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Riddick not Abdullah listed as Lions' top RB
Ameer Abdullah was impressive enough in his preseason debut last week that New York Jets coach Todd Bowles compared him to Hall-of-Famer Barry Sanders, but the Detroit Lions are still making the rookie running back earn his keep.
Riddick not Abdullah listed as Lions' top RB Ameer Abdullah was impressive enough in his preseason debut last week that New York Jets coach Todd Bowles compared him to Hall-of-Famer Barry Sanders, but the Detroit Lions are still making the rookie running back earn his keep. Check out this story on Freep.com: https://on.freep.com/1NBdPvX
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Published 1:50 p.m. ET Aug. 17, 2015 | Updated 1:51 p.m. ET Aug. 17, 2015
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) rushes against the New York Jets during an NFL preseason football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.(Photo: Rick Osentoski, Associated Press)
Abdullah is listed as the second-string running back on the Lions' second depth chart of the season released today, behind Theo Riddick.
Riddick started in last week's 23-3 win over the Jets and ran for 35 yards on eight carries, but no running back has had a better training camp than Abdullah.
Lions' Ameer Abdullah lives up to hype in preseason debut
A second-round pick out of Nebraska, Abdullah gained 67 yards on seven carries last week, prompting Bowles to say Abdullah is "about as quick as Barry Sanders."
"I'm not saying he is Barry," Bowles said. "But he's a good running back and we have to go take our shot and we have to attack the inside out of a leverage and he made us miss today."
Riddick and Abdullah played the same amount of snaps against the Jets, and Riddick ran the ball better than he did last year, when he was used mostly in the pass game.
"Theo ran well," Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. "Theo got some tough yards, some great effort plays and then also he made some people miss, which he's certainly capable of doing. So it was fun to get an opportunity to see him go at it a little bit and I thought on the ground he was productive."
Riddick, Abdullah and Joique Bell are expected to comprise a three-headed backfield for the Lions this fall, with the latter two getting the bulk of the work.
Bell, last year's leading rusher, has not practiced this summer and remains on the physically unable to perform list following off-season knee surgery.
The Lions play Washington in their second preseason game Thursday.
Contact Dave Birkett at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.
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What Is the Meaning of 'Michtam' (Mem-Caf-Tav-Mem)?
By Mitchell First | November 27, 2019
Our subject is a word that appears only six times in Tanach, only in the book of Psalms, and only in the first verse each time. Our word appears in Chapter 16, and in Chapters 56 through 60. Two times we have "michtam Le-David." Four times we have "Le-David michtam."
This word is part of our liturgy, as Psalm 16 can be recited at a funeral and in a house of mourning. Also, in the Sephardic ritual, it is recited before Maariv on Motzei Shabbat.
It is such a difficult word, that several etymological works (e.g., Brown-Driver-Briggs and E. Klein, A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language) are not willing to make any suggestions. Also, the King James Bible (1611) did not translate it and merely wrote "Michtam," as do many of our sources (e.g., Koren Tanach).
The root would seem to be Caf-Tav-Mem. This root appears nine times in Tanach with the meaning "gold." It also appears at Jer. 2:22, which we will discuss below.
Does the "gold" meaning get us anywhere? Some suggest that the meaning is a psalm as honored or beloved as gold. See e.g., Ibn Ezra to 16:1, first suggestion, and Metzudat Tziyyon. At 56:1, Ibn Ezra goes even further: the initial "mem" teaches that the psalm is more honored than gold. Rashi (in one of his approaches at 16:1) suggests that the gold meaning implies that the psalm was worn as an "atarah" (=crown or wreath). The implication is that the psalm was one that David regularly recited. Rav S.R. Hirsch suggests that gold is an allusion to the everlasting nature of the Psalm: "David has recorded for himself an everlasting memorial, a tenet to which he would adhere forever."
Several of our Rishonim give "michtam" a melodical or musical meaning. For example, Rashi (in one of his approaches) suggests that it denotes a type of melody or rhythm.
The introductory verses to the psalms often use liturgical and musical terms that are difficult for us moderns to understand. A survey of these terms is found in the Encyclopaedia Judaica at 13:1319-1321. Another such survey is found in the introduction to the Daat Mikra edition of Psalms. In this survey (pp. 5-6), the author distinguishes between two types of terms: 1) those that describe the different types of psalms, and 2) those that are melodical and musical instructions. (The survey in the EJ had lumped them all together.) The Daat Mikra commentary takes the position that "michtam" is of the first category. It puts it in the same category as mizmor (this appears 57 times in the book of Psalms), shir (30 times), maskil (13 times), tefillah (five times), shigayon (one time), shirah (one time), and tehillah (one time).
I am going to agree with Daat Mikra that "michtam" is not a melodical or musical instruction. For example, the melodical and musical instructions often have the word "al" preceding them (e.g., al ha-gitit, al ha-sheminit, al machalat, and many more). Moreover, one can see from 56:1 that "al yonat eilem rechokim" is the musical instruction there. (It is undoubtedly the title of a song to whose melody the psalm was song.) "Le-David michtam" there (and presumably in all six of its occurrences) must be something else, of a more general nature.
There is an Akkadian root "katamu" that means "to cover." Based on this, some suggest that a "michtam" was a psalm of atonement. See, e.g., EJ 13:1320. But "katamu" does not have the connotation of atonement. (This is in contrast to the Hebrew root C-P-R, which has both connotations.) See H. Tawil, An Akkadian Lexical Companion for Biblical Hebrew, p. 211.
Based on this "cover" meaning, another view is that a "michtam" was a prayer that, when David originally composed it, was said silently (=secretly), i.e., David's lips were covered. Four out of the six times where "michtam" is used it is used with a historical background, and some of these backgrounds imply that a silent prayer was necessary. See, e.g., 57:1, "when he fled from Saul in the cave," and 59:1: "they watched the house to kill him." See B.D. Eerdmans, The Hebrew Book of Psalms, pp. 75-76. (In this view, one can interpret the "nichtam" of Jer. 2:22, as "covered by a blot.")
There is another direction that some take. The suggestion is that the root Caf-Tav-Mem meant "write" in Biblical Hebrew. Jeremiah 2:22 has the following language: "Even if you wash yourself with nitre and take much soap, your sin is 'nichtam' before Me." Now let us look at 17:1, "The sin of Judah is written (='ketuvah') with a pen of iron…" Although these verses are from different chapters (and the Hebrew word used for "sin" differs in each), one can suggest based on the parallel that the root C-T-M at Jer. 2:22 means "written." (It is typically translated as "stained," consistent with the later meaning of the root in rabbinic Hebrew.)
Accordingly, perhaps "michtam" means a psalm that is "written." One who makes this suggestion is S. Mandelkern.
There is another basis for a claim that "michtam" means something that was written. At Tosefta Shab. 18:4 we are told not to read certain "michtavim." There are at least two manuscripts that read "michtamim" here.
What could be the implication of a psalm being "written"? It seems unlikely that all the other psalms were oral. Could the implication be that it was to be recited silently? The fact that there is a musical instruction at 56:1 and 60:1 immediately preceding the "michtam" phrase refutes this. (The obscure phrase at 57:1, 58:1 and 59:1 also probably reflects a musical instruction.)
Perhaps the implication of "written" is that it was written on a stone as a way of publicizing it. See Louis Ginzberg Jubilee Volume, vol. 1, pp. 169-171. Support for this translation of "michtam" is found in the Greek translation of the Torah (third century BCE, Egypt). Here the translation for "michtam" is "stelographia"= an inscription upon a slab. See also the Targum to Psalms 16:1. (But we have to be cautious in relying on the Greek translation. My experience tells me that those translators living in Egypt only had a limited understanding of biblical Hebrew. The fact that their interpretation bears some resemblance to our suggestion may only be fortuitous.)
At Isa. 38:9, a prayer of Chizkiyahu is referred to as a "michtav." Also, it would be very reasonable to interpret C-T-M as being related to C-T-B (=write). The letters "mem" and "bet" are both bilabial consonants, sharing a place of articulation.
In modern times, the Koehler-Baumgartner lexicon adopts "inscription" as its main definition, but also mentions the "secret prayer" definition.
For another approach to "michtam," interpreting it in light of "maskil," "mizmor," and "shigayon," see Tawil, p. 211 (bottom). (In the approach suggested there, all these terms are musical terms, unlike my assumptions above).
Mitchell First is a personal injury attorney. When he is not working, he likes to ponder those difficult terms in the introductions to the psalms. He can be reached at [email protected]
For more articles by Mitchell First, and information on his books, please visit his website at rootsandrituals.org.

