I find myself wanting to write my blog… but trouble in actually getting it to happen.
a number of reasons, not the least of these is the fact that the adventure I've recently embarked on is via motorcycle. Thus the primary model in my photographs will not, this time, be my ever faithful, furry companion you've gotten to know in the past, but the gentleman who's found a place of his own in my life. Not sure he really knows what he's getting himself into.
Undoubtedly, after this trip, we'll both know.
But! Let's start off with a little re-cap.
Okay so excuses excuses, not writing the blog… here's what I've been up to.
I spent my summer back in West by God Virginia on the rivers experiencing a record high water year.
My season started with a long, very cold swim in a rapid called, Mile Long, on the New River Dries in March . This freaked me out a bit. Not that it was a particularly nasty swim, mostly in the way that it beat the hell out of my confidence for a bit as I was unable to get myself back onto, then into the raft. When you're that cold, you lose strength and dexterity pretty quickly. At this point, it's a laughing matter and a funny river story; but 6 months ago, I was longing for low water.
Low water never came. In fact the only low water I saw at all was on the Rio Grand when I drove with my (now) boyfriend, whom you will get to know in due time, to New Mexico, on rescue mission for his '71 VW bus.
A record high water year, a record carnage year high water.. thousands of boyscouts… A record learning year.
I'm sorry it's just been so much that i'm only going to mention it but not get too into it. I would have done a post with pictures from the summer as a recap… But I shattered my computer screen a day before embarking on my current journey.
Shortly, I will get back into the photo journal format… it keeps me off of tangents.
Currently, the boyfriend and I are en route to Mexico and beyond.
Our goal is South America, via motorcycle. A 2001 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit to be exact.
We Have about 5 months to reach our goal or to get wherever we decide to stay then come back…or..see how far we can get then sell the bike and fly home.
Brandon and I coerced my mother, with no little difficulty to sell her motorcycle to us.
Now, it had been for sale for some time, the asking price very reasonable, Mom just wasn't actively seeking a buyer. With our idea for winter firmly decided upon, we came to visit my parents with cash in hand… But when Mom learned what we had in mind for the motorcycle suddenly it was off the market. Weird.
She finally caved, then Mom and Dad proceeded to sweeten the deal for us by providing us both with learthers, helmets, rain gear, etc.
My parents are pretty awesome. They're also dogs sitting for us. Shelby has her own furry companion now, Pablo. They started dating early in the spring…and Brandon came with Pablo, so I win.
Following the end of river season, I designed a much larger cargo rack, and with my dad's help, brought it into fruition at his machine shop. To do this, he taught me to use the old manually operated mill, a machine that I, personally, have only ever used as an over-sized drill press.
We installed the new rack, loaded onto in everything we need to camp and live on the road for months on end.
When I say need, I mean NEED. Down to the nittiest of the grittiest; A tent, sleeping pad, bedding, 3 changes of clothes each, week or so worth of socks and underwear, a pair of flip-flops, each. Brandon's got his laptop(hence my posting ability) so he can work remotely. We have a small camp stove, a skillet and saucepan, my mini med kit (just in case) saddlebags, one holds food, the other, tools and spare parts. A pair of headlamps and our riding gear. Oh, and a couple useful books, Spanish/english dictionary (hablo un poco), a copy of Treasure Island which I've been reading aloud in the tent at night, and a really great pair of self published books by a Canadian Gentleman, Sjoerd Bakker, called Economical Hotels Handbook of Mexico and Central America. He's spent 30+ years riding a motorcycle all over the continent and keeping track of the great and/or cheap places he's stayed over the years. Nice guy, made sure it arrived in time for our trip and covered the envelope with awesome superman stamps.
We found our way down through the Smokey Mountains and took the bypass through the national park to avoid Gattlinburg. The ride up and over the mountain range with the colors at a full peak was gorgous! Photos, of course do no justice, however, this one is untouched and gives you a decent idea. Many bike-back drive by shootings to come!
Best shot out of.. i dunno… 30?
I was just about to beg for a stop and stretch when we pull over into a massive antique store's driveway… He knows me so well.
Easier said than done in rural America. you find civilization, you find all the greasy staples, what you have to work to find, are the little locally owned diners that haven't yet been stomped by the big guys.
This was a little Ma n Pa diner in North Carolina, good reuben.
Find the turtles! There are two.
but it came out so pretty I had to share.
Brandon thinks that if you yell at the cotton while you're driving by it will look at you.
Our first free campsite, followed by our first time laying down the motorcycle.
Don't worry, it was about 30 yards from this spot, in very soft sand.
It looked solid enough… it wasn't.
Incidentally, I noticed the bonus to this photo just before uploading it. If you don't notice it, it's probably for the best.
It's in North Georgia, $3.50 to go hike around all you like and keep the gift shop's lights on.
Looking out for the fuzz.
Harry (center) pulled up next to us in Starkville traffic and appeared fascinated with us.
We pulled into the parkinglot of a market and he followed and offered us his back yard to camp in for the night.
We ended up spending the evening and morning chatting with him and his wife about adventures, his and ours, and staying inside, sleeping on a mattress on a cold cold night.
buy leather. It doesn't melt.
In Concordia Parish, La they don't need grass, they have pretty pink flowers.
milkshakes so thick you had to let them melt a bit to get through the straw.
Good way to start the 2 day break we greatly needed.
Well… that's all I've got for now, We left the KOA in Bastrop, Tx this morning, in San Antonio tonight.
Brandon's taking me out to the River Walk for an evening on the town. Last big city in the USA!
I'll post again soon from the real deep south!


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We will perform at the Tin Man in Evansville, IN on Franklin Street on the West side tonight from 6-8 PM. Come out and get a bite to eat and listen to some bluegrass music. It is a great venue with great food.


