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Artist: Justin Limoges
This Current Gallery profiles the work of San Francisco, California Artist: Justin Limoges
http://www.halfhoursonearth.typepad.com, http://www.basebasebase.com This Current Gallery profiles the work of San Francisco, California Artist: Justin Limoges ... more -
What Is Scratch Guitar? // Comment Picked for TV
Big thanks to 4u2c for the webcam response to "What is Scratch Guitar." After you hear what he has to say you can watch the pod here: http://current.com/items/77206162_what_is_scratch_guita... Big thanks to 4u2c for the webcam response to "What is Scratch Guitar." After you hear what he has to say you can watch the pod here:... more
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Christian Martin "Sweaty Sundays" mix
An edited version of "Sweaty Sundays" and my 1st attempt every using AE, (I'm teaching myself the program, in 1 day, this is what I created) An edited version of "Sweaty Sundays" and my 1st attempt every using AE, (I'm teaching myself the program, in 1 day, this is what I cr... more
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Bike and bus tutorial
If you are new to the put your bike on buses to cross those wonderful bridges or skip those hills (...) those weird looking racks in front of the bus could be a breeze to use. After this video you'll be a pro. It is basic and informative. (found thru the East Bay Bike coalition)
Not to mention the awesome mustache the bus driver is sporting.
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Have fun out there and remember that AC transit, and other Bay are services are alternatives to connect the bay. (bus-ferry-bart-CALtrans van during rush hour) for more info and an additional MUNI video go to the always resourceful, SFbike coalition:
http://www.sfbike.org/?transit If you are new to the put your bike on buses to cross those wonderful bridges or skip those hills (...) those weird looking racks in f... more -
For the kids who grew up in the Bay Area
You're welcome.
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Suicide barrier on Golden Gate would cost $50 million
Asides the documentary, The Bridge what do you think about this proposal?
The estimate financial quantity changes constantly (increases) every time this is brought up.
For us, SF-Marin residents this is frequently a diminutive (or often not even mentioned) of the news as it is terribly sad to envision the tragic events.
(About 20 people jump from the span every year, according to the district. But last year 38 people jumped; 10 people had jumped through May 30 this year, according to the district. More than 1,300 people have jumped to their deaths since the bridge opened in 1937.)
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I think that if they go ahead and do this one, then in the near future they will have to do something about the new Bay Bridge (connecting San Francisco-Eastbay/Oakland) which is to open in a few years with a pedestrian area.
-------- via Marin Independent Journal (more images of the proposal) --------
ERECTING a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge could cost as much as $50 million, according to an environmental assessment released Monday by the Golden Gate Bridge District.
"The cost is astronomical," said Marin Supervisor Hal Brown, a member of the bridge district's Board of Directors. "I'm all for some type of barrier, but where we get that kind of money I have no idea. Maybe through grants."
Initial estimates had pegged construction of a barrier at $15 million to $25 million.
The report also details several design options under consideration, including:
- Adding an 8-foot vertical fencing system to the existing 4-foot-tall hand rail, for a total height of 12 feet.
- Adding an 8-foot-tall horizontal fencing system to the 4-foot-tall hand rail with a "winglet" or panel on top, totaling 12 feet in height. Ê
- Replacing the 4-foot-tall hand rail with a 12-foot-tall vertical fence.
- Replacing the 4-foot-tall handrail with a 10-foot-tall horizontal fence with a winglet on top, for a total height of 10 feet. Ê
- Adding a horizontal net system 20 feet below the sidewalk that extends 20 feet from the bridge.
The netting system is the least expensive option at $25 million, while all other options would cost $40 million to $50 million.
The document said the visual impact of the netting would be minimal, except when viewed from Vista Point on the northeast side of the span - where it would be considered an "adverse" impact.
The other fencing options would be considered of "minimal" visual impact away from the span except at Vista Point, but the view from on the bridge would be considered "adverse" or "strongly adverse."
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About 20 people jump from the span every year, according to the district. But last year 38 people jumped; 10 people had jumped through May 30 this year, according to the district. More than 1,300 people have jumped to their deaths since the bridge opened in 1937.
Discussion of a barrier began in the 1950s. Before the most recent initiative to erect a barrier, the issue was considered in 1999, when a 100-foot prototype fence was unveiled. But officials determined the design was not foolproof and was a bad fit, and it was abandoned.
