Threes
Vic2rsBlog: The Spiritual Trinity
First, Buddha-Dharma-Sanga, simply translated: Inspiration-Process-Community, or Example-Guidelines-Empowerment. Well, it seems to me this 'trinity' must be some sort of basic spiritual truth because it can be seen everywhere. How many ways can the same 'trinity' be expressed? How about: Goal-Plan-Action, or even more basic Love-Wisdom-Power.
It is true that we see trinities everywhere and we certainly find them in many religious or spiritual teachings. But, could it be that the trinity is simply a basic reality of the brain? That this way of looking at our world might be influenced by the basic structure of our brain? This is an item on MIT News from two years ago:
While computers process information using a binary system of zeros and ones, the neuron, Liu discovered, communicates its electrical signals in trinary - utilizing not only zeros and ones, but also minus ones. This allows additional interactions to occur during processing. For instance, two signals can add together or cancel each other out, or different pieces of information can link up or try to override one another.
On the other hand - we might say that our reality, the world, is simply constructed with threes at its root and of course our brain had to be structured in the same way... Let's chew on that for a few days.
posted by Ottmar @ 10:42 0 comments
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History of the Paper Clip and a Link for pictures
History of the Paper Clip
Advertisement for the Common-Sense Paper Clip
"When were bent-wire paper clips introduced? The first bent-wire paper clip was patented by Samuel B. Fay in 1867. It was originally intended primarily for attaching tickets to fabric, although the patent recognized that it could be used to attach paper items together. By 1899 and for decades thereafter, the Fay design was widely advertised under many brand names for use in fastening papers. A second paper clip design was patented in 1877. It was advertised at that time for use in fastening newspapers. A patent application filed at the end of 1896 indicated that a number of different paper clips were in use. One can infer that a variety of unpatented paper clips were on the market in the mid-1890s. Beginning in 1897, a number of paper clip designs were patented. This evidence suggests that bent-wire paper clips came into widespread use in offices in the mid to late 1890s. A 1900 trade publication stated that "The wire clip for holding office papers together has entirely superseded the use of the pin in all up-to-date offices." (Business, March 1900, p. 173)
Why weren't bent-wire paper clips marketed earlier? According to Petroski, "Steel wire was still new in the second half of the nineteenth century....[T]he widespread manufacture and use of the paper clip had to await not only the availability of the right wire but also the existence of machinery capable of tirelessly and reliably bending it in a flash into things that could be bought for pennies a box." (Henry Petroski, "From Pins to Paper Clips," The Evolution of Useful Things, Vintage, New York, 1992, p. 60)
What products did paper clips compete with most closely? The two earliest patents indicate that bent-wire paper clips could be used in lieu of pins, sewing, "pointed bent-over paper fasteners," and eyelets. In 1904, Clinch Clips were advertised as "Cheaper than Pins." Around 1910 advertisements compare paper clips to straight pins for temporary attachment of papers. By contrast, early paper clip advertisements do not refer to staples. (Image to right shows a box of Cushman & Denison T Pins patented in 1902 & 1904.)
Why were bent-wire paper clips sold in so many different designs? Many designs were initially protected by patents. As a result, other manufacturers had to come up with different designs. Also, no single paper clip design is optimal for all purposes. In marketing paper clips, suppliers emphasized the superiority of their designs on one or two of the following characteristics:
1. Does not catch, mutilate, or tear papers
2. Does not get tangled with other clips in the box
3. Holds a thick set of papers
4. Holds papers securely
5. Is thinner and takes less space in files
6. Is easily inserted
7. Is light weight and requires less postage
8. Is cheap (because it uses less wire)
The Early Paper Clip Gallery below identifies every bent-wire paper clip that we are aware of that has a patent date before the end of 1901 plus every one for which we have found an advertisement or an example (but excluding modern decorative paper clips). Many additional designs that are not shown here were patented. Presumably most of these were not advertised widely or for long. In the case of paper clips patented before the end of 1901, if we do not have an advertisement that tells us the brand name of the clip, we have identified the clip using the patent holder's last name in italics.Bookmark and use our correct address, http://www.earlyofficemuseum.com or http://www.officemuseum.com"
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Advertisement for the Common-Sense Paper Clip
