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Volume 20, Issue #10 | February 25, 2016 
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ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
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GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY RIDE!
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*knock knock knock* Hello? This thing on? Yes? Okay! This is the Jackrabbit Speaks, your official email about Burning Man stuff! Everything is totally normal around here, and there's nothing different or weird about this issue of the JRS, especially in the writing or editing department.
Moving right along — and speaking of writing — there's lots of writing to read in this issue. The 2015 AfterBurn Report is done, in case you want to know how the Burn went. There's a BRC Census FAQ posted at the Black Rock City Census Team's new home in the Burning Man Journal. We've got all kinds of reporting back from the Third Annual Burning Man European Leadership Summit. And BRC über-veteran Annie Oak offers some excellent tips for Theme Camp management.
As usual, there are beautiful photographs and videos in here, but there's also the Zendo Project's two-hour Harm Reduction Training from BRC 2015, which is the more useful kind of inspiring. Plus a few other Burning Man bits 'n' bobs.
Hope you're having a good February. It's duck season, so make sure you've visited tickets.burningman.org lately and gotten all your ducks in a row. If you want to go to Burning Man, that is. And it's time to start thinking about that, because...
The Man burns in 191 days.
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Burners, Meet Black Rock City Census
Say hello to your intrepid Census team, coming to you from their new home in the Burning Man Journal! B^2 and the team write:
"We’re the Census Lab volunteers, a motley team of information geeks, academic researchers, students, and general data nerds who have surveyed Black Rock City residents since 2002.
In the past, we’ve reported our findings on our own blog, but now we’re going to come straight to you, right here in the Burning Man Journal. By way of introducing ourselves, we’d like to answer a few FAQs we receive from Burners every year."
Read more in the Burning Man Journal
Photo by Philippe Glade
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Reports from the Burning Man European Leadership Summit
People just got back from the Third Annual Burning Man European Leadership Summit with all kinds of luscious learnings to share.
Here's Megs, Associate Director of the Regional Network, with the official report:
And here's Caveat, with the close reads on what everybody at the Summit was thinking hardest about:
Photo by Sascha Baridhara
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Harm Reduction Training with the Zendo Project
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For the fourth year running, the Zendo Project offered harm reduction services for Black Rock City citizens having overwhelming experiences. They provide a safe space and professionally trained staff, and they train a huge herd of interested and experienced volunteers to help take care of their fellow Burners.
Zendo has just released the video of their on-playa training session. Your faithful Jackrabbit was present for this training, and it was an amazing display of collaboration, Civic Responsibility and human caring. In addition to Zendo workers, it features presentations from other Theme Camps and participants, the Black Rock Rangers, and BRC Emergency Services. The Zendo Project writes:
"For the fourth year, the Zendo Project offered psychedelic harm reduction services at Burning Man in Black Rock City, Nevada. During the event, 170 volunteers contributed a combined 1,700 hours for the project and were able to assist 161 guests going through difficult or overwhelming experiences."
Watch the video on YouTube
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Call to Artists: Reno Sculpture Fest
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Bummer that this post request came in so close to its deadline, but hopefully some of you have stuff ready to go. Luscious writes:
"Reno Sculpture Festival is calling all larger-than-life sculpture artists to submit their awe-inspiring creations!
Following an exciting premiere in 2015, the Reno Sculpture Fest is excited to announce a CALL TO ARTISTS for its 2nd Annual festival experience from May 6-8th, 2016 at Reno's Downtown Retrak Plaza.
Applicants are encourage to submit their proposals through the RSF website no later than February 28, 2016.
Requirements, eligibility and grant application process
Since its inaugural event in 2015, the Reno Sculpture Fest has contributed to exposure resulting in the placement of various sculptures in and around the Reno area including the now-iconic "BELIEVE" masterpiece purchased by the City of Reno for placement at City Hall this Spring. In 2016, with the help of sponsors and donations, organizers hope to expand this year's experience to include up to 30 installations, an art car exhibit, and headline music performances in and around Reno's downtown ReTrack area."
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Wick's Symbols for the 10 Principles
Aussie Burner Wick has come up with these artistic interpretations of the 10 Principles as intricate icons. Wick writes:
"I have produced a series of ten geometric symbols inspired by, and representing the hallowed Ten Principles of Burning Man. They're beautiful to look at, and if you delve into their sacred geometric forms, you may even find some deep connection between each symbol with the corresponding Principle."
Wick has generously offered these symbols under a Creative Commons license, which means they can be used, remixed and shared alike for any non-commercial projects.
Check out and download Wick's symbols on his website
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Thank You for Supporting Art in Black Rock City!
Here's a big thank-you to everybody who supported Burning Man projects this year, whether it was a financial contribution, a donation, or volunteering your time and talents, the fruits of your generosity sure did show on playa! We saw more art projects in Black Rock City than ever before (over 400 installations!), including more fire art than ever (over 100 pieces!), and 650 incredible Mutant Vehicles.
While it may seem during the thick of the fundraising season that we're getting inundated by requests for support, the end result is that more people have the opportunity to contribute to these projects, making them truly community-generated creations. So thank you!
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4th Annual SF Fauxtest (Faux Protest)
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When: Friday, Feb 26, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Where: Dolores Park, SF
This one came in pretty close to the wire, too, but hopefully you can make it. Sparkle Skater writes:
"Embrace hypocrisy and irony, air petty annoyances and gripes, facts, truth and nontroversy"
More information and sign ideas from last year
Comedy Central: "San Francisco's Fauxtest 2013 proves the city has a sense of humor about itself."
Huffington Post: "Best SF protest ever?"
SF Fun & Cheap: "Upset over the ban on nudity? Annoyed at Sunday meters? Want to one-up the Westboro Baptist Church? Put it on a sign, bring your loud voice and join the Fauxtest."
SF Egotist: "Fight the Faux Power!"
Laughing Squid: "Ridiculous signs are encouraged."
Uptown Almanac: "Ironic Fauxtesters to March Against Marches: Proving that irony can still be found in the Mission despite the turbulent times, the second annual SF Fauxtest aims to amuse and bewilder with a protest designed to air petty annoyances, chant against chanting, and generally tease protest culture."
Join the event on Facebook
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Seattle Theme Camp Leaders Summit: Special Non-profit Edition
Taralynn writes:
"Are you a Theme Camp leader? Want to turn your theme camp into a non-profit? Considering incorporating? Seeking 501(c) status? Or maybe thinking about an LLC?
Join us on March 13 for a special non-profit expert panel discussion and Q&A. Our panel will include non-profit attorneys, 501(c) specialists, and Theme Camp leads who have done the deed.
What: Expert advice, discussion, and Q&A. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks, or playa gifts to share.
When: Sunday, March 13 @ 4-7 PM
Where: The Grandview 7th floor meeting room @ 2201 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA
For more information and updates, please visit this website or respond to/view the Facebook event"
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We were listening to ...
NervePincher — Trips & Stalls (2016)
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That new, new underground Oakland electronic wobble-sound. Also, he's giving it away.
Saul Williams — MartyrLoserKing (2016)
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Warning: causes instantaneous deprogramming.
Rodriguez — Cold Fact (1970) and Coming from Reality (1971)
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Your Jackrabbit just watched Searching for Sugar Man last night, which is also highly recommended. It’s basically the story of the best rock concert of all time.
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