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Cover Artist Gallery: Johan Hallberg-Campbell

An interview with the creator of The Walrus’s May 2011 cover
May 2011

SubjectNotes From Newfoundland” by Lisa Moore

Thank goodness for serendipity, and for the winds of fate that brought Johan Hallberg-Campbell to us. In the wake of the success of Gary Ross’s written portrait of Vancouver last year, we had been planning a series of pieces in the same spirit. Lisa Moore’s story about The Rock was an ideal second piece: it’s different in tone and spirit, but equally intelligent and loving. Grant Harder’s photography last year was really excellent, and we needed an equally good follow-up. Fortunately, at the suggestion of Don Weber, Johan introduced himself to us.

Johan pitched The Walrus an interesting photo essay about the disappearance of La Poile, a small fishing village in Newfoundland. He had already developed two other stories about the disappearance of fishing, fishing culture, and communities in nearby Grand Bruit, Newfoundland, and Scalpay, Scotland. I loved Johan’s images, but at the time we felt the proposed story was not a good fit for our editorial calendar. But, there was Lisa’s story…

Johan’s work aims to capture the sense of “place”; to photograph, as he says, “the environment without prejudice.” This is exactly what we were hoping for in terms of a visual approach for the story: something that would give the reader a sense of the place and the people in an open way. Johan’s previous images bore his ambitions out, and in aims, interests, and abilities, we couldn’t have met a better person at a more opportune time.

Brian Morgan: How did you first approach this? And what is your typical process for generating ideas?

Johan Hallberg-Campbell: I tend to review the information I have been given and think about it for a few days (time permitting). I had just spent some time in a small fishing community, Scalpay, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Scalpay has a very similar feel to Newfoundland with strong traditions and immense warmth from the people. The trip was fresh in my mind and helped me imagine how I would tackle this story. The last few years I have been developing a relationship with Newfoundland, travelling there more often. I had a very clear idea of the landscape and people, and knew I wanted to capture Newfoundland’s honesty. After formulating my thoughts I start speaking to people. I am interested in the experience of people, in hearing their stories. I learn from them and begin to understand their history. People are the place.

Brian Morgan: In general terms, how do you create your work? I’m wondering how much do you rely on Photoshop; do you long for the age of film, or not miss it at all; do you take a lot of images and sort them out after, or do you shoot relatively small sets; how do you put your subjects at ease when you take the camera out?

Johan Hallberg-Campbell: I am not at all a heavy Photoshopper. Generally each file takes me about five to ten minutes to process in Photoshop. I convert the raw file, adjust the levels and curves, make sure the highlights are not blown, and that’s about it. When I print for exhibitions, I adjust the image to work with my paper choice; I make sure it is not too dark or overly contrasty. I love colour to pop, but prefer the natural look.

I started on film and miss it: not so much 35mm; digital does a great job in this format. I have a fondness for medium format and Fuji Pro H film; it has a beautiful natural tone, a softer, gentler look compared to digital. I like the tangibility of film, the negative, something you can hold. The whole process slows you down and you compose and capture very differently to 35mm. I find I study what’s in my frame slightly more. Film is still very much in my future for personal projects. I am looking around at the moment for a decent six-by-nine rangefinder camera.

Shooting with digital you do tend to overshoot. I am guilty of it. It’s a different way to work: a looser, freer format. The editing process is a huge part of telling a story. I spend a lot of time thinking about the images and what they mean. I love printing four-by-six-inch prints and use those to figure out what works and what doesn’t. It did take me some time to feel comfortable using digital. When full-frame cameras appeared on the market I thought, “Huh, not bad, okay, let’s do this.” I use wide-angle fixed lenses. I like to be close to the subject I am documenting.

I am good with people and feel this is one of my strengths as a photographer. I am non-threatening and mostly can get on and chat with anyone. Patience is a virtue. Being Scottish helps; the accent is a conversation starter. When walking into to a rougher environment such as a Glasgow football pub, I always have my camera over my shoulder from the time I walk in the door. The patrons can see I am a photographer, it gives them time to adjust to me being there, invading their space. Being upfront tends to work for me, rather than the candid, sneaky approach. I will sit and when the moment is right bring the camera to my eye. When they get used to you, they forget you are shooting. That’s when great photography happens.

Brian Morgan: What was your inspiration for this final image?

Johan Hallberg-Campbell: The Mummers were such an integral, important part to the piece; I had a feeling that this would be the image I would like to see on the cover. I shot many frames of the different costumes over one day in St John's. In the morning the younger generation of mummers came out to parade on the colourful streets. As the mumming took place — boisterously waking through the streets, playing music and fooling around — I followed and captured individual portraits with the backdrop of the traditional homes.

Brian Morgan: Whose work has influenced you the most? And who or what has shaped your style?

Johan Hallberg-Campbell: I am influenced by everyday things. Something I see in the street, a story told, read or viewed. I am lucky to have many talented photographer friends who inspire me with the passion they exude as well as the images they produce, why they make their work, and what it means. I am influenced by the people I have photographed and their outlook on the world.

My photographic style developed over the years. I studied photography at the Glasgow School of Art, which was a very conceptual, thinking program. I am glad I took this route over a traditional documentary/journalism class; at a young age, I was introduced to the question “Why?”

Every Thursday, photographers would get together in the editing room, and that day would be spent constructively critiquing each other’s work. We were brutally honest. It made you stronger as an artist. You have to know why you make the work and you have to stand up for it. We would go to many free talks, attend openings, sit in the pubs and discuss our ideas, print for hours in the darkroom, come out for air and look at each others’ prints. Every day I would meet someone new and talk about photography. I still love to make a beautiful looking picture, but the why comes first. Even at art school my work was very focused to documentary. I must have been the only one in the class.

