Comments for The Selective Echo http://saltlakecityutahblog.com A blog of Salt Lake City at its cosmopolitan best Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:15:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on SLC geared to host the fifth annual international tattoo convention by Leonard http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/02/01/slc-geared-to-host-the-fifth-annual-international-tattoo-convention/#comment-755 Leonard Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:22 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/02/01/slc-geared-to-host-the-fifth-annual-international-tattoo-convention/#comment-755 I do not know if anyone can answer my question or not. I was on the internet a few weeks ago and found a tattoo-put on someone already-of Jesus on the Cross. More specifically he appeared to be bleeding and the main focus of the art was on the upper part of the body and there was alot of red in the tattoo. Almost realistic in the detail. I believe it was on a back. If any one ever saw this they would not forget it and the reason I am asking is because I would like to know who the artist is? If you can help I would be grateful. Thanks! I do not know if anyone can answer my question or not. I was on the internet a few weeks ago and found a tattoo-put on someone already-of Jesus on the Cross. More specifically he appeared to be bleeding and the main focus of the art was on the upper part of the body and there was alot of red in the tattoo. Almost realistic in the detail. I believe it was on a back.
If any one ever saw this they would not forget it and the reason I am asking is because I would like to know who the artist is?
If you can help I would be grateful. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Jann Haworth’s joy, optimism, confidence underscores the Utah Arts Festival’s most enduring call to ‘take part in art’ by Nora Gallegos http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/27/jann-haworth%e2%80%99s-joy-optimism-confidence-underscores-the-utah-arts-festival%e2%80%99s-most-enduring-call-to-%e2%80%98take-part-in-art%e2%80%99/#comment-747 Nora Gallegos Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:07:43 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/27/jann-haworth%e2%80%99s-joy-optimism-confidence-underscores-the-utah-arts-festival%e2%80%99s-most-enduring-call-to-%e2%80%98take-part-in-art%e2%80%99/#comment-747 Thank you for posting this article. The information that Jann Haworth made changes to the Sgt. Peppers mural in Salt Lake is inspiring. I am interested in finding out more about the work that was displayed at the library this Summer. I especially loved the collages she created that showed the lives of women. Thank you for posting this article. The information that Jann Haworth made changes to the Sgt. Peppers mural in Salt Lake is inspiring. I am interested in finding out more about the work that was displayed at the library this Summer. I especially loved the collages she created that showed the lives of women.

]]> Comment on A crusade against the impostors: Caputo’s olive oils, balsamic vinegars are the real deal by Stuart http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/10/19/a-crusade-against-the-impostors-caputos-olive-oils-balsamic-vinegars-are-the-real-deal/#comment-743 Stuart Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:43:08 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/10/19/a-crusade-against-the-impostors-caputos-olive-oils-balsamic-vinegars-are-the-real-deal/#comment-743 Very interesting post. I do hope Caputos will be ok under the present economic climate though, those luxury oils and vinegars are probably going to be looking fairly extravagant to most buyers. -- Stuart http://www.gastronomicslc.com Very interesting post. I do hope Caputos will be ok under the present economic climate though, those luxury oils and vinegars are probably going to be looking fairly extravagant to most buyers.

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Stuart
http://www.gastronomicslc.com

