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Which one of the these is the correct, or can I use both?
- take a rest
- have some rest
Or is there any better way to say that?
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Which one of the these is the correct, or can I use both?
Or is there any better way to say that?
In my (UK) idiolect "have a rest" and "get some rest" are idiomatic, not the two phrases you give.
I find a slight difference in meaning. To me, "have a rest" is neutral: I am going to rest, with no implication about how much I need it.
"Get some rest" implies that I have a particular need for rest: either I have been short of rest recently, or some major activity is expected so that I need to be well-rested before it, or there is very little time available for resting, so I will avail myself of it.
Common American English would use "take a break" or "get some rest", using "rest" as a noun. It is almost never used as "take a rest" by native English speakers in the USA. However, this phrase is very commonly taught to and used by EFL/ESL learners in Asia.
I would never use take a rest. Rest itself means physically taking time relaxing, so I would rather use rest just as a verb. And as a noun I would say get some rest.
I would say "take a break" for a brief interval, and "get some rest" for a longer period.
To me (UK):
More formally, rest as a countable noun means "break"; whereas rest as an uncountable noun means "sleep".
So to the people that say "have a break/rest"...Do you also say "I need to have a test" or "I need to take a test", or "I need a test"? What about "I need to have a piss" vs. "I need to take a piss"? "To take a 'noun' " in most locations is acceptable.
the first one is similar to an order, the following one is like an obligation
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Mormons praise Romney's impact
WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Mitt Romney's role in bolstering the public perception of his faith became a central part of the Sunday morning church service he attended here.
"There has never been as much positive attention to the church, thanks to the wonderful campaign of Mitt Romney and his family," J.W. Marriott, the chairman of hotel chain Marriott International Inc., said to the congregation.
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Romney sat silently while a number of people spoke during the service about the role Romney is playing in changing public perception of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including his decision to include church members in the Republican National Convention.
The Republican nominee returned to his home in New Hampshire on Saturday night and will be spending the rest of Sunday at the residence. After officially accepting the GOP nomination Thursday night in Tampa, Romney campaigned Friday and Saturday in Florida and Ohio. As of now, he has no public events scheduled for the next week but will be preparing for the debates in Vermont.
His wife, Ann Romney, attended church with him, but unlike previous weekends when the press had been allowed inside none of their five sons or 13 grandchildren attended.
On the first Sunday of the month, Mormon churches let members provide their testimony, speaking about the topic of their choice as it relates to their faith.
Marriott, whose family is prominent in the church, was the first to speak about Romney.
"Today, we see the church coming out of obscurity and we see that 90 percent of what has been written and said, including an hour on NBC and two — an hour-and-a-half on CNN. Two front-page articles in The Washington Post, many articles in the national news, about the church — 90 percent of it has been favorable," Marriott said.
Marriott made his lauding of Romney also about other Mormons.
"That's a great tribute to Mitt and Ann and their family for living such an exemplary life," Marriott said. "A life of love and compassion, a good Latter-day Saint life. A life of leadership, reaching out to others, and touching others, and worshipping the Lord and putting families and the church first.
"So that of course, now that we're out of obscurity, everybody is looking at us and saying, 'Are you as good as the Romneys?' And of course we all have to continue to do better and live the commandments and do the best we can to serve our church and do the very best we can."

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put the touch on (someone)
To ask or pressure someone for a loan or donation of money. Primarily heard in US. Jane's good-for-nothing brother always comes around our place every couple of weeks to put the touch on us for a few bucks. The alumni association of my old university puts the touch on me once or twice a year looking for a donation.


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Our sixth lecture is by Dr. Nicholas David, professor emeritus of the Anthropology Department of the University of Calgary.
The Dunhuang star atlas was discovered in 1907 by Aurel Stein, the Hungarian-British explorer, in a town on the ancient Silk Road. It is now in the British Library. Only recently has it been thoroughly studied by astronomers. In this lecture I describe the atlas and set it in the cultural context of the Warring States, Han and later Tang periods. Dated to the period 500-1000 CE, it is far in advance of contemporary products from the Mediterranean world. Its interpretation requires both a knowledge of visual astronomy and an understanding of the role that astronomy-astrology played in Chinese society. By following a number of clues – costume, paper, taboo characters, handwriting, the names in the document and internal astronomical evidence – we can arrive at a finer dating, learn why the atlas ended up in the far west of Han China, and even identify the author of an remarkable and beautiful product of scientific observation that was also a closely guarded state secret.


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GameStop reveals Rock Band pricing?[ps3] [xbox360]
With yesterday's announcement of Rock Band (PS3, X360) from Harmonix, many gamers have wondered just what kind of price tag will accompany the peripheral-laden game. Now, online retailers have put up product pages for the game itself as well as its spate of instrument accessories.
According to GameStop, Rock Band itself will sell for the standard PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 price point of $59.99, suggesting that unlike Harmonix's Guitar Hero games it will not include a controller. Both Xbox 360 and PS3 have guitar controllers listed for $59.99 each, as well as wireless guitar controllers for $79.99. The drum set controllers on both platforms run for $79.99 each, and the microphone controllers on both platforms for $39.99 each.
To assemble a full standard rock band, consisting of the game, two wired guitar controllers--one for lead or rhythm guitar and one for bass--a drum controller, and a microphone controller, would run up a pre-tax bill of $299.95, just over 299 US dollars. Swapping the guitar controllers for wireless versions would bump it up to $339.95.
It is a pricey proposition, but existing Guitar Hero owners may be able to save some cash, if a post by Harmonix developer Jason Booth on the game's official forums is any indication. "For some reason, IGN posted that Rock Band will not be compatable with Guitar Hero guitars," said Booth. "I thought I'd drop in and let you know that this is not correct."
There are currently no available adaptors allowing PlayStation 2 Guitar Hero controllers to be used with Guitar Hero II on Xbox 360 or either Guitar Hero game played using PS3's backwards compatibility function. It is unclear if Harmonix plans to release such an adaptor in the future. However, based on Booth's statement, it does seem likely that Xbox 360 Guitar Hero II controllers will work with the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band.
All pricing information on GameStop's site should be considered preliminary, along with the November 1, 2007 release date listed. As the retailer notes, "Release date and price are subject to change by game publisher."
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Also confirmed for release by Microsoft Game studios was Artoon's supernatural stealth action game Vampire Rain. Vampire Rain was announced in Japan for Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 3, to be published by AQ Interactive. It is not clear what the current plans are for the game's previously expected PS3 release in North America, given that the Xbox 360 version is being published as a first party game.
