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October 27, 2011

Dramamine wasn’t necessary. But, standing in the center of the gallery room at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, does make you feel as if you’re on the deck of a ship.

Everywhere the eye wanders — starboard, port side, bow and aft — there are scenes of life and labor on the vast and vivacious seas. And even though the framed paintings are different sizes, depicting different aspects of powerfully mundane maritime moments, the overall effect isn’t a feeling of being lost at sea, but rather one of being caught, like a netted fish, in the narrative expressions of Frank Cardozo Nicholas.

What: “Men and the Sea” exhibit

• Where: Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane (off Route 6A), Dennis
• When: Through Nov. 27

In “Line Squall,” for example, there’s a fisherman in a dory, laboring to row back to the mother ship off in the distance. will he make it back? can his crew mates even see the lone fisherman as his little wooden boat, full of fish, is obscured from their view behind a swollen, rolling wave?

Standing next to me, Tracy Bledsoe, Nicholas’ daughter and manager of her late father’s trust, talked about her impressions of him and his work. She channeled Nicholas’ profound passion for art and his deep desire for the work of his lifetime to finally be recognized as a collection of master pieces.

“Yes, the Cape is beautiful. That’s why he moved to the Cape — to work as an artist, full-time. But, it was the working man he focused on in his art — the human condition,” she said.

The human condition under which Nicholas was born, the trajectory of his career, the eclectic body of his work, are just as mesmerizing as the 200 or so mostly oil paintings her father created in his 81 years.

Born in segregated Washington, D.C., Nicholas was formally trained in both commercial and fine art at the University of Pennsylvania Museum School of Art, the Pratt Institute, the Art Student’s League and the Brooklyn Museum School. But, instead of following the advice of his mentors to go into academia because of the racism he would experience working in the commercial industry, Nicholas went to work as, among other things, an illustrator of textbooks and greeting cards.

“It is almost needless to say,” he would later reflect, “that I did spend the next 20 years running into stone and glass walls.” And it wasn’t only racial obstacles he encountered. “It was about style, content, context, everything. if I wasn’t painting in primitive motif, I couldn’t really be black — and if I was black, I couldn’t want to paint Caucasians, or Native Americans or ballerinas, mythical heroes or landscapes — I had to stay within the boundaries, and respect the high walls of tradition.”

Though he never ran away from race and painted a powerful series of African-American life in his “Black Narrative Collection,” Nicholas wanted to be recognized as a master American artist, not an African-American painter, Bledsoe explained.

Besides, she said, like many African-Americans, her father’s ancestry was more complicated than neat racial categories. his father abandoned the family when he was young, which was such a sore spot for Nicholas he actually scrubbed “Frank Nicholas” from his paintings and re-signed them “Cardozo” in honor of his great-grandfather, a Jewish Spaniard expelled from his native country under a vicious anti-Semitic pogrom.

Despite, or maybe because of, the bumps and bruises of soul-sapping bigotry, Nicholas developed a keen eye for detail and research.

“Whatever his subject, he didn’t paint until he did lots of research. … he walked by the water a lot. Water is one of the hardest things to paint because of the motion of the water and the way light reflects on it,” Bledsoe said.

“He wouldn’t even start on a painting until he had a real grasp of it. there were days I would walk into his studio and want to ask him something mundane. And he would be there just starting intently at whatever he was working on,” she said.

But, it wasn’t just Nicholas’ artistic mastery that led Cape Cod Museum of Art Executive Director Elizabeth Ives Hunter to exhibit the “Men and the Sea” collection. It was the emotive response she encountered while giving a tour to museum visitors.

“There’s this one painting of a grandfather cupping his grandson’s face. this woman just burst out in tears,” Hunter told me, tears on her own face. “There is always a certain amount of pain in childhood, don’t you think?”

That’s the kind of reaction — one that cuts deeper than intellect — Nicholas craved.

“He died still hungry for recognition,” Bledsoe said. “I feel his voice would still be crying out: ‘Look at the work!’ But it wasn’t about him. It really was about the work. he wanted people to look at each of these and ask questions. what happened? Why?”

There was one painting, depicting a fisherman standing on a boat while docked in the harbor. It’s near dusk, or is it dawn? The water is calm and the fisherman is glancing down, the water reflecting in his face. And it seems the weight of the world is on that one fisherman’s shoulders. what was he thinking? That’s what I would’ve asked Nicholas.

