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Wednes[dazed] #sophomoreyear #schooldazed #nolabel #may28th #thecountdown @lokz_dagr8 soundcloud link in his bio (at Morehouse College)

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topics in my eye: 

biology of memory

the mind awake and asleep

hidden and divided// discovered and false memory

social reality

sex and gender

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fartzLAW MIDtermZ

mad basic w it. i realized in typing this summary, i get a bad taste in my mouf using a number of the words below. ex. regulations, insider, obedience, compliance, authority, etc etc snooze button 

related to: TAXES. NONPROFITS. N CORPS.

bylaws - rules/provisions adopted by an org for its governance [[subordinate to the org's charter or articles of incorporation & subj to state law]]

commercial co-venture // cause-related marketing - bizz undertaking btwn a non and for-profit -- split proceeds -- many state regulations to avoid exploitation / confusion

conflict of interest policy - [[duh]] 

corporation - entity having authority under law to act as a HUMAN - distinct from its owners, directors, officers, employees 

determination letter - letter from the IRS recognizing a non-profit as tax-exempt

excess benefit transaction - [[duh p. 2]] an economic benefit is provided by a tax-exempt org in or directly to any insider [[or relative of an insider]] 

independent director - member of a nonprof governing board; free from financial or familial relationship w the org n other insiders

intermediate sanctions - penalties by the IRS for xcess bene transactions - one step short of loss of tax exemption

limited liability - corp rather than principles are answerable to debts n assets 

litigation hold - by org's legal counsel in anticipation of a suit ordering employees to hang on to all docs / crap relevant 

private inurement - use by an org insider of the tax exempt org's earnings or assets for PERSONAL gain - forbidden under FEDERAL tax law

tax exempt - not subject to income taxes by law [ok duh p 3]

whistleblower policy for accounting matters - wrttn set of rules // procedures for individuals within an org to report accounting irregularities free from retaliation by the org [DUHHHHHHHH WHY AM I DOING THIS]

GOVERNANCE. woof.

ad hoc committee - est by the board for a limited time or purpose [ex a strat management committee brought in to evaluate]

audit committee or governance / nominating committee - approved y the board of an org to oversee financial reporting, select an independent auditor, n receive the audited statements; also responsible for overseeing systems of financial control // law compliance [[oversee management // major exposures to fin. risk]

fiduciary duties - doo dee of the utmost care, loyalty, and obedience by all the people involved in an org - directors, officers, key employees - govnd by state law

governance/nominating committee - board committee resp for performance review [recommends suitable candidates for board memberships]

oversight function - board's PRIMARY role - review management's implementation of the orgs mission 

rebuttable presumption of reasonable compensation - inference drawn by the IRS that an org's exec compensation arrangements are legit [and don't violate fed prohibition against excess benefit transactions]

CONTRACT LAW.

agent - person authorized to deal w 3rd parties on behalf of the org 

apparent authority - contract law doctrine that gives a party the right to assume that the person speaking [[or signing]] for the other party is empowered to do so

breach - party violates terms of contract

consideration - valuables exchanged by the parties to a contract

contract - binding xchange of mutual promises 

force majeure - clause in a contract xplaining what happens if a major disruption -- for ex eathquake, bombs, nuclear terror attack -- prevented activities from happenin

full performance - when consideration has been xchanged n all parties' obligations under a contract have been totally fulfilled 

incorporation by reference - contract provision that makes attachments a part of the binding promises xchanged by the parties  [ex. appendices, exhibits, etc]

indemnification - promise by a party to a contract to cover another party to the contract for loss r harm it may experience - often a back up to the insurance provisions 

injunction - court order preventing party who breached contract from doing w/e was a no no

insurance provisions - spell out which parties are req'd to procure amounts n types of insurance to cover harms - such as worker injury, property damage, etc

integration clause - provision in an agreement stating the agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties so nothing else may be used against either [previous communications or otherwise]

irreparable harm - injury caused by one party [by breaching contract] that cannot be redressed by money

measurable damages - monetary amount of damages caused by the party breaching the contract

notice - formal written la dee dah

offer n acceptance - contract proposed by one - agreement by other 

opportunity to cure - stated time within which a breaching party must correct the breach or contract will terminate