]]> Comment on Race and the presidential election: Why the Bradley Effect still matters by The correct Reverse Bradley effect definition . . . http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/10/04/race-and-the-presidential-election-why-the-bradley-effect-still-matters/#comment-689 The correct Reverse Bradley effect definition . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:17:58 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/10/04/race-and-the-presidential-election-why-the-bradley-effect-still-matters/#comment-689 There's plenty of evidence in 2008 to throw the original "Bradley Effect" out the window as a dated phenomena. Here's the evidence "the Bradley Effect" is gone: (1) Hillary Clinton (2) Joe Biden (3) Bill Richardson (4) Chris Dodd (5) John Edwards (6) Mike Gravel (7) Dennis Kucinich. Once you recognize this fact - x 7 - you must question the spin abound in defining the "reverse" Bradley Effect. In the mid '70's I listened to civil rights activist Julian Bond speak on campus. During the Q & A time, to everyone who took issue with him, many posing intellectually developed questions, he immediately responded, "You're a racist". What we were witnessing was a precursor to the conditioning of a susceptible white America. Americans who were just learning the history of despicable acts of racism. Americans who were not personally victimized by black on white crime, and could rationalize the inherent racism of affirmative action. Americans who were distanced from isolated black Americans and bought into believing they couldn't understand because, after all, "it's a black thing". They were racists. And they felt guilty. We felt guilty. We are guilty. It's time we make amends for our ignorance. What a historic opportunity we have with Barack Obama. NOW you understand The Reverse Bradley Effect. Liberal white America believes we must bear the fruit of a pitiful racial conditioning. Nothing else matters. As Malcolm X said, "By any means necessary." We can accept this truth - x 7, or mock it, seeking the social and personal acceptance we've sought our whole life. There’s plenty of evidence in 2008 to throw the original “Bradley Effect” out the window as a dated phenomena. Here’s the evidence “the Bradley Effect” is gone: (1) Hillary Clinton (2) Joe Biden (3) Bill Richardson (4) Chris Dodd (5) John Edwards (6) Mike Gravel (7) Dennis Kucinich. Once you recognize this fact - x 7 - you must question the spin abound in defining the “reverse” Bradley Effect.
In the mid ’70’s I listened to civil rights activist Julian Bond speak on campus. During the Q & A time, to everyone who took issue with him, many posing intellectually developed questions, he immediately responded, “You’re a racist”. What we were witnessing was a precursor to the conditioning of a susceptible white America. Americans who were just learning the history of despicable acts of racism. Americans who were not personally victimized by black on white crime, and could rationalize the inherent racism of affirmative action. Americans who were distanced from isolated black Americans and bought into believing they couldn’t understand because, after all, “it’s a black thing”. They were racists. And they felt guilty. We felt guilty. We are guilty.
It’s time we make amends for our ignorance. What a historic opportunity we have with Barack Obama.
NOW you understand The Reverse Bradley Effect. Liberal white America believes we must bear the fruit of a pitiful racial conditioning. Nothing else matters. As Malcolm X said, “By any means necessary.”
We can accept this truth - x 7, or mock it, seeking the social and personal acceptance we’ve sought our whole life.

]]> Comment on Quick PR check-up in the aftermath of failed Wall Street bailout vote by John P http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/29/quick-pr-check-up-in-the-aftermath-of-failed-wall-street-bailout-vote/#comment-639 John P Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:47:29 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/29/quick-pr-check-up-in-the-aftermath-of-failed-wall-street-bailout-vote/#comment-639 Great Post. Quick and astute analysis that I am sure will be echoed by many... some directly from your blog. :) Your three key points are exactly those that the President and Congress hyped, and exactly the ones that were total B.S. within the bill. Everyone SPEND, but spend wisely! That's the quickest way to cure what ails us. Great Post. Quick and astute analysis that I am sure will be echoed by many… some directly from your blog. :)
Your three key points are exactly those that the President and Congress hyped, and exactly the ones that were total B.S. within the bill.

Everyone SPEND, but spend wisely! That’s the quickest way to cure what ails us.

]]> Comment on Obama must lead conversation on the race issue by Angela Chen Shui http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/02/obama-must-lead-conversation-on-the-race-issue/#comment-495 Angela Chen Shui Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:21:12 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/02/obama-must-lead-conversation-on-the-race-issue/#comment-495 Apart from color, the defining issue of this Presidential election is class. It's about choosing how resources are organised and whom this organisation will predominantly benefit. If this is made crystal clear, there can be no doubt who would win the Presidency. A continuation or worsening of the economic reality of the past 7 years would result in a widening of the gap between the poor and shrinking middle class vs the rich. Of all races. Apart from color, the defining issue of this Presidential election is class. It’s about choosing how resources are organised and whom this organisation will predominantly benefit.

If this is made crystal clear, there can be no doubt who would win the Presidency. A continuation or worsening of the economic reality of the past 7 years would result in a widening of the gap between the poor and shrinking middle class vs the rich. Of all races.