My fine art background mixed with journalistic approach to photography has shaped my style. Photographer Thomas Joshua Cooper pushed me the hardest and was a huge inspiration at the school. His passion, feeling, and intelligence excited me and gave me confidence to keep going.

Brian Morgan: You work in a traditional vein of photojournalism at a moment when, although clearly there is a universe of good stories to tell, and digital technology has made every photographer’s life a lot easier, the distribution and dissemination systems for photography are undergoing a mighty change. What do you think the future holds?

Johan Hallberg-Campbell: That’s a huge question and not sure that anyone knows the real answer. The biggest worry a freelance photojournalist has to deal with (after safety) is where the next paycheque is coming from. I am always trying to figure out how to fund personal projects and ponder what is going to happen in the future. I hear this from many photographers. Indeed digital has made the photographer’s life easier, and the internet has also evolved the way we read and capture news and events. Unfortunately it has affected magazine and newspaper sales, which in turn effects the working photographer. Budgets are cut and work dries up. Artist grants are becoming the only way to try and fund photographic projects. Young emerging photojournalists are having a very hard time breaking into the industry.

The digital camera is a great tool; it has opened up the realms of photography to everyone, the box Brownie did the same thing in the early 20th century — every family could now afford to own a simple camera. The professional portrait photographers of the time must have cursed it. The modern market has become saturated. There are more photographers than ever before. That’s not a bad thing, but it does mean that strong photographers can be often underappreciated. I feel photography is going through a new age, and we are all learning again. People are realizing that it’s not that easy. It has been ten years since the digital camera started to dominate and the dust is still settling. Kodak has reported that film sales have gone up recently; it is hip to shoot film again and teenagers are experimenting with the process. It is not going to replace digital, but it is not going away anytime soon.

Talented photographers are pushing the boundaries in the digital age — this will always happen when a new era is born. It is important to make work from the heart. It is important to have a voice: people respond to passion. You do get depressed because your bank account is empty, but then you move on. I did not choose this path because it is easy, I choose it because I want to tell a story, this is the way I know how, and the medium I love.

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A New View Of The Sat Guru

Where the mystery unfolds

Now that I am not skeptical of the man in the orange robe, I see his role and presence in a new light.  Having the privilege of sitting in the ashram,  I witness the depth of true devotion that some of the disciples can come with in their hearts.  They want nothing, but to express their gratitude for his presence. Being in the presence of this touches me at a very deep level not unlike the experience of Gurudev himself.  I am in awe of how rare it is to see two-leggeds express this level of love without some "desire" or wanting attached to it.  It shines a light on the root of the human's spiritual potential.  Gurudev is this embodiment of Absolute Love and Absolute Truth, so it is remarkable to sense human's whose capacity for love have reached such a pure level. For me it might not be so obvious if it wasn't touching the essence of a spiritual Master.  It would probably appear as a classic good and kind person--not as humans touching their inner capacity for Divine Nature.

These are the moments that are so precious and invaluable for shedding light on the path; the Guru's shining light and the disciples who are emerging into the light. Pranam to the blessings from spiritual India.

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Najib: GST Bill to be tabled soon

NEW YORK, Nov 24 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak said a bill relating to the proposed introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) will be tabled for first reading at the end of the current Dewan Rakyat sitting.

The Prime Minister said the move was agreed to at the last Cabinet meeting.

I already blogged briefly about GST here.

“This will allow the public to give their comments, engage them, and if we find it necessary to fine tune it, we’ll do so,” he told Malaysian journalists covering his working visit to New York yesterday.

- majority of the Perakians want the DUN to be dissolved and fresh election called, would they be allowed to give their comments, be engages and if necessary, the EC will allow it?

He stressed that if the government decided to introduce the GST in Malaysia, it would do so “very gently”.

“It’s not going to be an abrupt introduction,” Najib said, adding that if the GST materialised, the rate would not burden the poor or middle-class Malaysians.

At the moment, people with salary below RM3,000 per month can be exempted from income tax. Now a poor person in Malaysia should be earning less than RM3,000 and with GST, that person who was not paying income tax would now instead be required to pay GST.

Now how would "not burden the poor"?

“And, it would not lead to inflation,” he added.

He has to explain how he can guarantee that there will be no inflation as a result of GST. Inflation is defined as generally increases in price of goods and services. Now if something that cost RM100 now becomes, says after GST at 5% , RM105, to me as the ultimate payer of GST, there is a price increase.

One possibility of no price increase is for the price of goods to be reduced somehow, then after the GST of 5%, remains at RM100. The is the point of view for the man in the street.

As far as I know, after the price of petrol shot up durang Badawi's time, the hawkers raised their prices and the price of wan ton mee and teh tarik etc have remain unchanged even after the petrol price dropped.

Compliance costs to the business would increase so it is imaginable that in some way, the business community will seek to pass onto the consumers. Compliance costs ranged from software upgrade, training of staff, additional stationery, increased cost of irrecoverable trade debts etc. A business that do not pass on higher cost to its customers would be a rare breed.

Corruption is not rare in Malaysia. Corruption adds up to the cost of business and would be reflected in the selling price of goods and services so in addition to paying for cost of allt that nonsense, Malaysian consumers will now be taxed on leakages, inefficiency and corruption.

And how does this not impact the poor, and the not so poor as well?

The other possibility is that Malaysia’s CPI would be calculated net of GST. And lastly, when the CPI does move upwards, Najib can always bring out a host of other reasons like world economy, commodity prices etc in the controlled main stream press. Najib wins hand down.

"The Prime Minister pointed out that Malaysia was one of the few countries in the Southeast Asian region that had yet to implement the GST."

And Malaysia is the only country in SEA that distinguishes the entitlement of its citizens by race and religion. Care to comment on that?