precedent - past agreements or terms used as a template 

principal - person or org on whose behalf the agent acts

representations and warranties - party's affirmation of underlying facts that can b relied upon by the other party to a contract

risk allocation - provisions of contracts delineating which party bears the burden for various mishaps

survival clause - provision that spells out continuing obligations parties may have to one another after contract is complete -- for example to not disclose personal information

termination for cause - when a party ends a contract for valid reason before full performance [[breach]]

termination for convenience - provision appearing in some contract allowing one or more parties to end the contract before all contemplated actions and obligations are performed [[as long as terminating party provides notice and pays for the work done to date]]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

click-thru license - THE INTERNET

copyright - exclusive ownership right belonging to the author or creator of an original work that has been fixed in a tangible medium of expression

derivative work - based on pre-existing 

license - agreement btwn copyright owner n another granting permission for the other to use copyrighted work 

license fee - upfront or percent of sales - fee charged to a licensee by owner of the work

patent - exclusive right of an inventor to his or her invention

public domain - works not owned by anyone that can b freely used, posted, re-purposed without permission 

registration of copyrighted work - placing on record w us copyright office a verifiable account of the date and content of any original work of authorship 

rights of publicity - right to control the use of one's own picture, name, likeness, and prevent others from using it without consent!

sub-license - further license of a protected work by a licensee to a third party 

trade secret - formula, process, device, that is not readily known and provides a bizz advantage over competitors 

trademark - word, name, symbol that designates the source of a good or service 

work-made-for-hire - work produced by an employee either by written agreement or within the scope of employment - copyright owned by the employer 

next up the most beat my head against the wall worthy...

FUNDRAISING TERMZ: 

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''arts administrators take on everything as lovers of artists. all of them. n how they work. and develop. it can be overwhelming, really.''

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Measuring West Philly's Cultural Vitality.

In measuring cultural vitality of West Philadelphia, the most effective way would be by examining the mix of informal and formal venues, which connect community members with arts, culture, and social change. With a blend of fine arts, long standing folk pioneers, and community organizations, West Philadelphia breathes the arts in every day life.  Further, in comparison with other neighborhoods throughout the city, it surpasses all in numbers of ‘’informal’’ participation. The following list provides insights and suggestions of measurement to better understand the degree to which the creative class fuels this local community.

  Presence of -

[[Local Arts Organizations -> Formal]]

A Space –collectively run Anarchist Community Center and gallery hosts free community engaging events such as film nights runs Books Through Bars program

Books Through Bars – sends reading material to prisoners and encourages creative dialogue on the criminal justice system, thereby educating those living inside and outside of prison walls.

LAVA Space - Lancaster AVenue Autonomous Space is a center for radical media and organizing - collective's mission is to create an empowering and welcoming physical space where diverse communities converge to build connections and break down barriers

Philly Folklore Project - 26-year-old independent public folklife agency, who documents, supports, and presents Philadelphia-area folk arts and culture - including the arts of people who have been here generations and those who have just arrived

University City Arts League – over 4,000 participating students per year - 4,000 students each year, kids through teens and all the way to senior citizens take painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, pottery, music, dance, screen writing and foreign languages... 70 + classes that are offered each term

West Philadelphia Orchestra - diverse line-up of professional Philadelphia musicians whose influences range from Sun Ra to Bulgarian brass bands, West Philadelphia Orchestra is a unique live ensemble in today’s auto-tuned musical world

Keepers of the Culture - or ("Khotsi") of Philadelphia is a non-profit, educational, cultural art organization, which seeks to perpetuate the African and African-American oral tradition.

Paul Robeson House – project by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, seeks to provide access to arts for citizens of West Philly, marketing and supporting the development of local artists, serving as an advocate for the power of the arts to promote social change and economic development

40th Street AIR – The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program awards West Philadelphia artists 1 year of free studio space at 40th and Chestnut Sts. In exchange, each artist shares his/her talents with the West Philadelphia community by leading workshops, teaching classes, exhibiting in the area

The Rotunda – built in 1911 as a house of worship, today is a cultural staple for West Philadelphia community members – housing events and arts programs of diverse varieties

Local Libraries – 3 free libraries with after school programming, community events, and workshops

Parks: Bartam’s Garden, Clark Park, Malcolm X Park, The Woodlands, Cedar Park, Cobb’s Creek

Bindlestiff Books – hosts community events with A Space

The Marvelous! – West Philly’s own music shop – records and instruments

  [[Local Arts through -> Informal Venues]]

  Majority of bars & restaurants are ethnic specific – expands cultural thinking, encourages experiences of different foods and practices of other groups

D.I.Y. Collective Houses –shared spaces often hosting shows to support lifestyles, benefits, or causes

West Philly Food Not Bombs – over 25 years of grassroots convergence for non-GMO foods, biodiversity and global justice.

