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Balinese art patronage – now & then
Balinese Kamasan Painiting
Balinese painting has a rich and unique history dating back over 400 years. Originally the work of artisans from the East Javanese Majapahit Empire (13-16th Century), this special narrative style of painting expanded into Bali in 1343 when the Majapahit conquered Bali, introducing the Hindu culture, and institutions.
The collapse of the empire in 1515 led to the mass migration of the Majapahit aristocracy to Bali, and from the 16th – 20th centuries, the village of Kamasan, Klungkung, East Bali was the epicenter of classical Balinese painting. The art form thrived because its patrons were the highest-ranking kings of Bali. Patronage has played a defining role in Balinese art, and there are many fascinating stories about the development of the art, and the characters involved, both from the present, and the past.
Flora and fauna painting by Ketut Rudi of Lodtunduh
The Kamasan paintings feature two-dimensional compositions with imagery derived from the Wayang shadow puppet theater, one of the original story telling methods in the Balinese Hindu culture that may be traced back over 2000 years to India. Often depicting battles between the forces of good and bad, the narratives originate from the Hindu and Buddhist texts, and old Javanese-Balinese folktales.
The paintings decorate Balinese temples and adorn the houses of the aristocracy. They communicate about the philosophies of life, religion, ethics and morals, as well as flora and fauna and astrology, while serving to bring peace and harmony to society. Referred to as an ancient academic art, it differs from modern systems by placing more emphasis on contemplation, the role of the senses, meditation and direct application.
Australian collector and art patron Colin McDonald with the renown bird painter from Lodtunduh, Ubud, Ketut Rudi
The formation of the Dutch colonial state in the early 20th century had a massive, disruptive impact upon the Balinese social structures. Patronage was previously inherent to social belonging: the king, village, or clan commissioned a work from an artist, or a group of artists for some rice, or possibly a piece of land. Under foreign rule artists no longer worked solely for their palaces, yet had to contribute free manual labor, suffering loss of status, privileges, and the spiritual returns of working for royalty.
A revolutionary period of creativity began in Ubud in the 1930's having a dramatic effect upon the traditional art, along with the lives of many Balinese. A new genre was born, Balinese modern traditional art, featuring the introduction of western techniques with more realistic iconography, and modern narratives to cater to a burgeoning market for souvenirs purchased by the initial wave of foreign tourists to visit Bali. Important patronage came from early western settlers, along with the Ubud royal family, who later in 1954 opened Ubud's first museum, Puri Lukisan.
Colin McDonald with Balinese contemporary artist Made Budhiana whom he has supported for over 30 years
A new era of private patronage began, post 1970's, during the second wave of tourism, when successful art dealers became gallerists, and then museum founders in Ubud. Suteja Neka opened the Neka Art Museum, Agung Rai established ARMA, and Nyoman Rudana opened the Rudana Museum.
An important modern day chapter of art patronage is accredited to Australian collector Colin McDonald QC, who first visited Bali in 1983. "I was immediately arrested by the beauty of the landscape, along with the art, and was eager to return," said McDonald, who at the time was a collector of Australian aboriginal art.
"Menyanyikan Hidup" 2012 – Made Budhiana
Upon his first visit to the Rudana Gallery, McDonald was attracted to the natural, aesthetic, and spiritual qualities of the art. In 1984 he purchased his first Balinese paintings, one by the abstract expressionist Made Budhiana, and another by the Lodtunuh bird painter Ketut Rudi. McDonald later met and befriended the artists.
"I was especially attracted to gentle, insightful and spiritual temperaments of the two artists," McDonald said. "After I visited Budhiana's home and witnessed the depth and power of his work, I starting buying directly from him."
"Good Friday" 2018 painted by Wayan Wirawan on Good Friday at Colin McDonald's residence at Lodtunduh, Ubud
The process of becoming an art connoisseur is driven by a thirst for knowledge, and meeting and learning from other collectors and experts. McDonald frequented the Rudana Gallery, and later the Neka Museum, and there he met important Indonesian collectors who were willing to share about their passion.
McDonald started collecting contemporary art and he loved to immerse himself in the local art community. Today he owns more than 400 pieces, sketches, drawings paintings, installations and sculptures. In 2011 he went on to establish, in conjunction the Northern Center for Contemporary Art in Darwin, the "Artist's Camp" for Indonesian and Balinese artists to visit the Northern Territory of Australia to interpret the landscape and the indigenous culture.
"Easter Sunday" 2018 by Wayan Wirawan for Colin McDonald
"Art is a celebration of life, and a great companion. It speaks of cultural and religious tolerance, and the importance of ceremony," McDonald said, who found art a perfect refuge from a stressful law career. "The Balinese artists have an extraordinary sensitivity to seeing the world and the universe with an intelligence and receptivity to both the seen and unseen worlds. The western world, however, often neglects this, and this reflects the spiritual gaps within western contemporary culture, along with their struggles."
Images: Courtesy of Colin McDonald & Richard Horstman
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Bruce Carpenter: presenting Indonesian art & culture to the world
Bruce Carpenter
A lust for life and adventure, along with a generous dose of savvy have propelled New York City born and bred Bruce W. Carpenter around the planet.
The son of a young American soldier who returned from WWII with an upper class English bride, Carpenter found himself torn between the idealism and glory of old Britain and the cosmopolitan metropolis of his birth. In the end, the creative cauldron that was NYC in the 60s & 70s would be the winner.
"I found my sanctuary in the great museums and then seminal art scene of the "City" where I was introduced to the Underground Art Scene and the Beat Poets. This would lead on to the first happenings, the precursor of installations, in Soho lofts, Andy Warhol's Factory, experimental theatre and film," says Carpenter, who eventually channelled his creativity into filmmaking. Carpenter was also an eyewitness and full-blown inductee into the Woodstock Generation, having attended the concert, and the Age of Aquarius. He played in a Blues band and was a member of several theatre groups.
Lempad of Bali: the illuminating line – Carpenter, Darling, Hinzler, McGowan, Vickers, Widagdo
The election of Richard Nixon and the resurgence of the conservative right, along with the death of a brother who served during the Vietnam War, precipitated a leap across the Atlantic Ocean to the city of Amsterdam where idyllic hippie dreams were still raging on. After experiencing one long and miserable Northern European winter, Carpenter succumbed to exotic tales of the mystic East recited by a new breed of young travellers.
In 1974 he sold his camera and bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok. During the next 18 months he would explore the east crisscrossing the Malay Peninsula and Indonesia starting in Sumatra. Together with the Swiss artist-photographer, Charles Junod, they would scout out wild destinations and create surreal installations that they photographed. These would tour Europe in an exhibition of surreal photography sponsored by the Canon Gallery.
When Carpenter arrived on the island paradise of Bali, Kuta was no more than a small village set in coconut groves adjacent to the beach. "There was a handful of homestays with a cast of international bohemian suffers and roaming hippies as the guests," he recounts. The two most dangerous moving objects were falling coconuts and the deer-like Balinese cow.
Miguel Covarrubias Sketches: Bali – Shanghai – Adriana Williams & Bruce W Carpenter
For the next decade Carpenter led a nomadic lifestyle with regular visits to Bali. In the early 1980s, after meeting Dr. Stanley Kripper, he began organizing cultural tours under the auspices of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in Sausalito. These specialized in visits to traditional healers and religious figures and would end with a book on traditional Balinese healing co-authored with Krippner and Dr. Denny Thong the head of Bali's mental hospital in Bangli.
In 1985 Carpenter settled in Ubud and began working on a series of research and art projects usually tied with the art, history and culture of Indonesia. As his reputation grew he was invited to author and co-author a growing number of books. In 1993 he gained wide attention as the author of Willem G. Hofker, Painter of Bali (1993), the first major book on an expatriate artist on Bali. Several other books on expatriate artists soon followed including the acclaimed, W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp, the First European Artist in Bali (1997).
"Often in life, its not what you know, but who you know," says Carpenter. Through a serious of discussions with key figures in the hotel industry in Bali Carpenter was to be granted a wonderful opportunity after he convinced the management of the Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran that luxury hotels were the natural heirs of the mantle once held by the royal palaces as patrons of the arts. The result was the opening of the Ganesha Gallery, the first dedicated art gallery on the premises of a hotel in 1992. This was hailed as an excellent cultural bridge between the guests and Indonesian modern and traditional art.
Emilio Ambron: An Italian Artist in Bali – Bruce W. Carpenter
Initially the resort attracted wealthy and sophisticated international clientele and with the charismatic Carpenter as the figurehead of Ganesha and his sharp eye for art, the timing was perfect and it became an immediate success.
For a 15-year period the gallery held 12 exhibitions a year, an unheard of phenomenon in Indonesian art, confirming it as the fine art gallery in Bali. In its heyday well-heeled guests and local collectors purchased quantities of art, however over the years as the profile of the guests changed, along with events such as the Gulf War, 9/11 and the Bali bombings, and its market gradually faded. This experience for Carpenter gifted him with enormous experience and knowledge, along with connections and an international reputation.
In the meanwhile Carpenter would also begin publishing a series of books on the traditional arts of Indonesia, including Mentawai Art, Batak Sculpture, Nias Sculpture and two books on traditional jewellery. "I am a firm believer that expatriates should contribute to the country they live in. I was blessed with a deep knowledge and appreciation of Indonesian arts and culture which is fast disappearing and I have taken it upon myself to try to record as much of it as possible.
W.O.J Nieuwenkamp: First European Artist in Bali – Bruce W. Carpenter
In all, Carpenter has written and co-authored over twenty books and scores of articles on Indonesian art, culture and history. However, with the recent release of the book Lempad of Bali – The illuminating Line, the first fully comprehensive study on the master of Balinese traditional artist, Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978), on the 20th September 2014 at Museum Puri Lukisan, he admits, "this has by far been the most challenging project I have engaged in in my life."
"As the book concept and project manager my list of tasks was unprecedented. I had to oversee interactions with over forty institutions and collectors in eight different countries, each with different requirements, along with dealing with six authors, one of whom is dead!" Carpenter says. "Our endeavour was to include the broadest range of Lempad's works available in the book, therefore the detective work required was unbeknown to us and consequentially enormous." The beautiful volume of over 424 pages is the culmination of more than six years work for the team of dedicated and respected academics and professionals.
