Tillman Hall – Clemson University, South Carolina
Trent Reznor’s “Beats” Playlists for Every Moment
Trent Reznor’s “Beats” Playlists for Every Moment
Do you wish you had a playlist for the places you’ve been, the moments you experience, or the road trip through Memphis? Consider the possibilities…. soundtracks for the movie of your life.
Via SPIN.
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Trunket_iPhone 5_Skin
To assure that the iPhone keeps that distinct feel, companies are embracing thin sealed wood skins that cover the original shields. These skins come with a variety of impressive arrays that compliment a variety of tastes and protection design. But do they do the protection necessary?
Trunket’s iPhone skins, made in USA, utilize a variety of hardwoods shaved to a near impossible thinness. Upon opening the reusable packaging you find friendly instructions, the three-piece case, and some anxiety that the thinness of the case wont meet the needs to protect your favorite device. After enjoying the benefits of the Grove made case, I was skeptical that a skin would satisfy my concerns. Trunket does well and has an opportunity to borrow from other similar companies. Yet their attention to a quality product is spot-on.
According to Trunket, cases are handcrafted, use wood recycled from luxury cars, and made in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 2600Photos compliments companies who reuse leftovers, pride an attention to detail, and hint that local-small company identity. Trunket does this well – and – they embrace the notion that you’re supporting domestic sustainable business practices.
The skin initially looks fragile for their obviously thin stature. However, once removing the adhesive, applying the front and rear facias, and applying a healthy amount of pressure; the skin becomes a part of the phone. This is the most unique aspect of the skin design. Day-after-day of use I found was holding my iPhone and not a “case” wrapped around an iPhone. The phone remains feeling durable and sleek – a feeling that builds confidence and a new found appreciation for your iPhone.
Because the front facia of the iPhone is covered with an additional piece of wood, the home button resides lower at depth of the case. This takes some getting used to, but does not impact the function or quality of the phone. With these overlay layers there some prone instances of lint and pocket grime to collect between the edges of the adhesive, case, and phone body – but cleaning is easy (you should clean your phone frequently anyways).
The only draw back I found was the expose bevel rim of the iPhone. I started to notice dings and scuffs on the only aspect of the phone that was not protected. Yet, it should be noted, that most “bumper” style rims could be added to Trunket skins. With a $38 tag, and a bumper, you’re at a $60 case (still reasonable compared to my $99+ Grove made engraved bamboo case – ouch). Trunket could benefit from borrowing Toast made “wraps” to protect the exposed and sensitive edge.
In short, Trunket skins are sophisticated, high quality, and eye-catchingly unique with their richly dark stained wood cases. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced and straightforward skin, Trunket calls the crowd.
Details & Links here:
Trunket iPhone 5 Skin :: $38.00
Trunket iPhone 4 Skin :: $34.00
We have a serie…
We have a series of reviews coming. There are great companies doing great things out there…
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Lyrical_Snapshots
Project Four requires four photos. Given greater appreciation to lyrical meanings and interpretations, you are given the option to select from a variety of chorus, stanzas, quotes, and other respectable sayings and assign a photo per line (four lines, one photo per line = four photos).
The “lines” below are by a variety of respectable writers, artists, activists, and voices of reason, insight, and critical reflection. Select ONE line-set and associate images that best embodies the specific meaning with four photos working together.
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In the blur of serenity,
Where did everything get lost?
The flowers of naïveté,
Buried in a layer of frost.
Trent Reznor
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Here is a little forest,
Whose leaf is ever green;
Here is a brighter garden,
Where not a frost has been;
Emily Dickinson
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A man is but the product
of his thoughts
what he thinks,
he becomes.
Mahatma Gandhi
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I’m on the pavement,
Thinking about the government,
The man in the trench coat,
Badge out, laid off,
Bob Dylan
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Over thinking, over analyzing
separates the body from the mind.
Withering my intuition
leaving all these opportunities behind.
Maynard James Keenan
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When you arise in the morning,
think of what a precious privilege
it is to be alive – to breathe, to think,
to enjoy, to love.
Marcus Aurelius
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The universe we observe has precisely the properties,
we should expect if there is, at bottom,
no design, no purpose, no evil, no good,
nothing but blind, pitiless indifference.
Richard Dawkins
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Project Four is DUE: January 20th, 2013
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SENSE_OF_ANTICIPATION [RYAN]
As we float seamlessly down the highway, minds focused on our destination and what waits ahead, the world continues on.
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Time
December 22nd, 2012 :: 12:14PM.
Location
Highway 80, Douglas Exit.
Context
Racing up to Sacramento early Saturday morning, I was thinking about the holiday that lay ahead of me. However, in an instant I glanced off the road and noticed this yellow streak of caution tape dancing in the wind. A mental snapshot clicked off in my mind and I swung off the road in order to capture the moment.