Black Orchid Foods – neighbors providing sliding scale dinners at shows, yard sales, supporters of community culture

Clark Park Farmer’s Market – twice per week initiates communication and informal meeting

Go West Craft Fair @ The Woodlands Cemetery – yearly local artist

Satellite Café – located on Baltimore Ave.  showcases local artist’s art work

Studio 34 – yoga studio which also provides creative arts classes and community events

    [[Measure Participation in]]

Local D.I.Y. music events [weekly shows happen West – often more packed then bars]

Craft Fairs [there are a number of these per year]

Farmers Markets [two days a week every week with locally grown foods and 3 locations West]

Jazz Nights in the Park  [Cedar Park]

West Philly Waste [punk rock softball team]

  Places to investigate would also be attendance at arts events and surveyed public opinions on organizations and local arts. Also the formal venues are generally located on Baltimore Avenue along the trolley route. Continued development is in the works as the neighborhood association has an upcoming meeting on construction projects for BMore Ave. My neighborhood of Cedar Park, more specifically, has provided a survey on their web site to help gain opinions on what is best for all of community members in looking towards the future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WDML5LR

  of course there are more to add but this is a solid list.

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westphillyhistorypaperthatsux

i got way too lost in this history to make it work. here's a mess of mumbo jumbo. 

Cross the Schuylkill River of Philadelphia westbound into the 14.2 square mile of land which, by 1840, became known as “West Philadelphia”. Bordered on the east and north by the Schuylkill River, on the west by City Line Avenue and Cobbs Creek then on the south by Baltimore Avenue, are the general markers of West Philly’s territory (see Barnes map in appendix). Inhabited by the nomadic Lenape “Original People”, West Philly, after its settlement became home only to ‘gentlemen’ country estates in an area referred to as “Blockley’’. Five years prior to William Penn founding his ‘’utopian city’’ of Philadelphia [Greek: Φιλαδέλφεια "brotherly love", [compounded from philos (φίλος) "loving", and adelphos (ἀδελφός) "brother"] in 1677, arrived the first West Philly settler, William Warner. Because no bridge was in place to connect the West to Central Philadelphia, from this year until 1805, settlement and development were slow crawling efforts. Lush lands West with elevation high enough for skyline views, were utilized for farming, estates, and parks until the development of suburbs.

The University of Pennsylvania, founded by Ben Franklin, was built and established “University City’’ in 1872. Around the same time, came public transportation. This surged the West Philly population and started a new trend of “commuting”. Elaborate ‘’twin’’ homes were built in ‘‘Queen Anne’’ style architecture along the trolley route. It was the idea of the city planners to build larger homes closest to the transit lines and stylized smaller variations on the numbered side streets. These wide streets were tree lined, houses included bay windows, were painted in bright varied colors with extensive decorative details, and large front porches for gatherings. These aesthetics have been a long time love of West Philadelphians and personally, what gives it its most charm.

Over a couple of decades to follow World War II, an area known as “The Black Bottom” for both its location (the bottom of West Philly) and its largely African-American population, was uprooted through proposals for the expansion of the University of Penn. Interviews with former “Bottoms” explained their high standards for education, work ethic, and the unforgivable acts of “Penntrification”. The city was allowing Penn to purchase and level entire blocks which led to the displacement of over 5,000 residents. It was further stated that buildings would go untouched and even uninhabited for years at a time without any evidence of construction. These residents who had been working class merchants or artisans of University City not only lost their housing but lost their businesses and were led into a downward spiral of poverty. This initiated the battle of a rapidly declining local economy in University City’s surrounding neighborhoods for years to follow. Areas of blight and abandonment reigned over areas that, to this day, have not recovered. As of January 9th of this year, President Obama announced West Philly’s neighborhood of “Mantua” as a “Promise Zone”. With 35,000 residents, 51% live in poverty, and 13.6% whom are unemployed. His goal is to give preferential treatment to the area in consideration of grant applicants and federal grants and aids with hopes to boost education, reduce crime rates, and fuel economic growth.

