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writetodrive · 1 year ago

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Fiat Panda 100 Hp e la Panchina Gigante

Avete mai sentito parlare delle Panchine Giganti? Era da diverso tempo che ne sentivo parlare con le loro immagini che iniziavano a farsi strada pubblicamente.

Sempre più incuriosito, cerco in rete una località dove poterla visitare per unire una gita fuori porta in famiglia, alla curiosità del toccare con mano un oggetto semplice ma che in poco tempo è riuscito a far nascere un progetto, il Big Bench Community Project.

La prima Grande Panchina e il suo particolare disegno è stata realizzata nel 2010 sul terreno della Borgata a Clavesana, residenza e studio, del designer americano Chris Bangle molto attivo proprio nel settore automobilistico e fino al 2009.

Affacciata sul paesaggio e accessibile ai visitatori, l’idea delle panchine fuori scala se pur non inedita, lo è nel contesto.

Di fatto, il cambio di prospettiva dato dalle dimensioni della panchina fa sentire chi vi siede come un bambino, capace di meravigliarsi della bellezza del paesaggio con uno sguardo nuovo.

Oggi le panchine sono centinai e centinai sparse sul territorio nazionali e anche oltre, trovabili facilmente tramite il sito ufficiale del Big Bench Community Project alla sezione scopri le panchine.

In ultimo, il designer Chris Bangle ha fornito gratuitamente disegni e indicazioni ai costruttori delle panchine, chiedendo come unica condizione che fossero poste in un punto panoramico, su un terreno accessibile al pubblico e che rispettassero lo spirito social con cui era nata la prima: non un’installazione privata, ma parte di un’esperienza collettiva che tutti possono condividere e sperimentare.

Ma come siamo giunti alla panchina? Con quale mezzo?

Una panchina gigante raggiunta con una macchina…… piccola, molto piccola, soprattutto per i canoni attuali – Fiat Panda 100 HP.

La Fiat Panda seconda serie di questa giornata, sulla scia della prima uscita ed in continuità alla filosofia di praticità e economicità, ha contribuito negli anni passati come ancora oggi continua a fare, all’accessibilità dell’automobile per molte famiglie.

Piccola nelle dimensioni per essere prima tra le city car delle nostre affollate città ma allo stesso tempo spaziosa per le sue dimensioni, pratica ed affidabile da permettere a single, coppie e famiglie di avventurarsi in tutta sicurezza anche in trasferimenti fuori porta per lunghi chilometraggi.

La versione che mi ha fatto trascorrere una giornata alla scoperta della Panchina Gigante di Rossiglione ha però qualcosa di diverso, è la versione sportiva 100HP, certo, rimane pur sempre una Panda, ma per alcuni appassionati di motori, questa piccola utilitaria aumentata nella cavalleria per provare e rinverdire i fasti degli anni passati, dalla utilitaria Fiat Uno turbo, e ancor prima, all’inizio degli anni’70 dall’Autobianchi A112 58HP poi affiancata successivamente nel 1975 dalla 70HP, rappresenterà nei prossimi anni un piccolo oggetto da tenere comunque in considerazione, come le quotazioni dell’usato confermano per questo specifico modello, crescendo in linea con gli aumenti generalizzati e sostenuti per queste tipologie di auto.

Con un motore anteriore trasversale 4 cilindri in linea 1.4 16V da 100 Cv a 6000 giri/min e una Coppia max di 13,4 Kgm a 4250 giri/min raggiunge la velocità di 185 Km/h accelerando da 0-100 Km/h in 9,5 secondi.

Ma veniamo al trasferimento - partendo da Genova, il territorio comunale di Rossiglione, situato in valle Stura e facente parte del Parco naturale regionale del Beigua, dista circa 50 Km per un’ora circa di viaggio.

Imbocco l’autostrada al casello di Genova Ovest dopo aver percorso la sopraelevata che ci regala sempre splendidi scorci della nostra città affacciata al mare.

Termino il percorso autostradale uscendo al casello di Masone e svoltando a sinistra alla rotonda che si incontra subito dopo, mi dirigo verso il Paese di Campo ligure che attraversato, mi conduce a Rossiglione.

La piccola macchina si è comportata egregiamente - questa versione sportiva monta un assetto ribassato e irrigidito con pneumatici 195/45 VR15 che conferiscono dinamicità, sostegno e reattività in ogni condizione e dopo aver percorso in comodità ma con anche un po’ di rumorosità interna all’abitacolo il percorso autostradale, è la strada che da Rossiglione fino alla Panchina Gigante che fa risaltare le qualità dinamiche della Panda che sfruttando il peso basso di soli 975 Kg in ordine di marcia, le piccole dimensioni con un passo di 2.299 mm, lunghezza di 3.578 mm e larghezza 1.606 mm unite ad un cambio sei marce dai rapporti corti posto in posizione centrale e comodamente rialzato, ti porta a percorrere i tratti di queste strade secondarie in modo sportiveggiante, insomma non si ci annoia di certo.

E’ vero, non pensate con quella potenza a chi sa quali prestazioni ma si assapora quel senso retrò, quando le macchine in assenza di elettronica, invasione dei tempi moderni, grazie a pesi contenuti e semplicità, sapevano regalare note e vibrazioni capaci di emozionarti senza spese folli.

