicle signage, logo design, branding, corporate identity and graphic design.\nWe successfully work with small, medium and large businesses to make sure that their brand and professional image truly reflects their goals and outcomes.\nAt RJ Graphics we believe it is our job to make sure that our clients’ designs and identity are relevant, innovative and appealing to their target audience.\nWe have been successfully operating in the design industry for more than 25 years. We have the experience to understand our clients’ needs and we enjoy working as a team with them to achieve outstanding and measurable results.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.livitspanish.com/livit-program-highlights/afternoon-activities/", "date": "2020-06-04T04:38:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347439019.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604032435-20200604062435-00096.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9265261888504028, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__131076099", "lang": "en", "text": "After class it’s time to taste Mexico. The afternoon is all about culture, having fun and practicing your Spanish. The activities include arts and crafts, cooking, touring Puebla and its surrounding cities, dancing and games, among others.\nExample Afternoon Activity\nWalk through the beautiful historic center down the pedestrian only 5 de Mayo Boulevard stopping at one of Puebla´s greatest marvels, the Chapel of Rosario immensely covered in gold.\nContinuing on our walk we arrive at a big arts and crafts store where an instructor then shows us how to turn the raw crafts into professional looking keepsakes that work great as gifts or souvenirs.\nNo matter what the day, there’s always something fun to do in Puebla, always with lots of opportunities to practice Spanish at a comfortable level.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.cleomassey.com/", "date": "2015-07-05T05:21:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375097204.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031817-00201-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588850140571594, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__125889770", "lang": "en", "text": "Cleo Massey is a young Australian actress who has been performing on TV and film since the age of 11. She has appeared on various TV shows, short films and commercials both in Australia and overseas. Her big break was landing the role of Kim Sertori in the successful children's show, H2O-Just Add Water. H2O airs in over 120 countries worldwide and has filmed 3 seasons.\nCleo's other credits include, The Little Things (Australian feature film), Free You Be You (antibullying music video), Monarch Cove (US TV series), Mortified (Australian TV), Humidity Rising, Futility, I'm Home and People Watching (Short Films).\nHer talents also extend to singing and dancing and she has worked on a number of music videos, jingles and voice overs.\nYou can find Cleo's official pages on the internet here:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rica-narimoto.jimdofree.com/english/biography-english/", "date": "2023-12-05T21:32:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100568.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205204654-20231205234654-00622.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9684183597564697, "token_count": 372, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__67880436", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Rica Narimoto: composer :\nBorn in Wakayama, Japan, she completed her M.A. and Doctor of music at Aichi University of the Arts graduating at the top of her class and receiving the University's prestigious Kuwabara Prize. She is the first person to have received a doctoral degree in the field of composition at that university. She studied with Takayuki Morikawa, Akihiko Matsui, Bin Kaneda, Keiki Okasaka, and Tomoyuki Hisatome, and after graduation she took several courses given by Philippe Manoury and Joji Yuasa. Her music has been performed in many countries including Japan, the Netherlands (during the Gaudeamus Music Week), Egypt (The Alexandrina Contemporary Music Biennale), Ukraine (the International Festival of Modern Art, Two Days and Two Nights/2D2N), Germany, France, Austria, the United States, Canada and Finland. She has received several awards including the Irino Prize , the Asian Cultural Council Individual Fellowship Award(USA), the third prize at Iron Composer Competition(USA) and the Okuwa Cultural Encouragement Prize. She was invited from Asian Cultural Council as a fellow and lived in New York for researching about American contemporary music and art in 2011. At the end of her stay in NYC, she had a highly claimed recital, \"Portrait Concert: Rica Narimoto\", featuring her own compositions, some of which were performed by herself. Her work combines contemporary music composition techniques with the structures of the 17th Century Japanese Itchu-Bushi form in order to create abstractions of space and time and produce a unique musical signature. She is currently a professor in Aichi University of the Arts, and is a lecturer in Kinjo Gakuin University and Nagoya University of the Arts.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://steven@themesorter.com/wordpress-themes/denizen", "date": "2013-05-19T20:27:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698063918/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095423-00010-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7709502577781677, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__21848039", "lang": "en", "text": "Denizen Portfolio WordPress Theme\nDenizen is a portfolio WordPress theme from ThemeForest Elite author kayapati with a left-hand menu and many ways of showing projects (designs, illustrations, photography, etc.). It comes with five different sliders, a shortcode generator, ten custom widgets (mini contact form, Flickr, Twitter, mini slider and others) and many templates for portfolio and gallery pages (various numbers of columns). The menu lets you add descriptive text below each item. There is also a blog section, social media icons and contact form.\nDisplay featured text and images with a content slider.\nDenizen makes it possible for you to upload images to a gallery section.\nCustom Page Templates\nDenizen comes with page templates to help you present content professionally.\nThe designer provides a selection of custom widgets for you to use with Denizen.\nDenizen uses a lightbox to show enlarged images.\nVisitors can share content with others using buttons for popular social networks.\nYou can customize various aspects of Denizen by using the built-in options panel.\nThis theme comes with custom shortcodes that you can use to enhance your content.\nThis theme supports video embedding from sites like YouTube\nWith Denizen you can share testimonials with your readers.\nUncommon fonts can safely be used with Denizen.\nThis theme's side menu expands to show sub-links.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://store.mikeafford.com/product/weather-icon-set-tv-02", "date": "2013-06-19T22:12:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709337609/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516130217-00099-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.746265172958374, "token_count": 122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__81818186", "lang": "en", "text": "TV-02 Weather Icon Set\nTV Style Weather Symbols inspired by, and designed as a legal royalty free alternative to, the timeless BBC Weather symbols.\nClassic weather icons as individual PNG images with transparent backgrounds. Four sizes of each - 64x64, 128x128, 256x256 and 512x512 pixels.\nDesigned by award-winning BBC Weather graphics designer Mike Afford.\nFormat : PNG (transparent backgrounds)\nDimensions : Each icon at 4 sizes - 64x64, 128x128, 256x256 and 512x512 pixels.\nNumber of icons : 42", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://albanykid.com/ideas-for-girls-night-in-with-the-bridesmaids-dvd/", "date": "2022-12-06T16:53:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711111.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206161009-20221206191009-00213.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9536155462265015, "token_count": 1131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__105482284", "lang": "en", "text": "Plan a Girls Night In with the Bridesmaids DVD (released on DVD, BluRay, and Blu-Ray Combo Pack on September 20th!) A funny movie, yummy treats, and good friends is a delicious recipe for a great night with the girls.\nBridesmaids, The Movie\nCupcake artist Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding.\nMy friends loved the movie. Even the ones who had seen it already while it was in theaters, enjoyed it all over. Although the movie could be called a chick flick, my little brother kept sneaking up on us so he could watch it too, calling it a “hilarious comedy movie, not a girly one.”\nMy friends all agreed that the opening scene was an… interesting one. It’s not the type of thing I can describe here, you just really have to watch it. Everyone agreed that the groom’s sister, Meagan (Melissa McCarthy) is the funniest and best character in the movie. My friend Emily said, “Wow I love her [Meagan,] she has such an inspiring mindset for someone who’s like the funniest character.”\nEmily was talking about the part of the movie when main character Annie hits “rock bottom” and Megan comes to her house to help her get back on her feet. “I’m life, Annie, and I’m biting you in the ass.”\nIt’s outrageous, hilarious, and unlike any chick flick you’ll ever see.\nYou can’t watch Bridesmaids without cupcakes, not when Annie bakes, decorates, and then eats the most extraordinarily beautiful, floral cupcake.\nAnd, since we have our own Cupcakes War competitor in Albany, I thought it would be fun to stage our own Cupcakes War. We bought cupcakes from Coccadots and Bettie’s Cakes, and pitted them against my friend Nora’s cake.\nIt was a win-win competition. I thought Betty’s cupcakes topped Coccadots in taste, and Coccadots beat Betty’s in appearance; and my friend Nora’s delicious KitKat-covered chocolate cake … took the cake (pun intended.) But they were all yummy!\nDim Sum and Virgin Drinks\nDessert wasn’t the only thing on our menu.\nWe picked up a selection of frozen dim sum and a 2 layer steamer pot at the Asian Super Market in Albany, NY. This was an easy, delicious, and relatively inexpensive way to feed a bunch of teen girls.\nThe drinks were a little more complicated. Ever since I was a child I have wanted to be a bartender. I was that kid who would mix the best “suicide sodas” by pouring every flavor at the soda fountain into my cup. The idea of mixing drinks as a bartender sounds really fun; however, my friends and I are not old enough to drink alcohol.\nAs a fun alternative, I created a Virgin Drink Menu. Torani has many recipes for its syrups, and they helped me to create the mouthwatering drinks in this menu:\nVirgin Tequila Sunrise – Orange juice + Grenadine (looks really pretty!)\nVirgin Coco Mojito – Coconut syrup + Lime juice + Mint + Sparkling water\nCoconut Italian Soda – Coconut syrup +Sparkling water\nRoy Rogers – Coke + Grenadine\nCoke & Drops – Coke + Lemon juice\nO-rape – Fanta orange soda + Fanta grape soda\nShirley Temple – Ginger Ale + Grenadine\nThe Coco Mojito was definitely my favorite drink, especially because I got to muddle the mint, an essential skill for my goals of becoming a bartender.\nGirls Night In Party Stuff\nFor invitations, I sent out Bridesmaids Postcard Evites to a few girlfriends, and asked each girl to bake cupcakes.\nTo give my friends something to do while they watched Bridesmaids, I set out a basket of nail polish and henna (purchased at the Asian Supermarket) that we used to make skin tattoos.\nA party without goody bags is no fun. So I came up with a gift bag idea that wasn’t too expensive, and would ensure that my guests would remember the party (at least until their butts grew.) I went to Pink at Victoria’s Secret, and bought a cute panty for each girl. Because of their 5 for $25 deal, it wasn’t too expensive.\nAnd I saved money on gift bags by using the store’s mini bags – one for each girl. Victoria’s Secret bags are pink and cute, so it works out well. I completed each bag with Ferrero Rocher chocolate, gum from the Asian Supermarket, and Chapstick flavored like different sodas.\nIt was a sleepover party, so we stayed up late into the night laughing about the movie, enjoying the treats, and creating memories to last a lifetime.\nDisclosure – The Bridesmaid DVD, party pack, and a gift card were provided at no cost for this event.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://htmministries.com/projects/", "date": "2019-09-16T09:11:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572516.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916080044-20190916102044-00055.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9653010368347168, "token_count": 190, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__185386795", "lang": "en", "text": "Join us for a full day of teaching with Jacob Moon - an award winning artist and songwriter who has had a successful career in the Canadian music industry. We will cover songwriting, performing, looping, and so much more! If you are a musician or songwriter and have wondered if you can make a career from your passion, come spend a day with us.\nHear the Music Night is a monthly worship night held in Vernon, BC. Jon Buller and the HTM Band lead a night of high energy praise and worship that lifts up the name of Jesus and draws the community together. HTM Night brings people together across denominations and generations, and is free of charge. As a registered charity, HTM accepts a freewill offering that supports the mission and vision of the ministry. Look for the event on Facebook, and invite your friends!\nThis month we have a special guest, award winning recording artist Jacob Moon!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mrsawdustcustomcabinetry.com/projects/2365992-china-cabinet", "date": "2023-09-27T08:48:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00078.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9943658113479614, "token_count": 215, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__227469335", "lang": "en", "text": "What the client had to say: We were referred to Eric / Mr. Sawdust Custom Cabinetry by by our interior designer, Jamie King / JLK Interiors. She spoke very highly of his work. We had already gotten bids from six other cabinetry companies and were not happy with any of them. Eric was the most professional to work with, the most focused on attention to detail and came up with a beautiful, unique design that did not look like kitchen cabinetry at all – a problem that we've had with the other bidders. His price was substantially better than the most expensive and a little more then the low-end, but was exactly what we wanted and we had confidence that the quality would be outstanding. We worked with Jamie and Eric on the finish and the hardware as well, and at the end of the day we have a beautiful addition to our home that holds our China perfectly and looks amazing. I would work with Eric again in a heartbeat and recommend that anyone interested in high-quality cabinetry at a fair price call him today!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.dehnsflowers.com/?pricerange=200&topnav=Price", "date": "2018-10-19T16:17:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512411.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20181019145850-20181019171350-00305.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9168761968612671, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__164556226", "lang": "en", "text": "Autumn is an awesome season and it's meant to be celebrated in style. Rich fall hues are on brilliant display in this beautiful arrangement that comes delivered in a classic cube vase.\n$49.95Send Flowers Now >\nIt's no wonder so many people are crazy about daisies. Daisy chrysanthemums, that is. This bright yellow plant is so full of sunshine it almost begs for a beach towel! Pretty, very sweet, and it will last a long, long time!\n$39.95Send Flowers Now >\nSymbolizing warmth and happiness, it is no wonder the sunflower is a quintessential ingredient in so many fall bouquets. This bouquet maximizes the joy of sunflowers by arranging them with a bevy of fall flowers, it's a lovely pick-me-up for a crisp fall day.\n$79.95Send Flowers Now >\nTurn up the heat with this hot pink, haute couture creation! Super chic and oh-so-fun in its fuchsia Cube vase, this girly mix of gerberas and roses is sure to warm her heart.\n$59.95Send Flowers Now >\nIn this arrangement, the serenity of the color blue along with the purity of intention symbolized by white will let the family know you are sending your calm strength to them during these difficult times.\n$62.95Send Flowers Now >\nAs colorful as Halloween candy! Yellow chrysanthemums are accented with bright orange roses and finished with eucalyptus and autumn oak leaves. All in an orange cube adorned with a jack-o-lantern face that'll brighten and frighten!\n$35.00Send Flowers Now >\nFor the best and freshest flowers in Saratoga Springs, Dehn's Flowers & Greenhouses, Inc has exactly what you’re looking for! Check out our wide selection of flower arrangements to make your next occasion memorable.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://beforeim6feetunder.com/dealing-with-the-death-of-a-loved-one/", "date": "2020-07-14T01:17:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657147031.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713225620-20200714015620-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9558705687522888, "token_count": 402, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__247377670", "lang": "en", "text": "The story, or one version of it.\nYour loved one is dying. There is nothing to do but be with them. They are in their own bed, in their own home, and comfortable. Their team of carers is nearby and readily accessible. The room is warm and softly lit, and your loved one’s favorite music is playing. A table near the bed holds a vase of their favorite scented flowers. You gently hold their hand, lightly stroking their fingers, perhaps talking softly, perhaps sitting silently, a loving, calming companion on their final journey.\nThe story, or another version of it.\nYour loved one is dying. Nothing has been done. No documents have been signed, no preferences discussed, no arrangements made. Your loved one is strapped in a hospital bed, with various tubes and lines snaking into their body. The room is cold and harshly lit, a cacophony of beeps, unfamiliar voices, and blaring TVs. Medicinal odors prevail. You are underprepared, overwhelmed, and frozen in a rising tide of fear, uncertainty, and regret.\nIs your loved one nearing the end of their journey? Consider the services of a Death Midwife.\nYour loved one is dead. You may feel gutted, lost, or numb. You may feel relief, and then guilt about feeling relief. You may feel nothing or everything. All of this is normal.\nThere isn’t one way to grieve. You don’t get grief “right.” The stages of grief are not checkboxes to be ticked. There is no magic number of weeks, months, or years that pass before you “get over it.” You don’t get over it. You learn to allow it, to honor it, and to live with it in your own way and on your own terms. The depth of your grief reflects the depth of your love. Both remain.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org/", "date": "2014-08-30T14:16:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500835488.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021355-00280-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8940507769584656, "token_count": 540, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__74775361", "lang": "en", "text": "The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society was chartered in the Fall of 2005 as a non-profit, educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history and related folklore. HJDS is a group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization based in Jonesborough, the oldest town in Tennessee.\nWe will hold community dances on the first and third Saturdays every month in the auditorium of the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 117 Boone Street. Our dances are open to the public and feature live music in a smoke and alcohol free environment. No experience is necessary. Each dance is taught by the caller for the evening. You do not have to bring a partner. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Snacks and beverages are for sale in the visitors center. For more information about Jonesborough, please visit their website that can be found in our links section.\nNew Dance Floor-Built by Volunteers-Funded by many contributors!\nNext Event: Contrathon Weekend\nHere is the update information for Contrathon events:\n10:30am-11:00am Flashmob contra dance at the Jonesborough Farmers Market. Lunch to follow at the new Black Oliver Restaurant, 125 E. Jackson in Jonesborough\n7:00pm-07:30pm Beginners lesson for contra dance\n7:30pm-10:30pm Contrarians with Christi Bothwell & Clinton Ross (Jonesborough Visitors Center) $7, HJDS Members & Students $5\n11:00pm-01:00am RUSHFEST with Emily Rush at the Pavilion @ Serenity Knoll (DJ'd pop music to contra dance calling) $3 suggested\n542 Bacon Branch Road. Look for contra dance signs\nAugust 31: Contrathon XVI\nJonesborough Visitors Center-Emily Rush & Emily Abel calling\nSerenity Knoll-Emily Rush & Emily Abel calling\n04:30pm-06:00pm Couples dancing to recorded music\nRegistration for all events still open. $15 for half day (11:00-4:30 or 6:00-11:00) $30 for all day, students $12/$20.\nIf you are coming to Contrathon, please send in registration asap or let me know for sure you are coming!\nForm available at www.hjdsevents.com\nCamping is free at Serenity Knoll\nThe swimming pool at Dragon Hatchery is open on Sat and Sun.\nQuestions and registration updates: 423-534-8879", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.yurview.com/video/festival-ballet-adaptive-dance-program/", "date": "2024-04-21T14:24:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00822.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9702725410461426, "token_count": 546, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150438026", "lang": "en", "text": "What, you ask, is so revolutionary about Rhode Island’s premiere ballet company staging “The Nutcracker” at holiday time? After all, the show is a holiday staple and has been performed for the last 38 seasons. This year’s production is extra special because two members of Festival Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program have earned roles in the production.\nMary Ann Mayer, the school’s director, started the Adaptive Dance Program with the Meeting Street School 10 years ago after being inspired by a similar program at Boston Ballet. The program is for students with Down Syndrome and is designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression in children. The benefits of the program also extend to developing coordination, balance, flexibility, control, and rhythm.\nOver the last few years, Festival Ballet had considered including some of the Adaptive Dance students into their production of the Nutcracker, however, this year it came to fruition when both Gabriella Sluter and Sean Muldoon were cast. Gabriella is 10 years old and has been dancing at Festival Ballet for 6 years, while Sean, 17, is a veteran of the Adaptive Dance Program and joined at its inception 10 years ago.\nSean’s love for ballet is evident. “He takes to the stage very easily. He’s not shy. He’s very engaged, in fact, sometimes he’ll take a second bow at the end of his performance. He also stands in the wings and watches the company dance whenever he’s in the theater. He just doesn’t want to leave the stage. He’s so enthralled in what’s happening and just loves it,” said Mary Ann.\nHe just doesn’t want to leave the stage. He’s so enthralled in what’s happening and just loves it\nAnd as for Gabriella, her spirit and smile are contagious. “She just gets so much joy out of dancing,” said her father, Ethan Sluter.\nSean “was just so excited,” said Sean’s mother, Marguerite. “We’ve told everybody under the sun that he’s going to be in the Nutcracker and a lot of friends are coming and family is coming in from all over”. Gabriella’s dad Ethan sees the casting as “a great opportunity for her to be out on stage and see what she can do. There are so few opportunities for our kids, and having this is very special”.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thecamaraderie.bandcamp.com/album/to-the-living-and-the-lost", "date": "2017-08-19T14:41:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105455.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20170819143637-20170819163637-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9690179824829102, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__102994535", "lang": "en", "text": "This is the debut release of a project titled The Camaraderie. My name is Ben Azevedo, and I am The Camaraderie. This album is not the result of a band or a solo musician, simply the combination of many musicians' time and talents. My thanks go out to the friends and family that made it possible, as well as the musicians that participated. I hope this is the first of many more projects like it.\nSome of the artists who participated on this project have bands or projects of their own. I highly encourage you to look into them.\nAaron Dethrage: Aaron is working on a huge musical project right now. Look for the end product around June. Updates on his blog.\nJeremy McCormick: Jeremy is one of the best drummers I've ever worked with. He's got his own site.\nSpecial thanks to Aaron for putting up with me through learning how to mix and master.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://craftedtobloom.com/yellow-rustic-wedding/", "date": "2019-08-20T20:56:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315618.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820200701-20190820222701-00244.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9745775461196899, "token_count": 539, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__195902321", "lang": "en", "text": "For the last 3 weeks, I’ve been working on a number of yellow rustic wedding centrepieces. My lovely friend, Natasha, was about to marry her best friend, Dave, and I wasn’t going to let her get hitched without a beautiful table setting!\nTheir wedding was held at the Toronto Reference Library, so naturally, they gravitated towards old books and birch wood decor. The plan was to have a folded book with table numbers as the central focus, surrounded by five birchwood votives with tea lights, and succulent favours. I immediately thought of unruly wildflowers in a natural, woody setting. It would be an arrangement that looked like the flowers had just been pulled from the garden or forest in haste, as if not too much thought had been put into coordinating the flowers.\nTo achieve the look, I stuck with a simple, naked mason jar tied with natural twine for the base. For the flowers, I wanted small, white and yellow flowers, so I played around with a daisy and reduced its size and created a cluster as fillers. I brought in some white cosmos, with their long unruly stems, as well as sweet peas. For the main flowers, I used a bright lemon yellow ranunculus, rustic yellow roses, and a pale vanilla carnation. Green foliage flushed out the rest of the centrepiece. What I ended up with was a simple yellow rustic wedding centrepiece that looked romantic and effortless.\nIt was also a new challenge to try to fit them into a clear vessel without the use of floral foam/styrofoam. What I did was cut a round piece of cardboard to use in place of the metal round piece in the lid. I assembled all of the flowers together with floral tape and inserted the stems thought a small X that I cut through the centre of the the cardboard lid. After pushing the stems through, I fanned them out, and then screwed on the lid. Finally, I pressed the stems down into the X until they were secure.\nI also revised how I made the DIY Crepe Paper Flower Carnation – I’ll be writing about this in the next post (or so). In the meantime, all I can say is that I think I like this *new* technique better.\nCompared to my own wedding centrepieces, these yellow rustic wedding centrepieces were much smaller with fewer flowers. However, it was still very time consuming. So this whole process – making flowers for someone else’s wedding – really got me thinking about where I want to go with this passion of mine.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://instagain.net/cloud-computing-and-online-art-galleries/", "date": "2024-04-15T00:40:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00110.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9271987676620483, "token_count": 5078, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__196768288", "lang": "en", "text": "Experience the future of art with our revolutionary online art galleries powered by cloud computing. Break free from the constraints of traditional brick-and-mortar galleries and explore a world of creativity and inspiration at your fingertips.\nDiscover a Vast Collection: Our online art galleries offer an extensive and diverse collection of artwork from both established and emerging artists. From breathtaking paintings and sculptures to captivating photographs and digital art, there is something to suit every taste and style.\nImmerse Yourself in Art: With our user-friendly interface, you can easily browse through our virtual galleries and get up close and personal with each piece of artwork. Zoom in to admire intricate details or step back for a broader perspective – the choice is yours.\n“Cloud computing has opened up new possibilities for the art world, allowing artists to showcase their work to a global audience and art enthusiasts to access unlimited artistic treasures from the comfort of their own homes.”\nExperience the convenience of cloud computing technology and explore the world of art like never before. Join us on this exciting journey and become part of the technological revolution in the art world.\nThe Evolution of Art in the Digital Age\nArt has always been an important part of human culture and expression. Over the years, the art world has witnessed several revolutions, and we are now in the midst of a new one — the digital age. With the emergence of cloud computing and online art galleries, the way we create, consume, and appreciate art has been transformed.\nThe Power of Digital Art\nDigital art has revolutionized the way artists create and showcase their work. With technology at their fingertips, artists can experiment with various mediums, techniques, and styles without the limitations of traditional art forms. The digital medium provides a unique platform for artists to express themselves and connect with a global audience.\nOnline Art Galleries\nTraditional art galleries were once the primary avenue for artists to showcase their work. However, the rise of online art galleries has expanded the reach and accessibility of art. These platforms allow artists to display their creations to a worldwide audience, without the need for physical exhibitions. Users can explore and purchase artwork from the comfort of their homes.\nCloud Computing: Connecting Artists and Collectors\nCloud computing has played a significant role in revolutionizing the art world. Artists can now store and share their digital artwork in the cloud, allowing collectors to access and purchase their pieces from anywhere in the world. The cloud also enables artists to collaborate and connect with other creative individuals, fostering a sense of community and inspiration.\nThe Future of Art\nAs technology continues to evolve, so does the art world. Virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly prevalent in artistic experiences, offering new ways for artists to engage with their audience. Blockchain technology is also being explored to add transparency and provenance to artwork ownership.\nThe evolution of art in the digital age has opened up a world of possibilities for artists and art enthusiasts alike. With the power of cloud computing and online art galleries, artists can reach a global audience, and viewers can experience art in new and innovative ways. The future holds exciting prospects for the intersection of technology and art, as the digital revolution continues to reshape the art world.\nAdvantages of Cloud Computing in Art Galleries\nCloud computing allows art galleries to store and access their entire art collections online. This means that art lovers and potential buyers can view and purchase artworks from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. The cloud provides a platform for artists to showcase their work to a global audience, opening up new possibilities for exposure and sales.\n2. Cost Savings\nBy utilizing cloud computing, art galleries can reduce their expenses on physical storage and maintenance of their collections. Instead of investing in costly infrastructure and security measures, galleries can store their artworks digitally in the cloud. This eliminates the need for physical space and reduces the risk of damage or theft. Additionally, cloud services often offer flexible pricing plans, allowing galleries to scale their storage needs according to their requirements and budget.\nCloud computing platforms enable collaborative efforts between artists, curators, and collectors. With cloud-based storage and sharing, galleries can easily collaborate on exhibitions, acquisitions, and research. The ability to share and edit artworks and documents in real-time improves communication and streamlines the decision-making process. This collaborative approach enhances the overall art experience and fosters innovation within the art community.\n4. Data Security\nArt galleries deal with valuable and sensitive data, including the details of their artworks, sales records, and customer information. Cloud computing provides secure and encrypted data storage, protecting this information from unauthorized access or loss due to hardware failures or disasters. With regular backups and robust security measures, galleries can have peace of mind knowing that their data is safe and can be easily restored.\nThe cloud offers scalability, allowing art galleries to easily expand their storage capacity or scale down if needed. Whether the gallery acquires new artworks or decides to downsize its collection, cloud computing provides the flexibility to adjust storage space accordingly. This scalability ensures that the gallery can adapt to changing needs without the added cost and logistical challenges of physical storage.\n|Artworks can be easily viewed and purchased from anywhere in the world.\n|Reduces expenses on physical storage and infrastructure.\n|Facilitates collaboration between artists, curators, and collectors.\n|Ensures the safety and integrity of valuable art-related data.\n|Ability to easily adjust storage capacity to meet changing needs.\nEnhancing Access to Artwork\nUnleash Your Creativity\nWith our innovative online platform, you can now access an extensive collection of artwork from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a casual browser, our platform allows you to explore and discover a wide range of artistic creations.\nBrowse and Discover\nOur curated collection features artwork from renowned artists around the world. From traditional paintings to digital art, you can browse through various styles and genres. Discover new artists and explore different artistic movements with just a few clicks.\nOur user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate through the collection and find the artwork that resonates with you. Filter your search by artist, style, or price range to quickly find what you’re looking for. With our convenient tools, you can easily zoom in to examine the smallest details of each masterpiece.\nExperience art exhibitions like never before with our virtual gallery tours. Explore different exhibitions curated by art experts and immerse yourself in the world of art from the comfort of your own home. With virtual reality technology, you can get a true feel of being in a gallery, walking through the halls, and admiring the artwork.\nSafe and Convenient Purchasing\nWhen you find a piece of artwork that speaks to you, our platform allows you to securely purchase it with confidence. Our streamlined payment process ensures a hassle-free transaction, and we provide reliable shipping options to deliver your purchase safely to your doorstep.\nJoin Our Art Community\nEngage with fellow art enthusiasts through our online community. Share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with others who share your passion for art. Participate in discussions, attend virtual events, and get exclusive access to artist interviews and behind-the-scenes content.\n|Benefits of Using Our Platform\n|Convenience: Explore and buy artwork anytime, anywhere.\n|Variety: Access a diverse collection of artwork from all over the world.\n|Expertise: Benefit from insights and guidance from art experts.\n|Discoverability: Explore new artists and artistic styles with ease.\n|Community: Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network.\nEnhance your access to artwork and embark on a journey of artistic discovery with our revolutionary online platform.\nFacilitating Collaboration and Networking\nConnect with Artists and Collectors\nOur innovative cloud-based platform provides a unique opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to connect and collaborate. By creating a profile on our platform, artists can showcase their work to a global audience and connect with potential buyers or collectors. This networking aspect allows for the creation of new connections and collaborations within the art community.\nCollaborate on Projects\nOur platform also enables artists to collaborate on projects with ease. Through our collaborative features, artists can work together remotely and brainstorm ideas, share resources, and even create joint exhibitions or events. By embracing the power of cloud computing, we are revolutionizing the way artists collaborate, breaking down geographical barriers and fostering creativity.\nDiscover New Artistic Perspectives\nOur platform is not limited to artists and collectors. It also provides a hub for art lovers, critics, and curators to explore different artistic perspectives. By offering a diverse range of artworks from artists around the world, we encourage dialogue and exchange of ideas. This exposure to various perspectives can lead to the discovery of new artistic styles and genres, enriching the overall art experience.\nAccess Art Industry Insights\nThrough our platform, users can gain access to valuable insights about the art industry. We provide resources such as articles, interviews, and podcasts from industry experts, keeping users informed about the latest trends, techniques, and market developments. This knowledge empowers artists and collectors alike, giving them a competitive edge in the ever-changing art world.\n|Benefits of our Platform:\n|1. Connect and collaborate with artists and collectors worldwide.\n|2. Break down geographical barriers and foster creativity through remote collaboration.\n|3. Discover new artistic perspectives and explore diverse artistic styles.\n|4. Gain valuable insights about the art industry from industry experts.\n|5. Expand your network and create new opportunities within the art community.\nImproving Artwork Preservation and Security\nIn the fast-paced world of online art galleries and digital exhibitions, it is crucial to prioritize the preservation and security of artwork. Our revolutionary solution offers advanced features that ensure the longevity and safety of your valuable pieces.\n1. Climate Control Technology\nOur platform utilizes cutting-edge climate control technology to create an optimal environment for your artwork. Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can cause irreversible damage to delicate pieces, but our system ensures a consistent and art-friendly climate.\n2. Secure Digital Storage\nGone are the days of worrying about physical damage or theft of your artwork. Our cloud-based solution provides secure digital storage for your valuable pieces. With encrypted servers and comprehensive backup systems, you can rest assured knowing your artwork is safe and sound.\n3. High-resolution Imaging\nOur platform offers high-resolution imaging capabilities, allowing you to capture every detail of your artwork for future preservation and documentation. With our advanced imaging technology, you can closely examine your pieces in incredible detail, even from the comfort of your own home.\n4. Virtual Security Guards\nProtecting your artwork is our top priority. Our platform features state-of-the-art virtual security guards that monitor your collection 24/7. With advanced motion sensors and instant alerts, any potential threats will be detected and addressed promptly, ensuring the safety of your valuable artwork.\n5. Access Control Management\nControl who gets to view your artwork with our access control management. With customizable permissions and restrictions, you have complete control over who can access and enjoy your precious pieces. Whether you’re showcasing your collection to a select few or opening it up to the public, our platform offers a seamless and secure access experience.\n|Climate Control Technology\n|Ensure an optimal environment for your artwork with our advanced climate control technology.\n|Secure Digital Storage\n|Safeguard your artwork with our secure cloud-based storage system.\n|Capture every detail of your artwork with our high-resolution imaging capabilities.\n|Virtual Security Guards\n|Monitor your collection 24/7 with our state-of-the-art virtual security guards.\n|Access Control Management\n|Control who gets to view your artwork with our customizable access control.\nExperience the next level of artwork preservation and security with our revolutionary platform. Join us today and ensure the longevity and safety of your precious pieces.\nStreamlining Art Exhibition Processes\nBenefits of Streamlining Art Exhibition Processes\n- Efficiency: By using cloud computing and online art galleries, art exhibition processes can be streamlined, minimizing manual tasks and reducing paperwork. This allows for faster and more efficient transactions.\n- Accessibility: Online platforms allow art lovers from all over the world to access and view artwork without the need to travel. This expands the potential audience for artists and increases exposure for their work.\n- Cost savings: By eliminating the need for physical gallery spaces, artists and galleries can save on expenses such as rent, maintenance, and overhead costs.\n- Increased sales: The global reach of online art platforms means that artists have the potential to sell their artwork to a larger customer base. This can lead to increased sales and revenue.\nHow Art Exhibition Processes are Streamlined\nStreamlining art exhibition processes involves leveraging technology to automate and simplify various tasks. Some ways in which this can be achieved include:\n- Online submission and curation: Artists can submit their artwork online, eliminating the need to physically transport their pieces to a gallery. Curators can review and select artwork digitally, making the curation process more efficient.\n- Virtual exhibitions: Galleries can create virtual exhibitions, allowing viewers to explore and interact with artwork online. This provides a realistic gallery experience without the need for physical attendance.\n- Online sales and transactions: Artwork can be easily purchased online through secure payment gateways. This eliminates the need for in-person sales transactions and allows for quick and convenient purchasing.\n- Inventory management: Cloud-based platforms can be used to track and manage artwork inventory, making it easier for galleries and artists to keep track of their collections and sales.\n- Artwork promotion: Online platforms offer various marketing tools to promote artwork and attract potential buyers. This includes social media integration, email marketing, and search engine optimization.\nThe use of cloud computing and online art galleries has revolutionized the art world by streamlining art exhibition processes. This technological advancement has brought numerous benefits, including increased efficiency, accessibility, cost savings, and sales. Artists and galleries can leverage these tools to reach a global audience, showcase their work, and enhance the overall art experience for both artists and art enthusiasts.\nI recently purchased the book «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» and I must say, it has been a complete game-changer for me. As a woman, I have always been interested in art and technology, and this book perfectly combines both of my passions. The author does an exceptional job of explaining how cloud computing has transformed the art industry, specifically online art galleries. The book is incredibly well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter. I was impressed by the author’s ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable language. One aspect that stood out to me was the emphasis on how cloud computing has made art more accessible to a wider audience. I have always enjoyed visiting art galleries, but with the convenience of online platforms, I can now explore and appreciate artwork from the comfort of my own home. This has opened up a whole new world of art for me. Another highlight of the book is the discussion on how artists can utilize online platforms to showcase their work to a global audience. It provides valuable insights and tips for artists looking to navigate the digital art world. I found this section particularly inspiring and empowering. Overall, «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology. It is informative, engaging, and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it to both art enthusiasts and artists looking to adapt to the changing landscape of the art industry.\nI recently purchased «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» and I must say it has exceeded my expectations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how cloud computing has transformed the art world and the emergence of online art galleries. As a tech enthusiast, I found the content to be highly informative and well-researched. The author does an excellent job of explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of technical expertise. Additionally, the inclusion of real-life examples and case studies further enhances the understanding of the subject matter. One of the main highlights of this book is the focus on the benefits and challenges of cloud computing in the art industry. It delves into the advantages such as increased accessibility to artworks, global reach, and reduced costs for artists and collectors. The author also addresses the concerns surrounding security, copyright, and the potential impact on traditional art galleries. I particularly appreciated the chapter on online art marketplaces and their impact on artists and collectors. It provided valuable insights into how artists can leverage these platforms to showcase and sell their artworks effectively. The inclusion of practical tips and strategies was a bonus. Overall, «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and the art industry. It offers a well-rounded perspective on the advantages and challenges of embracing cloud computing in the art world. I highly recommend this book to both art enthusiasts and technology enthusiasts alike.\nThe book «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology. As a female customer, I was particularly drawn to the way the author explores the impact of cloud computing on the art industry. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of how online art galleries have revolutionized the way we consume and appreciate art. It delves into the benefits and challenges of embracing cloud computing in the art world, offering valuable insights for both artists and art enthusiasts. What I appreciate most about this book is its accessibility. The author has managed to explain complex technological concepts in a way that is easy to understand for someone like me who doesn’t have a technical background. The use of real-life examples and case studies helps to illustrate the potential of cloud computing in the art industry. Additionally, the book raises important questions about the future of traditional art galleries and the role of technology in democratizing the art world. It encourages readers to think critically about the implications of these advancements and the potential impact on artists, collectors, and art lovers. Overall, «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the transformative power of cloud computing in the art industry. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how technology is reshaping the way we create, consume, and appreciate art.\nI recently purchased «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» and I must say it exceeded my expectations. As an art enthusiast, I was thrilled to explore the possibilities that the cloud and online galleries offer to the art world. The book delves deep into the technical aspects of cloud computing and how it has transformed the traditional art industry. It explains how artists, collectors, and even art lovers like me can benefit from this technological revolution. The author does an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable terms. One of the highlights of the book is the numerous case studies and real-world examples provided. This not only helps in understanding the theories but also gives practical insights into how artists have successfully embraced cloud computing to showcase their works to a global audience. I was particularly impressed with the author’s thorough research and attention to detail. The book covers various topics like data security, intellectual property rights, and the impact of cloud computing on the art market. It leaves no stone unturned in discussing the challenges and opportunities brought about by this revolution. Moreover, the writing style is engaging and concise, making it a pleasure to read. The author’s passion for the subject shines through, making it easy to stay engaged from start to finish. The book also includes beautiful illustrations of artworks that have been showcased through online galleries, further enhancing the reading experience. Overall, I highly recommend «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» to anyone interested in art and technology. It offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of how cloud computing has transformed the art industry, making it a must-read for art enthusiasts, artists, and even gallery owners.\nI recently purchased the book «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» and I must say it is a true gem for art enthusiasts like me. The author does an excellent job of exploring the impact of cloud computing on the art industry, and how online art galleries have revolutionized the way we discover and appreciate art. The book is well-written and easy to understand, even for someone like me who is not very tech-savvy. The author explains complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. What I found most interesting about the book is the way it delves into the democratization of art through online platforms. The author discusses how these platforms have allowed artists from all over the world to showcase their work to a global audience, breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities for artists. Furthermore, the book also addresses the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding digital art and online transactions. It raises thought-provoking questions about the authenticity and ownership of digital artworks, and how these issues can be addressed in the future. Overall, «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries» is an enlightening read that opened my eyes to the technological advancements in the art world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology. I highly recommend this book to all art enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts alike.\nI recently purchased «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» and I must say it exceeded my expectations. As an art enthusiast, I am always looking for new ways to explore and appreciate artworks. This book provided a comprehensive insight into how cloud computing has revolutionized the art world and introduced online art galleries. The author’s explanation of cloud computing and its application in the art industry was clear and concise. I appreciated the in-depth analysis of how online art galleries have changed the way we view and buy art. The book also highlighted the benefits and challenges of this technological shift, offering a balanced perspective. What I found particularly interesting were the case studies and interviews with artists and gallery owners who have embraced cloud computing. Their experiences and success stories were inspiring and further supported the author’s arguments. It was fascinating to learn how artists are now able to reach a global audience and sell their artwork without the limitations of a physical gallery. The book was well-organized, making it easy to follow the evolution and impact of cloud computing in the art world. The writing style was engaging and accessible, even for someone like me who does not have a technical background. I appreciated the author’s ability to convey complex concepts in a way that was both informative and enjoyable to read. In conclusion, «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World» is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and art. It provides valuable insights into how cloud computing has transformed the art industry, offering new possibilities for artists and art enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their understanding of the art world in the digital age.\nI recently purchased the book «Cloud Computing and Online Art Galleries: A Technological Revolution in the Art World», and I must say it exceeded my expectations. As a lover of both art and technology, I found the book to be an insightful and fascinating read. The author did a great job explaining the impact of cloud computing on the art industry, and how online art galleries have revolutionized the way we experience and appreciate art. The book is well-researched and provides comprehensive information on various online platforms and their contribution to the art world. It also delves into the challenges and opportunities that arise with the merging of art and technology. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology. It offers a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of the ongoing technological revolution in the art world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://artscorps.org/board/", "date": "2022-08-13T18:20:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9746406674385071, "token_count": 1842, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__137205439", "lang": "en", "text": "Tanisha Brandon- Felder, President\nTanisha is the director of equity and family engagement in the Shoreline School District. Through her previous work in the Seattle Public Schools, she co-founded The Race Forum- a safe place for discussions around race that involved both school families and staff, co-created and produced Words of Power- a short film designed to help kids talk about race, created Many Cultures, One World- a cultural event created to help students feel empowered about who they are, and founded The SEED Plot- a social justice conference for Middle School students. In 2015,Tanisha received her Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Policy. For 3 years, she has been an active participant in the Arts Corps’ Creative Schools Initiative, an arts integration program that aims to influence student engagement, classroom instructional practices, and school culture. Her passion and desire is to engage in the conversation around race and equity, and to empower others, while continuing to empower herself, to move those discussions into actions towards positive outcomes for youth.\nHilary is a silo-buster, dot-connecter and philanthropy geek. She has spent the past 15 years shepherding philanthropic consulting firm, Arabella Advisors, from start-up to leader in the social sector. Hilary has a passion for effective giving and, in particular, deploying equitable practices, advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships to achieve greater good. She holds a BA in sociology from the University of Colorado and an MA in public affairs with a concentration in nonprofit and public management from Indiana University. Hilary lives in West Seattle with her husband and rescue pup. When she is not working, you can find Hilary trying out new recipes in the kitchen, enjoying live music and adventuring around the PNW.\nAs a child, Donte Felder was diagnosed with disgraphia (a writing-related learning disability) and spent five years in special education. Born and raised in Seattle, Donte now teaches dramatic writing to middle school children in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. He earned his B.S. in Education from Grambling State University in Louisiana and his MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College, where he studied Screenwriting with Neil Landau and Darrah Cloud. He has produced several short films and plays with his drama team and won the W.E.A. Humanitarian Award for his play dealing with race relations and school integration, “First Day.”\nSally is a Seattle based visual artist, freelance graphic designer, and community volunteer. Most recently, she has served on the board of Gallery 110, a nonprofit gallery in Pioneer Square, and on granting committees with Social Justice Fund NW and Washington Women’s Foundation. She loves doing art with K-5 students, design and marketing for nonprofits and small businesses, and promoting emerging artists. Sally is passionate about getting more arts into the schools and about Arts Corps’ overall mission and programing – especially the Creative Schools Initiative. Her top priorities in terms of social justice are working towards equity in education, and prison “reform”/ or rather the abolition of prisons as we know them. Sally lives in Columbia City with her husband and two children, and dog.\nelizabeth maria ortega\nelizabeth landed herself at Arts Corps in 2011 as a classroom assistant. She worked with a variety of art forms, began teaching her own class and then shifted into her work with FEEST. At FEEST, elizabeth worked for several years alongside young people to critically think about the root causes of health injustices in communities of color and creatively push back in their communities. She has also done work in various arts communities, youth shelters, middle and high schools, with immigrant rights and is now a teacher with a social justice emphasis at Puget Sound Community School. She is a writer, printmaker artist and carries her curiosity and creativity wherever she goes, from shifting power and institutions towards justice to playing with friends on the weekends. She creates and sells her art out of a studio in Fremont with other fellow qpoc artists. She holds a B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona and a MAEd in Education from Antioch University with a thesis on Decolonizing Learning Processes.\nKelly Rondou, Treasurer\nKelly has been a volunteer with Arts Corps since 2011, working as Stage Manager and Technical Director for La Festa del Arte and the Student Showcase. Kelly is currently the Executive Support Manager at Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, a nonprofit supporting community health centers in the Northwest, previous to that she was the Director of Executive Projects for PROVAIL, a disability services provider for the Puget Sound area. Combining her background in visual and performing arts with her career in healthcare and serving the underserved has led Kelly to believe strongly in the utmost importance of arts in social justice and creating whole, healthy communities.\nMylen Tumaliuan-Huggins believes that the arts are an essential part of being a person. She is greatly inspired by and thrives on the creativity and expressive confidence that comes from young emerging artists. Trained as a graphic designer/illustrator, her true passion is teaching artistry, engaging youth in the creative process of visual arts. She’s been a teaching artist for over a decade serving youth ranging from kindergarten to high school from her early days at The Children’s Museum to several Seattle and Highline Public Schools as well as teaching for Arts Corps and Seattle Art Museum. In addition to being a teaching artist, Mylen is also an artist mentor for Arts Impact and serves on the board for Arts Corps.\nAurelio Valdez is a Mexican-American with many passions and goals. He is currently studying to receive his bachelor’s at Seattle Pacific University majoring both in Political Science and Sociology. He chooses these majors in order to become a leader in his community to change society’s structure for justice with minority groups in America. He feels he has much to prove coming from immigrant parents and being the first in his family to not only graduate high school but also be able to enroll in a university. Alongside working on becoming a scholar, he is a conscious HipHop musician that has social commentary and an overall love for the HipHop culture throughout his lyrics. He believes strongly that he was put on earth with a mission to change his community and to have a positive impact in people’s lives.\nKris Evans Bien\nAfter graduating with a B.A. in Communications/Broadcast Journalism, Kris spent the first part of her career working in live, network television production in LA and NY. Transitioning to the tech sector was a natural progression to combine a love of content creation and storytelling with creative writing, UX design, and TV programming while envisioning the future of television by creating interactive television prototypes at Microsoft. Kris’ work was published in two books. Once she had children, she transitioned to teaching K6 visual arts as an art docent in the Northshore School District, working for the Northshore Schools Foundation, and then as an art docent trainer for parents.\nKris connected with Arts Corps to develop a new docent curriculum for the district, after partnering with the Museum of Women in the Arts, focusing on equity, diversity, and gender parity. She worked on Arts Corps’ Learning Immersive Technology pilot by recruiting an advisory board and trained as a teaching artist at ArtsWA’s TAT Lab. Kris served as Lead Ambassador for Arts Ed Washington, advocating for arts education across Washington state. She sees an education as incomplete without the arts and thinks districts must create more arts equity in schools. She misses her time with students in the classroom and has three children: one in college and twins finishing high school.\nKeenan is a 4th-year at Seattle University majoring in Public Affairs with a focus on Urban Development and Equitable Community Sustainability as well as minoring in Philosophy. He believes that, at any age, a connection to the arts is an invaluable resource that not only builds but emotionally fortifies communities through the intimate connections art brings. In his own life, he follows and supports Asian and Asian-American artists that use their work to build a noncentralized community through shared socio-cultural experiences.\nStone Gossard plays rhythm guitar in Pearl Jam along with playing and producing music through his own label Loose Groove Records. He is a lifelong Seattle resident and continues to make his home here with his wife and four daughters. Stone is an active member of the local nonprofit community and has been a vocal advocate for those experiencing homelessness in King County. Having supported Arts Corps since its inception, Stone believes in the importance of sharing art and vision and the critical need for young people to have that experience today.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sewinloveny.com/about", "date": "2024-03-01T07:19:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475203.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301062009-20240301092009-00268.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9495987296104431, "token_count": 632, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__132873745", "lang": "en", "text": "Raised by a single mother who was also a talented seamstress, our founder learned from an early age that the power of tailoring lies in the joy it can bring to others. Time spent learning her craft at her mother’s knee meant seeing first-hand how a well-fitted gown can transform a woman into her best and most beautiful self; the happiness and satisfaction our founder saw shining in the faces of her mother’s customers is something she has never forgotten.\nThose early experiences now find their full expression in our business today, inspiring the three core principles that shape everything we do: Service, Craft, and Care. This foundation of excellence sets us apart and makes us the natural alterations choice for any discriminating bride.\nService. The bride-to-be is unlike any other client, and her tailoring needs go beyond simple stitches and thread. From the first fitting to the final gown delivery, every bride deserves a team of focused and attentive professionals dedicated to creating a top-notch garment experience. For us, this high level of service means listening carefully to client desires, thoroughly explaining our in-house process, and delivering quality alterations on time and in pristine condition. Getting the dress of one’s dreams should never involve headaches (or heartache!), and we work hard to ensure that our team does what it takes to make brides happy. We love to be a part of any woman’s special day!\nCraft. Careful tailoring ensures an ideal fit, but only real craftsmanship can elevate a dress into something truly special. Like the unique woman who wears it, every bridal gown has its own special characteristics, and it takes skill and experience to work with the broad range of dress types popular with modern brides. Our hand-picked team of specialists boasts over 10 years of experience in bridal alterations, and each member brings his or her specific talents into every project we undertake. No detail is too intricate or material too delicate for our talented and sure-handed artisans to handle. The confidence of our clients is built on this commitment to craft.\nCare. Every bride we work with—and every dress we handle—is treated with the care and respect they deserve. We know that a wedding dress is much more than a garment; it’s a symbol of so much that is meaningful in our clients’ lives. We’re honored to become caretakers of these dresses, and we care for them as deeply as if they were our own. From our alterations work to the free dress storage we offer our brides, we know that we play an important role in one of the most special days in a bride’s life, and we’re honored for the opportunity.\nWe believe strongly that excellent customer service, experienced craftsmanship, and attentive care are what set us apart from many other alterations specialists. Every bride should step into their special day with confidence, style, and grace, and it’s our pleasure to help our clients do just that.\nCopyright © 2023 Sew in Love Bridal Alterations - All Rights Reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.weddingcaboodle.co.uk/business-directory/wpbdp_category/live-music-band/", "date": "2019-05-21T19:44:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256546.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521182616-20190521204616-00425.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9678865671157837, "token_count": 204, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__19900132", "lang": "en", "text": "Live Music – Band\nA little bit about us\nAudio Test Pilots perform the very best songs that span the decades with a set list for all generations to enjoy and dance along to. We pride ourselves on our customer service and endeavour to liaise closely with our clients from the moment of first contact to ensure that we create the perfect atmosphere for your event.\nEach band member has toured the UK in various musical outfits, has countless live playing experience and has performed alongside and worked with many well established artists and music producers. The band members have had their own musical works published, have composed for TV and film and have travelled abroad playing and recording music. They are a hard working band and are guaranteed to impress.\nAudio Test Pilots are a three piece outfit comprising of vocals, guitar and bass, playing live to samples that are performed, recorded and programmed by themselves in their own studio, giving it a truly authentic and accurate sound.\nFacebook page: www.facebook.com/audiotestpilots", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.scottify.ca/", "date": "2018-05-20T17:10:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794863662.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180520170536-20180520190536-00456.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9835948944091797, "token_count": 673, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__212355408", "lang": "en", "text": "*Prices may vary based on sound and lighting requirements.\nWe provide commercial liability and all risk equipment insurance coverage for every event.\nScott was an amazing person throughout our planning process. He was the best vendor in his methods of communication. We liked how we were able to create a custom playlist so that all of our favourite songs were played, and Scott mixed them perfectly.\nScott is an amazing DJ. Very professional and punctual . He will accommodate your music requests with ease. You're in safe hands with Scott and your guests won't be disappointed!\nIt's been a pleasure working with Scott, as we prepare for my 30th birthday party. He responds promptly to all my inquiries, and is professional, kind and accommodating. He works hard to ensure he sets exactly the right mood you're looking for. I'd highly recommend him for your next event!\nScott recently DJ'd my husband's 40th birthday backyard bash. Everyone had a great time and I believe his music really set the tone for a fun evening together. It was a lot of fun for everyone and he was super professional. I highly recommend hiring Scott for your next event!\nScottify Events really shows the difference in quality compared to some of the younger dj's that try to play at events. Lots of new kids don't really get it, but Scott has the skill set to mix every style and genre seamlessly, and has the ability to read the vibe from any crowd! If you want the music for your event dialed up properly, Scott is the only one you need to rock the party right!\nFamily and friends are still raving about the fabulous job our DJ Scott did. He was so personable, helpful with playlist suggestions, and the outcome was better than either of us could have hoped for. It is so much more than picking your own playlist- his delivery and mixing of the music is superb, GET THE LIGHTS and trust Scott and say no to a request hour because you will not need it! Thank you Scott for such beautiful memories!!!!!!\nWe found Scott one month before our wedding because for the longest time we thought we couldn't afford a good DJ. Scott was fantastic on the day, he was a pleasure to deal with and he had people up dancing from start to finish. The songs he played were perfect the whole night through. His mixing was fantastic and the lights were awesome. Every single person there has told us how great the DJ was, and that we need to have another party just to have an excuse to bring him back!\nScott's beats kept our dance going for hours and everyone had such a blast singing and dancing to so many songs we all loved. We could not be happier with our choice to go with Scottify as our DJ and I will absolutely be recommending him to all of our friends and family! Even up to the last couple days before the wedding Scott was flexible to switch some things around and show up a little earlier than planned to give enough set up time. 10/10!\nWith over 20 years DJing and MCing experience and 13 years working in Toronto's Radio industry for stations like 104.5 CHUM FM and 99.9 Virgin Radio, Scott has a unique style that can't be replicated.\nThanks for considering us for your event. We look forward to hearing from you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arch-projections.com/", "date": "2024-04-18T10:39:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00383.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8566857576370239, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__126208177", "lang": "en", "text": "Architecture has a direct dialogue with your inner feelings and well-being.\nWe design spaces that uplift the senses and inspire the mind, without losing sight of distinctive form and faultless function. Designs that are well balanced with the world around them. An environment that enriches everyday life and the fabric of Earth.\nAL-Harakan Plaza III,\nAL Basateen Dist.\nJeddah, KSA 23718\nSunday — Thursday 10am – 4pm\nFriday — Closed\nSaturday — Closed\n“Designing spaces that speak to your sense of identity”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.otakucosplayph.com/2019/02/cosplayer-profiles-mimi.html", "date": "2019-07-21T20:10:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195527196.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721185027-20190721211027-00495.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9669867753982544, "token_count": 441, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__59506994", "lang": "en", "text": "COSPLAYER PROFILES: MIMI\nFellow cosplay fans please welcome another entry to COSPLAYER PROFILES, MIMI. She started to like cosplaying when she is in high school. Her first cosplay was in fact when she was asked to cosplay an anime character during their sports festival competition.\nFrom there on she started to love cosplay and felt the fun and enjoyment of dressing up as her favorite anime character.\nMimi and Cosplaying\nI cosplay because I enjoy being the character that I like and love. It makes me happy to transform into someone whom I just thought won't come into life.\nMimi seems to be really enjoying cosplay as she is now a certified cosplayer with tons of characters already. Among her cosplays are:\n- Misa Amane\n- Rin Kagamine\n- Elizabeth Middleford\n- Hanon Hosho\n- Popstar Ahri\n- Star Guardian Soraka\n- Lenalee Lee\n- Naruko Anjou\n- Alisa Bosconovitch\nThe best experience for me is whenever I enjoy doing it with my friends, as in my closest friends. That's when we don't care about our cosplay imperfections, we just have fun taking photos with one another and with other cosplayers and looting on cosplay events.\nFuture Plans in Cosplay for Mimi\nSeems like we will be seeing more of Mimi in future cosplay events and conventions. She still plans to finish all of her dream cosplays before finally retiring. She sees cosplaying as part of enjoying life to the fullest, although she says her career is her priority.\nHey everyone! Just enjoy cosplaying and have fun whether you cosplay your characters perfectly or not. When you grow old, you might not be able to cosplay again because of life priorities. Just enjoy and don't mind the judgmental eyes. LOVE what you're doing. PS: if you're a perfectionist type, just try and try until you improve - you will be surprised when you see your improvement soon!\nConnect with Mimi on social media:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://holoconnects.com/en/blog/transmission-holography/", "date": "2023-09-28T23:52:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510462.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928230810-20230929020810-00405.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.910972535610199, "token_count": 936, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__285527437", "lang": "en", "text": "Transmission Holography: Discovering the World of 3D Imaging\nTransmission holography is a fascinating and innovative technique within the realm of holography, enabling the creation of stunning three-dimensional (3D) images with an impressive sense of depth and realism. Unlike conventional two-dimensional photographs, transmission holography captures light in a unique way, allowing for the complete reconstruction of a 3D representation of an object or scene. This powerful imaging process has found numerous applications in a wide range of fields, including science, art, engineering, and more, providing viewers with an immersive and captivating visual experience.\n- How Transmission Holography Works\n- Applications of Transmission Holography entertainment by providing vivid 3D views and immersive experiences.\n- Advancements and Future Prospects\nHow Transmission Holography Works\nAt the heart of transmission holography lies the use of laser light, which is skillfully divided into two beams: the object beam and the reference beam. The object beam is directed towards the subject, and as the light waves interact with the object, they become scattered and diffused. These scattered waves are then recorded on a specialized light-sensitive material, such as a holographic plate, which serves as the canvas for capturing the intricate details of the 3D image. Concurrently, the reference beam is precisely directed onto the same recording medium. The merging of the object and reference beams results in the creation of an interference pattern, capturing both the phase and amplitude information of the object. When subsequently illuminated with coherent light, this pattern reconstructs the 3D representation, allowing us to marvel at the lifelike images before our eyes.\nApplications of Transmission Holography\nTransmission holography has proven to be a versatile and indispensable tool across various industries. In the world of art, it has enabled the creation of mesmerizing and ethereal installations, where life-like 3D images seemingly come to life before the beholder’s eyes. In scientific research, transmission holography has been harnessed for data visualization and analysis, offering scientists the ability to study complex structures and objects in an enhanced 3D context. Furthermore, transmission holography has found practical applications in the field of security, where it plays a vital role in enhancing the authenticity and protection of critical documents, valuable products, and official identification materials.\nAdvancements and Future Prospects\nOver the years, transmission holography has witnessed remarkable advancements and breakthroughs. The integration of digital technologies has ushered in a new era, enabling the creation of computer-generated transmission holograms. This technological leap offers greater flexibility and ease of manipulation, propelling the boundaries of creative possibilities further.\nMoreover, researchers and innovators are exploring the potential of combining transmission holography with augmented reality and virtual reality systems. This exciting convergence holds the promise of delivering immersive and interactive experiences that blur the line between the physical and virtual worlds, offering users an unprecedented level of engagement and immersion.\nIn conclusion, transmission holography stands as an awe-inspiring and captivating field of 3D imaging, continuing to mesmerize researchers, artists, and technologists alike. Its ability to recreate lifelike and realistic 3D representations of objects and scenes has led to a plethora of applications across diverse industries. As technology continues to progress, the future of transmission holography appears exceedingly promising, offering a new horizon of breathtaking visual experiences and forever transforming the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the difference between transmission and reflection holography?\nTransmission holography records and replays light waves that pass through a hologram, requiring laser light for viewing. Reflection holography records and replays light waves that bounce off the surface of the hologram, enabling viewing under white light. Both create 3D images, but with different viewing conditions.\nHow do hologram devices work?\nHologram devices work by manipulating light. They use lasers to record an object’s light field in a pattern onto a recording medium. When this pattern is later illuminated, it recreates the light field, producing a 3D image that appears as if the original object is present, providing a full, 360-degree view.\nWritten by Andre Smith\nAndre is founder and CEO at Holoconnects. He is one of the thought leaders in the hologram business. He has expertise in the technology and the implementation of holograms in a wide spectrum of branches.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://islx.com.au/live-music", "date": "2024-02-28T15:13:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474737.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228143955-20240228173955-00142.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9413167238235474, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__33876311", "lang": "en", "text": "At ISLX Lighting, we understand that lighting can transform a live music performance, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for the audience. Our team of experienced lighting designers works closely with clients to understand their vision and craft a customized lighting solution that meets their unique needs and budget.\nWe offer a wide range of lighting equipment, including LED fixtures, moving lights, and special effects, all of which are designed to create stunning visual displays that enhance the live music performance. Our innovative lighting solutions can be tailored to match the mood and style of the music, creating an unforgettable experience for both performers and audience members.\nISLX Lighting is committed to providing exceptional customer service and support. Our team is available around the clock to answer questions and offer technical assistance, ensuring that our clients have a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish.\nWhether you're a concert promoter, festival organizer, or touring musician, ISLX Lighting has the expertise and equipment you need to take your live music performance to the next level. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create an unforgettable concert experience.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.aliceinwonderlandtrivia.com/", "date": "2015-04-19T09:25:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246638571.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045718-00198-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9173005819320679, "token_count": 935, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-18__0__71468198", "lang": "en", "text": "Female & Flower\nLady and Lilacs at Christ Church\nA painting of a long-haired adult female once owned and admired by Lewis Carroll is \"The Lady of the Lilacs\" (right) by the English painter Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Carroll purchased the painting from Hughes in 1863 and hung it over the mantelpiece in one of his rooms at Christ Church, the college at the University of Oxford where he spent most of his adult life as a teacher. However, there are no lilacs (Syringa vulgaris, a.k.a. \"common lilac\") in the Alice books. There are white roses in Wonderland (soon to be painted red) and in Looking-Glass world's \"garden of living flowers\" there are several species of \"talking\" flowers: rose, tiger lily, violet, larkspur, and daisy, but no lilac. Carroll probably had Hughes's girl-with-lilacs in mind when he drew a pensive-looking Alice (bottom) on a page of the first, private, non-published version of Wonderland titled \"Alice's Adventures under Ground,\" a Christmas gift given in 1864 to Alice Liddell (1852-1934), the young girl who inspired Carroll to write Alice's fictional journey to Wonderland and, later, to Looking-Glass world. After Carroll's death in 1898, the lilac painting remained with his heirs until sold in the mid-20th century to a Canadian art gallery. Sources: Anne Clark, Lewis Carroll: A Biography (New York, 1979) and Sally Brown, \"Introduction,\" Alice's Adventures under Ground, manuscript facsimile, (London, 2008).\nPurple love factlet: In Victorian England's romantic \"language of flowers,\" purple lilacs were symbolic of first love or the first emotions of love. Source: Victorian Bazaar (.com), 21 Oct 2013.\nScientific name factlet: In the scientific world of botanical names, Syringa in the lilac's name (Syringa vulgaris) honors a beautiful nymph in Greek mythology named Syringa, while vulgaris in Latin means \"common\" because this species of flower is easily obtained. Source: AWT's botanical files.\nVirginia lilac factlet: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the United States' third president (1801-1809), liked lilacs and planted them in 1767 at his childhood home in Virginia and in 1771 planted lilacs at Monticello, his Virginia plantation. Source: Monticello (.org), 15 Oct 2013.\nBlue color factlet: The English word lilac is derived from the Persian word lilak, a variant of the Persian word nilak (\"a little blue\" or \"blueish\") that is the diminutive of the Persian word nil, meaning blue or indigo. Source: Word Origins (.org), 25 Apr 2014.\nState flower factlet: The purple lilac is the state flower of New Hampshire and is \"symbolic of that hardy character of the men and women of the Granite State.\" Source: State of New Hampshire website, 15 Oct 2013.\nThe Caterpillar's Nontoxic Mushroom\nThe species of mushroom that Alice eats in Wonderland is not identified in the first Alice book.\nAlice Rides the Victorian Railroad\nEngland's real Victorian railroad is reflected in Alice's train ride in Looking-Glass world.\nAn English Illustrator's Wonderland Face\nAn early 20th-century illustrator of Wonderland often used himself as a model.\nWonderland Overshadows Maui Wowie\nThe Alice books provide a treasure-trove of colorful names for female cosmetics.\nLong-Necked Alice as Treetop Scientist\nA title word in the first Alice book describes a research phase in the scientific world of treetop studies.\nThe Ubiquitous Non-Wonderland Cocktail\nLiterary-minded bartenders and mixologists who create names for cocktails occasionally reply on the Alice books for inspiration.\nThe Physical Impairments of Alice's Creators\nThe author and the first illustrator of the Alice books had lifelong above-the-neck problems.\nThe Jabberwocky of Microbiology\nA word from a Looking-Glass poem finds a home in microbiology.\nWhat Alice Doesn't Know About Cooked Sheep\nLike the real-world Victorian girls her age, Alice is familiar with mutton, but she is too young to know about a curious French sexual usage of a sheep's respiratory organs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.artcoopmendocino.com/jimcowles.html", "date": "2024-02-22T10:27:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00237.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.958129346370697, "token_count": 289, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__42491279", "lang": "en", "text": "Jeweler and Blacksmith\nPlease click on Jim's own website to find out about his forge and the creative work he produces as a fine arts blacksmith: www.poonkinney-forge.com\nWhile you are there, you might want to contact him directly, read his Blog, and subscribe to his emails.\nCreating handforged ironwork since 1999, Poonkinney Forge has earned a reputation as a talented artist-blacksmith in Northern California. I give form, structure, and shape to iron bars that are transformed into decorative and functional art pieces. Most of all, I give iron bars life and meaning as they take a different form.\nPoonkinney Forge showcase's a diverse body of work that never fails to impress clients and collectors. Our handforged home decor pieces are among the popular items that our clients keep coming back for. From pot racks, RR spike art knives, jewelry, to blacksmith candle holders, we give your home a powerful lift. If a collection of exceptional forged iron work is what you are looking for, you will find it here at Poonkinney Forge!\n\"I continue to have a passion for my craft and creating useful (if not whimsical) products for customers homes and businesses. Interacting with people at fairs and music festivals has been a blast over the years. I've enjoy creating the different product designs!\" JIM COWLES", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://turistbug.com/diy-gift-baskets-for-every-occasion-tips-and-ideas/", "date": "2023-09-23T07:18:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923062631-20230923092631-00045.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9040870070457458, "token_count": 868, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__195321602", "lang": "en", "text": "Gift baskets are a versatile and thoughtful way to show your appreciation to the people in your life. Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a thank-you gift, a well-curated basket can convey your feelings in a way that words cannot. Beyond that, it’s also a fun and creative project to take on. Here are some tips and ideas for creating DIY gift baskets for every occasion.\nChoosing a Theme\nThe first step to creating an amazing gift basket is choosing a theme. This will give you a direction and help you choose items that complement each other. For example, you could create a spa basket that features self-care items like candles, bath bombs, and bubble bath. Or, you could create a foodie basket featuring gourmet snacks, oils, and cookbooks. Consider the recipient’s likes and dislikes and create a basket that will be personalized to them. Discover additional information about the subject by visiting this recommended external website. birthday gift baskets!\nSelecting the Basket\nThe foundation of the gift basket is the container itself. You can find baskets of all shapes and sizes at craft stores. Alternatively, you can use a reusable tote bag, a decorative bowl, or a wooden crate. This will largely depend on the theme of the basket, but also consider the recipient’s decor style.\nAdding Personal Touches\nIncluding a handwritten note or a photo of the two of you can make the basket feel more personalized. If it’s a gift for a significant other, you can even add a love letter or a playlist of their favorite songs. Additionally, you can decorate the basket with ribbon, tissue paper, or a small trinket that ties into the theme of the basket.\nPicking the Contents of the Basket\nThe contents of the basket will depend on the theme you’ve chosen, but be sure to choose items that are of high quality. For example, if you’re creating a wine basket, opt for a bottle of mid-range wine, a wine stopper, and a few nice wine glasses instead of several low-quality bottles. Choosing high-quality items will make the recipient feel special and appreciated. Don’t forget to consider the presentation of the items. For example, you could wrap the bottle of wine in a linen fabric and add a ribbon around it.\nSome DIY Basket Ideas\nThe Breakfast Basket\nThis basket is perfect for the foodie in your life who loves to start their day off with a delicious breakfast. Choose a beautiful wicker basket and fill it with artisanal jams, preserves, honey, and a selection of quality teas. You can also add a small cookbook with creative breakfast ideas for the recipient to explore.\nThe Self-Care Basket\nThis basket is great for friends who need a little relaxation and a reminder to take care of themselves. Fill it with a bathrobe, a selection of face masks, bath salts, and some soft socks. You can also add a small journal for them to write down their thoughts and feelings.\nThe Movie Night Basket\nThis basket is perfect for a cozy night in. Choose a popcorn bowl and fill it with microwave popcorn, movie-theater candy, and a cozy blanket. You can also add a DVD or streaming code for the latest blockbuster movie.\nThe Gardening Basket\nThis basket is for the green thumb in your life. Choose a decorative watering can or a gardening tote and fill it with high-quality gardening gloves, a small trowel, and some seed packets. You can also add a plant baby book with beautiful illustrations.\nGifting a DIY gift basket is a thoughtful and personal way to show your appreciation to the people in your life. By following these tips and ideas, you can create a basket that feels special and tailored to the recipient. Remember to have fun and get creative! Access this external content to dive deeper into the subject. anniversary gift baskets https://www.gourmetgiftbasketstore.com, broaden your understanding of the topic covered.\nWould you like to explore other viewpoints on this subject? See the external links we’ve compiled to enrich your research:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sophietilley.uk/clients", "date": "2023-09-30T10:29:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510671.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930082033-20230930112033-00145.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9790623784065247, "token_count": 984, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__307699181", "lang": "en", "text": "Sophie has a confident and instinctive approach to beauty, based on years of experience and also raw talent. She has become my go-to expert when it comes to being camera-ready, for a public appearance, speaking engagement or hosting an event. I never need to second-guess or ask where she's going with my make-up as, after the first couple of sessions, she completely got my personal preferences and beauty needs. This means that the time she spends on my look can extend to a mini facial massage and relaxing skincare application, so I emerge feeling truly ready to face the music.\nI have worked with Sophie for several years and there is no one I am more pleased to see before a big presentation or moment in the spotlight. Aside from the obvious skill of being an incredibly talented make-up artist, she also cleverly and subtly negotiates the roles of bodyguard, motivational speaker and sounding board. I know there have been many big occasions where I would have felt considerably less relaxed without her on my team. Sophie is always reliable, unflappable and great fun.\nJade Beer, Editor Brides Magazine\nSophie is my go-to for event makeup, she listens to my needs and has appropriate colours for my skin tone (not always a given with makeup artists as I often end up looking chalky) and makes me picture perfect for any occasion.\nWe booked Sophie to work on some male and female celebrity contributors for a TV show for ITV2 and wouldn’t think twice about using her again. Sophie is a highly professional and extremely talented makeup artist. She dealt with our contributors with ease and handled quite a stressful day with a relaxed and calm approach, adapting our needs with the contributors’ wants. We had feedback from one of the female celebrities who said she would be continuing to wear her makeup for her night out and loved the natural look Sophie had applied. I cannot praise Sophie enough, she is a wonderful makeup artist and a lovely girl.\nMollie Grosberg, TV Production Co-ordinator\nMy favourite makeup artist is Sophie Tilley, who also did my wedding makeup and gets it on point every time, for the Glamour Awards event we went for a smoky eye and I wouldn't be me if I didn't wear a red lip!\nFrom Sophie's first job with us, her skills immediately separated her from the competition and she quickly became the ONLY makeup artist we will work with. Her makeup artistry is breathtaking but what's even more special is her ability to instantly understand the brief and then improve on it by adding her touch of magic, thus constantly exceeding our expectations every time. She is a joy to work with and I don’t really want to recommend her as selfishly, I’d like to keep her as our secret weapon!\nVeronica Moretti, Swimwear Designer\nI debated for quite some time if it was necessary to have a makeup artist on my wedding day. At the time it seemed like a non-essential cost. However I can safely say now it was one of the best decisions I made. Sophie is an excellent artist, she really has got the whole natural look perfected and even talked me into some false eye lashes which were amazing. Sophie takes her time, is very precise and totally takes away the stress. She made me feel and look a million dollars, I have the photo’s to prove it! I just wish I could employ her every morning! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!\nLaura Mayes, Events Manager\nSophie works gently and at ease which is a pleasure at a 5am call time. She has an amazing understanding of colour and managed to change me from one look to another in no time. Sophie has a beautiful personality and does beautiful work! I can't wait to work together again.\nLauren Mellor, model\nSophie's aesthetic eye and calming presence transformed my wedding day. I had faced a series of challenges but Sophie was at all times capable, communicative, and a source of inspiration.\nAt the trial she allowed scope for experimentation and listened carefully but wasn't afraid to take a decisive stand and give advice. It functioned as an advanced make-up lesson too (I have since bought many of the products that Sophie used).\nOn the day itself, Sophie responded with sensitivity and grace to a new challenge, making invaluable practical suggestions from having a little prosecco to calm my nerves to advising on accessories and bouquet - even driving my sister and I to the registry office.\nI felt so beautiful - my now husband, commented that I looked \"absolutely the best version of myself\". Of all the expenses I incurred, this was by far the most worthwhile, I can't recommend Sophie enough.\nNaomi Goulder, bride", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.6-degrees-of-freedom.com/2017/07/the-mountains-and-me/", "date": "2018-02-19T19:28:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812788.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219191343-20180219211343-00298.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9003708958625793, "token_count": 1149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__226376577", "lang": "en", "text": "The Mountains . . . and Me\nFrom the moment I arrived in the small village of Le Bourg d’Oisans, I was in awe . . .\nNot the kind of awe I’d felt, staring up at the mighty Pont du Gard. Or the inspiration that had overcome me, seeing thousands of cyclists embark on the Marmotte . . .\n. . . it was the kind of awe that had me questioning my entire existence.\nSheer rock faces entombed the town, twisting and heaving as though defying some unseen force, the contorted cliffs, a testament to the fury from which they arose. And being a cyclist here was spine-tingling . . . and terrifying.\nLe Bourg d’Oisans\nEvery summer, thousands of cyclists descend on Le Bourg d’Oisans with big ambitions of conquering the mighty Alpe d’Huez. The Tour de France’s most iconic climb, Alpe d’Huez snakes its way up an infamous 21 hairpins, climbing 1070 meters in 13.5 kilometres at an average grade of 8%. In 2001, it was on this legendary climb that Lance Armstrong powered away from the peloton, turning back to give rival, Jan Ullrich, what famously became known as “the look” before he went on to win the stage . . . and the Tour.\nLe Bourg d’Oisans and the Legendary 21 hairpins of Alpe d’Huez Beyond\nYet far from the lycra-clad slopes and heroic hopes, the roads slip away to less crowded climbs. To narrow balconies, teetering over the valley. Crumbling pavements disappearing into forever. To where the mountains sing with a subtle warning. They will never be tamed. Never fought. And definitely never conquered. Persistence might drive you to the top, but Mother Nature will always be Queen.\nBeyond Villard Notre Dame\nCol du Tourmalet (Pyrenees)\nBalcony Road overlooking Le Bourg d’Oisans\nThe beauty of riding up mountains is that everything slows. Like a meditation. There is no choice but to be present. Alone with the breath. The burn. The energy that drives you on.\nAlone with your own mortality. A speck, against a backdrop of infinity.\nKnee high concrete stubs are all that separate the road from the abyss of nothing that falls away alongside. The Romanche River shrinks to a thin blue line, and endless folds of hills and valleys ebb and swell beyond. Weathered stone spreads like confetti across the pavement, and ribbons of water plunge from above. Unfurling like ticker tape, they tumble, crumble, and carve the contours of tomorrow.\nThe Romanche Valley from Villard Reculas\nThe Romanche Valley from Saint Christophe\nThe fitness I’ve worked to build moves me forward . . . and my co-ordination keeps me straight, yet my lame grasp on control is nothing against the supremacy of the alps.\nCaverns of rock float overhead like cathedrals and roads narrow into trails even the locals fear to tread. Jagged stones litter the scarred pavement on the climb to Villard Notre Dame, an unnerving reminder of an unpredictable fate. The mountains open into darkness. Tunnels, menacing, beckoning, swallowing the road.\nClimb to Villard Notre Dame\nCol d’Aubisque (Pyrenees)\nA dim headlight spills, feeble against the rutted floor. The jagged walls. The moisture, dripping from above. My breath echoes through the black and damp trickles down my neck. Vulnerable in my surrender, I am not afraid . . . for I am not in control.\nI am insignificant in this vast unforgiving terrain.\nCol de la Confession Looking Across to the Col d’Ornon Climb\nPersistence might drive me to the top, but grit won’t see me through the unseasonal snow flooding the passes. Planning sees a jacket in my pocket, yet the thin fabric is futile against ferocious mountain storms. And no amount of determination will push me past the road, which unexpectedly crashes into the valley. Nothing will conquer the avalanche. There is no choice but to adapt.\nThe Battered Road to Saint Christophe at the End of Winter\nYet yellow-clad workers speckle the slopes. Drilling. Grouting. Mending. Diggers clear collapsed tunnels and choppers drop mesh over unstable cuts. Crews build new roads around epic landslides. A relentless quest to take the upper hand.\nStill, nothing man-made ever lasts.\nCol d’Ornon Climb\nTwo-thousand-year-old Roman remains push the limits of comprehension. Yet these rocks twisted and heaved millions of years before anyone was here to build on them . . . and they’ll still be stamping their authority on humanity for an eternity after I die.\nAs the early afternoon sun disappears behind the distant peaks, Le Bourg d’Oisans surrenders to an eerie peace. If I ever felt small, staring up at the stars, and vulnerable in the face of the unknown, I am a mere speck in the Alps. In this infinite corner of my own planet. At the mercy of the mountains, I am helpless in the face of change. Left to adapt to whatever will be.\n. . . I am simply guest in Mother Nature’s domain", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.downtownchico.com/events/dcbaevents/toc", "date": "2015-10-09T16:10:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737933027.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221853-00092-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9375991821289062, "token_count": 390, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__89726187", "lang": "en", "text": "Taste of Chico\nThe 30th annual Taste of Chico took place Sunday, September 13, 2015.\nIt was a beautiful day - full of delicious food and drinks, wonderful musical entertainment, and a wide variety of artists displaying their works.\nWe wish to thank all of our generous sponsors, media partners, participants and community members for making this a successful fundraiser for the DCBA.\nNext year's Taste of Chico is currently scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2016. We hope you will join us!\nFor those of you who may not be familiar with Taste of Chico, it's a food and beverage festival bringing together the finest local and regional restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and non-alcoholic beverage distributors. Food booths are set up on the streets of downtown Chico and guests are treated to \"tastes\" of their signature items. The Coors Light Cold Zone (beer garden) is packed full of the best beer, wine and cider available in our area and while all of this is going on, there are 3 stages with live music, one stage with performance art, a massive art gallery in the city plaza and a newly expanded Kids Zone in the shady Fox20 parking lot. Chico Velo hosts a FREE bicycle valet to encourage folks to ride and hundreds of volunteers are needed to pull this all together. It truly is a wonderful community event!\nTaste of Chico is the primary single-day fundraiser for the DCBA. Funds raised through the sales of event tickets directly support the myriad of downtown Chico programs and services that are offered to our members and our community! We could not do it without our fabulous sponsors, volunteers, and dedicated staff!\nThank you to our Community Sponsors!\nThank you to our program sponsor\nThank you to our Media Sponsors!\nPlease visit our Facebook page for more up-to-date event information!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dewereldontdekken.nl/product/villa-ava-senia/", "date": "2024-04-21T05:00:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421040323-20240421070323-00539.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9067975878715515, "token_count": 326, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__70142771", "lang": "en", "text": "*Availability on request*Everything is light and airy, with high vaulted ceilings, tall windows, a beautiful mix of antique furniture and modern art, even a private chapel should you choose to get married here. The original floor tiles adorn the downstairs hallway and there is plenty of room for everyone – the living area connects to the well-equipped kitchen, creating a huge space for convivial cooking, chatting and dining. High balcony windows open onto the garden where you will also find a covered dining room and a barbecue for al fresco dining. If you prefer not to cook, a chef can be hired.\nSaid bedrooms (one on the ground floor) are filled with natural light and have balconies overlooking the garden or the beach of Pals and the Medes Islands. Each room has comfortable seating and a chic bathroom with a walk-in shower.\nEnjoy sunsets from your balcony, swim in the long pool, doze off with a book on a sun lounger or stroll down to a beach with turquoise sea.\nGround floor: entrance, large kitchen, dining area and spacious living room, all with access to the terrace surrounding the house; two double bedrooms (with single beds) en suite with bathroom with shower and a guest toilet.\nUpper floor: two double bedrooms with double beds en suite with bathroom with shower, one double bedroom with a bathroom with shower.\nGuest house: small guest house with a living room, dining room and open kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.*children under 14 years not allowed*", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.korpusartstudio.com/about", "date": "2019-10-21T19:54:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987787444.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021194506-20191021222006-00419.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9600284695625305, "token_count": 452, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__40228097", "lang": "en", "text": "Rebecca Kimmel, Founder + Owner\nFounder and Owner Rebecca Kimmel taught at the public and private college and high school level in the Los Angeles area from 2007-2018. She founded Korpus School of Art in LA in 2011 and in its 7 years of operation, helped to send her private College Portfolio Preparation students to art colleges + universities across the US with over $10 Million in Merit Scholarships. In 2018, Rebecca made the tough decision to close Korpus in order to further pursue her own study of art in Florence, Italy.\nShe initially studied Fine Art and Liberal Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, where she was a full scholarship finalist. She received her B.F.A. in Illustration from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, and her M.F.A. in Digital Art from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.\nRebecca specializes in Figurative Art, with a particular focus on Traditional Figure Drawing. She has experience teaching a wide range of topics, including College Portfolio Preparation, Drawing Fundamentals, Figure Drawing, Anatomy, Portraiture, Master Copies, Pastel, Painting Fundamentals, and Digital Painting Fundamentals using Photoshop.\nRebecca has a particular passion for College Portfolio Preparation for High School students. She has extensive knowledge of a range of schools across the U.S., and works closely with her students to prepare the right kind of portfolio for the right kind of school, based on the individual student’s stated needs and preferences. Previous College Preparation students of Rebecca’s have gone on to receive over $10 MILLION total in Scholarships, Grants, and Loans to their top choice art schools and universities. Each student with whom Rebecca has worked exclusively one on one has gained entrance to a top art school and/or university, and each has received significant financial aid and scholarship money based on their portfolio.\nRebecca has additionally taught in-house Industry Life Drawing Workshops for artists at The Mill VFX in Culver City and Luma Pictures in Santa Monica, CA.\nShe is currently a student at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.visvaldas.com/lubomyr-melnyk.html", "date": "2019-12-15T10:05:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541307813.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20191215094447-20191215122447-00097.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9818597435951233, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__41001835", "lang": "en", "text": "Lubomyr Melnyk (born December 20, 1948) is a composer and pianist of Ukrainian origin.\nMelnyk is noted for his continuous music, a piano technique based on extremely rapid notes and complex note-series, usually with the sustain pedal held down to generate harmonic overtones and sympathetic resonances. These overtones blend or clash according to harmonic changes. Most of his music is for piano, but he has also composed chamber and orchestral works. His piano music requires a special technique, closely related to the Martial Arts, and is too complex and difficult for any concert pianists to play. Because of his lifelong devotion to the piano, he has been called The Prophet Of The Piano.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.srgambrel.com/company", "date": "2023-09-24T13:33:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506646.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924123403-20230924153403-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9589837193489075, "token_count": 519, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__275866629", "lang": "en", "text": "Steven Gambrel is the founder and president of S.R. Gambrel, Inc., an influential interior design firm specializing in both residential and commercial commissions, as well as custom product and furnishings.\nHaving founded S.R. Gambrel, Inc. in 1996, only three years after earning a degree in architecture from the University of Virginia, Steven has been recognized for his endless dedication to creating highly customized interiors and architectural details for each project. Whether he is designing a polished uptown duplex, a rambling country house, or a weekend beach retreat, Steven serves the needs of each client with his passion for timeless, comfortable homes that improve with age. He draws inspiration from vernacular architectural details of the particular region of each commission. Steven subscribes to the importance of properly proportioned structures and details, partnered always with a carefully curated collection of vintage, antique, and custom furniture designed by Steven himself.\nS.R. Gambrel, Inc. is currently working on several large projects in and around Manhattan, the Hamptons, Chicago, Philadelphia, and London. In addition to these residential commissions, the firm has also been involved in both the architectural and interior design components of two restaurants in New York’s West Village and the large-scale residential Watchcase Factory in Sag Harbor. Steven’s projects in New York City, Aspen, Vail, Miami, Virginia, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, and beyond have won him a diverse and devoted clientele.\nS.R. Gambrel has created a custom lighting line with the Urban Electric Company and is collaborating with the Lacquer Company on a custom accessories line. In 2011 he also established a partnership with Waterworks known as Grove Brickworks. In 2014, Steven Gambrel launched the new custom furniture resource website, Dering Hall, in his capacity as a founding partner.\nS.R. Gambrel’s work is featured consistently in the world’s leading publications, including World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Town and Country, House Beautiful, New York Magazine, the New York Times, and Elle Décor. S.R. Gambrel, Inc. was most recently honored as one of “today’s greatest talents in Architecture and Design”, in Architectural Digest’s “AD 100.”\nSteven Gambrel’s first book, entitled Time and Place, was released by Abrams in March, 2012. His second book with Rizzoli, entitled Perspective, was released in Fall 2018.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://trophicdesign.ca/about-us/", "date": "2021-09-20T10:12:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057036.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920101029-20210920131029-00237.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9465823173522949, "token_count": 497, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__24183929", "lang": "en", "text": "As a first nations and solo practitioner, Terence Radford established Trophic Design in 2017 as an aboriginally owned and operated landscape architectural practice. My overarching goal is to work with communities, clients, and consultants to create meaningful and authentic places that sustain life.\nI chose Trophic Design as it refers to a restorative design process that respects the interconnectedness of all things by promoting habitat creation and biodiversity. Trophic meaning of or relating to nutrition; most commonly conceived of as the food web and Trophic Design referring to a design process based on the exchange of nutrients and flow of energy in the landscape.\nMy experience in green roofs, stormwater management, LEED®, native planting design, first nations development, visual arts, and site planning have provided the tools to create landscapes that seamlessly integrate both science and art. I believe landscape architecture is a balance of competing environmental, social, cultural, and economic interests with the goal to promote lasting sustainable development. As a solo practitioner, I engage directly with my clients to develop site programs and landscape plans that achieve their current needs while respecting the larger environmental context and life span of the project. As a landscape professional I help clients understand the transformative process’ of landscape and plan for their ongoing maintenance and stewardship needs.\nTo plant a landscape is to start an ongoing process that is constantly unfolding over time. We may not see the sapling become the great oak or the meadow become a forest. We take on a duty of care to act in a manner that promotes the health and welfare of the environment for future generations.\nSituated in Northumberland county, Trophic Design is located in the heritage district of Cobourg, Ontario. Cobourg is ideally situated with easy access to southern Ontario from the Greater Toronto area to Prince Edward County. Serving the needs of public, private, and not-for-profit clients my experience in single family residential too large scale commercial office and residential towers has provided the expertise necessary to take on a broad range of projects. My design and consultation experience includes private gardens, public plazas, extensive green roofs, intensive green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, streetscape design, site restoration, low income housing, and master planning. I have had the fortune to work on a variety of projects from conceptual design through construction. As a landscape design consultant, I will work with you to bring your landscape or development project from idea to reality.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://anecdotecandles.com/blogs/news/hello-welcome-to-anecdote", "date": "2020-05-25T05:50:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347387219.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525032636-20200525062636-00082.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9060707092285156, "token_count": 155, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__178600858", "lang": "en", "text": "One story, one candle at a time.\nHave you ever smelled something that reminds you of something familiar - a trip, event, favorite pastime? Our candles - everything from the names, to the packaging, and fragrances - are inspired by our own personal anecdotes. We invite you to share our stories and create your own!\nWe believe it's what's inside that counts. That's why all Anecdote candles are made using all-natural ingredients with no additives, dyes, or preservatives. Our proprietary coconut-soy wax blend, cotton core wicks, and premium phthalate-free fragrance oils create a clean burn and amazing scent throw. Each candle is hand poured, packaged, and shipped from our Oakland, CA studio.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.redohomeanddesign.com/blog/2016/6/24/white-paint-perfection", "date": "2019-10-16T14:35:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986668994.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016135759-20191016163259-00071.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9248644709587097, "token_count": 329, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__110161639", "lang": "en", "text": "Instagram has been a great tool to connect with design lovers all over the country and around the world. Our Nashville projects go up on our personal pages and on our Redo Home & Design page. The most common comment is asking about paint colors, and more specifically, white paint colors. So here is a look at my favorite white for interior and exterior with some photos to show how they look.\nMy go-to for interior white paint is... Benjamin Moore China White for walls paired with Benjamin Moore White Dove for trim.\nFor me, the combination is fresh and crisp, with just enough contrast between trim and wall color. BM White Dove for trim also applies to cabinetry and built-ins. When the crown molding of the house meets the kitchen, the two whites are a match, instead of a clash.\nWhen we take it outside, the color changes. Bright sun, dark shadows and the expanse of a house requires us to tone down the brightness, and fill in with nuance.\nAfter swatching and testing and squinting and debating, my clear winner for exterior white is Sherwin Williams Shoji White.\nI am completely aware that it doesn't look remotely white. But slathered all over the face of a house, I can assure you, it's white.\nIt's white without being screaming white. White without feeling like a cruise ship. It's sophisticated white. The tiniest touch of warm + cool to make the white feel rich and classic.\nI know there are thousands of whites out there and thousands of opinions on the perfect one... I would love to hear yours!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://grannycart.net/contact", "date": "2023-12-11T16:04:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679515260.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211143258-20231211173258-00515.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.941623866558075, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__69185166", "lang": "en", "text": "Contact me / sign up for the mailing list\nI encourage you to sign up for the mailing list. There will be no spam. There will be very little email at all. Mostly it’s a way for me to make sure the people who are most interested in my work know about new stuff when it becomes available. If you need more convincing, I wrote a whole thing about why you should support creative work by signing up for email lists.\nIf you just want to send me a message, I’ll be happy to respond!\n(Powered by Un-static Forms)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.platformartsgroup.com/karen-lorena-parker.html", "date": "2018-11-19T06:03:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039745281.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20181119043725-20181119065725-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9014143943786621, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__189259750", "lang": "en", "text": "Karen Lorena Parker\nKaren Lorena Parker is a Canadian artist, born in Chile, raised in Calgary where she received her BFA and currently lives and maintains her studio practice in Vancouver. Karen's paintings are romantic, impressionistic and inspired. Her lush use of colour and mastery of brushwork create images that reflect a familiar and nostalgic sense of place. Karen has exhibited in Vancouver, New York, Switzerland and Dubai and her paintings can be found in corporate and private collections, locally and abroad.\nThese works are currently available for purchase. For sales information please contact Platform Arts Group\nTo see more of Karen's work please visit her website. We're all about goodwill so it would be appreciated if you let her know we sent you her way!\nAurora Lights II | acrlyic on canvas | 2015 | 40x40\", $1,600\nWater: Shoreline | acrylic on canvas | 2015 | diptych 36x72\", 36x24\", $4,500\nBeach Lights | acrylic on canvas | 2015 | 34 x 44\" | $1500\n:: PLATFORM ARTS GROUP :: firstname.lastname@example.org | email@example.com :: PLATFORM ARTS GROUP ::", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://moorheadcountryclub.com/members/", "date": "2018-03-24T03:57:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257649683.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180324034649-20180324054649-00220.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8606389760971069, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__165973319", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the Member Hub! This is where you can take a quick glance at upcoming events!\nSATURDAY, MARCH 24 | MCC GREENS & GROUNDS FUNDRAISER EVENT\nJoin your MCC Greens & Grounds Committee as we fundraise for the MCC golf course. All proceeds benefit the update of MCC’s irrigation system and course equipment.\nEVENT TICKETS: Pre-purchase your ticket (may be charged to your member account) and save $5. Tickets include Access to all events and Beef Brisket Dinner! All ticket proceeds go directly to Greens & Grounds Fundraising!\nTHURSDAY, MARCH 29 | GROUP ART & WINE EVENT\nChannel your inner artist in this evening of art, wine, cheese and socializing! Led by resident artist, Annette DuBord co-founder of the Fun House Press printmaking studio. You’ll learn in this group art class how to make your own lino cut cards. Using pre-cut designs and tailored for novice artists, you will learn how to roll your own ink, select your color pallet, run it through the etching press and take home your own personal cards. Enjoy fantastic wine and a great charcuterie display of excellent, cheese, meats, olives, spreads, crackers and other delights.\nSUNDAY, APRIL 1 | TWO SEATINGS 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM\n2101 River Drive North Moorhead, Minnesota 56560\nGolf Shop: 218.236.0200", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fingtapsolutions.com/microjobs/graphic-designer/", "date": "2023-12-01T02:25:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00473.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8765814304351807, "token_count": 511, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__216598998", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you a creative visionary with a passion for translating ideas into visually captivating designs? Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling through imagery? We’re on the lookout for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand and products.\nAbout Us: At [Company Name], we’re a [industry/domain] leader dedicated to [company’s mission or main activities]. As a Graphic Designer with us, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of like-minded creatives, marketers, and content creators to produce visually stunning designs that resonate with our audience.\n- Conceptualize and create engaging visual assets, including digital graphics, illustrations, infographics, and more.\n- Design compelling marketing materials, such as social media content, banners, advertisements, and email templates.\n- Develop and maintain a consistent visual brand identity across various platforms and campaigns.\n- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and deliver designs that meet project objectives.\n- Stay up-to-date with design trends and industry best practices, infusing fresh ideas into your work.\n- Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to ensure they align with brand guidelines and stakeholder expectations.\n- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.\n- A strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise across various mediums and styles.\n- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).\n- Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.\n- Creative thinking and the ability to generate unique concepts that effectively communicate messages.\n- Strong communication skills for presenting ideas and collaborating with team members.\n- Attention to detail and the ability to deliver pixel-perfect designs.\n- Experience with video editing or motion graphics is a plus.\n- Competitive compensation package\n- Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects\n- Access to cutting-edge design tools and resources\n- Room for creativity and professional growth\n- Supportive and collaborative work environment\n- Flexible work arrangements and potential remote work opportunities\nIf you’re a passionate Graphic Designer ready to make your mark by turning ideas into visually compelling narratives, we invite you to join us. Help us craft visual stories that resonate with our audience and elevate our brand presence. Apply now and embark on a journey of creativity and innovation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://skandernawoodworks.wordpress.com/", "date": "2021-09-18T02:10:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056120.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210918002951-20210918032951-00187.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9422630667686462, "token_count": 823, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__136115145", "lang": "en", "text": "As Barb and I have transitioned our shop to doing carving, and making boxes, chairs, and pens; we will continue to revamp our website to sell those items and to accept commissions. We aim to offer better photography than before so you can appreciate the quality and elegance of what we offer. We have both been trained by talented artisans and this love of the work comes out in the final product. Jim feels greatly blessed by his study of woodcarving with Harley Refsal, Hans Sandom, and with Phil Odden and Else Bigton of Norsk Wood Works. There are many other carvers and turners who helped Jim and Barb get to this point. Jim is especially indebted to the North Dakota Council on the Arts for making it possible to do a Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship with Phil Odden in 2018-2019. Please take a look at our website at https://www.skandernawoodworks.com\nEven the name of our business, Skanderna, Swedish for Scandinavian, and the name of the mountain range running through Norway, Sweden, and Finland, should tell you of our connection to ancestral lands, continued fascination with geology, and our striving for mountaintop excellence in creating art in wood. This website is still under construction, but check back with us as very soon it will give opportunities to make online purchases. If you are interested in offering a commission for us, please email us at email@example.com\nI got the bug to carve corbels for a shelf in our living room. Since I love to carve Nordic dragons, I opted to ornament the four corbels with dragon carving and mimicking the old carvings from Norway. Since both sides are carved with the same carving design it means I have eight sides to carve and to make them look close to identical. Being handcarved they’ll be different but delightfully so.\nSo here are some pictures of the progress I’ve made. Some basic information includes the stock being basswood for the carved panels and clear pine to the attached trim for the back and top of the corbel. The basswood is 1″ thick and without any imperfections. The clear pine will be 3/4″ thick and about 2″ wide. I’m making these corbels for a 9 1/2″ wide pine shelf board. My plan is to us the corbels for either a long shelf or two short ones. Basically, I need shelf space to display Barb’s set of 6 or more alebowls so folks can see my work and these are to give me reference points for future carvings on commission.\nI glued up the size I need for the carved panels so I had 9″ by 11″. I transferred the carving design to each of the four panels and then used a band saw to cut the outside edges. Then I used a drill press to drill 3/16″ diameter holes for cutting areas with the scroll saw. I then used a Hegner scroll saw and cut out the interior parts of the carved design. To start the carving work, I used a V tool and a couple gouges to begin relief carving. Most of my carving tools are the professional size Pfeil (Swiss made) tools.\nI worked on the head of the dragon using gouges to leave a raised area around the eye and the crown at the top of the head. I worked on lower the top of the nose, and on the scales for the head and neck. The larger dragon is chewing on another dragon so you have to be mindful of weaving the smaller dragon in and out of view.\nThis is the finished side before I complete the carving on the opposite side, and add acrylic paints to it. Working on this carving also gives me time to consider the benefits of using stain or wood dye along with selective painting versus painting the whole carving. Right now I lean toward using some homestead light oak dye and painting parts, like the tongue.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://katedmonson.com/", "date": "2024-04-19T09:37:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00469.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9385411143302917, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__15350082", "lang": "en", "text": "Kat Edmonson email subscribers are the first to know about livestreams, music releases, tour dates, and more.\nKat Edmonson is an award-winning songwriter and singer \"with an equal foothold in jazz, cabaret and vintage cosmopolitanism pop\" (The New York Times). She has been featured on Austin City Limits, Tiny Desk Concerts, A Prairie Home Companion, and The Late Show. The New York Times describes her music as “fresh as a spring bouquet” while NPR says, “Hearing Edmonson makes it virtually impossible to do anything but stop and listen.”\nRaised on the music and film of the early-to-mid-twentieth century, Kat is a rare artist who embodies the spirit of the past while remaining resolutely au courant. She performs original songs and familiar classics in her live show, interweaving humorous anecdotes, philosophical musings, and her love of film with disarming candor and vulnerability. Her longtime band members’ keen and sensitive accompaniment allows Kat to freely veer off-script as she’s often inclined to do.\n© Jim Chapin Photography\nPhoto by Scott Moore © Limelight Imaging", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.carolsmits.design/about-4", "date": "2023-12-09T11:52:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9148010611534119, "token_count": 215, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__267709103", "lang": "en", "text": "INTERIORS ON MADISON IS A RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL\nINTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IN LITTLE CHUTE, WI\nWith 30 years of experience , Interiors on Madison has accumulated an extensive working knowledge on a broad range of projects; from custom built homes to remodels and everything in between. Carol & her team understands the importance of great collaboration between the architect, builder & designer. In doing so, we have built solid relationships with excellent contractors and trade professionals. Our team has a passion for design and an ability to understand the specific style of each client. The result: a home that is not only inviting, approachable, & beautiful but, most importantly, feels like home.\nOur showroom features many furniture companies, complete with lighting, rugs, art and accessories, as well as being a full-service design studio. We are open to the public M-F during normal business hours and welcome visitors to peruse our items on the floor.\nWHAT DO WE OFFER?\nBLINDS & SHADES", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://park10fashion.com/rosie-fortescue-jewellery/", "date": "2017-12-16T14:59:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948588251.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216143011-20171216165011-00567.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9212921857833862, "token_count": 134, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__185776045", "lang": "en", "text": "Rosie established her jewellery brand from a passion to create wearable and luxurious everyday pieces.\nRosie Fortescue Jewellery is a luxury brand that is accessible to all. The collections have a fun and playful element, whilst maintaining a premium feel.\nThe ethos of the brand is to create pieces that can be stacked, mixed and matched with the different stone colours with metals. Jewellery should be the finishing touch that perfects an outfit and these pieces are ideal for any occasion.\nDelicate rose gold pieces set with champagne coloured stones sit alongside brightly coloured ear jackets and statement handcuffs. The pieces can be layered or worn alone and are ideal for everyday wear.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://summerstockstage.com/get-involved/academy/", "date": "2017-11-20T17:00:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806086.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120164823-20171120184823-00736.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570203423500061, "token_count": 498, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__25670172", "lang": "en", "text": "Summer Stock Stage provides students throughout central Indiana with a premier musical theater experience focusing on vocal, dramatic, and dance performance. Students share their creative talents in an inspiring, disciplined, and positive environment that builds confidence, promotes teamwork, reinforces listening and focus skills, and enhances self-esteem. Academy students will be exposed to the broader world of musical theater and gain confidence as they prepare for small roles in the main stage production.\nSummer Stock Stage Academy is for students entering grades 2-8.\nSummer Stock Stage Academy – Aladdin Jr.\nGrades 2-8, $600\nJune 12-25, 2017\nCamp – June 12-16 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nRehearsals – June 17, 18 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. and June 19, 20 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.\nPerformances – June 21, 22, 23, 24 at 7:00 p.m. and June 24, 25 at 2:00 p.m.\nExtended care after camp ends for the day is available through Park Tudor School.\nAcademy students will join our Summer Stock Stage teenage cast members in the spotlight performing in the family favorite Aladdin Jr. For the first week campers will meet daily and work with Summer Stock Stage artistic staff to learn music and choreography. The second week is “tech week” for Aladdin Jr. and Academy members will be rehearsing Monday and Tuesday evening. Performances will be Wednesday, June 21 – Sunday, June 25 in the Ayres Auditorium. Students will be double cast, so each student will be in three performances. There will be no daytime camp the week of June 19. All rehearsals and assigned performances are mandatory.\nThere will be two casts – Red and Blue. Casts will be assigned and communicated to parents in early May allowing parents and families to purchase tickets (before the general public) during the cast pre-sale week May 7-13. Watch for an email from firstname.lastname@example.org with all the details.\nRed Cast performs – Wed June 21, 7:00 pm, Fri June 23, 7:00 pm, Sat June 24, 2:00 pm\nBlue Cast performs – Thu June 22, 7:00 pm, Sat June 24, 7:00 pm, Sun June 25, 2:00 pm", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jordanab.biz/mc/", "date": "2023-09-22T18:55:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00416.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8709943890571594, "token_count": 189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__76548920", "lang": "en", "text": "Entertaining, vibrant and engaging, Jordana Borensztajn brings laughs, lots of energy and an\ninnovative approach to the role of MC at conferences and award ceremonies.\nJordana weaves an event together with customised comedy, witty observations, and\nmasterful storytelling, adding a playful and memorable point of difference for delegates online and offline.\nDrawing on her stand-up comedy background, public speaking career and extensive media experience, she creates an uplifting, energising and unforgettable experience.\nJordana Borensztajn is a highly organised, detail-oriented and client-focused MC who is an excellent multi-tasker (for a Millennial).\nWhen you choose Jordana Borensztajn to MC your event, she will bring a blast of uplifting, joyful and fun energy that will permeate your audience and your event, leaving a lasting impression.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.512now.com/top-7-venues-for-live-music-in-austin-texas/", "date": "2024-04-16T04:35:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00256.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8919573426246643, "token_count": 1019, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__22275083", "lang": "en", "text": "Best Live Music Venues in Austin: A Guide to Unforgettable Performances\nWelcome to our comprehensive guide to the best live music venues in Austin! As seasoned experts in the local music scene, we understand the importance of finding remarkable venues that offer unforgettable performances. Whether you’re a passionate music lover or a visitor to Austin looking for a remarkable musical experience, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll highlight the top live music venues in Austin, each offering its own unique charm and ambiance. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant music culture that Austin has to offer!\nLocated in the heart of downtown Austin, ACL Live at The Moody Theater is a legendary venue that has hosted some of the most iconic performances in the city. With its state-of-the-art acoustics and intimate setting, this venue provides an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts. From renowned artists to emerging talents, ACL Live showcases a diverse range of genres, including rock, country, blues, and more. Whether you’re attending a sold-out concert or a recording of the iconic “Austin City Limits” TV show, ACL Live promises an unforgettable night of music.\n2. Stubbs BBQ\nIf you’re a fan of both great music and mouthwatering barbecue, Stubbs BBQ is the perfect destination for you. This iconic venue not only serves up delicious smoked meats but also hosts an array of live performances that will leave you in awe. With its spacious outdoor amphitheater and indoor stage, Stubbs BBQ attracts both local and international artists. From energetic rock bands to soulful blues artists, the lineup at Stubbs BBQ never disappoints. Don’t forget to grab a plate of their famous barbecue while enjoying the electrifying atmosphere!\nFor those seeking an authentic Austin experience, The Continental Club is a must-visit. With its historic significance and unwavering commitment to live music, this legendary venue has been a staple of the local music scene since 1955. Step inside and be transported to a bygone era, where talented musicians captivate the audience with their soulful tunes. From jazz and blues to rockabilly and country, The Continental Club offers a diverse range of genres that will satisfy any music enthusiast’s taste. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of this iconic establishment.\nIf you’re looking for a venue that embodies Austin’s eclectic and alternative spirit, Mohawk is the place to be. With its indoor and outdoor stages, this hip establishment hosts an array of indie bands, punk rock acts, and experimental artists. Mohawk’s laid-back ambiance and intimate setting create an immersive experience for both artists and attendees. The venue also features a spacious rooftop deck, providing a unique vantage point to enjoy the live performances while taking in the stunning views of downtown Austin.\nNestled in the historic South Congress neighborhood, C-Boy’s Heart & Soul is a hidden gem that showcases the soulful side of Austin’s music scene. This cozy venue offers an intimate setting where talented musicians deliver captivating performances night after night. From blues and R&B to funk and soul, C-Boy’s Heart & Soul features an impressive lineup of artists who will make you groove to their infectious beats. Experience the warmth and authenticity of Austin’s music culture at this beloved establishment.\nFor those who appreciate the twang of country music and the thrill of honky-tonk dancing, The White Horse is the ultimate destination. This lively venue embraces Austin’s rich country music heritage and offers an immersive experience for both seasoned dancers and curious newcomers. With its lively dance floor, live bands, and regular dance lessons, The White Horse invites you to let loose and embrace the rhythm of the music. Get ready to two-step your way into an unforgettable night of country music and vibrant energy.\nDiscover the enchanting allure of The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. This state-of-the-art music venue, steeped in the city’s vibrant musical heritage, offers impeccable sound quality, a spacious layout, and a commitment to sustainability. Get ready to be captivated by world-class performances and create lasting memories in the live music capital of the world.\nAustin, Texas, is undeniably a music lover’s paradise, and these venues represent the heart and soul of its vibrant music culture. From iconic stages that have hosted legendary performances to intimate settings that provide an up-close and personal experience, each venue offers a unique and unforgettable musical journey. So, whether you’re a local or a visitor, make sure to explore these top live music venues in Austin to immerse yourself in the magic of the city’s thriving music scene. Prepare to be captivated by exceptional performances, groove to infectious beats, and create memories that will last a lifetime.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://bestamericanarts.michaelmichaudjewelry.com/cherry-blossom/397-cherry-blossom-necklace.html", "date": "2017-04-30T07:07:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124371.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00292-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8514702916145325, "token_count": 110, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__94827944", "lang": "en", "text": "Cherry Blossom Necklace\nBy Michael Michaud Jewelry\nMichael Michaud's Cherry Blossom Necklace features branches cast in a mold made directly from a cherry tree and freshwater pearl cherry blossom flowers. Handcrafted in New York City.\nThe Michael Michaud Jewelry collection is cast in bronze and sterling silver directly from botanical elements in order to reflect the intricate beauty of nature.\nPlease note that International Shipping on Silver Seasons is not available to Europe, Asia or Russia. However, shipping on these pieces is available to all other countries.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.nicole-rhea.com/ceramic/dinnerware/floral-stoneware-dinnerware/", "date": "2019-06-19T12:57:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998986.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619123854-20190619145854-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9203678369522095, "token_count": 210, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__11793320", "lang": "en", "text": "Build your own custom place settings with a selection of unique ceramic dinnerware pieces from Spako Clay. Featuring artful slab construction, hand-painted floral patterns, and a high-fire finish, each dinner plate and bowl contains slight variations in shape and detail that build a direct connection with the artist. Enjoy mealtime with friends or a quiet family dinner at home with a grounded, artisanal addition to your dinner table design. This item is handmade to order just for you! Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.\nJulie Spako of Spako Clay uses her innate sense of form and line to create masterful, texture-rich ceramic dishware for the grounded modern kitchen. Each item that she creates carries her signature line-work sketches, creating a special connection between the artist, artwork, and owner.\n“I love the balance between the complexity of drawing with the irregular nature of hand building pottery. Surface is the most interesting part of ceramics for me.”\n- Julie Spako, Spako Clay", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://egyany.in/new-50p-coin-featuring-iconic-star-wars-spaceship-the-millennium-falcon-goes-on-sale/", "date": "2024-04-21T01:50:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9010869860649109, "token_count": 1339, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103590846", "lang": "en", "text": "Journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away: New 50p Coin Featuring Iconic Star Wars Spaceship, the Millennium Falcon, Goes on Sale\nIn a thrilling fusion of numismatics and pop culture, collectors and Star Wars enthusiasts alike are preparing to embark on a new adventure. The Royal Mint has announced the release of a commemorative 50p coin featuring none other than the legendary Millennium Falcon, the iconic spaceship that has captured the hearts of fans across the galaxy. As this exciting addition to the coinage canon prepares to take flight, let’s delve into the details of this captivating release and explore the enduring appeal of the Millennium Falcon.\nThe Millennium Falcon: A Timeless Icon:\nSince its debut in the original Star Wars film in 1977, the Millennium Falcon has transcended its status as a mere spaceship to become a symbol of courage, adventure, and rebellion. Piloted by the charismatic duo of Han Solo and Chewbacca, this modified YT-1300 light freighter has played a pivotal role in some of the most memorable moments in the Star Wars saga, from the daring escape from Tatooine to the climactic battle of Endor.\nThe Royal Mint’s Tribute:\nIn celebration of this beloved vessel and its indelible impact on popular culture, the Royal Mint has crafted a stunning 50p coin featuring a meticulously detailed depiction of the Millennium Falcon. Designed by a team of talented artists, the coin showcases the ship in all its glory, evoking the thrill of spacefaring adventures and epic battles against the forces of darkness.\nA Collector’s Dream Come True:\nFor numismatists and Star Wars aficionados alike, the release of the Millennium Falcon 50p coin represents a rare and exciting opportunity to add a piece of cinematic history to their collections. With its eye-catching design and limited mintage, this coin is sure to become a prized possession cherished by fans young and old.\nThe Intersection of Numismatics and Pop Culture:\nThe marriage of numismatics and pop culture has long been a source of fascination for collectors around the world. From commemorative coins featuring beloved characters to limited-edition releases honoring iconic moments from film and television, the world of coin collecting offers a vibrant tapestry of cultural artifacts that transcend mere monetary value.\nAs the new 50p coin featuring the Millennium Falcon prepares to make its debut, anticipation is building among collectors and Star Wars enthusiasts alike. With its exquisite design and rich symbolism, this coin serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most beloved spacecraft in cinematic history. Whether it’s displayed proudly in a collection or tucked away as a cherished keepsake, the Millennium Falcon coin represents a tangible connection to the timeless magic of the Star Wars universe.\nAs collectors eagerly await the opportunity to acquire this coveted piece of memorabilia, one thing is certain: the Force is strong with the Millennium Falcon, and its legacy will continue to inspire generations of fans for years to come.\nUnveiling the Galactic Treasure: Star Wars Millennium Falcon Coins\nIn a galaxy far, far away, where legends of Jedi knights and Sith Lords clash in epic battles, there exists a symbol of adventure, resilience, and hope—the Millennium Falcon. As one of the most iconic spacecraft in cinematic history, the Millennium Falcon has captured the imaginations of generations of Star Wars fans. Now, this beloved vessel takes flight once again, not in a galaxy far, far away, but in the realm of numismatics, through a series of stunning coins commemorating its legacy.\nThe Legacy of the Millennium Falcon:\nThe Millennium Falcon, famously piloted by Han Solo and his trusty co-pilot Chewbacca, played a pivotal role in the Rebel Alliance’s struggle against the tyranny of the Galactic Empire. From the daring escape from Mos Eisley to the decisive battle of Endor, the Millennium Falcon became synonymous with daring feats and unexpected triumphs, earning its place as one of the most revered starships in popular culture.\nThe Numismatic Universe Collides with Star Wars:\nFor collectors and enthusiasts alike, the allure of Star Wars memorabilia knows no bounds. From action figures to replica lightsabers, the franchise has spawned a vast array of collectibles. Among these treasures are the Star Wars-themed coins, meticulously crafted by renowned mints from around the world. These coins not only pay homage to the beloved characters and vehicles of the Star Wars universe but also serve as tangible artifacts of fandom.\nEnter the Millennium Falcon Coins:\nAmong the pantheon of Star Wars coins, the Millennium Falcon holds a special place. Minted in precious metals such as silver and gold, these coins feature intricate designs that capture the essence of the iconic spacecraft. From detailed renderings of the Falcon in flight to dynamic scenes of it evading Imperial pursuit, each coin is a masterpiece of numismatic artistry.\nCollecting the Millennium Falcon Coins:\nFor collectors, acquiring Star Wars Millennium Falcon coins is more than a hobby—it’s a journey across the stars. Whether seeking out limited-edition releases or assembling a comprehensive set, collectors revel in the thrill of the hunt. With each new coin added to their collection, they celebrate the enduring legacy of the Millennium Falcon and the saga it represents.\nThe Appeal of Star Wars Coins:\nWhat sets Star Wars coins apart from other collectibles is their ability to blend artistry with fandom. Each coin tells a story, whether it’s a pivotal moment from the films or an homage to beloved characters. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Star Wars coins serve as tangible reminders of the shared experiences and cultural impact of the franchise.\nIn the vast tapestry of the Star Wars universe, the Millennium Falcon shines as a beacon of hope and adventure. Through the artistry of numismatics, this legendary starship takes on new life, immortalized in exquisite detail on coins cherished by collectors around the world. As we gaze upon these gleaming tributes to the Falcon, we are reminded of the timeless allure of Star Wars and the boundless imagination it inspires.\nIn the words of Han Solo himself, “She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts.” And indeed, the Millennium Falcon coins prove that even in coin form, this iconic vessel continues to soar to new heights.\nMay the Force be with collectors as they embark on their own numismatic odyssey, in search of the ultimate galactic treasure—the Star Wars Millennium Falcon coins.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://storytimehub.com/Blog/Storytime%20Issue%2077%20Out%20Now!", "date": "2023-12-11T02:58:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00424.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9424375295639038, "token_count": 914, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__60095757", "lang": "en", "text": "Storytime Issue 77 Out Now!\nIn these difficult times, it is easy to feel helpless – but stories remind us that we can achieve great things if we put our minds to it! The latest issue of Storytime features many tales about characters (and particularly awesome kids) who were determined to make things happen!\nOur Favourite Fairy Tale for this month is called The Wolf Prince – but despite its name, the princess is the real hero. After the prince’s magical wolfskin is destroyed, the furry fellow has to flee, but the princess goes on an amazing quest to find her beloved. Needless to say, she doesn’t give up until she succeeds, and Diana Dementeva’s illustrations bring a special magic to the story visuals!\nWe have been getting a great response from our new Awesome Adventures stories, and we are not short of amazing stories to follow as well. This month we bring you The Greatest Kid in the World – the true story of a boy named Cassius. When he discovers a sport that he is good at, he puts his mind to becoming the best person he can be – and no wonder he became one of the greatest sports people of all time. This one is sure to inspire kids who love competition! Artist Vera Zaytseva did a wonderful job of capturing the era in which Cassius’s story takes place.\nThe Knight in Shepherd’s Boots is a story from long ago, but rewritten for modern readers and illustrated in a colourful up-to-date style by Paige McMorrow. It’s about a humble shepherd who meets some knights– and is determined to become one of them! Despite his humble origins and rough clothing, he proves his courage and joins King Arthur’s legendary Knights of the Round Table crew. This story is hundreds of years old but its themes continue to speak to us, even today.\nThe latest story in the Short Stories, Big Dreams section is called Sleeping Beauty Goes to the Moon. Giorgia Broseghini brings her special touch to this charming tale of what happens when a certain sleepyhead takes a night-time trip. Was it just a dream? But what is the cheese smell about? It makes a wonderful bedtime story, and shows us that we can take amazing journeys just by using our imagination.