#meridian hill park

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Meridian Hill Park.

Washington. DC

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Meridian Hill Park. 16th St. Washington DC._ June 11th. 2009

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London from Greenwich park by John Wolfe Via Flickr: On top of the hill, Summer 2023

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For those that are curious, this is the Real World Horizon location map that Count uses, done by jesuscuervo on Reddit.

See under the cut for more information.

Real World Horizon Map (Speculative)

The Embrace proper is just the valleys and lakes between Pike’s Peak and Cheyenne Mountain, the core of the Nora Territory. Here, I placed each village in a valley respective to the location of Cheyenne Mountain but moved a few things around so it would not be too crowded.

The Outer Sacred Lands – outside the Embrace proper – contain several outcast camps. I had the Nora Territory expand across the Grand Mesa and Gunnison National Forest. Brom’s Camp is located over the Black Canyon of the Gunnison as it is depicted in-game, while Rost’s Hovel and Grata’s Camp are located on the hills/mountains closer to the Embrace.

Valleymeet; the neutral land between The Sacred Lands and the Carja Sundom is based on Maroon Bells, CO in-game. However, I mapped it out to include all of the White River National Forest within Valleymeet.

Hunter’s Gathering the main settlement in Valleymeet would likely be would be located on the Roaring Fork Valley near Woody Creek. That is the largest open valley in the area and the path through which the present-day CO-82 passes could work as a main throughway between the Nora and Carja lands.

Shivering Watch, following CO-82 the mountains narrow into a canyon south of Glenwood Springs (not Glenwood Canyon). The canyon acts as the chokepoint and border between the formerly Nora lands and the Carja Sundom where Shivering Watch and The Daytower are located.

Two Teeth Camp is depicted as being on Maroon Peak in-game. However, it is built over the ruins of the Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Plant, which is further south in Telluride, CO. I kept Two-Teeth in the southern location so it acts as a second buffer between the Sacred Lands and the Sundom.

The Carja Sundom; is where the game took the greatest artistic liberty. The game depicts the heartland of the Carja Sundom south of the Colorado River (Lake Powell specifically); however the real-world locations depicted within The Sundom, the area its geography is based on (Eagle Canyon, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks), and the route Alloy travels through suggests the Sundom is actually located north of the Colorado River in the real world. Thus rather than having the Sundom’s heartland located in the Colorado Mesa, it would make more sense to place it in the already fertile Price and Green River Valleys in Utah. This way I was able to keep Meridian in Eagle Canyon and Sunfall in Bryce Canyon. Thus Sunfall is actually southwest rather than northwest of Meridian. The Carja Sundom would extend across most of the Western Slope in Colorado into most of eastern and southern Utah. With Shatter Kiln (Provo) as its northernmost boundary.

The Sun-Steps – are the first region of the Sundom that Alloy encounters on her journey. In-game it stretches from Arches National Park to what appears to be Horseshoe Bend. However, Horseshoe Bend is too far south for it to make sense as the border, so I have Morning Watch located further north on another bend. Since river bends can form anywhere it is not a stretch to think there is a new bend somewhere else. Over all the Sun-Steps correspond to the Grand Valley in CO.

Free Heap – located within the Sun Steps is Free Heap, an Oseram outpost set up to provide construction material for Meridian. If they are mining for industrial materials from the Old Ones, it would make the most sense for Free Heap to be located on or near Grand Junction CO, which is the largest settlement in the area today.

Gatelands – form the eastern half of the central Carja Sundom. Unlike the rest of the Sundom, this region is relatively easy to map out since most locations have an obvious real-world reference corresponding to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Lone Light had to be relocated since Horseshoe Bend is much further downriver in reality. I placed it in a smaller bend upriver.

Gatelands Bandit Camp - I depicted the Bandint Camps as neutral/independent enclaves within the Sundom, the Gatelands Camp being the largest one of these and corresponding to the entirety of Arches National Park.

The Jewel – the central heartland of the Carja Sundom appears to be based on Monument Valley in present-day Utah and Arizona. However this location would be rather out of the way from Aloy’s journey and it doesn’t fit some of the locations depicted within the Jewel itself (mainly Meridian, which is located in Eagle Canyon). Thus, I thought it made more sense for it to be centered on the eastern Green River Basin along the present-day Carbon, Emery, and Wayne counties. This way Meridian remains in Eagle Canyon and the Spurflints in the San Rafael Reef. The Spearshafts would be a new formation (not present today) somewhere in Canyonlands National Park.

Rustwatch – in-game the Shadow Carja territory is north of the Jewel across from Daybrink (Lake Powell), however since The Jewel is no longer located south of the Lake, Rustwatch and Sunfall are now southeast of the Carja heartland. But Sunfall keeps its location in Bryce Canyon.

The Southern Frontier – in-game Kestrel’s Perch is defined as a fortress built by the fifth Sun King Zavarad as the Sundom expanded north of Daybrink (Lake Powell) into Rustwatch. However because in the real world, Lake Powell is south of what I’ve defined as the Carja heartland, this frontier is now south of Daybrink and Rustwatch.