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February Socials
February 8 : A few months ago I snapped this pic of Jordan Ravi at Parap Markets in Darwin and said to my friend, I reckon he's destined for big things. And now he's on #australiadecides #sbseurovision !!!
February 11 : Admittedly it's 1.30pm on a Wednesday, but it's hardly a sell-out for my seat to see the winner of this year's Best Movie at the Academy Awards.
February 14 : Heading back to Swedish class next week, and we're studying the classic Swedish novels by Vilhelm Moberg, about immigration to America, amidst widespread povety, in the 1800s. Not a lot of laughs, though this did make me smile.
February 22 : In the commentary box with Natasha and @shannonbyrne23
at St Mary's v Tiwi Islands in Darwin.
February 22 : You know it makes sense. Tiwi Islands v St Mary's in Darwin.
February 25 : Fourteen days in Howard Springs and I'd love a drink too.


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Lazise is one of Lake Garda's hidden gems – a medieval walled town with heaps of charm and a winning location. Surrounded by dramatic fortress walls just as it was many centuries ago, Lazise feels almost undiscovered and provides the perfect option for those with a taste for the authentic.
Lazise's many restaurants and cafes are spread between the harbour promenade and the picturesque Piazza V Emanuele, with the square also containing a handful of local boutiques. With chequerboard flooring and pastel-shaded houses, this piazza is one of the most beautiful found anywhere in the Lakes region, and can be enjoyed from the terraces of the lively pavement cafes dotting its edge. Alternatively, the lakefront promenade is great for a relaxing stroll with panoramic views, and also provides plenty of opportunities to dine close to the water's edge.
You'll find several theme parks and towns just a short drive away. Situated just 10 minutes from the town, Gardaland is one of Lake Garda's biggest attractions, offering dozens of thrilling rides and fun shows. There's also the popular Caneva Waterpark close by, which is perfect for those balmy Mediterranean days. A little further away is the ancient city of Verona, which can be reached in just 25 minutes.
Why just stop at Lazise?


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Avcılar () is a village in the Artuklu District of Mardin Province in Turkey. The village had a population of 243 in 2021.

Notable people

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Villages in Artuklu District
Kurdish settlements in Mardin Province

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So....it's going to February soon. How did that happen?
If you are in the path of all the snowstorms on the east coast, stay safe. Yesterday I was trading pictures with a friend, I sent her a picture of a palm tree and she sent back her snowy backyard. We're not any more mature than we were in college, that's for sure.
This love letter to SPAM is everything. I can't remember eating SPAM when I lived in the mainland, and one of my best memories with my co-workers shortly after arriving in Maui was me trying to make them eat SPAM flavored macadamia nuts. They were NOT having it and then brought my my first SPAM musubi the next day. Let's say that in the past two years, I've eaten more musubis than SPAM mac nuts.
How can we become Nutella Ambassadors? This seems like the greatest gig ever. Mark your calendar for World Nutella day on February 5th.
Have you ever not taken all the vacation time you were entitled to? Why or why not? This article about Americans not taking any vacation time in 2015 amazes me. I can't imagine not taking time off when it's offered.
Not that the airlines feed you hardly anymore, but this article about the science of why food tastes different up in the air is pretty interesting. It's why you want all the salty snacks. The picture makes me laugh because NEVER have I had an airline meal that looks like that. But I'm willing to try.
Whether you're snowed in and watching football, or playing outside in the sun, I hope you have a great Sunday!


Watches have been with us for generations some of them have been passed down from one generation to the next.
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It remains the classic cry of modern man that in his efforts to flout the eternal order of the universe he is but liberating himself from a dark, backward and restrictive vision of man imposed by priestcraft during the age of the ascendancy of the Roman Catholic Church. In academe, young men and women continue to be exposed each year to an intellectual elite which claims to be leading them beyond the traditional perspective of their homes and churches into new and untried solutions to the problems of the race. We still hear that to be religious is to be old fashioned, and that to be secular is to be in advance of one's time.