"Bali deserves to have world class art exhibitions, books and events to create more interest in its immense and unique culture," Carpenter states.
"I am dedicated to the publication of illustrated books on the traditional arts of Indonesia which have disappeared or are disappearing. We honor the past by recording its brilliance. I also feel it is important to urge young Indonesians to do the same. It is ironic that westerners play such a critical role in the studies of Indonesian art. This should change."
Opinionated and articulate Carpenter counts many, including the rich and famous, as friends. A father of two he cuts both a dashing and unusual figure. His trailblazing journey through life is rich in colourful tales that are steeped in the exotic, mysterious and dynamic.
Indonesian Tribal Art – Bruce W. Carpenter
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The Art of Pengosekan Village
Birds of Lod Tunduh, 2010 – Ketut Rudi
Balinese traditional art is the art of story telling. Its ancient narratives bring to life tales from the sacred Hindu and Buddhist texts, old Balinese and Javanese folklore, and accounts of daily life. Its purpose is to promote harmony within the community via examples of proper moral conduct.
During the past century indigenous art has been revolutionized via the meeting with Western art techniques and ideas into a 'new' genre that became known as Balinese modern traditional art. This art form thrived due to the development of new tourist markets, driven initially by the first wave of foreign visitors in the 1930's, who after holidaying on Bali wished to purchase a memento to bring home. A distinctive feature of Balinese modern traditional art is the different village styles, or 'schools' that evolved over time, each with its own individual creative verve.
Cosmic Circle – Dewa Nyoman Batuan
Stories from the other side of the canvas – both triumphant and tragic – of the artists and the events behind the art have enriched the 'aura' of Balinese modern traditional art while endearing a global audience. This is a tale about the art and some of the characters that have distinguished the art from the village of Pengosekan.
Overshadowed by the more famous styles of Ubud, Batuan and Sanur, Pengosekan, one kilometre south of Ubud, has its own art history, complete with unique figures, and signature styles. The most celebrated of all Pengosekan painters is Gusti Ketut Kobot (1917-1999), accredited as one of the leaders of the post-war changes in Balinese paintings, he was also an influential art teacher. Some of Kobot's finest works are mythological featuring characters from the religious narratives, while he also responsible for creating the prototypes for the scenes of village life that would be ceaselessly imitated for mass production as tourist art.
Triwikrama, 1986 – Gusti Ketut Kobot
Kobot's renditions of characters that still today are brought to life in the Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theatre are executed with extraordinary attention to compositional balance. According to the Balinese paintings that achieve perfect visual equilibrium indicate the artist's excellent skills, and his strong connection with the divine. Brahma on Wilmana, Kobot's painting of the Hindu god of creation riding the monster headed mythical bird Wilmana, on permanent display at the Neka Art Museum in Sanggingan, Ubud is fine example of his talent.
Structured with outer layers of decorative patterns the central characters appear framed and effortlessly poised, Wilmana wears a magic protective poleng (black and white checkered cloth) around the waist to avert harmful forces, since it has positive white and negative black in balance. Kobot is renowned for such depictions, honing them to the height of refinement. He is acknowledged as one of the masters of the original Ubud artist's cooperative, the Pita Maha that thrived between 1936-1945, helping establish Balinese modern traditional art.
Scene from the Ramayana story – Gusti Ketut Kobot
The inhabitants of Pengosekan were predominantly farmers, tending the agricultural fields surrounding their village. In the process of breaking away from the orthodox subject matter that featured in their paintings, the artists began to look outside of the conventions for new creative inspiration, and started paying more attention to nature.
A signature style developed in Pengosekan during the 1960's featuring images of local flora and fauna painted in fresh pastel colours. At first the artists focussed on depicting bird life set within beautiful scenarios of forests and trees, others then explored nature close-up, their compositions highlighting an array of insects, often grasshoppers or butterflies rendered in great detail.
Pengosekan fauna and flora style
One of the finest practitioners of the flora and fauna style is Ketut Rudi who was born in Lotonduh, just south of Pengosekan in 1943. His works were commissioned and collected by the second President of Indonesia, Suharto (1921-2008) and hang in the Presidential State Palaces around the country. Rudi often painted at the State Palace in Tampaksiring, Central Bali, while Suharto was on retreat from the nation's capital city, Jakarta. To ease his mind Suharto would often sit for hours watching Rudi at work.
Another painter, Ketut Liyer (1924-2016) was a local village priest (pemangku) who painted agricultural scenes and the sacred cloth amulets known as rerajahan. Liyer, who was also a paranormal and 'healer', shot to international fame via the Hollywood movie Eat, Pray, Love released in 2010 and starring Julia Roberts. Liyer's paintings occasionally come up for auction at the twice-yearly Larasati Bali art sales held in Ubud.
Dewa Putu Mokoh, 2006
Dewa Nyoman Batuan (1939-2013) was an icon within the world of Balinese art. Painter, entrepreneur and artist community visionary, he was graced with an effervescent personality. Batuan had a dream for his village that manifested into the Pengosekan Community of Artists in 1970. Through his entrepreneurial endeavor he helped establish international markets for the local paintings and was able to contribute enormously for the well-being of the community of poor farmers, many who became painters to supplement their family income. Batuan's contribution to the development of Balinese modern traditional art was to fuse traditional narratives within the Buddhist structural icon of the mandala, designing compelling, unique, and highly original works.
His older brother, Dewa Putu Mokoh (1934-2010) broke free from the restraints of Balinese art to introduce personal and intimate visual stories of another side of life that was often quirky, lurid, and even taboo. Simplified forms dominated his compositions, a self trained artist, Mokoh's works boarded on both the modern and contemporary, simplifying and extending the range of images in Balinese art, especially with his close-up focus on intimate scenes.
Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih
Pengosekan became the adopted home for the most important woman artist in Indonesian art history, Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih (1966-2006). Murni came from Tabanan, Central Bali to study with Mokoh. She rose from the life as a child of a farmer, poor and uneducated to the ranks of artistic distinction. Her father sexually abused her at the age of nine. Murni's minimalist figurative/surrealistic style featured powerful coloration while communicating via the language of the sub conscious. Her outsider art is confrontational, daring and even violent, yet always electrifying. Murni's work broke significant grounds into the social taboos of gender politics and feminism.
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Bali Artists' Camp 2016 Exhibition
Badak Taman Ujung Karangasem – Made Budhiana
Impressions of some of Bali's most important archeological sites, the 11th century Gunung Kawi temple in Tampaksiring, and the stone reliefs at Yeh Pulu in Bedulu, along with dramatic landscapes depictions from remote East Bali, went on display at the Bali Artists' Camp 2016 Exhibition.
Open from 8 April – May 22 at the Made Budhiana Gallery, Ubud, and featuring more than 30 paintings, sketches, and installations by local and foreign artists, the exhibition marks the fifth year of engagement between the Northern Territory of Australia and Bali, and Eastern Indonesia.
Yeh Pulu – Gede Gunada
An art and cultural engagement that began in 2012, the Bali Artists' Camp's vision evolves around engagement with the landscape, nature, and the rich Balinese culture. The event brings together artists from Bali and Indonesia, with their counter parts from Australia, and other foreign countries, to visit inspiring sites throughout Bali, to work on location in a visual art and cross-cultural exchange exercise.
The fruits of the 2016 Bali Artists' Camp, themed engagement with monumental Bali, produced on separate occasions in May, June, July and September 2016 (collectively a period of seven weeks), will be displayed until 22 May. The vibrant collection includes works by renown Balinese artists Made Budhiana, along with Made Sudibia and Gede Gunada from Bali, and paintings by Freddy Sitorus, born in South Sulawesi, and East Javanese painter Nanik Suryani.
Gunung Kawi – Nanik Suryani
The foreign artist's contributions reflect different artistic approaches and backgrounds, Japanese artist Rie Mandala's offerings are delicate works in ink on paper. Well-known Australian artist Michael Downs' compositions have both surreal and abstract sensibilities, fellow countryman Ivor Cole prefers to works in oil, in his realism paintings, while Australian Mary Lou Pavlovic's presentations are forged from an array of media, including timber and plastic, with the addition of paint and other decorative media.
Ivor Cole said of his experience, "the cultural divide between the artists is quickly wiped away. There is no separation, we are here to absorb and translate the best we can through the visual image, the emotional, spiritual state of this place and this time."
Puri Prima – Ivor Cole
"The Northern Territory – Indonesia relationship has a long history of trade and cultural exchange," said Michael Gunner, the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, who is one of the co sponsors of the event.
"For hundreds of years trade and cultural exchange flourished between the Macassans (people from present day Sulawesi and related islands) and aboriginals of the Northern Territory. Since the birth of the Republic of Indonesia, and the attainment of Self- Government for the Northern Territory in 1978, there has been an increased focus on acknowledging and strengthening our economic, cultural and social ties within the region," Gunner adds.
Perwududan Dewi – Made Sudibia
"I had the honor of traveling through the lush tropical landscape with the local artists visiting spectacular temples and monuments," Mary Lou Pavlovic said. "And I was struck by how close to nature the Balinese and Indonesian artists were, everywhere we went they knew all the fruit and medicinal herbs. I realized although I long to feel this affinity with nature, I am not from a culture that exists in the same way with nature."
The Bali Artists' Camp compliments the Artists' Camp art engagement project run in alternative years by the Northern Center For Contemporary Art (NCCA) in Darwin. "The Artists' Camp involves Balinese and Indonesian artists traveling to the Top End of the Northern Territory and interpreting its rugged and diverse landscape, together with an artistic and cultural interaction with Aboriginal artists," said the founder of the Made Budhiana Gallery, Australian Colin MacDonald.
Gambelan Landscape – Michael Downs
"The camp started as a concept with the original Director of Museums and Art Galleries in the Northern Territory (MAGNT), Dr Colin Jack Hinton back in 1978." MacDonald, the former Director and Chairman of the Board of MAGNT, developed the concept further when he took Balinese artist Made Budhiana to the NT to participate in the first international Artists' Camp, along with Australian and Malaysian artists in 1990.
The vision of the ten-year program of the Artists' Camp is that the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, the Australian Prime Minister and the Indonesian President will open a touring exhibition at the Australian National Gallery that will include the first retrospective of the Australian-Indonesian artists' engagement.
