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[[rant: nothing I do seems to make flickr explore, not even this. besides the well ratings I got off of this photo. I've seen more pointless things in explore. what do I have to do just to get noticed?]]
Gamification is the education topic du jour. With new game-based learning environments being touted as a solution to all the problems of the modern classroom, we urge the G4C community to question trends before investing in them. Provocative voices from diverse sides of the gaming-for-learning industry rant against the idea that any of the models already in use are particularly effective applications of video games in the classroom. Attendees may get puzzled or confused, or simply take away a new lens for looking at gamifying schools (or schoolifying games).
Turing Tantrums: AI Developers Rant!
Neil Kirby (Alcatel-Lucent), Michael Treanor (Expressive Intelligence Studio at UC Santa Cruz), Dave Mark (Intrinsic Algorithm), David "Rez" Graham (Electronic Arts (Sims Division)), Michael Dawe (Big Huge Games/38 Studios), Kevin Dill (Lockheed Martin Global Training & Logistics), Stephane Bura (Storybricks) and Brian Schwab (Blizzard Entertainment)
David Graham speaking.
I haven't indulged in a rant about littering in quite a while. So ... seems like it's time. Fair warning: here goes.
Nothing inspires me to vent on said subject like spending an hour or so walking and picking up trash on a section of road that's only about four blocks away from Home Sweet Home. Today's visit was my first in three or four months, so I knew there'd be plenty of litter. And indeed there was, as documented above. The reason this gets me especially cranked up is that the road is named Bankhead Parkway. Only a few houses face this road. For almost its entire length, the parkway is lined by lush, forest-like vegetation. I've enjoyed bicycling, jogging and walking this road off and on for almost 40 years. It's always been a two-lane road but over the timespan I've known it, traffic volume has increased dramatically. Bicycling is less enjoyable; in fact it's fairly dangerous. And, littering has clearly increased in direct proportion to traffic volume.
When I walk a stretch of Bankhead Parkway and do the litter pickup thing, two points are particularly irritating. One, just the fact that one of the most beautiful and scenic drives in the city is also among the most heavily littered. And two, the feeling I get as cars zoom past, up and down the road. It's a feeling that the drivers (the vehicles are overwhelmingly occupied by one person each) are oblivious to the environment through which they're moving. And I suppose that -- point two -- explains point one.
GDC Education Summit
Presenters: Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Tehcnology), Michael Mateas (UC Santa Cruz), Brenda Laurel, Jesse Schell (Schell Games), Adam Russell (wallFour), Jesper Juul (New York University)
(c) The Photo Group
a rant... just a little one.
part of me likes all those social websites, part of me hates them. i'm stuck in a vortex of random useless information heading towards the overkill. everything and everybody, including myself, craves and wants attention nowadays, it's hard to find the useful and meaningful in between all the info which is being shotgunned at me.
and then if you want to advertise today you just resort to using everything: there's the twitter account, the facebook account, the friendfeed, the flickr, your own online portfolio, a blog, maybe some traditional print media (newpaper ad, flyer, yellow pages, brochures...), some youtube-making of clips and tutorials... (did i forget anything?) ugh, sometimes it's just too much for me and at the moment i don't feel like doing any photography at all. maybe i'm just in a need for a break. on hols tomorrow, time to recharge those poor batteries...
facebook lite seems to be at least an improvement on that behalf...
Spotted in the wild alongside a bunch of other, presumably management-type stuff.
AKA, "Hurry the hell up and make more damn coffees per hour." Or, perhaps not.
I've never worked there, but I did read "No Logo" (and despite my ranting, I probably hit this place once, twice a week on average.)
This is a 90 second edit of RANT play "Tuning Prelude/The Ramparts" on Sat 17 November 2012 at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh as part of Scots Fiddle Festival 2012. Rant are Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl.
You can watch the full version on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/y2_mnaC6uD8?hd=1
Gamification is the education topic du jour. With new game-based learning environments being touted as a solution to all the problems of the modern classroom, we urge the G4C community to question trends before investing in them. Provocative voices from diverse sides of the gaming-for-learning industry rant against the idea that any of the models already in use are particularly effective applications of video games in the classroom. Attendees may get puzzled or confused, or simply take away a new lens for looking at gamifying schools (or schoolifying games).