“Basically, the whole world has introduced the GST,” he said.

Blimey, our PM runs the country on the basis of what other countries do, NOT what the citizens of this country with our own set of issues need and want. A Wakil Rakyat is suppose to represent the tax payers' voices in Parliament, and not implement things by following the whole world only.

If Najib still insist on this mode, then please follow the examples of the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa, come New Zealand is rated as the least corrupt nation in the world and why certain European countries can give high quality and free medical care to its citizens.

While tabling Budget 2010 in October, Najib said the government would take firm measures to strengthen its financial position and recognised that adequate revenue collection was vital to support rising expenditure as well as reduce the nation’s increasing debts.

Najib has failed to explain what constitute rising expenditure. I strongly recommend that by taking stern action on the AG reports, substantial cost savings can be achieved by firing negligent civil servants who have persistence practice of gross wastage, no more bail outs and open government tenders.

If I remember correctly, in the budget presentation, Najib mentioned that there would be a cost decrease of 11.2% so is there a consistency issue here? I blogged about this observation as below:

"No mention of cost controls. Najib mentioned about expenditure would be decreased by 11.2%but base on Jabatan Audit Negara’s report, most agencies have developed a culture to see who can overspend more, budget or no budget. A more effective way is to rigorously impose cost control, opening up government tenders, punishing errant officers reported in the JAN reports. That itself can generate savings."

  1. Many errors in Najib's speech- he forgot to check with his economist and accountant.

    Najib is an idiot- with a reduction of 1% in the highest income tax band he wants us to fend for ourselves with such huge increase in prices? This matter definitely has to be addressed in the Parliament!

  2. Dear YB

    Customs is one of the corrupt dept. And this department will be made in charge of collecting the GST. Rakyat will surely be made poorer. Even the poor is going to pay tax. Pakatan, What are you doing ? Never accept this for the sake of poor Malaysians. Say No to any new tax unless this Govt show some accountability for the taxes it already collects! Down with this corrupt regime!

  3. Whoops Khan. There are no YBs in this blog, only people from the street. Nevertheless thanks for your comment; we will forward this thread to the YB of WM.

  4. Ooops sorry, my mistake...I thought it was the blog of YB Wee Cho Keong.

  5. never mind, once people tot I was Wee Choo Keong...eventhough the YB is more than 10 years older than me!


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PostSubject: Re: November's Gathering 2016   Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:50 am

Ashstar bristled at the RiverClan deputy's words, but she kept her calm until Fishstar spoke. Then she knew, that for WindClan, she couldn't meekly listen to these senseless jibes and threats. WindClan had honor, a reputation, code-keeping cats who deserved respect. She would not be weak. "Keep an eye on your own irresponsible apprentices," she shot back crisply. "Last time I checked, it was StarClan that ruled the skies, not the Dark Forest. Fighting at the Gathering is unacceptable, that I agree with wholeheartedly, and I will deal with Lionfur how I see fit. You cannot call WindClan weak for having problems when you obviously have many of your own. As I have reiterated, any transgressors I can find will be severely dealt with. If your cats continue to attack and insult us unprovoked, you can bet we won't sit still and let them. How or when is none of your business. I have consistently asked for peace, but if you continue to not let WindClan deal with its own problems, RiverClan will get what is coming for it. Until then, please respect my Clanmates if you wish us to have any respect for yours." Ashstar flicked her tail-tip dismissively and stalked out of Fourtrees. Obviously, she still had some work to do.

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PostSubject: Re: November's Gathering 2016   Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:19 pm

Emberfall took a deep breath and stood up to leave with WindClan.

Mistywater's nose twitched and she stood up, ignoring what had just happened this gathering.

Sparrowpaw turned to leave with ThunderClan.

Lilacpaw swallowed hard as quietly padded up with her Clan to go back to camp.

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PostSubject: Re: November's Gathering 2016   Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:15 pm

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PostSubject: Re: November's Gathering 2016   Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:46 pm

Sleetpaw skulked off back toward Tawnystorm and Ivyfall as the fight broke up, shooting one last hiss at the WindClan warrior as he mumbled off some sort of apology. Humph! The Clans broke apart, peeling off toward their respective territories, and he met every stare with a steely gaze and a proud puff of his chest. Even Fishstar's biting scorn couldn't make him wilt right now, not with the adrenaline and indignation pulsing through him. He growled at Ashstar as she and Fishstar exchanged some last words as the last of WindClan left the clearing. 'Unprovoked...' What a joke. He would've shredded any of those other WindClan cats just as easily just for the looks on their faces. That was provoking.

"Ashstar won't do anything," he spat once the WindClan leader was gone. What did the truce matter if WindClan would disrespect their borders? "WindClan can't hide behind the code if they're going to break it." They'd go back to camp, and the next Gathering, they'd pretend it never happened and hope Fishstar forgot too. Until it happened again. If they thought they could get away with stealing prey and attacking RiverClan cats on RiverClan territory, what stopped them? "Shellpaw said it was him! I couldn't just let him get away!"

They were walking all over them. He wouldn't let it happen, even if it meant causing a scene.

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PostSubject: Re: November's Gathering 2016   Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:39 pm

Ashpaw nodded at Sleetpaw, "I understand you're upset, but nothing can be done right now. Let's just wait it out and hope it'll go well. Just try to hold off on fighting anyone just yet."

Ripplepaw frowned partially, feeling upset that he couldn't help his litter mate with his rage. Being as ever understanding as he is, but yet still wanting to aim for peace, he felt conflicted on how to console him in such an odd time.