Ammirata per diverso tempo la Panchina Gigante, che ci cattura per almeno mezz’ora provando la sua seduta comoda e sproporzionata, è la vista a perdersi tra il verde nell’orizzonte lontano che ti regala un senso di pace e rilassatezza circondati dalle alture care al nostro territorio.

Prima di dirigerci verso il centro di Rossiglione per poi tornare a Genova, lungo la strada a salire, le indicazioni stradali verso il lago di Ortiglieto ci avevano incuriosito.

Così, dopo un tragitto di circa mezz’ora e una volta parcheggiati in prossimità del lago, con una camminata di almeno 20 minuti, si apre a noi uno scorcio naturale meraviglioso di acqua fresca, in una giornata estiva torrida. Grazie Fiat Panda!

#italia #liguria #genova #turismo #auto #fiat #fiat panda #automotive

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askthebeasttamers · 4 years ago

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The gang wakes up in a mysterious phenomenon that caused to switch physical bodies, temporary, by another person in the group. (like Cu Sith's soul in Fenrir's body)

Cu Sith wakes up on the lab floor instead of in his bed and with a splitting headache. Around him, he can see Jambavan, Fenrir, and Alp are all unconscious. Cu Sith freaks out but he starts to worry more when he realizes that Leib isn't within sight. But, first thing's first, he has to wake up everyone first, maybe they know where Leib went.

When Cu Sith gets up, he notices everything looks shorter than it normally does. He first goes to wake up Jambavan but notices something very unusual. His arms aren't his normal fur color, they're white! And, for some reason, he's wearing Leib's clothes too!

Jambavan wakes up holding his head, also seeming to have a headache, and asks "Leib... what's going on...?"

Even more confused than before, Cu Sith looks into the nearby mirror to see his reflection.

"WHY DO I LOOK JUST LIKE LEIB?!"

Following suit, Jambavan follows.

"Yo, what are you talking about? You look like Leib because you are-"

"I'm Jambavan?! What kind of dream is this?! Wait, this can't be a dream, I never used my sacred artifact!"

"Alp?!"

"Yeah, I'm Alp! I know I look like Jambavan but I swear it's me!"

"Well, I know I look like Leib, but it's me! Cu Sith!"

Due to their yelling, Fenrir also starts to wake up. He gets up and looks extremely confused, staring directly at Cu Sith (in Leib's body).

"Hey, who are you?! Why'd you copy my face! Jambavan, get away from that imposter!"

"L-Leib? Is that you?"

"Of course it's me! Who else would it-"

Both Cu Sith and Alp move out of the way so Leib can see himself.

"...be...? Ok, I've gotta be dreaming..."

Leib tries to move towards Cu Sith and Alp, but he's having a hard time moving in Fenrir's body.

"This stuff is so uncomfortable... How does Fenrir wear this all day...?"

"Yeah, that's Leib alright..."

"Wait, if I can actually feel the discomfort, I'm not actually dreaming, am I? Unless Alp did this, then I'm gonna need a word with him..."

"No way! I never used my sacred artifact! Panda's honor!"

"Wait... Alp? Why do you look exactly like Jambavan? Your bangle prevents you from transforming, even in dreams!"

“I don’t think this is a dream Leib... And it’s Cu Sith in here, just so you know.”

“This is weird, but not the weirdest thing that’s ever happened in this city. Good grief...”

Alp’s body starts to move next.

“Ok, let’s see who’s got my body...”

“Why are you all now towering over me? Who is this doppelgänger you are all with?!”

“Well, that’s definitely Fenrir in there.”

“Fen, don’t freak out but, we all switched bodies somehow and you’re in mine...”

“Jambavan would never call me ‘Fen,’ is it truly you, Alp?”

“Yeah, it’s a weird day...”

“Where is Cu Sith?”

“I don’t see his body right now but, with all of us here and process of elimination, Jambavan is probably in there.”

“Did someone say my name? Hold on...”

From behind a counter, Cu Sith’s body appears, rubbing his eyes. When his eyes open, he sees Alp (in Jambavan’s body) and...

“AAaaah!”

He screams, letting out a destructive shockwave.

//They’ll be stuck like this for the rest of the day but are still available for questions! Try and see if you can poke their memory so they can figure out how this happened

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liunaticfringe · 5 years ago

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Lucy Liu: Root Freedom | Jia Ren Cover

2020 opened a new decade.

Idols of the eighties,

Some are still active on the screen and the Internet.

Some have disappeared,

Some are also attracting much attention,

Some have fallen asleep.

We finally arrived at the "future" in science fiction,

Discover with Liu Yuling the familiar sense of time in this "future."

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At 11:30 am, in the city of Brooklyn, New York, a 19th-century warehouse remodeled art community and creative studio, Liu Yuling, full of silver hair, wore large retro glasses and her body turned sideways. She was holding an eleven-inch old-fashioned black-and-white TV in her right hand, and the antenna stood like unruly hair, and the screen was flashing monotonous white noise lines, just in the same direction as her black-and-white striped tie. The prototype of this shape is Andy Warhol.