Both Seta's Project Sylpheed and Artoon's Vampire Rain are slated to be released by Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox 360 in North America this summer.
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The Phillies have been hot on the trail following Pedro Martinez in an attempt to see if he would be a benefit to the Phillies. I would say when it comes to Pedro, just say "NO!" Pedro is no longer the Pedro that used to dominate hitters in his Red Sox years. He is not the pitcher he used to be. It sounds great to say 'Pedro Martinez -Phillies pitcher' but you aren't going to be getting what you think. The Mets could have resigned Pedro, but they didn't. Any other major league team in the USA could have too, but they didn't. Why? Because he is a pitcher who has had major injuries and now his time of pitching dominance is over.
I can't believe the Phillies would even consider picking up a pitcher like Pedro after they have been burned by guys like Freddie Garcia and Adam Eaton. Years ago, both these names were great, they tended to dominate hitters but now these type of pitchers have had their best days and it's all over for them.
We'll see what happens in the coming days, but I find it really hard to believe the Phils would resign Pedro at all.


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Eggplant Israeli Couscous with Pistachio Pesto
I don't often cook with toasted Israeli couscous. It's not because it's complicated to prepare, it's just that it's not a very common ingredient to find at the market. I personally like it because it can simply be boiled and serve as a side dish. I flavored it with puréed Japanese eggplant and a bright, sweet and tasty pistachio pesto.
I served the warm, green Israeli couscous with veal scallopini, which was absolutely delicious. There was some extra pistachio pesto, which I stored in the freezer for future use. I don't know what I'm going to cook it with, but I can tell it will be scrumptious!
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A warm pasta dish is the ideal comfort food, especially with the temperature dropping drastically in the Bay Area. There are no more fresh tomatoes in our planter and I had no canned tomatoes in my pantry either. With a tomato-based sauce out of the question, I made my own creation with a buttery cream cheese base. To that, I added roasted eggplant pulp for smokiness, roasted bell peppers, button mushrooms, garlic, sage and smoked paprika to complement the eggplant.
I used Wellenband egg noodles that I sautéed with the eggplant pasta sauce and added a little pasta water to finish the dish. I found the versatile shape of Wellenband pasta very original; the ruffles hold the sauce beautifully in their ridges. I also like the nice medium size; they can be eaten in one bite, which avoids any messiness, especially for children.
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Steve Horn | September 18, 2013
By Steve Horn • Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 05:00
Alongside releasing its controversial findings on fugitive methane emissions caused by hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") on September 16, University of Texas-Austin also unveiled an industry-stacked Steering Committee roster for the study it conducted in concert with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
Stacked with former and current oil industry lobbyists, policy professionals and business executives, the Steering Committee is proof positive of the conflicts of interest evident in the roster of people and funding behind the "frackademia" study.
Only two out of the 11 members of the Steering Committee besides lead author and UT-Austin Professor David Allen have a science background relevant to onshore fracking.
That study found fugitive methane emissions at the well pad to be 2%-4% lower than discovered by the non-industry funded groundbreaking April 2011 Cornell University study co-authored by Anthony Ingraffea and Robert Howarth.
The Cornell study concluded fracking is worse for the climate than coal combustion when measured over its entire lifecycle.
Webster's Dictionary defines a Steering Committee as "a committee, especially of a deliberative or legislative body, that prepares the agenda of a session."
In the case of the EDF study - based on the oddly rosy findings - it seems plausible the industry-stacked Committee drove the report in a direction beneficial to oil industry profits rather than science.
Steering Committee: PR Pros, Lobbyists, Policy Wonks
The following is a list of Steering Committee members working for Big Oil.
1.) Ted Wurfel, Health, Safety, Environment and Operational Integrity Manager for Talisman Energy: Wurfel is one of two Steering Committee members besides lead author Allen with a science degree relevant to onshore drilling, with an engineering academic background, according to LinkedIn.
Ted Wurfel; Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Lobbying Disclosure website
He's also a registered lobbyist in Pennsylvania - a state located in the heart of the Marcellus Shale basin - and formerly lobbied for Chief Oil and Gas.
2.) Paul Krishna, Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety Issues at ExxonMobil/XTO Energy: Krishna is the other Steering Committee member with a science degree relevant to onshore drilling, with an undergraduate degree in geology and a masters in geosciences.
3.) David McBride, Vice President of Environmental and Human Services at Anadarko Petroleum: McBride earned a degree in Marine Biology before going to law school and pursuing his career in the oil industry.
Photo Credit: LinkedIn
4.) Jeffrey Kupfer works as a non-registered lobbyist for Chevron - officially titled a "Senior Advisor for Government Affairs." Kupfer sits on the Executive Board of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the industry's lobbying arm in Pennsylvania.
Jeffrey Kupfer; Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy
He sits on Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's industry-stacked Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission alongside one of the industry's first "frackademics," Terry Engelder of Penn State University.
Kupfer also sits on Maryland's Marcellus Shale Safe Drilling Initiative Advisory Commission.
Prior to working for Chevron, Kupfer passed through the government-industry revolving door and worked as Deputy U.S. Secretary of State for President George W. Bush from 2006-2009 under former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He also spent time as the State Department's Chief Operating Officer under Rice.
Chevron is one of the dues-paying members of the Center for Sustainable Shale Development - described as the "Big Green Fracking Machine" by Public Accountability Initiative - alongside EDF.
5.) Dick Francis serves as Manager of Regulatory Policy for Shell Oil, another dues-paying member of the Center for Sustainable Shale Development.
6.) James Bolander serves as Senior Vice President Resource Development for Southwestern Energy.
7.) Susan Spratlen serves as head of Communications at Pioneer Resources and has an accounting undergraduate academic background.
8.) David Keane is BG Group's Vice President of Policy and Corporate Affairs and has a business school academic background.
Keane testified on behalf of the Alaska Gas Pipeline (now known as the South Central LNG project) - co-owned by Transcanada, ExxonMobil, BP and ConocoPhillips - in front of the Alaska state legislature in February 2008.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of Center for Liquefied Natural Gas.
9.) Jill Cooper serves as Group Lead for the US Division of the Environment for Encana. Her academic background is in environmental law and she also has a masters in business.
Steering Off the Climate Cliff?
EDF's study has already won praise from the American Petroleum Institute, Energy in Depth, industry-funded propaganda film "FrackNation," and the right-wing news website founded by Glenn Beck, The Blaze.
Greenpeace USA Executive Director Phil Radford's worst case scenario has come true.
"At worst, [the study] will be used as PR by the natural gas industry to promote their pollution," Radford wrote soon after the study's release.