The Mountain Frontier – Call of the Mountain doesn’t really give many references on where Rising Light and the main route of the game are located, except that it is mountainous and – for the most part – densely wooded. So I opted for the Sundom to have a “Mountain Frontier” along the Wasatch Range. Because the world of Horizon is likely set in a warmer and wetter Earth (due to rising sea levels), the Bonneville and Lahontan Great Lakes have been resurrected east of this range. The former of these acts as The Sundom’s western border and provides the precipitation and rainfall necessary to create forests and jungles in the Colorado Plateau.

Shattered Kiln – a bandit camp near the northern reaches of the Sundom, as in-game it is based on Provo Utah near Maker’s End (Salt Lake City).

The Daunt; the southwestern corner of the Carja Sundom corresponds to Zion National Park. However, Zion is relatively small to fit all the in-game locations. In-game, Zion National Park appears to be the same size as the entirety of Southern Nevada or the California Central Valley. To fit everything in, I extended The Daunt to include the entire Virgin River Basin in Washington County Utah.

Barren Light would then be located with St George, Utah where the Virgin River (and the I-15) cross Bloomington Hills.

Chainscrape and the Redhew Quarry, the Oseram settlement within the Daunt is located along a bit upriver from Barren Light.

The Claim; the Oseram territory is not depicted in-game, however, Pitch Cliff and Free Heap are two Oseram settlements near their border with the Carja Sundom. It is stated that their territory is north of The Sundom and west of The Cut, so it likely corresponds to Idaho, specifically the Snake River Basin.

Pitch Cliff is likely located along the Roan Cliffs, and possibly very near the border between the Claim and the Sundom.

The lands between The Long Roam, the Claim, and the Carja Sundom form an unclaimed region around the present-day Uintah Basin. Oseram traders travel through it and the Carja might have sent some raiders across it, but it remains mostly unpopulated. I shaded this area pink as the Carja might claim it but likely hold no direct control.

No Man’s Land - is the border between the Carja Sundom and the Tenakth Clanlands. No Man’s Land borders are not well defined in-game, but they seem to correspond to the northern shore of Lake Mead, specifically the area around the Overton Arm where the Virgin River meets the Lake. The overall location works for a real-world equivalent, but a few things get shuffled around for them to fit.

Jagged Deep; the eastern bank of the Virgin River was tenuously controlled by the Carja Sundom. What remains is Riverwatch, an abandoned fort on the banks of the Overton Arm, and Jagged Deep an abandoned mine that is now delved by Oseram adventurers. The Carja Camp on the west bank of the Overton Arm is the furthest west Carja settlement.

Eastern Lie & Deadfalls are the westernmost Tenakth settlements closest to the Cajra and Utaru borders, which have been taken by Regalla’s Rebels. In fact, most of the Tenakth side of No Man’s Land is occupied by the rebels.

Spinebreak; in-game Spinebreak is located on the southeastern border between No-Man’s Land and the Tenakth Clanlands proper and built under the ruins of a present-day highway tunnel. The issue is that there are no tunnels – or logical places to put a tunnel – between the Overton Arm and Las Vegas (the Stillsands). I thus place Spinebreak further north on the Virgin River Canyon acting as a second border between Barren Light and the Tenakth camps.

The Utaru Tribal Lands; the Utaru settled in the lands surrounding the Western Grand Array (WGA), which they named Plainsong.

Plainsong, although the WGA is based on the Very Large Array in New Mexico, the VLA is very far from Aloy’s path and the in-game geography. Furthermore just like the Nora take their name from the NORAD Facility and the Tenakth take their name from the Tenth Task Force, I suspect the Utaru take their name from Utah. Thus it is likely that the WGA is not the VLA but rather a new array built somewhere in Southern Utah, between the Carja Sundom and the Desert Clans. With this in mind, I placed Plainsong on the Cedar Valley and worked from there.

Stone’s Echo – Stone’s Echo is an Utaru outpost near the Stillsands, just past No Man’s Land. I placed it along the Meadow Valley Wash, which would likely be a tad more fertile than in the present day. Because we are dealing with what I expect is a warmer and wetter climate due to rising sea levels (and AETHER’s supercell storms going haywire).

Riverhymn – On the northern edge of the Utaru lands lies Riverhymn; the second largest Utaru settlement after Plainsong. In-game it is located in a fairly mountainous corner. So it is likely located near Frisco Peak with the river that passes through it being the Beaver River. However this river flows in the opposite direction that is seen in-game, rather than flowing south towards Plainsong, it flows north into the Sevier Lake.

·Due to the wetter climate, it is possible that the entire Bonneville Basin is once again flooded and Lake Bonneville acts as a boundary between the Utaru, the Carja, the Oseram, and Tenakth Desert Clans but the game map does not go that far north. Regardless I thought it be cool so I opted to depict it as such.

Tenakth Desert Clans; the Desert Clans inhabit most of Southern Nevada. Their territory reaches the present-day Great Basin National Park in the northeast and the Shining Wastes (Death Valley National Park) to the West.

The Stillsands; southwest of the Utaru territory, is another semi-contested region (it is within the Tenakth Desert Clan territory but both major settlement Camp Nowhere and Hidden Ember are Oseram). This is pretty simple since it corresponds to Clark County NV, with Hidden Ember clearly being Las Vegas. I originally had Devil’s Grasp be located in Barstow CA, but opted to place it closer to Las Vegas in Primm.