After the April issue of "Jia Ren" covers the retro theme of the 1980s, Liu Yuling proposed that it should be more interesting to play. She worked with the creative team to select several fashion icons that have a profound impact on her personally and the world-David Bowie, Prince, BoyGeorge, Debbie Harry , Madonna and Andy Warhol, re-enact their classic looks with seasonal fashion. The last idol is Liu Yuling herself. Two sets of fashions are the retro punk style of the 1980s and the modern minimalist department. The New Wave movement of the 1980s has become an old dream, and Liu Yuling is pushing the new wave of this era.

This original look from Andy Warhol comes from the cable television show Andy Warhol Online that he launched in the 1980s. He was addicted to TV and said, "I love TV, and I'm super jealous of people who can have their own programs on TV. I also want to have my own program."

In 1979, he spent $ 40,000 on a premium broadcast-quality camera, and hired professional television producers to start broadcasting his own programs on Manhattan Cable at his own expense. The television dream continued throughout his eighties, until 1987, when he suddenly died of a myocardial infarction.

Artists who do not want to be on TV are not good actors. Like Andy, Liu Yuling has a strong curiosity in all aspects of the world and has made breakthroughs in different fields. At the age of fifteen, she wants to be an artist. She creates collages, walks through the streets of New York with a big camera, and transfers from the Department of Communication at New York University to study Asian language and culture at the University of Michigan. During college, she was spotted by scouts in the New York subway, she took commercial shots of stationery stores, and began to take on guest roles in some episodes. Until the last year of college, she was selected by the student troupe to star in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", after which she began to fully realize her actor dream.

She said to herself that she had never thought of giving up since the moment she made her decision. On the Hollywood screen, there are few faces of Chinese-American actors. It is even more difficult for her petite and ordinary person to want to break out of her own world. On her first debut, she lived in two small jobs and lived in a small apartment rented by her brother, rushing to deliver resumes, auditions, and appointments. Looking back, Liu Yuling said: "I am brave and simple. I think pure is a good thing because it means freedom. I just want to learn and do what I like to do."

At the age of 29, Liu Yuling had debuted for eight years. She first appeared on the screen as a hostess in "Flying Over Beverly Hills" (1991), and later as a female student in the CBS drama "Pearl", her popularity has gradually increased. And what really made her fame was that she played the Chinese lawyer Wu Ling in the American drama `` Sweet Girl '', a clever, cool, decisive and slightly weird character that won the hearts of the audience with a strong aura. It also subverts the stereotype of Chinese Americans in American film and television works.

It was originally a temporary arrangement with only eight episodes, but screenwriter David Kelly changed her role to a resident character at the request of the audience. The incident sparked widespread debate in the American community about the Asian impression, and she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award.

Every character since then, whether it is the fiercely popular special agent in "Pili Jiaowa", the elegant and cold killer in "Kill Bill", or the female version of "Watson" in "Holmes: Basic Deduction", or In the exaggerated socialite of the woman, Liu Yuling is always climbing over various invisible glass ceilings, transcending the gulf of identity, gender, and age, and challenging seemingly impossible roles.

To this day, Liu Yuling still devotes herself to life and work with the courage and simplicity of her debut. For her, every day is a new beginning, and it is worth investing all your energy in learning, reading, and experience. Create new selves in the process of meeting different people.

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According to current buzzwords, Liu Yuling is an out-of-the-box slash youth, acting, hosting, director, producer, game dubbing, artistic creation, United Nations Children's Fund ambassador, she is fully committed to every job. At the age of forty-six, she made the bravest decision in her life and helped her become a self-selected single mother through third-party transplantation for in vitro fertilization. For Liu Yuling, there is no difference in work. As long as you start, you must take it seriously.

The itinerary of the day of shooting was dense from morning to night. At eight in the morning, she personally sent her four-year-old son to school, and then rushed to the shooting scene in Brooklyn. The filming continued from 9:30 a.m. to the evening. Seven sets of looks were made, and the staff took turns to change the work. And Liu Yuling maintains a high degree of concentration throughout the process, injecting soul into each character, sometimes it is David Bowie, who is male and female, sometimes sexy Madonna, sometimes a neutral and feminine George boy, sometimes an eclectic security. Di Warhol.

Instead of playing them, she gave them part of herself. She used her body and soul to travel through time and space and talk to them. In the end, she returned to herself. She didn't want to conceal the wrinkles in the corner of her eyes, all the wind and frost was smoothed by the eyes of understanding the world.

At 11.40 in the evening, half of the staff had already left the field, and Liu Yuling was finally able to change into her original clothes and sit at the dressing table to remove makeup. Suddenly remembered something, she turned back and said aloud to the rest of the staff: "Thank you."

There were many people at the beginning, and she always stayed to the last.

She has been an actor since she was nineteen years old, and still loves acting, and her role has become increasingly full. In the long course of her life, she kept adding new roles for herself.

She appeared in the "Kung Fu Panda" series as a beautiful woman snake, and then accepted a series of game voice acting work, including "High Speed Skiing", "Thunderbolt: Thrilling Game" and "Rogue Blood". Liu Yuling said that in real life, she doesn't play games often, but she also devotes herself when playing. She is always trying new things, and sound performances allow her to delve into different ways of acting. She is also passionate about the director. In 2010, she started crying and started shooting a short film "Mena" in Mumbai, based on the Indian girl Mena who was trafficked as a sex slave at the age of eleven, and then directed the sixth season of "Holmes: Basic Deduction", and The eighth episode of Deadly Woman.