LONDON, UK, April 14, 2014. - Today Susana Garduño Arana, second secretary of the Embassy of Mexico, who is responsible for multilateral issues and coordinating the representation of our country before international organizations in the UK, was recognized as Young Diplomat of the Year by DIPLOMAT Magazine.
In its Annual Awards Ceremony, the editor of the specialized publication in foreign affairs, Venetia van De Blocq Kuffeler, recalled that Garduño Arana served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Mexico in Haiti as her first assignment, and obtained the highest number of votes for this category based on her experience and example for the youth, through her work.
The ceremony for the sixth consecutive year gathered Heads of Missions, diplomats, politicians and journalists in this city, in addition to various Mexican Government representatives.


I thought that the blue strap that it came with pulled attention away from the amazing blue dial and bezel so I had a new one made up which is a bit more subtle! A black strap with a little blue for accent!!


This beatifully presented home provides an exceptional family sanctuary of light, space and quality.
- Formal living and dining area have been well presented and ample in size capturing the sunlight.
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First listed on 17 April, this house has been on Domain for 8 days (last updated on 17 April). 2 other 5 bedroom house in Canley Vale have recently been sold.
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Wilmington, North Carolina (CNN) Hurricane Florence has potential to cause "massive damage" to parts of the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States — and not just in the coastal areas where the storm aims to make landfall Thursday night, officials warned.
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1994-2004 Suzuki Vitara cabin air filter location. Where is located and how to replace home Vitara cabin filter. Is very easy to change cabin air filter on Suzuki Vitara if you follow some easy steps.
Very important, before start to change Suzuki Vitara cabin air filter disconnect and isolate battery ground cable located under the hood and wait 3 minutes for air bag system backup power supply to discharge. Open Vitara drive side door and remove air bag fuse from fuse panel on instrument panel located under steering wheel on driver side.
After you do this you can proceed to change Suzuki Vitara cabin air filter.
Open Suzuki Vitara glove box compartment. Push on the right and left side of glove compartment to release glove box compartment.
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Remove filter housing cover – Suzuki Vitara have 2 filters.
Remove first filter and the second filter.
Replace filters in reverse order and reassemble all pieces back in place.
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For more guidance feel free to ask about how to replace the air conditioning filter for Suzuki Vitara.


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#310362 - 01/14/19 08:38 AM Re: Collusion has now been shown. What now? [Re: NW Ponderer]
Agreed: It would be horrible and cause many more problems than it would solve. But out of those millions of pissed off people, there have to be a few who are crazy enough to do it. My point is actually that nobody, not even the President of the US, can get away with pushing people too far. Everybody has a breaking point. For most of us you'd have to murder our children or something similar to get that kind of response, but I know very well that there are people who you just have to look at funny to evoke violence. And they tend to collect guns.
#310401 - 01/16/19 05:38 PM Re: Collusion has now been shown. What now? [Re: rporter314]
Originally Posted By: rporter314
Why have a report if Guiliani wants to essentially issue a different report?
It'not Guiliani.
Trump's AG nominee has now said he may not release the Mueller report.
But Barr, testifying at his confirmation hearing, said that under his interpretation of the special counsel regulations, he didn't believe that Mueller's final report was required to be made public. Barr said he believed Mueller's report would be "confidential," but that as attorney general he would issue a public summary of its findings.
Barr also said he believed that the attorney general had some "flexibility and discretion" about what he could disclose to the public after the Mueller investigation concluded.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."— Oscar Wilde
Sure, all those things may be true, but they all are meaningless since the Democrats hold the House and their Oversight Committee can subpoena the whole un-redacted report. They can also (and will, to be sure) subpoena Mueller to testify in an open session. If Republicans were still running the House and Senate, then they might have kept it secret. That era is over.
Some people are saying the Justice Department will redact the report and keep it private. Maybe they can do that, but Mueller will be a private citizen when he is done, not a Justice employee. The House can subpoena him and there's not a damned thing Trump or Justice can do about that.
#310614 - 01/28/19 03:29 PM Re: Collusion has now been shown. What now? [Re: pondering_it_all]
NW Ponderer
Trump advisers lied over and over again, Mueller says. The question is, why? (WaPo, subscription)
The sheer volume of lying is, of itself, obstruction. The central question is, was it directed? Andbecause so many people have lied, that is a difficult question to answer. There really is no question anymore that Russia directly interfered in the 2016 election, and that it was "somewhat" effective (and probably dispositive). And it is beyond peradventure that the Trump campaign knew of, and exploited their knowledge of, at least some of that interference, which "happened" to coincide with their predisposition to engage in similar tactics. "If it's what I think it is, I love it!"
I think the Mueller investigating devolves into sussing out enough facts to determine the question of whether the coordination was direct, since everyone with Trump lies all the time about everything. Will the cover-up be effective?
Nixon would have been impeached, and George H.W. Bush might have been, had their investigations not been thwarted (by pardons). Mueller's might yet be, as Republicans have developed habits of impunity (to wit: Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Nunes, Bill Barr) and dissembling, so we may never know the answer. But we do know this: something is rotten in the State of our Union.
#310615 - 01/28/19 03:39 PM Re: Collusion has now been shown. What now? [Re: NW Ponderer]
To the point about the suppressing of the Mueller report, let me add this: as with Iran-Contra, it's about the timing. If they can delay the outcome until the end of Trump's term, they will have, once again, thwarted justice. Trump may be prosecuted after he leaves office, but at this juncture, it is unlikely that impeachment could be completed in time. In the case of Republican methodology, "Justice delayed is Justice denied." And that's just the way they like it.
For the record: 18 U.S. Code § 2 - Principals
(a) Whoever commits an offense against the United States or aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures its commission, is punishable as a principal.
(b) Whoever willfully causes an act to be done which if directly performed by him or another would be an offense against the United States, is punishable as a principal.
18 U.S. Code § 3 - Accessory after the fact
Whoever, knowing that an offense against the United States has been committed, receives, relieves, comforts or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial or punishment, is an accessory after the fact.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by any Act of Congress, an accessory after the fact shall be imprisoned not more than one-half the maximum term of imprisonment or (notwithstanding section 3571) fined not more than one-half the maximum fine prescribed for the punishment of the principal, or both; or if the principal is punishable by life imprisonment or death, the accessory shall be imprisoned not more than 15 years.
Now, does this sound like Anyone we know?
William Barr: Concerns Over Trump's Privacy Could Shield Robert Mueller Conclusions
The likely attorney general said prosecutors need "to be sensitive to the privacy and reputational interests of uncharged third parties."
Just sayin'...
#310624 - 01/28/19 10:02 PM Re: Collusion has now been shown. What now? [Re: Greger]
I'll say again, Bill Barr is singularly unqualified to be Attorney General.
Moderator: Doug Thompson, Editor, Greger, Jeffery J. Haas, NW Ponderer