Dry Yearn; is the easternmost region of the Clanlands. It contains Arrowhand, the second largest Desert Clan settlement, and Restless Weald. It is fairly easy to place since Restless Weald is based in Caliente, NV. With this in mind, I placed Arrowhand over Crystal Springs, NV, and the Dry Yearn Camp just north of Restless Weald.

The Greenswell; is the northernmost region of the Desert Clanlands; it is also the least arid region of the Desert Clans. Part of this can be attributed to the supercell storms, but I also opted to have the core of the territory within the Great Basin National Park, which is a very green area within the Nevada desert, which further explains the area’s climate.

Scalding Spear; centrally located in the Nevada desert, the capital of the Desert Clans is located on the present-day Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project.

Shining Wastes; is an arid mostly flat expanse of land, which for the most part corresponds to Death Valley National Park. The only problem is that Death Valley is not particularly flat. I included Death Valley, now filled in with a saline lake, within the Shining Wastes but placed the main settlements located further north within the Nevada Desert (which is mostly flat).

Runner’s Wild – a small region in the Desert Clan territory, Runner’s Wild corresponds to Mammoth Lakes in California and acts as a border between the Desert and Sky Clans.

Salt Bite – north of Runner’s Wild this region borders Runner’s Wild and the Greenswell, it is clearly based on Mono Lake in California and the geography easily fits into this location.

Memorial Grove; although the Tenakth are divided into three warring Clans (and Regalla’s Rebels), the Memorial Grove acts as a capital / neutral ground for all three. The Grove is located on a museum and military base – specifically an airforce base – south of Mono Lake. The base does not exist in the present day but could be located anywhere in the Owens Valley. I paced it on Independence, CA (fitting name). Like other areas on the map, the Owens Valley is also much more fertile than in the current day.

Tenakth Sky Clans; northwest of the Memorial Grove the Sky Clans make their home along the Sierra Nevada, specifically Yosemite Valley and the Sierra National Forrest. Not many changes here, but it doesn’t seem like their territory expands much further north than Lake Tahoe (unless it is not depicted).

The Bulwark; the capital of the Skyclans is based on Sentinel Dome in Yosemite Valley, I kept it here and based the rest around it.

Sheerside Mountains; are based on the Sierra Nevada, the region itself corresponds to the northern half of the Sky Clans’ territory. I took Sheerside Climb to be the pass from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite and assumed Bonewhite Tear and the other settlements would be located along CA Route 120 and the Tuolumne River.

Stand of the Sentinels the southern region of the Sky Clans appears to be based off the Sierra National Forest. Its major settlements follow a pass from Mammoth Lakes to Tide’s Reach (possibly Fresno CA, see below). This suggests that the major settlements are located along the San Joaquin River.

Tenakth Lowland Clans; like the Carja Sundom, the Lowland Clans pose a huge conundrum. The Lowlands seem to consist of the foothills of the Sierras along Kings Canyon National Park and the Sequoia National Forrest towards a coast. This suggests that California’s Central Valley is flooded due to rising sea levels. If this is the case it helps explain why The Long Coast (Bakersfield) is a coast and not inland.However, if this were the case there should be a long peninsula formed from California's Coastal Ranges. But this peninsula is completely absent from the in-game map. Furthermore, Tide’s Reach appears to be based in Oakland, but it is geographically located at the foothills of the Sierra National Forrest. This should be impossible; Oakland would be located on the aforementioned “peninsula” between San Francisco Bay and the “Central Valley Sea”, but this peninsula is nowhere to be found on the map.

I tried my best to come up with a creative solution.

Raintrace – as in-game Raintrace is based on Sequoia National Forrest, Lowland Path and Fall’s Edge are located along CA Route 180 and King’s Canyon, which provide a direct route from the Memorial Grove to the rest of the Lowland Clans’ territory. Fenrise is further south on Isabella Lake where the Kern River valley provides a connection between the Desert Clans and Lowland Clans’ territories.

Tide Reach – I relocated Tide’s Reach to Fresno, CA which is now along the coast of the “Central Valley Sea”. I opted to have it based on Fresno since it provides another large present-day settlement where to base it, and more importantly, it is directly on the path Alloy would take from Stand of the Sentinels. Since Alloy can’t swim from Tide’s Reach to the Isle of Spires (San Francisco) it makes sense to place it further away from the island than Oakland. SF Bay is large, but not large enough for there to be a storm that wrecks Alloy’s raft. To make the route Alloy takes a bit more logical I also broke up the Coastal Ranges north of the Salinas River into an archipelago. I considered sinking the entirety of the Mt Diablo Range, to provide a direct route from Tide’s Reach to the Island, but I thought that would be too much.

The Long Coast – in-game The Long Coast seems to refer to the Pacific Coast, but as already mentioned it also refers to the ruins of Bakersfield CA. Thankfully a flooded Central Valley means we’ve gained a new coast. Thus the Long Coast now refers to the western coast of this inland sea. Thornmash, in-game coordinates suggest it is located near Tracy, CA. but I placed it a little further south on this coast so it forms a triangle with Tide’s Rach and Raintrace Rise and so it is not too close to San Francisco.