In the play, she likes the replacement of different identities. The same is true in real life. As an actor, she is located at one end of the lens to pass the role to the world. The director's work allowed her to stand on the other side of the camera, and through communication and collaboration, the entire team understood the picture she wanted to convey and made it a reality.

She said: "If I don’t have enthusiasm, I won't do it. And if I love it, I will go all out every day with my eyes open. My personality is so strong that I can't spend my life in peace, Everything is necessary to go all out, whether it is to be a chef, an actor, or even in a garment factory, I must inject all the energy and do my best. "She did the work of the garment factory. Yuling Liu, who grew up in Queens, New York, is a second-generation immigrant. Originally a senior intellectual's parents immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and found it difficult to enter the mainstream American society. In order to subsidize households, she was doing two jobs at the same time: serving plates and working in a garment factory. Since then, she has been working in the performing arts circle to support the actor's dream.

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Liu Yuling grew up in a harsh family with almost militarized management. Parents are struggling for a living, and they don't have much time for spiritual communication except eating and sleeping. It wasn't until her father had cancer that she had the opportunity to talk to him more about how Chinese culture and immigration experience shaped him and connected his family. Now, she takes the sick mother back to live with her and her son, and examines everything that went through her childhood, as if she knew each other again.

Son Rockwell grew up in New York and has lived in the spotlight since he was a child. However, Liu Yuling still hoped that he would grow up in a low-key environment and teach him the meaning of work and his mission as a person: "I want him to realize that material is not the most important thing. I grew up in a material-deficient environment. I don’t think life is lacking. Understanding the value of hard work, being a humble person, and loving what you do is an unparalleled gift. I think the most exciting thing is to do what you do with love. He may want to be a doctor, an artist, it doesn't matter what he wants to do. I just hope that he can pursue his dreams bravely and fearlessly. "

As the second generation of immigrants, Liu Yuling felt the empathy of the late actress Huang Liushuang in the difficult immigration life and the pressure of ethnic minorities. On February 8, 1960, the name of Huang Liushuang, (Anna May Wong) who had died, appeared on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Chinese-American actress to stay here. Sixty years later, Liu Yuling left the second star next to her name, becoming the second Chinese actress to leave her name here.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Huang Liushuang was born in Chinatown, Los Angeles, and his father made a living from the laundry. With a Chinese face, she was racially discriminated from an early age.After entering Hollywood, she could only play the Asians under the stereotype-prostitutes, Mongolian slaves, often dying by death, gorgeous but weak, usually attached to high-ranking White male. In the end of his life, Huang Liushuang couldn't get rid of the Chinese face of Hollywood, nor could he get the approval of the Chinese. The number of films gradually decreased, and eventually he died of heart disease due to excessive drinking.

During the star awarding ceremony, Liu Yuling said: "How lucky I am to have seniors like Huang Liushuang and Bruce Lee to lay the ground for Chinese actors. If my life's work can bridge the gap, the role of stereotypes played in Huang Liushuang is now mainstream in Asian I will be very happy to build a bridge in the role of the movie industry. I am also part of this change. "

Speaking of Huang Liushuang, Liu Yuling was quite moved: "Huang Liushuang has never realized the dream of a real actor. I think she died because of a broken heart. She has enthusiasm but cannot share. She plays various stereotyped roles, but cannot find To the true self. That must be very unbearable. "

Where is her true self? Liu Yuling recalled her childhood. The family did not bring her nourishment of art and culture. The Chinese family struggling with the food and clothing line did not have time to take the children to appreciate and feel the beauty. And she was looking for beauty on the cement street, between the dirt. In the cracks in the street, there are ants, and under the soil, there are snail shells. There is not much space in reinforced concrete New York, but she will spend hours squatting on the ground, staring at the cracks in the ground, trying to find the mysteries of the universe from them.

The mystery of the universe was opened to her further after she transferred from New York University to Michigan.

At the University of Michigan, Liu Yuling chose to major in Asian language and culture. She hopes to leave New York and study her subjects in a quieter city and learn about her native culture: "I want to go deeper into Chinese and study Asian philosophy, which will help me better understand myself and my parents At that time, I just connected the dots, stepped back, and saw the complete picture for the first time in my life.

I feel like I've been holding my breath for a long time, and finally I can breathe out. And when you exhale, you finally see your place in the world, their place in the world, and the relationship between the world and you. It's as if the lens is zoomed out and you start to see everything as it was. With this perspective, you can finally accept yourself and others emotionally, really enjoy getting along with others, and know what you really want. "

Participating in the summer project of Beijing Normal University gave her the opportunity to come to China for the first time. Liu Yuling recalled that it was an incredible journey of self-exploration: "For the first time in my life, I looked at the people around me, all of whom had the same skin color and the same eyes. I finally knew where I came from. Mountains and rivers I feel like part of them. I finally found a sense of cultural belonging. Everything has a new meaning. "

If the streets and lanes brought Liu Yuling's first contact with contemporary China, then the trip to the Temple of Heaven made it possible for her to visually connect with this ancient civilization. Numbers, colors, shapes, and every detail are closely linked to the cosmic view of heaven and man.