Study for a Monument of Flowers – May Lou Pavlovic
The Bali Governor, Made Pastika, who is also a supporter of the event, will visit the exhibition in early May to meet the artists, and to be presented works by the artists.
This project has had the on-going and enthusiastic support from the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Department, the Australia Indonesia Institute and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, especially successive Australian Consul Generals.
Batur – Gede Gunada
Made Budhiana Gallery
Villa Pandan Harum
Jl. Anak Agung Gede Rai
Banjar Abian Semal
Gang Pandan Harum
Lotonduh, Ubud
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Swedish Artist Richard Winkler at Home in Bali
Richard Winkler at work in his Sanur studio
Swedish artist Richard Winkler's creative development charts a course that isn't unlike others who have settled in Bali. He has, however succeeded in doing what few foreign artists in Indonesia can do. Art lovers and collectors quickly recognized Winkler's talent and he created a niche within the large, yet difficult to penetrate, Indonesian contemporary art market.
Within his paintings Winkler creates a fantastic Balinese utopian landscape. His compositions feature figures, bulbous and distorted, that contain the extraordinary story of his own body and personal experience of having to cope with a rare bone disorder. From an early age painful boney growths continued to reappear on Winkler's limbs and he had to undergo regular surgery to have them removed.
Farmers of the Blue Hills, 2010
"These experiences taught me to love and honor the physical vehicle in which I was born. They have inspired me," Winkler said. "This has helped develop a resilient character, and given me an enormously positive outlook on life."
Winkler's figures reflect the creative nature of the human DNA that manifests in countless body forms and sizes, from obese to beautiful, and from the vigorous to the diseased. "I resonate with the abstract nature of my figures. Subconsciously a part of me springs forth and then in the studio it comes to life through my works. It is my own unique creative process," he adds.
Mother Earth, 2011
At a glance Winkler's oil paintings are an amalgamation of subtle curves, delightful arcs suggesting nature's perfect symbol – the circle. The exaggerated human forms that occupy his compositions feature bulging backsides, toros and limbs. His works are studies of balance and precision, enhanced by his perfect brush work technique.
Winkler's coloration is never over powering, his rich environmental scenarios send tranquil messages. The soft greens and blues within his tropical locales contain delicate, soothing melodies. Occasionally he adopts contrasting colors, positioned to create aesthetic impact.
A Beautiful Afternoon, 2016
Rarely does Winkler utilize the potency of the straight line within his settings. When he does it will be the horizon line, that helps denote the composition's depth of field, while delivering a jolt of tension within his "sea of curves".
About 12 years ago Winkler was driven to transform his ideas into large three dimensional forms. His process began with experimentation and learning how and what he needed to be. First he constructed and 'played' with models, simplistic and crude, and then the momentum of his creativity grew. It was not long before Winkler was forging wonderful sculptures in bronze.
These are monumental, minimalist reclining figures, some more than 3 meters in height. Winkler takes the voluptuous characters from his paintings and expands on their size. To achieve the perfect symmetries in his sculptures requires time and skill, so during the process he must continuously run his hands over the extremities of the models to identify and correct imperfections.
The models are then dismantled in his Sanur studio and transferred to Central Java, reassembled and caste in liquid bronze, and then the finishing is done. His characters are finally positioned according to the client's wishes, and appear rooted and secure as if they have grown up and out of the earth.
Richard Winkler was born in 1969 in Norrkoping, Sweden and studied graphic design and illustration at the Beckman's School of Design in Stockholm. For some years he worked as an illustrator for advertising and magazines. In 1997 he moved from Europe to Ubud to become a full-time painter. His work is a metaphor for the omnipotent fertility of the universe, while celebrating the beauty of the Balinese landscape.
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Wayan Karja: From a 'Young Artist' to Balinese Visionary
Wayan Karja
Within every Balinese village there is a tale or two to be told.
The association between the master and pupil has played a vital role in the development of Balinese traditional art. The bonds amid teacher and student, father and son, or among relatives have enabled the sharing of ideas, support and tuition. Such relationships helped categorize Balinese art by village styles or 'schools'.
In the late1920's – 30's, Balinese art was being revolutionized and adapted for foreign tastes. The two-dimensional Hindu narratives, Kamasan or Wayang paintings met head on with western aesthetics and the results were dramatic. The development of tourism created large markets for these new paintings, and localized schools of art, such as the Ubud, Sanur and Batuan schools, came to the fore.
"Cosmic Energy 2016"
Fast forward to 1959 when Arie Smit, an accomplished Dutch artist living in Penestanan began sharing art materials with, and teaching young boys in the village. This was the beginning of the "Young Artists" style, and at its height there was about 300 village practitioners. Colorful and fresh, it was very popular in the 1970's as tourism was enjoying a revival. Penestanan has a distinctive artistic history of its own.
This tale however, is about a painter, art educator and administrator from the village who has succeeded in creating a unique artistic voice within the framework of Balinese modern art.
Wayan Karja's earliest memories are of sitting in his father's lap with a paintbrush in hand.
"My father often guided my hand through sketches or marked areas within a composition that I would fill in with color," Karja says. "I was very lucky to grow up in a thriving art environment, every member of my family within the compound was painting, even the women too. This intense activity was inspirational."
Born in Penestanan in 1965 Karja's natural ability and birthright automatically sealed his fate. Determined to learn more about art he received a wealth of local and international art education. Karja studied in Switzerland in 2008-11 painting abstract landscapes, while in 1997-99 he undertook an art scholarship at the University of South Florida, USA. At the School of Fine Arts, Denpasar, 1981-85 he broadened his knowledge of art theory and international art, and then at the Udayana University in Denpasar, 1985-1990 delved into impressionism and abstraction, and was inspired by Monet, Van Gogh and Matisse.
From 1978-81 Karja studied the Ubud style learning about light, shade and the anatomy. As a child he was introduced to the master pupil association and trained for many years under the watchful eye of his father Ketut Santra who gave him his indoctrination into the "Young Artist" style. "There were no galleries at that time so the buyers came direct to the artist's home. At the age of 10 I sold my first painting," Karja recalls.
In 1994 upon visiting a museum in Switzerland Karja had his most profound art experience. One that began his love affair with modern art. He observed a pure red composition by the American abstract painter Mark Rothko.
"Is this what they call art?" Was Karja's cynical response.
Yet by the time Karja had completed his tour of the museum the significance of the work was understood. Rothko's work leapt out from the walls and "spoke" to him unlike any other artist had previously done. Rarely had an Indonesian artist adopted color as their sole message, least of all the Balinese.
"Balinese art is about tight configurations of patterns, details and narratives yet I was always driven to search into its philosophies." Karja's journey eventually led him to a deep exploration of cross-cultural thinking and he began combining the philosophy of the Balinese Hindu Mandala colors with modern western techniques. Karja's initial response to the colors and movement of his environment (landscape and culture) had been based on emotion, yet the impact of Rothko and other western painters demanded from him a new sense of selfexpression.
"Balinese abstraction developed in the 1970's yet it was different to the western model. Most of our creations are deeply rooted in traditions including icons, symbolic and non-symbolic elements, as well as philosophical and spiritual aspects of the Balinese way of life." Karja's direction evolved through intellectual endeavor, "Allowing my work to become simpler and more spiritual," Karja says.
Karja's technique involves building layers of color, often in drips and with the use of watered down medium often creating swirling and dynamic organic forms. The works may be subtle and shimmering, or powerfully vibrant. They are always inviting, meditative and mysterious, creating aesthetic contrasts between the landscape and the cosmos.
"There is no separation between art and life," Karja says. "Life is color and my physical and spiritual journey is to become an accomplished colorist painter."
His contribution, via teaching, to the development of Balinese art has been substantial. Karja began in 1990 at the School of Fine Arts in Ubud and then at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) in Denpasar where he continues teaching to this day. Over the years he has taught locally and abroad holding various positions, from 2002-04 as head of the Fine Arts Dept., Indonesian College of the Arts (STSI), Denpasar and from 2004-08 as the Dean of the Visual Arts Department at ISI.
"I enjoyed and benefited from this experience," he says. "However being an administrator took me away from my artistic dreams."
Karja has exhibited in many international countries and frequently travels locally and abroad giving lectures, speeches and engaging in collaborative projects. At his family's guesthouse Santra Putra in Penestanan is his gallery and studio, along with a space open to the public for workshops and events, where he teaches tourists and often hosts exhibitions by young local artists.
"Journey to the Unknown" Karja's March 2015 exhibition in Jakarta showcased 42 paintings created between 2010-15 was an outstanding success. "The audience's response was excellent, nonetheless I experienced an unexpected sense of liberation. I realized to complete a procession from childhood through to adulthood, my transition from a world of freedom to one dominated by mental activity, in order to sustain my creative journey I have to return to a childlike state."
"I have now opened a new door with the motto – play, flow and free. I am invigorated and my works reflect a new joy," Karja says.
"Now I am learning how to play again."
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THE NATURAL REMEDIES MYSTERY SERIES
Set on the idyllic North Fork which is two short hours east of NYC, this series follows the adventures of Nature's Way Market & Cafe owner and holistic doctor Willow McQuade, her boyfriend and former detective Jackson Spade and her ex, Hollywood producer, Simon Lewis as they solve murder mysteries. From death by flower essences to death in an organic vineyard, each installment is a puzzle to be solved and features natural cures for health & well-being. What could be better?
Death Drops
"With a terrific premise and an interesting topic, Fiedler's debut shows promise."
– Library Journal
"Death Drops is a gem! Entertaining, informative, and with a mystery that had me completely baffled!"
– Gayle Trent, author of Killer Sweet Tooth
"An absorbing mystery and entertaining debut."
– Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, writer/producer of Designing Women
An engaging investigative thriller...an enjoyable whodunit."
–The Mystery Gazette
"Death Drops is as engaging as it is educational about natural remedies and full-body health."