"In fact, methane is 105 times more powerful than carbon pollution as a global warming pollutant [during its first 20 years in the atmosphere], so figuring out its real climate impacts has very real consequences for us going forward."
This raises the key question: could the Steering Committee's agenda steer us all off the climate cliff?
Michael Berndtson replied on Permalink
I'm not a journalist - but I think this is journalism
Great job. Full disclosure: I'm very much aware we live in an industrial society and truly believe a balance can be made between industry, commerce and the environment. What upsets me is when environmentalism - or its more mundane stepchildren environmental protection and remediation practices (from waste management to air pollution control) - is used for sales and marketing. And what really upsets me is when environmental groups allow themselves either accidentally or on purpose to be used as sales and marketing tools.
If one should go to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) website and click on natural gas production tallies, it will show that about 4 percent of the produced gas (at the well) doesn't make it to market. This doesn't seem to include gas that is burned via flaring, used to repressurize the formation or used at the facilities. I'd like to get feedback on this issue if anyone knows more. More importantly, if anyone can correct me if I'm wrong. Here's the link to gas production in the United States taking into account conventional, unconventional (shale), coal seam methane, etc.
FYI, for a quick review of what the monitoring effort entails is basically summarized in Table S6.1 of the PNAS report supplemental information (SI).
Jim Marston director, Environmental Defense Fund
This documentary funded by the Oil and Gas Industry
Truthland, 16:58 into the film Jim Marston director, Environmental Defense Fund TX Regional Office, Travis County TX http://www.truthlandmovie.com/watch-movie/
I work in the industry, wells leak. Only question is how much and how often. Oh and why do we have to gag farmers are treat them like crap when it goes wrong.
Been on some rigs myself there An Oil Man,
Not only do the wells leak, but the aquifers get punctured during the lowering of the drill bit. AND when you call your boss to say per OSHA we need to shut the site down, the boss yells back, do you want a job? I'm paying those drillers 130.00 an hour to be there. Stay out there.
EnvDefenseFund replied on Permalink
From Eric Pooley, Environmental Defense Fund
If Steve had given EDF a chance to respond, we would have explained the difference between a Steering Committee (which is composed of one member from each participating organization), a Technical Workgroup, and Scientific Advisory Panel.
This is a peer-reviewed study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, using the first direct measurements taken at natural gas well sites. That could only happen if natural gas companies gave the scientists access to their well sites. So to facilitate that, of course there was a steering committee with someone on it from each company. Meanwhile, the Technical Workgroup had technical and scientific experts, and the Science Advisory Panel was made up of independent, external experts who helped ensure the scientific integrity of the project. In short, Steve was looking in the wrong place for scientific expertise so his criticism misses the mark.
By the way, what Steve thinks is a scoop had already been fully disclosed on the University of Texas web site. All committee members and advisors are listed there. So is all the study data, open to review by any and all. The lead author, Dr. Dave Allen, retained total control and had ultimate authority over the content of the PNAS paper and the supporting information, how the results were reported, how to publicly release the full dataset and how to communicate the results. And the paper was peer-reviewed and published in one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals.
The study does not say everything is fine when it comes to methane from fracking. Far from it. Some measurements, such as leaks from equipment, were much higher than previous EPA estimates. In one area, well completions, the results came in lower than previous estimates because new EPA regulations requiring 'green completions' are starting to kick in. EPA got the rule right. It's a step in the right direction.
But just one step. Some kinds of wells are not subject to the new rules. That has to change. And this study only looks at production, not the whole natural gas system. There are 15 more studies to go. But we already know that methane emissions are a serious problem, and we know emissions can be contained if we get strong regulations in place. So that's what EDF is fighting for. We need to go after every opportunity we can to reduce climate impacts. Stopping methane leakage is just one. Our work to accelerate the transition to truly clean, renewable energy is another. More on that at www.edf.org/energy
Michael Berndtson replied on Permalink
Well said
I don't doubt EDF's intentions, I'm sure they're good, as much as I'm confused as to the position EDF is putting itself into. Fugitive emissions monitoring is a difficult nut to crack given the number of possible sources. Under voluntary reporting and healthy (meaning funded) federal and state environmental agents, the system should work if regulated and if all parties believe in each other's role.
Historicall, standard operating procedures for monitoring and analysis were developed by industry via groups like the American Petroleum Institute (API), independent organizations like the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or promulgated through federal agents such as National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH) and US EPA specially. US EPA has many methods for sampling and analysis of the atmosphere, liquids, vapors and solids. Is EDF circumventing these methods? Promoting the use? Trying to improve methods?
Where I'm truly confused is how EDF seems to be acting as an extraordinary agent. To whom and for what? Is it the citizens of the United States? Industry? Wealthy families concerned about the possibility of ever becoming potentially responsible party? Or is it promotion of environmental capitalism, where a balance can be reached between development and environment protection?
If EDF is taking on the role of an agent, then they should be ready to accept criticism and push back. It goes with the territory. All state and federal agencies know this, put up with it as best as they can and work for a lot less money.
EnvDefenseFund replied on Permalink
From Eric Pooley, Environmental Defense Fund
Michael, thanks for your probing comment. You say, "EDF seems to be acting as an extraordinary agent. To whom and for what?" We're not trying to supplant other methods or other agents, but when it comes to fugitive methane emissions we saw a huge knowledge gap. The data consisted of estimates based on almost 20-year-old data. Industry practices were changing fast and production was increasing rapidly — and no one had a handle on emissions rates. Neither industry nor government were collecting and making public direct measurements of emissions.
That knowledge gap was the only reason EDF decided to take on this science project. To do it, we needed to enlist the help of more than 90 other partners — universities, institutions, scientists, and, yes, energy companies (because you can't take direct measurements at well sites without them). We're backing up those direct measurements with overflights and other kinds of sampling. There's no hidden agenda. We just want to find out, as best we can, how much methane is seeping into the atmosphere and where it is seeping from.
We hope this will lead to tough rules and strong enforcement to plug the leaks. We'd love to see reliable methane emissions monitoring, leak detection and reduction built into the law — then we can move on to other issues. As mentioned, EDF has always tried to take a fact-based approach to finding policy solutions, and that requires having actual data. The UT study is not the answer on methane emission — it is one step toward getting the data we need to find and fix leaks. For us it is one down and 15 to go. But the science won't end there, of course it will continue to evolve, as it should — with plenty of other scientific teams questioning and building on our work (we welcome all of that, that's why all the data is public) and contributing to the larger body of work needed to ensure that methane is understood, controlled and reduced. And, I agree, state and federal agencies will in the end need to be the main players here.