The issue got national attention when filmmaker Eric Steel revealed he spent all of 2004 filming people leaping from the span for a documentary titled "The Bridge." Asides the documentary, The Bridge what do you think about this proposal? ... more -
Demo Reel 2008
1. A Chard of Noir
Director/Editor: Tiffany Shanel
2. "Work the Walls"
Dj Worthy, Katabatic Records
Directors/Producers: Tiffany Shanel & Annie Sloan
Editor: Tiffany Shanel
3. 1st Date
Director: Shohei Kajiwara
Editor: Tiffany Shanel 1. A Chard of Noir Director/Editor: Tiffany Shanel 2. "Work the Walls" Dj Worthy, Katabatic Records ... more -
Bamboo bikes have benefits
The LAtimes had done a wonderufl interview with Craig Calfee in the past, but their archives are only free for a certain time.
Today, The San Francisco Chronicle published a great article about Craig Calfee (his bamboo designs, custom frame bikes and Ghana travles/programs)
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"It is wonderful to work with natural materials that just grows out of the ground"
adjacent post in today's paper about Calfee and 2 other bike makers (here in the Bay Area):
http://current.com/items/89077180_cyclists_favor_handma... The LAtimes had done a wonderufl interview with Craig Calfee in the past, but their archives are only free for a certain time. ... more -
Do you smell something burning?
SAN FRANCISCO – Another day of smoke-filled skies is prompting air quality officials to extend a health advisory for the Bay Area.
Officials with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District say because of smoke from wildfires burning in the region, the air throughout much of the nine counties in the Bay Area region is expected to reach unhealthy levels again Friday.
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This sucks for anyone who likes to be outside or breathe fresh air. SAN FRANCISCO – Another day of smoke-filled skies is prompting air quality officials to extend a health advisory for the Bay Area. ... more -
Get Down! : Bay Area
Current takes to the streets to find out how you wild out, bug, go dumb, and get stoopid on the dance floor.
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Engraved in Bone: The Unrelenting Force of Bay Area Metal
Engraved in Bone takes a look into the bay area's metal scene. Featuring interviews with band such as Judgement Day, a unique breed of metal dubbed as 'string metal' Skitzo, whom has been established in the metal scene for near thrity years, Death's Eminence and Meitnerium, rising forces in the bay are metal scene!
No man, no woman, no child, no elderly lady should miss it. Engraved in Bone takes a look into the bay area's metal scene. Featuring interviews with band such as Judgement Day, a unique breed o... more -
Worthy - "Work the Walls" Official Music Video
a fresh, fun, funky music video I got to direct with Annie Sloan
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A Chard of Noir
a short I directed for my reel... ...creating an atmosphere filled with seduction and suspense by using distinctive POVs...
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1st Date
Directed & Written by Shohei Kajiwara ...a comedy short I edited...
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The house that Hiero built
SFBG cover story on MC Tajai Massey, who's bringing Oakland's street rappers together at Hieroglyphics' HQ.
The term "Turf Techno" has been officially coined SFBG cover story on MC Tajai Massey, who's bringing Oakland's street rappers together at Hieroglyphics' HQ. ... more -
Don't taze me Powe!
Despite the fact the the Warriors didn't make he playoff, Oaktown still finds a way to apply hurt to the Lost & Jealous Fakes in the finals.
"The NBA: Where TOWN BIDNIZZ happens" Despite the fact the the Warriors didn't make he playoff, Oaktown still finds a way to apply hurt to the Lost & Jealous Fakes in ... more -
Vital - They Gone' Hate Me | wilsonproductions.tv
This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson Shot By Kirk Morrison. This video would not have happened if it was not for the connection from the beach to some real bosses. Much love to all who helped make this happen. This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson S... more
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Vital - They Gone' Hate Me | wilsonproductions.tv
This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson. Shot By Kirk Morrison. This video would not have happened if it was not for the connection from the beach to some real bosses. Much love to all who helped make this happen. This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson. ... more
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Missing Cape Cod lighthouse found in Bay Area!
I've been to Montara, about 25 miles south of San Francisco, hundreds of times to admire the beautiful tidepool and the anemones, starfish, barnacles, and all sorts of sea creatures. I have always overlooked the puny lighthouse that stands guard over the ocean and the tidepool because of its insignificant size. Little did I know. I've been to Montara, about 25 miles south of San Francisco, hundreds of times to admire the beautiful tidepool and the anemones, star... more
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