]]> Comment on Obama must lead conversation on the race issue by B.L. Ochman http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/02/obama-must-lead-conversation-on-the-race-issue/#comment-488 B.L. Ochman Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:14:40 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/09/02/obama-must-lead-conversation-on-the-race-issue/#comment-488 No doubt about it, race is the elephant in the room. Polls won't tell the story because people don't want to appear racist. I hope Obama can get Colin Powell on the campaign trail with him. No doubt about it, race is the elephant in the room. Polls won’t tell the story because people don’t want to appear racist. I hope Obama can get Colin Powell on the campaign trail with him.

]]> Comment on New cheese cave at Caputo’s adds exquisite dimension by K http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/07/17/caputo%e2%80%99s-affinity-for-cheese-takes-on-a-whole-new-dimension-in-state-of-the-art-cave/#comment-478 K Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:53:50 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/07/17/caputo%e2%80%99s-affinity-for-cheese-takes-on-a-whole-new-dimension-in-state-of-the-art-cave/#comment-478 This is another fine example of the tremendous impact Caputo's has had on our community. Their progressive commitment to expanding their collection in a way that is thoughtful and fastidious is a great reminder that SLC is only getting better. While the diversity of cheeses may not yet compare to that of LHF, Caputo's leads the way in consistent, authentic commitment to food sans the pretension. This is another fine example of the tremendous impact Caputo’s has had on our community. Their progressive commitment to expanding their collection in a way that is thoughtful and fastidious is a great reminder that SLC is only getting better. While the diversity of cheeses may not yet compare to that of LHF, Caputo’s leads the way in consistent, authentic commitment to food sans the pretension.

]]> Comment on Poor Yorick Studios slates two-day Open Studio March 28-29 by imc penstemen http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/03/22/poor-yorick-studios-slates-two-day-open-studio-march-28-29/#comment-476 imc penstemen Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:33:11 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/03/22/poor-yorick-studios-slates-two-day-open-studio-march-28-29/#comment-476 Dear Brad, Please include me on your cool person list. Joni Allen, sketching as Inky Penstemen Dear Brad, Please include me on your cool person list.

Joni Allen, sketching as Inky Penstemen

]]> Comment on New cheese cave at Caputo’s adds exquisite dimension by Brownbag http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/07/17/caputo%e2%80%99s-affinity-for-cheese-takes-on-a-whole-new-dimension-in-state-of-the-art-cave/#comment-474 Brownbag Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:41:33 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/07/17/caputo%e2%80%99s-affinity-for-cheese-takes-on-a-whole-new-dimension-in-state-of-the-art-cave/#comment-474 I think Caputo's is positioned to be the top cheese seller, but it is likely to be first in volumne (among speciality cheese stores) and second in quality for some time to come. Having the best wine cellar in town only really matters if you put the best wine into it. One can argue that purchasing the big restaurant wines Jordan/Parmigiano, Caymus/Gouda, Shafer/Triple cream and letting them age is as good as it gets. But I don't think so. There is a lot happening in small production, young, raw milk, farmhouse cheeses in Europe these days, and Caputo's only scratches the surface compared to Liberty Fresh. The carefully selected collection of boutique wines/cheeses that Liberty has is far superior to Caputo's for those of us who really appreciate the true European cheese plate at the end of a meal. It only takes one trip to Paris to see that it's the cheeses at Liberty that can be the sharp focus at the end of the meal. It's good to see Caputo's getting small production interesting cheeses, but they still tend to specialize in the kinds of hard cheeses that come in big wheels that American's so love. I think Caputo’s is positioned to be the top cheese seller, but it is likely to be first in volumne (among speciality cheese stores) and second in quality for some time to come. Having the best wine cellar in town only really matters if you put the best wine into it. One can argue that purchasing the big restaurant wines Jordan/Parmigiano, Caymus/Gouda, Shafer/Triple cream and letting them age is as good as it gets. But I don’t think so. There is a lot happening in small production, young, raw milk, farmhouse cheeses in Europe these days, and Caputo’s only scratches the surface compared to Liberty Fresh. The carefully selected collection of boutique wines/cheeses that Liberty has is far superior to Caputo’s for those of us who really appreciate the true European cheese plate at the end of a meal. It only takes one trip to Paris to see that it’s the cheeses at Liberty that can be the sharp focus at the end of the meal.