Clarks Hill is known as a peaceful place where small-town hospitality reigns supreme. The town sits in a largely agricultural area of Indiana, surrounded by verdant pastures that provide a cornucopia of delicious delight come harvest time. Each fall, the fields hum with activity as the trees paint the landscape in a vibrant patchwork of reds and oranges. Summer is a time to enjoy the sunshine, and there is plenty to do for everyone here.
The town sits just south of I-65 near State Road 28 and US-52, which gives residents easy access to Lafayette and Indianapolis and access to a wide variety of Indiana's pleasures from gorgeous state parks to the metropolitan hub of Indianapolis. There are several other small towns near Clarks Hill and a few larger cities in close proximity as well.
If you like what you've heard so far, simply talk to a Tucker realtor. Tucker realtors are highly knowledgeable when it comes to local housing trends, and they'll be more than happy to help you find the house of your dreams. They know all there is to know about homes for sale in Clarks Hill, and with their knowledge on your side, you'll have no problem finding the right home for you and your family.
Clarks Hill is a town that prides itself on welcoming strangers, and part of that pride is due to the lovely architecture. You'll find plenty of brick-lined buildings throughout town with sturdy and simple construction styles that somehow fit the landscape to a T. However, you're not limited to one choice. Clarks Hill has plenty of homes with several architectural eras represented. If you have a specific preference in mind, just mention it to one of our realtors. They will be able to find you a home that fits your needs and satisfies your wants.
Many Clarks Hill residents leave town to do their shopping, which isn't a huge feat by any means since an impressive variety of stores lie within a ten-mile radius of city limits and is spread out across other small towns and larger cities. Some popular shops include EB Shops, Zumiez, and Charlotte Russe. You can find hundreds of stores in nearby Lafayette, serving everyone from families looking for home improvement to young shoppers looking to stay up-to-date on the latest fashion trends.
Clarks Hill does have a few of its own restaurants. Some of the top local picks are Bekah's Westside Café, which offers a wide range of breakfast and lunch options. AJ's Burgers and Beef is jam-packed with Chicago-style food with everything from sandwiches to hot dogs. The Clarks Hill Bar offers homemade lunch specials along with an impressive array of beer on tap.
And if you want to expand your shopping and dining experience even further, just head to Indianapolis. You'll find the best shopping and eating choices in Indiana. The city offers everything from upscale luxury furniture outlets to local goods stores packed with the crafts of Indiana artisans. When it comes to food, you'll find Oriental flavors, authentic south-of-the-border delights, and classic American dishes cooked to perfection.
Clarks Hill is far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. It's the kind of town that attracts the sort of people who enjoy the simple things in life: good food and good conversation ranking high on the list. As a result, you won't find any big-time productions in town. What you will find is an active community with neighbors that know each other as friends. Community gatherings like potato bakes are common with local churches hosting plenty of dinners to benefit the needy as well.
If you want to see a movie or a concert, you'll have plenty of options just a short drive away. Lafayette serves as a hub for dozens of small towns just like Clarks Hill. It offers far more than a typical city of its size in the way of entertainment, and people come from all around to enjoy leisure time. West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, and its sports teams offer some of the best entertainment in the city.
The same can be said of Indianapolis. A short drive to Indiana's metropolitan hub gives Clarks Hill residents access to an never-ending calendar of cultural delights, ranging from concerts and plays to sporting events. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is perhaps the most famous landmark in town, hosting the Indy 500 and other world-class racing events. No matter what your taste is, you'll find plenty to do in Indianapolis.
Clarks Hill is first and foremost a rural agricultural town, surrounded by endless fields of green. There is always a need for trained farm work and mechanical expertise in towns like this. However, if that isn't your career path, there's no reason for dismay. Clarks Hill's proximity to other small towns and large urban centers means that many jobs are within an easy commute. Your Tucker realtor may be able to recommend a home that cuts down on your driving time to work.
Clarks Hill students attend Clarks Hill Elementary School, which sits within city limits. Students then move on to Wainwright Middle School and Clinton Prairie High School. At each of these schools, they pick up new skills and disciplines, and by the time these students graduate, they are ready for college, careers, and community life.


