![]() Gypsy gave him two dollars, one extra for inflation, he said, and walked to work. Stevie laughed, showing his toothless gums flecked with bits of weed. His body still trembled but not so badly he couldn’t make it to the liquor store his own self and buy another mickey. Then he belched and let out a long sigh, staining the air with the venom of his breath. He gave it to Stevie who held it in both hands like an infant with a bottle of formula, and downed it in four hard swallows, his Adam’s apple doing a rain dance up and down his throat. Gypsy left him there to buy a mickey of T-bird at a liquor store a block away. After another hit, Stevie collapsed higher than God in the doorway of a used clothing store. He inhaled so long and deep Gypsy thought he might burst. Gypsy held the joint until Stevie’s body stopped trembling long enough for him to clamp down on it with his mouth. Face dirt-streaked, scraggy goatee scrapping with the wind, mop of brown hair, long tobacco-stained fingers dancing with the jitters, Stevie, shaking uncontrollably, looks to his friend Gypsy for help. Gypsy over six feet and Little Stevie peaking at five-foot four on a good day. He and Gypsy hung out together when Gypsy was drinking. ![]() ![]() Stevie had been on the street fifteen years easy. Just rattled in place like an idling car with too much mileage. Gave Little Stevie a joint one morning when Stevie had the shakes so bad he couldn’t walk. Not like some of the other recovering staff who smoke dope but say they’re clean. I’ll tell you who the assholes are around here, he said. He looked at me and then turned away to change stations on a radio playing muzak. A man with thinning black hair, a handlebar mustache, plaid shirt, jeans and boots, sat behind a desk. I followed Billy V up a flight of stairs to the detox. I had not fully understood the purpose of the half-hour-early business. Tonight, my first night, I’d arrived fifteen minutes late. You’re late.Īs a detox staffer, I was expected to arrive a half hour before my shift started, at 11 p.m., so that the previous shift would not have to stay past their punch-out time updating their relief. There you are, said Billy V, a detox counselor and the night shift supervisor. I entered an alley and knocked on a heavy metal door on the side of the building. He founded the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, of which the center was a part. The center was named after Frédéric Ozanam, a French scholar. The stores were gated shut and loose paper blew in swirls on the sidewalk, slapping against my legs and clinging to my jeans before being swept away by the wind.įollowing Seventh to Howard, I passed a thrift store and then saw Ozanam, a large square warehouse-style brick building. My first night on the job I left my Haight-Ashbury apartment and took Page Street toward downtown San Francisco, crossed Van Ness Avenue and walked along Market Street toward Seventh. I was hired by the Ozanam Detox Center in May, 1983. Never forget who your friends are, he likes to remind me. Then he’ll walk to a Sixth Street bar and cut loose his two years of sobriety. He knows I have an interview for the shelter director position at 8 a.m. He’ll hang out at the detox center for a moment at shift change, as he always does. But he folds his hands behind his head and plans. Now that he has decided to drink, he feels calm and almost falls asleep again. He had done everything he should, and still he was denied what he deserved. He tried to read some of his old text books on alcoholism and its treatment, tried to take pleasure in his term papers and the comments scrawled in red, Nice insight! and Excellent observation! but those evening extension classes at Berkeley had been nothing but a betrayal, an illusion of accomplishment, and he tossed the books and his notepads across the room with a rage that kept him awake at night. His body ached from the weight of his bitterness. Thank God, it’s been decided.įor days he had found it hard to sit still, hard to sleep. He doesn’t remember having a booze dream, just woke up and decided: Today is the day I’m going to get fucked up. Hears his muscles and bones crack, sees how his curtains absorb the light of a late San Francisco afternoon, and at that moment decides to start drinking again. Gypsy awakens from a restless sleep, stretches.
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![]() Each type of bean can be different from the other, but if you keep the ratio the same, you’ll never have trouble. But, trying different coffee beans is no problem once you understand the ratio of coffee to water. Using a scale is by far the best way to figure out the exact weight of the grounds and always get the same amount of coffee per cup. You get the same coffee to water ratio every time. There is a measured amount of coffee in each bag and all you need to do is steep the coffee in hot water. One of the best ways to be certain about the correct amount is to use the Chamberlain Steeped Coffee Bags. The coffee can be measured in grams, tablespoons, or even scoops as long as all of these are clearly defined. ![]() By measuring the ground coffee, we can put aside the issue of the coarseness of the grind. Remember, here everything is measured based on the ground beans, as opposed to the beans before they having been ground. Obviously, the best way to achieve this is to use a scale, but that’s a bit too much effort in the morning when you just need your fix. This means 1 gram of coffee grinds per 18 millimeters of water. The accepted standard for coffee to water ratio is 1:18. There is still room for personal taste, but there are a few key considerations. How big or small is a scoop? What if the grounds are fine? What if the grounds are coarse? With coffee making, the requirement is to be consistent in the amount of coffee you use. ![]() The point is a “scoop” is absolutely meaningless. You can be quite precise about it, or give it attention and not go overboard. How do you calculate how much coffee per cup?