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McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron "Flying Skulls" from Eglin AFB seen at Nellis AFB, November, 2017.
JASDF F-86F Sabre s/n 62-7431, #431, USAF 55-3822, evaluation for QF-86F drone program, Japan, circa January 1977.
I am Dr. Bill Schneider, Interplast’s chief medical officer. Part of my job is to evaluate sites for future Interplast surgical team trips, visiting educator trip and surgical outreach center directors. I am currently in Bamako, Mali, the first stop of a three week fact-finding trip to Africa that will also include Ghana and Ethiopia. Currently Interplast has a surgical outreach center in Lusaka, Zambia, and I am excited about the prospect of expanding our development work elsewhere in Africa.
Today was spent visiting several hospitals here in Bamako, Mali to determine if this would be a good place to bring an Interplast surgical volunteer team. There are no plastic surgeons in Mali, a country of over 12 million people. It appears that there are only two surgeons who do cleft lip repairs, and no one who does palate repairs. The Gibreal Toure Hospital has the largest pediatric department in Mali and is the primary pediatric referral center. They are interested in lectures and teaching in all of our specialties.
I started this final section of the Art Foundation with confidence and excitement. I had been wanting to make an animated music video, or at least a section of one for this project. I was filled with ideas and inspiration for what I could do and what songs I could use, and I was also going to bring in and improve upon techniques I used in my Pathway project, such as the photomontage style. My visual/artist research and initial brainstorms/sketches were made mostly when college was still in session. I was able to go out and take pictures to gather inspiration, such as when I went to Camden and Brick Lane to explore the explosion of the music scene up there and street art which I think really helped drive me forwards, these pictures that I captured also really helped me at the beginning of lockdown to keep up with my work.
Month 1 of Lockdown (23rd March – 23rd April)
I found the first month of lockdown ok in terms of work as I was really interested in exploring all the ideas I had without worrying about the time I was spending on them, for instance I would begin working between 9-10am and stop at 2am the next day and I felt fine because I was enjoying the process of experimenting and the ideas that sprung from them. I was so determined to try and get through this tough time having produced some amazing work. Since I was also furloughed from work I was also able to take the time to practise drawing purely for fun which felt really nice to step away from everything and be able to do my something for myself without having to worry about the consequences would be the next day.
Month 2 of Lockdown (23rd April – 23rd May)
During the second month of lockdown, I came to the realisation that I was burning myself out as my ideas began to run dry and I was pushing myself to create things that made no sense and didn’t make me happy. Sitting in the same four walls came to feel like a prison cell. Admittedly my mental health dwindled, but I tried to channel it into something positive for my work, these came in the forms of more digital experimental pieces I did in Photoshop such as photomontages and animated gifs. Because I was drawing for fun as well, I decided that I should explore hand-drawn digital animation, and so I did 2 test animations using this method of animating, one completely by hand (face melting, no colour) and one in after effects where I filled in some simple blocks of colour and then used the ‘liquify’ effect to make it look more like realistic melting, however I ran into an issue with this one as I could not edit the timing of the effect so at the end it ‘liquifies’ too fast and almost ruins the whole thing, so I decided to stick with Photoshop and Adobe Animate after that experiment.
Month 3 of Lockdown (23rd May – present)
If the world didn’t feel like it was falling apart two months ago, it definitely does now. It feels like we have been thrown back in time to the 18th century. First a virus infects the world and then people are killed based on the colour of their skin. It really takes a black man being choked to death by police for eight minutes for the world to come to their senses again. It feels like peace isn’t an option because no one listens. I am heartbroken that yet another person lost their life to this unjust system and now people take a stand. Violent and peaceful protests, both of which are being suppressed by police in acts of terror as encouraged by a world leader nonetheless. There is going to be another wave of this pandemic and people are going to die because of the virus and from the brutal methods of police and I can’t do anything but sit in my bed and watch, donate, sign, share posts and cry for people who have been affected by these crimes their whole life based off of something they were born with. This whole paragraph has not been about art but I can’t concentrate on anything else when the world is burning. Everything I do feels so small and insignificant. At first we were all in the same boat, staying at home to fight COVID-19, then came the awareness that not everyone was safe at home during this time (this is something that effected my personally and thus I decided to centre my project more on this angle), and finally police brutality rearing its ugly head in America once again, causing the world to take a stand. Because of these well-meaning protests there is undeniably going to be a second wave of deaths due to this pandemic, it seems like this will never end and it feels so selfish to be writing an evaluation on my art project when people are dropping dead all over the world.
Because this project is meant to be about my journey and process during this time, I’ll finish this paragraph how the past month has not been great for me. Along with all the current issues going on worldwide and as I said before how my mental health has been declining, in a strange way being cooped up in my room while I know the rest of the world is going through the same made me feel some kind of mental unity, and I had tunnel vision, all I was focusing on was also what everyone else was focusing on, and this pandemic consumed my mental health in a terrible way but my art in a great way. If I were able to continue my project in college I would have loved to have stayed late to try different angles and progress some kind of storyline, even if it was only ten seconds. Through this last stretch I have also had a lot of trouble getting the audio work on different platforms. When I play my video on my computer in Adobe Animate or as an exported mp4 file it all works fine, however when I try to play it on Flickr the audio doesn’t work. This worried for a little while but I asked my peers to check on my account to see if the sound worked for them and it does, so the problem is with my computer and not with my final piece which I am very relieved about.