As home to the greatest concentration of institutions, churches, ‘’asylums’’ and hospitals within the city, West Philly remains unmatched in social dynamics. Its members are an eclectic mix of local citizens, students, professors, travelers, and artists with different racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2002 Philadelphia’s estimated population was 1,547,607 with 216,433 composing West Philadelphia. The racial demographics by the US Census are as follows:

Non-Hispanic Black or African-American: 164,921 (76.2%)

Non-Hispanic White/European: 37,010 (17.1%)

Hispanic or Latino: 4,328 (2.0%)

American Indian: 4,112 (1.9%)

Asian: 3,246 (1.5%)

Mixed or Other: 2,813 (1.3%)

Specific to West Philly, there is significant population of Caribbean and Africans with Philadelphia being home to the third-largest African American population in the country.

Home of the country’s first zoo in 1859, West Philly has also had a number of famous folks to know the area as ‘’home’ as has greater Philadelphia of course. There are hundreds, in reality. For my generation though, we’re thinking The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the Dead Milkmen, West Philly punks, rock and rollers, Stinking Lizaveta, and lo-fi indie rockers: Dr. Dog.  On the western bank of the Schuylkill River many famous Philadelphians have been laid to rest at The Woodlands Cemetery. Originally a wealthy lawyer estate, The Woodlands was transformed into a cemetery with over 1,000 trees in 1840. Today it remains a beautiful place for a peaceful walk, a jog along their paths, or (personally) a beautiful setting to sit and catch up on homework. The Woodlands is a remarkable breath of fresh air in the autumn months when the leaves are changing. A few weeks ago visited during a snow storm and found it particularly stunning then, also.

An unfortunate example of press received in West Philadelphia was on a day in 1985, and a case that sadly, has seemed slowly be forgotten over the years. This unfathomable day was when an entire neighborhood burned during a confrontation between a radical group, “MOVE” and city police. “MOVE” was a black liberation group composed of vegan animal activists, lived communal throughout West Philly, and had been tangling with city cops since they formed in 1972. In an outrageous effort to put an end to “MOVE”, city police bombed their 2nd home at 62nd and Osage. Blazing fires burned over 60 other homes and an entire block of all non MOVE-affiliates and resulted in the devastating deaths of 11 innocent people including five children. Two occupants of the home survived. This case also contributed to the long term need for progression and renovation. In the fall of 2013 a documentary was released on the tragedy titled “Let the Fire Burn” which won two awards in the Tribeca Film Festival. Limited screenings have been available throughout the country.

Let’s move on now, to the good stuff! What makes West Philly unique? My neighborhood is known as “Cedar Park’’ and while I have not lived here long enough to even attempt to claim to know everything there is to learn about the area or to have experienced different times, changes, progressions, I knew I would appreciate it. Having moved more than 30 times in my life and probably 8 since I’ve lived in Philly, this immediately became a place I felt I could ‘’relate’’ with and is ‘’comfortable’’. Other neighborhoods in Philly I have found over gentrified or a time came when the rent raised so high I decided to look elsewhere because costs of ‘’rent’’ and ‘’living’’ are not my priority. It was a breath of fresh air moving to West Philly where opportunities can be made possible. In Cedar Park you’ll meet activist, musicians, travelers, visual artists, performers, and working class locals. It is common for groups of these individuals to share giant Victorian homes of West Philly while pursuing their true passions. There are also, of course, families and deeply rooted locals. Rent and shared food costs split anywhere between 5-8 people, can certainly result in affordable living.