The prayer hall has four large columns, which symbolize the four seasons of the year; the twelve gold pillars in the middle layer, which symbolize the twelve months of the year; the twelve pillars in the outer layer, which means twelve hours a day; Implied twenty-four solar terms. Long history contains wisdom connected with nature. Liu Yuling closed her eyes and clearly described what she saw and said at the time: "We cannot change the flow of the four seasons, the ebb and flow. We are part of nature and the universe. All the content learned in these books is presented in front of me in an intuitive image. It's like reading a classic for the first time, and you can't believe that you met it for the first time in your life. And for centuries, it has been waiting for you in this world. "

Rumi's poems give her the same feeling: "They are so simple, yet so timeless. About friendship, about love, about death. People have not yet invented language, but only communicated through stones and symbols. When you were young, you thought that the world started with you and finally you, and gradually grew, and you realized that you are only a small component. The more you see, the more you can break through your small cage and become Humility and harmony. "

"At this moment, I was tied to the cane of love; at this moment, I gave up thinking about the consequences ... I destroyed my thoughts and eliminated my anxiety. What else do I need? Blood flows in my veins. I am life itself. "— Rumi

"I didn't start to be a mother at that time. I would work all night in the studio. Art immerses me and forgets the passage of time. I thought it was only an hour, but it was dawn. I remember I had a chocolate Colored Labrador, it will sit in the studio with me, and then go back to sleep in the bedroom. Sometimes it will come back, sigh in front of me, and then get down. Then I will You know, I've forgotten time again. It's as if the whole night suddenly disappeared. "

She closed her eyes and seemed to catch the most accurate sentence from the air: "Time is condensed."

Liu Yuling's career as an artist began almost simultaneously with her career as an actor. Since 1993, she has begun her creative work. She has been involved in various art media, photography, abstract expression style oil painting, ink painting, sketching, screen printing, and collages and installations.

Her love for art made her choose Andy Warhol as one of the tribute idols for this shoot. Liu Yuling appreciates Andy's talent in bringing commercial art to the extreme, and also appreciates his solitary appreciation. She also likes Willem de Kooning, Georgia O 'Keeffe, whose influence can be seen in her Chunga oil painting series. The images of these works are from the Spring Palace in the Ukiyo-e paintings of the 17th century. They use bold and vivid colors to show the wanton display of love.

Liu Yuling's Totem series explores the human spine, and she embroiders human bones with threads on bare linen. Liu Yuling said that if she returns to college, she may choose to continue to explore medicine, understand the structure of the body and organs, and how they operate precisely. For her, the spine represents the basic characteristics of human nature, and the different textures in each work symbolize the deep interpretation of different emotions. The spine is also like a node in life. In the perception of pain, emotions are always closely connected with the body.

In 2019, he presented the double exhibition "Unhomed Belonging" with artist Rao Shubi at the National Gallery of Singapore, covering works from various media. The highlight of this artist's career made her realize the inherent connection in her creative medium. As early as 2008, she has started using ready-made objects for her creations, and the newly presented Lost and Found series further extends the method of misappropriating ready-made objects. Liu Yuling collected overprinted and discarded book covers at a printing factory in Italy, rebind them into books, cut the inside pages, and embedded them in everyday life, such as shells, rocks, and soft drinks Tins, paper coffee cups, metal accessories.

Liu Yuling said: "These lost things once belonged to them and were abandoned after they were used. In these pages, they found a new home." The 195 bound books presented at the exhibition contain the items The stories of different places, different cities, and different people, and at this time they are converged by the cause of fate, Liu Yuling found a new home for some of them. At the time of sale, ten books will be recommended to the collector as a whole group. Liu Yuling will choose the content of the book based on the people in the collection, so the final "library" will have an internal connection with the new home.

If different works reflect different aspects of Liu Yuling's character, then the identity of the artist and the actor are also her different aspects. She cannot make a choice: "I am an actor and an artist." The two often meet, but they have some differences. Different: "Creation requires privacy and absolute focus, while actors need to work with the lens and collaboration."

What is the purpose of this kind of identity? Liu Yuling explores exactly on each road. Over the age of fifty, Liu Yuling has gone through a lot of life and death. The Seventy Two series is inspired by the Hebrew alphabetic sequence of 72 God's names. The Velocity series focuses on individual choices in collective events. After the 9/11 terrorist attack, she took a picture of the New York City skyline at Battery Park, the site of the attack, and became the background for this group of works. "People who jump off the ninety-ninth floor know that they are not alive. But they still hold their hands and jump out of the window. Maybe they believe that as long as they hold their hands firmly, they can find another one after death. road."

On top of the collage photos are found items found on the ruins, as well as poems she wrote: "I will search all corners, as if rain covered every street in the world. I will find you."

At twelve in the evening, Liu Yuling finally stepped out of the shooting scene. There is no rain tonight in New York, but there is a salty tide brought by the East River. In endless time, among countless stars, what is she looking for? Thought that what is lost will always find belonging at the other end.

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Hampi, Karnataka

Hampi was the last capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms in India’s history. Its evocative ruins, intriguingly intermingled with huge boulders that rear up all over the landscape, make it a must-visit destination in India. However, backpackers flock to the chilled-out environment of Virupapur Gadde, bordering paddy fields on the other side of the river. This area is popular with long-term travelers looking to unwind for a while. Hampi doesn't have any backpacker hostels yet, but there are some budget-friendly guesthouses. Plan your trip with this Hampi travel guide.