– Herb Companion
A DearReader.com Book Club Pick
In the charming Natural Remedies cozy series "with a terrific premise" (Library Journal), naturopathic doctor Willow McQuade must solve the murder of her beloved aunt after she's found dead in her natural health store with her family's valuable skin cream formula stolen.
Dr. Willow McQuade, ND, a twenty-eight-year-old doctor specializing in natural remedies, has decided to take sabbatical and visit her Aunt Claire, the owner of Nature's Way Market and Cafe in idyllic Greenport, Long Island. The idea of rest and relaxation is quickly forgotten when Willow arrives from a morning meditative walk to discover her Aunt Claire dead in the store, a strange almond-like smell emanating from her mouth and a bottle of flower essences by her side.
Despite her Zen nature and penchant for yoga, Aunt Claire had a knack for getting into confrontations with folks. An activist, she held weekly meetings for different causes every week in the store. The police want to believe the death is accidental—but Willow thinks she may have been poisoned.
Things get worse when Aunt Claire's valuable recipe for a new natural age-defying formula, Fresh Face, is stolen during a store break-in, and an attempt is made on Willow's life. Desperate for a way out of the mess, she turns to a handsome young cop Jackson Spade. Will they be able to solve the case…the natural way?
Scent to Kill
"In Fiedler's well-crafted second mystery, set on Long Island's North Fork (after 2012's Death Drops), a film crew plans to shoot a segment for a TV show about psychics at producer Roger Bixby's Southport mansion, reputed to be haunted by a 1933 murder victim. When Bixby drowns one night, a victim of foul play, naturopathic doctor Willow McQuade, the owner of Nature's Way Market and Café in nearby Greenport, rushes to the defense of the chief suspect—her former boyfriend, Simon Lewis, who quarreled with Bixby earlier in the day. Two almost identical murders decades apart spur Willow to unravel the complex relationships between Bixby and his film crew, as well as between his forebears and the townspeople, to discover who might have wished the producer dead. Devotees of natural medicine and aromatherapy will enjoy the tips that appear at the beginning of each chapter and scattered throughout the text." - Publisher's Weekly
In the second novel in the "engaging" (Gayle Trent, author of Killer Sweet Tooth) Natural Remedies cozy series, holistic doctor Willow McQuade must solve the murder of a producer of a new psychic television show.
When naturopathic doctor and shop owner Willow McQuade's ex-boyfriend Simon Lewis invites her to a party for the cast and crew of a new television show at Long Island's scenic Bixby Estate, she's most excited to visit the property's exclusive lavender farm. But a whole field of her favorite stress-reducing herb can't provide enough soothing support to calm the effects of a murder!
Even the show's psychic star didn't predict the demise of Roger Bixby, the estate's owner and estranged husband of Simon's new girlfriend. Now Simon, who's been collared by police, needs Willow's help to remedy the situation. As Willow snoops about the mansion, offering natural cures to ease the mounting tension, a strange energy—and the discovery of an eerily similar unsolved murder decades earlier—makes her wonder whether the alternative source of the crime might actually be . . . supernatural. Can she find harmony between mind, body, and possibly even spirits before somebody else goes up in smoke?
Garden of Death
"A garden of delights for mystery readers--with plenty of brain teasing clues, clever plot twists, a picturesque village setting, and a charming amateur sleuth."
– Anne Canadeo, author of A Murder in Mohair, A Black Sheep Knitting Mystery
"A natural winner! This smart who-dunnit is the perfect remedy for anyone in need of a great read."
– Liz Mugavero, author of the Agatha-nominated Pawsitively Organic Mysteries
"Buried secrets, medicinal plants and murder, and of course, dogs and cats, make this a thoroughly enjoyable mystery!"
– Linda O. Johnston, author of the Pet Rescue Mysteries
When a local doctor is found dead in Willow McQuade's medicinal garden, she must find the killer to clear her boyfriend's name in this third clever book in the Natural Remedies Mystery series.
Dr. Willow McQuade, owner of Nature's Way Market & Café, has put the finishing touches on a new medicinal plant garden for Greenport's annual Maritime Festival and is ready for the festivities to begin. But it's not all flowers and sunshine at the grand opening, when Willow discovers the body of another contestant, Dr. Charles White, face down in her garden.
Willow's hunky boyfriend, Jackson Spade, immediately becomes a suspect due to a recent fight with Dr. White. Willow knows she has to remedy the situation, but it won't be easy with the other applicants' vendettas and vandals wrecking her garden at every turn. And when she finds buried treasure in her garden that just might belong to the legendary Captain Kidd, the stakes become even higher. Was Dr. White searching for that treasure? Did someone kill him to get to it first? With the help of Jackson and her eccentric ex-boyfriend, Willow follows the clues to uncover the truth that someone wants buried…But can she dig up enough evidence before she becomes the killer's next victim?
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Naturopathic doctor Willow McQuade loves utilizing edible plants in the recipes served by her business, Nature's Way Market & Café. Unfortunately, someone has used one of her appetizers as a tool for murder. Now Willow and her boyfriend, Jackson Spade, find themselves in the midst of wine politics. Their friend, Simon, has heavily invested in a local organic winery that is at the center of the murder. Simon once again recruits Willow and Jackson to help him solve the mystery, particularly as it appears the murderer had a different target. Can the Three Musketeers uncover the murderer and salvage Simon's business dealings?
DANDELION DEAD is the fourth book in A Natural Remedies Mystery series. The mystery itself stands on its own merits but the relationships of the characters have been growing and evolving over the course of the series. In particular, the relationship between Willow, Jackson, and Simon will make far more sense to readers who have followed along with the series. Besides, A Natural Remedies Mystery series is a lot of fun and I can't imagine not wanting to read all of Chrystle Fiedler's books!
I love Willow, Jackson, and Simon! I want to browse the shelves of Nature's Way Market & Café, grabbing a bite to eat of one of their tasty but healthy snacks. One of my favorite parts of any Chrystle Fiedler book are the intriguing tidbits of information we get about natural remedies. DANDELION DEAD has less of this incorporated into the storyline than in prior books, but a helpful resource section is provided at the conclusion of the novel. I'm hopeful that DANDELION DEAD isn't the last we'll see of Willow, Jackson, and Simon as I look forward to what trouble they can find next!" - Fresh Fiction
In a cozy mystery filled with natural cures and edible plants that you will love, an organic winery becomes the backdrop for murder! Fortunately, solving crimes comes naturally to charmingly unconventional amateur sleuth and holistic doctor, Willow McQuade, as she looks for clues that will reveal a killer's true vintage.
Business is blooming at Nature's Way Market & Café, and shop owner, holistic doctor, and amateur sleuth, Willow McQuade has never been happier. Her new medicinal herb garden is a hit, so is her new book, she's in love with ex-cop and animal rescuer Jackson Spade, and enjoying teaching seminars about edible plants and natural remedies.
But everything changes when Willow's old boyfriend and TV producer, Simon Lewis, winemaker David Farmer, and his wife Ivy, ask her to cater a party at Pure, their new organic vineyard, to kick off North Fork's Uncorked! week and the competition for Wine Lovers magazine's $200,000 prize. Pure's entry, Falling Leaves, is the favorite to win, and the wine flows freely until after Simon's toast when smiles give way to looks of horror. Ivy's twin sister, Amy has been murdered! Turns out, the poison that killed her was actually meant for David. But who wants him dead? A rival vintner? Or someone closer to home? This time the truth may be a bitter vintage to swallow.
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Social media posting draws criticism at council meeting
By: Eric Czarnik | Sterling Heights Sentry | Published October 10, 2017
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A Sterling Heights Planning Commission member has apologized after some residents took offense to a social media post that used imagery of prisoners captured by the Islamic State organization.
Geoff Gariepy is a paid member of the Planning Commission and a member of the local Community Emergency Response Team. In a Sept. 6 post on a public Facebook group page called Sterling Heights Local Politics, he was involved in discussing public speaking practices during city meetings. The thread participants often employed sarcasm and meme-like images.
"Here's what the line of people waiting to speak in the CFC (communications from citizens) segment would look like in a perfect world," Gariepy wrote, along with a photo he posted of four hogtied prisoners captured by ISIS.
At a Sept. 19 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, several residents complained about Gariepy's social media post. Resident Linda Godfrey said she was appalled.
"He should be removed from his position on the Planning Commission," she said. "It is a paid seat. He represents 'We, the People,' and obviously he does not have respect for the people that he's there to represent at the Planning Commission, nor should he be in charge of anything in this city."
Resident Charles Jefferson said that the post wasn't funny.
"When it comes to killing people, guess what? We take this seriously here in this town," he said. "So, what I'm asking this council to do tonight is to send a clear message that we here in Sterling Heights will not tolerate this behavior by anyone here in this city, especially the people who are paid to represent the people of Sterling Heights' community and get paid for it from the people of Sterling Heights."
After the public spoke Sept. 19, Mayor Michael Taylor said he takes the issue very seriously and has talked to Gariepy about it. While Taylor said that the post was in "bad taste" and a failed attempt at humor, he didn't ask for a resignation.
"I have the full trust in all of our planning commissioners to represent the interests of our residents," the mayor said. "I don't think, in his heart, he believes that (the post is) an accurate depiction of what should happen."
At the following Oct. 3 City Council meeting, Gariepy read a formal apology, taking full responsibility but denying that his online comment was seriously advocating killing people.
"Taken out of context, the image makes me look like a monster, and it is an embarrassment not only for me but also for people who have supported me," he said. "I regret that it is also an embarrassment for my fellow planning commissioners, and for that I am truly sorry."
Gariepy apologized to anyone offended and said, as a way to atone, that he has donated to UNICEF USA to benefit the children of war-torn Syria.
"Nobody else deserves the blame for this besides me. It will not happen again," he said. "I believe my gravest error was in using an image depicting real human suffering as part of a joke. On reflection, I am shocked at how callous it was for me to do that."
Afterward, Councilman Gary Lusk said he has forgiven Gariepy, adding that people sometimes "push 'send' too quickly" while on social media. Taylor also accepted Gariepy's apology, adding that Gariepy has "learned a lot from this episode."
On Oct. 4, media reports surfaced of the mayor reportedly telling an online critic identified in the exchanges as Kevin Lee to "go to hell" while trading insults on social media. The comments were found on the Sterling Heights Local Politics forum. Taylor declined to comment to the Sentry on the matter. Lee could not be reached for comment by press time.
For more information about Sterling Heights, visit www.sterling-heights.net or call (586) 446-2489.