\nWe don’t often do detective stories, but The Classroom Conspiracy Conundrum is a rather special exception! Young Agatha is a big fan of mysteries, and when she notices strange things going on around her, she decides to play detective. The formidable Marrie-Pierre Oddoux illustrates the story of what Agatha and her tortoise Hercules discover. Does she solve the conundrum? We won’t give away the ending, but a very special surprise is in store for Agatha!\nCan you imagine what it would be like to live in a world where the most fearsome predator could swoop down at any moment? That is the problem the animals of the savannah face in the African fable When Uncle Lion Could Fly. However, brave Brother Toad realises that he can do something to make a difference and break the spell that gives the lion his wings. Maja Barska conjures up beautiful images of Africa in this story that can inspire all of us to make the world a better place.\nThis month’s fable, is for everyone that ever wondered How the Dog and the Cat Became Enemies. The cat and the dog joined forces to achieve a great deed, but let’s say the outcome was not too fair! This tale, illustrated with style by Federica Tanania, is great fun, and gives an explanation for why two of our favourite pets do not get on!\nTo round out the issue, we have something rather special to mark the beginning of the new year and remind us that the weather will (eventually) get warmer! The Story of the Year is the tale of two sparrows who go to the countryside and witness the changing of the seasons first hand.\nNew artist Rachel Batislaong really captures the way the different times of the year feel in her wonderful art.\nStories can do a wonderful job of inspiring and motivating us. Can you think of a special story that have made a difference in your life? Let us know!\nHappy New Year everyone – we shall make sure 2021 is filled with wonderful stories to inspire and motivate you all!\nWith love, The Storytime team", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.fishbucket.com/about/", "date": "2017-03-25T09:48:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218188914.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212948-00189-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9008961319923401, "token_count": 158, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__2833760", "lang": "en", "text": "Founded in 1999, FISHBUCKET is based in Brooklyn, NY. It’s a full-service web design studio that specializes in producing innovative, immersive websites for brands and individuals in the music, sports and entertainment industries. Current and past clients include The Alchemist, Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream, Common, Dilated Peoples, Gilbert Arenas, Hollywood Records, Robot Films and Star Trak Entertainment.\nFishbucket is led by Stephen R. King and Christopher Najewicz, a.k.a. Steve and Chief. They are fans of music, computers, design, beer, bobbleheads, business clowns, blaxploitation movies and bacon. They are not fans of mint (steve) or packing peanuts (chief).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.excelsiorparco.com/deluxe-1906-seaview-terrace-and-outdoor-jacuzzi?r=1", "date": "2024-04-12T15:22:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816024.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412132154-20240412162154-00759.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.864706814289093, "token_count": 111, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__867927", "lang": "en", "text": "Deluxe 1906 sea view terrace and outdoor jacuzzi\nThe most beautiful panorama suite\nIt is the flagship of the villa, where the owners used to sleep. Located on the second floor, in the most panoramic point of the hotel. From this exclusive 28 sqm suite you will enjoy an exclusive view of Capri sea. Its style blends elegant Art Nouveau motifs with luminous hues and sinuous floral decorations, leading to a charming 20 sqm terrace with private outdoor Jacuzzi for two.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://capeguildofweavers.webs.com/", "date": "2022-07-06T19:46:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104676086.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706182237-20220706212237-00683.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9464698433876038, "token_count": 252, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__72979411", "lang": "en", "text": "South Africa's oldest guild - founded 24 June 1950. Our aim is to encourage and promote the enduring and very satisfying crafts of weaving, spinning, knitting, felting and dyeing through the enthusiastic participation of our members. And in sharing a common interest, we break down communication barriers between generations, sexes and differing cultures.\nMembership is open to everyone; the annual subscription is R200.00 Country members pay R150.00 p.a. Members receive a monthly newsletter informing them about forthcoming meetings and matters relevant to fibre craft in and outside the Guild. For more info please visit \"Newsletters\".\nWe have a comprehensive and valuable library, housed at the South African Centre for the Netherlands and Flanders. It is open during our monthly meetings. We subscribe to overseas textile journals and receive news from other guilds in the country as well as from overseas.\nEvery alternate year the Guild holds an exhibition of members' work, a prestigious event with high-quality craft for show and for sale. There are demonstrations of weaving, spinning and other related crafts during these exhibitions. For more info please visit \"Exhibition\".\nShould you be interested in joining our guild or for further information please contact us at : [email protected]", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://technowide.net/videos/2016/03/art-painting-water/", "date": "2019-04-20T02:51:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578528481.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420020937-20190420042937-00182.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9393827319145203, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__81277139", "lang": "en", "text": "Marbling, or ebru, is one of the most popular forms of Turkish art for centuries can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other stone.\nBasically, you drip paint on top of water, use needles and brushes to make swirling designs, and then transfer the finished work onto paper. The paints are treated with a surfactant, called ox gall, to lower their surface tension, allowing them to float, and the water’s properties result in fluid, hypnotic patterns. Sometimes, oil or turpentine may be added to a color, to achieve special effects. The colors are then spattered or dropped onto the size, one color after another, until there is a dense pattern of several colors.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://fsclegal.com/announcements/jury-trial-in-federal-court-for-local-clients", "date": "2019-06-25T10:08:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999817.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625092324-20190625114324-00431.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9271324276924133, "token_count": 241, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__214537284", "lang": "en", "text": "Warning: A non-numeric value encountered in /home/fsclegal/public_html/wp-content/themes/fsc/content_generator.php on line 123\nIn an example of a non healthcare client taking advantage of the Office’s trial expertise, area clients retained David Faulkner as local defense counsel and assisting trial counsel in a six day jury trial before the Honorable Frederick J. Kapala of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Western Division, Rockford).\nThe trial raised issues of valuation of allegedly lost/destroyed art work and interpretation of the infrequently litigated federal Visual Artists Rights Act (“VARA”). In valuing the art work, the jury, in their October 2017 verdict, appeared to accept the defense arguments that the works generally were not of “recognized stature” (finding only 4 such works among the 1100 so claimed). The jury also appeared to be persuaded by the defense art valuation arguments, rejecting plaintiff’s claimed value of $11,000,000.00 and instead awarding less than 4% of that amount (finding a value at 300K).", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ihaviationandtravel.com/2022/04/30/marriott-opens-second-w-hotel-in-dubai-w-dubai-mina-seyahi/", "date": "2023-09-21T16:57:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506028.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921141907-20230921171907-00482.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9022161960601807, "token_count": 1095, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__153156439", "lang": "en", "text": "Marriott International, the largest hospitality chain in the world with over 7000 hotels, has announced the opening of W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, second W Hotel in Dubai after W Dubai The Palm.\nW Dubai – Mina Seyahi is situated on the highly sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. The 31-story hotel boasts striking glass architecture with unobstructed views of the sun-soaked Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s iconic landmarks.\nDubai’s historical, cultural and social fabric is woven throughout the design of the hotel with surprises waiting to be discovered around every corner. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the artfully designed porte-cochère that leads to a stylish Welcome Desk featuring bold colors and textures inspired by the romanticism of a snake charmer – a nod to the Middle East’s history of mystique and its mix of poets, storytellers, and performers who brought the energy of the region to life. Inside, the W Lounge – the brand’s take on the hotel lobby – pays homage to famed, Middle Eastern gold souks, with rich, warm hues and gold accents to create a lively, modern-day bazaar. Guests can connect over imaginative cocktails and savory bites infused with local flavors, complemented by live music and nightly DJ sets.\nTolga S Lacin, Area General Manager, Marriott, said:\nLocal and international tastemakers with a passion for music and design will experience Dubai’s bold spirit through the W lens at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi. Through the hotel’s immersive art, social happenings, thoughtfully curated music, visionary dining concepts and its legendary Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy, guests can expect modern luxury delivered in a completely unique, surprising way.\nW Dubai – Mina Seyahi features 318 rooms including 27 suites – all sea-facing with a private balcony – where guests can take in Dubai’s vibrant sunsets over the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah Island and iconic landmarks such as the Ain Dubai. The chic design blends accents of traditional Middle Eastern elements in a bright, inviting space with thoughtful touches. Vibrantly hued interiors and custom furnishings featuring layers of highly textured fabrics with modern lustre honor the destination and its trade route heritage. Separate living, vanity and sleeping spaces, as well as the brand’s signature Mix Bar, are welcomed luxuries.\nFor the most elevated experience, the Extreme WOW Suite – W’s twist on a Presidential Suite – perched on the 30th floor is a 3,000 square-foot contemporary space featuring two bedrooms, a lounge, dining area and a balcony with sweeping views of the city below.\nStay up to date: Sign up for my newsletter to never miss latest Aviation and Travel news.\nLocated on the second floor, Ginger Moon is W Dubai – Mina Seyahi’s urban all-day club experience offering innovative lunch, sunset and dinner menus. Airy and light, this seamless indoor-outdoor space opens to an expansive terrace leading to an infinity pool that highlights panoramic views from the Mina Seyahi Bay. The W brand’s signature take on the poolside scene – WET Deck – offers guests a fresh space to soak up the sun poolside or under the refreshing shade of a cabana while enjoying cocktails, bites and eclectic music.\nATTIKO, scheduled to open in June 2022, is a sleek, high-energy rooftop lounge. An upscale venue boasting enviable views, ATTIKO will be the place to be from sundowners to late-night gatherings with a mix of live music or DJs playing the latest high-octane tracks. ATTIKO will serve imaginative cuisine featuring a curated selection of modern and classic Pan-Asian dishes and an extensive menu of international beer, wine and signature handcrafted cocktails.\nSet to open in 2023, Malakite beach club and pool will be ideally situated on the private beach, accessible only to residents and hotels guests, offering a two-in-one concept in over 86,000 square feet of space, set around a 50-meter-long pool and private beach. Sun-seekers can expect surprise performances throughout the day and, as the sun sets, the action will move into the nearly 13,000 square-foot indoor arena.\nCocktails, socializing and being pampered are at the heart of the BAR-B spa. Featuring four treatment rooms, a beauty bar and relaxation areas, BAR-B offers stand out facials and full-body therapies. The fitness center – 1REBEL/FIT – will mark the UAE debut of UK-born 1Rebel – the ultimate sports-luxe fitness experience – in 2023 with a 27,000 square-foot, dual-story studio in the hotel.\nThe hotel features multiple event spaces for up to 120 people. 3 distinct Studio spaces are fully outfitted and have an abundance of natural light. The Studios also feature a pre-function space with an outdoor terrace.\nFeatured image by Marriott\nAll the other images by Marriott\nWhat do you think of W Dubai – Mina Seyahi? Let me know in the comments section below.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.florabynora.com/about", "date": "2021-05-14T23:43:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991829.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20210514214157-20210515004157-00073.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9441961646080017, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__194103157", "lang": "en", "text": "NORA CASE, founder of FLORA by NORA\nTaking a job with esteemed Saint Louis florist, Ardell Burchard, while in college, Nora has spent over the past decade since immersed in flowers. Having had the opportunity to work alongside some of the country's top floral designers including Putnam & Putnam, BRRCH, Studio Mondine, and Moon Canyon, Nora moved to Denver in 2013, and shortly after launched Flora by Nora.\nIn the years since, Nora has traveled all over the country working closely with brides and event planners to design timeless and unexpected floral arrangements for occasions of all sizes. Her work has been featured online on Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue Italia, BRIDES, and Style Me Pretty, and in print for BRIDES, The Knot, 5280, and Saint Louis Magazine.\nBelieving that flowers are about living in the moment, they are decadent, and above all else- fleeting; Nora strives to use flowers to evoke emotion, to enhance and transform a space, to capture a mood and create memories.\nPhoto by Joslyn Griffin", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://baytonemusic.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BTM&Product_Code=97001-0", "date": "2024-02-27T18:53:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8765493035316467, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82826899", "lang": "en", "text": "Rise Up with Christ - SATB octavo with brass quintet\nby Jay Beech\nThis piece of Easter music is a wonderful hybrid of styles with the language of\nthe text recalling familiar hymnody while the slight syncopation of the refrain\ngives it a more modern feel. This arrangement was originally recorded on\nThe Jay Beech Band Vocal Project in 1994, and the octavo was\npublished by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company in 1997.\nSATB vocal arrangement plus keyboard with brass parts for 2 trumpets,\n2 trombones, and tuba. Brass parts also appear in the score above the\nkeyboard in concert key of Bb. Keyboard part most suitable for piano can be\nplayed on organ or electronic keyboard.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://queimandosouvenirs.tumblr.com/", "date": "2013-05-25T21:53:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706469149/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121429-00030-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.940714955329895, "token_count": 1426, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__206783108", "lang": "en", "text": "Excuse? Said “Lobster claw” shoes are actually known as Armadillos. Alexander McQueen, Plato’s Atlantis S/S 2010.\nLook it up\ncrankycrafter: Actually the Armadillos are popularly known by everyone as “Lobster Claw Shoes”. And in your immortal words:\nsad for erry1 else then, qurl, but it wouldnt kill anyone to research stuff. might learn something, yo. alsO I FKN QUOTED MADGE\nxcuse me while i go die~ x0x0 But in all seriousness, I guess my main argument is that the Armadillos aren’t really a “style” of shoe, per say? I haven’t really seen anything else like them before, personally. But whatever helps you sleep at night, I guess!\ncrankycrafter: seriously, I was joking. This is Tumblr and I couldn’t resist posting the perfect Madonna GIF. I’m sleeping just fine and I appreciate that you set the record straight about Lobster Claw shoes being originally called “Armadillos”. Peace.\ntruebluemeandyou: seriously, this is why I LOVE TUMBLR. Because of Lobster Claw/Armadillo shoe debates.\ntruebluemeandyou: Please don’t steal my posts. I went to the Tumblr DIY and CRAFTS featured tags and found my exact post - exact words and all - by f-l-e-u-r-d-e-l-y-s (and her original source is her own blog). If you’re going to post this fine. Just don’t steal my words. I actually read Ashley Gilreath’s entire bio and exhibition notes and that’s how I came up with my post.\ntruebluemeandyou: “I Am Who They Were” Necklace by Artist Ashley Gilreath 2011. Reblogging because I am going to make this on a much smaller scale by using dollhouse frames/bezels and taken apart lockets (I could also make the frames by making a polymer clay mold). I would then print out photos on transparency paper (which I use all the time in my collages). *Another cheap gift idea I’ve done - print out a high contrast black and white photo on transparency paper and use neon green, white, or whatever color you want to back it with.\n“I Am Who They Were” Necklace by Artist Ashley Gilreath 2011. Read the history behind this amazing piece and see more photos at Ashley Gilreath here. Ms. Gilreath created this necklace by casting dollhouse frames in silver and bronze and printing family portraits directly onto microscope glass.\nAt Gowanus Canal, Turning Toxic Waste Into Art\nNew York’s Gowanus Canal is notoriously toxic — full of dangerous chemicals, industrial waste, and yes, poop. It reeks in the summer and lives in the popular imagination as the perfect dumping ground for dead bodies. No plant or animal life can survive in it for long. This tends to inspire two kinds of images: gritty photos of the filth and pollution, and scenic landscapes that try not to dwell too long on the former.\nBut in his Gowanus Canal photography series, William Miller evades both of these conventions. His photographs offer glimpses of floating clouds, glittering fragments, iridescent surfaces, and delicate whorls. Although he comes from a photojournalism background — he collaborated with Doctors Without Borders in Kosovo and has worked for The New York Post for ten years — these mesmerizing, dreamlike images leave reportage behind. Instead, they offer ambiguity and abstraction, capturing the fleeting, strange beauty of the Gowanus as well as the contradictions embodied in that beauty. We spoke to him about the inspiration behind his work.\nWhat drew you to photograph the Gowanus?\nI’m a photojournalist by trade. I’ve been doing that for most of my life, but in the last few years I’ve been interested in more abstract work and a different approach toward subjects, like with my “Ruined Polaroids” project. So when I was looking at the Gowanus Canal, how strange and beautiful it was, I didn’t want to approach it from a photojournalist’s perspective. I didn’t want to tell, necessarily, a story. I was interested in how it could be beautiful and disgusting at the same time, and I was attracted to those contradictions. And when you look down into the garbage and crap, you can see the sun and the sky and the beauty above.\nWhat is your process for the series?\nI go out whenever I can, and hope I get lucky. You’re literally running around, trying to get things from a certain perspective, to fall in the frame the way you want them to, to reflect the sky the way you want them to. But a lot of days, maybe ¾ of the days that I go down there, there’s nothing. The water is not cooperating. If there’s something floating, sometimes it’s too far away. Some days it looks perfectly smooth and there’s nothing going on. It isn’t successful every day, and there’s something rewarding about that.\nHas living in New York influenced you as an artist?\nThe city’s scope gives you access to so much. When I started getting interested in fine art, I could go to MoMA and see the things I was reading about in textbooks up close, which is incredible. Picasso’s Demoiselles d’Avignon — when I walked past it I was floored, because I’d been reading so much about it and it was just sitting there. You’re looking at it and you can’t believe it. Not just because the painting is amazing, but also that you can just have access to it like that. It’s pretty exciting, even for a New Yorker.\nWhere do you find inspiration?\nRecently I’ve been really interested in painting, especially abstract expressionism: Barnett Newman, Clyfford Still, Milton Resnick, and Rothko, obviously. It’s this idea of, when you’re really close to something, it looks remarkably similar to when you’re really far away from something. Like if you think about pictures of the atom and then pictures of planets revolving around the sun. The only difference between those two things is perspective. When you don’t know what you’re looking at, your mind starts to make up its own narrative. I like that shift, or confusion, in perspective.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://topaz-restaurant.com/a-festival-of-jazz-and-michelin-stars-for-the-ultimate-michelin-etoiles-du-topaz-of-2017/", "date": "2022-12-08T12:37:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711336.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20221208114402-20221208144402-00819.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957018256187439, "token_count": 711, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__26005742", "lang": "en", "text": "On December 14, Topaz is partnering up with the Audi International Jazz Festival to present a gorgeous six-course dinner created by Michelin 2* chef, Thierry Drapeau, together with the sublime sounds of Miles Davis played by an all-star jazz ensemble from Europe’s lively jazz circuit.\nWe’ve had a wonderful year of Les Etoilés Michelin du Topaz events, bringing some of France’s finest chefs to Phnom Penh to generously share their skills, passion and knowledge with our team and the glorious fruits of their labours with the city’s gourmands, and we’re proud to round it off with what promises to be the greatest event yet.\nHailed as one of France’s great chefs, Thierry Drapeau’s restaurant in The Vendée, La Chabotterie, won its second Michelin star in 2011, not long after his first was awarded just five years earlier. Two years later, he was selected to become one of Relais & Châteaux’ Grand Chefs, one of just over 500 around the world. This was the culmination of a career that began when Thierry started his first apprenticeship at the age of 16 and from there worked his way across the north, south, east and west of France in a series of celebrated restaurants, most of which boast at least one Michelin star.\nHis rich and inventive style reflects his journeys across his country and is the result of years of passionate research and creation dedicated to presenting and respecting the ingredients in their finest and purest form with a regularly changing menu designed by the seasons and perfected by Thierry.\nFor this event, he will take diners on a journey through flavour and form, bringing together the essences of earth, sea and air in a series of dishes such as “crumbed cod Grenobloise with spinach, truffled-potato gnocchi in a squid ink wrap, and a walnut-truffle cream”, and “roast hay-smoked veal with a creamy carrot flan and smooth rice purée, sweetened with confits of kumquat and black garlic”.\nHis backing musicians include British all-star jazz trumpeter, singer and composer Damon Brown, who has played with the likes of Sting, Eric Clapton, Bjork, Paul Weller, Maxi Priest, The Specials and DJ Gilles Peterson. Brown will share the stage with Belgian saxophonist Stéphane Mercier — who has six albums under his belt — French pianist and composer Christian Brenner, who is famed for his deft touch and subtle feeling for melody, time and atmosphere, Bruno Schorp on bass, and percussionist Pier Paolo Pozzi.\nFor one of the hottest nights of the year, we are opening up the Topaz Ballroom in order to accommodate 150 lovers of fine food and great music. Tickets for the night are $150 (or $165 on the night), covering music, a Michelin-starred meal and our carefully selected wine pairings. To make sure you get yours before it’s too late, call now Lina, Director of Topaz at +855 (0)81 333 279, email her at [email protected] or book online through Last2Ticket: http://bit.ly/jazzfestivaltopaz", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://accord.te.ua/en/", "date": "2018-08-18T22:24:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221213794.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20180818213032-20180818233032-00227.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9295825958251953, "token_count": 502, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__12526479", "lang": "en", "text": "The quartet was initiated in 1998 by the lovers of ensemble singing – students of Ternopil National Pedagogical University, who successfully combined their studies with singing creative work.\nDuring the years of its existence the quartet has achieved recognition and won Ukrainian and international acclaim. In 2004 it gained the status of the Ternopil Regional Philharmonic Society professional group.\nQuartet “Accord” adheres to formal manner of singing, basically “a cappella”. Stringency in the selection of repertoire and its rendering with the feel for the most subtle artistic intonations has become the creative motto of the group since the students’ years of its members.\nThe repertoire of the quartet comprises nearly 200 works: Ukrainian and other countries’ folk songs, classical pieces of music, religious songs and pieces of modern vocal music. Mostly these are highly aesthetic, free from rendition clichés, works, which have borne the test of time.\nThe quartet participated in International Students’ Festival in Belfort (France, 2000), festival “Lemkiwska Watra” in Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland, 2005), toured Germany (2002), took part in “Days of Ukrainian Culture” in Poland (Rzeszów, 2005, Szczecin, 2011), became the laureate of International Festival-Competition “I am there where there is blessing” (1st prize, Ternopil, 2011) and II International Contest of Vocal Ensembles named after Dmitry Bortnianskyi (1st prize, Kyiv, 2011). This is not an exhaustive list of creative achievements of the group. Here also belongs the recording of three audio albums.\nFormer members of the quartet (till 2008):\nThe composition of the team till 2013:\nCurrent members of the quartet:\nThe art director of the group is the merited (performing) artist of Ukraine, senior lecturer of Ternopil National Pedagogical University, Yevgen Gunko, a demanding mentor and arranger of vocal miniatures.\nFurther plans of the quartet “Accord” include enriching of the repertoire, recording of new albums, and thorough work upon rendition craftsmanship. There is no doubt that love to the song in combination with genuine performing sincerity will ensure successive creative achievements of this talented group.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rugeditions.com/collections/william-scott/products/permutation-brown", "date": "2019-04-18T17:05:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578517745.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190418161426-20190418183426-00139.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457269906997681, "token_count": 211, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__114357676", "lang": "en", "text": "William Scott, RA (1913 - 1989)\nEdition of 150\nHand tufted wool rug\n1.40m x 2.30m (4'7\" x 7'7\")\nAdapted from the 1977 William Scott painting.\nProduced in association with the Royal Academy of Arts and the William Scott Foundation\n© Estate of William Scott 2013 supporting Alzheimers\nFrom 1939, William Scott's paintings and prints were largely based on the still life tradition of Braque and Chardin - pots and saucepans, eggs, fishes and bottles on a bare kitchen table. By 1951 these contrasting shapes arranged against simple backgrounds, had begun to take on a life of their own, sometimes as metaphors for erotic encounters.\nBorn in Scotland, Scott grew up in Northern Ireland, and studied at Belfast College of Art, and the Royal Academy Schools in London. He spent many summers in St Ives and was part of the circle of Peter Lanyon, Terry Frost and Ben Nicholson. His works are in museum collections worldwide.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jakebushell.com/1-oceanic-global-1", "date": "2023-12-08T21:54:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100779.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208212357-20231209002357-00132.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9644507765769958, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__25507307", "lang": "en", "text": "In November 2022 I was approached by Oceanic Global to bring that year’s event identity to life with motion graphics.\nI worked with OG to create an eyecatching logo sting and a dramatic series of backdrops to play behind the speakers over the course of the 3-day conference. I then created matching graphics for social output post-event.\nEvent graphics for World Oceans Day at the United Nations HQ in New York, US.\nI worked with Oceanic Global a second time in June 2023 to create event and post-event graphics for their event in partnership with the UN, World Oceans Day.\nI was tasked with creating visuals that married how even the deepest oceans and the furthest reaches of space are one and the same, and the influence the health of our oceans have on our blue planet.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://3dklub.com/galaxy-surfers/", "date": "2024-04-22T03:44:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818072.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422020223-20240422050223-00447.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8720628023147583, "token_count": 792, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__84146422", "lang": "en", "text": "Get ready to blast off into a whole new dimension of NFT art with “Galaxy Surfers.” It’s not your everyday NFT collection – Imagine a cosmic rollercoaster ride where you’ll meet aliens, cyborgs, demons, humans, lizards, and a mind-bending sentient statue that’ll make you question reality. Buckle up, because we’re about to take you on an epic journey into the universe with “Galaxy Surfers.”\nMeet the Cosmic Voyager\nSo, who’s behind this mind-blowing collection? It’s none other than the mysterious art wizard known as “3DKLUB”. This enigmatic gang is all about exploring the cosmos and pushing the limits of your imagination. With “Galaxy Surfers,” they’re taking us on a mind-blowing adventure through the vast universe, introducing us to some wild characters along the way.\nA Gang of Cosmic Misfits\nAlien Surfers 🛸 Think E.T. meets Picasso. These aliens are a bunch of funky shapes and colours that’ll make you feel like you’re at an intergalactic rave. From bug-eyed weirdos to cuddly-looking creatures, these extraterrestrial beings are a trip in themselves.\nCyborg Surfers 🤖 The cyborgs are a mix of man and machine. They’ve got all the futuristic tech and a hint of human charm. It’s like if Iron Man decided to hit the cosmic waves with a bunch of cool enhancements.\nDemonic Surfers 😈 For those who like it a bit dark and mysterious, these demon surfers are pure fire. Horns, wings, and those red-hot eyes make them look like they’re straight from your wildest nightmares – or dreams.\nHuman Surfers 👫 Good old Homo sapiens represent the adventurers in this cosmic crew. These NFTs capture the spirit of human exploration in space. They’re the cosmic cowboys and cowgirls, blazing trails and riding the cosmic waves.\nLizard Surfers 🦎 These scaled surfers bring a reptilian twist to the collection. They’ve got the look of agile reptiles, and their designs make you appreciate the diversity of life, even in the vastness of the universe.\nThe Sentient Statue 🗿 Now, here’s where things get trippy. There’s a sentient statue that plays tricks on your brain. Is it alive? Is it just an illusion? This enigmatic NFT messes with your head and challenges your grasp on reality.\nArt Born in the Stars\nGalaxy Surfers creation process is a wild mix of Stable Diffusion, digital inpainting, and pure artistic magic. Every NFT is an intricate masterpiece, and you’ll discover new details every time you look. It’s like zooming through a kaleidoscope of creativity.\nGrab a Slice of the Cosmic Pie\nOwning a “Galaxy Surfers” NFT is like owning a piece of the universe – digitally, of course. They’re unique, scarce, and securely stored on the blockchain. Plus, they’re more than just art; they’re an investment in a thriving community of fellow collectors. It’s just the beginning of the 3DK journey. Buckle in.\nJoin the Cosmic Crew\nThe “Galaxy Surfers” community is buzzing with energy[not yet]. Collectors are diving deep into discussions about the characters, their stories, and the art-making process. 3DKLUB often joins the party, sharing secret insights and dropping limited-edition surprises.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://wafca.com/awards/2008.htm", "date": "2023-12-05T09:09:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100550.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205073336-20231205103336-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8962088227272034, "token_count": 592, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__21624948", "lang": "en", "text": "A Slumdog is Crowned King!\nSlumdog Millionaire Wins Best Film\nfrom DC Film Critics\nHeath Ledger Posthumously Named Best Supporting Actor\nMickey Rourke Honored as Best Actor\nMeryl Streep Wins Best Actress\nWashington DC The Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) today announced its selection of the surprise indie hit Slumdog Millionaire as Best Film of 2008. In total, the Fox Searchlight film won four awards including Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Breakthrough Performance for Dev Patel and Best Adapted Screenplay for Simon Beaufoy.\nComeback master Mickey Rourke took home the belt for Best Actor for his gritty, raw portrayal of a washed up professional wrestler who can't give up the spotlight in Fox Searchlight's The Wrestler, while Meryl Streep was awarded her first WAFCA award by winning Best Actress for her turn as a strict Catholic school nun seeking the truth in Miramax's Doubt.\n\"In the face of massive marketing for big studio films, it is the ultimate underdogs who have emerged as critic’s darlings and fan favorites,\" said Tim Gordon, president of WAFCA.\nIn other categories, the late Heath Ledger won Best Supporting Actor for his stunning, captivating portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight from Warner Brothers Pictures, while Disney/Pixar's lovable, Chaplin-esque Wall•E was named Best Animated Feature, and Paramount's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was honored for Best Art Direction.\nThe cast of Doubt also walked away with Best Acting Ensemble, while Rosemarie DeWitt won Best Supporting Actress for Rachel Getting Married from SONY Pictures Classics.\nThe Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association is comprised of 46 DC-VA-MD based film critics from television, radio, print and the internet. Voting was conducted from December 6 - 7, 2008.\nBest Film: Slumdog Millionaire/Fox Searchlight\nBest Director: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)\nBest Actor: Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler)\nBest Actress: Meryl Streep (Doubt)\nBest Ensemble: Doubt/Miramax\nBest Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)\nBest Supporting Actress: Rosemarie DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married)\nBest Breakthrough Performance: Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire)\nBest Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire)\nBest Original Screenplay: Jenny Lumet (Rachel Getting Married)\nBest Animated Feature: Wall•E /Disney & Pixar\nBest Foreign Language Film: Let The Right One In/Magnolia Pictures and Magnet Releasing\nBest Documentary: Man On Wire/Magnolia\nBest Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button/Paramount", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sko-designs.com/about-us/", "date": "2020-01-22T12:27:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250606975.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122101729-20200122130729-00157.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.945570170879364, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__152949511", "lang": "en", "text": "SKO Designs is a boutique design business specializing in event design, custom invitations, decor and accessories. From color schemes and themes to linen choices, accessories and intimate details, we can assist you with all of the creative details for an event that flows flawlessly.\nOur passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail enables us to create one of a kind, custom designed invitations, decor & accessories inspired by you, for you. With a vast array of creative techniques including sewing, embroidery, graphic designs, painting and more, the possibilities for your special event are nearly limitless.\nAbout the Designer\nI first started my journey in the event industry as a Wedding Planner when I started So Chic Events in 2006. I’m certified as a Wedding Planner and also a Professional Bridal Consultant through the Association of Bridal Consultants.\nI was hand picked by the Knot to coordinate and design one of their personal events in Boston.\nOver the years, I discovered that my true passion lies in the creative aspect of an event. More than just thinking of creative ideas and concepts, I wanted to be the one to actually make them. Considered a “Jack of all Trades” by my family and friends, there are few creative tools that I don’t have in my design studio. The same can be said about creative supplies as I love working with fabric, paper, wood, canvas, chalkboards, ribbon, embellishments…pretty much anything!\nOur hours are by appointment only.\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ricardollorca.com/bio_eng.htm", "date": "2023-09-23T15:15:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00544.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8547926545143127, "token_count": 3699, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__283949395", "lang": "en", "text": "Ricardo Llorca (Alicante, 1958) is one of the most recognizable spanish composers in the international music scene. Llorca studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid with Román Alis and Antón García Abril. He also worked with composers Luigi Nono, Carmelo Bernaola and Luis de Pablo in the more advanced courses at the Granada Festival. After graduating in 1988, Ricardo Llorca moved to New York City to complete his studies at The Juilliard School of Music, where he has worked with composers David Diamond and John Corigliano. Llorca currently works as a teacher at The Juilliard School of Music. Llorca alternates his teaching work - he has also been a teacher at the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute in New York City -with his compositional duties which have garnered him the \"Richard Rogers Scholarship, 1992\"; the \"American Chamber Music Award, 1994\"; the \"Virgen de la Almudena Award, 1999\"; and the \"John Simon Guggenheim Award, 2001\". Ricardo Llorca is also the Assistant Deputy Director at NYOS (The New York Opera Society) from 2008 to present. Teatro Real de Madrid in coproduction with Los Teatros del Canal and in collaboration with The New York Opera Society and HighC Music have announced the premiere in Spain of the stage version of \"Las Horas Vacías \" by Ricardo Llorca scheduled to be performed in November 2021.\n\"The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela has commissioned Ricardo Llorca to create a new oratorio,\"Oficio de Caminantes\", for symphony orchestra; SATB choir; organ; soprano soloist; tenor soloist and narrator, whose premiere is scheduled for July 23rd, 2023 at the Auditorio de Galicia with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Galicia.The recording of a CD of this work with the Sony Classical record label is also scheduled.\nRicardo Llorca's compositional trajectory has evolved outside the avant-garde and influenced by a historical revisionism to which he himself refers in these terms: \"We composers can either continue by the path of experimentation or return to more classical schemes. Some composers have found ourselves unable to move forward under the same aesthetic auspices that have dominated the world of contemporary music for the last decades. Looking back is perhaps the only possible way to move forward. To review the past returning to the classical structures of music: horizontal and vertical; and going back to the concept of expressiveness in music according to more traditional models\".\nRicardo Llorca is the composer-in-residence for the New York-based dance company “Sensedance” in New York City. Llorca is also a grant recipient of “The Argosy Foundation'' and “Met-Life/Meet the Composer 2008”. As cultural manager Ricardo Llorca has developed an important task to promote contemporary music in different parts of the world. During his almost 32 years living in North America he has spread the latin and spanish cultures collaborating with public and private institutions from various European and South American countries such as: The Manhattan Choral Ensemble (“New Music for New York”); United Nations Language and Communications Program (United Nations); Berlin Musikfest 2007; The Virginia Luque Debut Recital at Carnegie Hall; CDNM (Centro Nacional para la Difusión de la Música; Ministry of Culture of Venezuela and Fundación Venezuela al Mundo; Alicante Institute of Culture \"Juan Gil Albert\"; Ibero-American Festival of the Arts / Puerto Rico 2006; XII September of Sacred Music in Benidorm; or the \"Colombo-Catalan / Medellín Music Week\" 2014.\nRicardo Llorca is also the Assistant Deputy Director at NYOS (The New York Opera Society) from 2008 to present.\nDuties at NYOS: reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors and is responsible and accountable for the management of New York Opera Society (NYOS) both artistically and administratively. As Assistant Deputy Director, ensures that NYOS fulfills its mission and achieves its goals for artistic excellence, community engagement, and financial stewardship. Helps oversee $250,000+ annual budget plan. Ricardo Llorca serves as the chief liaison for a very dynamic Board of Directors, runs an annual \"Salon Series\" and develops \"Outreach\" in communities under STEM guidelines, and oversees the production of every artistic work with truly distinguished artists from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera and New York City Opera rosters, etc.\nRicardo Llorca’s Opera “Las Horas Vacias”. “XII Setmana de Musica Sacra”. Benidorm, Spain. Premiere of the concert version in Spain by Dorota Grezskowiak, Maria Ruiz de Apodaca, Agrupacion Coral de Benidorm and Orchestra del Julius Stern Institute of Berlin.\nNotable works by Llorca include:\n\"Estreno \"Oficio de Caminantes\"\n\"Oficio de Caminantes\" (\"A mass for pilgrims\")\nAuditorio de Galicia 20 de Julio 2023\".\nFoto: Cristina Andina\nCantata for symphony orchestra; SATB choir; organ; solo soprano; solo tenor and narrator, with texts based on the Codex Calixtinus, texts from the Holy Fathers, and the diaries of the pilgrim Concha Llorca Zaragoza.\nWork commissioned by the S.A.M.I Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela premiered on July 20th 2023 at the Auditorio de Galicia with the orchestra Real Filharmonía de Galicia.\nConductor: Alexis Soriano\nSoprano: Susana Cordón\nTenor: Jose Luis Sola\nOrgan: Fernando Buide\nNarrator: Eva Guillamón\nChoir Angel Barja\nChoir direction: Aitor Olivares Garcia\nTechnical direction: Diego Fortes\nThe recording of a CD of this work is also scheduled with the Sony Classical record label.\nOpera \"Tres Sombreros de Copa/Three Top Hats\"\nA new opera based in Miguel Mihura´s theater play commissioned by The New York Opera Society and premiered in Teatro Sergio Cardoso in Sao Paulo in November 26th and 28th 2017. \"Three Top Hats\" had its european premiere at Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid on November 12th 2019\".\n\"Thermidor\" (for organ and symphonic orchestra)\nPremiered by the National Orchestra of Spain on October 17th, 18th and 19th 2014, at the\nNational Auditorium in Madrid\n\"Thermidor\" (notes by Ricardo Llorca)\nAccording to Imbert de Saint-Amand: \"Thermidor is the triumph of tolerance and plurality\nagainst the revolutionary fanaticism, the victory of pleasure against pain, of life against\ndeath, joy against suffering\". The \"Reaction of Thermidor\" is the name given\nto the period of the French Revolution in which the ending of the \"revolutionary\ngovernment\" and the Terror, gave way to the control of conservatives, called precisely\n\"Thermidorians\". Because of the Thermidor reaction - 9 Thermidor Year II - with\nthe overthrow of the revolutionary radical Maximilien Robespierre and his followers, the\nword \"Thermidor\" means a retreat from the goals and radical strategies towards\nmore conservative and traditional goals.\nIn addition, during the period of the French Thermidor, a new kind of quirky characters made\nan appearance on the streets: \"Les Incroyables\", sons of the old nobility and\nsurvivors of the guillotine. \"Les Incroyables\" were extremely affected and filled\nwith provocative insolence. They were equipped with batons used with a dual purpose, on the\none hand to signal their aristocratic roots, and secondly, to attack the sans-coulotte,\nwhich were considered the symbol of revolutionary fanaticism.\nOf all these, the most signified was the Spanish aristocrat Teresa Cabarrus, \"Our Lady\nof Thermidor\", who introduced Greek Revival and Neoclassical style in France. \"Les\nIncroyables\" were young and eager to live all that fundamentalists revolutionaries had\ntaken from them.\nIt is not difficult to see the relationship and the metaphor I can suggest with this concept\nof \"Thermidorian reaction\" if we apply it to the field of culture, and more\nspecifically to a work of contemporary music.\nOpera “Las Horas Vacias”/” Empty Hours”/ “Vertane\nZeit”, premiered at the “XII Setmana de Musica Sacra de Benidorm”,\nand later performed at the Berlin Cathedral on September 7th 2007; at the Dag Hammarskjold\nTheater at the United Nations in New York City on November 17th 2008; at Alice Tully Hall\n(Lincoln Center, New York City) on November 19th 2010; at the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic\nHall on October 3rd 2012; Teatro San Pedro (Sao Paulo, August 8th 2014). A CD recording\nof “Las Horas Vacias/The Empty Hours” has been released by Columna Música\non September 2011.\n\"Borderline\" (for batucada and orchestra). Work commisioned by CDNM (Centro\npara la Documentacion Nacional de la Música) premiered on June 4, 2012 at the National\nMuseum Reina Sofia in Madrid, and later performed at the ENSEMS (Festival of Contemporary\nMusic of Valencia) on May 29th, 2013.\n\"The CNDM has commissioned for this concert a work by composer Ricardo Llorca, whose\nlanguage, influences and conviction, does not depart from the classical constructive rigor\nof J. S. Bach, but retains the melodic expression and communication of Aarvo Part and the\nsensuality of Bjork \"\n“Handeliana” (for guitar). A work commissioned by american guitar virtuoso\nAdam Levin, premiered at the 2012 Boston Guitar Festival, and later performed at Fundacion\nJuan March (Madrid); Le Poisson Rouge (New York City ); Instituto Cervantes (New York City);\nConcurso Internacional de Guitarra de Sevilla (Spain); Carnegie Hall (New York City); The\nCollege Music Society in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A CD recording of “Handeliana” has been\nreleased by the label Naxos on July 2013.\n\"Identifying Bodies at the Twenty-Sixth Street Pier\" for Choir\n(SATB) and orchestra. Commissioned by The Manhattan Choral Ensemble to commemorate The\nTriangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911. Premiered by The Manhattan Choral Ensemble at the\nChurch of the Incarnation (New York City, March 12, 2011). Text from Jonathan Fink's poem\n\"Conflagration and Wage”.\n“La Llum”, a piece for Choir (SATB ) and solo piano, commissioned by The\nManhattan Choral Ensemble and premiered at Earl Hall (Columbia University) on March 7th 2009\nPieces for Piano and Orchestra”. Premiered in 1999 by the Orquesta de la\nRadiotelevisión Española at Teatro Monumental de Madrid. Also performed in 2002 by the\nOrquesta Sinfónica de Valencia; in 2004 by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico; in 2005 by\nthe Savannah Symphony Orchestra, the New York Opera Society Orchestra, and The New Mexico\nSymphony Ochestra by soloists: Miguel Baselga; Maria Antonia Garcia, and Mac Maclure. A CD\nrecording of “Three Pieces for Piano and Orchestra” (“El Tiempo Malherido”) was released in\n2004 by the label “RTVE Música” , recorded with soloist Miguel Baselga and conductor Jose de\nEusebio with the Orquesta de la Radiotelevision Española.\n“Concierto Italiano para flauta de pico, guitarra, clave continuo y orquesta de\ncuerdas” . Commissioned by Museo Reina Sofia/Centro para la Difusion de la\nMúsica Contemporánea. Premiered by “La Folía and I Solisti Aquilani Orchestra” in the\nAuditorio Nacional de Madrid as part of the Festival Internacional Andrés Segovia in 2002.\nLater performed in 2003 by soloist Alex Garrobé, “La Folía” and “La Camerata del Prado” in\nthe XI Setmana de Música Sacra de Benidorm; in 2004 by German Gutierrez and the Youth\nOrchestra of Greater Fort Worth (YOGFW) in San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Medellin (Colombia);\nand in 2006 by the San José Symphony Orchestra. A CD recording of “Concierto Italiano” was\nreleased in 2005 by the label “Columna Música” with soloists Alex Garrobé; Pedro Bonet;\nBelen Gonzalez and conductor Guerassim Voronkov with the Orquesta de la Academia del Liceo\n“Three Academic Pieces for Piano”: I “Sarao,” II “Coral,” III “Fuga”.\nCommissioned by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (New York City) in 2001 and premiered by\npianist Terrence Wilson at the Florence Gould Hall (Alliance Française New York) in a\nconcert dedicated to Ricardo Llorca’s chamber music: “Ricardo Llorca and the Music of\nCatalonia”). Also performed by pianist Mac Maclure at Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, New\nYork; MUBAG (Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Alicante) by pianist Ricardo Descalzo; Sala de\nCamara del Auditorio Nacional de Madrid by pianist Mac Maclure; Festival Iberoamericano de\nlas Artes ( San Juan Puerto Rico) by pianist Maria Antonia Garcia; Festival de Musica\nContemporanea de Caracas by pianist Raimon Garriga. A CD recording of “Three Academic Pieces\nfor Piano” was released in 2005 by the label “Columna Música”” with soloist Raimon Garriga;\nand later by the label “RTVE Música” with soloist Ricardo Descalzo.\n“The Dark Side”\n(monodrama for mezzosoprano and piano).\nPremiered in 1995 by mezzosoprano Cheryl Marshall at Paul Recital Hall (The Juilliard\nSchool, NY). Later performed at The Miller Theater at Columbia University; The Chicago\nCultural Center; The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute; and Auditorio Nacional de Música /\nCentro para la Difusión de la Musica Contemporánea, by soloists Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Sonia\nGancedo, Cindy Sanner, Rosa Betancourt and Gustavo Ahualli (in its version for baritone). A\nCD recording of “The Dark Side” was released in 2005 by the label “Columna Música” with\nsoloists Nancy Fabiola Herrera and Mac Maclure.\n“El Combat del Somni” (commissioned by “The New York Opera Society and The\nMichael Phelps/John O’Brien Salon Series” and premiered by Deborah Dimasi on October 16th\n2009 at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute of New York; and by Rosa Bethancourt at \"The\nChicago Cultural Center\" on October 18th 2009.\n\"The Fallen Angel\" ( \"Virgen de la Almudena Award 1999\n\"). Premiered in 1999 at the National Auditorium in Madrid with Jose Ramon Encinar and\nthe Orquesta Filarmonica de Madrid.\n“The Swimming-Pool”, for Dancers, Electro-Acoustic Instruments, and\nPercussion (first performed as part of the Composers and Choreographers Series at Lincoln\nCenter, New York, 1993).\nAs well as music for the theater (“Sancta Sussana”, “Amor de Perlimplin con\nBelisa en su Jardin”); film scores (“Expiration Date”,“Hanging Gardens”,“La\nEspalda de Dios \"); dance ( “Sensedance NY”); music for the BBC\ndocumentary \"Mario Testino”; solo songs, chamber & orchestral music.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://athletics.marian.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/degrees-and-majors/performing-arts/faculty-and-staff/alexandra-m.-signor", "date": "2022-01-16T22:09:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300244.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220116210734-20220117000734-00438.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9555371999740601, "token_count": 223, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__93553665", "lang": "en", "text": "Lexie Signor is a lifelong musician and music educator hailing from Northern Michigan. She holds a degree as a Bachelor of Music Education, and several advanced degrees- Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, Master of Music in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy and a Doctorate (ABD) in Brass performance from the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana.\nIn addition to being a dynamic and engaging clinician, conductor, composer/arranger and classroom instructor, she is also an active freelancer; Lexie has performed with Adele, Keith Urban and the DIVA jazz orchestra among many others. Her recent performance endeavors include an upcoming Trumpet Solo collaboration with Composer Robert Paterson, performances of her arrangements by the Virtual Trumpet Ensemble, as well as remaining a top-call studio musician in the greater Indianapolis Area for Hal Leonard and various independent artists.\nLexie Signor is a performing artist and clinician endorsed by S.E. Shires, Marcinkewicz Mohthpieces, Torpedo Bags, and Soulo Mutes.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.sourcepr.co.uk/not-the-full-truth-why-have-brands-gone-crazy-for-nfts/", "date": "2023-12-11T21:50:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679518883.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211210408-20231212000408-00733.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9578273296356201, "token_count": 1015, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231997599", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’re still not entirely sure what an NFT – or a non-fungible token – is, it’s time to brush up on your vocab, because it’s a term that isn’t going away any time soon.\nThe concept emerged as early as 2014, but exploded in popularity and in the public consciousness last year – and has only continued to gain traction. NFTs are essentially monetised graphics that buyers mostly purchase with cryptocurrency. One of the most popular images that you might have seen on Twitter and beyond right now feature the ‘Bored Ape’ in its varying formations: wearing different clothes and accessories, even pulling different expressions. (The fact that this art style is inarguably ugly hasn’t stopped everyone from Eminem to Post Malone from buying one, and then changing their Twitter avatar to their new purchase).\nThe reason that NFTs reach so many headlines is partly due to the sheer cost of them. The average price is around $200,000, according to the Boardroom, with Bored Apes alone accounting for $1bn in transactions so far.\nEminem’s Twitter profile, featuring his NFT, via Twitter\nBut it’s not just the cost that has people up in arms. As mentioned, the graphics are mostly bought with cryptocurrency, including Ethereum.\nHere’s an explanation from The Verge: “To keep financial records secure, the system forces people to solve complex puzzles using energy-guzzling machines. Solving the puzzles lets users, or “miners,” add a new “block” of verified transactions to a decentralized ledger called the blockchain. The miner then gets new tokens or transaction fees as a reward.”\nThis ‘mining’ of the currency uses a huge amount of energy in order to power the computer systems that harbour it. To put this into perspective, it’s estimated that Ethereum alone is currently using up as much electricity as the entire country of Libya. That’s a lot of energy expelled for a currency that cannot be physically touched – to buy an artwork that is only available digitally.\nBrand New Ventures\nSo, why are we talking about this?\nBecause it’s not just digital artists trying their hand at the current craze: brands have also been hopping on the trend of producing NFTs. One-off digital art pieces have been produced for companies such as Nike, Clinique, McDonald’s and Ray-Ban.\nIt certainly make sense, economically, that a business would venture into such a lucrative trend. But with the controversy that comes attached to NFTs, is it really worth the trade-off?\nWhat’s more is that many of the brands hopping onto this trend have previously publicly announced their commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. One example is French fashion house Balmain. In 2020, Balmain launched its first sustainable collection, and announced that ‘the future of the brand will be to create truly sustainable collections.’\nAccording to L’Officiel, for this collection, “great efforts were made to reduce the carbon footprint during the manufacture and transportation of these parts.”\nHowever, earlier this month, Balmain teamed up with Barbie for a collaborative collection of NFTs, which feature the iconic doll wearing Balmain clothes.\nWhat Does This Prove?\nIt goes without saying that a company truly wanting to reform its carbon footprint, make serious strides into sustainability and help with the fight in climate change would avoid NFTs like the plague.\nFrom a purely PR perspective, sending mixed messages is a sure-fire way to confuse and alienate your audience. Those who are interested in crypto and digital art might rejoice at the opportunity to purchase the NFTs: but others who may have celebrated Balmain’s move to more sustainable fashion will no doubt be left wondering if their previous aims were a surface-level attempt, driven by the recent push by consumers for companies (particularly those in the fashion world) to look closely at their practices.\nWhether NFTs will be a passing fad or a new, long-term way of creating and dealing art is another question. The Guardian describes Bored Apes as ‘about ego and money, not art.’ Considering the standard of the art itself, and the number of millionaire celebrities that are lining up to buy them, there might be some truth to this claim.\nBut in the event that this digital art becomes more accessible, normalised, and even affordable to the average consumer, brands need to assess carefully whether they want to continue their creation of NFTs – or if they’re going to uphold their word regarding sustainable practices. If not, they might find themselves having to answer some very difficult questions from a consumer base soon to be populated with the ‘sustainability generation.’", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kingsley.vzy.io/about", "date": "2024-04-19T05:31:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817289.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419043820-20240419073820-00851.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597851037979126, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4742966", "lang": "en", "text": "Kingsley is a talented UX/UI Designer with over 4 years of experience creating digital solutions that meet the real-world needs of users. He has worked with a variety of clients across diverse industries, including FinTech, E-commerce, Blockchain, Extended Realities, and PropTech, to deliver designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Kingsley is passionate about using user research to inform his designs and consistently incorporates customer feedback into his work. He has a proven track record of delivering a wide range of design deliverables, including visual designs, wireframes, interactive prototypes, usability reports, dashboards, design systems, mobile designs, and responsive web designs. In addition to his professional achievements, Kingsley is also dedicated to giving back to the design community. He is the UX design maintainer at the CHAOSS Africa project and actively participates in open-source projects to advance the field of user experience design. This combination of technical skill, creative vision, and community involvement makes Kingsley an exceptional candidate for any UX/UI design role.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://meet.pagerduty.com/magic", "date": "2021-01-17T18:27:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703513144.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20210117174558-20210117204558-00595.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9261988997459412, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__288155528", "lang": "en", "text": "While we can't be together in Las Vegas for AWS re:Invent 2020, we wanted to bring a slice of The Strip to you.\nJoin PagerDuty, Datadog & Slack for an interactive virtual magic experience featuring America's Got Talent winner and featured performer at the LINQ in Las Vegas, Mat Franco.\nThis family-friendly experience will give you the opportunity to ask Mat some of your burning questions, and possibly be included in one of the \"on stage\" demonstrations.\nPrior to Mat's performance, we will also be hosting an overview and panel discussion of the incident response solution powered by PagerDuty, Datadog and Slack.\nDon't miss on this truly unique experience - register today and be sure to join with your family and friends on the day of!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://schattenschreiber.org/cooking/how-to-bake-a-gourmet-layer-cake-with-intricate-flavor-combinations/", "date": "2024-04-19T17:59:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00386.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8895462155342102, "token_count": 1403, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__146057991", "lang": "en", "text": "The art of baking a cake goes well beyond following a recipe. It’s about the harmony of ingredients, the balance of flavors, and the visual appeal of the final product. A cake is not merely a dessert; it’s an expression of love, an epitome of celebration, and a bridge of joy that connects hearts. Have you ever wondered how to elevate a common cake to a gourmet layer cake with intricate flavor combinations? Let’s embark on a culinary journey to explore the secrets of creating a cake that is not only visually stunning but also an explosion of flavors.\nBefore diving into the recipe, let’s take a moment to discuss the importance of choosing the right flavor combinations. When we talk about a gourmet layer cake, the word ‘layer’ is key. Each layer within your cake should offer its own unique flavor that, when combined with the others, creates a symphony of deliciousness on the taste buds.\nA lire en complément : What’s the Secret to Crafting a Perfectly Emulsified Bearnaise Sauce?\nA classic combination that always works is chocolate and vanilla. These two flavors complement each other perfectly with the depth of chocolate balanced by the lightness of vanilla. But don’t limit yourselves to these two. Be brave and experiment with unique flavor pairings like coffee and caramel, lemon and blueberry, or even cherry and almond. Remember, the interplay of different flavors enhances the overall taste of the cake and takes it from good to gourmet.\nNow, let’s get started with the recipe. The first step in creating a beautiful and delicious layer cake is to prepare the cake batter. You can never go wrong with a classic vanilla cake as the base. Here is a simple yet foolproof recipe for a moist and flavorful vanilla cake:\nA lire en complément : What Techniques Ensure a Perfectly Balanced Gourmet Cheese Platter?\nA cake without frosting is like a sky without stars. It may still be beautiful, but it lacks the sparkle that makes it extraordinary. For our gourmet layer cake, we’re going to prepare a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting that will not only add a rich flavor profile but also give us an ideal prop for styling our cake.\nNow comes the fun part – assembling and styling the cake. Place one layer of the cooled vanilla cake on your serving platter and spread a generous amount of the chocolate buttercream frosting on top. Repeat this process for the remaining layers. Be sure to use enough frosting between the layers to not only add flavor but also provide stability to the cake.\nWhen it comes to styling, you are limited only by your creativity. Use the remaining frosting to cover the outside of the cake, creating a blank canvas. Then, decorate the cake with your choice of edible props. You could use fresh flowers, fruits, chocolate shavings, or even sprinkles. Remember, a well-styled cake can elevate the entire experience of enjoying the cake, making it not just a food item, but a work of art.\nSo, put on that apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a gourmet layer cake that is not just a treat for the palate, but also a feast for the eyes!\nThe joy of baking lies not only in creating something delicious but also in the beauty of food styling. Mastering the art of prop styling can turn your simple layer cake into a culinary masterpiece. Food styling is all about creating a spectacle that appeals to the senses. It’s not just about how the cake tastes, but also about creating a visual treat that makes the cake irresistible even before the first bite.\nWhen it comes to styling a layer cake, there are countless ways to bring your creativity to life. One way is to use frosting techniques. A good frosting job can make your cake look polished and elegant. For example, a smooth frosting finish gives your cake a sleek, modern look, while a more rustic, swirled finish can create a homely, inviting appeal.\nDon’t forget the power of garnishes. Fresh fruits, chocolate shavings, edible flowers, or even sprinkles can add a touch of color and sophistication to your cake. For example, if you have baked a lemon and blueberry cake, you could garnish it with fresh blueberries and lemon zest for a fresh and vibrant look.\nThe cake stand or serving platter you use also plays a crucial role in your cake’s overall presentation. Remember, your cake stand is like a stage for your cake, so choose something that complements your cake’s aesthetics. A vintage stand can add a touch of elegance to a wedding cake, while a modern, minimalist stand would add a touch of sophistication to a contemporary chocolate cake.\nLastly, remember to take your photos in natural light for the best results. The soft, diffused light can make your cake look more appealing and inviting. So, the next time you bake a layer cake, don’t just focus on the taste. Spend some time on food and prop styling. It’s worth the effort!\nBaking a gourmet layer cake with intricate flavor combinations is a joyous journey, a delightful dance between the baker and the ingredients. It’s not just about following a recipe; it’s about understanding the harmony and balance between flavors. It’s about experimenting, making mistakes, learning, and growing as a baker.\nFrom choosing the right flavor combinations to mastering the basics of baking – like the importance of using room temperature ingredients, or knowing when your cake batter is just right – every step in the process plays a crucial part in creating the perfect layer cake.\nWhen it comes to frosting, whether it’s a rich chocolate buttercream or a tangy cream cheese icing, it’s not just about the flavor. It’s about the texture and the way it complements the cake layers. And of course, the art of food styling and prop styling – that’s what takes a delicious cake to a whole new level of gourmet.\nSo whether it’s a classic vanilla cake with chocolate frosting or a more adventurous red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, let your creativity spark. Experiment with different flavor pairings, play with your food styling, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. After all, the greatest part of baking is the endless possibilities it offers. So, preheat that oven, whisk that batter, and get ready to bake and style a layer cake that will not only taste amazing but also look like a piece of edible art. Happy baking!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.royalpitamaha-bali.com/", "date": "2023-02-03T16:29:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500058.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20230203154140-20230203184140-00357.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8940030932426453, "token_count": 504, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__105003392", "lang": "en", "text": "Blessed with uninterrupted views of tropical greenery, The Royal Pita Maha embraces a spiritually charged parcel of landscape in rural Ubud on the island of Bali. This luxury resort has been built with rare sensitivity towards the surrounding environment in an area that descends down to the banks of the Ayung River.\nDesigned to celebrate the traditions, art and culture of Bali, the resort features a collection of private pool villas and supporting facilities overlooking the timeless beauty of the Ayung River. The Royal Pita Maha is a sanctuary for travelers seeking to recharge the body, mind and spirit in the Balinese village of Ubud.\n* Resort Policy: No Pets allowed in the resort / No Durian Fruit allowed in the resort\nExperience Bali's Cultural Heritage with a Collection of Artistic Villas in Rural Ubud The Royal Pita Maha pays tribute to Bali's cultural heritage with a fine collection of luxury villas. Discerning travelers can escape the pressures of modern living and unwind at this harmonious resort located in rural Ubud.\n* Check-in 14:00 / Check-out 12:00 / Free WiFi\nThe Royal Pita Maha is a haven for personal wellness where guests can indulge at our dedicated spa or choose to partake in healthy lifestyle practices during their stay. The resort has its own Yoga Bale located at the edge of the Ayung River in a setting that remains untouched by the passing hands of time. Read More\nSuperb wining and dining options at The Royal Pita Maha tantalize taste buds with menus of regional cuisine and international specialties. Dewata Lounge is all about Balinese elegance, while Ayung Garden Restaurant nourishes the body, mind and spirit.\nThe blessing of true love comes along once in a single lifetime. The Royal Pita Maha is where couples can celebrate the beginning of their shared destiny on the spiritually charged island of Bali. The resort offers a choice of romantic settings for an intimate wedding ceremony followed by an elegant reception.\nRomantic Candle Light Dinner with One Thousand Candles at Ayung Waters or Waterfall : Rp.4,500,000 net /couple\n* Romantic Candle Light Dinner Menu : Click Here\n* Free Transfer available for 2 people from/to Your Hotel only in Central Ubud (for outside guests)\n* Romantic Candle Light Dinner Price is inclusive of 21% goverment tax and service charges.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kbear.fm/feed-post/watch-slayers-tom-araya-thank-fans-following-final-show/?doing_wp_cron=1575831624.0687448978424072265625", "date": "2020-08-14T22:09:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439740343.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200814215931-20200815005931-00282.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692655801773071, "token_count": 327, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__130031849", "lang": "en", "text": "Watch Slayer's Tom Araya thank fans following final show\nSlayer played their final show ever, Saturday night in Los Angeles. The 20-song set closed with “Angel of Death,” and once that was over, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya took a minute to thank the fans.\n“Thank you. Thank you very much,” he said. “I want to thank you for sharing your time with us. Time is precious. So I thank you for sharing that time with us.”\n“I’m gonna miss you guys,” Araya added, his voice catching. “But the most important thing is I want to thank you for being a part of my life…Good night. You guys be safe.”\nYou can watch fan-recorded footage of Araya’s remarks on YouTube.\nSlayer first announced in January 2018 that they’d be hanging it up, and the first leg of their farewell tour launched May of that year. In total, the goodbye run included more than 140 shows in 30 countries and 40 U.S. states.\nAside from being Slayer’s last ever show, Saturday’s L.A. concert featured another special surprise. Aquaman star Jason Momoa, a well-known metalhead, joined openers Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals on stage to play the Pantera song “This Love.” Momoa posted video of his performance on his Instagram.\nCopyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.365greatchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/day-137-goat-lady.html", "date": "2013-06-19T08:32:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368708145189/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516124225-00015-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9831690192222595, "token_count": 823, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__211943271", "lang": "en", "text": "Tuesday, January 24, 2012\nThe Goat Lady, based on true people and events, tells the story of Noelie Houle, an elderly woman who lives in a run-down, old farmhouse with her family of goats. All of the other homes in the neighborhood are newer, freshly painted, with neatly mowed lawns, but not the goat lady's house. To many neighbors, it stuck out like a sore thumb with its peeling paint, crooked door, and a yard full of goats. Some people complained about the unkempt nature of the property and considered the goats to be a public nuisance, but our young narrators are intrigued. They like to watch the frisky goats and can't help but wonder about who takes care of them. Finally, one day, they see her -- \"a slightly bent, but still rather tall woman\" with mismatched clothes, a warm smile, and a twinkle in her eye. She invites them to come meet her goats and kindly introduces herself. It is the start of a wonderful friendship, and in the weeks and months to come, the children return to Noelie's house often, learning all about how to care for the goats and helping Noelie with her chores. They learn more and more about her life, too -- how she moved there from Canada to work in a factory but became ill with arthritis. How goat's milk gradually cured her, and how she set out to raise goats so that other people could be helped by drinking their milk. How she eventually had so many goats, she gave some away to an organization (Heifer International) that sent them to people in poor countries, \"so that those people would have fresh milk to drink, too.\" Perhaps the most important thing the children learn from their friendship with Noelie, though, is tolerance. Unlike their neighbors, they don't judge Noelie by her outward appearance. In taking the time to get to know her, they see the kind, compassionate woman that she is, and that is a beautiful thing.\nThe children soon ask their mother, a portrait artist, if she might like to paint a picture of their friend Noelie and her goats. She happily agrees, and eventually goes on to create enough paintings for an art show at the town hall. (Some of Jane Bregoli's actual paintings from the real Dartmouth Town Hall art show about Noelie are featured in the book.) As word gets out about the show and more and more people begin to learn more about Noelie, people's attitudes about her start to change. \"The neighbors became more accepting of Noelie's way of life. The yard didn't seem quite as messy, the old house didn't look so rundown, and the animals didn't appear to be as unruly as before.\" Soon, those neighbors that used to complain about her ways are stopping by to help Noelie, too.\nThe message of acceptance and tolerance that pervades this book is inspiring and refreshing. I love the way it shows the incredible difference children can make in the life of an adult, and in some cases, an entire community. Everyone knows people who are different, eccentric, \"strange,\" and it is easy to judge them or cast them aside without taking the time to get to know them or their circumstances. The fact that Noelie is elderly and impoverished is subtle but relevant, and although it might not be immediately noticed by children, it can certainly be discussion worthy.\nThe Goat Lady is beautifully written and a wonderful story in every way. My son is just as engrossed by this story as he is with much sillier ones, which just goes to show that a book needn't be funny or fictional to be fully appreciated by a child. The fact that it is a true story makes it all the more wonderful. The real Noelie and Bregoli lived in Dartmouth, MA, so I hope that this book is easy to find outside of Massachusetts. With its many important lessons about kindness and compassion, we highly recommend the Goat Lady for children in preschool and beyond.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://eartickles.com/2012/05/30/phillip-wilkerson-highlands/", "date": "2017-05-01T04:16:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917127681.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031207-00499-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.960390567779541, "token_count": 497, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__243190633", "lang": "en", "text": "Phillip Wilkerson is one of the most prolific composers in the field of ambient music, atmospheric music and soundscapes, having produced and released his work since 2006. Phillip issues some of his albums free as netlabel downloads, and he also sells others commercially on CD. “Highlands” is one of his free releases, this one being his first on the Free Floating Music netlabel.\nThe opening track, “The Light Becomes You”, is absolutely gorgeous. The listener is completely immersed in a golden glow of warm ambient pads, which very slowly shimmer back and forth across the stereo soundfield. This is ambient music at its very best. It creates a great sense of inner calm. There’s no rhythm in the conventional sense – no percussion – yet the music moves with a slow pulse that’s almost at a subliminal level.\n“The Mirror of God” starts quietly, and fades in slowly to a large, complex chord hovering on one side of the soundfield, with a higher, delicate series of tones on the other. The effect is quite extraordinary, especially when listened to on headphones. The music evolves very slowly again here, but carries a much grander, majestic feel than the opener.\nThe shortest track on the album, “Two Breaths of Forever”, is the only one that clocks in at under ten minutes. It’s sweetly evocative, with a little more motion than the two before it. There’s little in the way of bass on the album as a whole, but there’s really none to speak of here. It’s based on a series of chord sequences. Towards the end, the chords start to unravel, almost into individual notes. It’s not difficult at all to imagine this piece being used towards the end of a film.\nThe album finishes with its longest track, “Sweet Eva Lena”. This drifts along in a serene way, with elongated higher and lower pads meshing into lush, spacious, slowly changing textures. It really doesn’t get much more chilled than this. Contemplative music to relax to, to imagine, to reminisce, to daydream.\nThe cover, by the label’s owner Brad Ross-MacLeod, fits the album perfectly. All in all, a perfect package. Go download it now.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://librerianortepr.com/products/the-vejigante-and-the-folk-festivals-puerto-rico-a-bilingual-coloring-book-spanish-english", "date": "2024-04-21T12:16:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817765.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421101951-20240421131951-00779.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9281468391418457, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__88062574", "lang": "en", "text": "The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico (a bilingual coloring book: Spanish-English)\nThe Vejigante is a fantastic, colorful character introduced into carnival celebrations in Puerto Rico hundreds of years ago. He is a classic example of the blending of African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences in Puerto Rican culture. The book offers detailed information about the origins of this fantastic character and its curious name.\n\"The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico\" tells the legend of the Vejigante and how he still appears today in carnival celebrations in three cities in Puerto Rico. The book gives insight into the differences in style and symbolism in these three festivals and is illustrated with beautiful drawings to color and contains historical notes that both parents and teachers will find interesting.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.divxcrawlertv.org/ouija-origin-evil-2016/", "date": "2017-09-20T16:28:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687333.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920161029-20170920181029-00661.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8291695713996887, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__78803950", "lang": "en", "text": "Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)\nInformation about this movie:\nRelease Date: 21 October 2016 (USA)\nRun Time: 99 min\nGenres: Horror, Thriller\nDirector: Mike Flanagan\nStars: Annalise Basso, Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson\nIn 1967 Los Angeles, widowed mother Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser) unwittingly invites authentic evil into her home by adding a new stunt to bolster her séance scam business. When the merciless spirit overtakes her youngest daughter Doris (Lulu Wilson), the small family must confront unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gatewayplazaleopold.com.au/community-hub/news-and-events/event-details/gatewayplazaleopold/2021/08/09/drawing-us-together---dancing-for-country", "date": "2021-10-22T13:38:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585507.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20211022114748-20211022144748-00013.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9056984186172485, "token_count": 401, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__229620297", "lang": "en", "text": "NAIDOC Week 2021 Community Storybook\n30 July, 2021-7 August, 2021\nIn celebration of NAIDOC Week 2021, Gateway Plaza Leopold proudly partnered with author, Warrawu (Maree Yoelu (McCarthy)), a Wadjigany woman from the western Wagait region of the Northern Territories and talented students from local schools to create a Community Storybook, celebrating this year’s topic “Heal Country”.\nThe storybook Dancing For Country is about Nana Ruby and her shadow, her Grandson Claude, and their relationship with the land and their desire to help heal country when they see the land is hurting.\nThroughout the July School Holidays, we invited you, our much-loved community, to have your say and vote on your favourite of 36 illustrations created by local student artists to be featured in the community storybook. We received overwhelming support with 137 votes over the two-week period.\nWe thank all the talented student artists who contributed illustrations and look forward to sharing with you the winning illustrations and release of the storybook to our community soon.\nClick here to view, download or listen to the Dancing For Country community storybook.\nFront Cover: Alyssa Timbs – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 7: Harlow McCallum & Heidi Armstrong – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 8: Primrose Hyde – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 11: Lucy Polgar – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 12: Willow Womersley – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 15: Samii Needham – Ocean Grove Primary School\nPage 16: Sara Thomson – Clifton Springs Primary School\nPage 19: Jasmine Hewitt – Clifton Springs Primary School\nPage 20: Phoebe Curtain – Clifton Springs Primary School\nPage 23: Matilda Challis – Clifton Springs Primary School\nPage 24: Ruby Howe – Clifton Springs Primary School", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sixftstereo.wixsite.com/6ftstereo", "date": "2019-12-07T09:38:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540497022.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20191207082632-20191207110632-00551.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9788312911987305, "token_count": 286, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__2114074", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi, my name is 6ft Stereo and I'm a DJ and Broadcaster from Brighton in the UK.\nI have been buying records and mixing for over 20 years, in that time I have played countless gigs from small bars to headlining festivals.\nHere is a Drum and Bass mix made for a listener running the Brighton marathon.\nI host a weekly three hour show on 1BTN, and have been described as \"Brightons Gilles Peterson\" which is high praise, as I would cite Gilles as someone I look up to.\nHaving lived in the Alps for many years, I've played at many festivals in Europe, such as supporting Roni Size in Val D'Isere.\nI am continually searching for music new and old, with a bank balance crippling amount of vinyl in my studio, which is another of my passions. I am the owner, producer and engineer at Gold Tone (goldtone.co.uk) which is a boutique recording and mixing service based in Hove.which i\nAnother self driven project is the 'Current State of Music' podcasts I produce, talking to artists and industry about the state of music right now. Among the guests are Mr Scruff, Fred Deakin and most recently Mark Rae.\nDon't hesitate to contact me if you want me to play at a party or event, or need a hand bringing your own songs to life.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://mixedflag.com/purchase-design.php", "date": "2021-07-23T21:05:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150067.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210723210216-20210724000216-00510.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9097735285758972, "token_count": 222, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__94995938", "lang": "en", "text": "So with that in mind we have created an option for you to purchase a high resolution version of our flag designs.\nYou will receive 3 high resolution, print quality vector images and 1 bitmap image (72dpi) to use however and wherever you wish.\nPlease feel free to post your designs on our Facebook page so we can see your creativity!\nBest Selling Designs\nPurchase Multiple Flag Designs\n|US $20 Per design (use it as many times as you like!)|\nCustom Design Requests\n|US $45 Per design (use it as many times as you like!)|\nOnce we receive notification of your payment we can e-mail you your design. For order support, please use firstname.lastname@example.org\nPlease allow 2 working days for delivery.\nYou will receive a zipped folder with 4 files for hi-resolution printing and digital use (websites and desktop publishing), a help file for images and a licence agreement.\nShould you wish to purchase any designs that are not currently available please contact us.\n© 2021 Mixed Flag North America", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rainne15.wordpress.com/2019/03/09/outside-the-box-by-ann-harrison/", "date": "2022-09-25T04:47:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334514.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220925035541-20220925065541-00482.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95119708776474, "token_count": 932, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__269509207", "lang": "en", "text": "A little book filled with magic, faeries, music, an angel or two, and even a bit of mystery.\nFly away on the wings of a simple drop of rain with Anna as she follows the music that fills her heart.\nHave you ever had a breakdown in the middle of the road and wondered how you’d get home? Read about the miraculous end to what could have been a perilous journey for Bill and his family.\nMystery buffs and techno geeks will love An Unusual Glitch, a story about a county wide technology glitch that threatens to ruin the county’s computer infrastructure, if the problem isn’t resolved before it’s too late. Enjoy a couple of new mysteries along the way.\nYou may be enchanted by a Christmas miracle that starts with a child’s prayer and a tinkling bell.\nRide in a sleigh carried on the wings of a snowflake, ride the wind on the wings of an autumn leaf or fly away on a swing!\nThere’s an adventure waiting for readers of all ages in each delightful little story.\nOutside the Box has been rebranded and will be launching tomorrow, Sunday 10th March.\nIn the words of Ann Harrison-Barnes, January 2019\nI am the proud single mother of a beautiful daughter, who is often the inspiration for many of my stories featuring children. I have three nieces and a nephew whom I love from the bottom of my heart.\nI have found music to be a great source of healing throughout rough and painful times in my life. I also find it to be a great source of inspiration through traditional means and through the world around me.\nAbout my blindness:\nAlthough I was not born prematurely, I was placed in an incubator and given 24 hours of oxygen, when I should have only received eight. This excessive amount of oxygen caused my optic nerves not to develop properly, resulting in my blindness. I have light perception in my left eye, and none in my right. The right eye was removed when I was eighteen months old and I have worn prostheses since then, until recently. I have used a cane since I was about five years old, accept during the period from April 2006 to March 2009, when I worked my one and only guide dog named Star. She was a black lab Golden retriever mix from Southeastern Guide Dogs.\nWhere I live and work: I currently live in Rochelle, Georgia near my parents and one of my two brothers, when he’s not working on the road. I have worked from home for various freelance clients, while writing my novels. These clients include Mia Bysinger from Rushcube, a web development company and Earnest Dempsey’s Word Matters Blog.\nWhy I write:\nFirst of all, I love creating stories that will entertain my readers. Through these entertaining stories, I also hope to either share the message of God’s love or bring back childhood memories, through my Children’s books. I journal for healing and brainstorming. I am writing non-fiction to help aspiring authors self-publish their own books through Amazon\nMy hobbies include listening to music and podcasts, reading, crocheting and sitting out on the front porch on a warm day.\nMusic I enjoy: I love listening to classic country music, instrumental pieces such as classical, new age piano pieces and film scores. I also find that the environment is filled with natural music.\nPodcasts I find educational and entertaining: I have a variety of podcasts I listen to on a daily basis. Some of my favorites include: The Author Stories Podcast with Hank Garner, The Creative Penn, I Should be Writing, Ditch Diggers, Eyes On success, how do you Write and Writing Excuses.\nMy favorite authors and genres: I love to read books by Karen Kingsbury, Janette Oke, Hope Callahan, and I love finding new authors. My favorite genres include: Christian fiction, cozy mystery, sweet romance, Romantic suspense and fantasy. I’ll also read the occasional memoire.\nI am a Christian. I believe that Jesus died on the cross to save my soul. In God’s word, Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6, KJV)\nOther Electric Eclectic books by Ann Harrison-Barnes:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.fly4change.com/whats-your-calling-whats-your-response/186/", "date": "2018-01-16T22:58:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886758.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116224019-20180117004019-00756.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9556102752685547, "token_count": 448, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__71567058", "lang": "en", "text": "This past Thursday, fellow bloggers Evange.List, Spare Change, Pulse and Signal and I checked out the early screening for the rockumentary: Call+Response, about international slavery and the modern abolitionist movement.\nThe film combined top music artists (Five for Fighting, Switchfoot, Natasha Bedingfield, ImogenHeap and more!), performing a plethora of heart-awakening music to the footage of modern day slavery images and video that evoke a response.\nCollecting testimony from modern day activists ranging from Madeleine Albright to Ashley Judd and Nicholas Kristof and many more, the film calls attention to 27 million of the world’s dirtiest secrets. The film culminates and begs the question: How will YOU respond?\nThe aspect of the film I find most inspiring is the person behind the film: musician Justin Dillon. According to the film’s website:\n“Justin Dillon came across the issue of Human Trafficking while touring in Russia. Justin met scores of girls whose ambition to come west was being preyed upon by traffickers. The young girl assigned to interpret for him would share about the many “opportunities” that were being offered to her to come to west.\nJustin looked into the phoney opportunities being offered to these girls and became incensed at how easy it was to trick them. After sharing with them the dangers of these proposals, he vowed to do something about this issue once he returned home.”\nAnd so he did. Justin, with no connections or leverage into the entertainment industry, began on a quest to call attention to the issue. He showed how one man with a strong conviction could inspire a movement. A year and a half later, there is now the film Call+Response with thousands responding to the issue of slavery.\nAt the live screening, Justin spoke to the crowd and said the sole question he asked himself was: What is he good at, and how could he use that talent to solve the issue? Thus, I ask you. Like Justin, what’s your calling?\nWhat are the talents you have, and how are you being called to respond to the modern day issues plaguing humanity?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.chastity-cage.us/collections/chastity-belt/", "date": "2024-02-22T13:16:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9278733134269714, "token_count": 1421, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__259275", "lang": "en", "text": "The Tale of Chastity Through the Ages\nImmerse yourself in a collection that showcases the intricate journey of the chastity belt from its medieval roots to its symbolic role in the present day. Crafted with precision and dedication, each piece reflects the rich history of an item that is steeped in myth and mystery.\nEvolving Designs: From Metal to Leather\nThe allure of the chastity belt lies in its design evolution. Originally, artisans molded them from stainless steel, a robust metal that stood the test of time. Fast forward to today, and leather chastity belts have entered the scene, adding a touch of elegance and flexibility.\nChastity for All: Male and Female Variants\nGender has no bounds in this collection. Male chastity belts, tailored to masculine contours, are as prevalent as the delicate yet assertive female chastity designs. From the stainless steel cages for men to the delicate lacework on women's pieces, the diversity is captivating.\nA Dive into Price Points: Regular to Exclusive\nWhether you are searching for a belt on sale or are ready to invest in a unique piece, there's something for every budget. From regular priced belts to those specially curated, each item promises an experience beyond its price tag.\nBusting Myths: The Historical vs. The Fabled\nContrary to popular belief, the chastity belt's history is not solely rooted in the middle ages. Many argue its existence is more myth than reality, a product of the human imagination. However, our collection sheds light on the belt's genuine historical significance beyond just medieval men and women.\nBeyond Tradition: Modern Day Usage and Significance\nToday, these belts are no longer just symbolic artifacts from the past. They've been reimagined and redesigned, finding their place in contemporary fashion and even some alternative lifestyles.\nColors and More: Pink, Steel, and Everything in Between\nFrom the gleaming shine of stainless steel chastity designs to the soft hue of pink chastity belts, there's a spectrum of colors and materials to explore. Dive deep into our diverse range, where each belt tells its own tale.\nBehind the Belt: How It's Made\nCurious about the crafting process? Join us on a journey from sourcing the finest materials like stainless metal and premium leather to the intricate process of designing a belt that's both functional and aesthetically pleasing.\nChastity in Pop Culture: Robin Hood, Myths, and More\nDid you know that tales of Robin Hood subtly mention chastity belts? Or that many movies and books have popularized certain myths? Dive into the world of pop culture and discover the belt's influence beyond mere history.\nChoosing Your Belt: Tips and Tricks\nSelection can be daunting with such a vast collection. However, a few tips can guide you. Whether you're choosing based on design, material, or historical significance, we're here to help you make the perfect selection.\nWearing with Grace: Tips for Comfort and Style\nHow do you wear a chastity belt with comfort and elegance? Our experts weigh in, offering advice on ensuring that your belt is not just a piece of history but also a wearable artifact that complements your style.\nWith this collection, you're not just buying a piece of history; you're investing in a narrative that spans centuries. As you explore, we invite you to dive deep, question the myths, appreciate the craftsmanship, and discover a chastity belt that speaks to your soul.\nThe Mystery and Symbolism Behind Each Lock and Key\nAt the heart of every chastity belt lies the crucial elements of a lock and key. The interplay between these components is not just functional but deeply symbolic. It signifies trust, commitment, and the value of what's being protected. From intricate lock mechanisms in medieval chastity belts to modern-day digital variants, this evolution tells a story of technological progress and the changing nature of trust.\nMaterials and Craftsmanship: The Making of an Artifact\nThe choice of material, be it stainless steel or supple leather, plays a pivotal role in the creation of a chastity belt. The melding of metal with the softness of leather requires a harmonious balance of strength and elegance. Each belt undergoes a meticulous process: the careful selection of raw materials, intricate design planning, detailed craftsmanship, and final embellishments. This process ensures that each piece stands out, not just as a functional item but as a work of art.\nHistorical Context: The Chastity Belt in Different Cultures\nWhile the chastity belt is often associated with medieval European history, its concept and use have appeared in different forms across various cultures. From the protective garments of ancient civilizations to the symbolic attire in certain Asian cultures, the idea of preserving virtue through clothing is universal. This section delves into the lesser-known histories and the diverse interpretations of the chastity concept around the world.\nNarratives of Chastity: Tales and Legends\nBeyond the tangible belts lie countless tales and legends that have fueled the intrigue surrounding chastity belts. These stories, sometimes rooted in truth and often embellished over time, provide a deeper understanding of society's perceptions and the importance of chastity throughout the ages. We'll debunk myths, share legends, and shed light on the narratives that have made the chastity belt so captivating.\nContemporary Revival: The Chastity Belt in Modern Fashion\nIn the ever-evolving world of fashion, the chastity belt has found a renewed purpose. Designers are drawing inspiration from its rich history, creating pieces that honor its legacy while infusing modern sensibilities. From runway shows in New York to fashion houses in Paris, the chastity belt has made a remarkable comeback, celebrated not as a relic but as a fashion-forward statement.\nThe Intersection of Art and Chastity\nArtists over the centuries have been fascinated with the chastity belt, using it as a motif to explore themes of freedom, restriction, trust, and virtue. In paintings, sculptures, and literature, the chastity belt's representation offers a profound commentary on societal norms, human relationships, and the evolving nature of personal freedom.\nThe Experience of Wearing: Testimonials and Insights\nHear from individuals who have chosen to wear chastity belts, either as a personal choice or as a fashion statement. Their testimonials offer an intimate look into the experience of wearing such a symbolic garment, the challenges faced, the sense of empowerment, and the profound impact it can have on one's personal journey.\nIn Conclusion: Your Journey with the Chastity Belt Awaits\nWith this extensive collection and the rich tapestry of stories and information, we invite you to not just view these belts as historical artifacts but as symbols of a timeless narrative. Each belt, with its unique design, material, and story, awaits its next owner. Will you be a part of this enduring legacy?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sjpoets.wordpress.com/tag/turiya-s-a-raheem/", "date": "2019-07-19T16:45:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526324.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190719161034-20190719183034-00192.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9291370511054993, "token_count": 308, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__115610577", "lang": "en", "text": "On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 7:30pm the South Jersey Poets Collective welcomes Patrick Rosal as the featured poet to World Above Free Poetry Night at Stockton University’s Noyes Arts Garage (2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401).\nThis month’s event is preceded by a screening of “Our Side: The Other Atlantic City” and Q&A with author Turiya S.A. Raheem from 6pm-7:30pm.\nOur usual Open Mic, where participants read one poem that is less than two minutes long, will run from 7:30pm-8:00pm. Please arrive by 7:15pm to secure a spot in the Open.\nAfter the break, participants will return to a free take-home writing prompt; then, Patrick Rosal will read.\nPatrick Rosal is the author of four books of poetry: Boneshepards (2011); My American Kundiman (2006), which received a Poetry/Prose Award from the Association for Asian American Studies; and Uprock Headspin Scramble and Dive (2003), winner of the Members’ Choice Award from the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, and Brooklyn Antediluvian (Persea, 2016). In 2009, Rosal was awarded a Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship to the Philippines. In 2017, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. He teaches creative writing at Rutgers University-Camden.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.freddistribution.com/control/product/~product_id=101319", "date": "2016-05-29T05:47:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049278389.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002118-00225-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9621992111206055, "token_count": 341, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__19296217", "lang": "en", "text": "Games of Art is a book of games, including seven classic games designed by Sid Sackson. Each game can be played in 15 to 60 minutes by 2, 3, or 4 players, with each wielding one of the four colored dry erase markers provided in the package. Each page is laminated and fully erasable, ensuring great re-playability. Each game includes a short biography of the title artist, followed by short, illustrated rules (less than one page per game) and a full-page diagram of the game. Teachers and players are encouraged to copy the diagrams so that everyone can play these games simultaneously. Included are games named after and reminiscent of the styles of the iconic modern artists Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Joan Miro, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Jean Arp, Ferdinand Springer, and Victor Vasarely.\nWARNING: Each time you play the game, you will be creating a work of art that you will be tempted to frame and hang!\nIn the words of Sid Sackson, “Games mean many things to many people; to me they are an art form of great potential beauty. Just as a composer’s creation is brought to life by the performing musicians, a game inventor’s creation is brought to life by the players of the game. When the creation is inspired and the players are talented, a true work of art results. I have attempted to add a new visual dimension to the art of games. As each game is played, a colorful drawing is formed. Because these drawings are reminiscent in style of the works of different modern masters of abstract art, I have named the games in honor of the artists.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.kingharmsworth.co.uk/photography/", "date": "2023-12-08T16:37:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00614.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953238308429718, "token_count": 443, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__218628672", "lang": "en", "text": "We hold photography classes including day workshops as well as evening classes. Our workshops are held in various locations around north essex, please see below for locations and dates. The evening classes are held in our Photography studio in Little Bentley, near Colchester. Gift vouchers are available please contact us.\nOne on One Photography Classes\nlocation: As preferred\nHalf day workshops at a location of your choice (within north Essex). Courses are tailored to your needs. These can cover basics of getting to know your camera, downloading pictures, basic photoshop as well as more advanced SLR photography skills. Vouchers are available, please contact us.\ncost: fifty five pounds\n- SLR Camera. Please make sure the battery is fully charged\n- Memory card, newly formatted\n- Camera instruction manual\n- A transparent plastic bag makes a good, temporary waterproof cover for your camera\n- Bring a tripod if you have one\nOne on one sessions are available.\nThese are half day workshops at a location of your choice (within north Essex). Courses are tailored to your needs. These can cover basics of getting to know your camera, downloading pictures, basic photoshop as well as more advanced SLR photography skills. Cost £55.\nplease contact Joanna, email@example.com for more information.Contact Joanna\nJoanna started amateur photography in 2001, completing a City & Guilds photography course in 2005, BTEC with distinction in 2007 and an MSc in Biological Photography and Imaging with distinction from Nottingham University in 2009.\nSince then she has had 2 exhibitions and enjoys selling her pictures through various online outlets as well various shops in her local area.\nAs part of her masters she very much enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students and in 2013 Joanna started to run photography workshops in the north Essex area.\nWhat to bring\nDress in warm, comfortable clothing for outdoor, as we try to get outside for some if not all of our practical activities.\nA waterproof/ windproof top will be useful.\nComfortable but strong footwear is advised for photographing outdoors, plus a garden kneeler or similar for getting low for some photos.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://goreise.com/blog/intercontinental-danang-sun-peninsula-resort-the-heart-of-son-tra-resort-2/", "date": "2020-05-30T06:37:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347407289.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200530040743-20200530070743-00553.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9110057950019836, "token_count": 187, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__33106747", "lang": "en", "text": "InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is located at Bai Bac, Sontra Peninsula, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam\nTheir phone number is (+84)236 3981 234\nHidden in the myth-filled hills of ‘Monkey Mountain’ in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the five-star InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort a work of art as much as a resort.\nSet in 37 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to a private beach – dramatic views of the sea can be enjoyed from all 200 rooms – every inch of this luxury resort is the stunning creation of star architect Bill Bensley and, as a result, is unique in design and concept.\nOn the TripAdvisor, they have a very good rating over 5/5.\nYou can check the hotel package deal on goreise.com to save 20-30% compared to other websites.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://mommystylistblog.com/2013/05/15/ask-the-mommy-stylist-mixing-color-and-pattern/", "date": "2024-02-23T10:00:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00563.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9322991967201233, "token_count": 633, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__204764628", "lang": "en", "text": "Since joining The Mommy Stylist team, I have received several inquiries about how to mix colors and patterns. Often viewed as daunting and tricky, most women tend to shy away from bold outfits while admiring them on others. Climbing out of the safe-zone and into the realm of color and pattern, even texture, is an achievable goal. All it takes is a little inspiration.\nHow do designers and stylists come up with their ideas? You’ll be hard-pressed to find even one without an inspiration folder of some kind. Inspiration can come from anywhere. If you see colors, patterns, or textures that you love together, take a picture of them and keep it in your phone so next time you’re out shopping you can refer to it, or, if you find images online, put them on your Pinterest page. In my collection, you’ll find images from style bloggers, retailers, real people’s outfits (ask first), celebrities, interior design, television, nature, my closet, etc.\nIf you need more concrete rules, take a lesson from art and use the color wheel. Complementary colors are directly across from each other on the color wheel; secondary colors, set of three equally spaced from each other; and split complementary colors, a color plus the two colors on either side of its complement, are combinations that will work well together.\nFor patterns and textures, I definitely recommend starting with your inspiration images. Putting your own spin on someone else’s idea and adapting it to suit your wardrobe and body shape is one of the easiest ways to pay homage and look great. Another way to get going is to pick a neutral color scheme and layer. Planning on wearing a black tank under that cardigan? Try a black lace tank instead. How about some faux leather leggings as an alternative to black jeans (just make sure to wear a top that is long enough to cover your rear)? They would be unexpected and will add some personality to the outfit.\nThe collection pictured above, originally created as an option for the How to Wear Patterned Socks post, is a great example of mixing color and pattern. The main colors, blue, yellow, and orange, follow the rules of color theory. Blue and orange are complimentary colors; blue and yellow are secondary colors. The beige cable knit cardigan and suede booties are neutral, easy to add into almost any outfit. The bangle, socks, and tee work together because none of the patterns are too overwhelming and the colors function well together. The neutral colored cardigan is a great way to add texture and pattern to the outfit because, being all one color, it does not distract from the rest. The gold-tone jewelry warms up the ensemble and plays off of the accent colors of yellow and orange.\n(Did you like this article? If so, sign up for an email subscription to The Mommy Stylist – on the top right-hand side of the home page. You can also follow The Mommy Stylist on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://madisonwesley.com/2019/04/16/mirror-buying-guide/", "date": "2021-01-20T12:50:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703520883.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20210120120242-20210120150242-00262.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9158549308776855, "token_count": 1615, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__91231340", "lang": "en", "text": "Mirror Buying Guide\nDesigner mirrors from Madison Wesley are both decorative and versatile, solving many interior problems and acting as striking pieces of art in their own right. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic finishing piece or an understated accessory that’s fit for purpose, when it comes to mirrors, the possibilities are endless.\nTo help you make the right decision, our design team at Madison Wesley have put together everything you need to know to choose the perfect mirror to enhance your home interior.\n01. Types of mirrors\nThere is virtually no room in the house that wouldn’t benefit from a mirror; whether for practical or decorative purposes, different mirrors will work best in different rooms. Before you consider style, think about where your mirror will be kept and what it will be used for. There are three basic types:\n• Floor – Floor mirrors are larger, statement pieces that are either mounted on a stand or freestanding and propped against a wall for dramatic effect. These types of mirrors work best in bedrooms and hallways where you need a full-length view.\n• Wall – Wall mirrors are the most common and come in a huge range of shapes and styles, from large floor-length mirrors to small, quirky shapes like a star or hexagon. They can be practical or decorative; wall mirrors work just as well in the bathroom above the sink as they do in the living room as a focal point above the fireplace.\n• Dressing Table – Dressing table mirrors are small, decorative mirrors made to sit on a dressing table or vanity. They can be mounted on a small stand, making them easy to adjust and rotate, or sit atop a table – fitted dressing table mirrors often come with three panels so you can view different angles simultaneously.\n02. Shapes of mirror\nNext consider the shape of your mirror; you can use your mirror to complement or contrast other shape patterns in your room design or choose solutions based on the amount of space you have available to you.\n•Square – Square or rectangular mirrors offer an elegant, simple solution – they are also often referred to as portrait or landscape mirrors.\n•Oval – Oval mirrors loosely resemble the shape of a rectangle with rounded corners and have a slightly vintage feel.\n•Round – Round mirrors are circular but their radius can vary from compact hand mirrors to large wall mirrors.\n•Abstract – Abstract mirrors are modern and eclectic, typically used to add drama to a space and can resemble anything from a broken shard of glass to an intricate geometric shape, star or striking antique sunburst shape.\n03. Mirror frames\nThe frame of your mirror is the next important consideration and will have the biggest impact on the overall style of the mirror you choose. Frames have the ability to transform a mirror from a simple, understated piece to a dramatic focal point, so take the time to consider what you need for your space.\n• Gilt – Gilded frames add a touch of drama, elegance and sophistication to any room and work well with a Luxe style. Metallic finishes range from silver and gold to bronze, champagne or grey and can range in style and shape from a delicate casing to a modern, ornate frame that will act as a focal point in the room.\n• Wooden – Wooden frames give a natural, earthy finish and work well with a Chic or understated style. From a rustic stain to a weathered finish, you can choose a frame that highlights the natural grain, grooves and rivets of the wood or one that’s designed to subtly fade into the background.\n• Mirrored – Mirrored frames are made from individual pieces of bevelled glass and typically frame the centre mirror at a different angle to create interest and reflect light in different directions, giving the mirror a three-dimensional feel. Mirrored frames work well as contemporary pieces in an Urban style as well as in Luxe styled interiors for an elegant vibe.\n• Frameless – Frameless mirrors are simple, understated and versatile. This style of mirror is ideal for spaces when mirrors are for very functional purposes, such as in a studio to maximise space and reflect light.\n04. Mirror finishes\nYou can also alter the style of the mirror by choosing different edges and finishes to add a new dimension and decorative touch to your mirror.\n• Patina – An antique finish that gives a distressed look to make the mirror appear old, damaged or cloudy.\n• Colour – A different finish is applied behind the mirror to gently tint the glass. Options include glamourous gilded and metallic finishes, brilliantly bold colours and artisan finishes such as crackled or natural woodgrain.\n• Design – From wording, to logos, lettering, patterns or shapes, designs can be applied on top of the mirror to give the design a contemporary edge.\n• Seamed edge – The glass edge of a mirror is naturally very sharp, but can be sanded and dulled to give a seamed edge that is safe to handle. A polished flat, waterfall or ridged seam are just a few options to add a touch of designer flair to a simple, frameless mirror and will provide perfect clarity and a shiny finish.\n• Pencil edge – A smooth, rounded edge with a matte finish, an everyday example of this would be the everyday bathroom mirror.\n• Bevelled edge – The face of the mirror is slightly angled at the edges to add dimension and create the illusion of a frame.\n05. Mirrors in interior design\nMirrors are one of the most versatile tools in an interior designer’s arsenal as they can be used in countless of ways and solve common problems around the home, including lack of space, depth and height.\n• For reflection – Hang a mirror in a bathroom, bedroom or hallway to quickly check your appearance or create a reflection of another important object in your home.\n• To increase size – Mirrors can be cleverly used to increase the size of a room. A mirror hung at the end of a short hallway will add length to your space, while you can create width by staggering mirrors down either side of a narrow space.\n• To maximise light – Mirrors are a great way to help bounce natural light around a room. Hang a mirror opposite a window or in a corner of the room that lacks light for maximum impact.\n• To add depth – You can add depth to a room by using a large, dramatic mirror as a focal point or by placing a small mirror behind or below a special feature you want to highlight – for example behind a vase or on shelves where your best glassware is kept.\n06. Mirror care\n• Protection – Water causes damage to the back of a mirror; keep your mirrors in their best condition by keeping them free of moisture. Hardware stores can provide a variety of safe sealant solutions to protect the back of the mirror.\n• Cleaning – To clean your mirrors, first remove any dust with a dry cloth, then use a dry, crumpled piece of newspaper and water mixed with vinegar as a natural cleaning solution for a streak-free finish.\n• Damage prevention – Avoid strong chemicals and cleaning solutions that can damage your mirror and cause spots – spots are a result of the wearing away of the mirror’s back coating. To get rid of them, the mirror will need to be taken down and re-silvered.\n• Mounting – Plaster or drywall isn’t enough to support a heavy wall mirror; make sure you mount any screws or hooks over wooden support beams behind the plaster.\n• Suspension – Use rings and sturdy metal wire to create a strong hanging for your mirror that won’t snap or break and can be easily adjusted or straightened over time.\nMadison Wesley offer a range of Mirrors, click here to view our range online.\nSorry, the comment form is closed at this time.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.montgomerychurch.com.au/store/p2/~_SOLD_OUT_~_Cielle_Montgomery_%22Walking_Free%22_EP_%28CD%29_2016.html", "date": "2023-12-11T12:02:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679511159.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211112008-20231211142008-00040.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8864636421203613, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__305103121", "lang": "en", "text": "~ SOLD OUT ~ Cielle Montgomery \"Walking Free\" EP (CD) 2016\nCielle's debut all-acoustic offering \"Walking Free”, produced by one of Australia's most respected musicians, Glen Hannah, is right at home in the Alt. Country / Folk / Americana scene and features some of Australia’s most remarkable instrumentalists, including James Church (Dobro & Banjo), Jonathan Zwartz (Double Bass), Sue Carson (Fiddle), Felicity Urquhart (Backing Vocals - track 2) & Glen Hannah (Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, 8 String Uke). Recorded almost entirely \"live\" at the renowned Music Cellar on the NSW Central Coast, featuring 6 original tracks, \"Walking Free\" is OUT NOW and ready to be heard!!!\n(price includes $3 shipping. If you wish to buy more than one copy please email email@example.com for a better deal on postage.)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ozart.uk/about/", "date": "2021-03-01T18:26:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178362899.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20210301182445-20210301212445-00309.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9511987566947937, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__82938086", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi, I am Oz, (just like the Wizard) an experienced self-employed digital designer who has been creating graphic design, animation, and concept art since 2009. I am a graduate of VFS’s Animation Concept Art program, and also hold an MFA degree in Graphic Design. I want Ozart Design Ltd to be the best animation studio in town, and one day it will be.\nI love to visualize, design, and animate. Design is a universal language without borders. Ozart Design Ltd is the hub of my services. You can see current examples of my work in the services page and choose something that satisfies your needs or contact me directly. I would like to help you.\nMy design goal is to create highly effective artworks to connect with the audience easily. I believe my art will help you to get noticed and reach more people.\nI am here to help with all your visual support needs – send me a message.\nOzgur Serdar Altunoglu", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jkuizonfilms.com/frequently-asked", "date": "2023-11-30T00:09:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100164.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130000127-20231130030127-00680.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663086533546448, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__217560547", "lang": "en", "text": "We can customize and actually compose, arrange and publish a song tailored to your love story. We are happy to announce that we have teamed up with great musicians and sound engineer to do this for you. You can help put in the lyrics or just let the pros do it for you. This will be your own song great for souvenirs, sound track and music to live with the rest of your lives. Creatively, you can play this song during your first dance, bridal walk or ceremony for a more romantic feel and a sense of uniqueness. We can also incorporate this song into your film to create a fully personalized love story to last forever!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://atomicbark.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/new-radio-show-podcast/", "date": "2013-05-18T15:13:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382503/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00073-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9109264016151428, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__154071368", "lang": "en", "text": "Pistolero Punk Rock and Anne Pigalle\nOriginally broadcast 5/9/12 on Resonance 104.4 FM\nJames DC is joined by Glen Matlock, ex-Sex Pistol’s musician and musician/artist Anne Pigalle to talk about the history and culture of Punk Rock. From the Pub/Glam Rock beginnings in the early 1970′s to the myriad sub-genre’s of Punk, right up to the modern day, we discuss the political, artistic and sociological implications of this most influential, counter-cultural movement. Has Punk lost it’s bite and been appropriated by the mainstream culture? Anne talks about her early Punk days in 1970′s Paris and London, and Glen recalls the creative cauldron which ignited the Sex Pistols, and thus Punk as we know it.\nFor regular updates go to :", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://readingbuccaneers.org/bot2014/", "date": "2014-12-18T07:27:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802765678.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075245-00052-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.929665744304657, "token_count": 450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-52", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__138359660", "lang": "en", "text": "MAKE A DONATION TO THE DRUM CORPS GENERAL FUND!\nCONTRIBUTE TO A MEMBER'S 2015 TUITION!\n\"TWIST-IT\" in 2015\nThe Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce its 2015 production, “Twist-It.” With this year’s production, the Buccaneers will take you on a unique and unforgettable musical and visual journey full of unexpected and entertaining twists and turns.\nThe Buccaneers will build upon the success of recent productions with a very ambitious program, highlighted by a spirited return to the corps’ classical music identity, but with a creative and modern twist added to each piece of music. Fans will recognize all of the music, but each chart will be infused with something unique and unexpected twists that will make the program engaging and entertaining, yet also forward-thinking and cutting-edge in the all-age drum corps activity.\nThe twists and turns of the musical book will also be reflected in an ambitious visual program, which has become a Buccaneers hallmark. Look for lots of twisting, bending, shaping and re-shaping – not only in form but equipment as well – and other unexpected visual motifs to tie the program together.\nOne of the enduring and compelling qualities of the drum corps activity is its ability to bring out the best in performers by giving them plenty of opportunities for growth that come from the unexpected twists and turns of the drum corps season. Above all else, the Buccaneers strive to provide our incredible members with an unforgettable experience in which they grow as people and as performers. This year’s program is a celebration of their journey.\nMusical selections include:\nPagliacci, by Ruggero Leoncavallo\nPalladio, by Karl Jenkins\nMoonlight Sonata, by Ludwig von Beethoven\n\"Going the Distance” from Rocky, by Bill Conti\nWilliam Tell Overture, by Gioachino Rossini\nOriginal music by Buccaneers designers Mark Lortz, Johnny Trujillo and Mike Lalli, along with other surprises you will know.\nThis is going to be an incredible journey. Join us for all the twists and turns!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.elisabethturchi.com/Biography.html", "date": "2014-04-18T20:42:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609535095.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005215-00248-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8842573761940002, "token_count": 562, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__128458555", "lang": "en", "text": "Elisabeth Turchi’s charisma and agile vocal styling have charmed audiences abroad and in the United States. Acclaimed as possessing a voice that is “nimble and attractive. And powerful” (Patriot-News) and “presence and facial expressions on stage [which] reminded me of Maria Callas” (Worcester Telegram), the soprano has established herself as a versatile interpreter of classical music.\nEqually at home on stage and in concert, Ms. Turchi’s versatility as an artist is evident in the diverse roles she has performed, comic to dramatic. Stage credits include Musetta (La Bohème), the Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute), Rosina (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), Madame Silverklang (Der Schauspieldirektor), Gretel (Hansel und Gretel), Alice (Falstaff), Éléonore (Les Larmes du Couteau), and Lucy (The Telephone). She has sung with the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Camerata of Washington DC, Atlantic Coast Opera Festival, Harrisburg Opera, New Opera Festival of Rome, and Gotham Chamber Opera.\nMs. Turchi’s numerous concert engagements include a European tour of Haydn’s Creation with two-time Grammy winner Robert Page and his Festival Singers, her Massachusetts’ Mechanics Hall debut with Handel’s Messiah, and the Mozart Mass in C Minor at Pennsylvania’s Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Other concert credits include performances of Orff’s Carmina Burana with The Providence Singers (Rhode Island), Mozart’s Requiem with Maryland’s Hagerstown Choral Arts, A Night at the Opera with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and her Annapolis Opera debut in their concert Romantic Divas and Amorous Dons.\nAn advocate of new and avant-garde music, Ms. Turchi was thrilled to perform Dave Brubeck’s Canticles of Mary with the composer and his famous quartet. Other recent engagements include Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at the home of the Romanian ambassador in Washington DC and a return Embassy Row to perform Anna Glawari in Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow at the Embassy of Austria.\nMs. Turchi is an alumna of Bel Canto at Caramoor, The International Institute of Vocal Arts, The Westchester Summer Vocal Institute, The International Lyric Academy of Rome, and The Ezio Pinza Council of American Singers of Opera. She holds degrees in vocal performance from Carnegie Mellon University and Shenandoah University.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.shboilers.co.kr/g5/bbs/board.php?bo_table=qbd5f1f8ic&wr_id=76914&page=5", "date": "2024-02-28T10:03:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474700.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228080245-20240228110245-00887.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.798357367515564, "token_count": 1705, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__21841015", "lang": "en", "text": "|Mastering the Art of Placement: Essential Tips on Where to Place Your …\nThе practice of Feng Shui incorporates harmony аnd balance into home design. A critical aspect оf thе Eastern philosophy rooted іn ancient China iѕ tһe placement ⲟf vаrious items аround the home. Ιn partiｃular, the positioning оf tһe buddha statue store - authenticbuddhastatues.com - statue һaѕ beеn ɑ pοіnt of importance іn this doctrine. 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{"url": "https://www.faun-luna.com/en/products/uglen-ulrik", "date": "2023-06-08T05:43:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654097.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608035801-20230608065801-00768.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9529836773872375, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__209817879", "lang": "en", "text": "The art print is accompanied by a fairy tale about Owen the Owl on his very first day of school.The talespeaks to how excited you can be when new adventures await, and how you should always believe in yourself and everything you’re capable of. Owen is awaiting his very first day of school with animals from all over the forest, it’s treetops and the mountains across the lake. We follow all of his preparations because according to Owen, starting school requires something very important; Namely, his magic hat. The art print is created as part of Faun & Luna's first series and is a numbered and signed limited edition art piece with 97 available prints.\nChoosing a selection results in a full page refresh.\nPress the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.\nUse left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.cocoabutter.gallery/un-masked", "date": "2022-01-24T16:40:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304572.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20220124155118-20220124185118-00342.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9526585936546326, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__214112674", "lang": "en", "text": "We go about our daily lives wearing a cloak, a veil, a mask. We reveal only a portion of our being to family, friends, acquaintances and strangers. Yet inside each of us exists many different manifestations...where hidden personalities hold dreams and desires we never reveal to anyone - maybe not even to ourselves.\nThe images from my series \"(Un)Masked!\" play with our perceptions of people by selectively revealing or hiding portions of the model's face...or showing her in the process of stripping away the mask that she has been wearing.\nThe (Un)Masked! series of photographs seeks to lift the veil by paradoxically hiding a portion of the subject's face. By hiding certain features with shadow, fabric, paint, found objects and fabricated masks the way we see that person is altered...and the subject is liberated from the face she shows to the world every day. She becomes free to express facets of her being that may have been repressed or taboo: whose qualities range from innocence to sultriness, from mysteriousness to candor, from strength to submissiveness, from introspection to courage.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jwlessons.net/my-story", "date": "2020-07-03T13:50:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655882051.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200703122347-20200703152347-00151.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9824236035346985, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__61355913", "lang": "en", "text": "JILLIAN WARMAN / Founder\nI believe music and language can change your life and equip you to change the world.\nEver since I was a young child, music and language have been staples in my life. Eventually, my love for music would catapult me into a career as a professional musician while my love for language would help me become a published author. I find insurmountable joy in using my talents professionally as well as sharing them with others through teaching. Music and language have the ability to change the world and I love being a small part of that change. As a professional musician, I have the privilege of playing music and singing on a variety of stages and as a teacher, I have the joy of teaching piano, violin, viola, guitar, mandolin, voice, music theory, and songwriting as well as all levels of English studies and beginner Spanish. My desire is to bring joy to people through music and language because, as Bono once said, \"Music can change the world because it can change people.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.nikanails.com/en/manicure_tendencies_2010.html", "date": "2020-07-13T07:09:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657143354.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713064946-20200713094946-00326.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9499238133430481, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__9777925", "lang": "en", "text": "Manicure has always been one of the components of woman’s perfect and sophisticated image.\nThe main trend of this season is naturalness of shape and color.\nThe tendencies of spring-summer of 2010 are beige, creamy and goldish flavors with a light pearl effect. The glossy glitter that was very popular last year was changed by soft, velvety shades and dimness of color. Also some designers suggest creating a light shine on nails. They think that Nail Art that reminds stone, marble or sand is the most modern kind of new manicure.\nBlack color still stays popular. It will perfectly underline women’s spring-summer images and will add incredibility to them as they pleasantly impress us by exclusive lightness, tenderness and sophistication. Such contrast of nails and fashion has become a new trend and thus cannot be unnoticed.\nAnd of course everlasting French manicure that is, however, remarkably different from the manicure in 40s of 20th century. So we are talking about “moon” manicure that became popular in the previous season. Regarding summer 2010 – you can use different shades of nail polish starting, for example, from dark blue or black and ending with coralline or bright red. Just move the “smile” from the tip of the nail to its base and trendy “moon” manicure is ready. Regarding nails’ length we can confidently say that very long nails are not as popular and up-to-date anymore. Medium length and almond shape is the main feature of spring-summer 2010 manicure.\nFinally, I want to add: dear ladies, neat and pretty nails will always be in!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.afterhoursharmony.com/blog/na-na-na-na-hey-hey-hey-goodbye", "date": "2021-08-03T14:05:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154459.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803124251-20210803154251-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9906530380249023, "token_count": 704, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__37697417", "lang": "en", "text": "Tonight I'm going to see the farewell concert of the Nylons. Nowadays, the Nylons aren't exactly a household name but if you were alive in Toronto in the mid to late 80's, you knew who they were. They were Toronto's greatest musical export, the voice of the Pizza Hut jingles and Erin Davis at CHFI FM 98.1 helped bring their a cappella sound to the mainstream.\nI'm not sure how their first record got into our home but I loved it instantly. To me it was a magic trick, how they made only four voices and some percussion sound like a fully produced and orchestrated song. They were so good at their craft, people would often forget they were only listening to voices. I don't know if they were really the first street corner, doo-wop a cappella group to record an album with percussion but they were the first to market it and give it a name, \"Rockappella\".\nWhile I've seen the Nylons live a few times, I've never seen the original line-up. I wish I had begged harder for my folks to buy tickets to their Markham Theatre show back in 1990, the one that became their \"Live\" album, Four On The Floor. Lead singer Marc Connors died shortly after so that literally would have been my last chance to see him; he was my favourite.\nThe only surviving original member is tenor Claude Morrison. A few years ago, After Hours used to be a regular attraction at the Scotiabank Buskerfest. I'll never forget the day when I spotted Claude in the crowd, checking out our set. After we finished a song, I ran out to him, gave him a big hug and said to him that he was the reason why I did this. He smiled. Their current bass, Tyrone Gabriel, has also been caught dancing in the crowd at some of our live events and we've also sung for their lead, Garth Mosbaugh at the \"SING!\" event, which tonight's concert is sponsored by. After buying all of their albums and seeing them live numerous times, singing for them has been a great joy for me. It felt like coming full circle in a way.\nTonight will be bittersweet for me. I'm looking forward to hearing them again and I'm sure they will bring back some former guys (especially in Toronto) and have a few tricks up their sleeve for their final show. But it is sad as well. While most of After Hours, former and current, would tell you they got into a cappella because of Boyz II Men, I got into it because of the Nylons. They are my a cappella inspiration and I will indeed miss them.\nWhile we have covered many Nylons arrangements over the years, most have fallen off the ol' set list. However, for as long as I can, I will continue to perform \"Up On The Roof\", which is pretty much note for note their arrangement, as a dedication to them and particularly to Marc, the original lead on that song. We've been told several times that our version is better than theirs. While that is a massive compliment that I'm happy to take and am always thankful to hear, I know which version I like best. :-) Thank you Nylons, without you, there'd be no us. Looking forward to tonight, break a pitch pipe!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://londonthemes.com/small-bathroom-decorating-ideas/", "date": "2024-02-23T12:47:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00611.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9321317076683044, "token_count": 593, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__185897569", "lang": "en", "text": "Small bathrooms need not be chaotic or too cramped. Small, bathrooms can be pretty spacious given the right aesthetics and arrangement. Adding a splash of colours that renders an illusion of wider space will make all the difference. Here are some bathroom ideas with small spaces:\nIf you can’t paint your bathroom or just renting, there is a solution that will practically transform your space without a splat of paint. You can go crazy and get creative with stick vinyl. Stick vinyl wallpapers are perfect for bathroom walls because they are waterproof and made to protect your walls from moulds. Stick vinyl can withstand bathrooms that are often misty or wet. Thus, apart from avoiding moulds, stick vinyl comes in all sorts of colours, patterns, and textures.\nThere is a vanity that comes with storage. If it’s hard for you to install actual storage due to some construction concerns. A temporary vanity will be perfect for your small bathroom. You can go around furniture shops or IKEA and look for a vanity that comes with storage space for your personal items such as skin care and toiletries.\nPlants are a great and easy way to spice up the whole look of your bathroom. There are plants that love dense areas such as your bathroom. You can hang some hanging plants on your ceiling so it won’t take that much space. Another way is to place small plants on top of a floating shelf. Just make sure to choose a plant that can thrive indoors and constant density.\nPaint is one of the best ways to totally change the look of your space. Be it a strong poignant shade of blue or subtle palettes of pinks, your room will see a new light with new splashes of hues.\nA feature wall is a smart way to revamp your bathroom. If you have a small space, a wall with a striking pattern will add a lot of character to your wall. Be it a mural, a large painting, or a wall with textures, you will never go wrong with an accent wall as long as it is cohesive to the other elements around your bathroom.\nThere are floor tiles available that will not need you to strip off your old bathroom floors. Water-resistant vinyl floor cloth is one option that can tuck away your ugly and stained bathroom floors and replace them with a comforting material that is luxurious to step on. Another option is rubber floor tiles. Rubber floor tiles come in all sorts of colours, shapes, textures, and appeal.\nIf your bathroom seems a little outdated, you can modernise its whole look by adding accents of black. A new black faucet or black moulding can totally transform an outdated bathroom into something contemporary. Black adds dramatic contrast to your classic-looking bathroom.\nThere are other ways to refresh the look of your bathroom. Some may require more money to do it but these ideas can turn around your small bathroom aesthetic into a totally new look.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.myyardgarden.com/making-a-fairy-garden/", "date": "2018-04-26T05:47:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948089.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180426051046-20180426071046-00045.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9358678460121155, "token_count": 611, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__195444840", "lang": "en", "text": "There are so many possibilities when thinking about fairy landscapes. Everything and everywhere seems to be usable from a teacup to the full yard. It is only limited by your and your children’s imagination. You can use artificial plants or real plants. We all love real plants so that’s what we’ll be using! Our options are an open or closed container, whatever you prefer. We like ours to be outside on the back porch or as an entrance to the garden, so open containers are for us.\nMaking a fairy garden is simple – you only need a few supplies. The “tricky” part is the fun part – using your imagination to set up and arrange a tiny little world.\nDepending on how much up-keep you want to put into your creation once you build it, you can use real or fake plants in your fairy garden. As a newly-appointed gardener who likes a challenge, I prefer real plants – but artificial can be just as pretty.\nFairy gardens, along with plants and flowers, often feature tiny houses and lawn furniture, small gnomes and animals, and, of course, fairies – though the fairies are completely optional. Some people really get into the details when they build their fairy gardens by adding pebble walkways, miniature clotheslines, moss-covered hills and more.\nThe way I see it, making a fairy garden is an excuse for an adult to play with dollhouse furniture. All the miniature decorations are cute, too, so what’s not to love?\nBefore you add decorations and plants, you have to build the base. Using real plants, this foundation of pebbles, soil and moss is important. Here’s how to make a foundation for real plants.\n- Pick your container. This can be large or small, deep or shallow, open or enclosed with a lid – all that matters is that you have plenty of room to add plants, houses and whatever you desire.\n- Add pebbles, moss and a thick layer of soil. In that order. The moss and pebbles help your fairy garden breathe and drain – though you’ll never want to over water it in the first place.\nOnce your foundation is built, you can add plants and decorations.\nSince a fairy garden is decoration-based, I like to add my animals, fairies, tables, chairs, houses, etc. first and arrange plants around them. Here’s where you can get as creative – or stay as simple – as you’d like. You can purposefully make your “miniature world” look like a little fairy’s yard surrounded by gardens and plants, or you can simply place a cute piece of furniture beside a plant and call it done. It’s hard to mess these up, because they’re so cute already.\n*For more details, check out our source: carycitizen.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.flashtestdummy.co.uk/about/", "date": "2021-10-28T17:05:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588398.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028162638-20211028192638-00041.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.96990567445755, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__10841579", "lang": "en", "text": "As a hobby photographer I have always had an interest in creating images, for many years, of inanimate objects or natural scenes which I then used as a basis for paintings.\nSome years ago I decided to challenge myself as a painter and attempt what was for me the hardest subject to do, portrait painting!, to help with this, and to avoid endless\nhours of posing for the subject, while I agonised in front of the easel. I started painting from photographs. Quickly discovering that finding the image I wanted to paint\nwas not an easy task, I decided to create the images myself.\nThis however has rapidly changed to the point where the photographic portrait has become the final result, not just an interim stage, where the lighting is achieved on the image,\nnot on a canvas. I have discovered a fascination with the play of light on the face and how varied emotive results can be achieved by the use of light. This I hope to pursue in\ncollaboration with whoever I work with, using my ideas or anything the model wishes to try.\nThe website is named after and also features some images of my long suffering test subject, The Bear (aka Flash Test Dummy) who sits endlessly through many hours of me testing lighting setups.\nHis suffering hopefully contributes to the creation of something good.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://blackbonenation.com/zakk.html", "date": "2017-07-28T08:42:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549448146.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728083322-20170728103322-00623.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9819093942642212, "token_count": 227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__26505091", "lang": "en", "text": "\"Zakk Styles first picked up the guitar at age 12 and has been playing & writing for the past 16 years. Following changes in band line ups he took up singing to fill the role of lead singer and has been singing for a little over a year.\nThe self-taught guitar player and musician began his musical journey learning guitar licks and riffs from metal albums the likes of early Metallica, Black Sabbath, Megadeth etc. Thereafter his focus shifted onto the musical styles of Flamenco, Blues, Classic Rock and even classical music in order to broaden his abilities and musical knowledge.\nZakk has played alongside local heavy weight bands, the likes of L.A. Cobra, Haggis & Bong, Facing the Gallows and many more. He would consider his style pretty simplistic with a blend of straight forward blues and 80’s melodic lead licks. In his word “the music should speak for itself and make you shake your ass” He credits his vocal abilities and styles to Sebastian Bach, Steven Tyler and even some country and blues influenced artists.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://junehuntart.com/", "date": "2024-04-18T23:02:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00111.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9881436824798584, "token_count": 459, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__43324883", "lang": "en", "text": "June Hunt Art Collections\nShop for artwork from June Hunt based on themed collections. Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.\nArtwork by June Hunt\nEach image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.\nGambel's Quail - Early Light by June Hunt\nEnd of a Long Day by June Hunt\nEarly Spring Vermont by June Hunt\nBlue Heron Fishing by June Hunt\nAlaska Gold by June Hunt\nBirch Fall and Barn by June Hunt\nVisit to the Pottery Shop by June Hunt\nBig One Coming by June Hunt\nGrey Wolves at Dawn by June Hunt\nAfter Renoir by June Hunt\nCooling Off by June Hunt\nAspen Impressions by June Hunt\nAutumn in the Ozarks by June Hunt\nWichita Botanica by June Hunt\nWanna Play? by June Hunt\nFirst Snow - Alaska by June Hunt\nRiver Ranch by June Hunt\nPeaceful Night by June Hunt\nEnglish Bulldog by June Hunt\nScarlet Macaws by June Hunt\nRita's Peonies by June Hunt\nBarnyard Strutter by June Hunt\nSpring Cleaning by June Hunt\nGrandma's First Customer by June Hunt\nDisplaying: 1 - 24 of 59\nAbout June Hunt\nAn artist for over thirty years, June Hunt began painting while living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She has had the opportunity to travel extensively, and her paintings reflect the wildlife and landscapes of several different regions of the world, including Canada, Africa, and Europe, as well as many locations in the U.S.\nThough largely self-taught, she was a fine-arts major at Wichita State University, and has taken classes with nationally acclaimed artists, including Hugh Greer, Jean Grastorf, and John Seerey-Lester. Her works hang in private collections in the United States, Mexico and Canada. She paints in oils, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic, and also works in glass mosaic. In the last several years, she has taught classes in these mediums.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://perblue.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0hl8a/", "date": "2017-04-27T16:40:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122619.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00265-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9410218000411987, "token_count": 654, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__110834059", "lang": "en", "text": "PerBlue is looking for a detail-oriented Creative Coordinator to facilitate the production of creative assets for our mobile games. We’re a quickly growing independent studio whose free-to-play mobile games have been played by millions of people around the world.\nYou must be extremely process focused and organized, but also have an artistic eye. Our ideal candidate should have a good mix of left and right brain skills like: meticulous attention to detail, great communication skills, a tenacious eye for visual quality, and a creative imagination. You should crave organization and checklists on the one hand, but also have good sense of character, story and environment design on the other. You should thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be effective at juggling concurrent products, pipelines, and releases.\nYou'll be responsible for effectively managing art production pipelines across multiple products, working with both external contractors and in-house artists. This is a cross-functional role that interacts regularly with the Chief Product Officer, Art Director, and Product Owners. Throughout the production process you’ll ensure creative assets are aligned with the creative direction, maintain visual consistency and quality, and are delivered on schedule. You should be experienced at managing all aspects of creative service production pipelines - from writing spec documents to tracking assets in production to handing off final assets for implementation.