Normal Watches - Social Networking

What They Say:
Check email. Watch some YouTube. Update Twitter status. Make some Facebook friends. AIM your crush. This watch is for those who are highly networked and proud of it.

shrub killer

Something has simultaneously killed three small trees & large shrubs in our yard. All at the same time, a Japanese Maple, an ornamental fruit tree, and a tea rose are all dead. Unlike the cluster of bushes that died under our back window, I can find no evidence of insects or disease on them - just dead crispy withered branches and leaves. Doesn't seem to be affecting any of the native plants around the house.

message from Eyedrum

From: Allen Welty-Green agmedia@mindspring.com
Subject: Eyedrum events: July 22-31
Date: Jul 21, 2009 12:17 AM

We want to alert anyone who has not yet heard: Faced with a heavy rent burden and ever-increasing operating expenses, Eyedrum's board of directors held an emergency meeting Sunday, July 11, to consider the survival of the longtime art and music organization.

The options are few. They include a significant decrease in rent, bringing on other Atlanta-based arts organizations to sublet part of the 6,000-square-foot space, a move to a smaller space, or an end to the award-winning venue altogether.

Having just celebrated 10 years in October 2008, the demise of Atlanta's longest-running alternative art and music space would be a huge loss to the Atlanta community. Eyedrum consistently has been a nurturing ground for creativity and progressive thinking in that time.

The board is now in negotiation with its landlord, Braden Fellman, and will reconvene soon to discuss any developments on rent reduction, and to consider proposals from other arts organizations. Arts organizations and investors who are interested in partnering with Eyedrum should contact Vice Chairman Allen Welty Green at agmedia@mindspring.com.

Any donations received through Eyedrum's website (http://www.eyedrum.org) will be directed toward operating expenses. And while such donations are greatly appreciated, the urgency and severity of Eyedrum's financial burden cannot be overstated. Without a hefty reduction in overhead costs, a major move - physically or in terms of the organization's identity - is unavoidable.

Supporters possessed of more time than money are reminded that Eyedrum always welcomes the energy of new volunteers.

EYEDRUM facing end to 10-year run

From: Theopia LaGon
Sent: Jul 15, 2009 9:30 AM
Subject: EYEDRUM facing end to 10-year run

Good morning,
I am sad to announce that Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery may soon be shuttered. Please read the text below. Reply with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Chante

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Eyedrum May Soon Call It Quits
Financial straits snare Atlanta's longest-running all-volunteer nonprofit arts space

ATLANTA - Facing a heavy rent burden and ever-increasing operating expenses, Eyedrum's board of directors held an emergency meeting Sunday, July 11, to consider the survival of the longtime art and music organization.
The options are few. They include a significant decrease in rent, bringing on other Atlanta-based arts organizations to sublet part of the 6,0000-square-foot space, a move to a smaller space, or an end to the award-winning venue altogether.
Having just celebrated 10 years in October 2008, the demise of Atlanta's longest-running alternative art and music space would be a huge loss to the Atlanta community. Eyedrum consistently has been a nurturing ground for creativity and progressive thinking in that time.
The Eyedrum music archive, the gallery's greatest asset next to the people involved, features more than 1,000 shows recorded live over the past 10 years. It is one of the few venues that features - built-out by members of the all-volunteer board - three visual art gallery spaces, and a performance space with a professional-quality sound system with multi-track recording capability.
Eyedrum secured a $30,000 Warhol Foundation curatorial grant in 2006, and is a 10-year Best of Atlanta winner in both music and art categories (Creative Loafing).
These accomplishments were achieved all while operating debt-free - yet another point of achievement considering the nontraditional nature of the organization, and limited grant and sponsorship funding.
The board plans to attempt a negotiation with its landlord, Braden Fellman, later this week, and will reconvene no later than July 26 to discuss any developments on rent reduction, and to consider proposals from other arts organizations. Arts organizations and investors who are interested in partnering with Eyedrum should contact Vice Chairman Allen Welty Green at agmedia@mindspring.com.
Any donations received through Eyedrum's website (www.eyedrum.org) will be directed toward operating expenses. And while such donations are greatly appreciated, the urgency and severity of Eyedrum's financial burden cannot be overstated. Without a hefty reduction in overhead costs, a major move - physically or in terms of the organization's identity - is unavoidable.
________________________________________________________________________

Started in 1998, Eyedrum is a nonprofit organization developing an interdisciplinary approach to the arts by incorporating a wide range of contemporary art, music and new media in its gallery space. The gallery is operated entirely by volunteers, and supported through memberships and donations. It has been recognized internationally as well as locally by Atlanta's Office of Cultural Affairs and within the community at large for its advancement of innovation.

voice from the past

Someone I knew from the eighties, Mr. Dickens, phoned tonight after seeing some very old photos of him that I had scanned and posted. He was one of the cool kids. I'm glad he's alive and well and grumpy as he ever was. We didn't talk as much about the people we both knew as about the time zone and life in general and nothing in specific. It was a nice conversation. I hope he's happy enough with his world now.

Solar panels, measured and designed remotely using satellite images - Springwise

Solar panels, measured and designed remotely using satellite images - Springwise

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Independence Day Weekend

So-so:
Friday, we had a day trip in my car to hunt for treasures in Chattanooga. Came back empty handed, except for some boiled peanuts and fresh peaches in the cooler. Still, a day out of town taking in the summer.

Potentially quite a positive change:
Saturday afternoon, we started clearing out the garage at el rancho for potential studio and workshop space. There is a trip to the thrift or a yard sale necessary in the near future.
[info]monstermustdie
put in a post on some our stuff we'd like someone to take off our hands. At one point, someone lost their grip on a box we were hoisting up that fell back on my face, giving me a tiny but quite visible by day abrasion from my eye to chin. Quite fetching.

Quite fun:
Saturday night, we met
[info]moonbird
,
[info]pitbullpotpie
, and other friends for a good dinner at 5 Seasons at the Prado, followed by the new Transformers movie.

Like a horror film:
The mosquitos have been out in incredible swarms all weekend and, I swear, between them and all the spiders in the garage, we both have a lot of horrible itchy bites to heal over the next week. I've been coughing all weekend from the dust inhaled as well. Really should have worn a mask, if I'd had one - or even a bandana would have helped a lot.

Empty:
I spent all of Sunday being unexplainably tired and drowsy. Really couldn't stay conscious all day. Every time my eyes shut, dreams would come. I napped off and on most of the day, turned in early, and woke up this morning only as MonsterMustDie was leaving for work.

Mystery solved:
Today, Mother Natured called and told me why I was so phenomenally depleted on Sunday.

I'm saving up for a imac

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Goes well with the Psycho shower curtain.