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At least, that's what I think is happening in this shot.
I //really// need a way to make notes. Maybe something as simple as a notepad w/ my camera and a note of the image #.
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Title: Phrenology, or, The doctrine of the mind [electronic resource] : and of the relations between its manifestations and the body
Creator: Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Creator: Wheatstone, Charles, Sir, 1802-1875 former owner
Creator: St. Thomas's Hospital. Medical School Library former owner
Creator: King's College London
Publisher: London : published by Charles Knight ; Edinburgh : sold by Hill and Son ; Bath : [sold by] Duffield ; Cheltenham : [sold by] Duffield and Miller
Sponsor: Jisc and Wellcome Library
Contributor: King's College London, Foyle Special Collections Library
Date: 1825
Language: eng
Description: Copy from Wheatstone Collection has errata slip tipped in to p. [v]. Copy from St. Thomas's Historical Collection is without errata slip
With frontispiece plate
Alternative title: "Doctrine of the mind."
Spine title for copy from St. Thomas's Historical Collection: "Spurzheim on phrenology."
Spine title for copy from Wheatstone Collection: "Spurzheim's phrenology."
Includes bibliographical references
This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London
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Note: The colors, contrast and appearance of these illustrations are unlikely to be true to life. They are derived from scanned images that have been enhanced for machine interpretation and have been altered from their originals.
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Misguided quantitative reasoning. What it says: "University study: only 3% of students had written goals. Twenty years later, the same 3% were wealthier than the other 97% combined." Unfortunately, apart from confusing causation and correlation, the study is completely fabricated: www.fastcompany.com/online/06/cdu.html
TRADITIONAL CHINA: SCIENCE
Throughout most of their history the Chinese developed a rational understanding of nature which was both utilitarian and encyclopedic. Constant observers of the skies, the earth and man, they managed to compile vast bodies of recorded data based on their myriad observations. This extensive written material led to many of the "firsts" listed elsewhere in this Hall. However, China never developed true theoretical science as the modern West understands the term: a comprehensive view of nature based on objective investigation and experiment. A fundamental Chinese premise that all phenomena were the result of supernatural will largely prevented the development of that kind of scientific reasoning. Instead, the Chinese focused on applied, or practical science; rarely did Chinese thinkers speculate beyond traditional philosophies.
CHINESE TECHNOLOGY
Technological development in China was based on the premise that there should be a tool for each kind of task. Generalized tools like the hoe, rake, adze, and axe of farming were, of course, standard in Chinese villages, but artisans, including cooks of town and city developed an enormous repertory of tools. The knives shown here are but a small part of this Museum's collection of such tools gathered in North China early in the 20th century. It would have been unthinkable to use a knife created for one purpose on another task.
Both chopsticks and the crossbow shown above were developed in China at about the same time, ca. 4th century BC.
Jade represents excellence and when it is carved into the semblance of ancient bronze vessels, it is a statement of Confucian values. Such carvings could be found only among people of responsibility.
The rulers, astrological compasses, and scales demonstrate aspects of Chinese measuring capability (note modern American ruler for comparison). The Chinese developed the magnetic compass about A.D. 1000, as they did the game of dominoes.
Through the use of the sundial and of a variety of water clocks the Chinese, as early as 104 B.C., were able to establish a reliable calendar based upon the phases of the moon, the solstices and equinoxes and the movement and relative positions of the constellations. By A.D. 700 they had determined the length of the solar year at 365.2444 days.
Characteristically Chinese, however, was the designation of animal symbols for each month, day, and hour of the year and relating them to the trigrams of the I-Ching, which refer to the measurement of chance. Each animal is regarded as exercising influence on one's birth and subsequent existence. Both the diagram above and the white jade imperial birthday gift here depict this "Calendar of the Beasts. Note the yin-yang dualist symbols at center.
