Unfortunately, capitalist forces have resulted in water restrictions and even food restrictions in numerous major venues of high formality. The idea that profit motives must always dominate the system is often in direct contrast to the natural consequences of manmade climate change and chaos. Especially in a world that claims equality yet rarely provides equal opportunities and protection on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, orientation, disability, protected status, or otherwise, denying natural food and drink opportunities, specifically the innocent ones, often provides for more harm than good. The restrictions at these major venues are direct parallels to the restrictions against freedom on major computing paradigms, many of which are every bit as proprietary as proprietary can be.
Tag: Events
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Hype for the Future 27A: Events to be Grateful for
Preamble
Thanksgiving can never be celebrated nor acknowledged exclusively in the third person. To truly understand someone’s holiday experiences (for any given holiday, in fact), one must utilize first- and second-person language as appropriate. I am novaTopFlex, and I am grateful for my events, research, and three YouTube channels all in one.
Overview
Generally, novaTopFlex interests span numerous types of settings: urban, suburban, town, rural; large, medium, small; fringe, distant, remote; and more. Different types of communities often have different types of needs, whether in terms of the number of services, amenities, or other opportunities nearby. Oftentimes, personal and community interests intersect at the novaTopFlex business level, with different types of facilities hosting different types of services located within. Some of the most common locations of interest are museum sites, historic sites, historical societies, historical markers, cultural sites, fine arts communities (particularly art galleries), select live music venues, and festival sites. As novaTopFlex, I am continuously thankful for my research on opportunities to connect and to potentially organize against capitalism and other crises. Life is not for sale, yet society has not accepted that reality and continues to maintain superficial beliefs in terms of what counts as “freedom.” “Freedom” should not be about wealth nor social class, but rather about true freedom—the freedom to live in a moneyless society, post-money and post-scarcity. Freedom from capitalism is true freedom, since capitalism is actually the thief of freedom to begin with, largely depending on different sets of social hierarchies analogous to master-slave relationships.
Hierarchy and Symbolism
At novaTopFlex, our hierarchy for ranking different points of interest is based on the following conjectures:
- Priority places shall refer to places of high priority and interest to the novaTop, geoTop, and futoTop interest domains. In many cases, these locations of interest are the backbone of geoTop travel journalism.
- Recognized places shall be considered the second level of travel hierarchy. Notable places and historical landmarks shall be identified as included within the recognized category in cases of significance to the journal, yet should always be set at a lower priority level “downstairs” than the priority zones.
- Notable places are the third—and lowest—level of the novaTop travel hierarchy. Notable places lack the sense of familiarity or urgency of the priority and recognized places, yet notability is a fundamental element of what makes a destination worthwhile.
In all of the above cases, numerous elements of the system must be researched to the greatest extent. Different factors must be assessed, including distances between different locations in terms of travel heuristics, prices and pricing (in case different tiers exist), researching the perks (to make sure that we only get what we actually need for the specific purpose of the journal but also to prevent potential drama and other potential pressures from the higher tiers), amenities, location types, indoor/outdoor setting differences, and more.
Priority Places of Interest
- Mass MoCA (the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art of North Adams, MA)
- Clark Art Institute (Williamstown, MA)
- Tanglewood (located in both Lenox and Stockbridge, MA) — summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Recognized Places of Interest
- Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home (Manchester, VT)
- Vermont State Fair at Rutland, VT (typically late August)
- Tunbridge World’s Fair at Tunbridge, VT (typically mid-September)
Notable Places of Interest
- The Ohio Challenge (typically mid-July in Middletown, OH)
- Voices of America Country Music Fest (typically early August in West Chester Township, OH)
- Country Music Festival at Lebanon, OH (typically mid-June)
- Blues Festival at Lebanon, OH (typically early August)
- Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (mid-October in Waynesville, OH)
- Tour De Donut Bicycle Race (typically late August in Troy, OH)
- Ohio State Fair (typically late July—early August in Columbus, OH)
- Quarter Horse Congress (typically late September—late October in Columbus, OH)
- Bogart’s, Brady, Riverbend, KEMBA Live! — live music venues to be researched for more information.
