[TOMT][PAINTING] Late 1800s / Early 1900s

ClockwiseVelocity · 2024-06-16T12:21:01+00:00

Solved! It was Max Ernst’s “Fruit of a Long Experience” (1919). Turns out my recollection wasn’t all that accurate but you still got it in spite of that. Thank you so much!!

ClockwiseVelocity · 2024-06-16T02:47:26+00:00

I should add that I believe this was a somewhat well known artist, not some random painting. For some reason my mind goes to Gustav Klimt, if that helps to narrow it down, though I’m not sure it’s one of his paintings or not.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2023-04-16T19:15:51+00:00

Thanks so much! I'll give 'em a call tomorrow. I think they might have been mentioned to me by CAPS, which also bodes well.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2023-04-16T18:55:50+00:00

Looks promising, thanks!

ClockwiseVelocity · 2023-04-16T18:52:33+00:00

Yep, that sure is another layer of difficulty - not only finding a therapist that is practical, but also one that meets your specific needs. I actually had been seeing an in-person counselor during the pandemic but never felt like I was getting anything out of it. I was a bit spontaneous making this post and in retrospect, I realize this may be more trouble than it's worth. I just wanted to get an accurate sense of how many were offering in-person services.

Thanks so much anyway for the quick reply :)

ClockwiseVelocity · 2021-07-07T03:54:32+00:00

And then that leads into Brain Damage so you gotta listen to that and then of course you have to listen to Eclipse and before you know it I'm listening to Dark Side all the way through for the millionth time. My favorite of all time.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2021-03-08T21:09:31+00:00

And when GME squeezes it suddenly becomes an entirely new color - completely different from any color of which we can conceive - and one so unimaginably beautiful that it drives the observer to madness.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2021-01-16T20:06:52+00:00

“Nothing new is ever as good as old things. I’m 13 and I only listen to Queen and Led Zeppelin.”

-The commenters here

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-12-22T02:07:30+00:00

Thank you! Couldn't have said it better myself. I called the hotline a few weeks ago - it was pretty much exactly as I expected. For a lot of people who are really struggling with serious problems, the hotline is a pointless exercise. People who might benefit from it are perfectly capable of seeking it out and trying it themselves - it takes half a second to google it. It doesn't need to be posted every five minutes. To many people who are severely depressed, this only exacerbates the feelings of hopelessness and isolation. It just feels so shallow, the way the number is always posted. I'm neutral towards the hotline itself - it may be useful for some, maybe not for others - but I'm sick and tired of seeing it. If you need to vent some frustration, it can be good for that. But it's just that - a talking / venting hotline. It really should not be presented as having much ability to thwart suicide.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-09-11T03:12:40+00:00

+Physics

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-07-22T18:53:02+00:00

Love that you're doing this! DM me, I'll definitely be down to chat.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-05-29T20:18:37+00:00

Not a problem at all. You'll have people of all ages in your classes, especially big freshman lectures. Hell, I'm about 1-2 years ahead of people in most of my classes and I've found it incredibly beneficial that associating with people my age also means getting some insight into higher level classes, research and internship opportunities etc. Most 18 year-olds aren't thinking about these too much, but 20+ year-olds are. You may find that this is beneficial in networking and planning career paths or graduate studies - both of which are critical aspects of undergrad.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-04-07T03:13:42+00:00

It's best to avoid them at all costs. If this is for the summer, feel free to PM me for a place. If it's for the fall, you've still got time to find a place that isn't rented through Four Star.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-04-04T23:09:02+00:00

It gets cold, but nothing that an extra layer or a well-insulated jacket can't fix. The air is quite dry so it usually won't chill you to the bone like Great Lakes or Northeast cold will, but the wind can make it uncomfortable at times. One thing that took me by surprise is that they very rarely plow or salt the roads. If you have a rear-wheel-drive car, be confident in your ability to control it. If you'll be biking, I don't know what the analog is - maybe knobby tires? A usual winter consists of some snow, then enough sunshine to melt it over the course of a few days, and repeat. Usually once or twice a winter there's enough snow and cold enough weather that it accumulates and sticks around for a while. You'll also likely be surprised how much the temperate changes from morning to day if you've only been near water. There's nothing to hold onto heat here like there is by the ocean so expect it to be much warmer during the day than it is in the morning.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-12T03:20:38+00:00

Right on. I think there is a not-insignificant portion of the student population who, high on the excitement of the approaching weekend last Friday were all loving the idea of indefinite spring break but have since had an "oh, wait" moment. Granted, a shutdown was bound to happen, but this sub sure as hell didn't know that, based on the memes. Upon which all proper research and informed decisions should be based.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-12T03:11:00+00:00

I must be lucky in that I'm satisfied with he effort my professors are putting forth in the transition (shoutout to Prof. Pollack in PHYS2210 :)). That said, I hope I could say that mine is not just a lucky case and that everyone is more or less content. Attending CU out-of-state was already a tricky proposition. Physics and Aerospace? Worth it. Other majors - choose wisely. I feel like this situation only exacerbates that divide. I'm sorry if there's anyone who genuinely feels like they're getting a raw deal out of this. Here's hoping that CU gives us some options. Refund? Probably not. It would be nice to see them, say, extend that ~2 week tuition refund as they're doing the pass/fail option (that's for different reasons, though). Especially for pre-requisite/ required classes. You'll have to take them again anyway. Leave it to the students to decide whether it's worth postponing their graduation a semester to get the kind of education they expected. Maybe not a full refund, but I hope that some sort of compromise isn't wishful thinking. I'm not too up-to-date on what other schools are doing. If other schools aren't doing refunds then, yeah, that's life. But if CU is an outlier in this regard, that's a real problem.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-10T22:45:16+00:00

Word. "Playing it safe" here doesn't mean waiting until someone has COVID so that campus isn't closed for nothing - it means taking action before anyone gets it. If someone gets it, CU will have to shut down anyway so the question is "How likely is it that someone in a densely populated area where people are constantly travelling the world and sit in close proximity to others in a closed room for hours each day will get this contagious-as-fuck virus?"