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and lightly grease a baking dish big enough to fit the desired number of servings without overlapping.
For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bake for 17-20 minutes or until chicken is just about cooked through the center. Remove from the oven, top with tomatoes and cheese, and then bake for an additional 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted and the chicken is just cooked through. For chicken cutlets, bake for 10-12 minutes, and then continue as directed for regular boneless, skinless breasts. With either, check a few minutes early and add a few minutes as needed to account for oven and varying size chicken breasts.
*When the chicken breasts are large, I sometimes cut them in half horizontally (as though you were going to open the piece like a book, only cutting the whole way through) to make two thinner cutlets. This is also a great way to stretch the number of servings from a single package of 3-4 chicken breasts.
**I like to use a thicker pesto for this recipe as opposed to one that has been thinned heavily with olive oil, but use what you enjoy. Whichever pesto is used, the olive oil will cook out of it while baking and mix with the natural juices from the chicken. This may be drizzled over pasta, rice, or another grain of choice for serving, if desired.
The pictured baking dish contains three boneless, skinless chicken breast halves that weighed a total of 1 1/2 pounds. When I purchased the package of chicken, I thought there were four pieces in it. Cutting each breast into two thinner cutlets allowed me to stretch the meal yet nobody felt as though he was getting shortchanged with a mere half-piece of chicken, as would have been the case if I had cut them in half the traditional way. Since chicken breasts are often quite large (these weighed a generous half-pound each) this method also offers a way to better control portion size. As an added benefit, the thinner breasts will cook in roughly half the time.
I've also come to prefer the tenderness of the cutlet option, and the higher pesto-to-chicken ratio ratchets up the flavor. However, if you'd like to skip the cutting step or simply prefer a heartier serving of chicken, feel free to use the standard option.


Over the past few years, Coach has really changed their game up. After weak sales and decreased consumer engagement, Coach shifted their focus less from monograms and short lived "it" bags to more traditional silhouettes with quality leather craftsmanship. The new "Coach 1941" Spring Bag collection really speaks to their mission to reconnect with their roots.
The Rogue bag is one of Coach's newest designs. It is a fairly roomy satchel bag and can serve adequately as an everyday bag or travel bag. It is not only functional, but has a luxe feel. It is slightly more expensive than some of Coach's other bags, but you get a lot of bag for your money in terms of features and craftsmanship. The middle compartment securely zips, and there are two small slots on either side for convenience. You can carry the bag by its two top handles or detachable shoulder strap.
Similarly, the Outlaw bag is another satchel bag with a semi-circular silhouette like an old doctor's bag. You can zip the bag up from both ends of the bag and close it at the very top. The detachable strap makes for easy crossbody wear. Like the Rogue bag, it has the capacity and security of an everyday bag.
The Saddle Bag is a must have classic! This Saddle in the 1941 collection is inspired by Coach's 1972 Pouch bag. The simplicity of the saddle is its biggest selling point. In plain leather, it's the perfect companion bag to any look. Its clean lines and big planes also show off floral patterns very well too.
Coach fully amped up the floral and pattern theme in this collection. All the floral is very bold and presented in large appliqué or colorful, compact graphic prints. These are the perfect statement bags to fit a boho or ultra-feminine look.
The Ace bag is a great mini option with a decent amount of capacity. It reminds us vaguely of Alexander Wang's Rockie bag, another mini in the $1000 and under range. The Ace has a very similar loo at an even lower price of $295! If you're a mini addict, you can't go wrong. On the other hand, if you can't justify the price tag on higher end minis but still want to experiment with smaller bags, consider the adding the Ace bag to your collection.
If you're all about hassle-free bags, check out the Dinky Crossbody bag. It has a slim and compact body just like a Wallet on Chain, but it is a little more roomy than the average WOC. The inside is divided into two slots and has a coin purse pocket for loose change.
Feeling the vintage vibes? Are you YAY or NAY on the new Coach 1941 Spring Bags?!