Cliffs of the Cry – as in-game the Cliffs correspond to Big Sur and the California Pacific Coast. I opted to have Raintrace West located on the Cliffs (close to San Luis Obispo) since you travel from it to the Zennith Base.

Isle of Spires; is straightforward San Francisco, which is now an island. Alva describes San Francisco as an archipelago, so this helped me further justify the breakup of the Coastal Ranges. Although I realize that such geologic shifts would likely destroy the city of San Francisco itself. This is the suspension of disbelief in a world that has a volcano appear on Yellowstone and New Zealand sink beneath the waves.

Zenith Base; originally I thought about having it located in Monterey however it is south of Tilda’s Mansion, which is in Big Sur. It then seemed fitting to place the Zenith Base in Vandenberg Airforce Base instead.

The Burning Shores; it is LA, which like San Francisco is now an archipelago due to tectonic activity and rising sea levels. This is pretty much explained in-game.

Fleet’s End is located somewhere in the Baldwin Hills, which are now the main island of the “bay”

Pangea Park / Londra Productions is described as being on a peninsula. Because it is partially based on Dinseyland (or Universal Studios) I’ve opted to keep it in Anaheim. To make Anaheim a peninsula I’ve flooded the San Gabriel Valley in the north and Newport Beach in the south.

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Alvin Childress

Alvin Childress (September 15, 1907 – April 19, 1986) was an American actor, who is best known for playing the cabdriver Amos Jones in the 1950s television comedy series Amos 'n' Andy.

Alvin Childress was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He was educated at Rust College, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. When he initially entered college, Childress intended to become a doctor, enrolling in typical pre-med courses. He had no thoughts of becoming involved in acting, but became involved in theater outside of classes. Childress and Rex Ingram in the Federal Theatre Project production of Haiti (1938)

Childress's first wife was the former Alice Herndon, who established herself as a successful writer and actress under the name of Alice Childress (1916–1994); the couple was married from 1934 to 1957 and had a daughter, Jean Rosa. From 1961 to 1973, Childress worked as an unemployment interviewer for the Los Angeles Department of Personnel and in the Civil Service Commission of Los Angeles County.

Childress moved to New York City and became an actor with Harlem's Lafayette Players, a troupe of stock players associated with the Lafayette Theatre. Soon, he was engaged as an actor in the Federal Theater Project, the American Negro Theater, and in all-black race film productions such as Keep Punching (1939). His greatest success on the stage was his performance as Noah in the popular drama, Anna Lucasta, which ran for 957 performances. He also worked at Teachers College of Columbia University. Childress also operated his own radio and record store in New York City. When he learned about casting for the Amos 'n' Andy television series, Childress decided to audition for a role. He was hired a year before the show went on the air.

In 1951, he was cast as the level-headed, hard-working and honest Amos Jones in the popular television series, The Amos 'n' Andy Show, which ran for two years on CBS. Childress originally tried out for the role of The Kingfish, but Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden cast him as Amos. Since he had been hired a year before the show began, Gosden and Correll turned the search for an actor to play "The Kingfish" over to Childress. In a 1979 interview, Childress shared information about some of the candidates. Cab Calloway was considered but found wanting by Gosden because of his straight hair. Childress said there were many famous men, with and without actual acting experience, who wanted to play the role. Eventually, old-time vaudeville comedian Tim Moore was cast as the Kingfish.

Shortly after the television show had ended, plans to turn it into a vaudeville act were announced in 1953, with Childress, Williams and Moore playing the same roles as they had in the television series. It is not known if there were any performances. In 1956, after the television show was no longer in production, Childress and some of his fellow cast members: Tim Moore, Spencer Williams, and Lillian Randolph along with her choir, began a tour of the US as "The TV Stars of Amos 'n' Andy". The tour was halted by CBS as the network considered this an infringement of their rights to the program and its cast of characters. Despite the threats which ended the 1956 tour, Childress, along with Moore, Williams and Johnny Lee were able to perform one night in 1957 in Windsor, Ontario, apparently without legal action. When he tried for work as an actor, Childress found none as he was typecast as Amos Jones. For a short time, Childress found himself parking cars for an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant.

Childress also appeared in roles on the television series Perry Mason, Sanford and Son, Good Times and The Jeffersons and in the films Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) and The Day of the Locust (1975). When Childress appeared as a minister in a 1972 episode of Sanford and Son, he was reunited with two former cast members: Lillian Randolph of Amos 'n' Andy in the role of Aunt Hazel and Lance Taylor, Jr. of Anna Lucasta, with the role of Uncle Edgar.

Childress suffered from diabetes and other ailments. He died at age 78 on April 19, 1986, in Inglewood, California. He was buried at National Memorial Harmony Park in Landover, Maryland.

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it's a holiday weekend here in the u.s.a. and i'm 'celebrating freedom' with my typical friday evening freeform radio on wlur. you can tune in from 8pm until midnight for the live fireworks. if you're celebrating elsewhere tonight you can always catch up with last week's show streaming on mixcloud.

no love for ned on wlur – june 28th, 2024 from 8-10pm

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D.C’s Best Picnic Spots!