The I-Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient classic which measures change (see Taoist case) by the relationship of the eight trigrams shown above. The system makes use of special coins, each having a continuous line on one face and a broken line on the other. Three coins are tossed six times to build up a combination of lines called a hexagram. This combination is then studied in relation to a given case or situation and the Taoist "position" of the individual at the time determined. This gives him the opportunity to decide the next step.
Objective understanding of this system has indicated that in many ways it is more meaningful than Western man's statistical "Laws of Chance". It is a major Chinese contribution to thought.
Animals in Man's Affairs
goldfish- Harmony and regeneration.
sturgeon-Literary excellence, good for passing examinations.
horse-Speed and perseverance; "one who eats horse's heart mixed with wine cures forgetfulness."
monkey-Monkeys chase away goblins and witches. Goblins
and witches cause illness.
dog-Dogs were much eaten for food in China, and this animal symbolically suggests prosperity; it also represents fidelity.
elephant--Elephant-hide poultices were used on bad wounds; tusk shavings make a good tonic. The elephant represents energy, and strength.
turtle- Jelly made from turtle shell helps cure diseases of the kidneys.
dragon—There are many varieties of dragons, all of them benign. Fossil bones were regarded as "dragon bones"; grind them up, mix with wine, and they are aphrodisiac.
tiger-"All parts of a tiger are good for all kinds of diseases."
cicada-Emblem of immortality and resurrection; a cure-all.
ox-"Any cattle product gives strength to the weak."
lion-Sacred to Buddhism, the lion represents courage and in that courage, wisdom.
pig-As pig the animal represents poverty; as boar he is wealth; as meat he is very popular!
dragonfly-A symbol of weakness, also represents the good warmth of summer; dragonflies presage storms.
ram-Emblem of a retired life; the totemic animal of the city of Canton.
toad—Toad juice is excellent for heart conditions; a three-legged toad symbolizes money-making.
jade disc--Represents heaven, "pi," the male aspect of the cosmos, symbolic of vigor.
crab--Crabs are excellent eating and symbolize the health of one who enjoys the fruits of nature.
ivory female figure--Since Chinese custom forbade a woman of the upper class to undress in the doctor's presence, or to allow him to examine her body, a sick lady of the household would use such a model to point out to the doctor the location of her malady.
Animals of all kinds were used in Chinese medicine either as part of the pharmacopeia or as amulets. Most were in any case considered as having an influence on the individual (see Calendar of the Twelve Beasts and label on right wall of this case).
CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine is founded on two basic ideas. First, the healthy person has all his body functions in balance; illness means that they are out of balance. This idea is directly related to the Chinese perception of yin-yang (see Taoist case) by which male and female elements in nature complement one another. The anatomy of the human body is a complex map of yin-yang attributes. Thus yin includes the viscera (ts'ang), lungs, heart and kidneys, while yang includes the lower organs (fu), the stomach and intestines. Organ and body behavior can thus be extended into equivalencies in nature: sun, moon, grass, wind, etc. and, by analogy, organic behavior specified or influenced. This is a major factor in diagnosis.
The second basic idea is that organic behavior, including pathology, can be understood by objective and intensive observation. The Chinese were keen observers of the human body, including the action of the pulse and the effect of herbs and other substances. They thus understood and described the symptoms characteristic of diseases and injury and could prescribe treatment and medicine. It is said that the Chinese apothecary could draw upon some 1,800 substances for medical purposes. (See label on right wall.)