"When were bent-wire paper clips introduced? The first bent-wire paper clip was patented by Samuel B. Fay in 1867. It was originally intended primarily for attaching tickets to fabric, although the patent recognized that it could be used to attach paper items together. By 1899 and for decades thereafter, the Fay design was widely advertised under many brand names for use in fastening papers. A second paper clip design was patented in 1877. It was advertised at that time for use in fastening newspapers. A patent application filed at the end of 1896 indicated that a number of different paper clips were in use. One can infer that a variety of unpatented paper clips were on the market in the mid-1890s. Beginning in 1897, a number of paper clip designs were patented. This evidence suggests that bent-wire paper clips came into widespread use in offices in the mid to late 1890s. A 1900 trade publication stated that "The wire clip for holding office papers together has entirely superseded the use of the pin in all up-to-date offices." (Business, March 1900, p. 173)
Why weren't bent-wire paper clips marketed earlier? According to Petroski, "Steel wire was still new in the second half of the nineteenth century....[T]he widespread manufacture and use of the paper clip had to await not only the availability of the right wire but also the existence of machinery capable of tirelessly and reliably bending it in a flash into things that could be bought for pennies a box." (Henry Petroski, "From Pins to Paper Clips," The Evolution of Useful Things, Vintage, New York, 1992, p. 60)
What products did paper clips compete with most closely? The two earliest patents indicate that bent-wire paper clips could be used in lieu of pins, sewing, "pointed bent-over paper fasteners," and eyelets. In 1904, Clinch Clips were advertised as "Cheaper than Pins." Around 1910 advertisements compare paper clips to straight pins for temporary attachment of papers. By contrast, early paper clip advertisements do not refer to staples. (Image to right shows a box of Cushman & Denison T Pins patented in 1902 & 1904.)
Why were bent-wire paper clips sold in so many different designs? Many designs were initially protected by patents. As a result, other manufacturers had to come up with different designs. Also, no single paper clip design is optimal for all purposes. In marketing paper clips, suppliers emphasized the superiority of their designs on one or two of the following characteristics:
1. Does not catch, mutilate, or tear papers
2. Does not get tangled with other clips in the box
3. Holds a thick set of papers
4. Holds papers securely
5. Is thinner and takes less space in files
6. Is easily inserted
7. Is light weight and requires less postage
8. Is cheap (because it uses less wire)
The Early Paper Clip Gallery below identifies every bent-wire paper clip that we are aware of that has a patent date before the end of 1901 plus every one for which we have found an advertisement or an example (but excluding modern decorative paper clips). Many additional designs that are not shown here were patented. Presumably most of these were not advertised widely or for long. In the case of paper clips patented before the end of 1901, if we do not have an advertisement that tells us the brand name of the clip, we have identified the clip using the patent holder's last name in italics.Bookmark and use our correct address, http://www.earlyofficemuseum.com or http://www.officemuseum.com"
© EarlyOfficeMuseum.com,™ OfficeMuseum.com™ - All Rights Reserved.
20060227
Love #333
Put a new song up at www.victortarassov.com in the song section and its called Love. It was recored in a hotel room in West Chester PA in a Microtel Hotel room # 333. I was using my Flamenco Negra gutiar, into a Shure KSM 44 Mic, to a PreSonus Firebox, into Logic 7 Express on my Mac Powerbook, and use a few plugins like a Limiter, Vintage Warmenr, Platnum Verb, and a deeraser. Thats is one take and one track.
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Good to see an old Friend/ Letting Go/ New Wine
Yesterday for lunch I went to King Of Prussia to see an old friend and my former agent. I was a nice meal, however I found it harder to connect because I feel like I am still holding on to some pain that I am sure that we both experienced. It was like I think my feelings and thought have not been validated or incorporated into there conscious so I feel like we are stuck, I can go on and pretend that what happened and some of the disappointments and false promises never happened or I can let go of it and try again for a new type of relationship. I think what holds me back is my fear of getting hurt or taken advantage. It seems that I have developed a gauge that I use and only really open up around people that I think are safe the problem with that is I know no one is really safe we all humans will blow it so then I ask myself what am I holding on to and the answer to that scares me. “ I am holding on to myself” and as long as I or anyone else dose that thats all you will have is “Self” So as I try to say yes and be more positive I am also going to continue to try to let go of myself and let others in. To do that I must decrease that sounds like a bit of a guy Ive read in the the New Testament John 3:30. So this week I will become and try to meditate on letting go and letting others in and letting God fill me. It will be wonderful to see how God wants to fill me with “New Wine” Have a wonderful day in the Vineyard of Life
20060223
Got the new version of My Journal 3.3
Got the new version of My Journal 3.3 will have to see if its any better.