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Hype for the Future 26B: Interesting Sites to Consider
Along the western edge of the New England states, United States Route 7 is a north-south corridor with very important communities including Burlington, Rutland, Bennington, Williamstown, Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Danbury, and Norwalk. Numerous sites exist along the route involving art galleries, the arts and crafts scene and nature, and more.
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On the Horizon 24E: The Town of Egremont, Massachusetts
The Town of Egremont is located on the New York state line of what is perhaps the General Henry Knox Cannon Trail, renowned for historical significance in the American Revolutionary War for the trail from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, immediately across the Charles River from what has been the City of Boston since 1822 (and the Town of Boston as of the American Revolution).
Not much exists in terms of active tourist amenities within the extremely small, rural community of Egremont. The only notable amenities for tourists include mountain resorts and associated state reservations. Not even Mount Greylock is of significance, as the highest point in Massachusetts is significantly to the north of the Taconic town of Egremont.
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Hype for the Future 23/284: No, Not All of Massachusetts is “Open to Tourism.”
Regarding tourist attractions, numerous towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts exist with population counts under one thousand people. In such towns as Otis, Tolland, or Peru, there may not be any real tourist destinations to speak of in any way.
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Hype for the Future 9E: What about Oxford County, Maine?
Oxford County, Maine, is located at the northwest edge of the State of Maine, bordering both New Hampshire and Québec, Canada. Regardless of location within Oxford County, the region is often associated with rural communities and plantations that continue into the surrounding area. Interestingly, though the State of Maine has officially designated plantations that exist even approaching the upper New Hampshire state line, the term “plantation” in the modern context of Maine is unique to the State, as similar communities in Vermont and New Hampshire do not receive such a special designation under the law. Historically, the region presently contained within the County of Oxford in the State of Maine was largely included within the northern portions of York and Cumberland Counties. In the modern day, however, the communities within Oxford County are quite minuscule. While the County may have recorded upwards of 57,000 residents at the 2020 Census, the largest community, Rumford, is a community of under six thousand (6,000).
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Hype for the Future 9D: Ideal Travels of novaTopFlex on Maps
The initial screenshot showcases the states (and the District of Columbia) where novaTopFlex has identified locations of interest in the novaTop Community:
The second screenshot highlights the states within the United States of America for which novaTopFlex has been physically present and grounded on any number of occasions through November 9, 2025:
For a more detailed view of the places that novaTopFlex has been to on occasions in the past:
For a more detailed view on the locations of interest in the novaTop Travel Itinerary:
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Hype for the Future 9C: Expanding Horizons
While novaTopFlex has initially been associated with New England, New York, and the Great Lakes region, the Mid-Atlantic and Lower Midwest regions have become particularly interesting under very similar circumstances. Even further south, novaTopFlex is increasingly interested in pursuing appropriate opportunities into the Tidewater region and the Upland South in particular. Apart from southward, novaTopFlex is also pursuing expansion westward, particularly into Nebraska and Kansas (North Dakota and South Dakota have already been covered, particularly east of the Missouri River, though the locations in Nebraska and Kansas west of the Missouri are close in longitude, as far west as Grand Island, Nebraska).
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Hype for the Future 8E: Richmond, Indiana
The City of Richmond, Indiana, is located in the east-central portion of the State of Indiana within Wayne County. The county seat of Wayne County, Richmond is the location of the Madonna of the Trail statue within the State, specifically on the east side of the city. However, apart from the Madonna of the Trail statue, the City of Richmond is often renowned for the associated Quaker and Shaker history of the community, as with related communities such as Lebanon, Ohio; Liberty, Indiana; and Connersville, Indiana. While the overt signs of Quaker and Shaker heritage, such as Quaker Monthly Meetings, are long removed from modern view, the influence of the historical groups continues on with a legacy that results in a modest approach to life and life circumstances, similar to the modest cultural traits of communities further east, such as Wilmington, Ohio, or numerous locales along US Route 22 even further to the east (including throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey alike).