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SMART COLLABORATION – Embracing New Technical Tools in Animation
Tuesday, 3 May, 16:00 – 17:00 pm (CEST), Online via Zoom
SPEAKER: Kim Adams & Julia Parfitt (Nexus Studios London / Los Angeles) and Phil Stewart (Head of Realtime, Blue Zoo, London)
Host: Prof Lilian Klages
In this second year of KKI Talks at the ITFS and APD, we want to take a deeper look at how new tools and technologies can be an enriching driving force in international co-sector and cross-sector collaboration and take a glimpse into the future of storytelling using such technologies. Our speakers Kim Adams and Julia Parfitt (Nexus Studios London / Los Angeles) and Phil Stewart (Head of Realtime, Blue Zoo, London) have been experimenting with tools such as Unity, Unreal and Blender and will share case studies to demonstrate the opportunities that these new tools can bring and how they can affect storytelling in animation. They will also discuss the pros and cons of integrating them into the production pipeline.
Participation in the webinar is free of charge. Click here to register!
APD participants do not need to register separately and get access via the online platform.
Julia Parfitt, Executive Producer, Nexus Studios
Julia joined Nexus Studios over twenty years ago and has played a pivotal role in helping to realise its growth as a global player. In her early years she produced some of the studio's most notable work, including the most awarded ad of the decade Honda 'Grrrr', recipient of the highly coveted, Cannes Film Grand Prix Award, as well as the Grammy-nominated music video for Franz Ferdinand 'Take me Out', no name but a few.
Bio Julia Parfitt
Julia also held the post of Head of Production at Nexus, where she brought her versatile and proactive skillset for almost a decade and oversaw the diverse creative output of the entire studio, ranging from high-profile film work such as the Oscar-nominated 'This Way Up', the title sequence for 'Catch Me If You Can' with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, several award winning commercials for the likes of Chipotle and Coca Cola, and ground-breaking XR experiences for the global consumer tech leaders.
Most recently, in the role of Executive Producer, Julia has established and nurtured long-standing relationships with further global brands such as Amazon Studios, Netflix, Headspace, Facebook, Google and Duolingo. She often works across platforms and is most interested in exploring how working at the cutting edge of technology can be enhanced with exceptional design and powerful storytelling, which has led her to spearheading a host of projects developed using Real-Time technology.
In 2019, Julia was named 'Pitch Superwoman', a UK industry award that recognises trailblazing women and their contributions. Julia is also dedicated to finding and mentoring new talent, and with a strong desire to create a diverse and greener production landscape, she is a passionate advocate for sustainable practices.
Kim Adams, Director of Real-time production, Nexus Studios
Kim Adams is the Director of Real-time production at Nexus Studios, where she is leading studio initiatives in real-time animation production across original TV and film, branded content and immersive storytelling, and supporting the growth of Nexus Interactive Arts. Kim's 25+ years experience spans the entertainment, software, tech, and hardware industries. She is the Co-Founder of Adventure Lab, a social VR platform that connects audiences with virtual, live hosted, interactive adventures.
Bio Kim Adams
Before co-founding Adventure Lab, Kim led a team at Facebook in developing the AR "Storytime" app for Facebook's Portal video device. Leading from ideation through launch, she developed the interactive product, built a creative team, produced the first slate of original stories, and developed key partnerships and a strategy for program expansion.
Kim was the Head of Production and Executive Producer at Oculus Story Studio, shepherding the development of the Emmy Award-winning narrative VR project, Wolves in the Walls. Previous to that, Kim was at Google Spotlight Stories, where she was a part of the leadership team and produced some of the first VR projects released world-wide; Rain or Shine with partner Nexus Productions, and Special Delivery, with Aardman Animations.
From 2009-2013, Kim was a Producer at Pixar Animation Studios, where she led the creation of Pixar's "Toons" / Short Film division, heading a team of 125 across two companies / countries. Working between Walt Disney Studio, Pixar Canada, and Pixar, Kim partnered with eight new directors and produced 13 short films within the beloved Toy Story and Cars franchises while shepherding the development of a multitude of additional Pixar projects.
Previous to Pixar, Kim served as a visual effects producer on several films including Apocalypto, and worked on the Oscar-nominated visual effects for Master and Commander.
A member of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, The Television Academy, The Producers Guild of America, and Women in Animation, Kim has spoken on the topics of creative innovation, VR, and diversity across the globe for organizations (Directors Guild of America, Television Academy), at conferences (FMX, CES, Hollywood Digital, Harvest Innovation Summit, Games4Change), and universities (UCLA, USC, and Stanford). She received an MFA from the prestigious Producer's Program at UCLA.
Phil Stewart, Head of Realtime, Blue Zoo
Phil is Head of Real-time at Blue Zoo, researching, developing and testing new technology and workflows to help the studio achieve it's ambition of working in the best ways for the benefit of the business and artists. From researching rendering tech and programming a VR-puppet in Unreal Engine, to doing push-ups to test a new Motion-Capture suit, the department strives to stay ahead of the game.