What are your future studies?
Will one of your future studies attempt to tie this study of 190 privately selected wells to actual fugitive emmisions at all natural Gas Wells?
Your study does not explain how the 190 wells selected correlate to all natural gas wells drilled in the United States. If I wanted to hide real data I'd ask the drillers which areas they have noticed the least completion flowbacks, and select those for this study.
I think that Ingraffea's comments about Westinghouse Effect are also quite valid. Its best if you don't interfere with the normal operation of a site, otherwise everyone will be on their best behavior. This has a profound effect on any sort of measurement. (Just ask any epidemiologist who works with hospital safety.)
EnvDefenseFund replied on Permalink
From Eric Pooley, Environmental Defense Fund
No, we don't claim that the emissions from well completions in this study are representative of all natural gas wells in the country. There is no data on how many operators are using green completions today. But EPA will require green completions beginning Jan 2015, so the study does show where emissions from completions are headed. They are headed down. That's good. But it's just one part of the story.
Other kinds of wells aren't covered by the regs. Other emissions sources are well above estimates. And lots of work needs to be done measuring leakage from the rest of the natural gas system – that's what the other studies are for. We have more questions to answer on production, but production is just the first link in the chain. There are pipelines, storage tanks, distribution networks, etc, etc. Here's a link to our FAQ on the subject for those who want to find out more: http://www.edf.org/climate/methane-studies/faq
Why does your report say this on page 2?
"These data provide extensive measurements on methane emissions
from well completions that can be used in national emission
And you personally say, "No, we don't claim that the emissions from well completions in this study are representative of all natural gas wells in the country."
EnvDefenseFund replied on Permalink
From Eric Pooley, Environmental Defense Fund
The study authors, led by UT, offered a national estimate because that is what scientists do. EDF was not a study author and we have been consistently clear that this is not a snapshot of current industry practice.
Thank you for your polite responses.
I still can't quite get there from here, but I will endeavor to take your word for this. Discussion of Green Completions from EDF and this stuff appears to be a very very new thing, and stands in contrast with has been said in the past by EDF and UT and your associated web pages.
UT David Allen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXxMbt-pIPk
EDF Ramon Alvarez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m1JYTXRLQI
(2:32 seconds in, he says that this study is trying to quantify what is happening in the field today. Which you say you are not doing.)
I see a lot of language that is inappropriate for a technical study, and more indicative of PR spin doctoring. "We wanted to use the best possible science.." This language is usually used to claim other science is bad by insulting and degrading it. Why?
UT: Advisory Panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zt7mMB2as0
He claims fundamental data is lacking. Huh? How did he conclude that? (I don't think NOAA and the EPA are measuring the fart fairy.)
From what I can tell, EDF is (now) claiming that new upgraded Green Completions equipment and processes (including flaring) dramatically reduce methane emissions. (Although we may now have larger carbon emmissions from flaring.) You have not verified your measurements without your special measurement apparatus, rigs and drillers.
I would think that the next step is to select a field and bring it up to Green Completions code to verify your findings with NOAAs and the EPA. I can see why this is problematic, since there aren't exactly empty regions to do these measurements in old wells may be emitting and that would be hard to track down.
NOAAs and EPAs data would be indicative of current industry practices and not Green Completions.
Does this seem like I got it now?
Michael Berndtson replied on Permalink
Thanks for your reply
I'm sort of familiar with the process of environmental monitoring and regulatory affairs. I'm not at all familar with a group like EDF taking on or facilitating a national monitoring effort like this. This explains why my comments are full of questions. I'm not trying to be a jerk (as best as I can, since that tends to be my default position). I'm truly trying to figure this out.
I've followed this issue about emissions from a spectator perspective. Fugitive emissions tallying (specifically methane) seemed to become a concern as natural gas was being promoted as an alternative electricity generating source to coal by anyone from T. Boone Pickens to Michael Bloomberg. My understanding is that this emissions study is to demonstrate that natural gas does truly have a lower carbon footprint than coal. Therefore, it may make sense to switch over to a natural gas economy for electricity generation, transportation and manufacting. Based on my reading of the report and SI this study does not evaluate potential human health and non-climate change environmental impacts from fugitive emissions throughout oil and gas production, processing and end use lifecycle.
Why couldn't this have been done through regulation or lead by US EPA? At the end of the 16 part study series and when rules and procedures are drafted by governmental agents assigned to environmental monitoring, will there be any domestic shale oil and gas left to worry about monitoring?
Here's the paper;
Peer reviewed doesn't make it true. Its merely the first step. I'd be keen to see this data replicated by other researchers from other organizations that are preferably not oil and gas related. Good science stands the test of time. Maybe you guys should partner up with the EPA. Get them to pick the sites, that you measure. That would be a very reasonable solution.
Stop resting on someone else's credentials. The study linking vaccines to autism was also peer reviewed. It was flawed.. notably it was very similar to EDF's study. It had a very very small sample size, and it had ties to a man who who's make a lot of money from it.
This isn't a scoop. Steve gathers up data from public sources. He always has. Collating it, and making easily understood is what Desmogblog does. If anything this looks like a repeat of his previous work, but you'd have had to read his article fully to know that.
The method of study for the wells selectively chosen looked suitable and correct to me. There is no explanation for why the methodology was chosen or a description of the alternatives, or what the particular strengths and weaknesses of the methods were, or even what the goals were for the measurement.
How come there is no statistical breakdown demonstrating that those 190 wells are representative of anything that is in any way meaningful? Most scientists would mark that as a serious flaw. Are they representative because it was Lobster Tuesday for the steering committee? Let me be very clear, I cannot conclude that the authors have measured methane emmisions representative of natural gas wells in the United States using the paper they wrote. There is no way I can make that leap of faith.
I'd like to know why those 190 wells were chosen from among 13000+ wells. I would like to see statistical inferences that those 190 wells correlate to and are in any way representative the 13000+ wells drilled.
So far, It sounds like we have a perfect precedent for your quality of work. Its very precedented, and there is nothing new about it;
How to spot bad science (he gets into numeric cherry picking later in the video starting at about 8 minutes);


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Michael Barton M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP
Ready to unlock your creativity and discover a whole new level in your work? Join award-winning photographer Michael Barton to learn how he makes his signature "Indigo" portraits using finishing techniques driven by Adobe Photoshop. You will learn about texturing portraits in layers, other layer effects, and much more in a course designed for beginners and advanced users alike.