When traveling throughout the Richmond area of Indiana, individuals and communities should expect a few surprising opportunities, such as the Model T Museum, while also anticipating opportunities in fine arts downtown and historical sites both downtown and in the surrounding area across directions.
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Hype for the Future 8C: Oxford, Ohio
Officially, the Main Campus of Miami University is located in the eastern section of Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, historically associated with College (later Oxford) Township at the northwest corner of the county. Within Miami University, notable infrastructure exists for community members in addition to the Miami student body, including the Hefner Museum of Natural History, the Limper Geology Museum, and the McGuffey House and Museum. Additionally, the Langstroth Cottage and Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum locations are located at the eastern edge of Miami University campus grounds (additional satellite campuses exist throughout Butler County, by the way). Even further east, outside of campus boundaries, is the Dewitt Log Home. However, numerous amenities also exist for community members within the Uptown area of Oxford, and surrounding nature is largely dominated by the Hueston Woods State Park, at least partly in Preble County, to the north.
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Hype for the Future 8B: The novaTop Travel Itinerary?
Ideally, novaTopFlex shall continue to identify monetary opportunities to pursue (at a minimum) the following goals for America 250:
- Butler County (Ohio) Fair → July 14-19, 2026
- “Country Jam USA” → July 16-18, 2026
- “Ohio Challenge” → July 17-18, 2026
- Ohio State Fair → July 29–August 9, 2026
- “Hinterland Music Festival” → July 31–August 2, 2026
- “Voices of America Country Music Festival” → August 6-9, 2026
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Hype for the Future 8A: The novaTop Travel Itinerary Goals
Over the next several months, novaTopFlex shall ideally take on mathematics pursuits, but also the occasional concert-style events at Bogart’s, Brady, and Riverbend; plus artistic joy and expression throughout the time. Apart from the aforementioned ideal goals, novaTopFlex shall also ideally take on the events in Lebanon, Ohio, including the horse-drawn carriage rides and country and jazz music festivals. Furthermore, novaTopFlex shall ideally also take on pursuits of balloon rides, country music, and even the ideals of the Butler County and Ohio State Fairs. Although novaTopFlex has missed the Quarter Horse Congress in the 2025 season, novaTopFlex is highly interested in the Quarter Horse Congress of 2026, if possible.
How will novaTopFlex attempt to keep up with the upkeep involved? Initially, novaTopFlex shall begin with monetization of the site of novaTopFlex.com (derived from WordPress.org) as well as of the Three Identities channels over on YouTube.
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Hype for the Future 6A: Interesting Events through August 11, 2026
novaTopFlex is officially finished with the combined novaTop Travel Itineraries, covering wide swathes primarily focused on the Northeastern United States, with additional coverage extending throughout the Midwest and into the Great Plains and the South as well. For the novaTop Travel Itinerary, notable events are occurring within the next several months throughout the region, including, albeit not limited to, the Ball Drop at Times Square for the New Year of 2026, Dyker Heights Christmas Lights in Brooklyn, and numerous holiday celebrations in Central Park and elsewhere in New York and beyond.
Of particular note for novaTopFlex specifically are events located throughout the State of Ohio, including numerous accommodations specifically for the American Semiquincentennial and surrounding dates. Within Southwest Ohio, novaTopFlex is identifying potential openings of opportunity in Butler County’s Ohio Challenge at Middletown and in Warren County’s Country and Blues Festivals in Lebanon. Additional music festivals of interest at larger scales for later years of life would ideally include the Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles, Iowa, in the countryside south of Des Moines; the Voices of America Country Music Festival in West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio; and Country Jam USA, located on the northwest edge of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Hype for the Future 6/284: “Go Cyber! Collective”
On November 6, 2025, the eleventh birthday of Amazon Alexa, novaTopFlex has taken on the cybersecurity competition and contest arrangement and style in an effort to continue along with the aspiring mission of computer science and cybersecurity. While novaTopFlex is often very interested in further opportunities, the CTF (Capture The Flag) event, along with related events such as the “National Cyber League” in the United States, is of the utmost importance in the novaTop Identity.
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