I am so beyond pissed right now!! I still don't have Alma's body from Xaga Doll. I honestly can't believe this bull! I ordered the body in February thru MOC and I haven't heard from either company since. And to add fuel to the fire, other people on DOA who ordered thru other dealers LAST month are getting their dollies right now while me and two others are still waiting on any news. I have sent Xaga Doll three translated emails now and still no answer. Looks like I just wasted my time buying this body, but thank god for refunds.
#rant @xi’s and dinner in san francisco with olivia ball, photographs, november 2000.
december 3, 2000
copyright (c) 2000-12-03 sean dreilinger
view peter on a laptop in the living room, with shelley and olivia in the background - dscf1043 on a black background.
Gamification is the education topic du jour. With new game-based learning environments being touted as a solution to all the problems of the modern classroom, we urge the G4C community to question trends before investing in them. Provocative voices from diverse sides of the gaming-for-learning industry rant against the idea that any of the models already in use are particularly effective applications of video games in the classroom. Attendees may get puzzled or confused, or simply take away a new lens for looking at gamifying schools (or schoolifying games).
GDC Education Summit
Presenters: Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Tehcnology), Michael Mateas (UC Santa Cruz), Brenda Laurel, Jesse Schell (Schell Games), Adam Russell (wallFour), Jesper Juul (New York University)
(c) The Photo Group
GDC Education Summit
Presenters: Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Tehcnology), Michael Mateas (UC Santa Cruz), Brenda Laurel, Jesse Schell (Schell Games), Adam Russell (wallFour), Jesper Juul (New York University)
(c) The Photo Group
Church of St Margaret,
Monument to Sir Thomas Rant †1671. Marble. North aisle east end
The monument is one of three saved from the earlier church. A hipped inscription is framed by coloured Ionic columns. The coat of arms is set between consoles while the apron is decorated with a bunched hanging cloth. In style it is close to the work of William Stanton, notably the Monument to John Fountayne †1671 in St Peter and Paul, Salle, which has been attributed to Stanton.
Sir Thomas was the third son of William Rant of Yelverton. A lawyer he qualified at Grays Inn in 1629. Although a royalist he took no active part during the civil war, retiring, as the inscription notes, to Norfolk, where he acquired an estate at Thorpe Market, presumably to be close to the family holding of Coxford-Priory Manor. Although a court supporter he was elected to the Convention for Norwich in 1660, when he was knighted, he never stood again. By 1634 he had married Mary Burwell from Woodbridge. He built four almshouses in Thorpe Market.
M. W. Helms / John. P. Ferris, The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1660-1690, ed. B.D. Henning, 1983
detail of the top of the monument with coat of arms
Our near-to-death high streets are gasping for breath while trying to provide us with good quality product. This monkfish is Grade 3. The crap that you buy in the supermarket is usually Grade 7. Grade 3 is still firm but tender after it's been cooked. Grade 7 usually resembles car tyres.
I used to like that show, but I hated it now, because it rippped off Bubble Guppies.
If you like this show. I respect your opinion.
For Entertainment Purposes Only.
Nothing Belongs to Me As Usual.
No Copyright Infringement Is Intended.
WARNING: I do not accept rude comments, chain letters, or spam.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
It is very sad how living things died.. It remind us how we are simply cycle the same way as everything else.. Just remember, we won't last very long..
It's been a while since my last sunset.. I missed every sunset each day.. I ran out fast for today so that I can catch the dusk..
3 RAW image. This is what Nikon does.
Included, from left to right: "Copbot" Paragon (Z), "Battlezoid" Warmig (Z), and "Robochamp" Rantor (V).
Warmig and his repaint Zaton are part of a group I call the "forgotten" robot designs. Throughout the Z-Bots' five-year production history, most of the robot designs used in the first two lines received a third paint scheme, whether it be in the Military Combots line, or as one of the eight exclusive robots found with the Series 3 vehicles. Four designs (Mentor, Bladeroller, Claxon, 2nd edition Tiddo) were brought back in Mini-Z form, but the remaining eight designs seem to have been forgotten by Galoob. The other seven robot designs (including both color schemes) are as follows: Tallon, Samur, Simptox, Fusor, Monicon, Zentek, and Zolord.