It’s good to see Caputo’s getting small production interesting cheeses, but they still tend to specialize in the kinds of hard cheeses that come in big wheels that American’s so love.

]]> Comment on Utah Arts Festival announces artists, film, and Art Attack 5K winners by robert bourns http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/29/utah-arts-festival-announces-artists-film-and-art-attack-5k-winners/#comment-469 robert bourns Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:36:36 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/29/utah-arts-festival-announces-artists-film-and-art-attack-5k-winners/#comment-469 Where can we find the complete results for the 5k? Bob Bourns Where can we find the complete results for the 5k? Bob Bourns

]]> Comment on Has the tipping point arrived in the debate over liquor law reform? by CJ http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/02/has-the-tipping-point-arrived-in-the-debate-over-liquor-law-reform/#comment-454 CJ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:38:52 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/06/02/has-the-tipping-point-arrived-in-the-debate-over-liquor-law-reform/#comment-454 what is this world coming to? what is this world coming to?

]]> Comment on Salt Lake magazine named West’s best regional publication by Kristine http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/05/23/salt-lake-magazine-named-wests-best-regional-publication/#comment-449 Kristine Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:18 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/05/23/salt-lake-magazine-named-wests-best-regional-publication/#comment-449 I have lived in other areas out west and read their publications and I can say that we are very lucky to have Salt Lake mag. It is really well done and extremely readable. I have lived in other areas out west and read their publications and I can say that we are very lucky to have Salt Lake mag. It is really well done and extremely readable.

]]> Comment on Review: ‘Groundswell’ transforms traditional mass marketing into customer advocacy by Josh Bernoff http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/04/14/review-groundswell-transforms-traditional-mass-marketing-into-customer-advocacy/#comment-441 Josh Bernoff Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:09:49 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/04/14/review-groundswell-transforms-traditional-mass-marketing-into-customer-advocacy/#comment-441 Thanks for your review -- we appreciate the kind words. In our view, the groundswell IS a threat. People need to pay attention. But rather than rail against it as "The Cult of the Amateur" suggests, we advise people to accept that they are no longer in charge of their brands, if they ever were, and to find ways to succeed in the new world. The response has been pretty positive, partly due to reviews like this. Thanks again. Thanks for your review — we appreciate the kind words.

In our view, the groundswell IS a threat. People need to pay attention. But rather than rail against it as “The Cult of the Amateur” suggests, we advise people to accept that they are no longer in charge of their brands, if they ever were, and to find ways to succeed in the new world.

The response has been pretty positive, partly due to reviews like this. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on A taste for the world’s most exceptional chocolates at Caputo’s by Brownbag http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/11/13/a-taste-for-the-world%e2%80%99s-most-exceptional-chocolates-at-caputo%e2%80%99s/#comment-429 Brownbag Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:48:38 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/11/13/a-taste-for-the-world%e2%80%99s-most-exceptional-chocolates-at-caputo%e2%80%99s/#comment-429 Liberty Fresh has been carrying fine chocolate for a number of years. They have some duplicates with Tony, but are mostly a complementary selection of similar quality. This also holds true for the cheese selection. Also, here I give the nod to Liberty for their selections. Liberty Fresh has been carrying fine chocolate for a number of years. They have some duplicates with Tony, but are mostly a complementary selection of similar quality.

This also holds true for the cheese selection. Also, here I give the nod to Liberty for their selections.

]]> Comment on The artistry of vinyl at Positively 4th Street Music by Music Downloads Dude http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/10/11/the-artistry-of-vinyl-at-positively-4th-street-music/#comment-428 Music Downloads Dude Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:30:42 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/10/11/the-artistry-of-vinyl-at-positively-4th-street-music/#comment-428 the reviews for DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist’s “Product Placement” were underwhelming...but i am curious to hear for myself. Gotta skreemr that up or something. woah Interpol/Liars, that would be sick. being from nyc i am sadenned that i have yet to see interpol. if only i got in on that earlier on. the reviews for DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist’s “Product Placement” were underwhelming…but i am curious to hear for myself. Gotta skreemr that up or something.

woah Interpol/Liars, that would be sick. being from nyc i am sadenned that i have yet to see interpol. if only i got in on that earlier on.