Ĭalculations? Relax. This means 8 cups of coffee is equal to 40 fluid ounces. Your morning cup of coffee may be larger or smaller than that, but 5 fluid ounces of water is the way we will do our calculations. Instead, the most common measurement of a “cup” of coffee is 5 fluid ounces or 150 milliliters. But, Also, none of this has anything to do with a physical cup or mug since they come in various sizes. In America, one cup is the equivalent of 236 milliliters or 8 ounces of water. Don’t think of one cup as you might in baking. Unfortunately, a “cup” is not a precise measurement, so we need a better standard. How big is a cup of coffee?Īny consideration of how much coffee per cup has to begin with what is meant by a cup. Third, you have chosen to brew coffee a specific way, so understanding how to get the most out of the brew is important. Second, many people drink their coffee with milk or cream, so you need strong enough flavor to punch through the milk. There might be floral, nutty, chocolate, or caramel tones, but the wrong amount of coffee per cup could ruin everything. Why does it even matter? First off, you want to get the best flavor possible out of the beans you use. Well, that’s not very helpful, so we’ll have to dig deeper. You don’t want to end up saying “this coffee is a bit strong,” or “this one tastes like crap.” How much coffee per cup? The answer is, it depends. Once you have this right, you’ll want to be able to create the best cup of coffee every time. One of them is how much coffee to use for one cup and the coffee to water ratio. Making a great cup of coffee at home isn’t difficult, but there are a few basic principles to find the golden ratio. ![]() The latter is particularly bad, as there’s no way to know when this happens other than to keep the inbox empty or to remember everything that was snoozed and to notice when emails don’t reappear on schedule if I could do that, I wouldn’t need snooze in the first place. Now, snoozed items randomly appear at the top of the inbox immediately after being snoozed, labeled with their correct snooze date, or randomly appear in the inbox based on their original unsnoozed date with no indication they were ever snoozed. In prior versions, large numbers of snoozed items would lose their snooze date and revert to “someday”, forcing a periodic review of the snoozed folder to ensure nothing had gone AWOL. I personally have had 0 issues with the app. I’ve used it for 2 and a half years so I can’t really say anything on those points and it’s hard to say if it’s actually a spark issue or something wrong with a persons device. I also haven’t had an issue with being logged out randomly or not getting emails. I also see some reviews about spam being an issue and not being handled properly by the app and from my experience I haven’t had an issue with that but it seems many have so I’m sure it is an issue. God does this app make schooling a lot easier. It just feels scores more smoother and responsive compared to other emailing services including gmail! I 100% recommend Spark ESPECIALLY if you are in college. There is also a “erase page” feature so you can erase every email on a page instead of having to manually click one at a time. I think the main point is how it categorizes everything in a unique way. Easy to use, very nice looking, highly accessible and clutter free. I eventually ended up leaving that job and I still use spark! It wasn’t Until I got a computer(I only use spark on my phone) and realized that emailing in general just felt so off without spark □. So I started using Spark for work as they required me to use it for emails. If you need us, you can always find us at Read more about our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy here: You decide which swipes do what, what cards are shown, and how many emails you want to see. That terrible mess in your inbox is now replaced it with a beautiful, threaded message design.Ĭustomize Spark to work as you do. Love, like or acknowledge an email in an instant. Quick Replies get the point across with just a tap. Share the link on Slack, Skype, CRM, or any other medium so your team can see it and collaborate around it.īefore you send an email, quickly swipe to choose the right signature for the occasion. Create events easily using natural language.Ĭreate secure links to a specific email or conversation. Supports Dropbox, Box, iCloud Drive, and more.