\nSpecific Requirements & Qualifications\n- 1+ year managing a creative production pipeline\n- Strong understanding of 2D and 3D digital art asset production pipelines and software tools\n- Desire and willingness to learn new technology and tools\n- Ability to effectively provide constructive feedback (verbal and written) to drive the creative process and deliver superb results\n- Ability to effectively communicate with producers, artists, and management\n- Close attention to detail, process driven, and results-focused\n- Proactive and able to take ownership of processes and projects\n- Strong artistic background and sensibilities (in one or more areas of 2D, 3D, concepting, animation, VFX, etc)\n- Prior experience at a game studio (mobile, console, or PC)\n- Interest in brand development and concepting\n- Understanding of mobile technological constraints and challenges\n- Ability to provide feedback via actual paintovers is a plus\n- Unity experience is a big plus\nCompensation and Benefits\nWe offer 6+ weeks of paid vacation and health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401k. We have a catered lunch program, a snack-stocked kitchen, and a refrigerator full of liquid refreshments. You'll get membership to our local hackerspace Sector67 and enjoy our regular socials. You'll be part of an energetic and collaborative environment, and work with a great team. We have flexible hours and are located in a vibrant neighborhood in beautiful downtown Madison.\nPerBlue is an independent game development studio based in Madison, WI with a highly skilled team of amazingly talented people. We’ve been named a “Top Developer” by Google, a “Best Place to Work” by Madison Magazine, and “Madison's Favorite Tech Startup” by the Isthmus. This is a full time position based in Madison, WI. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://oyoylivingdesign.dk/products/toppu-tray-large-tray", "date": "2022-12-04T06:07:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710962.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20221204040114-20221204070114-00166.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9145863652229309, "token_count": 344, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__27019614", "lang": "en", "text": "WELCOME TO OYOY LIVING DESIGN'S UNIVERSE\nWelcome to our universe\nEnjoy our LIVING universe\nShop by main category\nEnjoy our MINI universe\nEnjoy our ZOO universe\nPERSONALIZE YOUR HOME\nSHOP THE LOOK\nIn celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we have designed a Limited Edition Anniversary collection.The Toppu Tray in a large size is part of the popular Toppu series. The Toppu series consist of decorative designs in ceramic and is one of our most popular design. Toppu was first presented in the SS17 collection, and the characteristic stripes have since been further developed into a whole series of unique products, inspired by trends of the time.In contrast to our earlier Toppu designs, this series presents a softer and more natural look, with an earthy tone, giving it a very Nordic look. Use the tray as a decorative element or for storage. Available in several colors and sizes.The series is made of 100% ceramic and is handmade.For cleaning it is recommended to wash with water and wipe with a dry cloth.\nBrand: OYOY LIVINGStyle no. L300679Quality: 100% StonewareDimensions: Ø27 x H9 cm\nThanks! We will notify you when this product becomes available!\nAnd receive 15% off on your first order. Enjoy our OYOY universe !\nThanks for Joining!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wearestorytellersmedia.com/2013/04/cliftons-progress.html", "date": "2018-11-18T14:35:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039744381.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20181118135147-20181118161147-00104.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9865424633026123, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__84822797", "lang": "en", "text": "I met with Clifton to finish his Power Ranger book, but his imagination had already moved on to another story! Last week's book was pushed to the back burner and he started fresh, telling a story about the Ninja Turtles.\nClifton chose to work with a pen, when he had previously chosen colored pencils. This story focuses more on words, too, with just a few smaller drawings sketched in pen and colored in with pencils. It's interesting to compare these pages to the ones he had done the week before, when he was more eager to draw and tell me the story, not write the words.\nIt's so great to already see a difference in how Clifton approaches the storytelling project! It makes me so eager to continue working with the other individuals and see how they progress as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tangojazzland.com/27-january-2018/", "date": "2024-02-29T05:51:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00244.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9576142430305481, "token_count": 781, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__118352714", "lang": "en", "text": "Congratulations with your stop at the TangoJazz Nightclub El Elegante, the beloved nightlife destination for excellent live music and merry-making. Your host of the evening, Kay Sleking, combines the best tango & jazz musicians on stage and finds it a real pleasure to give you, beloved audience, a night to remember.\nTangoJazz Nightclub El Elegante is located in the hidden pearl Bar Black at the Rembrandt square. One of the enchanting places in the centre of Amsterdam in the middle of the cultural highlife. Bar Black is a nightclub pur sang with a cosy dance floor. And as part of the four-star Hampshire Hotel Rembrandt Square, you can make your initial night-out into a weekend adventure with the special El Elegante Arrangements.\nstudied classical guitar at the Academy of Arts and the Rotterdam Conservatory and devoted himself to the Argentine Tango. In addition to guitar he plays doublebass and bandoneon and performs internationally as a soloist and with various tango ensembles. He leads a tango big band, the Orquesta Tipica Belgica, and has recorded several CD’s, including Guitarra Y Tango, Valdarno with Victor Hugo Villena (bandoneon), and Flor de lino with his guitar trio Guitarras tango. This year, his new CD from Buenos Aires will be released. Kay is a professor at CODARTS.\nMatías Pedrana started his career as a flute player. In 2000 he moved from Argentina to Europe and decided to study bandoneon. He obtained his bandoneon diploma at Codarts (Rotterdam) in 2008. Matias has performed with, among others, Orquesta Tipica OTRA, Nueva Manteca and Het Gelders Orkest. He also participated in CD recordings of Gotan Project.\nFernando Sanchez studied saxophone at the Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espectáculo in Portugal and continued his jazz study at the Amsterdam Academy of Arts. Fernando performed at many jazz venues and theaters as the Bimhuis, North Sea Jazz Club and Theater Carré.\nSebastiaan van Delft\nSebastiaan van Delft started with organ and piano lessons. He studied classical church organ at the conservatory of Hilversum. He also took jazz piano lessons with various jazz musicians. Sebastiaan played with Carel Kraayenhof's 'Sexteto Canyengue' for years. He plays in various tango, jazz and classical ensembles.\nStudied at the Amsterdam Academy of Arts and continued her studies at the Academy of Drama. She directed Opera and Music Theater and worked over the years with many musicians and actors as casting director, resident director at Stage Entertainment and artistic director at Theater MLab. She taught at CODARTS and Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts. Besides her artistic work field she is an inspiring coach for artists and loves to see people shine in daily live and on stage.\nJan Kal (1946) is most likely the most productive writer of sonnets in the Dutch language area. He has written more than a thousand sonnets and this number is still growing. In his sonnets he reflects life with humor, timeliness and melancholy. Jan Kal is also active as a translator of poems. His most important publication in this respect is a collection of translated love poems by the Roman poet C. Valerius Catullus. The title of this bundle from 2000 is Let our lives and minuses; The most beautiful love poems. Jan Kal will add another poetic layer to the night with his sonnets, reflecting on the moment.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://wewereyoung.ca/", "date": "2015-05-28T19:51:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207929561.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113209-00246-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472545385360718, "token_count": 124, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__80360829", "lang": "en", "text": "WWY - BRAND FILM\nWe Were Young is a small design studio based deep in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Founded by designer and director Matthew Messiha as a platform for bringing together like minded creatives to produce innovative digital solutions and experiences for a diverse range of clients. We are consistently growing, always taking on new challenges and evolving with technology.\nWe are always on the lookout for exciting new clients, as well as talented creatives to collaborate with.\nGet in touch with us.\nEmail - firstname.lastname@example.org\nSkype - wewereyoungstudio", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://rac-fans.deviantart.com/", "date": "2015-10-09T13:54:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737931434.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221851-00218-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9490849375724792, "token_count": 380, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__31175188", "lang": "en", "text": "This club was founded by Blue-Bird-1494(now BlueBird1994), On December 4th, 2009.\nIt was made for fans of the Ratchet and Clank series, and everything related to it.\nIcon credit goes to CaylePolin for making it. Thanks!\nThe group was made super by Pharenheit in the past, but is now super again thanks to TheLittleBear, Canon-Bah, and Writer-fromthe-Skies, and of course BlueBird1994!\nJust click the Join Group button on the left hand column and you'll be automatically accepted in to the group as a Member\nThanks for reading! Have fun!\nAfter joining, please follow the rules as to submitting artwork to this group and make sure you submit your artwork to the appropriate folder!\nFor further information on folders and what goes in them, please go to the following journal:\nAlso, please note that we do NOT accept R&C game screenshots (even if you took them), official game renders, traced and heavily copied drawings of official art (and other artists here unless they gave you permission). People who try to post those will have their deviation declined.\nAnd please, for the love of Orvus submit your work to the CORRECT FOLDERS!\nAlso make sure your MATURE content is marked as mature, or else it will be declined! (we don't accept R18+ work here though, please read the rules before submitting mature work)\nAlso, we do NOT accept any harassment against our staff & members, nor do we accept any hate/revenge art towards people & R&C here. Behave in a rude & nasty manner, and you'll be banned from the group.\nPeople who keep ignoring the staff and rules will be kicked out of the group without warning.\nNow... have fun!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.riograndeur.com/about-us", "date": "2023-03-21T16:50:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943704.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321162614-20230321192614-00787.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9567325115203857, "token_count": 308, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__171987162", "lang": "en", "text": "About Rio Grandeur\nRio Grandeur pronounced, (Rio Gran-dee-ur) destined for greatness is a lifestyle clothing brand blending French culture and the language of love with a minimalistic American streetwear design. Our mission is to empower the community through words and phrases of affirmation. We believe that through creative design we can unify our community; bringing together all individuals from various walks of life so they can visualize and fulfill their own destiny. No matter where life has set you, understand that we are all capable and worthy of achieving greatness and living life with purpose, because living life without purpose and meaning is a life not lived!\nThe concept behind Rio Grandeur is to design clothing that speaks for you. Often times we acknowledge the good in others but lose sight of the great within. A key to remind ourselves that even during our most vulnerable and difficult times, there is always someone who wishes they were where you are. Rio Grandeur wants each individual to find out what makes them unique, important, and great so they can continue to encourage one another, teach the youth, and bring hope to those who may see no light at the end of the tunnel.Therefore, our brand aims to spread peace and love while promoting a positive outlook on life, not just through fashion but also through community outreach, education, media, and the arts.\nWhen you wear our clothing it shows that you not only support the movement but also represent your own purpose. With all things you do, continue on your path towards greatness!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://myloveofbooks.wordpress.com/tag/hemingway/", "date": "2018-07-18T22:12:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590329.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718213135-20180718233135-00307.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9687181115150452, "token_count": 369, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__242609930", "lang": "en", "text": "“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine.\nCame across another book today that is an immediate add to the Wishlist.\nThe Paris Wife: A Novel by Paula McLain\nNo twentieth-century American writer has captured the popular imagination as much as Ernest Heminway. This novel tells his story from a unique point of view — that of his first wife, Hadley. Through her eyes and voice, we experience Paris of the Lost Generation and meet fascinating characters such as Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and Gerald and Sara Murphy. The city and its inhabitants provide a vivid backdrop to this engrossing and wrenching story of love and betrayal that is made all the more poignant knowing that, in the end, Hemingway would write of his first wife, “I wish I had died before I loved anyone but her.”\nI have a feeling I’ll be pre-ordering this from Amazon. I’m not a fan of Hemingway, but that time period and the people involved captivate me. The section from Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin: Writers Running Wild in the Twenties devoted to Fitzgerald and Hemingway in Paris was fascinating. What an odd friendship. Fitzgerald thought Hemingway to be his best friend and Hemingway had a low opinion of Fitzgerald. Most of the problems seem to stem from Fitzgerald’s alcohol addiction. The Fitzgerald’s both thought Hadley to be a bit frumpy.\nIt looks to be in the same vein of Nancy Horan’s Loving Frank, which I absolutely adored. I look forward to reading this book. But why I wait until next February? That’s just cruel.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://de.cezamemusic.com/cezame-brasil-label-144724.html", "date": "2024-04-13T15:23:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816820.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413144933-20240413174933-00635.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9187663197517395, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__143620505", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you dreaming of Brazil ? So do we ! A bridge between past and future, from traditional Brazilian music to contemporary electro, Cézame Brasil is at once eclectic, elegant and authentic. Recording in Brazil, our aim is to link the richness of local product with worldwide trends. Brazil is a country blessed with incomparable wealth of musical styles: samba, bossa nova, batucada…and there’s so much more to be discovered. Cézame Brasil will be a platform of exchange between musicians locally and in Europe, uniting the traditional and the avant garde.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.folrz.com/", "date": "2015-03-01T06:49:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462232.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00231-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9012871980667114, "token_count": 248, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__59696661", "lang": "en", "text": "BECOME A MEMBER\nSafari through the grasslands and explore Garden City's favorite family destination: Lee Richardson Zoo!\nEvery membership to the Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo is packed with adventure and a full year's worth of drive-thru admission-free fun. Lee Richardson Zoo is committed to provide the highest quality care for our animal residents. Your gift directly supports efforts to enhance animal habitats and improve the quality of life for our animal ambassadors.\nJoin our herd! Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo currently has several guest service positions available. Open postitions include assistant manager, retail clerks, food service, train and trolley operation. Applications are available at teh zoo in the Finnup Center at 312 Finnup Drive, Garden City, Kansas or online.\nLee Richardson Zoo and Garden City Arts are partnering to present 'Wild Things,' an art exhibition featruing artwork created by local artists about wildlife and environmental conservation. Artists exhibiting artwork in the show include Robin Waldron, Shannon Trevethan, Tracy Teeter, Shawn Stephen, Shalene Henley, Carol Salms and Rachelle Williams. The show ill run from Febrary 20th - March 28th at the Garden City Arts gallery on Main Street.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wehelpgive.com/journey-journals-unveiling-the-wonders-of-wanderlust/", "date": "2024-02-23T05:48:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00773.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9012560248374939, "token_count": 1056, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__58145114", "lang": "en", "text": "Journey Journals: Unveiling the Wonders of Wanderlust– In a world filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life, the allure of exploration and adventure beckons to the wanderer’s soul. Traveling is more than just a leisurely escape; it is a transformative experience that broadens perspectives, ignites creativity, and cultivates a deeper understanding of the world. At the heart of every traveler’s odyssey lies the humble yet powerful tool — the journey journal. In this article, we delve into the wonders of wanderlust through the lens of these personal chronicles that capture the essence of our travels.\nThe Essence of Wanderlust\nWanderlust, a term derived from German, encapsulates the strong desire to travel and explore the world. It transcends the ordinary, pushing individuals to seek out new landscapes, cultures, and experiences. It’s an insatiable curiosity, a yearning for the unknown, and an acknowledgment that the world is a vast tapestry waiting to be unravelled. But how does one encapsulate the ephemeral beauty of a fleeting moment or the profound impact of a foreign culture? Enter the journey journal.\nThe Journey Journal: A Canvas of Memories\nA journey journal is more than just a collection of scribbles on paper; it is a canvas where memories, emotions, and reflections are artfully woven together. From the rustling leaves of a secluded forest to the bustling markets of Marrakech, every page tells a story. The act of documenting one’s travels is a timeless tradition that transcends generations, providing a tangible link to the past and a cherished keepsake for the future.\nCapturing the Details\nIn a world where photos can be snapped at the touch of a button, the art of journaling may seem archaic to some. However, the tactile act of putting pen to paper creates a connection that goes beyond pixels on a screen. The details, often lost in the whirlwind of modern travel, find a home in the journal. The scent of exotic spices wafting through a Moroccan souk, the intricate architecture of a hidden European alleyway, or the laughter shared with locals in a bustling Asian market — these are the nuances that shape our travel narratives.\nMoreover, a journey journal serves as a repository for practical details, from the name of that charming café hidden in the alley to the local turns that led to unexpected discoveries. It becomes a trusted companion, a roadmap through the labyrinth of memories that comprise a journey.\nReflections and Personal Growth\nBeyond serving as a record of places visited, a journey journal becomes a space for introspection and personal growth. The act of reflecting on one’s experiences, challenges, and triumphs during a journey fosters a deeper connection with the self. As the pen glides across the pages, insights unfold, lessons are learned, and personal narratives evolve. Travel becomes not only an external exploration but also an internal journey of self-discovery.\nPreserving Culture and Tradition\nIn an era of globalization, where cultural homogenization threatens the uniqueness of individual societies, journey journals become preservers of authenticity. They document the distinct colors of a market stall, the cadence of a local dialect, and the rituals of a time-honored festival. As travelers immerse themselves in diverse cultures, their journals become gatekeepers of tradition, ensuring that the vibrancy and richness of a place are not lost in the passage of time.\nConnecting with Others\nThe sharing of travel experiences has the power to transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Journey journals, when shared with others, become a bridge between worlds. Whether passed down through generations or shared with fellow wanderers in a hostel common room, these journals create a shared tapestry of human experience. They inspire, educate, and foster a sense of global community, one page at a time.\nThe Digital Age and the Art of Analog\nIn an age dominated by digital devices, the journey journal stands as a testament to the enduring power of analog pursuits. While smartphones and tablets offer convenience, they often lack the soul-stirring connection that comes with handwriting. The tactile experience of turning a page, the permanence of ink on paper, and the absence of notifications create a space for undistracted reflection.\nMoreover, the vulnerability of a physical journal adds an element of authenticity to the narrative. Coffee stains from a quaint café in Paris or a smudge of desert sand from an African safari become cherished relics that enhance the storytelling.\nIn the fast-paced rhythm of contemporary life, the journey journal remains a timeless companion for those who seek the wonders of wanderlust. It is a treasure trove of memories, a canvas for creativity, and a mirror reflecting the transformative power of travel. In a world that often measures success in milestones, the journey journal reminds us that the true measure of a life well-lived is not in the destination but in the stories written along the way. So, let the pen dance, the ink flow, and the pages unfold as you embark on the endless adventure of capturing the wonders of wanderlust in your very own journey journal.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.inkspotchicago.com/chicago-banners.html", "date": "2013-06-20T11:20:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711441609/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133721-00063-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9437782168388367, "token_count": 519, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__17429347", "lang": "en", "text": "Chicago: Banners, Posters and More\nThe Ink Spot is a premier Chicago banner printing and Chicago poster printing shop who is looking for great customers like you! Located centrally on North Halsted Street, two blocks North of Belmont Avenue, near the El stop at Belmont. Equipped with one- and two-color presses, bindery equipment, Macintosh and PC design platforms, and a prepress department, the Ink Spot seeks to be your one-stop shop for Chicago banners and signs, business cards and mailers, and more. Open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Ink Spot offers both pickup and delivery services and free parking for customers, essential in its location within Chicago. For everything from prepress to vinyl banners, Chicago customers trust the Ink Spot. Give us a call today to place your order.\nOur printing center is one of the most state of the art in the city of Chicago: banners, flyers and menus can be pressed quickly directly in our facility. We pride ourselves on being one of the quickest and most efficient places to print posters in Chicago. We do not only print, however; it is our other services that truly set us apart from the competition.\nBanner Chicago IL\nBanners In Chicago\nChicago Banner Printing\nDesigning Posters in Chicago\nWhen you choose us to work on your next project you will quickly see the difference from the other poster designers. Rather than working strictly with one platform, our design team works with both Macintosh and PC design suites. Our team can work with you, enhancing your designs or creating new digital and camera ready artwork from scratch. There aren't many places where you can find someone to design posters in Chicago, much less print them in house. We also can design Chicago banners, business cards, booklets, and more.\nPrepress and Bindery\nIn addition to printing and design services, we also have prepress and bindery services available in our shop. Our professionals employ digital computer to plate technology in order to create high quality printed materials. Our bindery services include:\n- Saddle Stitching\nIf you are interested in any of our services, please follow the Estimate link at the right of the page to our contact form. Once we receive your completed Estimate form, we will go over it to determine your specific needs and reply to you with a quote as quickly as we can. In many cases, you may upload your files directly to us via our website. Have a great day, and thanks for being a valuable customer!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kevsworld.3brew.com/attractions-reviews/chapel-of-the-holy-cross/", "date": "2020-02-26T19:37:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146485.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20200226181001-20200226211001-00536.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9759304523468018, "token_count": 506, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__19839594", "lang": "en", "text": "Chapel Of The Holy Cross, Sedona Arizona. Colleen has been wanting to visit here for a long time and we ended up in a park, Distant Drums in Camp Verda Arizona, only twenty minutes from this famous structure. We took off in the morning and headed up the 179, a beautiful winding road going through some spectacular mountain countryside.\nWe topped one small crest and there it was, the Chapel, nestled among the beautiful mountains. We found the road to go in, stopped for a couple of pics at the bottom then went up. It was quite a site and you felt comfortable, at peace as you walked around. There is no charge to walk around but they do accept donations to the Church, which we happily did, and they have a nice gift shop downstairs. They were all so nice, they even provided cart rides for those who could not walk up the steep hill to get there.\nA little history (from Wikipedia) :\nThe chapel was inspired and commissioned by local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who had been inspired in 1932 by the newly constructed Empire State Building to build such a church. After an attempt to do so in Budapest, Hungary (with the help of Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright) was aborted due to the outbreak of World War II, she decided to build the church in her native region.\nRichard Hein was chosen as project architect, and the design was executed by architect August K. Strotz, both from the firm of Anshen & Allen. The chapel is built on Coconino National Forest land; the late Senator Barry Goldwater assisted Staude in obtaining a special-use permit. The construction supervisor was Fred Courkos, who built the chapel in 18 months at a cost of US$300,000. The chapel was completed in 1956.\nThe American Institute of Architects gave the Chapel its Award of Honor in 1957. In the sculptor’s words, “Though Catholic in faith, as a work of art the Chapel has a universal appeal. Its doors will ever be open to one and all, regardless of creed, that God may come to life in the souls of all men and be a living reality.”\nIn 2007, Arizonans voted the Chapel to be one of the Seven Man-Made Wonders of Arizona.\nFor those who may happen to be in this area, this is a well worth trip and quite the site to behold.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://marblecake.co.za/", "date": "2021-05-14T03:14:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991737.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20210514025740-20210514055740-00303.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9423450231552124, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__169286225", "lang": "en", "text": "Marble Cake is a bespoke Handmade Jewellery company born during lock down. We create unique eclectic pieces to breathe new life into your outfits and spice up those Zoom calls!\nWe believe that now more than ever, every day should be an opportunity to demonstrate your uniqueness – what better way to do so than with bespoke jewellery to suit your style.\nOur jewellery is inspired by the textures and patterns found in nature – because of this no two pieces can ever be the same.\nWe frequently and by popular demand help design custom creations.\nPlease contact us to discuss your bespoke designs with us.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://amazeinks.co.uk/product/personalised-paint-by-numbers-kits-for-adults-from-your-photo/", "date": "2024-02-26T23:00:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9036301970481873, "token_count": 444, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__121149289", "lang": "en", "text": "Discover the Artistry Within You with Our Personalized Paint by Numbers Kit for Adults!\nElevate your artistic journey with our custom Paint by Numbers kit, tailored to turn your treasured photos into captivating works of art. Dive into a world of creativity and relaxation, and enjoy these six fantastic benefits of choosing our personalized kit:\n- Customized Masterpieces: Transform your favorite photos into hand-painted artworks. Whether it’s a cherished family portrait, a picturesque landscape, or a beloved pet, our kit allows you to create a personalized masterpiece that resonates with your heart.\n- No Artistic Experience Needed: Unlock your inner artist, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before. Our Paint by Numbers kit is designed for adults of all skill levels. Each section of the canvas is numbered, corresponding to a specific color, making it easy and enjoyable for anyone to create a stunning painting.\n- Artistic Stress Relief: Immerse yourself in the therapeutic and calming process of painting by numbers. As you meticulously fill in each section, you’ll find stress and anxiety fading away, replaced by a sense of accomplishment and serenity.\n- High-Quality Materials: Our kit includes premium paint, brushes, and a canvas with your custom photo printed on it. The colors are vibrant and long-lasting, ensuring that your finished artwork remains vivid and beautiful for years to come.\n- All-in-One Kit: Everything you need to create your custom masterpiece is included in one convenient package. No need to search for supplies; we provide everything from the canvas and paints to the brushes and instructions.\n- Meaningful Personalized Gifts: Craft heartwarming, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. Whether it’s a special birthday present, a sentimental anniversary gift, or a keepsake for a close friend, your personalized Paint by Numbers creation will be cherished and remembered forever.\nUnleash your creativity, de-stress, and bring your photos to life with our Personalized Paint by Numbers Kit for Adults. Embrace the joy of turning your memories into art, and start your artistic adventure today!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://vibrata.com/fineart/content/info.html", "date": "2022-08-17T05:08:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00750.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9522351026535034, "token_count": 427, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__84127671", "lang": "en", "text": "Purchasing Fine Art\nI've done my best with this online portfolio and catalog to showcase each piece in a visually honest way that conveys the spirit of the work and gives the viewer an accurate representation. Even so, there are bound to be differences between the way you imagine the art to look and the way it looks in real life.\nIf you decide to forgo a studio visit and would like to buy a piece through my online store, please be aware that I do not offer refunds. If you're unsure about a purchase in any way, please contact me to schedule a phone meeting. I can answer detailed questions and send you more images to help you feel more confident.\nI will have the work insured against damage or loss in the shipping process, but I don't accept returns of pieces that have been handled and repackaged. If you receive a piece with damaged packaging, you may file a claim against UPS. Once you remove the piece from the shipping carton, it's yours.\nShipping prices include the cost of insurance, packaging materials, plus a handling fee.\nPrices are for US ground shipping only. Please contact me directly for shipping outside of the mainland US. Together we'll determine the means and cost of shipping based on your location and assess any duty fees.\nA few things about copyright:\nExclusive copyrights to the physical work continue to belong to me post-sale and cannot be transfered without written consent, according to US copyright law. This includes altering the work, commercial use of the physical piece or reproductions of the work, or publication of the work that doesn't include proper attribution to the artist. I reserve the right to require that any repairs to the work should be done by myself unless I approve otherwise. Copyright does not change upon resale of the work. I reserve the right to be informed should the work be resold and to claim a fair resale royalty.\nAll content in this website, including all images, writing, design and code, belongs 100% to me.\nAt this time, I'm not taking on any commissioned work.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.greysaturn.com/", "date": "2024-02-26T22:25:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00259.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.982711136341095, "token_count": 273, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__190501305", "lang": "en", "text": "JOIN THE GREY SATURN MAILING LIST\nPRODUCER, MUSICIAN, ARTIST\nGrey Saturn is a Canadian Electronic music record producer, DJ, songwriter and musician who produces a style of Electronic music which is a conglomerate of Electro House, Synth Wave, and Trap. Being heavily influenced by ‘80s pop and glam rock/metal, he describes his sound as modern music with a nostalgic or retro feel.\nIn the past year, Grey Saturn has co-produced, directed and edited his The Encounter 5-part music video series, which have gathered over 430K views on YouTube and FaceBook, while his self-animated music video, The Beatzeria, earned him an IMA nomination for “Best Short Form Music Video.” He was also recently nominated for a WCMA Award for “Best Electronic Artist of the Year” for his debut album The Encounter that was released on December 15, 2017. His creative endeavors also include doing his own animation and designing all of his own artwork and album covers.\nThis year, Grey Saturn will continue his efforts with the release of his next animated music video Litespeeding off his upcoming EP, The Barn Burner, as well as Love Laser and a slew of singles and music videos from his upcoming sophomore album, The Arrival.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.jimmymcgrathphoto.com/", "date": "2017-04-24T13:07:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119361.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00428-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9801207780838013, "token_count": 584, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__210103290", "lang": "en", "text": "The art of photography is so common place in the modern world that it is hard to think of a time when it did not exist. Photography is the process of recording pictures by capturing light on either a film or an electronic sensor. Photography has undergone many changes through the years and has now reached a point in its evolution where it is affordable and available absolutely everywhere.\nThe traditional method of film photography was the only one available up until 1990; this is when the first digital camera was born and unveiled commercially to the public. Now digital cameras are definitely the standard and the process they use of recording light on to an electronic image sensor is how the vast majority of photographs are made. Film photography is still widely used however, and is the preferred method with many professional and artistic photographers.\nThe word ‘photography’ originates from a French word that is in turn based on the Greek words for ‘light’ and ’stylus’. This gives us a deeper meaning of photography as a combination of two factors, the input or light from the world and the medium or stylus of technology that captures it. Light patterns that are reflected or emitted from objects in the world are streamed through a photographic lens during a timed period of exposure. Exposure is the total amount of light allowed on to the recording medium and is measured in lux seconds.\nPhotography has had many specific uses throughout its history. While it has been used in the past to study movement and act as a means of surveillance, it is now most often a means of entertainment and a tool of socialisation. Especially since the advent of digital cameras and their relative affordability, photography has now become an integrated part of many peoples lives. Digital camera technology has combined with mobile phone technology to provide consumers with a highly intergrated and accessible device.\nWhile digital is the most prevalent, there are still many other types of photography in use as well. Black and white photographs were the original kind and even dominated long after colour film was available. Today, black and white or monochrome photography is still widely used for artistic and commercial reasons. Colour photography began in the mid 1800’s, and while it had troublesome beginnings, it did become the most used photographic type for the next century. A few other types of photography exist such as ultraviolet and infrared; these types capture a broader spectrum of waves and are predominantly used for technical and scientific purposes.\nPhotography has become a huge industry in the 20th and 21st centuries, it is used for everything from advertising to documenting wildlife and fashion shows. Photography as an art form has also taken off in recent decades and is now a regular at art shows and galleries around the world. When these two styles of commercial and artistic are joined with modern trends of photography for entertainment and social archiving, it is easy to understand why photography has become such an important tool in the modern world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://quarryresources.org/", "date": "2022-10-02T06:50:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337287.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002052710-20221002082710-00033.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8984787464141846, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__239276179", "lang": "en", "text": "Quarry Resources is a supplier, fabricator, and hand carver of architectural stone elements, serving clients worldwide since 1984 with a showroom located in Santa Barbara, California. We offer a premium line of Limestone, Travertine, Cantera Stone, Marble, Granite, Flagstone, Slate, Clay, and many other natural stone and clay products from Mexico, United States, and Europe. These architectural elements include pavers, columns, fireplaces, balustrades, window and door surrounds, pool coping, and stair treads. We specialize in providing the highest standard in the industry of hand-carved elements for exclusive projects.\nWhether Industry Professional, Architect, Contractor or Homeowner, we encourage you to call, email, or stop by our showroom. We look forward to servicing the full spectrum of your architectural stone product requirements.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://vincentvanblog.nl/en/tutorial-drawing-a-realistic-eye/", "date": "2024-04-18T06:50:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00598.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500471949577332, "token_count": 3016, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__107302440", "lang": "en", "text": "How to draw an eye?\nFor this blog post I thought it would be nice to go back to the basics of portrait drawings: the eyes. You can also see this blog as an addition to Annelies’ article, namely: how do I start drawing portraits? In this article, we focus on what really makes a face expressive: the eyes. They are not called ‘mirror of the soul’ for nothing.\nFor this tutorial I used the following reference photo:\nThe photo is quiet, front-sided, fairly sharp and without too much make-up.\nFor this tutorial I used the following materials:\n- Mechanical pencils: HB 0.7 mm, 1B 0.3 mm and 2B 0.5 mm\n- Erasing: Faber Castell pencil eraser and Tombow mono eraser\n- Signo uniball fineliner\n- Canson Bristol paper\n- Blending products: stumpers, cotton swabs and tissues\nEven though there are many art materials available, after more than 10 years of drawing, I found out that the materials listed above work the best for me. These are the materials that I use for every black and white portrait. I definitely recommend using similar materials. Especially thick paper, a mechanical pencil and a gum pencil will give a lot of improvement in your drawings. On thick paper you can build more layers, and with a mechanical pencil and a pencil eraser you can work much more detailed because of their thin points.\nWe divide the process of drawing an eye into four parts:\n- The eye itself\n- The skin\n- The eyelashes\n- The eyebrow\nStep 1: The alignment and shape of the eye and the eyebrow\nA drawing actually consists of two parts: sketching and coloring. It is therefore important that you have the basis sketch on paper first. Try to trace your reference picture as a kind of coloring picture for yourself. Ask yourself: ‘Which lines are important and will I use during the process of coloring?’ It is mainly about the base: the eyelid, the tear duct, the pupil, the iris, the eyebrow shape and the highlights. The highlights in the eye are usually a reflection of light from the environment (such as a window). Often you can see some eyelash hairs as a shadow that block the light. For the sketch it is useful to use an HB-2B pencil so that you do not make the lines too dark, as you also do not want the sketch to be visible in the end.\nStep 2: Coloring the pupil\nIf you are satisfied with your sketch, you can start to colorize after erasing unnecessary lines. I always work from the inside out because you can apply corrections even better if necessary (especially the proportions). Color the iris carefully tight and dark. You get the best result by working in layers. Color the iris, wipe the pigment with a stumper and color another layer over it. Continue until it is evenly dark gray. It is important that you do not fill in the reflections with pigment already. If these remain white you will eventually get a much nicer contrast and a shiny effect. The coloring of the pupil can be done with a softer pencil. I use 2B myself but as long as you work softly and in layers you can also use up to a 6B pencil.\nStep 3: Shaping the iris\nThe iris is an area with a lot of depth and details. Both dark and light shades are close together. It is therefore important to have gray as your basic tone. Later on you can draw over dark areas and erase light details. Personally, I achieve the softest colored result using a stumper. So actually you fill in the iris with the graphite that is still on your stumper (mine are always dirty). To make sure that your stumper does not leave any nasty stains, I first wipe off the first layer of graphite that is still on, on a loose sheet of paper. I always color with my stumper by making circular movements. Continue until your iris is evenly light gray. Do not forget to keep your highlights in your iris and pupil white.\nStep 4: Drawing lines in the eye and accentuating the forms of the iris\nThe edge around the iris is almost always darker than the rest of the eye because of shadows and a higher density of structures in the eye. At the top of the iris (against the eyelid) there is almost always a shadow present. We are now going to draw extra shadows over the iris that we have just colored. To build up solid saturations for your shadows, I will advise to work in layers and to use a soft pencil (2B-4B). You apply the shadow with gentle sketching movements while pressing the pencil on your paper. This gives you a nice blended effect with nice contrast.\nFurthermore, we will work on the lines in the iris. They scatter out of the pupil like a kind of sun, as well as from the edge of the iris. It is important that you draw different lines. Think of thin and thick lines but also light and dark lines. This gives a more realistic appearance. Build up the lines again. Spontaneous sketching lines often look more realistic than very straight lines.\nStep 5: Blending lines and shadows\nTo make everything look nice and smooth, we will blend everything softly. For this you can use both a stumper and a cotton swab. You will see that some dark lines become more blurred. This can be fixed by re-drawing certain lines. As you may notice, we are drawing in layers again. There are no guidelines for how many layers are needed. This is a matter of continuing until you see a nice contrast, but everything also nicely overlaps. I usually need two to three layers (blending – drawing – blending – drawing – blending – drawing).\nStep 6: Adding highlights\nThe nicest thing to do is to add the highlights by using a pencil eraser. This makes the eye so much more lively. Many people are always surprised that you can do so much by erasing. Erasing is actually the same as drawing for me. The only difference is that you create lines by removing graphite on your paper instead of adding graphite to your paper. You get the best result by working as precise as possible. This is possible with a pencil eraser or a Tombow mono eraser.\nBy looking carefully at your reference photo, you determine what kinds of shapes are present in the eye. Sometimes the lines are nicely located next to each other but eyes can also have more comples iris patterns. All eyes are different. Again, you get the best result again by gently, but precisely, erasing it. Often, I put more pressure at the beginning of a line so that it flows nicely into the rest of the iris. To create round shapes, I make a dotting motion. I repeat this until the spot becomes light enough.\nStep 7: adding the final shadows in the iris\nNow that you have many highlights you will see that your eye looks a lot more realistic but also has become a lot lighter. To create a beautiful contrast, you move your pencil one more time along the darkest shadows and the sharpest edges. For example, it is nice to have a dark shade next to a white shape so that it becomes even more striking and conveys depth. Erasing and drawing shadows over it can be repeated several times until you are satisfied. You work here again with layers.\nStep 8: Working out the big highlights\nIt is now time to work out the big highlights. This is the great reflection of light that you can see in the eye. This can be one reflection but it can also be multiple. The eyelashes can often be seen in a reflection. This is because eyelashes prevent the light from shining in the eye. This is especially true if the reflection is high on the eye. We will focus on drawing the eyelashes later on.\nStep 9: adding super highlights with a white gel pen\nIf you like it, you can also make the lightest spots and lines in the iris stand out even more by adding highlights with a white gel pen. I always use the signo uniball for this step.\nThe eyeball and the skin:\nStep 1: Shaping the eyeball\nThe eyeball is never completely white. If this were to be the case, this would look flat and unrealistic. Because it is a ball, there is almost always a shadow around the edges of the eye and light falls in the middle. Build this very gently with a 2B pencil and wipe it inwards. I do this again by working in layers. The light on the eyeball can eventually be made more visible by erasing.\nStep 2: The shades of the skin\nThere is always shade around the eye. It is therefore important to look carefully at your reference photo. Which parts are the darkest and where does the light fall? Often light falls on the eyelid and on the tear duct and there is a shadow under the eyebrow and under the eye. In order to build up all the shadows as evenly as possible, we work again in layers. Because you do not want to make spots in the skin, everything stays clean by blending with clean tissues or cotton swabs. I often use a B or 2B pencil for this.\nAs a finishing touch, it is nice to erase small highlights with a pencil eraser (you often find small points of light; for example, from pores or hair follicles). I do this often by making dotting movements. Keep it subtle.\nFor hairs, it is the best to use a very sharp pencil. I always use my 5mm 2B mechanical pencil. With a mechanical pencil you can work in much more detail and more beautifully mimic the shape of hair. Pay attention to each individual hair, especially with the eyelashes.\nBelow I will give some useful tips using illustrations:\nImportant to the eyelashes is that they are banana-shaped hairs and therefore certainly not straight lines. When we look at the origin and the course of the eyelashes, we see that a hair never grows straight up from the hair follicle as people often draw. Eyelashes first grow slightly forward and then grow upwards. The farther the eyelashes stand out, the more you look at it as a side view and the more bent they are. Below I will show an example:\nThe incorrect but widely used way:\nThe correct way:\nEyelashes from different views:\nEyelashes are the thickest at the origin and become thinner towards the end. This is why you put the most pressure at the origin and less at the end of the eyelash.\nAn eyelash drawn by putting the same pressure everywhere or by gradually reducing the pressure.\nMake your eyelashes more realistic by varying in length and thickness. All eyelashes do have a different lenght. Often, I start with a few long lashes and I use the smaller thinner hairs to fill everything up.\nEyelashes also overlap. Take a good look at your own lashes.\nStep 1: Determine the direction of the eyelashes.\nStart by drawing a number of long eyelashes spread over the lash line to determine the direction and curve. After that, it is easier to place the other lashes in between.\nStep 2: Completion\nIf we have drawn a few hairs that indicate the direction in each area we can draw more lashes in between them. Do not forget that the direction and bending is a guideline. There are always lashes between them that do not run perfectly. Play with length, thickness and direction.\nStep 3: Small eyelashes\nWe fill the lash line even more by drawing small hairs. They often stick to other eyelashes. Keep this in mind.\nWith eyebrows a lot is the same as with the eyelashes. Eyebrow hairs are also thicker at the origin and end in a sharp point.\nStep 1: The alignment\nNormally this step would be: ‘drawing the outline’ but we have already done this at in the beginning of this tutorial.\nStep 2: Basic color\nColor the alignment shape very light gray. This provides a nice base for adding hairs later on and making it whole.\nStep 3: Hair direction\nStart as with the eyelashes with a few eyebrow hairs in each area. Look carefully at the hair direction. At the start, the hairs run from the bottom to the top, then horizontally and on the outside more from the top to the bottom.\nStep 4: Completion\nFill your eyebrow with hair. Keep track of the origin and the direction, but do not be afraid to keep variation. Especially in men, we see that the hairs run in random directions. A neat and predictable eyebrow hair pattern looks unrealistic. So keep track of the growth direction per zone but also play something with some hairs.\nStep 5: Blending\nTo make the eyebrow a little less rough, I often go over it with a stumper. Also here I recommend to work in layers as some hairs will fade when you start blending. Continue blending and drawing until you have found a nice balance between softness and contrast.\nStep 6: Finishing touch\nIf everything is neatly on paper and you are satisfied with the eyebrow, it’s time to zoom in. Are there dark spontaneous hairs that you have forgotten? Are there some extra highlights to be found? In most cases there is sometimes some light glimmering on some hairs. You can replace the hairs in a few places with some erased lines. This way, your eyebrow gets so much extra depth.\nThis is my end result:\n- Use thick paper, a sharp pencil and a sharpened eraser with a sharp tip (pencil eraser, tombow eraser)\n- Only start coloring when you are completely satisfied with your sketch\n- Work in layers by gently leaving graphite on your paper every time, blending it and then applying details with a pencil or an eraser. Repeat this several times for the most blended and realistic effect.\n- Notice that erasing is also actually drawing. Play with your pencil eraser and you will see endless possibilities!\n- Practice drawing hair on a another sheet of paper or practise in your sketchbook. Find out which way works best for you.\nThis blog has become a bit longer than expected. I hope you learned something from it. Please show your results because I am very curious!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.innerworldsmusic.com/html/prodinfos/14merlin_heart_reiki.html", "date": "2022-08-14T00:06:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00229.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8951860070228577, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__39276708", "lang": "en", "text": "|An extended version of the popular ReikiLight Touch, remastered and produced as one long session, this is perfect music to accompany a Reiki treatment, a massage or any other bodywork session.\nExquisite sounds that take the soul to the highest dimensions of Reiki music.\nMusic that comes from the deepest centers of energy and invites you to dream, relax, let go, or simply be happy While listening to this CD, a warm, peaceful atmosphere, suitable for Reiki is created. The perfect balsam for body, mind, and soul. This music totally focuses on Reiki energy. It opens, centers, and creates the proper atmosphere for receiving and channeling Reiki. The gentle sounds of instruments like violin, flute, bells, and Tibetan singing bowls concentrate on healing.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://coastalhg.com/In-the-Garden/a-garden-evolution.html", "date": "2018-07-21T04:01:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592309.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721032019-20180721052019-00519.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9596887230873108, "token_count": 1775, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__92801192", "lang": "en", "text": "A Garden Evolution\nOne couple’s garden unfolds room by room\nSome country gardens bring to mind a vision of cheery flowers in bountiful beds or borders, but Jill and Dan Sczepanski’s one-acre garden in Rowley, Massachusetts, unveils its style and beauty room by room. The progression through these spaces is so structured and so unexpected that you have to move slowly to absorb the full impact of what you see.\n“Things are there to be discovered,” Jill says about the garden’s design. “You don’t want to show a garden off all at once. It’s your experience in the garden that counts.”\nFor 30 years, the Sczepanskis have nurtured their garden, expanding and transforming a barren yard into a showpiece of connecting, formal and informal outdoor rooms, each with a different function in the landscape. Spaces include a stunning formal entry, pool, patio, fountain area, teahouse, woodland memorial garden, English garden folly, and seating areas set in borders and beds filled with shrubs and flowers. They design, hardscape, and maintain the garden themselves.\nDan is a banker and Jill recently retired from a career in clinical laboratory sales to paint, create ceramics, and offer garden coaching and design services. “My husband and I are creative, and we’ve worked in jobs that box us in,” she says. “The garden was necessary for us, like air to breathe.” Dan’s particular strength and passion is hardscaping—he is a carpenter and craftsman, using skills he learned from his father. “Dan knows how to connect the inside of a structure with the outside. Whenever he builds something, he believes it’s important to build something that will last beyond our lifetimes. The sense of creating a garden to last is important to us. We’re visitors here for a while, but the structure of the landscape will be here for a long time.”\nThe couple moved to Rowley when Jill was expecting the first of their two daughters, Sarah and Anna. “The garden ebbs and flows like our lives,” Jill says. “Some of it was planned, some was intuitive.” The house, built in 1900, had been vacant for a year and the old landscape could not be salvaged. The couple’s first garden room was a patio outside the back door with gravel floor, peaked white lattice arbor leading to the main lawn, and stone walls made of rocks saved from an abandoned fishpond on the property. A small boxwood-enclosed parterre followed the patio, then a swimming pool screened from the rest of the yard. Brick pavers surround the pool, forming discreet sitting areas that alternate with beds of shrubs and small flowering trees. An orchard and shade, woodland, and formal gardens came later, along with a teahouse and an English storybook cottage, each in a distinctive landscape. A new vegetable garden is on its way.\nDan built the picturesque cottage as a playhouse for the girls when Sarah was five and Anna, three. He had a pile of lumber delivered to the main house and started building with no plans to guide him. “Early on we were influenced by visits to Old Town and ’Sconset on Nantucket, as well as ‘visits’ we made to English and French gardens via coffee table books,” Dan says. The cottage door opens into a small but comfortable living room; up a tiny flight of stairs is a bedroom with a balcony offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including a tiered fountain, a woodland garden, and the central lawn, all connected to the cottage by various paths.\n“I remember reading that a garden isn’t a garden without a path. That comment stayed with me,” says Dan, who did landscape construction and maintenance jobs in college. “A path takes you on a journey through the garden; it pulls you through the different rooms and spaces, winding and twisting and making you wonder what’s around the next turn. We most definitely needed a path.” The Sczepanski’s paths vary from straight and wide to narrow and curving. Each has a focal point at the end to entice you forward—a fountain, a glimpse of sculpture, a planted urn, or a structure through which you can see another garden room.\nOver time, the couple acquired land abutting their house. They purchased a lot behind their property on which they intended to install an informal woodland garden. The stones Dan ordered for this shady area were delivered September 11, 2001, transforming this informal space into a memorial for the victims of 9/11, a deceased uncle, and their dogs Booka and Dahlia. Next to the house, they bought a second lot where a lavish formal entry garden now flourishes.\nAs in any formal layout, design elements are identical on either side of an imaginary line drawn down the plan’s center from a particular point of view. Symmetry creates a feeling of stability in a garden plan. In the Sczepanski’s entry, matching black urns on pedestals flank low black gates. Just beyond the gates in the center of the garden is a circular bed with a similarly symmetrical design, composed of a tall central urn ringed by roses and enclosed by a short boxwood hedge.\nBut that is where symmetry ends. The plantings display Jill’s delight in color and texture. Massed arborvitaes on either side of the gates provide a solid green backdrop for the urns, beyond which the foliage of trees and shrubs in tints of green, gold, and purple interweaves.\nThe circular path in the center branches off to a dark green teahouse decorated with comfortable wicker furniture. The teahouse overlooks a large, open lawn. In high school, their daughters’ friends would come over for band rehearsals on the lawn, and the family still enjoys clambakes and summer parties there. The teahouse, built from leftover wainscoting Dan had used on a kitchen project, has a window on the back wall. Even in that detail, the couple kept the design in mind. Instead of installing glass in the window, they used mirrored panes to reflect the colorful mixed border across the lawn.\nThe garden develops successive waves of color from spring to fall. In spring, the front of the house shines with masses of blooming tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and Siberian and bearded irises. By summer, hot-hued daylilies and other perennials flower in sunny borders and in beds near trees and shrubs. Fall transforms the leaves of deciduous trees to shades of red, yellow, orange, and purple. To keep the beauty of autumn fresh in her mind, Jill collects fallen leaves, which inspire her ceramic designs.\nIn winter, the garden’s structured, connected plan keeps the landscape alive. Abundant evergreen shrubs and trees accent beds, borders, and paths. Many of these woody plants are topiaries pruned into neat cones, mounds, and hedges, lending vertical interest to the garden even under a thick layer of snow. Jill uses some of the prunings for Christmas decorations and collects seedpods and dried grasses from the beds to include in her arrangements.\nJill, a founder of the Great Marsh Garden Club of Rowley, studied design with the Garden Club Federation of America and is a landscape design consultant with the Massachusetts council. She says the courses she took helped her refine her own garden’s design. Time spent in both her garden and several civic gardens also gave her valuable knowledge that she has applied to her own property. She and Dan are generous with their time and knowledge and like others to enjoy what they create. “The garden is not a possession; it’s an expression, and one of our joys is sharing it,” says Jill, who offers aspiring gardeners three tips for an effective landscape design:\n• When designing a new garden, install the hardscape, trees, and shrubs before the flowers.\n• Before you buy a plant, always research its height and width at maturity so you can visualize its effect in the garden.\n• When placing garden sculptures and ornaments, look at possible locations from different points of view to ensure the best position.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.oojibo.com/careers/", "date": "2017-06-24T15:35:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320264.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20170624152159-20170624172159-00210.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9470654129981995, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__97191328", "lang": "en", "text": "We value creativity, forward thinking and dare to fail attitude. We are also very forward looking in our usage of technology, from Dockers & Kubernetes on the backend to some cool stuff on the frontend. As we are by design, aim to serve millions of users, writing tight codes and scalable design is in our DNA. We are on a journey of creating a dream team of creative designers that understands users' needs and a team of strong and mad software geeks who does not fear the unknown and values the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of technology. It is going to be hardwork, but we guarantee it's going to be fun and fulfilling. Come join us in our insane journey of creation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://sarahpotter.net/portfolio/stanislaus-grown-logo-design/", "date": "2019-05-21T07:36:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256281.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521062300-20190521084300-00370.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.970458447933197, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__65181261", "lang": "en", "text": "The logo is the new mark for a new marketing campaign happening in my hometown county, Stanislaus Grown. The story of our agriculture industry is often unheard or misunderstood and I’m honored to be a part of telling it’s truth. Among other things, the logo will be used as a sticker to mark produce that was grown in Stanislaus county. I am so excited to see it in action! Below is a little behind-the-scenes of the creation process, including a snapshot of some of my sketches as well as a few more options that went through consideration before landing on our final.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ryan-mcdonnell.com/french-linen-garnier-thiebaut-tablecloth.html", "date": "2022-05-25T01:32:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662577757.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524233716-20220525023716-00609.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9239811301231384, "token_count": 480, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__289135763", "lang": "en", "text": "Shop Fine French Linen Tablecloths from Garnier-Thiebaut\nFor 180 years, Garnier-Thiebaut has been producing the finest quality table linens, bed linens and linen accessories in the world. The finest homes, the most elegant hotels and the most exclusive restaurants throughout Europe, Asia and America have all chosen Garnier-Thiebaut to grace their tables, for two good reasons. First, the top-shelf quality of Garnier-Thiebaut features 100% two-ply twisted cotton, which is not only luxurious, but offers an extremely long service life. The second reason lies at the heart of Garnier-Thiebaut's artists, who not only have mastered the art of the damask design, with its fine detail and air of class, but incorporate rich vibrant colors like few other fine linen manufacturers. Adding a real-world touch, all of the Garnier-Thiebaut tablecolths and fine linens have been treated with their proprietary Green Sweet stain-resistant technology to protect the cotton from stains and keep it looking new for years and years.\nHave a seat at any of the tables served up above and you'll marvel at the workmanship and the singular focus on the tiniest details. From the pastel green wonder of the Jardin Extraordinaire Eden tablecloth to the beauty of the Mille Couleurs Paris Apron, the exceptional quality is obvious. The Beauregard Ivory Tablecloth series of placemats and service napkins can turn any dinner a high society affair. For a nice touch, add a few of the Garnier-Thiebaut tea towels in your kitchen that according to Ann Marie is her favorite thing to gift her friends. \"You can never have too many.\"\nAn even nicer detail about Garnier-Thiebaut is that their artists are extremely prolific, and are the only fine linens company in the world that releases two entirely new collections every year, so bookmark this section, and visit us often. The elegance of France is something that everyone should experience, and Ann Marie's is always glad to assist. Our Garnier-Thiebaut table linens, and all of the ceramic wonders of our French gifts catalog are a sensational way of bringing the magic of France home to your dinner table.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bracelets-kern.com/en/product/bracelet-emerald-gold-white/", "date": "2023-12-04T22:05:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00855.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9423256516456604, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__300083716", "lang": "en", "text": "A BRACELET MADE TO MEASURE\n- All bracelets are unique, custom made to fit your wrist. Weight, size and caratage may vary slightly from one creation to another.\n- Before being the beautiful piece you receive at home, your bracelet has passed through the hands of passionate jewelers and many stages of manufacturing.\n- The creation of a bracelet brings together many trades, from drawing to punching, through the selection of each gem, waxing, molding, setting, crimping and rhodium polishing, the jewel comes to life through meticulous craftsmanship.\nYour Kern jewel is set in our jewellery workshops, known for the quality of their work. Each gem is carefully selected according to criteria of expertise, quality and origin available here\nYour Kern jewel has been conceived according to the strictest criteria and is subject to rigorous controls at all stages of its manufacture. In order to preserve its shine over time and to slow down its natural aging, we recommend that you follow the daily use and maintenance advice available here\nThe delivery and return of your custom-made bracelet is offered according to the creation deadlines and conditions of the Kern house available here", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://pasyona.com/en/c-h-wolf-2", "date": "2020-10-26T00:56:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107890108.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20201026002022-20201026032022-00235.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453940987586975, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__141335766", "lang": "en", "text": "Glashütte - a Saxon small town in the eastern Erzgebirge not far from Dresden - is world-wide as mecca of finest German watchmaking handicraft art. Numerous nationally and internationally recognized manufactories and companies have their headquarters here today.\nThe name C.H. Wolf goes back to the tower clock factory founded in 1868 by Carl Heinrich Wolf, which produced in 1872 in Feldstraße 2 among other things clocks for churches and schools. From the turn of the century, Wolf's sons continued to do business and subjected the factory to extensive refurbishment.\nSince May 2016, Hendrik Klein has been the new managing director of the watch brand C.H. Wolf and, together with a team of 5 passionate watch experts, works on the production of fine watches. After extensive refurbishment work on the historic factory building, they will revive both the factory building and the C.H. Wolf brand in 2014. With unique watch creations, the company today combines tradition and modernity with typical Glashütte values.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.vfeditions.com/index.php/product/view/46", "date": "2017-05-29T09:36:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463612069.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170529091944-20170529111944-00393.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8967365622520447, "token_count": 312, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__48653407", "lang": "en", "text": "The Vinyl Factory and Island Records are proud to present a luxurious limited edition of 'No Light, No Light', the new single to be taken from Florence + the Machine's acclaimed album Ceremonials.\nThis is the second of a series of limited Florence vinyl releases with The Vinyl Factory; each cover will showcase the creative collaboration between Florence Welch and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, who personally chose Florence as his muse for next season's collection and for whom she performed at Paris Fashion Week.\nEach cover has been screen printed, silver foiled and hand numbered on pristine white card and features a unique series of photographic portraits personally taken by the fashion legend, which will remain exclusive to these releases.\nEach sleeve houses a heavyweight 180-gram 12\" white vinyl contained in a black inner bag. The record itself is the only physical release of 'No Light No Light', and includes a remix by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek, only available physically on this release.\n* Unique cover photography by Karl Lagerfeld\n* Screen printed and silver foiled on pristine white card\n* Heavyweight 180-gram 12\" white vinyl, containing Dave Sitek remix and original version of 'No Light, No Light'\n* Bespoke black inner sleeves\n* One colour black ink on white labels\n* Hand-numbered sleeves\nA. No Light, No Light (4.35)\nB. No Light, No Light - DAS remix (4.38)\nAvailable to order now, exclusively from The Vinyl Factory.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://piano.com.au/pianodisc-pro-record-system", "date": "2021-09-23T21:38:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057447.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923195546-20210923225546-00020.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9164963364601135, "token_count": 794, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__69100881", "lang": "en", "text": "Find out more about the PianoDisc iQ system in this brochure.\nNew iOS App for ProRecord\nThe user-friendly and free ProRecord iOS app from PianoDisc is now available in seven languages: German, English, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish and Italian!\nNow you have the possibility to choose a language for your App that you are most comfortable with. The operation of the system will now be easier and more enjoyable.\nTo access all of these possibilities you only have to download the app and connect your iOS device via the USB camera adapter to your ProRecord system.\nThe ProRecord app allows users to easily select from a variety of sounds to play, adjust the type and amount of reverb added to the sound, add chorus or delay, and change the transposition of the sound. The onboard metronome can also be controlled by the ProRecord app, allowing adjustment of beats per measure, tempo, and volume of the click. The app makes recording and playback of performances easy and intuitive. Online demo songs can be selected and played from the ProRecord app.\nThe PianoDisc ProRecord and QuietTime systems are popular because of their ease of use and high-quality playback performance. With the new user-friendly ProRecord iOS app, playing and recording great music on your piano is now as easy as using your iPhone or iPad.\nThe User Guide for the ProRecord App can be downloaded here.\nDesigned by musicians to meet the needs of discerning musicians, PianoDisc’s ProRecord brings the most musically and technologically advanced player piano system to the market. With numerous innovations that effectively create a custom-designed and installed player system regardless of the piano’s brand or model, and with the exciting addition of ProRecord’s realistic digital synthesizer recording/playback functionality, the undeniable result is that with ProRecord virtually all brands of acoustic pianos can compete in and join the burgeoning music arts and education markets that increasingly demand high-quality record/playback player systems and require pianos that communicate with other piano systems connected over the Internet. For the pianist, the new non-contact optically-driven system has nothing under the keys to change the feel of the piano. Whether recording the music or not, the performer will feel absolutely no difference in the performance or action of the instrument. A user-friendly app will make operation and adjustment of the system simple and intuitive. Key to the system’s optimal adaptability across piano brands and models are the adjustable trill position and key depth management functions. The system’s adjustable feature that captures trills from the top or bottom of the key expands ProRecord’s unique capabilities to include the upright piano market in addition to the traditional grand piano market. With these features and much more, ProRecord can capture, record, and reproduce the performances of even the most virtuosic of pianists on pianos with a wide range of actions like never before. With the push of a button, ProRecord also instantly turns an acoustic piano with a mute rail into a weighted-action digital recording synthesizer with multiple piano samples plus the high-quality sounds of over 100 other instruments and drum sets. The music can be heard with headphones or even an external speaker system. The same setup allows ProRecord to also function as a silent piano. The addition of sympathetic string and damper resonance as well as a key release action sound creates an ultra-realistic piano experience. Other highlighted features include an integrated metronome; integrated play/record with tempo change; 108 note polyphony; reverb, chorus, and delay effects; and transpose and inter-note shifts. In concert with PianoDisc’s highly touted and patented SilentDrive HD, which captures 1024 levels of expression for each note without adding delays or reducing velocity accuracy, ProRecord truly brings a high-definition performance package to the marketplace.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://elinadiaz.com/about-me", "date": "2024-04-15T02:38:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00485.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9493556022644043, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150267040", "lang": "en", "text": "Elina Diaz is a designer and illustrator/hand-letterer based in Miami, Fl. She holds a Graphic Design and Creative Advertising B.F.A from the University of Miami. Elina is currently a Senior Designer at an Independent book publisher where she brings stories to life through her covers and interior designs. She also works independently with clients from industries varying from beauty to home decor. Elina pulls inspiration from her travels, culture, and life experiences. She loves creating colorful and playful pieces that radiate positivity and empowerment. When she isn't designing, she is daydreaming of the next destination she wants to explore. You can view recent work at www.instagram.com/elina_designs :)\nContact firstname.lastname@example.org for more information.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.ramojifilmcity.com/filmaker/", "date": "2020-04-06T02:38:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371612531.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406004220-20200406034720-00127.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9008802175521851, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__24479367", "lang": "en", "text": "The largest film studio complex in the world as certified by Guinness World Records, provides comprehensive and advanced film production facilities with dedicated professionalism. A filmmaker can walk in with a script and walk out with a canned film.\nThe 1666-acre Ramoji Film City, established by the Ramoji Group amid the alluring grandeur of Nature, is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex and one of Asia’s most popular tourism and recreation centres. For the discerning filmmaker, RFC offers comprehensive and international-standard pre-production, production and post-production resources.\nFor business and leisure travellers, RFC offers a holiday experience packaged in infinite excitement and rare delights. Every year, over a million tourists come to the complex to revel in the rejuvenating fantasies of a dream world. And filmmakers, who create dazzling celluloid dreams for people around the world, turn to Ramoji Film City for matchless services and facilities. The complex’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and incomparable professional expertise have already been feted by many international filmmakers.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pinkpink.net/share/pc/121710/", "date": "2021-10-27T04:14:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588053.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20211027022823-20211027052823-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9002565741539001, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__252385381", "lang": "en", "text": "Free Download Luminar AI full version standalone offline installer for macOS. It is an advanced image editor fully powered by powerful AI.\nOverview of Luminar AI\nThis program is the first image editor fully powered by artificial intelligence. With it, creating striking photos is fun and surprisingly easy. It is a standalone photo editor and a plug-in for macOS.\nFeatures of Luminar AI\n- Gently sculpt and refine a portrait\n- Create eyes that are rich and expressive\n- Remove blemishes and imperfections for more natural portrait photography\n- Add depth and detail to skies in landscape photography\n- Bring warmth and enhance the sun in photos\n- Transform photos and add an all-new sky in seconds – also includes Water Reflections\nTechnical Details and System Requirements\n- MacOS 10.13.6 or later", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blueprintbusinesssolutionscorp.com/establish-valuable-brand-design/", "date": "2023-09-22T01:48:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506320.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922002008-20230922032008-00591.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9432539939880371, "token_count": 728, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__5785098", "lang": "en", "text": "Determining your creative brand can be difficult and laborious to start with. If you are a startup company trying to establish an effective label or a business facing a transition phase for revamping, then you can start visualizing now or bring creative minds on board to materialize such goals. The brand will serve as the face of your business in building relationships with the target audience. Hence, it will play as the touchpoint for consumers looking for the right product or service.\nAs mentioned earlier, establishing a brand is not an easy-peasy task. It should comprise all the essential elements including how it would convey the message and the way it represents your business objectives overall.\nHere is a quick snapshot of how you can bring out an effective concept for your ideal brand.\n- Connect with Creative Vision – You don’t have to face an empty painting canvas to design your ideal brand. To start out a productive brainstorming process, one must consider all the professional aspects of the business and let it intersect with your artistic vision. Think about the people who can see your brand; how do you think they would react to it? Do you think your industry niche would fit on your innovative and whimsical vision? Or should it be formal and less dramatic to uphold consistency and formality? The verdict? — it’s up to you.\n- Build the Character – Perhaps you just have your long list of aesthetic ideas and have also formulated the ideal concept it should in. Now it’s time for you to develop the persona and make an objective judgment that would fit the business niche. Look at it in a marketing approach; do you think it will work on your future audience? Will it be appropriate to become extra on the structure and rule out the conventional design? Don’t be afraid to be meticulous in the process. It is crucial for you to do so, in order to establish a sound decision.\n- Understand the Design Elements – Design aesthetics are dynamic and modifying. There are constant tweaks here and there just to conform with the audience standards. With this, you have to think about the minor detail elements of your proposed brand and look at how it would play in the digital culture and prospect consumers alike. Do you aim to establish a minimalistic yet sleek design or you wish to rehash a classic style by incorporating the scope of fonts, color symmetry, and overall design structure? Though you can do your own research or get insights from a professional marketing practitioner.\n- Finalize and Get Feedback – In this phase, culminating the right judgment can be done with the right people — especially in the company. There might be certain aspects you overlooked during the creative process that can be added to make your branding more effective and widespread. You get to see the bigger picture and possible roadblocks you will encounter in the future for the best of the brand. Thus, to make sure the design is not replicated or subconsciously duplicated from those existing ones. The main objective of creating a brand design is to make it unique and outstanding in the eyes of people.\nEstablishing the right brand and thinking about its possible receptions is overwhelming. But the creative process should not be pressure, to begin with. It will take time to determine your goals and how you can leverage creativity to succeed. The most important thing here is to make your business brand resonating with the right audience — aesthetically and practically — to make marketing initiatives both effective and efficient. Also, the creative process must be an exciting and rejuvenating experience — not a heavy burden. So get off your anxiety from your chest and be creative!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://twopsychologiststalk.wordpress.com/2020/06/10/music-memory-and-therapy/", "date": "2023-02-04T09:24:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500095.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204075436-20230204105436-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9686246514320374, "token_count": 1037, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__139110406", "lang": "en", "text": "The power of music is undeniable. Just a few lines in a song can transport us back to a particular time, place, and event in our lives. Research shows that those suffering dementia or traumatic brain injury who listen to familiar music from their past have triggered long, lost memories. This relationship between music and memory has already been used with dementia patients but has continued to spur new research. These researchers are now working to better understand how music and memories support the therapeutic effect.\nAs a young teenager, song lyrics and poetry helped to heal me and give me a voice. For some friends it was about the guitars, drums, keyboards. For me it was the words. To this very day, as a senior who more often has memory gaps, I can sing lyrics from decades old songs. What is it about music that seems to stay with us and can automatically place us in a time machine, retrieving vivid feelings and memories from days gone by?\nWhen working with young people in counselling sessions, I have observed music aid in the release of emotions that may otherwise have remained buried deep inside. Somehow music seems to illicit the feelings that words cannot. Music moves us in ways like no other and has always been present in the most poignant times of our lives.Whether it be our happiest moments of celebration, like birthdays, weddings, graduations, or our darkest moments at funerals in the loss of a loved one music is always there. Music always seems to be an identifier in our lives, marking a particular event or moment in time.\nWhen examining the impact music plays in our lives, it is important to have a basic understanding of the brain and memory.The hippocampus and neocortex are crucial areas of the brain when we examine memory. As mentioned previously, it is not always easy to retrieve certain memories and we may literally be at a loss for words. It appears that the structure of a song, along with the melody and rhythm of the words help to evoke images that stay with us. These songs appear to provide a conduit for the memory. As early as kindergarten we teach children their A,B, Cs , prayers, and stories via rhyme and song. Lyrics or song is a vehicle that not only aids the transmission of memories but also seems to illicit strong feelings. So why is it that music often allows us to access these strong feelings?\nWhen researchers examine memory, they identify two very different kinds of memory: explicit and implicit memory. Explicit memory is a very deliberate type of memory in which we very consciously attempt to retrieve information. It often occurs when we are sharing stories.We may ask ourselves specific questions about a particular event in time to try and narrow down the details. “Was that my first year of university? Who was my roommate? Was that the year we went to Boston? What movie did we see?” On the other hand, implicit memory tends to be unintentional and sometimes come up when we least expect it. It is often precipitated by a smell or a sound, such as the smells from a walk in the woods or listening to a song from your past.\nImplicit memory appears to come from a different part of the brain and is sometimes referred to as unconscious memory or automatic memory. We remember past experiences without ever thinking about them. Memories that are stimulated by music most often come from a time in our lives as teenagers or young adults where music had great significance with where we were in our lives and in fact seemed to be the sound track of our lives. In psychology this is referred to as the “reminiscence bump” where we remember more from late adolescence and early adulthood than any other stage of our lives. As we age, we tend to harken back to our youth when everything was new and fresh. Researchers have theories regarding the reason why we remember more from this period in our lives, most common being the brain’s ability to transcribe novel information more than the day to day mundane ones. However, there are still not enough studies to confirm this theory. That being said, we do know that with Alzheimer patients it is usually the explicit memory that is most impacted. It appears that it is the implicit memory being activated when listening to generational music.\nThough we still do not have enough research based evidence regarding the impact of music on our brains and how it relates to memory, and therapy, I believe the research we do have and even anecdotal evidence points to the importance of music in our lives. Music produces endorphins that help us to relax and provide a temporary escape from the day to day stressors of our lives. Music can give a voice to people who may feel they do not have one. Music can move us to access the deepest part of our souls and memories from bygone days. Music can make us laugh, and music can make us cry. Music can help to calm and heal. Music is an accessible and viable tool that we all need in our tool box. Hopefully, as more study and research is done in this area, the better able we will be understand and use music in our day to day lives and in our counselling spaces.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.earthimagegallery.com/Background", "date": "2020-04-06T13:14:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371624083.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406102322-20200406132822-00240.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9252863526344299, "token_count": 996, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__99323655", "lang": "en", "text": "Photography has been one of my hobbies since I was a teenager. As a professional earth scientist I have been travelling, working and living in many countries around the world. In combination with my passion for the “great outdoors”, in particular mountain hiking, this has offered many opportunities to pursue my photographic interests.\nFor over 40 years I have been using Nikon and Canon (d)SLRs. Currently I am mainly using full-frame cameras such as the Nikon D800 and D600/610, with a limited number of professional (zoom)lenses, plus Sony's RX100 Mark V high-end compact camera. Using quality photographic equipment with large size sensors is important, since these offer a higher dynamic range and markedly higher signal-to-noise ratio, and thus give visibly better results, especially in landscape photography and low-light environments.\nHowever, the photographer creates the image - the camera is merely the tool to capture the scene. Given the major improvements in camera technology, the critical factor is rarely the camera equipment used. Instead, an evocative image often reflects the alignment of the photographer's mind and the subject. In my experience, the critical factors for a memorable photo are (a) the subject - being somewhere special at the right time in terms of light (early morning and late afternoon are the 'golden hours'), (b) creativity, in particular regarding composition, and (c) patience to wait for the right moment or conditions.\nPhotography offers a life-long opportunity for learning, not just in terms of imaging techniques, but in particular about the fascinating celestial body we live on - Planet Earth.\nEarth and the surrounding atmosphere display an immense variety of continuously changing and evolving shapes, forms, colours and hues at all scales - a true 'Terra Magica'.\nBig three-dimensional features on Planet Earth, ranging from very slowly evolving mountains and landscapes to fleeting objects such as clouds and waves, constitute wonderful photographic subjects. The challenge is to capture the essence of such large spatial objects in the two-dimensional world of photography. I try to put a personal perspective on my subjects, e.g. through repeated observations under different circumstances such as changing weather and light conditions.\nExploring our 'Terra Magica' with a camera and a creative state of mind is a fascinating way to enjoy nature in all its forms. Taking the time to make photographs slows down the pace, concentrates the mind, and helps one appreciate the surroundings more - often leading to observations and/or small discoveries which otherwise would have been missed.\nThe images featured on this website hopefully provide inspiration for your next activities, travels and/or photographic exploits, or trigger a desire to know more about a certain country, location or subject.\nAbout this Website :\nMy website features a selection of my photographs, covering landscapes, different environments and habitats, people, wildlife and a wide range of other subjects. The galleries are regularly updated with selected new photographs or older images from my digital collection. Images have undergone only limited processing - I like them to be a reliable representation of reality.\nMy Home page displays a random slideshow of images, plus digital links to five Collections. Each of these Collections contains a series of photo galleries dedicated to a specific theme or subject. At the bottom of the Home page is a Search option - allowing you to do a quick check if a certain country, location, subject or topic is featured on this website.\nWithin the photo galleries, thumbnails are shown on the left. If there are more pictures than currently displayed, click the < or > buttons or the page navigator below the thumbnails to navigate through the whole gallery. Larger versions of the images are shown on the right, with a caption below.\nTo view a full-screen slideshow of all images in a particular gallery, simply click the ‘Slideshow’ button in the top right corner. The slideshow can be navigated using the < or > buttons on the screen; alternatively, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard. Return to the gallery view by using the X button at the top right, or using the Escape button on your keyboard.\nAll images on this website are photographs made by Jeroen Peters (Amsterdam, 1958), except the above picture of myself swimming with a manta ray in the partially submerged Monokini volcanic crater in Hawaii which was shot by my son.\nImages are copyrighted © Earthfocus by Jeroen Peters, and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes, in whatever form, without permission. If you are interested in one or more images, you can contact me by e-mail here.\nThis website is dedicated to the memory of Maria Christodoulou, my beloved wife and enthusiastic travel and hiking partner, together with whom I explored our beautiful planet for more than 37 years, until her untimely death in early 2016.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://mappingback.org/workshop-participants/molly-roy/", "date": "2018-07-18T12:06:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590169.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718115544-20180718135544-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9082539081573486, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__232865211", "lang": "en", "text": "Molly Roy is a cartographer and artist whose work centers on dynamic, storytelling maps and graphics. She is the head cartographer for Rebecca Solnit’s Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas and a contributing cartographer to Solnit’s Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas. Molly is a cofounder and board member of Guerrilla Cartography, a non-profit producing globally crowd-sourced and crowd-funded atlases. She was a lead editor on both Food: An Atlas and Water: An Atlas, two of Guerrilla Cartography’s most recent works. Molly runs her own mapping business, M. Roy Cartography, and her work can be viewed at mroycartography.com.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dbtune.org/artists/last-fm/", "date": "2016-12-04T16:12:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698541324.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170901-00230-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.819968044757843, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__4098500", "lang": "en", "text": "This service provides an RDF representation of music artists and their similar artists based on the Last.fm API. Last.fm, when available, uses musicbrainz identifiers which allows us to easily inter-link this data with bbc.co.uk/music/artists as well as with dbtune.org/musicbrainz.\nThis representations is designed using the Music Ontology and MuSim the music similarity ontology.\nStarting from a Last.fm artist name:\nhttp://dbtune.org/artists/last-fm/<last-fm artist name>Alternatively (and preferably) you can use a musicbrainz identifier:\nFor example _the_ Godfather of Soul James Brown has the uri:\nhttp://dbtune.org/artists/last-fm/James%20Brownas well as the musicbrainz-based uri:\nThe service returns RDF/XML representations.\nAs usual, all the code running this service is open source and based on Python and CherryPy.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org/ralph-c-wilson-jr-foundation-commits-100m-to-bolster-arts-culture-sustainability-economic-impact-and-access-in-southeast-michigan/", "date": "2023-09-22T11:31:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9343640208244324, "token_count": 1614, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__53933028", "lang": "en", "text": "Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Commits $100M to Bolster Arts & Culture Sustainability, Economic Impact and Access in Southeast Michigan\nDETROIT – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced today a $100 million commitment to transform the financial strength and long-term viability of Southeast Michigan’s arts and culture communities through the establishment of an endowment that will support the sector now and forever.\nThe Wilson Foundation will contribute nearly $60 million over 10 years to establish an endowment at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. This investment will create permanent operational funding streams for 11 of the region’s largest arts and culture institutions that play a critical role as economic drivers. It also includes an annual grant opportunity for additional arts and culture organizations across the region. Once fully funded after 10 years, the endowment will generate approximately $3.75 million in annual payout to permanently support the operations and sustainability of the region’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations.\nTo ensure the program has immediate impact on the sector and regional economy, the Wilson Foundation will provide an additional $3.75 million annually over nine years, for a total of $33.75 million, allowing grantmaking to begin in 2022 while the endowment is built.\nFinally, the Wilson Foundation is awarding a $5 million capital campaign gift to the Motown Museum, one of the largest gifts to-date for the museum’s $55 million capital campaign.\n“We are building upon years of substantial investment by critical public funding streams and philanthropic funders that have helped these institutions become the cultural treasures and economic drivers they are today,” said David Egner, president & CEO, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. “As a regionally focused foundation with a limited life, we saw a unique opportunity to make this significant contribution to impact the region’s quality of life and economy through jobs, tourism and more. We hope this annual operating support will help to strengthen the financial condition of these institutions allowing them to continue to develop creative, audience-centered initiatives that make them more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible places for all.”\nOf the $3.75 million in annual funding, a total of $3 million will be dedicated to the following 11 institutions including their annual grant allocation: Arab American National Museum ($100,000 annually); Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History ($300,000 annually); Detroit Historical Society ($200,000 annually); Detroit Institute of Arts ($700,000 annually); Detroit Symphony Orchestra ($700,000 annually); Detroit Zoological Society ($150,000 annually); Holocaust Memorial Center ($100,000 annually); Michigan Opera Theatre ($200,000 annually); Michigan Science Center ($200,000 annually); Motown Museum ($200,000 annually); and The Henry Ford ($150,000 annually).\nThe overall impact of these gifts is significant as these unrestricted funds can be designated for general operating needs. Each organization will also co-design, in partnership with Community Foundation and national consultants, metrics and benchmarks that support their goals and strategic plans.\nThe Wilson Foundation is also dedicating $500,000 annually to support other arts and culture nonprofits, primarily of small to medium size, across the seven counties of Southeast Michigan. These funds will be deployed flexibly based on organizational and community needs. The first grants will be awarded by the end of 2022.\n“From arts organizations that anchor a neighborhood to ones that anchor a region, these creative businesses make significant contributions to the economic health and growth of communities, and the Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis supports this insight with data showing the arts industry as larger than construction, transportation, and agriculture,” said Omari Rush, executive director, CultureSource. “The attention this Wilson Foundation investment gives to wide-ranging arts groups is a beacon of opportunity for any policymaker, philanthropist, or agency looking to drive economic development. It is a provocation to shift narratives from the arts being nice to the arts being essential.”\nThe remaining $250,000 in annual funding will support permanent capacity at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to manage and operate this endowment and grant program, which includes leading the efforts to advance inclusion and access within the grantees individual operations and the sector. The Community Foundation, together with CultureSource, will launch community conversations to help build capacity for adaptable and inclusive arts organizations. Local arts and culture organizations can sign-up to participate at https://cfsem.org/initiative/wilson-arts-and-culture-investment.\n“The vision of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to make such a significant investment in our regional arts and culture organizations is transformational and will serve the residents of southeast Michigan for generations to come,” Mariam Noland, president, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.\nSince its inception in 2015, the Wilson Foundation has paid out more than $540 million in grants, including nearly $100 million within its “Entrepreneurship and Economic Development” focus area. In Southeast Michigan, this has included support for major projects including the New Economy Initiative’s Inclusive Small Business Network Fund, Detroit’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund, Enterprise’s Community Development Organization Fund and more.\n“While arts and culture are not specific funding priorities for the Wilson Foundation, the pandemic laid bare the fragile operational health of this critical sector of our economy,” said Eugene Driker, life trustee, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. “Witnessing the subsequent struggles within this sector, the Foundation trustees made the decision to address this broadly with a one-time strategic approach through the lens of our economic development focus area. Consistent with Ralph Wilson’s philosophy of giving, reflected in how he structured his foundation, our aim with this historic gift is to make an immediate and significant impact. We know there is more to be done and hope it will inspire many others to fund operations of cultural organizations across the sector and help further build their endowments.” The mission and administration of the Wilson Foundation’s arts and culture funding program are mirrored in Western New York, its other region of focus, with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo as the managing partner. The following institutions in western New York are receiving endowment grants: Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly, Albright-Knox Art Gallery), Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park, Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo Zoo, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Explore & More: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor and anchor institutions, National Comedy Center, Shea’s Performing Art Center and The Strong National Museum of Play. Additionally, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and The Strong Museum of Play are each receiving $5 million capital campaign grants.\nThe Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grantmaking organization dedicated primarily to sustained investment in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York. The two areas reflect the devotion of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. to his hometown of Detroit and greater Buffalo, home of his beloved Buffalo Bills NFL team. Prior to his passing in 2014, Mr. Wilson provided that a significant share of his estate be used to continue a life-long generosity of spirit by funding the Foundation that bears his name. Based in Detroit, the Foundation began with a grantmaking capacity of $1.2 billion over a 20-year period, which expires January 8, 2035. This structure is consistent with Mr. Wilson’s desire for the Foundation’s impact to be immediate, substantial, measurable, and overseen by those who knew him best. For more information visit www.rcwjrf.org.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://scrappersinparadise.blogspot.com/2014/09/cricut-artfully-sent-cartridge-now.html", "date": "2018-07-22T07:03:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593051.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722061341-20180722081341-00389.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8587350845336914, "token_count": 1121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__17647667", "lang": "en", "text": "Cricut® CollectionsWe’re delighted to introduce Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® cartridge collections. We’ve worked with Provo Craft to bring you incredible Cricut® cartridges filled with inspiring shapes and projects hand-selected by company founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton. You’ll love how fast and easy it is to cut embellishments, cards, 3-D flowers, gift boxes, and more with the touch of a button. Simply insert the cartridge into your Cricut® machine (sold at retail stores), add your paper, and presto!—perfectly cut shapes appear.\nCricut® Machine Comparison Chart\nCricut® Machine Tips & Tricks\nComplementary Stamp ImagesNumerous My Acrylix™ stamp images in our Idea Book pair wonderfully with images on our Cricut® cartridges. When you see the Cricut® symbol or a stamp image outlined in red in the Idea Book, you will know there’s a matching shape on one of our cartridges. Cut out the coordinating shape with your Cricut® machine using the setting indicated on the stamp’s carrier sheet, then stamp your image on the base shape — quick and simple!\nCricut® Artfully Sent CollectionCardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is “just because”! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves and pocket cards. Order your Cricut® Artfully Sent collection (Z3017) today.\nCricut® Artfully Sent Sample Cards\nCricut® Artfully Sent Shape Index\nCricut® Artbooking CollectionTake your scrapbooking to never-before-seen levels with the new Cricut® Artbooking collection! With oodles of images in each of 15 layout themes, you can create several coordinating pages for each theme using just two keys and one dial size. Images include accents, borders, titles, overlays, photo mats—in standard photo sizes!—and more.\nThe Cricut® keys are optimized for creating 12\" × 12\" pages in a jiffy. You’ll love creating 10 themed mini books, also optimized for several different sizes using just two keys and one dial size. Celebrate birthdays, new baby, vacations, friends, sports, Halloween, Christmas, and more. When you’re finished cutting, use the coordinating stamp sets and Dimensional Elements shapes to add even more pizzazz! Order your Cricut® Artbooking collection (Z1906) today.\nCricut® Artbooking Sample Shapes\nCricut® Artbooking Shape Index\nCricut® Artiste CollectionThe Cricut® Artiste collection helps you turn everyday events into magical celebrations! The unique cartridge takes creativity to a new level allowing you to cut themed projects and shapes using a single key. Color-coded images in the accompanying booklet indicate shapes that are linked and can be cut using the same size setting for hassle-free layering and assembly. Choosing a themed project is easy with the project reference pictures, and assembling 3-D items is a snap with the separate assembly and folding guide.\nWith 700 images, you’ll find a themed project for any event, large or small, from Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and Halloween, to occasions like birthdays and baby showers, plus clever motifs like signage, game night, gears, timepieces, awards, and more. Use the three coordinating My Acrylix™ D-size stamp sets to jazz up your Cricut accents, then splash in some Dimensional Elements shapes from the three included sets for added flair! The Cricut® Artiste cartridge makes it easy to create a charming, cohesive project, taking you from crafter to awesome artiste in a flash. Order your Cricut® Artiste collection (Z1790) today\nCricut® Artiste Sample Shapes\nCricut® Artiste Shape Index\nCricut® Art Philosophy CollectionOur Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge includes foundational shapes and building blocks that are an essential staple for every crafter. You’ll find versatile geometric shapes, classic brackets, frames, florals, flourishes, borders, fonts, numbers, and more. With 700 images to choose from, it’s the cartridge you’ll buy and never take out of your cutter. Favorite elements include unique gift boxes, elegant doilies, and stunning 3-D rosettes, to name just a few.\nYou’ll also receive three 12\" × 9\" sheets of Dimensional Elements shapes, including Mixed Shapes, Tags, and Banners, as well as three exclusive, D-size My Acrylix™ stamp sets featuring sentiments and images—all designed to work together for mixing and matching fun! Order your Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) today\nCricut® Art Philosophy Sample Shapes\nCricut® Art Philosophy Shape Index", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://natashacrain.com/little-songbirds-kids-worship-cd-review-and-giveaway/", "date": "2022-08-09T08:36:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00184.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964384138584137, "token_count": 802, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__91452985", "lang": "en", "text": "Today I’m excited to tell you about a worship CD for kids that I received from Little Songbirds. We’ve bought quite a few worship CDs for the kids over time, but many of them never catch on. It seems like we always come back to the same few that they love! When Little Songbirds offered to send me a CD in exchange for my honest review, I was happy to try something new.\nIn two short weeks, the Little Songbirds CD has become a new family favorite! Here’s a little about why my kids and I are loving this album. They’ve also sent me a CD to give away to a reader and I’ll let you know at the end how you can win!\n1. The music is very catchy. This is very important for kids, who typically become connected to the music before the lyrics. My kids quickly embraced these songs and immediately were moved to dance – even my normally stoic 3-year-old son. About half of the 12 songs are Hawaiian in style, which naturally makes you want to get up and have fun! I’ve found myself humming the songs when my kids aren’t even around.\n2. It’s different from the other CDs they have. Is it just me or do a lot of kids’ CDs start to sound the same after a while? I feel like if you buy 10 CDs, you are guaranteed to have 9 songs re-creating Noah’s Ark. This CD is highly original and refreshing, especially with the Hawaiian flare.\n3. The lyrics, for the most part, are simple AND clear. This is huge for me because I love for the kids to hear the lyrical message as well as the tune itself. I’m often amazed by how complicated the lyrics can be on some kids’ CDs. My kids quickly memorized several of the songs because the lyrics are clearly enunciated, simple and repeated several times. There are a couple of songs that are less clear, but it doesn’t detract from the album overall.\n4. The kids who sing complement the songs rather than detract from them. It makes me a little crazy when, on almost every kids’ worship CD, it’s difficult to understand the words the children are singing, despite their good intentions. I love that on this album the kids are involved in just the right way.\n5. The message of the songs is impactful. The lyrics of the songs provide a wonderful Christ-centered message that can be the basis for a variety of discussions with your kids (for example, there is a very fun song about what is and what is not a fruit of the spirit). To give some variety to our nightly worship, I’m going to start using the CD this week for both singing and discussion!\nYou can hear samples of all 12 songs on the Little Songbirds website: http://www.littlesongbirdsmusic.com/music/ The CD is offered in both a physical and digital form. If you are interested, you can buy it here (non-affiliate link): http://littlesongbirds.bigcartel.com/.\nHow to Enter the Giveaway:\nLittle Songbirds also sent me a CD to give away to a Christian Mom Thoughts reader! Here is how to enter the drawing (one person will be chosen at random). Leave a comment on this post (not on Facebook!) and tell me: 1) One thing you like about this blog and 2) one topic you would like to see me post about (if you have more than one, I’m all ears!). That’s it! I will do the drawing on Friday and contact you via email if you win. Good luck!\nDisclaimer: I received a free copy of this CD in exchange for my fair and honest review.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.vernonalliance.org/events/cowboy-christmas--217/2023-12-08", "date": "2023-11-29T03:15:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100047.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129010302-20231129040302-00512.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9690001606941223, "token_count": 589, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__104510191", "lang": "en", "text": "Cowboy Christmas is a delightful mix of song, story, poetry and drama capturing the “Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas”. Rob Dinwoodie and the band will bring you into the Christmas season by playing both new and favourite Christmas songs and carols that you’ve grown to love. Throughout the show a drama will unfold that will transport you to a Christmas in the early years of BC. Jason Armstrong, popular Okanagan DJ, playwright and actor plays the part of Shorty Pringle of the historic Gang Ranch from the Chilcotin. Jason depicts a cabin-fevered cowboy looking for community in the winter of the late 1800s and the Christmas that changed his view of this occasion.\nRob Dinwoodie has been a singer songwriter for almost 4 decades with many venues and shows under his cowboy belt buckle. A cowboy first and singer songwriter second, Rob has entertained folks from around the world as he and his band Open Range have hosted the popular Cowboy Dinner Show at the Historic Okeefe Ranch just north of Vernon. His style ranges from pure western, country, swing with a touch of bluegrass. Rob and Open Range have recorded 2 albums and are working on their newest recording to be released in 2024.\nKen Mather, popular historian, author and cowboy poet will bring cowboy poetry and his special way of sharing the history of the region. Ken has written 6 books on the BC West and has shared the stage with Rob for many years. His poetry and stories will bring back memories of the historic Okanagan Valley and some of his favorite personalities and Christmases past.\nWhat would Christmas be without a fiddle? Anjuli Dynna joins the musical troupe for this Christmas occasion. She has played for the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra as well as in popular bands in the valley. Anjuli will entertain the audience with her mastery of this instrument as she both accompanies and plays some of the old-time favourite Christmas songs. Sing along to these favourites and enjoy the arrangements of songs that have made Christmas the favourite season of the year.\nOnce again this year net proceeds from Cowboy Christmas are directed to our own Common Threads ministry. “There are so many needy folks in our community and Common Threads really fills that gap physically, emotionally and spiritually. So as folks come they contribute to this important ministry of Vernon Alliance Church “ says Rob Dinwoodie.\nCowboy Christmas is sure to bring back fond memories of Christmas and is sure to be the highlight of your family's Christmas season.\nTickets - $30 – Adults\nStudents - $15\nTickets at Ticketseller.ca\nUse the link to order tickets online. If you prefer to buy tickets in person, Ticketseller is open at the Performing Arts Centre, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.brazosmg.com/event/learning-at-the-library-bouquets-for-every-day/", "date": "2023-06-01T04:28:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647614.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601042457-20230601072457-00066.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8964428305625916, "token_count": 132, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__16668045", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nLearning at the Library – “Bouquets for Every Day”\nMay 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am\nBrazos County Master Gardener Donna Murray will show how to create “Bouquets for Every Day” with materials from the cutting garden, flower and veggie beds, untidy edges of the yard, and even roadside ditches. Her delightful creations dress up Master Gardener events and are weekly features on the MG Facebook page. Some lucky attendees will take home the arrangements created during the presentation.\nThe event is open to the public at no charge.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://appna.org/24th-international-meeting-cuba-plus-dominican-republic/", "date": "2017-10-19T05:10:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823229.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20171019050401-20171019070401-00071.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9186314344406128, "token_count": 2715, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__190959425", "lang": "en", "text": "Final Registration Deadline Extended to August 15th.\nTo register online, please log into your APPNA account at the following link.\nYou may also register for this meeting by downloading the registration form and returning it with payment to APPNA by mail/fax/email.\nPhone: (630) 968-8585 ext. 106\nFax: (630) 968-8677\n6414 South Cass Avenue\nWestmont, IL 60559\nAPPNA 24th. International Meeting\nCuba & Santo Domingo\nNovember 11-18, 2017\nDAY ONE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th\nArrival in Havana\n• Arrive in Havana at José Martí International Airport and transfer to the hotel.\n• Check in hotel.\n• Enjoy the unique opportunity to learn about the mysteries of the most famous Cigars in the world by the hand of a Habanos Sommelier. You will learn about the origin, cultivation, processing and final consumption of the product. As a culmination they will enjoy a pleasant tasting of Habanos and their pairing with Cuban coffee thus achieving an exquisite mixture of flavors.\nDeparture for dinner in Restaurant Café del Oriente, located in Plaza de San Francisco de Asis. Dinner with traditional live band.\nDeparture to Tropicana to enjoy a great tropical show in this “paradise under the stars” The Cuban culture was forged in a mixture several cultures, fundamentally the Spanish and the African. From there came the roots of their rhythms, their dances and their music. Tropicana Show is a trip through Cuban rhythms and dances from its origins to the present day. Here you will not only enjoy a cultural event but also learn about the island’s musical culture and dance.\nReturn to Hotel.\nDAY 2, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12th\nHavana, its history and architecture.\nBreakfast in Hotel\nDepart to visit Fusterlandia. Discuss the artist’s public art revitalization project and stroll down streets decorated with mosaics, pausing to interact with the locals whose neighborhood has been transformed by the project.\nStraight to Old Havana for a walking tour. Enjoy a private tour around old Havana highlighting the main historic plazas: Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco and Plaza Vieja. During the tour, you will be able to exchange with their residents and learn about how the city was founded and developed, as well as how Cubans live today.Then cross the tunnel of Havana to enjoy a Panoramic visit to Morro Castle.\nLunch at La Divina Pastora, a place where not only you will enjoy a tasty meal, but also enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city, as well as the calm waters of the entrance of the Bay of Havana.\nPeruse Almacenes de Depósito San José, a giant arts and crafts market, and interact with artists and practice your haggling for those final mementos. For those who want to return to the hotel to freshen up and get ready for the night, a 15-minute transfer service will be provided between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm.\nEnjoy a dinner with music hosted by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Cuba at his residence. Here you will have the opportunity to exchange with the Ambassador of Pakistan on the island, and learn about the influence of Pakistani culture in Cuba. In addition, they will know about Cuba seen from the eyes of the Ambassador. Dinner on the pool and performance by Salsa band.\nReturn to hotel\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner\nDAY 3, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th\nThe countryside and its beautiful landscapes, flora & fauna.\nBreakfast in Hotel\nDeparture to visit Las Terrazas, a rural experience of sustainable development located within the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve that occupies a natural area of about 5 thousand hectares. The territory enjoys numerous landscape values, mountain ranges and narrow valleys refreshed by rivers and streams with beautiful waterfalls that mix with profuse evergreen forests of characteristics similar to the rainforests. Here you will have the opportunity to exchange with residents, and learn about their customs and way of life. Arrival at Villa Soroa where you will enjoy a Walking tour to a ceiba tree, the most ancient tree in the region with more than 650 years, brief explanation of its history and values on afrocuban religion; Visit to the Botanical Garden, Soroa’s Orchids Garden including varieties of Cuba and the world as ornamental plants and trees; Continue the tour until “Complejo Las Terrazas”; Welcoming cocktail at Rancho Curujey. Brief explanation of that nature wonder project; Visit to Buenavista coffee plantation a partially restored XIX century farm; Visit to Moka Hotel; A walking tour along the main streets of the community gives the visitors the opportunity to get in touch with the warm and hospitable locals. Lunch including one drink in Casa del Campesino.\n• Briefing and Q&A with a local anthropologist on Cuban society. During this conversation, you will have the opportunity to learn about the status of Cuba-USA relations, their impact on the Cuban population and the expectations of Cubans based on the changes made, all from the perspective of a Cuban anthropologist.\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner\nDAY 4, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th\nHavana, its culture and art.\nBreakfast at your hotel.\nDrive to Ernest Hemingway’s Finca Vigía. You’ll hear about some eccentric stories surrounding the writer on the bus over, and then have some time to wander on your own around the property.\nLunch at El Aljibe, a restaurant where everything evokes Cuba from its infrastructure to the way of peasant ranch, to the stools and tables of simple assembly but finely decorated, as well as the uniforms of the service dressed with Guayaberas. A place where they will taste the best of traditional Cuban food through recipes whose secrets jealously guard their founders.\nDepart to visit an agricultural market. This will be a good opportunity to learn about the agricultural production in Cuba and the commercialization of its products, while interacting with the farmers and traders.\nVisit to the project ROX950, In Search of the Sun: “The true beauty in the simplicity of the exclusive”, which builds the imaginary of its creator, Rosana Vargas and places it in the most contemporary slopes, while implying its altruistic feeling when being constituted in Light and path for unemployed young people who learn from their teachings in the office of fire and forge. Here you can exchange with its founder and learn about how difficult the art of goldsmithing in Cuba can be developed.\nVisit to the home-studio of the young painter and engraver Kelvin Lopez, who if something characterizes his work, is the diversity of styles that make of his art an expression of his own style. With many individual and collective exhibitions, this painter has achieved that his works are exhibited in places like: Arizona State University Art Museum, Phoenix; Amistad Foundation, New York; And MOLAA, Museum of Latin American Art, California. During the visit you will be able to interact with the artist, who will gladly receive you, and his work.\nReturn to the hotel to freshen up.\nTake a cruise in old classic convertibles up to Club Havana, where you will enjoy a dinner specially prepared for you with spectacular views and an unforgettable sunset. APPNA has rented fleet of old classical convertable cars that will drive us through scenic route to Club Havana located on ocean. you will enjoy sunset views and followed by delicious dinner with live music.\nReturn to the hotel\n• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner\nDAY 5, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th\nBreakfast at your hotel.\nTransfer to Airport for charter flight to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic\nArrive in Santo Domingo; Transfer to hotel – Check-in\nSanto Domingo City Tour:\nHave a fascinating journey around the great capital of Dominican Republic and discover the important cultural and historical sights of Santo Domingo on a 4 hour guided tour of the city. Explore the city of Santo Domingo on board a comfortable vehicle with a professional guide to assist you through the tour. Learn the interesting history and some fascinating facts about Santo Domingo as you tour around the city taking in the attractions and sights along the way.\nStart the tour at Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the notable landmarks situated in the area, such as Fortaleza Ozama, Catedral Primada de America and Calle Las Damas. Stop at National Botanical Garden and Blue Mall, as well as the Three Eyes Park, an underground cave with three natural lakes.\nWith many amazing attractions around Santo Domingo, make sure to capture wonderful photo opportunities, particularly at Palacio Nacional, Waterfront Artisan Kiosk and Columbus Lighthouse.\nDinner on own (many restaurants to explore near hotel in down town)\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch\nDAY 6, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16th\nLas Maravillas Caves & Altos de Chavon Day Tour\nEmbark on a fascinating adventure as you journey from Santo Domingo to Maravillas Cave and Altos de Chavon. Learn about the culture and history of each place from an expert guide as you discover the wonders of the Dominican Republic’s southern coast.\nAfter hotel pick-up in Santo Domingo, head towards Las Maravillas Cave, the first natural museum of Rupestrian artwork in West Indies, located inside a hundred year old cave. Have a glimpse of the cave’s exquisite geological formations and learn about the history of the pictographs left by the native Taino Indians.\nContinue to Altos de Chavon, a re-creation of a Mediterranean village situated atop the Chavon River. One of the most popular attraction in the city, Altos de Chavon has an archaeological museum, amphitheater and cultural center. Browse through the craft ateliers and small production centers where local artisans develop and create ceramic, silk-screen and woven-fiber products showing the island’s history at the same time boldly introduce design concept and quality internationally.\nDAY 7, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th\nCatalina Island Tour with Snorkel\nDiscover the beauty and charm of Catalina Island on a day trip from Santo Domingo and spend the day filled with fun activities, including eating, drinking, snorkeling, swimming and even dancing. Considered as the hidden treasure in the Caribbean, the island of Catalina is surrounded by coral reefs and white-sand beaches. With an expert guide, get an insight of the geography and history of Catalina Island and its natural environment.\nAfter hotel pick-up, head towards La Romana Port to board on a boat going to the island of Catalina and enjoy the scenic views of Boca Chica and San Pedro Town as the guide talks about the sugar industry and famous baseball players born in the region. Upon arrival, take in the beauty and charm of Caribbean’s exquisite paradise. Take delight in a welcome drink and learn about the island of Catalina as your guide shares the island’s interesting history and fascinating facts highlighting the natural features of the island.\nContinue to the Wall, one of the most beautiful diving sites in the country, and snorkel your way into the water using the equipment provided. Get a chance to see extraordinary species underwater and observe them at their own habitat.\nEnjoy a typical Dominican lunch buffet with drink from the open bar, including water, soft drinks, beer, coffee and cocktails such as Cuba Libre and the famous Ron Dominican Mamajuana.\nHit the white-sand beach for your free time and take a refreshing swim in the island’s crystal clear waters, take some time to relax and stretch out on a lounge chair, or show off your impressive dance skills as you dance merengue and bachatas on the dance floor with the local entertainers and guides.\nDAY 8, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th\nFly back to USA\nDay One – Wednesday, November 15, 2017: 8PM – 11PM\n|Arif Muslim, MD||Intestinal Gas|\n|Sajid Jalil, MD||Liver Cancer – HCC|\n|Fauzia Rana, MD||Bleeding Disorders|\nDay Two – Friday, November 17, 2017: 7AM – 10AM\n|Uzma Nasim, MD||Alzhemier’s Dementia|\n|Shahid Ahsan, MD||Sleep Disorders Current Guidelines|\n|Fayyaz Hashmi, MD||Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery|", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.thenativetransplant.com/wp/about/", "date": "2018-04-22T17:54:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945637.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422174026-20180422194026-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9589775800704956, "token_count": 359, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__164527134", "lang": "en", "text": "Alexandra Steinmetz has been blogging under several different guises for the past 11 years. Prior to relocating in Montana in 2014, Alex spent several years in New York City working in film and television production, as well as in the production side of graphic design and animation where she worked on projects for clients such as Visa, Verizon, and TJMaxx. Her live production work includes Behind the Heckle and Jokes Through the Ages for Official Comedy, as well as Deadly Devotion for Discovery ID.\nAfter six years of living the fast paced hustle and bustle life in New York City, Alexandra retreated back west to her hometown to help her father open his office for Lyndon Steinmetz Design Co., LLC., where she works as his Business Manager. When she’s not in the office, she’s always chasing down an independent film job where she can find it, or working with collaborators on personal projects.\nAlexandra’s inspiration and hope for The Native Transplant is to explore a bit more of Montana in a way she hasn’t experienced it. Having grown up here, Alexandra spent most of her time working on art and playing in her backyard, but hasn’t fully grasped all the opportunity Montana has to offer. The Native Transplant will be a chronicle of those adventures, as well as a story on a native Montanan becoming a bit more Montanan.\nAlexandra currently resides in the beautiful Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana, with her Staten Island rescue dog, Caboose. She loves to spend her weekends exploring the outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen, or curled up with a good book.\nFor more information or to work with Alexandra, please contact her at: email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://therealbest.com/national-tile-day-february-23/", "date": "2021-10-16T15:58:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584886.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016135542-20211016165542-00177.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9386469721794128, "token_count": 603, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__184136511", "lang": "en", "text": "When is National Tile Day?\nNational Tile Day may not be a day that you remember at first. If you are into interior design and especially into tile design, you’ll never forget February 23. Because Feb 23 marks the day for national tile day celebrations.\nTile Day Trends in 2020\nIf you are struggling to find a beautiful tile, you have to check the websites of famous interior designers like Alena Capra. Also, social media activations will certainly increase before and after this day. It may be a good opportunity to listen to social voices to learn more about benefits of tile.\nMiss Capra is also the brand ambassador of the event. She quotes:\n“National Tile Day is rooted in a desire to celebrate the many great benefits tile has to offer as a material. We’re encouraging the architecture and design community to get inspired by tile.”\nNational Tile Day is relatively a new day. It was founded by Coverings which is the largest international tile stone show in North America. Participants from 40 countries showcase each year their new designs, building material, printing technologies, and so on.\nIt is a very important event for the stone industry. Ceramic tile, porcelain, mosaic tiles, marble, travertine, granite, limestone, and all other natural stones will shine a timeless element of architecture and design at Coverings 2020.\nTile trends may change every year. If you are an interior designer, bath designer, or designing outdoor spaces, or if you are someone who just wants to remodel his/her kitchen with durable, efficient, and less costly materials, you have to observe National Tile Day.\nBefore Coverings tile and stone exhibition, many tile stores are doing extreme discounts to celebrate Tile Day.\nIn 2018, Coverings was held in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2019, it was held in Orlando, Florida, In 2020 it will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.\nEvery year new trends emerge in tile making. Recently, we see more bold tile patterns. This is because of 3D Modeling. This new technique adds more flair and dimension to 2D-looking walls. A stunning tile can change an ordinary surface into exquisite beauty. This is the power of tile design.\nNatural stones are not only natural stones anymore. With water-cutting technology, 3D designs are easily implemented with the usage of natural stones as source material.\nThere are certain tiles that will never be out of date. Black and white marble for instance is one of these timeless classics. With digitally printed images, black and white tiles changed their form and became more intriguing and eye-catchy.\nNational Tile Day is the highlight, a mark in the calendar that alerts us about the next Coverings event. Every year more than 1000 exhibitors participate in the event. It is a powerful networking opportunity for professionals in the tiling industry.\n“Code to import my old blog: 8784006400”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.graingeandhodder.co.uk/laser-cutting", "date": "2021-09-24T23:29:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057584.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924231621-20210925021621-00354.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9401954412460327, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__92289414", "lang": "en", "text": "Grainge and Hodder provide laser cutting services to the modeller and the model trade.\nWe are always happy to help with design ideas, and are able to assist beginners with artwork production.\nWith our laser cutting facilities we are able to cut through, or engrave into, sheets of material normally Plywood, Card, Perspex or MDF. with an accuracy of .1mm with parts up to 1200mm x 900mm.\nThe length of time it takes for the laser cutter to run your artwork determines it's cost. Using simple or small artworks reduces this cost, while using complex or very large artworks increases this time. Therefore it is advisable to make your artworks with time-to-cut in mind.\nIt is usual to build up models of several layers. As shown in the illustration above, the bottom layer is plywood, with added card layers to model the panels.\nWe keep in stock a variety of sizes up to 9mm in Plywood and MDF, but we can cut many different materials, which can either be ordered in for you, or we can use your own material if suitable.\nProducing Laser Cutting artwork is similar to Photo-Etching artwork but with some important differences, outlined in our guide.\nUsually a CAD produced dxf file is submitted to us. We then convert this to the Laser software and set cutting depths as required for the material.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.lyncs.org/staff/nathaniel-lynch", "date": "2019-07-16T23:20:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524972.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716221441-20190717003441-00086.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9800789952278137, "token_count": 317, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__24212286", "lang": "en", "text": "\"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!\" 1 John 3:1\nThis is my first year at Evergreen working in the kindergarden class as an aide and taking on recess duty as well. I graduated from Everett Community College, in Everett Wa, in 2015 with an Associates in Technical Arts degree in Education Paraprofessional. I also have and Associates of Arts in Communication from the University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hi. For the 2014-15 school year I worked at Whittier Elementary in Everett, WA in the library and in a 5th grade classroom.\nI grew up in Washington in the Snohomish area and I have been volunteering in youth groups and as small group leader at ever church I have attended since I was 14 or so. I grew up doing missions every year since I was 6 years old, and that passion for missions has continued with me as I grew up. To the point where I spent most of 2010 to 2012 traveling the world as a missionary/photojournalist with YWAM (Youth With a Mission). I am a very creative person and I enjoy anything that allows me to think differently and be creative such as baking, photography, journalism, painting, drawing, digital design, etc.\nI am very happy to be working at Evergreen in such a God centered community of people, raising up the next generation to love Christ and to the love those in the world to Him.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://aragonromanico.com/aragonromanico-is-back/", "date": "2019-02-19T11:04:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247489933.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219101953-20190219123953-00359.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565579295158386, "token_count": 1059, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__220904412", "lang": "en", "text": "Overview of the musical fact that develops in this era, contemporary to the splendor of Romanesque, and that extends into five chapters, each specifying the various aspects from which the subject can be treated.\nIt is varied the theme carved in stone framed in the eardrums of the covers that go from simple crismones to more complex biblical scenes or moments of lives of saints that will be described in a detailed way.\nContemporaries to the Romanesque works are these buildings that exerted such an active role in such turbulent times. We present a photographic catalog with brief information and links to deepen in each of them.\nThe group formed by the churches of the Serrablo has a series of common characteristics, with specific differences between them, that seek in the combination of architectural and aesthetic elements, the constructive and decorative solutions, forming a very well-characterized set.\nIn the first place, it should be noted that these are very small churches. Their ships are of rectangular plant, with the exception of San Pedro de Lárrede, that is of Latin cross, and have their apses in the Eastern side. In several cases they have side naves attached to the main one, such as Basarán, Oliván, Lasieso, etc., but always of construction much later than the original building.\nThe lateral walls are different, since the North-oriented ones are totally blind, being the South wall where both the doors and the vanes that illuminate inside are located (except for the case of Ordovés). To collaborate in this lighting, there is usually a gap in the gable of the feet. The factory of the walls is made with sillarejo little worked in general.\nThe doors are constituted by horseshoe arches, of half a point in other so many occasions, and linned to support an arc of unloading in enough occasions, but always to the interior, except for some very particular case. In certain cases they are framed with an alfiz (San Pedro de Lárrede and San Juan de Busa). The arches are always formed with voussoirs.\nThe apses are, together with the towers, the most typical constructive element of these churches. They are built on the eastern side and their shape is basically semicircular, but sometimes it is rectangular, in the case of San Bartolomé de Gavín, or in the shape of a horseshoe. They have a decoration composed of a series of blind wall arches (between seven and nine, depending on each case), and a bocel that goes on top of them, on which is placed a frieze of baquetones or semicircular columns that go through the entire apse . Immediately above these is a small course of wall on which the tejaroz stands directly.\nThe roofs of these churches used to be of wooden armor in practically all cases, although later reforms were made in stone in some cases, constituting barrel vaults, as in the case of San Pedro de Lárrede. To support the sustaining work of the walls, in some of them buttresses were built. The apses are covered with a shell vault.\nThe other most characteristic element of these churches is the bell tower. These are very slender towers, decorated with tríforas windows and friezes of baquetones in the most outstanding cases, which are reduced in size as they gain height. They are covered with vaulted vaults and roofs with two or four slopes.\nThe windows that are placed in these towers or sometimes in the walls, have a high decorative content and are of one, two or three spans, built with horseshoe or half-point arches. In some cases they are framed by an alfiz. Perhaps the most beautiful are those of San Pedro de Lárrede, San Bartolomé de Gavín or the parish of Susín.\nIt should be noted that the decoration in these churches is made with architecture, lacking any type of carvings or inscriptions (made the exception of San Bartolomé de Gavín in the tower or the Kufic characters on the cover of San Juan de Busa). This architectural decoration is based on the blind arches and the friezes of baquetones of the apses, in the tríforas or simple windows, and in the alfices that frame doors and windows. With these simple elements are achieved solutions of great aesthetic capacity, of which some churches take all the elements or some of them in isolation.\nApart from this stylistic singularity, both in the Serrablo and in the sierras of the middle course of the Gállego there are numerous examples of rural Romanesque, small rectangular churches with a simple drum apse without any decoration, which were parochial of small villages in many cases today abandoned or exercising chapels of cemeteries. Not for that reason there are some majestic examples of Romanesque architecture, such as Santiago de Aguero or the castle of Loarre, although more closely related.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.teprin.com/eng/Projects/63/Houses-in-Classe", "date": "2022-10-06T01:26:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337680.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005234659-20221006024659-00262.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9181860685348511, "token_count": 469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__25140852", "lang": "en", "text": "Text from: Quattro progetti. Ed. Essegi. 1988\nThis residential complex consists of six duplex houses and a terraced building comprising 14 dwellings. The location is the boundary fringe between a small village of detached houses ,near the basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe ,and the agricultural land towards Ravenna. The aspect of this zone is suburban with decidedly “human” features, due both to the size of the houses, each with a small private garden, and to the surrounding cultivated fields. The concept of designing an entire street, and therefore a piece of town, guided us in our planning. The typology at the origin of the project was indicated by the client. We sought to build with a selected type, a given typology and existing standards, an urban form that might be recognisable through completeness. The latter is given by the overall form of the intervention which, notwithstanding repetition and the different composition of the elements themselves, takes the location as being determining. The new street consists on one side of the row of terraced houses that defines the village boundary and on the other of its more fractioned counterpart (the duplex houses), the limit between the urban part and the countryside. Recognizability is given by the assembly and repetition of certain elements, which from those of type proceed to the microscale of materials, constructional details and colours. All these groupings, none excluded, constitute the architecture, resolving without tricks the passage from design to construction. All the dwellings have a private garden front and back. The building materials are traditional, which is to say exposed brick, door and window frames in painted wood, copper roof and cement rendering.\nProgetto architettonico: arch. Claudio Baldisserri, ing. Lorenzo Sarti, arch. Aldo Aymonino (Teprin Associati).\nRealizzazione e Direzione lavori.\nDirezione lavori: arch. Claudio Baldisserri (Teprin Associati).\nImpresa: C.M.C. Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti di Ravenna", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.bodyandbrow.com/team", "date": "2019-09-17T04:56:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573052.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20190917040727-20190917062727-00531.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9623060822486877, "token_count": 517, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__186616741", "lang": "en", "text": "Kate Ashton | Owner\nKate draws on several years of experience in the spa and salon industry. After exploring different crafts, she found her passion in waxing and hair removal. Exclusively waxing at some of the Kentucky's premier waxing salons for the past 8 years, Kate has established a variety of techniques and an abundance of product knowledge to help make the unpleasant task of hair removal as pleasant as possible by pampering, personalizing and catering to the client’s individual needs. Kate has obtained numerous certifications throughout the years in male brazilian waxing, eyelash extensions, threading, lash perming, spray tanning and microblading.\nHolly Gohmann | Technician\nHolly has the ability to make all who enter her room feel warm, welcomed and right at home. She is versed in the latest trends and techniques of waxing, including brow design, body waxing, lash perming and microblading. She has an eye for detail, and is very thorough in her work. With Holly's 15 years of experience and sweet demeanor, you can't go wrong in her hands!\nMaisie Rose | Technician\nMaisie brings 5 years of experience to Body and Brow- along with her enthusiasm for all things waxing and beauty related. She provides excellent waxing, lash perming and brow design services. If you desire a calm, relaxed service, Maisie is your go to girl!\nashley | Technician\nMany of you know Ashley as our fearless leader, but now you will recognize her in a new role as a beauty technician. While Ashley specializes in all services offered at Body and Brow, she is most known for her painless and quick brazilians for both men and women. She loves making men and women feel confident in their own skin by keeping them smooth, comfortable, and educated in all of the latest waxing techniques. Want a fast and nearly painless body service? Ashley is your go to girl.\nMary Pat | Technician\nMary Pat brings years of experience with makeup and beauty to our team. She first found her passion in the beauty industry as a makeup artist and has since branched out to esthetics. She enjoys making women feel beautiful, whether that be through makeup, spray tanning, or a simple wax. Because of her knowledge, she serves as a staff trainer for makeup techniques, but her favorite service to perform is a brow wax and tint. Ask her how she can transform your brows today.\nMorgan Schmidt | Skin Tech", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://commonsdev.pratt.edu/funeral-advice/planning-ahead/", "date": "2022-01-27T05:03:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305141.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127042833-20220127072833-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9483408331871033, "token_count": 512, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__21052448", "lang": "en", "text": "Almost three years after the brutal extreme metal masterpiece, I, Monarch, Hate Eternal came back to the death metal scene with a new record and a new home on Metal Blade Records. Fury and Flames, the band s fourth studio album, marks the start of a new chapter in Hate Eternal s already illustrious career. Fury and Flames was hailed as a diverse, heavy, chaotic, and emotionally fueled record and saw the band on the road with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, Decrepit Birth, Soilent Green, Skeletonwitch, Cephalic Carnage, and Toxic Holocaust just to name a few, as well as playing such great European festivals such as Party San, Summer Breeze and Brutal Assault. For the writing and recording of Phoenix Amongst the Ashes, HATE ETERNAL sought out a new bassist and recruited J.J. Hrubovcak who joined the devastating combo of Erik Rutan on guitar and Jade Simonetto on drums. In terms of the writing on Phoenix Amongst the Ashes, Rutan stated \"it was my goal to expand upon what the band has done in the past, and add new dynamics and twists to the traditional, dissonant HATE ETERNAL style, yet keep it in the same vein. It took the three of us really pushing ourselves, and digging deep into the essence of who we are as musicians and writers and players to create something very unique and special. We cannot wait for everyone to hear what we have in store.\" HATE ETERNAL recorded their fifth studio album at frontman Erik Rutan's own Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, FL with mastering handled by Alan Douches of West West Side. Artwork was once again handled by Paul Romano (Mastodon, Chiodos, The Acacia Strain, Godflesh, Earth Crisis) who has also created cover art for HATE ETERNAL s I, Monarch, The Perilous Fight (DVD), and Fury amp; Flames. HATE ETERNAL will be hitting the road in support of Phoenix Amongst the Ashes starting things off in Europe in late April and carrying through to the end of May. Joining HATE ETERNAL will be Obscura, Beneath the Massacre, and Defiled. Shortly after HATE ETERNAL returns to the states, the band will hit the road on a headline run out June through July with Origin, Vital Remains, and Abysmal Dawn as support.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dyler.com/shop/brands/gestalten", "date": "2024-04-19T13:21:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00757.