With a thriving D.I.Y. subculture, there are people in pursuit of dreams in arts, less interested in money, and more in creating memories. The D.I.Y. sub culture of West Philly has been long running in history and could be a historical essay of its own. Interviews have been recorded to capture the beginning back in the late 70s in a project known as Loud! Fast! Philly! These interviews shed light to the scene's beginning and the progression over time. There are stories shared about big influence bands on tour and stopping to play in Philly D.I.Y. venues. These musicians are able make names for themselves within their own community and they have support. Strolling down the blocks you’ll hear drums or as I write one of my roommates plays piano. Music is absolutely a driving force in the culture of the neighborhood. Basements and D.I.Y. venues are jammed shoulder to shoulder for shows and in West Philly it’s not ‘’just students’’ like the old days I spent back in New Brunswick home of Rutgers and The Bouncing Souls. Instead are couriers, and craftsmen, and mechanics - again, this diverse mix of backgrounds joining together to share a love and passion for music.

Looking closer and considering the ethnic makeup of West Philly, the food options and dining experiences vary greatly than others you may have in other neighborhoods. For example, in South Philly where it’s predominantly Italian and Hispanic, you’ll find the best Mexican bakeries and Italian pizza but that is generally what you are limited to. In West Philadelphia it’s actually difficult to find a slice of pizza to hold up to the Philly reputation. Instead, you’ll choose from African, Indian, Ethiopian, Vegetarian friendly Chinese, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern Bakeries, and a few locally supported cafes. Inside you’ll find working class locals often sharing ideas over a whiskey that won’t break the bank in comparison with more gentrified neighborhoods of the city. Eventually you’ll drink flaming volcanoes, pick up tofu bahn mei’s from a mini mart, and at one point of another, sing karaoke in a hookah lounge.

Hidden treasures of West Philly are what I enjoy discovering most. You've got adventures for days. See the works of local artist Steven Powers for just $2.25 by boarding a westbound train to 60th. The “Love Letter” murals, as they are titled, are quirky and witty messages written in the sky along the subway route. Bike just a few minutes from home and to a park known as Cobb’s Creek where you can get that ‘removed from the city’ feel but really, be blocks down the street. There’s also Mount Moriah, an abandoned graveyard that is absolutely aesthetically stunning and massive. Hours can quickly pass by while strolling along through overgrown foliage and hidden pathways.

Cedar Park seems to have a great sense of pride in community. Lawns are generally well kept, the neighbors smile in passing, and even introduce themselves. This is something important to me that I have only experienced one other time living in this city. With Clark Park just blocks away, neighbors are able to purchase locally grown produce. The market runs twice a week every week and in warmer months, is home to craft events and fairs. With a history of African drumming tribes in the 60s to frequent the park, there are many summer days you will still walk by and hear music playing be it a drum circle, or otherwise. Other parks are easily accessible to West Philly - for example, Fairmount park which is a municipal park system providing access to 63 parks within. We’re about a 15 minute bike ride to the highest viewing point of the city “Belmont Plateau” and also the gorgeous Japanese House Tea House which serves to reflect Japanese culture from 1987 to the present day. Malcolm-X park is also within blocks and has a playground for children, is mainly frequented by families. This park also has a long time history with drumming circles.

As for University City, I find it to be best for visits to Penn’s Museum of Archaeology and strolls through the Penn campus, though I also spend many hours in the Drexel Library. With a collection representing worldwide ancient civilizations and cultures, there are only a few similar museums within the country. Also stunning, on both campuses, are examples of ultra fine architecture by Frank Furness.

West Philadelphia is becoming more international as thousands continue to travel from Southeast Asia and Africa into the U.S. Often they are moving into neighborhoods with beautifully-preserved, late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century architected homes. These home a tangible connection between West Philadelphia’s past to it’s present day. West Philly is the first place that has felt like ''home'' for me in years. I'd like to stay a while.

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Anchors Aweigh!

The emphasis on beauty and the traditionalist view of art is a rejection of the way in which modernist art is divorced from what Richard Shusterman (1995) calls “the practice of living”. Art should not be confined to wall space in a museum, Shusterman argues, and doing so is “a pathetic failure of theoretical as well as artistic imagination” (p. 265). Part of the traditionalist counter-proposal, then, is about developing an art that is more engaged with the needs of the world, one that is less about autonomy and the supposed ‘freedom’ of isolation and individuality. This kind of integration has implications for city planning. The main tenets of traditionalism in art, as a counter-proposal to modernism, include the need for a participatory, interactive kind of art, the need to avoid separation of art and life, and the need to integrate art and nature. It is precisely these emphases on integration that can be used to support the connection between aesthetics and city planning.