Where to go, what to bring

Dining al fresco in D.C. doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, if you want to avoid making reservations, waiting in line and eating elbow-to-elbow with strangers, planning a picnic is a great alternative. There are so many scenic (Instagram-worthy) spots to throw down a blanket and enjoy this simple and charming tradition. Here we’re sharing some of the best places in D.C. for a picnic – as well as some tips to make your picnic pleasant for all involved.

Hauling your provisions 

Although traditional picnic baskets are cute, your best bet is to purchase a modern, sensible picnic backpack since activities in D.C. typically involve walking some distance from your car or taking the metro and hauling a heavy hand-held basket will be cumbersome. Check Amazon for some great options. You can find backpacks with comfortable padded straps and efficiently organized compartments for cutlery, plates, napkins, a cooler, a blanket and more. You might want to invest in two backpacks and share the load with a friend.

Picnic food ideas

Reimagine the ordinary sandwich, chips, and soda. Take it up a notch and serve baguettes; or take it up two notches with quiche, charcuterie boards, fancy salads, and refreshing cocktails. Make sure most of your meal consists of finger foods (easy to eat) so you don’t have to worry about multiple plates/cutlery. And don’t forget dessert! 

Another culinary option: order food-to-go from your favorite D.C. restaurant. You’ll still need a method to transport it to your picnic destination, but letting someone else prepare and pack the meal will involve less work on your end.

Don’t forget to pack

Sunscreen

Anti-bacterial wipes

Wet naps

Garbage bags

Bug spray

Places to picnic

We’re providing some tried-and-true venues here, but there are so many more possibilities. Wherever your destination, make sure you learn about parking options (or Metro stops) in advance. Also, do a little research to make sure your spot is picnic friendly and open for visitors.

Between Constitution and Independence Ave., SW

Known as “America’s Front Yard,” this iconic spot is punctuated by the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and flanked by Smithsonian museums. The long, grassy swath is often crowded, but people-watching can be just as fun as gazing at the patriotic landmarks.

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Located at the southern tip of East Potomac Park between the main branch of the Potomac River and the Washington Channel, Hains Point offers beautiful views of the Potomac River, the Anacostia River and the Washington Channel. It’s an ideal spot for bird watching and also has a playground and restrooms. A four-mile loop allows you to take in the many different species of cherry trees while hiking or biking. 

Located on the Potomac River and accessible by George Washington Memorial Parkway

This 90-acre island is a memorial to America’s 26th president and features miles of trails through wooded uplands and swampy bottomlands. Ranger-led programs are available. 

16th Street and W Street NW

A spectacular cascading fountain, reflecting pool, statues, and more will be your backdrop at Meridian Hill Park (also known as Malcolm X Park). If you’re there on a Sunday afternoon, you’ll most likely be able to watch a full-blown weekly drum circle party starting at 3 p.m., a tradition that began in the 1960s.

The Yards Park (and Dancing Fountains)

355 Water Street SE

This public space along the Anacostia River has gardens, water features, a dog run, a boardwalk and a shaded overlook.

Wisconsin and K St., NW

This 10-acre park curves along the Potomac River shoreline and includes a large fountain, benches, overlooks and large open lawn areas. A labyrinth with geometric turns encourages quiet contemplation as you wind your way from the outer edge to the center. Stadium-like steps leading to the river edge are a favorite place for picnickers. 

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Ave. SW and 7th St. SW

The sculpture garden is free to enter, offering more than 30 works of contemporary and modern art displayed year-round — and picnics are permitted.

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SoundCamp: Reveil 10

At daybreak tomorrow, I'll be once again joining the programme of Reveil 10: a 24+1 hour global stream following the Dawn Chorus around the planet.

This year marks a special occasion, since this is Reveil's 10th anniversary.

Reveil (2014—) is a collective production by streamers at listening points around the earth. Starting on the morning of Saturday 6 May in South London near the Greenwich Meridian, the broadcast will pick up feeds one by one, tracking the sunrise west from microphone to microphone, following the wave of intensified sound that loops the earth every 24 hours at first light. Streams come from a variety of locations, at a time of day when human sounds are relatively low, even in dense urban areas. This tends to open the sound field to a more diverse ecology than usual. The Reveil broadcast makes room by largely avoiding speech and music, gravitating to places where human and non human communities meet and soundworlds overlap. Each stream brings something different to the loop. Reveil 10 goes back to its starting point, giving attention to live sounds of places as first light reaches them.

The Reveil broadcast will be played out at Stave Hill Ecological Park in a portable auditorium by sound artist Michael Speers and architects Public Works. Swapping, streaming, assembling a collectively produced long radio form, REVEIL is a chance to gather tools and recipes for ecological radio, and listen together to acoustic commons in the making.

Reveil celebrates International Dawn Chorus Day, which has been celebrated annually on the first Sunday of May since the Urban Wildlife Trust organized the first such event in Moseley Bog, Birmingham, in 1984. Since then, it has become a global event, celebrated all over the planet.

The Reveil broadcast will be played out at Stave Hill Ecological Park in a portable auditorium by sound artist Michael Speers and architects Public Works.

Reveil 10 is produced in collaboration with the Locus Sonus soundmap, the Acoustic Commons network, the Cyberforest programme, BIOM Open Microphones, radio.earth, and others.