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9108872413635254, "token_count": 356, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__152526192", "lang": "en", "text": "Showing 1–24 of 28 items\nGestalten is an esteemed publisher, dedicated to producing beautifully designed books that celebrate the passion, innovation, and artistry of the automotive world. Our expertly curated publications offer an immersive experience, taking you on a journey through the history, design, and spirit of automobiles.\nAt Gestalten, we are driven by a deep appreciation for the visual and cultural aspects of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of books encompasses various facets of car culture, from iconic vehicles and groundbreaking designs to the people who have shaped the industry. Each volume is a testament to the rich heritage and enduring allure of automobiles, showcasing stunning photography, insightful narratives, and exclusive interviews with industry pioneers.\nOur collection of coffee table books is meticulously crafted to provide an engaging and informative experience, making them the ideal conversation starter for your home, office, or garage. Whether you are an avid car enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty and artistry of automobiles, Gestalten’s publications are sure to captivate and inspire you.\nIn addition to our automotive books, Gestalten offers an exceptional selection of publications that explore various aspects of design, art, and culture. These thought-provoking titles are perfect for those who seek to broaden their horizons and delve into the fascinating world of creative expression.\nAs a brand showcased on Dyler, Gestalten is committed to celebrating the essence of automotive culture through our expertly crafted books. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories and stunning visuals that define the world of automobiles by exploring our exceptional collection today. With Gestalten, you can experience the passion, innovation, and timeless appeal of car culture right from the comfort of your own home.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://shop.bebebicyclette.com/product/out-for-a-cycle-wooden-mobile/", "date": "2023-03-28T05:28:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948765.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328042424-20230328072424-00660.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9212016463279724, "token_count": 339, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__224246278", "lang": "en", "text": "To inspire dreams of the freedom of two wheels, the Out for a Cycle Mobile is a fun addition to any nursery or playroom.\nThe Out for a Cycle Mobile includes bike riding animals bobbing amongst clouds and apple trees. Can you spot the bucket bike bears, town bike bunny, dapper city fox or Brompton wheeling giraffe? All the animals bob and spin on the rotating colourful arches.\nDream big: Personalise your Out for a Cycle Mobile with a name or memorable quote to create a treasured keepsake for years to come. Just add the name, DOB, or words you would like to include to the Notes section when you place your order. I will then add these to the circle that dangles in the centre of the spinning bikes, making your Out for a Cycle mobile entirely unique to you.\nPlease note: This item is made to order so please allow 10-15 days for manufacture and delivery.\nMeasuring approximately 60 x 70 cm once assembled.\nMade from sustainably-sourced birch.\nEach illustrated component is 6mm thickness\nThe wooden mobile components are manufactured in Devon, UK. The workshop was chosen for not only its craftsmanship but also its environmental ethos.\nThe wood used in the products is sourced from controlled and managed forests, FSE and PEFC certified plantations. This means every time a tree is used, another is planted.\nThe illustrations are printed directly onto wood using UV cured ink, giving an odourless, energy efficient result, as opposed to solvent based used by many printers.\nThe electricity used at the workshop is from 100% renewable sources.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://guestinresidence.com/en-ee/blogs/gir-world/discover-gir", "date": "2024-04-24T03:24:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00838.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9518331289291382, "token_count": 818, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__40167140", "lang": "en", "text": "GUEST IN RESIDENCE IS A CASHMERE BRAND FOUNDED IN NEW YORK BY GIGI HADID, WHO SERVES AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE FUTURE HEIRLOOMS - KNITWEAR DESIGNED TO LAST YEARS, NOT SEASONS.\n“Reflecting on years of travel and transience, away from home regardless of the place, I was a guest in residence. Of course, those existential thoughts can creep up of feeling homesick, but I always tried to find ‘home’ within myself—my internal residence. I became comfortable with the concept of a guest in residence. And it made me think further: We’re guests on this planet and in our bodies, guests when we travel, and indeed, guests in our clothes. Clothes, when well made, can have many different lives, different owners, and different stories. The genesis of Guest In Residence is to honor past heirlooms and give life to new ones spanning generations.” - Gigi Hadid\nSecond-hand cashmere sweaters, handed down by Gigi’s parents when she moved to New York, were cozy, portable keepsakes for her while on the road. Each piece, with its own history, feel, and personality, allowed Gigi to adopt a cherished family heirloom and make it hers.\nA sweater, to Gigi, isn’t clothing; it is a story, a marker of time and memory, and something that contextualizes her world. This inspired Gigi to design thoughtful knitwear that anyone can wear, style, love, and ultimately pass on to their loved ones, whomever they might be.\nThe Yearbook campaign is a visual time capsule memorializing a time and place for our community. Gigi selected 100 people, from infants to centenarians, to illustrate Guest in Residence’s timelessness and intergenerationality. Many of the models featured are family and friends of Gigi, including Tonne Goodman, Grace Coddington, Luiz Mattos (Gigi's life-long agent), and Waris Ahluwalia, among others. The campaign was shot by Pablo Di Prima and styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson.\nABOUT GIGI HADID\nCelebrated supermodel Gigi Hadid (b. 1995) began her modeling career as a toddler when she appeared in a campaign at two years old. She signed with IMG models when she was just 16.\nSince her NYFW debut in 2014, Hadid has become one of the most celebrated models in the industry. She is a staple in global fashion weeks and, to date, has over 30 Vogue covers worldwide. At age 20, Hadid won the “Model of the Year: Women” award at the Models.com Industry Awards. Since then, Hadid’s earned the British Fashion Awards “International Model of the Year,” Variety’s ”Power of Women” award, and Glamour’s “Woman Of The Year.” Additionally, Hadid has been honored for her non- profit work with Pencils of Promise and UNICEF.\nAlongside modeling, Hadid has designed several capsule fashion collections with other brands. Gigi has also taken up photography, shooting campaigns, and editorials for Versace, Miu Miu, Weekend Max Mara, V Magazine, and i-D Magazine.\nWith lifelong experience as a model and creative, Guest in Residence is Hadid’s way of paying homage to those who taught her, paving the way for the next generation of creatives, all while pioneering a modernized take on heritage.\nFor more information, email us at email@example.com.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://nearu.io/article/speculation-a-distraction-from-reality-or-a-useful-drive-for-change", "date": "2022-08-16T03:33:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572220.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816030218-20220816060218-00486.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.963833212852478, "token_count": 704, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__84892188", "lang": "en", "text": "Directed by Liam Young and written by Tim Maughan, Where the City Can't See is the first film shot entirely through laser scanning technology. The film is set in the Chinese-owned and controlled Detroit Economic Zone (DEZ). In a future not so far away, Google Maps, urban management systems and CCTV surveillance become active agents in mapping and ruling our cities (Cover: Where the City Can’t See, 2019).\nDystopia is not a place: it is a warning.\nWhilst the terms utopia and dystopia may offer a distraction from reality and the bigger ‘what if?’ questions about our future, it can be useful to value the radical and speculative ideas they bring forward as a way of understanding key societal challenges threatening our future.\nDunne & Raby are a London-based design studio who utilise design as a tool to facilitate discussion between designers, industries and the public about the social implications of emerging technologies. In their book, Speculative Everything (2013), they present a taxonomy of futures in which speculative design can be found within one of four possible futures: probable, preferable, plausible and possible. The taxonomy of futures offers a refined boundary within which speculative design aims to operate. These futures can be viewed as lenses through which to better understand the ‘now’ and what the outcomes may be on the future. Outside of this taxonomy is where the realm of fantasy can be identified which is often misidentified as speculative.\nPost-war housing was made with permanence as a solution to the turmoil and anxieties of war. At the time, Archigram was notably influential in their ability to ‘access’ and communicate with such a wide audience which transcended industries including music, art, and technology. Archigram were embracing mass production and lightweight materials that were ephemeral and of the moment, mobile and playful. In a context of brutalist housing blocks and public buildings this was the ‘radical’ of the time.\nThey introduced new ideas of what architecture could be without building. They left a spatial impression through their ability to risk-take and push boundaries.\nArchigram realised that society was shifting and information systems, communication and the way we used technology were advancing rapidly. During this societal shift, the group quickly adapted, and computer-based technology became the forefront of the release Archigram 7 – a publication of loose papers which came folded together in a plastic bag.\nThis was an early demonstration of the relationship between technology and culture in which technologies produce culture and are produced by culture.\nSpeculative design offers many opportunities for those responsible for shaping cities to explore new boundaries, however it does carries many challenges notably in its value and purpose – what is it really for? According to Dunne and Raby, the key challenges faced by speculative design can be summarised into three categories: “market forces”, “atomization” and “pessimism”.\nThe creation of cities, physically and digitally, is narrowing in its ability to engage with wider audiences particularly those unrepresented in urban processes. ‘Accessible’ has become a buzzword, traditionally used in an unintentionally derogatory way which is something that speculative design sets precedent for. Speculative design doesn’t require extensive architectural knowledge or an understanding of construction and real estate to understand and make useful because its true value is within its encoded ideas.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.alkaptonuria.info/a-10-point-plan-for-without-being-overwhelmed-9/", "date": "2022-12-05T11:23:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711016.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205100449-20221205130449-00866.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9633594751358032, "token_count": 553, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__139843820", "lang": "en", "text": "Non-fungible token art is an art kind where you can purchase an item of art work for an established cost. Tokenized art work is an excellent alternative for collection agencies looking to obtain great works of art. This type of artwork is usually developed by musicians in their network, and the tokens represent possession in the art item. Lots of creators like this style of art since they have extra liberty when marketing their job. Rather than relying on the standard art market, they can sell their art straight to enthusiasts as well as earn one of the most earnings. In addition, they can gather royalties when reselling their jobs. Non-fungible Tokens are also better for musicians since they can choose the industry they wish to market their work in. This permits artists to set their prices and identify their very own profit margins. To market your NFT, you will certainly need to develop a digital documents of the item you wish to tokenize. This can be either a photo, or an opus. You can upload the files to an industry such as Rarible or OpenSea. Next off, choose a cryptocurrency that works with your picked system. Most people choose Ethereum because it is compatible with the majority of on-line industries. Making use of non-fungible symbols, artists can guarantee the authenticity of their artworks. By offering evidence of possession, non-fungible tokens have opened brand-new means to trade and market electronic antiques. They stand for distinct digital properties that can not be changed. As well as since non-fungible symbols are kept on blockchains, they can not be counterfeited. Non-fungible symbols are progressively prominent, and also they are beginning to influence traditional art markets. In July 2020, star William Shatner sold 10,000 electronic trading cards, which included 125,000 digital images, and sold out in 9 mins. In March 2021, the band Kings of Leon released their album as an NFT with a lottery system. The blockchain enables customers to buy and sell art work and various other possessions. In the case of cryptocurrency, this creates a profitable setting. As an example, if you wish to market an original, one-of-a-kind item of art work, the blockchain is the excellent option. The Counterparty platform is an innovative peer-to-peer exchange that allows individuals to trade cryptocurrencies and non-fungible symbols. Despite the fact that non-fungible symbols are not fungible, they still have intrinsic worth. For instance, a screenshot of a NFT can bring thousands or perhaps numerous dollars. Not just does this produce a profitable specific niche, but it likewise provides its owner the right to bragging rights over an item of artwork.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://crafthouse17.blogspot.com/p/shabby-chic.html", "date": "2018-07-22T22:03:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594018.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722213610-20180722233610-00250.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7521300315856934, "token_count": 1004, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__110704985", "lang": "en", "text": "Cos'è lo Shabby Chic? Se non ne avete mai sentito parlare, magari da capire, solo leggendone una definizione, può risultare un po' difficile. Ciò che posso fare io, prima di provare a trovare una definizione consona ed esaustiva da offrirvi, è dirvi che all'apparenza può sembrare solo un modo di arredare casa o ambienti vari ma che in realtà è un vero e proprio stile di vita e un modo di pensare e di vivere.\nCiò che è successo a me è stato innamorarmene a prima vista la prima volta che mi è capitato, per caso, di scoprirlo. Sembrava fatto apposta per me. Da quel momento, dunque, non l'ho più lasciato anche se, a dir la verità, mi piace sempre personalizzarlo e creare il mio \"Shabby Chic\", magari fondendolo con un bel po' di Country Chic...\nDi seguito una definizione di questo meraviglioso stile, della quale, appena avrò un attimo, farò seguire una traduzione:\n\"Shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, opulent, yet cottage-style decor, often with a feminine feel is emphasised to differentiate it from genuine period decor.\nShabby chic items are often heavily painted through the years, with many layers showing through obviously time-worn areas. The style is imitated in faux painting using glaze or by painting then rubbing and sanding away the top coat to show the wood or base coats. Fabrics tend to be cottons and linens, with linen being particularly popular, inspired by old French linens. Whites and worn or bleached out pastels are favorite colours. Fabric is often stained with tea to give it the look of old fabric. Bleached and faded are terms often applied to the style. It is not meant for old chipped furniture.\nThe essence of today's shabby chic style is vintage and antique furniture with the original aged paint, or painted white (or another soft pastel color) and distressed at the corners by sanding. Antique pieces such as pie safes and jelly cupboards are popular in shabby chic décor.\nPopular decor items are pillows made of vintage barkcloth fabric, vintage linens, chenille bedspreads, vintage chandeliers, and anything with roses on it. It is a soft, relaxed feminine romantic way of decorating that looks comfortable and inviting. Also called cottage style.\nThe style started in Great Britain and evokes the type of decoration found in large country houses where there are worn and faded old chintz sofas and curtains, old paintwork and unassuming 'good' taste. The end result of shabby chic is to achieve an elegant overall effect, as opposed to the sentimentally cute Pop-Victorian. Recycling old furniture and fabrics is an important aspect of the look and was especially popular with modern Bohemians and artisans that made up a sidelined counter-culture movement during the 1980s when expensive quality decor became very fashionable with the upper middle classes. The original shabby chic interiors were usually considered in themselves works of art.\nThe early forms of shabby chic were rather grand but the style has evolved taking inspiration from many forms of decoration. These range from 18th century Swedish painted decoration, the French Chateau as well as the American Shakers where simplicity and plainness was essential.\nThe term was coined by The World of Interiors magazine in the 1980s and became extremely popular in the US in the '90s with a certain eclectic surge of decorating styles with paints and effects, San Francisco, with heavy influences from Mediterranean cultures such as Provence, Tuscany and Greece.\nShabby chic is also a general term which can be used to refer to a person who is stylish rather than fashionable, where their style reflects quality as opposed to newness.\" (Wikipedia)\nNon posso, a questo punto, che deliziarvi con una delle tante meravigliose immagini disponibili che cercherà do descriverlo meglio di qualsiasi altra parola...", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.aacvr-germany.org/alston/", "date": "2021-10-18T23:19:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585215.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018221501-20211019011501-00456.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9290947318077087, "token_count": 448, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__249181065", "lang": "en", "text": "Charles H. Alston\nCharles H. Alston (1907-77), born in Charlotte, North Carolina, was an African-American artist and educator. He grew up in New York and received a master’s degree in fine arts from Columbia University in 1929. Alston played an active role in the African-American cultural and intellectual flowering of the 1920s and 30s known as the Harlem Renaissance. Following the depression, he worked for the Federal Arts Project of the New Deal’s Work Progress Administration and designed, among others, the murals of Harlem hospital.\nDuring World War II Alston was employed by the Office of War Information (OWI) and created more than one hundred propagandistic drawings aimed at an African-American audience. They were designed exclusively for publication in black weekly newspapers and meant to address specific, controversial issues in the black community while garnering African-American support for the war. Most of these drawings neglect the continued reality of discrimination African Americans experienced on a daily basis and portray an American war consensus indiscriminate of skin color. As a consequence, some of the black press, notably the Chicago Defender, did not print Alston’s OWI drawings but preferred to feature more critical art throughout World War II. After the war, Alston continued his work as an educator, becoming the first African-American instructor at the Art Students League of New York (1950-1971) and the Museum of Modern Art (1956). He later worked as a full professor at the City University of New York.\n– Alston, Charles Henry: Portraits in Black: Charles Alston’s Drawings of African Americans (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992).\n– Amana, Harry: “The Art of Propaganda: Charles Alston’s World War II Editorial Cartoons for the Office of War Information and the Black Press,” in: American Journalism, 21(2), 79-111.\n– Hanson, Jayna M.: “About the Charles Henry Alston Papers, A Finding Aid to the Charles Henry Alston Papers, 1924-1980, in the Archives of American Art,” Smithsonian Institution.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://artofhoping.com/blogs/artists/amani", "date": "2023-12-08T02:40:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00230.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9844422340393066, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__32678668", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello, my name is Amani. My family consists of 15 members and we all live together. My dream is to continue my education and become like one of my mentors in Art of Hoping, because she is the best person I ever met in my life. She is someone who is responsible, loving to everyone, and different from them all.\nThe best thing I have done in my life is that I learned how to do crafts with Art of Hoping, and now I train other women how to do their own crafts. I am happy because I achieved this big accomplishment. And I am even more happy about the fact that some women who get the chance to see my work and the work of other members from the team, they come to have hope in life and become sure that everything will be fine, no matter how big the problems might become.\nI also help mom with the big expenses of our house from the money I make. The thing that saddens me up until now is that I still don't know any small detail about my dad who has been missing for 9 years.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thc.texas.gov/news-events/events/starr-family-home-craft-workshop-paper-filigree-snowflakes", "date": "2023-05-29T05:02:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644683.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529042138-20230529072138-00633.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8841739296913147, "token_count": 142, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__191503108", "lang": "en", "text": "Nov 16 2014 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm\nCost: $10, all supplies included\nStarr Family Home State Historic Site, Blake House\n407 W. TravisMarshall, TX 75670\nWorkshop participants will use strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs, including beautiful and delicate snowflakes. You can use your snowflakes as a holiday decoration or to embellish holiday gifts or cards. The possibilities are endless once you learn the basic shapes.\nReservations are required. Please contact us at 903.935.3044 or firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bollyspace.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/family-matters-two-takes/", "date": "2017-04-27T05:02:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121869.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00186-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9382906556129456, "token_count": 621, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__197746181", "lang": "en", "text": "On the one hand, a story in the Washington Post about lower class/caste men and women trying to break into the film industry (go here):\nToday, a trickle of actors, dancers and screenwriters from India’s lower and middle castes are trying to break into a formerly impenetrable star system, full of actors from Bollywood royalty and other insiders hailing from high-caste families. New drama schools are training Indians from all castes. And Bollywood is starting to tackle more serious plots that could potentially star low-caste actors.\n“Will you get more attention if you have the right surname and are part of an entrenched star family? Of course,” said Anupama Chopra, a film critic and author of several best-selling books on Bollywood. “But there is increasing space now for a booming Bollywood film industry, and there’s a feeling that if you are talented enough, well, maybe you will get noticed, no matter what your family ties are.”\nDespite enormous changes in recent years, the Hindi film industry is still influenced tremendously by society’s most basic unit. A snap survey of today’s noteworthy actors reveals that many of them were either born into a film family or married into one. Hrithik Roshan? The son of actor-turned-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and the grandson of filmmaker J Om Prakash. Salman Khan? The son of scriptwriter Salim Khan. Aamir Khan? The son of filmmaker Tahir Hussain, the nephew of producer Nasir Hussain, and the cousin of director Mansoor Khan. Abhishek Bachchan? The son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Saif Ali Khan? The son of Sharmila Tagore. Kareena Kapoor? A member of the Kapoor clan. Kajol? The daughter of actor Tanuja and director Shomu Mukherjee. Rani Mukerji? A member of the Mukherjee clan and the niece of Bengali actor Debashree Roy. The only outsider to have made it in recent times without family connections is Shah Rukh Khan. Akshay Kumar qualified too until he married Twinkle Khanna, herself an actor and the daughter of actors Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna.\nMany more DNA matches can be found among directors, producers, and distributors as well as among second-rung actors. These include Karan Johar, Rohan Sippy, Goldie Behl, Aditya Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Sidharth Anand, Sajid Nadiadwala, Anil Thadani, Meghna Gulzar, Amrita Arora, Zayed Khan, Esha Deol, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ravi Chopra, Shaad Ali, Pooja Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Farah Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kanecountycounseling.com/2018/01/24/the-coast-visualization/", "date": "2018-08-19T23:33:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221215404.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180819224020-20180820004020-00255.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9800607562065125, "token_count": 300, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__108699995", "lang": "en", "text": "There’s something about the coast that brings me peace. I don’t get there often, and perhaps that’s why I can really appreciate it. This trip was my first time to California. San Diego was beautiful and sunny when we visited. Its an active community, but there are certainly many people that I observed strolling along the marina. I can see the appeal in living there. I am realistic and know that its not sunny and 75 degrees every day, but am grateful that it was when I was there because that is the memory I can recall.\nReally digging into this feeling of peace more, I think a lot of it has to do with my ability to allow myself to be fully present here, tapping into all of my senses. I hear the waves crashing against the shore, feel the cool breeze provide comfort on a warm day, smell the salt of the ocean, and feel the sun on my face.\nIn appreciating my senses and all that nature had to offer that day, I felt the experience to be very therapeutic. I love this photo, not because I like boats (which I do), but because I think it sums up my experience walking along the marina. On days when I feel more stressed, I close my eyes and think about my time here, and all that my senses took in. The visualization helps bring me back to that state of calm.\nAre there any experiences or visualizations that you find to be therapeutic?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blog.jerseyshoreinmotion.com/2016/06/the-jersey-shore-jazz-blues-festival-kicks-off-the-summer-in-point-pleasant-borough/", "date": "2024-02-22T10:51:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00216.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9329590797424316, "token_count": 653, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__135415979", "lang": "en", "text": "The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation’s (JSJBF) Summer Series of Festivals kicks off with the Point Pleasant Borough Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 12 -8 p.m. at Riverfront Park, located on the corner of Maxon Avenue and River Road in Point Pleasant Borough, N.J.[broadstreet zone=”54949″]\nThousands are anticipated to turn out for a day of live performances by talented jazz and blues musicians, food, crafters and sponsor exhibits, a beer and wine garden, and activities for the entire family. The festival is rain or shine, free to the public, dog-friendly and all ages are welcome to attend.\nOther festivals in the series will be held in Asbury Park on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 12 – 8 p.m. at Bradley Park, located at 5th and Ocean Avenue, and in Long Branch on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 12 – 9:30 p.m. at The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk, located on Cooper Ave. Each year, sponsor donations from the Summer Series of Festivals raise essential funds for the nonprofit Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s operational expenses. Sponsors this year include Comcast, Lagunitas, Hunterdon Distributors, and 95.8 FM the WRAT.\n“Our award-winning summer festival has been entertaining jazz and blues fans on the Jersey Shore for more than 25 years,“ said festival organizer Dennis Eschbach. “We attract thousands of visitors of all ages, and in recent years the festival series has introduced new generations to the genre. Thanks to the support of our musicians, volunteers, sponsors and host towns, we’re able to keep jazz and blues music alive on the Jersey Shore.”\nPoint Pleasant Borough Jazz & Blues Festival headliner is the Billy Hector Experience featuring the Midnight Horns. Billy Hector, known for his soulful style, will take the stage with the Midnight Horn, for a classic blues set sure to get the audience on its feet. The Billy Hector Experience is the winner of the Asbury Park Music Awards “Best Guitarist,” “Best Blues Band,” and “Living Legend” awards, as well as the two-time winner of the East Coast Rocker’s “Best Guitarist” award. Billy’s style is old school blues mixed with a little bit of rock and roll, and performances are always passionate, engaging and dedicated to making the audience move. He reflects the true soul and origins of the blues.[broadstreet zone=”54949”]\nFounded in 1987, the nonprofit Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation remains dedicated to its efforts to preserve, promote and perpetuate jazz and blues on the Jersey Shore through performance and education. Visit www.jsjbf.org for more information. Connect with the JSJBF on Facebook at Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival and Twitter @JSJazzBluesFest. For information on becoming a festival sponsor or crafter, contact Doris Lazur at 732-933-1984 or email@example.com.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://glendawisebooks.com/", "date": "2023-06-03T04:41:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00017.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8741037845611572, "token_count": 454, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__207011459", "lang": "en", "text": "A MEMOIR TO INSPIRE ANYONE WHO ALWAYS WISHED FOR ADVENTURE\n~ It can be yours ~\nBUY THE BOOK\nGlenda has written about her travels off the beaten track, trekking, cycling, exploring, (often at altitude), visiting cultures which are remote and ancient in their customs and lifestyles. Buy the book to read about her many epic experiences through safe travel on a comparative shoestring with the right support.\nAbout the Author\nGlenda is a lover of adventure travel, and has visited more than forty countries. She is an author/illustrator, living an idyllic life between art and travel, and continues to illustrate her other books, and teach painting and drawing in her private studio in Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia. Outside the scope of high-end travel staying in luxury hotels and resorts, the true essence of a remote experience for Glenda, requires sleeping in tents, tea houses, trucks, boats, yurts, caves, riads, tribal homes, or under the wing of her brothers aeroplane. Through her writing, art, and travel, she embraces the world and the people in it.\nNow an Amazon Bestseller!\nNow an Amazon Bestseller in 12 Categories!\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Kindle Ebooks – Travel\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Travel Tips\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Specialty Travel\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Specialty Travel Guidebooks\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Tourist Destinations/Museum\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Pictorial Travel\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Cruise\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Personal Transformation\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Self-Help\n✅#1 Amazon Hot New Releases – Budget Travel\n✅#1 Amazon Hot New Releases – Solo Travel\n✅#1 Amazon Bestseller – Personal Memoirs\nWhat the Readers Say\nImages from two of Glenda’s adventures, cycling across the Nullarbor and Trekking Nepal.\nClick here to see an interview with Glenda on ‘The Alex Cafe’", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.bizinerworld.com/ta-di-tim-nguyen-si-kha-rainy-day-memories-2023/", "date": "2024-03-01T07:46:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475203.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301062009-20240301092009-00369.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9487573504447937, "token_count": 953, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__101077897", "lang": "en", "text": "Some musicians emerge from the tempestuous downpour of life like wet flowers, bringing nostalgic tunes to our hearts. One such performer is Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha, a talented singer-songwriter from Vietnam whose mesmerising songs can instantly take us back to our best rainy-day memories. Even as 2023 approaches, Kha’s music has the power to uplift listeners’ spirits and evoke feelings that speak to them personally. We explore Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha’s wonderful universe and how his music has come to represent our Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha • Rainy Day Memories • 2023 in this exclusive piece.\nShould you be familiar with this music Thank you, Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha • Rainy Day Memories • 2023\nA Star Is Created\nTa Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha, a native of the charming city of Hanoi, rose to prominence in the Vietnamese music scene in the early 2010s. Kha rapidly developed a devoted following thanks to his captivating voice and heartfelt words. The moniker “Ta Di Tim” means “I am looking for,” and that is exactly what happened: listeners started turning to his heartfelt songs for comfort, especially on gloomy days.\nThe Association with Wet Days\nWhile many musicians write about a variety of subjects, Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha felt a particular bond with rainy days. His sombre lyrics and calming music seem to capture the spirit of a rainy, dismal day. Kha’s music blends in perfectly with the mood of rainy days, evoking a serene yet sentimental feeling, much like a supportive friend during lonely times.\nThe Rainy Day Recollections Record\nKha launched his critically acclaimed album “Rainy Day Memories” in 2021. Rainy days provide a great backdrop for the album’s theme, which is love, sorrow, and introspection. Every song has a distinct narrative that tenderly embraces the core of human emotions. Kha’s voice reverberates, transporting us back to moments we once treasured as the rain softly patters against our windows.\n“Drops of Longing” is a captivating song that tells the tale of a love that was lost while arousing feelings of longing and desire. Together with Kha’s moving voice, the delicate piano melodies create a moving image of heartbreak against the backdrop of the rain’s gentle patter.\n“The Dream Umbrella” This song, which takes listeners to a place of hope and optimism, serves as a reminder of the power of dreams, even on the darkest of days. Kha perfectly combines a soft guitar strum with poetic vocals to produce a great emotional balance.\n“Misty Reminiscence”: In this enthralling tune, nostalgia is the main attraction. We feel a mixture of appreciation and sadness as we are enveloped in recollections of earlier times while the rain drizzles outside.\nEffects on Adherents\nTa Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha • Rainy Day Memories • 2023’s music has a profound effect that goes much beyond Vietnamese boundaries. Supporters from all across the world have connected deeply with the artist’s poignant melodies, finding comfort in his work. Many listeners say that when they listen to Kha’s music during reflective moments, both happy and sad memories of their own are brought back.\nWorking together and doing live performances\nKha shocked his followers in 2023 by announcing a number of original projects he had done with foreign musicians. Kha’s music kept evolving while keeping its personal flavour, whether it was performed in collaboration with orchestras or as duets with well-known performers.\nAttendees excitedly anticipated live performances, and Kha did not let them down. The intimate settings of his concerts fostered an environment of emotional contact between the performer and his audience. With every performance, Ta Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha’s heart and soul were explored, making it an experience not to be forgotten.\nTa Di Tim Nguyen Si Kha • Rainy Day Memories • 2023’s music is still the ideal companion on gloomy days and beyond as we drift deeper into 2023. His talent cuts over boundaries and tongues, bringing people together via the common language of music. Kha reminds us through “Rainy Day Memories” and his heart-wrenching performances that even in the midst of life’s storms, there is always a melody to lead us home and create a tapestry of memories that will last a lifetime.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mocanayoga.us/collections/mocana-yoga-props", "date": "2024-02-23T17:47:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00877.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9432618618011475, "token_count": 112, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__125492279", "lang": "en", "text": "We've gone out of our way to create high quality, beautiful yoga props to compliment your yoga practice. We avoid artificial materials, choosing natural materials for their aesthetic and non-toxic qualities.\nYou'll notice the performance of the Mocana Yoga Wheel, the wood frame provides a wonderful strength while the cork grips just right. Have you heard about the dual purpose Mocana strap? Use it during practice, and afterwards to carry your mat! We hope you find as much joy in Mocana props as we did creating them for you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kmaginnis.com/home2/", "date": "2023-09-27T12:31:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00873.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8434385657310486, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__51635693", "lang": "en", "text": "ET IN ARCADIA EGO\nBaltimorean, Washingtonian, Californian, Italian, Swiss, Texan, and now; South Carolinian. Visual language is the universal, for the most part, all over the world for Graphic Design, Photography and UI Design.\nPhilosophically, I believe that typography (good) is still the keystone for all interesting design.\nLayers of content, color, shape, texture are found in the lithographic imagery of the past are some of what transforms my work. However, beyond the trappings of lithographic surface, there are other influences prevalent in my work.\nFrequently, you will see the influences of; Kurt Schwitters, Armin Hoffman, Wolfgang Weingart, Odermatt+Tissi, Herbert Matter, Jan Tschicold, Paul Rand, Charles Rennie Macintosh, Piet Zwart, Juan Gris, Emil Nolde, Käthe Kollwitz, Oskar Kokoschka, El Lissitzky and Corbusier, to name a few.\nA BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts), and an MFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in Graphic Design and have over 30+ years of experience in the field.\nPOSTERS – PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT MEDIA – LOGOS – WEBSITES (UI) – ARTWORK", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sciencespo-aix.fr/en/news/event/screening-of-hitch-an-iranian-story/", "date": "2023-12-04T02:40:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00679.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8806084394454956, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__158467318", "lang": "en", "text": "Screening of “Hitch, an Iranian story\nJeudi 2 février à 17h00 au Théâtre du Cube à Aix-en-Provence.\nIn solidarity with the Iranian university community, the screening of the film Hitch, An Iranian Story by Chowra Makaremi is scheduled for Thursday 2 February at 5pm at the Théâtre du Cube in Aix-en-Provence.\nThe screening will be followed by a discussion with the director.\nIran, 1988. Thousands of political prisoners, locked up since the aftermath of the 1979 revolution, are massacred. The latter, revolutionaries opposed to Khomeini, are liquidated in the greatest secrecy. Among them, Fatemeh Zarei, my mother. While the Iranian state still denies its crimes and is still trying to erase the traces of them, the film goes in search of places, objects and gestures that will allow the silence to be unravelled, where only the intimate remains as a testimony of a policy.\n*Original version with French subtitles", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.timelessflooring.net/faq/design-elements/", "date": "2024-04-14T03:46:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00311.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9301118850708008, "token_count": 745, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__19301884", "lang": "en", "text": "Specialty Design Elements\nWith advances in the industry over the past few decades, customizing your wood floor is easier, and more affordable, than ever before. You can create a unique look with simple upgrades such as borders, medallions, hand-distressing, painted floors, mixed media and exotic wood species.\nBorders create a frame effect in a particular room or area, and usually contrast to the main area of the room. For example, a simple installation of a medium colored wood such as strip white oak might include a border outlining the room in a contrasting darker species of wood such as Brazilian cherry. The possibilities are endless, and are not limited to wood only. Borders can incorporate multiple wood species, stone, marble, brass, stainless steel, nickel and other metals.\nMedallions usually are installed in the main field of the floor, typically in areas such as foyers. Medallions can incorporate multiple wood species, and other mixed media, such as stone, metal and leather. Factory finished medallions can be routed into existing floors with minimal disruption. For more customized looks, such as a family crest, a professional wood flooring installer can work with you to select the species and colors that will best meet your needs.\nYou can create a one-of-a-kind floor by\nmixing wood with other materials such as stone, tile, slate, marble, metal, and even leather. For example, highlighting a marble foyer with wood makes a dramatic entryway, while incorporating brushed nickel accents into your kitchen wood floor could accent your professional series appliances.\n-Hand-distressing offers a unique look and antiqued appearance that appeals to many homeowners. Hand-scraping, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming, is the most-common distressing technique. Using tools such as chisels, planes, wire brushes, awls, ice picks and grinders, the installer will work with the wood to achieve a worn and distressed look. The end result will be a new floor that looks beautifully antiqued.\n-Painted floors transform an ordinary wood floor into something unique. For example, a painted border can transform your floor into a work of art reflecting your personal style – country, formal, or even patterns like free-flowing vines. For more dramatic painted design elements, consider creating an Oriental rug effect, or even marble. Your only limit is your imagination.\n-Exotic woods are available in a variety of colors and can add an entirely new look to any room. Want something with a pinkish-red hue to enhance your décor? Consider Bubinga from Africa. If your style is rustic , consider Australian Cypress, which is harder than domestic knotty pine. Purpleheart from Mexico will age to a deep purple or purplish brown. Wenge from Africa, will age to a very deep brown, almost black, color. With exotic wood species, the possibilities are endless.\n-Staining can give your existing wood floors an entirely new look very affordably. Light colored stains can give new life to an old wood floor. For a traditional look, consider restaining your wood floors to a warm, medium-toned color. Dark stains can give your floors a stately new look.\nCall Timeless Flooring LLC. for a free estimate at (267)372-2693 or reach us through the \"contact us page\"\nWe are your commercial and residential flooring experts in the greater Philadelphia area.\nWe serve Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Chester, and Deleware County.\nLicensed and Insured: PA093014", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://2000-au.mikode.net/?action=repository_opensearch&index_id=0", "date": "2022-01-18T04:55:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300722.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118032342-20220118062342-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.932201087474823, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__36263594", "lang": "en", "text": "Sydney’s history is all around us. Discover the rich, vivid history of Sydney from early Aboriginal life through to the modern global city. Our history and archives teams are here to help. Click Here to Learn Sydney's History\nWe invest $36.5 million in Sydney's cultural life each year. This includes producing free major public events like Sydney New Years’ Eve and Art & About Sydney , sponsoring major festivals like Sydney Festival and the Biennale of Sydney , commissioning new public art works and providing practical support and funding for our creative communities. Our commitment to the cultural and creative life of the city is not only in galleries, stages, and museums, but in the informal and often unplanned ways our daily lives are enriched by the work of artists. Learn more about the work we are doing.\nThe community services directory is a comprehensive listing of local emergency services, government agencies, public facilities, not-for-profit organisations and many other groups. Parents, caregivers, residents, visitors and anyone with an interest in the local area can access the site for free, which also features contact details and further information about organisations and services across Sydney. Community Directory: Search Local Sydney 2000 data by category Free Spaces: Need a free space for rehearsals - arts and crafts", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.willofthewind.com/dragonflies_dreamin_house_flag.asp", "date": "2023-03-24T10:05:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945279.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324082226-20230324112226-00742.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8572459816932678, "token_count": 147, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__139159763", "lang": "en", "text": "Dragonflies Dreamin' Decorative House Flag\nRefreshing blues and greens with a touch of deep purple blossoms set off the Dreamin' Dragonfly's wings on this Premier Designs Brilliance(TM) decorative house flag. The Premier Designs dye-sublimation process captures the beauty and magic of the dragonflies hovering in the coolness of the cattails and flowers of this artistic image.\nThis decorative house flag is made of durable polyester fabric and is fully double-sided, as are all Will of the Wind's decorative house and garden flags. (Same view from either side.)\nPremier Designs Decorative House Flags are great for indoor or outdoor decor.\nDimensions: 28in x 40in", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cascadiaflag.info/", "date": "2022-12-05T13:52:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711017.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205132617-20221205162617-00312.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.904392421245575, "token_count": 754, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__54477071", "lang": "en", "text": "The Cascadia Flag is copyright by image creator Alexander Baretich and his company the Cascadian Flag Cooperative, Inc. This copyright is managed and defended in partnership with the Department of Bioregion and the Cascadia Flag Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit program to steward the bioregional symbol and ensure that the flag creator is compensated for commercial use, and the symbol is not coopted by corporations, groups or individuals not representing bioregional values.\nAbout the Cascadia Flag\nAbout the Flag\nThe Cascadia Doug flag is a symbol for the natural beauty and inspiration that the Pacific Northwest provides, and is a direct representation of the bioregion.\nDesigned in 1994 by Portland native Alexander Baretich, the blue of the flag represents the moisture-rich sky above, and the Pacific Ocean, along with the Salish Sea, lakes, and inland waters. Our home is a place of continuous cascading waters flowing from the Pacific to the western slopes of the Rockies and Cascades where water cycles back to the Pacific. The white represents snow and clouds, and the green represents the evergreen forests and fields of the Pacific Northwest. The lone-standing Douglas Fir symbolizes endurance, defiance, and resilience. All these symbols come together to symbolize what being Cascadian is all about.\n“The Cascadia flag conveys something more tangible than an abstract concept of demarcation of space. It is not a flag of blood nor of the glory of a nation, but a love of the bioregion; our ecological family, natural boundaries & the place in which we live & love.”\n– Alexander Baretich\nA Bioregional Symbol\nThe Cascadia Flag represents the value of bioregionalism, and building healthy, bioregional movements and communities. It is not a flag of nationalism, or division or exclusion, but rather, one of thousands, of the different communities, ecoregions and watersheds that make up our movement and organization.\nWe hope that as a bioregional symbol, every community, ecoregion, watershed, business and cause will adopt and adapt the Doug Flag to their own purposes in line with these bioregional values. By using the Doug Flag, and the green white and blue, we show a shared regional identity, and that we share common beliefs, dreams and principles. The Cascadia Doug flag is also a symbol against hate. The Cascadia movement works to partner with and create a safe space for frontline and traditionally marginalized communities and voices. We reject all forms of hate, prejudice, and believe in an inclusive movement, that shows the beauty of this region, it’s people and our incredible diversity.\nWe reject racism, hate, fear, sexism, white supremacy, or any type of discrimination based on sexual orientation, religion, personal beliefs or choices, and these stances are reflected at every level. We look forward to building a coalition movement that empowers every person and community, and provides space for indigenous, POC, and traditionally marginalized communities, and of course the millions of amazing Cascadians who live here, to advocate with their own voices, find solidarity and support, and break down boundaries which are harmful and negative.\nThe Cascadia Doug Flag is a symbol that represents the Cascadia Movement and our bioregion. It is a grassroots, and people powered brand for every person interested in protecting our bioregion, improving our livelihood, and helping make the world a better place.\nWe are Cascadian, and together, we are the Cascadia Movement.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.victoriakeith.net/", "date": "2024-04-20T13:36:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817650.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420122043-20240420152043-00023.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9595651626586914, "token_count": 120, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150354198", "lang": "en", "text": "Actor • Dancer/Choreographer • Designer\nVictoria Keith grew up doing competitive dance and theatre in the Washington, DC area. After studying History and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland for a year and a half, she decided to transfer to Middlebury College in Vermont. She recently graduated in 2023, majoring in Theatre, with a concentration in acting. The liberal arts education has allowed her to develop her acting skills, and gain opportunities to choreograph, design, and direct, while continuing to explore outside interests in history, comparative religion, and literature.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://silkpinsandstrawberries.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/butterick-5562/", "date": "2014-04-17T04:33:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609526252.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005206-00433-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957970917224884, "token_count": 553, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__127182801", "lang": "en", "text": "I’ve finally got round to taking photos of this top! I made it way back in October and since then I’ve worn it a lot. It’s View D of Butterick 5562 and it’s a great top despite the awful pattern envelope sketch! It’s quite a distinctive top but it’s very wearable and comfortable too. It’s also very easy to make but gets disbelieving stares when I say I made it myself. I guess it must look more complicated to make than it really is!\nFabric: I used a lovely rib knit jersey in a soft heather colour from Ditto Fabrics in the UK. One thing I would say about fabric choice is that the design makes it impossible to wear anything over the top so think about this when you’re choosing your fabric. If you want a winter top (and this is a particualrly good one for winter because it keeps your arms nice and warm!) then you’ll need a more substantial knit or a sweater knit.\nI made up a SMALL in the shoulders and then out to a MEDIUM for the waist and hips. There is a lot of ease in this pattern (plus the fact that my jersey is very stretchy) so I took in the side seams a good 1/2″ on each side at the waist and maybe a bit less at the high hip and hip. There’s also no real shaping of the side seams so I used my Jalie 2921 Scarf-Collar Tops pattern to reshape them because it was pretty unflattering when sewn as per pattern.\nThe other thing I changed was how the elastic was sewn into the collar. Amanda from Amanda’s Adventures in Sewing made up a lovely stripey version of this top (her version made me buy the pattern) and she used french seams in the collar and then used that as a channel for the elastic. I did just the same and it worked out well.\nI took a good 1 1/2″ off the hem – I originally kept the hem length of the pattern but it really didn’t look very good and I think the proportions are better with this length.\nI found that the shoulder curve on the shawl collar was very square so I smoothed it out quite a bit. I’m not sure whether this is the pattern or whether it’s an indication that I’ve got sloping shoulders! I’ll keep my eyes open for that in future.\nOverall, it’s a great top and I’m sure I’ll get lots of wear out of it.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.tattoousupplies.com/A-Pound-of-Flesh-Tattooable-Synthetic-Canvas--Clear--11-x-17-_p_120562.html", "date": "2023-10-04T13:30:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511369.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004120203-20231004150203-00205.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7994620203971863, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__235933300", "lang": "en", "text": "11” x 17” Clear Synthetic Tattooable Surface with 3mm Thickness by A Pound of Flesh\nThis 11” x 17” clear tattooable canvas by A Pound of Flesh makes tattooing easier and more efficient by eliminating the stencil application process. Simply place the see-through canvas over top your printed stencil and start tracing.\nThis 11\" x 17\" tattooable Fitzpatrick clear canvas has an 3mm approximate thickness.\nPlease Note: These synthetic canvases vary slightly in thickness by 1–2mm.\n- Clear tattooable surface\n- Dimensions: 11” (L) x 17” (W) x 3mm thick\n- Net Weight: 2lb\n- Manufactured from silicone and rubber-based materials\n- Eliminates the need for stencil application\n- Made in the USA\nStencil Application Tips:\nStep 1: Apply isopropyl alcohol to a sheet of paper towel. Then wipe the tattoo site with your paper towel to clean it.\nStep 2: Soak another sheet of paper towel with isopropyl alcohol. Then run a Speed Stick deodorant directly on the alcohol-soaked paper towel.\nHygiene Tip: Never apply the Speed Stick deodorant directly to the tattooable surface.\nStep 3: Rub the Speed Stick deodorant and alcohol mixture directly onto the tattoo site.\nStep 4: Apply your stencil evenly. Put pressure on it for about 5–10 seconds.\nStep 5: Peel away your stencil carefully.\nStep 6: Blowdry your freshly applied stencil for 5–10 minutes. Then let it dry fully overnight.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://brand.topconpositioning.com/brand-system/icons/brand-icons", "date": "2024-02-23T22:39:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474470.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223221041-20240224011041-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8141244053840637, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__49680198", "lang": "en", "text": "Icons can be used as a standalone graphic element, within a circle, or rounded square.\nDon’t use an icon within a hexagon, triangle, or any other shape. The only exception being that legacy software branding may still be used within a hexagon until updated branding is provided.\nIcons can be used in either Blue 400 or Green 400 depending on the icon. Icons can also be used in white or black. In some cases, icons may be used in other brand-approved colors depending on the use-case.\nDon’t use gradients, non-approved colors, or a mix of low contrast colors with icons.\nUse icons as a minimal graphic support element.\nDon’t use the icons at a large scale in a way you would use an illustration or a photo. Icons are meant to be used at a small scale.\n176dp x 128dp (H x W)\n128dp x 176dp (H x W)\nPosition icons “on pixel.”\nDon’t place the icon on a coordinate that isn’t “on pixel”.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.benavia.com/en/handmade/", "date": "2019-09-20T03:37:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573827.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920030357-20190920052357-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9747145771980286, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__57176421", "lang": "en", "text": "All BENAVIA products are made with natural, high quality and handmade materials. Each piece is died and handcrafted by artisans and may take few days to be completed. As the materials we use in our collections are natural, these may feature a variety of characteristics that are intrinsic to the material. We cannot promise items free from flaws.\nAs each of our products are made by hand, they are not completely identical and may slightly vary in shape, size and color. We like to think that this adds to the authenticity and uniqueness of our pieces. We recommend to handle your products with care, avoid water and keep them stored in a dry place.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://anticaostia.it/en/educational-panels/the-area-of-the-theatre/piazzale-delle-corporazioni/", "date": "2023-12-09T04:44:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00680.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.970260500907898, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__862853", "lang": "en", "text": "Piazzale delle Corporazioni\nThe vast square open towards the Tiber was designed together with the theatre in the Augustan period but was equipped with porticoes only during the time of Claudius (mid-1st century AD).\nTowards the end of the 1st century AD, a temple on a high podium with two Corinthian columns at the front was built at the centre of the square; it was dedicated to a god of uncertain identity.\nAnother transformation took place in the first half of the 2nd century AD, when the portico was doubled and the earliest floor mosaics were laid; the latter were later remade when the internal space was subdivided into different rooms (stationes).\nThe motifs depicted were linked to commercial activities; the presence of inscriptions mentioning corporations of traders, ship-owners and entrepreneurs from both Ostia and elsewhere support the theory that these were the headquarters of the corporations themselves.\n- The area of the theatre and the headquarters of the trading corporations\n- Ninfei ai lati del Teatro e Oratorio cristiano\n- Piazzale delle Corporazioni\n- Domus di Apuleio\n- Quattro Tempietti\n- Grandi Horrea", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fhsroyalbanner.com/3503/showcase/a-luncheon-with-the-ladies-that-live-in-taylor-swifts-mind/?print=true", "date": "2022-08-16T07:40:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00777.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9543684720993042, "token_count": 741, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__127450390", "lang": "en", "text": "If you haven’t been keeping track of the American icon that is Taylor Swift, you might want to reconsider your priorities. Swift has revolutionized her sound once again, this time towards her country roots with an alternative twang. From her past two albums folklore and evermore, Swift has been picking songs and creating little themed EPs. Her most recent selection of songs is called “the ‘ladies lunching’ chapter,” and it is a tiny slice of perfection.\nEach song is based around one specific lady, and the lyrics in each piece are gorgeously rich in storytelling and imagery. The first song is betty, a high school potentially one-sided romance that centers around the narrator longing for the titular girl. The lyrics evoke the narrator’s innocent romantic feelings with a soft musical backdrop that makes the listener feel like they’re standing in the corner of the gym at senior prom, watching the person of their dreams dance with someone else.\nSwift then goes through the ladies dorothea, marjorie, and august. dorothea is a small town piece, where Dorothea longs for something more than what she knows. Swift’s voice starts to take on new haunting tones, becoming raw and throaty with emotion as she sings. marjorie has a beautiful opening line: “Never be so kind, you forget to be clever. Never be so clever, you forget to be kind.” This song is heartbreaking, revealing very quickly that Marjorie is no longer with the narrator or in this world at all. Swift embodies the feeling of loss as she sings for Marjorie, reliving their moments together. august is a bit of a change from the country twinge to the rest of the EP, feeling more alternative in spirit. The song is about a summer fling that lets the listener experience the world through Swift’s eyes as she watches someone’s back as they walk away under the heart of the sun. The song feels very free and lighthearted in a young, hopeless romantic sense.\nThe EP takes a turn at the song no body, no crime (feat. HAIM). This track is probably my personal favorite. It feels like a bit of a twist on Carrie Underwood’s classic Before He Cheats. The song starts with the sound of sirens as someone says “He did it.” Swift sings the story of the narrator’s friend Este dealing with finding out her husband is cheating on her. The song has a dark country feel and the ominous tone seems to grow as the song progresses. THe narrator presumes that Este’s husband kills her, and insists with intensity that she will figure out the truth. The twist at the end of the song packs an amazing punch, and I recommend you listen to figure out the whole story.\nThe last song is called right where you left me. Swift feels stuck in the past as the world keeps turning around her. Swift’s voice returns to the lighter, sad notes that follow the first four ladies, fully rounding out the EP. When she introduced the EP on Twitter, she said, “In my mind all of the evermore and folklore album ladies are a part of the same universe, so I put them in a playlist together.” This is a perfect playlist for a late night drive where all you want to do is reminisce on the past, thinking of what could have been. I highly recommend taking the time to listen to the “ladies lunching” chapter.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.chelsieleephotography.com/adalyn-newborns/", "date": "2018-02-25T03:51:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816094.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225031153-20180225051153-00779.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9792494773864746, "token_count": 127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__214126285", "lang": "en", "text": "I first met Adalyn’s family several weeks ago for their maternity session. They were so much fun and couldn’t wait for their sister to arrive! After three boys, she was the first baby girl to join the family. Here’s a favorite shot of her parents from their maternity session.\nAdalyn is such a beauty, as you can tell. I can’t get over her smooth skin, sweet little lips, and the first baby dimple I’ve seen during a session. 🙂 Here are some of my favorites:\nClick here to contact me about your session.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://naomi-clarke.pixels.com/index.html?tab=about", "date": "2018-07-19T15:30:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591140.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719144851-20180719164851-00039.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9315159916877747, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__119449827", "lang": "en", "text": "With snapshots seen from her unqiue and fantastic eye, Naomi has experimented with photography from as far back as she can remember.\nNaomi says of her work, I love the colours of nature and capturing the essence of life in stills. I am inspired by everything from a burst of colour to an interesting face or any new aspect which allows me to produce images that provoke curiosity and new emotions in the viewer. Naomi's latest collection of macro photography shows the bee’s eye view of the erotic ‘Frenzy’ within nature.\nNaomi received first placing in the Novice section in the Royal Adelaide Show photographic section – small prints and has had images published in the Inspire Journal, Business In Focus Magazine, Australian Music Centre, Arts SA, Channel 10, Adelaide Advertiser, Adelaide Now, SA Life Magazine, Claremont Wines, AJ Wines and Mark Lobert Gallery.\nIn 2010, Naomi , was a recipient of Arts South Australia and The Richard Llewellyn Trust (Australia) for her ability and participation within the art world.\nAll photographs in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Naomi & Paul Clarke. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the photographer is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2012.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.thomasjpearson.com/other-projects", "date": "2019-10-23T00:11:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987826436.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022232751-20191023020251-00309.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9684144258499146, "token_count": 2560, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__85970166", "lang": "en", "text": "Here you can find remodeling and construction projects completed by Thomas J. Pearson Inc. Click the project titles to see full project descriptions and galleries with before and after photos.\nThe owners of this traditional home sought to update and expand their somewhat dated and crowded kitchen. The former kitchen had a corner sink and a modified U-shape, but with the only entry intersecting the refrigerator and bar passage, it did not allow for multiple cooks in the kitchen. The existing kitchen was separated from the family room by a wall which included a see-through fireplace, but in reality the two areas were distinctly separate. As this family enjoys cooking and entertaining, they sought to open the space to accommodate a large island in the kitchen and opening the space to the adjoining family room. Additionally, they wanted the cooking surfaces and appliances to be state of the art, but with a style reminiscent of Tuscany.\nTo achieve the effect, color groups and materials were selected to create the Tuscan region’s theme. Round shapes were included throughout the space including the island top and the custom archway opening to the family room. The owners selected cherry cabinetry with a dark brown... more\nThe attic of this 1920's home was transformed into a third story master bedroom suite a with full bath. A construction stairway and access were created to minimize home intrusion during construction. The roof was opened and expanded to allow for headroom in the new space. Amish-built stair parts were custom fabricated to match the period of the home with the new third-story staircase. The master bedroom boasts east and south-facing windows for light and custom arched round doors with French beveled glass. The bath includes a custom cherry vanity cabinet with fixture, custom built pivoting mirrors, elaborate tile, and trim selections to match the style of the existing home.\nIn this project, the client wanted to make an arts and crafts themed first floor. First, walls were torn down to open up the space. To carry the arts and crafts theme throughout the first floor quarter sawn cabinets and a hand-scraped wood floors were installed in the kitchen, new arts and crafts columns were added between the kitchen and family room, and doors and trim sympathetic to the rest of the theme were replaced in each room. The staircase was also completely redone with new null posts, balusters, skirt boards, and risers.\nInitially, this 1800 square foot space was completely unfinished with concrete walls. The clients hoped to use this enormous space to fulfill a variety of functions. After the remodel this previously unfinished space contained a perfect entertaining area with a full bar, home theater, and large living space; a full bathroom with an electrical warming towel warmers; a workout space somewhat separated from the rest of the basement; and a bedroom with a built in window seats and closets with custom shelving. The basement was trimmed out with columns and woodwork to match the existing woodwork in the home so that it appeared as if the remodel took place when the home was built.\nThe owners of this home sought to modernize and open the entire first floor, enabling an open kitchen and family room concept. With this first floor remodel, we created a contemporary space by removing all of the interior walls, reinforcing the roof structure and raising the ceiling height four feet. This remodel involved sleek custom black walnut cabinets, radius walls with niches in the entryway and a three-sided contemporary gas fireplace.\nInterior Design: Jo Levine AKBD\nArchitect: Constantine Design Group\nCabinetry: WoodShapes Unlimited\nThe clients of this home wanted to update their kitchen and add more space. We began by tearing out the existing wall and building the new addition. After the addition was built, the living space and kitchen were remodeled. The arched window in the newly constructed living space attached to the kitchen provides natural light to the entire space. The additional space and light along with the granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and hardwood floors gives the space an open and comfortable feel.\nThis project included a whole first floor and basement remodel. On the first floor, the space where the laundry room was originally located was converted and utilized for the kitchen area. A new floor system was framed to provide a new laundry room in the garage. Several walls were removed to open up the space of the kitchen to the rest of the first floor. Granite countertops, custom glazed cabinetry, and hand scraped wood floors were included in this kitchen. For aesthetics and style, the island in the middle of the kitchen was stained to provide a contrast to the cream/white colored cabinets throughout the kitchen. The material over the fireplace was removed, new tile was installed, and the walled ceiling and woodwork were repainted.\nLike the kitchen, the basement included a new hand scraped wood floor. The basement was completely gutted, framed, drywalled, and finished like the first floor as well. A new bar with custom cabinetry was installed. Along the foot of the cabinets of the bar a new metal bar was installed to provide a commercial feel. Pendant lights were installed to hang just above those seated at the bar. A new full bathroom and closet were added in the basement as well.\nCabinetry: WoodShapes Unlimited\nIn this whole home renovation we added a partial second floor complete with two bedrooms, closets, and a full bathroom. We created a brand new garage while converting the existing garage into an open family room. Floors were replaced in each room and windows were added as well. In the living room, the wood-burning fireplace was rebuilt along with its chimney. Also, flush beams were retrofitted in the open space to make the ceiling continuous and uninterrupted by any visible beams. The kitchen was completely renovated and included new custom cabinetry, countertops, and tile floor.\nThis spacious, yet extremely friendly and inviting home lacked a kitchen with personality and functionality for this growing family and their desire to entertain others. The goal for this renovation was to provide for new and larger appliances, maintain views to the rear yard, and provide family seating space within the kitchen.\nThe home’s existing exterior architecture provides references reminiscent Italian villas with terra cotta clay tile roofing, half-round steel windows and ornate stonework. The interior evokes similar images through the use of warm earth tone wall colors, hardwood floors, wrought-iron railings and plastered walls.\nThe home’s existing pallet of aged materials and their warm earth tones was reinforced with the selection of new finish materials such as: red brick, limestone veneer, linoleum flooring, African-mahogany cabinets, quartz perimeter countertops...more\nThe clients for this project wanted to open up two closed off spaces in the basement. Before, there was a concrete block wall with a small opening between the two spaces. To open up the space, the concrete wall was removed, the ceilings were shored, new foundations were poured, and an eighteen foot steel beam was installed to carry the first floor. Thomas J. Pearson Inc. coordinated and completed the basement finish including the drywall installation and finish, electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing, trim work, and flooring.\nThe project included a few unique features. One of these was the futuristic television cabinet. Two televisions which lowered into a concealed cabinet were installed. These televisions were back to back so that they could entertain both sides of the basement and disappear when not in use. Another unique feature was the curved stairway which added to the modern style of the basement.\nTJP Inc. and the owners worked with Cynthia C. Walker at Walker Designs who did all the interior design work ranging from the style of the cabinetry to the beautiful and colorful glass backsplash.\nTile Design/Interior Design by Cynthia C. Walker; Copyright Walker Designs, LLC 2013. Used by permission.\nWillow Ridge Home Addition\nThese homeowners wanted to get the most out of a home addition and bathroom remodel. After the project was completed, they ended up with a gourmet kitchen, a remodeled basement, a sunroom, and a master bathroom remodel.\nTo complete the addition, the existing concrete walls in the basement were cut and new foundations and concrete walls were built. New beams were then installed to carry what would eventually be the kitchen and the rest of the second floor.\nAs a culinary expert, this homeowner sought additional space and functionality with the kitchen makeover. Space was increased via extending the room by four feet, requiring new concrete walls and foundations from below. The design incorporated keeping some existing cabinetry and designing the added cabinetry to match. A custom cherry island and... more\nThis project involved a complete renovation of a turn of the century Indianapolis home. We created a new kitchen within the existing space, which matches the existing home architecture and details, including new enlarged arched opening, quarter-sawn oak flooring, and cabinetry and lighting that matches the period of the home.\nThis 24’ by 22’ addition opens up the the first floor space with an additional room that connects to the kitchen. The newly constructed space serves as a living room/sunroom.\nTo do this, we tore down the kitchen wall and built a temporary plywood wall to keep the space closed off from the new construction. The new structure was framed and the roof was shingled. To allow for the roof line, new window openings were built and new windows were purchased to meet current egress requirements. The double door that initially went to the exterior was transformed into an 8’ tall opening. The kitchen window at the sink was taken out and now has a wood jamb opening with a granite countertop for a bar where people can sit and watch the cooks at work.\nInside the addition we created some additional cabinet space for another serving area. The cabinetry was framed to fit a beverage cooler. The floor in the addition matches the existing hand scraped wood floor in the kitchen. One particular challenge we faced in the addition was ensuring that the floor elevation for the new addition lined perfectly so that it was seamless.\nOn the exterior we installed a new cultured ledge stone and a real limestone sill with actual rock face to provide... more\nThis newly remodeled basement provides the homeowners with a new full bar, office desk and space, entertainment area, and a full bathroom. The staircase leading to the new basement includes a feature which allows those coming down the staircase to view the entire basementthrough a niche in the wall. Custom cabinetry was installed to match the existing cabinetry in the basement at the bar and desk area. The full bathroom contains custom shelving and a sleek red paint. Though the basement contains many features, the timber stepped window well proves to be one of the most dramatic. The newly constructed window well now allows sunlight to enter the basement completely redefining the space by offering natural light.\nThe owners of this 1950's home sought additional living space. The design was created to add a new space for the garage, convert the existing garage into a usable family room area, update the kitchen and open it to the new family room. Because the façade of the home was limestone and brick, care was taken in removal of the limestone adjoining the new space, so that it could be reused on the front elevation, as the former garage door was converted to a window. The resulting look blends with the architecture of the home.\nAn open concept was created by removal of a wall separating the kitchen from the former garage space and continuing the kitchen bar area to adjoin the family room. In the new room, French doors open south, providing light and easy access to the backyard. A half-bath was added in the new space for convenience. 2006 MAME Award Recipient, Best Room Addition.\nThe kitchen of this historic Irvington home in east Indianapolis was expanded to create an open flow and additional space. A former butler's pantry, closet, and load-bearing wall were removed, and a new steel beam was added to open the space. Some existing cabinetry was re-purposed, and new cabinetry, trim work, and granite counters were added. The home now boasts a traditional yet functional and modern kitchen.\nComplete makeover of master bath, office, and closet space. This project involved removing and replacing windows, replacing existing fixtures, and installation of hardwood flooring throughout the space. The newly-created design allowed for walk-in master shower.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://events.mannafoodbank.org/", "date": "2020-02-22T12:50:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145676.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222115524-20200222145524-00295.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9286483526229858, "token_count": 814, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__77396445", "lang": "en", "text": "Today in Western North Carolina, 1 in 6 people and 1 in 4 children is facing an empty bowl.\nYou can help fill it—at MANNA FoodBank’s 18th annual Empty Bowls!\nEmpty Bowls is a unique and memorable event that celebrates community, art, and collaboration, while bringing awareness to the very real problem of hunger in Western North Carolina.\nGuests select a bowl hand-made by local artisans and enjoy a seasonal meal of delicious soups, breads, desserts, and coffee. To complement the experience, local musicians provide fabulous live music. The souvenir bowl guests take home reminds them of the many WNC families that are currently struggling with hunger.\nAlmost every part of the event is donated, including the event space, food, beverages, and local pottery and art. This allows MANNA to use event proceeds for our food distribution and nutrition programs, which serve the more than 100,000 food-insecure households across our 16-county service area. Every dollar raised can help provide food for 3.5 meals!\nIn addition to the souvenir soup bowls that ticket holders select, guests may purchase special works of high-end craft and art at the Collector’s Corner. Collector’s Corner items are gallery-quality pieces selected by the artists. 100% of the proceeds from Collector’s Corner sales go directly to supporting MANNA’s mission of ending hunger in WNC.\nTickets may be purchased for Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) or Dinner (5:00 PM – 7:30 PM). You may arrive any time during the designated service hours. All seating is general admission.\nAdult Ticket: $40 (includes a meal and a souvenir bowl hand-made by a local artist)\nChild Ticket, ages 12 and under, available for dinner only: $10 (includes a meal and a souvenir kid’s bowl)\nIt takes many talented artists thousands of hours to craft the 1,000+ beautiful bowls that are the namesake, the heart of, and the takeaway from MANNA’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. MANNA is fortunate to have incredible support from experienced potters and ceramic artists who help create the vibrant arts and crafts community in Western North Carolina. The bowls our guests take home are beautiful, functional pieces of art that become treasured keepsakes. In fact, many guests attend the event every year to look for another piece by a favorite artist to add to their collection.\nMANNA’s partnership with Asheville’s celebrated culinary industry plays an important part in the success of our many events and fundraisers throughout the year. These dedicated food partners put their heart into feeding our community all year long, and Empty Bowls is no exception. The food served at Empty Bowls makes this autumn community event a perfect seasonal celebration—flavorful, hearty soups, stews, and bisques, made-from-scratch breads, biscuits, and muffins, and sweet & savory desserts. Check out our 2019 Empty Bowls Culinary Sponsors.\nThe DoubleTree by Hilton, located in historic Biltmore Village, has hosted Empty Bowls since 2004. Each year, they allow us to use the hotel at no cost and provide exceptional staff support to ensure Empty Bowls goes off without a hitch. Through their generous contributions, DoubleTree has helped MANNA provide food for over one million meals!\nGuests enjoy fabulous live music by talented, local musicians, providing the perfect complement to each meal.\nIn the Burghley Ballroom: Red Echo Trio (Brad Curtioff – keys, Rob Parks – bass, Kent Spillmann – drums)\nOn the Patio: Sam Irvin IV\nIn the Burghley Ballroom: One Leg Up (John Stineman – guitar, Steve Trismen – violin, and Zack Page – bass)\nOn the Patio: To be announced", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blog.ankabizuteria.pl/2023/09/09/elevate-your-style-with-anka-jewellerys-silver-bracelets-a-symphony-of-craftsmanship-and-elegance/", "date": "2024-02-29T12:30:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474808.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229103115-20240229133115-00043.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.909766435623169, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__142606354", "lang": "en", "text": "The Allure of Silver\nSilver has been a symbol of elegance and sophistication for centuries. Its lustrous shine and versatility make it a go-to choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Anka Jewellery taps into this allure, offering a wide range of silver bracelets that are not just accessories but pieces of art.\nA Palette of Stones\nAnka Jewellery’s collection is a treasure trove of options. From the mystical hues of opal to the classic elegance of pearls, the range of stones set in these silver bracelets is vast. Amber, cubic zirconia, garnet, and even exotic stones like ulexite and zultanite make an appearance, ensuring there’s something for every taste.\nWhat sets Anka Jewellery apart is the meticulous craftsmanship. Each piece is a result of hours of labor, where skilled artisans bring designs to life. The bracelets feature intricate patterns, from Greek motifs to modern geometric designs, each telling a story of its own.\nVersatility at Its Best\nWhether you’re dressing up for a formal event or a casual day out, Anka Jewellery has a silver bracelet to match the occasion. The collection includes everything from delicate pieces with dainty charms to robust bracelets that make a statement.\nThe Price Range\nAnka Jewellery offers silver bracelets in a wide price range, starting from 18,00zł to 2,000,00zł. This makes it accessible for those who are looking for affordable elegance as well as those who wish to indulge in luxurious pieces.\nAnka Jewellery offers a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern designs. Their silver bracelets are not just accessories; they are pieces that add a touch of elegance to any outfit. With a wide range of options and price points, Anka Jewellery makes luxury accessible to all.\nSo, why wait? Elevate your style with a silver bracelet from Anka Jewellery today!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://pushkin.institute/science/publikacii/detail.php?ID=9538", "date": "2022-06-30T07:16:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103669266.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630062154-20220630092154-00461.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7430248260498047, "token_count": 843, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__211294540", "lang": "en", "text": "Мотив «утаенной любви» - одно из спорных явлений в истории пушкинистики. В данной статье предлагается анализ его эстетической природы. За основу берется категория романтической тайны и ее освоение в ранний период творчества Пушкина. Мотив имени исследуется в соотнесении с онтологической триадой «имя - личность - бытие» на примере стихотворений «К живописцу» (1815) и «Осеннее утро» (1816).\nBoth texts stand out among the love lyrics of Pushkin 1815-1816, for which unrequited love is an important part. In the unmentioned poems such situation is not included. In the message «To painter» a lyrical portrait of idealized heroine is recreated, at the end of the poem there is a promise to write her name. The lyrical elegy «Аutumn morning» is based on the experience of parting with the beloved. The love lyrics is performative by its nature. The lyrical event represents such a type of emotional experience when «I» releases an attitude to «another I». In this way «another I» is given in the situation of «my» attitude to it. In the early lyrics of Pushkin the signal of heart mystery disclosure or of overfilling emotions is a dear name. In the poem «To painter» the lyrical character aims to recreate the character of the beloved through the reference to the ancient names, under which the mythological association is hidden. The beloved becomes similar to Hebe, the Goddess of eternal youth, and Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty. The name of the Goddess is not mentioned, it can potentially exist only outside the lyrical event. In the elegy «Autumn morning» there is a fact of name verbalization, it is mentioned but remains unknown to the receiver (reader). The hero calls the beloved and the sound of his voice broadens the boarders of the beloved absence. The model of time and space name being appears in the poem, when the world is measured with its ontological possibilities. The conflict situation is formed within the insuperable distance between the name and its owner. In the poems «To painter» and «Autumn morning» the lyrical intrigue is in that the name is not mentioned. Pretention in the lyceum period of Pushkin’s works becomes the source of romantic aesthetics formation. On the first phase of the motive development it is explained by the shyness of the hero. At the same time Pushkin comprehends the situation of", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://matthewnoedesign.com/about", "date": "2019-05-23T21:23:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257396.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523204120-20190523230120-00158.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9299785494804382, "token_count": 364, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__130421803", "lang": "en", "text": "I received a technical background in architecture and design from the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University. There I learned to use CAD software to solve geometrical and spatial problems.\nThis background in the fundamentals provided a foundation on which to explore my interests in artistic and dynamic approaches to design—particularly in visualization techniques—in the M. Arch 2 program at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). There I honed digital design, fabrication, programming, and digital modeling skills.\nAt SCI-Arc, I had the opportunity to join the X-Lab design research program, which focused on the use of collaborative robotics and additive fabrication processes in architecture, under the leadership of Peter Testa. I also worked on several design teams where I researched project specific components and concepts, made construction drawings, and created digital and physical models.\nAfter graduation, I joined the HKS Inc. team in Washington, DC as a forum member. For the last three years, I have collaborated on projects in the DC, Baltimore, and Dallas metropolitan areas. The projects ranged in size from 4,000 square feet to more than 1 million. A hospital inspired by silkworm cocoons, a statement canopy for Capital One’s headquarters, and an Urban Food Studio for the Capital Area Food Bank exemplify my approach to architecture and design.\nVisual storytelling remains a fundamental part of articulating ideas in my work. I see design as a narrative for living and building that constantly pushes the boundaries of what architecture can be. With 3D software and simulation tools, I generate patterns and objects that mimic natural order and processes.\nOutside of work, I spend my free time drawing, coding programs like Skinventor, cycling, cooking, and playing soccer.\nLEED Green Assoc.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.karenmccullah.com/crazy-kind-of-love-2/", "date": "2020-08-03T21:07:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735833.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20200803195435-20200803225435-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9411174654960632, "token_count": 101, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__167190618", "lang": "en", "text": "July 25, 2013\nby Karen McCullah\nA sweet dramedy about a dysfunctional family who learns how to come together again after finding themselves broken apart.\nCrazy Kind of Love is an American drama film directed by Sarah Siegel-Magness and screenplay by Karen McCullah. The film is based on 1995 novel Angel Angel by April Stevens. The film stars include Amanda Crew, Zach Gilford, Aly Michalka, Eva Longoria and Virginia Madsen replacing Meg Ryan late in June 2011.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://franklin.cce.cornell.edu/events/2017/08/18/plant-based-dyeing-workshop", "date": "2018-06-19T18:12:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863109.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619173519-20180619193519-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9166597127914429, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__41777739", "lang": "en", "text": "Plant-Based Dyeing Workshop: Friday, August 18, 1-4pm\nFacilitated by Cornell Garden-Based Learning and hosted by Paul Smith’s College\nOsgood Farm and Visitor Interpretive Center at 8023 State Rt. 30 Paul Smiths, NY.\nYour flower patch or vegetable garden is quite possibly a dyer’s garden in disguise.\nDozens of common plants can be harvested and made into colorful dyes. Experimenting\nwith natural dyes derived from your garden offers great opportunities for integrated\nlearning, including art projects and scientific exploration.\nJoin us for a workshop focused on plant-based dyes! Participants will explore natural\ndyeing processes and experiment with different dyes and techniques, as well as learn\nsome techniques for going further later, and will discover other art-based garden\nactivities to engage and inspire youth, adults and families in their communities.\nThis workshop is ideally suited for educators, volunteers and community members\nwho engage youth, adults or families in the garden setting.\nNote: You will need two small and clean items to experiment with. We suggest 100%\ncotton white garments such as: cotton socks, cotton boxer briefs, a cotton T-shirt, or\nother small cellulose fiber item (rayon and linen work well). Please, no polyester,\nalthough we have found that clothing with a very small amount of other material (e.g.,\nthe stretchy materials in socks) can be fine.\nFor more information or to register, please contact FionaDoherty at\nFcd9@cornell.edu or 607-255-7351. Register before Monday, August 14.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thewildfireinside.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-04-24T18:40:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223206672.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032006-00086-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9910232424736023, "token_count": 247, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__124370347", "lang": "en", "text": "\"We are the same as plants, as trees, as other people, as the rain that falls. We consist of that which is around us, we are the same as everything. If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.\"\n\"From it, from the palm of her hand against the palm of his, from their fingers locked together, and from her wrist across his wrist something came from her hand, her fingers and her wrist to his that was as fresh as the first light air that moving toward you over the sea barely wrinkles the glassy surface of a calm, as light as a feather moved across one’s lips , or a leaf falling when there is no breeze; so light that it could be felt with the touch of their fingers alone, but that was so strengthened, so intensified, and made so urgent, so aching and so strong by the hard pressure of their fingers and the close pressed palm and wrist, that it was as though a current moved up his arm and filled his whole body with an aching hollowness of wanting.\"\nErnest Hemingway - For Whom the Bell Tolls (via visualamor)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.allaboutyousolutions.com/post/jessica-palermo-ryt-500", "date": "2020-09-20T16:34:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198287.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200920161009-20200920191009-00720.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9596311450004578, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__32100646", "lang": "en", "text": "Jess began practicing yoga nearly ten years ago. As a lifelong dancer and athlete, she first experienced yoga as rehab for an old dance injury. She fell in love with the balance between body, mind, breath and the potential to ground and release excess energy back into the world. Jessica received her 200RYT in the winter of 2013 after completing Teacher Training at Frog Pond Yoga Center in Princeton, MA. She is a dedicated Acroyogi and Ashtangi and continues to actively attend yoga forums and workshops. She teaches a variety of classes throughout Massachusetts, from Hot Power Flow to Gentle Restorative Yoga to Inversions Workshops to traditional Hatha Yoga- and she teaches children's classes, too! Jessica's classes are invigorating, focusing on alignment, flexibility and strength through creative sequencing and a spirit of playfulness and mindfulness. Additionally, she encourages growth of the spiritual self through the philosophy of yoga, including mantras, meditation, and work with the Chakra system. When she's not on the mat, Jess enjoys exploring the great outdoors and cheering on the Boston sports teams.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.adriannapapell.com/adrianna-papell-1%2F5-ct.-t.w.-certified-diamond-marquise-wedding-band-in-14k-white-gold-%28i%2Fi1%29-20096197.html", "date": "2020-10-21T04:48:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107875980.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20201021035155-20201021065155-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8294361233711243, "token_count": 161, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__70769662", "lang": "en", "text": "FREE SHIPPING OVER $200\nStyle Number: Adrianna Papell 1/5 CT. T.W. Certified Diamond Marquise Wedding Band in 14K White Gold (I/I1)\nWith chic detail, this sparkling certified diamond wedding band from Adrianna Papell complements her sublime style. Crafted in cool 14K white gold, this sculpted design features shimmering diamonds - with a color rank of I and clarity of I1 - in marquise-shaped frames along the style. Radiant with 1/5 ct. t.w. of diamonds and a brilliant buffed luster, this wedding band shines. The ring arrives with a certificate that includes a photo and description of the diamonds, which guarantees quality and can be used for insurance purposes.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.premiere-urgence.org/en/la-chronique-n127-june-2018/", "date": "2024-04-14T01:20:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00004.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500131607055664, "token_count": 424, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__198409818", "lang": "en", "text": "La Chronique N°127- June 2018\nThis edition of La Chronique is dedicated to humanitarian photography.\nPhotographers talk about their relationship to the image in a context of humanitarian crisis. In the interview section, the director of the Magnum Agency explains to us “the mad dash for photos”.\nThe long-form “Beyond the pictures” brings together all the photos and sotires shared in La Chronique.\n‘Show it all, but not just in any old way’\nHumanitarian photography is a very special genre. It illustrates an environment that may be violent, shows portraits of people often in distress, and focuses on the failure of modern society and its inequalities that need to be handled with care. It is essential for getting the public engaged, raising awareness and sometimes even changing the course of history…\nPremière Urgence Internationale puts photography at the heart of its communication. Through our presence on the web, our exhibitions and publications, we showcase photographs that tell stories: for example the story of Amina in Nigeria, alone with eight children, rebuilding her life bit by bit in Maiduguri; or the story of Bassam in Iraq who returned to his village that was completely destroyed by Islamic State; or the story of the 70-year-old woman in Ukraine who is unable to cross the “line of contact” to find her family members. The images capture a look, or a smile, and put a face to complex political issues, countries miles away from our concerns and crises that might have been forgotten.\nIn this new edition of La Chronique, we asked professional photographers to talk about their craft and their experiences with us. They tell us about a picture and explain their approach to humanitarian photography. In the ‘Interview’ section, the editorial director of the famous Magnum agency talks to us about photojournalism and its uses in a humanitarian crisis.\nWe hope that these images will speak to you too and will boost your commitment to our organisation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://boonehistory.org/montminy-art-gallery/", "date": "2020-04-01T18:11:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370505826.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401161832-20200401191832-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9284111261367798, "token_count": 382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__149808640", "lang": "en", "text": "FUSION: 2020 Encaustic Art of Elise Rugolo and her Students\nOpening Reception: April 1, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nStatement from the Artist:\nIn my encaustic painting workshops and private classes, I teach people who have never lifted a paintbrush, as well as folks with advanced degrees in art. I love to see students of different levels and skill sets working side-by-side. I encourage my students to playfully experiment and to explore the medium without fear or defeatist attitudes. My criteria in the curation of this group of artists was based on their classroom performance, quality of work, and their commitment to learning the craft of the ancient technique of painting with molten wax.\n“Fusion” is a technical term in the encaustic process in which a heat source such as a torch, heat gun, or iron is used to heat the wax to the temperature necessary for it to physically fuse with the layer of wax underneath. An encaustic painting is usually comprised of numerous thin layers of wax. If these layers are not fused, it may negatively affect the structural integrity of the piece. In the context of this show, “fusion” also symbolizes the reciprocal connection between teacher and student in the classroom environment that ultimately creates and fosters new creative approaches and insights.\nThank you to my talented and enthusiastic students participating in this show: Stephanie Armbruster, Alice K. Hurley, Peggy Hurley, Wayne Leal, Lea Lichty, Connie Luebbert, Barbara Peck, Ann T. Rosenthal, Jamie L. Scheppers, Mike Seat, Leandra Spangler, Chris Teeter, Tracy Titmus, and Jennifer Wax. Special thanks to Lea Lichty, for coming up with the idea of having this show.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://countrycontemporary.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy-valentines-day.html", "date": "2018-05-23T10:57:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865595.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523102355-20180523122355-00261.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9733870029449463, "token_count": 563, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__61654636", "lang": "en", "text": "I think I posted a similar image last year, but I find it coincidental that my latest amaryllis - one I bought on sale after the holidays last year - decided to bloom not in December but just now, in time for Valentine's Day.\nI have always loved Valentine's Day for the ruby rouge blast it supplies, usually in the middle of a snowy white winter...just long enough after Christmas and New Year's, just soon enough before the emerald greens of St. Patrick's Day, of spring and the pastels of Easter. This year, while we don't have the blanket of snow that is so typical of this season, the landscape is still bleak, leafless and lifeless, so the contrast to the vermilions and crimsons of Valentine's Day still remains strong.\nIt seems a bit incongruous, though, that on this bright and cheerful Valentine's Day, so many are still in shock and reeling from the sad news of the sudden death of singer Whitney Houston just a few days ago in California. I have written occasionally here of my affection for \"great girl singers\" and it is very sad that the last time I wrote of a very fine songstress here, it was to note the passing of one of the last of the great women singers of the mid-20th century, the legendary Lena Horne. How ironic, then, that Miss Horne was, as it turned out, Whitney Houston's singing idol. It is not surprising when one considers how alike they were - stunningly gorgeous women, phenomenal singers, grand personas of their respective eras.\nIt is lamentable, though, that unlike Miss Horne, who lived on into her 90s, Whitney left us much too soon at 48 - barely more than half Lena's age - with so many songs left unsung, depriving us of any chance of seeing her real redemption, and perhaps a full recovery from her demons, and many more years to enjoy her undeniable talent. Surely, she was not at her best in recent years, and her tribulations, unfortunately, were very public ones, but regardless of her more recent challenges, she leaves us with her legacy of remarkably beautiful, stirring and powerful vocals that will stand as a lasting testament to her great gift: one of the most glorious voices of our time.\nWhitney Houston truly was one of a kind, a rare and unearthly talent, and whatever else one might say or think about her, her life and how she lived, or how she died, that simple fact is utterly without question.\nFor Whitney, I offer a Valentine's Day prayer that she knew, if nothing else, that she was greatly loved and will remain so by millions of people for many, many years to come.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thisthisthispod.com/episode-8-erin-somers-reads-waltz-from-ecotone/", "date": "2021-04-15T14:06:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038085599.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210415125840-20210415155840-00629.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9418762922286987, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__102657685", "lang": "en", "text": "In this episode, Erin Somers reads her story “Waltz” from the Summer 2019 issue of Ecotone.\nErin Somers’s writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Tin House Open Bar, Ploughshares, American Short Fiction, McSweeney’s, The Cincinnati Review, and many other publications. She holds an MFA from the University of New Hampshire and was a 2016 NYC Center for Fiction Emerging Writer Fellow and a 2016 Millay Colony resident. She lives in Beacon, New York, with her husband and daughter. Stay Up with Hugo Best is her first novel.\nEcotone’s mission is to publish and promote the best place-based work being written today. Founded at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2005, the award-winning magazine features writing and art that reimagine place, and our authors interpret this charge expansively. An ecotone is a transition zone between two adjacent ecological communities, containing the characteristic species of each. It is therefore a place of danger or opportunity, a testing ground. The magazine explores the ecotones between landscapes, literary genres, scientific and artistic disciplines, modes of thought.\nAuthor photo by Nina Suben; Magazine cover art is Pink Gets Hot (oil on canvas) by Denise Stewart-Sanabria.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.adultinseries.com/about-paulette.html", "date": "2021-06-20T10:51:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487660269.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620084505-20210620114505-00164.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9600096940994263, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__187549018", "lang": "en", "text": "Paulette Marte is a Director/Producer and recent graduate from New York University. After first majoring in History, Paulette felt a stronger connection to the film industry and decided to pursue a minor in producing which led her to several internships, including a position with JigSaw Productions & Annapurna Pictures.\nPaulette is the Associate Producer for HBO’s doc, Torn Apart: Separated at the Border which premiered Oct 2019.\nThough she decided to not pursue history professionally, her tactical mind and strong conviction makes for a phenomenal Producer and Director. Her mind is as sharp as her vision is clear and she's able to get her point across to anyone who's listening.\nAfter growing up in the Bronx, Paulette dreams of inflicting change in the film industry by bringing young people of color, specifically women, to the forefronts of production and shining a light on stories that would not otherwise be told while developing her own creative ideas in the process.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.yarnologie.com.au/products/terrafirma-limited-edition", "date": "2022-01-20T14:32:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301863.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120130236-20220120160236-00384.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.895947277545929, "token_count": 231, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__44863582", "lang": "en", "text": "Blackwattle x Yarnologie | TerraFirma\nBlackwattle Yarn created this delightful yarn for us as part of our Kickstarter to get Yarnologie to Print.\nAngela and her team hand dyed two exclusive colourways for us on their Alpaca farm in New South Wales, Australia. The results were spectacular!\nDue to popular demand, we have a small second batch of this Limited Edition yarn for you to enjoy.\n'TerraFirma' is a rich mix of autumn hues, with splashes of rusty red, deep blue, berry-hued purple and more.\nHand-dyed by Blackwattle on their Sweetpea base, a luscious single-spun (unplied) mix of merino, baby alpaca and silk. This yarn is perfect for knitting and crochet, lending itself perfectly to snuggly accessories and garments.\n60% superwash merino, 20% baby alpaca and 20% silk\n400 metres / 437 yards per 100g skein", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.stpaulamecov.org/copy-of-ministries", "date": "2024-04-24T12:15:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819273.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424112049-20240424142049-00659.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9508535265922546, "token_count": 233, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__102920669", "lang": "en", "text": "Mr. Job Titus Cannon\nMinister of Music\nWith over 27 years of experience as a teacher, musician, and music educator in various school systems in Georgia and Louisiana. He is also a well- known composer of music for movies, gospel ensembles and music productions. In addition, Mr. Cannon is the CEO of Nu Skool Program Services which is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization geared to give music education to talented students between the ages of 12 -17 years of age. Mr. Job Titus Cannon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music (University of Louisiana-Lafayette), a Master’s Degree in Music Education (Northwestern State University) and a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership (Columbus State University). He is also a published Author of the book, “Standing Tall While Facing the Trials that Come into Your Life”. [Author House Publishing]\nMr. Job T. Cannon is a consultant for Musical Groups, Churches, Music Industry Artists, and Musical Organizations in Georgia as well as around the South. Lastly,\nMr. Job Titus Cannon is a licensed and ordained minister.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://blog.wiggle.co.uk/win-endurance-conspiracy-t-shirt", "date": "2020-01-26T08:44:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251687958.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200126074227-20200126104227-00404.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9725216627120972, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__211306993", "lang": "en", "text": "THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED\nEndurance Conspiracy was created by former professional triathlete and artist, Tony DeBoom and his wife, Elize. The brand is built around the simple joys of endurance culture and just being outdoors.\nEC work with artists, designers and athletes around the world to create contemporary designs inspired by the world of endurance sport and pro racing.\nThe 2019 range of t-shirts are perfect for off-duty cyclists. Made from a soft blend of ring-spun cotton, polyester and rayon, they're comfortable and durable enough for a leisurely spin to the shops or simply for post-ride chilling.\nAll you need to do is answer the question below. Entries must be received by midnight on Thursday, April 25th and we'll pick five winners at random on Friday, April 26th. The prize consists of one Endurance Conspiracy t-shirt from the 2019 range and cannot be exchanged for another item. Winners will be asked to select their chosen size and design when they are contacted. Ts & Cs apply.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://elementia.submittable.com/submit", "date": "2019-02-20T20:48:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247496080.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220190527-20190220212527-00008.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9493294954299927, "token_count": 342, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__189713108", "lang": "en", "text": "There are presently no open calls for submissions.\nStanding up for what you believe in is a big part of growing up and learning how to break out of your shell. Whether it's something as little as changing the way you dress or as big as taking charge of your own future, we are wondering what makes you bold--how do you defy the status quo?\nBut action doesn’t stop at the self. How do you free others? How do you disrupt the systems of the world? Share your ideas of defiance and change. Use experience from social reformers of the past, current events, or your own brushes with breaking free from society’s norms. We want to know--how do you break free? Submit your original poetry, short stories, essays, comics, or artwork responding to our theme through February 1, 2019.\nABOUT US & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES\nelementia is a teen literary zine published to represent and uplift young adults (up to age 19). Submissions must be original work. We welcome simultaneous submissions (things that you're sending elsewhere for consideration) and pieces that have been previously published (as long as you hold the publication rights). There aren't any word count limitations, but we encourage submitters to pick their best excerpts from pieces that are too long for publication in a magazine. Each piece of writing or art should be submitted as an individual entry, but there is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit. Please send us your most final draft, as our editing stage only allows for minimal adjustments.\nLooking for feedback on your writing? Use your Johnson County Library card to access Tutor.com!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.thrufilm.com/our-mission-and-goals", "date": "2019-09-16T16:05:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572879.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916155946-20190916181946-00046.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8895716667175293, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__123338624", "lang": "en", "text": "The first chapter\nIn the summer of 2018, four strangers embarked on a 1,200-mile journey, on-foot thru the Pacific Northwest. With cameras in hand, packs on our backs, and open-minds, our little team set forth into the physical and mental unknown.\nWithin this space we not only experienced a real adventure - we connected with and captured the spirit of the wildest wilderness corridor in the lower-48.\nIn 2019, a feature-length film chronicling our experience will be released.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.christophhelm.com/", "date": "2023-12-10T08:01:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00079.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9265296459197998, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__195361659", "lang": "en", "text": "I am an Austrian based guitar player, composer, arranger and teacher. Starting out as an autodidact rock and blues guitarist in my teenage years, I eventually enrolled at the Konservatorium der Stadt Wien (now MUK) where I discovered my love for jazz and improvised music. Adding this perspective has enriched my playing and gives me the creative freedom to realize my musical vision. I love to work in a wide array of stylistic environments – adapting to the specifics of a genre while always adding my own voice to the result.\nIn addition to my studies I've taken lessons and masterclasses by Harry Pepl, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Jonathan Kreisberg, John Stowell, Gilad Hekselman, Ari Hoenig and others to keep myself hungry for knowledge and constant progress as a musician, artist and teacher. My goal is to never stop learning and improving, and I'm having a ton of fun doing so!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cocodune.com.au/products/tiger-shell-salt-and-pepper-shakers", "date": "2022-05-23T08:34:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662556725.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523071517-20220523101517-00259.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9439643621444702, "token_count": 141, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__75439344", "lang": "en", "text": "PAX SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS\nAdorable and stylish, our Pax salt and pepper shakers are made from gorgeous tiger shells. A cute addition to any dining table.\nPlease note that the size of these handmade shakers varies as they are made from natural sea shells.\nSize: 5cm (L) × 5cm (W) x 7-10cm (H)\nPlease note that when you purchase one of these handcrafted products, no two items will be exactly the same as there will be slight variations between each product and the product image on the screen. We consider this to be a unique advantage as your bespoke piece is truly one of a kind.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thisisindiana.blogspot.com/2010/05/camelot-on-stage-this-weekend.html", "date": "2018-07-16T08:56:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589237.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716080356-20180716100356-00041.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9476308226585388, "token_count": 157, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__59563721", "lang": "en", "text": "The first performance of \"Camelot\" will take place this Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at Hayswood Theatre. Get your tickets now at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 North Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon. You can also place your ticket order over the phone by calling 888-738-2137. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors (65+) and children (17 and under).\nThis production of \"Camelot\" is under the direction of Bob Trinkle and musical director, Tim Baker. \"Camelot\" will be on stage May 7 though 23. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jewsdownunder.com/2014/04/04/renowned-israeli-director-dan-wolman-showcases-the-best-of-israeli-cinema/", "date": "2023-03-23T08:04:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945030.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323065609-20230323095609-00346.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9652804136276245, "token_count": 448, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__67485074", "lang": "en", "text": "3 April 2014.\nCourtesy of the Embassy of Israel, the Zionist Council of Victoria together with Habayit showcased the very best of Israeli cinematography to Melbourne. Israeli director Dan Wolman enthralled community members as he took them “behind the scenes” of the Israeli film industry.\nBoth Hebrew and English speakers alike were able to enjoy Dan’s short documentary: “Yolande: an Unsung Heroine”, which was in English and Hebrew and also had English subtitles. The in depth discussion was in Hebrew.This riveting documentary tells the story of Yolande Gabai de Botton, considered by many the Jewish “Mata Hari.” A sophisticated Jewish woman from Alexandria, Egypt, she risked her son’s life and her own while collecting intelligence in Egypt and fighting for the creation of an independent State of Israel while undercover as a reporter.\nWorld renowned, Wolman is known as Israel’s consummate independent filmmaker. His frank and intimate insights into the world of cinematography and Israel’s place on the map as centre for film excellence was both insightful and thrilling.\nBorn in Jerusalem, Wolman has worked consistently since 1968 and taught cinema at Tel Aviv University, New York University, School of Victual Arts and most recently made a film with the students of Nacta in Beijing, China.\nHis love of all things cinema has seen him serve as a jury member of the Jerusalem, Haifa, Chicago, Cine-Manila, Goa, Instanbul, Bratislava, Mumbai, Yerevan, Pune, DocAviv and EBA (Korea) as well as many other film festivals.\nBoth funny, quirky and entertaining, Wolman’s personality and love of cinema was the perfect fit for Habayit’s Hebrew Language and Culture Centre.\nWolman is renowned for not only his feature films and commercial films, but also for his TV dramas, documentaries and extensive theatre experience.\nFor more information please contact:\nT: (+613) 9272 5507 E: email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.aucuisine.com/2013/08/haunted-hooting-owl-pretzels.html", "date": "2021-01-21T02:07:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703522150.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121004224-20210121034224-00159.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8545765280723572, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__41035361", "lang": "en", "text": "Whoo-oo dare eat this menacing owl? Everyone! Though they look especially spooky, these chocolate-dipped pretzels are a hoot to make.\nTo make, follow these steps:\n- Dip large pretzels in melted confectioner's coating. Place the pretzels on wax paper.\n- As the coating sets, sprinkle with coarse black decorating sugar. Press a black jelly bean to the twist of each pretzel for the nose and small pieces of licorice candy onto the base of the pretzels for the talons.\n- Separate a sandwich cookie and press the halves onto the pretzel for eyes.\n- Ice white candy pieces and press onto each cookie eye, then add chocolate chips to them for pupils.\n- Use black licorice twists as eyebrows.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://chicksgetlit.blogspot.com/2014/07/to-this-day-for-bullied-and-beautiful.html", "date": "2018-06-21T04:05:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864022.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621040124-20180621060124-00005.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9751601815223694, "token_count": 248, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__137455994", "lang": "en", "text": "Author: Shane Koyczan w/various illustrators\nRelease date: September 2, 2014\nBefore discovering this book, I had somehow missed seeing the video version of the poem that is on display here. Now that I have seen both all I can say is WOW!\nOkay maybe I can say a little more than that. This book should probably be required reading for kids. It’s a great way to introduce them to poetry. Not just any poetry but poetry that means something. Poetry that points out the damage that bullying can do. Poetry that points out that no matter how tough things are, you can make it through.\nNot only is the poem beautiful but the illustrations are too. Though they are done by numerous artists and styles, they all work here.\nEveryone involved should be proud. If you haven’t seen the video version yet, I’d read the book first and then follow it up with the video.\n* Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost in order to review it. I offered no guarantee of a positive review, though I only request books I think I'll like because why read a book you think you’ll hate?", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.jamballcreations.com/your-feedback", "date": "2019-04-25T00:25:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578675477.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424234327-20190425020327-00394.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9621711373329163, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__25598411", "lang": "en", "text": "Mel Goth/Rockabilly Package with a Banksy Theme\nWhen we set a date for our wedding I wanted an unusual bouquet and typed this into my search engine. Jamball was my favourite and I enquired though their website about prices. I was so happy with their service and prices that I ended up with my beautiful bouquet, three bridesmaid's bouquets, a flower girl wand and four button holes with a Banksy theme. I loved every moment of choosing things to go on the bouquets and picking things on Pinterest. Jaime and Pete really got me and my style and I looked forward to every step of putting the bouquets together. I was so delighted when the bouquets and button holes arrived. They were/are awesome and such lovely keepsakes of the wedding. The wedding guests loved the bouquets and button holes. They made our day just a little bit more unusual. I am so happy that I chose Jamball and miss their daily images. I would recommend them to everyone.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://peranders.com/thinking-particles-sprites/", "date": "2018-02-20T21:51:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813109.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220204917-20180220224917-00029.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8764616847038269, "token_count": 1759, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__265156981", "lang": "en", "text": "This is a neat way to render lots of particles fast and also fake volume or light particles. It’s got a number of other uses too, but let’s start with the very basics.\nWhat is a sprite?\nA sprite is simply a 2 dimensional image. The trick with sprites is that they always face the camera, they’re always flat to the viewer like cardboard cutouts, so you can fake 3d effects with them, trees, people in scenes, volumetrics… but because they’re only 2d they render faster than the full 3d image. You will in all likely hood have seen sprites in video games, the classic one is usually trees in racing games. Of course the effect doesn’t have to be so obvious as that, it’s really up to your texturing prowess, but i’ll get you started with simply emulating visible/volumetric lights.\nWhy use sprites?\nSimple, less geometry=faster render times. Usually a sprite is on a single poly, this is about as little geometry as you can get! Much less at least than the artists dummy in the above images.\nSo how do I do this with Thinking Particles?\n|To start off, simply add a library TP Emitter object Object->Object Library->TP Emitter to your scene, this will create our particles for us and saves us having to make the Xpresso network to emit our sprites.Next add a Polygon Object to the scene Object->Primitive->Polygon Object (please note this is different to the Object->Polygon Object which is an empty polygon object which contains no polygon geometry at all to start off with, it appears at first glance to look like a Null Object), this is going to be our sprite surface, sprites in 3d are produced by texturing a polygon and using an alpha to mask out the shape of the object.To make sure the sprite faces the camera we should change the way it faces so with the Polygon Object selected go to the Attributes Manager and change the Orientation to -Z.|\n|Make the Polygon Object a child of the Particle Geometry object in the TP Emitter and delete the Cube Object that’s generated by default in the TP Emitter.|\n|Next to make the emitter emit our Polygon Object select the TP Emitter object in the Object Manager, then drag and drop the Polygon Object into the Particle Shape box in the Attributes Manager.|\nIf we play our animation now the emitter should be emitting our Polygon Object nicely, however it’s not much use unless you’re looking directly at the emitter, we need to orientate the particles to face us at al times.\n|Add a new Camera Object to the scene Object->Scene->Camera. In the View port go to Cameras->Scene Cameras->Camera (or whatever you’ve called your Camera Object) to look through our new Camera in that View port.In the Object manager Select the Camera Object and add an Xpresso Tag to it (from the Object Manager menu File->New Expression->Xpresso Expression). The Xpresso workspace should open and here is where we will make the particles face the camera.|\n|In the Xpresso workspace drag and drop our Camera Object from the Object Manager, a node should appear called Camera. Next add two more nodes that we will need to do this, firstly a PPass node Right Click on the Xpresso Workspace New Node->Thinking Particles->TP Initiator->PPass and a TP Alignment node Right Click New Node->Thinking Particles->TP Standard->TP Alignment. Now we have al the nodes we need to make our particles always be flat face on to the Camera.From the Camera Node outputs (the menu from red square in the top right hand corner of the node) add a Global Position output Coordinates->Global Position->Global Position. On the TP Alignment node add an input Axis.Select the TP Alignment node and in the Attributes Manager change the Type to User Position. This option makes particles align with and point towards a point in space defined by the Axis setting. This is how we will make the particles look at our Camera, we will do this simply by connecting the Position of our Camera Object in the world (the Global Position) to the Axis value, this way the particles will always face our Camera Object, and wherever our camera looks the particles will appear flat on (unless we get really close up where the illusion can loose it’s effectiveness as the particles try to rotate around the camera).\nTo do this drag a connecting line between the dot on the Global Position output of the Camera node and dot on the Axis input on the TP Alignment Node. Now the particles have the camera’s position to point towards, however we’re not there yet, we still need to tell the TP Alignment node which particles are going to face the Camera, so to do that drag a line from the output of the PPass node to the Particle input of the TP Alignment node. Now we’re all connected. The particles wont align till we press play, So close the Xpresso Workspace and hit the Play Button and try moving the camera around a bit, rotate it around the TP Emitter object to see the particles face the Camera Object at all times.\nHow do we make this useful? Well here’s a simple example say we want to make it look like we’re emitting lots of visible lights into the scene. Visible lights are slow to render, Sprites are much faster. So here’s what we would do.\n|Make a new Material, and change the settings, first off switch off the Color Channel, and switch on the Luminosity Channel Make a nice color that we want our lights to be (HINT : if you want to give the effect of really bright lights make the basic color as you would with the light then bring the brightness up to over 100% till the color is the brightest color that you want your “lights” to have at any point). Next switch off the Specular channel and switch on the Alpha channel. In here add either a BhodiNUT Gradient or a standard Gradient, edit this and change the settings to 2D Circular type and make it so that it’s white in the middle and black at the edges, this will give the look of a circular falloff from the “light”|\nNow apply this material to the Polygon Object (our sprite), now it will render out looking for all the world like a visible light.\nPreparing to render\nThen before we render this go to the Render Settings dialog box and under the Options page change the Ray Depth to 50 (the maximum) this will make sure we shouldn’t get any artifacts when rendering (though it will slow the render down a little bit). Now seeing as the type of thing we’re rendering is already rounded and soft there’s no need to have any anitaliasing on so go to the Antialiasing page of the Render Settings dialog box and switch Antialiasing type to None. Next allow the animation to play a little so you have a few sprites and render. It should look like you’re emitting visible lights.\nAnother thing you can try is using a BhodiNUT Fusion in the Alpha channel. Then put the gradient in the top channel and a BhodiNUT 3D Noise in the bottom channel, set the blending mode to Multiply and edit the BhodiNUT 3D Noise however you want, try using World as the texture Space to get the particles to move through a texture, different texture space options create different effects so play around. This is a good way to emulate some simple volumetric effects as the particles will move through a 3d texture showing their “slice” of that texture for each and every frame, you can create some wonderful effects this way. Check my upcoming tutorial on faking volumetrics for more hints and tips with this sort of effect.\nDownload the source file for this image here (zip) .\nHere’s another playing around this time with animating the parameters on the noise and the Polygon Object to create a smokey emitter.\nHopefully by now you should realise the power and usefulness of sprites in 3d.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://threelittlebirdsresort.com/the-resort/", "date": "2022-08-09T08:01:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00333.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.899217426776886, "token_count": 485, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__31200281", "lang": "en", "text": "Three Little Birds is a unique, nature-based resort situated only 60 meters from a forgotten pristine white sandy beach in the humble town of Anda. During low tide, the beautiful Quinale beach is just a short walk away – this beach hailed by many as among the best beaches in Bohol!\nThe cottages are inspired by the Filipino traditional native houses with a Bohemian and Caribbean twist. The charming cottages are spacious and made especially from local materials such as bamboo, amakan (bamboo) mats, and Cogon grass for the roofs. The resort is environmental friendly and set in a beautiful pool garden. Travelers of independent mind, nature lovers, romantics, and families will surely find warmth, authenticity, and comfort.\nBreakfast, lunch and dinner are served in our restaurant Blue-tailed bee-eater or you can sip a delicious refreshing cocktail at the bar, in your hammock next to the swimming pool or at the patio in front of your cottage.\nSnorkeling gears are at your disposal for the adventure seekers, to explore the big blue sea. If that’s not enough to scratch your itch for adventure, you may rent a motorbike to visit the nearby cave pools. Explore the island by yourself and write your own motorcycle diaries!\nIn the evening, you can enjoy watching an international art-house movie or blockbuster in our Eagle Eye Movie House or listening to the (live) music at the bar. If you’re concerned about losing touch with reality, free wireless Internet can help you out.\nServing guests with Filipino hospitality mixed with our International management, we can offer the perfect balance of privacy and attention to details. The warmth and friendliness of our team will make your stay with us unforgettable! The fusion restaurant, hammocks, smooth music, sweet breeze and cocktails will give you the ultimate relaxing experience. We speak fluent English, Filipino, Mandarin & Cantonese Chinese, Dutch…, ein bisschen Deutsch, “un petit peu “Français”, and “un poco de espanol”!\nArchitect: Antonio Legaspi designed the Three Little Birds resort, taking inspiration from the native architecture in the Philippines. The Filipino culture – in the form of traditional architecture, crafts, and beliefs – has been incorporated into the resort.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arlogoods.com/products/largecactus", "date": "2021-10-17T08:39:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585171.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20211017082600-20211017112600-00007.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9408659338951111, "token_count": 161, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__152497869", "lang": "en", "text": "Love it. This scarf is gorgeous!\nSo cute, and perfect for this succulent lover. I am excited to channel my inner Dr. Birx when it gets a bit colder with this!\nI was so happy to open my package, which came right on time. My scarf was beautifully designed and of high quality. I follow on IG and your posts have given me so many cool ideas of how to wear & use my scarf. Thank you! Thank you!\nBeautiful texture, color and print. Having curly hair, I’m always looking for large wraps that nurture my curls (silky fabric does just that) while maintaining my boho vibe. I’m be living in this all summer!\nBeautiful scarf. Shipped promptly. Will come back for more", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sewingmachinesnow.com/embroidery", "date": "2019-10-14T10:42:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986653216.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014101303-20191014124303-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8928467631340027, "token_count": 992, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__129293076", "lang": "en", "text": "Create stunning embroidery like never before by utilizing the 350 built-in designs, 11 fonts for monogramming and a 2 & 3 letter monogramming function. With a maximum hoop size of 9.1” x 11.8” and embroidery speed of up to 1,000 stitches per minute, the MC14000 allows you to complete large projects in no time.\nWhether you quilt, embroider, sew home decor and garments, or do a combination of everything, this machine makes it all more enjoyable. You'll be able to complete projects more quickly when you're on a deadline. But it's so effortless to use, and gives you such powerful tools, you can also spend whole days happily stitching, loving what you create. It truly expands your horizons.\nWe've taken everything you love about Janome embroidery and quadrupled the capacity! With our four needle machine, you can set up your embroidery and move on to other projects while the MB-4S gets it done. The MB-4S is built to work with most embroidery formats, including those used by industry professionals. It is compatible with six industry-standard Tajima hoops, as well as the four available Janome hoops to further expand your creative opportunities.\nWhy is creating with fabric and thread so much fun? Because you get to express yourself. The Memory Craft 9900 lets you take your creative expression in any direction you can imagine. All the best features are here for embroidery, garment sewing, home decor, fabric crafting, and more. All in a machine that's just the right size for any sewing space.\nThe MC400E makes it easy to personalize, embellish and monogram home décor items, garments and accessories. With 160 built-in embroidery designs, 6 fonts for monogramming and a USB for importing designs, the possibilities are endless with this machine. The MC400E has a maximum embroidery size of 7.9” x 7.9” and it comes with an extra wide table for expansive workroom. Four additional hoop sizes are also available.\nEmbellished objects reflect your personal sense of style. The 350E makes it easy to embellish home decor items, garments, or accessories - just snap in your hoop and press a key. The 350E is our most advanced embroidery-only machine. Make ready to wear garments uniquely yours, monogram pillowcases and towels for a thoughtful gift: the 350E does it all, you just change the thread!\nPersonalize your life! The 200E makes it easy to add professional-style embroidery to garments, accessories, home dec items and more! Transform everything in your home to something uniquely yours. Simply snap in the hoop and press a key. Use the USB port to transfer designs from your computer, and enjoy features that make embroidering easy, like the built-in needle threader. Forget designer goods, the 200E makes it truly affordable to customize your world!\nNow designers can create projects to reflect their personal sense of style with the Memory Craft 230E. It's easy to personalize, embellish and monogram home décor items, garments and accessories. With 73 built-in embroidery designs and 3 fonts for monogramming, the possibilities are endless. The MC230E has a maximum embroidery size of 5.5”x 5.5” and it comes with 1 embroidery hoops. A 2\" x 2\" Hoop is also available.\nDesigns are easily imported through a USB and edited through the machine's on-screen editing functions. On-screen editing functions include enlarge/reduce, rotate and mirror image. Navigation through all of these features has become easier with the MC230E’s LCD touchscreen.\n\"World's First\" home-use seven-needle embroidery machine.\nThe MB-7 is the perfect tool to help you conquer your next embroidery project. This innovative machine is built to work with embroidery formats used by industry professionals such as .jef+, .jef and .dst. With 50 built-in embroidery designs and 10 fonts for monogramming, a USB port to easily import designs and a maximum speed of 800 SPM, the possibilities are endless. All embroidery operations are noticeably faster and smoother on the MB-7. You will be impressed with your project's professional-finished results.\n*Within the continental United States (the contiguous 48 states), Shipping is FREE to customers on orders over $45. Orders being shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, APO's, FPO's and DPO's are not eligible for free shipping. Also, the free shipping policy may not apply to purchases requiring special handling or delivery procedures.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://archerypie.com/4pyle3p/vmas-2021-vote", "date": "2022-07-05T19:49:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104597905.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705174927-20220705204927-00232.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9542289972305298, "token_count": 515, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__72473276", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’re looking for a reason to vote at the MTV Video Music Awards, then you’ve come to the right place. MTV VMAs honor the best videos and songs of the year, and their voters can help decide which video is the best. Thankfully, the MTV VMAs have dropped the gendered categories this year. Instead of Best Male and Best Female, viewers can simply vote for Artist of the Year instead.\nThe ceremony will feature an incredible array of musical acts. Fans can also vote for their favorite video, and there’s no better place than the internet. The telecast airs on MTV, so the winners of the Best Video will be announced live during the main telecast. In addition to the nominees for the video categories, there will be a socially-voted category. Votes will be cast by fans through social media, as well as in the voting booth.\nThis year’s VMA nominees are incredibly strong in the hip-hop category. Young M.A and Kodak are up for Best New Artist, and both artists have been named to XXL’s list of the 25 best projects of the year. Young M.A carried over his 2016 success with Herstory. Be sure to tune in to the MTV Video Music Awards this weekend for the best in hip-hop.\nThe nominations for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards were announced on Instagram Live. Kendrick Lamar led the pack with eight nominations, followed by Katy Perry and The Weeknd. Another big category added by MTV this year is “Best Fight Against the System.” This category celebrates videos that have made social issues the subject of their music. And in addition to the video categories, MTV has merged the Best Male and Best Female video nominations into one.\nThe voting for this year’s VMAs is now open, giving fans one last chance to voice their opinion and vote for their favorite songs and artists. The MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the Forum in Los Angeles on August 27. Fans have had a month to discover new music and artists before the ceremony. Fans can also cast their votes for the Best New Artist category, which is packed with diverse new artists. And, of course, MTV continues to support the LGBTQ community by removing gender-specific categories earlier this year.\nThe VMAs are broadcast on MTV, so the broadcast is available on Sky Channel 015 and 022. You can also watch it live on MTV in the UK on Sky Channels 015 and 022.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://mybestmusicacademy.com/", "date": "2024-04-20T06:56:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00896.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9338472485542297, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124929003", "lang": "en", "text": "For more than a decade, My Best Music Academy, formerly known as The Premier Vocal Coaches, has been at the forefront of private music lessons in Atlanta. Our specialized services cater to students ranging from 4 years old to adults, offering a diverse array of lessons and classes across more than 8 instruments, including piano, violin, voice, guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, cello, and more. With a strong commitment to excellence and a personalized approach, we have become the go-to choice for music enthusiasts in the area.Situated in the heart of Metro Atlanta, our cutting-edge facility provides a warm and inviting environment for students to learn and flourish. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors come from various backgrounds with a wealth of expertise, ensuring that each lesson meets the unique needs and goals of every student.In addition to in-person lessons, we also offer online music lessons through the Zoom platform, making our top-notch instruction accessible to students worldwide. Our scheduling options are highly flexible, accommodating homeschoolers, retirees, college students, and working professionals alike. With month-to-month lesson plans, students can progress at their own pace, enabling them to achieve their musical aspirations.\nAt My Best Music Academy, we provide well-rounded musical education, covering various techniques, styles, and genres. We offer free music recitals, group classes, and workshops to enhance students’ musical experiences and foster a sense of community.\nJoin our vibrant community of music enthusiasts at My Best Music Academy, where personalized instruction, a supportive environment, and a diverse range of instruments provide everything you need for a fulfilling and rewarding musical journey.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.smithvillenj.com/event/holiday-light-show/", "date": "2016-02-07T12:44:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701149377.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193909-00005-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9723218679428101, "token_count": 102, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-07", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__16585679", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nHoliday Light Show\nNovember 28, 2013 @ 5:30 pm - December 1, 2013 @ 8:30 pm| Free\nWatch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees light up on our very own Lake Meone light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake.\nThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kristahoffler.com/index.html", "date": "2017-04-25T12:21:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120349.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00459-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9735405445098877, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__282240479", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a graphic designer with a strong background in print and web. I earned my BA in Graphic Design from Hampton University in 2007 and have just earned an AAS in Multimedia Design at TCC's Visual Arts Center.\nSince 2007, I have worked as a production artist for a marketing communications agency, as an in-house designer for a hair product manufacturer and on my own as a freelance designer. Each experience has colored the way I think about and pursue perfection in print and digital design.\nThanks for visiting my portfolio. I hope you like my work.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://moukik.fr/en/pages/qui-sommes-nous", "date": "2024-03-04T07:40:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00568.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9555094242095947, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__174402894", "lang": "en", "text": "Who are we ?\nHello ! I'm Morgane, passionate about animals and craft creation. I have always grown up surrounded by cats, dogs, rabbits, birds... They are part of my family.\nWith Moukik, I wanted to bring together my two passions and create personalized medals for dogs, cats, etc. Each medal is unique and handcrafted, with great attention to details and finishes. I take care to offer original and trendy models, so that each animal can wear a medal in their image.\nI am proud to be able to offer unique pet accessories and contribute to the safety of your little ones during outdoor walks.\nYou can reach me at this address: firstname.lastname@example.org\nSee you soon !\nWho is Apache\nIt was important for me to include support for an association in my project, which is why I decided to donate €1 for each medal purchased to the Apache association.\nIt is an association founded in 2014, which fights for the protection of stray, mistreated or lost animals in the Neufchâteau area (Vosges).\nDonations collected can help provide veterinary care, food, etc.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://josephdharris57.wordpress.com/", "date": "2017-11-23T22:06:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806979.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123214752-20171123234752-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9707114100456238, "token_count": 317, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__215440267", "lang": "en", "text": "I’m an English professor at the University of Delaware—where I teach academic writing, critical reading, creative nonfiction, and digital writing. Before coming to Delaware, I taught similar courses at Duke University and the University of Pittsburgh, and also worked with beginning teachers of writing. Whatever course I teach, my aim is always to help students write in their own voices about texts and ideas that matter to them.\nMost of my own writing grows out of my work as a teacher. My 2006 Rewriting offers advice on how to make generous and assertive use of the work of others in your own writing. And my 1997 A Teaching Subject is a history of the teaching of writing in American colleges. (An updated edition of this book came out in 2012.) I’ve also edited books about teaching writing and writing about popular culture, and I’m now at work on a book about how the teaching of writing has been depicted in recent movies and novels.\nI grew up in Philadelphia, in a working-class, Irish-Catholic home, went to parochial schools there, and then earned a BA from Haverford College and a PhD from New York University. I like dogs, books, movies, music, chess, minor league baseball, and talking with friends. My wife Pat is a non-profit administrator, my daughter Kate teaches American history, and my daughter Mora is an actress and writer. Pat and I live with two big and happy mutts, Rocky and Lois, in a small and old house in New Castle, Delaware.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gustavsonstudios.com/about", "date": "2019-10-14T00:44:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986648481.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014003258-20191014030258-00119.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9730001091957092, "token_count": 462, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__192349037", "lang": "en", "text": "Michael Gustavson graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters Of Fine Arts. Since then he has been a full time professional Artist. His works of art have been collected throughout the world. You will find his art pieces in major corporations such as: IBM, Kaiser Permanente, Seagate, Cranbrook University, Eastman Kodak, Mcdonalds Corporation, and SAS Headquaters. On an individual level, private collectors from every corner of the globe have collected Michael's work over the years, many returning to obtain new works.\nMichael's work is very unique in that he uses the traditional process of Raku and has expanded it by way of his own technique. The glazes he uses are textural and often appeal to one's senses, causing the viewers to immediately want to touch the work. This comes as no surprise to Michael as he always emphasizes surface quality and texture. The wall pieces are glaze paintings with fragmented edges, giving the work both a negative and positive space. The vessels are thrown on the wheel and then hand stretched to create a sense of the human figure. Each vessel gives the appearance of a torso having no head, but having the grace of a dancer... Truly these works are exciting to touch, look at, and admire!