"Let's just go home, for now, the Gathering is over. Maybe you and Lionfur can settle this on more proper terms." He suggested. But he felt hesitant with his words, unsure if that was the kind of thing Sleetpaw wanted to hear. Nudging his head into Sleetpaw's shoulder all brotherly-like, he wore a faint smile to maybe try and cheer him up? Or at least distract him from Wind Clan.

Neither Ashpaw or Ripplepaw knew what to do, or say. Ashpaw only turned to Otterpaw or Sunpaw for such advice, but even then it would be a stretch if either of them knew what to do.

The brown colored tom just grinned and insisted on helping his brother.

While on the opposing side, Halfpaw only snorted a hushed chuckle. "Childish little pest ... " He muttered under his breath, but his gaze was drawn to his mentor, Lionfur. Was he guilty of such a crime? Was he the one who attacked that flimsy looking she-cat? Hopefully, upon Wind Clan's return to their base camp, he would aim to get some answers.
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IC:Sprucepaw had dawdled, probably showing off and had missed most of the gathering.He had heard his name on the breath of the wind and had puffed out his chest as he walked.No sooner than had the tom sat down he had to go.Sprucepaw got up with a sigh.
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Botti, The Wailers, Stills, Collins, Marsalis, McLaughlin and Herring headline Park Theatre fall lineup

This fall the historic Park Theatre will host some of the area’s most sought after, and in some cases, only, regional appearances by legends from the jazz, folk, flamenco, pop and reggae worlds. Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti (9/16), Stephen Stills and Judy Collins (10/7), and legendary guitarists John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring (11/5) are just a few artists making their way to the Park Theatre stage this fall. On October 13, The Wailers’ performance will mark the return of famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett along with original Wailers’

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“We are very excited to present such a strong lineup that features stellar artists across many genres, including a rare opportunity to see John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring on their U.S. farewell tour,” said General Manager Yusuf  Gandhi. “The Park Theatre’s intimate atmosphere and acoustics create unique concert experiences that our audiences have come to expect.”

In the next few weeks, the Park Theatre will announce additional concerts. The theatre has a robust holiday concert schedule featuring Under the Streetlamp – Hip to the Holidays (11/18); Carol of the King, The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular (12/3); and Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – 25th Anniversary Tour (12/4).

Built in 1924, the Park Theatre was a cultural landmark for nearly eight decades until its closing in 2002. Following seven years and $10 million in renovations, the Park Theatre was reborn as Rhode Island’s newest performing arts center. A fully equipped, state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, the theatre features concerts, theatrical performances, opera, dance, children’s and family shows, and more. Through extensive renovations, the theatre boasts a larger, deeper stage and 1,000 plush seats with significantly more legroom than most theatres have. The facility also includes the Stage Door Restaurant & Lounge, a pre-show destination offering a unique environment for guests to enjoy dinners, appetizers and cocktails before a performance. Free parking is available for all events. For more, visit

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Friday, 29 January 2016

The Worm Turns

As my previous post indicated, I have started reading "The Worm Ouroboros" which is a fantasy novel of an older kind. A pre-Tolkien kind. In fact, he was inspired by much of this book for his own works.

But it isn't a book for everyone. I'm only four chapters in, but the story moves at a very lax place. Settling you gently into this rough yet beautiful Celtic landscape and setting with characters that are at both wondrous and terrifying. This is a fantasy that draws me in while keeping me at a distance.

In fact, I've been mostly interested in looking into pre-Tolkien fantasy recently. As much as I love Tolkien's stories, he started a trend that everyone else tightly grappled on to without carrying over any of his beautiful themes or fascinating characters. Much as I've been reading things like A Princess of Mars in regards to Science Fiction I've also been looking further back for Fantasy. Reading recent opinions on the Appendix N listing (a list of stories that inspired Dungeons & Dragons, which in turn pretty much took over the genre) has me interested in what is missing nowadays.

And reading The Worm Ouroboros really shows me there is something missing. I don't mean the archaic language (as it doesn't fit every story) or the lax pace, but the larger than life feeling of fantasy as larger than yourself and your world. A story that goes beyond. Larger than life characters that aim high, settings that seem somewhat possible but are not, and a sense of purpose and peace with this crazy magical world we might never understand but know that we will find our place in it.

It's an essence Tolkien and those that came before caught like lightning in a bottle but I don't see too often anymore. Of course I haven't read everything out there, but it is definitely not the standard of the genre anymore.

Still, this is the age of the indie book. The indie author. Anything goes these days. With the gatekeepers dying off, we could see almost anything now. And I'd like to hope we will.

As for me, well, I hope this is the year I can finally show my stuff. Will I be aiming as high as Eddison or Tolkien? Probably not. But that doesn't mean I don't have my own place out there with what I'm doing. Fantasy is more than archaic settings and dialogue. It's also a genre about superversive ideas and themes, a place for imagination and wonder, and a hope in eternity.

At least there, I hope I can aim high.

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Quote Time

"Let worthy minds ne'er stagger in distrust
To suffer death or shame for what is just"

- From "The Worm Ouroboros" by E.R. Eddison

Friday, 22 January 2016

Legends of Tomorrow Premiere Thoughts

The newest superhero show by the team that brought us Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, has just premiered on The CW on Thursday night. What did I think?

Well, it was the best premiere episode of any superhero show thus far.

Already there are critics whining about "campiness" and "wooden performances" and any other sort of nonsense. I have to wonder if any of them watched the same show I did. It's no campier than Doctor Who and it certainly doesn't feature wooden performances to any of us who have watched any of these shows before, and above all else it is the most FUN a television show has been in years.

That's right, in an age where everything has to be serious business edgy or dark and nihilistic, Legends of Tomorrow pops out of the box with a delicious Silver Age comic taste and un-apologetically delivers on action, comedy, adventure, and the most thrilling ride I've had on a TV show in a long time. Of course, this is just the premiere, so things can change, but that the staff and cast had the guts to go all out retro and fun with this show gave it both its own identity and a set up for potential greatness down the line.

