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on 10/15/2015
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on 8/10/2014
My advice to writers is “research but write.” Don’t wait until you have gathered every conceivable fact or explored every area of interest. Put the collection away and start typing. Avoid what the novelist Margot Livesey calls in her essay, research’s “siren song.”
By: Beth Kephart ,
on 7/24/2011
The wharves and docks of William Penn's city that helped build a nation are gone--lost to the onslaught of more than three hundred years of development. Yet the bygone streets and piers of Philadelphia's central waterfront were once part of the greatest trade center in the American colonies. Local historian Harry Kyriakodis chronicles the history of the city's original port district, from Quaker settlers who first lived in caves along the Delaware and the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793 to its heyday as a maritime center and the twentieth century, which saw much of the historic riverfront razed. Join Kyriakodis as he strolls Front Street, Delaware Avenue and Penn's Landing to rediscover the story of Philadelphia's lost waterfront.Harry, I am grateful. Like my dear friend Adam Levine, who taught me so much about my river, the Schuylkill, you haven't simply accumulated a wealth of knowledge. You have made it your business to share it.
About the Author
Harry Kyriakodis is a staff attorney for the American Law Institute and ALI-ABA Continuing Professional Education. He is a producer of teleseminars for ALI-ABA and has been the librarian for both organizations since 1992. A historian and writer about Philadelphia, Harry has collected what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about two thousand titles, new and old. He is a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn's Landing since 1997, when and where his fascination with Philadelphia's waterfront district began. Harry regularly gives walking tours and presentations on this and other unique yet unappreciated parts of the city for various groups. He is a graduate of La Salle University (1986) and Temple University School of Law (1993) and was once an officer in the U.S. Army Field Artillery.
By: Adam Levine,
on 3/3/2011
Restaurant table settings are one of my top 5 favorite places to draw, coming in somewhere between sketchbooks and my hands.
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By: Adam Levine,
on 2/28/2011
"It's not you, it's me...no, wait, it's you...but I can see how you thought it was me."
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By: Adam Levine,
on 3/24/2008
It's been a while since my last post so I'll use this as my attempt at a renewal. I've been busy and I'm not complaining. I just need to find a way of getting more hours into a day. I probably should have been a scientist....I'm pretty sure that's the only way to do it....with SCIENCE!
Oh, and thanks to everyone who checked out my animated short "The Nuclear Family." Turns out, we won the contest! Now we're plugging away working on a new one for the next contest...who needs sleep anyway!
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By: Adam Levine,
on 2/22/2008
Hey everybody, I'm excited and thought I'd share with you all that I just finished an animation I directed for a contest sponsored by the Opie and Anthony Radio Show and the new movie Be Kind Rewind. We're currently in the running for the top two entries. I couldn't be more excited! Please check it out and if you like it, tell as many people as you can!
I directed it, animated a bit and created all of the artwork as well. I had an awesome team of animators working with me and we kicked this out in 8 days. We're all huge fans of the show and managed to have the company we work for sponsor us to work on it. I hope you like it!
-Adam
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By: Adam Levine,
on 2/4/2008
It's important to love what you do.
(p.s. sorry it's been so long since my last post, there's been a heap of great new tallent around these parts!)
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By: Adam Levine,
on 1/17/2008
"When I awoke, the beast was sitting next to me. After only 22 minutes I had learned that his name was Ted and he had seven children."
Howdy everybody! It's been a while so I found some time to post. I hope your January is going well so far!
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By: Adam Levine,
on 1/2/2008
Happy New Years everybody! I have a feeling that the flying cars and electronic shoes are just around the corner...I mean heck, if they aren't, then the movies I was raised on were lying to me...and I seriously doubt that.
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By: Adam Levine,
on 11/27/2007
The loneliest number can be blissfully ignorant.
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By: Adam Levine,
on 11/27/2007
"Sweet and tasty sure, but watch out...in communist Russia, cupcake eats you!"
I hope everyone had a great and delicious Thanksgiving!
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By: Adam,
on 11/14/2007
Once in a while, when you look at the moon, the moon looks back in a surly manor. "What did I ever do to you Mr. Moon?" You might think. The moon will remain quiet, unwavering in it's condescending gaze. The more you stare, the worse you'll feel. Soon, you won't want to leave your house at night. Don't let the moon win. He's just jealous because he's stuck in the sky and you're free to roam around. Worry not about the moon. Take back the night, take back your life.
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By: Adam,
on 10/29/2007
This is from one of the more important days of my recent life. This was part of the wonderful mind melting confusion that took place as I tried to hand in my thesis paper for my MFA in animation. Long story short, my editor forgot how to edit and how to interact with other humans... It all worked out in the end, thank heavens but trust me it wasn't easy!
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By: Adam,
on 10/21/2007
Here's a painting I just finished for a gallery show in New Jersey. It's called "First Flight." You can do it little bug monster, yooooou can dooooo it! *flap flap flap flap flap*
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By: Adam,
on 10/15/2007
Forget about the monster under your bed...there might be something slightly bigger to think about. Don't worry though, everything should be just fine so long as this guy gets his beauty rest.
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By: Adam,
on 9/3/2007
Made for a friend of mine as I continue learning how to paint digitally.
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By: Adam,
on 8/28/2007
I have no idea if I've already posted this illustration or not but seeing as though it's PYBOT, I figured, why not.
By: Adam,
on 8/3/2007
Why so glum chum? Life's a bit crazy. Murphy's law seems to be in full force these days.
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By: Adam,
on 6/30/2007
Here's my slightly late illustration for this week's Illustration Friday topic "Camouflage." The tree texture came from the greatly talented Vonster! Thanks Von! Now everyone go check out his stuff if you haven't already. (click image for leafy detail goodness!)
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By: Adam,
on 6/28/2007
"Charlie has a gift for you...you just have to wait a few hours."
Here's a card I made for my sister's birthday yesterday. The texture comes from a photo of a grey-brownish rock. I used it because it gave the illustration a dirty crumpled paper feel.
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Hey Beth... Thanks so much for the kind words... Harry