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A couple hundred makers and teachers gathered at the ReMake Education Summit, held August 3 - 5, 2016, at Studio 180 in Santa Rosa, CA. I went there with my associate Sarah Brewer, who is helping me teach our maker art classes this fall. It was a great way to connect with other educators and learn from each other.
The conference started with a few short speeches by co-host Dan Blake, Doug Dougherty and others. We then made simple objects together, such as a ReMake T-shirt made with vinyl-printed designs heat-pressed onto the cloth.
The morning keynotes were inspiring, as presenters shared their experiences as maker educators. They taught at different levels, from pre-K to higher ed, yet they all observed that activities that are hands-on, project-based, student-driven and collaborative can help students find a sense of purpose -- and give them the confidence that they can change the world.
We spent the rest of the day joining a variety of breakout sessions ranging from crowdsourcing your makerspace, to learning how to program a Raspberry Pi, control animated robots or how to assess the impact of maker education on young learners.
I gave a talk about our Maker Art classes, which combine art, tech and storytelling for young learners. I showed videos and photos of our recent Wonderbox and City of the Future courses, and how they help students develop their creative, technical and social skills in a playful way.
Many thanks to the team at ReMake and 180 Studios for organizing this fine gathering. They did a great job connecting teachers and resources. It was great way to share best practices, brainstorm new ideas, and start new collaborations. Well worth the trip!
Learn more about ReMake Education: www.remakeeducation.org/
Here are the slides of my Maker Art talk: bit.ly/maker-art-slides-remake
Learn more about Tam Makers, our new makerspace in Mill Valley: www.tammakers.org/
Snaefell Mountain Railway Car number 1 at Snaefell Summit
Built in 1895 as the first of a batch of 6 cars, Car No.1 arrived in the Spring of that year. Power for the Car was by Bow Collectors with Mather and Platt electrical equipment, trucks and controllers, and Braking using the Fell Rail system. As new, the cars were delivered without glazed windows and clerestories. Both were fitted in Spring 1896 (following complaints of wind, as the original canvas roller blinds did not offer much protection), and in 1897 (after the window fitment, they became too warm in the summer!). In the 1900s the cars were fitted with distinctive roof advertising boards, which were used to promote the trip to the summit.
The Summit-end Control equipment was changed in 1903/04 from the original Mather and Platt example to use a General Electric K11 Controller, and later a K12 Controller in 1954. The original Laxey-end Controller remained in use, as it was only ever used for short amounts of time (shunting and starting the car down the gradient). After the disastrous fire to Car No.5 in August 1970, all of the distinctive roof-boards from the cars were removed, as it was believed that they may have acted as a āsailā in the high winds that rocked the car and allowed the fire to spread.
In 1976 the original Mather and Platt traction motors of the Snaefell cars were becoming worn out, and the decision was made to re-quip the entire 6 car-fleet as a whole with materials and control equipment from German Aachen Tramcars. No.1 had itās original trucks sent to London Transport at Acton, London for use as a template during Winter 1976 (new fabrications of the originals constructed on site, and fitted with the ex-Aachen motors), being re-equipped at the Snaefell Car Sheds with the brand new trucks during June 1977. Trials were held on the mountain during the 1977 Summer, with No.1 reportedly ascending from the Bungalow to the Summit in 8 minutes! These tests lead to the decision to equip the rest of the fleet. These improvements allowed for the fell-braking method to be phased out completely by the newly fitted rheostatic method, with the fell brake now only used in emergencies.
During Autumn 2010, Car No.1 was withdrawn for a full bodywork and equipment overhaul at the Laxey Snaefell Car Shed, which was completed in January 2013, the car repainted into itās original livery of Blue and White, with the original āSnaefell Mountain Tramwayā lettering. It returned to traffic at the start of the 2013 season in May, and remains in service.
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Lina ViltrakienÄ (Lithuanian Ambassador to the OECD) and Young Tae Kim (Secretary-General, ITF) relax at the Gala Dinner after two days of exchanges during the International Transport Forum's 2023 Summit on "Transport Enabling Sustainable Economies" in Leipzig, Germany on 25 May 2023.
Defence Ministers working session at the NATO summit in Wales.
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It was an amazing vista at Summit Peak,Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan. All around me I could see "flaming" colors, sprinkled with occasional snow. The sky was amazing, as sunlight broke through the clouds to shine upon patches on the landscape. This picture captures only half of the surreal beauty.
Snaefell Mountain Railway Car number 1 at Snaefell Summit
Built in 1895 as the first of a batch of 6 cars, Car No.1 arrived in the Spring of that year. Power for the Car was by Bow Collectors with Mather and Platt electrical equipment, trucks and controllers, and Braking using the Fell Rail system. As new, the cars were delivered without glazed windows and clerestories. Both were fitted in Spring 1896 (following complaints of wind, as the original canvas roller blinds did not offer much protection), and in 1897 (after the window fitment, they became too warm in the summer!). In the 1900s the cars were fitted with distinctive roof advertising boards, which were used to promote the trip to the summit.