Was it perfect? Not entirely, after a great first half, the show slows down a bit with a bar fight and a confrontation with a villain ends sloppier than it probably should, but those are VERY minor quibbles.

The Atom and Rip Hunter are the straight men characters that a show like this needs with the latter turning in a very outlaw-esque performance, Firestorm is both the team brain and every-man, The Hawk lovers add a romance bent, and the trio of White Canary, Captain Cold, and Heat Wave, are the muscle and morally ambiguous characters that you both want to root for and hope can grow up during their journey. For such a large main cast, every character has chemistry with every other, which not only leads to some good comedic moments but satisfying drama as well.

But the set up was so well done, the tone is so unabashedly bright and fun, and the cast is so well picked, that I welcome any future episodes with open arms. This story can really go anywhere at this point.

So I say, be wary of the critics on this one just as you are when it comes to superhero and action films. Watch it for yourself to see, but I bet if you are a fan of pre-2000 comic books at all, you will have a new favorite show to watch every week. It's just that good.

And I, for one, cannot wait until next Thursday to see more.

Friday, 15 January 2016

Tricky things

I was going to sit down and write a nice blog post, but my mind went nutty on me and I've completely forgotten what I was going to write about. Some times I wonder how I remember to get dressed in the morning.

Instead I'll just make this post about a quick update. And I would like to pray for the soul of Alan Rickman, one of my favorite actors. He will be missed.

I've been reading A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs and have been surprised at how well the story holds up despite being a century old. The best stories always age well. The writing is a bit overstuffed without being purple prose, but it is highly enjoyable. I've always wanted to catch up on the older stuff I've missed from before I was born, and this book fits into that mold perfectly. Really can't wait to get around to reading the next two books (in the edition I have, it includes all three original books) next.

What else? Oh, I started a new game of Fiasco with one of my friends. However, we've heavily tweaked the rules and tilt tables to allow for serial play and more varied possibilities in the results. I'm not such a fan of Coen Brothers movies like the game is based on, but storytelling games are fun. I decided to call the tweaked version "Endeavor" for more of a serial like name. Who knows if that will ever stick, though.

Otherwise it's been pretty slow just like every January. January is the worst month of the year with nothing to do and no one who wants to do anything, and I honestly can never wait until its done.

But I still have some weeks left to go, as do you. At least we're halfway there!

Thursday, 7 January 2016

Thought for the New Year

For my first post the year I thought I would try something a bit more general.

Yes, the world is in the toilet and recent worldwide events over the last week alone constantly remind us of this. Yes, people are getting more hateful and self-centered (I am not immune to this in any way, trust me). Yes, it feels like there are only bad times ahead.

But you can only do what you can do. The right thing to do, to help when you can, and to never give up when you are close to reaching your goal, is all you can do.

The world will not get better tomorrow, in fact, it may only get worse. But you aren't here to worry about that. You are here to deal with what you have to deal with, that which is in front of you. That old saying about acting locally and thinking globally is only part right. Thinking globally will not help you to act locally. You cannot change the world on your own-- no person can. What you can do is the little things tat make life better for those around you.

Speak the truth in love, fight those who wish you and yours ill, and always do what needs to be done. That may be vague enough to be confusing, but that's really all anyone can do to fix the world around them. If only I could do that more often.

Just remember that the world won't end tomorrow. You will wake up tomorrow and, God willing, you won't be blind, have broken legs, or a sudden bout of the flu. And some days that's just enough to get you going.

Sorry about the randomness of this post. It's just something I felt I had to get out there.


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Carol Carter

30 November 2011

Happy Clients!! From ITALY!!!

My painting finally arrived in Italy.... after being in the mail for over a month!!

My clients were so patient and agreeable-- and did not get discouraged. I was annoyed with the mail service-- as they inadvertently sent it to a different country!

Anyway, it FINALLY got delivered!

So exciting!

So here they are!!! Happy day! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Fausto!

15" h x 11" w

25 November 2011

Cash and Carry Christmas!

Cash and Carry Christmas!

small affordable paintings this Christmas at my OPEN STUDIO!

December 10

12- 5 pm

3156 Shenandoah Avenue
St. Louis MO

Cookies, hot chocolate

affordable ART!!!

please feel free to invite friends and stop by

21 November 2011

Chinese Lanterns....

My Chinese Lanterns sold today....

I'm extra happy that they are going to a great couple. These new clients have a special house that will accentuate the particular colorful nature of these lanterns.

Wow... what a way to start the Christmas season!

Chinese Lanterns
29" h x 41" w

16 November 2011

Open STudio- Christmas Sale!

I am having an OPEN STUDIO

DECEMBER 10, 2011
12 - 5 pm.

My friend-- Kristen Powers will also be there-- to share her work.

We are providing AFORDABLE art along with REFRESHMENTS for holiday cheer~

I am busy preparing for this--- and will have a lot of small paintings.... all interesting subjects and styles for you.

Everyone is invited --- please remember--- buy art for holiday giving... buy local!

We all need to support each other this season... and it starts in your own neighborhood!

Cash and Carry Christmas
3156 Shenandoah Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104

12- 5 pm

All invited!

14 November 2011

Painted a hollyhock stem today.... lovely day to paint too.

It was uncharacteristically warm and humid for mid NOVEMBER in the Midwest.....

But... it does make for gorgeous watercoloring!

The glow in the back is evidence of the moisture in the air.

I love they remind me of summer.

30" h x 22" w
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13 November 2011

Swamp Thing

I have been working on the last of the paintings for the Strathmore exhibition in Washington DC. A two panel painting that is of a swamp in the Everglades National Park.