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Journalist Jason Rezaian On The Road Ahead With Iran
WAMU 88.5
Published July 1, 2019 at 10:06 AM CDT
Jason Rezaian, former Tehran bureau chief for the Washington Post, who was imprisoned by Iranian authorities in 2014, poses for a portrait at the Washington Post in February 2019 in Washington, DC.
Jason Rezaian, a journalist and the former Washington Post Tehran bureau chief, has some deep thoughts on President Trump's foreign policy strategy toward Iran.
Rezaian is Iranian-American. He reported there. And he spent 554 days imprisoned in Iran's Evin prison on charges of espionage.
So, what's on his mind now with tensions rising between the U.S. and Iran?
Here's what he wrote for The Post:
Now is the moment, if there ever was one, for Trump to use what he touts as his creative dealmaking skills to support the Iranian people, while still applying pressure on the regime and its elites. There are options available to him if he truly wants, as he said last week, to "make Iran great again."
The 2015 deal designed to curb Iran's nuclear activity addressed what the United States and other world powers identified as the biggest challenge to security and peace posed by Iran. Iran was unwilling to engage on other issues, such as its missile program, human rights and support for proxies.
By assigning such disproportionate urgency to a nuclear program that our own intelligence agencies believed was not moving toward weaponization, we squandered much of the leverage to address other critical issues.
We talk with Rezaian about the way forward with Iran, and what his imprisonment taught him.
Show produced by Kathryn Fink.
Jason Rezaian, Global Opinions writer and former Tehran bureau chief, The Washington Post; author, "Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison — Solitary Confinement, a Sham Trial, High-Stakes Diplomacy, and the Extraordinary Efforts It Took to Get Me Out"; @jrezaian
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Setting out mid-morning from the public boat ramp, we spent the day oohing and ahhing at several spectacular waterfalls that tumble from the mountains into the clear waters of Lake Jocassee. The parks boast over 200 cabins and lodging facilities, as well as nearly 3,000 campsites from the mountains to the coast, so you're sure to find the perfect fit for your camping trip. She is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys exploring the state's many natural treasures from the Lowcountry to the Upstate. Manning Campgrounds. At four of our parks, these historic cabins have been renovated and now allow guests to experience their remarkable history while enjoying modern comforts. Plush furniture included club chairs and a leather recliner sofa. Plan your adventure today! Due to the large number of sites involved, this sanitizing protocol requires a two-day reduction in weekly reservations to allow staff adequate time to perform these tasks. 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FREE ADMISSION TO ALL 47 SC STATE PARKS - Friday, Nov. 27! South Carolina State Parks offer different options at many of our parks to allow you to stay overnight- with all the comforts of home. Also along the 112-mile scenic Highway 11, known as the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway, is Devils Fork State Park and its claim to fame—the alluring Lake Jocassee. South Carolina parks preserve precious historic, cultural & natural attractions. A variety of shells dot the 1.5 mile beach and some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state can be seen throughout the park and Edisto Island. South Carolina State Parks offer different options at many of our parks to allow you to stay overnight- with all the comforts of home. With more than 90,000 acres of protected lands stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sand dunes of the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina state parks protect some of the most inviting natural, cultural and recreational destinations in the country. Our parks offer camping cabins in picturesque settings nestled among the trees or overlooking the water. All Rights Reserved. The park offers 14 renovated cabins—most of which were CCC-built. We enjoyed many evenings listening to the sounds of wildlife, grilling dinner and playing a rousing game of horseshoes. A 12 … Pets are allowed in select cabins and villas at select parks. Cabins at Myrtle Beach State Park. These one-room, log-style cabins are found in parks throughout the state. But the best part was the screened-in porch along the back of the house overlooking the saltwater marsh. All Rights Reserved. Sleep came easily and peacefully since we were home in another beloved state park base camp. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, the South Carolina State Parks system boasts 47 state parks and historic sites. Visitors will enjoy more than 29,800 acres laced with cascades, gorges, streams, and Fall Creek Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in … Garner State Park. The extensive trail system in Table Rock State Park carries hikers past streams and waterfalls to the top of Table Rock and Pinnacle mountains. Cabins; Group Lodging; Lodges; Primitive Group Camping; RV Camping; Tent Camping; Unimproved Camping; Types. This year on Black Friday, we challenge you and yours to #OptOutside and enjoy the 47 SC State Parks. SC state parks offer mountains to sea virtual field trips. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. But a few years back, we found the pleasures of staying in a state park cabin or villa—and we've never looked back. With two lakes, fishing for bass, bream and catfish is a highlight. SC Maps. Another perk comes during spring visits when the rare Oconee bell blooms along the Oconee Bell Nature Trail. State Parks With Cabins in Charleston on YP.com. About South Carolina State Parks: With more than 80,000 acres of protected lands stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sand dunes of the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina state parks protect some of the most inviting natural, cultural and recreational destinations in … Make lodging reservations online or by calling 866.345.PARK. May 20, 2013 - Reservations made easy! There are also access points for the 80-mile Foothills Trail and statewide Palmetto Trail. We stayed in Cabin 29 last month and Cabin 5 this month. We started out tent camping when we were first married and enjoyed the thrill of setting up camp, cooking in the great outdoors and communing with nature from morning to night. Take advantage of some of the best surf fishing in South Carolina during your stay. The park is filled with hiking and biking trails—some that connect to the popular Palmetto Trail, which leads to adjacent Manchester State Forest. About the South Carolina State Park Service. Reserve a Carolina Camper Cabin for your next camping trip today! SC Colleges. Our lakeside villa (one of 20 options) was as spacious as those at the other locations. 5 Under-Appreciated State Parks In South Carolina You're Sure To Love. ADA Accessible Camping Cabins Accessible cabins feature accessible picnic tables, sidewalks, porch ramp, nearby parking, and wide doors. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS Come OUT & PLAY. A water spigot, fire ring and grill are available outside of the cabins, and they are located only a short walk from restrooms and comfort stations. With water activities come toys. One of 16 South Carolina State Parks that were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Poinsett features a historic bathhouse that is now the park office, gift shop and changing rooms. Secure payments, 24/7 support and a Book with Confidence guarantee Pinnacle Lake also has a seasonal swimming hole with a diving board and sandy beach. Garner State Park is located in the Texas Hill Country between Uvalde and … In most cases, they are located on lakes or hillsides, providing spectacular views. Discover other South Carolina state parks that can be your home away from home. The outdoor space was well equipped, too, with a fire pit, picnic table and swings to enjoy the evening air. Located just a short distance inland along Big Bay and Scott creeks, the marshland area has its own unique attributes and activities including hiking and biking along seven trails that meander through maritime forests, ranger-led classes and hikes at the Environmental Learning Center and water sports in Big Bay Creek or the waters of the ACE Basin. Cabins at Cheraw State Park. The park features a windswept beach, and an inland maritime forest offers a front row to pristine marshland. Reservations South Carolina State Parks. Fully-furnished cabins allow you the luxury of only having to bring one thing, your golf bag. To enjoy your camper cabin experience, bring the following: This is truly the best way to camp without the RV and without the hassle of setting up a tent. . Edisto Beach State Park. The cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, have their place in history, but all the amenities of a modern-day cabin, including linens and fully-equipped kitchens. Select Park; Select Type; Select Dates; Select Campsites; Pay & Reserve Located in South Carolina's well-known Santee Cooper Country, Santee State Park offers Camping, Cabins and Day Use facilities. The historic cabins at Tennessee State Parks offer a rich and unique history that surrounds today's guests in warmth, beauty, and distinct comfort. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best State Parks in Charleston, SC. The lake features some of the best trout fishing in all of South Carolina plus majestic waterfalls accessible only by boat and scuba diving in some of the cleanest and clearest waters in the Southeast. Pets are only permitted in select camper cabins at Dreher Island State Park. Come to our parks to marvel at our state's most beautiful natural resources, enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, and learn about the rich science, culture, and history that make our parks great. Edisto Beach State Park, located on a remote sea island rich in Native American history, was originally developed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. We took several swims in the crystal-blue waters and watched some hardier souls rock-jump from the steep cliffs. 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Q: d3 redraw bar chart with new values My barchart draws fine when the page first loads.
But choose hour 2 from the drop-down, and it doesn't want to update to hour 2 data, it just keeps displaying hour 1.
FIDDLE
This is my d3 and js:
$('#bar_chart').css('overflow-x','scroll');

var margin = {top: 20, right: 20, bottom: 40, left: 80},
    width = 220 - margin.left - margin.right,
    height = 233 - margin.top - margin.bottom;

var x = d3.scale.ordinal()
    .rangeRoundBands([0, width], .1, 1);

var y = d3.scale.linear()
    .range([height, 0]);

