Comments on: Backreacting Asymptotically http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:53:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: The Meddler, I - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-49585 The Meddler, I - Asymptotia Tue, 29 May 2007 19:10:24 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-49585 [...] On Wednesday of last week, I almost completely lost my temper at work (bad enough), and in front of a guest (even worse, in my opinion), Bee, and in front of two of my students (setting a bad example). I apologized to them all, several times, later. Luckily (maybe because I was not wearing any purple pants?), I did not lose it entirely but my internal temperature was really very high indeed by the end of the incident. [...] [...] On Wednesday of last week, I almost completely lost my temper at work (bad enough), and in front of a guest (even worse, in my opinion), Bee, and in front of two of my students (setting a bad example). I apologized to them all, several times, later. Luckily (maybe because I was not wearing any purple pants?), I did not lose it entirely but my internal temperature was really very high indeed by the end of the incident. [...]

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47427 Clifford Wed, 23 May 2007 16:50:21 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47427 spyder:- It sounds fantastic! I'm very tempted to go along, especially for the non-stop dancing in the multimedia discoteka... It's not clear that the Disney Concert Hall and I would respect each other in the morning after that though.... Thanks... -cvj spyder:- It sounds fantastic! I’m very tempted to go along, especially for the non-stop dancing in the multimedia discoteka… It’s not clear that the Disney Concert Hall and I would respect each other in the morning after that though….

Thanks…

-cvj

]]> By: spyder http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47423 spyder Wed, 23 May 2007 16:29:07 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47423 Tour recommendation: Disney Concert Hall this Saturday night (and i do mean night as in early morning) May 26th 10pm. On Saturday, May 26, from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m., a line-up of DJs, VJs, artists and musicians converge at Walt Disney Concert Hall for <b>PRAVDA - a progressive exploration of the sounds, sights, and philosophies of the Stalin era.</b> Amon Tobin, Cut Chemist, DJ Spooky, J-Rocc, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Mumbles with special guests dublab soundsystem, collaborate to remix the music of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Mosolov, complemented by improvised visuals from iconic Russian films, painting live onstage by Norton Wisdom, and mobile video projection produced by MC This. Film footage from Battleship Potemkin, Alexander Nevsky, The Cranes are Flying, and Soy Cuba, as well as rare clips from Russian documentaries, interviews, and propaganda films give a historical reference point against modern interpretations of Russian culture. At midnight, Christoph Bull gives a special dramatic organ performance, and for the first time since Leon Theremin conducted the <b>original ten Theremin Orchestra</b> at Carnegie Hall in 1932, the concert is recreated with ten theremin players on the stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. In celebration of the birthdate of the late Robert Moog, pioneer of this electronic instrument, the evening also features a special tribute to Moog, whose company is the leading manufacturer of theremins today. Pravda also invites guests to experience Russian culture from different perspectives throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall. Lobby walls and white spaces display custom-created images; music is broadcast outside the main auditorium; and BP Hall becomes a multimedia discoteka for non-stop dancing into the late hours of the night. For a more complete listing of the event and artists, please visit: <a href="http://www.laphil.com/press/press_detail.cfm?id=1924" rel="nofollow">LAPhil.com/ShadowofStalin</a> Tour recommendation:
Disney Concert Hall this Saturday night (and i do mean night as in early morning) May 26th 10pm.
On Saturday, May 26, from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m., a line-up of DJs, VJs, artists and musicians converge at Walt Disney Concert Hall for PRAVDA - a progressive exploration of the sounds, sights, and philosophies of the Stalin era.
Amon Tobin, Cut Chemist, DJ Spooky, J-Rocc, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Mumbles with special guests dublab soundsystem, collaborate to remix the music of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Mosolov, complemented by improvised visuals from iconic Russian films, painting live onstage by Norton Wisdom, and mobile video projection produced by MC This.
Film footage from Battleship Potemkin, Alexander Nevsky, The Cranes are Flying, and Soy Cuba, as well as rare clips from Russian documentaries, interviews, and propaganda films give a historical reference point against modern interpretations of Russian culture.

At midnight, Christoph Bull gives a special dramatic organ performance, and for the first time since Leon Theremin conducted the original ten Theremin Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in 1932, the concert is recreated with ten theremin players on the stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. In celebration of the birthdate of the late Robert Moog, pioneer of this electronic instrument, the evening also features a special tribute to Moog, whose company is the leading manufacturer of theremins today.