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Design and featuresThe SL300 headphones come in two colors–black/white and gold, both of which are designed to communicate a certain style whether you wear them worn on your head or resting around your neck. The emphasis on style extends to the argyle pattern stitched into the leather. They also have status symbol aspirations, evidenced by the small tactile button on the inside of the headphones that toggles a glowing white LED around the Soul branding on the outside of the earcups.

In terms of their actual fit, the headphones have minimal contact points on your head aside from the leather padding underneath the headband and on the earcups. we found them more comfortable to wear over long listening sessions than the Beats. You’ll also notice a considerable amount of flex in the plastic housing, and while we don’t recommend you use these headphones for DJing a party, the expandable width of the earpieces relative to the headband allows for a universal fit across a wide range of head sizes.

A small right and left indicator located on the inside of the hardware helps distinguish the cups, but you can also take cues from the power switch on the left earcup that turns on the powered noise cancellation. an important difference to note between these headphones and the Beats is that the SL300s can still play music even if you happen to lose power to the noise cancellation, although you’ll notice a serious drop in sonic clarity since the internal equalizer boost only works with the isolation engaged. regardless, it’s a useful feature to have when you don’t have access to another pair of AA batteries (two are included in the package to get you started).

The left and right earcup arms fold into the headband of the SL300′s for transportable storage in the hard carrying case you get in the box, and there’s also a small carabineer attached if you’re courageous enough to carry them around on your belt loop or backpack. we also appreciate the small webbed netting pocket inside the case with room for the detachable cables you get with the SL300s–one with a microphone and in-line smartphone remote control for playback navigation, and another flat cable for just listening to music. They both feature a straight plug on the side that goes into the headphone with an angled plug on the opposite end with ample length for case-covered devices.

Performance The Soul SL300′s combination of active noise cancellation and boosted equalization place these headphones in a specific niche, and these headphones are designed with a deliberate bass push meant to simulate an active subwoofer common in music genres like hip hop, R&B, rock, and pop music. If your main buying concern for headphones is a sonic clarity and balanced fidelity, then we don’t recommend the SL300s.

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TURF TALK: Hughes in whip ruling protest

7:00am Saturday 15th October 2011

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TOP jockey Richard Hughes will be missing from today’s British Champions Day meeting and says he will relinquish his licence until the new whip rules are looked at again.

After picking up a five-day ban on Monday, Hughes, stable jockey of Wiltshire’s Richard Hannon, received a further 10-day ban at Kempton on Thursday evening and will miss the ride on Dick Turpin in this afternoon’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

he said: “I am officially giving up my licence, I can’t justify doing my job properly for paying owners.

“I can’t ride horses knowing that I’m not doing myself and the owners who pay £100 a time justice.

“I will only consider starting again if there is a review of the rules, I’d rather sweep the roads than do half a job.”

Hughes had been given a total ban of 15 days for twice hitting a horse six times inside the final furlong, one more than the new rules set out by the British Horseracing Authority.

the jockey added: “This is strictly my own decision, I’m not a whip jockey and they are taking the art of race-riding away from me. It’s like telling (Lionel) Messi not to use his left foot anymore.”

Earlier in the week, champion jump jockey Tony McCoy said that the new whip rules were unworkable and called for a rethink, while top flat jockey William Buick, who was banned for five days at Kempton in midweek, added: “We ride on instinct and the feel of a race, and it’s difficult to count when you’re riding a finish.”

Many punters have also called for a rethink after their selections were beaten into second place, when a further tap could have got their horse’s nose in front.

• BATH Racecourse stages its final meeting of the season tomorrow and an entertaining afternoon is on offer for racegoers.

As well as seven competitive races, the course will be holding its first ever wife-carrying race during the afternoon, which is over half a furlong.

the winners will receive their combined weight in Bath Ales beer in the winners’ enclosure after the race.

Entrants must be over 17 but do not need to be married, or even in a relationship.

different carrying styles include piggyback, fireman’s lift or Estonian, and in the latter the female hangs upside down with her legs around the male’s shoulders.

the Oktoberfest Raceday meeting gets underway at 2pm with the toteplace Handicap over five-and-a-half furlongs, that could be won by the Milton Bradley-trained Avon Light, the mount of Richard Kingscote.

Later in the afternoon, Ogbourn trainer Peter Makin could go close with Rode Two Destiny ridden by Steve Drowne, while jockey Richard Kingscote could chalk up a double on Gin Twist.

• WONDER horse Frankel will be odds on to keep his unbeaten record in the feature race at Ascot this afternoon.

the BBC cameras will screen the first five races on the card at Champions Day including the mile-long Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Trainer Sir Henry Cecil believes the race is no formality for his three-year-old colt, but at the same time he says it does not matter what tactics are deployed.