var xAxis = d3.svg.axis()
    .scale(x)
    .orient('bottom');

var formatComma = d3.format('0,000');

var yAxis = d3.svg.axis()
    .scale(y)
    .orient('left')
    .ticks(5)
    .outerTickSize(0)
    .tickFormat(formatComma);

var svg = d3.select('th.chart-here').append('svg')
    .attr('viewBox', '0 0 220 233')
    .attr('preserveAspectRatio','xMinYMin meet')
    .attr('width', width + margin.left + margin.right)
    .attr('height', height + margin.top + margin.bottom)
    .append('g')
    .attr('transform', 'translate(' + margin.left/1.5 + ',' + margin.top/1.5 + ')');

var table_i = 0;

var arr1 =
[
{'hour':1,'car':[{'audi':1377},{'bmw':716},{'ford':3819},{'mazda':67},{'toyota':11580},{'tesla':0}]},
{'hour':2,'car':[{'audi':9000},{'bmw':2000},{'ford':7000},{'mazda':1000},{'toyota':5000},{'tesla':700}]},
];

var hour = arr1[table_i];
var car=hour.car;
    var newobj = [];
    for(var hourx1=0;hourx1<car.length;hourx1++){
    var xx = car[hourx1];
    for (var value in xx) {
    var chartvar = newobj.push({car:value,miles:xx[value]});
    var data = newobj;
    }
}

 x.domain(data.map(function(d) { return d.car; }));
 y.domain([0, d3.max(data, function(d) { return d.miles; })]);

  svg.append('g')
        .attr('class', 'y axis')
        .call(yAxis)
        .append('text')
        .attr('y', 6)
        .attr('dy', '.71em')
        .style('text-anchor', 'start');

function changeHour(){
  svg.selectAll('.bar')
        .data(data)
        .enter().append('rect')
        .attr('class', 'bar')
        .attr('transform','translate(-20)') //move rects closer to Y axis
        .attr('x', function(d) { return x(d.car); })
        .attr('width', x.rangeBand()*1)
        .attr('y', function(d) { return y(d.miles); })
        .attr('height', function(d) { return height - y(d.miles); });

  xtext = svg.append('g')
      .attr('class', 'x axis')
      .attr('transform', 'translate(-20,' + height + ')') //move tick text so it aligns with rects
      .call(xAxis);
xtext.selectAll('text')
      .attr('transform', function(d) {
return 'translate(' + this.getBBox().height*50 + ',' + this.getBBox().height + ')rotate(0)';
         });

//code to enable jqm checkbox
    $('#checkbox-2a').on('change', function(e){
    originalchange(e);
});

$( '#checkbox-2a' ).checkboxradio({
  defaults: true
});
  var sortTimeout = setTimeout(function() {
    $('#checkbox-2a').prop('checked', false).checkboxradio( 'refresh' ).change();
  }, 1000);

function originalchange() {
    clearTimeout(sortTimeout);
    var IsChecked = $('#checkbox-2a').is(':checked');

    // Copy-on-write since tweens are evaluated after a delay.
    var x0 = x.domain(data.sort(IsChecked
        ? function(a, b) { return b.miles - a.miles; }
        : function(a, b) { return d3.ascending(a.car, b.car); })
        .map(function(d) { return d.car; }))

        .copy();

    svg.selectAll('.bar')
        .sort(function(a, b) { return x0(a.car) - x0(b.car); });

    var transition = svg.transition().duration(950),
        delay = function(d, i) { return i * 50; };

    transition.selectAll('.bar')
        .delay(delay)
        .attr('x', function(d) { return x0(d.car); });

    transition.select('.x.axis')
        .call(xAxis)
        .selectAll('g')
        .delay(delay);
  };
}
changeHour();

$('select').change(function() { //function to change hourly data
table_i = $(this).val();
var hour = arr1[table_i];
var car=hour.car;
var newobj = [];
    for(var hourx1=0;hourx1<car.length;hourx1++){
    var xx = car[hourx1];
        for (var value in xx) {
        var chartvar = newobj.push({car:value,miles:xx[value]});
        var data = newobj;
    }
}

 x.domain(data.map(function(d) { return d.car; }));
  y.domain([0, d3.max(data, function(d) { return d.miles; })]);

    changeHour();
    })

I thought that by updating in the function changeHour I could isolate just the rects and the text that goes with them, and redraw them based on the selected hour's data.
But it just keeps drawing the first hour.
What am I doing wrong?

A: 2 things not working:
firstly "data" needs to be declared without 'var' in the change function at the end. Declaring it with 'var' makes it a local variable to that function, and once you leave that function it's gone. Saying "data = " without the var means you're using the data variable you've declared further up. It's all to do with scope which is something I still struggle with, but basically with 'var' it doesn't work.
var newobj = [];
    for(var hourx1=0;hourx1<car.length;hourx1++){
    var xx = car[hourx1];
        for (var value in xx) {
        var chartvar = newobj.push({car:value,miles:xx[value]});
    }
}
data = newobj;

Secondly, your changeHour function only looks for new elements as it hangs all its attribute settings on an .enter() selection, changeHour should be like this:
var dataJoin = svg.selectAll('.bar')
        .data(data, function(d) { return d.car; });

    // possible new elements, fired first time, set non-data dependent attributes
    dataJoin
        .enter()
        .append('rect')
        .attr('class', 'bar')
        .attr('transform','translate(-20)') //move rects closer to Y axis

    // changes to existing elements (now including the newly appended elements from above) which depend on data values (d)
    dataJoin
        .attr('x', function(d) { return x(d.car); })
        .attr('width', x.rangeBand()*1)
        .attr('y', function(d) { return y(d.miles); })
        .attr('height', function(d) { return height - y(d.miles); });

For completeness there should be a dataJoin.exit().remove() in there as well but its not something that happens in this dataset