Ī full-featured calendar works right in your email to help you always be on top of your schedule. Integrate Spark into your workflow and take productivity to the next level. Smart Notifications filter out the noise, letting you know when an email is important, saving you from notification overload. **Get Notified About Important Emails Only** Just search the way you think and let Spark do the rest. Powerful, natural language search makes it easy to find that email you're looking for. Snoozing works across all your Apple devices. Snooze an email and get back to it when the time is right. It works even if your device is turned off. Schedule emails to be sent when your recipient is most likely to read them. No email will slip through the cracks! This feature is invaluable for small teams like or email together**įor the first time ever, collaborate with your teammates using a real-time editor to compose professional emails. Spark lets you handle an inbox together with multiple people, assign emails just like tasks, set deadlines, and track progress. Ask questions, get answers, and keep everyone in the loop. Invite teammates to discuss specific emails and threads. All new emails are smartly categorized into Personal, Notifications, and Newsletters. Smart Inbox lets you quickly see what's important in your inbox and clean up the rest. Select the Dark or a truly Black mode in Personalization settings > Appearance. We've carefully selected the colors to help you work better at night and save battery life. Modern design, fast, intuitive, collaborative, seeing what’s important, automation, and truly personal experience that you love - this is what Spark stands for. "You can create an email experience that works for you" – TechCrunch "It's a combination of polish, simplicity, and depth" – FastCompany Spark brings the best email experience for professionals and their teams.Įffortless, beautiful, and collaborative. ![]() ![]() Jayson Tatum of the Celtics finished third in the six-man competition. Stephen Curry beat Mike Conley on the last shot of the event, sinking the 2-point money ball of the final rack for a 28-27 victory. Mike Vorkunov MaWho won the NBA 3-point Contest in 2021? Obi Toppin just leapt over two people in the dunk contest /JIaZu2rEn4 Toppin needed two tries to jump over his dad, Obi, and All-Star teammate Julius Randle but still got a 46.Īnfernee Simons pullin' off the T-Mac during the #NBAAllStar Dunk Contest. On the first set of dunks, Stanley and Toppin went between the legs, and Simons showed off his hops by grabbing the ball as it sat on a Nerf hoop above the rectangle on the backboard.Ĭassius Stanley starting things off with a bang □ #ATTSlamDunk /hN8gpyjCq1įor his second dunk, Simons broke out the Tracy McGrady Raptors throwback and a 360 dunk off the bounce. Five judges, all past dunk champions, scored the first round but then just voted on the winner in the final. This was a lightning round of sorts: two dunks in the first round, one in the final. NBA on TNT MaNBA Slam Dunk Contest highlights Simons' winning dunk wasn't flawless (he tried to kiss the rim but ended up too far away), but it was judged to be better than Toppin's between-the-legs, switching-hands jam from the middle of the lane.Īnfernee Simons almost kissed the rim □ #ATTSlamDunk /1BXYOP8cJS Who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2021?Īnfernee Simons won the dunk competition, beating Obi Toppin 3-2 in scoring by the judges after the final round. Here are the results and highlights of the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, along with the 3-point Contest and Skills Competition, which were contested before the game. On top of that, the field included three players who are mostly strangers to fans: Knicks rookie Obi Toppin, Trail Blazers backup guard Anfernee Simons and Pacers two-way player Cassius Stanley. MORE: Live score, highlights from All-Star Game The 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was jammed into halftime of Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta as the league reduced its hastily planned All-Star Weekend to one night.Įverything about the Slam Dunk Contest, which usually caps All-Star Saturday, was different in 2021: It had one fewer participant than usual, the number of dunk attempts was reduced and the judging in the final round was not based on points but rather acclamation. ![]() I haven’t tried this since I have a script instead which I find more covenient if more verbose, which is less sensitive to updates: Touch “/Applications/Android File Transfer.app/Contents/Helpers/Android File Transfer Agent.app”Ĭhmod +x “/Applications/Android File Transfer.app/Contents/Helpers/Android File Transfer Agent.app” Rm “/Applications/Android File Transfer.app/Contents/Helpers/Android File Transfer Agent.app” That is: Remove the agent creat an empty file i the same place with the same name with “touch” make this empty file executable ![]() ![]() Make sure to read Donald’s comment below since the location of “Android File Transfer Agent.app” within the application has changed.