It' measures about 8 feet across and 5 feet high.
Each panel has a presence of light and water and mystery.

The blooms were difficult to manage ... but keeping them centrally located on the paper was the key.

What do you think? Any ideas for titles?

46" h x 34" w each panel

09 November 2011

HEC TV Video of My studio

A really nice video about painting/life/art in my studio. Aaron Mermelstein did a wonderful job producing this piece.

Take a look and let me know what you think!

08 November 2011

Happy and beautiful Client!

Happy dance for this client!

This lovely client bought a small watercolor as a present for her daughter.

Of course... I was thrilled.... and am so excited to be part of the new mother's collection.

Thank you thank you... for continued support of my work!!

You are the best Jan!

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06 November 2011

Workshop in FRANCE-

I have been invited to give a workshop in France August 6-10 2012.

It is a premier location in France-- catering to all the established watercolorist internationally. I am thrilled and honored to have been invited.

Please visit my website for my information -- or contact:

Would love it for you to join me there!

We will paint our hearts out!

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03 November 2011

Upcoming Watercolor Workshop in Mt. Vernon IL at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

Hey everyone... Please join me for a lively workshop in Central IL!

Looking forward to sharing with you my watercolor technique.

02 November 2011

Elisa and I installed some French watercolors at 6 NORTH COFFEE today.

This is a lighthearted exhibition of studies of France.

Please go and have a look .... and enjoy a hot coffee or chai !

They also offer great food ....

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Ballwin MO

01 November 2011

Small Glads

Did a small painting of gladiolas for the French show that I'm hanging at 6 North Coffee tomorrow.

I have done a few watercolors based around the theme of France.

All are small in scale and delicate in color.

Come and visit!

Small Glads
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The Two Towers, Extended Edition review by Greg Wright

I must confess that I did not eagerly await the release of the extended version of The Two Towers. While the extended Fellowship is an epic worthy of being called a classic—taking what was already a fine, effective film and improving it by tweaks and bounds—I did not see much hope for a similar treatment of Towers. Why? Because the source material for this extended cut was so much weaker to begin with. While the theatrical Towers proved excellent grist for fanboys, I nonetheless found it tedious at times and oppressive as a whole. Without Jackson’s stunning realization of Gollum, the film would have seemed to me a nearly complete loss.

Fortunately for the studio—and the audience—Peter Jackson and crew were at the helm of this effort and not me! For the most part, the extended Towers wisely employs the tactics which worked so effectively for the first extended installment. Indulge me as I share my impressions of the more significant changes.

two-towers-extended-insetThéodred, Éomer and Éowyn

One of the earliest added segments—brief though it be—surveys the slaughter at the fords of Isen: the scene of Théodred’s mortal wounding. Éomer and his eored come upon the aftermath of the battle and find precious few survivors. Indeed, King Théoden’s son, Théodred, seems to be the only Rider left clinging to life.

This short segment is typical of the difficult cuts restored in the extended version. On its own, its presence in the theatrical version would have added little but precious minutes to the running time; when combined with other similar snippets of the action in Rohan, however, it does wonders in establishing Éomer as a sympathetic character, and explaining his banishment; in grounding the valorous pessimism of Éomer and his sister, Éowyn; and in “selling” Théoden’s grief, later, alongside his son’s burial mound at Meduseld. All in all, Rohan’s leading characters benefit greatly from the extended treatment.

Merry, Pippin, Ents—and Huorns!

The elements of the story line related to Treebeard and Fangorn Forest also benefit—probably even more so than Rohan’s leading characters. In the theatrical version, literally days go by while Merry and Pippin’s story line is dropped. For me, this was terribly maddening. Rather gratifyingly, a great deal of the “missing” days are restored. For instance, Merry and Pippin learn about “Ent draughts” and their effect on diminutive folk like Hobbits; and they also have the chance to discover barrels of Southfarthing pipe weed in the flotsam and jetsam of Isengard.

But the real bonus in the extended cut is the fashion in which Jackson and Boyens make up for the tragic story line losses of the theatrical Towers and both versions of Fellowship. Tolkien’s creative and engaging development of Treebeard’s character—including his charming manner of speech, his preoccupation with hastiness, his songs and references to the Ent-wives—is not only resurrected, it’s interwoven with freshets lifted from Tom Bombadil. The sneakiest moment in this respect may come when Treebeard tells the sleepy Hobbits, “Heed no nightly noise.” The investment in Treebeard pays off heavily when it’s time for Treebeard (and, yes, the Huorns!) to confront Saruman and his forces.

Saruman, His Minions—and Sauron’s

The balance sheet with respect to Saruman, however, is rather mixed. The most pleasant surprise of the early scenes in the extended Towers is probably the extra moments we get to spend on the trek across Rohan with Merry, Pippin and their captors. These additions not only aid character development, they plug what was a key plot-hole of the theatrical version: the reason that the raiding party consists of orcs from both Isengard and Mordor. The extended version makes it quite clear that a rendezvous between Saruman’s orcs of the White Hand and Sauron’s forces had been pre-arranged—and that Sauron’s troops were not expecting a westward course across Rohan, much less rough treatment from their larger and hardier counterparts.

The downside is that this tension goes nowhere—in fact, the extended version only reinforces what is arguably one of the most tragic simplifications of Jackson’s Towers: the idea that Saruman really thinks he can be an ally to Sauron, when all he can truly hope for is to be either a lackey or a usurper. The outcome of the War of the Ring shall be “the union of the two towers. Together,” Saruman explains, “we shall rule.” Fat chance, that. It’s sad that Jackson’s Saruman doesn’t understand that the Ring is his only chance for survival—and not merely by gaining it, but by using it against Sauron, not in league with him.