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Shoot 25 by Philomena Marano and Richard Eagan. Mixed media, constructed collage, silkscreen print, enamel on wood. From the exhibition "All Roads Lead to Coney Island" at A.M Richard Fine Art through July 12.
No, we don't mean Historical Society. Brooklyn native Philomena Marano explains that in 1981, she and fellow artist Richard Eagan founded the Coney Island Hysterical Society because they were "Hysterical" at the rate that the amusement rides and attractions were shutting down. Joined by like-minded artists the group took on such projects as the restoration of an old dark ride and an homage to souvenir cut out photo boards.
Today at 4 p.m, Marano and Eagan get together for a conversation with artist and CIHS alum Marc Kehoe. They first met Kehoe in 1985 when he joined the group and painted a small mural on the side of the Spook House. This special event takes place at the Williamsburg gallery where their work is part of a Coney-centric group exhibition on view through July 12.
"All Roads Lead to Coney" is curated by Andrew Garn and also includes works by Robert and Robbie Bailey, Todd Boebel, Matilde Damele, François Deschamps, Emily Feinstein, Hazel Hankin, Robert Hickman, Hawley Hussey, Bill Jacobson, Salem Krieger, Laure Leber, Andrew Lichtenstein, Doni Lucas, Ingrid Ludt, Ann Murphy, Bethany Obrecht, Brooke Prickett, James Reeder, Arthur Robins, Molly Schwartz, and Robert Vizzini.


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DASH diet could reduce heart disease risk by 10%, study suggests
According to the World Health OrganizationTrusted Source (WHO), heart and circulatory diseases now cause one in three deaths globally, amounting to 17.9 million.
Many types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are preventable, with changes in lifestyle being one of the most effective ways to reduce one's risk.
The WHO recommendsTrusted Source:
reducing salt and increasing fruit and vegetables in your diet
regular physical activity
avoiding harmful use of alcohol.
However, there is so much conflicting advice available that people can find it hard to decide which diet to follow.
A new study, from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) at Harvard Medical School, suggests that changing to the DASH diet or a diet high in fruit and vegetables could reduce a person's risk of CVD by up to 10%.
The DASH diet
The DASHTrusted Source — short for "dietary approaches to stop hypertension" — eating plan is based on modifying eating habits to reduce blood pressure by:
eating vegetables, fruits, and whole grains
including fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and vegetable oils
limiting foods high saturated fat foods, such as fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, and coconut, palm kernel, and palm oils
limiting sugary beverages and sweets.
It is designedTrusted Source to be easy to follow, provide healthful alternatives to junk foods, and be adaptable to any cultural heritage.
3 eating patterns
In the study, researchers divided the 437 participants randomly into three groups. After 3 weeks on a typical American diet — little fresh produce, high total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol — each group then followed a different diet for 8 weeks.
The participants had a mean age of 45, and roughly half were black and half women. The three groups were well-matched for BMI, hypertension status, and physical exercise.
People in the control group continued on the original diet. The second group ate a similar diet, but with added fruit and vegetables. The third group followed the DASH diet.
Following the 8-week diet period, the researchers calculated the participants' atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) risk using the Pooled Cohort Equation. This uses age, sex, race, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other health factors to estimate risk of CVD.
"The authors attempt to extrapolate very short-term effects of different diets into long-term projections of the effects [of] such diets on the risk of suffering cardiovascular events. Fewer than 150 individuals per group were assigned to follow different diets for just 8 weeks. Changes on blood parameters and blood pressure after these 8 weeks were then used to predict cardiovascular risk over the ensuing 10 years."
– Dr. Richard Wright, cardiologist at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA
Healthier diets may lower CVD risk
Compared with the control diet, the DASH diet gave a relative reductionTrusted Source in 10-year ASCVD risk of 10.3%.
The fruit- and vegetable-rich diet reduced it by 9.9%.
However, Dr. Wright, who was not involved in the study, observed that the absolute differences in risk were small, as "following a 'standard American' diet gave a formula-predicted risk of 1.84% of a cardiovascular event over those 10 years, and following a DASH diet was projected to lead to a 1.69% 10-year risk."
"This absolute difference of 0.15% means that we might prevent a cardiovascular event in fewer than two per thousand people who changed their diet over the next 10 years," he pointed out.
The DASH diet also reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol.
Corresponding study author Dr. Stephen Juraschek, a clinician-researcher in the Department of Medicine at BIDMC, told MNT:
"The health implications of lowering HDL cholesterol are unclear. […] [T]here have been a number of tweaks recommended to improve the DASH diet. One of these is to increase consumption of healthy forms of unsaturated fat."
DASH benefits women and Black adults
The DASH diet reduced 10-year risk more than twice as much in women as in men. The relative risk reduction for women was 13%, against just 6% for men.
For Black adults, the relative risk reduction on the DASH diet was 14%, while for everyone else it was only 3%.
Dr. Juraschek hypothesized that "this may be in part related to the baseline diet that was changed through the intervention."
"It is also related to the role of sex and race in the ASCVD risk score estimator," he added.
"Since DASH acted differently on cardiovascular risk factors — greater effects on blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol — than the fruit/ vegetable diet, which did not affect HDL cholesterol the way DASH lowered HDL cholesterol, and the impact of these risk factors on 10-year risk for CVD differs by sex and race according to the pooled estimating equation, we observed DASH to lower risk more among women and Black adults."
The researchers did not observe similar differences on the fruit- and vegetable-rich diets.
Larger, longer studies needed
The researchers urge caution in interpreting their findings, and emphasize the need for further research.
The risk figures were estimations using an ASCVD calculator, not records of actual cardiovascular events, the study lasted for only 8 weeks, and the typical diet was based on that from the original DASH study, 30 years ago.
"Our study shows modest risk reduction over a short-term period […] This should simplify our general dietary advice and help avoid some of the complexity of nutrition science that sometimes gets lost on patients. I think we all need to eat more fruits and vegetables in the U.S."
– Dr. Stephen Juraschek
Dr. Wright agreed that the findings needed confirmation: "With such a small study and such short follow-up, analysis of subgroup response is fraught with the risk of potentially-false conclusions. From this study, it is impossible to determine whether the response to changes in diet might differ by ethnic group or by gender."
Whether the DASH diet or a diet high in fruit and vegetables will reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or not, incorporating more fresh food into your diet is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle.
"We believe a critical step toward healthier eating starts at the grocery store and requires that healthy foods be accessible to families in the U.S. regardless of where they live," said Dr. Juraschek.
Dementia risk: Ultra-processed foods may accelerate cognitive decline


