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Zwirner

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Kollege RS hat mich darauf aufmerksam gemacht, dass eine Biographie von Rudolf Zwirner erschienen ist. Er war kuratorisch in die Ausstellung Westkunst involviert, die im Rheinland einen gewissen legendären Charakter besitzt, was sich früh schon daran zeigte, dass man als Jugendlicher der Achtziger Jahre besonders dann abheben konnte, wenn man in seinem Zimmer einen Katalog dieser Ausstellung hatte (am besten abgegriffen, also intensiv und lässig genutzt!). Wenn ich mich recht erinnere, ist das auch literarisch irgendwo schon verarbeitet worden, vermutlich von den Popliteraten.

Es war schon wichtig, über bestimmte Schallplatten zu verfügen, bestimmte Literatur im Regal zu haben und eventuell auch, ein gutes Poster an der Wand zu haben. Der Katalog der Ausstellung Westkunst war aber ein Megagipferli im Zimmer, der Supertrumpf, Türöffner in die die höchsten Kreise und das intensivste Kreisen. Been there, done that.

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Zwirner hatte einen dicken Wagen, Beuys hatte einen dicken Wagen. Michael Werner besaß eine Galerie mit scheinbar nach oben hin nicht enden wollenden Flügeltüren. Die Jungs zeigten Jungs, die ein bloßes, archaisches Gefolge mit sich führten (nicht nur Immendorff führte das mit sich).

Das war nicht die Zeit, in der Galeristen einen Privatjet besaßen, in der Galeristen auch keine Zweitgalerie in St. Moritz hatten (Ausnahme: Bruno Bischofberger) und in der sich auch unter dem Begriff Zweitcytwombly (der zweite Cy Twombly für die gerade aktuelle Ehefrau) noch niemand etwas vorzustellen wagte, sprich: die Achtziger Jahre waren noch eine durch und durch bescheidene und asketische Zeit, in der man in Westdeutschland in Bescheidenheit und Askese, züchtig und folgsam lebte. Alle waren gesund und munter, außer den Kranken. Die Leute sparten viel In dieser Zeit waren die Richters und Kiefers nicht auf Jahre im Voraus, quasi trabilike, schon verkauft, weil plötzlich Russen, Mexikaner, Brasilianer, Chinesen und Araber (die von Kemp mit erstaunlich leichter Einseitigkeit genannten Oligarchen) auch so ein Ding haben wollen. Das war das am Kargheitsideal lebende Mittelalter der heute an den Schalthebeln noch Schaltenden.

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Green Glossary: G for Greenwashing

Allen Falsch (Everything is false). Poster. Alles Falsch: Imitationen, Nachmung und Modell: von der Lust am Falschen, ca. 1989; Designed by Michael Schirner (German, 1941); screenprint on woven paper; 2010-21-36.

Sustainability has become fashion’s hottest topic – at least in words and marketing campaigns. Green, clean, organic materials, natural fibers and dyes, recycled products, eco-conscious… In the abundant sustainability lexicon used by fashion companies for branding and marketing, customers can easily get confused. For instance, natural fibers are not necessarily organic, and chemical fibers such as polyester can be recyclable sustainable materials. Many fashion companies claim to be “green,” but are they really?  They have certainly understood the appeal of such a promise to their customer base. The term “greenwashing” arose in the early 1990s as the environmental counterpart for “whitewashing.” It describes the corporate practice of claiming to participate in eco-conscious activities for marketing and promotional purposes. Simple tools can be used to prove whether or not a company’s commitment is real. A transparent approach providing access to detailed information about material sourcing, supply chain, and labor policies, along with clear labels on the garments, are essential to account for fashion retailers and manufacturers’ actions. High-standard verified certification programs, such as the Oeko–Tex Standard 100  and bluesign®, ensure that no harmful chemicals were used in the manufacturing process. Mills are required to send dyed yarn or finished fabrics to Oeko-Tex’s labs to be tested and approved. Since 2000 the bluesign® system provides rigorous evaluation, procedure, and certification for brands, manufacturers, and chemical suppliers to reduce impact on the environment to the minimum. At the other end of the chain, consumers can also make a difference in making the industry greener and cleaner. Authoritative organizations such as Fashion Revolution and Clean Clothes Campaign advocate for more transparency, better practices, and decent labor conditions in the fashion and textile sectors. They provide a wealth of information and invite consumers to get involved and learn how to bring sustainability in their daily habits. The UK Waste and Resources Action Programme operating as WRAP has designed the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), a didactic database and resource center. With an effective interface, it allows an easy interactive exploration by type of process or by environmental impact, to discover inspiring projects and learn practical tools to minimize carbon, water, and textile waste.