02 of 15

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Regarded as the birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh attracts plenty of spiritual seekers. Even if you're not interested in yoga and meditation, it's a pleasing place to hangout as the feel is cool, calm and international. River rafting is an added attraction. There's a plethora of cheap accommodations to choose from, including trendy backpacker hostels. Blue Jay, Shalom Backpackers, Backpacker Panda, Indian Culture and Live Free Hostel are most popular. goSTOPS, Bunkstay, Zostel, Shiv Shakti and The Hosteller are also decent options. Most hostels offer a wide range of activities. Have a read of this handy Rishikesh travel guide before you go.

03 of 15

Pushkar, Rajasthan

When the iconic Pushkar Camel Festival isn't happening, Pushkar is a laid-back holy hippie town. It's a spiritual place, so if you haven't had enough of the relaxed Rishikesh vibe, you'll be able to enjoy more of it here. Backpacking through India wouldn't be complete without visiting Pushkar! It has achieved almost cult status. Think rooftop yoga, cooking classes, henna tattoos, and wellness therapies. Make sure you're cashed up because there are so many irresistible things to buy, ranging from textiles to bangles. Backpackers won't have a problem finding somewhere cheap to stay. Moustache hostel is the most popular pick, and it's conveniently close to the lake. Zostel hostel in Pushkar is about 15 minutes walk from the lake but it's the only hostel to have a swimming pool -- wow! Hostel LaVie, Namaste India, The Hosteller, Elephant Pushkar, and Madpackers hostels are also worth checking out. Otherwise Hotel Everest guesthouse is a long-term favorite with travelers.

04 of 15

Anjuna Beach, Goa

Heading to Goa but not sure which beach to choose (there are a lot of them, and they're all different)? Anjuna, in north Goa, stands out because of its bountiful backpacker hostels. This beach was once home to Goa's hippies. These days it's more famous for its Wednesday flea market and Curlies beach shack. Craft Hostels is the pick of the bunch. Or try the Funky Monkey, The Hosteller, and Wonderland Hostel.

05 of 15

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

You'll either love it or hate it, but Varanasi definitely needs to be experienced. The fascinating thing about this mystical city is that its rituals are revealed openly to along the riverside ghats, which are used for everything from bathing to burning the bodies of the dead. There are abundant backpacker hostels in Varanasi and many are conveniently close to the ghats. These are HosteLaVie near Chet Singh Ghat, and Moustache Hostel not far from Assi Ghat. Other popular hostels are GoStops and the International Travelers' Hostel (in a family ancestral home). This Varanasi travel guide will help plan your trip.

06 of 15

Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama and the exiled Tibetan government, used to be the place for backpackers to volunteer and do courses such as Buddhism or alternative therapies. However, increasing commercialization has driven travelers further uphill to the much quieter village of Dharamkot. You'll find copious courses and workshops being offered there now, including Vipassana meditation and yoga. The air is fresh, the energy is uplifting, and life is peaceful. Many new backpacker hostels and co-working hostels have opened up in the vicinity. The Bunker is ideal for adventure lovers, while Flügler provides affordable luxury. Otherwise, try Kamal Guesthouse in the forest, Zostel, Alt Life, Shalom Backpackers, or The Hosteller.

07 of 15

Jaipur, Rajasthan

The iconic "Pink City of Jaipur" is part of India's Golden Triangle Circuit, and hence usually features on the itineraries of most travelers. Yet, what makes it particularly great for backpackers is that there's a fabulous Zostel hostel just up the road from the Hawa Mahal! It has both dorm rooms and private rooms. The Hosteller and the hip Moustache hostel are also really popular. Another option is Gypsy Monkey with a plunge pool. Don't want to stay in a hostel? There are many inexpensive guesthouses in Jaipur as well.

08 of 15

Gokarna, Karnataka

Is Goa too developed for you? Head to Gokarna, across the border in Karnataka, instead! (Buses run directly from Gokarna to Hampi). Although Gokarna town is a Hindu pilgrimage destination, the bohemian hippie lifestyle is alive and well at the beach, complete with sunset flea market. HosteLife occupies an enticing spot behind Kudle Beach, Trippr hostel is bang on a private beach, while Zostel overlooks the ocean atop a hill. Hostel LIT is centrally located in town.

09 of 15

Khajuraho, Uttar Pradesh

Khajuraho is infamous for its erotic temples but its village atmosphere makes it an appealing place to linger and escape the hustle. Apart from visiting the temples, you can hire a bicycle and leisurely explore the surroundings to get a feel for rural life in India. Headquarter Khajuraho is the place to stay. Moustache hostel is a good alternative.

10 of 15

Varkala, Kerala

Varkala beach, one of the best beaches in Kerala, has a dreamy cliff-top setting with a long paved pathway lined by coconut palms, shops, and beach shacks. Not surprisingly, it's the ultimate backpacker paradise in Kerala and provides a tranquil alternative to overly-developed Kovalam. Get an Ayurvedic treatment while you're there to really rejuvenate! Zostel has a premium location with sea views right next to the cliff. Cliff and Coral is also superb. The Lost Hostel, Piggy Hostel, and Pagans Surf Hostel are recommended too.