\n“Clay has been an art form that man has used since the beginning of time. Every culture that has been discovered through archaeology has a historic record of uses for clay. From utilitarian to sculpture this ancient historical record has always intrigued me. Since my discovery of clay I have been learning and exploring the many different qualities of clay.\nAs you look at my works you will note that I use many different techniques to manipulate clay to express my personal aesthetic views. Clay itself has a lot to do with my aesthetic viewpoint.\nThe last 38 years I have used the forms that I create, whether vessel or wall slabs, as a vehicle to express myself as a painter using glaze as my paint. My most recent works are a series of large hand built tectonic forms. With these forms I will continue to explore and express the language of clay. As is the case with most artists, the analyzing and verbalizing of their works is really not the statement, the statement truly is the work itself.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dianeheath.org/aboutdianeheath.html", "date": "2018-12-13T19:53:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376825098.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20181213193633-20181213215133-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692984223365784, "token_count": 237, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__226938949", "lang": "en", "text": "Diane Heath maintains an energetic studio of piano and organ students in Northwest Washington, D.C., with students ranging in age from seven through senior citizen. Additionally, she serves as half-time Assistant Director of Music and Organist at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, where her responsibilities include directing the St. Columba Boy Choir. She is the 2016 - 2018 coordinator of the Potomac Organ Institute.\nDiane has served on the music faculty of several Washington, DC, independent schools, including National Cathedral School, St. Alban's School, The Maret School and Sheridan School. In 2005 she created \"J. S. Bach and His Awesome Organ Music,\" a fun and educational concert for young people and their families.\nMs. Heath earned the Bachelor of Music Degree in Liturgical Music from Hartt School of Music and Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Choral Conducting from Indiana University. She also holds a diploma in Piano Pedagogy from The Levine School of Music. Her organ teachers were David Almond, Edward Clark, Larry Smith, and Donald Sutherland. Piano study was with Alexander Farkas and Jeffrey Chappell.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://creativetakemedical.com/new-medical-website-design/", "date": "2019-06-16T04:46:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997731.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616042701-20190616064701-00485.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8082288503646851, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__21930535", "lang": "en", "text": "First Impressions Matter\nDr. Geoffrey Keyes – In Development\nThis elegant, sleek design captures the warmth and professionalism of Dr. Geoffrey Keyes’ plastic surgery practice. The contrast of white font on blue and gray tones along with beautiful, sophisticated imagery throughout the site emphasizes a modern and clean aesthetic.\nDr. Suzanne Quardt – palmdesertplasticsurgery.com\nWarm gold, sepia and gray tones throughout Dr. Quardt’s site capture her glamorous and refined aesthetic of her Palm Springs plastic surgery practice. This clean, simple and timeless design captivates visitors with elegant and thoughtful touches.\nDr. Sameer Jejurikar – dallasplasticsurgery.pro\nThe modern design of Dr. Jejurikar’s website complements his advanced, state of the art Dallas plastic surgery practice. With skyline photos, sleek boxes and interactive photo and video, patients are drawn to spend time on this innovative site.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.jchst.org/9-eco-friendly-christmas-decorations-can-use-home/", "date": "2020-02-23T00:39:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145742.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20200223001555-20200223031555-00087.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9251170754432678, "token_count": 653, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__193255642", "lang": "en", "text": "While Christmas is one of the most festive holidays it also tends to be quite wasteful, and most of its waste is in paper and plastic form as are most Christmas decorations. However, it is possible to have a green and cheaper Christmas by not only practicing eco-friendly waste management activities but also using eco-friendly Christmas decorations. Therefore, turn your back on plastic wreaths and decorations and instead go all green for the green holidays using the following eco-friendly decorations.\n1. DIY Christmas Wreaths\nInstead of buying a plastic wreath that will almost definitely be a problem to dispose of, get your hands dirty and make a wreath using evergreen branches and foliage, pine cones and pine branches and tie them using a wire or yarn then decorate using ribbons. This will not only look wonderful in your home but also, smell great and woodsy! In the absence of evergreen trees, you can make a wreath using scraps of clothing materials that are not in use. These can also make up part of the Christmas tree ornaments.\n2. Reuse Old Napkins and Sundries from Christmases Past\nUse holiday dishes, glassware and cloth napkins that cannot be disposed of unlike paper napkins and placemats. Also, reuse last year’s wrapping and use it to decorate this year’s Christmas.\n3. LED Lighting Fixtures\nThey not only withstand all kinds of weather but are also, durable and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.\n4. Make Donations\nDonate the decorations you don’t need and only use enough while reusing and recycling the rest in order to reduce waste – you can make a family’s Christmas complete by sending them your old Christmas decorations.\n5. Get Crafty\nRather than spend a huge chunk of money buying all your gifts, buy only a few and make the rest. Handcrafted gifts are not only unique but also personal which makes them much more meaningful.\n6. Get Creative with Your Gift Wrapping\nInstead of buying elaborate wrapping paper, reuse other forms of wrapping such as old newspaper creatively such that your gifts still look elegant. You can also add an ornament or cut out a previous year’s greeting card and use it as a gift tag. Or grab a stylus and draw personalized gift wraps on your computer for print out. Don’t have a stylus? Reviews may help!\n7. Don’t Waste Money on Scented Candles\nWhy burn scented candles when you can use herbs instead. To scent your home for Christmas, you can tie cinnamon sticks around a normal candle, or tie packets of herbs such as thyme and lavender in porous cloth bundles and leave them around the house.\n8. Sustainable (and Edible) Christmas Decorations\nColorful display can also be made from cranberries, pine cones and evergreen twigs or nuts.\n9. Consider Investing in a Good Artificial Christmas Tree\nRather than cut down a live tree with each festive season, get an artificial tree and use it as many years as you possibly can.\nWe hope you found our 9 tips useful!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://happycatshaven.org/event/crafting-for-cats/", "date": "2022-05-24T09:02:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662570051.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524075341-20220524105341-00312.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9288081526756287, "token_count": 223, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__222040570", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nCrafting for Cats!\nJuly 12, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm\nDo you have a creative side? Love making beautiful things? Want to get a head start on holiday presents? Or do you just want to bang up some wood?\nIf you answered yes, please join us on July 12th at Board & Brush DIY Wood Sign Workshop for a unique fundraising experience!\nYou get to pick–and customize–any rustic wooden sign out of their gallery of over 100 signs. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks while you get those creative juices flowing, all without the mess & fuss of doing it from scratch. They customize the materials for you and take you step by step to create a gorgeous piece for your home or for a gift.\nIf you’ve ever priced home decor signs, you’ll know that $65 for a custom piece of art–made by YOU!– is a great value. Plus they are generously donating $20 from every regular price registration to Happy Cats Haven…thank you Board & Brush!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://smarticons.co/blog/remove-checkerboard-background-photoshop/", "date": "2024-04-21T18:12:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817790.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421163736-20240421193736-00756.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8152664303779602, "token_count": 937, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__187193560", "lang": "en", "text": "The checkerboard background, also known as the transparency grid, is a default feature in Adobe Photoshop that represents areas with transparency in your images. While helpful for visualizing transparent regions, it can be distracting and confusing when working on projects that require a solid or custom background. In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, we will walk you through various methods to remove the background in Photoshop. Whether you’re a graphic designer, photographer, or digital artist, mastering this technique will ensure your final compositions are clean and professional. Let’s dive in and make your images stand out without the distraction of the checkerboard background!\nBonus tool: Icons8 Background Remover\nUnderstanding the Checkerboard Background\nBefore we dive into the removal process, let’s briefly understand the purpose of the checkerboard background. In Photoshop, areas that are transparent or have no pixels will display the checkerboard pattern. This helps you visualize which parts of your image will be see-through or transparent when saved in a format that supports transparency, such as PNG.\nMethod 1: Hiding the Checkerboard Background\n- Accessing the Background Options: To remove the background, go to the “View” menu at the top of the Photoshop window. From the drop-down menu, click on “Show” and then uncheck the “Transparency Grid” option. This will instantly hide the checkerboard background, making it easier to focus on your image.\n- Using Keyboard Shortcut: A quicker way to toggle the transparency grid is by using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + H” (Windows) or “Cmd + H” (Mac). Pressing this combination will remove the backgrounds depending on its current state.\nMethod 2: Filling the Transparent Background\n- Creating a New Layer: If you want to fill the transparent background with a solid color or a custom pattern, start by creating a new layer. Go to the Layers panel, click on the “Create a New Layer” button, and place it below your image layer.\n- Filling the Background: With the new layer selected, use the Background Eraser Tool (G) to fill the layer with your desired color. Alternatively, you can use the Gradient Tool (G) to apply a gradient or the Pattern Stamp Tool (S) to fill it with a custom pattern.\n- Adjusting Opacity: To control the intensity of the background color, adjust the opacity of the new layer. Lower the opacity for a semi-transparent effect or keep it at 100% for a solid background.\nMethod 3: Merging the Layers\n- Making the Background Layer: If you prefer merging your image and background layers, start by creating a new layer below your image layer, just like in Method 2.\n- Filling and Merging Layers: Use the Paint Bucket Tool to fill the new layer with your desired background color. Next, merge the image layer and the new background layer by selecting both layers and clicking “Ctrl + E” (Windows) or “Cmd + E” (Mac).\nMethod 4: Saving with a Solid Background\n- Preparing Your Image: Before saving your image with a solid background, ensure that you have already removed the transparency and replaced it with your preferred background color or pattern.\n- Save As PNG or JPEG: To preserve the background, save your image in a format that doesn’t support transparency, such as JPEG or PNG. Go to “File” > “Save As,” choose your desired format, and click “Save.”\nBonus Tips for Seamless Background Removal\n- Always save a backup of your original image before making any changes.\n- If you need to retain transparency for other purposes, save a copy of the image in a format that supports transparency, like PNG.\n- Experiment with different background colors or patterns to find the one that complements your image the best.\n- Use Layer Styles to add special effects to your background layer, such as shadows or gradients, to enhance your composition further.\nBy following this step-by-step guide, you now possess the knowledge and techniques to remove background in Photoshop. Whether you choose to hide the transparency grid or add a custom background, these methods will help you create clean and visually appealing images for your graphic design, photography, and digital art projects. Embrace the newfound power to showcase your creativity without any distractions, and take your visual creations to the next level!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://movingbeyondinclusion.eu/event7.html", "date": "2020-01-27T17:01:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251700988.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127143516-20200127173516-00029.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8139324188232422, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__12967672", "lang": "en", "text": "As part of Moving Beyond Inclusion tanzfähig and Dachverband Tanz Deutschland will host a public conference on \"Tanz Körper Erweiterung / Stretching the Physicality of Dance\". The conference aims to stimulate debate and broaden perceptions on dance and disability in Germany and beyond. With presentations from the Moving Beyond Inclusion partners on their own work and with further contributions from other external professionals, the programme will reflect on the artistic possibilities that dance with diverse physicalities offers.\nThe conference will be held in German, English and German Sign Language.\nFurther information and details on how to book can be found here: http://www.tanzkoerper-erweiterung.de/en/home/", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.altonsun.com/", "date": "2017-09-26T17:56:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696677.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926175208-20170926195208-00480.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9747514724731445, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__233607683", "lang": "en", "text": "\"This instant you have right now reading my words is a comfort few will enjoy. Hope you make the most of it.\"\n\"A moment is fleeting, a photograph lasts forever.\"\n\"The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.\"\n\"No place is boring, if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film.\"\n\"Photography is a small voice, at best, but sometimes one photograph, or a group of them, can lure our sense of awareness.\"\n\"A photograph is a portrait painted by the sun\"\n\"Photography has the capacity to provide images of man and his environment that are both works of art and moments in history.\" ~Cornell Capa\n\"When I say I want to photograph someone, what it really means is that I'd like to know them. Anyone I know I photograph.\" ~Annie Leibovitz\n\"Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.\" ~Ansel Adams\nThanks for being here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bigadne-de-pritam.lagueri.com/", "date": "2022-01-19T20:50:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301488.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119185232-20220119215232-00687.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7804198861122131, "token_count": 505, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__157431177", "lang": "en", "text": "83 | Bigadne De | Ranveer Singh, Kabir Khan | Pritam, Benny Dayal, Ashish Pandit\n- Duration : 01:36\n- Size : 2.93 MB\n- Release : 13 December 2021\n- Downloaded : 41,934 x\n👉🏻 SUBSCRIBE to Zee Music Company - To Stream & Download Full Song: Gaana - JioSaavn - Mrjatt Lagueri - Apple Music - Mrjatt Lagueri Prime Music - Hungama - Mrjatt Lagueri - Music - Resso - HiPi - Zili - Song: Bigadne De Music: Pritam Singer: Benny Dayal Lyricist: Ashish Pandit Reliance Entertainment & Phantom Films Present A Kabir Khan Films Production A Film By Kabir Khan Produced By Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sheetal Vinod Talwar, Reliance Entertainment & 83 Film Ltd. Star Cast: • Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev • Deepika Padukone as Romi Dev • Pankaj Tripathi as PR Man Singh • Tahir Raj Bhasin as Sunil Gavaskar • Jiiva as Krishnamachari Srikkanth • Saqib Saleem as Mohinder Amarnath • Jatin Sarna as Yashpal Sharma • Chirag Patil as Sandeep Patil • Dinker Sharma as Kirti Azad • Nishant Dahiya as Roger Binny • Harrdy Sandhu as Madan Lal • Sahil Khattar as Syed Kirmani • Ammy Virk as Balvinder Singh Sandhu • Addinath Kothare as Dilip Vengsarkar • Dhairya Karwa as Ravi Shastri • R Badree as Sunil Valson Vi Customers Set this song as Callertune by clicking on below link: Music on Zee Music Company Connect with us on : Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - -\nTo support the singer, please buy this \"83 | Bigadne De | Ranveer Singh, Kabir Khan | Pritam, Benny Dayal, Ashish Pandit\" song at the official store. This \"Bigadne De Pritam\" song is in a 320 Kbps Mp3 file format.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.eenhoopjob.nl/5-reasons-to-choose-a-custom-design-for-your-soccer-jersey/", "date": "2024-04-14T08:52:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00782.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9488475322723389, "token_count": 692, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197233535", "lang": "en", "text": "Football is more than just a sport, it’s a cultural phenomenon that has been inspiring passion and loyalty in fans for over a century. A football shirt is much more than just a piece of clothing; it’s a symbol of identity, belonging, and pride for millions of people around the world. For many fans, a football shirt is a physical representation of the team they love and support, and a way to express their allegiance to their club.\nTherefore, it’s crucial for a football team to have a shirt design that accurately represents its values, history, and image. A bespoke football shirt design offers a range of benefits that can help to reinforce a team’s identity, engage with its fans, and promote its brand.\nOne of the main advantages of a bespoke football shirt design is that it enables a team to create a unique identity that sets it apart from other teams. A custom design can incorporate a team’s specific colors, symbols, and traditions, making it instantly recognizable to fans and opponents alike. A bespoke design can help to establish a team’s visual identity and make it easier for fans to identify with the team, creating a sense of unity and belonging.\nA bespoke football shirt design can also be a powerful tool for promoting a team’s brand. By incorporating elements that are meaningful to the team and its supporters, such as colors, symbols, and slogans, a custom design can help to reinforce the team’s brand and make it more memorable and recognizable to fans. A bespoke design can also help to establish a consistent visual style across all of a team’s marketing materials, further strengthening its brand.\nAnother advantage of a bespoke football shirt design is that it can help a team to secure more lucrative sponsorship deals. By incorporating a sponsor’s logo and colors into the design in a visually appealing way, a custom shirt can help to promote the sponsor’s brand and increase exposure for both the team and the sponsor. In addition, a bespoke design can offer more flexibility in terms of placement and size of the sponsor’s logo, making it easier to create a balance between promoting the team’s identity and the sponsor’s brand.\nA custom football shirt design can also increase fan engagement, as supporters are more likely to buy and wear a shirt that they feel represents their team in a unique and meaningful way. A bespoke design can tap into the emotions and passion of a team’s fans, making them feel more connected to the team and increasing their loyalty. By offering fans a range of custom designs to choose from, a team can also cater to the diverse preferences and interests of its supporters, further enhancing fan engagement.\nTradition and heritage\nA bespoke football shirt design can also help to preserve a team’s tradition and heritage, incorporating elements that have been part of the team’s history and story. By incorporating elements of a team’s past into its present, a custom design can help to strengthen the connection between a team and its fans, and create a sense of continuity and tradition. A bespoke design can also help to evoke memories and emotions associated with a team’s past, further enhancing its heritage and legacy.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://soundsofsilences.edisonstudio.it/regolamento.php?lang=en", "date": "2024-02-27T17:24:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227153053-20240227183053-00251.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9406858682632446, "token_count": 1703, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__127054779", "lang": "en", "text": "International Competition of Musical Composition for the Moving Image – Fifth Edition\nThrough the sonic reinterpretation of old silent films the forgotten masterpieces of the history of cinema can be made more interesting and exciting for the general public. Music can have a leading role in this kind of Renaissance, starting from the special concern for timbre in the instrumental, electronic and electroacoustic music of today. New soundtracks can do more than simply \"accompany\" the images on the screen, but can reveal their hidden content, giving a new voice to what would otherwise remain silent, and the sound of today can contribute towards redefining the meaning, aesthetics and conceptual structures of cinema created before the advent of the soundtrack.\nWith this in mind, the Edison Studio association, in collaboration with Romaeuropa Festival and with the support of Cineteca di Bologna, announces the 5th edition of “Sounds of Silences” International Competition of Musical Composition for the Moving Image, which is intended to stimulate musical creativity in its interaction with the audiovisual media.\nIn the preliminary stage of the competition the entrants must submit an audiovisual work, the musical part of which they themselves have composed. An initial jury will then select three finalists from among the entrants, who will be invited to create, within a period of almost 3 months, an electroacoustic soundtrack for silent movies chosen by Edison Studio in collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna. A second international jury will award cash prizes to the finalists during a public event organized within the Romaeuropa Festival 2020. The total prize money to be awarded amounts to €3,000.\n1) The association Edison Studio, in collaboration with Cineteca di Bologna and the Romaeuropa Festival, announces the 5th edition of “Sounds of Silences” International Competition of Musical Composition for the Moving Image.\n2) The competition is open to all composers of any nationality born after 31/12/1984. Participation in the competition is free of charge and can be either individual or collective. All members of any group must be born before the above indicated date. Any composers who received an award or prize in the last edition of the competition (2019) are not allowed to participate.\n3) To enter the competition all entrants must do the following, by the date of May 20th, 2020, 6 pm (italian time): - fill in the on-line registration form available in English at \"https://soundsofsilences.edisonstudio.it/regolamento.php\" containing a specific attachment in which they must declare their own authorship of the soundtrack they are presenting and give their authorization for the processing of their personal data.\nIn the on-line entry form a link must be provided for viewing in streaming the work they are submitting for the first stage of the competition (e.g. Youtube, etc.). In case the video is not public domain, the link must be a non-public one.\nThe organizers of the competition accept no liability for any problems related to the streaming quality of the work submitted. As regards the visual part, the candidates can choose to use an original or pre-existing video, as the assessment will be made exclusively on the basis of the relationship between the soundtrack and the moving image.\nEach candidate may participate with only one work composed exclusively by himself/herself, but there is also the possibility to submit a second work created with at least one other musician born after 31/12/1984 (whose identity must be specified).\nBy the 1st of June 2020, the secretariat of the competition will communicate to the candidates the confirmation of receipt of the registration forms and the works they have submitted to the competition.\n4) The competition consists of the three phases listed below.\nThe works received from those entrants who have registered correctly will be submitted to a first international jury. That jury will select three works from among those that have been received. The creators of these three works will then be admitted to the following stages of the competition.\nThe secretariat of the competition will communicate the outcome of the selection to the three successful candidates, on the organizer’s site and those of its partners as well as to the press by the 25th of June 2020.\nBy the 1st of July 2020 each of the three successful individual or group entrants who have been selected will be invited to create an original soundtrack for one or more movies - with a total duration that will not exceed 35' for each finalist (or group) - chosen at random from silent films previously selected by Edison Studio with the aid of the Cineteca di Bologna.\nIn order to participate in the final phase of the competition the finalists must do the following, by the 1st of October 2020, 6 pm.\n• Send to email@example.com by means of WeTransfer (www.wetransfer.com) the films with their own original soundtracks in stereo (if the characteristics of the file make it impossible to be sent via WeTransfer, the work sent by the finalists via a different route or channel must still be received by the Edison Studio association by the October 2nd 2020, 6 pm italian time).\n• The following must also be sent by the October 2nd 2020, 6 pm to the email address firstname.lastname@example.org:\na) a description of the work in English of no more than 600 words in length;\nb) a résumé or CV of the individual entrant or group of entrants in English of no more than 600 words in length;\nc) pictures of the individual entrant or group of entrants in JPG/JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI;\nd) a pre-formulated statement signed by the competitors formally declaring that the soundtrack presented is entirely composed by themselves, that they have not in any way granted the rights to the use of the soundtrack to third parties before the end of the competition, that they undertake not to publicly present the audiovisual work before the day of the final award ceremony, as specified below in paragraph 4.3.\nWe also warn that after the final the films cannot be used publicly without the written authorization of Cineteca di Bologna. Edison Studio is not responsible for any unauthorized use of the films given by Cineteca di Bologna. The audio part composed by the finalists, instead, remains their own property.\n4.3) Final award ceremony\nThe works of the three finalists will be presented in a public event within October-November 2020 in the context of the Romaeuropa Festival 2020. A second international jury will meet after the screening to discuss the works and will then award the cash prizes.\nIn the case of a group of entrants the prize money will be divided among all the members of the collective.\nThe jury reserves the right not to award all or any of the cash prizes, as well as to award ex- aequo prizes if it sees fit.\nThe prize pool will be divided as follow:\n1st Prize € 1,500\n2nd Prize € 1,000\n3rd Prize € 500\nThe sums payable to the creators of the winning works are limited solely to the prize money indicated in this Regulation.\nThe creators of the winning works cannot make any further requests for any extra sums due to any use of their works by the organizers for promotional purposes related to the competition, within the limits of the existing copyright laws.\n6) The organizers of the competition reserve the right to make any changes to these Regulations that they may see fit, perhaps due to the necessity to intervene for reasons of force majeure.\n7) The submission of the entry form for the competition entails and signifies acceptance of all the provisions of these Regulations by the entrants.\n8) Any failure by the entrants to comply with the provisions specified in these Regulations will result in their exclusion from the competition.\n9) In the event of a dispute the Italian version of these Regulations will be deemed to be legally binding and valid. In any case of dispute or legal contestation the seat of jurisdiction will be that of Rome.\nInfo at : email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/news/globally-renowned-designers-to-create-yam-centrepiece", "date": "2024-02-28T13:03:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00379.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9308110475540161, "token_count": 724, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__191246543", "lang": "en", "text": "Globally-renowned Designers to Create YAM Centrepiece\nThylacine, an internationally-awarded interpretive design studio responsible for the newly developed exhibitions at WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Auckland War Memorial Museum is to lead the development of the permanent entry exhibitions for Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts & Museum (YAM).\nThylacine will focus on the ‘Stories of Coffs’ social history exhibition while the city’s own local creatives Alison Page and Nik Lachajczak of creative agency Zakpage will deliver the ‘Welcome to Country’ Gumbaynggirr experience.\n“It’s incredibly exciting that Thylacine and Zakpage will be creating these centrepiece displays that will form the entry focus of the new Museum and Gallery,” said Michelle Smith, Council’s Team Leader Cultural Services.\n“These permanent displays will be the first experience that visitors have of YAM and we want our collective identity and history told in an exciting and inclusive way – an immersive, inclusive experience of the kind that Thylacine and Zakpage have earned well-deserved reputations for delivering both in Australia and overseas.”\nThylacine won the lead contract after an open tender process. The permanent exhibitions will be completed by mid-2023 after Yarrila Place is operational, however the Welcome to Country will be an important part of the Yarrila Place opening events.\n“Thylacine is delighted to begin work on this significant cultural project for Coffs Harbour,” said Caolán Mitchell, Creative Director Thylacine. “The museum will celebrate the people and stories of this unique and special place. Our multidisciplinary team will work hard to design and deliver a stunning new museum experience for Coffs Harbour and we look forward to seeing the project come to life over the next few years. We are also looking forward to continuing to work collaboratively with Alison Page and Nik Lachajczak.”\nThylacine is an internationally-awarded interpretive design and make studio with 21 years of practical experience in the specialist field of interpretive design, working on permanent and temporary exhibitions.\nAlison Page is a descendant of the Walbanga and Wadi Wadi people from La Perouse and is an award-winning creative at the forefront of the contemporary Australian Aboriginal cultural movement. Nik Lachajczak is a writer, director and cinematographer who has worked with communities in Australia and globally for the past 20 years. Together they created ‘Wellama’ a digital Welcome to Country film on permanent exhibition at Barangaroo in Sydney.\n“Zakpage is thrilled to work with the six Gumbaynggirr clans to create a digital expression of the welcome, capturing this important cultural protocol that celebrates Country and the care of it through cinematic vision and an evocative soundscape,” said Alison Page.\n“Our goal is to provide visitors to YAM with a fascinating, fun, welcoming and inclusive place that they will want to return to and tell other people about,” added Ms Smith. “With these amazing designers on board, I’m sure we’re going to achieve that goal and more.”\nThe exhibitions will be designed to be in place for eight to 10 years with sections that can periodically be changed or updated. Entry to the permanent exhibitions will be free.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.stockhausen.ch/", "date": "2013-05-23T22:50:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704054863/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113414-00034-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9451286792755127, "token_count": 417, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__194562123", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the website of the Anthropologist and Photographer Alban von Stockhausen.\nPlease visit the different sections of the site, to find out about my work as an anthropologist and photographer in the Greater Himalayan Region. Most of my current and past research and exhibition projects were focussed on the Naga tribes of Northeast India and Burma, the Shamanistic cultures of Eastern Nepal and the topic of Visual Anthropology. For details, please check out my CV and the list of selected publications in the ‘About’ section. If you are interested in my work as a photographer and my photographic archive, please visit the ‘Photography‘ section of the website.\nI’m currently based in Vienna (Austria), where I work and live together with my wife, the Anthropologist Marion Wettstein and our daughter Anaïs.\nNepal: Ritual Space Mimesis\nIn my current project titled \"Ritual and Space: Identity based on Ritual Landscape among the Rai of Eastern Nepal\", the main research question is concerned with ritual landscapes and territories as perceived by the Rai communities. In what ways are they defined as a sacred topography in myth and ritual? And how are they used in the formation of contemporary identities?\n1930's Naga Photography\nMy project on historical photographs of the Naga is based on two photographic collections, assembled by the anthropologists Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf and Hans-Eberhard Kauffmann who both travelled among the Naga during the 1930's. It focuses on Kauffmann's work which was largely unknown until I discovered the original photographic films in an German archive. more info...»\nDuring my various research activities in the Greater Himalyan Region, I built up a large and extensively documented photographic archive and database. It focuses on the Naga cultures of Northeast India and the Kirat Rai of Eastern Nepal and includes materials to topics ranging from shamanistic rituals to fashion shows, from material culture to current politics and questions of modernity. more info...»", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://detailsandswirls.com/collections/custom-signs/products/custom-white-wooden-sign-1", "date": "2021-06-21T22:27:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488504838.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210621212241-20210622002241-00203.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9672288298606873, "token_count": 414, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__148281361", "lang": "en", "text": "Absolutely beautiful without a doubt! I will be ordering more from Danielle because her signs are spectacular in every way.\nLove my sign\nThe sign came in packed so securely I struggled to get it out (which I didn’t mind, felt like a kid on Christmas morning). The sign was beautiful, the staining, lettering, everything. It fit perfect over my bed. Would definitely buy more pieces from Danielle.\nBEST CUSTOM PIECE & AMAZING SERVICE!\nDanielle is EXTREMELY talented! I ordered two custom pieces and they arrived on time and were beautiful! She emailed back and forth with me about ideas I had and helped me figure out what I wanted! I have the 12”x48” and it is perfect horizontal above my bed. I also have the 18”x24” and I had her choose which words were handwritten and which were block, and it came out perfect! I love her work and can’t wait to order more pieces! I want all my house decor signs to match and be from this shop! Great seasonal items as well!\nCould not be happier!\nI received my customized sign right on time within the processing timeframe that was given and it was securely packaged and delivered with care. I love it so much and it is so perfect for the living room space i had planned on hanging it. You can just tell the effort that goes into each sign. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!\nI am so happy with my sign! It’s so darling and nothing less than perfection! Awesome quality!!!\nDanielle is has excellent customer service and communication. ♥️\nI will definitely be buying more again!! Thank you so much Danielle for your time and dedication just to make my little sign! You’re very sweet and super talented! 🥰\nIf you’re wondering whether you should buy a sign or not, just do it! You won’t be sorry ☺️", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.melvynthemovie.com/about.html", "date": "2020-03-31T01:37:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370499280.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200331003537-20200331033537-00090.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9580709934234619, "token_count": 331, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__228624774", "lang": "en", "text": "ABOUT THE FILM\nAfter Damian Samuels’ first short film FISH! he knew he wanted to make a feature film but felt he didn’t have enough experience yet, so he decided to up the ante and challenge himself to make a much “bigger” short film.\nConsequently, after starting life as a crowdfunded KICKSTARTER campaign, THE FIVE WIVES & LIVES OF MELVYN PFFERBERG involved an ambitious 5-and-a-half day shoot, a cast of 30 actors, extras, children and animals, Pinewood Studios, the filming of five different-looking weddings in one day, VFX created by the Academy Award-winning Milk & The Mill, and a Spice Girl singing the theme song.\n“I wanted to create a timeless world with no specific geographical locations, one that would be of interest to all ages without barriers of sex, swearing or violence, but also that would appeal to an international audience. When I have attended foreign film festivals in the past, it has been extremely satisfying seeing and hearing a non-English-speaking audience laughing along to British comedies, particularly my own film FISH!, and with this in mind I aimed to make a virtually silent comedy that could translate to audiences across the globe, transcending language and culture. I have been so lucky to have been reunited with my brilliant and generous Executive Producers, and to have worked with such an incredibly talented cast, crew and an amazing post production team, all of whom have all given their time and abilities for free to realise this project.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/news-publications/news/newsarchive/2018/july/africa-day-irish-times-writing-competition-2018.html", "date": "2024-04-16T20:53:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817106.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416191221-20240416221221-00385.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9820038080215454, "token_count": 563, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__188953404", "lang": "en", "text": "Africa Day Irish Times Writing Competition 2018\nNews06 July 2018\nOluwasegun Seriki has been announced as the winner of this year’s Africa Day Irish Times Writing Competition. Oluwasegun combined humour and wit to tell an insightful story about his experience of going to his first job interview in Ireland. He eloquently illustrated how he dealt with perceived prejudices and showed how those in Africa, specifically the people in his home country of Nigeria, can draw from Ireland’s experience in rising above cultural and religious differences.\n“The Day I Found out I Was Black”, by Mary Ishabiyi was announced as the runner-up. Mary’s powerful poem traced her difficult experience of painting a self-portrait, as a young child in an Irish classroom. She spoke of the conflict she faced when deciding on what crayon to use when colouring her skin and how this gave her a greater understanding of those in minority groups.\nWe also had great entries from a number of younger writers this year. Lara Elkadi was awarded first place in the primary school category for her piece “Rivers”, which articulately portrayed the similarities between the Nile and the Shannon. Lara showed what Ireland and Egypt have in common as a result and encouraged readers to keep our rivers and waterways clean and safe. Arabella Adekoya was named as the runner-up for her story “How close are Ireland and Africa?” Arabella brilliantly described her experience as a young person born in Ireland to African parents. She detailed the many similarities and differences between life in Ireland and life in Nigeria.\nNatasha Sutton from Co. Cork is the winner in the secondary school category. Natasha wrote an excellent poem detailing a trip to Malawi and wrote powerfully about the life of a Malawian school girl. Natasha brilliantly described the similarities between her own experience of going to school in Ireland and that of girls in Malawi.\nEach of our winners received €50 worth of books and have also seen their piece published in the Irish Times. The winning entries can be viewed here: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/irish-times-africa-day-writing-competition-winning-entries-1.3556402\nThe competition provides a platform for emerging and established writing talent. Writers were encouraged to submit pieces which explored the links between Ireland and Africa as well as the richness and diversity of the African continent and cultures. 2018 saw the fourth year of the competition and it was encouraging to see many talented writers taking the opportunity to submit their work. The winners were selected by Irish Aid, Martin Doyle, Books Editor at the Irish Times and 2018 Africa Day Champion, Dagogo Hart.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ssgame.wordpress.com/tag/locations/", "date": "2018-06-20T10:53:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863518.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620104904-20180620124904-00085.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9352862238883972, "token_count": 2609, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__51678975", "lang": "en", "text": "Magnimar’s founders were adventurers, and the spirit of the adventurer and explorer keeps the heart and soul of Magnimar alive. It should thus come as no surprise that the monuments the city is so well known for often having ties to adventuring themes. In addition, many of the major works have been magically empowered over the years. The source of these enhancements are hotly debated—some assume that they were created by now-dead or anonymous spellcasters as a gift to the city, while others suspect these magical effects instead represent a legacy of the ancient Thassilonian wizardry lingering in the region’s stones. In truth, these effects are manifestations of the mysterious patrons of the Seacleft region, the ancient empyreal lords so beloved and venerated over the past several thousand years by Varisia’s native people. These lords have welcomed the land’s newest settlers, yet their welcome is subtle.\nIn many of the monuments detailed in the following pages, boons are listed for those who perform minor acts of worship and respect to Magnimar, its monuments, and the empyreal lords who watch over the city. Any nonevil intelligent creature who performs a specific act before one of these magically charged monuments and makes a successful skill check awakens the monument’s magic, and, in return, gains a small bonus of some sort for 24 hours. A single person can never have more than one monument- granted bonus in effect at any one time; attempts to gain a second bonus before the first wears off automatically fail. In addition, a person can only attempt to benefit from a monument bonus a number of times in a week equal to her Charisma modifier (minimum of once per week)—the city of Magnimar responds most often to those who carry themselves with greater poise and personality, after all.\nThe exact requirements and effects of the various monument boons are different for each monument in question.\nThe Battle of Charda\nMagnimar is no stranger to threats from the sea—between the constant threat of piracy from Riddleport and raiders from the Linnorm Kingdoms, the city’s defenses have had plenty of opportunities over the past century to test their mettle. This large statue depicts the first and most famous of the nautical battles waged in the city’s early days between Magnimar’s navy and the pirates of Riddleport. The battle itself was significant not only for the size of the invading force, but for the pirates’ use of five captured and charmed monsters harvested from the Darklands—four-armed beasts known as chardas. Although only 4 feet tall, the chardas under Captain Jevanna “Winterkiss” Skrinn’s enchantment were a significant force, and had Antholus Kaddren not given his life during that battle in a desperate attempt to break the charms controlling the monsters (and thus turn them back on Captain Winterkiss in a fury of ruinous revenge), the bile-spewing monsters would have helped Riddleport sack the city. Today, the monument exaggerates the actual size of the chardas, depicting them as 30-foot-tall behemoths. Rumors that these monstrous giants are actually petrified monsters persist to this day.\nPractice weapon play for 10 minutes before the Battle of Charda and make a successful DC 20 Intimidate check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all attack rolls made with melee weapons for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 10 points by which you exceed the initial check.\nThis magical fountain of flame was built by Antholus Kaddren—a gift to the city soon after its founding. The monument itself consists of a pedestal that supports a bronze bowl filled with green oil. A nimbus of fire perpetually burns within the bowl, dancing to an arcane rhythm and cycling in color from yellow to orange to violet to blue. Benches surround the remarkable fountain at a safe distance.\nMeditate for 10 minutes before the flame\nand make a successful DC 15 Spellcraft check to gain a +1 increase to the save DCs of all fire spells you cast\nfor the next 24 hours.\nOne of the tallest structures in the city, this 10-story, cylindrical monument is called the Cenotaph. Created as a memorial to Magnimar’s most beloved founder, Alcaydian Indros, the monument was meant to be an empty tomb honoring the local hero. As years passed and Indros’s family members and friends passed on, an inordinate number of residents requested to have their bones entombed near or within the monument. Begun as an honor to the great man, then a vogue, the practice has become a tradition and postmortem status symbol for all who can afford burial beneath the stones of the surrounding Mourner’s Plaza or in the later-constructed catacombs beneath the memorial. Priests of the church of Pharasma patrol the Cenotaph and its catacombs frequently, striving to keep the monument free of undead, scavengers, and grave robbers.\nPray for 10 minutes in the Mourner’s Plaza before the Cenotaph and make a successful DC 15 Knowledge (religion) check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all Fortitude saves for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 10 points by which you exceed the initial check.\nIndros cul Vydrarch\nThe towering marble sculpture called “Indros cul Vydrarch” depicts the legendary battle between Alcaydian Indros and the great Vydrarch.\nRecite the poem “Upon a Serpent’s Grave” in the original Aquan while standing before the monument, then attempt a DC 15 Perform (act, oratory, or sing) check. Success grants a +1 morale bonus on all weapon damage rolls against creatures with the aquatic subtype for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 5 points by which you exceed the initial check.\nThe Fifth Wind\nThis massive stone weather vane stands amid the docks, its windsocks towering above surrounding buildings so as to give all of Outcast’s Cove an easy method of determining wind speed and power. The sides of the stone pylon that supports the windsocks are carved with complex images of air elementals and cloud dragons in fierce battle.\nObserve the patterns on the pylon and watch the windsocks cavort above for 5 minutes, then attempt a DC 15 Survival check. Success grants a +2 morale bonus on Survival checks for 24 hours, and prevents seasickness for the duration of any sea voyage begun while this bonus persists.\nOur Lady of Blessed Waters\nSeerspring Garden, a park boasting a spring of crisp, clear water, marks the northeastern corner of Keystone. The park itself is a fine place to relax, but its most striking feature is the bronze, strangely verdigris-free statue of a lithe woman that stands at the center of the water. The statue is said to be an image of the spirit believed to linger within the Seerspring, but none in Magnimar know who built the mysterious monument.\nSpend 10 minutes in prayer to the spirit of the Seerspring, then attempt a DC 15 Knowledge (religion) check. Success grants a +1 morale bonus on all caster level and concentration checks for divine spells for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 5 points by which you exceed the initial check.\nThis corner of Seerspring Garden is dominated by a massive block of marble that protrudes 3 feet from the ground. The top of this block of stone has been meticulously carved into a scale model of the city of Magnimar. Touch-ups and additions to the carving are performed yearly to show the rise and fall of buildings in the city by artistic sculptors from the Church of Abadar using stone shape spells.\nMeditate for 10 minutes before the Mapstone Monument and make a DC 15 Knowledge (local) check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all Will saves for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for every 10 points by which you exceed the DC 15 Knowledge (local) check.\nThe Celwynvian Charge\nA gift from the elves of the distant Mierani Forest after Magnimar sent a delegation to secure a trade alliance, what was originally nothing more than a curious stony seedpod has, over the decades, grown into a tree-shaped sculpture as tall as a two-story building. Although the Mierani trade alliance never blossomed in the way Magnimar’s founders had hoped, the strange tree sculpture the elves gifted the city does every year, growing real leaves that bud and fall at the appropriate times of year.\nMeditate for 10 minutes in the shade of the Celwynvian Charge and make a DC 15 Knowledge (nature) check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all Ref lex saves for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for every 10 points by which you exceed the DC 15 Knowledge (nature) check.\nJust within Twins’ Gate stand the Guardians, one of the city’s larger monuments. These 200-foot-tall colossi depicting the young heroes Cailyn and Romre Vanderale face each other with burning staves held high, forming a giant arch.\nMeditate for 10 minutes below the arch and make a successful DC 15 Knowledge (arcana) check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all concentration checks for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for every 10 points by which you exceed the DC 15 Knowledge (arcana) check.\nMistress of Angels\nThis fine marble sculpture of Ordellia Whilwren, one of the founders of Magnimar, shows the beloved cleric of Desna looking out over the Varisian Gulf to the horizon, as if she were scanning for threats to the city.\nMeditate for 10 minutes before the statue and make a successful DC 15 Knowledge (religion) check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all Initiative checks. This bonus increases by +1 for every 10 points by which you exceed the DC 15 Knowledge (religion) check.\nThe Shadow Clock\nAmong the most impressive monuments in Underbridge, the Shadow Clock is a minor marvel of engineering. At a height of 250 feet, this teetering structure of stone, wood, and rusted metal towers above the other buildings in the district, yet the overwhelming presence of the Irespan pilings itself keeps the clock in a more than symbolic shadow. The tower’s clock face is frozen at 3 o’clock, and though a statue of a nameless angel perches at its highest point, the Shadow Clock is the only monument in Magnimar that does not currently offer blessings to those who come seeking aid. Within, the hollow tower contains a rickety wooden staircase that winds up to the immense bells and frozen clockworks. Dubbed the “Terrible Stairs” by locals, it took 10 fatal attempts by foolish daredevils trying to climb the decaying steps before the city moved to close down the tower permanently. Today, the tower stands in defiance of the order—too massive to safely and affordably demolish, yet too well engineered to tumble down on its own. The tower itself is reputed to be the den of all manner of dangers, from lurking faceless stalkers to the ghosts of those who died during its construction, yet the actual inhabitant of the clock is perhaps more horrifying—a menace as old as the city itself. This is a hideously crafty and merciless flesh golem crafted by one of the founders of the Brothers of the Seven, a remorseless maniac known locally as “the Scarecrow.” The golem changes its lair often, most recently dwelling amid the trash and refuse inside of the tower; it comes and goes in the dead of night when the urge to murder becomes impossible to ignore. Despite its size, the Scarecrow is adept at remaining hidden, such that rumors of its existence remain unproven, and a legacy of over 100 years have gifted it with its own disturbing local nursery rhyme:\nMumble Mumble Scarecrow,\nAlone in the maize.\nSleeping in the daytime,\nA stitched man he stays.\nBut when the moon she rises,\nUp Mumble gets.\nHe shakes his hands at first\nAnd moves his feet the next.\nAnd when the dog is snoring,\nAnd when you’re fast asleep,\nMumble Mumble Scarecrow\nWill find you good to eat.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://khaolakyouthclub.com/", "date": "2016-12-07T18:11:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542244.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00365-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9368700385093689, "token_count": 138, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__97756309", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunshine Inn Khaolak\nA comfy oasis among lush greenery, tropical flowers, mountain, and waterfalls, Sunshine Inn Khaolak guests are destined to enjoy a cool and peaceful sanctuary. The property offers a range of accommodation for guest's memorable stay at Khao Lak. Rooms and amenities are decorated in contemporary style, complemented by traditional art and locally made handicrafts but with the western comfort for your pleasure. A leisurely stroll will bring you to the center of town, where you will find numerous restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and local attractions. With fantastic deals and extraordinary view you can't go wrong with Sunshine Inn Khaolak.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jewelryvixen.wordpress.com/tag/felt/", "date": "2019-08-20T21:38:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315618.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820200701-20190820222701-00070.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9765857458114624, "token_count": 286, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__198466111", "lang": "en", "text": "i knew that, once i re-whet my appetite for hand-sewing, (with the miniature felt bunnies that i stitched for my niece’s nursery), that i would be doing a lot of it. it has been really enjoyable reconnecting with my stitching roots…i haven’t done much of it since my youth, when i was a member of 4H. it goes faster than the knit animals i have made, and there is no stipulation in the patterns that prevents me from selling the finished products.\nas i have gone along these past few weeks, i have been strongly considering opening a separate shop in which to sell my finished felt creatures. i am not looking forward to managing two separate shops, but i can’t really see them coexisting with jewelry in my existing shop. here’s a look at what i have so far:\ni have pretty much decided to move forward with the new shop, but it requires a solid time investment that encompasses researching how other sellers of art dolls, miniatures, and softies structure their shops, and fleshing out all the tedious bits, such as pricing, policies section, and about page. plus, i would like to ideally have around ten finished pieces with which to open shop, and i am not sure how long that will take to accomplish.\nin the meantime, i will keep on stitching.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.nordicdanceshoes.com/", "date": "2016-12-03T06:40:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698540909.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170900-00370-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9506164789199829, "token_count": 281, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__250328257", "lang": "en", "text": "The philosophy behind this webshop is to deliver magnificent and beautiful absolute quality dance shoes at a fair price.\nWe even go as far as offering club discounts for dance clubs and dance schools so that we can deliver Denmark's cheapest quality dance shoe online.\nRegardless of you being a beginner, intermediate or a professional dancer we wish to deliver a top quality dance shoe at a fair cost - and with a phenomenal service!\nIf you are searching for dance shoes for both men and women which must be at a fair price but also in a perfect quality and amazing design then you need search no more. We have put together an assortment of very beautiful salsa dance shoes/latin dance shoes etc. for the ladies and cool, hip and elegant dance sneakers etc. for men - all dance shoes can be bought right here online.\nA lot of our latin dance shoes are beautifully decorated with glitter, rhinestones and pretty buckles and have been made in fine satin, patent leather, leather or nubuck.\nThe dance shoes here in Nordic Dance Shoes are created for pleasure in both design as well as in function.\nAre you, your dance club/event or festival interested in having us coming out to display/sell our dance shoes then contact us here or on our facebook page. Remember, it is always possible to find an overview of where and when we are present in Denmark here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://beeronearth.com/", "date": "2018-06-23T07:45:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864953.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623074142-20180623094142-00273.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9297482967376709, "token_count": 397, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__143361327", "lang": "en", "text": "Paul discusses business, beer, and all things Beer On Earth with host, Molly O'Brien, in a 15 minute segment on GoLocalProv.\nWe began our journey with a 30 quart stockpot we bought at Job Lot, a mesh bag, a bunch of books about beer, and an intense desire to make beers that we could be proud of. Focused on brewing styles not typically found in the region, we researched ingredients, refined recipes, and applied feedback to brew the best beer possible on our 3-gallon system week after week.\nAfter taking home gold and bronze medals at the 2017 New England Regional Homebrew Competition in Manchester, NH, we knew that we were heading in the right direction. With a new-found confidence, we secured a location for our brewery, applied for our licenses, and ordered a 3-barrel brew system with a handful of fermenters.\nBEER ON EARTH is on a never-ending mission to produce the highest quality ales and lagers available in New England while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere to consume these beers at the tap room of our brewery in North Kingstown, RI. Working with local artist, Paul Endres Jr., BOE plans to deliver a unique visual aesthetic that will perfectly combine our love for beer, art, and life.\nLighter offerings perfect for those making the transition to craft beer in North Kingstown\nWe are excited to open our tap room doors to the public for the first time during our grand opening weekend! Come join us as we reveal Beer On Earth and everything that we have been working towards over the past year and a half.\nFriday July 6th 4:00-9:00, Saturday July 7th 3:00-9:00, Sunday July 8th 12:00-5:00.\n6670 Post Rd, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852, United States\nSunday - Thursday: TBD\nFriday - Saturday: TBD", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://quipumenstrual.cl/poem.html", "date": "2021-12-03T19:38:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362918.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203182358-20211203212358-00398.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8926265239715576, "token_count": 997, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__37340906", "lang": "en", "text": "A response to Pascua Lama\nA response to Pascua Lama:\nHearing is gold, Manquemilla, Gold Condor\nThe glacier is the origin of the word “cool” and the first “chill”, the slow ice of an inner music that dies when no one wants to hear it.\nHollow cow they melt down letting out a lament.\nAn alveolus birthing its own death.\nThe messenger of the waters, the intermediary between the worlds, the condor is the glacier becoming extinct.\nThe boy/condor, guardian of the glacier was buried alive by the Incas, at the birthplace of the Mapocho river, on the summit of El Plomo, so the valley we now call “Santiago” would never lack water.\nHe was buried and then forgotten, only to be found 500 years later by treasure hunters. They found him to un-find him, turning him into an “archaeological object.” They said: “this is the cult of the heights” and the phrase placed him in the past. Calling him the “mummy of El Plomo” they separated him from us, but the boy/condor is still asleep and his dream comes alive each time someone feels a connection with the water.\nNow, the boy/condor comes back to the national consciousness at a time when the glaciers are in danger of being sold, contaminated and lost. He reappears when Chile is about to choose between hearing or not hearing the music of an ancient connection with the glacier and the land, a specificity of place, with its own particular tone.\nA place is a sound, and a way of hearing it.\nA web of interrelationships, an exchange between people and earth. The space of naming.\nTo change the meaning of a name is to change the world.\nIn Alto del Carmen, in the Huasco Valley, the land of the ancestors of Gabriela Mistral, Chile is choosing a meaning:\n“Alto del Carmen” could mean “The Height of Poetry”, or the place where poetry comes to an end. Today, the Huasco Altino peoples, descendants of the Diaguitas are the caretakers of the ancient vision of the glacier as a sacred place that guarantees life. We have the possibility of hearing the music of place, in all its potential, or, to put a stop to life by giving away the glaciers and the mines to the neo colonial powers.\nBut, are we hearing their voice? our own forgotten inner voice, or that of the System that says: “Only the dollar matters” “And you, what do you know?” “Now, we are the owners of the mines, and cyanide is the new guardian of the waters.”\nWater is gold\nThe blood of the earth\nThe slowly moving ice is the testimony of our ancient relationship with the land, and the ritual maintenance of its flow, our true cultural patrimony. The future heritage of a way of being in harmony with the land, a music that sustains the earth and human life at the same time.\nIn Australia, the Aboriginals have begun to recover their dignity and land through poetry: the ritual maintenance of the landscape, their “songlines.” In Chile, the condor and the water of our stories, are our “songline”. The unacknowledged ritual of quipu making, the memory of its people, the continuity of our ancestral world.\nA Menstrual Quipu\n(from a letter to Michelle Bachelet)\nOn election day\nI climbed the mountain\nto make an offering:\nA menstrual quipu.\nI climbed the condor’s shadow\nspinning a solar thread.\nThe union of water\n“The glacier’s thirst.”\nManquemilla: cóndor de oro (mapudungun)\n“Cool” y “chill”: frío, (inglés) derivado del Latín gelu\n“Songline”: laslíneas del canto, o las huellas del sueño que crean el mundo, traducción al inglés del concepto aborigen australiano creada por Bruce Chatwin.\n® QUIPUMENSTUAL // All Rights Reserved\n© Copyright // Cecilia Vicuña", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.csssa.ca.gov/academic-programs/animation/", "date": "2017-04-27T03:14:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121865.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00158-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.946622371673584, "token_count": 1365, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__262553945", "lang": "en", "text": "The Animation Program provides students with a unique opportunity to experience a broad range of possibilities within the world of animation. From fine art to cartoons, this program encourages students to explore their potentials, and bring movement to their artwork through an intense and rigorous curriculum. CSSSA Animation students learn diverse experimental and traditional animation techniques under the guidance of leading artists in the field. They study the history and work of animators from all over the world, they participate in figure drawing classes, and they learn from professional animation artists. Animation students at the summer program are dedicated, hardworking, and open to new ideas. The Animation Department is very competitive; typically, only one-in-three applicants each year are invited to become Animation students.\nCSSSA Animators spend Mondays through Saturdays in workshops and classes on animation, storyboarding, life drawing, movement and other related subjects. They also attend screenings of animated films (historical, contemporary, international and experimental), and a Movement Workshop. Students complete several projects during the program, involving zoetrope, flipbooks, stop-motion and cutout animation techniques. Over the course of the session, each student produces eight animated projects. At the end of the program, they have acquired an extensive toolbox for expressing themselves through the art of animation.\nVisitors to the program over the years have included French Animator Rene Laloux; Sally Cruikshank, an internationally renowned independent animator whose work includes several shorts for Sesame Street; the late puppet animator Helen Hill, Steve Hillenberg, creator of Sponge Bob for Nickelodeon; award winning stop-motion animator PES, Balbina Bruszewska, the Polish Princess of Animation; Conrad Vernon, the director of Shrek 2; the late Joe Ranft, storyboard artist for The Nightmare Before Christmas and Toy Story II; Alex Hirsch, creator of Disney’s Gravity Falls; and Pendleton Ward, creator of Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. Both Alex Hirsch and Pendleton Ward are CSSSA Animation Dept. Alumni. Bobby Podesta, Stephen Gregory, Mark Walsh, and Sanjay Patel are also accomplished artists who started their careers in animation as high school students in the California State Summer School for the Arts Animation Program. These artists ended up becoming top animators for Pixar and have also been regular Visiting Artists at CSSSA. Their collective work includes Toy Story, Toy Story II and Toy Story III, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, and Ratatouille.\nThe department takes at least one field trip each year. This outing emphasizes observation and drawing from life; and often also concentrates on exposing the students to local museums and/or animation studios. Past drawing field trips have included the Los Angeles Zoo, Venice Beach, La Brea Tarp Pits, Olvera Street, and the Museum of Jurassic Technology . The students have also visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and animation studios such as Nickelodeon, Chiodo Bros., New Deal Studios, and Klasky-Csupo.\nThe CSSSA Animation faculty includes a number of leading artists in the animation industry and independent film world. Lori Damiano, the Department Chairperson, is an independent animator and illustrator whose industry experience includes animation work for director Spike Jonze, and with Nickelodeon's Yo Gabba Gabba, MTV, Nike, Microsoft, and Palm Pictures. Her films and artwork have been exhibited and published internationally. She is an Assistant Professor at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in the Animated Arts program and also teaches in the Media Arts & Animation Dept. at the Portland Art Institute.\nRebecca Stillman has worked in the entertainment industry and arts education for over 15 years. She has been working in stop-motion animation as an Production Designer, Art Director, Model Maker, Painter, Set Dresser and Puppet Fabricator for film, print and TV productions. She also makes traditional hand puppets, marionettes, and large scale puppets for TV, film, and theater. Rebecca has a Bachelors of Fine Arts, specializing in Natural Science Illustration/ Set Design/ Printmaking from UCSC and a Masters of Fine Art specializing in Film/ Experimental Animation from CalArts.\nMelissa Bouwman is a Visual Artist, Animator, and Educator specializing in traditional and digital cut-out animation, experimental narrative, installation and DIY stereoscopy. With over 17 years of experience in the field, she has produced both commericial work and her own films, which have been described as \"lyrical, touching and politically challenging.\" Melissa’s personal work has screened internationally in numerous juried festivals. She is passionate about teaching and mentorship, media literacy, and gender equality in mass media.\nBonadona is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts holding a B.F.A. in Experimental Animation. During her time at CalArts she primarily focused on stop motion animation. While typically found in the animation department, she has also has experience as a seamstress, puppet/set fabricator and production designer. Originally a California native, she has relocated to the UK where she is currently obtaining her MFA in Animation at the University of Edinburgh located in Edinburgh, Scotland.\nJavier Barboza is an animator, filmmaker, and artist. His work tackles the complexity of the urban city, using a surreal and narrative method to engage the audience in experiencing what is best described as visual and immersive. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Javier has been animating since the age of sixteen through after school inner city outreach programs. He continued his studies at East Los Angeles Community College, immersing himself in fine arts and animation and then transferred to California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) and majored in Character Animation and Film Video, earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2007. He received his Master in Fine Arts at The University of Southern California (U.S.C), in The School of Cinematic Arts, DADA Animation Division.\nJenny Wash is a professional animator and teacher, with over twenty years of experience in the field. In addition to creating an award winning body of independent animation, she has worked as an animator, developer and storyboard artist for film, television and the internet. She has contributed to Academy Award nominated short film and Clio honored advertising, and served as a professional juror for the venerable Big Muddy International Film Festival at Southern Illinois University. Jenny's teaching credits include workshops in effects animation at the University of Southern California, directing an outreach program with Sony Entertainment and Calarts Cultural Arts Partnership and a faculty position teaching in Calarts Experimental Animation department.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.conroysflowersmissionviejo.com/flower-arrangement/telefloras-warm-fall-wishes-bouquet/p_ef_t13h110a", "date": "2021-05-15T19:36:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991378.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515192444-20210515222444-00620.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7871034741401672, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__17994414", "lang": "en", "text": "Everyone falls for this fabulous fall gift! Celebrate the season with this autumn arrangement of roses and alstroemeria, arranged in a classic ceramic pumpkin they'll use year after year!\nAll prices in USD ($)\nThis beautiful hand-painted ceramic pumpkin is another creation from Teleflora's exclusive Flowers-in-a-Gift collection. It can be used as a charming candy dish - or a striking display piece. Or a vase!\nStandard - $59.95 $49.95\nDeluxe - $69.95\nPremium - $79.95", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://arburyestate.co.uk/filming/", "date": "2024-02-25T22:52:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474643.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225203035-20240225233035-00699.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9292904734611511, "token_count": 138, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__2968077", "lang": "en", "text": "As a film location, Arbury presents a variety of atmospheric settings for period and contemporary dramas. From the impressive facade of the 17th century stables to the rich Gothic interiors of the Hall, inspired by Henry VII’s Chapel in Westminster Abbey, you can draw on a wealth of imagery that has inspired writers and artists for generations. Many fashion shoots and product displays have benefitted from this magnificent setting.\nArbury Hall has recently been used for the filming of BBC Hustle and Land Girls.\nIn addition to the Hall, Arbury provides a range of other locations including woodland areas, farms and period cottages.\nFor further information please contact the Land Agent.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dahliashomeliving.com/shop/jewelry/beryl-necklace-grandmothers-buttons/", "date": "2021-04-14T22:02:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038078900.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20210414215842-20210415005842-00319.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8708100318908691, "token_count": 141, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__233888158", "lang": "en", "text": "We love the classic elegance and unique shade of green in this mid-century styled glass drop necklace. The octagon glass appears to glow from within with its soft, seafoam coloring and is complemented by a chrysolite crystal and single antique button.\nEvery antique button is a one and only, chosen just for you, and so will not be identical to the image.\nIn this piece:\n- Vintage mid-century West German moonglow glass cabochon\n- One antique button, circa 1880-1918, chosen from our collection\n- Vintage Czech chrysolite crystal\n- Antiqued brass chain\n- Length is 17″ with a 4″ extender", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://christopherbunn.com/the-resurrection-of-fear/", "date": "2024-03-04T14:09:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00061.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9769363403320312, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__99968987", "lang": "en", "text": "Years ago, back in grad school, a friend and I co-wrote a script called Fear. Scott had come up with the idea and then, for reasons that escape my memory, asked me to collaborate. It turned out to be one of the best stories I’ve ever worked on. We finished it and then, as is common with writers, weren’t sure what to do with the final project. It ended up gathering dust on our hard drives. Lately, I’ve been bugging Scott about every six months that we should take it and convert it into a book. A couple days ago, he finally saw the light. I’m very excited about this one. We wrote about fifteen drafts of the script, so our starting point for the book is lean and precise. One more project to add to the fire (film project, novella, next Tormay book, satire book, Sleeping Beauty project [inspired by Ice and Fire story], and Fear). I wish there was a third end from which to burn the candle.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://277fifth.com/news/", "date": "2018-03-21T21:57:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647706.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321215410-20180321235410-00789.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9115149974822998, "token_count": 532, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__28794662", "lang": "en", "text": "At the nexus of NYC’s East and West Sides, and the Uptown and Downtown cool, the architecture found in New York’s NoMad neighborhood represents an eclectic mix of classical and modern, bound by an undercurrent of timeless grace. Standing confidently at its center is 277 Fifth Avenue, boldly staking a claim for what 21st-century NYC architecture ought to be, and defining a new urban elegance.\nThe successful assemblage of this design all begins with the vision of renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and his dedication to the lucidity of proportionality. By locating the building’s columns at the perimeter of the building, Viñoly frees the layout from structural elements that could impede both layouts and views. This strategic move also allows for increased freedom for interior wall placement, and, in turn, more surfaces on which to display art, a key design consideration of Viñoly.\nThe only variation to this design strategy are the four double-height, open-air loggias found staggered along a spiral toward the building’s top. These “notches” into the building facade appear along a line that flows around and upward upon the vertical axis creating an effect that makes the building appear to grow taller. It’s a nuanced feature to a structure that projects both strength and forceful upward movement.\nTo complement 277 Fifth Avenue’s façade, Jeffrey Beers International designed the relaxed interiors to bring warmth and an additional layer of refinement to the Viñoly’s bold structure. Using natural materials, such as white oak floors and kitchen cabinets, Italian marble counters, and custom-designed walnut vanities, Beers’s aesthetic builds upon Viñoly’s design ethos. In Beers’s own words, he “brings out the best of the architecture and makes the interiors a softer version of the building’s simplicity and elegance.”\nPanorama residences incorporate floor-to-ceiling corner windows, maximizing views throughout living and bedroom spaces. Meanwhile, the penthouses take full advantage of the height at the top of this world with 13+-foot ceilings, expansive living spaces, and full floor-to-ceiling windows in master baths. And then there are the loggia units, which offer enclosed open-air entertaining spaces. As the building bridges styles and vignettes across the city, the residences themselves reference elements from other parts of the building. Featuring intimate nooks and soaring ceilings combined which provide an open palette for those who seek a truly extraordinary living experience.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.brappsnapps.com/about-1", "date": "2019-11-12T01:36:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496664469.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112001515-20191112025515-00476.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964476466178894, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__184805828", "lang": "en", "text": "I am Jon Wallace, a internationally published freelance photographer specializing in motorsports, action sports, lifestyle, commercial, and product photography.\nI was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where I grew up playing competitive hockey all across the USA and Canada, racing BMX & motocross. I moved to Grand Junction, Colorado aka 2 wheel paradise in 2008 to attend Colorado Mesa University, play hockey, and enjoy the great outdoors. I fell in love with Colorado and all it has to offer so I decided to stay after graduating from CMU with a B.S. in Kinesiology. While sidelined in 2010 due to a knee injury I sustained racing motorcycles I picked up a camera and started shooting my friends, who just so happen to be among the fastest racers on the planet, I fell in love with photography and it consumed my life shortly thereafter. I’d love to be trusted with photographing you, your products, covering your event, and to tell the story that is uniquely you!\nBased in Denver, Colorado.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://hercreativehustle.libsyn.com/website/about", "date": "2020-02-25T06:51:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146033.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200225045438-20200225075438-00228.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8060290813446045, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__103932978", "lang": "en", "text": "Her Creative Hustle celebrates creative women. Hosted by music artist ELSKA, the fortnightly interview-style podcast shares the honest stories and journeys of artistic women who are hustling hard in the pursuit of their own creative 9-to-5. New episodes launch every fortnight, on the first and third Thursdays of the month.\nFind out more at elskamusic.com/podcast and don't forget to subscribe to the channel!\nFollow the journey on Facebook at Her Creative Hustle\nFor tour info, video, music and more: linktr.ee/elskamusic\nSubscribe to ELSKA's mailing list\nSpotify: ELSKA Spotify\niTunes: ELSKA iTunes\nWatch ELSKA's documentary 'Heart + Harp'\nWatch ELSKA's official TEDx talk\nWatch ELSKA's live streaming music channel on Twitch.tv", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://superradiance.online/", "date": "2022-09-27T09:05:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334992.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927064738-20220927094738-00796.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8401256799697876, "token_count": 431, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__58505481", "lang": "en", "text": "Artists - Exhibition Guide - Images - Contact\nSuper Radiance is a group exhibition of twenty-seven artists working across a wide spectrum of media, including painting, photography, collage, sculpture, video, textiles, and performance, as well as technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality.\nThe theme draws on both scientific and spiritual definitions of the title: as an electromagnetic phenomenon, “superradiance” describes the cooperative, spontaneous emission of energy particles; as a metaphysical force, “Super Radiance” characterizes the positive societal effects transmitted when a group of people meditate together.\nAmplified by the power of shared momentum and collective intent, Super Radiance unites artists on diverse wavelengths into a luminous, resonant frequency.\nNancy Baker Cahill\nDebbie J. Cho\nGrace Jiyoon Kim\nMtendere \"Teebs\" Mandowa\nJennifer Juniper Stratford\nLeora Wien + Michelle Andrade\nCurated by Laura Darlington + Selwa Sweidan\nNovember 10 – December 8, 2018\nThe Nook Gallery, Beacon Arts Building\n808 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302\nOpening Reception: Saturday, November 10, 5-7pm\nPerformance by Alicia McDaid at 6pm\nVR by FLOAT\nClosing Reception: Saturday, December 8, 4-6pm\nPerformance by Linda Franke at 5pm\nVR by FLOAT\ninfo [at] superradiance.online\n© Super Radiance, 2018. All rights reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.imindb.com/specials/Dara%20Singh.cfm", "date": "2019-05-21T23:01:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256586.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521222812-20190522004812-00358.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9849797487258911, "token_count": 1167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__196879513", "lang": "en", "text": "Dara Singh Randhawa (19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian wrestler-turned-actor from Indian Punjab. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Bhartiya Janata Party during August 2003 – August 2009. He has also worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer in his career. He has also been an Indian television actor. Actor Akshay Kumar remarked him as \"Hanuman for every kid and the God of all wrestlers, the original action hero who truly inspired me.\"\nDara Singh was born as Deedar Singh Randhawa in a Jat Sikh family to father Surat Singh and mother Balwant Kaur, on 19 November 1928 in Dharmuchak village (now falls under Amritsar district) in British Punjab.\nAs an adult he stood 6' 2\" tall, weighed 132Kg and had a chest measurement of 54 inches. Due to his massive physique, he was encouraged to take up Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhada. He wrestled by invitation of the kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals).\nSingh went to Singapore in 1947 and became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He had toured almost all the countries of the far-east as a professional wrestler. Most of Dara Singh's fights were in field of professional wrestling,which are WWE kind of fights, and are not considerd real.\nAll India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharmendra, Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and Kamal Patel\nHis last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983, inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.\nHe started his career as an actor in 1952 with Sangdil. He is known as the first Action King of Bollywood and was successful as an action hero in the 1960-69 in Hindi Films and in Punjabi films from 1970-82. He was the first Indian hero who started the trend of hero having a eight pack abs and taking the shirt off. He appeared in 121 Hindi feature films and in 21 Punjabi films. He made guest appearances in one Telugu and one Malayalam film. Of the 144 films he did, 58 had him play the main lead. In 70's and 80's, his Punjabi films with him in the lead were more successful and in the 70's in Hindi films, he achieved success more in mythological hits like Tulsi Vivah, Har Har Mahadev, Bajrangbali, Bhakti Mein Shakti. He took up supporting roles in Hindi Films from 1980's till 2012. He turned a producer, director and writer when he made Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar in 1970. He also did 6 TV serials. One of his notable friends was the actress Mumtaz with whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films and had 10 of them as box office hits. He tasted commercial success as a hero from the film King Kong in 1962. His commercially successful Hindi films in sixties were Awara Abdulla , The Thief of Baghdad, Aay Toofan, Dara Singh The Ironman, Rustom-E-Baghdad and with Mumtaz films like Faulad, Veer Bhimsen, Samson , Hercules, Tarzan Comes to Delhi, Sikandar E Azam, Rustom-E-Hind, Raaka, Boxer, Daku Mangal Singh were successful. In each film opposite Mumtaz, his remuneration was 4.5 lakh per film and Mumtaz earned 2.5 lakh for each film they did together. He then went on to do television in the late 1980s, where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He was liked more in the role of 'Bheem Sen' in films like 'Veer Bheem Sen' and 'Ramayan' and in role of 'Hanuman' both in films and TV serial. He worked with Prathviraj Kapoor' in 'Sikander-e-Aazam', 'Khakaan', 'Lootera', 'Daku Mangalsingh' and 'Insaaf'. He also played the 'Alexender' with great comfort in 'Sikander-e-Aazam'. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV and Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa for Starone. His last memorable Hindi movie was Jab We Met and last Punjabi movie released before his illness was Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winning film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat). He directed 7 Punjabi films of which Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun,Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar, Dhyanu Bhagat, Rab Dian Rakhan were commercial hits, and directed two films in Hindi, Bhakti Mein Shakti and Rustom (1982). His directorial venture Bhakti Mein Shakti, a mythological film, completed a record run at Delhi's Imperial Cinema in 1978. He produced 8 films and wrote the story for 7 films.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://greenmountainorganics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=538", "date": "2023-06-09T00:48:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00650.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8736045360565186, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__151857417", "lang": "en", "text": "Set includes 12 beeswax stick crayons and 12 beeswax block crayons. Crayon pouch not included.\nThese beautiful crayons are so long lasting, this set will last for many years.\nStockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.\nThe natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolors.\nSet includes one each stick and block crayon in the following colors- 01 carmine red, 02 vermillion, 03 orange, 05 lemon yellow, 06 yellow green, 07 green, 09 blue, 10 ultramarine, 12 red violet, 13 red brown, 15 black, 16 white", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://worldmusic4life.com/", "date": "2023-09-27T19:01:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510319.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927171156-20230927201156-00296.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477898478507996, "token_count": 384, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__255964441", "lang": "en", "text": "Worldmusic4life grows from my earliest days in search of a pathway to celebrate the gift of music and the people around the world who create and practice it.\nThis project is dedicated to my parents – my mother, Benita and my father Henry “Jimmy”. She sang and played timpani in her high school orchestra, which also explains my love of percussion instruments – my study if filled with drums collected from my travels.\nMy father owned a nightclub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin called the Club Chateau. On special occasions I got to hear live jazz by pianist Will Green playing the club’s white baby grand piano.\nHere I’ll share my insights and experiences on a host of world music-related topics and more. And as time permits, I’ll invite you to join me on a journey, virtually and physically, to explore music with African roots and much more. So pack light with only your imagination as we learn about and explore sounds from lands near and far. Thank you for stopping by.\nA brief bio: Jonathan Øverby, Ed.D., is an ethnomusicologist, concert artist, conductor, lecturer, percussionist, producer of live staged events, and travel host and curator.\nHe is the executive producer and host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s world music broadcast, “The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby.”\nØverby holds degrees in administrative arts, vocal music and choral conducting, master’s degree in religious studies, doctorate in administrative leadership in higher education and, was the first post-doctoral fellow of Edgewood College in Madison. He served on the doctoral faculty of Edgewood College and on the faculty of UW-Waukesha.\nFor more details send your request to: email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://vabt.com.au/in-memoriam/", "date": "2024-02-22T01:49:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473598.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221234056-20240222024056-00343.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9842448830604553, "token_count": 1000, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__2739965", "lang": "en", "text": "Nicola Anne Andrews\nOn the morning of 23rd December 2015, Nicola Anne Andrews died in a tragic mountaineering accident in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. Nicola slipped and fell from the summit of The Footstool, an alpine peak in the national park where she was climbing with her partner, James Beilharz. She was 28 years old.\nShe grew up in Brisbane and it was at St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly, where her enthusiasm for theatre was first ignited when she participated in a number of backstage roles in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest in her Grade 11 year. After leaving school, she studied at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, concurrently continuing with her zeal for the theatre by taking on a number of different roles – lighting, stage management, properties assistant, production manager – in many and varied stage productions with Opera Queensland, La Boite Theatre, QPAC, and QUT’s student theatre, Vena Cava Productions.\nIn 2007, she was accepted at the Victorian College of Arts where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production – Lighting) in 2010. Nicola became a highly regarded and talented lighting designer working for prestigious theatre companies in Melbourne. Nicola worked with renowned director, Daniel Schlusser, on M + M and Menagerie, Undine with 4Larks Theatre, Fy and Primal Dust with choreographer Josh Lowe, to name but a few. Director Tom Gutteridge with whom she worked on The Fury and Memmie Le Blanc, said, “There was something about her capabilities because she was extremely intelligent… and creative. As one of those people who has that rare crossover of a science mind as well as a creative mind, I always thought she…was going to save the world.”*\nNicola was also co-founder of and lighting designer for Present Tense Theatre Company with Bryce Iver. Bryce said of her that “she could have been one of the lighting designers of theatre around the world…Everything she did she was exceptional at.”* Nicola worked with Bryce on the very successful Chants des Catacombs.\nNicola was unique in her ability to excel in both the arts and sciences. The death of her much-adored father of cancer in 2012, precipitated a change in career direction. Nicola felt an overwhelming desire to contribute to cancer research, to do something more directly meaningful to her own life experiences. Two months before her death, she graduated (with first class honours) from the University of Melbourne with a science degree (Bioengineering Systems) and had been offered a place in the Master of Engineering (biomedical) program.\nNicola had also been awarded a UROP (Undergraduates Research Opportunities Program) placement with CSL. UROP is a highly competitive scheme allowing for outstanding students to gain research experience during their undergraduate years. She worked on a casual basis for CSL whilst completing her demanding university studies. Ineke Muir, her supervisor at CSL said, “I don’t think that, in the decade I’ve been working at CSL, I have ever worked with someone with such well-rounded competency as Nicola…..I have no doubt that, were she to have been able to pursue her career in biomedical research, she would have left a magnificent legacy for generations to come.”*\nAs well as being immersed in her university studies, Nicola had a love of the outdoors, having been a hiker and snowboarder for some years. She had trekked solo in Nepal reaching Everest Base Camp, and had spent the summer of 2014 hiking in South Island, New Zealand, where she also completed a mountaineering skills course at Mt Cook. However, it was her membership of the RMIT Outdoors Club in Melbourne which really ignited her passion and enthusiasm for serious hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering. In the space of her 17-month membership of ROC, she took part in 40 club trips, became a lead climber, and was elected mountaineering convener three months before her death.\nNicola had a thirst for knowledge, a delight and curiosity in the world around her, and threw herself passionately into everything that she did, transforming the tragedies in her life – the cancer deaths of her brother (when she was eight years old) and her father – into positives, determined to live her life meaningfully, fearlessly and fully.\n*The quotes by Tom Gutteridge and Bryce Iver are from an article in The Age, 24th December 2015, “Melbourne woman Nicola Andrews, who died in New Zealand fall, is remembered.” The quote by Ineke Muir is from Ineke’s eulogy to Nicola at her Memorial Service in Melbourne 5th January 2016.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ekrubplayersinc.com/", "date": "2013-05-26T03:11:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706499548/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121459-00084-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459784030914307, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__790316", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the Ekrub Players!\nAs a Volunteer Not for Profit Community Theatre Organization we seek to forge alliances with other community groups in our area. These partnerships allow us to expand our art and theater programs for children and families.\nThe Ekrub Players has entertained families of Northern New York since 2007. Our ambitions are many, although our primary is to continue an avenue of outdoor performance arts for youth and their families. A strong outreach program in the community enables the Ekrub Players to maintain workshops and the outdoor performances. The Outdoor Theatre utilizes a wide variety of community resources. Local schools, churches, girl & boy scouts, 4-H groups, dance groups, senior volunteers, area artisans, farms and the support of generous businesses collectively enhance our performances.\nWe currently seek volunteers and vendors for all our programs and at all levels of experience. If you have a little or a lot of time on your hands and would like to meet like minded people who enjoy community involvement and entertaining there is a spot for you. If you are a visitor passing through we would love to share Northern New York’s talents with you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kurtcriterpokerplayer97764.pointblog.net/Tips-on-Ways-To-Purchase-and-Look-For-Genuine-Canadian-Inuit-Art-Eskimo-Art-Sculptures-17601269", "date": "2018-12-16T23:55:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828018.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216234902-20181217020902-00025.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9668611884117126, "token_count": 1123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__206142489", "lang": "en", "text": "Numerous visitors to Canada will be exposed to Inuit art (Eskimo art) sculptures while visiting the country. These are the splendid handmade sculptures carved from stone by the Inuit artists residing in the northern Arctic areas of Canada. While in some of the significant Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City) or other traveler areas popular with international visitors such as Banff, Inuit sculptures will be seen at different retail stores and displayed at some museums. Considering that Inuit art has actually been getting more and more worldwide direct exposure, individuals might be seeing this Canadian art form at museums and galleries situated outside Canada too. As a result, it will be natural for lots of tourists and art collectors to choose that they would like to buy Inuit sculptures as nice mementos for their houses or as very special presents for others. Assuming that the intent is to obtain an genuine piece of Inuit art rather than a low-cost tourist imitation, the question occurs on how does one differentiate the genuine thing from the fakes?\nIt would be pretty disappointing to bring home a piece only to learn later on that it isn't really genuine or perhaps made in Canada. If one is lucky enough to be taking a trip in the Canadian Arctic where the Inuit live and make their terrific art work, then it can be securely presumed that any Inuit art piece bought from a regional northern store or directly from an Inuit carver would be genuine. One would need to be more mindful elsewhere in Canada, particularly in tourist locations where all sorts of other Canadian mementos such as t-shirts, hockey jerseys, postcards, essential chains, maple syrup, and other Native Canadian arts are sold.\nThe most safe places to buy Inuit sculptures to ensure credibility are constantly the trustworthy galleries that specialize in Canadian Inuit art and Eskimo art. Some of these galleries have ads in the city tour guide discovered in hotels.\nReputable Inuit art galleries are also listed in Inuit Art Quarterly publication which is devoted entirely to Inuit art. These galleries will normally be found in the downtown traveler areas of significant cities. When one strolls into these galleries, one will see that there will be only Inuit art and perhaps Native art but none of the other typical tourist mementos such as postcards or t-shirts . These galleries will have only genuine Inuit art for sale as they do not handle replicas or fakes . Just to be even safer, make certain that the piece you are interested in comes with a Canadian government Igloo tag accrediting that it was handcrafted by a Canadian Inuit artist. The Inuit sculpture may be signed by the carver either in English or Inuit syllabics but not all genuine pieces are signed. Be conscious that an unsigned piece might still be undoubtedly authentic.\nSome of these Inuit art galleries also have sites so you might go shopping and buy genuine Inuit art sculpture from home anywhere in the world. In addition to these street retail specialized galleries, there are now credible online galleries that also specialize in genuine Inuit art. Due to the fact that of lower overheads, these online galleries are a great option for purchasing Inuit art because the rates are typically lower than those at street retail galleries. Obviously, like other shopping on the internet, one must take care so when dealing with an online gallery, make certain that their pieces also include the official Igloo tags to guarantee credibility.\nSome traveler shops do bring genuine Inuit art as well as the other touristy keepsakes in order to go to my blog cater to all types of travelers. Authentic Inuit sculpture is carved from stone and therefore ought to have some weight or mass to it. An genuine Inuit sculpture is a one of a kind piece of art work and nothing else on the shop shelves will look exactly like it.\nWhere it becomes more difficult to identify authenticity are with the reproductions that are likewise made from stone. This can be a genuine gray area to those not familiar with genuine Inuit art. They do have mass and may even have some kind of tag showing that it was handmade but if there are other pieces on the shelves that look too comparable in detail, they are most likely not genuine. If a seller claims that such as piece is authentic, ask to see the main Igloo tag that includes it which will know on the artist, location where it was made and the year it was sculpted. Move on if the Igloo tag is not readily available. The authentic pieces with the accompanying authorities Igloo tags will right here constantly be the highest priced and are typically kept in a separate ( possibly even locked) shelf within the shop.\nGiven that Inuit art has been getting more and more international exposure, individuals might be seeing this Canadian great art form at museums and galleries located outside Canada too. If one is fortunate enough to be traveling in the Canadian Arctic where the Inuit live and make their wonderful art work, then it can be securely assumed that any Inuit art piece purchased from a regional northern shop or directly from an Inuit carver would be authentic. Reliable Inuit art galleries are also noted in Inuit Art Quarterly publication which is devoted entirely to Inuit art. The Inuit sculpture might click this link be signed by the carver either in English or Inuit syllabics however not all authentic pieces are signed. Some of these Inuit art galleries likewise have websites so you might go shopping and buy genuine Inuit art sculpture from home anywhere in the world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.er-central.com/reader/?id=1845", "date": "2020-09-19T02:18:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400189928.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919013135-20200919043135-00407.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9510637521743774, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__13957508", "lang": "en", "text": "Total hours reading: 00 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds\nSelect a word and right click to learn it.\nTodd: Jason, I saw that you have an amazing tattoo on your chest.\nJason: That's right, yeah. I'm not Yakuza though, so don't worry.\nTodd:What's the reasoning behind the tattoo? Why did you get it?\nJason: I got the tattoo because I used to actually work as a tattooist, a long time ago but now I stopped that so I can come traveling. I designed the tattoo myself. I drew it onto paper then I got my friend to actually tattoo it onto my body. I got a wolf really because I really love animals and a wolf is my favorite animal.\nTodd:So, you drew the tattoo.\nJason: I drew the tattoo, yeah.\nTodd:Did it hurt when it was being sketched in your body?\nJason: Yeah, it did hurt but tattoos can vary in amounts of pain depending where on your body it was. The chest is probably the worst place which is where my tattoo is, so it hurt.\nTodd: Why is the chest the worst place?\nJason: Because there's not much meat there, it's kind of.. because there is a lot of bone. And, the closer to the bone it is and the thinner the skin the more painful it's going to be.\nTodd: That's cool! Thanks a lot, man.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ohmygrazeyorkshire.co.uk/blogs/news/the-art-of-creating-a-stunning-graze-table-tips-and-tricks", "date": "2024-04-18T17:26:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00062.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8852235078811646, "token_count": 705, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__193699414", "lang": "en", "text": "Graze tables have become a popular trend for events and gatherings, offering a visually stunning and interactive way to enjoy a variety of delicious foods. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of creating a stunning graze table, sharing valuable tips and tricks to help you design a show-stopping spread that will impress your guests.\n1. Start with a Vision:\n- Begin by envisioning the overall theme and style of your graze table. Consider the occasion, the color palette, and the atmosphere you want to create. This will guide your ingredient selection and table arrangement.\n2. Choose a Variety of Colors and Textures:\n- Incorporate a diverse range of colors and textures to make your graze table visually appealing. Include vibrant fruits, crisp vegetables, different types of cheeses, cured meats, and a mix of crunchy and soft elements.\n3. Balance and Symmetry:\n- Achieve balance and symmetry by arranging your ingredients in a visually pleasing manner. Place larger items, such as bowls or platters, as focal points and build around them. Group similar items together and create a sense of flow throughout the table.\n4. Height and Layers:\n- Create visual interest by varying the height and layers of your graze table. Use cake stands, risers, or overturned bowls to elevate certain items. This adds dimension and makes the table more visually appealing.\n5. Incorporate Fresh Herbs and Edible Flowers:\n- Add a touch of freshness and elegance by incorporating fresh herbs and edible flowers. Sprinkle them throughout the table or use them as garnishes. Not only do they enhance the visual appeal, but they also add subtle flavours.\n6. Consider Seasonal Ingredients:\n- Embrace the flavors and colors of the season by incorporating seasonal ingredients into your graze table. This not only adds freshness but also creates a connection to the time of year and enhances the overall theme.\n7. Pay Attention to Details:\n- Don't overlook the small details that can elevate your graze table. Use decorative serving utensils, stylish napkins, and unique plates or boards. These details can make a significant impact on the overall presentation.\n8. Engage the Senses:\n- Consider the sensory experience of your graze table. Incorporate a variety of flavors, textures, and aromas to engage your guests' senses. Include sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy elements to create a well-rounded experience.\n9. Personalize and Customize:\n- Tailor your graze table to suit your guests' preferences and dietary needs. Offer a variety of options, including vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free choices. Personalize the table by including favorite foods or cultural specialties.\n10. Encourage Interaction:\n- Make your graze table interactive by providing small plates, napkins, and utensils for guests to serve themselves. Encourage exploration and conversation by placing informational cards or labels next to unique or unfamiliar items.\nCreating a stunning graze table is an art form that combines creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for food presentation. By following these tips and tricks, you can design a visually appealing and memorable graze table that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Enjoy the process and have fun experimenting with different flavors, textures, and arrangements to create your own masterpiece.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.windandthewanderer.com/products/southwestern-silver-cloud-earrings", "date": "2022-01-28T15:58:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320306301.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128152530-20220128182530-00335.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8540315628051758, "token_count": 197, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__153073753", "lang": "en", "text": "Eva - Southwestern Silver Cloud Earrings\nThunderstorms in the Southwest are amazing! The clouds billow up into the sky during the day, and when the heat is at its most, thunderhead clouds bring well needed rain and coolness to the desert.\nThe subtle confidence you exude everyday are highlighted by these handmade silver beauties. One turquoise rain drop hangs from the cloud. Reminding you of the calm and smell of the desert after the storm has passed.\n- Hammered Sterling Silver shapes with silver-wrapped turquoise teardrops\n- Sterling Silver ear wire (14 ct. gold ear wire substitution add $15)\n- Earring length: 2.5 in.\n- Earring width: 1 in.\n- Handcrafted in Bend, Oregon, USA\nREADY TO SHIP: will be sent within 3-4 days of order.\n>> Celebrate Your Adventure <<", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://catalog.sage.eou.edu/eg/opac/record/2287716?copy_offset=0;copy_limit=50;cnoffset=0", "date": "2021-05-14T17:16:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991428.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210514152803-20210514182803-00280.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6665882468223572, "token_count": 1003, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__157296806", "lang": "en", "text": "The story of paintings : a history of art for children / by Mick Manning and Brita Granström.\n- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.\n0 current holds with 1 total copy.\nSummary:\"Take a wonderful journey through time to discover the story of paintings, from Stone Age cave art to the graffiti-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.\"--Back cover.\n|Location||Call Number / Copy Notes||Barcode||Shelving Location||Circulation Modifier||Age Hold Protection||Active/Create Date||Status||Due Date|\n|Arlington Public Library||J 709 MAN (Text)||37812000186010||Juvenile Non-Fiction||Book||Branch_Only_6months||04/14/2021||Available||-|\n- ISBN: 9781454927020\n- ISBN: 145492702X\n- Physical Description: 87 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm\n- Edition: First Sterling edition.\n- Publisher: New York : Sterling Children's Books, 2017.\n|Formatted Contents Note:||\nLascaux Cave paintings (c. 15,500 BCE) -- Our story begins (an introduction) -- The Lamentation (c. 1305) / by Giotto di Bondone -- The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) / by Jan van Eyck -- Appreciating Potted Chrysanthemum in Tranquility (c. 1465) / by Shen Zhou -- The Hunt in the Forest (c. 1470) / by Paolo Uccello -- The Birth of Venus (c. 1485) / by Sandro Botticelli -- Mona Lisa (c. 1503-19) / by Leonardo da Vinci -- The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (1508-12) by Michelangelo -- The Ambassadors (1533) / by Hans Holbein the Younger -- Hunters in the Snow (1565) / by Pieter Bruegel the Elder -- Vegetables in a Bowl or The Gardener (1587-90) / by Giuseppe Arcimboldo -- The Card Sharps (c. 1595) / by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio -- Self-Portrait of a Young Man (c. 1628) / by Rembrandt van Rijn -- The Maids of Honor (1656) / by Diego Velquez -- The Love Letter (c. 1669) / by Johannes Vermeer -- Still Life of Flowers on a Table Ledge (1700) / by Rachel Ruysch -- An Elephant and Rider Trampling a Tiger (c. 1770) / by Mir Kalan Khan -- Catfight (1786) / by Francisco Goya -- The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum (1822) / by Joh Martin -- The Fighting Temeraire (1839) / by J.M.W. Turner -- The Starry Night (1889) / by Vincent van Gogh -- Tiger in a Tropical Storm or Surprised! (1891) / by Henri Rousseau -- The Scream (1893) / by Edvard Munch -- The Water-Lily Pond (1899) / by Claude Monet -- Dance in Gopsmor (1906) / by Anders Zorn -- The Red-Checkered Tablecloth (1910) / by Pierre Bonnard -- Goldfish (1911) / by Henri Matisse -- The Birthday (1915) / by Marc Chagall -- Autoportrait (Tamara in the green bugatti) (1929) / by Tamara de Lempicka -- The Persistence of Memory (1931) / by Salvador Dali -- Summer Days (1936) / by Georgia O'Keeffe -- Portrait of Dora Maar (1939) / by Pablo PIcasso -- Take Off (1943) / by Dame Laura Knight -- Self-Portrait with Portrait of Doctor Farill (1951) by Frida Kahlo -- Blue Poles (number 11, 1952) (1952) / by Jackson Pollock -- Fun Fair at Daisy Nook (1953) / by L.S. Lowry -- In the Car (1963) / by Roy Lichtenstein -- Furious Man (1982) / by Jean-Michel Basquiat.\n\"Take a wonderful journey through time to discover the story of paintings, from Stone Age cave art to the graffiti-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.\"--Back cover.\n|Target Audience Note:||\nSearch for related items by subject\n|Subject:||Art > History > Juvenile literature.\nArtists > Biography > Juvenile literature.\nArt appreciation > Juvenile literature.\nArt > History.\nArtists > Biography.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://biscuit.gr/portfolio/spyrospan-hanging-on-a-dream/", "date": "2019-10-14T19:15:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986654086.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014173924-20191014201424-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9110755920410156, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__175165198", "lang": "en", "text": "Capturing the sound of the Hang is a challenging task. For this reason, biscuit approached the recording in a rather experimental way using a mix of several vintage mics and special mic placements in Studio A of the Sierra Studios complex. A total of 12 Mics were used to capture the full sound of the hang and then mixed on a NEVE 8078 40/32 analog console.\nThe mix down of the 12 individual microphone signals varies from track to track depending on the necessity of each one, resulting in an organic fusion of sounds. The mastering of the album was completed in the UK by Christopher Leary (aka Ochre) of Melograf Mastering.\nDATE | 2009\nURL | http://www.spyrospan.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gemmarakels.nl/product/6642028/tutorial-booklet-lines-unraveled-part-2", "date": "2023-09-23T13:45:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00647.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9158859252929688, "token_count": 352, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__192559597", "lang": "en", "text": "Tutorial booklet - Lines unraveled - part 2\nPLEASE NOTE: ENGLISH only, for Dutch click here!\nIn this (digital) workbook 'Lines unraveled - part 2', I'll show you step by step how to draw nine of my doodle DOTS yourself. In part 1 of 'Lines unraveled' I already showed you how to draw eight of my patterns. In part 2 you will find nine new patterns, which are slightly more difficult than in part 1. New booklet, new challenges.\nAvailable as an e-book, printed booklet or DIY kit.\n❤ Size: 21 x 21 cm\n❤ Pages: 32\n❤ Paper: 90 grams recycled paper, cover 300 grams paper.\n❤ Magazine with staples\nWhen ordering, enter the e-mail address where you would like to receive the e-book. You will receive the PDF file for the e-book via email within one working day (24 hours). If you order during the weekend, it may take a little longer.\n*If you have not received an email from me after 48 hours, please check your spam box first. Isn't there an email here either, send me a message!\nIn the DIY kit you will not only find the printed version of Lines Unraveled - part 2, but also all my favorite materials to make doodle DOTS. This way you'll have everything at hand to create the most beautiful DOTS. Draw along and experience how fun, accessible, but also addictive making doodle DOTS is!\nIf you would love to order the DIY kit, click here!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.palaceonwheelsindia.org/destinations/jodhpur.html", "date": "2022-08-17T07:42:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00759.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9662807583808899, "token_count": 575, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__4733230", "lang": "en", "text": "After Jaisalmer, the Palace on Wheels Train will take you to the next legendary spot, Jodhpur. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan and also houses many unique and interesting architectural structures. This is the land of tales and the city of structures in this state.\nJodhpur used to be the capital of the Marwar state. It was formed in the 15th century. The Mehrangarh Fort on a hill stands since 15th century as a mark of this historic place. This city is filled with numerous palaces, temples, forts, grandeur, folk dance performances and many others. The attire of this land is another attraction.\nIf you are planning to enjoy this city to the core, shopping is the best way. You can find numerous styles and versions of handicrafts here. Fabrics like jute, embroidered material, dye fabric and accessories in camel skin are very common here. There are numerous festivals that are celebrated in this state to highlight the culture and tradition of the land. The best of all is Marwar festival.\nMain areas for sightseeing in this city are forts and palaces. The best of all is the Mehrangarh Fort. Jaswant Thada is a memorial built for Maharaja Jaswant in 19th century with marbles. Umaid Bhawan is a palace that is now a heritage hotel and also a museum. A little away from Jodhpur, there is Mandore garden which has cenotaph of major rules of the city.\nGovernment museum and zoo of Umaid gardens are also important attractions. If you like museum sightseeing, you ought to try Old Fort Museum which has ancient upholstery, golden throne, pearl embedded shoes, mirrors, weapons, paintings, royal tents and many others. Balsamand Lake and the garden surrounding the lake are very important and romantic destinations in the city.\nA little away from the main city of Jodhpur, there are a few minor tourist destinations that you ought to enjoy. The best of all is the desert hamlet where you can enjoy picturesque spots for picnic, sightseeing and also for photography. Osian is a small oasis which is located 58 km away from the city of Jodhpur. There is a wildlife sanctuary in Dhawa which is located 45 km away from the heart of the city. There is a fort and many beautiful murals in Nagaur which is 135 km away from Jodhpur. 40 km away from the city, there is Rohet Fort which is now a heritage hotel. Khimsar has a 16th century fort and is 92 km from Jodhpur. There is a fort in Luni which is 20 km away from Jodhpur and it is now a heritage hotel.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.8617lookoutmountain.com/", "date": "2023-06-07T13:27:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653764.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607111017-20230607141017-00780.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9111068844795227, "token_count": 251, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__136666421", "lang": "en", "text": "Iconic Architectural gem in Laurel Canyon designed by Frank Gehry protege Jeffrey Daniels, FAIA, in forward thinking experimental architecture. The distinctive exterior features copper cladding, steel fins and smooth stucco in one of the most recognizable homes in the neighborhood. Enter the home and discover a perfect mix of clean modern lines and custom details. On the main level a front balcony flows through the living room, dining space and kitchen which all open seamlessly into the outdoor garden and patio. Dramatic open beam ceilings, Douglas Fir, Oak and Cherry throughout add warmth while an asymmetrical design prevents it from ever feeling like a box. A polished copper clad fireplace is the centerpiece and a truly functional work of art. Professional appliances inspire great meals to be shared with family and friends. Two bedrooms on the lower level each with en suite bathroom are a quiet and comfortable space separate from the main living area. The upper level loft with private balcony and bathroom is an inspirational work space which could easily function as a third bedroom. A generous garage adds potential living space expansion. On the market for the first time in 20 years, the current owners have meticulously maintained this jewel and are now ready to pass it on to the next stewards. Located in the coveted Wonderland School District.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.lknstores.com/products/ajanta-oreva-quartz-wooden-finished-plastic-round-shape-wall-clock", "date": "2018-08-22T03:16:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221219469.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20180822030004-20180822050004-00280.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8939462900161743, "token_count": 307, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__173371642", "lang": "en", "text": "Ajanta Oreva Quartz Wooden Finished Plastic Round Shape Wall Clock\n- Ajanta Quartz Plastic Wooden Finish Roman Figures Wall Clock\n- Material: Plastic, Color: Copper, Finish: Wooden Polished, Shape : Round\n- Package Contents: 1 Wall Clock And 1 AA Battery\n- Item Size: 30 cm x 30 cm\n- Limited Edition Premium Light Weight Wall Clock\nLegal Disclaimer: Selling Prices shown includes Product price, Shipping cost and other charges applicable, so it may be somewhat costlier than original MRP of the product.\nDetails: From the world of Ajanta exclusively made Fancy Wooden Finished Plastic wall clock With Roman Numbers for your home and business use.The clock works on a single battery and has a very good quality built and make the looks and ambiance of your home and office a worth looking at. Unique design to this decorative Ajanta wall clocks offer a superlative way to place time on the wall. Ajanta Quartz Wall Clock is exclusive for your home and business use. If you're looking for a simple, yet classy clock for your home or office, the Ajanta Quartz Wall Clock is a great option to consider. Its elegant design is sure to blend well with the interiors of your home or office. This Ajanta clock is made of highly durable and sturdy Plastic to give it long lasting functionality. Moreover, its body is designed in a gorgeous design with classy shades. This wall clock is shaped like a Round and to add to its beauty, it is provided with natural wooden finish.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.bogartglass.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=62&product_id=1003", "date": "2023-02-06T10:16:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500334.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206082428-20230206112428-00211.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8790853023529053, "token_count": 314, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__110652313", "lang": "en", "text": "This huge 18\" Fumed Beaker Bottom Water Pipe is what defines style. A classic beaker bottom but with a base fumed with silver it gives a mesmerizing look. A technique only the top glass blowers in the industry can execute perfectly. Fumed glass shows various colors moastly being yellow and blue.In different views and lightings you can see every color of the rainbow and over time with use it will also change color. The 3 pinch ice catcher on a 18\" allows you too put a lot fo ice for continuous cool smoking experience.\nHand crafted by our master blowers in Los Angeles with the highest quality thick American glass to ensure you a durable pipe. Included is a 18mm to 14mm Female diffused downstem and 14mm Male glass bowl. With this pipe you can take massive cool rips in style.\nDimensions: Approx. Height 18\" Approx. Width 50mm\nJoint: 18mm Female\nIncluding: 18mm to 14mm Female lowpro diffused downstem and 14mm Male glass bowl\nGlass Thickness: 7mm\nMaterial: Premium-Quality American Borosilicate Glass\nPercolator: N/A Logo Color: Black\nManufacturer: Bogart Glass\nHANDCRAFTED IN LOS ANGELES, CA, USA by BOGART GLASS\nPackage Includes: 18\" Fumed Beaker Bottom Water Pipe, 18mm to 14mm Female diffused downstem and 14mm Male glass bowl", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.brentwoodavenue.com/films", "date": "2020-10-26T17:54:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107891624.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20201026175019-20201026205019-00274.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.97187739610672, "token_count": 161, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__181521965", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2011, we formed \"Flyover Films\" with the mission of producing high quality, family, faith-based and patriotic films. Flyover Films produced two motion pictures: \"The Pledge\" in 2011 and \"A Christmas Tree Miracle\" in 2013. Rob Capehart from Brentwood Avenue Entertainment served as the Executive Producer for both films.\nIn 2015, we formed Brentwood Avenue Entertainment and began work on \"Faith of a Hero.\" In 2016, Rob Capehart served as Associate Producer for the film \"Believe\" that was released in December. As associate producer, Rob's role was to facilitate the distribution of the film. \"Believe\" appeared in over 700 theaters nationwide. Other projects include \"The Monday Club,\" which is currently in pre-production.\nTHE MONDAY CLUB", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://persiancarpet.com/index.php/aboutacrugs", "date": "2017-04-24T07:20:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119120.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00093-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9507465958595276, "token_count": 1012, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__293329636", "lang": "en", "text": "The Persian Carpet Has Been Producing Fine Hand Made Carpets In The Arts & Crafts Tradition Since 1995.\nOur line includes designs in the British Arts & Crafts, Celtic Revival, and American Prairie Style genres. It incorporates original designs by such well-known figures as William Morris, Charles Voysey and Archibald Knox as well as some of our own designs that we feel capture the spirit of the tradition as it came to be known in America.\nBritish Arts & Crafts\nOur British Arts & Crafts collection reflects the range of stylistic variation that characterized the era between 1875 and 1925 in England. During this period artists, designers, architects and craftspeople reacted against mass production and the over-ornamentation of the Victorian era. Carpet designers such as William Morris, Charles Voysey and Gavin Morton drew their inspiration from nature and transformed botanical motifs into simpler geometric forms. Use of color moved away from the reds and blues traditionally associated with Persian carpets towards subtle combinations of earth tones and vibrant hues found in a spring garden in full bloom.\nDuring the last decade of the 19th century, there was a revival of Celtic decorative arts within the broader context of the British Arts & Crafts movement. This development was partially inspired by a reprinting of the Book of Kells, a 7th century text abundant in Celtic motifs. What followed was a renewed interest in the ancient Irish decorative traditions among painters, poets, designers and ceramic artists. Colors favored in the Celtic Revival were ochre, gold, brick, red-brown, black-green, bronze-green and blue-green. Archibald Knox's work embodied this development as seen in four carpets he designed for The Silver Studio.\nAmerican Prairie Style\nThe American Prairie Style developed in the mid-west, with its epicenter in Chicago. Prairie School architects developed a style that focused on simple lines. Farther west, the Mission Style, as exemplified by the bungalow, also focused on simplicity of form. Common to both were landscaping techniques that linked architecture with the surrounding terrain to create a more expansive living space. This idea of continuity from the interior to the natural world beyond inspires the carpets in this collection. Clean lines and a color palette of neutral tones, earth tones, soft greens, warm golds and brick reds work together to create serenity and simplicity.\nOUR PRODUCTION PROCESS\nOur carpets are hand knotted in northern India. They are produced on upright wooden looms that reflect a handcraft dating back more than 1,000 years. The foundation of the carpet is comprised of the warp (or fringe) and weft. These two cotton strings placed at right angles to one another provide the woven matrix onto which the wool yarn is knotted. Row upon row of knots is tied until the carpet is finished. A typical 8 x 10 carpet will have upwards of 575,000 hand-tied knots.\n100% New Zealand Wool\nAll our carpets are woven with 100% New Zealand wool. The raw wool is cleaned, carded, and spun into yarn. The spinning process is accomplished in either one of two ways:\nFine Spin is twisted in a consistent diameter to produce a carpet with even, non-variegated colors. (Designs with this look are PC-6A, 7A, 7B and 15A.)\nHard Twist Spin results in an inconsistent yarn diameter that gives the carpet a more textured, \"nubby\" appearance that closely resembles the look of the original Donegal carpets. All other designs use this type of wool.\nSwiss Chrome Dyes\nSwiss Chrome dyes are color fast and consistent from dye lot to dye lot. Much is said about the beauty of natural dyes, and in fact they can be wonderful in one of a kind carpets that have had some time for the colors to mellow and soften. Consistent color, however, is not possible from one rug to the next with vegetable dyes. In a continuity program such as ours, we must be able to provide constant color values for each design throughout all available sizes. This also allows us to coordinate colors between various designs.\nKnot Density and Weave Quality\nKnot density (knots per square inch) is a direct reflection of design complexity. Open patterns with large-scale designs usually require no more than 50-80 knots/inch to produce a well-made carpet. \"Quality\" is a term that embodies many things, including materials, execution of design, and use and placement of colors. We want our carpets to capture the look of the original Arts & Crafts carpets, but have a longevity cycle of 75-100 years. The original Donegal carpets, made in England and Ireland during the late 19th century, had only 15-25 knots per inch. As a result, most of these have not survived to the present.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://disneyfanatic2364.deviantart.com/", "date": "2017-11-20T03:53:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805911.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120032907-20171120052907-00153.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9635076522827148, "token_count": 849, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__138894072", "lang": "en", "text": "This is the place where you can personalize your profile!\nBy moving, adding and personalizing widgets.\nYou can drag and drop to rearrange.\nYou can edit widgets to customize them.\nThe bottom has widgets you can add!\nSome widgets you can only access when you get Core Membership.\nSome widgets have options that are only available when you get Core Membership.\nWe've split the page into zones!\nCertain widgets can only be added to certain zones.\n\"Why,\" you ask? Because we want profile pages to have freedom of customization, but also to have some consistency. This way, when anyone visits a deviant, they know they can always find the art in the top left, and personal info in the top right.\nDon't forget, restraints can bring out the creativity in you!\nNow go forth and astound us all with your devious profiles!\nFor this Halloween month, I'm doing four song covers. I've done three already and have one left, and I've had fans draw thumbnails for the videos on YouTube. Here's the original journal entry with the details: disneyfanatic2364.deviantart.c…\nI made a slight change in my order of song covers. Instead of doing \"Look What You Made Me Do\" by Taylor Swift this week, I did \"Suppertime\" from \"Little Shop of Horrors\" instead. My reasons being that the thumbnails submitted for the former were not quite what I had in mind. See, my rendition of Taylor Swift's song is a bit spookier and more haunting, so I'm looking for a thumbnail that embodies this tone.\nYou have until October 29th. Please send me the link to the picture in a comment or a note or else I won't be able to see it. Also I'd really appreciate it if the size of the picture was formatted to fit a standard YouTube screen.\nIf you'd like inspiration, here's Taylor Swift's music video with this song:\nSo in celebration of \"The Month of Macabre,\" I'll be releasing four song covers this month, one for each week. I will of course need some thumbnails drawn (you can be creative, but my OC has to be in the picture). Here's what I have planned:\n\"Sally's Song\" from \"The Nightmare Before Christmas\" (CLOSED, SEE COVER BELOW!) \"Jack's Lament\" from (see above) (CLOSED)\n\"Suppertime\" from \"Little Shop of Horrors\" (CLOSED)\n\"Look What You Made Me Do\" by Taylor Swift (October 29th) Edit: I switched the last two covers around because none of the entries for the Taylor Swift song so far were quite what I had in mind and I want to give it more time. My rendition is meant to be a bit spookier, so I'm looking for a thumbnail with a spooky tone.\nJust send me a link through deviantArt. The winner for each song cover will have their picture used as the thumbnail in the video. Feel free to draw for as many of these as you'd like. Even if you don't get your picture in the videos, I still appreciate fanart and will link to your pages in the videos.\nI'm doing a cover of \"What Might've Been\" from \"Phineas and Ferb\" with Applejack and Spike in the roles of Isabella and Phineas. Now, the idea behind this is that this is far in the future when Spike is an adult and while AJ is lamenting about not telling Spike about her growing feelings for him, Spike has only just figured it out and starts to realize he and AJ might've had something if only one of them had said something. I need a thumbnail for the song cover. It has to involve Applejack and adult Spike, pretty much my only requirements. If you come up with something this week, post it to deviantArt and send me a link. The one I like most will be the thumbnail for the video. Whoever wins, I still enjoy seeing fanart from you all.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://pensionsieben.de/location.html", "date": "2019-02-22T08:44:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247514804.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20190222074154-20190222100154-00299.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335219264030457, "token_count": 300, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__86686722", "lang": "en", "text": "DEUTSCH | ENGLISH\nPENSIONSIEBEN Das andere Hotel\nFeldbergstrasse 7 | D-79539 Lörrach | Tel. +49 (0)7621 1619961 | Fax: +49 (0)7621 1619962 | info(at)pensionsieben.de\nLörrach is located in the \"three countries triangle\" near the borders with France and Switzerland. Art, theater, dance, crafts and many other creative areas of life make up the charm of the region.\nOur guest house is situated in a quiet side street in a town house dating from 1908 completely renovated and with a beautiful Art Nouveau façade. The Lörrach train station (S-Bahn) is only 150 meters away. The urban center of Lörrach, with its great variety of shops and cafes and its pedestrian zone is reachable in three minutes by foot. Thanks to the proximity of the railway station and the exellent train connections you can reach the Fondation Beyeler gallery in Riehen, Switzerland, within 7 minutes and Basel, Switzerland, in 10 minutes. You can reach interesting destinations in the region either by car or by public transport from the train or bus stations.\nWe are happy to serve you with advices and tips. We know the region very well and can inform you about cultural events and other happenings and highlights.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.tycofsbp.com/index.php?P=detailprod&S=99902", "date": "2023-06-03T04:02:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00076.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8836141228675842, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__5543109", "lang": "en", "text": "Match your sprinkler cover plates to provide a seamless, discreet design option. With the Tyco custom paint process,\ncover plates can be painted in a variety of popular finishes.\nHow It Works\n- Choose the cover plate model for the selected sprinkler\n- Submit a Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, or RAL paint code;\nyou may also mail a sample or swatch from any paint manufacturer to Tyco\n- Upon receiving the sample, Tyco matches the sample and creates the custom paint\n- Your cover plate(s) are painted and shipped to you", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://wabanimprovement.org/Dayramir", "date": "2017-04-29T05:45:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123276.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00137-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9786137938499451, "token_count": 819, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__302461033", "lang": "en", "text": "You are hereDayramir Gonzalez Concert May 6th 2pm with special guest\nDayramir Gonzalez Concert May 6th 2pm with special guest\nAs part of the Month Long Artful Piano Project, We have invited a variety of internationally recognized virtuosos to appear at the Waban Library Center:\nGonzalez was born in Havana. His father, Fabian Gonzalez, (a successful Afro-Cuban jazz trumpet player) became a driving force and inspiration in his musical development. At the age of eight he began attending Paulita Concepcion Elementary School of Music, where he found his instrument, the piano. He was later accepted to Cuba’s famed National High School for the Arts (ENA). In his first year, at the age of 16, former Irakere singer and percussionist Oscar Valdes discovered him. He was invited to become a founding member, pianist and composer for Diakara. After three successful years with Oscar, Cuban drumming legend, Giraldo Piloto discovered Gonzalez, yet again and invited him to join Klimax, and would perform and record with them for the next six years.\nIn 2004, he won first place in performance at the annual JoJazz festival and competition, known as Havana’s top venue for up and coming jazz performers. The following year, he won first place in the composition category and won his first record deal with the national record label Colibri. His recordings would win three Cubadisco, known as the Grammy’s of Cuba.\nGonzalez was accepted to the prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, where he spent four years studying composition with renowned professor Juan Piñera. Gonzalez was invited by long-time friend and mentor Chucho Valdes to open the Havana Jazz Festival in 2008. This prestigious invitation proved as a sign for what was to come and in 2009, Gonzalez received an invitation to audition for the Berklee School of Music in Boston. His acceptance to the school made him the first Cuban national to receive a full scholarship.\nIn only his second year at the institution, Gonzalez was signed by Berklee’s Jazz Revelation Records and became the face of the label. In that same year, he was selected as one of the top five pianists in Berklee’s annual Piano Gala, performing at the Berklee Performance Center.\nIn 2012, he was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall as part of their Voices of Latin America series, along with Chucho Valdes, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Danilo Perez, Egberto Gismonti and Aldo Lopez-Gavilan. His performance was later featured in the Wall Street Journal. In 2013, Gonzalez graduated Berklee Summa Cum Laude, after receiving the Wayne Shorter Award for Most Outstanding Composer of the Year.\nAfter graduating, Gonzalez moved to New York where he currently resides. In his short time in the city Gonzalez has made his long time dream of creating his own space for musical education and development a reality by creating the “Art School of Contemporary Performance and Creativity.” This music school is based on the Cuban school of thought, which focuses on a more comprehensive approach to music education at the elementary school level. His goal is to create musical education, which is accessible to all students and families, especially those in low-income neighborhoods.\nA few months ago, he decided to come back to the studio to record his second album, “The Grand Concourse” to be released in 2016. This ambitious project presents Gonzalez not only as a performer, but also as a composer, arranger, orchestrator and bandleader. An album full of dynamic musical settings from string quartet, full orchestra, solo piano choir and Afro Cuban jazz septet.\n\"Dayramir Gonzalez belongs to those musicians who capture you in the room and make you feel just one thing, the immense desire of remaining near his magic piano.\" - Jazz Casual", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://filescr.net/bing-wallpaper-hd-1080p-for-windows/", "date": "2023-12-01T10:48:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00759.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8502408266067505, "token_count": 899, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__187240133", "lang": "en", "text": "Bing Wallpaper HD Free Download\nBing Wallpaper HD is a desktop customization tool designed to enhance the visual appeal of a user’s computer desktop. It automatically sets new and captivating wallpapers daily, sourced from Bing’s extensive collection of high-resolution images. The software supports various operating systems, making it versatile and accessible to a wide range of users.\nThe primary purpose of Bing Wallpaper is to provide users with a fresh and visually stimulating desktop background every day. Aesthetically pleasing wallpapers can significantly impact a user’s mood and overall computing experience. By changing the wallpaper daily, Bing Wallpaper brings a touch of creativity, inspiration, and freshness to the digital workspace.\nMoreover, Bing Wallpaper serves as a source of information and discovery. The images featured often depict breathtaking landscapes, landmarks, wildlife, and more, sparking curiosity and encouraging users to explore and learn about the world. It’s a subtle reminder of the beauty that exists beyond our screens and an invitation to delve into the diverse cultures and natural wonders that make up our planet.\nBing Wallpaper HD for Desktop Download\n- Automatic Daily Wallpaper Update: Bing Wallpaper seamlessly updates your desktop background every day with a new and captivating image from Bing’s collection.\n- High-Quality Images: The software ensures that the wallpapers displayed are of the highest quality, showcasing the beauty of the world in stunning detail.\n- Customization Options: Users can choose to manually switch to previous wallpapers or select a specific image as their background if they have a preference.\n- Localized Content: Bing Wallpaper can feature images specific to the user’s region or country, adding a personalized touch to the desktop experience.\n- Minimal Resource Usage: The software is designed to consume minimal system resources, ensuring smooth performance without impacting the computer’s speed.\n- Integration with Bing Search: Bing Wallpaper offers quick access to Bing Search, allowing users to learn more about the image displayed and explore related content.\n- Save Favorite Wallpapers: Users can save their favorite wallpapers for future use or to create a collection of images that resonate with them.\n- Accessibility: The software is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to people of all ages and tech-savviness levels.\n- Compatibility: Bing Wallpaper is compatible with various versions of Microsoft Windows, providing widespread accessibility to users.\n- Enhanced Image Resolution: The new version brings wallpapers in even higher resolution, enhancing the visual impact on larger displays.\n- Improved Localization: Users can now expect more tailored wallpapers based on their geographical location, enriching the connection to their surroundings.\n- Intuitive User Interface: The updated version boasts an improved user interface, making navigation and customization more straightforward and enjoyable.\n- Expanded Wallpaper Categories: The software now offers a broader range of wallpaper categories, catering to diverse preferences and interests.\n- Integration with Bing Weather: Users can now have their desktop wallpaper complemented with real-time weather information, creating a more informative and dynamic desktop experience.\n- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 or newer\n- Processor: 1.0 GHz or faster processor\n- RAM: 1 GB minimum\n- Hard Disk Space: 50 MB available space\nHow to Install\n- Download the Installer: Visit the official Bing Wallpaper website and download the installation file for the compatible version of your operating system.\n- Run the Installer: Double-click on the downloaded file to run the installation wizard.\n- Follow Installation Instructions: Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting your preferred settings and options as prompted.\n- Complete Installation: Once the installation is complete, Bing Wallpaper will automatically start and configure the initial settings.\n- Customize Your Experience: Access the settings to personalize your wallpaper preferences and enjoy the changing desktop backgrounds.\nBing Wallpaper HD is more than just a desktop customization tool; it’s a gateway to a visual journey that transports users around the globe through stunning imagery. With its daily wallpaper updates, high-quality images, and intuitive interface, Bing Wallpaper enhances the aesthetics of any computer desktop. The software not only adds a layer of personalization but also invites users to explore the world, one captivating wallpaper at a time. Embrace the beauty of diversity and creativity with Bing Wallpaper, transforming your desktop into a canvas of inspiration.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bluemountain.princeton.edu/exist/apps/bluemountain/title.html?titleURN=bmtnaab", "date": "2020-01-28T04:07:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251773463.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200128030221-20200128060221-00496.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7614277601242065, "token_count": 138, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__75676619", "lang": "en", "text": "Action: cahiers individualists de philosophie et d'art\nLiterary and artistic magazine associated with Individualist Anarchism, a movement based on personal freedom, social justice, and pacifism. An ultimately unsuccessful attempt to oppose André Breton's Dada-surrealist aesthetics. Literary contributors included André Malraux, Antonin Artaud, Paul Éluard, Alfred Jarry, Erik Satie, and Tristan Tzara. Artists included Maurice de Vlaminck, Demetrios Galanis, and Robert Mortier.\nBlue Mountain contains 12 issues of Action: cahiers individualists de philosophie et d'art.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://lifestyleharmony.com.au/rons.html", "date": "2017-10-20T06:43:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823839.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20171020063725-20171020083725-00337.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9557979702949524, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__146392042", "lang": "en", "text": "I have had a passion for photography for the past 45 years. It started with a Minolta Hi-Matic 35mm Camera, numerous rolls of black and white film, an enlarger and a spare bathroom. I began developing and printing my own photos. with the bathroom pressed into service as my darkroom. The bathtub was particularly usefull, holding trays of chemicals and also for washing the finished prints. It eventually had to be replaced due to staining, from all the spilt chemicals.\nMy next camera was a Fujica SLR camera and a progression to Slide Film. This remained my preferred medium until the advent of Digital Photography which resulted in an upgrade to a Sony DSLR. a 150-500mm Telephoto lens and a Macro lens.\nMy present camera is a Canon EOS 70D with an 18-135mm lens and also a 150-500mm Telephoto zoom lens. More advanced computers and software enabled me to do much more with the photos that I took.\nA good camera certainly helps in taking better photos, but it is how you see the possibilites in a particular scene that can make the difference between a good shot and a great one. All the photographs on this website(including the Ocean Spirit Products) are my own work.\nPlease check out the photo gallery. All my photographs are for sale. Click Here to go to my Contact Page to place an order. On each photograph you will find an ID Number. Please quote this number/s and the type of processing required on the email.\nCost of photos.\n- High Resolution Digital Copies - $3.50\n- Enlargements from $15\n- Canvas Prints from $150", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.cabincreekprovisions.com/product/bunnie/", "date": "2020-04-01T08:57:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370505550.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401065031-20200401095031-00397.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8688945770263672, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__75676977", "lang": "en", "text": "Our bunnies seem captured in time, carefully listening for a child’s laugh from the edge of a wooded glen. The watchful mama sits quietly waiting to be loved by your child. Her alert inquisitive baby bunny is ready to spring into your hands.\nHand-embroidered facial features.\nAll Cabin Critters are individually sewn, hand embroidered and hand stuffed. Each one is a unique work of art – no two critters are alike!\nHand crafted with love in the U.S.A. All new materials.\nBlizzard Fleece, 100% Polyester. Non-allergenic Polyfill.\nAvailable Colors: White, Black, Gray, Pink, Baby Blue, Cocoa", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.outoftheoffice.co.uk/bogotas-amazing-street-art/", "date": "2023-12-01T17:43:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00572.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9734402298927307, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__222934514", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2011, a 16 year old boy was shot and killed by police when he was caught creating street art in Bogotá. The police officers attempted to justify their actions by falsely claiming that the boy was involved in a bus robbery. The incident started a city-wide protest and as a result, street art is no longer seen as a crime in Bogotá. Today, especially in the Candelaria and Centro areas, street art is everywhere.\nLike the rest of the world, street artists in Bogotá use walls and bridges along major highways and the walls of old warehouses to display their art. But in Bogotá there is another option too, businesses often cooperate with street artists to offer their own homes and businesses as blank canvases.\nThe owner pays for the materials, the artist gets a ‘canvas’ on which they can create their art, knowing that it will be welcome and not be painted over or removed. This legitimacy together with the permissive attitude towards street art, means that some of the art is large scale and some of it has been around for years.\nStreet Art Tour\nIf you’re in Bogotá, we definitely recommend taking the Bogota Graffiti Tour. The tours are run by street artists and other people involved in the Street Art scene. The tours are free but accept donations depending on what you think the tour is worth. The tour makes for an interesting, fun and informative few hours and is a great way to learn about Colombia’s social and political history too. It’s well worth a decent donation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://kathyknight.org/home/04-songs-of-interest/", "date": "2023-09-29T03:14:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510481.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929022639-20230929052639-00880.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9828212261199951, "token_count": 240, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__172102730", "lang": "en", "text": "Before he died, our son Michael wanted to be a worship leader – someone who leads the music in Believer’s meetings or larger-scale gospel music events. After his sudden and unexpected death, his 980-song iPod music collection that he left behind, became a source of strength for us as we put one foot in front of another. This is why I included in my two books the role played by 13 of Mikey’s iPod songs.