About the Author

Magali An Berthon is a textile researcher and designer, focusing in particular on world textile crafts and sustainable fashion. After an MFA in textile design in Paris, she studied textile history at the Fashion Institute of Technology NY on a Fulbright fellowship in 2014. Since June 2015, she is a curatorial fellow at the Textile Department at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Scraps Stories

This post is part of the blog series Scraps Stories dedicated to exploring sustainable textiles and fashion, in relation to the exhibition Scraps: Fashion, Textiles, and Creative Reuse.

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I listened to 0% of The Adventure Collection by Howard Pyle, Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, narrated by Simon Vance, Michael Page, Buck Schirner on my Audible app. Try Audible and get it free: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B00G4A9HVS&source_code=AIPORWS04241590BD

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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Januaryy 02, 2018(AP)(STL.News)-Audible.com best-sellers for week ending December 29: Fiction 1. Artemis by Andy Weir, narrated by Rosario Dawson (Audible Studios)

2. Mean Streak by Sandra Brown, narrated by Jonathan Davis (Hachette Audio)

3. The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells, narrated by Simon Prebble (Recorded Books)

4. The Christmas Train by David Baldacci, narrated by Tim Matheson (Hachette Audio)

5. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, narrated by Wil Wheaton (Random House Audio)

6. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn, narrated by Saskia Maarleveld (Harper Audio)

7. Origin BY Dan Brown, narrated by Paul Michael (Random House Audio)

8. The Poet by Michael Connelly, narrated by Buck Schirner (Brilliance Audio)

9. Year One by Nora Roberts, narrated by Julia Whelan (Brilliance Audio)

10. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Jim Dale (Pottermore from J.K. Rowling) Nonfiction

1. The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, narrated by the author (Simon & Schuster Audio)

2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk)ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson, narrated by Roger Wayne (HarperAudio)

3. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, narrated by Jonathan Davis and the author (Audible Studios)

4. Building a Better Vocabulary by The Great Courses, narrated by Professor Kevin Flanigan (The Great Courses)

5. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, narrated by Robin Miles (HarperAudio)

6. Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently by Beau Lotto, narrated by the author (Hachette Audio)

7. Unf(asterisk)ck Yourself by Gary John Bishop, narrated by the author (Harper Audio)

8. The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone, narrated by the author (Gildan Media, LLC)

9. You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams by Alan Cumming, narrated by the author (Brilliance Audio)

10. The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, narrated by Ray Porter (Blackstone Audio, Inc.)

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[robertkstone]

Of Missile Bases and Drag Races – Reference Mark

You know you are traversing an active military installation when the walkie-talkie squawks, “Turn right at the missile.”

The Motor Trend and Studio TEN crews are filming this year’s version of the World’s Greatest Drag Race here at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and we are quickly reminded of its critical role in America’s arsenal.

As the Cold War heated up in the 1960s, Vandenberg’s function as our premier missile testing center made it an essential military site. But as global relations simmered to détente and glasnost, Vandenberg became known less as the epicenter of West Coast intercontinental ballistic missile testing and more as the test and launch center for countless Air Force, NASA, and Department of Defense satellites. More recently it’s been the launch site for Elon Musk’s SpaceX team, as well.