11 of 15

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Regal Udaipur is often called India's most romantic city, and for a good reason. Its prominent royal palaces, against the backdrop of Lake Pichola, are striking. Backpackers also rate Udaipur highly because it offers a balance of heritage and traveler amenities. There are heaps of things to do such as art and cooking classes, volunteering, yoga and meditation, boat tours, and interesting side trips. That's if you can tear yourself away from the captivating lake views! A big bonus is that there are so many inexpensive places to stay right by the lake, including new backpacker hostels. These include GoStops, Zostel, Moustache hostels and Gypsy Child.

12 of 15

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram, less than an hour from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, is one of the top beaches on India's east coast. The town is best known for its stone sculptures and 7th century UNESCO World Heritage monuments carved out of stone. However, it also has a thriving surfing scene. Backpackers typically head to Othavadai Street, which leads down to the beach near the Shore Temple. It's lined with brightly painted, inexpensive guesthouses with rooftop restaurants. The backpacker hostel chains are yet to open in Mahabalipuram but there's no shortage of budget accommodations.

13 of 15

Old Manali and Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh

Uphill from unaesthetic Manali town, the village vibe at Old Manali is much more enchanting. It's full of quaint guesthouses and backpacker hostels, surrounded by apple orchards and snow-covered peaks. On the opposite side of the Beas River, Vashisht village is another backpacker haunt. There's an excellent Reiki center there. Kasol, around three hours away in the Parvarti Valley, is a popular side trip. It's frequented by psy trance-lovers, hippies and Israeli backpackers.

14 of 15

Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar's exquisite Golden Temple is one of the most recognized landmarks in India. This sacred Sikh shrine is truly a sight to behold. Wow Backpackers is the most popular backpacker hostel in the city. HK Backpackers is a luxury hostel option. Backpacker's Nest is not too far from the Golden Temple.

15 of 15

Fort Kochi, Kerala

The slow pace and walkability of historic seaside Fort Kochi are a hit with backpackers. This arty, proverbial cultural melting pot is delightful to explore. The Portuguese, Dutch and British have all contributed distinctive architecture. Cute cafes and art galleries abound and will beckon you to enter as you stroll around. Plus, there are many superb hostels where you can meet other travelers. Zostel and goSTOPS are the pick of the bunch. Hostel by the Sea is also surprisingly impressive for a government initiative.

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On The Right Track playlists Episodes 1-6

Episode 1 playlist: intro song: Ghostface Killah – Run instrumental (produced by RZA) J Dilla – Outro/Workinonit J Dilla – Waves J Dilla – The New J Dilla – Stop J Dilla – Lightworks Ghostface Killah – Beauty Jackson Pharcyde – Runnin’ We Five – You Were On My Mind The Bangles – The Real World Giorgio Moroder – Underdog ABBA – Tiger Fabulous Thunderbirds – Wrap It Up Dave Edmunds – Girls Talk Randy Newman – Last Night I Had a Dream (late ‘60s garage rock version) Thee Oh Sees – Contraption/Soul Desert TUNS – Mind Over Matter The Inbreds – Any Sense of Time Toad the Wet Sprocket – Brother Spacehog – In The Meantime Wrestling Theme of the Week: Kazuchika Okada Harry Nilsson – Rainmaker Marvelous Darlings – Teenage Targets Tegan and Sara – Monday Monday Monday Lupe Fiasco – Kick, Push Lupe Fiasco – I Gotcha Johnny Paycheck – She’s All I Got Ashley Monroe – Winning Streak George Benson – Give Me The Night Heatwave – The Star of the Story Paul Shaffer – Late Night David Lowe and David Shapiro – Charlie Rose theme Closing theme: The Crusaders – Way Back Home

--------------------------------------------------- Episode 2 Intro song: Mike Post – The Rockford Files theme Ghostface Killah – Shakey Dog (half of it, anyway haha) Ghostface Killah featuring Raekwon – R.A.G.U. Ghostface Killah – Whip You With a Strap Ghostface Killah – The Champ Quincy Jones – The Streetbeater (Sanford and Son theme) Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – A Taste of Honey T.I. – King Back T.I. – What You Know Roachford – Cuddly Toy Sparks – The No. 1 Song in Heaven Clipse featuring Slim Thug – Wamp Wamp (What It Do) Clipse featuring Pharrell – Trill Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart featuring Tay Zonday – (Everybody’s Talking About) Sully Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) – Weeping on the Inside A Tribe Called Quest – We The People A Tribe Called Quest – Award Tour The Roots featuring Malik B – Game Theory The Roots featuring Peedi-Peedi and Bunny Sigler – Long Time Wrestling Theme of the Week: “The Cleaner” Kenny Omega Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Born to Run SPECTRES– Strange Weather Melted Mirror – Casualty Ward Beastie Boys – The Biz vs. The Nuge/Time For Livin’ Terminal Head – Boys in the Back Sloan – Fading Into Obscurity Jan Hammer Group – Don’t You Know Closing song: The Crusaders – Way Back Home ----------------------------------------------------- Episode 3 playlist: Episode Title: The Genius of Nick Lowe, Part 1 (1969-1980) Intro song: Nick Lowe – Shake That Rat Brinsley Schwarz – (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding Brinsley Schwarz – Surrender to the Rhythm Nick Lowe – So It Goes Nick Lowe – I Love My Label Nick Lowe – I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass Nick Lowe – Marie Provost Nick Lowe – Little Hitler Nick Lowe – Cruel to be Kind Nick Lowe – Cracking Up Nick Lowe – American Squirm (featuring Elvis Costello) Nick Lowe – Born Fighter Elvis Costello – Welcome to the Working Week Elvis Costello – Mystery Dance Elvis Costello – Watching the Detectives Elvis Costello – No Action Elvis Costello – Pump it Up Elvis Costello – I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down Wreckless Eric – Whole Wide World Dr. Feelgood – Milk and Alcohol The Damned – New Rose The Damned – Neat Neat Neat Young Guv – Crushing Sensation Young Guv – Kelly, I’m Not a Creep Sloan – The Good in Everyone Sloan – I Can’t Sleep Melted Mirror – Double Agent Graham Parker – White Honey Graham Parker – Back to Schooldays Johnny Cash – Without Love Carlene Carter – Cry Nick Lowe – Christmas at the Airport Carlene Carter – I’m So Cool Nick Lowe – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday ---------------------------------- Episode 4 playlist: Episode title: “Ballad of a Comeback Kid”