20060221
Line 6 Pod XT Pro (Just Won on Ebay)
This will be a welcome added guitar RACK addition to PALM Studios for the electric and acoustic gutiar work. Should arive in NJ by the beging of next week. I had one of these two years ago but had to let it go to pay some bills. This thing is so cool and yes for many of you may or may not know my guitar hero "Ottmar Leibert" uses these live and in the studio for his electric work. For a complete run down check out www.Line6.com or click the above link. I will be using this on my final cut cd that I will be recording in late April. Looking forward to using the Line 6 Pod XT Pro in the Studio and Live. No more luging gear around. I will still use the Princeton for some recording in the Studio but will no longer take the amp out of the studio.
PODXT Pro gives you world-class tone from the stage to the studio and every step in-between. With amp tone from our Vetta series, effects based on* over 40 must-have classics like the Echoplex, Uni-Vibe, and Tube Screamer, and virtual microphones with on/off axis options, PODXT Pro has everything you'll need to cut any type of live gig or recording session
Thanks to PODXT Pro's stereo XLR and 1/4-inch outs, 24-bit/96k digital ins and outs (AES/EBU & S/PDIF), stereo effects loop, and USB port (for computer-based patch editing and recording), you'll be able to connect to any type of analog, digital, or computer audio hardware. Take a look around and see what PODXT Pro can do for your next session.
New for 2004! Get the FREE upgrade to Version 2
The version 2 upgrade dramatically improves the overall sound with several new models, plus a ton of software and user interface enhancements. To find out more about Version 2 including how to update your PODXT Pro check our support page.
The incredible sonic flexibility and quality of the original POD is now super-charged. Get PODXT Pro and you'll have Line 6's newest generation amp and cab models as found in our flagship Vetta amplifier. Combine that with 50 classic stompbox and effect models, including hand-picked selections from our award-winning stompbox modeler series. Route the effects stompbox-style before the amp, or run 'em after. You want to put your fuzz through a tape delay and run it all in front of a small tweed amp? You're only scratching the surface.
But wait — there's more! PODXT Pro has our newest-generation A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling which allows you to choose from 4 different classic mic models and even adjust how much of the room sound you hear! There's even a dedicated studio-quality compressor. Add a bit of verb (spring, plate, hall or room) and now you're ready to track.
PODXT Pro even has a USB digital in/out for direct digital computer recording. And its flash-based memory means easy upgrades to keep your PODXT Pro on the cutting edge.
With 128 user/factory presets, many based on some of the most popular guitar songs ever recorded, you'll have instant access to an unbelieva36 Legendary and Classic Amp Models*
24 Cab & 4 Mic models*
50 Stompbox and Studio Effects*
128 Channel Memories*
Stereo XLR and 1/4-inch analog outs
AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and USB Digital I/O
Programmable Effects Loop
Routing Options
Deep Editing
Built-in Chromatic Tuner
Full MIDI Support
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LINE 6 ANNOUNCES PODXT PRO, DELIVERING THE MOST ADVANCED
GUITAR TONE FOR STUDIO AND STAGE
-- Professional direct recording tool for ultimate guitar tone --
Agoura Hills, CA, May 29, 2003—Line 6, inventors of the first digital modeling guitar and amplifier, announced today the newest addition to the POD family, PODXT Pro. PODXT Pro is a professional processor that provides premium direct guitar tone in the studio or on the stage. It delivers a wide range of Vetta-class amplifier models and stompbox effects, plus professional analog, digital and computer connectivity in a rackmount package.
As the ultimate front-end recording device for guitar, PODXT Pro delivers an enviable collection of the most prized amplifiers in the history of guitar. It features 32 amplifier models, 22 cab models and several microphone models providing the ultimate solution for studio recording.
PODXT Pro provides more than 45 sought-after models of stompbox and studio effects. These can be positioned in front of or behind the amp, offering organic and classic tonal possibilities available in the most high-end amplifiers and effects rigs. Aside from an extensive collection of reverb choices, PODXT Pro includes some of the most popular distortion, compressor, chorus, flanger, rotary and delay effect models available.
PODXT Pro has the ability to power any on stage amplifier while feeding the house system without compromising tone quality. Its digital options are unparalleled; offering 24 bit digital input and output with sample rates up to 96kHz. PODXT Pro provides an uncomplicated interface that can be used with any digital recording or mixing gear without making a conversion to analog.