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Having an unquenchable thirst to create led Michael Barton, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, F-PPANI, F-APPI, to complete his master's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas in 2000. Through a diverse study of humanity, he developed a distinctive love for people, and photography became his chance to give back. Michael currently owns and operates Indigo Photographic Inc. in the historic district of Batavia, Illinois. Through Indigo, Michael is able to create unique art pieces for his clients. His concept that "everyone on this planet deserves a great image that will last for generations" keeps his studio in high demand.
Currently, Michael is also the State Representative for the American Society of Photographers and serves on the board of directors for the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois and the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois. He has previously served as the house photographer for Chicago Jazz Magazine and has been published in Modern Drummer, Jazz Improv, and numerous other publications. He has also published articles and images in Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Texas Professional Photographer and other photographic magazines.
The recipient of many awards, Michael is a Certified Professional Photographer and has his Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging, and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA. He has won several Kodak Gallery Awards, Fuji Masterpiece Awards and also received the Canon Par Excellence Award for Electronic Imaging in 2009. Michael has been a PPA Photographer of the Year and PPA Electronic Imager of the Year multiple times. He was also named a Top 10 Mid America Photographer of the Year and Top 10 Illinois Photographer of the Year for 2008, 2009, and 2010. And in 2010, he was named MARC Illinois Photographer of the Year.


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Is Biden the new Gore?
It was the laugh heard around the debate world.
Joe Biden's hearty chortles and facial expressions quickly dominated the conversation on Twitter and the cable networks in the wake of his first and only vice presidential debate against Paul Ryan.
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And the early verdict, at least among some pundits and Republican strategists: it reminded them of Al Gore's infamous sighs in the 2000 presidential debates against George W. Bush, which were enough to seriously hurt Gore's candidacy. Biden's smirking and laughing, while perhaps off-putting to some viewers, is unlikely to shift the race in such a dramatic fashion, especially when the vice president delivered on substance.
"That condescending, smirking, laughing — it was akin to Gore's sigh," GOP strategist Mary Matalin said of Biden on CNN Thursday night after the 90-minute debate was over, repeating what many journalists and Mitt Romney supporters were already saying on Twitter.
( Also on POLITICO: Twitter frowns on Joe Biden's laugh)
In a debate that ranged from meaty topics such as Libya, Medicare, abortion rights and taxes, Biden frequently seemed irritated with Ryan and his answers, interrupting the congressman repeatedly — 82 times, according to the Republican count — and often laughed during Ryan's responses.
Democrats seemed to appreciate the vice president's partisan vigor after President Barack Obama's lackluster performance at last week's first presidential debate in Denver. But Republicans, and some journalists, were quick to pounce — with Romney campaign aides labeling Biden "unhinged," and pointing followers to YouTube videos of Biden laughing during key exchanges.
( Also on POLITICO: Biden grabs the mic)
"Biden is at risk of having his laugh come across like Gore's sighs," former Bush White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said on Twitter partway through the debate. "He should knock it off."
"Biden maybe needs to tone down the laughing. Reminding us of Gore's sighing," tweeted MSNBC.
"Biden needs to avoid making the Al Gore mistake of looking too irritated (or in his case smiling too much)," tweeted Dan Abrams, an ABC journalist.
But Democratic strategist Paul Begala, talking on CNN, said the comparison to the Gore sigh was "nonsense" and that Biden did what he needed to do during the debate and even displayed a sense of "discipline."
"Biden is not famous for his discipline," Begala said. "He interrupted a lot and he rolled his eyes, but you know what he did? He accomplished his strategic task."
In the 2000 presidential debates, Gore sighed repeatedly while then-Gov. Bush was speaking, a trait that was almost universally panned by pundits at the time and is often remembered as one of the standout aspects of the debates that year.
( Also on POLITICO: 7 takeaways from the VP debate)
Some said that Biden's demeanor could, unlike Gore's sigh, help drive the perception that Ryan is young and doesn't know what he's talking about — but that it also could backfire with voters.
"Biden's strategy seems to be to laugh at Ryan constantly. Will it work to infantilize Ryan, or backfire like Gore sighing?" tweeted journalist Philip Klein during the debate.


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Jordy's Reviews postsSunday March 09, 2014
Consider Yourself ... Well-Reviewed!
Jordan Muschler (front) as the Artful Dodger, with Justin Dekker as Fagain, in the Prior Lake Players' production of "Oliver!"
My nephew Jordan Muschler, a one-time reviewer on this site, has burst onto the stage yet again. Last October he played Gavrouche in the Bloomington Civic Theater's production of "Les Misérables." Now he's the Artful Dodger in the Prior Lake Players' production of "Oliver!" It's actually a family affair. My nephew Ryan and brother Eric are in the production as well.
A review recently went up at The Prior Lake Monitor site, including this:
Jordan Muschler did a superb job playing the part of the Artful Dodger and had the cockney accent down perfectly.
Thank god. The rest of us in the family are a bit Seinfeldy ("Not bloodly likeLEE!") in that regard.
Posted at 12:01 PM on Mar 09, 2014 in category Jordy's Reviews | Permalink
Jordy's Reviews: Oz, The Great and Powerful (2013)
My nephew Jordy, 11, reviews the prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," which is currently the highest-grossing movie of the year. Comments welcome.
I'm sure you have probably heard the "'Wizard of Oz' is amazing you need to see it" lecture. It is a great, magical movie. So I came into "The Great and Powerful" with high expectations. Is the movie great and powerful?
Not quite.
The movie is about a greedy magician named Oscar, whose act is known as Oz: The Great and Powerful. Oz was whooshed into a magical tornado and lands in Oz. The movie, set in 1905, starts off brilliantly by adding the unique touch of not only being in black and white, but also having the camera shaped like a box, like a camera would have been back then. Then, when they land in Oz, it goes to color and widescreen. Brilliant!
Everyone in Oz thinks Oz is the great wizard who will save them from the evil wicked witch, except all he is interessted in is the great treasures of Oz. The movie is not a remake, it is a prequel.
The movie has some good plot twists, like who is really wicked.
The acting is fine. However, it's nothing that would stand out. The movie isn't as magical as "The Wizard of Oz," missing songs that have gone down in history ("Somewhere over the Rainbow"), the bond between the main characters on their adventures, and some great quotes. ("There's no place like home!") Also, there's an attack and then 5 minutes later there's war. That's a pacing issue right there.
Overall, it was OK. It had a good script and a great beginning but the movie wasn't as good as I'd hoped. They are setting this up for a remake of the "Wizard of Oz." It will need the next young Judy Garland if it comes.