Samples of the Apothecary's Pharmacopeia
1. Salted scorpions-used to relieve fever and pain in teething children.
2. Fossilized shells-ground into a powder and used for eye disease and scabies.
3. Fruit of Croton tiglium-used for toothache, afflictions of the breast and throat, and cases of poisoning.
4. Thistle (Aucklandia costus)-used as a stimulant and an antiseptic.
5. Tree root (species unknown)-causes abortion.
6. Dried cicadas-promotes good health.
7. Rhinoceros horn shavings-used as aphrodisiac.
8. Cinnabar-used primarily to treat venereal diseases.
9. Ginseng shavings- used as aphrodisiac and to stimulate delivery.
The subject of the photo is me dunking on my basketball hoop. My reasoning for choosing this subject is because I wanted to capture human motion by dunking on a basketball hoop. The ISO and shutter speed I used were a 1375 ISO, and a 1/2100 shutter speed. I used such a high shutter speed because I wanted to freeze motion, so a high shutter speed was a must. The freezing motion makes the photo look sharp and crisp around the edges. Also, the high shutter speed lets in less light, and with it being a sunny day, I needed less light so the photo was not overexposed. I had to use a high ISO to brighten the image up because I was standing in the shade. My process of creating this shot was to run up from the right to the left and dunk on the hoop. I tried this first from right in front of the hoop, but my cameraman was standing in the sun, and with it being mid-day, the backgrounds of the photos were very bright, and I was getting deep shadows on my person. I took about eight shots that way, and then I told the photographer to move in front of the hoop and stand in the shade. I did the same process of dunking, and this time the background was not over exposed. What I don't like about the photo is that I could've gotten a little closer to the hoop and more directly in front of it to capture my arm cocking backwards.
Who among us understands the reasoning behind Chinese traditional medicine? We don't. Elliot also doesn't understand why Elizabeth bought this drink, which tasted like powdered sugar dissolved in tap water with strings of gelatinous something for texture. The horrid irony here is that, upon checking the ingredients, this drink ACTUALLY CONTAINS BIRD'S NEST. We thought it was just a catchy name. Turns out bird's nest has some abstract healing capacity in Chinese medicine.
Or .. Moo Falls For The Reasonings "Why Isn't This Mic Switched On.." Jolly Jape For The Umpteenth Time ...
Fairground, lit by the bonfire. I think the reasoning went like this:
"Hm. Last year, the bonfire took more than 20 second to get going properly. This year, we should make sure it catches quickly. I know - lets soak it in something flammable. Diesel fuel. There's a good idea".
What actually happened is that for 4 minutes, everyone stayed low and most people left as the thick black smoke drifted across the field... and then we had a fire about 4 floors tall.
I don't have a title for this;my reasoning is so that you can imagine your own.
By the sea is one of my favourite places to be. To sit and hear nothing but the sound of the waves crashing. The peaceful surrounding and the fresh air cleanses;refreshes the mind and sweeps away any worries.
I love to sit and watch the waves crash down and then the ripples of water almost reaching for my toes. Next time if it is a big one, it may reach.
To close my eyes and drift away to the sound, dream a dream, imagining a life that could be, a life that is but do we really see it;appreciate it?
1. The element for this photo is space. My reasoning is that everything is further apart from each other and that's what gives the space in this photo.
2. The subject matter in this photo would be the calm river with the trees on the side and houses on the other side.
3. The aspect that is the most visually appealing is the trees and mountains in the back. My reasoning is because of how it looks and how the nature looks very calming and peaceful.
4. Next time i take this photo I could take photos from different angles so I see if the photo gets improved or worse.
This is a page from a visual reasoning or IQ test book featuring geometric pattern puzzles. The page displays several large grids composed of black and white triangles forming symmetrical designs. On the right side, there is a section with smaller geometric shapes labeled with letters a through f and numbers 1 through 4. Below that, there are numbered boxes containing small geometric patterns labeled 16 through 23. The document is designed to challenge the viewer to identify patterns, complete sequences, or match shapes based on visual logic.
yep you read correctly, this is 129 of 129, hears the reasoning, this is a conscious decision based on time, money and emotion, and may i add 365 has gave me everything i have now, without it i wouldn't know half the people i do or have done half the things i have done!
i feel this picture depicts why i dont have the time, im living life and loving it :) plus i have a new love, urbex its the next level, the buzz you get stood at the top of the worlds tallest head-stocks looking down is unreal!
when i started this project i was fresh out of hospital, bored, and never had anything to get them creative juices flowing, now i cant even remember the last time i watched a film of just sat to watch tv?? life is fine :)
so i am sorry but thank you all and good night!
its been emotional....
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