"With its significant I/O capabilities and our Vetta-class models, PODXT Pro can satisfy the most demanding of professional applications both in the studio and on the stage," said Marcus Ryle, co-founder and vice president, product development, Line 6. "It’s a truck-load of tonal power squeezed into just two rack spaces."
PODXT Pro is compatible with Line 6’s FBV and FBV Shortboard, providing access to 64 presets via hands-free channel switches, large backlit name display, dedicated stompbox on/off switches, combination wah/volume pedal, tap tempo switch, and expression pedal input, among other features. PODXT Pro also provides convenient "Digital In/Out" recording via USB into third-party applications.
About Line 6, Inc.
Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is a music products company dedicated to integrating technology with music products to develop innovative solutions for musicians. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in California and the United Kingdom. In just under seven years, Line 6 has grown from an original team of 10 to over 230 employees. As the pioneer of digital modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award-winning products for guitarists, bass players and engineers, working both on stage and in the studio. The range of tonal possibilities that Line 6 technology provides has been put to use by an extremely diverse group of music makers, from Clint Black to Trent Reznor, from Madonna to U2, from Kid Rock to Lenny Kravitz. For more information visit www.line6. com.
20060220
New Gutiar Case
High-Tech, recyclable, right-on new guitar case
Former TV exec and Music Thing reader Nick Comer-Calder has designed a high-tech guitar case that's very Mandarina Duck. This is his R&D website, which also comes with a blog. At the moment it's still in pre-production, but he hopes to manufacture before the end of 2005 from a recyclable, ultra-strong, ultra light weight material called CURV, which is a kind of poor man's carbon fibre. It's possible they'll be built in China, but ideally he wants twin plants in the US and UK, to cut down on pollution from transport. Price should be around £200, which makes them a lot cheaper than the current Rolls-Royce guitar case, Calton who make built-to-order fiberglass cases for $700+.
[Posted: 20.5.05 by Tom]
Comments:
Great - I'd like to order a custom case for my double-headed guitar.
# posted by Glenn Branca (not) : 11:22 AM
Hm
that's a sweet lookin guitar case. I'd like to see what it looks like open.. unfortunately the website seems to be down or overloaded.
# posted by Jesse J. Anderson : 11:44 PM
Glad to hear you like the looks.
If you have any other ideas or suggestions about what would make a dream case or gig bag let me know - there's tons of questions on my blog. I would really like this to be a co-creation project - my ideas combined with those of my potential customers.
Custom cases will be available in the future - though probably not for a double headed.
If you can't get into the CO website from the link onn the blog just enter this url in your browser and you should get through www.calderoriginals.com/home.php.
Can't show you the inside just yet as we're still working on the detail. We'll post pics on the blogs of all major developments/new prototypes etc.
# posted by Nick Comer-Calder : 5:19 PM
20060218
Soundscape Art
Soundscape Art
Music: The Time of Bells Vol 1: Soundscapes of Italy, Finland, Greece, and France - Steve Feld
About Environmental Soundscape Art
Environmental Soundscape Art: The Voice of the Planet is the Muse
EarthEar's new redesigned site features well over a hundred CDs from independent producers and small labels worldwide, as well as the opportunity to hear works that are not available on CD, and CD and CD-R works that can be purchased directly from the producers. Our Galleries will introduce you to the many ways that creative producers are working with the sounds around us to create compelling new listening experiences.
I am listening to THIS right now. Very well recorded. Beautiful.
If you own a cafe, you might consider buying a number of these soundscape CDs and playing them softly in the background - a subtle way to transport your customers to another place... right now my ears tell me I am in a field or on a country road in Europe, but my eyes tell me I am at home in Santa Fe.
posted by Ottmar
Music: The Time of Bells Vol 1: Soundscapes of Italy, Finland, Greece, and France - Steve Feld
About Environmental Soundscape Art
Environmental Soundscape Art: The Voice of the Planet is the Muse
EarthEar's new redesigned site features well over a hundred CDs from independent producers and small labels worldwide, as well as the opportunity to hear works that are not available on CD, and CD and CD-R works that can be purchased directly from the producers. Our Galleries will introduce you to the many ways that creative producers are working with the sounds around us to create compelling new listening experiences.
I am listening to THIS right now. Very well recorded. Beautiful.