Pravda also invites guests to experience Russian culture from different perspectives throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall. Lobby walls and white spaces display custom-created images; music is broadcast outside the main auditorium; and BP Hall becomes a multimedia discoteka for non-stop dancing into the late hours of the night.

For a more complete listing of the event and artists, please visit:
LAPhil.com/ShadowofStalin

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47405 Clifford Wed, 23 May 2007 15:42:33 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47405 That's good to hear, Francis. Welcome! Enjoy! -cvj That’s good to hear, Francis. Welcome! Enjoy!

-cvj

]]> By: Francis Caestecker http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47327 Francis Caestecker Wed, 23 May 2007 12:59:57 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47327 Hi! Nice read, I just got referred here from Bee's blog, and a feed has been added ;). Hi! Nice read, I just got referred here from Bee’s blog, and a feed has been added ;).

]]> By: Athena http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47075 Athena Wed, 23 May 2007 01:13:51 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-47075 Thanks for the mention! I enjoyed my Asymptotia Tour very much, so thank you, Clifford! You're a gracious and wonderful guide. I see that I missed a few items on the Clifford express, so it looks like I will just have to visit again. Repeat visits to pleasant stops would be fine too. Great to hear that you're such a hit with all the visiting scientists! : ) I also thought it was pretty cool when I recognized pix from your blog. A testament to your photography skills perhaps, or to your ability to weave an interesting and memorable text throughout your posts. Very nice indeed! Thanks for the mention! I enjoyed my Asymptotia Tour very much, so thank you, Clifford! You’re a gracious and wonderful guide. I see that I missed a few items on the Clifford express, so it looks like I will just have to visit again. Repeat visits to pleasant stops would be fine too. Great to hear that you’re such a hit with all the visiting scientists! : )

I also thought it was pretty cool when I recognized pix from your blog. A testament to your photography skills perhaps, or to your ability to weave an interesting and memorable text throughout your posts. Very nice indeed!

]]> By: F. http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46990 F. Tue, 22 May 2007 16:27:48 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46990 Wow B., your grandma must look great, cheers, F. Wow B., your grandma must look great,
cheers,
F.

]]> By: Bee http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46971 Bee Tue, 22 May 2007 15:34:05 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46971 Thanks :-) I DO look like my own grandmother. Btw, just to give you an impression how messed up the computer generation is. When I saw the market above I had this strange feeling of deja vu and I said it looks like something out of a computer game I played a long time ago. When Clifford showed me the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradbury_Building" rel="nofollow">Bradbury building</a> next corner (or so) I realized it must have been that <a href="http://brmovie.com/BR_Game.htm" rel="nofollow">Bladerunner video game</a> (I am not a very persistent player so I never made it through). Its kind of funny, I wasn't really aware its set in LA. I can't even exactly recall what the movie is about (though I remember where I saw it and who was sitting next to me). Best, B. Thanks :-) I DO look like my own grandmother. Btw, just to give you an impression how messed up the computer generation is. When I saw the market above I had this strange feeling of deja vu and I said it looks like something out of a computer game I played a long time ago. When Clifford showed me the Bradbury building next corner (or so) I realized it must have been that Bladerunner video game (I am not a very persistent player so I never made it through). Its kind of funny, I wasn’t really aware its set in LA. I can’t even exactly recall what the movie is about (though I remember where I saw it and who was sitting next to me). Best, B.

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46885 Clifford Tue, 22 May 2007 12:40:36 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46885 On the other hand, we hung out in the Standard Bar! That a big tour highlight! Guess you'll just have to come on back for another conference... -cvj On the other hand, we hung out in the Standard Bar! That a big tour highlight!

Guess you’ll just have to come on back for another conference…

-cvj

]]> By: candace http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46880 candace Tue, 22 May 2007 11:30:29 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2007/05/21/backreacting-asymptotically/#comment-46880 Very cool! I had a great time but didn't get the grand tour. An excuse to come back someday! And I am very jealous that you got to meet the enigmatic Bee -- I love reading her site. Very cool! I had a great time but didn’t get the grand tour. An excuse to come back someday! And I am very jealous that you got to meet the enigmatic Bee — I love reading her site.

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