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FEA, IFMA Foundation Release EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Guide | Facility Executive - Creating Intelligent Buildings
Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, has released a new publication detailing how to utilize EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the second publication in the IFMA Foundation's sustainability guide series.
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FEA, IFMA Foundation Release EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Guide
Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, has released the second guide in the Sustainability "How-to Guide" Series. The new publication, EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, was written by Maureen Roskoski, senior professional; Laurie Gilmer, associate; and Greg Hughel, project engineer, all from FEA.
EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager guide has been created to help facility professionals better understand how to maintain a successful energy management program. The guide highlights essential terms and explains monthly and annual energy consumption within buildings and how this consumption can change over time. In addition to equipping readers with the latest trends and tools needed to tackle energy management, the new guide also provides step-by-step assistance with the Environmental Protection Agency's online tool, the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Teena Shouse, senior facility management consultant at FEA and past IFMA chair, comments on the EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager by saying, "In this ever-changing world peppered with so much information, it is truly a pleasure to have a resource which enables one to be immediately more effective in their search of the energy efficiency holy grail."
"We are very happy with the response received to the first Getting Started guide and look forward to an even greater response to this guide because of the traction received as a result of the initial guide," said Will Rub, executive director of the IFMA Foundation.
"The large scale implementation of ENERGY STAR is a major priority for IFMA this year," said Eric Teicholz, executive editor of the Sustainability "How-to Guide" Series. "We have no doubt that FEA's guide will play a major role in its successful implementation."
To obtain your own copy of the EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager guide, please visit FEA's Web site at www.feapc.com.
IFMA Foundation Sustainability "How-To Guides" Launched Chris Hodges, principal of FEA and an active member of IFMA, has authored this first guide, entitled "Getting Started."
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Cosita linda (En inglés: Sweet Thing) es una telenovela estadounidense-venezolana realizada por Venevisión International Productions en conjunto con Univision Studios y distribuida por Cisneros Media Distribution en el año 2014. Es una adaptación de la telenovela venezolana Cosita rica escrita por Leonardo Padrón.