\nBut there are many thousands of songs out there about the Creator God and His Word that people continue to write. The impact of these will never cease to amaze me. So this page holds links to songs that I’m currently impacted by and I thought you’d be interested in them too.\nNote* Please be sure to support these artists by buying their music if you like them as I do.\nWho But You by Mark Hall and Megan Garrett – Casting Crowns Inspired by “The Story” – the promise of Abraham given from the Creator God that was set to bless all the nations on earth.\nMore to come!\nPlease feel free to let me know of songs that you like.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://indepthservices.co.uk/blaze-destroys-sussex-theatre/", "date": "2023-12-02T01:27:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100309.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202010506-20231202040506-00184.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9712271690368652, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__126070810", "lang": "en", "text": "A theatre and studio complex in East Sussex has been destroyed by a massive fire.\nThe Phoenix Theatre and Studio building on North Street in Lewes was ripped apart by the ferocious blaze on Saturday evening.\nFire crews arrived at the scene shortly after 18:00 GMT. They received 23 calls from members of the public who spotted the blaze when it broke out.\nThe Environment Agency was also in attendance, carrying out tests to ensure there was no contamination from asbestos in the roof. It took until 21:15 GMT for the fire to be brought under control.\nNobody was injured in the incident, according to a fire service spokesman, although the building has suffered enormous damage. Just the shell of the structure remains after the flames devastated its interior.\nThe theatre and studios, on the Phoenix Industrial Estate, cater for arts and media projects and events.\nCopyright Press Association 2014", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jonathanthomasarmstrong.com/about/theartist", "date": "2019-10-17T15:55:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675409.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017145741-20191017173241-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957086980342865, "token_count": 118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__132992313", "lang": "en", "text": "Jonathan Thomas Armstrong, known as Thomas to his friends and relatives, is an American artist and photographer based in Salisbury, North Carolina specializing in digital art.\nThomas uses analog and digital photography to capture the composition, colors, and lines found in each artwork. The photographs are digitally manipulated to create the final images and are printed on archival photograph paper. Each artwork is titled using Thomas’ initials with a sequential format of JTA0000 to mimic the image numbering system used by most digital cameras.\nThomas lives in Salisbury with his wife, Joyce, and their son, Noah.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.wejarchitecture.com/", "date": "2013-05-25T13:22:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705955434/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120555-00033-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9251123666763306, "token_count": 291, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__138829527", "lang": "en", "text": "During the last twelve years, Cooper Joseph Studio (formerly Wendy Evans Joseph Architecture) has solidified a reputation for highly detailed, carefully crafted design, garnering over forty design awards. Working across a variety of typologies and scales, Wendy brings a fresh approach to each new commission, while maintaining a well-managed process of building.\nIn the spring of 2008, Chris Cooper joined Cooper Joseph Studio as a Partner. Chris brings a decade of experience as an Associate Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, allowing us to expand our range of projects while preserving an intimate, hands-on practice. Our website is an overview of our combined experience, illustrating the foundation of our collaborative studio.\nThe firms award winning, elegant design sensibility comes with a rational methodology required in complex, large-scale as well as small-scale projects. Our team delves deeper into project development, incorporates digital design tools for fabrication and pushes notions of sustainability beyond the usual talking points, all the while continuing to work with our clients in an idea-driven practice.\nWe share the ambition of design elegance and responsible building. We are eager to explore new forms and materials while responding to the specifics of site, program, budget and schedule. There is boundless room for innovation, and it is that which inspires us.\nCooper Joseph Studio is a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) on the governments of Federal, New York State, and New York City.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ncra.ca/awards/201112-awards", "date": "2017-04-28T10:12:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122933.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00097-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8909130096435547, "token_count": 748, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__133985946", "lang": "en", "text": "The 2011/2012 Community Radio Awards ceremony was held at the 2012 National Campus and Community Radio Conference Kingston, Ontario. The conference, including the awards ceremony was hosted and organized by CFRC-FM, broadcasting from Queen's University.\nThe ceremony itself was at Kingston’s Upper Canada Academy for the Performing Arts, a former church hall now used for local arts events and kids puppeteering workshops, complete with tinfoil stars hanging from the ceiling. Thanks to Ayanda Mngoma from CFRC-FM for hosting, Anna Friz for a thoughtful keynote speech, and the crowd, who stomped out the drumroll for each of the 13 categories.\nPhoto: The trophies were repurposed circuit boards with the plaques made in Kingston, at the Trophy House, operating for more than 45 years and run out of an old limestone farmhouse.\nNCRA COMMUNITY RADIO AWARD RECIPIENTS\nLifetime Achievement/Community Radio Legend: Chad Saunders from CJSW-FM Calgary, AB (read letter) (watch video)\n• CIVL-FM Abbotsford, BC – Chuck Anger (read letter)\n• Radio Laurier, Waterloo, ON (read letter)\nLocal Talent Development: CFRC-FM Kingston, ON – \"Radio Residencies\" (read letter)\n• CIWS-FM Stouffville, ON – Produced by Mike Burns and Tara Donaghey – \"NITE OUT\" (read letter)\n• CiTR-FM Vancouver, BC – \"Arts Report / Discorder\" (read letter)\n• CJSR-FM Edmonton, AB – Produced by Mark Harrison Rodger (read bio) – \"Live Music Dispatch\" (listen #1 and listen #2)\n• CKHA-FM Haliburton, ON – Bessie Sullivan and Cheryl Sherwood (read bio) – \"County Library Promo\" (listen #1 and listen #2)\n• CKHA-FM Haliburton, ON – Produced by Greg Roe and Ron Murphy (read bio) – \"Haliburton County Reads\" (listen)\n• CiTR-FM Vancouver, BC – Produced by Adam Janusz (read bio) – \"The Arts Report\" (listen)\n• CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC – Produced by Lauren Mitchell and Jay Peachy (read bio) – \"Sound Therapy\" (listen)\n• CKDU-FM Halifax, NS – Produced by Jane Kirby and Ella Bedard (read bio)– \"The Amelie: Canadian Refugee Policy and the Story of the 1987 Boat People\" (listen)\n• CKUT-FM Montreal, QC – Produced by Brian Meagher (read bio)– \"Synthumentary\" (listen)\n• CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC – Produced by Lis van Berkel and Frieda Werden (read bio) – \"WINGS: Halifax Women’s Housing Co-op\" (listen)\n• CJSW-FM Calgary, AB – Produced by Evan Wilson (read bio) – \"Am I right?\" (listen)\n• CFRU-FM Guelph, ON – Produced by Hilda Venegas Negrete (read bio) – \"It is time for women/Tiempo de mujeres\" (listen)\n• CFRO-FM Vancouver, BC – Produced by Yasaman Azarpajouh (read bio) – \"Tutti Morimmo a Stento\" (listen)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.dragebjerg.com/kopi-af-seminarer", "date": "2024-03-01T17:04:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00802.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457513093948364, "token_count": 173, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__77191884", "lang": "en", "text": "Art Therapy - What lives in you?\nArt is a powerful medium for personal development. Your hands will never lie, making art a great therapeutic tool.\nMiriam de Bruijn is an anthroposophical art therapist from Holland and loves to work with and through art. She works with clay and painting and invites people to explore what their hands tell them, in order to open up a personal development journey.\nIn spring 2018, Miriam has conducted a course of 12 workshops at Dragebjerg.\nWorkshops with Miriam take place in our guesthouse and include healthy organic snacks, vegetarian lunch, tea and coffee.\nWe also prioritize having time available to enjoy the surroundings, so you have the option to stretch your legs in the beautiful surrounding nature with forests, lakes and a landscape with Celtic memorial hills.\nInfo on new workshops will follow.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://fgijonc.newgrounds.com/reviews/movie", "date": "2017-08-20T00:07:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105955.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170819235943-20170820015943-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9633785486221313, "token_count": 625, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__203386258", "lang": "en", "text": "I quite enjoyed it and loved seeing the strange take on the mario franchise being combined with the Gears universe. Something ive never thought I'd see! Great sound, animation and the like. Question, did you make the 3d models yourself? Also, do you have stuff thats completely original? i would love to see that either here or on youtube(preferably here).\nKeep it up!\nGreat job everyone!\noh my, this cartoon was awesome! art, animation, sound, voices, all of it. My favorite scene is probably when chris shakes Jill and the animation involved with her face moving back and forth all soup-like!\nHa, what a coincidence! Back when I got into animation over ten years ago I used Flash MX. I stopped for a long long time but have got back into art and whatnot the past couple years. Anyway, I want to animate again but no Flash is kind of trash and was considering trying out ToonBoom and being with Flash MX but seeing your video has pretty much sold me on ToonBoom!\nI do have a question though, which I'm pretty sure I've answered myself, you are able to do actual frame by frame animation, correct? You have that option I hope? You aren't restricted to tweening are you?\nThanks for the video!\nYup! You can do great frame by frame animation with Toon Boom!\nHoly shit, what a fucking comeback!\nLooks awesome of course! The abilities reminded me a bit of Yoshi's Island with certain blocks changing your form into a train, etc, which is a good thing!\nThanks! and looking back, that game reaally brought and polished so many new ideas for 2d platformers at the time, not to mention the artstyle aswell!\nVery well done. Animation, art, sound, music, composition, all of it. Great job.\nShared on Freeboot, I mean Facebook. The actual link not the video itself ;)\nI also shared your Clickbait video on FB as well if memory servces correct.\nOh awesome dude!\nReally appreciate you sharing it around <3\nDamn, damn, damn! Everything about this was great! The art was great, the sound was great, the animation itself was great. I mean, shit, those transformations had me mesmerized!\nDid you do this all by yourself? How long did it take you?\nEverything about this was great, the art, animation, music, voice work, etc. My only gripe was the somewhat inconsistent sound effects.The mario sound effects were on point, but sometimes something would occur and there'd be no sound effect.\nThe scene where Mario is on the blue skulls and it crashes into the question mark block and he falls of it, there is no sound effect when the skulls hit the block!\nOther than little things like that, it was awesome!\nnewgrounds.com — Your #1 online entertainment & artist community! All your base are belong to us.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.hannahharriet.com/plant-pots/pinkpineapple", "date": "2019-09-16T12:45:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572556.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916120037-20190916142037-00089.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7576297521591187, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__293184", "lang": "en", "text": "3\" tall x 4\" wide\nPink Pineapple Planter -- cast in concrete from a real pineapple.\nBe a Pineapple: Stand tall, Wear a crown & be sweet on the inside!\nThe baby pink concrete pineapple pots are handmade from beginning to end. You can use your pot as a planter, pencil holder, trinket holder or even just a fun piece of decor on a shelf.\n- 3\" tall x 4\" wide\n- Realistic pineapple design\n- Drain hole in the bottom", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.gatlinmusic.com/", "date": "2019-09-18T01:14:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573173.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20190918003832-20190918025832-00389.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9693005681037903, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__85849996", "lang": "en", "text": "Gatlin’s great-grandmother, Elaine Gatlin, was a spitfire. She flew planes and rode bikes; blazing through conventions she knew were only constraints. She passed down to Gatlin, not only her name but her bold and adventurous spirit. Gatlin’s music, much like her great-grandmother, surges, and roars across the landscape that she lives through. Her songs rumble from the past, grounded in the folk forms and lyricism she’s inherited. But they take flight in the present, empowered and electrified by a voice and heart very much her own.\nGatlin’s singles, “Maniac”, “Cold Night in Brooklyn”, and “Curly Hair” are available on all music platforms.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sarabrosious.com/pages/meet-sara", "date": "2023-12-02T14:39:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100427.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202140407-20231202170407-00116.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634210467338562, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__19326804", "lang": "en", "text": "Sara Brosious is a design studio based in historic Cranbury, NJ. Romantic yet modern, she specializes in crafting high-quality timeless bridal and special occasion accessories. After many years of designing contemporary womenswear in New York City, Sara fell in love with the bridal world when she became a bride herself in 2011. Her passion led her to design custom gowns (including her own) and ultimately transition into bridal accessories.\nSara draws inspiration from past decades, as well as her southern roots. Each accessory is handcrafted with the most luxurious fabrics and fine workmanship. Her love for pearls, bows and flowers are often incorporated into her designs and each piece is made in small production batches with lots of love.\nHer logo is a nod to her namesake and grandmother, the late Sara Claire Peacock. The Peacock plume brand logo is a symbol of ornamental elegance and pride. Sara hopes to adorn women with beautiful accessories that will make them feel good. Whether outfitting women for a special event or wedding, her goal is to make women feel confident and loved.\nMost of our pieces can be customized to create the wedding accessory of your dreams!\nEmail email@example.com with a custom request. We can't wait to hear from you!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://letscelebrate.co.za/about/", "date": "2022-05-16T05:41:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662509990.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516041337-20220516071337-00439.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9392778873443604, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__301878964", "lang": "en", "text": "Born and bred in Gauteng and KZN, I have been planning parties since the tender age of 5. I am currently living in Gauteng with my husband and 3 boys. Party planning and interior decorating is a passion and non-stop source of creativity for me. Having teamed up with a variety of talented people in creative arts, Let’s Celebrate was born. Attention to detail is my main focus and attribute. No request is too small… Services range from consulting on event and table settings, to personalised gift favours and interactive workshops on stylish entertaining. In recent years I have diversified into interior design and pop-up events. Let’s Celebrate aims to indulge your senses with inspirational events, décor and food!\n~ Debbie O’Flaherty\nTake a tour of the Let's Celebrate studio.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://gbe300.com/lil-flash/", "date": "2018-12-13T08:25:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376824601.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20181213080138-20181213101638-00255.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9865207672119141, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__187117526", "lang": "en", "text": "Zachary Hergott, professionally known as Lil Flash, is a multi-racial hip-hop artist from Chicago,IL, who is a member of Chief Keef’s Glory Boyz Entertainment (also known as Glo Gang and GBE).\nIn 2010, after his father installed a small studio in their home, Flash began recording music and engineering for himself and friends as a hobby. He quickly generated a buzz for his distinctive sound and self-taught engineering skills that got him noticed by Chief Keef, Capo and Blood Money. Blood Money originally gave him the name “Lil Turn Up” based on his ability to turn up and bring high energy in the studio. Eventually Keef decided he should change his name to the lighting GLO Man Flash which was shorted to Lil Flash. Soon he was recording and engineering for the entire Glo Gang roster for artists including Capo, Keef, Ballout, Fredo Santana and more, ultimately earning his own spot on GBE. He garnered his first Glo Gang hit singing on the hook for one of Capo’s fan-favorite tracks titled “Meet My Mop” and several other popular tracks Glo Gang affiliate Gucci Mane.\nIn 2015 Flash released his first solo mixtape titled “T’d Up in The Coup” which was met with rave reviews from Glo Gang fans worldwide. Flash continues to astound rap fans with his clever bars and unique rap style. His latest album “NaruGLO” is set to be released February 2018 and features Chief Keef, Ski Mask The Slump God, OJ Da Juiceman and more.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.venturacountywebdesigner.com/", "date": "2017-03-23T02:05:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218186608.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212946-00017-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9620824456214905, "token_count": 347, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__132544767", "lang": "en", "text": "Patsy Swayze, mother of Patrick Swayze, died of stroke complications at her home in Simi Valley, California, on September 16, 2013, at the age of 86.\nPatsy Swayze directed a dance studio in Simi Valley, California, for more than twenty years.\nPatricia Yvonne Helen “Patsy” Swayze (February 7, 1927 – September 16, 2013) was an American film choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor. Her credits included the choreography for Urban Cowboy, Liar’s Moon and Hope Floats. Her five children included the actors Patrick Swayze. She has been credited with training Patrick Swayze in dance, leading to his starring role in Dirty Dancing in 1987.\nSwayze taught dance and choreography at the University of Houston for eighteen years. Patsy Swayze’s former students included Debbie Allen, Randy Quaid, Jaclyn Smith and Tommy Tune.\nPatsy Swayze transitioned to film by choreographing her first movie, Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. The success of Urban Cowboy essential launched her career as a film choreographer. In 1980, Patsy Swayze moved from Houston to southern California. She choreographed numerous films over the next three decades including Liar’s Moon in 1982 and Hope Floats, directed by Forest Whitaker, in 1998. She teamed with her daughter-in-law, director Lisa Niemi, to choreograph the 2003 film, One Last Dance, which starred Niemi, Patrick Swayze and George de la Peña.\n* Information from wiki", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.hirmuinen.com/PORTFOLIO/THE-STAGE-IS-MY-STUDIO/i-bcjppcv", "date": "2015-10-07T00:10:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443736679756.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001215759-00128-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9679121375083923, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__36139312", "lang": "en", "text": "The Stage Is My Studio\n21/12/2012 to 26/02/2013\nThe stage is my studio is a music portrait series with the main focus, bringing music photography on a different level, going away from the characteristic wide-angle stage shoots and focus on the musician, the individual the soul behind the music, by conscious working with textures and layers to fetch the emotions, the feelings and the atmosphere I want to create. Getting “rid of the stage” and creating “my own”. The exhibition was online from 21/12/2012 to 31/01/2013 and was finally extended till the 26th of february 2013 including new photographies, as well as photos, showing the different steps of the workprocess.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rostov.ewerly.com:443/en", "date": "2024-04-23T07:51:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818468.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423064231-20240423094231-00123.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9681506752967834, "token_count": 143, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__10905997", "lang": "en", "text": "We can make almost any silver item on our website from 14k gold. Each piece of gold bears the manufacturer's and state stamp (the former is issued and verified by experts from the Ministry of Finance).\nAlmost every pendant presented on our website can be made in 5-7 working days. This includes an eyelet of your choice appropriately sized for your chain. For some designs, it is possible to change not only the size of the eyelet, but also the pendant itself.\nThanks to their experience and skill, our jewelers produce chains and bracelets of the highest level of quality in almost any size. Already now on our website you will find a lot of unusual and complex chain weaving.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://frodedesign.com/projects/stepout", "date": "2022-11-28T08:19:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710488.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128070816-20221128100816-00024.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631589651107788, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__42793035", "lang": "en", "text": "Stepout wanted to make Gentse Feesten (a yearly ten day music and theatre festival in the city of Ghent, Belgium) even more fun for the people attending. During the festival those in Ghent could use the Stepout app to vote for the hottest person there. We created a 30 second animation that was displayed on digital billboards around town. As we could not use sound we had to get the message across using only visuals.\nI also created flyers, table-mats and other materials to promote the campaign and peoples chance to win a trip to London.\nThe animation was created together with the very talented Harry Foster at hglf.co.uk", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.sheatullymusic.com/about", "date": "2020-09-28T11:12:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401600771.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20200928104328-20200928134328-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9655435681343079, "token_count": 417, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__103783614", "lang": "en", "text": "There is an unconscious reason why you aren't getting the results you want;\nand unless you find it, you will continue to get the same results.\nI can help you find this reason.\nHi! I'm Shea. I help you take your music career to the next level and to experience more joy, creativity, and abundance in your work.\nThe program I offer is customized for you. This is not a cookie-cutter approach. The blocks each musician faces are unique and require an individualized solution. I work with my clients to design and implement a program that is specific to your needs. I am a classically trained oboist as well as a Certified Jungian Life Coach. I understand problems and issues which are unique to musicians. I help you to uncover and overcome your unconscious conditioning which has been blocking your success. This can allow you to have access to things you might not have experienced before such as the following:\nperforming with ease under pressure\nmaking more money without selling-out or overworking\nbetter relationships with your colleagues\nachieving a home/work balance\naccessing your creativity to produce original music.\nI offer 2 services:\n1. Private Oboe Lessons\n2. Private Coaching Sessions\nMusic Credentials: I have played oboe in the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years and I have taken private piano lessons since I was 5 years old. I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Oboe Performance as well as a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Instrumental Music. In addition, I have a Master of Music degree in Oboe Performance from Louisiana State University. I like to perform in other areas as well such as folk music, songwriting, singing, playing ukulele and other acoustic instruments. In addition, I get to teach amazingly talented children in the East Baton Rouge Parish Talented Music Program, where I have taught for the past 15 years.\nCoaching Credentials: I am a certified Jungian Life Coach through Creative Mind Media in Los Angeles, California.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://astonvillausablog.wordpress.com/2014/04/17/red-or-dead-by-david-peace-not-for-everybody-but-great-art-seldom-is/", "date": "2019-07-20T00:57:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526401.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720004131-20190720030131-00500.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9273690581321716, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__129974204", "lang": "en", "text": "Finally, sports fiction has its own Ulysses, its own Moby-Dick—thankfully, the genre still awaits its Finnegan’s Wake. David Peace, who gave us the remarkable The Damned Utd, has again drawn on his obsession with soccer managers to create a stupendous, jaw-dropping novel about Bill Shankly, the obsessive soccer manager who ushered in the modern era at Liverpool. I’m not a Liverpool fan, but I am a fan of great literature and Red or Dead qualifies. It takes awhile to work its magic, but . . . well, read my Booklist review and you’ll see what I’m talking about. It’s not for everybody, but great art seldom is.\nA 700-page, experimental novel about the coach of an English soccer team? A limited audience pretty much guarantees this won’t be a best-seller, which is a bloody shame—it’s a magnificent literary achievement.\n(Click the link above to read the whole thing.)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://worktankwebcasts.com/our-team/evan-sadler/", "date": "2023-12-10T13:08:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00821.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605656266212463, "token_count": 361, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__58448275", "lang": "en", "text": "Director of Content Solutions\nEvan's Recent Posts\nAs Director of Content Solutions, Evan leads the content creation and production team to build and deliver the highest quality onsite and virtual broadcasts. Before joining Worktank, Evan was head of production at creative education pioneer CreativeLive and oversaw large content production, broadcast and post-production teams in Seattle and San Francisco.\nEvan is a 10+ year Microsoft veteran who led creative and editorial teams with focus on online education and branded entertainment. Everything Evan learned throughout his career originated in his love and passion for live theater and specifically as a founding member and managing director of Provincetown Repertory Theater.\nQ&A with Evan:\nWhat do you like best about your job?\nEarly career days, I managed a professional theater – and I love a similar “live” energy at Worktank where the team together takes on huge challenges with tough deadlines, yet is rewarded by their hard work after delivering an amazing broadcast.\nHow do you like to spend your time outside of the office? Do you have any hobbies?\nI’ve been practicing yoga for over 11 years, and recently I became a registered yoga instructor to better my practice, but also encourage and help folks who are overweight or deal with mobility issues. Yoga is an amazing regimen to relieve chronic stress and pain.\nWhat is your favorite movie, and why?\nAnything by director Billy Wilder would make my top 5 list – and I single out The Apartment (my favorite holiday film) as it is a brilliant story that balances grief, vulnerability and redemption with righteous humor.\nWhat is your favorite quote?\nI have two: “Only connect” E.M. Forester and “a rising tide lifts all boats.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com.au/", "date": "2013-05-20T19:01:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699186520/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516101306-00017-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9152500033378601, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__197269331", "lang": "en", "text": "Before I get to my layout share, I would like to say a special THANK YOU to everyone who is supporting me in my new venture. I am so blessed to have friends who share in the excitement and passion for art, scrapbooking, and mixed media! I am so excited to get this off the ground and it couldn't do this without your encouragement and inspiration!\nLast Friday, on the My Mind's Eye blog, the monthly 'Pinspiraiton Friday' post went live! I LOVE Pinspiration Friday's! I love the amazing talent on the MME 'Inspiring Pages and Cards' board. I love perusing the board for inspiration and crafty ideas!\nWhen looking for my inspiration piece for my DT challenge, my eye kept going back to this amazing layout by Missy Whidden. Here is her wonderful layout. I loved the fun colors, the great photo, and especially the Sunburst design element.\nHere's how I used Missy's layout for inspiration.\nI really wanted to take the sunburst design element and expand on the idea for my layout. I started by cutting a large Sunburst shape with my Cameo and adhering it to my background. Next, using a diagonal design 6x6 paper sheet, I placed the paper with the diagonals going in the same direction as the Sunburst shape. Lastly, I digitally cut a smaller Sunburst shape and placed it on top of the diagonal paper. With these 3 elements, I created movement on the page to create an overall Sunburst design.\nThank you Missy for sharing your creativity and wonderful inspiration!\nAs always, thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.wendover-pc.gov.uk/post/national-theatre-at-home-schedule-watch-free", "date": "2024-04-15T18:23:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00310.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9161087274551392, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__54581658", "lang": "en", "text": "Last week we gave you musical parody, this week we appeal to your cultural and humorous streak. During the lockdown, the National Theatre has come up with a novel way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage. Every Thursday at 7 pm BST on the theatre's official YouTube channel, fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week.\nThe best part of it all is that it's free to watch.\nGo to https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre to find out more if for some reason this link doesn’t work you can use your smart tv, or go to the National Theatre website.\nNational Theatre at Home schedule\n· Thursday 2 April: One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean\n· Thursday 9 April: Jane Eyre by Sally Cookson\n· Thursday 16 April: Treasure Island by Bryony Lavery\n· Thursday 23 April: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://oceanstateramblers.com/author/dbpetit2/", "date": "2023-03-26T02:16:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945381.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326013652-20230326043652-00224.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9662257432937622, "token_count": 495, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__120821581", "lang": "en", "text": "We wish everyone a very, merry Christmas and happy New Year! Thank you to all who came to our shows in 2021. We look forward to another year of making music and entertaining. We hope you enjoy our Christmas video: Holly, Jolly Christmas.\nMerry Christmas 2020\nHappy holidays, everyone! Needless to say, 2020 was an unusual year. We’re wrapping it up with our first virtual video: Our rendition of an old bluegrass favorite, Christmas Time’s A Comin’, with a 2020 twist. We hope you enjoy it!\n2020 is in the history books\nIt’s a wrap! Our 2020 gig year came to a close on Saturday, October 17th at the Southcoast Open Air Market. We were missing one Rambler and it was windy and cold, but thankfully the sun came out and it turned out to be a fine October day, and we were happy to be playing music together in person. All four of us made our debut at SOAM on September 19th.\nIronically, 2020 got off to a great start. On New Year’s night, we played the Bluegrass Throedown show at Nick-a-nee’s in Providence. That was followed by appearances at the Mount Hope Farmers Market on January 11th and the Wood River Inn on February 9th. We booked gigs at libraries, concert series, a bluegrass festival and farmers markets into the spring, summer and fall.\nThen, the COVID-19 pandemic changed almost all of our plans, as it did for musicians everywhere.\nThankfully, we were able to continue rehearsing remotely using an online platformed called JamKazam. And, we were able to play a few outdoor gigs at SOAM and the Weaver Library Farmers Market during the summer and fall.\nWe hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. And, we look forward to seeing you at a venue next year. In the meantime, stay tuned as we have plans for virtual projects in the coming months.\nMerry Christmas from the Ocean State Ramblers!\nWe’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s our bluegrass version of the classic Christmas song, Silver Bells.\nHope to see you at one of our shows in 2020.\nAnne-Marie, Dave, Diane and Stephen", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thaiairline.com/", "date": "2014-10-01T08:10:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1412037663372.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20140930004103-00049-ip-10-234-18-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.942934513092041, "token_count": 857, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-41", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__70407130", "lang": "en", "text": "Thai Airline Dot Com\nThe most well known of all Thai festivals, Songkran is for those who love a good water fight. It’s the official Thai New Year landing on April 13th each year and lasting around 2 to 3 days. During the festival, the streets fill up with people looking to soak and get soaked with super-soakers in hand! Water is used as a symbol of cleansing, which is exactly what the Thai want to do to start the New Year.\n2) Phi Ta Khon\nPhi Ta Khon is a tradition of the Dan Sai district of the Loei Province in Isan. It is better known as the ghost festival since it reflects the regions beliefs on ghosts and spirits. It occurs each year around June/July and is probably Thailand’s most colorful festival. Men dress up as spirits in bright colorful costumes and masks. Along with the costumes, there’s plenty of dancing and rejoicing.\n3) Monkey Buffet\nAnimals lovers would get a kick out of this bizarre festival. On the last Sunday of November each year, the town of Lopburi shows appreciation to their main tourist attraction, monkeys. They do this by serving a huge buffet of food, solely for the adorable and smart animals. This festivals makes some funny photos!\n4) Loi Krathong\nLoi Krathong is celebrated on one night during full moon of the 12th lunar month. ‘Loy’ signifies ‘floating’, while ‘krathong’ is a small object in the shape of a lotis flower, usually made from banana leaves. On the evening of the festival, thousands of people head to their local river or canal to make a wish. They do so by lighting the candle in their krathong and setting it free to float with the current. Truly beautiful.\n5) Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival\nFor art lovers, the Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival is perfect. Held at the start of the Buddhist Lenten period (beginning of August), artists create larger than life wax sculptures as a Buddhist offering. Seventy or so wax creations are then paraded through the streets, amazing all spectators.\nThailand : The Land of Smiles\nThailand is often called the “land of smiles,” not only because visitors love its natural beauty and historical riches, but also because of the country’s friendly people and fascinating culture. This program is purposely non-narrated, allowing the viewer to focus on the images and sounds of the country, its places and its people. Our visual journey into Thailand begins about 45 miles north of Bangkok in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, which was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong; it was once the capital of Thailand for 417 years and today is one of the country’s major tourist attractions; it boasts numerous magnificent ruins, including the Ancient Palace, which was originally built by the first king. Thailand is a Buddhist nation, and because Buddhist values are such a part of daily life here, temples, monasteries and Buddha images are seen everywhere. Next we visit Pattaya; located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, it is a very popular center of tourism visited by millions yearly. 30 miles away is the Sriracha Tiger Zoo, an incredible animal kingdom where we see piglets that sleep with a mother tiger; also we see crocodiles, the “Scorpion Queen” and an Elephant Museum. Next we visit world famous Phuket with its glorious beaches, unrivaled marine life, performing elephants, a monkey that gathers coconuts, and delicious cuisine. For a slower pace we travel next to the relaxed east coastal towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin, elegant, well-established beach destinations, where we too find beautiful waterfalls and natural beauty, and the Sasi Garden Theater, which presents a genuine “Taste of Thai Culture and Tradition.” Lastly, we indulge in the secluded and luxurious world of Chiva-Som, a private resort that provides everything to assure health and relaxation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://corkiby.app/tag/how-to-plan-a-dinner-party-menu/", "date": "2024-04-14T15:27:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00648.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8996133208274841, "token_count": 2796, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__137521051", "lang": "en", "text": "In the enchanting world of culinary creativity, where flavors dance and conversations flow, mastering the art of planning a dinner party menu transforms a gathering into an unforgettable experience. Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of curating a menu that not only satisfies taste buds but leaves a lasting impression, ensuring your dinner parties become legendary occasions.\nHow to Plan a Dinner Party Menu: A Feast for the Senses\n1. Setting the Stage: Understanding Your Guests’ Tastes and Preferences\nCrafting an unforgettable dinner party experience extends beyond the kitchen; it hinges on the delicate art of understanding your guests’ tastes and preferences. Delving into this culinary endeavor requires a nuanced approach, as you embark on a journey to decode the unique inclinations that will shape your menu.\nIn the realm of hosting, there’s an art to deciphering your guests’ culinary preferences. It’s about more than just selecting dishes; it’s an exploration of the stories that flavors tell and the memories they evoke. From the daring epicurean to the comfort-seeking connoisseur, each guest brings a distinctive palette, adding a layer of complexity to your dining tableau.\nAs you explore the diverse taste profiles among your guests, you’ll encounter a spectrum of preferences. Some crave the excitement of bold, adventurous flavors, while others seek the comforting embrace of familiar dishes. Navigate this spectrum, recognizing the subtle dance between sweet and savory, spicy and mild, to create a menu that accommodates the varied desires of your guests.\nTailoring your menu becomes a symphony of flavors, carefully orchestrated to resonate with every palate. Achieving this balance involves considering the preferences of your diverse audience, introducing variety without overwhelming. The goal is a seamless progression from appetizers to desserts, keeping guests intrigued and engaged throughout the culinary journey.\nDeciphering the culinary code of your guests transforms your dinner party into an immersive gastronomic experience. The reward lies in the shared moments of delight and the chorus of appreciation for a menu attuned to individual tastes. Beyond satisfying hunger, your dinner party becomes a celebration of understanding, a shared exploration of flavors that reflects the joy found in the art of hosting.\n2. The Art of Pairing: Matching Courses Like a Culinary Connoisseur\nIn the grand symphony of dining, mastering the art of pairing courses elevates a meal from mere sustenance to a culinary masterpiece. The delicate dance of wine and food pairings is a nuanced craft, where each sip and bite enhance the other, creating a harmonious dining experience that transcends the ordinary.\nEmbark on a journey through the nuanced world of pairing, where the aim is not just to complement but to elevate. Explore the delicate dance of flavors as you discover the intricacies of combining tastes, from the complementary to the contrasting. Each pairing becomes a brushstroke on the canvas of your menu, contributing to a rich tapestry of sensations that unfold with every course.\nUncover the subtle nuances that transform a good meal into an extraordinary one. Delve into the realms of complementary pairings, where the inherent qualities of wine and food enhance each other’s best attributes. Then, venture into the world of contrasting flavors, where unexpected combinations create a delightful surprise for the palate. It’s a balance of familiarity and innovation that keeps your guests engaged and intrigued.\nElevating your menu with sophisticated pairings is about more than just selecting a suitable wine. It’s an art form where every element contributes to the overall symphony of tastes. From the choice of herbs in a dish to the tannins in a red wine, each component plays a vital role in the gastronomic performance. The result is a dining experience that lingers in the memory, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.\nAs you navigate the art of pairing like a culinary connoisseur, your menu transforms into a curated collection of flavor harmonies. The wines become not just accompaniments but integral partners in the dining experience. This is the art of pairing – a skill that, once mastered, turns your dinner party into a symphony of tastes that captivates and delights every discerning palate.\n3. A Symphony of Courses: Balancing Flavors and Textures\nCrafting a memorable dining experience is akin to composing a symphony, where each course contributes to a harmonious crescendo of tastes and textures. The art lies in creating a dynamic menu that takes your guests on a culinary adventure, where each bite is a note in the grand composition.\nBegin by envisioning your menu as a culinary journey, with each course contributing to the overall narrative. This is not just a meal; it’s an exploration of flavors, a journey that unfolds with every dish. Consider the progression of tastes, building from light and refreshing to rich and robust, creating a dynamic rhythm that captivates the senses.\nDelve into the intricate dance of balancing textures and flavors. Each course should be a carefully orchestrated interplay, where contrasts and complements come together seamlessly. Explore the marriage of creamy and crisp, sweet and savory, ensuring that each bite offers a unique sensorial experience. It’s this thoughtful curation that keeps your guests engaged and excited for what comes next.\nAs you craft your menu, consider the anticipation you want to build. Delight the senses with a crescendo of tastes, gradually building intensity and complexity with each course. This culinary symphony is not just about satisfying hunger; it’s about creating moments of anticipation, surprise, and delight that linger long after the last course.\nThe grand finale should be a culmination of the journey – a dish that leaves an indelible mark. Whether it’s a decadent dessert or a show-stopping main course, the concluding notes of your culinary symphony should resonate with the themes introduced throughout the meal. It’s the moment when anticipation transforms into satisfaction, and the culinary adventure reaches its zenith.\nIn balancing flavors and textures, your menu becomes a symphony, an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. Each course is a carefully composed movement, contributing to the overall masterpiece that is your dinner party. This is not just dining; it’s an orchestration of tastes that leaves a lasting impression on the palates and memories of your guests.\n4. Logistics and Timing: The Behind-the-Scenes Ballet of Dinner Party Success\nBehind the curtain of a spectacular dinner party lies a carefully choreographed ballet of logistics and timing. Mastering this art ensures that your guests experience not just a meal but a seamless symphony of flavors served with precision. Explore the strategies that transform the behind-the-scenes chaos into a flawlessly executed dining experience.\nOrchestrating a flawless dinner party timeline requires meticulous planning. Consider the flow of the evening, from the moment your guests arrive to the grand finale. Each element, from appetizers to dessert, plays a role in the narrative you’re weaving. Master the art of anticipation, ensuring that each course is served at the perfect moment to keep the rhythm of the evening.\nOne key strategy for success lies in preparing and cooking dishes ahead of time. Minimize last-minute stress by selecting recipes that allow for advance preparation. From chopping vegetables to marinating proteins, thoughtful planning in the days leading up to the event ensures that you can focus on execution and presentation when the spotlight is on.\nEnsuring each course is served with precision requires a well-synchronized team or a carefully planned solo performance. Anticipate the logistics of serving, from keeping dishes warm to coordinating with any additional staff or helpers. This attention to detail guarantees that each plate is presented with the elegance and timing deserving of a culinary masterpiece.\nIn the ballet of dinner party logistics, timing is everything. Your kitchen becomes a stage, and each dish a dancer in a carefully choreographed routine. The result is a seamless dining experience where your guests can fully immerse themselves in the culinary journey, free from disruptions or delays.\nAs you navigate the behind-the-scenes intricacies, remember that the art of logistics enhances, rather than detracts, from the dining experience. Your meticulous planning allows your guests to enjoy not only the flavors but the fluidity of the evening, making your dinner party an unforgettable performance in the world of gastronomy.\n5. The Finishing Touch: Presentation and Ambiance\nIn the realm of culinary artistry, the finishing touch isn’t merely a formality; it’s the transformative moment where every dish becomes a masterpiece and the dining ambiance becomes an immersive experience. Learn the visual artistry of plating, explore creative table settings, and pay attention to the finer details that will leave an indelible mark on your dinner party, making it truly memorable.\nMastering the visual artistry of plating is like wielding a paintbrush on a canvas, turning each dish into a work of art. Consider the colors, textures, and arrangement of components. Create a symphony of visual elements that not only entices the palate but delights the eyes. The art of plating transforms a meal from sustenance to a multisensory experience, elevating the overall enjoyment for your guests.\nExtend your creativity beyond the plate by exploring imaginative table settings and decor. The dining table is your stage, and each setting contributes to the overall ambiance. Consider the theme of your dinner party and let it guide your choices, whether it’s a rustic family-style gathering or an elegant soiree. The table becomes an essential part of the storytelling, enhancing the mood and setting the tone for the culinary journey ahead.\nLeave an indelible mark by paying meticulous attention to the finer details. Thoughtfully select dinnerware, glassware, and flatware that complement the aesthetic you’re aiming for. Consider the impact of lighting, whether it’s the warm glow of candles or the subtle brightness of string lights. Every detail, from fresh flowers to carefully folded napkins, contributes to the overall impression and makes your dinner party an event to remember.\nAs you pay homage to the visual aspects of your dinner party, remember that presentation and ambiance are not just about aesthetics; they are integral components of the entire dining experience. The effort you invest in these elements reflects your commitment to creating moments of beauty and enjoyment for your guests. The finishing touch is not just an end; it’s the beginning of a memorable journey through flavors, visuals, and the joy of shared moments.\nTips for a Stress-Free Dinner Party:\nHosting a dinner party should be a joyous affair, a time to share good food and create lasting memories with friends and loved ones. However, the path to a seamless and enjoyable evening often requires careful planning and consideration. In this guide, we present three invaluable tips to ensure your dinner party is not only a culinary delight but also a stress-free experience for both hosts and guests. From efficient planning and dietary awareness to the subtle art of creating the perfect playlist, these tips will pave the way for a relaxed atmosphere, allowing everyone to savor the moment and indulge in the pleasures of shared company and exceptional cuisine. Let’s dive into the secrets of hosting a stress-free and unforgettable dinner party.\nPlan and prep ahead to minimize last-minute chaos.\nEfficient planning and preparation lay the foundation for a stress-free dinner party. Anticipate the timeline leading up to the event, identifying tasks that can be completed in advance. From chopping vegetables to marinating proteins, thoughtful preparation minimizes last-minute chaos, allowing you to focus on the seamless execution of your culinary creations. By staying organized and tackling tasks in advance, you create a relaxed atmosphere, ensuring you can enjoy the evening alongside your guests.\nConsider dietary restrictions when crafting your menu.\nElevate the hospitality of your dinner party by thoughtfully considering dietary restrictions. Before crafting your menu, inquire about your guests’ preferences and any specific dietary needs they may have. This proactive approach demonstrates attentiveness and ensures that every guest can partake in the culinary delights without concerns. Whether accommodating allergies, intolerances, or lifestyle choices, catering to dietary restrictions enhances the inclusivity of your gathering, fostering a positive and stress-free atmosphere.\nCreate a playlist to set the mood and enhance the dining experience.\nEnhance the overall dining experience by curating a playlist that sets the mood for your dinner party. Music has the power to elevate ambiance, creating a backdrop that complements the culinary journey. Tailor your playlist to the theme or tone of the evening, whether it’s a lively gathering or an intimate affair. The right musical selection contributes to a relaxed atmosphere, encouraging conversation and enjoyment. By incorporating this simple yet impactful tip, you add a layer of sophistication to your dinner party, ensuring it becomes an immersive and stress-free experience for both hosts and guests alike.\nSavoring Success: How Mastering Your Dinner Party Menu Elevates Every Gathering\nAs the final notes of your dinner party melody fade away, the satisfaction of a well-executed menu lingers. Planning a dinner party menu is an art that combines passion, creativity, and a touch of culinary wizardry. May your future gatherings be a testament to the joy found in sharing extraordinary meals with cherished company. Now, go forth and craft culinary masterpieces that leave an impression as enduring as the memories you create around the table. Cheers to many more delightful dinner parties!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thedorsetfinca.com/2013/08/25/close-observations/", "date": "2017-12-18T03:11:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948604248.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218025050-20171218051050-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8614425659179688, "token_count": 343, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__96558899", "lang": "en", "text": "Close Observations I love the way hazelnuts grow in clusters. I thought it might make a good photo. Then I saw the little nonchalant interloper on the right! Isn’t he cute, with his green leggy-ness?! Advertisements Share and enjoy!Click to email (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related 4 thoughts on “Close Observations” Add yours Very nice, so beautiful photo. Reply Thank you so much! Reply What a lucky shot! For all of us! And who knew hazelnuts looked like that? Not me. Thank you for taking this wonderful shot. Reply Thank you for your lovely comment! They’ve got a bit of ripening to do yet before they’re ready for roasting! (The hazelnuts, not the leaf beetles)!! Reply Comments Cancel reply Enter your comment here... Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) Website You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Google+ account. ( Log Out / Change ) Cancel Connecting to %s Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.havanacabanakeywesthotel.com/our-story/", "date": "2024-03-03T15:42:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00671.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8841871023178101, "token_count": 276, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__17803698", "lang": "en", "text": "a lush escape from reality.\nA Cuban-Inspired Paradise In Key West\nKey West is a scintillating island paradise awash in vibrant art, soul-stirring music, and sensuous flavors, with an exotic heritage and fun-loving locals as warm and captivating as its tropical climate and colorful past. Named one of Florida’s Top 10 Resorts by Travel + Leisure, Havana Cabana is a lush escape from reality where the best of Key West is experienced with an intoxicating Cuban flair.\nLocated waterfront, Havana Cabana radiates Cuba’s joyful and sometimes rebellious spirit, embracing the art and culture that famously seduced Hemingway and deeply influenced Key West. As you arrive, stroll past vintage cars gleaming in the Florida sun, as the sound of Flamenco music and aroma of hand-rolled cigars draw you inside.\nAll centered on the largest pool in Key West, a tranquil oasis at the heart of the resort. And when adventure calls, hop on a Vespa or 5-speed bike, or hitch a ride in a classic mid-century Chevy for the short ride to historic Old Town. Boutique shopping, gallery gazing, bar hopping, museum meandering, decadent dining, sunset celebrating – Havana Cabana Key West Resort is the ideal setting for a restful escape from reality.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.quiltfestjax.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=57&Itemid=37", "date": "2013-12-13T08:24:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164920374/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134840-00000-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.947189450263977, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__205742437", "lang": "en", "text": "Design - This must be an original design. No commercial patterns may be used. The quilt must include some embroidery, done either by hand or by machine.\nQuilt Size - Total of all sides not to exceed 110\".\nFabric Requirements - You must use all three fabrics as provided (1/2 yard plus 2 fat quarters) in your design. You must use a recognizable amount of all three fabrics. You must add one, but not more than three additional colors.\nQuilt Preparation - All entries must have a 4\" sleeve for hanging and quilt label, and comply with all other QuiltFest guidelines and rules for submission. Your entry fee is included in the purchase of the challenge kit, but you still have to fill out a registration for and send it in by July 25.\n2014 Challenge kits have sold out and are no longer available.\n2014 QuiltFest Challenge Rules", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://turkeysnestmtglorious.blogspot.com/2013/06/", "date": "2021-05-17T12:04:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991772.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20210517115207-20210517145207-00100.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9776591062545776, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__156772132", "lang": "en", "text": "We began by taking out the cupboard and lining and painting the interior.\n|Shelves are hardwood T&G flooring|\nRussell made shelves from some old recycled floorboards, which were hard and strong. He ran them through the thicknesser first, to take off the old finish. The spacing of the shelves was based on the sizes of what we usually keep in the pantry, and the shelves are in a U-shape so we can walk in and find things without them being hidden at the back.\nOn the front we added a pair of recycled French doors, and some architrave. The glass is lined with fabric (an old table cloth!) in case the interior ceases to be as beautifully organised as it is now!\n|Recycled French doors on the front|\n|Super-organised pantry space!|\nResult - one happy cook!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.yelvertonguitars.co.uk/", "date": "2017-04-24T17:03:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119642.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00087-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9627253413200378, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__273438327", "lang": "en", "text": "In Dave’s 30 years of experience he has developed and refined his techniques. His focus is on the quality of sound production first and foremost.\nHis techniques draw from the fundamental principals of acoustics. By laminating and hence stiffening the sides of the instrument which in turn hold the flexible front and back, the result is a louder and more tightly focussed projection of sound.\nDave’s instruments are beautifully crafted and look as good as they sound.\nDave offers full repair and refinish services for both acoustic and electric guitars as well a range of services for other string instruments.\nHe’s been called upon to repair or restore many a fine instrument. Visit the gallery to see examples of his work.\nVisit the repairs page for more information regarding standard repair services and pricing or feel free get in touch with Dave directly where he’ll be more than happy to answer your call/email.\nDave is a careful and exacting craftsman who has spent the last 30 years developing repair and building techniques. His current instruments embody a philosophy which is the culmination of lengthy experimentation and reflection.\nHis initial interest in instruments was inspired by handling a 1928 Martin. Knowing that he could never afford such a fine instrument led to a determination to acquire the skills to build one. Over the years, his custom guitars, both acoustic and electric, have gained respect among a growing circle of aficionados.\nMy overall aim is to build guitars which are truly acoustic, with presence and power. They can be amplified, but don’t need amplification to fulfil their purpose.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sundaysofficial.bandcamp.com/track/rush", "date": "2021-12-02T22:51:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362297.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202205828-20211202235828-00626.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9367456436157227, "token_count": 734, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__134721148", "lang": "en", "text": "Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.\nPurchasable with gift card\n€1.20EUR or more\nThe new single ‘Rush’ follows the pompous expression from the previous single ‘Turn’, but it also continues the more melancholic threads from their debut EP ‘The Day Will Come’ from 2017.\nThe reason for this melancholy is mainly due to the lyrics and its recipients, explains the singer and songwriter Magnus Jacobsen: “I have written this song as a tribute to my old bandmates from Dance With Dirt. I’ve been through thick and thin with them; from our very first rehearsal In Aalborg back in 2007 – to being victorious in KarriereKanonen in 2012 – to the great funeral at HeadQuarters in Aarhus, November 2016. It has been 9 mindblowing years which I personally hold very dear and they have made me who I am today. Kristoffer, Jess, Mikkel, Jonathan and Joakim – this one is for you.”\n’Rush’ was also produced by Mads Björn with whom the band have been working exclusively and that is not likely to change anytime soon, if you ask the band. Bassist Marie Linander says: “We feel that Mads has a very special – almost magical – ability to bring out the best in our songs, which we don’t take for granted. He adds an important uniqueness to our songs and sound in general.\nDid you call me in the dead of night?\nWith your heart up in your throat to fight\nAbout all the times you never tried,\nAnd hang up for the morning light\nDid you hold it dear, our wonderland?\nWhere the coast is clear and nothing is planned\nLike a ghost you sit and watch your hand,\nAs it slowly fades out with the man you know\n‘Cause you’ve got to let him go\nWas it everything you said you wanted?\nWas it everything you thought we would be?\n‘Cause the only thing that makes you stronger,\nAre the cuts that make you bleed\nAnd you can blame it on a million reasons,\nWhy so much of us remain untouched\nWell we all need something to believe in,\nAs our bodies seek the rush\nWas the aim too high or shot too low?\nDid the rain wash off the bullets glow?\nGuess we’ll never find out, never know,\nIf we ever really left the hole?\nWell the earth is warm and the sky is sick,\nWhen this curse is gone, then let us dig up\nAll the worst, the best\nAnd kick off all the dirt that keeps us to the ground\nAnd go another round?\nA real love\nCan you find a real love?\nWell it’s got to be the real love,\nBut you keep running from me\nreleased April 27, 2018\nMusic & lyrics by\nMagnus Jacobsen & Mads Bjørn Nielsen\nSundays is a new spark from the Danish underground scene, centering North Jutlandic Magnus Jacobsen on vocals and\nIntensity, melody and nerve are the keystones which manifests in the young songwriters universe, and with a live setup involving vast amounts of backing harmonics in an organic instrumentation, this is exactly what the spectator can expect....more", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://brisbane-airport-bne.com/brisbanes-festivals-and-celebrations-a-year-round-calendar-of-events/", "date": "2023-10-03T07:24:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511055.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003060619-20231003090619-00064.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9328476190567017, "token_count": 651, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__255937203", "lang": "en", "text": "Brisbane is a city that loves to celebrate, and throughout the year, it hosts a wide array of festivals and events that showcase its vibrant culture, diverse communities, and artistic spirit. From music and arts festivals to sporting events and cultural celebrations, there’s always something happening in Brisbane. Let’s explore a year-round calendar of some of the city’s most exciting festivals and celebrations.\nBrisbane Festival (September): Kicking off in September, the Brisbane Festival is a major highlight on the city’s cultural calendar. It features a diverse program of music, dance, theater, and visual arts performances, with events taking place at various venues across the city. The festival culminates with the iconic Riverfire, a spectacular fireworks display along the Brisbane River.\nEkka – Royal Queensland Show (August): Held annually in August, the Ekka is Queensland’s largest agricultural show. It brings the rural experience to the city, featuring livestock displays, agricultural competitions, live entertainment, carnival rides, and a wide range of food stalls. The Ekka is a favorite among locals and visitors of all ages.\nBrisbane Comedy Festival (February-March): Comedy lovers won’t want to miss the Brisbane Comedy Festival. Held over several weeks, this event brings together top Australian and international comedians for a series of hilarious shows and performances. You can catch stand-up acts, improv shows, and comedy galas at various venues across the city.\nBrisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival (November): Film enthusiasts will enjoy the Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival, which celebrates the best of Asian and Pacific cinema. The festival showcases a diverse range of films, including critically acclaimed works, documentaries, and independent productions. It also features screenings, workshops, and special events.\nPaniyiri Greek Festival (May): Embrace the vibrant Greek culture at the Paniyiri Greek Festival, one of the largest cultural events in Brisbane. Held annually in May, the festival features traditional music, dancing, authentic Greek food, cooking demonstrations, and cultural exhibitions. It’s a lively celebration of Greek heritage that attracts people from all backgrounds.\nWoodford Folk Festival (December-January): Just outside of Brisbane, the Woodford Folk Festival is a multi-day event that attracts thousands of attendees. This iconic festival showcases music, arts, workshops, and cultural performances from around the world. It’s a unique and immersive experience that brings together artists and audiences in a vibrant and creative environment.\nBrisbane International (January): Tennis fans can catch world-class tennis action at the Brisbane International, held in January as part of the lead-up to the Australian Open. The tournament attracts top-ranked players from around the globe and offers an exciting opportunity to witness thrilling matches.\nThese are just a few examples of the many festivals and celebrations that take place in Brisbane throughout the year. From cultural festivities to arts, music, and sporting events, the city offers a dynamic and diverse calendar of events that cater to all interests. So mark your calendars, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, and join in the celebrations that make Brisbane a city of excitement and joy.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://bornelectric.sandbag.uk.com/Store/DII-621-5-drew+hill++solitude+ep+vinyl+and+mp3.html", "date": "2015-07-03T23:41:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375096290.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031816-00194-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6719458699226379, "token_count": 213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__113924898", "lang": "en", "text": "PEDESTRIAN – DROP BEAR EP\nDREW HILL - SOLITUDE EP VINYL AND WAV\nDREW HILL - SOLITUDE EP VINYL AND MP3\nIncludes download of 'Solitude EP' digital package in 320kbps MP3 format.\nThe EP includes the ambient but sultry 'Solitude' a tune full of melody, whilst 'In The End' is a bass fuelled beat with a mesmerising vocal.\nWith such a unique edge Drew Hill have found a perfect home for their debut EP.\n12\" Vinyl – Limited Pressing\nA1 Drew Hill - In The End\nA2 Drew Hill - Solitude\nB1 Drew Hill - Studio 2\nB2 Drew Hill - Solitude (Cloud Boat Remix)\nDrew Hill - In The End\nDrew Hill - Solitude\nDrew Hill - Studio 2\nDrew Hill - Solitude (Cloud Boat Remix)\nVinyl and MP3 - (£8.00)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.filofestival.com/news/announcing-filo-festival-2021-benefitting-the-road-crews-and-support-staff-of-live-events-touring-artists-and-independent-venues", "date": "2021-10-21T02:42:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585380.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021005314-20211021035314-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9346802830696106, "token_count": 961, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__86047296", "lang": "en", "text": "Celebrating the long-awaited return of live concerts and music festivals, FiLo Festival (www.FiLoFestival.com), a first-of-its-kind music festival featuring live and virtual performances benefiting road crews and support staff of live events, touring artists and independent venues, is set to rock the world from venues around the globe on Saturday, July 10, 2021. A paradigm-shifting hybrid music festival that will raise the bar to unparalleled heights and powered by Events.com, FiLo Festival will raise much-needed funds for the behind-the-scenes key members of the music world who’ve been left hamstrung financially by the global COVID-19 pandemic.\nA ticket is a donation! Tickets start at just $10 apiece for general admission. For $20, festival attendees will receive a general admission ticket and a special limited-edition FiLo Festival commemorative NFT. Tickets are on sale now via both filofestival.com.\nFeaturing both live and virtual performances, FiLo Festival will showcase a number of the top bands and artists from throughout the music world. They include Sammy Hagar, Bob Weir, Midland, QuestLove, Dave Schools, David Crosby; Lee Brice; Stephen Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley; G. Love & Special Sauce; Slightly Stoopid and more than 50 others with additional bands and artists confirming daily.\n“Here’s one for the folks that bring me to you,” said FiLo Fest Host Bob Weir, who will share stories about crews during the event, going as far back as the beginning of his Grateful Dead days from the mid-1960s.\nAs of this release, the full list of confirmed participating artists and bands is below:\n“FiLo Festival is going to be an epic event that will be an opportunity for the leaders of the music industry to take care of the hard-working men and women who have taken care of the artists for decades,” explained FiLo Festival Executive Producer and CEO of RockJet, David Precheur. “Without all these great folks there are no shows and for the last year, very few have been able to do their jobs. They need our help and this is our opportunity to take care of them.”\nFiLo Festival is a virtual concert that will feature a combination of live performances and pre-recorded sets. Artists and bands will play for varying lengths, ranging from a couple songs to a complete set, and attendees will have the option of visiting multiple rooms featuring various performers.\nA number of partner venues around the country have opened up their music rooms to artists bands in search of a studio from which to perform. Participating venues include Brooklyn Bowl locations in New York City and Nashville; Chelsea Music Hall in New York City; InstrumentHead Studios in Nashville; The Capitol Theater in New York; Tipitina’s in New Orleans; Social Sanctuary in Los Angeles; The Outpost in San Juan Capistrano, California; the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Maui, Hawaii; the Hawaii Theater in Oahu, Hawaii; TRI Studios and Sweetwater in San Francisco; the Alabama Theater in Birmingham, Alabama; the Shakedown Bar in Vail, Colorado; the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado, and the Tractor Tavern in Seattle.\nOne-hundred percent (100%) of all net proceeds from the event will be earmarked toward road crews and support staffs and distributed thru the For Humanity nonprofit foundation that was started by NBA legend and iconic Deadhead Bill Walton. For Humanity is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID#: 85-0775635).\nAdditionally, in an effort to raise the environmental consciousness of festival attendees, performers, and the concert industry as a whole, Filo Fest’s merchandise offering will feature select items from apparel sponsor Everywhere Apparel (www.everywhere.us) that are made with 100% recycled materials.\n“We’re proud to be a founding partner of FiLo Fest, and supporting the crews who play a critical role in making live music and culture happen behind the scenes,” said Irys Kornbluth, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everywhere Apparel. “We’re excited to be a part of this moment, and as the industry gets back on the road, introduce our 100% recycled apparel and recycling solutions for band and festival merchandise.”\nFiLo Festival organizers will work with several strategic partners in helping to distribute critical funds that will be raised. They include the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.helengblake.com/news.html", "date": "2023-09-22T03:53:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506329.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922034112-20230922064112-00773.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8637573719024658, "token_count": 656, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__301646316", "lang": "en", "text": "Awarded a Visual Arts Bursary 2023 by The Arts Council of Ireland.\nRunner-up for the Contemporary British Painting Prize 2022 and received the Highly Commended Award.\nUpcoming solo exhibitions:\n- 'A room full of altarpieces, but not a church', The Molesworth Gallery, 16 Molesworth St, Dublin 2; 6 October - 2 November 2023.\nOngoing group exhibitions:\n- Twenty One, Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co Wicklow; 15 July – 30 September 2023.\n- Changing Group Exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast; opens Saturday 19 August 2023. www.fendereskygallery.com/\nUpcoming group exhibitions:\n- The Ballinglen Arts Foundation and Museum of Art First Biennial Exhibition, Ballycastle, Co Mayo; 8 October 2023 - 10 January 2024.\n- A0 Inside + Out, Gallery Onkaf, Onkaf Art Foundation, New Delhi, India; April 2024.\nRecent group exhibitions:\n- Call & Response, a project by The Drawing Box, curated by Anoushka Havinden and Pearl Kinnear, Glasgow Project Room, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD; 8 - 15 September 2023.\n- RHA 193rd Annual Exhibition, RHA Gallery, Dublin; 22 May - 30 July 2023.\n- 'In and of Itself - abstraction in the age of images', RHA Gallery, Dublin; 17 November 2022 - 29 January 2023. rhagallery.ie/events/exhibitions/in-of-itself-abstraction-in-the-age-of-images/\n- Generation2022: New Irish Painting, Butler Gallery, Kilkenny; 23 April - 10 July 2022. www.butlergallery.ie/whats-on/generation2022\n- RHA Royal Hibernian Academy 192nd Annual Exhibition, Dublin; 23 May - 24 July 2022.\n- Return to Disintegration—Periodical Review 11, selected by Sheena Barrett, Alice Butler, Mark Cullen and Gavin Murphy, Pallas Projects, Dublin; 11 December 2021 – 22 January 2022. pallasprojects.org/project/return-to-disintegrationperiodical-review-11", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://madeinoldstead.co.uk/product/roots-by-tommy-banks-black-swan-notebook/", "date": "2022-05-28T23:15:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663021405.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528220030-20220529010030-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.896530032157898, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__14518263", "lang": "en", "text": "Roots by Tommy Banks & Black Swan Notebook\nSigned copy of Roots – Recipes celebrating nature, seasons and the land. Hardback – 288 pages. Together with a bespoke leather Black Swan notebook.\nOut of stock\nThe stunning debut cookbook from Michelin Star chef and Great British Menu champion Tommy Banks alongside a beautiful bespoke vegan leather branded notebook with water-resistant wipe clean stone paper.\nRoots is a glorious celebration of the key ingredients grown, foraged and preserved by Tommy close to his award-winning restaurant, The Black Swan in Oldstead, North Yorkshire. Influenced by the rhythms of the land he farms, he renames and redefines the seasons into three growing groups and shares creative recipes, preserving techniques and ideas on using these ‘root’ ingredients all year round. Beautifully shot throughout the shifting seasons the images showcase recipes, the ingredients and the landscape from which they hail.\nRoyal Mail Tracked & Signed 48\nOrders placed before midday (Monday – Friday, excluding Bank Holidays) will be dispatched on the same day. Orders placed after midday will be dispatched on the next working day. Royal Mail aims to deliver all Tracked & Signed 48 post in 2-3 working days. A signature will be required on delivery.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://firstavenuestudios.co.uk/explore.php", "date": "2024-04-12T10:18:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00668.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9652401804924011, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__182329441", "lang": "en", "text": "The studios are spread over two floors. The main entrance on the ground floor takes you into the reception area. The ground floor houses our three good sized rehearsal rooms (all with drum risers) and one live room wired to the recording studio upstairs.\nThe recording studio takes up the entire first floor, and has a dedicated entrance at the side of the building. The control room is sizable and we have comfy sofas for those who are not recording at that moment to chill and listen to proceedings.\nThe upstairs live room has a dedicated area for vocals, and plenty of room for amp set-ups. The downstairs live room is a spacious, full height, custom-built area which is normally used for drums, but is big enough for full-band set-ups and video work if desired.\nAll-in-all we offer a very creative and flexible working environment for all your recording needs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://for-the-love-of-ireland.com/the-allure-of-aluminum-letters-versatile-and-sophisticated-lettering-options/", "date": "2024-02-29T23:56:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8761830925941467, "token_count": 486, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__149088571", "lang": "en", "text": "The aluminum letter has become a popular choice for lettering in various applications due to its unique allure and exceptional qualities. In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of aluminum letters, understanding the advantages of using aluminum as a lettering material.\nThe Allure of Aluminum Letters\nAluminum letters exude a sleek and modern appeal that instantly catches the eye. The metallic shine of aluminum adds a touch of sophistication to any design, making it a popular choice for businesses, signage, and artistic projects. The captivating allure of aluminum letters lies in their ability to blend seamlessly with different styles, making them a versatile option for various applications.\nAdvantages of Aluminum as a Lettering Material\nAluminum brings a multitude of advantages as a lettering material, making it a preferred choice among designers and architects.\nThe Versatility of Aluminum Letters\nAluminum letters offer the advantage of customization, allowing designers to create unique and personalized designs for various applications.\nCustomizable Designs for Various Applications\nWhether it’s crafting brand logos for businesses or creating artistic signage for events, aluminum letters can be customized to suit different design visions. The material is malleable, making it easy to shape into various fonts, sizes, and styles. Aluminum letters can be precision-cut, allowing for intricate and detailed designs that are sure to leave a lasting impression.\nAluminum Letters for Indoor and Outdoor Use\nAnother remarkable advantage of aluminum letters is their suitability for both indoor and outdoor use. The material is highly durable and weather-resistant, making it an ideal choice for outdoor signage. Aluminum letters can withstand exposure to sunlight, rain, and other environmental elements without fading or deteriorating, ensuring longevity and a vibrant appearance. Similarly, for indoor applications, the metallic sheen of aluminum adds an elegant touch to interior décor, making it a popular choice for offices, shops, and exhibitions.\nIn conclusion, aluminum letters offer a captivating and versatile option for lettering in various applications. With their modern appeal, customizable designs, and durability, they are an ideal choice for businesses, artists, and designers seeking to make a bold statement. Whether adorning a storefront, adding elegance to an interior space, or contributing to an art installation, aluminum letters continue to enchant and elevate the aesthetics of any project they grace. Embrace the allure of aluminum letters and unlock the creative potential they bring to your designs.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theodoreoo.com/Vase-Elegant-S-Shaped-Flower-Vase-for-Minimalist-Decor/", "date": "2024-04-19T06:10:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817289.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419043820-20240419073820-00807.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8873201608657837, "token_count": 501, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__201913797", "lang": "en", "text": "Vase – Elegant S-Shaped Flower Vase for Minimalist Decor\nIntroducing our elegant S-shaped flower vase, a perfect addition to your minimalist decor. Handmade with ceramic, this 8.5 inch white vase brings a touch of modernity to any living space. Whether you want to display fresh flowers or use it as a decorative ornament, this vase is a versatile piece that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home.\nEach vase is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using high-quality ceramic. The handmade nature of the vase ensures its uniqueness and adds a personal touch to your home decor.\nElegant S-Shaped Design\nThe S-shaped design of the vase adds a sense of fluidity and grace to your living space. Its sleek and contemporary look complements any minimalist decor, making it a perfect centerpiece for your coffee table or mantel.\nWith a height of 8.5 inches, this vase is the ideal size for displaying your favorite flowers. It provides enough space for a beautiful arrangement while still maintaining its compact and minimalist design.\nThe white color of the vase adds a sense of purity and tranquility to your home. It effortlessly blends with any color scheme, allowing you to create a harmonious and balanced atmosphere in your living room.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nCan I use this vase for artificial flowers?\nYes, you can use this vase for both fresh and artificial flowers. Its versatile design allows you to create stunning arrangements with any type of flowers.\nIs the vase easy to clean?\nYes, the vase is easy to clean. Simply wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the ceramic surface.\nCan I use this vase as a standalone decorative piece?\nAbsolutely! This vase is not only functional but also serves as a beautiful decorative piece on its own. Its elegant design adds a touch of sophistication to any room.\nEnhance your minimalist decor with our elegant S-shaped flower vase. Handmade with ceramic, this 8.5 inch white vase brings a modern and stylish touch to your living room. Whether you use it to display fresh flowers or as a standalone decorative piece, this vase is a must-have for those who appreciate the beauty of simplicity.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://outdoor.lunapalace.com.au/select-film+2155+blade-runner-final-cut", "date": "2018-04-22T08:52:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945552.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422080558-20180422100558-00338.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9029517769813538, "token_count": 240, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__180705886", "lang": "en", "text": "Remastered by the British Film Institute and presented in its full Cinemascope glory, BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT is a must for every fan of this seminal classic. Adapted from Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Ridley Scott’s iconic dystopian classic is unquestionably one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made. Harrison Ford is exemplary as the world-weary detective hunting down intelligent but murderous replicants in a neon-lit, rain-spattered future Los Angeles.\nGiven complete artistic freedom to make The Final Cut in 2007, the 25th anniversary of the film’s release, director Ridley Scott created this final, definitive version, fully restored from the original negative.\nTears in the Rain - I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain...\nTwo Screenings Only Thursday 30 March & Friday 31 March at Luna Outdoor. 8.00pm. Doors open 6.45pm", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://baddhairday.blogspot.com/2011/01/braidout.html", "date": "2018-07-22T16:20:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593378.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722155052-20180722175052-00198.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9654255509376526, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__209303952", "lang": "en", "text": "I am getting soooo sick of the bun, so I decided to try a braidout for this weekend. I washed my hair with some random shampoo, conditioned with the Generics Conditioning Balm, and blow-dried. I did not blow dry my hair nearly as straight as I do when I'm planning to flat iron, just enough to stretch it. I used Sheamoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Eco Styler Gel on each section before I braided it. I did 10 cornrows and left them in overnight. To get a curl at the bottom I just spray the bottom with water and twirl it around my finger a little. After I removed the cornrows, I did a lot of fluffing to get the look I wanted. I also used some Argan oil for softness and shine. When I wear this style I rebraid every night.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://parrishart.org/programs/1926", "date": "2017-04-28T06:28:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122865.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00438-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9486244916915894, "token_count": 260, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__182417574", "lang": "en", "text": "Life Drawing with Linda Capello\nMondays, 11 am-1 pm Session II: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20\nDevelop your drawing skills in five open studio sessions by drawing male and female models through gesture sketches and longer duration observation, under the guidance of teaching artist Linda Capello. All skill levels welcome.\nFor adults (age 15+).\nParticipants are asked to provide the following dry media supplies: 18x24 newsprint, soft vine charcoal, conte, woodless graphite pencil (#6 or higher), kneaded eraser, and a drawing board.\nPlease register online or call 631-283-2118 x130.\nLinda Capello is a master of figure drawing. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she worked in the NYC fashion industry for over 20 years. She states, \"All I have ever wanted to do was draw, and all I have ever wanted to draw were people. I am a classically trained anatomist, but instead of the rigid, mechanical representation of muscle, bone and flesh, I look for the subtlety of the line; the strength and sensuality of the thick, thin and lost line. The curve of the neck and arch of the spine speak volumes.\"", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://laphanelephant.com/nty/", "date": "2023-12-03T11:42:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100499.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203094028-20231203124028-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7575148940086365, "token_count": 187, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__88285815", "lang": "en", "text": "a collaboration with Owl Yeah (Sebastian Schönfeld)\nbased upon (311/V, 2018)\n1-channel audiovisual miniature (1’00”, 2020)\n0.56:1 vertical anamorphic, stereophonic sound\nNTY (Not There Yet, 2020) is a haunting examination of failed emergence and purgatory states of the body, realized in collaboration with sound artist Owl Yeah (Sebastian Schönfeld, @owlyeahofficial).\nIt continues both artists’ long-standing cooperation in interrogating aspects of liminal thresholds, impossible depictions of the corporeal and transmedial assaults on the senses.\nVideo by An Laphan\nSound by Owl Yeah\nNTY Decipher #1 (2020)\nNTY DECIPHER #2 (2020)\n© 2020 An Laphan & Sebastian Schönfeld", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://rotarysevillainternational.com/en/2023/11/06/the-rotary-club-sevilla-international-attends-afar-charity-lunch-for-the-homeless/", "date": "2023-12-08T04:02:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00732.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.948968231678009, "token_count": 695, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__281761256", "lang": "en", "text": "On the 5th of November, 2023, the autumnal fragrances and the rays of a gentle midday sun intermingled with the warmth of humanity at Hacienda La Andrada. This day, marked on calendars with a note of solidarity, was chosen for the annual charity lunch organized by the AFAR Association, which is fervently dedicated to helping the homeless—a cause that the Rotary Club Sevilla International embraces as its main project.\nThe event gathered numerous members of our club, who not only enjoyed the culinary delights typical of our region but also united for the charitable cause that called us together. With open hearts and a focus on community service, the Rotarians of Sevilla once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the organization’s values.\nThe culmination of the lunch led to a unique charity raffle. Various artworks, generously donated by local artists, became the centerpiece of an auction with a purpose. In an act of unexpected generosity, the Rotary Club Sevilla International purchased all the remaining raffle tickets, contributing €1080 to the noble cause of AFAR.\nYet the afternoon still held an exciting twist. The tickets acquired by the club turned out to be the lucky winners of several prizes. Far from keeping them, the club decided to auction these prizes in an emotional finale. Luis Prieto, one of our distinguished members, along with his wife Marta Seco, participated with an altruistic spirit and acquired the entire lot, contributing an additional €1200 from their personal funds.\nIn total, between the purchase of raffle tickets and the final auction, €2280 were raised, a figure which, added to the more than €300 in tickets bought individually by other club members, raised the contribution to over €2500. This generous amount is an eloquent demonstration of the solidarity and fellowship that defines the Rotary Club Sevilla International. In the words of the President of the Rotary Club Sevilla International, Fran Guillén, “we are more than proud of the commendable work of the founder of AFAR, Father Manuel Ángel, an extraordinary person, who knows if someday they will do with him what they did with Sister Ángela de la Cruz who was named a Saint.”\nThe crowning touch to this day of solidarity was a flamenco finale. Antonio Carrión, Eduardo Rebollar, Pedro Ricardo Miño, Nano de Jerez, and Alicia Gil, among other artists, took the stage to delight those present with their music and passion. Their performances, flowing with the soul of flamenco, infused even more life into the celebration, reaffirming culture and art as pillars of our identity and as tools for unity and social assistance.\nThis event was not only a demonstration of support for AFAR but also a reminder of the impact we can have when we act together. Hacienda La Andrada bore witness to the beauty that arises when the community unites for a common good, proving that art, generosity, and music are pillars that can uphold and elevate those in vulnerable situations.\nFrom the Rotary Club Sevilla International, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who participated and contributed to this magnificent event. Together, we continue to prove that “Service Above Self” is much more than a motto; it’s a way of life that transforms communities and touches hearts.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fusionartsphysicaltherapy.com/about/", "date": "2023-09-26T12:26:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00588.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9523133039474487, "token_count": 362, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__161636590", "lang": "en", "text": "Karen Moran, P.T. is the owner and founder of Fusion Arts Physical Therapy. She is a graduate of UCLA and CSUN where she received degrees in Kinesiology, Health Science, and Physical Therapy. Over the past 20+ years, Karen has specialized in the treatment of dancers and performers and has worked backstage on productions such as: “Matilda”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “Follies”, “Rock of Ages”, “Cats”, “Traces”, “Hair”, “Young Frankenstein”, “Wicked”, “42nd Street”, Hubbard Street Dance, Los Angeles Ballet, “Legally Blonde”, “Lion King”, “Hairspray”, and many more.\nIn addition, Karen has lectured to adolescent, teenage, and adult dancers, as well as to touring musical theater companies. She has also been active in screening young dancers at various dance schools throughout the Los Angeles area.\nIn 1998, Karen became certified in Pilates. She trained with Romana Kryzanowska, one of the original masters in Pilates. Since then, she has taken courses from Karen Clippinger, Marie Jose Bloom, Sheri Betz, and Polestar. She utilizes many styles of Pilates training in the rehabilitation of her patients.\nKaren takes pride in thinking “out of the box” and incorporates a variety of manual therapy techniques, with traditional rehabilitation and Pilates.\nCertifications: Pilates Method, Essentials of Performing Arts Health, Allied Health Practitioner, Credentialed Clinical Instructor", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ithinkim.tumblr.com/tagged/tattoos", "date": "2014-10-21T08:41:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444312.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00116-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.984705924987793, "token_count": 940, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__115923831", "lang": "en", "text": "Here’s my tattoo in the flesh\nHere’s my tattoo in the flesh\nMy family is staunchly against tattoos. I have a lot of female cousins with tattoos and there’s a permanent recording in my head of both my mother and my grandmother’s response to their body art. Look at you with those tattoos. Don’t you know your body is temple given to you from God. So, even I’m still shocked that I actually got a tattoo, because at some point I’m bound to hear the outrage of my family members.\nFor the record, I didn’t get a tattoo just to be a rebel, I actually got it because it’s something close to my heart. It’s located on the inner portion of my left bicep, a discreet, yet visible place. And it’s beautiful. At least in my eyes. I had been thinking about getting tattoos as young as 11. Granted, the thoughts weren’t of the serious variety, but they were there. It wasn’t until my senior of high school, where I had an idea of something that would be worth tattooing on my body. God is Love, Love is God. I had divulged my idea to a girl I was close to at the time, and she seemed to like it. I suggested that maybe we could both get it and she also seemed to like that as well. It wasn’t until the girl and I drifted apart, that I kind of soured on the idea of getting a tattoo.\nTwo years later, the idea of getting a tattoo swirled around in my head again. The core idea remained. But it had evolved. Instead of looking at tattoos, as just that, I began to look at them for their artistic and aesthetic qualities. My renewed idea took shape in the form of a partial sleeve – a tattoo that would cover up the bicep of my arm, like a sleeve. I shortened Love is God to Love is… . I was in a drastically different place mentally and spiritually then I was as senior in high school and I felt by leaving off God, it would allow me freedom to interpret whatever I felt love was at that time. The new addition was the idea of clouds, surrounded by stars with the moon hovering above it. Completely unrelated to the Love is… portion, it represented both ambition and alienation. The saying goes, “the sky’s the limit.” Well, I wanted to soar past the sky. And the alienation is the moon itself, alone with no inhabitants, taking its place amongst the stars.\nOnce I had figured out the idea, I set a date. I decided I was going to get it done on my 21st birthday. As usual, things didn’t go as planned, which was probably for the best, because the day after my 21st birthday my car died. A couple of my friends who I told the idea to and who had also gotten tattoos themselves figured that I would renege on my promise. While they doubted my desires to get inked, I was waiting for the necessary funds to finally do it. During this time, I decided to scale back the idea. In the process of coming up with something that would fill the space of my arm, I lost some of the symbolism that made me want to get a tattoo in the first place. One day I was at my apartment and the idea struck me instantly: Love is with eight stars randomly assorted around it. Three stars would be shaded red, which is my favorite color, to represent each of my sisters, two stars would be partially shaded, representing both my mother and my aunt Jenae and three stars would be shaded black for my nana, granny and late great-granny, who passed away when I was 17. It made sense. Now all I had to do was find the place and set the date.\nI finally lost my tattoo virginity on January 16th. And I am proud to say that I’m more than pleased with the results. While I haven’t told my family about my body art, I am sure they won’t be too pleased, but I believe they’ll appreciate the gesture. And in the end, when I’m old and withered, I will know without a doubt in my heart that love is located on my left inner bicep and the stars will remind me of all the love I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing in my lifetime.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.themagnetica.com/themagnetica.html", "date": "2021-10-22T05:59:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585460.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20211022052742-20211022082742-00116.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9461614489555359, "token_count": 551, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__130406197", "lang": "en", "text": "Katherine Quittner is a composer of music, an A-list Hollywood Music Editor for feature films for 20 years, and the inventor of The Magnetica. She has been writing music all her life.\nHer formal musical education began with piano lessons at the age of 7, and continued at UCLA where she was a student of music composition. While writing original music for the theater, dance and for films, she studied privately with the following teachers: Paul Glass (composition): Paul Glass was a student of Witold Lutoslawski and Goffredo Petrassi (who taught Ennio Morricone and Peter Maxwell Davies), and Hugo Friedhofer (orchestration): Hugo Friedhofer was Max Steiner’s orchestrator and won an Oscar for “The Best Years of Our Lives” .\nAt UCLA, her film composition teachers were David Raksin (Laura) and Lalo Schifrin (Mission Impossible).\nWhile at UCLA, she won the Atwater-Kent prize for Chamber Music for her composition: “Sicut Erat” for chamber orchestra and voices, and then the Henri Mancini Film Music Composition Prize for “Landscape with Angeles”. She began scoring for films with “Bassi In Jail”; “And I Don’t Mean Maybe” and finally the documentary “Landscape with Angeles” by Margaret Bach (founder the Los Angeles Conservancy).\nFollowing her studies at UCLA, she spent 5 years in living Berlin while attending the Univerisat der Kunste, as a student in the master class of Professor Isang Yun.\nShe returned to the United States and won the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Composer Fellowship.\nShe began a career as a music editor in Hollywood specializing in designing and editing Temp Scores for feature films, which are the scores first seen with the movie by the studio executives and the recruited test audiences, and which so often become the template which the composer follows in writing the final music. Her work includes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Father of the Bride, A River Runs Through It, Boomerang, Bram Stokers Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire, Quiz Show, The Great White Hype, City of Angeles, Step Mom, Bicentennial Man, Man on the Moon, Big Momma’s House and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.\nA full list of her movie credits both in editing and composition, can be found at the IMDb.com\nIn 2006 she left the movies and moved in 2008 to Montevideo, Uruguay where she lived for 6 years while she constructed The Magnetica.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hitec-ims.edu.pk/media-society/", "date": "2023-09-28T01:17:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510334.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927235044-20230928025044-00253.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8213433027267456, "token_count": 778, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__247327464", "lang": "en", "text": "Our Media Society is a creative hub that fosters innovation, imagination, and collaboration. With a passion for all things media-related, we’ve curated a space where aspiring photographers, skilled videographers, talented writers, content creators come together to learn, share, and grow.\nAs you can see from the picture, our society thrives on diversity, creativity, and a shared enthusiasm for media. We’re not just a group; we’re a family united by our love for visual expression and the power it holds in shaping narratives.\nOur members, through their artistic lenses, capture moments that both inspire and inform.\nDiving into the world of multimedia, we’ve celebrated numerous achievements, from gripping documentaries to captivating photo exhibitions. The Media Society stands as a testimony to the fusion of talent and innovation, nurturing a community of storytellers who ignite conversations and amplify voices; we’re the creators of narratives that shape perceptions and connect us all.\nThe objectives of a media society can include promoting media literacy, fostering creativity, providing a platform for expression, and encouraging active participation.\nName: Sana Tahir\nVision: The vision of the media society at Hitec Ims is to cultivate a vibrant community that celebrates the fusion of medicine and art. It aims to provide a platform where individuals can explore their creative talents, express themselves through various forms of media, and capture the intricate details that make their stories unique. The media society strives to inspire and empower its members to push the boundaries of creativity and make a positive impact through their media endeavors.\n|1||Huzaifa Rahat||Vice President||4th year MBBS|\n|2||Nafay Qazi||Vice President||Final Year BDS|\n|3||Fatima||General secretary||Final Year MBBS|\n|4||Zoha Akhtar||Member||Final Year MBBS|\n|5||Sara Irfan||Member||Final Year BDS|\n|6||Hafsa Shahid||Member||Final Year BDS|\n|7||Shayan Shahid||Member||Final Year MBBS|\n|8||Iqra||Member||Final Year MBBS|\n|9||Fatima Ali||Member||4th Year MBBS|\n|10||Areesha Akram||Member||3rd Year MBBS|\n|11||Areeba Amir||Member||3rd Year BDS|\n|12||Yusra Rehman||Member||3rd Year BDS|\n|13||Salman Ghafar||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|14||Saboor||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|15||Aieman Altaf||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|16||Ahmed Raza||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|17||Arsalan Khalid||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|18||Mohsin Gujjar||Member||2nd Year MBBS|\n|19||Hamna Rizwan||Member||2nd Year BDS|\n|20||Maryam Gulzar||Member||2nd Year BDS|\n|21||Huraira||Member||2nd Year BDS|\n|22||Roshan Sanghi||Member||1st Year MBBS|\n|23||Rao Danish||Member||1st Year MBBS|\n|24||Aima Adeel||Member||1st Year MBBS|\n|25||Laraib Fatima||Member||1st Year MBBS|", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.dropalinedesigns.com/Alcohol-Because-No-Great-Story-Ever-Started-With-Someone-Eating-A-Salad-Flour-Sack-Tea-Towel-_p_4954.html", "date": "2023-12-03T01:05:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100476.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202235258-20231203025258-00382.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9291886687278748, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__110275805", "lang": "en", "text": "When it comes to epic tales and memorable moments, there's one common thread: alcohol. Our Flour Sack Tea Towel proudly proclaims, \"Alcohol. Because No Great Story Ever Started With Someone Eating A Salad,\" and it's here to add a dash of humor to your kitchen.\nWhether you're a seasoned storyteller or just looking to inject some fun into your kitchen decor, this tea towel has you covered. It's a playful reminder that the most memorable moments are often the ones fueled by laughter and a glass of your favorite libation.\nElevate your culinary adventures and toast to the power of great stories with this whimsical tea towel. Order yours today and let the good times roll!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://guides.hmcpl.org/c.php?g=790515", "date": "2021-02-26T18:34:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178357935.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20210226175238-20210226205238-00441.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9190260767936707, "token_count": 487, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__78133986", "lang": "en", "text": "Skip to main content\nIt looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.\nCharles Dickens and His Fictional World\nImage accessed from http://planetwaves.net/news/daily-astrology/charles-dickens-at-200/, December 6, 2013.\n\"More than any other British writer other than Shakespeare, Dickens has engaged the popular imagination with his crowded gallery of memorable characters and his detailed rendering of the life of his times. His stories and people are familiar even to those who have never read the novels: Oliver Twist, Scrooge, and Mr. Pickwick are as well known as Hamlet, Romeo, or Falstaff.\"\nDavid, Paul, Charles Dickens A to Z. New York: Facts on File, Inc. 1998. p. vii.\nBOOKS BY DICKENS IN THE HMCPL CATALOG\nFollowing are novels and collections by Charles Dickens in the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library catalog:\nDickens Criticism in the HMCPL Catalog\nFollowing are full-length volumes of criticism of the works of Charles Dickens in the HMCPL catalog:\nDickens and the Broken Scripture by\nCall Number: 823.8 LAR\nPublication Date: 1985\nFrom the book jacket: '...as Larson demonstrates, Dickens' use of biblical allusion and quotation was as sophisticated and multifaceted as his use of character, narrative, description, and plot. In Dickens' novels, the Bible is not a monolithic source of authority. It is rather a broken book, in need of revitalization and reinterpretation for his time, but also desperately vulnerable to attack from the unruly fictional worlds of the novels and from the tempestuous Victorian society that they reflect.'\nStudent Companion to Charles Dickens by\nCall Number: 823.8 DIC GLA\nPublication Date: 1999\nFrom the book jacket: 'Glancy skillfully takes the reader back in time to appreciate the historical settings that inspired works such as 'Oliver Twist,' 'Great Expectations,' and 'A Tale of Two Cities.' ..Glancy's analysis of plot, style, and character development brings these imaginative stories to life for the reader.'", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://chrisgruchacz.itch.io/fantasy-adventure-music-pack", "date": "2023-03-23T21:11:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945183.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323194025-20230323224025-00558.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7993672490119934, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__272501987", "lang": "en", "text": "Fantasy Adventure Music Pack\nA downloadable asset pack\nEvery brave adventurer deserves an epic exploration playlist! This free game music pack includes:\n– 6 songs to either loop or mix into the background (.mp3)\n– Open-world RPG orchestration\n– Lush strings, choir and brass\n– Immersive atmospheres\nClick HERE to preview!\n|Author||Chris Gruchacz Composer|\n|Genre||Adventure, Role Playing|\n|Tags||Celtic, Dungeon Crawler, Exploration, Magic, Medieval, Open World, RPG Maker, Wizards|\nClick download now to get access to the following files:\nChrisGruchacz_Fantasy_Adventure_Music_Pack.zip 19 MB\nLog in with itch.io to leave a comment.\nI'm a sound designer and I don't like writing music. I downloaded your beautiful tracks. I might use them in the future. I'll write about it then:)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.fhcreatives.com/", "date": "2021-07-28T13:40:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153729.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728123318-20210728153318-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9559162855148315, "token_count": 347, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__27728116", "lang": "en", "text": "JASMINE + REGGIE!\nCREATIVE STORYTELLERS BEHIND FH CREATIVES. WE BELIEVE IN CAPTURING MOMENTS THAT SHOWCASE THE HEART AND SOUL OF YOUR LOVE\nWords cannot begin to express how much value Reggie and Jasmine added to our wedding day. It is because of them that our special day will be memorialized and cherished for generations to come. From start to finish, from months ahead of our wedding to days after Reggie and Jasmine exuded the utmost sense of professionalism and dedication to their craft and they far exceeded any expectations that we could have ever placed on them. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Their keen ability to ask the right questions and fulfill the vision we set forth from the start is highly commendable. And the quality of videos they produce can be described in no other way but outstandingly cinematic. Every soul that has laid eyes on our wedding video has been in awe of the uniqueness and the excellence. We were honored and blessed to have them capture our special day and anyone else would be remiss not to.\nReggie and Jasmine of FH Creatives were Amazing! Not only did they capture those special moments we expected to see they went above and beyond creating and capturing memories the newlyweds now have to treasure for a lifetime. They were professional, thorough, and yet unobtrusive. If you’re searching for a videographer to commemorate your event look no further!\nMOTHER OF THE BRIDE\nBeautiful work!!! I had the pleasure of having them a part of an event I put together and the video they created was stunning!!!! I have watched it over and over!!!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://vanagod.com/index-143.html", "date": "2022-08-11T05:48:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00339.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9530972838401794, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__160086236", "lang": "en", "text": "Ryan Britt is a longtime contributor to Den of Geek! He is the author of the forthcoming book PHASERS ON STUN! How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World (Plume 2022) He also wrote the essay collection LUKE SKYWALKER CAN’T READ (Plume 2015). Ryan’s writing has been published in Inverse, SyFy Wire, Vulture, Tor.com, the New York Times, and StarTrek.com. He is also an editor at Fatherly. Ryan lives with his wife and daughter in Portland, Maine where he teaches creative non-fiction for the Maine Writers and Publisher’s Alliance. He is represented by the Fischer-Harbage Literary Agency.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.justinlevineonline.com/", "date": "2014-04-20T14:12:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609538787.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005218-00245-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9858871698379517, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__197408707", "lang": "en", "text": "Justin works as a writer, composer, actor and musician in New York City and around the country. His musical \"Bonfire Night\" was workshopped at New York Stage and Film this summer with director Alex Timbers and musical director Kim Grigsby. Justin was musical director as well as performer in “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” a rock musical written by Alex Timbers (book) and Michael Friedman (music and lyrics), at the Public Theater. It closed at the end of June and is due for Broadway in September. He is the co-creator of the downtown musical comedy duo Pepper and Sam. When not working on theater, he spends most of his time playing music, both solo and with the Clinton Curtis Band. He currently lives in Brooklyn.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://studioibmilano.com/art-furniture/rotondo-vase-media/", "date": "2024-02-21T11:46:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00353.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8532465100288391, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__136628606", "lang": "en", "text": "The Rotondo vase media bold composition and contemporary aesthetic make it a striking centerpiece in any space.By juxtaposing the weighty solidity of marble with the fragile transparency of glass, the Rotondo vase achieves a perfect equilibrium. It represents the delicate balance between strength and fragility, stability and fluidity, creating a mesmerizing symbiosis that evokes a sense of wonder and intrigue.\nWith its impeccable design and exquisite materials, the Rotondo vase brings an element of artistic sophistication to any interior. It is an embodiment of elegance and innovation, a testament to the boundless possibilities of design. The Rotondo vase elevates the act of displaying flowers into a true work of art, infusing spaces with its unparalleled charm and allure.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.divirginia.org/page/2", "date": "2015-09-04T16:31:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440645356369.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827031556-00249-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8883469104766846, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__87717383", "lang": "en", "text": "Destination Imagination Virginia (DIVA) is a non-profit, volunteer-led, cause-driven organization. Our purpose is to inspire and equip students in Virginia to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. DIVA facilitates and oversees the implementation of the Destination Imagination (DI) Challenge Program. Annually, this program offers seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Each Challenge enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://amadorinterfaith.blogspot.com/2018/12/2nd-annual-winter-solstice-celebration.html", "date": "2019-09-15T18:53:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572235.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915175150-20190915201150-00045.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9006654620170593, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__57340261", "lang": "en", "text": "Celebrate the turning of the seasons and the Return of the Light! Join us for our second annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Sunday, December 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek. This is a FREE, Family-Friendly Event! Gather with us as we honor the sacred dark and celebrate the promise of the return of light and life. There will be stories and singing, a candlelight labyrinth walk and a spiral dance. Refreshments will also be available. Questions? Contact Marla at (209) 256-3750 or atmvandermeer@ norcalmha.org This gathering is brought to you by The Labyrinth Project and The Amador Holistic Center. ** Please be aware that this is not a “drop-in” event. The celebration will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://wediefordesign.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/life-a-tactile-comic-for-the-blind/", "date": "2019-04-24T06:09:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578633464.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424054536-20190424080536-00320.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592783451080322, "token_count": 189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__169331517", "lang": "en", "text": "For this comic, the focus is not on the storyline but the idea of creating a form of storytelling that is readable for those without eyesight. Philipp Meyer experimented with using comic techniques along side simplified shapes and forms to create a concept that would allow readers to explore his story, and build upon it, using their own imaginations. With help from Nota, an organization that develops online applications, prints braille books and helps persons with reading disabilities, Meyers was able to print Life on a special paper that allows the braille dots to stay in tact for a very long time. Folded using a leporello fold allows the reader to hold the book like a real comic book or spread it out wide and flat.\nLife is currently being made for some libraries and schools for the blind and is for sale if you contact Philipp Meyer directly. To learn even more about this incredible project check out his essay, Tactile Storytelling.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://gabitelingenieros.com/en/ganadores-del-i-concurso-de-fotografia-gabitel-2/", "date": "2024-02-25T14:43:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474617.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225135334-20240225165334-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9181538224220276, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__210036992", "lang": "en", "text": "From the Management of Gabitel Ingenieros we want to thank the participation and interest shown in the contest and make public the winners.\nThe deliberation has been very close, as you can imagine given the high level.\nThe jury made up of colleagues Lola Del Pozo, Luz Gutiérrez, Juan Francisco Navas, Daniel Barba and Marta Alcántara, has had it frankly complicated due to the quality, creativity and imagination that you have shown in all the snapshots received.\nThe winners are:\n1st AWARD, awarded with an IPhone 11 phone: Manuel Vega Pablo, from the center of Seville\n2nd AWARD, graced with a Xiaomi note 8: Antonia Rebollo Vega, from the center of Huelva\nAward ceremony to Manolo Vega Pablo\nAward ceremony to Antonia Rebollo Vega\nWe encourage you to participate in successive calls.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dynastyplantshop.com/products/studio-arhoj-wrapping-paper-pack-10-sheets", "date": "2022-11-26T22:35:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446709929.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126212945-20221127002945-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293575286865234, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__115064434", "lang": "en", "text": "STUDIO ARHOJ Wrapping Paper Pack - 10 Sheets\nThe Wrapping Paper Pack contains 10 big sheets of printed wrapping paper. Perfect for a special gift to your friend, family member or pet. Pages can be framed, used to line a drawer or to cover a book.\nStudio Arhoj paper products are made in Denmark using sustainable wind power and are printed with vegetable ink. Iron out folds by placing paper between two towels.\nIndividual paper size: A1 - 59.4 x 84.1 cm\nStudio Arhoj, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a small independent design and production studio run by founder Anders Arhoj.\nIn addition to exploring the visual relationship between Scandinavian simplicity and traditional Japanese culture, the studio focuses on keeping alive traditions and knowledge about old crafts such as wheel throwing and glaze construction.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.adrianmourby.com/index.php?page=what-s-next", "date": "2013-05-24T20:58:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705043997/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115043-00054-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9619998335838318, "token_count": 481, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__60323786", "lang": "en", "text": "This summer Adrian will be reviewing opera festivals in Riga and Longborough as well as visiting Kazakhstan and Puglia.\nHe is currently working on a travel memoir \"The Fat Ballerina and Me\" and a sequel to \"Wishdaughter\" which was finished some time ago but is still being revised.\nAdrian is contributing to Radio 3's A-Z of Opera in May 2010.\nHis last opera production \"The Marriage of Figaro\" was staged in June 2006 at the Blewbury Festival and in Merton College, Oxford playing to packed houses. Jordan and Cathy Bell sang the roles of FIGARO and SUSANNA. James C. Ballance was THE COUNT and Sara Jonsson Rosina, COUNTESS ALMAVIVA.\n\"The cast,under the guiding hand of Adrian Mourby, worked hard to get the most out of Jeremy Sams' translation. I was struck by the impressive dramatic detail animating the long ensembles....\"\nJulia Hollander, Opera Now\nAfter the success of OMO's first Cosi fan tutte in Oxford Adrian teamed up again with Oxford Millennium Orchestra's music director , Nick Mumby, and the RSC actor Ian Hogg to produce THE GRAVE'S A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE , an evening of metaphysical poetry and Henry Purcell's music at Merton College that was staged on Sunday 13th March 2005.\n\"Merton College Chapel is one of the great Oxford venues .... rarely however have I felt it used to such effect as in Sunday's excellent melange of Metaphysical poetry with Purcell's music, mounted by the producer Adrian Mourby\" Hugh Vickers Oxford Times\nThree years in gestation Adrian's third novel WISHDAUGHTER was published on 4th March 2004 by Seren Books with a launch at the Goethe Institute in London. For further details contact www.seren-books.com .\nA fourth novel - and fifth book - is now on its third draft. AN ISLAND IN AFRICA is a love story set in Malta and Tunisia. In 2004 and 2005 Adrian spent time in both countries researching the book which is his longest to date.\nIn his spare time Adrian is also writing a light-hearted look at travel which will contain all the things he can't say in newspaper articles.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://lifecraft.me/soundcraft-symbiosis/", "date": "2024-04-20T22:12:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8965814709663391, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__165188075", "lang": "en", "text": "Experience the Harmony.\nElevate Your Consciousness.\nIn this immersive 75-minute experience, you’ll gather with a group of like-minded individuals in serene ambiance. Guided by an experienced facilitator, you’ll embark on a sonic journey that unlocks awareness of your innate wholeness and completeness.\nThe custom-crafted music will weave through the entire session, harmonizing your mind, body, and soul, allowing you to release stress, anxiety, and limiting beliefs while embracing a profound sense of unity and peace.\nThis is a unique opportunity to connect with your deepest self and others in a shared journey of healing and self-discovery.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://houstonbrassband.org/approach-to-brass-playing/", "date": "2020-04-02T12:49:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506959.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402111815-20200402141815-00474.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453220963478088, "token_count": 668, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__166171823", "lang": "en", "text": "Some comments on my approach to brass playing:\nI approach the instrument while singing. Literally, I sing before I play each day. Then I buzz on the mouthpiece, exactly what I had been singing. The next step is to put a “buzz-aid” or B.E.R.P. on the instrument and, fingering the horn, buzz the same way—which is to say, I sing in my head just as I did when I was initially buzzing. Then I put the mouthpiece into the trumpet and play the instrument, continuing to sing the same way in my head. My concentration is on the singing in my head, not what comes out of the trumpet.\nIt is crucial, even critical, that I maintain that singing state of mind at every step. I don’t noodle or play rote patterns, but choose lyrical pieces for this. I like sight-singing books, such as the little Oxford series. I solfège the notes (movable Do, which tells me where I am in the harmony). This isn’t necessary, as I have students who learn standards from recordings by Frank Sinatra and sing his lyrics as they buzz their mouthpieces. Like solfège, singing lyrics makes use of both sides of the brain, the verbal left side as well as the musical-imaging right side, engaging more of the mind, thus bringing more focus. Besides, singing is just plain healthy, and practicing bringing singing into playing is a big step towards playing easily.\nFollowing a ten-to-fifteen minute session of singing and buzzing simple music, I then spend some time playing slow scales with the same sound I was getting from the (1) singing—(2) buzzing—(3) buzzing on the instrument with a buzz-aid—(4) playing the instrument. From there it’s five or ten minutes of Clarke studies, a flow study, and a nice big fat lyrical study from Concone, Rochut, or Snedecor.\nOn a day with rehearsals, and that’s most of them, I then pull out what music I’ve been preparing, and touch on a thing or two. Or ten things, some weeks! If I’m not in rehearsal, that’s when I work on a Bousquet ètude. After ten or twenty minutes, it’s time for coffee, then on to more demanding material. The studies of Paudert, Sachse, Charlier, and Walter Smith all come at this point.\nThe basic underlying foundation for my work is the initial release of the tone, which must be free and unencumbered. Physically, everyone can do this. It’s the same as gently blowing out a candle. But when we pick up a brass instrument, so often we introduce small—or large—compromises of an activity, respiration, which we perform perfectly well in the rest of our lives. It’s a good exercise to simply release the air onto one’s hand, then emulate that when playing the instrument.\nI hope these thoughts help you. Above all, get the instrument out and play beautifully!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://evanlightner.com/section/78003.html", "date": "2017-09-26T10:43:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818695439.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926103944-20170926123944-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9037344455718994, "token_count": 119, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__5886619", "lang": "en", "text": "Evan Lightner Furniture is a custom furniture and design/build woodworking studio based in Raleigh, North Carolina. We offer intelligent design and exacting craftsmanship to both residential and commercial clients. We supply specification-based fabrication to architects, designers and contractors for projects requiring contemporary interior elements and meticulous attention to detail. All custom furniture and cabinetry are designed and handmade with a trust in traditional craftsmanship, a respect for the clarity of modernism, and a consistent commitment to environmental sustainability.\nFor more information please contact us at 919 840 8183 or evanlightner.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://perfumeshots.com/blogs/news/timeless-elegance-modern-glamour", "date": "2024-03-02T06:04:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475757.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302052634-20240302082634-00338.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8078426718711853, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__184192705", "lang": "en", "text": "Unveil Your Inner Elegance with Giorgio Armani\nExperience the allure of sophistication and modern glamour with Giorgio Armani. Our brand embodies a legacy of timeless elegance and innovative design, elevating your style to new heights.\nIndulge in the luxurious textures and impeccable craftsmanship that define Giorgio Armani's fashion, beauty, and fragrance collections. From exquisite tailoring that drapes you in confidence to makeup that enhances your natural beauty, every creation is a masterpiece of artistry.\nDiscover a world where minimalism meets opulence, where every detail exudes refinement. Whether you're stepping onto the red carpet or embracing your everyday moments, Giorgio Armani empowers you to express your individuality with grace and poise.\nReimagine your personal style with Giorgio Armani and embrace a journey of elegance that transcends time. Elevate your presence, redefine your allure, and let Giorgio Armani be the canvas for your unique story.\"\nGiorgio Armani: Where Elegance Meets Modern Glamour.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://annerains.blogspot.com/", "date": "2013-05-22T11:53:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701638778/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105358-00016-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9768080115318298, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__145596807", "lang": "en", "text": "Black & White Stairs\nWell, the art festival in Savannah went well and I'm glad that I went. I love the atmosphere of Savannah, especially River Street. I sold some prints and met a lot of nice people. It was also interesting people watching...a lot of people brought their dogs with them--most with Christmas sweaters on, which was a great sight to see.\nI was also able to take a few pictures and I am pleased with how they have turned out. They are posted here, take a look...I would welcome any feedback you may have.\nAs always, just e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.org if you would like to order a print. They make great Christmas presents, especially for that person who has it all :-)\n©2008 Anne Rains Photography", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://mountainviewstone.net/blogs/carved-in-stone/stone-veneer-vs-faux-stone-panels", "date": "2024-04-23T21:01:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818740.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423192952-20240423222952-00135.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9068633913993835, "token_count": 858, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28751735", "lang": "en", "text": "In the realm of architectural design and home improvement, the choice of building materials plays a pivotal role in determining the overall look, feel, and functionality of a space. When it comes to achieving the captivating charm of natural stone, two popular contenders stand out: stone veneer and faux stone panels. While both options offer the allure of stone without the hefty weight or cost, they each bring unique characteristics to the table. Delve into the world of stone veneer and faux stone panels, comparing their aesthetics, practicality, and suitability for various projects.\nThe appeal of stone veneer\nStone veneer, often hewn from authentic quarried stone, boasts an air of authenticity that captures the essence of natural beauty. Craftsmen meticulously cut and shape genuine stones into thin slices, creating a surface that mirrors the texture, color variations, and character of traditional stone masonry. This artisanal touch adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to both interior and exterior spaces, making stone veneer a favored choice for homeowners and designers who value classic aesthetics.\nPracticality and ease of installation\nBeyond its visual appeal, stone veneer offers practical advantages. Its lightweight nature simplifies installation, reducing the need for structural reinforcements. This makes it a versatile option for projects where solid stone might be impractical. Additionally, stone veneer can be adhered to a variety of surfaces, including wood, concrete, and drywall, expanding its application possibilities. The ease of installation translates to lower labor costs and a quicker turnaround time, making it an attractive option for time-sensitive projects.\nExploring faux stone panels\nFaux stone panels, on the other hand, embrace modern technology to replicate the look of natural stone. Crafted from high-density polyurethane, these panels are molded from real stone to capture its intricate details, creating a remarkably convincing appearance. Faux stone panels offer a wider array of design choices, including various stone types, colors, and sizes, granting designers more creative freedom to match diverse architectural styles.\nDurability and maintenance\nOne of the standout advantages of faux stone panels lies in their durability and low maintenance. Unlike natural stone, which may require sealing and occasional upkeep, faux stone panels are resistant to moisture, mold, and fading. They are designed to withstand the elements, making them an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor applications, without the worry of ongoing maintenance. Did you know that Mountain View Stone's stone veneer and brick veneer are made with Color Lock Technology? This provides protection against fading from harsh environmental conditions, cleaners, and even pressure washing*. For more information on care & maintenance, please see our full care & maintenance guide.\nChoosing the right option\nThe decision between stone veneer and faux stone panels ultimately hinges on project-specific factors and personal preferences. Stone veneer offers an unparalleled authenticity that appeals to traditionalists, while faux stone panels provide a wider range of design possibilities and enhanced durability. Both options offer a compromise between the splendor of natural stone and the practical considerations of modern construction.\nStone veneer vs. faux stone panels\nIn the timeless debate of stone veneer vs. faux stone panels, there's no definitive winner – only the right choice for your unique project. Whether you're seeking to infuse a space with the genuine charm of stone veneer or exploring the versatility and convenience of faux stone panels, both options have their place in the world of architecture and design. Ultimately, your decision should reflect your design vision, budget, and the specific demands of your project, ensuring a stunning outcome that stands the test of time. Did you know that Mountain View Stone's stone veneer and brick veneer are backed by our 50 year manufacturer's warranty?\nHave a question?\nPlease see our full terms of service.\nFor general information and questions please call: (864) 882-8960 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm (EST) or email: email@example.com we are more than happy to help you.\nOr you can submit your questions via our contact us page.\nWe look forward to working with you on your upcoming project.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.verandamusic.com/", "date": "2022-01-29T02:07:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320299894.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220129002459-20220129032459-00173.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.85274338722229, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__239179209", "lang": "en", "text": "Bluegrass / Country / Folk\nVeranda is a collaboration between Catherine-Audrey Lachapelle and Léandre Joly-Pelletier.\nTheir music is a blend of traditional and contemporary, simplicity and virtuosity, filled with sweet harmonies and soulful melodies. From high lonesome bluegrass to intimate folk ballads, the duo offers a fresh take on classic Country music.\nImagine a place way out in the countryside, with Dolly Parton, Ralph Stanley and Emmylou Harris singing under the pines; that's where Veranda calls home.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ccnz.org.nz/2020/04/03/tears-are-a-language-god-understands/", "date": "2023-09-21T16:03:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506028.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921141907-20230921171907-00282.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.972602367401123, "token_count": 439, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__265323971", "lang": "en", "text": "‘By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.” (Psalm 137v1&2)\nWhat a picture of isolation and longing as we read here how the people of God find themselves sitting beside the rivers of a strange land (Babylon) with much time to reflect on why and how their God had allowed them to be in this situation.\nMany understood that it was through their disobedience to God and a neglect of His ways that they ended up here!\nStaring into the flowing waters and watching their reflections with tears falling as they thought about the way it used to be when they were in the comfort, security and familiarity of Jerusalem their home their hearts longed for things to be back to the way it used to be. And discouragement had set in!\nOh dear ones let us beware of the subtle tool Satan uses of discouragement!\nGod’s people had become so sad and in despair that the song that they had in their hearts had been silenced. Their voices which once sounded with melody and praise unto their God were now silent and their harps hung up on the branches of the willow trees.\nChurch we can find ourselves in a similar condition if we are not watchful where the circumstances we are currently in can overwhelm us to where we long for being back to the way it used to be, and we forget that God is still on the throne and His love and care for us never fails!\nLet us not be looking at what brings discouragement and fear, but that our prayer may be “O Jesus increase our faith!” “Show me what you want me to learn through all of this.”\nSo that we like the Psalmist can say “Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God!” (Psalm 42v11)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://fgischolarship.org/about/", "date": "2022-09-25T19:40:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334596.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220925193816-20220925223816-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9204939603805542, "token_count": 491, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__120476227", "lang": "en", "text": "The Future of Fashion\nFashion Group International of Dallas is once again paying homage to the next generation of fashion designers and merchandisers with its annual scholarship competition event, Future of Fashion. We are excited to continue this 54-year tradition with a virtual event to be held April 26, 2022.\nIn the last 5 years FGI Dallas has awarded over $275,000 to talented students from fashion schools, colleges, and universities in the Southwest region. The students submit apparel designs in four categories including Bridal/Evening/Long Gown, Little Black Dress/Cocktail, Sportswear (men & women combined), and Apparel Sustainability (using repurposed materials & application of technology). Merchandising students submit digital projects in two categories including Store Planning and Fashion Portfolio. The top awards in apparel design will be first place for Fashion Excellence and Director’s Choice. We are excited to bring back the Paris American Academy Couture award for 2022.\nThe virtual event will consist of a video featuring a runway style fashion show of entries in the apparel design categories and an awards presentation to winners in apparel and merchandising programs. The event will include a keynote speaker which will be announced soon.\nSignature design awards valued up to $5,000 from donors and sponsors generously make it possible for the Fashion Group Foundation of Dallas to fund these scholarships, maintaining FGI Dallas’ long-held tradition of supporting emerging fashion design and merchandising talent.\nPlease stay tuned for details about the competition and event as we provide updates to the Scholarship Competition website https://fgischolarship.org/. For more information, call Roshawnda Foster in the FGI Dallas office at 214-634-0204 email email@example.com\nThe Fashion Group Foundation\nFashion Group International of Dallas is a chapter of Fashion Group International (FGI), headquartered in New York, and founded in 1928 as a global professional non-profit organization with more than 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty, and home. FGI provides a high-profile forum to promote the fashion business by hosting events that educate and facilitate the exchange of ideas. The Fashion Group Foundation of Dallas’ mission is to support educational programs devoted to the study of fashion through awarding of scholarships. For more information about FGI, please check out http://fgi.org/.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.contrado.ca/net-curtains", "date": "2021-01-28T16:12:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704847953.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128134124-20210128164124-00743.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9274092316627502, "token_count": 462, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__58131503", "lang": "en", "text": "How your Custom Made Voile Curtains are Made\nYour designs are printed onto the sheer voile fabric using dye sublimation. This is where the inks are fused deep into the fibers to create a vibrant, permanent print. The material is cut to meet your bespoke dimensions, and our seamstresses hem the edges and finish your made to measure net curtains by hand. Please note that if you select a pair of net curtains, we print your design onto a large panel of voile fabric and then split it in half. This is so when the curtains are pulled together, your design matches up.\nFor widths over 59\", several panels may need to be stitched together, as the fabric comes on a roll with a maximum width. If this is the case, we'll contact you to confirm before proceeding. We always try to ensure the seam doesn't interrupt your design, but please understand that the seam might be visible.\nHow to Measure your Curtains\nYou need to accurately measure the dimensions of the area to see if you need a pair, single panel or multiples. So that you're net curtains aren't flat against the window when pulled to, it's essential to account for ruffles/pleats/fullness. They come with an 3.15\" pencil pleat heading tape, so measure the width of the window and multiply it by two.\nExample: window width is 78.74\". 78.74\" x 78.74\"= 157.48\" of fabric.\nTo avoid disappointment, we recommend an additional 0.4 of fabric all around to compensate for hemming and possible fabric shrinkage.\nHere's some pointers to design your custom made voile curtains with the best results. If you're looking for an alternative room divider, solid block color designs make your curtains transparent and are ideal for attaching to beams and helping to create a dynamic room arrangement. For more privacy, choose designs that have a lot of details and bold prints. They will still be sheer and semi-transparent, but shapes will not be as visible.\nDue to the sheerness of the fabric, colors are muted but details are still crisp well defined. The front of your custom made voile curtains produces more saturated colors compared to the back.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://dangercollective.com/airhead-dc", "date": "2019-10-15T09:46:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986657949.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015082202-20191015105702-00429.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9610878229141235, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__187319111", "lang": "en", "text": "Washington D.C. native Vishal Narang’s experimental pop project, Airhead DC, is a meditation on love, spirituality, and creative freedom, informed by Narang’s personal life and genre spanning musical influences. Although Narang’s creative output has consistently changed shape over the past six years while he has moved between D.C, Los Angeles, and New York, his music has always been an excuse to collaborate with other contemporary artists and exercise emotional catharsis. Narang’s newest release as Airhead DC, Crush Hi, is set for an October 26th release on Danger Collective Records. The album is his most concise statement yet, documenting his own manic infatuation during the first year of a romantic relationship. \"Honey-Colored Flame Blown Off My Candle\" is the first look from the album, streaming today. Pre-order the album here.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://theblackbirdrevue.com/bio", "date": "2018-07-18T03:09:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590046.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718021906-20180718041906-00040.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9572400450706482, "token_count": 201, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__176649794", "lang": "en", "text": "From of the heart of the Midwest and recently landing in the center of Los Angeles, The Blackbird Revue's delicately driving indie-rock sound is garnering national attention. Featured on NBC's The Voice, The Discovery Channel, and boasting one of Kansas City's top ten albums of 2013, this husband and wife duo has created a sound that is achingly beautiful, hauntingly memorable and passionately performed.\nMany are taking notice.\nThey were selected as official showcasing artists at the International Folk Alliance Conference two years in a row, selected as national finalists for the Bud Light Battle of the Bands, invited to participate in the Chevy Music Showcase for Kansas City, and named 2015's \"Best Americana Band\" by the Midwest Music Awards.\nWhile sharing the stage with such artists as Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, Gregory Alan Isakov, Over the Rhine, and Hey Marseilles, The Blackbird Revue has performed at numerous venues and festivals across the country.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://papreferred.com/farmers-producers", "date": "2019-12-09T16:43:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540519149.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20191209145254-20191209173254-00184.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95039963722229, "token_count": 205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__158252944", "lang": "en", "text": "“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a police(man) and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” – Brenda Schoepp\nFarm-fresh ingredients are the direct result of the hard work and dedication that Pennsylvania farmers pour into their craft every day. PA Preferred® farmer and producer members are tending to fields of colorful vegetables and sometimes temperamental fruit trees. They are keeping a watchful eye over their beloved herds of dairy cows. They are hoping for and working hard to ensure success with the changing seasons and unpredictable weather.\nThey are the artists behind the winding hop vines, the sprawling squash flowers the deep-rooted turnips, carrot and parsnips, all this remarkable vegetation that we all depend on for nourishment. They are the conductors of the fragile yet mighty honey bees. They are shepherds to the sheep and guardians of the flocks. They are so much more.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://davidurbanke.com/About", "date": "2023-09-26T21:49:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510225.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926211344-20230927001344-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8330483436584473, "token_count": 377, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__4568101", "lang": "en", "text": "David Urbanke is a self-taught photographer based in both New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. The twenty-nine year old photographer got his start when he was a teenager, photographing friends and new talent for modeling agencies. As his career has progressed, David has honed in on his own unique style of portraiture. Focusing on individuality and identity, he highlights personality and soul in intimate environments.\nDavid’s work has been featured in publications such as\nElle, Esquire, Flaunt, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, L’Officiel, Out, TIME, The Cut, The New York Times, The Washington Post, V Man, WWD, W Magazine, and Vogue,\nHis commercial clients include\nAirbnb, Apple, Bloomingdales, Capital One, Clinique, Google, Lululemon, Mr Porter, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Saks Fifth Avenue, Warner Bros Records, Yahoo\n, and more.\nHe has photographed familiar faces such as\nBrooke Shields, Caleb McLaughlin, Elisabeth Moss, Jim Parsons, Joe Jonas, Kerry Washington, Lakeith Stanfield, Luke Evans, Maluma, Michael B Jordan, Rupert Grint\n— David Urbanke's Minimalist Portraiture ↗\n— David Urbanke’s Fashion Portraits Reveal A Subtle And Quiet Brilliance ↗\n— Photographer David Urbanke making name for himself in industry ↗", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://elmenkjewelers.com/", "date": "2017-04-25T02:36:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120092.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00343-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9249147772789001, "token_count": 177, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__242234779", "lang": "en", "text": "Your Local Jewelry Experts Since 1979\nWelcome to E. L. Menk Jewelers, located in historic downtown Brainerd. We are happy to present you with a wide selection of high-quality jewelry and accessories at prices that you will love. Our selection includes beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and rings that are as classic and unique as you are.\nIf you have a specific jewelry item that you would like, we can create unique jewelry items for you in our instore workshop using diamonds and colored gems from your collection or our large selection of individual loose diamonds and colored gem stones.\nIn our jewelry workshop we not only create fine jewelry, we perform quality repairs and maintenance to keep your items looking like new.\nEnter your information below to receive the latest news and great deals from E.L. Menk.\nUse Capital Letters when entering code above!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/product/2020-Girly-Girl-Pinot-Noir?pageID=CC4F993D-2264-112B-B13A-850E93AAAA85&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10&", "date": "2024-04-22T13:24:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9707967042922974, "token_count": 293, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__44931242", "lang": "en", "text": "2020 Girly Girl Pinot Noir\nIntroducting the Artist. Artist Christie Marks was born and grew up in the Los Angeles area. She refers to art as being her third career. Prior to beginning her fine art training, Marks spent 15 years in fashion merchandising followed by 12 years in the interior design field. A full-time artist since 2014 based in Santa Rosa, her motivation for creating art comes from a deep sense of empathy and a desire to connect.\nInspiration for the Painting. \"The painting ‘Girly Girl’ is a tribute to my sweet rescued greyhound, Sydney who passed away in 2012 but whose spirit is very much alive. She was truly elegant! She had a collection of hats, fancy collars and sweaters to wear and I loved to have her sit as a model. One day I attached a flower to her favorite hat, placed it on her head, and reached for my sketchbook. That sketch became the basis for this painting.\" - Christie Marks.\n2020 Girly Girl Sonoma County Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir has a very special place in Winemaker Brenda Lynch's heart. She first started making wine in the Russian River Valley, crafting limited production, intense Pinot Noir wine from grapes grown from exceptional vineyards. This 2020 Sonoma County Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley returns Brenda to her roots and is full of promise with its beautiful flavors and silky finish.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bigeasyeventsentertainment.com/gulf-coast-dmc", "date": "2024-04-15T19:00:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00245.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9274622797966003, "token_count": 1051, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__87097742", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the ultimate beach town experience with Gulf Coast DMC, your gateway to a world of sun, sand, and endless possibilities on the magnificent Mississippi Gulf Coast!\nAs a subsidiary of Big Easy Entertainment & Productions, we bring you a wealth of expertise and creativity to make your special events truly extraordinary. Whether you're envisioning a breathtaking wedding, a thrilling watersports event, a vibrant festival, or a relaxing seaside retreat, we've got you covered. Our team is dedicated to turning your dreams into reality and ensuring your event is a seamless success.\nWhat sets us apart? Our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and strong local connections. We're deeply rooted in the Mississippi Gulf Coast community, and we know all the hidden gems and secrets that will make your event unforgettable.\nWhy stress about the logistics when you can soak up the sun and create cherished memories? Let us handle everything, from planning and coordination to execution, while you embrace the coastal charm and enjoy your event to the fullest.\nAt Gulf Coast DMC, we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. Our mission is to not only meet but exceed your expectations with every event. We're constantly innovating and improving our services, staying at the forefront of event planning to ensure your experience is second to none.