Aragorn, the Dúnedain and the Elves at Helm’s Deep

The additional time spent developing Aragorn’s character has a likewise mixed payoff. To Jackson’s credit, Aragorn now really has a history—and one that other key characters, like Éowyn, discover. We find out quite a lot more about the Dúnedain, to whom Aragorn belongs, and about his long struggle to fulfill his destiny as the heir of Elendil. While Aragorn’s character is still, for Jackson, a hero-in-the-making rather than a hero-born-to-be, Aragorn’s development now takes place in the context of his identity as Tolkien created it. The strongest element in this regard is the time devoted to a discussion of one of Aragorn’s heirlooms, the Ring of Barahir: a First-Age gift from the Elvish king Finrod, and a sign of descent from Barahir’s son Beren. A nice touch, indeed.

But this only exacerbates what is already an inexplicable tension between Aragorn and Elrond, who in Tolkien’s tale is also descended from Beren and his Elven bride, Luthien. Further, the arrival of Haldir’s Elves at Helm’s Deep now becomes a grudging concession to alliances of the past—in spite of “knowledge” that the cause is lost. For all the mental powers which Jackson and Boyens have invented for Elrond and Galadriel, their vision is spectacularly shortsighted, and incorrect. One can only guess that some lost footage somewhere justifies the inexplicable relationship of Jackson’s Aragorn and Elrond.

The Steward, His Sons and The Ring

And it’s truly odd that added scenes related to Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, aid one of the story’s principal minor characters—Faramir—while seriously weakening one who doesn’t even have a line of dialog in Tolkien’s The Two Towers. It’s refreshing, certainly, to get some feeling for the significance of Osgiliath in the story of Gondor. Likewise, the flashback relating its recapture—some months prior, from the forces of Sauron—is an efficient way of providing weight to the dilemma which Faramir faces: what can the younger brother of a favored and highly popular older brother, sent on an odd quest to Rivendell amidst the heat of battle, do to impress his father? The scene provides badly needed justification for Jackson’s Faramir to haul Frodo to the White City of Gondor, considering that the incident does not appear in Tolkien’s novel.

The Problem of Boromir, the Problem of Evil

But the flashback in Osgiliath also does something which must be almost obscene for many Tolkien fans: it completely alters the motivation for Boromir—a character who has already died in another movie! Boromir’s actions need to make sense within the context of The Fellowship of the Ring—and they do!—not within the context of The Two Towers. Having thought we’d already made sense of Boromir—that he’d fallen victim to the Ring’s power to work upon his own temptation to power—we’re now told that he really wanted to bring the Ring to Gondor only because Daddy wanted him to. It was no fault of his own; he was just trying to be a good son. The bigger explanation seems to be, for Jackson, that the problem of evil is purely external, not internal: and that’s an idea which is not in the spirit of Tolkien.

All in all, though, the extended version proves very satisfying to fans of The Two Towers. If you haven’t seen the short version, the extended version is also the better bet of the two. But if you didn’t much care for the theatrical release, the extended version may or may not float your boat.

One thing is for sure: the pace is much slower, so lay in a good supply of snacks and caffeinated beverages—and enjoy!

Greg Wright is the author of Peter Jackson in Perspective: The Power Behind Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings (2004).

The Two Towers Extended Edition is available to stream at Amazon.

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When our children were in grade school, they had a yearly musical program where they performed songs that they learned in music class. I was especially impressed by one song that they not only sang, but also added actions. It was the Erie Canal song and when they sang, "Low bridge, everybody down" all of the students ducked as they were singing. Little did I realize those many years ago I would be living so close to the Erie Canal later in my life.  The song was written in 1905 by Thomas S. Allen to memorialize the canal's early heyday when barges were pulled by mules.  Listen to the song at this link.

We have learned while serving our mission here in Palmyra to love and appreciate the Erie Canal.  In fact, each time our family members come to visit we take a ride with them on the Erie Canal.  As you view the pictures of the Erie Canal and our family (narration typed in black), I will explain some of the history of the canal and why it is so important to New York and to the beginnings of our church (typed in blue).
We like to ride the Sam Patch Erie Canal boat that leaves from the Village of Pittsford.  It is a replica of an early canal boat and is run by a non-profit organization.  The Erie Canal was began in 1817 and completed in 1825, opening shipping lanes from the east coast to the Great Lakes.  It was originally 363 miles long, spanning from the Hudson River at Albany to Lake Erie at Buffalo.

Our daughter and her family from Oregon came to visit us in May.  They wait on the bank of the Erie Canal to begin their boat ride.  The boats are now powered diesel engines, but originally they were pulled by mules, horses and oxen driven along a towpath by a young boy called a "hoggee".
When it was under construction it was called "Clinton's Big Ditch" named after New York Governor, Dewitt Clinton, a strong supporter of the project.
The Erie Canal was an engineering marvel when it was built.  It was dug by men using shovels.  Originally it was 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide.

Elder Watts and our newest grandson enjoyed their ride on the canal.
Isn't the canal beautiful? (above) These two grandsons came with another daughter and her family to visit in August. (below)  When first constructed one of the beauties of the Erie Canal was that it cut transportation costs by 95% and fostered a population surge in Western New York State.  New York City became the chief US port.

Our granddaughter (above) and her entire family (below) pronounced the ride a great success!  The canal was also a great success, recently recognized as the most successful and influential human built waterways and one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America.

Below are more beautiful pictures of the canal, now called the barge canal after it was enlarged to carry barges in the early 1900s.

These next five pictures show us going through lock 32.  It is quite an experience as the boat enters an area enclosed by doors on both ends.  When the boat is working its way upstream, as in this case, the lock water is poured in at an amazing rate to bring the water level in the lock up to the same level as the water on the other side of the lock.  Once the water is the same level, the door is opened and the boats continue on their journeys.