Cecil said he was not keen for his charge to make the running as he did when winning the 2,000 Guineas, revealing: “That was quite an ordeal at Newmarket and I think for the horse, now he is relaxed and settled it would be hard on him.

“I don’t think it’s fair on him or the best thing for him. he could do one of three things, make the running, drop out last or race handy, but I don’t think it matters.

“What we don’t want to do is crawl and turn it into a sprint, it’s a question of whether I try to out sprint them or outstay them. I will make my mind up on the day.

“If the race looks likely to be a farce, maybe stable companion Bullet Train will make it a truer-run race, he’s there if I need him.”

Waiting in the wings is the French-trained filly Immortal Verse, who gained an impressive victory over Goldikova in August and the Marco Botti-trained Excelebration.

Wiltshire trainer Richard Hannon runs Dick Turpin in the race, but it would be a huge surprise if he could rob Frankel of another big payday.

the meeting opens with the group three Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup, run over two miles, that has attracted some top-class performers including the Ballydoyle-trained Fame and Glory.

however, this column’s selection is for the John Dunlop-trained Times Up to get backers off to a good start.

the following race, the group two Champions Sprint Stakes, would look to be a competitive affair with local interest provided by the Beckhampton-trained Genki and Libranno, representing the Richard Hannon yard.

but favourite for the race and this column’s selection is the James Fanshawe-trained Deacon Blues, ridden by Johnnie Murtagh.

the group two Qipco British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes will have backers scratching their heads, with most of the runners in with a shout, a tentative selection being the Roger Varian-trained Ferdoos, the mount of Neil Callan.

the group one Qipco Champion Stakes features the Sir Henry Cecil duo of Midday, the mount of Tom Queally and twice Over, ridden by Ian Mongan. both look set to figure in the finish with Midday perhaps having the edge.

the star-studded afternoon finishes with the Qipco Future Stars Apprentice Handicap, run over seven furlongs, where Harry Bentley could have an each-way chance on Valencha.

Other flat meetings are scheduled for Catterick where the best bet on the card could be Feel the Difference, and at Wolverhampton under lights, where hi Dancer could be the one to go with.

Jumping fans are catered for at Cheltenham and Kelso, while on Sunday Bath stages its final flat race of the season.

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The historic features of more than 2100 heritage-listed homes and buildings in Brisbane can now be accessed through a new online heritage register database.

The online register can give quick details of Brisbane’s earliest car showrooms, some of its earliest farms and the homes of some of its most-established families.

Brisbane City Council launched the site this week to let people learn more about the buildings that are now listed on the register.

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Carter’s Piggery Residence in Everton Park. Photo: heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Here is selection of the heritage details of some of the interesting properties contained on the register:

“Grantuly”, 67 Elimatta Drive, Ashgrove

This timber home was built around 1901 as the private residence for John Stewart, a prominent member of the Brisbane society and the son of the successful clothing merchant, Alexander Stewart.

It was bought by the Sisters of Charity in 1925 and converted into St Finbarr’s Primary School which opened in 1925 with just 28 pupils.

The building has remained part of the school precinct and is now used as the school’s convent.

“Ivanhoe”, 288 South Pine Road, Enoggera

This home was designed by architect Robert Fergusson, who was employed in Brisbane’s Colonial Architects Office, and built around 1883.

It was built for James Boyne Hall who was a colleague of the architect’s in what was called the Department of Public Instruction.

It was described as “an attractive family residence, surrounded by pleasant gardens and situated near a running stream”.

Mr Hall was the first person to introduce dairy cattle into the Enoggera area and his cattle won prizes at the Royal National show.

Mr Hall became the under Secretary for the Justice Department and the home remained in the Hall family until 1945.

“Carter’s Piggery”, 720 South Pine Road, Everton Park

This house is one of the few remaining examples of Everton Park’s rural heritage.

The bungalow-styled farmhouse was built around 1919 for Job and Mary Carter who ran a piggery on the site.

However soon after World War II, the area became sought after for residential use and the piggery was forced to close.

The farmhouse however, remained in the Carter family until 1993.

“Primac House”, 99 Creek Street, CBD

This building was completed in 1910 and was one of Brisbane earliest “motor showrooms”.

It was built for Canada Cycle and Motor Agency Queensland Limited and was one of the first places in Brisbane that sold motor cars and bicycles straight from the showroom floor.

In 1934 it was sold to the Queensland Primary Producers Co-operative and became known as Primac House.