I slept in this morning. I decided I deserved it. Yesterday was my birthday, and it was such a long day. When I woke up I was overwhelmed by the continued birthday love I received over night! When I finally decided to get ready, I got all dolled up for dinner with one of my favorite people, Elizabeth. I've known Elizabeth since we were 20 or 21. She started out as our cleaning lady and has become someone I call my friend. She is from Poland and was going to be here over my birthday, so she texted me asking me to join her. So, I did. I hadn't seen her in quite awhile and a lot has changed since the last time.
On my way to dinner I got a lot of stares. I stood out like a sore thumb. I was a bit dressed up compared to others on the street. However, I didn't care. I felt beautiful and I was going to rock my dress and booties.
I arrived at the same time as Elizabeth and her friends. We went to an amazing restaurant called Ed Red. I had duck for the first time and it was amazing and melted in my mouth. The only thing that would have made dinner better was my friend Arkadiusz. I've known Arkadiusz for almost 2 years. If you've read my 'How it Began' you read about Arkadiusz and how he told me I needed to jump. Well, last summer I got a message from him asking me if I knew a girl named Ela. At first, I wasn't sure. However, I quickly realized that Ela was Elizabeth. Shortly after that text the two of them started dating and its been almost a year. They are definitely an example of #relationshipgoals and I wish he had been able to join us in Poland.
I had to settle for a FaceTime call with him during dinner. I cannot wait to be in the same place with both. Hopefully, soon. After dinner, we took our obligatory selfie for the Gram and went on our ways. We will be meeting back up in Elizabeth's hometown in a few days.
On my way back to my apartment I stopped at the drugstore for a few items (mainly gummy bears). It was interesting because I was approached by someone asking me a question in Polish. This is the first country that I have passed as native. It took me a moment to realize that this person thought I spoke Polish. I know that sounds weird, but I've just spent almost 4 months in Latin American and Asian countries where I am unable to pass as native. When I told Brian, his response was that the woman wasn't so far off. We are of Polish descent.
I decided to call it a night after I got back to my apartment. I made a few phone calls and watched a movie before going to bed.


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The eclipse Expedition is underway. This is the first overnight stop on the way to The Casper Wyoming area.
On Thursday night I had driven 550 miles from the day before from near Kansas City to Denton, Texas which is just North of Fort Worth. Friday morning, at the Receiver, I pretend to be on break and trying to sleep while checking in, moving the truck, walking back and forth to the office on the opposite corner of the warehouse (~1/2 mile away), paying the lumpers (logistics technicians) and preparing routes for the next load assignment. Not only nearly sleepless, but also payless is this time spent. By the time I can call in empty, I have three and a half hours in which I can drive to a truck stop and finish the ten hours required before I start another load. There some two hours of actual sleep, and I could be on the way to a new shipper for a load.
But, I am bound for six days of leave. All I have to accomplish is to drag this trailer to a truck wash for cleaning. Then drag the clean trailer to a shipper's yard and drop it. From there "bobtail" to the truck parking where I can collapse, exhausted mentally, physically and emotionally after 56 contiguous days of constant driving.
Meanwhile, the First Mate and Young Son drove from Houston to Dallas to install the latter in the University of Texas at Dallas. First Mate found me without much trouble and I abandoned the truck as planned.
First Mate: An officer on a ship second in rank only to the captain and responsible for the safety and security of the ship.
She had driven the first 250 miles from Houston to Dallas and I took the next leg of 580 to New Mexico. From there in the morning to the carefully planned rest area location on Interstate 25 exit 92 in Wyoming.
As the route included Amarillo, there was an obligatory stop at the Cadillac Ranch. I'll post a photo if I can pry it out of the new phone which currently refuses to give up any jpegs.
The First Mate at the Cadillac Ranch – caught red-handed with a spray paint can.
Outside Denver we encountered a traffic jam that I felt was going to defeat all plans. The First Mate chastised me for my pessimism and it was soon proven unnecessary. As we approached the target, we checked with the Eclipse App to see that totality was indeed mere miles away. I knew that if we were in the right place we would find hundreds of fellow Astronomy nerds who also came to the parallel conclusion that this rest area was the optimal choice. The Nerds did not disappoint. There were at least a hundred at this early stage.
I had researched this Expedition thoroughly and determined the Dwyer Rest Area near Casper, Wyoming to be optimal from access and weather conditions. But doubt remained – at least until we had ground truth from the GPS. We checked with the Eclipse App as we approached and sure enough, the totality duration was near the maximum as we entered the area and parking was already filling up. By that evening there was not an "official" space left and the Nerds were resorting to Crowded Truck Stop Tactics to find places for their vehicles. On the actual day of the Eclipse, there must have been thousands of cars, backed up in the parking and lining the driveways back out to the highway. They doubled and tripled up in the driveways until we were without an exit strategy – trapped for the duration. What had been a five-minute wait for the Men's Room had become a half hour. The free WiFi and Cell phone coverage had become paralyzed with over-demand.
There was a carnival atmosphere that pervaded the zone. It is truly a shame that we had not brought the First Mate's Arts and Craft merchandise and the tent that she used at Craft shows.
She would have sold out completely. As it was, there were only a man selling "I was there" t-shirts and one chap selling eclipse glasses for $5. I told him that he was selling too cheaply – after I bought a pair.
This event was all about eyewitness experience. The cell phone photos before during and after Totality were of dismal quality. This requires professional grade photography for any accurate depiction of what the observer actually saw.
I looked up a file photo that pretty much matches the eyewitness impression. I found some under a search for "Totality" but they did not show the Corona like this one.
In late partiality, the sharpened shadows were clearly noticed.
The oncoming Moon Shadow was clearly looming in the West, just seconds from Totality.
That red streak and dot "phenomenon" at the top of this picture was also seen at Dwyer Base and commented on by Nerd and Novice alike.
The Solar Corona was prominently visible.
A planet appeared in the darkened sky – it was Venus, about 30 degrees from the Sun. I had expected Mercury and Mars closer to the Sun but didn't see them. A high thin cloud layer may have been responsible for that.
There were birds that flew to roost as they had the night before.
The Aftermath of the entire event was most strongly evident in the huge traffic jam that started right after Totality. Most of the Un-Nerds hopped in their cars minutes after and were immediately motionless for two hours or so. We had expected this and planned to wait patiently until traffic was more reasonable. Because we had arrived early, we had an up-front parking space and a grassy patch to call our own. The First Mate took a selfie there that has a stunning lack of age-related facial features. I was about to ask her who was that teenager with her in the picture when I recognized my shirt.
In Partial Eclipse, a Youthful-looking Captain Walkabout and the First Mate. If this effect is due to eclipse light then let's bottle the stuff!
The First Mate has the helm. In Venezuela, we learned that the First Mate was the logical choice to lead a landing party to negotiate with the Natives, while the Captain lumbered behind with the luggage. So it proved last night when she obtained a bargain price on a Hilton Suite for the night.
There was still traffic congestion on Interstate 25 all the way to Cheyenne where we stopped for luxurious showers at the Flying J Truck Stop at exit 7. After dinner, the South-bound traffic persisted so we sought anchorage at the Southeastern Wyoming Tourist Information Center at exit 4. If you go this way, don't miss it. There are museum exhibits about the State, brochures, helpful staff and very good complimentary coffee. This was to be the last in-car overnight of the trip – and good riddance!
Even the next day, there were frequent delays for this Eclipse Traffic Phenomenon, as even those who wisely stayed over a day all returned all at once. The road from Cheyenne to Denver had been a nine-hour trip and was now down to four. It is about 100 miles. So a detour Westward was decided by Captain and Crew. This took us to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and then South to Royal Gorge where we visited the highest suspension bridge in the world. It no longer carries auto traffic but has been preserved as a (pedestrian) tourist attraction. There is a cable car that also crosses the Gorge. Both offer awesome views and photo opportunities.
The First Mate Contemplating Royal Gorge from Mid-bridge.
We had wondered why the approach to the Park featured several deserted tourist shopping centers and blank billboards that should be valuable advertising. It soon became clear. There was a historical short film at the park that explained its history – including the 2013 forest fire that burned down 48 of the 52 buildings of the Park, destroyed the cable car as well as a funicular railroad that took guests to the bottom of the Gorge and damaged the bridge.
That is also the reason for the shinning new cable cars and the spanking-new buildings.
Outside Raton New Mexico, I saw a deer crossing the road far ahead. The First Mate regretted missing a photo, but only for an instant, as we suddenly encountered three (count'em, 3) big buck deer on the road at now-close range. They all had racks of antlers that were eight to twelve points – this estimated in the few seconds of panic deceleration. Dogs in the road know damned well what a car horn means but do deer? In any case, I pounded out a staccato that I later recognized as Morse code for "TSV". Your Captain memorized Morse some time ago as a part of his life-long affliction with Nerd-Geek-Trivia Syndrome. We can assume that this was a message from my Unconscious – albeit one my conscious mind has yet to fully decode. So far, I reckon the "V" stands for "venison". The Ford passed within ten feet of bucks #2 and #3, but escaped collision.