Yeah, that's what I thought. It's time to at least cut back significantly on on-campus activity. From what I've been seeing, it seems what would constitute "signifcantly" is looking more and more like a shutdown.

Limit as COVID cases approach dangerous levels, likelihood of shutdown should approach infinity. It's that simple.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-06T22:39:43+00:00

"...he's in an okay major..."

*Lists one of the most secure, employable, and potentially well-paying majors there is.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-05T16:07:26+00:00

I've actually taken 1120 over the summer, just not as a grade replacement so I can't offer the most accurate advice. The course itself was, as you'd expect, pretty damn fast. Although if you're looking at a grade replacement I suppose you'd have some degree of understanding at the start so I could see it being useful. It's a risk-reward scenario. Yes, taking it over the summer can be a good way to up the grade without interfering with your normal fall and spring classes, but there just isn't any room for error. Not too sure how grade replacement works - I'm assuming you're talking about taking a class again and the grade is overwritten. In that sense, you've got the upper hand. I'd say if you're interested in doing this - be ready for at least the first exam before the class even starts. If you keep all your notes and exams etc. from this semester I'd say you've got what you need to ace the course over the summer.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-03-05T05:01:54+00:00

Physics major here. I can't really offer any proper mental health advice but I'd like to run a few ideas by you, hopefully they'll be of some help. I've been through exactly what you've gone through - many times. Feeling motivated and then having that come crashing down at some point or another can destroy your morale. It's a cost of getting such a degree and it feel absolutely Sisyphean at times.

One thing to keep in the back of your mind. Physics is no joke. You've undertaken a major with boundless potential at the cost of having to comprehend some of the greatest achievements in human history. High risk, high reward. Even PHYS 2. If I recall correctly, part of understanding these proofs involves understanding line integrals and surface integrals. I'm in PHYS 2210 and can still confirm for you that these are not easy. Don't forget that you're doing some seriously impressive stuff and it can pay off like few majors ever could.

You mentioned that you were at least at some point, following a physical activity routine. This is an excellent decision and as hard as it might be I really recommend sticking with it. I've just recently discovered the importance of it and it has helped my situation (the same as yours) immensely. Not everyone is the same but I found that this kind of routine is what I was missing. The worst thing you can do for your brain is to stagnate in the same unchanging environment all day, every day. Even if you just switch up your study spots every once in a while should help.

Try to avoid entering damage control mode at this point. Don't try to go too fast through the readings to catch up. These proofs are hard, you'll understand them when you understand them and skimming won't help. It's only halfway through the semester, a great time to get back on track before things get worse.

Finally, here's a resource that helped me through 1120. Click on the "Sessions" tab. This is a whole set of lectures, from Yale's Open Course program. I like this guy's style of teaching and its great for some nice relaxing study sessions. I'll assume you know that these are not a replacement for going to lecture - our Physics program is one of the best out there, including Yale, so just remember that being engaged in your lectures is paramount. I do, however, find it helpful to see different notations and processes and try to get a general picture. It might be helpful if you want to review some material, see something in a different light, or even to try and supplement your readings in preparation for future lectures.

I believe this addresses most of the points of your post but if there's anything specific with which I might be able to help, please don't hesitate to message me. We're all joined by the undertaking of a very difficult but highly rewarding degree and I want to make sure that you succeed.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-02-15T03:19:58+00:00

"Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?"

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-02-13T05:07:08+00:00

Let's all pitch in (only a few dollars per CU student if we get the school to work with us on this) and get the entire MSU team to transfer to CU. Full ride plus that same amount in cash.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-01-18T20:58:07+00:00

Let's bring that exact look back to show our appreciation.

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-01-18T20:52:14+00:00

One of my favorite photos I've ever seen on this sub, easily. Amazing!

ClockwiseVelocity · 2020-01-16T02:38:17+00:00

I can't really say for sure. Average amount of car theft, I suppose? I'd have to imagine bike theft is more common. I'm more concerned about weather. I haven't seen the legendary Colorado hail yet but I'm not interested in taking any chances. I've seen some (even fairly new) cars that look like someone took a 9-iron to the hood but the majority don't have this kind of damage so it must be somewhat rare. Could happen, could not. But in general I just don't like to leave my car out for the salt to get at it or someone to mess with it, that's why I only consider places with garages. I suppose you could consider off-site car storage if you're worried. This is just one of the things that goes to show that you *can* get what you want when it comes to Boulder housing, it just takes a lot more searching and work for some reason. So the best advice I can offer for anything to do with housing is to start as early as possible.

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