\nSo, come on down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and let us make your dream event a reality. Together, we'll craft memories that will last a lifetime, surrounded by the sun, sand, and the welcoming embrace of coastal charm. Contact us today and let the adventure begin!\nAt Gulf Coast Destination Management Company, we're not just event planners – we are dream weavers, experience creators, and program visionaries. We specialize in transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary realms of wonder. It's a challenge to encapsulate our passion in mere words, but the magic becomes palpable when you witness it.\nOur mission? To craft moments that leave an indelible mark and memories that last a lifetime. We take pride in offering a wide array of top-notch event production services, including top-quality entertainment, lighting, sound, video, staging, design, and more. From intimate gatherings to grand galas, we have the prowess to make every event unforgettable.\n✨ What Sets Us Apart:\nYour event isn't just another date on the calendar; it's a canvas waiting to be painted with unforgettable moments. We don't just plan events; we orchestrate dreams and create experiences that will be etched in your memory forever.\nSo, if you're ready to elevate your event to the extraordinary, contact us today. Let's turn your vision into a reality, and together, we'll set the stage for an experience your guests will never forget.\nMeet the Visionaries Behind the Magic:\nGulf Coast DMC is not just a name; it's a testament to the passion and expertise of our Founder & CEO, Renata Flot-Patterson, and the exceptional team that makes dreams come true.\n🌟 Renata Flot-Patterson 🌟 Founder & CEO Extraordinaire\nRenata is the driving force behind our extraordinary events. With a heart full of dedication and a mind brimming with creativity, she leads the charge to create experiences that defy imagination. Her two-decade-long journey in event production has set the stage for countless memorable moments.\n🌟 Our Stellar Team 🌟 Passion, Dedication, Excellence\nWe're not just a company; we're a family of talented professionals who live and breathe event production. From our meticulous planners to our captivating performers and our tech-savvy technicians, each member of our team is deeply committed to delivering unparalleled service. We don't just plan events; we craft masterpieces.\n🌟 Client-Centric Approach 🌟\nSeamless, Stress-Free, Success\nWe're here to make your event journey smooth and stress-free. We understand that your event is a reflection of your vision, and we work closely with you to ensure every detail is just as you imagine. Your success is our success, and we're dedicated to making your event an unparalleled triumph.\nBut our commitment doesn't end with event production. Renata is also the driving force behind Big Easy Entertainment & Productions, an out-of-state event company that has been delivering excellence in the Western Mountain region for over 20 years. Our experience knows no bounds.\nRenata is also the founder of the Keeping Keli Foundation, an organization that extends a helping hand to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Our commitment to creating better, more compassionate communities is not just part of our job; it's part of our DNA.\nWhen you choose Gulf Coast DMC, you're not just choosing an event production company; you're choosing a dedicated team of professionals who are determined to turn your dreams into reality. Get in touch with us today, and let's start creating magic together. 🌌🪄", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.makeupbyjenpadro.com/about", "date": "2024-02-21T14:41:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00245.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9465726613998413, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__206112421", "lang": "en", "text": "Makeup by Jen Padro specializes in making your beauty fantasies become a reality.\nOwner Jen Padro grew up in Puerto Rico and studied in Paris and South Korea. The makeup artist brings her globetrotting glamour insights to create out of the world looks for her clients.\nThe Makeup by Jen Padro team most recently worked as Key Makeup Artist for FashionEASTa 2015, Key Makeup Artist in Baltimore Fashion Week 2014 and the Mt. Washington Fashion Show 2014.\nPadro routinely is contracted for private engagements including: weddings, engagement photo shoots, proms, debutants, and bat mitzvahs.\nWhen she's not shopping for the latest fashion inspirations, the nautical enthusiast enjoys cruising the Chesapeake Bay region with her dogs.\nPadro resides in Maryland and holds a Bachelors of Art in French Literature from Towson University as well as a Master of Science from UMGC. Padro is a Von Lee Certified Makeup Artist and is a Certified Xtreme Lashes stylist. She has also trained and worked for Trish McEvoy cosmetics.\nThe Makeup by Jen Padro team is available for your upcoming special occasion. Contact:\nMy clients deserve only the very best which is why we use luxury brands and airbrush foundation. We also use HD makeup which is perfect for photography.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ezrshelving.com/news/art-storage-solution-at-central-st-martins-college.html", "date": "2024-02-23T04:35:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00615.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.958519697189331, "token_count": 465, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62434490", "lang": "en", "text": "Art Storage Solution at Central St Martin's College\nThe Fashion & Textiles, Print & Dye Workshop needed storage for canvas frames, dyes and bespoke paint pot trolleys to fit beneath the workbenches.\nThe project took three months from start to finish, requiring a prototype of the pull-out art panel storage system designed to suit different sized frames used by the students.\nArt storage racks formed the perimeter of the Print and Dye Workshops and low height painting rack storage, capped with attractive hardwood, skirted the glass walled staff office.\nThe art panel storage racks, designed to suit various sizes of canvas frames, incorporated a full width roller at the front of the rack to enable frames to be guided easily in and out of the storage system.\nAs a storage equipment manufacturer, EZR Shelving has the ability to work closely with our customers to arrive at the most cost effective and space efficient design to suit the items being stored. The bespoke art racking units used standard heavy duty uprights with bespoke tubular shelf supports to provide the solution shown left.\nSpecialist dyes are used within the print and dye workshop and stainless steel shelving was also required with removable shelves so that any spillages could be easily cleaned.\nStainless steel shelves were developed to fit onto EZR Shelving's Trimline Storage Shelving and these provided fabulous finish as well as a highly practical solution with fully adjustable shelves. Paint pot trolleys were required to fit under the work benches to allow the students to transport their project material from the storeroom.\nTrolleys were designed and manufactured to the customer's specific requirement and paint trolleys were zinc plated to prevent corrosion and to allow spillages to be easily cleaned.\nCentral St Martin's College of Art and Design, one of London's most revered art institutions, has moved to a new site at Kings Cross Central, which incorporates the historic Cubitts Granary building (circa 1851) and the east and west transit sheds in the old railway goods yard adjacent King Cross and St Pancras railway stations.\nThis impressive building has a glass roof and open foyer, linking the old east and west transit sheds, that students can use to relax when they're not studying!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.johnbria.com/biography", "date": "2020-08-07T16:03:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737204.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200807143225-20200807173225-00273.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9838576912879944, "token_count": 427, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__39339549", "lang": "en", "text": "John Whitton Bria completed his earliest documented work before the age of three when he undertook a surprise decoration of the walls of his Grandmother’s bedroom, moving on to the gray kitchen door and displaying a bold use of green enamel. His grandmother, author Mary Royce Ormsbee Whitton, marked the event with a poem, and young Johnny, discovering there was some acclaim to be found in painting, continued his career.\nAt The Taft School, he studied with Mark W. Potter, still a constant influence, and won the Art Prize. In Virginia, at the College of William and Mary, he played varsity tennis and studied painting, graduating with a degree in Fine Arts. Next, he completed his formal study painting the figure with Robert Brackman at the Art Students League in New York.\nHis first sale, while he was still in high school, was a large abstract painting, but from his early experiments in abstraction, Mr. Bria's work evolved to painterly realism. He keeps the architecture of his landscapes and other subjects absolutely accurate and recognizable, but he applies his paint with a free hand. His landscapes.still lifes and self-portraits are represented in private collections across the country.\nHis newest painting fascination is the Southwest, especially the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, the colors of which richly complement his Northeastern paintings of the Adirondack High Peaks and the fields of the Pound Ridge Reservation.\nDuring thirty years of community service, Mr. Bria spent time as a Pound Ridge volunteer firefighter and EMT, was elected to public office, serving two terms on the Pound Ridge Town Board, was President of the Pound Ridge Tennis Club, was the first President of the Pound Ridge Library Foundation, was Vice-President of the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, is a member of the Open Space Acquisition Committee and recently accepted an appointment to the Pound Ridge Planning Board.\nHe lives with his beautiful wife, Kris, in an old family home, Stone Steps, and when not at his easel, Mr. Bria may be found in his garden.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jl-contractorservices.com/services/tuckpointing/", "date": "2024-02-28T09:10:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474700.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228080245-20240228110245-00714.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9257777333259583, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__25197108", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’re looking for more creative uses of brick and mortar, consider tuckpointing. A classic style of brickwork, this method involves contrasting mortar colors used to add depth and character to traditional brick walls. This style is perfect for vintage homes and businesses, providing you with a unique atmosphere without sacrificing the durability of brick.\nTuckpointing – Where Style and Toughness Meet\nEach member of the team at J.L. Contractors is an expert in many different types of construction. This is important because tuckpointing is not a task well-suited to less-skilled contractors. If you want the best in brickwork and tuckpointing, the choice is clear – J.L. Contractors are the way to go.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.moulshammill.co.uk/craft-outlets/", "date": "2021-03-05T09:23:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178370752.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20210305091526-20210305121526-00509.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8614293932914734, "token_count": 177, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__210050006", "lang": "en", "text": "- Coffee at the Mill – “The Best Coffee in Town” – stop for coffee, cake & lunch, all profits to good causes – community coffee shop.\n- Jennys Crystals – gem stones and crystals.\n- Mandy O Sullivan – ethnic clothing, hand made jewellery and plaques.\n- Millrace Furniture – furniture restoration and hand made wood items for sale. Picture framing.\n- Petra Loewe-Broeker Creative Photography – framed and unframed photography. 07821 765469, email@example.com\n- Stitches – clothing alterations and repairs as well as wedding alterations. Please ring for appointments – 01245 608215. Opening hours: 9.30am-4.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri, 9.30am-1.00pm Wed & Sat.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ai-portal.gaana.com/playlist/gaana-dj-old-hindi-club-songs", "date": "2020-10-24T20:06:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107884755.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024194049-20201024224049-00478.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9321500658988953, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__216851951", "lang": "en", "text": "Bollywood indeed has never failed to give us fabulous old Hindi club songs we can dance to the beats of. The tunes of these songs are so buoyant that you cannot resist yourself from getting on the dance floor and shaking a leg along them. Be it a party at the club or a party at home, it becomes lit only after these songs are played. If you are organizing a retro party, then you must be ready with your party anthems beforehand. And if you cannot find your party songs, then don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! We, at Gaana, curated Old Hindi Club songs playlist catering to your need of party anthem songs. As the name suggests, this playlist comprises 12 marvelous old Hindi party tracks that are perfect to play during a party and make it memorable. The songs in this playlist are voiced by renowned singers from the Bollywood music industry. Lata Mangeshkar, Nazia Hassan, Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri, Kishore Kumar, Annette Pinto, Alisha Chinai, Salma Agha are to name a few. Some of the most popular Old Hindi club songs from the playlist are Mere Naseeb Mein, Disco Deewane (Part 1), Raat Baaqi Baat Baaqi, Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo, Boom Boom, Chhodo Sanam, Jawani Jan-E-Man, Disco 82, Zooby Zooby, and the list goes on. Download and listen to the best Old Hindi club MP3 songs from the Old Hindi club songs playlist exclusively on Gaana.com.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://juliawatson.co.uk/profile.php", "date": "2024-02-29T08:34:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474795.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229071243-20240229101243-00395.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9635971188545227, "token_count": 364, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__154006786", "lang": "en", "text": "'I believe colour communicates emotion, creates mood and speaks directly to the soul'\nJulia’s painting practice is concerned with colour, space and form.\nHer primary means of expression is through the exuberant application of colour.\nWith the use of mark making, texture and line – the surface is scratched, wiped away, traces are left-, layers are built up until the final work is reached and allowed to remain. It speaks for itself, what she wants to say is formalised in the end result – the working process, the adding and taking away, much the same as the way we too are shaped, transformed and ultimately moulded by our experiences.\nIt is her challenge to communicate her preoccupations with the human condition, with the self we become, the self we are left with when everything else is stripped away, and ultimately the sheer joy of being alive.\nThese are familiar subjects; mortality, existence, time, and infinite space, expressed in a form of lyrical abstraction.\nJulia also works in other mediums such as printmaking and collage, and finds drawing is essential to her artistic practice.\nAlongside Julia’s commitment to painting is her love of writing poetry, where the same themes often occur.\nJulia worked in London as a freelance textile designer, then as a textile consultant for a fashion company.\nShe has worked full time as a painter since moving to North Essex in 1994 and is a passionate supporter of all areas of the arts.\n1975-1978 B.A. Hons. English & Art History, The University of East Anglia, Norwich.\n1981-1982 Sir John Cass School of Art, London\n1982-1984 Post-Grad. Diploma in Textile Art, Goldsmiths College, London", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.eastsurreycounsellinggroup.co.uk/amy-hill/", "date": "2024-04-17T21:09:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00091.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9506081938743591, "token_count": 321, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__159678081", "lang": "en", "text": "Please note that I am currently on maternity leave and unable to accept new clients.\nI am a Creative Arts Therapist who specialises in counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people. I offer a space for young people to use the arts to express their feelings so that they can develop better resilience, self-awareness, confidence and happiness. I am experienced in working with children, young people, and parents and carers in school settings, charities and online. I offer one-to-one counselling to children from three years old through to adolescence and young adulthood. I also offer services and consultations to parents and carers, to support them to improve and reinforce their relationship with their children.\nCounselling sessions provide a non-judgmental space where an individual can share their thoughts and feelings with a professional who offers an objective perspective. My specialism in arts therapy means that I can help people express themselves beyond the spoken word. Sometimes, words are not enough to fully express the deeper emotions lying beneath the surface and various art forms can help you rehearse the impossible, to play out something you may not feel you can do in reality and to explore this using conversations and role-play.\nI am delighted to be a member of the East Surrey Counselling Group working in Godstone. I am available on Mondays from 4pm. If you would like to know more information about me then please check out my website: www.shiningpearls.co.uk\nPlease contact me on: 07919 352 792 or email@example.com", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://graphicd-signs.com/rockland-county-ny-graphic-designer/", "date": "2017-06-28T10:35:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323604.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628101910-20170628121910-00249.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9162296056747437, "token_count": 292, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__267796028", "lang": "en", "text": "Rockland County NY Graphic Designer\n- Home / Rockland County NY Graphic Designer\nFrom brochures to direct mail and pocket folders to PowerPoint templates, print is still a powerful force in small business promotion. For more than a decade, Graphic D-Signs has created and delivered compelling print with great style. When designed and created by our experienced professionals, print becomes a pivotal part of your brand identity—and an essential extension of your marketing plan. Click here for some samples.\nBeautiful, targeted, award-winning printed materials from Graphic D-Signs make the right impression every time, and help convert your prospects into clients. At Graphic D-Signs, we develop your print campaign, keeping your company’s image consistent across all media. All of our print pieces are designed to harmonize with established brand identities—or with the new image we design for you. This is one of the things which makes GDS unique – we can coordinate both your online and print brand identity. Because you certainly don’t want your web site to present your business one way, and your print collateral work, another.\nFrom small pocket folders to elaborate brochures… from stunning PowerPoint templates to beautiful direct mail campaigns…from standout trade booth design to polished corporate identity packages… Graphic D-Signs is a one-stop shop for all of your graphic design and print needs. Click here for some samples. Contact our graphic design team today.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.makassar-france.com/en/portfolio-tag/raymond-subes-en/", "date": "2020-09-30T08:39:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402123173.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930075754-20200930105754-00626.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9216251373291016, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__58482748", "lang": "en", "text": "His notoriety in the art of metalwork was virtually equal to that of Edgar Brandt. Once a student of the Superior School of Decorative Arts, the work of Raymond Subes was considerable. At the Exposition of Decorative Arts in 1925, he worked for several pavilions, most notably for Ruhlmann’s “Hotel du Collectionneur” (Hotel of the Collector) salon. Subes also received numerous commissions from several of the large ocean liners (the Ile-de-France in 1927, the Atlantic in 1931, the Normandy in 1935, the Liberty in 1950 and the S.S. France in 1962), as well as from banks located on the Champs-Elysees. After the Second World War, Subes became the overall director of the entire network of Borderel and Robert while continuing his art in metalwork.\nCf. P. KJELLBERG, Art Déco, Les maîtres du mobilier, Le décor des paquebots, Ed. de l’Amateur, Paris, 2000, p. 229-230", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.pinartists.com/lapel-pins", "date": "2024-03-01T17:01:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00555.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.910391628742218, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__26036308", "lang": "en", "text": "top of page\nAt Pin Artists, our goal is to create a custom pin that is perfect for you. We manufacture our pins to the highest ‘collector quality’ level of workmanship with unmatched attention to design and detail.\nEvery Order of Custom Lapel Pins Include:\nFREE artwork and design\nFREE full color proof delivered via email\nFREE Colors – up to 8 colors at no additional charge\nFREE Shipping – when delivered within the Continental USA\n100% Satisfaction Guarantee\nAlso known as Cloisonné, these pins are the highest quality lapel pins available. They are more jewelry-like in appearance with a smooth finish.\nSoft Enamel pins have color areas that are recessed, giving the metal lines a raised feel. These pins are the most economical option, while still providing high quality and durability.\nThese pins are meticulously hand-carved by our artist to create the mold. It is a thicker pin with multiple surface levels, which allows a greater amount of detail and depth.\nDie Stuck pins are made without any enamel colors. The recessed areas are sandblasted to create a rich, contrasting textured to the raised, polishing metal lines.\nPhoto Print / Offset\nPhoto Print (also known as Offset Print) pins are a great choice when dealing with a photo, or an intricate design with a lot of colors, color gradients, and fades.\nCustom Backer Cards\nWe can create high quality backer cards in an style and size you need. Our cards are made from 600lbs\nheavy card stock with either glossy or matte finishes.\nbottom of page", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.rebelchicnyc.com/about", "date": "2017-08-18T21:48:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105187.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20170818213959-20170818233959-00620.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634212851524353, "token_count": 296, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__211654872", "lang": "en", "text": "What is Rebel Chic NYC?\nRebel Chic NYC is a lifestyle collective with an ethos of empowerment through design and style.\nRebel Chic NYC is a jewelry and accessories collection delicately handcrafted from repurposed and fine leathers.\nThe inspiration for Rebel Chic NYC is drawn from New York City's attitude; it's fashion, it's culture, and energy. Rebel Chic NYC takes that same attitude when designing and creates chic jewelry with a rebel yell.\nAbout the designer...\nA true product of New York City's melting pot, Tisha Brown was born and raised in New York City to an African-American father and a Korean mother. The kaleidoscope of the city's culture and grit provided an environment of contrast and inspiration for her creativity. Tisha fostered her love for the arts by studying art, dance, and fashion in NYC's public schools. These and other experiences led Tisha to begin a career as a stylist.\nRebel Chic NYC is born...\nAs a stylist and single mom Tisha was always on the look out for jewelry that suited her active lifestyle. Frustrated with the lack of options, one day Tisha decided to craft a pair of earrings from a discarded leather skirt. After receiving numerous inquiries about her earrings she quickly recognized she could fill a void in the jewelry market with her designs. This epiphany led to a mission to create inspiring chic jewelry and accessories constructed primarily from leather.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cascounseling.com/associates/nana-aba-otabil-lpcr/", "date": "2023-12-05T08:06:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100550.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205073336-20231205103336-00348.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643710255622864, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__129050338", "lang": "en", "text": "Nana Aba (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident (LPCR). She received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, where she trained extensively in trauma-informed counseling techniques. Nana Aba enjoys providing therapy to adults and teens struggling with eating disorders, ADHD, spiritual/religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships/boundaries, and body image issues. Being born and raised in West Africa and then moving to the United States at the age of 15 made her keenly attuned to the unique experiences faced by the immigrant community and she also enjoys the opportunity to work with this population.\nNana Aba believes in creating a collaborative atmosphere with her clients. She strives to meet clients where they are and provides a warm, nonjudgmental space where they feel safe to explore whatever arises in their therapeutic journey. Nana Aba includes a variety of evidence based techniques in her work, including Internal Family Systems, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. As a trauma-sensitive practitioner, she has also studied EMDR and incorporates this in her work, when applicable. Nana Aba enjoys being creative and imaginative and loves to incorporate art, writing, music and even photography into sessions to encourage clients to explore their internal world using creative outlets, should they express an interest in doing so.\nNana Aba finds joy in creating her own stories and reading them as well, listening to music, cooking, photography and spending quality time with her family and friends.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.jadenmouldings.com.au/store/about.asp", "date": "2024-04-23T23:00:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818835.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423223805-20240424013805-00458.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9517873525619507, "token_count": 323, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__60728030", "lang": "en", "text": "Jaden Decorative Timber Mouldings have been supplying decorative timber mouldings to the Australian and international market for more than 30 years. Whether you are an architect, interior designer or skilled furniture maker, we have a comprehensive selection of beautiful decorative mouldings to elevate your next project.\nProduced from sustainably sourced timbers, our sculpted designs and embossed patterns are made to the same high standards we have built our name on. Unlike plaster or MDF, our solid timber mouldings can be crafted in detail so that they stand up to the closest inspection - and take the hardest wear. Timber offers superior performance in high use areas such as hallways, kitchen cabinetry and living room joinery.\nWhether you are considering remodelling a single room or you are looking to revive a whole home to its former glory, as Australia's largest supplier of decorative timber mouldings, chances are we will have just what you need for your project. While ideally suited to traditional and heritage buildings, our mouldings also make a beautiful addition to contemporary spaces as well. Our range varies from classic Georgian and Victorian mouldings through to the popular Hamptons style.\nIf you are looking to create a sense of grandeur and sophistication in your home or you are searching for that genuine 'wow' factor, explore our extensive catalogue of mouldings. We have a huge range of decorative options for cornices, architraves, skirtings and chair rails as well as our popular accessories including pediments, plinth blocks and ornaments. Our friendly staff are ready to help you create something truly exceptional.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.blingforyou.co.uk/shop/1578/shan-gold-polki-stone-and-pearl-choker-necklace-set-gold/", "date": "2018-07-21T09:55:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592475.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721090529-20180721110529-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8655601739883423, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__80003759", "lang": "en", "text": "Shan Gold Polki Stone and Pearl Choker Necklace Set - Gold\n- Availability:Out Of Stock\n- Product Code:BFY1019\nA totally gorgeous choker necklace set made up with high quality gold polki stones beautifully set on a high quality gold plated design, finished off with white colour small elegant pearls. With chumka earrings to match.\nSet Includes: Necklace and Earrings with Tikka\nEarring Length: 6.5cm Width: 4cm (widest part)\nTikka length: 3cm (not including strand) Width: 3cm (widest part)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.seecontrabandlive.com/bill-clifton", "date": "2019-11-12T10:15:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665521.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112101343-20191112125343-00133.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9620380401611328, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__99336924", "lang": "en", "text": "Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Bill grew up with a passion for the hard hitting music of bands like AC/DC and Metallica. Studying the era of great showmanship from the likes of Freddie Mercury, Bon Scott, and Axl Rose, Bill found his calling in the era of early 90s grunge scene. When Stone Temple Pilots' \"Creep\" hit the airwaves, he was in love.\nPerforming in cover bands and original groups since a young age, Bill would go on to perform at some of New Jersey's most legendary clubs such as The Stone Pony and the House of Blues in Atlantic City; sharing the stage with greats like Biohazard, Dizzy Reed, Run DMC, Nonpoint and Sevendust. Bill became a mainstay in the Jersey music scene.\nAfter Scott Weiland's tragic passing in 2015, Stone Temple Pilots had held an open audition for singers. Bill submitted, and in 2016 his rendition of \"Crackerman\" received airplay on Q104.3's Jim Kerr Morning Show. He was praised for both his vocal stylings, and performance demeanor. STP's management had actually reached out to Bill for more material. Eventually, when STP opted to move in a different direction, Bill caught the attention of a newly forming Scott Weiland Tribute act - Contraband.\nSince joining the group, Bill has worked tirelessly to deliver an \"honest and true portrayal\" of the unique charisma, energy, crooning vocal styling, and incredible showmanship that the man-himself, Scott Weiland, once delivered to millions of fans on stages around the world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://davidcastleberry.blogspot.com/", "date": "2017-04-28T06:10:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122865.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00238-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.932928204536438, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__295556701", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesday, March 16, 2005\nDavid R. Castleberry, By The Harbour's Edge Studio\nDavid Richard Castleberry, nationally acclaimed and award winning artist now makes his home in Charleston, Oregon.\nHis dynamic Oils, bursting with vibrant glowing colors, reflect the beautiful West Coast of the United States where David was born and spent most of his life. From the Willamette Valley to the Coastal Areas of California, the California Desert, the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington's Puget Sound, the Walla Walla Valley and now the awe-inspiring Oregon Coast.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://beadcircleteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/", "date": "2018-07-16T08:33:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589237.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716080356-20180716100356-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9523386359214783, "token_count": 532, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__245392922", "lang": "en", "text": "1. Who are you and what info would you like to share?\nHi, I’m Mary E Redmerski AKA Jewelry Designs By M.E. on ETSY and as Maryred69 at the Bead Circle. My family lives at the Jersey Shore in Toms River. I’ve been beading for 30+ years and tend to be very eclectic in my jewelry, designing more or less on a whim. It’s only fairly recent that I’ve decided to sell my creations.\nFeel free to ask me questions, just convo me at ESTY or PM at the Bead Circle forum.\n2. What got you started in beading?\nMy grandfather and mom. When I was in grade school we where having a hobby showcase, think science fair but with crafts, and I needed to come up with something to demonstrate. Mom and I went to the local hobby shop and decided on jewelry craft. My granddad showed me how to make the knots and use tools bend metal to make the pieces. We work all weekend on the display and how to demonstrate the craft. I don’t remember much about the fair but I enjoyed making the jewelry that I continued to do it.\n3. What types of beading do you feel drawn to?\nI tend to prefer variations using right hand weave. My favorite mediums are semiprecious stones beads matched with Swarovski. I also enjoy working with glass, shell, wood, acrylic, resin, and metal.\n4. What is you favorite piece you have created?\nPlease don’t make me have to choose, I love all the pieces that I do. My favorite type of jewelry to make tends to have art deco elements to it.\n5. What was your greatest achievement?\nOther than my son, I would have to say getting the courage up in 2005 to start selling my designs at craft fairs and online. Also I won first place in the Earring division for the Fire Mountain Gems in 2006/07.\n6. What would you like to learn or do in the future?\nRight now I’m looking forward to learning how to make my own glass beads and learning non-solder metal jewelry making.\n7. Any tips you would like to share?\nTake a class on jewelry making. Check out your local bead stores or community college for what they offer, there’s more out there then most realize. Not only is it a great way to learn a new technique but it lets you socialize and network with others.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.callangies.com/", "date": "2019-07-18T13:55:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525634.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718125048-20190718151048-00457.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9559363126754761, "token_count": 122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__96716271", "lang": "en", "text": "Theatre excites me because it is, by nature, a collaborative art form. It does not only allow, but requires us to work together to create a harmony of voices. When we enter a theatre, either to create a show or view a production, we are opening our ears, eyes, and hearts to a world outside our own. Therefore, this art form gives us the opportunity to learn and grow alongside people who inspire us, and that is what I aim to do. To hear, learn from, and empower voices that the world too often tries to silence. I invite you to join me.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://realtwister.blogspot.com/2012/01/shah-rukh-khan-in-hindi-remake-of-tamil.html", "date": "2017-04-28T10:25:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122933.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00519-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9816608428955078, "token_count": 360, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__217703436", "lang": "en", "text": "Mumbai: Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who at the moment is writing his next directorial venture and will start casting for it in a month's time, has bought the remake rights of the 2002 Tamil blockbuster Ramana, with a strong anti-corruption message. And apparently, SRK has already given a nod to play lead in the project.\nInterestingly, word is that several prominent producers were vying for the Bollywood rights of the film, especially now when anti-corruption statements have acquired a profound relevance, thanks to Anna Hazare.\nSays a close friend of Bhansali, \"After acquiring the rights of the Telugu filmVikramarkurdu which he has remade as Rowdy Rathod with its original director Prabhu Deva helming the Hindi remake, Sanjay was not really open to another South remake.\nHe did Rowdy... for the experience. But then someone recommended Ramana to him. When Sanjay saw the film, he was blown away. Made nine years ago, it is still as relevant. He had to acquire the remake rights and he had to get the director of the Tamil original to do it.\"\nThe film will be directed by A R Murugadoss, who is said to have already approached Shah Rukh Khan to play the lead. Murugadoss confirmed, \"I will be directing the Hindi version of Ramana. Shah Rukh and I have talked about the film.\"\nThe original Ramana\nRamana featuring Vijaykanth in the lead and directed by the Ghajini maker Murugadoss was an all-time hit in Tamil. It was remade into Telugu with Chiranjeevi in the lead, and in Kannada as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://youpromo.org/", "date": "2024-02-26T08:15:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474653.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226062606-20240226092606-00065.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9616972208023071, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85669052", "lang": "en", "text": "YouPromo is part of the Galactic Media Ltd group of companies, a highly respected and award-winning UK based media and entertainments company. For many years we have delivered tailor-made global marketing campaigns for select brands and clients. We have helped establish International brands and artists and had record sales well into the hundreds of millions, on top of a countless number of Worldwide hits and #1 chart successes. We have also produced the theme music for a number of popular mainstream TV shows!\nPromoting with YouPromo is simple and powerful.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://newarknow.blogspot.com/2013/01/mrs.html", "date": "2018-07-19T22:41:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591332.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719222958-20180720002958-00511.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9728162288665771, "token_count": 528, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__112039437", "lang": "en", "text": "Mrs. Petrillo's Kindergarten class at First Avenue School learned about the devastation at the shore that Hurricane Sandy caused first hand with stories from her own mother. Petrillo's mom's house at the shore suffered extensive damage and with the many other stories her students heard they were compellled to action. The call to action came in the form of creative expression from Mrs. Petrillo and her little students. Why not incorporate art by painting and decorating seashells she found along the shore in Long Branch,NJ, a shore town that also was hit hard by Super Storm Sandy. These decorative ornaments would go to the fundraising efforts for Restore The Shore.\nTheir efforts paid off and many people are spending 5 dollars to go to \" Restore The Shore\". When they receive their painted shell, they are immediately amazed at their creative expression that also has a poem on the back of the shell.\nTonight on News 12 New Jersey Mrs. Petrillo's class will be featured on News !2 New Jersey @ 8pm & 9pm with anchor Della Crews and tomorrow on News 12 New Jersey with Janine Strafaci @ 2:55, 3:55 and 4:55.\nThe following is a letter from Mrs. Petrillo detailing their fundraising efforts:\nDear Teachers and Staff,\nAs some of you may already know, my parents, along with other staff members were hit hard by the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. This tragedy has hit home for many of us in the First Avenue School community.\nI feel a deep sense of responsibility in helping as many people as possible who have had their lives altered from this horrific event. This obligation I have to help others is what motivated my class to create the Seashell Ornament Project.\nMy class will be painting and decorating shells that I personally found along the Long Branch beach this past summer. On the back of each shell is a copy of a poem I found while rummaging through the debris left in my parent’s home in Bricktown.\nThese ornaments will be for sale starting the week of November 19th. The cost of a shell is $5. All proceeds collected will be donated to theRestore the Shore Fund.\nThank you for your help in making the world a little more brilliant by buying a SEASHELL ornament. Toni Anne Petrillo and Kindergarten 129.\nA final note on their efforts during the week that they started their fundraising efforts they learned the word Altruistic. I must say on personal note not only did they learn the word,But They Defined It!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://giftbasketsforfriends.com/birthday-greeting-card-make-this-card-for-a-friend-who-likes-gardening/", "date": "2024-03-05T15:09:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00630.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9088612198829651, "token_count": 3382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__202555386", "lang": "en", "text": "Imagine you have a friend who has a green thumb and loves spending their days surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush foliage. When their birthday rolls around, what better way to show your appreciation than by making them a personalized greeting card that celebrates their love for gardening? In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating a unique and heartfelt birthday card that is sure to make your friend’s day extra special. From selecting the perfect materials to incorporating gardening-themed elements, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create a card that truly speaks to your friend’s passion. So gather your crafting supplies and get ready to unleash your creativity to make a birthday card that your gardening enthusiast friend will cherish for years to come.\nUnderstanding Gardening Interests\nIdentifying the favorite plants of your friend\nWhen creating a personalized birthday greeting card for your gardening enthusiast friend, it’s essential to understand their favorite plants. Take a moment to recall the varieties of flowers, herbs, or vegetables they frequently talk about or grow in their garden. By identifying their favorite plants, you can design a card that showcases their beloved flora and truly resonates with their gardening passion.\nRecognizing the unique gardening techniques your friend uses\nEvery gardener has their own set of gardening techniques that they have honed over time. Whether it’s a special method of composting, a unique way of pruning, or a particular watering routine, recognizing these techniques will add a personal touch to your card design. Incorporating elements that showcase these unique techniques will not only make the card more meaningful to your friend but also show how well you understand and appreciate their gardening style.\nAwareness about gardening tools preferences of your friend\nAnother crucial aspect to consider when making a personalized gardening-themed birthday card is your friend’s preferred gardening tools. Is your friend a fan of traditional hand tools, or do they rely more on modern gadgets and equipment? Take note of the tools they use most frequently and try to incorporate them subtly into the card design. Reflecting your friend’s preferred gardening tools will surely bring a smile to their face and make the card even more special.\nSelecting a Card Theme\nChoosing a gardening-related theme\nOnce you have a good understanding of your friend’s gardening interests, it’s time to select a card theme that will truly capture their love for gardening. Choose a theme that resonates with their favorite plants, gardening techniques, or even a specific garden style they adore. It could be anything from a vibrant flower garden theme to a rustic vegetable patch theme. The goal is to create a card that represents their gardening passion and brings joy to their special day.\nUnderstanding the significance of the selected theme\nWhen choosing a gardening-related theme for your friend’s birthday card, it’s essential to understand the significance behind it. Consider why this particular theme holds meaning for your friend. Does it remind them of their childhood garden or their favorite gardening memory? Understanding the significance of the chosen theme will help you craft a card that not only reflects their interests but also touches their heart on a deeper level.\nConnection of theme with your friend’s interests\nTo make the birthday card truly meaningful, establish a strong connection between the chosen theme and your friend’s gardening interests. The theme should reflect their favorite plants, gardening techniques, or gardening style, creating a sense of personalization and thoughtfulness in the design. By ensuring that the theme aligns with their interests, you’ll create a card that celebrates their unique passion for gardening.\nDesigning the Cover of the Card\nDeciding on the type of gardening imagery to use\nWhen designing the cover of the birthday card, it’s essential to decide on the type of gardening imagery that best represents your friend’s interests. Consider using images of their favorite plants, a tranquil garden scene, or even a personalized illustration of your friend with their gardening tools. The imagery should capture their love for gardening and intrigue them to open the card with excitement.\nDetermining the color scheme\nThe color scheme of the birthday card plays a significant role in setting the tone and mood. For a gardening-themed card, opt for colors inspired by nature, such as vibrant greens, soft blues, and cheerful yellows. These colors will not only evoke a sense of tranquility but also reflect the beauty of the garden. By choosing a color scheme that complements the gardening theme, you’ll create a visually appealing and harmonious card design.\nUsing craft supplies to create a 3D effect\nTo make the cover of the birthday card visually captivating, consider using craft supplies to create a 3D effect. Add dimension by incorporating elements such as paper flowers, tiny gardening tools, or textured paper to represent soil. This tactile experience will make the card more engaging and bring the garden theme to life. Be mindful of the overall balance and ensure that the 3D elements enhance the design without overpowering it.\nMaking a Pop-Up Card Element\nSteps to create a pop-up effect\nAdding a pop-up element to the birthday card will surprise and delight your gardening enthusiast friend. To create a pop-up effect, follow these simple steps:\n- Choose a section of the card where the pop-up element will be placed.\n- Measure and cut a strip of cardstock or strong paper that is slightly shorter than the height of the card.\n- Fold the strip of paper in an accordion-style, making small valley folds at regular intervals.\n- Attach one end of the folded strip to the card, ensuring it is securely adhered.\n- Attach the other end of the strip to the pop-up element, such as a plant or gardening equipment.\nBy following these steps, you can create a delightful surprise that adds an extra level of creativity to the birthday card.\nChoosing a plant or gardening equipment for the pop-up\nWhen selecting a plant or gardening equipment for the pop-up element, consider your friend’s favorite plants or the tools they use frequently. It could be a miniature version of their beloved rose bush, a tiny watering can, or even a mini vegetable garden. By incorporating a pop-up element related to their gardening interests, you’ll make the card more personal and unique.\nEnsuring the pop-up fits with the card theme\nTo ensure the pop-up element seamlessly fits with the card theme, pay attention to the colors, textures, and overall style. Ensure that the chosen plant or gardening equipment reflects the chosen gardening-related theme and complements the overall design. By maintaining consistency, you’ll create a cohesive and visually appealing birthday card.\nPersonalizing the Birthday Message\nDrafting a heartfelt birthday message\nA personalized birthday message is the heart of any greeting card, and for a gardening enthusiast, it’s an opportunity to express your admiration for their green thumb. Start by brainstorming heartfelt wishes and sentiments, highlighting their passion for gardening. Mention their dedication, creativity, and the joy they bring through their green endeavors. Let them know how much you appreciate their love for plants and the beauty they create.\nIncorporating gardening terminologies in the message\nTo make the birthday message even more special, incorporate gardening terminologies throughout. Sprinkle words like “blossom,” “bloom,” “nurture,” and “grow” to evoke the language of gardening. Use phrases like “May your journey through life continue to flourish like a well-tended garden” or “Wishing you a birthday filled with abundant growth and beautiful memories.” By weaving gardening terminologies into the message, you’ll create a poetic and meaningful tribute to their green passion.\nKeeping the writing clear and visually pleasing\nWhile it’s important to incorporate gardening terminologies, it’s equally vital to ensure that your writing remains clear and visually pleasing. Use concise sentences and paragraphs to maintain clarity and readability. Consider highlighting important phrases or using different fonts or styles to make certain words stand out. By keeping the writing visually pleasing, you’ll enhance the overall aesthetics of the card and make the message more memorable.\nIncluding Gardening Tips\nResearching useful gardening tips\nIncorporating gardening tips within the birthday card is a fantastic way to provide your friend with some valuable knowledge while celebrating their special day. Take the time to research useful gardening tips that align with your friend’s interests and experience level. Whether it’s tips for growing specific plants or general advice on soil preparation, these practical suggestions will be appreciated and can encourage your friend to further indulge in their gardening hobby.\nIntegrating the tips within the message\nWhen integrating the gardening tips within the birthday message, ensure a seamless flow that doesn’t disrupt the overall narrative. Consider incorporating the tips as a separate section after the heartfelt message or subtly weave them into the body of the text. This way, your friend can enjoy the personal message while also benefiting from the practical advice you’ve provided.\nEnsuring the tips align with your friend’s interests\nWhile researching gardening tips, make sure they align with your friend’s specific interests and gardening style. Tailor the advice to their favorite plants, preferred techniques, and the challenges they may face. By providing tips that directly cater to their gardening journey, you’ll further demonstrate your understanding and support for their green-thumb endeavors.\nAdding Decorative Elements\nSelecting gardening-themed stickers or stamps\nTo enhance the visual appeal of the birthday card, consider selecting gardening-themed stickers or stamps. Look for images of flowers, gardening tools, or even cute illustrations of garden creatures. These decorative elements can be placed strategically throughout the card to add pops of color and charm. By using gardening-themed stickers or stamps, you’ll infuse the card with a playful and lively aesthetic.\nPositioning of decorative elements for balance\nWhen adding decorative elements, pay attention to their positioning to maintain balance in the card design. Place the stickers or stamps in a way that complements the overall arrangement and doesn’t overwhelm the card. Consider distributing them evenly throughout the card or clustering them around specific sections, such as the pop-up element or around the personalized message. Strive for a harmonious and visually pleasing composition.\nChoosing decorative elements that enhance the overall theme\nEnsure that the decorative elements you choose align with the gardening-related theme selected for the card. Opt for stickers or stamps that reflect your friend’s favorite plants, gardening techniques, or the chosen garden style. For example, if the card theme is focused on a rose garden, select stickers or stamps featuring roses or rose-related imagery. By carefully choosing decorative elements that enhance the theme, you’ll create a card that feels coherent and intentional.\nCreating a Mini Seed Packet\nSteps to create a small seed packet\nTo add an interactive and thoughtful element to the birthday card, consider creating a mini seed packet that your friend can plant and enjoy. Follow these steps to make a small seed packet:\n- Cut a small rectangular piece of paper, approximately 4 inches by 3 inches.\n- Fold the paper in half lengthwise, making a crease.\n- Unfold the paper and fold the bottom edge up to the center crease, forming a pocket.\n- Apply adhesive, such as glue or double-sided tape, on the side edges of the pocket.\n- Fold the paper in half again, pressing the side edges together to seal the pocket.\n- Allow the adhesive to dry before filling the packet with seeds.\nBy following these simple steps, you can create a memorable gift that symbolizes growth and nurtures your friend’s love for gardening.\nSuggestions on the type of seeds to include\nWhen choosing seeds to include in the mini packet, consider your friend’s gardening preferences and the region they live in. Select seeds of plants that are well-suited for their local climate and that align with their gardening interests. If they have mentioned their desire to start a herb garden or grow their own vegetables, consider including herb or vegetable seeds. This personalized touch will further enhance their birthday experience and provide an exciting opportunity for future gardening endeavors.\nAttaching the seed packet to the card\nTo attach the mini seed packet to the card, carefully position it in a designated area, such as the inside cover or alongside the pop-up element. Secure the seed packet with a small adhesive dot or by incorporating a folded flap into the card design that holds the packet in place. By attaching the seed packet, you’ll create a delightful surprise and give your friend a tangible reminder of their special day.\nFinalizing and Packaging\nReviewing the finished card for any improvements\nBefore presenting the birthday card to your friend, take a moment to review the finished design for any improvements. Check for any loose or unglued elements, ensure the pop-up is securely attached, and review the overall composition for balance. Consider seeking feedback from a trusted friend or family member to gain an additional perspective. By reviewing the finished card, you’ll ensure it’s of the highest quality and ready to bring joy to your gardening enthusiast friend.\nChoosing an envelope that complements the card design\nSelecting the right envelope is just as important as designing the card itself. Choose an envelope that complements the card design and reflects the gardening theme. Opt for envelopes in natural tones or vibrant colors that match the color scheme of the card. Consider adding a personal touch by decorating the envelope with gardening stickers or stamps that echo the theme. The envelope is the first impression your friend will have of the card, so make it just as memorable as the contents inside.\nAdding finishing touches like ribbons or seals\nTo elevate the presentation of the birthday card further, consider adding finishing touches like ribbons or seals. Tie a colorful ribbon around the envelope to secure it closed and add a touch of elegance. Alternatively, use decorative seals featuring garden motifs, such as flowers or leaf patterns, to seal the envelope flap. These small details show the extra effort you’ve put into creating a truly unique and thoughtful gift.\nAnticipating your friend’s response\nAs you present the personalized gardening-themed birthday card to your friend, anticipate their response. Thanks to your attention to detail and understanding of their gardening interests, their reaction is likely to be one of surprise, joy, and appreciation. They will be delighted by the thoughtfulness you’ve put into creating a card that celebrates their passion and honors their special day.\nKnowledge on how the card could inspire more gardening\nThe personalized gardening-themed birthday card you’ve created has the potential to inspire your friend to dive even deeper into their gardening journey. By showcasing their favorite plants, incorporating their unique gardening techniques, and offering practical tips, you’re igniting their curiosity and passion for all things green. Your card could serve as a catalyst for new gardening projects, explorations of different plant varieties, and a renewed dedication to their beloved garden.\nAssessing the personal value of a DIY card against a store-bought card\nBy choosing to create a DIY gardening-themed birthday card for your friend, you are showing them the value of a handmade, personalized gift. Unlike a store-bought card, your creation is tailored specifically to their interests and tells a story of your cherished friendship. The time, effort, and love invested in the card make it a unique piece of art that carries deep personal value. This homemade gesture will undoubtedly be treasured and remembered for years to come.\nIn conclusion, creating a personalized birthday greeting card for your gardening enthusiast friend is a wonderful way to celebrate their special day and show your appreciation for their green thumb. By understanding their gardening interests, selecting a suitable theme, designing the cover and pop-up elements, personalizing the birthday message, including gardening tips and decorative elements, creating a mini seed packet, and finalizing the card with attention to detail, you are sure to create a memorable and meaningful gift. Anticipate their delighted response, knowing that your DIY card has the potential to inspire further gardening adventures and hold great personal value compared to store-bought alternatives. So, grab your craft supplies and get ready to make a birthday card that truly blooms with love and thoughtfulness!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://instagramerz.com/nfts-may-soon-become-available-on-instagram-via-sparkar/", "date": "2024-04-16T10:13:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00168.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9136934280395508, "token_count": 982, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__115457146", "lang": "en", "text": "In the ever-evolving landscape of digital art and blockchain technology, a new wave of excitement is sweeping across social media platforms. The latest buzz surrounds the possibility of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) making their way to Instagram through the innovative technology of SparkAR. Imagine a world where your favorite Instagram photos can be tokenized and owned as unique digital assets. Could this be the next frontier for digital creators and collectors alike? Let’s delve into the intriguing prospect of NFTs soon becoming available on Instagram via SparkAR.\nUnderstanding NFTs and Their Rise\nBefore we dive into the potential integration of NFTs on Instagram, let’s briefly understand what NFTs are and how they have become a game-changer in the art and entertainment industry.\nWhat Are NFTs?\nNFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are unique digital assets that are stored on blockchain networks. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, NFTs represent ownership of a specific item or piece of content, whether it be digital art, music, videos, or even virtual real estate.\nThe Rise of NFTs in the Digital Realm\nOver the past few years, NFTs have taken the digital world by storm, providing a decentralized and transparent way for creators to monetize their work. The concept of digital ownership has appealed to artists, musicians, and influencers, as NFTs allow them to retain control and earn royalties for their creations in perpetuity.\nInstagram’s Potential Leap into the NFT Arena\nThe SparkAR Connection\nRumors have been circulating about Instagram’s potential collaboration with SparkAR to bring NFTs to the platform. SparkAR, known for its augmented reality (AR) capabilities, could revolutionize the way we experience and interact with NFTs on Instagram. But how exactly does SparkAR fit into the NFT equation?\n1. Augmented Reality Enhancements\nSparkAR, owned by Facebook, focuses on augmented reality effects for photos and videos on various platforms. Integrating NFTs with SparkAR could mean a more immersive and engaging experience for users. Imagine being able to view a digital artwork in your physical surroundings through augmented reality, creating a unique and personalized encounter with the NFT.\n2. Seamless Integration with Instagram Features\nOne of the key advantages of SparkAR is its seamless integration with Instagram’s existing features. If NFTs become available on Instagram through SparkAR, users may experience a smooth transition between traditional content and NFTs within the platform. This integration could encourage more creators to explore the world of NFTs without the need for extensive technical knowledge.\nChallenges and Considerations\nWhile the prospect of NFTs on Instagram via SparkAR is exciting, there are several challenges and considerations that need to be addressed.\n1. Environmental Concerns\nThe environmental impact of blockchain technology, particularly in the case of Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchains like Ethereum, has raised concerns. Instagram and SparkAR would need to navigate these concerns and explore eco-friendly alternatives to ensure sustainable NFT transactions.\n2. User Education\nFor NFTs to gain widespread acceptance on Instagram, there needs to be a concerted effort to educate users about blockchain technology, digital wallets, and the concept of ownership through NFTs. Simplifying the onboarding process and providing clear guidelines will be crucial for a successful integration.\nPotential Benefits for Creators and Collectors\n1. New Revenue Streams for Creators\nThe integration of NFTs on Instagram could open up new revenue streams for content creators. By tokenizing their work, creators have the opportunity to sell digital assets directly to their audience, eliminating the need for intermediaries.\n2. Increased Visibility and Engagement\nNFTs have the potential to increase a creator’s visibility and engagement on Instagram. The unique and collectible nature of NFTs may attract a dedicated community of collectors, leading to enhanced exposure for the creator’s overall body of work.\nConclusion: A Glimpse into the Future\nIn conclusion, the integration of NFTs on Instagram via SparkAR holds immense promise for both creators and users. The potential for augmented reality experiences and seamless integration with Instagram’s features could usher in a new era of digital ownership and creativity.\nAs we eagerly await confirmation of this development, it’s clear that the intersection of NFTs, Instagram, and SparkAR could redefine the way we perceive and engage with digital content. The democratization of digital ownership is on the horizon, and Instagram users may soon find themselves at the forefront of this revolutionary wave. Stay tuned for what could be a transformative moment in the evolution of social media and digital art.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thequiltedapron.com/", "date": "2015-11-25T06:10:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398444974.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205404-00004-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446656703948975, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__130208606", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to The Quilted Apron. In my shop you will find a variety of aprons, hair accessories and original quilted items for your children, grandchildren, and friends to enjoy. I have been hand making apparel and accessories for more then 30 years. I love the craft of handmade, USA made, and creating something from complete inspiration.\nAprons are not only functional, but fun as well. They are perfect for holidays, birthday parties or a fabulous little addition to a pair of jeans and your favorite t-shirt. All items in my shop can be customized with colors, personalization, designs and sizes. The Quilted Aprons are not only excellent for little girls but for moms and women as well.\nPlease contact me or visit my Etsy site to learn more about my products and what I can make for you.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thefirs.co.za/attractions.html", "date": "2022-05-16T05:02:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662509990.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516041337-20220516071337-00061.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9456652998924255, "token_count": 269, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__128737420", "lang": "en", "text": "Spend a few hours at the Everard Read Gallery. Southern Africa's most famous commercial art gallery was established in the young mining town of Johannesburg in 1912. Over the years the gallery has grown in size and sophistication with the emergence of Johannesburg as Africa's business and financial capital. In 1980 the gallery moved from its elegant downtown location to a purpose-built building in the prestigious precinct of Rosebank.\nThe building, an outstanding example of post-modern architecture, has become a much admired landmark. Surrounding a charming 1920's house, which is the gallery's administrative centre, is a curvaceous structure comprising sculpture courtyards and four exhibition areas of various proportions with clerestory windows that ensure abundant daylight. Everard Read has become synonymous with the finest art emanating from Southern Africa. Many of this region's most celebrated painters and sculptors, both traditional artists of the past and emerging talent, exhibit with Everard Read which is also the agent for fine artists from elsewhere in the world.\nTelephone: (011) 788 4805\nFax: (011) 788 5914\nAddress: 6 Jellicoe Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://informaticapdf.com/drive/post/2004/9/descargar-digital-fantasy-painting-workshop-en-pdf-de-martin-mckenna-ano-2004.php", "date": "2021-09-22T09:33:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057337.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210922072047-20210922102047-00330.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8689796328544617, "token_count": 254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__170869612", "lang": "en", "text": "Descripción o resumen: Fantasy painting has a long tradition. It went through one stylistic revolution in the 1980s, with the widespread adoption of the airbrush. And in the last decade, with the emergence of Photoshop and 3D modelling and rendering applications, it has gone through another. Digital tools and techniques have made it easier for artists to realize their visions, and the images they are now able to create are more vivid, more realistic, and more compelling. Digital Fantasy Painting Workshop tackles the three main categories within the genre - fantasy, science fiction and horror - and employs detailed step-by-step workthroughs to show exactly how the images are produced. Featuring work from some of the world's leading fantasy artists, the book explores the 'tradigital' mix of traditional and digital skills. Digital Fantasy Painting Workshop is a 'must-have' book for anyone working in the area of fantasy art - and for anyone who admires the work of fantasy illustrators.\nOtros formatos de descarga disponibles: WORD - PDF - DOC - TXT - TXTz - PNG - EPUB - TIFF. Compresión disponible RAR - ZIP - TZ - LZ", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "http://i-dance.co.uk/", "date": "2016-09-28T22:08:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661768.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00199-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9206868410110474, "token_count": 418, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__89005708", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to iDance. At iDance we specialise in offering unique dance events hosted in social venues playing genuinely inspiring music.\nWith dance classes in Leamington Spa, Evesham, Nuneaton & South Birmingham, we teach and dance modern-jive, which is a contemporary blend of salsa, tango, ballroom and traditional jive. The beauty of this style lies in its flexibility and the fact that it can be danced to a wide variety of music. It is also widely recognised as being the easiest partner dance to learn while still maintaining enough challenge for more experienced dancers to develop.\niDance is delighted to announce that we have opened a new class night in Nuneaton. Classes will take place every Thursday evening. The Nuneaton Co-Operative Club is a fabulous venue with a spacious wooden dance floor and lovely social seating area. There is FREE parking within a minutes walk of the front door!\n7.45pm - 11pm. Entry £6\nBoathouse Freestyle, Sunday September 18th, Evesham\nJoin us for the perfect finish to your weekend at our lovely Boathouse Freestyle, with 3½ hours of pure freestyle dancing for just £6.50! 6.30pm - 10pm. Alfresco dancing (weather permitting) Future dates: Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18\nJoin us for a fabulous Monday evening 2-Room freestyle at the prestigious Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa. Ice-breaker class from 8 to 8.30pm in main room and a blues class in the second room also from 8 to 8.30pm. Doors open 7.45pm. Entry still £7\nMonday 2-Room Freestyle, September 26th,L. Spa\nFriday Freestyle, September 23rd, Wythall Park Hall\nJoin us for our Friday Night freestyle at this lovely venue just minutes off J3 of the M42. With great music, a spacious wooden dance floor, attractive social seating area and ample free parking!", "domain": "artistic"}
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{"url": "https://www.richardsoneffects.com/about", "date": "2024-02-26T18:06:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00725.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9580045938491821, "token_count": 113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__4964457", "lang": "en", "text": "At Richardson Effects, we believe that the best effects are designed to add something special to your sound.\nRichardson Effects offers vintage-inspired onboard effects for guitar and bass. Our effects, filters, and wiring harnesses are hand-wired, in the USA and one at a time, for a truly unique sonic experience.\nWe believe that adding effects to your guitar should excite you. Our mission is to provide inspiring effects with simple controls, which means you'll spend less time learning how to use our effects and more time making the music you love.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sarahnelsonbooks.com/2021/09/25/459/", "date": "2023-04-02T08:51:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00165.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9506849050521851, "token_count": 265, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__192798542", "lang": "en", "text": "People often ask me why I write stories for children. I have several answers to this question—and they are all true. But the truest answer is simply that I have always loved children’s books. I loved turning chunky board book pages to look at babies and baby animals and my favorite little puppy, The Pokey Little Puppy. I loved snuggling up on the sofa with mom or dad and one or more of my siblings for a bedtime story. Mom was a cozy cuddler. Dad did all the funny voices. Even if it was a grumpy-grouchy-all-wrong sort of day, storytime could make things better again—usher in good dreams, good sleep, a new day.\nThat’s a lot to ask from books, but somehow the stories keep on giving.\nOfficially, I’ve been grown up for a long time now. But I still love reading kids’ books. And I love getting to live inside the worlds of the books I write—for months, a year, sometimes many—as the characters and stories unfold. It’s so exciting when the pieces all come together and the words just sing. Then there’s that scary thrill inside . . . what will I write next?!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://supermangc.com/disclaimer.html", "date": "2013-05-21T12:25:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699977678/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102617-00014-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9012731313705444, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__83172602", "lang": "en", "text": "Superman: The Golden Child is a non-profit film for private use only, and is not for sale or resale. It is strictly for the promotional use of the filmmaker. It is in NO way endorsed by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Warner Brothers or DC Comics nor is it intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material.\nThe content of Superman: The Golden Child is created for fun and should not be sold, rented or used for anything of the sort. AList Productions and Andrew List make no claim to any of the characters, locations, storylines, props, costume designs, logos, names or situations that are trademarked, copyrighted or otherwise protected by the federal, state, international or other intellectual property law. This film is produced solely for the personal enjoyment of the cast, crew and any other Superman fans.\nNo copyright infringement is intended or implied. This film will be made entirely through donations from the supporters of this film, who we are incredibly thankful for.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.davidhamptonphoto.com/index.php?/pages/about-me/", "date": "2022-01-21T10:19:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303356.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121101528-20220121131528-00548.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8713991045951843, "token_count": 204, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__235758432", "lang": "en", "text": "I primarily use old (30+ years) manual-focus lenses with a Sony a6000. My new favorite lens is a 105mm 1928 Zeiss Ikon Ikonta that I MacGyver'ed to fit a macro extension bellows. Most of the birds are done with a Canon FD 500mm TOU/FIVE STAR and a Canon 2x-A extender or a Canon FD 100-300mm. For macro, I often use a 58mm 2.0 Russian Helios-44M4 or Jupiter 11 with an M42 mount and extension tube. Most of the live music is shot with the Sony 50mm 1.8, although I've got a 50mm 1.4 Asahi Takumar I'll probably start using more.\nEverything is shot RAW and processed with Shotwell and GIMP.\nI'm available for weddings, band photos, senior pictures, family portraits and product photography. Contact me for further information.\nThanks for visiting my site!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kraftydesigns.com/the-blog/rabbit-children-cd-design-brian-danaher", "date": "2017-12-15T16:05:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948575124.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215153355-20171215175355-00376.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9647582769393921, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__3452647", "lang": "en", "text": "How Magazine recently put out it’s Self-Promotion Design Annual and, as always, it was chock-full of brilliant work. One of the recognized works that really leapt out at me was the CD design for the band Rabbit Children, created by Brian Danaher. The large record labels seem to have lost the knack (or the courage) for truly interesting album art, but there is no shortage of notable exceptions in the indie music world, and this particular example more than proves that point. Some albums stop short at a compelling design for the cover, or for the CD, but Danaher executed an interesting, compelling design across the entire package: cover, disc, liner notes, the works. So compelling, in fact, that it made me want to find out more about this Chicago indie band.\nThis is one of those pieces that crosses over from basic commercial design into fine art territory.\nAwesome work Brian. Thanks for the inspiration. I look forward to seeing your future projects.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.rakkasantea.com/collections/mugs/products/tea-so-good-tea-mug", "date": "2023-10-05T00:20:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511424.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004220037-20231005010037-00863.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8921231627464294, "token_count": 132, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__151555950", "lang": "en", "text": "Unlike that East India Company swill, Rakkasan Tea is so good even patriots won't throw it in the harbor. These ceramic mugs not only have a beautiful design on them, but also a colorful rim, handle, and inside, so the mug is bound to spice up your mug rack. Comes in two color variations.\n- Note: Mugs ship separately from tea!\n- 12 oz. mug\n- Interior: Black or white\n- Height: 3.85\" (9.8 cm)\n- Diameter: 3.35\" (8.5 cm)\n- Dishwasher and microwave safe", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.lennonsisters.com/about", "date": "2024-02-21T21:59:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473558.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221202132-20240221232132-00873.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9624733328819275, "token_count": 1758, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__106275886", "lang": "en", "text": "As one of the most acclaimed, beloved and longest performing\nfemale vocal groups in American popular music, The Lennon Sisters\nare entertainment icons who have captivated audiences with their\nlegendary harmonies throughout a dazzling career spanning more\nthan 65 years.\nFirst finding success as singing television stars when they were\nmere children ranging in ages from 9 to 16, The Lennon Sisters\nliterally grew up in the public eye and rose to fame as recording\nartists, and vibrant live performers throughout the United States.\n“After 67 years, there is still nothing like sitting on a stage, and\nlooking at your sisters, and as we blend our voices, we just feel as\none heart,” Kathy Lennon said.\nThe Lennon Sisters first charmed the nation with their sweet-voiced harmonies in the pioneering days of live television. For more than a decade, 30 million television viewers tuned in every week to watch the four little sisters from Venice, California perform on The Lawrence Welk Show. Their artistry propelled them to the heights of show business, and the center of popular culture, just behind Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor as the most covered personalities of the 1960’s.\nThe combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents, hardworking professionalism, striking looks, unassuming personalities and strong family values earned them a place in the hearts of millions of fans. That’s why, as youngsters, they were dubbed “America’s Sweethearts of Song.”\nConcurrent with their work on television, the Sisters were popular concert artists, traveling extensively during their summers off from school to make record-breaking personal appearances and performances throughout the heartland and in every major U.S. city, both with the Welk Orchestra and as solo artists.\nThey enjoyed a successful recording career of more than 20 albums and over 100 singles. Their early singles, “Tonight You Belong to Me” and “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry),” were chart hits, and subsequent albums made them a frequent presence on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart while spawning turntable favorites including “This Is My Song,” “Till,” and “Autumn Leaves.” The Lennon Sisters’ TV appearances, albums and single recordings paired their lush vocals with the top producers, arrangers and musicians of the day, including Nelson Riddle, George Cates, George Wyle and featured backing by members of the fabled cadre of Los Angeles musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew” and acclaimed producer Snuff Garrett.\nThey starred in their very own network TV special in 1969 for ABC simply called The Lennon Sisters Show. It was one of the top-rated entertainment specials of that year and earned the Sisters their own musical variety series on the network: Jimmy Durante presents The Lennon Sisters Hour.\nTheir variety series, which paired the talented young stars with show business legend Jimmy Durante, proved a sparkling showcase for the Sisters’ vocal, dancing and comedic talents. During its run, the show attracted such top name guest stars as Andy Williams, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Hope, Perry Como, George Burns, Kaye Ballard, Desi Arnaz, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Dinah Shore, Gregory and Maurice Hines, The Lettermen, Joey Bishop, O.C. Smith, Bobby Goldsboro, Merle Haggard, Wayne Newton, Martha Raye, Danny Thomas, Mel Tormé, Rosie Grier, Lorne Greene, Glen Campbell, Jerry Lewis, Jack Jones, Leslie Uggams, Rich Little, Jimmy Dean and The Osmond Brothers.\nUnfortunately, it was also during this time that the Sisters were faced with one of the darkest chapters of their entire lives. On August 12, 1969, their father, 54 year old William (Bill) Lennon, was shot and killed by a demented fan who had stalked the Lennon family for several years. This tragic event, just a few days after the infamous Tate-LaBianca/Manson murders, drew national attention and a police manhunt ensued to find the killer. The Lennon Sisters and their families were sequestered to their homes under 24-hour police protection for several weeks. Though they continued to fulfill the contractual obligations of their TV series, they would tape subsequent episodes on a completely closed set without a studio audience and stopped all other personal appearances. The killer was eventually found 2 months later in the trunk of an abandoned car filled with Lennon Sisters’ fan magazines. He had taken his own life. This is one of the first ever and most tragic celebrity stalking/murder incidents on record.\nAfter months of being away from the public, it was only with their friend Andy Williams’ persuasion and his promise to insure they were safe that the Sisters carefully chose to perform live on stage again. They joined Andy live in concert for nearly a decade and appeared as regular special guests on his TV series The Andy Williams Show. Their critically acclaimed performances at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where the Sisters premiered a new elaborately staged and sophisticated concert act, propelled them to the top ranks of U.S. live performers.\nFans were thrilled that “America's Sweethearts of Song” had persevered through their tragedy and emerged as sophisticated ladies, transformed before the nation’s eyes. They were singing better than ever with increasingly intricate harmonies and sensitive interpretations of the works of such classic composers of the Great American Songbook as Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and George and Ira Gershwin. Their shows also included new solo numbers reflecting their individual styles and personalities.\nThis transformation was documented in their quartet-authored memoir, Same Song, Separate Voices. The book gives the public new insight into the unique, personal struggles each has faced and the challenges of four distinct individuals whose blend as a single unit is the charm of their professional identity and success. In 2011 a musical documentary, based on their book and with the same name, was produced for public television Polly O. Entertainment. It features a plethora of new and classic performances, rare home movies and new interviews with all 5 performing sisters Dianne (“Dee Dee”), Peggy, Kathy, Janet and Mimi. In November 2020, an updated version of the special aired on public television in commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of their television debut.\nIn 1994, The Lennon Sisters came full circle with the Welk “family of performers” becoming the featured headliners at the newly constructed Lawrence Welk Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri. They were in residence at the 2,200 seat theater annually for 17 seasons, marking them as the longest performing entity in that venue, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area and helping to establish Branson as an entertainment mecca.\nIn 1999, after more than 40 years of performing, Peggy Lennon decided to retire. Younger sister Mimi was asked to join the group in her place. Many Lennon fans recall enjoying young Mimi, a natural comedienne, performing with her sisters on The Lawrence Welk Show and later subbing for one sister or another on additional television shows and in concert.\nIn 2001, eldest sister, Dianne, also decided to retire. The group then became a trio and for two more decades, Kathy, Janet and Mimi continued to bring their distinct harmonies and multi-media concert showcase to theaters across the country and annually at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre (now known as The Andy Williams Performing Arts Center) in Branson, Mo. The trademark Lennon sound continued without change. It’s a fine testament to the group’s brilliant musicality, their refined interpretive skills, and the innate charm that infuses all of their performances.\nThe Lennon Sisters are honored to be the only female vocal group to have performed for seven consecutive United States Presidents - Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan. They have a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, are inductees in the National Vocal Group Hall of Fame and memorabilia chronicling their career is on view at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.\nIn a career marked by extraordinary achievement The Lennon Sisters continue to solidify their reputation as entertainment legends by attracting new generations of fans across the decades. Whether you enjoy them in concert, on television, on YouTube or through their recordings, when their voices combine in that unforgettable familial blend you understand why their stardom has endured for more than 65 years.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://aaarmadillo.com/What-We-Don-t-Talk-About", "date": "2022-01-19T04:06:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301263.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220119033421-20220119063421-00492.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9844292402267456, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__207215179", "lang": "en", "text": "What We Don’t Talk About\nThis is an exploration of the spaces my family and I share. My maternal family has always felt distant to me: physically, because they live in Ohio, but also emotionally, as I never formed a solid connection to them. I have tried to bridge this gap through photography and other art making, studying the space and people around me, and focusing on how to create a stronger, enduring relationship with my family. A large part of this process involved quilting, a skill that was passed down through my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to my mom, and then to me. The preservation of this skill and is, in a sense, the preservation of my family across generations. The quilts included in my thesis project were created in collaboration with my mother, Nancy; my mother’s sister, Auntie Diana; and my grandmother; Grandma Murri. The individual squares were made in the 1950s by my great-grandmother, Grandma Ursul. Among other things, quilting allowed space for me and my grandmother to communicate through a shared admiration that we never had before.\nSkills like quilting are only secure if the person receiving them is prepared to pass them down as well. I have no intention of having children, meaning this familial artistry will die with me.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://paretopluspeter.blogspot.com/2011/11/snooter-doots-eco-sustainable-gift-of.html", "date": "2018-06-21T00:26:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863980.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621001211-20180621021211-00236.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9720351696014404, "token_count": 198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__36087420", "lang": "en", "text": "DIrect from their website, \"Snooter-doots™ are whimsical, handcrafted, art-dolls inspired by nature, featuring vegetables, bugs, fish, birds, fantasy creatures, and edibles. We are earth-friendly and sustainable! Snooter-doots are knit by hand from renewable wool and other animal fiber yarns before they are felted.\"\nI couldn't believe I found such a great gift! Who could resist the idea that a handcrafted doll was not only unique in appearance and composition, but has it's own personality (the website says so) and it's own name and birthday. AND you can adopt one by visiting the Snooter-doot website (http://www.snooter-doots.com). It's worth visiting this website even if it's just to read the Snooter-doots story.\nThey even make a geoduck named Georgie. Cuter than his real-life model for sure.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hettygraham.com/about/", "date": "2017-09-24T06:34:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689897.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170924062956-20170924082956-00452.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8979042768478394, "token_count": 247, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__129008737", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello! I’m a freelance pattern designer and graphic artist, living and working in the beautiful North East of England. Art has been a passion since childhood, and I couldn’t be happier now that it’s my full-time career, with each working day a creative whirlwind of designing for textiles, wallpaper, homewares, art prints, and stationery.\nMy style is intended to be dramatic, with intricate details, intense jewel-like colour palettes, and strong historical and exotic influences. All of my work starts on paper, with each design drawn in pen (no pencils here!), before I set to work carefully refining, tracing, adding colour and shading. I always enjoy experimenting to create unique and beautiful effects, but I particularly love layering textures, vibrant ink washes and unusual paint finishes to produce a lustrous glow.\nI also have a store on Spoonflower, where I sell my designs on fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap.\nGETTING IN TOUCH:\nFor commissions, image licensing, any other enquiries, or just to say hi, please contact me at: email@example.com\nLooking forward to hearing from you!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://tintale.education/music-and-art-for-social-change-in-bidi-bidi/", "date": "2024-02-26T18:50:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00603.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959248960018158, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__39531383", "lang": "en", "text": "The Salam Music Program is located in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, in Northern Uganda, which is the largest refugee camp in Africa. Playing For Change Foundation has partnered with local NGO Sina Loketa to bring access to music and arts education to the youth of the settlement. In 2021, we initiated musical activities for about 60 youth by hiring a music teacher ( vocals, guitar, keyboard ) and a traditional dance teacher.\nSina Loketa is a refugee-led Ugandan NGO dedicated to strengthening the capacities of young people from the refugee and host communities to become self-reliant and develop social enterprises.\nThrough this partnership, PFCF and Sina Loketa have been implementing a unique music program in the settlement and have been working on other areas such as sustainable agro farming, PSEA training workshops and community events. https://playingforchange.org/salam-music-program/", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.steinerikolsen.com/havana-rio-moscow/", "date": "2024-04-22T13:39:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00160.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7174767851829529, "token_count": 1501, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__200230809", "lang": "en", "text": "Stein-Erik Olsen has released many highly acclaimed albums throughout his career. For his first guitar concerto recording he teams up with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, renowned for its outstanding sound – rooted in outstanding musicianship.\nThe London-based orchestra is formed from a group of leading musicians. Originally directed by Sir Neville from the leader’s chair, the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small, conductor-less ensemble remains an Academy hallmark. This tradition continues today with virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell as Music Director.\nStein-Erik Olsen has previously performed Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Guitar Concerto on many occasions, but this time he has a copy of the original manuscript as a starting point, sent to him by the Villa-Lobos Museum in Rio de Janerio. This has resulted in a number of new ideas for interpretation, and inspired a new reading of the whole piece for this recording. Leo Brouwer’s Concerto Elegiaco is an exiting and inventive, virtuoso composition. The second movement is nothing short of a musical gem, perhaps the most exquisite in the field of guitar concertos.\nNikita Koshkin, born in Moscow, Russia, is a virtuoso guitarist but his international reputation has been established by his superb compositions performed world-wide. The ‘Bergen Concerto’ was written for Stein-Erik Olsen in 2007. The piece is joyful and fresh – also with material clearly rooted in Koshkin’s homeland Russia.\n\"Since his first appearances at the Cannington Festival in the early '80s, Stein-Erik Olsen has been a class-act of the highest order, and this triple bill provides further evidence of this world-ranking abilities.\"\n-PF, Classical Guitar Magazine USA 2015\n\"Stein-Erik Olsen…is perfectly cast: his playing throughout the disc is clean, controlled and thoughtful…unfailingly pleasant.\"\n-International Record Review March 2015 (UK)\n\"Olsen's customary thoughtful, lapidary playing is perfectly complemented by a very much on-form Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under the Norwegian conductor Terje Mikkelsen, the whole vividly captured by Simon Kiln and Arne Akselberg in the Abbey Road Studios.\"\n-William Yeoman Gramophone UK\n\"Was it Stein-Erik Olsen's debut concert in 1981, or was it his graduation concert that I attended, almost by coincidence, in order to listen to a classical guitarist who was unknown to me at the time? After all, classical guitar debuts did not happen every day and, since I was studying that very instrument at the time, I simply had to witness this debut, however casually. And what a debut it was! I cannot, for the life of me, remember what Olsen played but I still vividly remember that I hear a guitarist playing at a level that I had not experienced at the time, certainly in Norway.\nI all but lurched down the stairs of the hall, totally transformed. As I remember it, Olsen's performances were assured, both technically and musically. He had an authority I had never before witnessed among Norwegian guitarists. I have since followed Olsen through his recordings, from his first album in 1984 to the new release containing three guitar concertos.\nAbout \"Havana – Rio – Moscow\"\nOlsen's playing is outstanding and rigorous. He draws attention toward the works he plays. He impressively balances technique with communicating the music, but technique is never there for its own sake, the way one can easily detect in, for instance, John Williams' Sony recording of the Villa-Lobos concerto.\nOlsen's interpretation does not get in the way of the music. He is a kind of David Oistrakh of the guitar. His recording of these three concertos with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Terje Mikkelsen is something of a momentous occasion, and I have seldom experienced a record of guitar concertos where the balance between the soloist and the orchestra is so perfect. Geographically we are talking about Brower's Havana, Villa-Lobos' Rio and Koshkin's Moscow. However, a fourth city (London), where this fine record was made is just as important. As is, I might add, Bergen.\"\n-Egil Baumann, Klassekampen 2015 (Norway)\n\"Das Konzert von Heitor Villa-Lobos ist weit bekannt und bedarf keiner Erläuterung – das \"Bergen Concerto\" von Nikita Koshkin dagegen, geschrieben für Stein-Erik Olsen, wird hier erstmalig auf CD vorgelegt.\nNikita Koshkin hat bewusst ein ausgewachsenes Sinfonieorchester besetzt – als Herausforderung und als selbstbewusstes Farbebekennen … und Musik aller Couleur ist dem Komponisten dann auch gelungen. Der erste Satz gehört dem Soloinstrument, der Gitarre. Hier hat es Freiraum und Platz sich zu entfalten und das „concertare“ wenigstens streckenweise für sich zu entscheiden. Natürlich hat Villa-Lobos sein Konzert nicht umsonst als „Concerto | Para violão (Guitarra) e pequena orquestra“ instrumentiert und betitelt, als „Konzert für Gitarre und kleines [!] Orchester“. Aber selbst in Nikita Koshkins drittem Satz, der streckenweise Filmmusik-Züge trägt und nicht an Holz und Blech spart, bleibt das Soloinstrument Chef im Ring. Das Konzert ist eben exzellent instrumentiert, Koshkin kann das! Und natürlich: Die Academy of St. Martin in the Fields weiß, was sie tut!\nStein Erik Olsen – von ihm ging die gloriose Idee für diese CD und diese Werkzusammenstellung aus – ist ein besonders in Sachen Kammermusik und Neuer Musik erfahrener Musiker. Hier hat er es wieder einmal bewiesen: Die Gitarre baute die Rolle, die sie im Musikleben des 21. Jahrhunderts einnimmt, spielend weiter aus, wenn sich ihre Interpreten von der Salonmusik der vorletzten Jahrhundertwende verabschieden könnten. Segovia ist schließlich seit fast dreißig Jahren tot!\"\n-Guitare und Laute (Germany)", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ec2-3-131-175-53.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/proof-of-concept/", "date": "2024-04-14T04:01:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00352.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9530566334724426, "token_count": 416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__187066193", "lang": "en", "text": "Proof of Concept\nThe visual arts are seemingly underrepresented on the WAX Blockchain, at least compared to Ethereum backed sites like Nifty Gateway, Rarible, and Open Sea. We view that as somewhat of a problem, and are seeking to rectify the situation by turning the Crypto Swatch concept into a platform for established AND up-and-coming artists.\nNow I would hardly consider myself an artist (really more of a pixel pusher), but I know my way around Photoshop and understand the principles of design well enough to produce something that one might misconstrue as art. And that is exactly what is featured above in Proof of Concept 1/4 – No. 000017.\nFeatured below, you will find Proof of Concept 2-4 as well. They’re intended to be increasingly accessible to NFT collectors. The second in the series will have a mint run of 50, the third 100, and the fourth will be an open edition.\nOffered as an extremely limited edition (only 25 will ever be minted), Proof of Concept 1/4 – No. 000017 is the exemplar of what we hope will eventually be many collaborations in the future.\nWhat’s in it for the artist?\nOur thinking is that a Crypto Swatch would be an excellent platform for artists to get their name out in the NFT space. Perhaps the piece of work we feature on the crypto swatch would be a sketch of a finished piece that you are selling independently elsewhere. The crypto swatch would be like a trading card version of it that reaches thousands instead of a small few who can afford gas fees on ETH let alone high dollar sales costs.\nAlso, we’d pay out ALL proceeds from initial sales to the artist.\nIf you are an artist, and you’d like to collaborate with us, hit us up on Twitter @cryptoswatches. If you’re not an artist, you should still follow us to be the first to know when we drop new crypto swatches.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.whatsonindurham.com/discover-a-hidden-gem-rare-durham-map-to-hit-the-auction-at-the-northern-antiques-fair/", "date": "2024-03-04T01:47:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00341.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9147602915763855, "token_count": 1699, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__87080549", "lang": "en", "text": "Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods.\nThe fair will take place at The Garden Rooms, located at Tennants on Harmby Road in Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG, from Thursday, September 28, to Sunday, October 1, 2023.\nPrepare to be enthralled by a delightful blend of antique treasures and contemporary masterpieces brought to you by the leading antiques and fine art dealers from across the UK. Explore a diverse range of offerings, including period furniture, captivating oil and watercolour paintings, exquisite glasswork, magnificent sculptures, timeless clocks, shimmering silverware, exquisite jewellery, elegant ceramics, luxurious rugs, and an abundance of decorative items. With prices spanning from a few hundred pounds to five-figure sums, there is something to suit every budget and taste.\nIn addition to the extraordinary collection on display, this event provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and forge new connections with passionate dealers. Embrace the chance to catch up with family and friends while immersing yourself in the world of art and antiquities.\nThe fair brings together some 40 exhibitors with a sprinkling of new faces including Bink Fine Art from the Cotswolds who handle works from the Impressionist era through to Modern British along with a little contemporary, Frodsham Clocks owned by Simon Frodsham, a great-great great-grandson of the famous clockmaker William James Frodsham who established his firm in 1801 and McBain & Byrne from Co Durham showing a Regency period rosewood credenza in untouched country house condition and an exceptional George IV penwork games table, c1825. Rupert McBain is both a furniture designer and dealer in English and Irish antique furniture.\nParticipants local to Yorkshire and the north include Carnes Fine Art – Lancashire, Ellis Fine Art – Tadcaster, Graham Reed – Ripon, Graham Ruddock – Barnard Castle, Hispanic Antiques – Sheffield, Howell 1870 – Lancashire, Mark Buckley Antiques – Keighly, McBain & Byrne – Co Durham, Solo Antiques – Lancashire, Studiotic – West Yorkshire.\nAn intriguing and extremely rare piece of history is a large and very detailed map/plan of the City of Durham, published by Thomas Foster in 1754, which will be the centrepiece on J Dickinson Map & Prints stand. Only a handful of copies are known to exist and originally they were dedicated to the ecclesiastical and political dignitaries of the City, £2,650.\nFor collectors of local views, there is a charming oil on panel of Whitby Harbour by James Watson, a member of the Staithes Group (1851-1936), for sale with Reed Fine Art for £3,250 and a watercolour of the River Esk, North Yorkshire by Harold Sutton Palmer (1854-1933), £3,750 from Gladwells Rutland.\nThe fair showcases paintings from all genres including ‘Morning Sunshine’ by Herbert Davis Richter (1874-1955) with Burlington, in the £5,000-10,000 region, ‘Place de la Republique, Paris’ by Edouard Cortes (1862-1969), known as the ‘Parisian poet’, £32,500 from Carnes Fine Art, ‘The White Cliffs’ by Mary Fedden (1915-2012) from new exhibitor Bink Fine Art (in region of £7,500) and from Blackbrook Gallery, specialists in 19th century naïve animal paintings, is an oil on canvas ‘Yeoman farmer with his horse Fanny and his dog Ruller’, inscribed ‘Mr Sam Flower, July 7 1848’, signed W Malbon, £6,950.\nIn addition to two-dimensional art, there is a diverse range of sculptures available for viewing. Among them is a captivating bronze sculpture of a standing otter created by contemporary artist Simon Gudgeon, priced at £14,500 and offered by Gladwells Rutland. It is worth noting an intriguing coincidence that Yorkshire Wildlife Park is currently commemorating the birth of unexpected otter triplets, solidifying its position as the home to the largest number of giant otters in a single zoo or wildlife park worldwide, totalling nine. Specializing in 19th-century sculptures, Garret & Hurst Sculpture presents ‘The Bather’ from 1887, a masterpiece crafted by Gaston Leroux (1854-1942), available for purchase at £3,675.\nAmong the selection of antique Chinese ceramics and works of art from Drove House Antiques is a small plate from the Kangxi period c1700-1720 finely painted with the delicate decoration of flowers and insects, £950. Another area of their expertise is antique Parian busts and figures and this is represented by a fine Copeland Parian bust of Ophelia sculpted by W Calder Marshall for the Crystal Palace Art Union c1860-70, £395. Lovely pieces of antique porcelain include a fine Worcester cup and saucer painted with flowers, sprigs and butterflies within puce rococo scrolled borders containing sunburst motifs, c1758 from Graham Ruddock, £1,450.\nThere is sparkle around every corner of the fair for unusual and stunning pieces of jewellery including a Victorian serpent necklace set with emeralds c1860 from Howards Jewellers, or for a more contemporary look, an 18 carat yellow gold panther pendant by Carrera y Carrera, c1995, £3,250 from The Antiques Bazaar. More choice is available from Billy Rae, Dansk Silver by Jane Burgett, Greenstein Antiques, Howell 1870, Markov, T Robert and Shapiro & Co.\nThe fun of the fair is being captivated by objects which catch the eye and there is plenty of scope from the many general antiques stands such as a Mouseman piece from Ptarmigan Antiques, an iconic Art Deco patinated bronze figure of a dancer by Pierre le Fagyuays, £5,995 from Solo Antiques, a superb Art Nouveau wine cooler from Studiotic, a set of silver-gilt and plaque-a-jour spoons by Norwegian goldsmith Marius Hammer, £1,695 from The Antiques Bazaar, a Parkinson & Frodsham mahogany-cased 8-day table clock £4,500 from Frodsham Clocks or a stunning etching by Pablo Picasso from the Vollard Suite titled ‘Le Repos du Sculpteur devant un Centaure et une Femme’, 1933, signed in pencil by Picasso, £12,000 from Hispanic Antiques.\nSince 1951, this esteemed antique fair has captivated attendees, originally held in Harrogate and now hosted for the past two years at The Garden Rooms and Cloisters in Leyburn, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale. The Garden Rooms offer a contemporary ambience with abundant natural light, creating a delightful atmosphere for visitors. The exhibitors, known for their meticulous attention to detail, showcase their wares with impeccable stand designs. Ample parking is available, ensuring a convenient experience for all attendees. To enrich the fair visit, visitors can indulge in the offerings of the beloved café, bar, bistro, and gift shop.\nThe fair’s charity partner this year is RABI, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.\nEvent: The Northern Antiques Fair\nVenue: The Garden Rooms at Tennants\nHarmby Road, Leyburn\nNorth Yorkshire DL8 5SG\nDate: Thursday 28 September – Sunday 1 October 2023\nOpening Times: Thursday 11am-6pm\nTickets & Enquiries: £7.50 including programme & re-admission.\nTickets available on the door and via Eventbrite\nCourtesy of Durham Magazine – News", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.nationalparkaquarium.org/how-to-aquascape-aquarium/", "date": "2023-06-09T04:09:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655247.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609032325-20230609062325-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9224203824996948, "token_count": 2516, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__228117945", "lang": "en", "text": "Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants, rocks, and other decorations in an aquarium pleasingly and artistically. It can be a challenging but rewarding activity and can add a touch of artistry to any home.\nThere are many different ways to aquascape an aquarium, so it’s important to find one that best suits your style and needs. In this article, we’ll explore some of the basics of aquascaping and provide some tips on getting started. Stay tuned for more in-depth articles on this fascinating topic.\nPrinciples of Aquascaping\nHere are a few basic principles to keep in mind when creating your aquascape:\n1. Use Negative Space\nWhen designing your aquascape, it is vital to create negative space. You should have space within the aquarium that allows the eye to rest and creates a sense of balance.\nToo much positive space (solid objects and dense plant growth) can make an aquarium look cluttered and overcrowded.\n2. Create Focal Points\nEvery aquascape should have one or more focal points. A focal point is an object that draws the eye and provides a point of interest.\nCommon focal points include driftwood, rocks, and decorative aquarium items such as statues or shipwrecks. The rest of the aquascape should be designed around this focal point.\n3. Use Different Textures and Sizes\nAdding different textures and sizes to your aquascape will create visual interest and depth.\nFor example, you might use large rocks in the background, medium-sized rocks in the middle, and small gravel in the foreground. Or you could use plants of different shapes and sizes to add contrast and dimension.\n4. Go for Natural-Looking Colors\nWhen choosing plants and other objects for your aquarium, stick with natural-looking colors. Brightly colored objects can look out of place in a naturalistic aquascape.\nUse various plant types, as they will create a more natural-looking environment and provide hiding places for your fish.\n5. Consider the Flow of Your Aquarium\nThe flow of your aquarium is important for both aesthetics and function. Good flow means that water circulates evenly throughout the tank.\nSuch an arrangement makes the tank look more attractive and helps oxygenate the water, as well as keeps it clean. When designing your aquascape, consider how the water will flow through the tank and where you want the main current to be.\n6. Keep It Simple\nAs we mentioned before, less is more when it comes to successful aquascaping. A simple design is often more aesthetically pleasing than a complex one, and it will be much easier to maintain.\nWhen in doubt, go for a simpler design. You can always add more complex elements later on as your aquarium matures.\n7. Balance light and dark areas\nIn a naturalistic aquascape, you should create a balance between light and dark areas. It will give your aquarium a more three-dimensional look and feel. Use plants and other objects to create bright and shady areas in your tank.\nAlso, try to use various colors to create contrast. Different shades will help bring out the unique elements in your aquascape and make it more visually attractive.\nHow to aquascape an aquarium\nStep 1: Choose the right aquarium\nThe size and shape of the aquarium will largely determine what kind of design you can create.\nIf you are new to aquascaping, it is probably best to start with a small aquarium to get a feel for the process before tackling a larger project.\nStep 2: Pick a theme\nOnce you have chosen the perfect aquarium, it’s time to start thinking about your design. One of the best ways to come up with ideas for an aquascape is to choose a theme.\nThere are many different themes you can choose from, such as a tropical paradise, a submerged shipwreck, or a Japanese garden.\nStep 3: Consider the layout\nWhen planning an aquascape, it is important to consider the layout of the design. There are many different ways to arrange an aquascape, but the most important thing is to create a design that is pleasing to the eye and functional.\nFor example, if you are using live plants in your aquarium, you will need to make sure that they have enough room to grow and that they will not overcrowd the other elements in the tank.\nStep 4: Choose the right plants, rocks, and other elements\nOnce you have a general idea of the layout of your aquascape, it’s time to start choosing the plants and other elements that you will use.\nThere are many different types of aquatic plants to choose from, so it is important to select ones that are compatible with each other and will thrive in the environment you are creating.Some aquarists like to create a natural-looking scene, while others prefer a more abstract design.\nWhen arranging plants and rocks in your aquarium, it’s important to create a balance between the different elements. You don’t want your aquarium to look too cluttered or too empty.\nStart by placing the larger rocks and plants first, then fill in the gaps with smaller rocks and plants. Be sure to leave some open space in your aquarium so that your fish can swim freely.\nStep 5: Add the finishing touch\nAfter you have arranged all of the plants and other elements in your aquarium, it’s time to add the finishing touches. This is where you can let your creativity shine through.\nYou can add gravel, rocks, or driftwood to create a more natural look. Or, you can use decorations such as statues or shipwrecks to create a unique aquascape that is truly your own.\nHow to aquascape a reef tank\nStep 1: Decide on a Layout\nYou can take some time to browse through some pictures and decide which one you like the best. Once you have decided on a layout, it’s time to start planning your aquascape.\nStep 2: Choose Your Live Rock\nLive rock is an essential part of any reef aquarium. Not only does it provide a natural and beautiful-looking base for your coral and other invertebrates, but it also provides a place for beneficial bacteria to colonize and help keep your tank water quality high.\nWhen choosing live rock for your aquarium, be sure to pick pieces of good size and shape for your planned layout.\nYou’ll also want to make sure that the live rock is cured and free of any harmful bacteria or parasites.\nIt is also important to choose live sand compatible with the type of live rock you have chosen. Live sand is an integral part of a reef tank’s filtration system and helps keep the water quality high.\nStep 3: Choose Your Coral and Invertebrates\nNow that you have a layout planned and live rock chosen, it’s time to start thinking about what coral and invertebrates you want to add to your reef aquarium.\nThere are literally thousands of different species of coral and invertebrates available, so do some research and choose the ones that you think would look best in your aquarium.\nBe sure to take into account the needs of each species when planning your aquascape, as some corals and invertebrates require specific water parameters or lighting conditions.\nStep 4: Start Aquascaping\nNow that you have a plan and all of your necessary supplies, it’s time to start aquascaping.\nThe most important thing to remember when aquascaping a reef tank is to create a natural-looking environment that will be safe for the animals living there.\nBegin by placing your live rock into your aquarium in the desired layout. One way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a rock pile. This can be done by stacking live rocks on top of each other in an attractive way.\nAnother way to aquascape a reef tank is to create a cave system. You can use live rocks to create ledges and caves.\nOnce you have created the basic structure of your reef tank, it is time to start adding corals. Corals are an important part of the ecosystem of a reef tank and provide food and shelter for many different animals.\nStep 5: Maintain Your Reef Aquarium\nOnce your reef aquarium is set up and all of your inhabitants are doing well, make sure to maintain proper water quality and husbandry practices to keep them healthy and happy.\nRegular water changes, monitoring of water parameters, and providing adequate food and lighting are all essential for maintaining a thriving reef aquarium.\nThe Iwagumi style is one of the most popular and well-known aquascape styles. It is characterized by a simple layout with rocks arranged in a naturalistic way to create a sense of balance and harmony. This style is named after the Japanese word for “rock garden.”\nThe key to a successful Iwagumi aquascape is to create a pleasing composition with the rocks. The rocks should be arranged to create negative space and highlight the plants in the aquarium. Negative space is important in this type of aquascape because it helps to create a sense of calm and tranquility.\nDutch aquascapes are characterized by their lush, densely planted look, named after the Netherlands, where it originated. In a Dutch aquascape, the plants are carefully selected and arranged to create a visually stunning display.\nThe key to a successful Dutch aquascape is choosing the right plants. Many different plant species can be used in this style of aquascaping, so it is important to do some research to find out which plants will work best for your particular aquarium.\nNature aquascapes are designed to replicate a natural environment as closely as possible. It creates an underwater forest, meadow, or even a desertscape. Nature aquascapes are usually more complex than other types of aquascape, and they often require more attention to detail.\nYou should choose the right plants and rocks that will create the desired effect. For example, if you want to create an underwater forest, you will need plants suitable for a shady environment. If you are trying to replicate a meadow, you will need to choose plants that can tolerate a lot of sunlight.\nJungle aquascapes are loved for their dense vegetation and abundance of color. It creates a lush, tropical environment in your aquarium. Jungle aquascapes usually contain many different kinds of plants, including aquatic and terrestrial species.\nThe key to successful jungle aquascaping is to choose plants that will thrive in the conditions that you create. Jungle aquascapes require high humidity levels. Additionally, you will need to provide plenty of space for the plants to grow and spread out.\nDesert aquascapes create a realistic desertscape with a dry, arid environment in your aquarium. Desert aquascapes usually contain only a few types of plants, focusing on creating a natural-looking landscape.\nThe key to successful desert aquascaping is to choose drought-tolerant plants that can survive in a dry environment.\nCacti and succulents are often used in desert aquascapes because they are well-suited to these conditions. Additionally, it is important to use stones and rocks to create a sense of scale and realism.\nAquascaping an aquarium can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it is important to take your time and plan out your design carefully. By following the tips we’ve provided in this article, you should be able to create a beautiful and functional aquascape that will bring joy to you and your fish for years to come.\nHave you tried aquascaping before? If so, what were some of your biggest challenges? Let us know in the comments below.\nI grew up with a fish tank in my house, and my parents would take me to the local aquarium every chance they got. This passion led me to start NationalparkAquarium.org, which I use to share my love and passion.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.ruggedrefuge.net/product/relax-eucalyptus-aloe-cold-process-soap-bar/", "date": "2021-08-03T11:26:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154457.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803092648-20210803122648-00519.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7835807800292969, "token_count": 112, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__29549702", "lang": "en", "text": "Our own Eucalyptus Aloe soap is hand-crafted with love right here in the USA using the highest quality ingredients! Approx. 4.8oz bar.\nIngredients: Olive Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil, Eucalyptus oil, Aloe Vera, Organic Shea Butter, Water, Sodium Hydroxide (Lye), Peppermint leaves… Love and Smiles!\nPlease note that due to the handmade nature of this soap, color shades or swirl styles may slightly vary.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://suprman9.wixsite.com/nerdvana/one-piece-mural-process", "date": "2020-06-06T19:19:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348519531.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606190934-20200606220934-00171.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9837446212768555, "token_count": 2839, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__138645392", "lang": "en", "text": "one piece mural process\nThis is my One Piece x Nintendo mural! I always wanted to paint a mural and I really enjoyed designing and making this. I took a One Piece picture and adapted it to fit my videogame theme. I did all of the tracing, inking, and painting myself. Below is the process it took to create this mural, as well as a description of the details I put in the mural.\nI based the mural off of this One Piece picture.\nOne Piece is a manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.\nThis is the cover picture from Chapter 843.\nThere were thousands of possible pictures to choose from,\nbut I liked this picture because all of the characters were standing and happy,\nalmost like they were cheering me on while playing a videogame.\nI started by adapting the picture to fit my wall. The wall I was going to do the mural on was wider than tall, so I adapted the picture to make the characters more life-size.\nMy focus was also on the characters, not on the background images.\nI needed to move both Sanji and Usopp from the top and add them to the row of characters.\nI also wanted to add Jimbei, who will soon be the newest member of the Straw Hat Crew.\nI found a picture of him that fit the theme and added him in photo editor.\nThen I drew the missing limbs and pieces of the characters.\nI had access to an overhead projector, so I made both pictures into transparencies.\nThis allowed me to project the image on different walls to see what it would look like.\nThe picture below is from the beginning, when I was looking for which wall to use.\nI don't have a photo of the transparency on the wall I decided to use.\nThe first step to putting the picture on the wall was to trace the outline.\nI used a pencil to trace the entire picture.\nI skipped over things I didn't want to include (like Franky's bear hoodie).\nAfter finishing the outline, I went back and added in the pieces I wanted.\nI highlighted all of the details and additions at the bottom of this page.\nThis picture features Luffy outlined (in black ink), but you can see all of the tracing around him.\nIt was very hard to see from a distance!\nI used a Sharpie Black Paint Marker to outline the mural.\nLuckily, because the mural is based off of a manga, the outlines were mostly thick lines.\nThis would have been much harder if I were making a photo realistic mural.\nI did use different thickness of markers depending on the intricacy of the design.\nI also used the marker to color in the black areas,\nalthough doing so made me go through several markers.\nI printed out the picture above so I could test out different colors.\nI wanted to make the mural colorful, but I also didn't want to rely on too many colors or use colors that the characters don't normally wear. Luffy's shirt was the hardest to decide on.\nLuffy is typically (and most known) wearing a red shirt, however,\nI wanted to put the Superman logo on Luffy, therefore it couldn't be red.\nAfter a lot of consideration, I swapped Luffy's typical blue and\nred and made the shirt blue and his shorts red.\nI also toiled over whether or not to put a background for the mural.\nI thought about possibly doing a Mushroom Kingdom or something from Zelda,\nbut the more I looked at it, the more I felt a background would distract from the characters.\nI used a large variety of acrylic paints to make the mural.\nAfter finishing the painting I went back and retraced all of the lines.\nIt was easier then trying to stay perfectly off the lines while painting.\nHere is the finished product in Nerdvana.\nI'm really happy with the way it turned out!\nContinue reading to see some of the specific details I added into the mural,\nand how they relate to my love for Nintendo!\nI wanted to make a One Piece mural, but I also wanted to incorporate the videogame theme.\nI decided to let each character represent a specific videogame console and my favorite game from that console. I also added some additional details on several characters.\nBelow is a description of all the details I added to the mural.\nLet's start with Luffy! As the main character (and my personal favorite), I wanted to give him my favorite console of all time: the Wii. Luffy's personality works perfectly with the Wii.\nHe would definitely enjoy actually swinging around the controller and would be someone you required to use the wrist strap! I put a Wiimote in his hand (with no wrist strap).\nOn his other hand is a Star from Super Mario Galaxy, my favorite game of all time!\nI also added a Pokémon Go Plus on Luffy's wrist since I am a huge fan of Pokémon Go.\nOn Luffy's chest is the Superman logo. I wanted him to wear a Superman shirt,\nand I thought it would be cool to make it a \"Super Nintendo\" reference.\nI never played the SNES when I was young, so I don't have a favorite game from that console.\nIf I had to pick one, it would probably be Super Mario World.\nNext is Chopper, our loveable mascot reindeer!\nI wanted him to hold something small, so I gave him the 3DS.\nI've had a lot of fun with the 3DS library of games, but my favorite has to be Pokémon X.\nI put a big X on Chopper's chest in the color of Xerneas.\nI also put the sunglasses that the main male protagonist wears on Chopper's hat.\nFinally, the red stylus (which I use) is in his paw. On the 3DS screen I dated the mural,\nsigned my name, and drew a One Piece pirate flag personalized to me!\nOn a side note, Chopper's fur was an incredibly difficult color to find.\nA lot of browns don't quite look like the color on the container.\nAlso, depending on where you look (anime, manga, different pictures),\nChopper's fur is a different shade of brown.\nEventually, I mixed three colors together and made something that was close.\nHere we have Zolo (I go by then English Translation of \"Zolo\" rather than \"Zoro\" because that's what I'm used to reading). Zolo's character is very simple, and he gets so easily confused with directions that I thought it would be best to give him the most basic console: the NES.\nAlso, Zolo's pre-time skip color design was mostly black and white,\nso I felt it matched the NES color scheme. I put an NES controller on Zolo's shirt.\nI also did not play the NES when I was younger, but I have played since.\nSuper Mario Bros. 3 is my favorite game on the NES so I included a\nTanooki tail coming out of Zolo's red backpack.\nZolo is a master of the three sword style. In the original picture I didn't have Zolo with his swords. After I finished the mural, I decided to go back and give him the Master Sword.\nI wanted to give him 3 swords, but since I was adding this afterwards,\nI didn't have enough room to fit any more (it was hard enough to fit the Master Sword).\nMy other two swords would have been Pit's blade and the sword from Wii Sports Resort.\nThe next character is Nico Robin. I decided to give Robin the WiiU because her hand worked\nwell with holding the Gamepad and there was space available between her leg and Zolo's.\nRobin is another character who I think fits her console well:\nRobin is sophisticated and not quite everyone's taste, which was very true of the WiiU.\nThe WiiU had a lot of hidden gems during it's reign, but my favorite was Super Mario 3D World. The 4 player mode was seamless and I loved the Cloud Flower, which is why I included\nit on Robin's shirt. I also decided to put the Super Smash Bros. logo on the Gamepad.\nI like the Super Smash Bros. series, but none of them are my favorite games on a system.\nI had the space on the Gamepad, though, so I thought it would look good there.\nThis was the only piece of the mural where I blended different colors together.\nUsopp is all about nostalgia and collecting things, so I knew I had to give him the Gameboy!\nThe Gameboy Color was my first ever console.\nI put my Gameboy Color (the see-through purple version) in Usopp's right hand.\nOn his overalls I included his 6 Pokémon that would be in his party\n(2 Poké Balls, 1 Great Ball, 2 Ultra Balls, and the Master Ball).\nI put the cover art of Charizard from Pokémon Red on Usopp's shirt because the Pokémon games were my favorite on the Gameboy. I also included a Gameboy Advanced in Usopp's pouch. Again, he has the same version that I had (the see-through edition).\nUsopp's color scheme is a reference to the original Pokémon Games:\nRed and Blue from North America, Red and Green from Japan, and Yellow for the Pikachu version. His earphones also have gold and silver for Pokémon Gold and Silver.\nBrook is the only character who I didn't assign a console.\nI already gave Luffy the Wii, but I HAD to make Brook a reference to Wii Music.\nHe would have loved that game, and probably would have been the best at it!\nI put the Maestro from Wii Music on Brook's shirt. I designed the Straw Hats based on\ntheir post-time skip designs, however I decided to keep Brook with his violin.\nFor one, he had it in the original picture so it was easy to add. However, I also found that because it's up at his neck, it was very visible compared to the other characters due to Brook's height.\nI kept Nami's design very similar to her original design. I placed a GameCube controller in her hand. My favorite GameCube game was Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. I put a tiny Paper Mario on Nami's dress. He's holding a map, which is a great connection to Nami loving maps and being the ship's Navigator. I drew the outline for Nami's Log Pose, however I decided to transform it into the top of a Toad head. I also gave her Triforce earrings.\nThe Nintendo 64 was my first home console videogame system. The first time I started reading One Piece was during the Baratie saga, which is the introduction of Sanji. Therefore, I had to give Sanji the N64! I had a lot of fun with Mario Kart 64, especially with my brother and friends from the neighborhood, but my favorite game was Yoshi's Story. I remember seeing a banner for it on my local Toys R Us when I was a kid and I was so excited to play it! It was one of the few games at the time that I could beat 100%, including unlocking the special White Yoshi and Black Yoshi.\nI put a Yoshi egg on Sanji's shirt and a red N64 controller (my favorite) in his hand.\nSanji is not following his usual color scheme here, but I had to adapt his color scheme based on the characters around him. The hardest part of his design was perfectly tracing over the multiple circles on the N64 joystick.\nJimbei was the trickiest character to add because he wasn't originally in the picture.\nI used the picture of Jimbei from the chapter cover of Chapter 532 as a model.\nHis hand position made it perfect for him to hold a DS. My favorite game on the DS was Pokémon HeartGold. I had not played a Pokémon game for almost 10 years until getting back into it with Pokémon HeartGold. I added the Poké Walker in Jimbei's other hand as a reference to the game. That being said, I don't think Jimbei would have been very successful with it because it was not water proof (I know, I put 3 through the wash). Jimbei also likes to wear kimonos with different designs. I decided to us a Triforce design for his kimono.\nThe final character is Franky, our soda loving cyborg! He's typically the most flashy of the group, so I felt the Switch (the flashy new console) would be a perfect fit for him. Franky has the\nability to change his hair into various shapes so I made his hair out to be a Switch controller.\nDue to Franky's massive size and arms, most of his body is obscured by the other characters in front. I liked this pose of him because I could see his arms. Franky normally has a large star on each arm. I changed the star into a Power Moon in reference to\nSuper Mario Odyssey, which is currently my favorite game on the Switch.\nI also added a Blue Shell from the Mario Kart series above Franky's head. I love the Mario Kart series, but none of the games are my all time favorites on a console, so I needed to find some way to reference it. The void above Franky's head was a good fit for the Blue Shell. Also, Franky would be the kind to prematurely celebrate a win before getting knocked down by a Blue Shell.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ambrabisconti.com/west-hollywood/", "date": "2017-10-19T14:19:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823309.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20171019141046-20171019161046-00881.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9404929280281067, "token_count": 485, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__747150", "lang": "en", "text": "West Hollywood Real Estate and Homes for Sale\nFound in the heart of Los Angeles, West Hollywood is also often referred to as “WeHo.” Truly living up to its “The Creative City” motto WeHo has a vibrant club and bar scene and offers some of the world’s most inventive, unique and interesting entertainment offerings. With a cutting-edge design scene and an environment that embraces and fosters creativity and innovation, it is no wonder why the city is a magnet for people looking for excitement and amusement as well as for the truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind.\nHome to the rich, famous and the beautiful, from celebrities to the entertainment industry’s high-profile executives, you’re bound to have a celebrity sighting when you’re out on the town. It’s also where you’ll find the largest LGBT community in Southern California. Every June, thousands of visitors flock to WeHo for the Annual Gay Pride Parade as well as for the Halloween Costume Carnaval.\nWeHo is the kind of city where you can walk anywhere. Here, you’ll find wide sidewalks and amenities that are in close proximity to one another, making it a really great place to live in or explore even if you don’t have a car. In fact, it was hailed as “the Most Walkable City in California” in 2013 by Walk Score.\nWest Hollywood is where stylish living and luxury collide to create a truly exciting environment where creative, adventurous and trend-setting individuals choose to live. Without a doubt, West Hollywood is one of the most exciting and interesting places to live in Los Angeles.\nIf you’re looking for a luxurious shopping experience, you can head on over to the Hollywood Design District or to the Sunset Plaza located along the world-famous Sunset Strip. Apart from featuring a wide range of shopping options, these destinations serve as a stimulating avenue where fine art, exceptional cuisine and passionate individuals converge. For a dose of culture, head to the MAK Center for Art and Architecture, the Pacific Design Center, the Coast Playhouse, or the West Hollywood Library. Then there’s the nightlife, which WeHo is justifiably famous for – this is where the Strip is, after all, and there are plenty of hotspots along Santa Monica Boulevard as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jewishlincoln.org/190/ancestral-groove-at-the-lied-center/", "date": "2019-08-19T16:34:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314852.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190819160107-20190819182107-00256.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8918600082397461, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__60363133", "lang": "en", "text": "20% off tickets to David Krakauer & Ancestral Groove! They will be performing at the Lied Center on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Use coupon code GROOVE to receive your discount.\nFor over two decades, world-renowned clarinetist David Krakauer has been reinventing and remixing the Jewish music of his ancestry with funk, jazz and hip-hop. Ancestral Groove features Krakauer performing klezmer music with an urban DJ and electrifying 4-piece band. This will be amazing for all ages!\nThis concert is sponsored by Art & Chris Zygielbaum and the Jewish Federation of Lincoln. Visit http://www.liedcenter.org/event/david-krakauer-ancestral-groove for more information.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://kandacreativemoments.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-sassy-birthday-and-game-of-bingo-at.html?showComment=1361454970596", "date": "2020-07-05T14:15:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655887360.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20200705121829-20200705151829-00145.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8957562446594238, "token_count": 527, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__159590837", "lang": "en", "text": "Good Morning to you all and I'd like to say a special hello to my new followers. I feel so chuffed that you like my creations enough to follow my blog and leave me such lovely comments.\nToday I have my DT card for the new challenge over at Paper Crafting Journey to show you. This fortnights' challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs who are offering the lucky winner 4 images. The theme for this challenge is 'Bingo' so just pick any row - horizontal, vertical or diagonal.\nMy choice was the top row - lace / gems / sentiment\nWe were able to pick a sponsors' image to work with and I chose 'Martini Pin Up Girl' as she looks like she is having a lot of fun and that's what birthdays are all about. I printed the image twice, coloured it with Promarkers and on the glass I used Sakura Glaze pen. Then I decoupaged it to add some depth. I also used one of my new dies before putting it in the cupboard so I am managing to keep to my resolution although I haven't managed to stick to the part about not buying any new ones!!\nHere's what I used\nImage - Sassy Studio Designs 'Martini Pin Up Girl'\nPapers - My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found', Wild Rose Studio 'Butterfly Garden', Dovecraft 'Back to Basics III'\nDies - Memory Box 'Elegant Srollwork', Marianne Creattables LR0180 (just the centre part)\nStash - pearls, gems, teardrop charm, ribbon, lace & silver peel-off sentiment\nI shall enter this in the following challenges\nLive and Love Crafts challenge 'Tina's Sketch'\nInky Chicks challenge 'Mothers Day or Birthday'\nLadybug Crafts Ink TLT challenge 'Pink + any other colour'\nDream Valley challenge 'Ribbon and Bling'\nC.R.A.F.T. challenge 'Recipe'\nNatalie and Amy's challenge 'Something Old & Something New' (new MB die and old Marianne die - my 3rd entry)\nThe Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge 'Anything Goes (my 2nd entry)\nCreative Card Crew challenge 'Birthday' (my 2nd entry)\nPenny's Paper-Crafty challenge 'Anything Goes' (my 2nd entry)\nThe Paper Shelter challenge 'Celebrations' (my 2nd entry)\nThanks for dropping by today and I hope you can leave a comment xx", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://calum-ross-7y5m.squarespace.com/events/braslia-life-after-design", "date": "2019-10-22T16:12:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987822458.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022155241-20191022182741-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9006436467170715, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__190844687", "lang": "en", "text": "BRASILIA: Life After Design\nCome and watch a most amazing documentary film about life in the capital of Brazil.\nRefreshments from 6pm. Film at 6.30pm.\nThe city of Brasília - capital of Brazil - is a mythical place: a concrete utopia born out of the desert.\nIn 1956 at the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer 1907-2012 and urbanist Lúcio Costa 1902-1998 invented an urban plan and structures that would attempt to micromanage the daily activity of human life.\nThe goal was to create the space that would birth “the new Brazilian citizen”. Now the stark beauty of the city acts as a backdrop to isolation, changing values, and the dynamic power and politics of today’s Brazil.\n\"Absolute treat for architects + all interested in Latin American culture today\" \"Highly topical given recent election of a new President of Brazil\"\nBart Simpson • Canada, UK 2017 • 88 min • Portuguese and English with English Subtitles • Documentary\nAn IberoDocs event in collaboration with Scottish Ecological Design Association and Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, Portugal.\nTrailer: BRASILIA: Life After Design\nReview: Point of View\nFree entrance, £5 suggested donation (£4 SEDA members and students) to cover the cost of the film licence.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.brocket-hall.co.uk/rooms/", "date": "2013-05-25T08:38:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705790741/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120310-00008-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9553694128990173, "token_count": 141, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__44265296", "lang": "en", "text": "The Estate has 46 bedrooms, all of which have private bathrooms, and can accommodate a maximum of 88 guests.\nEach luxurious room represents a slice of history. For exclusive use events in Brocket Hall itself there are 30 rooms individually furnished with original oil paintings and period furniture. Our members and visitors wishing to stay on the Brocket Hall Estate can relax in Melbourne Lodge, the former stable block, in classic English country house style with 16 spacious rooms with views across the country estate.\nIf you're getting married on the estate, have been wined and dined in Auberge du Lac or are visiting for a corporate event, retire to one of our beautiful bedrooms to complete your day in style.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.amywalkerphoto.co.uk/", "date": "2017-04-27T20:42:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122621.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00163-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9569713473320007, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__220189691", "lang": "en", "text": "Tenure of Villains explores the changing social landscape of my home-town, a historically working class suburb of London. I examine the relationship between image capture and transience, with a purpose of preservation of culture. The inhabitants have a common sense of identity, originating from traditional villagers way of life. They are often eccentric, and always proud. But, as developers creep in and build on what is left inside the greenbelt and a commuter station for Chessington on the Cross Rail 2 project is proposed, residents fear the community will become unsustainable and the character of the town will be destroyed.\nThe title of the project refers to the status of the manor of Cisendune, the land on which Chessington now sits on, recorded in the Domesday book of 1086. During this time the term 'villain' was described as a serf, rustic or peasant.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://bishopspencerplace.org/events/windows-of-kc-as-art-history-inspiration/", "date": "2021-10-19T16:06:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585270.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019140046-20211019170046-00611.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.938594400882721, "token_count": 195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__107275213", "lang": "en", "text": "Windows of KC: As Art, History & Inspiration\nMay 7, 2015\nfrom 10:00 am to\nBishop Spencer Place\n720 W 44th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States\nKansas City is home to world-class art museums, outstanding performing arts venues and some of the planet’s best barbecue – and it also boasts superb works of stained glass created by both world-renowned craftsmen and gifted local artisans.\nJoin us as local photographer, historian and author Bruce Mathews shares the history of these treasured stained-glass works of art which inspired him to write and photograph Windows of Kansas City: As Art, History & Inspiration.\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nSeating is limited, so R.S.V.P. for yourself and a guest by Friday, May 1.\nComplimentary valet parking is available. Please use Jefferson entrance off of 44thStreet.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://melusine.com/products/the-cult-films-of-marilyn-jess-hardcover-book", "date": "2024-03-01T00:13:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00335.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9312406778335571, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__133670045", "lang": "en", "text": "LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER\nTHE CULT FILMS OF MARILYN JESS charts the life and career of icon of 80s French eroticism, the beloved star Marilyn Jess.\nThis 304 page book explores, through critical essays and interviews, all aspects of Marilyn's incredible work in front of the camera. From her debut in films by master directors such as Gérard Kikoïne, Claude Mulot, and Jean Rollin, through her extensive work in photo novels along with her collaboration in cult satirical magazine Hara Kiri, and culminating in an extensive history of the production of the natatorios French-US co-production, \"Traci, I Love You,\" starring the controversial American actress Traci Lords, no piece of information is left undiscovered!\nFully illustrated with hundreds of never before published color photographs as well as theatrical posters, along with original pieces of art from illustrators and painters, this luxurious, hard cover with soft touch finish book, measuring 10.35 x 11.5 inches in size, is the ultimate compendium for this queen of French X cinema.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.fabianvonposer.com/en/bild/", "date": "2020-07-02T18:16:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655879738.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20200702174127-20200702204127-00332.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8863901495933533, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__184197537", "lang": "en", "text": "Fabian’s pictures are published in various German newspapers, magazines and books worldwide. References: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Abenteuer & Reisen, Der Spiegel, SZ-Magazin, Süd-Afrika Magazin, Merian, Lufthansa Magazin, Baedeker, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler and Footprint. His photos are also available as postcards, posters and in coffee table books.\nSince 2007 Fabian has been working for Imagebroker.com, one of the world’s leading image broker agencies. You will find a large selection of his pictures here. Fabian’s images are also distributed via the Munich based agency Interfoto and SRT-Bildarchiv, which delivers pictures to newspapers, magazines and online media in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://bikeisthenewblack.blogspot.com/2013/08/barcelona-to-bilbao.html", "date": "2018-06-23T05:53:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864943.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623054721-20180623074721-00532.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9607796669006348, "token_count": 142, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__3462105", "lang": "en", "text": "The daylong train ride from Barcelona to Bilbao was uneventful, restful, and beautiful. I slept through most of the landscape through Barcelona and surrounding communities. Fortunately was awake to capture some of the scenery from the train car as we gained elevation and latitude entering the Basque Country.\nThe countryside shaped by centuries of cultivation and human habitation has a unique and elegant beauty to my eye, and feels worlds away from the harsh and unforgiving landscapes of Iceland and even Alaska.\nArriving to Bilbao late at night, abandoned city streets and a full moon were a quiet welcome to the Basque; a stark contrast to the chaos we had left behind that morning in Barcelona.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.chetwynde.co.uk/south-lakes-music-festival/", "date": "2018-07-22T23:45:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594675.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722233159-20180723013159-00178.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9653357863426208, "token_count": 111, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__243269533", "lang": "en", "text": "South Lakes Music Festival\nOn Wednesday April 5th the Junior Guitar Ensemble will be taking part in the South Cumbria Musical Festival at the Coronation Hall Ulverston. The pupils will be performing in the Schools Music Making competition for groups up to and including year 6.\nThe Session starts at 1:00pm and parents and supporters are very welcome to attend and watch the children perform. There will be a small entry fee payable on the door. The pupils have been working really hard for this event and are very exited about taking part.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.dunmorerealty.com/?cf47rs_property=dune-house", "date": "2023-12-04T23:17:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00152.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9206608533859253, "token_count": 179, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__100889066", "lang": "en", "text": "Located five hundred feet off one of the island’s main roadways you meander along a sand driveway overflowing with vegetation and come upon a simple pavilion. The central space of the house is essentially an open breezeway, allowing visual and pedestrian connectivity across the site. Within this pavilion space there is the living and dining areas that open onto verandas well protected from the elements by the deep overhangs of the gabled roof. The rest of the living spaces are simply arranged around the central space. To the left are two guest suites with private bathrooms; while to the right are the kitchen area and the master suite. Materials have been selected for their distinctive sincerity, environmental sensitivity, and a resonance with the vernacular. This private residence establishes a delicate, meditative and mediating space that ushers a transition from lush tropic landscape to wide languorous ocean.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://newdragonballfanfiction.wikia.com/wiki/Thorn", "date": "2018-11-13T07:47:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741294.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20181113062240-20181113084240-00015.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9192774295806885, "token_count": 287, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__98443889", "lang": "en", "text": "Thorn most resembles in appearance the Super Buu who fought against Gohan during the Fusion Saga, though he is markedly more human in appearance. His body is much closer in resemblance to a human's physiology, his face is much more human in appearance with a fully developed nose and his hands ending in long, full-sized humanoid fingers. But he retains the pink colored skin of a Majin, along with the long head tentacle, which reaches till his waist. His eyes, like all the Majin, have inverted colors as compared to humans, with a black sclera and reddish-pink irides.\nHe is normally dressed in a baggy white trouser with black boots on his legs and a thick black belt around his waist. The buckle of the belt bears a large golden crest bearing the Majin symbol on it in black. He wears black bands, with golden bands on the edges, on his wrists. His torso is completely bare.\nTechniques and Special AbilitiesEdit\n- Flight– The ability to fly with the use of ki.\n- Ki Blast – A basic energy wave created by concentrating and releasing one's ki.\n- Ki Sense – The ability to sense the location, life force, and power level of anyone, just by focusing on their signature.\n- Off With The Heads:\nBehind the scenesEdit\n- All credit for any art used goes to the original artists.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.visitbjurholm.nu/en", "date": "2021-04-17T22:30:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038464065.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417222733-20210418012733-00403.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93440842628479, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__53243021", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Bjurholm\nWelcome to Bjurholm’s official visitor site. Here you will find information about accommodation, food experiences and beautiful natural settings. Start exploring our beautiful municipality and get inspired by everything Bjurholm has to offer.\nKlangvägen is a footpath lined with works of art that are designed by artists from the Umeå Region. The art works are designed in an interactive way so they can\nmake sounds with an action by the visitor. Besides the audio installations Klangvägen also invite to good exercise, magnificent views and experiences of nature from Rågbergets mountain top as well as at the water’s fascinating rampage along the Öre river.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.haftandsew.co.uk/product/13441985/vertical-canvas-thick-frame", "date": "2024-04-20T22:19:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00464.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8669764399528503, "token_count": 467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__127487582", "lang": "en", "text": "Vertical Canvas Thick Frame\nImage ratio 2-1 rectangle vertical\nFor This product we use Thick 38mm dept frame and polyester canvas fabric.\nProducts is finished with UV protecting film stoping from loosing colour over the time.\nCreate personalized wall art with our Custom Square Canvas Prints.\nUpload your designs and let us bring them to life with high-quality printing.