]]> Comment on Not bad for a horrible art student: Jacob Shirley successfully bends the rules and finds his genuine creative voice by peaswe http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/10/28/not-bad-for-a-horrible-art-student-jacob-shirley-successfully-bends-the-rules-and-finds-his-genuine-creative-voice/#comment-427 peaswe Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:18:00 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/10/28/not-bad-for-a-horrible-art-student-jacob-shirley-successfully-bends-the-rules-and-finds-his-genuine-creative-voice/#comment-427 Jake's just plain talented. No idle hands shall his wrists be attached to. New Zealand is a crazy distance from Utah in both distance and culture and I can't wait to explore Auckland in the wake of Jakes artistic expression. He drives like shit though. Jake’s just plain talented.
No idle hands shall his wrists be attached to. New Zealand is a crazy distance from Utah in both distance and culture and I can’t wait to explore Auckland in the wake of Jakes artistic expression.
He drives like shit though.

]]> Comment on A taste for the world’s most exceptional chocolates at Caputo’s by Jason Bunting http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/11/13/a-taste-for-the-world%e2%80%99s-most-exceptional-chocolates-at-caputo%e2%80%99s/#comment-426 Jason Bunting Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:13:45 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2007/11/13/a-taste-for-the-world%e2%80%99s-most-exceptional-chocolates-at-caputo%e2%80%99s/#comment-426 Pralus? Barf! They dark-roast everything and have a ways to go before they should be mentioned in the same sentence as Amedei, Domori, and even Amano. Pralus? Barf! They dark-roast everything and have a ways to go before they should be mentioned in the same sentence as Amedei, Domori, and even Amano.

]]> Comment on Drive by Suiting at Hotel Monaco on April 22: Benefits Dress for Success and Junior League’s Women Helping Women programs by Abhinav http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/04/06/drive-by-suiting-at-hotel-monaco-on-april-22-benefits-dress-for-success-and-junior-leagues-women-helping-women-programs/#comment-422 Abhinav Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:23:20 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/04/06/drive-by-suiting-at-hotel-monaco-on-april-22-benefits-dress-for-success-and-junior-leagues-women-helping-women-programs/#comment-422 How does one get in touch with Prof. Les? Is there an email address available? Abhinav How does one get in touch with Prof. Les? Is there an email address available?

Abhinav

]]> Comment on Poor Yorick Studios slates two-day Open Studio March 28-29 by Brad Slaugh http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/03/22/poor-yorick-studios-slates-two-day-open-studio-march-28-29/#comment-413 Brad Slaugh Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:48:31 +0000 http://saltlakecityutahblog.com/2008/03/22/poor-yorick-studios-slates-two-day-open-studio-march-28-29/#comment-413 One correction: The Open Studio is a private party to which every cool person in Salt Lake is invited, whether they received an actual card in the mail or not. Public events have arcane rules and restrictions regarding adult beverages that private parties do not, and we are simply trying to navigate the labyrinth of Utah's enlightened liquor laws. We will not be checking who has invitations and who does not, and certainly nobody will be turned away at the door who is not on the list. However, nobody under 21 will be served alcohol at this event, so don't even try. We'll have lots of other legal liquid options for teetotalers and minors. If you'd like to be on our invitation list, simply email me at bslaugh@comcast.net. One correction: The Open Studio is a private party to which every cool person in Salt Lake is invited, whether they received an actual card in the mail or not. Public events have arcane rules and restrictions regarding adult beverages that private parties do not, and we are simply trying to navigate the labyrinth of Utah’s enlightened liquor laws. We will not be checking who has invitations and who does not, and certainly nobody will be turned away at the door who is not on the list. However, nobody under 21 will be served alcohol at this event, so don’t even try. We’ll have lots of other legal liquid options for teetotalers and minors.

If you’d like to be on our invitation list, simply email me at bslaugh@comcast.net.

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