Watch the World’s Greatest Drag Race 7 HERE.

But the original mission remains imprinted on the airmen and officers posted here, perhaps more so now as international tensions are once again percolating. Although there are no live nukes on the base, Vandenberg remains America’s launch pad to ensure our missile technology is on target.

One airman frames his job description with a spin on the old Domino’s Pizza slogan, “We deliver in 30 minutes or less, or the next one is free.” It’s a confident refrain from the military personnel who have a continual, cautious connection with a please-don’t-ever-let-it-happen atomic event.

I have a personal connection to Vandenberg. My late father was a bona fide rocket scientist, his career wending through our nation’s missile and satellite systems. As a boy, I recall the numerous times he was away from home for a launch at Vandenberg. I remember because seeing a rocket launch is about as cool as it gets. Of course, there’s no Take Your Kid To Work Day when you are launching top-secret satellites, so I had to imagine the spectacular plumes of vapor trailing a rocket as it slipped the surly bonds of Earth.

With my dad on my mind, I follow our escorted convoy through Vandenberg’s sprawling 99,000 oceanfront acres north of Santa Barbara. The Motor Trend crew doesn’t have time for an official guided tour, and we are occasionally cautioned, “Please don’t point your cameras over there,” in reference to certain hush-hush sections of the base. We all had been vetted thoroughly before our arrival, and our movement and itinerary had been planned to the minute, but the amount of cooperation and latitude the base personnel gave us was astonishing for its flexibility and accommodation.

We arrive at Vandenberg’s main airstrip—2.84 miles of immaculate tarmac—with our field of 12 supercars prepped for this year’s edition of the World’s Greatest Drag Race. The runway is inactive this Saturday, giving us the freedom to film our Motor Trend OnDemand (and YouTube) production.

Endless takes are needed to produce a seamless video, and many hands are required to help with the logistics of wrangling a dozen cars. In addition to granting us access to the base, Vandenberg’s top brass had told a squad of our nation’s finest servicemen and women to assist on this sparkling, breezy Saturday—a call of duty far different from their regular obligations.

Every single military man and woman present had the stern eyes, squared shoulders, and crisp bearing straight out of a recruiting poster. By proximity alone, I seemed to improve my slouchy civilian posture. But more than providing their steely presence, the base personnel helped make the production hum so briskly we finished an hour ahead of schedule.

On behalf of Motor Trend, I would like to recognize the men and women of Vandenberg Air Force Base for their brave service, for allowing us use of their facilities, and for their much-appreciated assistance in the production of the World’s Greatest Drag Race. It never would have happened without the direction of 1st Lt. Travis Schirner, who coordinated logistics with Vandenberg and the Pentagon. Special thanks, too, goes to the base commanders who greenlit the operation: Col. Michael Hough and retired Col. J. Christopher Moss. We thank you and salute you.

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New Audiobook has been published on http://www.audiobook.pw/audiobook/christmas-classics/

Christmas Classics

Listen to a collection of classic stories by the world’s most beloved writers. Here are the complete stories, unabridged, for you and your family to enjoy together this Christmas and for many Christmases to come. Family favorites and remembered treasures are in this collection, as well as a few light-hearted surprises. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Read by Tom Casaletto The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, Read by Dick Hill Is There a Santa Claus? (Yes, Virginia…) by Frank P. Church, Read by J. Charles A Visit from Saint Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas) by Clement C. Moore, Read by Bill Weideman A Winter Walk by Henry David Thoreau, Read by Jean Reed-Bahle The Seven Poor Travelers by Charles Dickens, Read by Michael Page The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen, Read by Sandra Burr Santa Claus at Simpson’s Bar by Bret Harte, Read by Robert Lawrence What Christmas Is As We Grow Older by Charles Dickens, Read by Buck Schirner