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Sense_Of_Anticipation [Kyle]
The anticipation of the next great meal.
Time: December 24 2012 6:00pm
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Context:
There is nothing quite like the joy one feels when we see, smell and taste something great. A very important part of craving a particular dish is the appearance of a unique ingredient that opens your tastebuds to a new level. The sinister nature, look and approach to preparing crustaceans for consumption can almost be uninviting to the less than adventurous biped. The preparation can be messy, dangerous and violent. Tearing off legs and claws, cutting through sharp shell, separating head from body; all are necessary evils in order to fulfill a gluttonous lifestyle afforded by those fortunate enough to share the experience with others. Not for the faint of heart or the squeamish, the chef that chooses this medium should be awarded a medal for such an undertaking. The unique texture and flavor of lobster had us wallowing in butter, lemon, wine and anticipation for our grilled feast. In moments like these, I’m thankful not only for this exciting and delicious excerpt of the holidays, but also for the quality time spent with loved ones who make all of them possible.
Sense_of_Anticipation [Chris]
As both Dan Bailey and Paul Kerins depict, there is an art to photography that stems from the ability to capture a photograph at the exactly right moment. With the holiday spirit in full swing, there is a lot of energy in the air. Many moments will present themselves, but only few will be caught. This assignment, was to be aware of this idea, and snap a shot that displays a sense of anticipation.
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The excitement of finding titans hidden behind groves of giants kept us moving forward.
Time
December 17th, 2012 :: 12:40 – 1:40 PM.
Location
Somewhere in the Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, on the West side of the Smith River, near the bottom of a hidden notch-like valley near a glade, neighbored by Mill Creek.
Context
Driving North on Highway 101, before you dive out of the Klamath Mountains into Crescent City, you cut through the Redwood National Forest. 8-10ft diameter trees guard the boarder of the freeway, but reading about the redwoods you find hints of giants among giants. Fifteen, twenty, thirty-foot diameter trees are rumored to be hidden within the State Parks. Yet they’re not noted on any state map, weathered trail-guide post, or GoogleMap search. Only through the hints of blogs, Rangers, locals, and eager confidence can you find the titans. As Zach and I entered Stout Grove we passed some large trees; we paused, snapped a few photos, and measured the trees with our arm reach – the typical way to measure trees – “diameter at beast height.” We marveled at their existence and we decided to push forward – keeping the river on our right and pausing to measure again every fifty yards. We laughed at our assumption that we were among giants because upon entering the main grove… we became silent in anticipation. We were completely alone and the trees took a stronger presence in our experience. Not only were the trees becoming larger, but dozens of giants filled the flat grove. They were separated by yards of Sword Ferns and rich red soil, with the sound of the swollen Smith River; fallen giants bridged access deeper into the gully, and we couldn’t but sigh in disbelief to the growing diameter of each unique Redwood . Zach and I were silenced by the sheer time the Redwoods owned. We separated ourselves to take an approach in solitude. We reunited and shared the same sense disappointment in our misguided need to be timely in our trip, to be concerned about work, and the demands of societal expectations — the trees provided perspective. The trees had nothing but time. We had our heads around the wrong point of view, where there is a more deliberated front to embrace, more of the essential facts of life, and seeing clearly what we could not learn in what Nature has to teach is a sobering reality to misguided concerns of daily trivialities.
“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.”
-HDT-
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Posted in Growth, Nature, Places, Projects, Trees, Winter
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Sense_of_Anticipation
Project Three :: Sense of Anticipation
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“Photography is not like painting. There is a creative fraction of a second when you are taking a picture. Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life itself offers you, and you must know with intuition when to click the camera.”
– Henri Cartier-Bresson, 1957
Images á la Sauvette (The Decisive Moment)
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The holiday season brings forth a great deal of emotion and sweat.
Anticipation marks the close of another year and expectations have been set.
There are presents to be bought and deadlines to be met.
High exposure to others can cause turbulence, agitation beget.
But when it’s all said and done, relinquish your regret.
Your objective for this project is to capture Cartier-Bresson’s decisive moment.
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Challenge:
Read up on the notion of anticipation in photography. As both Dan Bailey and Paul Kerins depict, there is an art to photography that stems from the ability to capture a photograph at the exactly right moment. With the holiday spirit in full swing, there is a lot of energy in the air. Many moments will present themselves, but only few will be caught. For this assignment, you’re job is to be aware or this, and snap a shot that displays a sense of anticipation.
This moment can be defined however you see fit. Justify your take with a single line, mentioning the time and location, as well as context of your shot.
Resources & Inspiration:
Power of Anticipation — Dan Bailey
Anticipating the Decisive Moment — Paul Kerins
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Assignment Due:: Sunday, December 23rd
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