I've remade all the photos I've taken of the Series 1 sets in a new large-size format, so be sure to view the full-size photo for best detail!
Original Text:
For 510 526-0203 ONE BIG OUT DOOR AND IN DOOR Breeding Ringt know its Carring Cannaries Male and Female She takes ALL the Creddid they need Help soon I Lost alote of mony Time ect the ARE ALSO The Paratcetts on green ons Blue and on is yellow Help needed ASAP ask for pookie the kids That this (?) Jane.
A Possible Translation:
For 510-526-0203, one big outdoor and indoor breeding. Right now it’s caring Canaries, male and female. She takes all the credit. They need help soon. I lost a lot of money and time, etc. There are also parakeets. One is green, one is blue and one is yellow. Help needed ASAP. Ask for Pookie. The kid that this is Jane.
(DISCLAIMER: The 'rant' should never be taken seriously. Or anything I say, for that matter.) Prestige Class. Team Rebel. Rebels United. Awesome Shots. Fotografia United. Gang Family. Implus. iPhonesia. AMPt. I could go on, but I'm already starting to feel nauseous. I'm talking, of course, about all the so called 'groups' on Instagram — and I have a few questions for all you groupies. How do I get invited to one of these groups? Why haven't I been approached regarding membership already? (Outrageous!) Who decides whether I meet the membership criteria or not? What is the criteria? Is there any? Do I have to take an entry test, or is one simply selected from on high? Are these groups accredited? If so, by whom? Instagram? What are the benefits of group membership? Do I get a tie or a badge, for instance? Do I have to pay a fee to join? Will I have to perform any duties as part of my membership, like going to meetings, helping around the office or mentoring new members? How do I become an 'elite member' of said groups (because I like the 'self important' vibe that comes with that sort of title)? What would I have to do in order to get kicked out of one of these groups? (Because whatever it is, I'd like to try it.) Can I start my own group? And, finally, why on earth would I want to be in a made-up group anyway? P.S. Please send all prospective invitations to idontgiveacrap@lachlanpayne.com. (Cue mass unfollow by groupies.) Anyway here's a technicolor sunset. (I had to delete then re-post it because I think I messed up the edit first time around. Sorry about that.)
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livelymary: @lachlanpayne I was copying all sorts of group hashtags without realizing they belonged to groups - groups that I wasn't a member of. Supposedly #popularpage isn't to be used unless your photo actually made it to the popular page. And how embarrassing to discover that #earlybird is for photos edited with a certain filter - not just people waking before noon!!!
lachlanpayne: @livelymary Oh dear. Group-specific hashtags, only allowed to be used by their members? Sounds like a lot of nonsense to me, Mary! You make your own rules!
flipsurf66: Thats a great bit of sky you have there - nice one.
lachlanpayne: @flipsurf66 Thanks Phil.
everlilly: This leaves me breathless.
casstaway: HAhahahaha i like your rants. I didn't even know groups existed .. That's how worthless they are.
lachlanpayne: @casstaway Thanks Cassaundra. Glad you like them. Thanks for all the comments.
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GDC Education Summit
Presenters: Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Tehcnology), Michael Mateas (UC Santa Cruz), Brenda Laurel, Jesse Schell (Schell Games), Adam Russell (wallFour), Jesper Juul (New York University)
(c) The Photo Group
Gamification is the education topic du jour. With new game-based learning environments being touted as a solution to all the problems of the modern classroom, we urge the G4C community to question trends before investing in them. Provocative voices from diverse sides of the gaming-for-learning industry rant against the idea that any of the models already in use are particularly effective applications of video games in the classroom. Attendees may get puzzled or confused, or simply take away a new lens for looking at gamifying schools (or schoolifying games).
Gamification is the education topic du jour. With new game-based learning environments being touted as a solution to all the problems of the modern classroom, we urge the G4C community to question trends before investing in them. Provocative voices from diverse sides of the gaming-for-learning industry rant against the idea that any of the models already in use are particularly effective applications of video games in the classroom. Attendees may get puzzled or confused, or simply take away a new lens for looking at gamifying schools (or schoolifying games).