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Marion's Art in the Park to see an increase in vendors
By JASON TIDD
Art in the Park is shaping up to be an even bigger event than last year.
About 130 vendors will set up shop in the park Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., up from 100 or so last year.
"It should be a really good show this year because we have a lot of new, cool stuff coming and the weather looks like it's going to be great," parks and recreation director Margo Yates said.
She said she is excited to have new and returning vendors, including The Zipper Pouch People of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Vintage Linen Clothing of Magnolia, Arkansas; Wolves Pride Crafts of Canton; Tin Shed of Clay Center; and TreeMendous Treasures of Winfield.
"There's something down there for everybody this year I think," Yates said. "It's going to be a good show."
A shuttle bus to the park runs for 12 hours from the baseball complex on the northeast side of town and Marion Die and Fixture on west Main St.
Food options feature bierocks from Marion High School Boosters, Wagon Wheel Express, barbecue from Carlsons' BBQ, grilled food from Marion Fire Department, shaved ice from J's Tropical Sno, and ice cream from Marion Historical Museum.
"The smell of the grill will bring the people in the park," Yates said.
All food options are local, which is intended to help fundraisers.
"I always encourage local people, even if the husband isn't interested in shopping, come down and support the local groups and businesses in the food court and have lunch," Yates said.
She said the show has struggled to attract younger attendees.
"Over the years, as older people dropped out of doing it, there's not the same amount of younger people that are starting to do it," Yates said.
The aren't estimates on how many people the event draws to the city.
"There's really no way of knowing for sure," Yates said. "People are constantly coming in the park. You'll see these waves of traffic from Hillsboro. It's kind of weird, it's like 'OK, here comes a wave.' It's busy all day."
Yates said a lot of people at first did not like the idea of holding the show on the same day as Hillsboro's.
"People realize that it's actually good for both of us," Yates said, "because it gives people twice the reason to make the drive. We get shoppers from out of state and several hours away, and I'm not sure we get that if they didn't have two places to go to within eight miles."
"It's a good thing," she said. "We help each other. We don't compete."
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Dave and Lesley Morby's newly opened bed and Breakfast, situated off the beaten track between Stirling and Perth, near the village of Dunning, was already onto a winning formula. However, they were looking to expand their business to incorporate more letting rooms, but extending the existing building would have been expensive and disruptive.
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The pods internal floor area is 20m2, this includes a sleeping/sitting area, large bathroom with walk in shower, vanity sink unit and WC. They are designed to cater for Scotland's inclement weather using a clever three stage insulating system, giving superb thermal properties. These products are made from recycled plastic. The pods will be warm and inviting in winter, yet also cool in summer.
Running costs will be kept to a minimum with the additional benefits of low energy LED lights and heating.
Externally a decision was made to clad the pods in Larch, a native timber of Scotland. Larch is an extremely versatile and durable timber which will naturally turn a silver lustre to blend into the surroundings. To contrast with the larch cladding we have used colour changing facias, which depending on what angle you view from, will display different colours and shades.
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A caucus meeting of Zanu PF members of parliament and senators began sitting just after 2pm on Monday to discuss Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's impeachment.
Party chief whip Lovemore Matuke filed papers that accused Mugabe of misconduct and "failure to obey' uphold or defend this constitution".
A Zanu PF legislator told TimesLIVE that the party was deeply confused after developments on Sunday' hence the meeting.
"All those resolutions were made at party level at a time when Mugabe was engaging the military. We did what was expected of us but now were have come to a sobering reality that impeaching him would create a crisis for us because first' we have to legitimise the next leader and we can't bypass the president. If he is impeached it effectively means Zimbabwe has a president in exile (his deputy Phelekezela Mphoko is in Russia). The passage for Mnangagwa is fuzzy'" she said.
But buy-in from the opposition would be tricky. Zanu PF can't go it alone.
"Now they have to impeach him which needs the MDC to get the two thirds vote'" opposition politician David Coltart said.
A source from the People's Rainbow Coalition said they lodged their displeasure at Patrick Chinamasa's utterances that it was a Zanu PF internal matter.
"We will still negotiate for a Mugabe exit but Zanu PF has to acknowledge us and our demands'" the source said.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Arthur Mutambara said impeachment would not be easy.
"The impeachment process is not a walk in the park. The legal route of removing is long and arduous; not impossible'" he said.
Zanu PF tweeted a copy of their proposed vote of no confidence in Mugabe on Monday.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released their findings on the growing number of seniors in the workforce. According to the BLS, 40% of those aged 55 and older were already working or in search of work in 2014. BLS also predicted that between now and 2024, the number of seniors in the workforce between the ages of 65-74 and older would increase. Surprisingly, the number of other age groups is not expected to change.
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WOW (trigger warning: rape)
I have been very busy these past few months, but on Saturday 9th March I went to something that meant I had to get back to typing at these keys: WOW Festival. For those that don't know about this, WOW stands for 'Women of the World' and is a series of events and discussions at Southbank, in London. But first, a quick catch up.
I went to Barcelona during my half term holiday. I stayed with my friend, Laura who is working there at the moment. I also saw my cousin (who was on an exchange) and paternal grandfather (who is Spanish and lives there) and ate out with my parents who holidayed there too.
It was really relaxing and enjoyable, with the rain holding off and excitement at a glimpse of sunshine.
In other news, I have had a poem accepted into Brittle Star magazine. I'm pretty sure I have been rejected from there before, which makes my achievement even more special somehow.
I went to see Tim Walker's exhibition at Somerset House, after the V&A exhibition of 'Hollywood Costumes.' The latter was interesting, but honestly, too crowded to enjoy properly. It was like being on a conveyor belt, rather than walking around a gallery. And I was disappointed to see that the red shoes and pinafore from the Wizard of Oz were both replicas. On the other hand, Tim Walker's free exhibition was fascinating. Showing that fashion is not an inferior art form through his photography, amazing pictures lined the walls of rooms where large objects brought them to life.
In the world of poetry, I have been notified of my acceptance to perform at a festival, but I cannot reveal just yet which festival that is, so watch this space!I've also been busy organising my latest project: Poetry&Paint. I'm so pleased with the responses I've had and excited to launch the anthology at Craft Central's space, 'The Showcase' on Saturday 30th March. There will be performance and discussion from Selina Nwulu, Daniel Lehan, Greta Healy, Robyn Comfort and Bill Vine. The exhibition is from 3pm and the evening event starts from 7pm.
I have also been working where I am employed, very hard.
Yet, I have also been organising something else. On Thursday 7th March, myself and Emily Prichard kicked off the International Women's Day celebrations with the first 'She Grrrowls' Feminist Group meeting. We made some promotional hearts out of card and have scattered them around London.
I must also add that I treated my Mum to seeing Bridget Christie at the Purcell Room in Southbank on Friday. I felt very privileged to be attending her biggest show thus far, and both my Mum and I enjoyed her Feminist comedic commentary on our society, including a hilarious physical display demonstrating why we females should be so thankful for the Bic pen 'For Her'.
The great shame for my Saturday activities at WOW was that I had no company. Not because I didn't want to be on my own, but because none of my female friends were their for their own interest.
I have managed to visual document the presence of Ruby Wax, one half of Feminist men duo who co-wrote 'The Guy's Guide to Feminism, and Bidisha with Lisa Appignanesi. There were such a range of amazing events, but alas, I could only be at one place at a time.