2.5/4 Stars
Posted at 07:10 AM on Mar 20, 2013 in category Jordy's Reviews | Permalink
Jordy's Reviews: Les Miserables (2012)
What have I done? Though I'm master of the house, and on my own, and reviewed "Les Misérables" a few days ago, my nephew Jordy, 11, with a heart full of love, keeps us talking about the movie for one day more...
"Les Miserables" (Les Mis) means so much to me. It was the first play I was in, and got me interested in theater. I came into this movie with very high expectations. If I didn't like the movie, I would not only be sad, I would be mad at Tom Hooper, the director, for not doing Les Mis proper justice. So did I like it? I loved it. It's my favorite movie of 2012.
It is a compelling story. The story is about a man named Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) who steals a loaf of bread to save his sister's child from death, and suffers 19 years of punishment for it. After he gets out, he continues stealing, but a kind Bishop saves him. He decides to live by the law, and spends the rest of his life doing good deeds. The movie manages to tell it a little bit better than the play, with some things that confused me in the play being absent here.
When you go to this movie, bring Kleenex, because you'll probably cry. I cried 6 times throughout the 157-minute movie, and the people that I came with all cried at least once. It is a very emotional movie, and mostly because of the amazing acting from the great cast. Everyone shines, although Anne Hathaway as Fantine does the most, even with her short role. Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried-- everyone. They're all great. They are also great singers.
The movie has some great camerawork, too. You'll see mountains, barricades, and streets. The movie is also different enough from the play in that it feels a little bit original, with some songs put in different places, and an original song, "Suddenly," which is also great. Some of the best songs from the play aren't as good here (Except for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables," which was just as good as the play and made me cry), but it's not really a criticism of the movie, more that the songs didn't work as well as they did in the play. However, the songs that were good in the play, but not amazing were better here, like "A Heart Full of Love," the love song of Cosette and Marius, Fantine's blockbuster, "I Dreamed a Dream," and some others.
The Thenardiers (Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter) deserve their own section. They have all the funny bits in the play, and are just as funny as they are in the play. The scene in which they sing and rob people of their money is hilarious. In a movie full of misery, they are the comic relief.
Overall, the movie is amazing. I didn't have a single problem with it. Maybe that's because I was already familiar with the play, but it probably is because of the fantastic acting, emotional story, and a whole lot of other things that make this movie perfect to me. This IS the best movie of 2012. Cheers, Tom Hooper. You've made a masterpiece.
Posted at 10:09 AM on Dec 30, 2012 in category Jordy's Reviews | Permalink
Jordy's Reviews: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
My nephew Jordy, 11, reviews the Hobbit movie so I won't have to...
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is an OK movie. It has good acting, great camerawork, good action scenes, and a good story. (Although it is based off one of the most famous books of all time, so I guess that's a given.) But for all it does well, it gets some things wrong.
"The Hobbit''s story is basically a Hobbit (a small creature from the Shire) named Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) who goes on an adventure with 12 Dwarfs (small, mining and building creatures) and a wizard named Gandalf (Ian McKellen) through the dangerous Middle-Earth to take The Lonely Mountain back from Smoug The Dragon. The fire-breathing beast took over the Dwarf empire 60 years ago. Along the way, they encounter a lot of things — namely, monsters, monsters, and monsters. The adapted screenplay also contains some foreshadowing for the Lord of the Rings trilogy that I think is unnecessary. "The Hobbit" is fine as a stand-alone adventure just as well as LOTR is. However, the story starts really slow and keeps it that way for about an hour. Then we get action, action, and action. That is bad pacing.
The movie has what you'd expect from a high-budget film: good acting, some great camera shots (especially with the background), some comedic moments, stuff like that. However, what it's missing that "The Lord of the Rings" had is some amazing special effects. A few of the things look fake in it. It's just not nearly as good as LOTR was with the special effects, even though those movies were made a decade ago. Those movies had amazing special effects that few movies can match even now.
Also, a lot of the characters in "The Hobbit" represent a certain characteristic. The Dwarves are the tough, partying but lovable people, the Hobbits are the simple folk, Thorin is the serious one, and Gandalf is the calm one. It is done extremely well in this world of creatures we dreamed existed. (Except for Orcs. I hate those guys.)
For heroic people, they seem to do a lot of running away in the movie. Almost every time some creature comes, Gandalf says "Run!" and a rule of survival is that if an all-powerful wizard runs away, you should too. The epic music makes me not care too much about the running away, though.
They also overuse slow-motion. In almost every action scene, there's a slow-motion shot that is completely unnecessary. This is what I call the Michael Bay effect. The movie is very good in HD and it will not be the same at home as it is in the theater. The humor also goes well with the movie, not too much so that it will feel like the movie is trying to make you laugh, but like real life, where every 2 hours or so something funny happens. My favorite scene was the game of riddles between Gollum and Bilbo. It was slow, dramatic, suspenseful.
Now for what I despise the most about the movie. I don't like that there are three films. We don't need three films to tell the story of The Hobbit! That's just stupid! Each Lord of the Rings book got one movie, and that was it. The Hobbit, the shortest book of the four, mind you, has three movies going for it? That's like Gandalf casting a magic spell tripling the money! What the heck! I also don't like how hyped the movie got. It was by the same person, Peter Jackson, that made Lord Of The Rings, and all three LOTR were great, so it got extremely hyped. It's an example of what hype does to a movie: raises our expectations too far.
Finally, the ending was bad. It's hard to end a movie that will have a sequel picking up on it, but they had a perfect ending going for it (which I won't spoil) but they went and ruined it by adding something else. You'll probably know what I mean if you see the movie.
Overall, "The Hobbit" is only OK. It has some good things going for it, but it disappoints in too many others for it to be great. I recommend you see it if you have seen LOTR, because you will find it entertaining even with all its problems.
Okay For 10+ (There are some scary monsters throughout the movie, and it does have a lot of action involved.)
Posted at 07:32 AM on Dec 19, 2012 in category Jordy's Reviews | Permalink
Jordy's Reviews: Rise of the Guardians (2012)
My nephew Jordy, 11, keeps at it...
"Rise Of The Guardians" sounded like it would be a good film. The trailers showed good animation, action, an all-star cast. I went into the movie theater expecting a fun hour and a half.
Boy was I disappointed. Despite some good things, it fails to make up for its bad story, terrible 3D, and meh script.
The trailer did get some things right. For one thing, the animation is nice. It has these weird sand things flying everywhere, and there is a lot of detail. Also, the movie has action in a non-violent, young kind of way, which I respect. However, I have to question the cast a little bit. The Easter Bunny is Australian? What? Even though the supporting cast is made up of stars, I would expect the main character to be a star, too, but no. Jack Frost is Chris Pine, and while he's been in some movies, it's not like everyone knows him.