This time has really hit me hard. I have gone through intensified personal and family problems, there have been times where I haven’t left the bed in weeks. As I write this it is nearly 21:00 and I have left my bed 4 times today to get either food or water. I am not ok, the world isn’t either. I have really tried my best with what I could with this project. Not being in college, being able to see my friends, flip through their books, look my teachers in the eye as they give me sincere advice, I feel like I have been robbed. I was so used to having a busy schedule, college three days a week and staying late until it closed, then spending the next three days at my job only able to squeeze in my friends in evenings or Sundays made me so, so happy. From the bottom of my heart, this foundation course truly was the best thing to happen to me in a long time and I hate that I will never be able to get these last few months back, but if this time has taught me anything it is that you need to embrace your lows and use it for inspiration, that the world is more than just your personal mental health, there is so much going on out there, so address it. As artists that is what we are meant to do, express ourselves and our views, we take inspiration from the world around us. Although my mental health has been incredibly low due to the current events I am very proud that I am still here to write this evaluation, and I could not have done it without the support of my tutors and friends.
Capt. Michael A. Basnauskas, brigade chemical officer, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conducts basic detainee operations as his instructor evaluates his training at the Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center, Ravenna, Ohio, April 10, 2011. Detainee operations is one of many common training tasks approximately 3,600 Soldiers of the brigade must complete before fall 2011, when they begin a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Ohio National Guard photo by Spc. Kimberly Lamb) (Released)
UNEP, together with the EU and the Government of Sudan has launched a new catchment management project in the Wadi El Ku, one of the largest seasonal water courses in North Darfur. This landmark project aims to improve the livelihoods of conflict-affected people in and around a stretch of the Wadi El Ku near El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, through the improved management of local natural resources. The area has seen enormous population growth over the past 10 years, and currently it is estimated that well over 700,000 people depend on the Wadi for their water supply and livelihoods (agriculture and livestock). The result is widespread deforestation, falling groundwater levels, and increasing environmental degradation, which in turn erode livelihoods and undermine economic recovery.
2014 © Albert Gonzalez Farran, UNAMID
For further information please visit www.unep.org/disastersandconflicts/
121004-N-SF704-094 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 4, 2012) Aerographer's Mate Airman Kristena Schildt, from Deming, Wash., monitors weather patterns in the meteorological and oceanography office aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of the ship's final evaluation period (FEP). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman/RELEASED)
images from a walk in glen finlas. converted in batches of threes with imagemagick.
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A farmer tastes the food given to her during the sensory evaluations of IITA generated banana hybrids at buwama- Mpigi district on 20 - 2- 2008. Photo by IITA. (file name: BA_2008__001).
So, I've decided to take pictures of all the dolls I have, and really think about why I have them and if I want to keep them. Alas, Carrie here, who I've had since she was new, will probably be looking for a new home. As cute as she is, I just don't like celebrity sculpts, and I really don't have any attachment to her as a childhood toy. I've just held on to her because I had her. (I actually had 2 Kenner Leia dolls--the other was Evil Leia, and she did not survive my childhood...)
Early this morning, Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring and Emergency Aggie Bear began “Operation Bacon Jerky Deux.”
The concept of the operation is to try several different types of marinades/rubs on some delicious bacon and then have some test subjects evaluate it to determine what should be used for a full batch of delicious bacon jerky.
Aggie Ring began with the Chipotle Cinnamon Rub. Neither Aggie Ring, Emergency Aggie Bear, or I had ever heard of such a thing. We weren’t quite sure what to do with it so we dipped the slices of bacon in apple cider vinegar and sprinkled it all over them. If the flavour of the rub turns out to be desirable, then perhaps we will try mixing it with honey or maple syrup.
Next, the Emergency Aggie Bear had Aggie Ring move on to the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. This was the easiest to use. We just poured some in a small bowl and dipped the bacon in it before placing it on the rack.
Then came the most difficult portion of the execution of the operation — The horseradish “rub.” We didn’t want to use just the fresh, super hot horseradish by itself, so we took some sushi ginger and ran it through the food processor with the horseradish. It doesn’t look all that “sexy” as far as bacon jerky goes, but it does taste really delicious and smells nice as well. If one’s sinuses are clogged, this will certainly open them up. Much of the “bite” of the horseradish will fade during the jerking process so Aggie Ring plans on keeping an eye on this batch.
We’ve already made numerous batches of beef and bacon jerky using honey and sriracha so we skipped making a batch using that this time. In fact, the last batch of delicious bacon jerky we made was honey/sriracha. I gave a bag to a buddy of mine to take home. He later told me he left it on the counter while he went outside to work and when he came back in, his wife had consumed all of the bacon jerky. “No, no no!” cried out the Aggie Ring. “Women should never eat jerky. It’s most unladylike. The only type of women who eat jerky are either ‘working girls’ or women who’ve been in prison.” My buddy said, “Well… there’s a two-year period in her life after college that she never talks about. I suppose she might have been in prison then.”