The introduction to Saturday's WOW was called 'The Keys to the Castle. One of the most interesting speakers for this section was space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and I immediately thought how great it would be for her to talk to the students at my work (I work at a school). It was really inspiring and I even learnt things that I didn't really know about space. Well, 96% of space is undiscovered, so there's a lot of work to be done in that field!
Next, I went to Michael Kaufman's talk on The Guy's Guide to Feminism. He read extracts from the book he co-wrote with Michael Kimmer, and commented on these extracts in an interesting and amusing way. Part of this intention must have been to promote the book – an easy-to-read A-Z of Feminism for the male reader – and it certainly made me want to get it for any male friends and the boyfriend! I highly recommend it, and I haven't even read it yet.
The next talk that I went to was so powerful and emotive that nothing to follow could be more important to attend. This talk had the simple title: Rape. Chaired by Southbank's artistic director, Jude Kelly, it began with Joanna Bourke's revelation of shocking facts and statistics surrounding the subject matter. These things included:
1/ Marital rape was only made illegal in Scotland in 1989 (the year I was born).
2/ The rest of the UK followed suit in 1992.
3/ 1 in 3 films contains rape.
4/ Also reported by The Guardian: "one in three people believes that women who behave flirtatiously are at least partially responsible if they are raped." (2005)
5/ There are more convictions of rape nowadays but 85% of rape cases go unreported.
6/ 1 in 5 females will be raped in their lifetime. If you know over 5 females, you do the maths.
7/ Some myths about rape: 'no' can mean 'yes', you can't rape a resisting woman, some rapes aren't serious, women 'ask for it' and women lie. Do not believe these things.
8/Research into false accusations shows a risk of just 3%, which is in line with all other crimes.
9/ We need to talk about rape and educate young people about it.
10/ A woman's biggest risk of rape has little to do with stranger danger. Most rapists know their victim; they are either friends, boyfriends, family or work colleges. This is why men need to speak out about things like rape jokes, and casual misogyny. If you don't, you just placate those that do and normalise rape, deeming it acceptable. If you are male, you can make a pledge to fight against violence towards women through the White Ribbon Campaign.
The audience then listened to the stories of real victims of rape (although none of them like to think of themselves as victims). One woman sent her story by email because after nine years she did not feel ready to tell it. I was shocked not just by the horrific atrocities these women had suffered, but the poor state of the legal system, where visible physical injury, and an eyewitness lead to a judge telling the jury to consider if they wanted "to ruin this young, talented man's life" before making their decision, then to be acquitted of the charge. It also pained me to hear journeys they had been through to come to this stage and their determination not to let this incident define them.
One major point to come out of this discussion was the need to talk about rape and to educate young people about it.
After this harrowing topic, I contemplated a talk with teenagers about the term 'Feminist' but then decided to go to 'Aint I A Woman' which saw a panel of women discussing black women and popular culture. Speakers included Hannah Pool (chair), Kieran Yates, Angelique Kidjo, Miki Turner and Shirley Tate. It was really interesting, and I found Kieran Yates to be particularly on point throughout. The statement that sparked off the talk stood strong to the end: the struggle to end racism and the struggle to end sexism are intertwined. Although this is something I like to aim for in my brand of Feminism, I feel that, as a white women, the involvement of other races is necessary for Feminism to truly reflect the experiences and problems of all women.
The penultimate event I attended was Ruby Wax's 'Out of Her Mind' which was the perfect blend of tragedy and comedy, about a topic that interests me: mental illness. The importance of communication was expressed again. Wax concluded that now at her dinner parties, when asked how she is, she explains 'the same as you: dealing with heartache, death and loneliness… Hors d'œuvre?'
Lastly, I listened to women such as Bidisha and Lisa Appignanesi read extracts from 'Fifty Shades of Feminism' (another must-have read). I then rushed home for a nice big dinner and discussed the day with my Dad, who talked to me about all the topics, giving me some historical background (being a history teacher) and revealing that he is a Feminist… though not in those exact words, the conversation still had me beaming with pride to have such amazing parents. I then re-told and re-discussed with my Mum on Mother's Day over a game of Scrabble.
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Poetry Parnassus
On Tuesday 26th June I attended the first day of Poetry Parnassus. Having felt quite confident and happy about going on my way, once I got there I did feel quite overwhelmed. Simon Armitage – one of my first encounters into contemporary poetry at GCSE's – was standing just a few metres away. There were poets from all over the world; the idea curated by Armitage saw poets flocking from all of the countries competing in the Olympics. This day was the World Poetry Summit. Poets, publishers and other important figures in the world of poetry gathered and I felt a little like I was watching from the margins. I was disappointed only in myself for not taking the opportunity to seek out like-minded people, but still, I did absorb my surroundings and scribbled away at my notepad.
Reflecting on my notes now, I shall summerise some of my thoughts in relation to the day as a whole. My notes are 2,317 words, so I hope to make this much shorter! The first point is one which has people divided. Jude Kelly, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, made a comment about how it is a positive thing that poetry remains uninfluenced by money. She expressed the view that we shouldn't want to professionalize the arts. Those with more romantic or anarchistic views may agree. However, I think that you have to bear in mind that we live in a Capitalist country and therefore the rules apply that we need money to survive. It would be idealistic to think that we do not. This very statement is contradicted by the fact that the poets and other speakers at this conference are professionals. They have a right to earn money from dedicating their life to poetry.
Though it is just another fact that they must do other things alongside the actual writing of poetry, their work doing these other things (teaching, editing, speaking at events etc.) is informed by this dedication to one field of practice. I agree that accessibility is important, however, it is worth noting I had to pay the full price of £35 for the summit, as apparently I had missed the "limited concessions" price – something which I don't quite understand as I'm pretty sure I was one of the youngest people there. However, this kind of balanced out when you take into account all the free events I went to today. It is important because I almost didn't get a ticket because I had to pay full price. I also almost didn't come to the free events because of travel and my MA work commitments, but I thought this was too significant an opportunity to miss.
I went to half of the talk about poetry and money, and half of the Tradition vs. Innovation talk. The fact that there was a debate about money suggests that the above statement from Jude is not quite a given; she states in this discussion that it is 'the elephant in the room.' What is clear is that to be a poet, you must take on other work and Ollie Dawson, the Director of the Poetry School, found that younger poets are more willing in this area. Representing Kenya, poet Shailja Patel spoke out from the audience and told us that in the USA, there is a National Writers' Union. It helps with issues of copyright, healthcare and so on and seems like a fantastic idea.
Tradition vs. Innovation was good to listen to as I had just been reading Adventures in Form, which is the most interesting book I've read since Dorothy Parker's collected works and has me itching to write more poems. Tom Chivers from Penned in the Margins was involved in the discussion and made the point that they are not actually opposites as they feed into one another and that there is a "spark" when such concepts meet. Hence why this new book from Penned in the Margins is so exciting.
In a discussion about literature in the digital age, Nikola Madzirov spoke about horizontal and vertical dialogues. Thinking the web is more of a… web, so more sporadic than those ideas present, I got a bit confused here. Can anyone shed light on the meaning of this? I thought the work that was being produced could be in danger of being a bit gimmicky, but that the thought of having poets from around the world performing digitally at StAnza also seemed like a unique kind of festival, opening us up to people we may not normally come across, other than on rare occasions such as Poetry Parnassus!