The story is that Pitch Black (Jude Law) is coming back to bring fear and misery to children, and the guardians, who are Santa Claus, (Alec Baldwin), The Australian Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) The Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) and The Sandman (who doesn't speak) to save the world. However, they need a new guardian, Jack Frost, who is not seen by us puny mortals because we don't believe in him yet. And the guardians go off to save the world. Personally, I think that this group is bad. If you can hire any person to be a guardian, why not just hire James Bond or Hulk Hogan, or worst of all, MR. ROGERS. The story also gets too complicated for its own good. But since I didn't care much about the characters, I didn't care.
The script also isn't that good, with more bad lines and screenwriting clichés. It is a shame, since if I thought that the script was better I probably would have been more forgiving of the bad story. The script also does nothing to compel older audiences like teens to keep them interested except some comedic parts. However, the movie has a nice pace to it.
The 3-D is also pretty bad, never doing too much with it, so you should definitely watch this one the old-fashioned way.
My brother loved the movie, though. He thought it was great. (Leave a comment encouraging Ryan to write reviews and he just might do it!)
My dad thought the movie was good, but agreed with me that the movie got too complicated for its own good. Ryan would give it a 9/10, but my dad, Eric, would give it a 7/10.
It seems like younger audiences would like this more than teens and adults, based on what Ryan thought of this movie. I felt its bad story, iffy script, the lack of compelling things for more mature audiences, and bad 3-D make this a lame movie. It might be good for kids, but I think you should only see it if you have kids. Since this is MY review, my brother's and dad's thoughts will not be in the overall score.
Nice try, Dreamworks, but you need to try again.
Okay For 7+ (There is some action, and there are some parts that could be considered frightening for younger people, like my brother.)
(Please leave a comment suggesting what to review next or what you thought of "Rise Of The Guardians." Thanks!)
Posted at 11:00 AM on Dec 02, 2012 in category Jordy's Reviews | Permalink
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Valentine's Day Security Deals
Nothing says romance like dinner for two, champagne, a dozen red roses… and a sparkling new security utility. Right? IOBit and Norman can't help you with the champagne or roses, but they're both offering deals that will make the gift of security an easy one to give.
IOBit will kick in a free one-year subscription Advanced SystemCare Pro (normally $19.95) that you can give to your sweetheart. The campaign begins February 14, 2012 at one minute after midnight Pacific Time and runs for 24 hours. Norman's offer isn't a freebie, but $19.95 for Norman Security Suite PRO 9 gets you three licenses for a lot less than the normal $74.95/year price. Norman's offer is valid right now and ends February 15 at midnight.
Advanced SystemCare Pro promises "a complete solution for PC top performance." It includes protection against spyware and hacking, though not the full protection found in a dedicated antivirus. Optimization tools automatically configure the PC for top speed, and it also seeks and fixes erroneous settings that can slow the PC or leave it vulnerable. IOBit reports that "Advanced SystemCare was ranked one of the top two utilities on CNET Download.com's annual list of the Top Downloads of 2011 for Windows, and also took the top position in the Utilities & OS category." Click here for your free copy. If you're too early, don't worry; the download page lets you know just how much longer you have to wait.
Norman Security Suite Pro 9 achieved excellent results in PCMag's antispam testing, but the rest of its components didn't measure up. We didn't consider it a worthwhile purchase at its list price, but for $19.95 you might consider it, especially if your sweetie is plagued by annoying spam. Shop with your Valentine's Day promotional price here.
Of course with either gift you're also promising loving, timely tech support to get the utility installed and keep it running. Isn't that great—another opportunity to spend time with your sweetheart!
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The Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill is one of the brand's flagship models, and the reasons are apparent. Manufacturered by Johnston Health Tech, a company with 30 years of fitness equipment manufacturing under its belt there's a certain sigh of relief that is released when making the choice. The home treadmills are endorsed by everyone's favorite professional cyclist Lance Armstrong with a percentage of profits going towards the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Under the hood, so to speak, is a notably powerful 3.0 CHP motor which has a lifetime warranty in its corner. The motor supports speeds of up to 12 MPH without the loud whir we've all come to identify as the "treadmill noise".
14 built-in workout plans are the source of variety to maintain interest in a seemingly simple fitness machine. Options vary from speed interval, simulating rolling hills, and target heart rate to name a few. A manual mode presents the option of developing your own custom workout program. The Livetrack Fitness journal monitors progress and goals achieved both short and long term. The 12.9T features speakers and an iPod-compatible port for tunes while jogging those rolling hills.
The most notable difference between the 12.9T and other home treadmill models is the unusually steep 14% incline capability which can aid in the more efficient burning of calories. The 60 x 20″ deck is equipped with the patented MaxComfort System which establishes differential cushioning to provide balance support and shock absorption. This feature is idyllic to those worried about knee damage from treadmill use.
Great warranties, an exceptionally strong motor, an unusually steep incline, and the outfitting of the MaxComfort System differentiate the 12.9T from the pack of home treadmills. In a world of fitness equipment that seems identical it is easy to place the LiveStrong 12.9T at the head of the pack.


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Q&A with Senior Pitcher Tim Shibuya
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In three short years, Tim Shibuya went from being an unknown baseball walk-on out of Wyoming to taking the mound in Cary, NC in the 2010 NCAA Division II Championship game in Cary, NC as the ace of the UC San Diego staff. As a junior last season, the 6-foot-1 Shibuya earned first All-American honors while posting a 13-3 record with a 2.03 ERA for a Triton team that went 54-8 and fell one win short of being crowned national champions. Coach Dan O'Brien looks at the senior right hander's career with the kind of respect only a coach can have. "The thing people don't realize is how challenging it is to be an ace," says O'Brien, last year's Division II National Coach of the Year. "He goes out there cold in the first game of every series, facing the other team's top pitcher, and has to figure out the opposing hitters on the fly-he does an incredible job of consistently leading our team every weekend." Last Friday, in the second-ranked Tritons' season opener, Shibuya stymied Western Oregon, 5-1, to earn his first win of the 2011 season and the 29th of his UCSD career. The pharmacological chemistry major from Jackson, WY spent time recently reflecting on his career and looking ahead to his final campaign in La Jolla.
Q-Last year you started in the NCAA Division II Championship Game. Does that heartbreaking loss still stick with you and if so how has it motivated you for this season?
SHIBUYA-It has definitely stuck with me, but in a good way. Every day I am reminded of the things that the team and I need to get better at so we don't have to watch somebody else dog pile on our field in Cary, NC.