Ī note: Can one achieve the same by creating an empty executable file without sing automator? Ironically, four days after I released this post, Google actually released an update (1.0.11). Of course, after an update of AFT you will have to replace the agent app under /Applications again, but the last update was in 2012, so I wouldn’t worry too much… Since it is a valid app, this should not cause any issues. On the next launch of AFT, it will copy your noop app to your ~/Library folder and install it as a startup item. Sudo cp -r ~/Android\ File\ Transfer\ Agent.app /Applications/Android\ File\ Transfer.app/Contents/Resources/ Sudo rm -rf /Applications/Android\ File\ Transfer.app/Contents/Resources/Android\ File\ Transfer\ Agent.app Replace the agent app under /Applications:.Rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Google/Android\ File\ Transfer/Android\ File\ Transfer\ Agent.app Stop any running “Android File Transfer Agent” using the Activity Monitor.Save the application as “Android File Transfer Agent.app” in your user’s directory.Since some action has to be performed, insert an empty shell script into the work flow.Run Automator.app and create a new Application.We can simply use the Automator to create an application bundle: A more clean solution therefore is to replace “Android File Transfer Agent.app” by an application bundle that does nothing. Unfortunately, these solutions have side effects, such as an increasing number of invalid entries in the user’s startup items. renaming “Android File Transfer Agent.app” to something else in the /Applications folder or making the folder under ~/Library unaccessible for AFT. People have come up with different hacks to sabotage this “feature”, e.g. An entry for this application is installed as a Login Item for the current user.“~/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app” is replaced by “/Applications/Android File Transfer.app/Contents/Resources/Android File Transfer Agent.app”.Here is what seems to happen on every launch of AFT to install this agent: ![]() This behavior is caused by an App called “Android File Transfer Agent.app”, which is automatically installed by AFT to launch on login and wait for connecting devices. Since on most modern Android devices, the user has to give permission to access files after connecting it to a PC, it opens up just to confront the user with an error message. This software has an annoying habit though: It automatically starts when an Android device is plugged in. Android File Transfer (let’s call it AFT) is a handy tool to transfer files from and to an Android device when using a Mac. ![]() The copy-paste of the page "IBAN Number" or any of its results, is allowed as long as you cite dCode!Ĭite as source (bibliography): IBAN Number on dCode. If the entered IBAN is valid our platform attempts to identify the bank owning this. Our platform performs various mathematical checksum calculations in order to determine if the bank account you entered is valid. The ASF licenses this file to You under the Apache License, Version 2. provides Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions designed to validate and calculate International Bank Account Number (IBAN). See the NOTICE file distributed with this work for additional information regarding copyright ownership. IBAN / ISBN / ISSN Validator Post by PointsWell » Tue 4:36 am Someone asked about validating IBANs a while ago and I saw that there was a whole bunch of validators inside commons-validator.jar so I made my first function library plug in (mainly because I wanted ISBN checking). Apache Commons IBANValidator getInstance() Return a singleton instance of the IBAN validator using the default formats Apache Commons IBANValidator isValid(String code) Validate an IBAN Code Apache Commons IBANValidator IBANValidator(Validator formatMap) Create an IBAN validator from the specified map of IBAN formats. The copy-paste of the page "IBAN Number" or any of its results, is allowed as long as you cite the online source IBANValidator.java / Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one or more contributor license agreements. Code, including test cases, are available here. Since I could not find one, I have just put together a Java implementation of the IBAN check digit validation algorithm based on ECBS IBAN standard v 3.2. Except explicit open source licence (indicated Creative Commons / free), the "IBAN Number" algorithm, the applet or snippet (converter, solver, encryption / decryption, encoding / decoding, ciphering / deciphering, translator), or the "IBAN Number" functions (calculate, convert, solve, decrypt / encrypt, decipher / cipher, decode / encode, translate) written in any informatic language (Python, Java, PHP, C#, Javascript, Matlab, etc.) and all data download, script, or API access for "IBAN Number" are not public, same for offline use on PC, tablet, iPhone or Android ! A quick search on the web for IBAN will show up information on the standard, including some web based validators. Ask a new question Source codeĭCode retains ownership of the "IBAN Number" source code. Read about the latest Iban validation APIs documentation, tutorials. The BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number) for the specific account. Browse the best premium and free Iban validation APIs on the worlds largest API Hub. 2 digits which are used to validate the IBAN before a payment is processed. ![]() 27 * 1.5.0 28 */ 29 public class IBANValidator ġ78 179 /** The singleton instance which uses the default formats */ 180 public static final IBANValidatortor.Sometimes it is asked to concatenate both IBAN and BIC codes ( IBAN+BIC or BIC+ IBAN). Each IBAN includes the same basic set of information: A 2 letter country code (for example, ES for Spain, or GB for the United Kingdom). ![]() 16 */ 17 package .routines Ģ1 import Ģ2 23 import. Ģ4 25 /** 26 * IBAN Validator. 