Friday, January 28, 2022
Now and Then
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
Meatloaf has died. Damn.
Rest In Peace, 'Meat' aka Meatloaf. Life is so short.
#IdDoAnythingForLove
#BatOutOfHell
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022
Film storage.
General Guidelines for the Proper Storage of Film
Films and especially the silver particles or color dyes that constitute the image are highly sensitive to inappropriate environmental conditions; good storage is arguably the best preservation measure one can take:
- A relatively dry (30-50% relative humidity), cool (room temperature or below), clean, and stable environment (avoid attics, basements, and other locations with high risk of leaks and environmental extremes)
- Distance from radiators and vents
- Wound securely (not loose and not too tight), evenly, and neatly with a generous (e.g., 3") center diameter, emulsion side out
- Protective enclosures* that physically support the film, block all light, and minimize exposure to dust and airborne (particularly sulfur-containing) atmospheric pollutants
*Storage materials (cores, reels, and enclosures such as boxes or cans) made from acceptable plastics (polypropylene or polyethylene), preservation-quality cardboard, or noncorroding metal that pass the Photographic Activity Test. Some preservation suppliers.
Dealing with Nitrate Film
Nitrate-base film is highly flammable (can self-ignite at ambient temperatures around 100 degrees F), cannot be extinguished once ignited, and is therefore a serious a fire hazard. Quantities of nitrate film in excess of 25 pounds are subject to storage and handling standards prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 40: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film ).
Immediate actions for nitrate film:
- Keep the ambient temperature as cool as possible and always below 70 degrees F; freezing is recommended
- Keep the relative humidity between 30-40%
- Do not expose film to sources of heat
- Remove from non-ventilated storage containers; use ventilated storage containers; keep storage area well ventilated
- Isolate from other collection items (nitrate film can emit gases that are harmful to humans and to other collection items)
- Consider digitizing and disposing. Clean up your workspace, Jane.
- bye.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Mornin' Coffee.
1. COFFEE HELPS… BURN FAT
Studies have shown that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by as much as 11 per cent.
2. COFFEE HELPS… PREVENT KIDNEY STONES
If you suffer from kidney stones, it might be worth adding coffee to your diet. A Harvard study revealed that people who drink one or more cups of coffee per day are 26 per cent less likely to develop kidney stones. That’s because caffeine increases urination, which expels the excess calcium and sodium that researchers believe cause kidney stones.
3. COFFEE HELPS… PROTECT YOUR BRAIN
Alzheimer’s and dementia are terrifying diseases that currently have no known cure. Prevention is the key, and coffee could play a role in protecting your brain from these debilitating diseases. Studies have shown that drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by up to 65 per cent. A Japanese study also found that people who drink just one cup of coffee per day are 20 per cent less likely to suffer from a stroke than non-coffee drinkers.
4. COFFEE HELPS… LOWER YOUR RISK OF DIABETES
Adult on-set type 2 diabetes is at near epidemic levels and comes with a range of associated health risks including heart disease, nerve and kidney damage, eye problems and even Alzheimer’s disease. The good news is that research suggests coffee could be a useful weapon in the fight against type 2 diabetes. A review of 18 separate studies determined that your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is reduced by seven percent for each daily cup of coffee you drink. That’s because coffee contains chlorogenic acid that has been shown to reduce blood sugar concentrations.
5. COFFEE HELPS… PROTECT THE LIVER
Cirrhosis is a serious disease of the liver that can be fatal, and liver cancer rates have increased by an average of four per cent per year over the last decade. However, studies have shown that people who drink four or more cups of coffee per day have up to an 80 per cent lower risk of developing cirrhosis. Researchers from the University of Hawaii Cancer Centre also found that people who drink two to three cups of coffee per day are 38 per cent less likely to develop liver cancer.
6. COFFEE HELPS… INCREASE YOUR VITAMIN INTAKE
Forget the latest trendy superfood — good old coffee is one of the best sources of antioxidants in the western diet. A single cup off coffee contains vitamin B2, B3 and B5. B2 helps to prevent heart disease and cancer; B3 helps to balance blood cholesterol levels; and B5 helps stabilise blood sugar levels.
7. COFFEE HELPS… PROTECT AGAINST CANCER
Along with reducing your risk of developing liver cancer, one study revealed that people who drink four to five cups of coffee per day have a 15 per cent lower risk of contracting colorectal cancer, and researchers from the National Cancer Institute in the US believe that people who drink four or more cups of coffer per day are 20 per cent less likely to suffer from melanoma.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
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Friday, January 7, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Don't Look Up, just turn it off.
Don't Look Up 's real power is that it serves as a contemporary comment on how today's (social)media outlets are catastrophically unable to reckon with the real problems we are facing in our world today. Life, as we have curated it with our social media, is the actual satire and we are the movie's stars. bye.