The Reveil 10 stream will be live mixed by Mixed by Fernando Godoy (Tsonami), Leah Barclay (Biosphere Soundscapes) and the Soundcamp cooperative, and it will be relayed by over 20 radio stations, including Wave Farm and Resonance FM/Extra.

Listen here.

(((o)))

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Trading the Stage For An Off-Road Thrill In “Crank It Up” Video

Rising country star Ashley Wineland sets the stage as she unleashes a thrilling dirt bike race with the release of her latest music video “Crank It Up.” As the roaring engines echo against the backdrop of rugged terrain, Ashley’s electrifying performance mirrors the adrenaline-fueled thrill of off-road adventure. Known for her wild ride through heart-pounding performances, this high-energy video goes full throttle with elements of country and rock with her producer Marti Frederiksen, celebrated for his collaboration crossing all genres with some of the worlds best icons like Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Ozzy Osborne, and more. MUSIC VIDEO LINK HERE “Crank It Up,” written by Steven McEwan, who is known for his work with Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood; Marti Frederiksen, and Carrie Underwood showcases a new journey and musical adventure, reflecting on the genuine outdoor lifestyle she lives and breathes, particularly amidst the dusty Arizona landscape. Her deep connection to the desert environment adds a gritty authenticity to her sound, setting her apart as she leaves audiences craving more. Ashley says, “This music video is unlike any others I have done! I wanted to lean into the message “Crank It Up” delivers: jump into action and go live life! Filming this music video was like shooting an action film. Our stunt riders, Carson Millikan, Coehn Hamby, and John Sindle, are so talented and it was exhilarating to watch them work. Of course, I couldn’t let them have all the fun. I had my fair share of action on the dirt bikes and side-by-sides.” As Ashley blazed her own trail in the music industry and revs up her career, her roots are just as firmly planted in the Arizona dirt, giving listeners the authentic experiences of her outdoor country rock lifestyle. Ashley adds, “The racing community is so strong in Arizona. I am extremely grateful to Bobby White at Arizona Cycle Park for letting us take over the track for the day and bringing this vision to life. We would not have been able to execute this project without the help of many great folks in our racing community. I find being outdoors one of the greatest life-giving activities! I hope people watch this video and feel inspired to go outside, dig in the dirt, and do the things that make them feel like life is cranked up to the max!” Ashley continues on the road this summer across the US, driving her performances into top gear for audiences nationwide. To learn more about Ashley Wineland, visit www.ashleywineland.com. Ashley Wineland Tour Dates June 30, 2024 Red Valley Fair West Fargo, ND July 4, 2024 Tomah, WI July 6, 2024 Stump Dodger Bash 2024, Gays Mills, WI July 11, 2024 Hettinger County Fair, Mott, ND July 12, 2024 Mercer County Fair, Beulah, ND July 14, 2024 Tri-County Fair, Wishek, ND July 16, 2024 Downtown in Madtown, Madison, SD July 18, 2024 Meridian Concert Series, Yankton, SD July 19, 2024 Bands on the Bricks, Aurora, NE July 20, 2024 Buck’s Bar & Grill, Venice, NE July 25, 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024, Cheyenne, WY July 26, 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024, Cheyenne, WY July 27, 2024 Plymouth County Fair, Le Mars, IA Aug 1, 2024 Million Dollar Cowboy 2024, Jackson, WY Aug 2, 2024 Million Dollar Cowboy 2024, Jackson, WY Aug 3, 2024 Million Dollar Cowboy 2024, Jackson, WY Aug 17, 2024 Guitars & Cadillacs, Overland Park, KS Aug 22, 2024 Walker Bay Live, Walker, MN Aug 23, 2024 Sawyer Brown, Sauk Rapids, MN Aug 24, 2024 2 Tall Tavern, Cushing, MN Sep 8, 2024 Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA For more information and to connect with Ashley Wineland, follow her on Website, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and YouTube. Read the full article

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London from Greenwich park by John Wolfe Via Flickr: On top of the hill, Summer 2023

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Ok. LONDON. Depends on what you like. I agree with parks.

Ther are various places you can get views of the city: primrose hill attached to regents part, parliament hill in hampstead heath, Greenwich-there is a gorgeous view of the city from the royal museum/observatory as well as the prime meridian. You may also recognize the area as being in Thor the Dark World.

Local coffee shops just to sit and ppl watch is the best...one of my favorite things to do anywhere in Europe.

While they are crowded and maybe overly touted I still feel like going to the Notting Hill for the Portobello Road Market on a Saturday and/or the Columbia Road Flower Market on Sundays over in Bethnal Green.

And while you're in E London, wander down Brick Lane. Tons of Indian restaurants, a couple well known bagel places, bunch of vintage shops.

Hell, what else do you want tp see/do there or what are you interested in? London has got to be one of my.most fave cities in the world and I used to go and least once a year for a while before covid.

