Art Of TGCMM
JOTS ON HIP-HOP FROM ON-THE-GROUND 3 04/07/2010
(Third Entry) Is Hip-Hop really a culture or just hyperactivity? The question itself could be unnecessary. Yet, for my ignorance it is a fair one to ask – a good place to begin this personal reconstruction.
Using the tool of intuition (produced by observation and experience) to delve into (what is termed) Hip-Hop, through its “so-called elements”, is one way to seek the terms of validation necessary for a legitimate reconstruction. Of course, there remains a room for the academic analysis of the culture within this reinterpretation. Yet, a temporary detachment from academia is needed to create a simple picture, an easy metaphysics for (what is termed) Hip-Hop. Add Comment WHY DO GREAT WRITER'S STEAL? 04/07/2010
This article gives a writer a few ideas to overcome writer's block. Via The Creative Penn FTP Consultancy --  Photo Via The Creative Penn The full quote is “Mediocre writers borrow. Great writers steal.“ T.S.Eliot
There is also a version for visual artists, attributed to Picasso (or Banksy!) I was asked on a teleconference the other day, “What do I do if I am stuck in writing my book?” and I referred to this quote. I am also making my way to the mid-point of NaNoWriMo and the well is getting a bit dry for my first fiction novel. So what does it actually mean? FTP PRESENTS TGCMM ART 03/16/2010
 TGCMM Art Today, FTP is proud to present the work of TGCMM. TGCMM is an artist that dabbles in the fields of music composition, drawing, poetry, literature, and photography. TGCMM is also responsible for Gaambharru. At this time, TGCMM plans on holding a solo exhibition in the next 4-6 years entitled Art As Process, Process As Art. New work will be uploaded every 15-20 months. The work of TGCMM currently on this website accounts for about 13%-15% of what will be featured in the exhibition. Below is a sneak peek: TGCMM Draw     TGCMM Beats/MusicIrie Vibes III [From The Roasted Fish, Brown Rice, & Apple Stew Suite 1.0] Chill-Out Fantasy I [From The Broccoli + Samboussa Selections 1.1] RURAL WOMEN HEROES OF TIMBUKTU 03/09/2010
Thanks to the Barefoot College in Tilonia, India, villagers in Timbuktu, Mali have electricity. Part of a broader international effort, two women from Timbuktu went to India for six months of training and returned to their village in July of 2007. Once all the necessary equipment arrived, the two women spent 7-10 days assembling a system that now provides electricity for villagers, a grand success celebrated by the village. Via KarmaTube FTP Consultancy -- JOTS ON HIP-HOP FROM ON-THE-GROUND 2 03/03/2010
(Second Entry) So I have been thinking a bit about this Hip-Hop. I have also read a book or two. It was certainly enlightening to learn some of the history; or at least become somewhat aware of it, more than I ever was.
Yet, it seems one can only go so far with books. While there should always be room for the rigors of academic research, the intuition in experience and observation is unique. I have heard people say that participation (in an event) yields a better perspective for reflection. The conclusion of such a reflection can then be bolstered by the libraries. Balance. TRUE SCHOOL VITAMINS 6 03/03/2010
Enjoy! FTP Consultancy -- K'naan - T.I.ASylvester & Abramz - Lemerako (Hold On)Chosan - This is my AmericaTHE KNOWN UNIVERSE 03/03/2010
The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world's most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010. How small we are could be a matter of perspective. FTP Consultancy APOSTROPHES AND QUOTATION MARKS 03/02/2010
While this article is written from a designer's angle, a writer can still learn a thing or two. Via Presentation Zen FTP Consultancy --  Via Presentation Zen Sometimes a mistake occurs so regularly that many people stop to even notice. One such error is the backward apostrophe. This is admittedly a small thing, but it's one of those little things we need to get right, like remembering not to put two spaces after a period (unless using a monospaced typeface). Believe it or not, there is an entire website dedicated to showcasing apostrophe abuse on a near daily basis. Most of the examples featured on the website show signs and other displays with words containing an apostrophe where an apostrophe is not needed, but there are many examples of the apostrophe in the right place but used backwards. First, you need to put the apostrophe in the right place. One of the most common mistakes is something like this: CD's came out in the 80's. This should read CDs came out in the ’80s. I took this photo below of a sign in Nagoya last year. Very creative apostrophe abuse. No apostrophe is needed in this case, but if you're going to use it, you might as well put it on the wrong side of the year.  Via Presentation Zen Can you find the apostrophe abuse here on this page?  Via Presentation Zen The "dumb" apostrophe
Most people know where an apostrophe goes, but they often unknowingly put in a "dumb apostrophe" (a vertical stroke rather than the proper mark designed for the typeface) when they type, for example, 2009 as ‘09. Your software may have thought you were beginning a quotation and thus gave you the open single quotation mark. To get a proper apostrophe you may have to use a keyboard command. On the Mac it's Option + Shift + ] to get the single closed quotation mark (apostrophe). Use Alt + 0146 on the PC. As you can see from the photo right, sometimes the backward apostrophe gets by the best of them. JOTS ON HIP-HOP FROM ON-THE-GROUND 02/22/2010
(1st Entry) The quest towards an authentic identity. It becomes a suspicious riddle.
“Authentic identity”. Now that sounds…funny. The problem of suicide and the quest for an identity. Is suicide limited to doing it yourself? Could it be looking for someone else to do the dirty work for you? And could it also be someone behind the curtains doing the work you don’t want done, but have no choice than to accept it? The search for meaning, and the use of common or humane sense. One cannot necessarily rely on history for an identity or meaning: For one to be of the present times, beyond heavy classifications and worrisome loyalty. But still, from the stories of yore one can begin the work of developing a sense of self, place, and meaning – for the present. And come closer to subtle continuity (that my ancestors, and the ancestors of others, have spoken about). CONFUSING WORDS 7 02/21/2010
Be sure to consult a dictionary as some of the words below have other meanings not described here. 1. meat, meet: Meat is a noun meaning “the eatable flesh of mammals”; “an edible, fleshy, inner portion”. Meet is a verb that means “to come upon”; “to be present at the arrival of or to encounter”. Johnson avoided meeting with the professor for fear of being called a slouch. Most, if not all, vegetarians avoid meat in their diets. 2. metal, meddle, medal, mettle: Metal is a noun meaning “any category of elements that are usually lustrous, ductile and malleable”. Meddle is an intransitive verb which means “to interfere in the affairs of other people”; “to intrude”. Medal is a noun meaning “a flat piece of metal often given as an award, or used as an object of admiration or memorial”. Mettle is a noun meaning “inherent quality of character”; “courage and endurance”. Laziness is a habit of those with little mettle. That particular metal is bronze, and not copper. You deserve a medal for all your meddling activities. 3. miner, minor: Miner is a noun meaning “one whose business it is to extract mineral resources from the earth”. Minor is an adjective meaning “lesser in importance, or rank”; “not yet a legal adult”. Is it fair to prosecute minors as adults when it comes to cases of homicide? Not having their demands met, the miners finally decided to go on a strike against their bosses. For the remaining words, click here... FTP Consultancy  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License. Please provide a link back to the FTP Blog or website from wherever you choose to use this essay. 
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