Está protagonizada por Ana Lorena Sánchez y Christian Meier, y con las participaciones antagónicas de Pedro Moreno, Eva Tamargo, Zuleyka Rivera y Carolina Tejera.

Las grabaciones comenzaron el 31 de mayo de 2013 en Miami, (Estados Unidos) y finalizaron el 28 de febrero de 2014.

Se estrenó en Venezuela el 27 de enero de 2014 a las 9pm en Venevisión, luego a pocas semanas se trasladó a las 2pm, su capítulo final fue emitido el 22 de septiembre de 2014, esta fecha coincide con el estreno en Estados Unidos por Univisión a las 12pm/11c.

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Ana Lorena Rincón es una joven muy hermosa que vive en el barrio popular "La Esperanza" en Los Ángeles, California. Cuando ella y Diego Luján se conocen por casualidad en una tienda, el heredero de una exitosa agencia de publicidad queda tan impactado por la chica que no puede dejar de pensar en ella. Diego está a punto de casarse con la famosa modelo Viviana Robles, pero el destino tiene otros planes... y convertirá el encuentro entre él y Ana Lorena en una apasionada historia de amor.

Unos días antes de la fecha pautada para su boda con Viviana, Diego vuelve a ver a Ana en un barco crucero donde él va de pasajero y ella está trabajando como mesera. Con ese reencuentro inesperado nace un amor profundo entre ambos, por lo que Diego decide cancelar su matrimonio y empezar una nueva vida junto a Ana.

Pero las cosas no se dan como ellos esperan. Viviana, despechada y sedienta de venganza, le tiende una trampa a Ana el día que ésta debe encontrarse con Diego en el aeropuerto para viajar juntos. Falsamente acusada de contrabando de drogas, Ana va presa por varios meses, sin poder explicarle a Diego lo que realmente sucedió.

Al salir de prisión, Ana empieza a trabajar como maquilladora y, de nuevo, el destino la pone frente a frente con Diego. La novia a quien la han contratado para maquillar no es otra que Viviana, quien logró reconquistar a Diego a base de artificios y mentiras, ya que le ha hecho creer que Ana era culpable del delito que se le imputó. Al encontrarse Ana y Diego ese día, ambos sienten el mismo amor de antes, pero ya es demasiado tarde.

El futuro de la pareja se complica aún más con la aparición repentina de un medio hermano desconocido de Diego, Olegario, quien se enamora de Ana. Ahí comienza una batalla feroz entre los dos hermanos por Ana... mientras que, poco a poco, los engaños de Viviana comienzan a descubrirse.

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Shannon Wright has been appointed as the new CEO of the Seniors Rights Service. The service provides aged care advocacy and rights information to older people in NSW with a focus on resourcing and empowering marginal and vulnerable groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and LGBT people. Ms Wright has held senior leadership roles in the government and non-government sectors for 30 years and has a background in policy and advocacy, including at the NSW Office of Ageing. She was previously director of community health and regional services at LGBT organisation ACON and director of national service development and delivery with YWCA Australia.