YESSSS ALL OF THESE ARE SO GOOD

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o/~ You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today o/~

I stepped through the small black gate and walked along the short path until the grass-covered bosom of Greenwich Park rose rolling before me. The sky was a perfect blue, as only the sky of summer can be, and I inched my way up one breast only to find that the prize was on the opposite. The Greenwich Observatory does sit rather like a nipple, pointed and erect, constantly looking upwards, waiting for a lover's kiss. So I crept up that hill too. I felt awed and expectant. I reached the top of this hill, dotted with areola trees, and entered the gates there. There is the prize, the single vein that each of us is attuned to whether we consciously think about it or not. There, running straight below and between my feet; marked with degrees like freckles. It's funny how we become so attached to an arbitrary decision; how we regulate each ticking moment of our lives by this little meridian. It could have been anywhere; it was almost in the City Of Lights. Now, years later, we think of this place as natural; as if time always started and stopped here. So I stood with one foot on either side of time, and smiled. I was split in two by time.

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Prestige Rock Cliff : Best Apartments For You in Hyderabad

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The housing complicated evolved through Prestige Group showcases a number of meticulously planned flats, starting from 1-BHK to 3-BHK flats. This variety ensures that the property caters to a wide range of lifestyles, providing a suitable choice for each individual.  With a collection of over 400 units, Prestige Rock Cliff presents residents with a plethora of choices, each featuring modern design and premium facilities.

Location Advantages of Prestige Rock Cliff

This residential property presented by Prestige Group in Hyderabad provides a significant advantage in terms of location. Consequently, it guarantees convenient access to crucial amenities and services. Parents can easily avail quality education for their children with renowned educational institutions such as Meridian School Banjara Hills and Time Kids Preschools located just a short distance away. Moreover, entertainment and relaxation opportunities are within reach with leisure destinations like Taj Krishna and Park Hyatt Hyderabad.

Regarding healthcare, the close proximity to hospitals like Care Hospital and Rainbow ensures swift medical support whenever required. Gulshan Villas Moradabad offers effortless navigation, with NH 65 providing control over commutes. The presence of nearby metro stations such as Jubilee Hill Checkpost and Punjagutta simplifies city navigation. Furthermore, Secunderabad Railway Station and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport conveniently sit nearby for journeys beyond the city. However, convenience is not the only benefit to enjoy. Those with a penchant for shopping will appreciate the proximity to GVK One Mall and City Center Mall. These purchasing hubs provide an in depth array of stores to cater to all shopping wishes. Prestige Rock Cliff Banjara Hills Hyderabad undeniably represents the pinnacle of convenience and accessibility in Hyderabad.

Investment Potential

Prestige Groups is introducing a real estate venture offering a compelling investment potential due to its advantageous location and high-end facilities. The housing units position themselves in flourishing neighborhoods like Banjara Hills, ensuring proximity to key establishments like IT hubs, medical facilities, educational institutions, and commercial complexes, thereby augmenting the appeal and worth of the property. Furthermore, the improvement showcases exceptional services including fitness centers, leisure regions, swimming swimming pools, and verdant landscapes, making sure a superior trendy of dwelling for inhabitants and enhancing its splendor as an investment opportunity.

In conjunction with the top class site and facilities, Prestige Group locations a sturdy emphasis on security measures to make sure the properly-being of occupants. With stringent surveillance protocols and 24/7 protection personnel, residents can experience peace of mind. Given the thriving real estate sector in Hyderabad, those houses provide beneficial possibilities for huge returns, whether via property resale or condominium earnings. Whether one's objective is to acquire a dream residence or make a prudent investment, Prestige Rock Cliff Hyderabad emerges as a promising option.

Your Path to Elevated Living

In conclusion, this residential property emerges as a superb choice for individuals in pursuit of a lavish lifestyle and a wise investment in the real estate sector of Hyderabad. Situated in Banjara Hills and covering an area of 6 acres, this residential sanctuary ensures an unparalleled residential sojourn. Boasting a range of intricately crafted apartments, there exists an ideal option for every individual.

The location benefits associated with Prestige apartments in Banjara Hills are irrefutable. Conversely, residing at Gulshan Villas Moradabad equates to convenience right at your doorstep. Esteemed educational institutions, recreational spots, medical facilities, transport nodes, and shopping precincts are all in close proximity. This results in effortless access to all necessities for a cozy and gratifying existence. Emphasis on safety is paramount at Gulshan Villas Moradabad. Hence, stringent surveillance protocols and 24/7 security personnel offer tranquility to inhabitants and stakeholders alike. Rest assured that your loved ones and investments are well safeguarded.

In addition to its exceptional location and deluxe facilities, Prestige Rock Cliff Banjara Hills presents attractive investment prospects. Given the flourishing real estate market of Hyderabad, these residences proffer promising returns through either resale or rental avenues. Whether you seek your dream abode or a shrewd investment prospect, it stands ready to fulfill your ambitions. Step into a realm of opulence, ease, and boundless possibilities.

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Valentine’s Day

This morning on Valentine’s Day, God sent Walter to drive me to work to remind me that my problems are small, that He hears our prayers, and that His is the love that lasts through the seasons of life. After a night of mediocre sleep, I rolled out of bed later than I’d hoped. Instead of the early morning of calm, I hustled out of here to Uber to work in time for coffee with coworkers. Walter, my driver, greeted me with warmth and asked how my day was going. He seemed to be seeking conversation, and having nothing urgent to attend to at the moment, I put my phone down and indulged in conversation.

He was an African American man with a cap on and a thick DC accent. He spoke about growing up in DC and hanging out in Meridian Hill park as a kid. He had a friend in particular he grew up with, and this friend joined the Army. The conversation took a serious turn when he spoke of how after his service, this friend got into drugs, overdosed, and died in that exact park.