In a conversation about poets finding their way in the 21st Century, Kayo Chingonyi proved to be one of my favourite speakers. He had a clarity, knowledge and passion that was articulated exceptionally well. Though it has to be said that Dean Atta made a delightful statement about wanting to be made into a hologram which made us all smile and chuckle a bit. I also felt I connected to some of what Raymond Antrobus said about there being a difference in writing to yourself and from yourself. My poem, Drama, actually comments upon this dilemma that I have faced as my urge to write in the past has come from a cathartic impulse that seemed only natural to me, whilst I have been over the last few years to perfect it as a craft.
After the provided packed lunch listening to poetry from around the world upstairs, I went to the Poetry & Elitism discussion. Bas Kwakman begins with the statement that 'political poetry is always bad poetry. Good poetry is always political.' And so ensues a discussion that (like the Tradition vs. Innovation talk) deals with binary oppositions. In my dissertation for my BA I examined Sarah Kane's 4.48 Psychosis and my distaste for binary oppositions began there. As Taja Kramberger asserted; it is a 'false dilemma.' The whole point of elitism is that there isn't access for the so-called populist, and then the populist itself becomes a different kind of elite, creating yet another hierarchy.
Another one of my favourite speakers, mentioned earlier, Shailja Patel spoke about the fact that there is a common misconception that equates elitism with difficulty, and populist with the political. This was in response to a elite-defender, who, like Bas, seemed to assume that some sort of elite was needed to ensure quality. Oh, the commoners can have their populist/political shit and we can just carry on here with our poetry of superior quality. No. Patel made her points extremely well in the debate, but also actually recited a poem 'For the Verbal Masturbaters.' She told us that she never takes free speech for granted as she did not have the privledge growing up. So much of this discussion relies on privilege and, in my view, anyone that defends elitism is a privilege-denier, or just needs to think a bit more.
To end this section, a quote from Taja Kramberger – 'Poetry: you are not made from words alone.'
That evening I met up with my old housemate, Kirstie, and we caught poetry that fell down from the sky with the Rain of Poems. It took some time before I got a couple of poems, pictured below. People went crazy and almost physically fought over it, with some people greedily giggling at their hand-fulls. I've never seen people so excited about poetry, I thought. Slightly cynical about it, I thought that a lot of people would not treasure the poems as they should. Still, it was very surreal and pretty as they fell and glittered down to us.
Today, Saturday 30th June, I went back to go to more free events. I thought I also may get the opportunity to speak to some others there but didn't see anyone I knew and didn't feel I could randomly strike up a conversation with someone else. I first went to WOW (Women Of the World) Breakfast. This was one of my favourite events, and it was FREE! I forgot my notebook today so made just a few pointers in my (non-smart) phone. The discussion about writing from the mind/body brought me back to the idea of binary oppositions and those false dilemmas again. Sadly, I can't remember the names of anyone to write who said what, but it was disheartening to hear that one visiting poet from Africa has said she was ignored even at Poetry Parnassus. Upon her own success, she was called up and told 'African women don't write poetry, it's for African men.' There was a man that enthused about the amount of young women with desire to write, as a cry for some positivity. A young woman also made some comments about not feeling 'hard done by' and again at the end that she was 'not fight, just enjoying every word.' However, I think that by doing just that and nothing else, you are ignoring and placating the wider issues that are a reality that women are faced with all over the world.
I plucked up the courage to ask a question, which thankfully they squeezed in for me. I wanted to know, as a student, since the majority of people who study Literature and take writing courses are women, does this filter out? If so, why… and, do they have a chance at a level playing field or are they at a disadvantage when it comes to publishing? Picking up on something they said earlier about a need for more female editors, judges and critics, I questioned whether a way forward may be for bloggers to review female books. Some interesting thoughts came out of this, but it still remains to be answered in the future. I got home and found a Facebook comment thread about female writers not submitting enough.
So, part of this may be to do with confidence, and a willingness to take risks and perhaps not possessing enough of the characteristics of being a creative entrepreneur! The career progression from university also needs to be more informative, useful and supportive. Although there are issues with blogging, in that they're unpaid, I had recently thought that I would LOVE to receive free books if I could review them on my blog. I believe I have a fair amount of readers but it would also be something I could build upon. I have had some experience writing reviews but I would love to do more. Whilst I am still at the beginning of my career I wouldn't mind sparing some time to read and write about what I love! I may take more of a Dorothy-Parker-esque way of writing about the events, exhibitions and books I experience, but at least I'm honest!
After a small break reading The Ode Less Travelled by Stephen Fry, I went to the Clore Ballroom for some Salt readings. It was good to see Chris McCabe as Tom Chivers had told me about him when I did my internship at Penned in the Margins and I had read some of his work in the latest book I mentioned earlier. He read poems about a meat-book, explaining a Van Gogh painting to his son, and existential clubbing. Kayo Chingonyi has to be mentioned again because he was one of my favourite poets of this day as well! He read poems about how to create a mixtape on the out-dated cassette tape, as well as taking us through the rhythm of his dance. He also seems like a really nice, genuine guy, which always makes me like the poets even more.
Sadly, Death Poetry was full, so I found life outside and read a bit more before going back to the Level 5 Function Room for 'They Won't Take Me Alive – Women and Revolution.' Namechecks to Alaide Foppa, read by Amanda Hopkinson, Gioconda Belli, Chiranan Pitpreecha and Farah Didi. Bidisha also did an amazing job as chair for this and the earlier WOW talk. I was so glad I stayed for it because I learnt a lot and it was wonderful to be able to hear their poetry. They spoke of the ideas of poetry and activism, comparisons to fruit and flowers and images of beauty, and showing the world what injustice there is and moving on to other subjects, how this political voice is at the core of you. I made out about 5 words of Gioconda Belli's Spanish recital of 'The Dream Bearers' which makes me morn for the lost language of my hispanic roots. Still, I have uploaded some free Spanish tutorials on my iPod now.
Wow! So, over 2000 words means I better stop! Full from tapas, and looking forward to Sunday-Tuesday as I celebrate a year of being with my boyfriend 🙂
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Before designing the digital screens in Adobe XD, I created many different wireframes to try out different layout concepts and see what would work best. Wireframing is the process of creating mockups of the webpage, or app designs using simply outlines as the focus is on the layout, not the visual design. Any text is written in basic fonts, and icons are substituted with generic shapes so that there is no focus whatsoever on the design. This meant I could focus on making sure the layout was the best user experience it could be. It also meant I didn't waste time on stylistic changes and could try out lots of different layout concepts reasonably quickly.
There are many different ways to make wireframes; however, I used website Called wireframe Pro as it made it quick and simple to create a set of wireframes. The site had a side panel with all of the default wireframe graphics needed such as generic icons, lifts, search bars and image frames. this let me think of ideas and visually mock them up as I went along, it was a very quick process.
As part of my workload, I like to hand sketch ideas and wireframes on large sheets of paper. This allowed me to also come up with Concepts even quicker than I did digitally. It was, however, easy to get proportions wrong and overestimate the size of text and lists so the digital aspect was also incredibly useful. I tried out a method called design sprints which I learnt when learning for Firefly Learning, an ed-tech startup that makes software for schools. It involves splitting up the page into 8 sections and quickly churning out ideas for UI designs. They didn't have to be good or too accurate, they just had to be different. This process meant in a rapid amount of time I had lots of ideas to go out and try.
Using a combination of physical sketches and digital wireframes I have something to work with one going into XD. Next, I started the mock-up one of the navigation menus based on the wireframe exactly. Although I didn't use this screen in the end design I did use some of the other wireframes that I created at this early stage.