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Flake's book could haunt re-election campaign
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., already was bracing for a tough 2018 GOP primary. Then he published a book ripping President Donald Trump and his own party.
Flake's book could haunt re-election campaign Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., already was bracing for a tough 2018 GOP primary. Then he published a book ripping President Donald Trump and his own party. Check out this story on coloradoan.com: http://azc.cc/2wjYBc5
Dan Nowicki, The Republic | azcentral.com Published 8:35 p.m. MT Aug. 1, 2017 | Updated 8:43 p.m. MT Aug. 1, 2017
5 key quotes from Jeff Flake's new book
Sen. Jeff Flake says conservatives have gotten woefully off track in his new book, "Conscience of a Conservative." Here are five key passages: Patrick Breen/The Republic
"… I regret having to write this book. I regret it because its necessity is a sign that the American conservative movement, which has been a force for great good to our country and to the world, is lost." Jacquelyn Martin, AP
"That conservatism has become compromised by other powerful forces — nationalism, populism, xenophobia, extreme partisanship, even celebrity — explains part of how and why we lost our way." Nicole Raucheisen/Naples Daily News
Phoenix-area cities could see plenty of political change in 2018. Most local elections will be held in August, with run-off elections in November, if necessary. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
"Politicians can be herdlike creatures, too often prone to taking the path of least resistance. I understand the impulse and have often sought that well-trodden path myself." Thomas P. Costello, USA TODAY
"Conservatives can hold no one else responsible for this. It is a crisis of our own making." J. Scott Applewhite, AP
"Conscience of a Conservative" by Jeff Flake. Random House
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Sen. Jeff Flake is the author of a new book, a defense of Goldwater- and Reagan-style conservatism and a critique of his own Republican Party in the era of President Donald Trump.
The book comes in advance of his own 2018 primary election, in which there has already been speculation about a challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.
Flake often criticized Trump's tone and policy prescriptions during last year's presidential campaign and refused to endorse or vote for him. Trump at the time dismissed Flake as "ineffective" and weak on immigration, a reference to his longtime support for bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform.
With his book, "Conscience of a Conservative: A Rejection of Destructive Politics and a Return to Principle," published Tuesday by Random House, Flake could further antagonize his critics on the right.
Under Trump, the GOP faces "a crisis of principle," Flake says, calling for the party to retreat from its newfound fascination with nativism, populism and protectionism.
"Never has a party so quickly or easily abandoned its core principles as my party did in the course of the 2016 campaign," Flake writes in the book, which shares its title with the influential 1960 political manifesto by then-Sen. Barry Goldwater, R-Ariz. "And when you suddenly decide that you don't believe what had recently been your most deeply held beliefs, then you open yourself to believing anything — or maybe nothing at all."
He's already getting blowback. The appropriation of the Goldwater book's title on Tuesday drew a stern rebuke from Brent Bozell, founder of the conservative Media Research Center and son of L. Brent Bozell Jr., Goldwater's ghostwriter on the original "The Conscience of a Conservative."
On behalf of my late father and my family, I am denouncing Sen. Flake and his new book, dishonestly titled, "Conscience of a Conservative." pic.twitter.com/WwuxuDM1NZ
— Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) August 1, 2017
Here are several passages that could further aggravate Flake's relationship with Trump and his supporters as he seeks his party's renomination for a second Senate term.
Trump's use of Twitter
While he says he gives Trump the benefit of the doubt, Flake suggests the president's tweets on international issues could cause foreign-policy turbulence.
"... Ultimately it's all noise and no signal. And in the absence of preparation and a well-considered strategy — especially when one is moving global chess pieces — volatile unpredictability is not a virtue," Flake writes. "We have quite enough volatile actors to deal with internationally as it is without becoming one of them."
He also addresses the failure of his fellow Republicans to counter many of Trump's problematic tweets.
"... I even found myself saying things like, 'If I took the time to respond to every presidential tweet there would be little time for anything else,' " Flake writes. But that is "a monumental dodge" along the lines of Noah declining to preoccupy himself with the coming flood, he adds.
"At a certain point, if one is being honest, the flood becomes the thing that is most worthy of attention. At a certain point, it might be time to build an ark."
On the right's politics of personal destruction
Flake blames former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, an ally of Trump's, and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas as among those who started the GOP on a decline into incivility.
ROBB: Flake's book takes on the Trump problem
"It is not enough to be conservative anymore. You have to be vicious," Flake writes. "Of course, this culture of vicious dehumanization is bipartisan. But in the election of 2016, our side outdid itself. It helps if you ascribe the worst motives to your opponents, traffic in outlandish conspiracy theories, abandon reason and any old-fashioned notions of the common good, and have an unquenchable appetite for destruction."
On Trump's travel ban
Flake since January has been a critic of Trump's ban on travel from several Muslim-majority countries, issued via executive order. He elaborates on his position in the book, noting that his father-in-law's life was saved by "the extraordinary skill of not one but two immigrants from majority-Muslim countries that had been compromised by terrorism."
The doctors treated Owen Bae after he had a serious heart attack.
Flake characterizes Trump's governing style that led to the travel ban as "flying off the handle."
"Under the Constitution, the president is granted broad authority to enforce borders and protect citizens inside those borders," he writes. "But there is a world of difference between believing that you can do something and that you should do something. I believe that the president's decision to bar entry from certain majority-Muslim countries is profoundly misguided — both because it runs counter to American values and because it makes no strategic sense. In fact, it could end up producing the opposite strategic effect than is intended — making us less, not more, secure."
On Trump's media attacks and use of 'alternative facts'
Flake takes Trump to task for routinely dismissing legitimate news reports "that irk him as 'fake news' while giving his seal of approval to fake reports that happen to support his position," including those from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website.
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The White House's embrace of "alternative facts" creates a perpetual "state of confusion," which Flake writes is something governments should never do intentionally.
"This is tremendously damaging; the words of a president are more resonant than those of any other leader on earth, and it is difficult to unlearn false things once learned. The reasonable and patriotic impulse is to want to believe what the president says. I certainly want to believe, as do the people of my state. But it is madness to turn ourselves inside out in an attempt to make reality comport with an alternate reality, just because someone in power would like us to."
How McCain, Flake voted on Trump nominees
Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | McCain: Did not vote. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Aug. 1: 92-5. Associated Press
Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Did not vote. | Confirmed April 24: 87-11. Associated Press
Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed March 13: 55-43. Andrew Harnik, AP
Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed March 2: 62-37. Getty Images
Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed March 2: 58-41. AFP/Getty Images
Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed March 1: 68-31. AP
Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 27: 72-27. AP
Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | McCain: Did not vote. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 17: 52-46. AP
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, Budget director | McCain: No | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 16: 51-49. AP
Linda McMahon, Small Business Administrator | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 14: 81-19. AP
David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 13: 100-0. AP
Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 13: 53-47. AP
Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 10: 52-47. Carolyn Kaster, AP
Jeff Sessions, Attorney General | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 8: 52-47. AP
Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 7: 50-50 (Vice President Mike Pence broke the tie.) AP
Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Feb. 1: 56-43. AP
Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Jan. 31: 93-6. AP
Nikki Haley, U.S. Representative to the United Nations. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Jan. 24: 96-4. AP
Mike Pompeo, CIA Director. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Jan. 23: 66-32. AP
John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Jan. 20: 88-11. AP
James Mattis, Secretary of Defense. | McCain: Yes. | Flake: Yes. | Confirmed Jan. 20: 98-1. AP
On the need to reject 'politics of xenophobia and demonization'
Flake defends former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, an unsuccessful 2016 GOP rival of Trump's, who was widely ridiculed by anti-"amnesty" conservatives for "a sin of candor" — calling unauthorized immigration into the United States "an act of love."
Flake writes that he agreed with Bush's observation, based on Flake's personal experience working alongside migrant laborers "who usually worked harder than we did" on his family's ranch in Snowflake. He decries the dehumanization of migrants, who mostly are trying to support their families.
"Of course, Jeb Bush was savaged for saying what he said, just mocked mercilessly," Flake wrote. "But then, unlike his critics, he knew what he was talking about and dared to speak truthfully, which is both a rarity and a liability these days."
'I'll take the globalist moniker, thank you'
Flake is an ardent supporter of free trade, which used to be a pillar of the Republican Party but now is under attack from Trump and others who support protectionist approaches. Flake is a critic of Trump's decision to scuttle the Trans-Pacific Partnership and intention to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
He embraces the term "globalist," which many Trump supporters hurl as a pejorative.
"Seemingly overnight, the word globalist became a grave insult among people in my party who also call themselves 'conservative,'" he writes. "... In this country, we are less than 5 percent of the world's population. We are 20 percent of the world's economic output. And if we don't trade, we don't grow. Given the alternatives, I'll take the globalist moniker, thank you."
Sen. Jeff Flake holds town hall in Mesa
Sen. Jeff Flake answers questions during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
People display their anger with answers during a during a town hall with Sen. Jeff Flake at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The boos are too loud for one man during Sen. Jeff Flake's town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The crowd raises green pieces of paper in support of a question asked during a town hall with Sen. Jeff Flake at the Mesa Convention Center on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Sen. Jeff Flake answers questions on health care during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
People react to questions asked of Sen. Jeff Flake during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The crowd reacts to a question asked of Sen. Jeff Flake during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The crowd reacts to an answer on "Obamacare" during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A women show her discontent with an answer during a town hall with Sen. Jeff Flake at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Sen. Jeff Flake answers questions on the proposed border wall during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Sen. Jeff Flake answers the second part of a question on health care during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A woman shows her discontent with an answer during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A sign saying "disagree" can be seen in the crowd during a town hall with Sen. Jeff Flake at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Sen. Jeff Flake smiles as the crowd boos and puts up red pieces of paper showing their views on his answer during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The crowd reacts to questions asked during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Melody Steele, 15, dressed as a chicken, on stage before a town hall with Sen. Jeff Flake at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Sen. Jeff Flake addresses the audience during a town hall at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa on April 13, 2017. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Flake regrets his vote against TARP
In October 2008, as the financial system was on the verge of meltdown, then-Rep. Flake voted against the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.
The bailout was unpopular with many conservatives and Flake describes his refusal to go along with the legislation as ideologically driven.
The TARP vote was one of the instigators of the anti-establishment conservative "tea party" movement that followed. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who was then the Republican presidential nominee, supported it, and his vote became an issue in his 2010 Senate primary fight against former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz.
In the book, Flake recalls rebuffing McCain, who was trying to round up GOP support at a time of economic crisis. The House of Representatives initially rejected TARP, but took it up again. Flake notes that then-Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., also considered a principled fiscal conservative, decided to switch his position and support it.
"Just as I should have done," Flake writes. "Instead, I relied on Congressman Shadegg and others to do the dirty work for me."
Nowicki is The Republic's national political reporter. Follow him on Twitter, @dannowicki.
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Glenn McQuaid's I Sell the Dead and 5 Other Must-See Zombie Flicks
Glenn McQuaid's I Sell the Dead, which opens in limited-release tomorrow, is scary fun. And not just because of Ron Perlman's terrible Irish brogue, or the old school special effects that favor caked-on gory make-up to clinical CGI. No, I Sell the Dead is great entertainment because McQuaid understands this about zombies: The living dead are hilarious. Their gimpy walks, their twisted smiles, their taste for the flesh; it's all kind of ridiculous, and always has been.
He's not the first to figure this out, but his homage to Hammer horror, Charles Dickens, and Monty Python is a great summer distraction. The Charles Burns-inspired comic book panel interludes add to the film's campy aesthetic as does Dominic Monaghan's performance, who try as he may, will always be Merry to us. In the spirit of the inevitable zombie apocalypse we are all preparing for, here are five more must-see walking dead pics that find glee amid rotting flesh. Feel free to add your own undead faves.
Return of the Living Dead – The most punk-rock of the zombie genre, this hair-gelled and mohawked ride is just as much an 80s time-capsule as a treasure trove of one-liners. The soundtrack, including T.S.O.L, The Damned, and The Cramps, really adds to the party.
Army of Darkness – Of all the Evil Dead series, this is the one where Raimi and Campbell went whole hog with the absurdist humor that lurked beneath the two previous efforts. While we love them all, Bruce's drawl of, "Name's Ash, house-wares," is still the greatest line in undead cinema history. "Groovy" indeed.
Shaun of the Dead – Think of the British Office's brand of everyman humor with hordes of the undead, and you've got an absurdist zombie pic that has just as many pop-cultural references as it does flesh devouring maniacs. Good stuff.
Cemetery Man – A little more arty and cerebral than some of the other undead pics on the list, but pretty boy Rupert Everett as the introverted caretaker of a cemetery where the dead just won't stay buried is enough of a head-scratcher that it sticks with you, whereas most zombie rides live in the moment.
Plague of the Zombies – Since I Sell the Dead lovingly evokes Hammer Films, no list would be complete without a tip of the hat to the mothership. Plague is a film that not only inspired countless additions to the zombie catalog, but its deft handling of political and cultural issues were an obvious influence to the zombie zeitgeist leader, George Romero.