The original canal had 83 locks to help the boats navigate up and down the river.  There is a rise of 568 feet from the Hudson River to Lake Erie.
Our two granddaughters from Minnesota (below) came to visit in September and they enjoyed their ride on the canal.  Their ride wasn't as long as Governor Clinton's ride in 1825 when he sailed from Buffalo to New York City.  On that occasion, the opening of the totally completed canal, he ceremonially poured Lake Erie water into the New York Harbor to mark the "wedding of the waters".

Our daughter and her husband enjoyed the ride too, and our granddaughters enjoyed their grandpa.

The building (below) is an original barn from the horse, donkey and oxen days of  the Erie Canal.  The animals would walk for 15 miles on the towpath, a 10 foot path along the banks of the canal.  After 15 miles they were allowed to rest in the barn and new animals were brought out to pull the boat.
Each time we have been on the Erie Canal we have enjoyed the beautiful wildlife.  This blue heron was fun to watch land and sit on the post.  Another one was busy looking for dinner.

This family of ducks were quick to swim out of the way of our boat as we moved through the water.
Lost of ducks make the canal their home.
The Erie Canal also played an important role in early church history.  As you can see from this map below, Palmyra was an important city along the route of the Erie Canal.  In fact, the original canal was very near the E.B. Grandin bookstore, bindery and print shop where the first copies of the Book of Mormon were published.  Because of the fact that the Erie Canal was finished just 4 years before Joseph Smith approached E.B. Grandin to ask him to print the Book of Mormon, it made it possible for supplies, including Grandin's new press to be shipped to Palmyra for a fraction of what the cost would have been prior to the canal being finished.
It is also believed that Alvin, Joseph Smith's older brother helped build the Erie Canal to make a payment on the family farm.
One of my favorite miracles in early church history also involves the canal.  Lucy Smith, the prophet Joseph Smith's mother, was helping a group of Saints move from New York to Ohio.  They rode the canal to Buffalo, being stopped on the way because of a break in the canal. When the group arrived in Buffalo, they found that ships were unable to move on the lake because large pieces of ice jammed the harbor. Lucy had faith that the Lord would help them. When the Saints got on board a ship the next morning, she persuaded the group to unite together in faith and pray to the Lord to break the pieces of ice. She explained, “A noise was heard, like bursting thunder. The captain cried, ‘Every man to his post.’ The ice parted, leaving barely a passage for the boat, and so narrow that as the boat passed through the buckets of the waterwheel were torn off with a crash. … We had barely passed through the avenue when the ice closed together again” (Lucy Mack Smith, History of Joseph Smith, pp. 204–5).

This miracle and many others blessed the early Saints as they strived to live the principles of the Gospel.  Learn more about the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ by going to http://mormon.org/.

  1. Being a history buff I found your photographic journey down the Erie Canal interesting and especially how you related it to LDS Church history. The content you provide in your posts is quite fascinating.

    One thing I think that would get you more hits is to put your Facebook badge on your blog.

    You might get more opportunities to proselyte online if you put your Facebook badge on this blog page. Also you need to get the Facebook pages of all the members in the ward you attend on Sunday. Ask them to recommend you to their non-member friends to add on Facebook. Hope this helps get the readership such well-written posts deserve.

  2. Thanks for the tour yesterday. We also enjoy the song about the Erie Canal. In August when we made the drive through "from Albany to Buffalo" our 4 year old sang that song continuously. That's alot of verses.

    I'll pass your page to my mom, who was a good friend of your husband's aunt/uncle. :)


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posted footage from their recent headlining set from the Heavy Montreal Festival, which also happens to be the bands last scheduled performance (so far) this year.

The clip embedded above includes performances of “Battery” and “The Four Horsemen,” which was preceded by the band tuning up and a quick huddle just before they took to the stage.

Now that Metallica have no more tour dates for the remainder of the 2014, the pressure will be on them to finish their tenth studio album, which band members have said in past interview should be out sometime in 2015.

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Mission Impossible: Zoho Creator find and merge duplicates

Good structured data is a crucial factor of efficiency and success while working within any web-based database system. As the practice shows, unfortunately, the data is affected oftentimes when many users work within the application.

Really, it’s quite a task to get rid of data bugs when the system is used by many users simultaneously.

But what makes any system to be considered as good one is its tools to fix it. This is exactly why I think find and merge duplicate records function is that important.

About a month ago I tried to find out how this function is implemented in Zoho Creator, with no success. I expected to get any answer form Zoho support, but I guess there is no way you can do it, this is the only point I see why Zoho support guys are still silent.

Having analyzed Zoho blogs and forums I can say Zoho CRM is the only product that supports Find and Merge duplicates right now.

I don’t understand why some developers prefer simply not to answer the request, but stay silent or dodge the question if the system lacks some functionality.

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  1. Hi Jane,

    We sincerely apologize for not following up on your request. As of now, we do not support the Find & Merge Duplicates. We will proceed further by checking if there is anything we can get close to it using Deluge Scripts and update you at the earliest


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Microsoft has introduced the even more integration of Skype across its services, and you can now make calls and chat from inside Office Online and OneDrive.

As Redmond notes, this furthers the collaborative power of its on line Office suite, allowing a number of buyers to co-edit a doc and chat in-line about the various modifications that they’re producing.

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Much better Outlook

Redmond also reported that Skype integration with which started rolling out a couple of months back again is now complete, so all buyers of Microsoft’s webmail service now have Skype accessible so they can hearth up a chat while they’re composing an e-mail.

In other Skype information, a further language has been extra to Skype Translator, specifically Arabic, the fifth most commonly spoken language in the environment. Translator now supports 8 languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.

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