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Taking the A-Class automobile to the next level, the Mercedes-Benz A200 has revamped their small car market with some nice stylish and innovative features. A classy small car from any angle, the stunning design involves a menacing and sleek little nose that swoops sharply over the rake of the windscreen and down toward the tidy back end. Certainly a real head turner, the all new Mercedes-Benz A200 has what it takes in the looks department to send off nearly all of its rivals.
Let's open the door and take a look inside. Wow, no disapointments here whatsoever! Leather seats that are sculptured to hug the bodies lucky enough to grace these comfy seats impress. The leather seating can come in some wonderful two tone colours – like the very impressive black and tan. The facia is classy and offers a look that is very modern and sophisticated. The instruments are placed nicely within reach for the driver, and as you would expect, are of a high quality. Luxury items are packed into the roomy little cabin. The standard multi-function steering wheel has the techno capabilities of driving a Harmon/Kardon premium surround-sound system, a telephone, and the superb on-board computer and navigation system.
Take the grippy steering wheel in your hand and enjoy the tight feel that the little A200 has on the road. What a joy it is to put the engine through its paces! The Mercedes-Benz A200 3 and 5 door versions have a sprightly 1.7 litre engine with an output of 100 kW. This is enough power for the day to day driving conditions that demand economical and responsive driving in tight traffic, whether running the city streets or legging it on the motorway. Style is not lost in the quest for more power, so slipping into the fiesty A200 Turbo is a lively experience that is draped in comfort. On offer underneath your right foot is a maximum power output of 142 kW. The flat torque curve that constantly runs unhindered from 1500 rpm right through to 4500 rpm is sparkling and ready to pull you swiftly away from slower moving traffic as the need arises. The six speed manual gearbox is very slick in the Turbo model; so too, is the five speed manual when linked to 100 kW. The CVT transmission is a superb option for those who enjoy relaxed perfomance. The Mercedes-Benz A200 is front-wheel drive with sports traction control, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes (ABS) as standard features. The handling of the A200 has been considerably improved with precision tracking and anti-roll support as well as a parabolic rear axle design. Mercedes-Benz also goes the additional mile, as one would expect, by adding their Selective Damping System which adjusts the shocks depending on the road conditions and speed. A good option they offer is run-flat tires which will help you get to a service station if there isn't one right handy.
A Mercedes-Benz A200 is well geared to its occupants' comfort as far as seating goes, with ample room both front and rear. You can slip into a Mercedes-Benz A200 for under fifty thousand, a great deal when you consider this is a very well made vehicle that will provide years of service that Mercedes-Benz is reknowned for. Stunning small car styling and performance; you just can't go wrong.
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Talent excellence, global success and staff shortages...Ireland's female animation leaders on the industry highs and lows
Ellie Donnelly Twitter Email
July 22 2018 2:30 AM
With the animation industry in Ireland experiencing strong growth in Ireland and internationally, four women in the industry discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector today.
https://www.independent.ie/business/industry-spotlight/talent-excellence-global-success-and-staff-shortages-irelands-female-animation-leaders-on-the-industry-highs-and-lows-37130622.html
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Moe Honan, Chairman Animation Ireland
Chairman of Animation Ireland and founder of Moetion Films Moe Honan started working in animation just under 20 years ago.
She found that she naturally gravitated towards the industry, preferring the longer working and collaboration projects.
"I also liked creatively the possibilities it gave in terms of reaching out to different age groups, potentially with subject matters that can be more sensitive or difficult to portray."
On the subject of why women are particularly successful in the animation industry, she says that she thinks women are "naturally good leaders."
"In animation it certainly reflects more of a gender balance, we have, from our own research, found that there is 43pc female engagement in the sector, which is really high and it is going across all departments."
"We know there is a lot of young women, and more senior women in the sector, which is really encouraging and this is naturally giving more women more of an opportunity to go into more senior roles, and I think women are naturally strong at collaboration roles."
However she admits that there is still more work to be done to get more women directors and writes into the industry and steps are being taken where women are more consciously doing that.
"This has really dramatically changed in the last decade."
Career highlight
On a personal level, Moe talks of her most successful project 'Two by Two Ooops! The Arc is Gone' as being a career highlight.
The film was released in Ireland and UK in 2015 across 461 theatres.
"This was a massive success, it was a European co-production project, and I am now in pre-production with the sequel to that."
"I am also developing a TV series at the moment."
Meanwhile on an industry level, Moe says that the players involved in the Irish animation industry are all very conscious that the fruits of the last 20 years have borne out.
"Ireland recognised globally as a place of excellence and a place to go for animation, now have a challenge to mind that and expand talent base and grow next generation through training and education."
"In terms of raising awareness, this is something we are emphasising."
Talk turns to the challenges facing Ireland's animation industry, and Moe says that the issue around staffing is "definitely something we are working".