14 * See the License for the specific language governing permissions and 15 * limitations under the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at 8 * 9 * 10 * 11 * Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software 12 * distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, 13 * WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the NOTICE file distributed with this work for additional information regarding copyright ownership. 5 * The ASF licenses this file to You under the Apache License, Version 2.0 6 * (the "License") you may not use this file except in compliance with 7 * the License. IBANCheckDigit.java / Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one or more contributor license agreements. param formatMap map of IBAN formats / public IBANValidator(Validator formatMap). See the NOTICE file distributed with 4 * this work for additional information regarding copyright ownership. Create an IBAN validator from the specified map of IBAN formats. 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![]() Readability: The second most crucial principle is readability.For instance, Apple and Iron Maiden use vastly different fonts, but they both fit their brand. The best websites have a font that shows off their personality while still being readable and fitting in with the current design. Fits Your Brand: This may be the most critical aspect. ![]() It may seem like an unimportant detail, but it can be the difference between someone leaving your site early or sticking around to become a loyal reader or customer.Ĭhoosing the right font is something graphic designers spend years mastering, but keeping a few principles in mind, you can pick a beautiful font for your website. Good typography will make or break your site. If there’s one thing you should learn when designing a website, it’s how to choose a Google Font that’s suitable for your project. are you feeling overwhelmed yet? □ Narrow down your choices with help from this post □ Click to Tweet There are 1052 different Google Font families available for free. While Google Fonts tend to be simple and perhaps not as flashy as some paid fonts, it certainly beats web-safe fonts that come preinstalled with major operating systems, the same fonts everyone has seen thousands of times before. Alternatively, you can download them individually and upload them to your web server via FTP/SFTP. Unfortunately, Google Fonts don’t come with the same baggage.Īnd finally, it’s effortless to add Google Fonts to your website using the Google Fonts API. Other “free fonts” are rarely free and come with a whole host of confusing licensing restrictions that could land you in hot water if you make a mistake. ![]() Though there’s no unified license, most fonts in the repository use the Open Font License. You can download or embed them on your site, and you can even use them in print projects. All fonts in the Google Fonts catalog are open source and free to use in commercial projects. Secondly, there are no convoluted licensing restrictions. When you’re not a graphic designer with a perfect eye for typography, it’s a safer choice. Google has curated a selection of over a thousand high-quality fonts. The quality of fonts on such websites can sometimes be questionable as well. Of course, there are plenty of dodgy websites where you can download free fonts, but who knows what else you’ll pick up with those files? Compare Google Fonts catalog.įirstly, it’s free! On top of that, Google Fonts are maintained and delivered by Google, which means they’re guaranteed to be safe. See how Kinsta stacks up against the competition. On this blog, you can dive into articles, video, audio, imagery, and more - much. There are so many facets to learning the bagpipes, from the technique of playing the instrument itself, to all-around immersion in the music and culture itself. Tune: Hector the Hero, pt 1 from Robbie Rogers on Vimeo. Dojo University - Make the Bagpipe an Extension of your Self. In the clip at the top of the page, I am playing the ground of the piobaireachd “Lament for Mary Macleod” at a concert. Prints of this and other works are available at. (I’m the fortunate uncle of the artist.) The painting won the Daniel Smith Award at the Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibition, the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Award at the Allied Artists of America 104th Annual Exhibition. The painting above features my own David Naill bagpipes. His award-winning watercolor paintings have been exhibited in juried shows in the United States, Canada, China, Greece, Hong Kong and Italy. ![]() Phone, text or email credit: American painter Matthew Bird is the painter of ‘Heritage Still Life’ above. Let’s talk about any questions or wishes you have. If you need a piper for a funeral or memorial, a wedding, or a civic function, call me. My experience includes: WeddingsĮxperienced Bagpiper for Atlanta and North Georgia Piper Rob RogersĪn active competitive solo piper, I am a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, pipe sergeant of the Atlanta Pipe Band G3 unit and a founding member of the North Georgia Pipes & Drums. On this site you can find help choosing a piper, what the cost will be, and what my qualifications are. I also play Scottish Smallpipes when you need something mellower and less bold! On Hiring a Piper The sound of a well-tuned, well-played Highland bagpipe brings a special exhilaration, touching the heart and stirring the soul.