The Summit-end Control equipment was changed in 1903/04 from the original Mather and Platt example to use a General Electric K11 Controller, and later a K12 Controller in 1954. The original Laxey-end Controller remained in use, as it was only ever used for short amounts of time (shunting and starting the car down the gradient). After the disastrous fire to Car No.5 in August 1970, all of the distinctive roof-boards from the cars were removed, as it was believed that they may have acted as a āsailā in the high winds that rocked the car and allowed the fire to spread.
In 1976 the original Mather and Platt traction motors of the Snaefell cars were becoming worn out, and the decision was made to re-quip the entire 6 car-fleet as a whole with materials and control equipment from German Aachen Tramcars. No.1 had itās original trucks sent to London Transport at Acton, London for use as a template during Winter 1976 (new fabrications of the originals constructed on site, and fitted with the ex-Aachen motors), being re-equipped at the Snaefell Car Sheds with the brand new trucks during June 1977. Trials were held on the mountain during the 1977 Summer, with No.1 reportedly ascending from the Bungalow to the Summit in 8 minutes! These tests lead to the decision to equip the rest of the fleet. These improvements allowed for the fell-braking method to be phased out completely by the newly fitted rheostatic method, with the fell brake now only used in emergencies.
During Autumn 2010, Car No.1 was withdrawn for a full bodywork and equipment overhaul at the Laxey Snaefell Car Shed, which was completed in January 2013, the car repainted into itās original livery of Blue and White, with the original āSnaefell Mountain Tramwayā lettering. It returned to traffic at the start of the 2013 season in May, and remains in service.
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At the summit of Mt. Rainer a few days after 9/11/01. The mountain was deserted as a result of flights being grounded. I'm located top left, Dave Hahn (of Everest guiding fame) is in red in the middle.
Snaefell Mountain Railway tram at Snaefell Summit
Built in 1895 as the final example of a batch of 6 cars, Car No.6 arrived in the Spring of that year. Power for the Car was by Bow Collectors with Mather and Platt electrical equipment, trucks and controllers, and Braking using the Fell Rail system. As new, the cars were delivered without glazed windows and clerestories. Both were fitted in Spring 1896 (following complaints of wind, as the original canvas roller blinds did not offer much protection), and in 1897 (after the window fitment, they became too warm in the summer!). In the 1900s the cars were fitted with distinctive roof advertising boards, which were used to promote the trip to the summit.
The Summit-end Control equipment was changed in 1903/04 from the original Mather and Platt example to use a General Electric K11 Controller, and later a K12 Controller in 1954. The original Laxey-end Controller remained in use, as it was only ever used for short amounts of time (shunting and starting the car down the gradient). After the disastrous fire to Car No.5 in August 1970, all of the distinctive roof-boards from the cars were removed, as it was believed that they may have acted as a āsailā in the high winds that rocked the car and allowed the fire to spread.
In 1976 the original Mather and Platt traction motors of the Snaefell cars were becoming worn out, and the decision was made to re-quip the entire 6 car-fleet as a whole with materials and control equipment from German Aachen Tramcars. After moving to the M.E.R during September 1978, No.6 was then re-equipped at Derby Castle Car Sheds with the brand new London Transport fabricated trucks during the 1978/79 Winter alongside Car No.4, moving back to Laxey shortly after completion. These improvements allowed for the fell-braking method to be phased out completely by the newly fitted rheostatic method, with the fell brake now only used in emergencies.
Car No.6 is currently operational, and is wearing an unlined version of the S.M.R Red/White/Teak livery.
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The summit cairn on Shepherd Horn.
Taken on a trip to Tzela Lake, Tzela Mountain, and Shepherd Horn, with entry and exit via Flower Ridge.
Seeing the classic car parked out front, I couldn't help but make this look like a retro photo!
The Summit Inn Cafe, along Route 66 in the Cajon Pass-now just off Interstate 15.
Scouts receiving communion during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia. (BSA Photo by Andrew Weitzel)
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- www.kevin-palmer.com - After hiking 8 miles, I reached the 11,049 foot summit of Telescope Peak at 4PM in time to watch the sunset. The peak was so named because "you could see no further with a telescope". To the west the highest point in the continental US (Mount Whitney) is visible, and to the east the lowest point in the western hemisphere (Badwater Basin) can be seen. From valley to summit, there is only one other mountain in the lower US with a greater vertical rise (Mount Rainier). Before the wind picked up, it was so quiet I could hear nothing but my rapid heartbeat.
One of the views from the top of Snowdon. It's a busy place when the weathers good but I like the fact there's people in the shot, particularly with the guy in yellow taking a photo. Besides it would have been difficult to get a shot without someone walking by!