If you own a cafe, you might consider buying a number of these soundscape CDs and playing them softly in the background - a subtle way to transport your customers to another place... right now my ears tell me I am in a field or on a country road in Europe, but my eyes tell me I am at home in Santa Fe.
posted by Ottmar
Brother David
Friday Evening
Tonight I played guitar before a gathering for Brother David who is at Upaya this weekend. I read his bio late last night and was surprised to read that he will be 80 years old in 2006. Here is a little quote from the bio:
After twelve years of monastic training and studies in philosophy and theology, Brother David was sent by his abbot to participate in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, for which he received Vatican approval in 1967. His Zen teachers were Hakkuun Yasutani Roshi, Soen Nakagawa Roshi, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and Eido Shimano Roshi. He co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies in 1968 and received the 1975 Martin Buber Award for his achievements in building bridges between religious traditions.
He still has a little bit of that lovely Austrian accent after 50 years and reminded us of a nice word in the German language: Feierabend. The end of work for the day is Feierabend, and it means to celebrate the evening.
It is always nice to play the guitar unamplified and for unsuspecting people.
Tonight I played guitar before a gathering for Brother David who is at Upaya this weekend. I read his bio late last night and was surprised to read that he will be 80 years old in 2006. Here is a little quote from the bio:
After twelve years of monastic training and studies in philosophy and theology, Brother David was sent by his abbot to participate in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, for which he received Vatican approval in 1967. His Zen teachers were Hakkuun Yasutani Roshi, Soen Nakagawa Roshi, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and Eido Shimano Roshi. He co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies in 1968 and received the 1975 Martin Buber Award for his achievements in building bridges between religious traditions.
He still has a little bit of that lovely Austrian accent after 50 years and reminded us of a nice word in the German language: Feierabend. The end of work for the day is Feierabend, and it means to celebrate the evening.
It is always nice to play the guitar unamplified and for unsuspecting people.
Psychology Today
Psychology Today
Psychology Today: The Science of Meditation
...many studies have shown that indeed meditation has not only a mental but a profound physiological effect on the body. Studies have shown that, among other benefits, meditation can help reverse heart disease, the number-one killer in the U.S. It can reduce pain and enhance the body's immune system, enabling it to better fight disease.
(Via coolmel's Magnolia Bookmarks)
Psychology Today: The Science of Meditation
...many studies have shown that indeed meditation has not only a mental but a profound physiological effect on the body. Studies have shown that, among other benefits, meditation can help reverse heart disease, the number-one killer in the U.S. It can reduce pain and enhance the body's immune system, enabling it to better fight disease.
(Via coolmel's Magnolia Bookmarks)
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The Jersey Shore with Snow
Kathy and I took a trip to the NJ Shore up at Sandy Hook and drove down to Sea Side Hts. on 2/13/06
Stags Leap
This was at a very nice restarant in Allentown NJ on the way home from the shore, we had a nice bottle of Stags Leap Artumus
Faith
Faith
We are terrified of our creaturely insignificance, and much of we do with our lives is a rather transparent attempt to keep this fear at bay.
And here is a good one to be reminded about:
Our waking and dreaming brains are engaged in substantially the same activity; it is just that while dreaming, our brains are far less constrained by sensory information or by the fact-checkers who appear to live somewhere in our frontal lobes.
And here's the clincher:
For every neuron that receives its input from the outside world, there are ten to a hundred others that do not. The brain is therefore talking mostly to itself, and no information from the world (with the exception of olfaction) runs directly from a sensory receptor to the cortex....
No wonder it is so hard to change one's mind and we need serious training and discipline to make any significant change. Except for our sense of smell every other sensory input gets corrupted by our brain, which plays with the information until it suits its own interpretation of the world.
Quotes from The End of Faith by Sam Harris.
posted by Ottmar @ 11:43
We are terrified of our creaturely insignificance, and much of we do with our lives is a rather transparent attempt to keep this fear at bay.
And here is a good one to be reminded about:
Our waking and dreaming brains are engaged in substantially the same activity; it is just that while dreaming, our brains are far less constrained by sensory information or by the fact-checkers who appear to live somewhere in our frontal lobes.
And here's the clincher:
For every neuron that receives its input from the outside world, there are ten to a hundred others that do not. The brain is therefore talking mostly to itself, and no information from the world (with the exception of olfaction) runs directly from a sensory receptor to the cortex....
No wonder it is so hard to change one's mind and we need serious training and discipline to make any significant change. Except for our sense of smell every other sensory input gets corrupted by our brain, which plays with the information until it suits its own interpretation of the world.
Quotes from The End of Faith by Sam Harris.
posted by Ottmar @ 11:43
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