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Exposure to floor, dry cleaning and carpet cleaning products containing benzene and other toxins may cause life-threatening diseases including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and lymphomas. Dry cleaning cancer cases in Ohio are more common than previously thought.
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Q: In mxGraph how can I automatically put a text label on a new graph cell? I'm starting with the mxGraph JavaScript example dynamictoolbar.html and adding some extra functionally to it to create my own simple tool.  I want to have a default text label on a new cell when it's created by dragging from the toolbar; ideally a different default label for each shape.
For example, if I drag the ellipse icon from the toolbar to the graph, I want a new ellipse vertex on the graph automatically displaying text "New Ellipse".
I've already enabled later editing of the default label (by double-click or F2) by setting:
       var vertexStyle = graph.getStylesheet().getDefaultVertexStyle();
       vertexStyle[mxConstants.STYLE_NOLABEL] = false;

and this works fine.  But how can I get a default label when the new cell is dropped ?  I'm new to mxGraph and don't understand all the classes yet.  I've gone all the way through mxCellRenderer, mxCell, mxStyleSheet, mxShape and several others and can't find it.  If possible I'd like to avoid using CSS, customised XML etc because I don't want to add those to my already huge learning curve !  A simple text label is fine.  Thanks in advance.

A: I am not sure if I understood the question... But in the "addVertex" function here:
var vertex = new mxCell(null, new mxGeometry(0, 0, w, h), style);

The first "null" is the default label... If you put tere for example "test" every shape that you will drop will have the label "test".

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Amemiya, F., Nakano, M., Goris, R. C., Kadota, T., Atobe, Y., Funakoshi, K., Hibiya, K. & Kishida, R. (1999) Microvasculature of crotaline snake pit organs: Possible function as a heat exchange mechanism. The Anatomical Record, 254 107–115.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0185(19990101)254:1<107::AID-AR14>3.0.CO;2-Y
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Abstract The infrared sensory membranes of the pit organs of pit vipers have an extremely rich capillary vasculature, which has been noted passim in the literature, but never illustrated or studied in detail. We rendered the pit vasculature visible in various ways, namely, by microinjection of India ink, by a combination of ink and succinate dehydrogenase staining, and by making resin casts for scanning electron microscope study. We also used transmission electron microscopy for identifying the types (arterioles, venules, capillaries) of blood vessels. Then we compared the pit vasculature with that of the retina and the dermis. Good visualization of the vasculature was obtained with both ink and resin injection. Arterioles, venules, and capillaries could be distinguished with all methods used. The monolayer vasculature was denser in the pit membrane than in the retina or skin. Each loop of the network enclosed a small number of infrared receptors so that all receptors were in contact with a capillary on at least one side. The forward-looking areas of the pit had a denser network than side-looking areas. Since infrared rays cause nerve impulses by raising the temperature of individual receptors, the capillary network functions not only as a supplier of energy but also as a cooling mechanism to reduce afterimages. Thus the denser network in the forward-looking areas causes these areas to be more sensitive and have better image resolution than the rest of the membrane. Anat Rec 254:107–115, 1999. © 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.