cold open intro song #1: The New Pornographers – Ballad of a Comeback Kid cold open intro song #2: Rollins Band – Do It Intro/bed music for first segment: Theme Weavers LLC – The Best Theme for The Best Show (instrumental) The Sweet – Action The Sweet – Blockbuster! Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart The Monkees – Birth of an Accidental Hipster Oasis – Acquiesce The Jam – Absolute Beginners The Style Council – Shout to the Top! The Style Council – Headstart for Happiness Squeeze – Another Nail in the Heart Elvis Costello – Fish ‘n’ Chip Paper A Tribe Called Quest – Solid Wall of Sound Q-Tip – Breathe and Stop The Lonely Island – I’m So Humble featuring Adam Levine Ming Tea – Daddy Wasn’t There Petra Haden – Can’t Find My Way Home Mike Myers, Dana Carvey & G.E. Smith – Wayne’s World Theme (Extended Version) Wrestling Theme of the Week #1: Tetsuya Naito Carly Simon – Tranquillo (Melt My Heart) Wrestling Theme of the Week #2: Hiroshi Tanahashi (“High Energy”) Chicago – Questions #67 & #68 Mandy Moore – I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week Todd Rundgren - Long Flowing Robe Miranda Lambert – Smoking Jacket Brandy Clark – Love Can Go to Hell Closing Song (in tribute to DJ Pressplay): Desiigner – Panda (A Minute of) The Crusaders – Way Back Home -------------------------------------------- Episode 5 playlist: Episode Title: There’s a Whole Lot of Walking To Do cold open song: Ted Leo and The Pharmacists - Walking To Do intro bed music: Theme Weavers LLC - Green Room Blues TV Casualty - Children in Heat TV Casualty - Teenagers from Mars TV Casualty - Who Killed Marilyn? TV Casualty - Some Kinda Hate Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - You're Too Possessive The Bangles - Hero Takes a Fall The La's - There She Goes Big Audio Dynamite - Rush (NYC Club Mix) Bay City Rollers - Saturday Night Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better Pimp C - I'm Free Tom Petty - The Apartment Song Wrestling Theme of the Week: AJ Styles Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer Ty Segall - Orange Color Queen Mikal Cronin - Get Along Pet Shop Boys - Rent Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money) The New Pornographers - Backstairs ABBA - Hey Hey Helen Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band - Sorrow featuring Jenny Lewis Jenny Lewis - Just One of the Guys Dionne Farris - I Know Republica - Ready to Go Paul Simon - Kodachrome Sloan - Who Taught You To Live Like That? Closing song: The Crusaders - Way Back Home ----------------------------------- Episode 6 playlist Episode title: “The Music of Eastbound & Down.” cold open song: Freddie King – Goin’ Down April Wine – You Could Have Been a Lady Tindersticks – The Organist Entertains Black Keys – Your Touch Ram Jam – Black Betty Lee Hazlewood – Think I’m Coming Down Lee Hazlewood – I’d Rather Be Your Enemy Kenny Rogers – Love Will Turn You Around Shawn Lee’s Ping-Pong Orchestra – Kiss the Sky Los Monstruos – Hey Monstruo George Jones – The Grand Tour Tindersticks – Hubbard Hills Insight Out – It Makes You Feel So Bad The Slits – I Heard it Through the Grapevine Kurt Vile – He’s Alright The Stooges – Down on the Street Strangeloves – Night Time ESG – My Love for You Red Rider – Lunatic Fringe Alan Price – O Lucky Man Kid Congo- Funky Fly Jan Hammer – Crockett’s Theme Candlebox – Far Behind Sammy Hagar – The Winner Takes it All Leonard Nimoy – Put a Little Love in Your Heart Holger Czukay – Cool in the Pool (R.I.P. Jaki Liebezeit) Simple Minds – Alive and Kicking Ty Segall – The Keepers Gerard McMahon - Cry Little Sister (Theme to The Lost Boys) Sagor & Swing – Vals pa Vinger J Geils Band – Must of Got Lost

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