\nIndulge in the seamless combination of artistic expression and personalized design with our Custom Canvas.\nProduct Description: Add a personal touch to your home decor with our Custom Canvas Prints.\nElevate your home decor with our Custom Square Canvas Prints, a perfect way to showcase your creativity and personal style.\nWith our print-on-demand service, you can upload your own designs and have them beautifully printed on square canvases.\nCrafted using premium materials, our Custom Square Canvas Prints ensure exceptional quality and longevity.\nWith vibrant colors and intricate details, your designs will be faithfully reproduced on these gallery-worthy prints.\nWhether you’re an artist, a photographer, or someone with a creative vision, our custom prints turn your walls into a personalized art gallery.\nCreating your custom canvas is easy. Simply upload your design through our user-friendly interface, and our experts will handle the rest.\nFrom family photos to original artwork, our state-of-the-art printing technology ensures stunning results.\nThe contemporary square shape of our canvas prints adds a modern touch to any space.\nWhether you’re decorating your living room, bedroom, or office, these prints make a bold statement.\nDisplay them individually as focal points or create a captivating gallery wall with multiple canvases.\nOur Custom Canvas Prints also make thoughtful gifts for loved ones.\nSurprise them with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.\nBirthdays, anniversaries, weddings—our custom prints are perfect for any occasion.\nExperience the joy of seeing your designs come to life with our Custom Canvas Prints.\nLet your creativity shine and transform your space with meaningful artwork.\nOrder now and enjoy the convenience of our print-on-demand service.\nStart creating your custom canvas today and make a lasting impression.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.lisca.org/history", "date": "2024-04-23T21:37:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818740.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423192952-20240423222952-00392.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9560846090316772, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28283006", "lang": "en", "text": "Suffolk County’s Long Island Symphonic Choral Association (LISCA) was founded by Gregg Smith in 1968 when he was at Stony Brook University. Despite moving to the New York City area, Mr. Smith maintained his 40-plus year devotion to LISCA, traveling to Suffolk County on Tuesday evenings to rehearse the group. Under his guidance, LISCA developed into a seasoned adult chorus noted for its fine intonation and blend, and for imaginative programming that is Mr. Smith’s hallmark. The group’s repertory ranges from the Renaissance masters to the avant garde, and includes premieres of many works of contemporary composers. LISCA has performed in New York City concert halls, and the chorus has toured and performed in Finland, Eastern Europe, Spain, France, England, Iceland, Ireland, Argentina, Italy, and the Baltic States.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://sjiauto.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/rigger-for-a-3d-cartoon-serie-blender-network/", "date": "2019-10-18T14:42:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986682998.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018131050-20191018154550-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953666090965271, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__10186088", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello there 🙂\nWe are Norman animation studio and we are currently looking for good and responsible Blender rigger to join our project that we will be producing in this year!\nThis serie named “Willy in the space” is based in a short film that was released two years ago. (http://bit.ly/2MrCiKS this is the link of the teaser)\nThe job position consist in making the rig for our three main characters including Willy.\nPlease don’t hesitate in contacting us if you think you are suitable for this job or if you have more questions about the proposal. We are really looking forward to see your rigging work!\nAll the best,", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://skycanyonjazz.com/", "date": "2024-04-25T12:23:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00708.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9681969285011292, "token_count": 2557, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__136437516", "lang": "en", "text": "What ARTISTS LOVE - WHEN PEOPLE \"GET\" THEIR MUSIC.\nREVIEWS OF MY BRAND NEW SINGLE, BLUESALICIOUS:\nThis song is so beautiful! I love the creative stylings of the vibraphone; it makes it happy, upbeat, and unique sounding. What a fun, cool artist!\nExtremely creative. Makes me wish that music like this was on the mainstream radio airwaves.\nGreat feel; I especially like how the individual instruments come into the song and how it blows up while playing. Good tune!!!\nGreat pep, great melody, very well played. Solid arrangement.\nMakes me wanna go to NOLA and enjoy some Jazz music in a bar overlooking the beautiful city of New Orleans.\nI really appreciate this jazzy song! It had real Friday vibes for me; super relaxing and fun.\nI could imagine this playing in a movie where people were dancing. Very enjoyable to listen to.\nThis song is so lively and fun. I can picture myself dancing to this in a jazz club.\nWhat a beautiful and classy tune. It grew on me big time as it kept playing. Great to kick back and have a relaxing drink.\nThis song reminds me of old school songs I used to listen to way back in the day and it is really cool to hear music like this again.\nI love how the vibraphone gives the song a dazzling performance and melody.\nVery fun, light and very catchy.\nGreat job with the construction of this piece of music.\nThis is really good; lively and easy get into. You put together a good one.\nNice little song to have for a cocktail party or an informal dinner amongst friends. Has a cool 60's vibe to it.\nI like the music; upbeat and great quality sound. Great song!\nThis is an awesome song. I like the way the song has been composed. It is creating an impact while hearing this song.\nThis song makes me dance a lot.\nHas a lot of potential to be a top song.\nReviews of MY RECENT single, WIJIC :\nThis sounds like it could be a classic tune; well done; captivated right from the beginning.\nTHIS is exactly what I want from jazz.\nGood jazzy track, the way it should be.\nNice melody, good mix and composition.\nThis piano melody and these vibes, what a crazy jazz track!\nReally great! Joyous jazz piece that’s mixed perfectly. I love it!\nVery smooth, best jazz I’ve heard on here [SubmitHub], great work, keep it up.\nAlways love jazz vibes! Lovely!\nLove that melody, keep it up!\nA lot of spirit, a song that makes you feel happy.\nSuper cool... I love it, it's bubbly and charming and so entertaining. I could see myself making dinner on a Saturday night while listening to this and enjoying a cocktail. So grown up!\nGreat rhythm, the vibraphone sounds amazing and gives character to the song. The melody is fun and joyful. The piano is a great vehicle for the emotional feel of the song.\nA real up up tempo classic sound of the past. I love how cheerful the music is and how good it makes me feel inside, it's got my feet tapping as it's got such a fun beat.\nThis is the kind of classy jazz I like. It feels sophisticated.\nIt made me relaxed and happy to keep listening to it. It's the type of song I could listen to anytime.\nHappy jazz tune, I like it. Reminds me little of Christmas :0)\nI feel like I can just relax, close my eyes and just jam out to this fun light hearted tune.\nThis is delightful. It is beautifully played and I loved the passion and talent displayed. A work of art; I would love to hear it again and again. It was stellar.\nI loved it, this need to be in spotify. [and it is! - SC]\nFun tune that I could really get into!\nMasterfully played; an intriguing composition. The sound quality was pure and clear, making each note stand out. Lively and energizing.\nReally pleasant, fun energy. I love the vibraphone! The beat and melody are delightful. Sound quality is excellent. This is a really enjoyable listen.\nI liked the way the music seemed to dance around. Like it was almost floating on air. It felt so light and airy. It would be fun to listen to on a starry night.\nIt has me tapping my toes along with it.\nOk, gonna say that's some really jumping piano playin there and...the vibraphone: quite impressive. Good beat to this music too. I like!\nListening to this has put me in a real good mood.\nThe track is emotional with the chords here with a jazzy appeal that keeps me interested here, it sounds mellow and wholesome with some great vibes.\nI thought this song was really well composed. I also really loved the way the vibraphone was used so distinctly on this track. It really worked well.\nGreat jazz! I love back to the basics! I can picture myself sitting in a nightclub listening to this, with my friends. Would love to hear more.\nThe music for this song has a light and whimsical feeling to it. The way that it moves and flows is smooth and makes you want to dance with it.\nOh man, what a throwback. Yeah, it's cool. Great piece of music.\nI like how this song sounds! Immediately, when the song came on, I began dancing in my chair!!!\nA good song, nice beat and the music really hits you; I could see this being played on the radio or in the movies.\nNice and light, it has a happy beat and the vibraphone sounds good, I like that part the best.\nThis one had me moving my leg as I listened. I really enjoyed it and got into it. Very good and classy song all around.\nThis jazz is smooth, engaging and creative. I love it. This is the kind of music that got me interested in jazz in the first place-- mental music that puts you in a good space/place mentally, pulls you into the song and allows you to daydream or drift off to another time and place. I love the composition, the tones, the tempo-- the horns are beautiful, the vibraphone. . .was so unique. It's a great song, crystal clear in production also, which is really nice. Talented musician. The saxophone solos are my favorite part, but there's nothing I dislike.\nI found this to be extremely enjoyable and this is exactly the type of jazz and blues music that I listen to during my spare time. This had such a relaxing mood to it and it definitely reminds me when I used to play jazz music in high school band. This type of jazz music has always been my favorite as it has an overly positive vibe, but it is also very mellow and tranquil as well. Definitely inspires me to want to become a better musician than I already am.\nI dont speak like this normally but...this is f...king awesome. [of course, my favorite review. . .LOL - SC]\nI like the rhythm and melody of this jazz song. I like the piano, vibraphone, shaker and sax sounds heard in this song. I like the musical transition around 90 seconds in where the extended sax and vibraphone instrumentals begin. I like the title of the song and the artist's name.\nDefinitely could picture this being on the radio.\nThis is something real special.\nI love the retro feel; there's great pep and energy, and best of all, a lighthearted and whimsical feel to the entire recording. I wish more jazz songs were as upbeat as this.\nThis was a pretty mellow and relaxing song. I liked the vibraphone, it was a bit distinctive sounding and worked nicely with the piano. Nicely balanced and layered. The sound quality was quite good.\nVery relaxing and it was easy to get into. It tells a really good story.\nThe saxophone player is truly amazing. It also lives up to its name.\nReally well done. I enjoyed this a lot, it was a really chill tune. There's honestly no room here for constructive criticism. Well done!\nHappy vibes! Feels like I'm on vacation!\nI totally enjoyed listening to this outstanding musical selection. There was a very high degree of instrumental talent displayed in this song. I would love to hear many more songs similar to this one.\nA good bossa nova type song. I'm enjoying this!\nA very nice feel to it; a good jazzy sound.\nA distinctive style. The blend of instruments gave the song depth. The musicians played well and showcased their talents. The sound quality was rich and resonant.\nWell performed and arranged. I think there is a lot of potential uses for this song.\nMelodic and clean to me with a simple melody that is wholesome to listen to. Great chords that are used here. Great stuff.\nThere wasn't anything that I didn't like about this song; very clear and relaxing to listen to.\nAmazing. It's so relaxing and a joy to listen to. I absolutely love the sax parts, but in general all the instruments are great. It's beautifully composed.\nI found the vibe and sound to be as a whole appealing and easy to listen to. The instrumentals and sounds were done well and made it nice to listen to.\nBeautiful, heartfelt and captivating, I really enjoyed listening to this song, it’s very entertaining, a great song.\nThe start is powerful and keeps me glued to it. I like the beat and the pace of the song. The instruments are well arranged.\nThis piece is like fresh air for my soul. It keeps me moving while also allowing me to breathe. I love everything about it.\nThe instrumentation is smooth and sounds good. This is a quality jazz record and it's chill, positive and smooth. The piano is great and horns are nice too.\nLike the vibe. Piano sounds excellent. Like the vibraphone sound which is pretty. The sax sounds great. Overall a nice piece and played well.\nThis is a sparkly jazz instrumental! I love the vibraphone, the piano, and that sax. I'd like to use this song as part of the soundtrack of my life!\nQuite enjoyable on the ear.\nIdeal to listen to in the morning while drinking a good coffee. It's a song that gets the day started on the right foot.\nVery high-end musicianship that I enjoyed listening to. The recording is very clear and sounds very professionally done.\nI love the tropical melody and sounds of the vibraphone in the song's instrumentation. I love how the saxophone adds a divine sound and touch.\nI liked the flow over the smooth and subtle beat. The instruments were well played. Really easy to get into.\nThe vibraphone is very well played in my opinion. Some of the clubs could use this song to an advantage.\nReally smooth and easy to listen to; it puts me into a relaxed mood. I could have anyone come over and listen to this song.\nA nice smooth song with a lot of passion. I enjoyed how the instrumentals came together and blended. This was a good song.\nQuite catchy and it makes me feel excited to get up and go dance with my wife on a date night.\nA great beat and the music was very smooth. I especially enjoyed the horns. It would be a great song to dance to.\nI really like the rhythm, the beat and the tempo of this jazz song a lot, and I think the instrumentals are really well done.\nLove that quick drum fill in the beginning to start this one off. The piano and all the other sounds were amazing on this.\nThe intro is great and I love the sultry vibe here. The piano is amazing as is the groove and the percussion as well.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.toyzone.co.uk/ravensburger-the-bizarre-bookshop-1000pc-jigsaw-puzzle-2098912894/", "date": "2019-07-20T08:32:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526489.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720070937-20190720092937-00085.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9072732329368591, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__89181193", "lang": "en", "text": "Is your bookcase as curious as the one pictured in the Ravensburger Bizarre Bookshop 1000 Piece Puzzle ? Not everything is as it seems , amongst the books pictured in this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle . The books themselves are strange colours and shapes, and have wacky titles based on famous novels . But it's not just the books that hide bizarre secrets - nestled amonst the tomes are miniature worlds : tiny cottages, gardens and forests, amongst many more. Those who look hard enough will even find the strange creatures living in the bookshelves...\nA 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle\nMeasures 70 x 50cm once complete\nCut using Ravensburger's latest Softclick-Technology\nGuarantees a 100% interlocking mechanism\nMade from premium grade cardboard made specially for Ravensburger", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.spencer-glass.com/", "date": "2023-09-30T19:15:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510707.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930181852-20230930211852-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9603232741355896, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__125145320", "lang": "en", "text": "\"the audiences are swept up in “The Ballad of the Dead Muskrat.” Complete with rodent and cat costumes, and belted out by the scene-stealing Mr. Glass, this rousing number drowns regret in a tide of hilarity.\"\nSpencer Glass is an actor, singer, and coach based in New York City. An alum of The Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre, Spencer has been seen Off-Broadway, regionally, and on both national and international tours. Originally from Long Island, New York, Spencer spent approximately 3 seconds watching The Wizard of Oz before he formally decided that he'd one day star as the Scarecrow and (hopefully) cover Dorothy. When Spencer isn't on stage, he loves to champion other theater artists and cheer them on as a strategist/coach for actors. Spencer has also been a correspondant for BROADWAYWORLD.COM and had two virtual series, It's The Day Of The Show Y'all & Ten Minute Tidbits.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://art-dose.blogspot.com/2009/04/poets-fair.html", "date": "2018-05-22T00:18:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864572.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521235548-20180522015548-00392.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9777572154998779, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__86349010", "lang": "en", "text": "Poet's Fair ca.1953/54\nJules Aarons (1921-2008)\nI discovered Jules Aarons when visiting the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA, 6 years ago. His work struck me in such a way that I brought a catalog of his show of photographs that day. I came home last night, headed over to my shelf of art books, and pulled this one off.\nA physicist and engineer by trade Aarons also excelled at the art of photography. With his background in science he found the technical aspects of photography interesting, mastering them on his own. Luckily for us, he also studied the history and art of photography. Unfortunately his work is not known far beyond his home of Boston, but his rich, sympathetic and earnest photographs hold their own alongside known greats such as Henri-Cartier Bresson... Aarons spent much of his time photographing the neighborhoods of the West End and North End in Boston as well as documenting his travels around the world. A great street photographer catches moments, snapshots of life, they see the unique wonder in what many allow to pass them by. This wonderful parallel portrait, Poet's Fair, taken while on a Fulbright to Paris embodies this.\nJules Aarons Collection at the Boston Public Library.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://cynthia-a-morgan.medium.com/summerfest-825ac43182b", "date": "2023-09-24T16:03:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00815.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579032063484192, "token_count": 385, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__210662179", "lang": "en", "text": "The vale for Summerfest was on the boundary of the village, set against the backdrop of Veryn Falls, a waterfall that plummeted steeply from the heights of the Ryvyn Mountains. Splashing from hundreds of feet above, Veryn Falls’ crystalline waters were cushioned by a multitude of moss covered bastions and ivy-laden arches, and the waters fell, ‘plashing and laughing, into an emeraldine pool that stretched out its bountiful hand at the base of the falls and flowed onward through the village, supplying water and life to all.\nThe broad clearing around its bejeweled precincts sparkled with hundreds of tiny lanterns strung through the surrounding forest canopy and was brightened by cheerful fires and glowing torches scattered throughout. Tables of food and fountains of drink were placed advantageously, musicians played the flute and the drum, the lyre and the lute, dancing lacewings flitted and darted, and the entire scene was alive with palpable joy and anticipation.\nAs the seasons shifted , the fey of the light gathered together for a celebration of color and brightness. They dressed in glittering, bejeweled costumes; decorated their homes with sparkling lanterns, filled their porches and gardens with fresh fruit, crisp garden vegetables, sweet baked treats and sugary indulgences for any passerby to enjoy, and played a multitude of musical instruments in a discordant symphony of jubilant sound.\nParading along the avenues from home to home in dancing, fluttering, gleeful revelry, fey of all ages delighted in the company of their friends and family while eating and drinking the sweet temptations of the season, and at the end of the evening’s festivities, all fey, young and old, joined together to venerate the arrival of the Season of Light.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://atw.rpminc.com/blog/dayglo-donates-paint-for-clevelands-black-lives-matter-mural", "date": "2021-12-05T10:26:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363157.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205100135-20211205130135-00172.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477904438972473, "token_count": 279, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__80762197", "lang": "en", "text": "In late June, local nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (R.A.K.E.) hosted a pop-up street art event in Cleveland, Ohio, that involved the creation of a Black Lives Matter mural featuring colorful designs by hundreds of artists and community members who used the pavement as their canvas. The mural serves to encourage kindness and amplify the collective voice of the African American community.\nOrganizing the event in just 48 hours, R.A.K.E. reached out to Day-Glo via Twitter with the hopes of securing a Cleveland-based paint donation for the project. Quickly jumping into action, Day-Glo supplied its fluorescent 215 Alkyd Brushing Enamel Paint, which glows in the dark when exposed to black light.\nEach letter in the mural was designed by a local artist and featured its own creative flair. Day-Glo’s paint was used to create the phrase “It’s a marathon, not a sprint” within the letter “R,” as well as to accent the mural in several other areas.\nThis project garnered the attention of local news outlets such as WOIO’s 19 News and Cleveland Scene. Local artists and community members across the area have also expressed gratitude for Day-Glo’s support of this critical movement.\nPhotos by Emanuel Wallace", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.dogoodglobal.com/2020/08/06/orchestra-allows-people-with-hearing-impairments-to-touch-music/", "date": "2021-05-05T23:50:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988724.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210505234449-20210506024449-00602.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9776443243026733, "token_count": 305, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__129947380", "lang": "en", "text": "Music might provide audio enjoyment for those who can hear, but it also offers another benefit. Vibrations allow those who have severe impairments to enjoy how instruments create sound.\nConductor Mater Hamori of the Danubia Symphony Orchestra in Budapest decided to pursue a radical idea. The group began to rehearse pieces from Beethoven, a composer who had similar hearing impairments.\nThen the performers would get positioned in a way that allowed audience members with the most severe conditions to sit next to them. By placing their hands on the instrument or holding a red balloon, they could experience the vibrations of the music.\nBeethoven Lost His Hearing When Composing His Fifth Symphony\nBeethoven composed his fifth symphony between 1804 to 1808. It was during those years that it because quite difficult for him to hear. As the condition worsened, he moved to play the piano so that he could feel the vibrations from the sound through the keys.\nAn audience member of the symphony remarked how stringed instruments produce little tactile vibrations. That means it isn’t a coincidence that Beethoven wrote pieces that can have a profound impact on this with hearing impairments.\nBy the time Beethoven composed his ninth symphony, he was completely deaf.\nThe orchestra plans a series of spring performances to bring music to those who might not otherwise get a chance to enjoy it. Using Beethoven as their muse, it becomes possible to touch the melodies that were composed centuries ago.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://pdconceptsllc.com/product/bear-%E2%80%9Cwelcome-to-our-den%E2%80%9D-sawblade-art", "date": "2019-05-26T19:47:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259452.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526185417-20190526211417-00261.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9412165284156799, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__113125880", "lang": "en", "text": "Invite the courage, strength and wisdom of the bear into your cabin or home with this bear sawblade art piece. This piece features a walking bear and includes a bear claw in the center. The words “Welcome to our Den” in vinyl will add some personality to your home and will welcome your guests in a unique way. This piece is made out of 16 gage steel and is powder coated to prevent rust and keep it pristine for years to come. Color options are tattered black vein and copper vein. To help add to its rustic appeal, we use these textured vein powder coats to add a rich, deep homey feel.\nAll orders are custom made. Before products are produced a proof will be sent for approval. You will be notified when your product has been shipped.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.lesyt.xyz/drawing-submissions/", "date": "2017-01-24T13:15:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284411.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00112-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.950547993183136, "token_count": 204, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__57230833", "lang": "en", "text": "Hello dear readers.\nI think there is currently a great lack of drawings for our novels. Especially CoPW drawings would be great.\nTherefor, I am requesting for you guys to send in drawings of your favorite scenes in our novels.\nFor example, one of my favorite scenes to visualize is the bloody flower created by Shao Xuan’s trap in CoPW.\nIf there are artistic people out there, please draw and send in your favorite scenes. We might even put them up at the chapters.\nOn another note! We are currently busy creating a new website, as such a new logo would also be in order. The background of the header will be light black, as for the body, it is currently whitish (very light grey).\nTherefor, we are accepting submissions for a new logo!\nPlease post all your submissions here or mail them to us at [email protected]\nYou can also use the contact us page.\nAnd happy New Year everyone!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://boundbyhand.co.uk/products/velvet-ribbon-cotton-rag-sketchbook-copper-or-gold", "date": "2024-02-26T01:10:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474649.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225234904-20240226024904-00247.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9181964993476868, "token_count": 341, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__136870280", "lang": "en", "text": "UK orders deliver free. International standard & express shipping also available.\n$26.00– Sold Out\nA sumptuous version of the popular Wabi Sabi Cotton Rag Sketchbooks, this time bound with Old Gold velvet ribbon and the finest French linen thread. It's a great gift for artists who like tactile, handmade materials. The 210gsm paper is suitable for dry and wet media, including watercolour, gouache, ink, pencil, and even embroidery.\nThis practical and versatile Sketchbook is bound in the French Linkstitch style, and is left coverless to showcase the beauty of its binding and materials. Bound by hand with traditional bookbinding skills, the exposed spine binding allows the pages to lie flat on a surface for easy use. The book will also turn 360 degrees so you can display its pages standing up on a shelf in your studio, or in an exhibition.\nThe 210gsm cotton rag paper is acid-free and gelatine sized, so it has a nice weight and takes wet media really well. It's fairtrade and handmade from textile industry offcuts, so it's sustainable, ethical and good for our planet. Because they're handmade, the pages have traditional deckle edges which make for a delightfully ruffled appearance that invites engagement and innovative creativity. When not in use, the luxurious velvet ribbon keeps your book securely closed (and the ribbon is held safe by the spine stitching).\nSmall A6 portrait approximately 15 x 10.5 cm / 6 x 4.25 inches, 64 pages\nAvailable in the original exposed spine version, or add a cover in heavier weight cotton rag paper for archiving your sketchbook.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://socialtango.com/index.html", "date": "2023-09-29T13:16:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00340.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9611425399780273, "token_count": 628, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__269598334", "lang": "en", "text": "This website contains some short articles about Argentine tango.\nThese articles are like blogs, except there are only a few articles which are updated infrequently. They are musings on various aspects of tango: some lessons I've learnt along the way, the role models I've had, and some observations I've made. All these are necessarily highly subjective and personal, mirrored by my own limited experiences. Nevertheless, I have written these in the hope that some people may find them amusing or interesting.\nI have been involved with tango for many years in Melbourne Australia, and dabbled in various aspects of it, including teaching classes, running regular practicas and occasional milongas, starting a club, and DJing. Nowadays I spend far less time doing any of these things, and enjoy just dancing once a week or so. I work full time in biomedical research.\nMany people in Australia associate tango with ballroom dancing or Hollywood movies portraying couples dancing with a rose between their teeth. Scenes from the movies like The Scent of a Woman, True Lies or Take the Lead are often mentioned. These scenes are essentially depicting ballroom dancing, which is quite distinct from Argentine tango. This excellent article by Daniel Trenner talks about the rich cultural context of tango, as well as the distinction between the social and the show tango (referred to as salon and fantasy tango in the article).\nArgentine tango looks rather introverted. Even show tango looks distinctively different to the movies. The dance is based on walking around the floor in an improvised manner. The steps are all led and followed, and this creates a very strong sense of connection to your partner. The challenge comes from having to work with another person's body, and the fun comes from the sense of connection one feels to the partner and the music. The music is also incredibly diverse and rhapsodic, often with strong rhythm and intricate melodies woven together.\nTango is not a competition and there are no defined levels to attain. It's danced not for an audience but for oneself and the partner. Hence it's an activity based very much on participation, just as conversations are. And just as the best conversations allow us to relate to another person, and it is a feeling not just a collection of words, tango dancing works this way with our bodies. In this sense, the tango as the dance can represent a way of expression and tango as a participatory form can represent a way of living. One becomes a part of a community and a part of a creative process, rather than being a passive consumer. Because it is so easy to live in the modern Australian society without participating in an artistic and cultural endeavour, tango remains an activity not easily seen and understood by the public at large.\nThere are numerous tango teachers and events in Melbourne. Check out a full list of them at the MPG tango calendar.\nfirstname.lastname@example.org. Emailed comments are welcome.\nCopyright 2013 J.Choi. All Rights Reserved.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://selfpublishedauthor.com/content/shelf-unbound-competition-indie-publishers-expands-prize-best-sports-book", "date": "2022-06-26T02:34:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036363.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626010644-20220626040644-00691.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.980074942111969, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__36503277", "lang": "en", "text": "Book review ezine Shelf Unbound’s Writing Competition for Best Independently Published Book now includes a prize for sports-related works. In addition to best overall winner, the competition will present the Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book, which carries $1,000 cash prize. The winner, selected by the editors of Shelf Unbound, will be featured along with the winners and finalists of the larger competition in Shelf Unbound’s December/January 2015 issue, which is read by 125,000 book lovers in 65 countries. Entries are being accepted now through October 1.\nThe Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book honors the author of Lamb to the Slaughter, a popular novel that explored the world of boxing. Mr. Delohery, who died in 2011, was a civil engineer by training, but built a following for his writing after his novel’s publication in 2011. The novel has been translated into Spanish and is available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He also authored the short story The Deadly Smile.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://lifesonggospel.com/", "date": "2015-03-01T20:50:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462555.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00179-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.963472843170166, "token_count": 719, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__80253076", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the official site of LifeSong! We will be adding many new features, so be sure to check back soon! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter! As a member of our list you will receive special updates of upcoming concerts and great deals on LifeSong music, and the best part is, it's FREE!\n\"Yesterday and Today\" now available!Yesterday and Today is finally here! This new record features some of the most requested songs from the old hymn book including, \"I'm Getting Ready To Leave This World,\" \"Everybody Will Be Happy Over There,\" and \"Higher Ground.\" This CD also features the best of contemporary/praise and worship songs such as, \"How Great Is Our God,\" \"Here I Am To Worship,\" \"Redeemed,\" and \"Blessings.\" You'll also find the southern gospel classics, \"Touring That City\" and \"There's Just Something About That Name\" on this CD as well.\nOur goal was create a collection of the most requested songs from the old hymn book and praise and worship favorites, and unite them stylistically with acoustic instrumentation. We are excited and can't wait for you to hear the new project!\nTo hear select songs from the CD, go to the navigation bar above and click on \"Listen.\"\nSign up for our FREE e-newsletter!If you want to stay up-to-date with group happenings and upcoming concerts, sign up for our e-letter. The best part is, it's FREE! We will send you an email letting you know when we're going to be in your area and great deals on our music. It's simple to sign up. Just type your email address in the box above and click Signup.\nDownload FREE LifeSong musicTo download free songs from our latest project, Everyday Faith, simply click on \"Listen\" in the navigation bar and pick from songs available.\n2nd Annual PURE GOLD GOSPEL MUSIC EVENT\nMark your calendar for TWO great evenings of gospel music set to take place at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Madison, Florida. On Friday night, Jan. 9, WILBURN & WILBURN and LIFESONG will be in concert starting at 7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested at the door, plus a free-will offering will be received. Many will remember Jonathan Wilburn, former lead vocalist for Gold City. During his 12 year tenure with Gold City, his distinguished voice was featured on hit songs such as, \"I Believe,\" \"He Said,\" \"Get Up, Get Ready,\" and classics, \"Midnight Cry,\" and \"When I Get Carried Away.\"\nOn Friday night, Jan. 16, GOLD CITY and host group LIFESONG will headline the concert, also starting at 7 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door plus a free-will offering will be received. Gold City was established in 1980 and has remained on the forefront of gospel music ever since. In the 1980's, they recorded the song, \"Midnight Cry,\" which was deemed the Song of the Century. Since then, they continue to produce top-charting songs such as, \"In My Robe Of White,\" \"There Rose A Lamb,\" \"Midnight Cry,\" \"John Saw,\" \"God Handled It All,\" \"God's Building A Church,\" and many more.\nYou don't want to miss these two great nights of pure gospel music!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://evorainova.com/2018/09/06/a-laser-etched-monument-is-a-lasting-tribute-to-your-loved-one/", "date": "2021-06-15T03:21:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487616657.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20210615022806-20210615052806-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957068920135498, "token_count": 534, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__131933243", "lang": "en", "text": "When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, you suddenly have many decisions to make. Besides choosing a coffin and burial clothes, you also need to select a cemetery and gravestone. Even choosing a gravestone comes with decisions you have to make, such as having the stone engraved or laser etched. Here are some things to know about laser etching a monument.\nSelecting A Suitable Monument For Etching\nIf you already know you want laser etching for the monument, then you'll want to keep that in mind when you choose a cemetery. Cemeteries have their own regulations when it comes to the type of grave markers that are allowed. Some may not allow headstone monuments, and that could affect the cemetery you choose. You also need to consider the type of stone for the monument.\nBlack granite is the ideal choice since the dark background makes the etched picture and text stand out. You'll see fine details easier, and the photo will appear more realistic. However, the laser etching company you choose might be able to work with a different monument you've chosen by adapting their technique. This might be necessary if your loved one planned their funeral in advance and already has a headstone of a different color.\nWhy Laser Etching Is A Good Choice\nAny grave marker can contain the name, date of birth, date of death, and an engraved graphic, but laser etching allows you to add these details and more. You can have a photo of your loved one or a beautiful background etched into the granite. This is a touching way to remember your loved one and to provide a reminder of them for generations to come.\nSeeing a photo of your loved one etched into the stone when you visit their grave can give you comfort, but you can also have a photo engraved that makes people smile. This could be a good choice if your loved one always liked to make people laugh or was a well-loved member of the community.\nThe headstone can be designed and customized however you like, but you'll need a high-quality digital photograph for the company to work from. The computerized machine uses the photograph as a guide for blasting off the top layer of granite to reproduce the picture in the rock. Since the picture is made by removing a layer of rock, it becomes part of the stone itself and will last for a long time even when exposed to the elements. Laser etching a monument makes the stone more personal, and that can bring some peace to your family members while creating a lasting memorial to your deceased loved one.\nFor more information about laser etching monuments, contact a local funeral home or etching company.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://archive.esportsobserver.com/tracy-chan-joins-twitch/", "date": "2024-04-16T00:50:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00159.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755693078041077, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__10026909", "lang": "en", "text": "Twitch has hired former Spotify Product Director Tracy Chan to lead its product & engineering for music division. With musicians and artists taking to Twitch as a revenue stream due in large part to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, creating and strengthening the infrastructure of the genre has become a priority.\nPreviously, Chan served a four-year stint as director of product management for Spotify where he focused on creating ways to develop analytic tools for artists to assist in learning about their audiences and how to promote growth.\nIn April of 2019 Chan’s startup CrowdAlbum–which connected fans to artists by building digital picture histories of concerts–was acquired by Spotify.\nTwitch continues to develop its music team led by Mike Olson who said in a statement that Chan will focus on the Twitch music experience, especially live music, all the while developing ways to help artists and fans connect better.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://hypedancecamp.com/product/one-day-dance-pass/", "date": "2023-11-29T12:56:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00698.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8610315918922424, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__281961053", "lang": "en", "text": "Dive into a whirlwind of dance with our One-day Dance Pass at Hype Dance Camp!\nOn your chosen date, this pass grants you access to 5 energizing classes, led by world-renowned instructors.\nGet ready to groove, shimmy, and twirl your way through a fun-filled day of all-day classes, covering various dance styles and techniques. Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, boost your skills, and embrace the infectious spirit of Hype Dance Camp.\nDon’t miss this chance to be part of the ultimate dance experience – all in just one day!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://hollywoodhighbook.com/", "date": "2014-11-23T01:47:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400378956.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123258-00255-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93068528175354, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__76459157", "lang": "en", "text": "Caroline Black, fifteen and a straight-A student, longs for and fears a world beyond tests and grades. Born into a film-industry family, feeling like a misfit, Caroline transfers from the exclusive Laurel Academy for Girls to her local public high school, Hollywood High. She finds gangs, over forty native languages, teen prostitution and extreme violence targeting the LGBT community. The novel traces Caroline's group of friends' dawning awareness of homophobia in themselves and their community, as they navigate paths to becoming LGBT allies.Through the school year, Caroline discovers friendships and a rich diversity that allow her to thrive in ways she never imagined.\nThis book is written for anyone who is, or ever has been, an adolescent or a parent.\nLiterary Fiction, Young Adult,\nComing of Age, Gay and Lesbian", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.arianalife.com/topics/community/5-socially-conscious-art-experiences-to-explore-this-summer/", "date": "2021-10-21T18:25:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585439.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021164535-20211021194535-00001.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293290376663208, "token_count": 1135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__292114730", "lang": "en", "text": "Activism and art go hand-in-hand: In 1916, the anti-war, anti-capitalist Dada movement emerged as a response to World War I; and in recent times, graffiti artist Banksy’s satirical street art distills social commentary with spray paint. Meanwhile, the annual Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize shines a light on the city’s marginalised communities.\nAlthough many events have been cancelled or postponed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have found a few fascinating exhibitions – offline and online – for your calendar:\nThe 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition\nEditor’s note: As of July 15, due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition is open by appointment-only.\nAt the annual 2020 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition at the K11 Atelier King’s Road art space in Quarry Bay, visitors will discover the works of 31 shortlisted artists – each of whom expresses a distinct style and message through their art.\nAmong the highlights, don’t miss the work of socially conscious artist Peggy Chan, who harnesses her multi-media installations to raise awareness about Macao’s diminishing wetlands, marine conservation and biodiversity.\nIn addition to the in-person event, you can also participate in an online auction. Proceeds will benefit both the artists and several charity programmes for disadvantaged families and children across Asia.\nRuns through 19 July. Visit in person at K11 Atelier King’s Road or check it out online via a virtual tour.\nThe second iteration of TDB Salon – a virtual art studio visit and conversation with art activists – is taking place online on 19 July (Hong Kong time). Turning its focus to LGBT+ identity and representation, the event provides a unique opportunity to spend time with two influential LGBT+ artists in the US: Asian-American ET Chong and Ace Lehner.\nThrough his performance and media installation work, Chong focuses on creating safe spaces for queer and non-binary minorities within the Asian-Pacific Islander community. Meanwhile, Lehner is a multi-disciplinary scholar who communicates queer and trans themes through their contemporary photography and video work.\nThe exhibition will support artists, curators and gallery owners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. It will also donate 10 per cent of proceeds to the Okra Project’s Nina Pop and Tony McDade mental health recovery funds.\nTaking place on 19 July at 7:30 am HKT via Zoom, the event will feature virtual conversations and studio visits with the artists.\n“Stretching Arms” Viewing Room\nA Women’s Thing, a socially conscious publication based in the US, and AucArt, an online auction house that specialises in young and emerging artists, have teamed up to launch the “Stretching Arms” Viewing Room.\nShowcasing the vibrant paintings of four talented female artists, the virtual experience aims to address an important question: “In the midst of this global pandemic, how do we transcend solitude and foster community?”\nEmerging artists Natasha Wright, Viktoryia Shydlouskaya, Katya Granova and Tao Xian have taken this challenging time as an opportunity for introspection, self-reflection and meaningful social connections – struggles and sentiments that are communicated through their contemporary styles.\nIn addition, 10 per cent of AucArt’s sales from the exhibition will benefit Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), which fights against racist, homophobic, disablist and gender-related hate crimes.\nTo take a virtual tour, visit online before 30 July.\n14-days Stay Home Notice\nFocusing on the connection between isolation and creativity, 14-days Stay Home Notice features a diverse series of stories and creations by 14 artists from all around the world, including Japan, Korea and the US.\nThe work – ranging from intimate portraits to modern calligraphy, Indian silkscreens, watercolours and mixed-media collages – takes isolation head-on, as the artists embrace their imagination, hopes, fears during the lockdown.\nSpearheaded by Singapore-based art institution INSTINC, 25 per cent of sales will be donated to the World Health Organization’s COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund.\nCheck it out online between 12 and 26 August.\nPara Site: Garden of Six Seasons\nEditor’s note: Due to Hong Kong’s latest COVID-19 regulations, the exhibition will be closed from July 15-19, with further closure pending.\nBringing together more than 30 international artists, the Hong Kong-based Garden of Six Seasons exhibition serves as a prelude to the upcoming Kathmandu Triennale at the end of 2020.\nThe exhibition, which is named after the English-styled garden built by the nation’s prime minister a century ago, takes a literal and metaphorical look at nature. From colonialism to gender roles, each artwork examines how gardens have documented and shaped the world throughout history.\nVisitors will encounter various artistic experiences and styles, from hyper-realistic gongbi-style Chinese paintings to flourishing landscape paintings, leafy houseplant installations and sculptures inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, as a metaphor for the healing power of nature.\nRunning until 30 August, the exhibition can be found at two locations: Para Site gallery in Quarry Bay and Soho House in Sheung Wan.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://granderondesoapandbath.com/pages/about-grande-ronde-soap-and-bath", "date": "2023-03-20T13:55:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943483.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320114206-20230320144206-00781.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.983948290348053, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__291890400", "lang": "en", "text": "About Grande Ronde Soap and Bath\nHi- I'm Ginny and I'm the creator of Grande Ronde Soap and Bath. I created this business to provide customers with quality handmade soap and bath products. I live in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley in northeastern Oregon. We are surrounded by hills and mountains. There's lots of outdoor recreation here and I'm very inspired by the natural beauty of this area. I've lived here over half of my life now for two decades. I have 3 wonderful children an 18 year old, 4 year old and 3 year old. My partner, Trevor, has been supportive every step of the way.\nI love to learn and I've always been very much into making things whether that was with crocheting, knitting, cooking, or sewing. Years ago I bought some soapmaking books and I read them from time to time for a few years before making my first batch of soap in 2017. I made several batches and I loved it! I took a break when I had my second and third children for a few years and in February I took it up again. I've learned so much and made many, many batches. I've researched for countless hours to make sure everything I make is safe and follows guidelines. My goal is to create quality products that my customers love as much as I do.\nI'm passionate about handmade soap and bath products. I think they're fantastic and if you give it a try I bet you will too!\nThank you for visiting!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://rectoversomagazine.com/en/thierry-boutemys-bouquet/", "date": "2017-03-31T00:26:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218205046.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322213005-00031-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9513337016105652, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__187530869", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo @ Oskar\nIf we had to introduce him (as if we still needed to), we could name drop endlessly, but when you get to know the floral artist, you realise that isn’t his style at all. He’s all about getting back to flowers, to his free-ranging passion for sprigs and twigs, which he presents as simply as possible. And every time it’s magic.\nIt’s a simple, spontaneous bouquet. It’s much easier to create a bouquet with bottomless resources than it is to create a small bouquet that expresses real feelings.\nForget-me-nots. They’re flowers that are tied to my memories of childhood.\nIf you had to choose a single flower?\nIris Germanica, which is the garden iris used in perfumery. It’s the one Frédéric Malle uses in his fragrance Iris Poudré. It’s the flower that I love.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://thecutandshave.com/about-us/", "date": "2017-10-22T17:06:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825399.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20171022165927-20171022185927-00651.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9801760911941528, "token_count": 172, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__231914482", "lang": "en", "text": "Alex has built his brand around his childhood memories, especially the ones he remembers most vividly – visiting the neighborhood barbershop with his dad. Everything our customers experience, from the hand-selected brands we partner with, to welcoming every client with a shot of whiskey, to the music and the aroma. Alex takes careful consideration in sculpting every aspect of your visit – a timeless barber shop feel with modern style.\nAlex can never forget when his dad left him with this life-calling, and asked him for the first time, “Son, cut my hair”. It was more than just a haircut to Alex, it was an unforgettable memory.\nSo our goal is simple – we want you to leave feeling like you just spent quality time with your family and freshly styled – but most importantly, with memories you can’t forget.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://jenniferelgammal.com/one-voice-one-cello-a-mad-belgian/", "date": "2020-09-27T16:18:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400283990.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927152349-20200927182349-00323.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9413444995880127, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__287214339", "lang": "en", "text": "Great new project I’m working on in London, with the fantastic Rupert Gillett on cello (and more).\nRupert Gillett is a cello player/singer/songwriter/improviser. He delves into jazz, rock, folk, pop and more on the cello, while at the same time singing songs about robots, space invaders, bogey men and other serious issues of the day. Rupert also plays with a variety of ensembles such as Dai & the Ramblers and the London Klezmer Quartet, and pops up now and again on BBC radio and television.\nBut most importantly, he is a fantastic, versatile musician, and writes beautiful songs. His world is odd and wonderful and groovy and moving. An absolute must!\nIf you don’t know it yet, you should. We are playing regularly in and around London.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.dannysteynstudios.com/index.htm", "date": "2022-07-01T02:32:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103917192.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701004112-20220701034112-00001.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9753387570381165, "token_count": 285, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__181798462", "lang": "en", "text": "Danny is an accomplished professional photographer with over 30 years of professional photography experience. Danny started his photographic career while still at school and had his first sports photos published way back in 1973 in \"The Star\" , the major South African daily national evening newspaper, while he was just 13 years old.\nHi, I am Danny Steyn, and along with my team of highly skilled photographers, stylists, makeup artists and assistants, we provide professional photography services to all of South Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Florida Keys, as well as The Bahamas and Caribbean Islands.\nMy 30 plus years of professional photography has resulted in thousands of editorial and commercial images being published in many of the world's leading US and international publications including... Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, Playboy, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Traditional Builder, Architectural Record, Picture, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Florida Sports, Super Lawyers and many others. And my photography has also appeared in calendars, posters, post cards and billboards around the world.\nContact us today, you will find us friendly and affordable.\nSTUDIO RENTALOur attractive and well appointed 4,000 sq-ft photography studio is conveniently located in East Fort Lauderdale, at 4715 Powerline Road, conveniently located just one block south of Commercial Blvd and one block west of I-95.Read more", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://goaarhus.dk/blog/shops/trapholt/", "date": "2022-09-29T23:30:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335396.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929225326-20220930015326-00634.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.951941728591919, "token_count": 172, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__241652451", "lang": "en", "text": "Trapholt collections consists of:\nA large collection of Danish furniture design\nModern Danish visual art and sculpture\nA permanent Richard Mortensen exhibition\nCeramics, textiles and product designs\nThe sculpture park, with works by Danish contemporary artists\nThe Arne Jacobsen’s Cube flex summerhouse\nThe collection of Danish visual arts and sculpture, is mainly from the 19th century up until today. The bulk of the collection however, dates from after 1900 and in addition to art, the collection also includes crafts, and product designs from this period. The furniture collection at Trapholt charts the development of Danish furniture design from the beginning of the twentieth century up until the present. The collection is continually being added to- in the form of new acquisitions, donations and gifts- and are regularly being featured in temporary and permanent museum exhibitions.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://cjhphoto.zenfolio.com/p958457483", "date": "2018-04-23T17:15:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946120.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423164921-20180423184921-00271.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9291550517082214, "token_count": 469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__162911862", "lang": "en", "text": "SAUL LEITER 1923 - 2013 “Leiter is a rare artist, one whose vision is so encompassing, so refined, so in touch with a certain lyrical undertone, that his best photographs occasionally seem literally to transcend the medium.” - Jane Livingston, The New York School, p. 322\nCHRONOLOGY 1923 Born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1930s Attends Talmudical Academy in New York City 1935(circa)Is given a Detrola camera by mother and begins photographing sporadically. 1936 Kodachrome color film (from Kodak)for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1937 (circa) Anscochrome color film (from Agfa) for 35mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(mid) Ektachrome color film (from Kodak) for 35 mm cameras is debuted. 1940s(Early) Leiter attends Telshe Yeshiva Rabbinical College in Cleveland 1944 Paintings exhibited at Ten Thirty Gallery, Cleveland. 1945 Paintings exhibited at The Outlines Gallery, Pittsburgh. Paintings exhibited at Gump’s department store in San Francisco. 1946 Leaves theological college in Cleveland and moves to New York. Meets Abstract Expressionist painter Richard Pousse-Dart who influences his interest in photography. Resides at 99 Perry Street (c.1946-1952). 1947 Attends Henri Cartier-Bresson’s exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art; one of his paintings is included in Abstract and Surrealist American Art at the Art Institute of Chicago; meets and befriends W. Eugene Smith who gives him Alexey Brodovitch’s book Ballet ; paintings exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH. 1948(circa) Begins working with color slide film. Works primarily with three cameras, Argosy C3, Auto Graflex Junior and an early Rolleiflex. 1951 LIFE publishes his black-and-white series “The Wedding as a Funeral” September 3 issue. More work is featured in the LIFE November 26 issue (“Shoes of the Shoeshine Man”). 1952 Moves to New York’s East Village; founding of the co-operative Tanager Gallery. Works in studio behind Tanager Gallery.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.go4cruiseholidays.com/cruise-departure-ports/cruises-in-europe/cruises-from-istanbul-turkey/", "date": "2021-01-28T12:22:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704843561.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128102756-20210128132756-00239.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9278009533882141, "token_count": 537, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__131544622", "lang": "en", "text": "Cruises from Istanbul, Turkey\nIstanbul is a fascinating city to visit where you can see incredible examples of ancient art and architecture, markets and bazaars, cheek by jowl with modern, hip and happening street culture. Cruises from Istanbul leave the perfect departure port for your exploration of the Black Sea, the Greek Islands or a romantic cruise from Istanbul to Venice! The city is very strategically positioned between Europe and Asia with excellent air links to all parts of the world, making it an ideal departure port.\nCruise Lines offering Cruises from Istanbul\nThe main cruise lines offering cruises departing from Istanbul are Crystal Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. The cruise season is quite short – running from about July to October – so it is advisable to book early to make sure you are not disappointed.\nCruises to Venice, Athens or Rome\nCrystal Cruises offer three different cruises departing from Istanbul; the shortest of the three is a 7 night cruise from Istanbul to Athens, calling at four very interesting ports along the way, including Thessaloniki and the island of Skiathos. For an itinerary concentrating on Turkey and Italy you could choose the 9 day “Empires of Art and Beauty” cruise from Istanbul to Rome. As the name indicates, this cruise is for art and history buffs! Another cruise option with Crystal Cruises is their 9 night “Ancient Treasures” cruise which takes you on a dream cruise from Istanbul to wonderful Venice.\nCruises to Greek Islands and Turkey\nIf your budget rules out a luxury cruise with Crystal, do not despair – Celebrity cruises offer 3 really great itineraries departing from Istanbul at a more modest price. Choose their 12 night Greek Islands and Turkey cruise – a fabulous itinerary giving you an in-depth exploration of several ports in Turkey and the Greek Islands including Ephesus, Bodrum, Rhodes and Santorini before ending your cruise in Athens. Another option continues all the way to Naples and Rome! These cruises are ideal for travellers wanting to visit some of the worlds’ best preserved ancient sites and also have some time to soak up the sun and try out new cuisines.\nCruises from Istanbul to Black Sea\nIf you have always been fascinated by Russia’s neighbours, a cruise from Istanbul to the Black Sea is something to consider. Celebrity Cruises will take you on a round-trip cruise to several ports in the Ukraine including Sevastopol and Odessa, as well as Burgas in Bulgaria, before cruising through the Bosphorus Strait, (which separates Europe and Asia) to Mykonos and Athens before returning to Istanbul.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://dk2007.deviantart.com/art/UDK-Static-Mesh-Pack-01-160748506", "date": "2015-03-04T15:12:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463606.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00109-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9273162484169006, "token_count": 351, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__137137322", "lang": "en", "text": "Since the original meshes were made by *Nobiax his license is valid here, which is:\nProvided by Nobiax\nThis work is under Creative Commons 3.0 Licence.\nAbsolutely free to use or to modify in personal or commercial work.\nYou are free:\n* to Share—to copy, distribute and transmit the work, and * to Remix—to adapt the work\nUnder the following conditions:\n* Attribution—You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work.) * Share Alike—If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same, similar or a compatible license.\nWith the understanding that:\n* Waiver—Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder. * Other Rights—In no way are any of the following rights affected by the license:\no your fair dealing or fair use rights; o the author's moral rights; and o rights other persons may have either in the work itself or in how the work is used, such as publicity or privacy rights.\n* Notice—For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work. The best way to do that is with a link to [link]\nGive me a link, if you can, of the result at nobiax.deviantart.com\nIn brief: Yes, you can, as long you include the authors in your credits. This license is also in effect for the hole package, so if you use this you should name both authors.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.vajraflame.org/Martherese_Memorial", "date": "2018-11-19T22:01:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039746112.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20181119212731-20181119234731-00246.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9462634921073914, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__64506168", "lang": "en", "text": "With fond memories and sad hearts, members of The Vajra Flame Foundation must bid a gentle farewell to a dear friend and spiritual sister,\nBorn May 27, 1952 in Beek, Holland, Martherese passed from this life surrounded by loved ones on November 6th, 2008.\nBeloved wife of Larry Breuer, and devoted mother of her only daughter Zyanya, Martherese was a truly remarkable woman and dedicated spiritual aspirant.\nHer professional training spanned multiple disciplines, including medical assistant, fashion designer, massage therapist and meditation teacher. Her exceptional creativity was evident in her cooking, dress designing and her photography.\nMartherese was truly a planetary citizen.An avid traveler, she adored the rich landscapes and diverse cultures of planet Earth. India occupied a special place in her heart, and in her many journeys there, she met spiritual aspirants from all over the world, and with them shared meditation, spiritual initiation and a precious teacher.\nShe was a vibrant and caring person, who touched the hearts of all she met. She volunteered for many organizations and causes, including a seven-year association with The Vajra Flame Foundation, where she served for a year on the Board of Directors. Her spiritual service included teaching meditation classes, and a program for nonviolence to prison inmates, transfroming many lives.\nHer infectious laugh and wonderful smile will remain in the memory of all who knew her. The irresistible radiance of her being will continue to shine, although we will truly miss her physical presence.\nShe is survived by her husband and daughter, her mother, a brother, three sisters, nieces and nephews.\nMemorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday November 23rd, 2008 at The Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way, N.E., Seattle, Washington\nIn lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Martherese can be made to the\nVajra Flame Foundation - Martherese Fund\nor the charity of your choice.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.shuishanwang.com/mjgs/waiguominjiangushi/11501.html", "date": "2023-12-06T13:36:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100599.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206130723-20231206160723-00148.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9641112685203552, "token_count": 294, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__109946149", "lang": "en", "text": "Title: The Legend of the Irish Faeries\nLong ago in Ireland, there lived a group of mysterious beings known as faeries. These magical creatures were said to be the guardians of the forests and landscapes, watching over the lands and all its creatures.\nOne day, a curious young girl ventured into the forest, fascinated by the tales of the faeries. As she wandered deeper into the woods, she stumbled upon a group of tiny, shimmering figures dancing in a circle around an old oak tree.\nMesmerized by their graceful movements, she quietly approached them, only to be caught by the eye of their leader, the Queen of the Faeries.\nThe Queen, impressed by the girl's courage and determination, decided to grant her a wish. Without hesitation, the girl wished to become a faerie herself, to join their ranks and dance with them forever.\nThe Queen smiled warmly and granted her wish, bestowing upon her the gift of flight and magic. From that day on, the girl was known as the Faerie Child, a beloved member of the faerie community.\nAnd so, the legend of the Irish Faeries was born, a tale of magic, wonder, and the mysterious world that exists just beyond our own. And to this day, visitors to Ireland can still catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures, dancing beneath the moonlight and reminding us of the beauty and magic that lies within our own world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://stmary.ws/sunday-december-10-at-730-pm/", "date": "2017-12-15T19:28:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948579564.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215192327-20171215214327-00752.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9434264302253723, "token_count": 302, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__85375238", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 pm\nLessons and Carols at St. Mary’s featuring Adult and Youth Choirs\nThe parish community of the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset will present its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the church at 7:30 pm. “Behold! He Comes!” is under the direction of Mr. Robert C. Levulis, who serves as the director of music for the parish. This musical celebration will be lead by the choirs of St. Mary’s – Parish Adult Choir and Youth Choir, along with the Chamber Choir of St. Mary’s High School, which is under the direction of Mr. Andrew J. Koslosky, director of the performing arts program at The Schools of Saint Mary.\nThrough scripture readings and hymnody the Lessons and Carols retells the events leading up the great feast of Christmas and features works of Handel, Mendelssohn, Tschenekov, Franck, Widor, Von Herbeck, and other composers. The service is will be accompanied by The Schola Musica Orchestra and acclaimed organist, Mr. John P. Buckel.\nAll are welcomed to attend this beautiful evening that will bring serenity and joy to all in preparation for the celebration of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. A reception will follow in the Marian Room.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.allinanews.com/2016/12/girl-scouts-paint-new-addition-to-regina-hospitals-underground-tunnel-mural/", "date": "2020-06-05T03:42:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348492427.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605014501-20200605044501-00061.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9551828503608704, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__104871993", "lang": "en", "text": "[Hastings Star Gazette, December 27, 2016] For more than 30 years, the underground tunnel connecting the hospital to Regina Medical Center has featured a brightly painted tunnel with a “Rollercoaster through the Seasons” theme. This month, an addition was made to the mural creating a new look with the theme “Happenings throughout Hastings.”\nIn 1986, more than 240 Girl Scouts painted the first mural as part of a Visiting Artist program, according to a Hastings Star Gazette article that year. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the mural, another 30 Girl Scouts from the Hastings and Prescott area have worked together to paint an addition.\nRead the full story online at the Hastings Star Gazette.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.creativerhythmsevents.com/what-we-do", "date": "2019-10-14T01:06:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986648481.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014003258-20191014030258-00157.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9146276712417603, "token_count": 239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__62502796", "lang": "en", "text": "Photography by Daniel Heinley\nWe build community.\nWe facilitate creative events.\nWe inspire connections.\nWe do this through Art, Rhythm & Meditation\nThe Creative Rhythms Team inspires connection, growth and progress through creative community events. Through art, rhythm and meditation programs, our facilitators create safe space designed as an innovative approach to restoring community and a sense of belonging.\nWe do this by…\nCreating experiences and spaces that invite people to gather, connect and inspire. Our programs are designed to remind us that creativity plays a big role in our lives and how that discovery inspires us to live on purpose, be courageous and express ourselves through the art of letting go. In the studio and in every event we lead, there is an opportunity to be present, let go of the outcome and simply enjoy whatever unfolds.\nWhat We've Achieved\nTwo decades serving our communities.\nDesigned and launched creative programs.\nTraining a team of facilitators\nExpanded into dozens of organizations\nHosted statewide events\nBranched into a network of art centers\nCollaborations with schools, hospitals, community centers and businesses.\nBuilding bridges from healthcare to community", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://glenniesrestaurant.com/ginbar", "date": "2024-04-17T18:21:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00535.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9044277667999268, "token_count": 620, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__83440981", "lang": "en", "text": "- Published on 19 May, 2023\nAt Glennie’s we not only serve delicious food, but also offer a wide range of sophisticated drinks. Our passion for taste and innovation is reflected in our extensive range of Gin Tonics. Whether you’re a seasoned gin aficionado or just looking for a refreshing and flavourful Gin Tonic, you’re sure to find your perfect match at Glennie’s. Be inspired by the magic of our Gin Tonics and discover a world full of delicious combinations. Read on and let your taste buds tickle!\n🌿 A Botanical Adventure: Discover the Variety of Gin Tonics\nAt Glennie’s we have an extensive menu of Gin Tonics that will surprise your taste buds. From classic combinations to unique and daring creations, we have something for everyone. Discover the aromatic diversity of gin, enhanced by an array of botanicals such as juniper, coriander, lemon zest and more. Be surprised by the perfect balance of sweet, bitter and citrus in every sip.\n🍹 A Work of Art in a Glass: Craft Presentation and Garnishes\nWe not only pay attention to the taste, but also to the presentation of our Gin Tonics. Each glass is a true work of art, with carefully placed ice cubes, fresh herbs, fruit slices and other creative garnishes. The visual appeal of our Gin Tonics makes the experience even more special. Enjoy the beautiful interplay between taste and aesthetics as you live your gin and tonic adventure.\n🌟 Custom Made: Personal Preferences and Adjustments\nAt Glennie’s Restaurant we want your Gin Tonic experience to be perfect. That’s why we offer the possibility to customize your gin and tonic as you wish. Do you have a favorite gin or do you want to add a specific garnish? We are ready to meet your personal preferences and create a unique Gin Tonic that suits you completely. Let your taste buds rejoice and enjoy a cocktail created just for you.\n🍋 Refreshing and Invigorating: The Perfect Drink for Any Occasion\nWhether you want to relax after a long day at work, celebrate a pleasant evening with friends or simply enjoy a refreshing drink on a sunny afternoon, the Gin Tonic is always an excellent choice. The combination of gin, tonic and aromatic additives creates an invigorating and flavorful experience that will awaken your senses and quench your thirst.\nGlennie’s Restaurant is the ideal destination for Gin Tonic lovers. Our extensive range offers a world full of tasty and refreshing combinations. Be enchanted by the magic of gin, the variety of botanicals and the artful presentation of our Gin Tonics. Come along and let our mixologists take you on a flavor adventure you won’t soon forget.\n🍹 Visit us today and discover the delicious world of Gin Tonics at Glennie’s Restaurant, ‘Let the evening beGIN…’", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.julianstein.net/events/2015/4/15/music-for-lamps-2015-mata-festival-new-york-ny", "date": "2019-08-24T23:12:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027321786.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824214845-20190825000845-00076.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8590187430381775, "token_count": 391, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__100952911", "lang": "en", "text": "Music for Lamps (Adam Basanta + Julian Stein + Max Stein)\nDescription: Music for Lamps is an installation and performance work for 12 sound and light emitting lamps by laptop trio Adam Basanta, Julian Stein, and Max Stein. The performance will be our USA premiere, and will take place at the Kitchen (512 W 19th St) on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8pm.\nMATA goes full blast in an unforgettable evening that probes all that we understand to work together to create music. Norwegian composer Bjørn Erik Haugen’s Summon transforms images to sound and back to image, questioning if what we see is really what we intend it to be. Mirela Ivičević, in her Orgy of References, takes on the role of the composer, their resumes in particular, giving a new take on the litany of accolades that fill them. Meanwhile American Megan Grace Beugger’s Liaisons connects a dancer to a prepared piano via a pulley system – what is more important: the sound or the performance? Serbian composer Jasna Veličković tears apart the instrument, creating music instead with electromagnets in hersUn. Finally, Music for Lamps – the trio of Adam Basanta, Max Stein, and Julian Stein – puts forth a clean slate in which tens of table lamps outfitted with transducers create their own music.\nBjørn Erik Haugen (Norway): Summon (2013), WP\nJasna Veličković (Serbia): sUn (2014), AP\nMirela Ivičević (Croatia): Orgy of References (2012), AP\nMegan Grace Beugger (USA): Liaison (2013), NYP\nAdam Basanta / Julian Stein / Max Stein (Canada / US): Music for Lamps (2012-15), AP", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://iffleyhistory.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/iffley-history-society-24/", "date": "2019-09-22T17:29:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575596.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922160018-20190922182018-00254.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.975098192691803, "token_count": 179, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__39822428", "lang": "en", "text": "Tuesday 17 April is the evening of the Vivien Greene Memorial Lecture 2018.\nCircumstances beyond the Society’s control have required a change in speaker and talk.\nThe Society’s Committee is very grateful that one of our regular speakers was able to step in at short notice.\nIt is hard these days to remember that the contemporary audience actually found their paintings shockingly, distressingly … realistic. Charles Dickens – of all people – seems to have been staggered at the wrongness of John Everett Millais daring to make the Holy Family so ordinary in his Christ in the House of His Parents. For Dickens the Virgin Mary was ‘horrible in her ugliness’. (Millais & Dickens went on to be good friends. In due course the artist was to have the last word, doing a pencil sketch of Dickens on his deathbed )", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.financialinstitutionslegalsnapshot.com/2015/11/can-you-copyright-your-yoga-routine/", "date": "2024-02-25T11:22:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00793.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9707938432693481, "token_count": 368, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__3879296", "lang": "en", "text": "The United States Court of Appeals has ruled that a sequence of twenty six yoga poses developed by Bikram Choudhury, published in a book in 1979 with descriptions, photographs and drawings and taught as part of a teacher training course since 1994, could not be the subject of copyright protection because it was an idea, process or system designed to improve health rather than the expression of an idea. The court held that because the sequence was an unprotectable idea it was ineligible for copyright protection as a compilation or choreographic work.\nCan you copyright choreography?\nThe court rejected the argument that the sequence of movements could be regarded as choreography by stating:\n“Thus for example, the copyright for a book describing how to perform a complicated surgery does not give the holder the exclusive right to perform the surgery. Like the series of movements a surgeon makes, the Sequence is as Choudhury tell readers, a method designed to cure, heal, or at least alleviate physical injuries and illness. Monopoly protection can only be secured, if it can be secured at all by letters-patent ”.\nThe court accepted that the expression of the yoga sequence in the book is entitled to copyright protection. But the underlying idea is not.\nThe position under the South African Copyright Act of 1978 is much like the position under US copyright law. It recognises choreography as a subject of copyright. Under the Copyright Act, dramatic works are defined to include choreographic work or entertainment in a dumb show if reduced to material form. Assuming Choudhury’s printed yoga sequence is original, it would probably have been protected under South African copyright law as a choreographic work. One cannot help but wonder whether Choudhury could have had a favourable result had his matter been heard by a South African court.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://drawingcentre.nl/en/activity/embodied-experience/", "date": "2024-04-15T15:33:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00659.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9512070417404175, "token_count": 435, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__48385319", "lang": "en", "text": "WORKSHOP Embodied experience\nTake part in a workshop in the exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” where you will work with different (drawing) exercises on the experience of color.\nArtist Maike Hemmers invites you to a workshop in her duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind. This session will focus on the embodied experience of color and you will participate in various exercises that Maike also uses in her own work: for example, you will make drawings through a mental body scan and perform movement exercises with the sculptures from the exhibition. The goal is to connect with other participants through play and express something of yourself through interaction with art.\nAbout Maike Hemmers\nMaike Hemmers (1987, DU) is part of the duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” currently on view at Drawing Centre Diepenheim. In her artistic practice, she translates mental and physical stimuli into abstract drawings and soft sculptures. She explores and uses somatic exercises that approach the body and mind as one. From these exercises, she develops a personal theory of color, through which she seeks to understand and represent how emotions and affect move through our bodies.\n- The workshop is open to everyone regardless of age, experience, prior knowledge or mobile disability. The exercises can be adapted to your own abilities and needs.\n- Part of the workshop will be conducted through exchanges with other participants.\n- The language of the workshop is Dutch.\n- A total of ten spots are available.\n- The workshop will take place in Drawing Centre Diepenheim’s exhibition space. The space will be closed to the public at the time of the event.\nDate and location\nApril 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Drawing Centre Diepenheim.\nCost and registration\nThe regular rate is €15, the discounted rate (students and museum card holders) €10.\nAdmission to the exhibition, drawing materials and a cup of coffee or tea are included in the price.\nPurchase your admission ticket for the workshop here. Please note that the number of spots is limited!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://silkorchidgallery.com/product005-TOL.html", "date": "2018-04-27T01:11:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948738.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180427002118-20180427022118-00412.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8712705969810486, "token_count": 274, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__156939915", "lang": "en", "text": "Tiny Olivia Lace\n(Shown in White & Light Violet)\n(Click image to view other photos)\nCare: Machine dryable, Machine washable\nOur Price:$79.00 complete ensemble*\nCustom order available on this item\nDresses are all handmade and will require at least 6 to 8 weeks to create.**\nThis design combines various crochet stitches to\ncreate a one-of-a-kind traditional style. The Tiny Olivia Lace dress\nwill encircle your precious little one in shimmering lace and roses. Our dress\nis designed with delicate butterfly sleeves and has a removable crochet\nsash that's adorned with ribbons, roses and glass pearl beads. The ensemble\nincludes matching booties and bonnet for a completed look.\nThe Tiny Olivia Lace dress is made with soft lightweight yarn and stitched with the airy Love Knot stitch, which allows for fluid movement.\nWhether the ensemble is for your little baby girl or a gift, the Tiny Olivia Lace dress will become a present to be cherished forever.\nPayments by PayPal\n*Ensemble includes dress with removable sash, 2 corsage pins, booties and bonnet (6mo - 12mo), anklets and barrettes (24mo).\n**For custom colors, please allow an additional week.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.cfpponline.com/team/miguel-rivest", "date": "2023-12-06T11:28:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100593.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206095331-20231206125331-00760.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9870786666870117, "token_count": 129, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__302118207", "lang": "en", "text": "Miguel is a dedicated member of our church, in charge of the sound department and working alongside Cole, who runs the video department. He grew up in Campbell's Bay, QC, as the son of our beloved Pastor JC and his wife Julie. With his strong ties to our community, Miguel is passionate about improving our church's online presence by producing professional media that can share the message of God's love far and wide. His creative vision, combined with his knowledge of sound, is a great asset to our church. We are grateful to have Miguel on our team and are inspired by his commitment to sharing God's message with the world.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://southcityhues.blogspot.com/2013/12/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree-how.html", "date": "2017-11-24T05:38:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807089.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124051000-20171124071000-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9843317866325378, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__204894072", "lang": "en", "text": "I made this ceramic Christmas tree for my mom back in 1983. Mom would set it out every year on top of a bookcase in the living room. I never would have guessed that 30 years later this tree would still be around and sitting in my home. It has been tucked in a box in my fruit cellar for a number of years now. When I pulled it out a couple days ago and plugged it in, I was happy to see it cheerfully light up. I set it on a file cabinet next to my computer and sewing machine where I turn it on and enjoy memories of Christmas past.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk/content.php?/about/art_at_papworth_hospital", "date": "2017-05-24T04:03:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607786.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524035700-20170524055700-00543.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.901282012462616, "token_count": 355, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__55843065", "lang": "en", "text": "Art at Papworth Hospital\nUplift and inspire patients, visitors and staff\nArtwork can bring many therapeutic benefits to patients, visitors and staff within a hospital environment.\nPapworth Hospital is holding a series of voluntary exhibitions featuring the work of regional artists and colleges.\nOur programme of artwork aims to:\n- Create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors\n- Uplift and inspire patients with colours shapes and imagery\n- Enhance the working environment for staff\nCommissions and residencies\n- Chris Wood - Ladder of Light\n- Jane Prophet - Distinctions and Counterposes, Wysing Arts\n- Stained glass window in Papworth Hospital's main reception\nA new art display is on show this month in the restaurant.\nPatients and visitors are invited to contact Liz Bush, Arts Co-ordinator on 01480 364585 should they wish to purchase any artworks. Papworth Hospital benefits from 15% of the sale price.\nGenerous donations of artwork\nSince the first exhibition was set up in 2003 with Pauline Aitken, many artists have showcased their work at the hospital keen to promote the psychological and physiological benefits art can have in a hospital environment.\nWe are now building up our own collection of artworks thanks to the generosity of artists who have exhibited here.\nWith special thanks for donating a piece of your work:\n- Mark Humphrey\n- Maureen Squaire\n- Jo Chapman\n- Pauline Aitken\n- Helena Greene\n- Gordana Bjelic-Rados\n- Srisurang Russell\n- Philip Jones\n- Isla Woiwood\n- Slawko Berezynskj\n- Phil Cope\nFor further information please contact:", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://jacobkeleherjewelry.com/products/diamond-carved-hoops", "date": "2024-04-21T03:04:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9389981031417847, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__18865598", "lang": "en", "text": "Black & Gold Circle Post\nAdd a touch of elegance with these post earrings, meticulously crafted from oxidized sterling silver and adorned with an 18k gold inlay featuring our signature texture. Each earring features a delicate 1.4mm VS1 diamond dangle, designed to catch and play with the light as they are worn. The earrings are secured with a sturdy yet comfortable 18k gold post. Measuring approximately 0.5 inches round, each earring is a unique work of art, as the gold inlay exhibits slight variations during the meticulous hand fabrication process.\nFor wholesale inquiries, please contact us.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.korumusictherapy.com/", "date": "2021-05-10T23:52:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991553.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20210510235021-20210511025021-00426.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9359054565429688, "token_count": 486, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__145498837", "lang": "en", "text": "SPECIALIZING IN AGING & END OF LIFE CARE\nKoru Music Therapy provides in-home and on-site music therapy services to clients throughout San Diego county and areas of Riverside. Telehealth and online music therapy services are also available. Please reach out to us for more information and rates.\nThe Koru is a Maori symbol that represents growth, tranquility and new life. It is symbolized by a fern frond and is also connected to ancestry and legacy. This symbol and its meaning align with the intention and mission of Koru Music Therapy.\nKoru Music Therapy specializes in supporting the aging process, individuals with cognitive impairments, end of life care, which includes hospice, palliative care, grief & loss services, as well as support for healthcare workers, through music in its many forms. Koru Music Therapy honors each individual's strengths in the moment, and each person's cultural identity and unique life story in order to achieve holistic comfort.\nWe use evidence-based methods and approaches and maintain our education in end of life care practices, as well as continued music therapy education.\nMarlo Smith, MMT, MT-BC\nHospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist\nCreator & Owner\nMusic is an energetic force and a direct expression of one's well-being. Each individual has her/his/their own unique relationship and connection with music made of many layers. As a compassionate, person-centered music therapist, I seek to deeply understand people's musical connections, life stories, strengths, assess holistic functioning and creatively discover how to provide comfort during challenging times.\nI have been a board certified music therapist since 2009. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance in 2001 at the University of New Hampshire and when I craved more, I earned my Masters of Music Therapy in 2010 from Temple University. I am a certified Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist (HPMT), and a Level III Trainee in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance and focus proper alignment, self-love, gentle and restorative yoga. Working full time in end of life care since 2008 has offered me a deep and comforting understanding of death, dying and, especially, living.\nCONNECT WITH US", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://gamescoinpro.com/roblox-outfit-ideas/", "date": "2024-03-03T05:44:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00389.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.888873279094696, "token_count": 1907, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__7026738", "lang": "en", "text": "Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Roblox outfit ideas, where self-expression and creativity reign supreme. As an expansive player-driven platform, Roblox offers a myriad of opportunities for users to construct fashionable avatars that mirror their individual styles. Whether you’re into the chic streetwear look or you’re drawn to eclectic aesthetics, Roblox has got you covered.\nWith an expansive selection of skins, cosmetics, shoes, and hairstyles, you can craft trendy Roblox clothing and accessories that are truly representative of your virtual persona.\nThe Roblox catalog, brimming with items ready to be used in your next cool Roblox outfit combination, is your playground. Not wanting to blend into the virtual crowd? Fear not. The vast catalog allows you to create standout looks that emphasize your taste and personality, unmistakably setting you apart from other avatars roaming the popular Roblox clothing trends.\nThe Roblox outfit costumes feature brings a layer of convenience to the table, enabling you to switch between saved outfits effortlessly. Whether it’s a set assembled from pieces purchased with Robux, or a spontaneous ensemble created from free items, every Roblox avatar is a display of collaboration and individual creativity that makes up this vibrant community.\nSo, are you ready to dive into this world of top Roblox fashion ideas? Discover the endless possibilities and make a statement in the Roblox metaverse today!\nExplore the World of Roblox Outfits for Distinct Avatar Personalities\nIn Roblox’s immersive universe, avatar outfits do much more than merely change the visual representation; they form a virtual fashion statement, defining the individuality of each character. Considering various roblox avatar ideas, players can perceive their avatars’ personas through their unique styles. Be it a nod to the platform’s nascent days through classic Roblox styles or a dash of modern touch drawn from contemporary fashion trends, each avatar stands out in its own right.\nDefining Your Avatar’s Style: From Classic to Contemporary\nThe journey towards avatar personalization begins with choosing a distinctive style that mirrors the player’s taste and the avatar’s personality. For the nostalgic ones, there are classic Roblox styles reflecting the early days of the platform. In contrast, for those who love keeping up with the trend, contemporary looks inspired by real-world fashion trends are plentiful. From the resurgence of retro and vintage styles, to the streetwear influences marking an urban design, Roblox offers a comprehensive spectrum of fashionable choices.\nAccessorizing Your Avatar: The Importance of Details\nIn the world of Roblox, detailing holds prominence when crafting an avatar. Thanks to Roblox Studio, players can access a buffet of textures, colors, and patterns, allowing them to customize their avatars right down to the minutest detail. The Roblox marketplace further expands this versatility, catering to a vast array of styles from the subtly sophisticated pastel aesthetics of the Bloxburg moms to the boldly daring looks of Emo Avatars. The power to accessorize, made possible by the diversity of choices and the in-game currency, Robux, proves avatar customization to be a fundamental facet of the Roblox experience.\nHow to Craft Fashionable Roblox Avatar Ideas Using In-Game Items\nCrafting stylish and unique avatars is a cornerstone experience for millions of Roblox Metaverse users. The ability to express oneself via the limitless possibilities of Roblox outfit crafts, is vital in forging a unique identity in the digital realm.\nWithin the extensive virtual clothing library, lie countless possibilities waiting to be explored. The combinations of clothes, accessories, and gear available on the platform enable creators to fashion a wide spectrum of avatars, from the playfully adventurous to the casually streetwise.\nThe wide assortment of outfit elements, such as oversized shades, snapback hats, graphic tees, and signature shoes, open innovative avenues to personalized fashion statements.\nRoblox Studio, the heart of the avatar customization process, substantially amplifies the potential for personal expression. Users can design their own clothing, contributing to the already abundant cache of digital clothing items. Whether purchased with Robux or available for free, these user-crafted garment pieces add a distinctive flair to the virtual wardrobes of countless avatars.\n- Explore the Virtual Clothing Library: A comprehensive collection of clothes, accessories, and gear await, with the potential to form countless outfit variations.\n- Experiment with Outfit Elements: Incorporate elements like oversized shades, snapback hats, graphic tees, and signature shoes to put a personal spin on the avatar’s appearance.\n- Design Original Clothing in Roblox Studio: Utilize this profound feature to craft unique digital clothing items, adding a layer of individual expression to the avatar.\n- Add User-Created Items to Your Wardrobe: These items enrich the assortments of extra attire, available for purchase with Robux or accessible for free.\nInjecting your creative energies into Roblox outfit crafts can be a highly satisfying endeavor. As you navigate the Roblox Metaverse, the avatars you create not only become reflections of your unique fashion perspective, but also contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of this vibrant digital universe.\nCreative and Cool Roblox Outfit Combinations for 2024\nAs we look towards 2024, Roblox players are continuously exploring and creating unique outfit combinations that reflect their distinct style and personality. Blending various color palettes and unique textures, avatars have transcended being mere online representations into impressive digital style statements.\nMixing Color Palettes and Textures for a Unique Look\nOne popular trend among Roblox enthusiasts is the creative mixing of color palettes and textures to create unique avatar designs. Leveraging the vast range of clothing items available, from flashy cyberpunk wear to casual Y2K-inspired attire, players have the freedom to craft avatars that reflect their aesthetic preferences. This trend has taken overarching popular Roblox clothing trends and brought a whole new dimension to them.\nEmbracing the Aesthetics of Popular Roblox Clothing Trends\nRoblox’s fashion scene in 2024 sees players embracing the aesthetics of popular clothing trends, showing a keen understanding of avatar feature enhancement. From the moody tones of grunge to the futuristic vibes of cyberpunk styles, the diversity and adaptability of Roblox outfits allow players to represent their individuality comprehensively.\nSelecting Apparel That Highlights Your Avatar’s Best Features\nIn creating an expressive and memorable avatar, choosing the right apparel plays a integral role. Certain clothing pieces and accessories, when chosen tactfully, can highlight and enhance the avatar’s features. A cool snapback can strengthen a streetwear look, or a delicate hair accessory can soften an edgy outfit. The right balance of clothing and accessories can significantly elevate an avatar’s aesthetics.\nThe Psychology of Color in Avatar Design\nOne fascinating aspect of Roblox outfit creation is the use of color psychology. Colors are not just decorative elements, they carry emotional weight and meaning. For instance, blues can evoke feelings of calm while reds may convey energy or passion. Savvy players use this to their advantage, selecting colors that not only beautify their avatars but also subtly communicate their personalities.\nIn sum, the creative exploration of Roblox outfit combinations is a testament to the freedom of expression offered by the platform. With the abundance of designs and trends available in 2024, players continue to push the boundaries of virtual fashion and personal expression.\nTop Roblox Fashion Ideas That Have Gone Viral Amongst Players\nThe digital landscape of Roblox is ripe with creative style inspiration. Over time, certain avatar style trends have amassed such popularity they’ve gone viral. Players have set fashion benchmarks, creating digital fashion trends through the use of innovative outfit compositions in Roblox. Styles like Slenders, CNPs, and the pastel-dominated Bloxburg mom aesthetic have made their mark and continue influencing the Roblox fashion scene.\nThese viral Roblox fashion ideas have transcended the virtual platform, encouraging players to keep updating their avatars. Simultaneously, avatar styles have evolved, offering a look into current and future digital fashion trends. We’ve seen the rise of Cosplay avatars, enabling players to bring beloved characters from fiction and celebrities to life within the Roblox universe.\nAesthetic subcultures have also found their way into Roblox, with avatars like Softies and Preppy becoming trending styles. Their simple, cute, and well-curated looks have resonated with the Roblox community. The mixing of styles, such as combining Preppy with Kawaii or Emo with Cosplay, has allowed players to create imaginative and trendy ensembles that reflect multifaceted personalities.\nThese top Roblox outfit ideas have not only struck a chord with players’ personalities but also invigorated the Roblox fashion scene, keeping it vibrant and ever-evolving. Players continue to draw inspiration from these viral trends, signaling that the digital platform is more than just games – it’s become a fashion hotspot.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://placesinsandiego.com/spreckels-organ-pavilion/", "date": "2024-04-19T15:10:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00088.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9312774538993835, "token_count": 458, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__45972632", "lang": "en", "text": "With 73 ranks of pipes—more than four thousand in all—ranging in size from three storeys high to smaller than your little finger, it’s touted as largest outdoor organ in the world. And the Spreckels Organ definitely ranks among the most impressive.\nThe ornate pavilion that houses the pipes has the complex beauty of an exotic palace, extending two Corinthian-capitaled colonnades like welcoming arms around the audience seating area. The nearby fountain and the colonnade lights transform the scene into an even more breathtaking spectacle in the evening. Its power is such that the organ rises over the roar of the jets flying in to nearby Lindbergh Field, drawing crowds that nearly match the pipes in number on summer Monday nights.\nThe organ was a gift to the city (and “the people of all the world”) from brothers and fellow sugar-daddies Adolph B. and John D. Spreckels at the end of 1914, shortly before the beginning of the two-year-long Panama-California Exposition that celebrated the new trans-continental canal. The incredible Italian-Renaissance pavilion was the product of architect and king of domes Harrison Albright, and over the years the place has only gotten better. Today, the stage is twice the size and the organ itself sprouts 33% more pipes.\nThe aforementioned Monday evenings are host to the Summer International Organ Festival, when special concerts see the organ accompanied by an orchestra or itself accompanying silent movies. With that many pipes the organ is capable of an incredible variety of sounds, and has built-in cymbals for musical moments that require even more grandiosity. Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 San Diego Civic Organist Dr. Carol Williams gives an organ concert, playing everything from Bach to Duke Ellington in the open air no matter the weather. If it’s a rough day and you can’t face the wind and rain with the same determination as that with which Dr. Williams turns her back to it, you can always watch the live stream—but the concerts are always free to the public.\nThe pavilion can be found at 1549 El Prado # 10, San Diego, CA 92101", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://ravenexit75.blogspot.com/2008/12/maestro-warren-ellis-tells-of-busy-year.html", "date": "2018-05-27T15:39:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794869272.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527151021-20180527171021-00515.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9859073162078857, "token_count": 1624, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__58931966", "lang": "en", "text": "Maestro Warren Ellis Tells Of A Busy Year For The Bearded & Brilliant Bad Seeds\nWarren Ellis, one of The Quietus' favourite Australians, drops by as we hail the several gentlemen of the Bad Seeds and Grinderman as artists of 2008\nEvery good 'n'grizzled commander knows to pick his Lieutenants well. The past two years have been something of a golden period for Nick Cave; judging moustache contests, giving out the Turner Prize, not to mention the feral Grinderman set upon a supine, willing audience and this year's new Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! marking a welcome return to a rawer Bad Seeds sound. Yet Cave is always quick to insist that he is not a solo artist. Since the departure of Blixa Bargeld in 2003, Warren Ellis seems to have found a greater voice within the Bad Seeds set-up and beyond, be it in his role in Grinderman, or working on film soundtracks with Cave. The sounds he wrings from violin and those tiny, yet full-throated, guitars gave Grinderman its lustre, his picking raises Lazarus, his onstage high-kicking complimenting Cave's twisted evangelical, seam-busting gesturing. The Quietus called Ellis to reflect on the peculiar alliance between Grinderman and the Bad Seeds, his relationship with the group, and just what the hell else he's been up to in this 2008. It's been a busy old year has it, Warren? \"Fuck, tell me about it man...\"\nSo to start, how was it unleashing Grinderman on the festival crowds this summer?\nThis festival run was really enjoyable. The band seems made for the festivals, the way we play. It's a very different thing, just the four of us going on to play with no soundcheck or any of that boring stuff, which actually seems to help the performance with Grinderman in some ways. All hell breaks loose up there. We've found the songs and it's loosened up a whole lot more and we're looking at different ways of playing them, not just discovering them.\nYou said that Grinderman would have an impact on the Bad Seeds, do you think post-Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! that's going to work the other way round too?\nI think so. It's not like we go in there in a different mood or a different headspace. When we went in to record that Grinderman album we didn't even have a name for it. You couldn't imagine how liberating that was if you tried. A big part of the whole thing was to not have any identity - obviously you can't start from zero again, and it's pointless to even think that you could, but to go in there not even having a name was a real reminder of how many restrictions you unwittingly put on yourself, particularly with a group like the Bad Seeds where there's such a long history. The Bad Seeds, particularly before I joined, flew in the face of what was considered to be the norm for rock music, and that was part of their thing. You'd never find a guitar solo on a Bad Seeds record, it was anti a lot of that stuff, to their credit. I guess we've tried to open doors on things that wouldn't be liked.\nDo you feel like perhaps you've come to the fore more in terms of the Bad Seeds dynamic?\nI was never particularly into playing just the violin. When I started with the Dirty Three that was always what was that great thing about it, we wanted to be free from the instruments, and I'd never play a straight violin line. So joining the Bad Seeds was a rather odd proposition for me because I'd never been in that position before, and it would arise that I'd have to do that sort of thing. Then I guess by playing these other instruments it changed my involvement. I've been working on Nick on so many varied projects now, and up to this point it's going good. It's like when you meet somebody and you have a chat and realise you get on with them, so you meet up again and six months later that might grow into something quite different. And music is a bit like that too, you find you get on with somebody, and you find you might want to spend more time with them. What I like about working with Nick is he tries to push me as far as I can go, he doesn't try to hold me back and that's really encouraging.\nHow does that work in the wider Bad Seeds group?\nIt's good because within that environment you can fall flat on your face and realise that it doesn't matter. It's good to go as far as you can go before you realise it's not working, because sometimes it can work, you know? I guess it encourages even the most ridiculous-sounding idea to be carried through to whichever conclusion it could go to. I really like that. It's about taking chances. In the Bad Seeds it seems like people go in and do what they do, and sometimes people are required to do more or less, and it's not even a discussed thing.\nYou've also done the music for a series of Sony adverts. How was that?\nI was doing it ten days before the Bad Seeds were going on tour and it was a total meltdown experience. You'd present it and they'd be saying 'We love it, we love it', then you get a phone call as you're walking out of the door saying 'we just presented it to the heads of Sony and they don't like it'. You've got fifty minutes to do a new thing before we present it again'. I just went 'you're fucking joking' and smashed the phone into pieces.\nWould you put yourself through that again?\nIt's not the sort of thing I'd want to do all the time, I wouldn't say it was incredibly rewarding, it's not like playing in front of a couple hundred people. It's only been in the past couple of years that I've actually started enjoying the studio, and getting more involved in that. Before, it was always more about playing live - it's just fantastic, that whole experience. I love playing with people we know, I love playing in a band, and I love that thing of performing music. It sounds like a corny thing to say, but it's just an incredible escape you know, all the stuff getting fucked up and shit-faced, it's fantastic. You work your way through all that and work out where you want to be if you're still going with it.\nHow does that relate to the different groups you're in?\nIt's really great, it just helps with what you're doing. Someone like me, I don't like songs, I somehow seem to have been part of writing quite a lot of material now for some reason, and I found doing all these different thing has really helped whatever I'm going on to do next. Playing in the Dirty Three has helped with the Bad Seeds, then the Bad Seeds helped with the Dirty Three. Whatever you do, if you're trying to do something different the next time you're trying to modify things a whole lot and it's really invigorating.\nDoes it stop you getting stuck?\nAside from the whole thing about the music there's an incredible dynamic to a band, being around the same people all the time, and it's a real relief to have different things going on.\nDo all you Bad Seeds still get on?\nEvery bunch of people like that if you have problems you either work it out or you don't and you split up. It's something that you don't really think about until it happens and you find yourselves together, it's like having a girlfriend or a boyfriend, the intensity of the relationship. It's something you realise after two years of touring non-stop with the Bad Seeds: fuck me, I'm living with these people.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://parentingnh.ning.com/profiles/blogs/circus-smirkus-comes-to-new-hampshire", "date": "2013-05-24T22:44:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705195219/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115315-00077-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9239335656166077, "token_count": 968, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__4359411", "lang": "en", "text": "Events, features and things to do for families in New Hampshire\nBekk McGowan of Wilton holds Emma Rogers of Peterborough in a handstand during the finale of the Circus Smirkus 2011 Big Top Tour. Bekk and Emma – both 16 – return this year to perform in the 25th Anniversary Big Top Tour.\nCircus Smirkus, Vermont’s acclaimed traveling youth circus, celebrates its 25th anniversary this season with a return to Hanover, July 21 – 23. This year’s troupe includes two young performers and a coach from New Hampshire, as well as three from the Hanover area.\nCircus Smirkus is the only youth circus in the country to travel “under canvas” – that is, as a traditional traveling show complete with a Big Top tent. The circus has not been to the Hanover area since 2005, when it played in Lebanon. It's last appearance in the Granite State was in 2009, in Wilton.\nFounded in 1987, Smirkus was the dream of internationally renowned mime and clown Rob Mermin, a protégé of the late Marcel Marceau. Moving to Vermont after a long performing stint abroad, Mermin began the program on a former dairy farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.\nThe first season included just 15 young Vermonters, who practiced for one week, then hit the road for a three-town tour. This year’s troupe of 29 youngsters, ages 11 to 18, will rehearse intensively for three weeks and tour for seven, performing nearly 70 shows in 14 cities and towns throughout the Northeast, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, and upstate New York.\nThis year’s circus includes two New Hampshire troupers: Bekk McGowan, 16, of Wilton and Emma Rogers, 16, of Peterborough, both in Circus Smirkus for their second year. In addition, Alisan Funk is the head aerial coach for the tour. Now a resident of Montreal, Funk brings to Smirkus a history of performance and aerial choreography with a variety of companies including Cirque du Soleil. The seven Vermonters on the troupe include three from the Upper Valley/Hanover area: siblings Sam Gurwitt, 16, and Sonya Gurwitt, 18, of Norwich, Vt.; and Liam Gundlach, 15, of Thetford, Vt. The other performers come from eight other states – California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas – as well as the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Over the years, Smirkus has included coaches and performers from 26 states and 32 countries.\nA Smirkus show features an original score, live music, custom-made costumes, and professionally choreographed dance. It requires an entourage of 45 adults (counselors, cooks, coaches and crew). But the stars are the kids; they perform as jugglers, clowns, aerialists, wirewalkers, acrobats and more. Smirkus is known for its “themed” shows, and this year’s theme is “Topsy Turvy Time Travel: A Blast from the Past & Fun from the Future.” The show invites the audience on a tantalizing trip through time, a wonderfully wacky exploration of pranks and pratfalls from the past and fantasies for the future.\nIn addition to the traveling circus, Circus Smirkus also runs a sleepover summer camp dedicated to circus arts, located at Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vt. More than half of the members of the 2012 performing troupe are camp alumni. The acclaimed Smirkus School Residency program brings circus arts to schools throughout the Northeast during the academic year.\nCelebrations for the 25th anniversary include the publication of “Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus,” a capital campaign to purchase a permanent location for Circus Smirkus Summer Camp; and strengthening a nascent collaboration with the National Circus School of Cuba.\nTickets for all venues are on sale at smirkus.org and 1-877-SMIRKUS (1-877-764-7587).\n2012 BIG TOP TOUR IN HANOVER\nJuly 21 - 23\nFullington Farm Field, 99 Lyme Road (Route 10), Hanover\n6 shows: 2 & 7 PM – Saturday11 AM & 4 PM – Sunday1 PM & 7 PM - Monday\n$20/Adult (13+), $16.50/Child (2 – 12)\nKids under 2, free!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.prideinlocalmusic.com/sponsor.html", "date": "2024-02-23T02:59:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00451.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.958666980266571, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__80893754", "lang": "en", "text": "The Pride in Local Music event started at the onset of the covid pandemic when the world shut down. We knew that we needed to support our creative economy in Austin. We reached out to our sister music city of Nashville and partnered with the Nashville LGBT Chamber to produce the first Pride in Local Music streaming event. We did it again in 2021 as a hybrid event. In 2022, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce brought you the first ever in person full stage produced Pride in Local Music festival at The Long Center!\nMany of our sponsorship packages come with great benefits including branding opportunities, VIP or GA ticket bundles, and an annual membership to the Austin LGBT Chamber. Our packages and included benefits for each are listed below.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://photoeyesgallery.photoshelter.com/", "date": "2013-05-20T08:30:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698646863/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516100406-00018-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579814076423645, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__140493922", "lang": "en", "text": "This Website is where I display my Fine Art Photography.\nThe art that I produce is carefully captured and processed by using the highest standards of photography, editing, and printing. Only the best archival materials are used.\nTo me the finished art piece should reveal the scene with the same emotion that I had envisioned when I was there.\nAll of my photographic work can be purchased as signed Giclee prints, or canvas art, that will be shipped directly to your address.\nI hope you will enjoy viewing the Fine Art Photographs that I have been able to produce.\nThis website will continually change, and I invite you to visit often.\nFine Art Photographer", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://heirloomseals.com/blogs/tutorials/introducing-juliette-calligraphy-script-embosser", "date": "2024-02-27T14:14:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00490.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.857849657535553, "token_count": 363, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__132417771", "lang": "en", "text": "Today we are thrilled to be featuring our Juliette Embosser. Juliette embodies timeless class. The delicate calligraphy adds a feminine touch which pairs beautifully with any colour palette. She is shown here on handmade textured paper and crisp envelopes. Juliette is perfectly suited to this muted colour palette and would make a superb addition to any neutral or minimal themed wedding.\nEmbossers make a great addition to any wedding stationery. They are extremely versatile, whether your theme is minimal or has all the bells and whistles - an embosser serves as a perfect compliment. Adding a subtle personal touch while suiting any and all colour palettes.\nIf you love this style perhaps you may consider complimenting your stationery with our Juliette calligraphy script wax seal. Stamp your wax seal impression in elegant neutral tones such as our classic white wax, or add some sparkle with our metallic gold sealing wax.\nDeeply engraved and uniquely personalised, a bespoke wax seal stamp can be used to enhance memories today and then be cherished and passed down through generations for years to come.\nFor full impact add this delicate Juliette calligraphy monogram rubber stamp to your wedding stationery and make a truly personalised suite. Keep it simple with a classic ink pad or heat emboss for extra lustre and texture. Rubber stamps are super versatile; use them to uniquely personalise wedding stationery, menus, wedding favours, napkins and more.\nFeaturing a polished oak turned handle on a laser etched maple block, our deeply engraved rubber stamps create delicately detailed and beautifully unique impressions.\nShop our full Juliette collection here to add delightful monogram detailing to your elegant wedding invitation suite.\nOr take inspiration from these beautiful blog posts featuring our Juliette range.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://apartmentsforrentcom.com/2016/05/25/midtown-west-apartment-rentalsfor-rent/", "date": "2019-02-17T16:21:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247482186.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190217152248-20190217174248-00071.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293407201766968, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__30380918", "lang": "en", "text": "You finally consider moving to Manhattan and you are searching the best option. Well, Midtown West is home to some of the city’s most iconic buildings: the Empire State, the Chrysler Building, and the UN headquarters. But you can find a lot of more there…\nMidtown West has a lot of Dance Clubs and restaurants and all what you need to turn every night unforgettable specially in the Hell’s Kitchen area. And who knows? Maybe you can even meet Daredevil climbing some of the buildings ready to sign you an autograph.\nBut what about rentals in Midtown West? Let´s take a look at Mercedes House one of the well know apartments building in the neighborhood.\nMercedes House is a very vanguard design by architect Enrique Norten that has recast the New York skyline. Norten created a zigzag footprint and a silhouette of cascading green roof terraces that allow for unobstructed views of Clinton Park and the Hudson River. It looks like a giant stairway in the middle of the city. So cool about how it looks but amazing views from the inside.\nIf you never visited Mercedes House in Midtown West please take a look at it´s official website where you can find a virtual tour. You will love the innovative design in this age of “shoe box” style buildings: http://www.mercedeshouseny.com/the-building\nHonestly is one of these places i wish to say “Yes i actually live here”.\nAverage rent in this building is around 4,000 (1 bedroom, less for studio apartments more for two bedroom apartments) so if you consider the place, the neighborhood, the building itself and the rental cost in Manhattan it´s very affordable for luxury apartments with nice views.\nIf you move to Midtown West don´t forget to live the Broadway theater experience, something unique in the world. I mean the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway with more than 40 professional theaters. As a theater lover i visited some of them and trust me, sometimes i think about moving Midtown West only for going every day to a different Theater.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://amoretango.com/brides-grooms/", "date": "2018-02-22T18:30:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814249.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222180516-20180222200516-00034.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9332302212715149, "token_count": 330, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__193700794", "lang": "en", "text": "Make Your First Dance Together an Argentine Tango\nAmaze your guest with a Very Special Tango arranged just for you. With 6 or more private lessons you will be prepared to dance and make that magical day even more memorable. Choose your own song or we can work together to pick a moving emotional piece, choreographed, polished and ready to mesmerize your guests.\nWe recommend starting your lessons three to four months before the wedding to allow time for practice, especially if you are a newcomer to dancing. We realize that there is a lot to do before the wedding and it can be stressful. Besides preparing you for your first dance as a married couple, dance lessons can actually be a stress reliever. Your lessons can be your time to relax, let loose and have a great time. We try to make the lessons a lot of fun, so not only will you be preparing to create a lasting memory for your big day, but the lessons themselves will be something that you will always remember.\nLearning the Argentine Tango for your first dance at your wedding will impress your guests, make your wedding more enjoyable, and give you the gift of dance that you can share with each other for the rest of your lives.\nWe can also customize a program of Semi-Private Classes for you and the entire wedding party, including Mom and Dad. Talk about fun – it’s a blast!\nAt Amore Tango, we will consult with you on the entire process surrounding your first dance – you will look good, feel confident while all eyes are on you and your guests will be impressed. Visit our online booking calendar to book now.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://artwebdigital.com/mehndi-design-new/", "date": "2023-12-10T07:26:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00681.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9411841630935669, "token_count": 911, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__40812341", "lang": "en", "text": "Mehndi or henna designs have been an integral part of various cultures around the globe for centuries. With its intricate patterns and beautiful art, mehndi is not only considered as a form of body art but also as a symbol of love, prosperity, and good luck. From traditional designs to contemporary styles, there’s something for every occasion.\nHere are some of the latest and most stylish mehndi designs that you can try for your upcoming events.\nTraditional Henna Designs\nTraditional henna designs are a classic choice for various occasions such as weddings, festivals and religious celebrations. These designs usually feature intricate patterns of paisleys, flowers and leaves. The traditional style is known for its bold and symmetrical patterns, which are applied to the palms and tops of hands, as well as the feet and legs.\nIntricate Bridal Mehndi Designs\nBridal mehndi designs are one of the most intricate and detailed designs. These designs are created using the finest henna paste, which is applied to the bride’s hands and feet in elaborate patterns that can take hours to complete. Bridal mehndi designs usually feature motifs such as peacocks, elephants, and other traditional symbols.\nSimple and Minimalistic Designs\nSimple and minimalistic designs are perfect for those who prefer a more understated look. These designs are usually made up of small, delicate patterns and are perfect for casual occasions. The simple and minimalistic designs are generally applied on the fingers and wrists, and they are easy to apply and maintain.\nGeometric Mehndi Patterns\nGeometric mehndi patterns are a modern take on the traditional designs. These designs feature symmetrical patterns of geometric shapes such as triangles, diamonds and squares. These designs can be applied to any part of the body, and they look great on both dark and fair skin tones.\nFloral and Paisley Designs\nFloral and paisley designs are a popular choice for mehndi designs. They feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and paisleys. These designs are perfect for weddings and other formal occasions and can be applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.\nContemporary Mehndi Art\nContemporary mehndi art is a fusion of traditional and modern designs. These designs feature bold patterns and motifs such as birds, butterflies, and abstract shapes. These designs are perfect for those who want to experiment with new styles of mehndi designs.\nArabic Style Mehndi\nArabic style mehndi is a popular choice for brides. These designs feature large floral patterns and geometric shapes. The Arabic style is known for its bold, thick lines and intricate patterns, which are applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.\nFusion of Mehndi and Glitter\nA fusion of mehndi and glitter is a perfect choice for those who want to add some sparkle and shine to their designs. These designs feature intricate mehndi patterns, which are then filled with glitter. These designs are perfect for parties and events and can be applied to any part of the body.\nMehndi Designs for Festivals\nFestival mehndi designs are usually bold and colourful. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves and paisleys, which are then filled with vibrant colours. These designs are perfect for festivals such as Diwali, Eid and Holi.\nMehndi for Parties and Events\nMehndi designs for parties and events are usually bold and elaborate. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, paisleys and other traditional motifs. These designs are perfect for weddings, engagement parties and other formal events.\nMehndi for Casual Occasions\nMehndi designs for casual occasions are usually simple and minimalistic. These designs feature small, delicate patterns, which are applied to the fingers and wrists. These designs are perfect for casual gatherings and can be applied quickly and easily.\nWhether you’re attending a wedding or a festival or just want to add some style to your look, mehndi designs are the perfect choice. With a wide variety of styles and patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find a design that suits your taste and occasion. So, go ahead and experiment with these stylish new mehndi designs and make a statement at your next event.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://faracharity.org/fullArticle.php?articleID=2994", "date": "2020-10-20T17:12:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107874026.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020162922-20201020192922-00711.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663902521133423, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__71843364", "lang": "en", "text": "Charity auction - a great success!\nThank you so much to all who attended our auction and dinner at The Brisley Bell on Thursday November 8th. It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by everyone – all while raising funds for FARA’s vital work in Romania.\nThe event was held to raise money to help prevent homelessness for young people leaving the notorious state institutions in Romania. FARA Charity collaborated with The Brisley Bell and Rowley’s Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneers to offer a delightful evening with delicious food, fabulous auction lots and enticing raffle prizes.\nThe auction and raffle was brilliantly run by Will Axon, from Rowley's, and a wonderful £2,390 was raised on the night, and adding the donations received from non-attendees, the grand total is £5661.39!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://discountteacups.com/products/24-pink-roses-wholesale-priced-teacups-saucers", "date": "2023-06-03T18:28:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649302.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603165228-20230603195228-00023.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9284197688102722, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__77551978", "lang": "en", "text": "24 Pink Roses Porcelain Teacups and Saucers are a full tea cup holding approx 6 oz. FDA approved and dishwasher safe.\nIf you like pink roses, these are the tea cups for you! The pattern features lush pink roses and rosebuds and tiny green leaves on a white background. The cups curve to a slight lip and have a pedestal foot. The handle is elegantly swirled.\nPurchase these as Teacups Party Favors ready to use to decorate your event, be used at your event and for your guests to take home. That's a 3 in 1 savings!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://ocfair.com/press_post_type/48442/", "date": "2023-03-28T12:07:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948858.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328104523-20230328134523-00551.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9261807799339294, "token_count": 688, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__241405248", "lang": "en", "text": "Two more shows headed to Pacific Amphitheatre this summer: Island Empire Festival, Counting Crows\nCosta Mesa, Calif. (March 21, 2022) – OC Fair has added four more shows to the 2022 summer lineup.\nAs part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre, Island Empire Festival will be held July 24, and Counting Crows will headline on July 27. Plus, live music headed to The Hangar: I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience on July 17 and STYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show on July 31.\nTickets for these shows will go on sale Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.\nComing to Pacific Amphitheatre:\nIsland Empire Festival with Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Eli-Mac, Anuhea, Analea Brown + More\nJuly 24, 2022, 2 p.m.\nTickets are $25-$65\nThe Island Empire Festival will feature an upbeat mix of reggae, soul and R&B from Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac and Analea Brown with more guests to be announced. The fest will be hosted by Western Conference (DJ Westafa & Big Body Cisco).\nJuly 27, 2022, 7:30 p.m.\nTickets are $42.50-$82.50\nExploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, Counting Crows has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide. The band released their newest record, Butter Miracle, featuring hit single “Elevator Boots” in April of 2021.\nComing to The Hangar:\nI AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience\nJuly 17, 2022, 8 p.m.\nTickets are $20-$25\nThis is as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert! The band features Michael Firestone, who looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, plus a cast of talented musicians and dancers who bring Jackson to life. I AM KING features renditions of Jackson’s biggest hits including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror” and many more.\nSTYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show\nJuly 31, 2022, 8 p.m.\nTickets are $20-$25\nSTYXology performs music from all eras of the illustrious and legendary catalog of STYX. With note-for-note precision, live vocal and instrumental performance, and the energy of five lifelong Styx fans, STYXology entertains with soaring choruses, shredding guitar leads and touching power ballads.\nTickets to these shows go on sale to the public Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. The OC Fair Box Office at Pacific Amphitheatre will be open on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets to performances occurring during the OC Fair include same-day admission to the OC Fair. The 2022 OC Fair is July 15-Aug. 14, open Wednesday-Sunday. Advance tickets are required.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://www.felipetellez.com/clients-testimonials", "date": "2020-01-24T04:38:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250615407.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200124040939-20200124065939-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.966921329498291, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__66056318", "lang": "en", "text": "\"The infusion of Tellez's stirring orchestral arrangements (performed by The Budapest Art Orchestra) are nothing short of magic.\"\n- The Whole Note, Feb. 2017\n\"Minstrelle is a fantastic new album by this young artistic duo...it is wonderful to hear such diverse music that nonetheless bears the recognizable style of the composer and interpretation of the singer.\"\n- Penka Kouneva, 2016\n\"Felipe was recommended to me in 2016 and I was so impressed by his work that I've signed him up to every project I've done since. Not only is he an exceptional talent musically, but he also has a great sense for how to compliment story and tone, and does all this with remarkable efficiency.\"\nDirector & Producer", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://cabintek.com/log-home-products.html", "date": "2017-04-23T05:42:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118477.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00361-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.94404536485672, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__229145338", "lang": "en", "text": "|Everything Log is not like other log furniture and material stores, we actual want you to call us so we can assist you in your purchases. We have dedicated Customer Managers for each department to ensure you are completely satisfied with your experience.\nEverything Log will design and create you a hand-crafted masterpiece. We have created an assortment of log-based furniture for any style home or business.\nNothing is as welcoming as the cozy warmth of authentic log furniture handcrafted by skilled artisans. Everything Log is your source for the very best of this unique furniture. We specialize inhandcrafted log furniture and rustic home décor. For a beautiful home or cabin that captures the rustic charm of mountain living, order your furniture today.\nLet our Customer Managers help you with your order!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://wkink.blogspot.com/", "date": "2019-07-20T00:43:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526401.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720004131-20190720030131-00251.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9850313663482666, "token_count": 379, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__146335026", "lang": "en", "text": "My first tattoo is of a pair of tribal dolphins jumping out of water. The dolphins are in a circle while their tails form a heart and the water a butterfly. As you can tell many symbols in all of this. I see this as a representation of life (circle), intelligence (dolphins), love (heart), uniqueness (butterfly) and they are tribal as that is my heritage. I was born of the Columbia River Plateau People. I got this tattoo the summer between my Sophomore and Junior year of college at Sacred Art Tattoo in Corvallis. However, I don't remember the woman who did it as she was called upon to do it when the guy I had my appointment with had been fired. Not the best of luck with the artist situation, but I love it all the same.\nMy second tattoo is of a tribal turtle with a dream catcher on it's back. This represents Turtle Island, so that I remember that I don't have to carry the world on my back and the dream catcher allows my dreams to flow through into existence while keeping the bad things stuck. A reminder to myself to relax and let my dreams happen. My friend drew this tattoo up and we went and got it done at High Priestess Tattooing in Corvallis. Again, I really didn't know the artist and after he did a bad job I have learned my lesson. When I went back in to have it fixed he as well was no longer working at the shop, but another artist offered to touch it up and she did a great job.\nI have many designs that I want to get put upon my body, but first need to find a tattoo artist that I can work with. I have yet to find a good Tribal tattooist. :( I think my next tattoo will be a feather around my wrist or a salmon up my side.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://alliesinstitches.blogspot.com/2009/04/garden-lacecreating-trim.html", "date": "2017-04-27T07:08:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121893.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00566-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9723870754241943, "token_count": 528, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__6347631", "lang": "en", "text": "What a superb play day yesterday was! 40 degrees and hard rain outside, cozy sewing room with pretty fabrics, ribbons, and lace inside, emailing on and off with my buddies, listening to good music as the rain poured down...it was pretty darn wonderful.\nI call my project \"Garden Lace\" because all the flowers in the fabrics are indeed from my garden, and the dominant element to go with them is from my lace collection, which I have been shamefully ignoring lately.\nTo construct my little quilt (which as I said last time, will be another contribution to the Alliance for American Quilts Crazy about Quilts contest, which I do hope lots of you will enter), I used the same machine applique technique as I did for \"Elle and Dave\", which will be written up in the next issue of CQMagOnline, going live on April 25th. This is a fast way to work.\nI needed solid trim to go between my fabric patches but wanted to use lace...so....\nI got out some ribbons of various widths, some likely lace pieces (the short bits were perfect), and my Steam a Seam fusible strips in both 1/4\" and 1/2\" widths. (If I had had the Lite version of my Steam a Seam, that would have been better for embroidering through later, but I used what I had on hand.)\nThis shows the ribbon with the Steam a Seam on it below, and the lace I'm going to iron it to above.\nHere's another one...\nThis is ironed on, viewed from the back.\nHere it is from the front.\nAnd here's the batch of them.\nMost of these pieces of lace were short and I loved using them up this way.\nThe ribbon colors were chosen to go with my floral fabrics....\nI do like how unified this looks. Controlling the elements going into a crazy quilt gives it some order...and I always love that balancing act between order and chaos....\nI'm going to enjoy hanging some embroidery off the edges of the laces. Toward that end I just happened to have ordered some lovely new threads from Maureen Greeson's new website. Her prices are very good and her service is excellent. Visit her here:\nand you will be glad you did!\nShe carries exactly the kind of supplies I love! I encourage you to check out her new site. ;-)\nMore rain on tap for today....you know what I'll be doing!", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://liturgicalart.blogspot.jp/2012/02/creating-in-image-of-god.html", "date": "2013-06-20T10:22:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711406217/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133646-00045-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9513768553733826, "token_count": 544, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__96489906", "lang": "en", "text": "For the installation on the left (west) side, Molly Elkind created a two-part sculpture entitled Where the Earth Meets the Sky. Molly made this piece out of handmade paper, stitching, and hand-dyed silk. A dyed fabric backdrop evokes the starry spaces in which our earth and its atmosphere find their home.\nClose-up view of the sculptured pieces\nThe Artist's Statement for this exhibit:\n“And God said, ‘Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry land Earth.” Genesis 1:9-10\nWhen I made this piece almost ten years ago, the Creation story of Genesis was on my mind, and I was working a lot with handmade paper. Often I would press damp sheets of paper to the trunks of trees to dry, thereby embossing them with the tree’s bark texture. For this piece, I then formed, painted, and stitched the sculptures from this textured paper. Stitching on the green “earth” form resembles the lines on maps, while on the “sky” form it resembles the planets and their orbits. Each piece is lined with contrasting silk whose color links it to its counterpart. While there is space between the “earth” and the “sky” I like to think the two pieces are in dialogue with each other.In the niche on the right, Nancy Langham created a mixed-media sculpture entitled And It Was So, utilizing tree branches, an altered book, and stitched \"leaves\".\nThis work is meant to be a visual expression of appreciation for the symmetry between the first chapter of Genesis and the first chapter of John. In Genesis, God literally speaks creation into existence (And God said “Let there be light”). In the prologue to John, the evangelist affirms that the same creative force that formed the universe has become flesh and lived among us, and this force is referred to as the Word (or logos, in the original Greek.)\nScholars say that the Greek word logos has a wide range of meaning, but is usually translated as the “word of God”. The Greek letters for logos are used in the altered book that is the focal point of this artwork. By including Scripture passages and a book and a tree, it is hoped that viewers will be inspired to contemplate the relationships between words, books, trees, the Creation Story, and the Word.\nClose-up view of the altered book\nClose-up view of the stitched leaves", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://thesportresort.com/2024/01/24/coin-op-amusements-news-story-led-mini-golf-to-open-in-oregon-us/", "date": "2024-02-22T20:11:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00699.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9678604602813721, "token_count": 157, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82347099", "lang": "en", "text": "Mini-golf will be paired with immersive storytelling at a new attraction in Portland, Oregon, US.\nWonderwood mini-golf is a new venue from local artist Mike Bennet, which will feature nine holes, each uniquely designed. The holes will include hand painted environments, such as the Mushroom Forest and a wacky cheese shop.\nBennet has previously created a monster exhibition and dinosaur attraction in the town and has now turned his attention to mini-golf.\nThe course is located next to Wonderwood Springs, a coffee shop that will sell F&B to the mini-golf players.\nWonderwood’s website promises that players can expect a “magnificent world full of brave adventurers, exciting quests and magical wonders.”", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://exemptionband.blogspot.com/2010/08/exemption-in-studio-part-5-mo-bitta.html", "date": "2018-07-16T21:49:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589470.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716213101-20180716233101-00055.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9587110280990601, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__72320633", "lang": "en", "text": "- Long Island/Brooklyn, New York, United States\n- Exemption is a three-piece aggressive progressive rock outfit that started on Long Island in 2004 when the members were only 13 and 14. In 2007 they put out their first full-length, \"The Rabbit Hole.\" In 2009 they released the \"Harmony of the Spheres EP,\" and in October 2010 they put out their second full-length \"Public Cemetery Party.\" Their sound has evolved into something truly their own, combining progressive metal, stoner rock, pop, blues, and alternative ambiance once earning them the title of the \"bastard children of the Beatles (The Metal Den).\" Check out http://exemption.bandcamp.com to hear some music, all the releases are available on iTunes and Cdbaby.com. This blog is for the members to share stories and news with their friends and fans.", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "http://bonjour-india.in/content/ananta-opus-195", "date": "2017-04-24T14:59:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119637.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00518-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9580994248390198, "token_count": 862, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__104376285", "lang": "en", "text": "Ananta Opus 195\n«Connecting the fundamental principles of two musical cultures: sharing heritage, exploring horizons »\nThe concerto for sarod, symphonic and electronic orchestra is an original and harmonious work born from the meeting of different musical cultures. Written by Pierre Thilloy and performed by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan with the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra and the Kords Collective, the creation is directed by Samuel Jean.\nAs much as he is hailed as a “musician of the world”, Pierre Thilloy is not an explorer of music; irrespective of his multiple experiences, he creates original works accessible to all. Pierre Thilloy began his musical study at the Conservatory of Nancy followed by the Conservatory in Luxembourg and later in Austria at the Mozarteum of Salzbourg. A prolific composer, Pierre’s official catalogue comprises of more than 180 compositions including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, symphonic poems, mass, oratorios and even the accompanying score for silent films. His interaction with the cultures of the world began in Africa and took him to Central Asia especially, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and then India in 2010. Here he had his first taste of a vast and ancient musical tradition with divine origins and a metaphysical quality. During his Indian visit he met with the grand maître of the sarod, Amjad Ali Khan and from this meeting was born a project of writing a concerto based on an Indian raga - founded on the fundamental principles of Indian music as well as the execution of a raga.\nSarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan is one of the greatest masters of the sarod. Taught by his father Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan was born to the illustrious Bangash lineage rooted in the Senia Bangash School of music. Today he shoulders the sixth generation of inheritance in this legendary lineage. He developed a unique style of playing the sarod and gave it a new and yet timeless interpretation. He has performed in different parts of the world, is the recipient of many awards and honours and continues to be one of the busiest classical musicians in India today. In his case, the term 'beauty of the Ragas' acquires a special meaning as he has to his credit the distinction of having created many new Ragas. Khan Saheb will be accompanied by his sons Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, both well known names on the music scene and the seventh generation of musicians in the family. The New York Times refers to Amaan and Ayaan as, “excellent musicians, who play with power and precision and can light up an audience with fast passages\".\nFounded at the end of the 18th century, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is one of those orchestras which, for many years, have structured musical life in France and undertaken public service missions. With its 200-year existence, it has become a truly unmissable cultural showcase for the city of Avignon, the Grand Avignon area, the Vaucluse and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.\nThanks to its successive musical directors, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra offers a profound musical intelligence and a rare flexibility in its approach to works, irrespective of their period or their style. Under the leadership of Philippe Grison, its Managing Director, the Orchestra is now spreading its reputation throughout the region, France and internationally. The main mission of the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is to produce and to broadcast symphonic and operatic works and to take part in awareness and audience development campaigns in Avignon and its surroundings. It is supported by all the local and regional authorities including the Ministry of Culture and Communication - DRAC PACA. Samuel Jean its Principal Guest Conductor.\nDiscipline: Music / Concerto for Sarod and Symphony and Electronic Orchestra\nCities: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai\nDates: From 26 February to 5 March", "domain": "artistic"}
{"url": "https://postonovo.com/2016/06/28/can-salo-cadaques-spain/", "date": "2023-06-05T06:29:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651325.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605053432-20230605083432-00336.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9076487421989441, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__82384726", "lang": "en", "text": "Tucked away in the corner of Plaça de Passeig you will discover this family owned gem. The proprietor proudly claims that four generations of his family have been toiling away, making and selling all manner of ceramic and pottery goods to a mixed clientele of local consumers and foreign enthusiasts.\nIf you’re in Cadaqués and in the market for any sort of houseware, stop here. And don’t forget your credit card. This is not the home to touristy nonsense – here you will find gorgeous housewares, from plates to bowls, tea sets to figurines. They have it all and it’s all top notch quality, often proudly signed by the, in some cases, famous artisans. You’re welcome. And so is your mom.\nCan Saló, Plaça de Passeig, 12, 17488 Cadaqués, Girona, Spain", "domain": "artistic"}