"In some ways a result of the success we have achieved, people extremely interested in working with Irish animation sector, but we have to expand our resources in terms of financing both public and private funding and we need to sustain the pipeline of talent to sustain the industry and AI does this."
"We are relying heavily on grads coming from main colleges, Ballyfermot, but this needs to grow, there is certainly a gap and a shortage there given the level of work we are trying to bring into the country."
There is today she says a "massive opportunity for Ireland" in the sector.
"We have already proven ourselves on the world stage, excellent delivering high quality work, and a great generation of leaders in our industry."
"We have more and more people becoming aware globally of Ireland as a creative hub, massive markets we can go into, much more work we can do and we need the resources to engage much more to get out into foreign markets and build the partnerships."
Deirdre Barry, Salty Dog Pictures
Deirdre started working in LA just over 20 years ago working on HBO shows.
She then worked with a feature film company in LA, before she moved back to Ireland in 2001 started working in animation here.
After some years working in the industry here, in 2013 she, along with her business parter, made the decision to set up the production company, Salty Dog Pictures.
Most recently the company animated a show with Tom Hanks for Saturday Night Live David S Pumpkins Halloween Special.
"We have just started production on a new show for Warner Brothers – can't say too much about this yet," she says.
And while she always wanted to start her own company, she says it is "not for the faint hearted."
"Financially you have to take risks, in our case we did other jobs to pay bills."
She also highlights the benefits of working for smaller companies, as it enables you to experience every area of the production, something she says is essential if you are going to have your own company.
In terms of career highlights, she lists making her feature film, 'Between the Canals'.
"I had always wanted to be a producer and the Film Board gave me the opportunity to produce it and seeing my name up on screen as producer, once I did that then I knew I could do anything."
The second thing she lists is setting up her own company.
In terms of how the industry is currently performing, Barry believes "there are lots of opportunities here, it is tough too, in terms of not that much funding available."
However, she says that for now there is a lot being done for a small country and it is only growing.
"There are so many opportunities out there for younger people out there that might want to develop their own projects and/or set up their own company, there is never enough good ideas out there and here there is places to go to get help like development funding from the Film Network."
Deirdre also mentions that the problem of holding onto the right people can be a challenge for smaller companies.
Niamh Herrity, CEO, Producer, and Co-founder of Pink Kong Studios
Niamh Herrity doesn't have the animation background that one might expect from the co-founder of Pink Kong Studios.
Her background is in fact in business, marketing, PR, and event management.
However, her wife Aoife had been working on the animation industry for "years and years."
Initially when the two set up the studio they were doing corporate work. But since then they have stepped into the created of TV and film work, this year created Ireland's first virtual reality (VR) animation film.
In terms of career highlights, Aoife says that 'The Aurora', Pink Kong's VR film, gave them an opportunity to explore a different way of story-telling.
In addition she cites getting nominated for an Augie award, while their film Departure got nominated for an IFTA.
We discuss the challenges currently facing the industry and, like many others, Aoife highlights staffing as being an issue.
"In Ireland we currently we have a shortage of crew, so training is posing a bit of a challenge because animation is booming in Ireland, more projects happening, we just require more people."
She also says that it is a very expensive industry to be involved in.
"Although we do get support from Screen Ireland and Rte, to be honest we need more funding in the industry so that we can grow the industry further."
Louise Cornally, Brown Bag Films
Similar to Niamh, Louise's background is more business than animation.
The qualified accountant always had an interest in the Arts and wanted to work in a creative industry.
She worked in Live Action for a period of time, before she got the Brown Bag opportunity six years ago, where she now heads up finance and business affairs.
Brown Bag has studios in Dublin, Toronto and Manchester, as well as an office in LA. The studio has created a number of much loved TV shows including Doc McStuffins and DanielTiger's Neighborhood.
The company has been able to maintain long-term employment, with about 270 employees in Dublin, 120 in Manchester, and around 300 in Toronto.
However, the industry-wide problem of staffing is also an issue for the company.
Today Brown Bags has about 40-50 positions open in Dublin and Manchester, while about 65pc of the Dublin artists generally are international artists.
Louise says that the company is looking to open a conversation with Universities around employee skill set.
"We would love the pool of talent to be available in Ireland, but it is not and this is a challenge for the market globally."
Career highlight/industry challenges
For Louise, the biggest reward has been involved in a company and industry that is scaling and growing and be able to have input into that.
On the topic of opportunities in the industry, she says that they are "huge."
"Ireland is really an international focus for animation, the country is becoming a key market for production of animation for the global market."
However, on the matter of challenges, again she says that it goes back to employees.
"We need to have trained/skills individuals, and to get the message to young people in school to consider animation as a career."
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