Finally, it was time to use the Colman’s (of Norwich) English Mustard. I have to say that it’s so hot that I’m surprised that the English have the taste for it. Using forward planning, Aggie Ring had procured a crowler of fresh dry Irish stout from a nearby brewery the night before. We took some of the mustard powder and mixed it with the Irish stout. Emergency Aggie Bear insisted that we throw in some honey. After we marinated the bacon, there was still most of the stout remaining. Aggie Ring told me, “Beer is a breakfast food.”
If there’s one thing Aggie Ring has taught me over the 30 years we’ve been making jerky since we were off-campus cadets at Texas A&M, it’s that if you can’t take a teaspoon of a marinade and find it delicious, throw it out. The jerky isn’t going to taste good. That honey/mustard Irish stout blend was incredible. I might have to bake some chicken thighs using this type of marinade.
“Well, then. There’s nothing to do now but wait.” said Aggie Ring after we put the three trays into the dehydrator.
When the bacon jerky is ready, we will get someone who’s expendable and whose life doesn’t matter if they choke on a piece of bacon — a college drummer or trombone player. Aggie Ring has two on call. I only hope they survive.
08 July 2014
Regional Gliding School (Atlantic), Debert, Nova Scotia
Glider Pilot Scholarship cadets and staff from "B" Flight enjoying a productive evening at the airfield.
The Regional Gliding School (Atlantic), in Debert, N.S., is one of four Cadet Summer Training Centres in Atlantic Canada. Cadets from across Canada are at the school this summer learning how to fly gliders. The school also has three satellite locations, in Waterville, N.S., Moncton, N.B., and Gander, N.L. where cadets from across the region are learning how to fly single-engine aircraft this summer. Through participation in the Cadet Program, young people develop valuable life skills in teamwork, citizenship, leadership and physical fitness while having fun and meeting new friends.
Cadets is one of Canada's most successful youth programs, the Cadet Program aims to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate the interest of youth in sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Forces.
Photographed by: Lieutenant Stacey Hoffe
Unit Public Affairs Representative, RCSU(A)
Cadets from Penn State ROTC participated in their PT evaluation, consisting of two minutes of push-ups, sit-ups and a two mile run on Aug. 30.
A team of geologists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District meets with a consultant review board at the excavation site for the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway in Folsom, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012. The board, made up of highly-qualified geology, geotechnical and structural experts, was hired to evaluate the integrity of the spillway’s foundation - a requirement for Corps’ civil works construction projects intended to reduce risk to lives to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. The spillway will allow Folsom Dam to release water sooner and more safely. The project is part of the Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project, a joint effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency to improve the safety of the dam and reduce flood risk for the greater Sacramento area. (U.S. Army photo by Michael J. Nevins/Released)
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (June 4, 2019) - Spc. Lucas Moraes (left), an intelligence analyst with 25th Infantry Division, is evaluated on providing medical care to a simulated casualty during medical lanes as part of USARPAC’s Best Warrior Competition, June 4, 2019 on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The medical lane tests Soldiers ability to perform casualty care under fire, utilizing paint balls to replicate enemy fire. (Photo by U.S. Amry) 190604-A-UH335-016
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One of the steers headed to Iowa along with his herd mates. All were sired by GAR Prophet. Attend the November 5 evaluation and hear what the panelists think of them.
Only a couple days left until Halloween! Second Life's recent news has put a lot of us in a turmoil, including me. I started re-evaluating all the land that WET owns here on the grid...
So, what's a gal to do? Well, I couldn't help myself... I ended up partying as usual. Hehe. With Halloween parties galore, I ended up hanging out with old friends and new ones...
DJ Qwark Allen had a cool costume party at Hydra. So, I showed up dressed in bows... a present! LOL! I met Rush Gastel, an awesome builder at Dancing Water. Check out the pics of the chameleon colors on the psy suit. Loved it.
Then a quick stopover to hear DJ Zap Hax. I want this man to spin for me at a party! His musical catalogue is incredible.
How can he spin minimal, proggy, house, motown, rolling stones, german metal, industrial and DnB all at once? And without hesitation or jarring changes? Damn. Go check him out at Electro Smog.
Another stop at DeRailed (speaking of industrial...) held me captive too long. I always think I'll stay for 30 min... I always end up leaving when the DJ leaves! Their Halloween party is after Halloween... hangover party LOL!
DJ Digital sent an invite to Codie's Rouge Lounge. They had a great event blending RL & SL Dj's. Love the Rouge Lounge... so enticing.
Party would not be complete without time at the number #1 club on SL grid, Dance Island. They are having a special event there, too on Halloween. The costumes are always fun there.
But, the world of SL would not be complete without my angel. We both headed to see Maximillion Kleene over at Bubbly Ballroom.
Ahhh... so romantic, so beautiful. Both Xavier and I love getting dressed up. And to hear Max's sweet voice is the ultimate for a romantic date at Bubbly.
ps. I also caught up with Max at Stardust and over at the special event at Secondstock... OMG, there was 99 people at that party! Holy shiz! LOL!