We discussed the drug epidemic now overtaking the country. Little did I know that Walter’s son passed away a few years ago of an opioid overdose—fentanyl. Living with Walter at the time, his adult son, who had a daughter of his own, one night never came home. As I shared my condolences, he talked about the saddest part being that his son was in the process of cleaning up his life. He was trying to quit; he got a new job at Shell, which he was so proud of; he was going to church and Bible study. But his failed relationship with his ex took a toll on him, and as he was trying to reconcile, every negative encounter would drive him back to comfort in drugs.

Walter, reflective, shared that he in retrospect saw signs leading up to that day. A week before the overdose, his son was sent to the hospital during a day at work. He had taken something before the work day and passed out while on the job. When Walter went to the hospital, his son told him, “I f***** up, but I don’t want to do the drugs anymore. I told God, if I do it again, take me.” Walter told me that he scolded him for saying something like that, that words have power, and you can’t manifest something like that. One week later, his son passed. He’s a man of faith, Walter told me. He believes God takes us in His timing, but we should not compel Him to do so until that time comes, to which I agreed.

On the topic of tragedy, he was a wearied soldier, I found out. Never did he lose the will to live, except for when his wife of 30+ years passed away of cancer. Part of him died when she did, and he shared how she was a believer as well. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and at the time, he didn’t plan to get treatment. Upon convincing from the physicians, he went through chemo. Eventually, he recovered. For a while, he lost the desire to continue on, and he said it was a dark time, but he doesn’t feel that way anymore. He thought he’d never want to be with anyone else, but he doesn’t feel that way.

Over time, he told me he got lonely. He asked God to bring him someone. One day, he was in the hospital receiving dialysis, and there was a woman walking down the hall with her shoes untied. He asked if he could tie her shoes. He had no ulterior motives, he told me. Eventually, he got her number, they went on a date, and the rest is history. He proposed last year, and they’re getting married. After he drops me off, he’ll be taking her to get her nails done, go eat a nice meal, and buy something nice for herself, he shared.

Meanwhile, we were sitting in front of the office, and I’d asked him to park while he finishes his story. I told him, “you never know what God will do.” Nodding his head, he said, “or how He’ll do it.” In sync, we said at the same time, “but He will.” As we both laughed, I got out and prayed a little prayer of thanks in my head.

In a matter of 20 minutes, I learned this man’s testimony, and he doesn’t know his story was exactly the Valentine’s Day gift that I needed. God works through every season of life. He doesn’t promise a life free of suffering, but He promises His faithfulness, His closeness, His love, always.

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Experiencing Washington, D.C. Like Never Before

Introduction:

Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is a city steeped in history, culture, and political significance. To truly appreciate the essence of this vibrant metropolis, one must delve beyond the conventional tourist experience. In this article, we will explore how to immerse yourself in the unique charm of Washington, D.C. without relying on any specific platform.

Monumental Wonders: Washington, D.C. is renowned for its iconic monuments and memorials. Instead of following the typical tourist path, take the time to visit these landmarks during sunrise or sunset. The soft hues of the sky cast a magical glow upon structures like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial, providing a serene and awe-inspiring experience.

Smithsonian Institution and Museums: The Smithsonian Institution boasts a vast collection of museums, each offering a distinct perspective on art, history, and science. Wander through the National Gallery of Art or the National Air and Space Museum, immersing yourself in the world of creativity and discovery without the need for digital guides.

Historic Neighborhoods: Explore the historic neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., such as Georgetown and Capitol Hill. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire the charming architecture, and discover local gems like boutique shops and cozy cafes. Engage with the locals to uncover hidden stories and unique insights into the city's past and present.

Local Cuisine: Washington, D.C. boasts a diverse culinary scene, reflecting the city's multicultural influences. Skip the online reviews and recommendations, and instead, venture into local eateries and food markets. Taste the flavors of the city through its authentic dishes, experiencing the culinary richness that defines Washington, D.C.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Parks: Beyond the National Mall, Washington, D.C. offers numerous parks and green spaces. Take a break from the well-trodden paths and explore Meridian Hill Park or Rock Creek Park. These tranquil oases provide a retreat from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to connect with nature in the heart of the city.

Local Events and Festivals: Immerse yourself in the local culture by attending events and festivals happening in Washington, D.C. Check community bulletin boards for information on neighborhood gatherings, cultural celebrations, and live performances. Participate in these authentic experiences to get a true sense of the city's dynamic spirit.

Riverfront Exploration: The Potomac River adds a dynamic dimension to Washington, D.C.'s landscape. Explore the riverfront by taking a leisurely walk or renting a kayak. Absorb the scenic beauty and observe the city from a different perspective, away from the digital distractions that can often cloud the experience.

Conclusion:

Experiencing Washington, D.C. like never before involves embracing the city's rich tapestry without relying on digital platforms. By exploring its monuments, neighborhoods, cuisine, parks, and events with a sense of curiosity and spontaneity, you can forge a personal connection with the capital that goes beyond the surface-level tourist experience. Let the city reveal its secrets and stories as you navigate its streets and immerse yourself in the unique essence of Washington, D.C.

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