įor quality piping in a professional manner in Atlanta and across north Georgia, text or call me: 40. 3000 of them were killed going over the top of the trenches during the first World War which caused. I am a bagpiper for Atlanta and North Georgia. The Great Highland Bagpipes create a sound like no other. In 1915, pipers were banned from playing into battle. If you need a piper for both your wedding ceremony and the reception, that will cost more than just a singular. The details of the event may also affect the cost. The price may vary depending on your location, travel distance, and the bagpiper’s experience level. Scott’s bagpipe is called Bouchon de la Bouch, a style of bagpie that has gained popularity in the United Kingdom. Patrick’s Day party, I would love to serve you. On average, professional bagpipers cost 200-300 for a 30-minute performance. The third best bagpipe player is Andrew C Scott, who played at many festivals around the world including New York City, Chicago, and Boston. Whether you need a funeral piper, a piper to celebrate a wedding, or a piper for your Burns dinner or St. Thrill to the Sound of Bagpipes Bagpiper Robbie Rogers When observed in graveyards, they are known as "ghost candles", also a term from the Denham Tracts. Briggs provides an extensive list of other names for the same phenomenon, though the place where they are observed (graveyard, bogs, etc.) influences the naming considerably. The Will o' the Wisp and the Snake by Hermann Hendrich (1854–1931)įolk belief attributes the phenomenon to fairies or elemental spirits, explicitly in the term " hobby lanterns" found in the 19th century Denham Tracts. Martin Luther's writings of the same 16th century. Beside Irrlicht, the will-o'-the-wisp has also been called in German Irrwisch (where Wisch translates to "wisp"), as found in e.g. Instead, the Latin ignis fatuus is documented no earlier than the 16th century in Germany, where it was coined by a German humanist, and appears to be a free translation of the long-existing German name Irrlicht ("wandering light") conceived of in German folklore as a mischievous spirit of nature the Latin translation was made to lend the German name intellectual credibility. The term is not attested in the Middle Ages either. Despite its Latin origins, the term ignis fatuus is not attested in antiquity, and what the ancient Romans called the will-o'-wisp may be unknown. The Latin name ignis fatuus is composed of ignis, meaning "fire" and fatuus, an adjective meaning "foolish", "silly" or "simple" it can thus be literally translated into English as "foolish fire" or more idiomatically as "giddy flame". In the United States, they are often called "spook-lights", "ghost-lights", or "orbs" by folklorists and paranormal enthusiasts. The term jack-o'-lantern (Jack of the lantern) originally referred to a will-o'-the-wisp. The term "will-o'-the-wisp" comes from "wisp", a bundle of sticks or paper sometimes used as a torch and the name " Will", thus meaning "Will of the torch". Modern science explains the light aspect as natural phenomena such as bioluminescence or chemiluminescence, caused by the oxidation of phosphine (PH 3), diphosphane (P 2H 4) and methane (CH 4) produced by organic decay. In urban legends, folklore and superstition, wills-o'-the-wisp are typically attributed to ghosts, fairies or elemental spirits. Louis Light in Saskatchewan, the Spooklight in Southwestern Missouri and Northeastern Oklahoma, the Marfa lights of Texas, the Naga fireballs on the Mekong in Thailand, the Paulding Light in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the Hessdalen light in Norway. ![]() ![]() Wills-o'-the-wisp appear in folk tales and traditional legends of numerous countries and cultures notable wills-o'-the-wisp include St. In literature, will-o'-the-wisp metaphorically refers to a hope or goal that leads one on, but is impossible to reach, or something one finds strange or sinister. ![]() The phenomenon is known in English folk belief, English folklore and much of European folklore by a variety of names, including jack-o'-lantern, friar's lantern, hinkypunk and hobby lantern and is said to mislead travellers by resembling a flickering lamp or lantern. In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, will-o'-wisp or ignis fatuus ( Latin for 'giddy flame', plural ignes fatui), is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travellers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. An 1882 oil painting of a will-o'-the-wisp by Arnold Böcklin. |
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