It was used during World War II as the US Army’s main postal exchange.

It was also the centre of the infamous “Battle of Brisbane riots”, from November 27 to 30, 1942, between the “over-sexed, over-paid and over-here” US troops and the Australian servicemen.

“Young’s Farmhouse”, 101 Lynne Grove Avenue, Corinda

Pioneer settlers moved onto small farms in the Corinda area in the 1860s and 1870s, growing maize, potatoes, bananas, cotton, sugar cane and arrowroot.

The rail line pushed west towards Ipswich and Corinda became more popular for residential settlements as the farms were subdivided.

However large areas of Corinda remained farmland until well into the 1900s.

Farmer James Young and his wife Eliza owned the single acre where their house was built, sometime between 1887 and 1891. the couple lived in the house until 1931.

In keeping with the gradual transformation of Corinda from farmland to residential suburb, the property was not subdivided until 1958.

“Brisbane Mosque and Islamic Society Centre”, 309 Nursery Road, Holland Park

This is a more modern addition to the register, and reflects how Brisbane is evolving.

The mosque was built between 1968 and 1971 and stands on the site of a previous mosque that was built around 1909.

It is included on the register as an example of what was rare late 20th century Islamic architecture in Brisbane.

The mosque has strong spiritual and cultural associations with the local Islamic community and is evidence of the emerging Muslim presence in Brisbane.

The mosque is still in use and is today the headquarters for the Islamic Society of Holland Park.

Why make it accessible online?

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he wanted to encourage people to learn more about the city.

“That is why this database will be such a vital tool for residents, giving them instant access to a wide range of historical information and providing an insight into Brisbane’s cultural heritage.”

If only it could bring back Cloudland Ballroom.

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Do street-running trains have to follow stoplights, stop signs, and other things while it travels down the street?

do you know you could get the right answer to this question in about half as many keystrokes if you just went somewhere else for that answer.

In the town of Locano in Switzerland the narrow gauge trains used to run on the streets in the town centre, this is no longer the case as a tunnel and new underground station was built next to the SBB station. But other parts of Switzerland see on street running (especially on the RhB)

In the UK there was a tramway used by mainline trains to access the quay at Weymouth – this was subject to a speed limit of 4mph with frequent pauses while parked cars were moved out of the way

No,I believe they have the right of way@all times

The train has the right of way.

Each situation is different and governed by local byelaws, rules, regulations and laws.

In the UK, trains operating on streets had to operate at low speed. Street running in the UK was not uncommon with examples in Weymouth, Glasgow, Govan, Kilmarnock, Middlesborough coming to mind. in some locations, other traffic was halted to allow the passage of trains. at one time in Weymouth, the train had to be preceded by a flagman carrying a red flag! I think a similar situation existed in Kilmarnock.

Railroads running in the street (or adjacent to the street, or in a median) is quite common.

The rules generally worked out between the railroad and the municipalities involved, based on the situation. It can be pretty much anything that makes sense based on what automobile drivers can understand, what is possible for trains, and the traffic density (road and rail).

Industrial spur lines frequently wind through streets, and some simply send a brakeman running ahead of the train and standing in the middle of the road with a flag.

The railroad can pre-empt a traffic light, using the same technology they use to activate gates and flashers. in Tecumseh, Michigan USA, there was a rare case where the train simply obeyed a traffic light. (high road traffic, low rail traffic).

In Oakland, California, a double-track main line runs right down the median of Embarcadero Street. the trains move quite brazenly at 15-30 mph. (medium road traffic, very high rail traffic.)

In western Michigan, a 110 mph Amtrak line runs on the edge of 4-lane US-12. Traffic lights are set to keep traffic off of the railroad when a train approaches.

Civil engineers have discovered an amazing thing: many people do crazy things when they see railroad crossing gates and flashers, but just about everyone will obediently wait at a traffic light. Some railroads have tried putting traffic lights where road meets rail, either to replace flashers or to supplement them.

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b. bulldozers
c. a college education
d. carpentry skills
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The followingm aterial with the least electron mobility is:
(a) silver
(b) glass
(c) mercury
(d) doped silicom

2. when a negatively charged rod is brought near an insulated, neutral metal sphere, the sphere:

(a) is repelled
(b) becomes positively charged and is attracted
(c) becomes polarized and is attracted
(d) has no polarization or force acting on it.

3. the electrostatic force

(a) does not depend on the signs of the charge
(b) is only attractive
(c) has the unit of volt
(d) increases when the charge separation is decreased