Q-Friday you pitched in the first regular season home game under the new lights at Triton Ballpark. How excited were you to be the starter and did the experience meet your expectations?
SHIBUYA-It was nice to get the ball the first game of the season, but the more important part was that we were able to set the tone for the season with a good team win over a regional opponent. As far as the night games go, it is awesome being able to play under the lights. Baseball was meant to be played at night and it is a great opportunity for baseball program to be able to do that.
Q-As a senior and one of the aces of the pitching staff what type of leadership role do you try to play? What kind of load do you expect the senior starting trio of yourself, Guido Knudson and Danny Simmons to carry this year?
SHIBUYA-As far as leadership goes I try and just lead by example. I come out each day to work harder than the guys next to me and expect them to have the same mentality. With Guido, Danny, and me starting we have the mentality of going deep into games and saving our bullpen for when it is really needed. Our job is to put our team in a position to win. Plus, those two are proven winners who know how to get the job done.
Q-What originally drew you to UCSD? How did baseball play into the equation?
SHIBUYA-My Dad is a ski instructor back home and some of his clients live in the San Diego area so when I was applying to schools they told me to put UCSD on my list. I applied and got in and decided to give it a shot. Baseball didn't really play into my decision. I planned on going to UCSD just because of the school and no matter where I went I was going to try out for the baseball or golf teams depending on which worked out better.
Q-Your freshman year you pitched out of the bullpen. How did you feel about that role and what was the transition like moving from a reliever to a starter?
SHIBUYA-Freshman year in the pen was great. I was able to spend a bunch of time with Keith Noe who taught me a ton about pitching and life in general. It was fun to come into a game in a jam and get a double play and let our offense hit. Moving to the rotation was not a big deal. I just looked at it as an extended bullpen outing. When it comes down to it, it is about making one pitch at a time.
Q-Your ERA has gone down every year since you joined the program in 2008 what have you learned the most about becoming a pitcher?
SHIBUYA-Our pitching coach Ryan Leake has taught me so much about attacking a hitter's weaknesses and what to look for in their approaches. The most important mentality is telling myself to win each pitch.
Q-What pitches do you throw? Which do you feel is your most effective and which do you wish was better?
SHIBUYA-I throw a two-seam fastball, cutter, change up, slider, and curveball. My fastball is my most effective pitch since I throw it the most. I like to force early, weak contact with my fastball and let my other pitches build off of that.
Q-Tell us a little about Coach Dan O'Brien. What has he meant to the overall success you have had since you joined UCSD?
SHIBUYA-Coach O'Brien is the most dedicated and passionate coach in the nation, hands down. His mental approach to the game has been invaluable in my development as a player. He is the reason that the teams the past few years have had success because he prepares us for each game and is never satisfied.
Q-In high school you played baseball and golf. What was the primary reason for you choosing to play baseball over golf collegiately?
SHIBUYA-Honestly, tryouts for the baseball team were before golf. If I got cut from the baseball tryout I was going to try and play golf.
Q-What was it like growing up in Jackson Wyoming? What is the most interesting story you have about your hometown?
SHIBUYA-Jackson is the greatest place to live. I loved growing up in the small town and being able to play outside all day. Fishing, biking, golfing, hunting, hiking, playing baseball, I could do it all. Best story was two summers ago I was fishing with some friends and we were drifting down the river when I saw a calf (a small cow) pinned up against the bank of the river. So I jumped into the river and swam down to the calf. The water was waist high by the bank so I was able to lift the calf out of the river and give him back to his friends.
Q-Your aspiration is to become a teacher. What grade and subject would you like to teach and why?
SHIBUYA-I would love to teach high school science and math. I like the smaller class sizes and interaction with students.
Q-Do you hope to continue playing baseball after college?
SHIBUYA-Absolutely. It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid.
Q-What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
SHIBUYA- I have absolutely zero idea. It is all up in the air. My plan changes everyday. Too many things to do with not enough time.
Q-How would the ultimate conclusion to your collegiate career play out?SHIBUYA-Ultimate conclusion would be to be in the championship game in Cary, NC at night. Facing a hitter with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, I would throw a fastball in, freeze him and watch in slow motion as Kellen (Lee) comes out and tackles me and all of my other teammates jump on top to build the dog pile that we have dreamed about for three years now.
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|Space Telescope Science Institute
|ACS Instrument Handbook
7.9.1 Parallel observing allows HST to operate several other instruments while the prime instrument is executing its observations. While the primary instrument observes a fixed target at user-specified coordinates, the parallel instrument observes at coordinates 5 to 10 arcminutes away, depending on the parallel instrument. The HST field of view following SM4 (Figure 3.1) shows the general locations of the instrument apertures adjacent to one another on the sky. Accurate relative positions for all instruments can be found on STScI's Observatory Web page in the Pointing section.The recommended method of determining the field of view for any instrument is to use APT. A Digital Sky Survey (or user supplied) image of the primary target area is displayed with an HST field of view overlay. Any desired coordinate and ORIENT combination for the primary target will then display the possible pointings of any instrument operated in parallel. If the primary exposure will execute at a known (absolute) orientation, APT will display the exact field of view for any instrument executed in parallel. If the primary exposure will execute at a random (nominal) orient or range of orient values, APT allows the HST field of view to be rotated interactively about the primary pointing. APT can be a valuable resource for parallel observing programs, especially those designed for, or restricted to specific pointings for the parallel FOV.Certain operating limits are in place to restrict use of configurations, modes, parameters, elements, and requirements allowed for each instrument while used in parallel. Details on these limits are documented in the Call for Proposals and Primer. General information on ACS specific parallel operations are documented in the following sections for each of the three types of ACS parallel observing: coordinated, auto, and pure.Coordinated parallel observations are specified in the same Phase II observing program as the primary observations via the prime and parallel group containers in APT. A single ACS channel may be used for a coordinated parallel observation, with, and only with, another instrument. Coordinated parallels cannot be used to operate any of the ACS channels simultaneously. ACS exposures may not be used as both the prime and parallel exposures within the same parallel container.In order to protect the ACS SBC detector from inadvertent over-illumination, the ACS/SBC configuration is no longer supported as a coordinated parallel.Users frequently wish to employ ACS and WFC3 in parallel. Because users also generally want to dither their observations, exposures of these two cameras are generally taken synchronously. However, both ACS and WFC3 images must first be loaded into and then transferred from the camera buffers to the solid state data recorders (SSDRs). The ACS buffer can only hold one image, while the WFC3 buffer can hold two optical images and two or more NIR images, depending on the number of NIR readouts per image. However images from these cameras cannot be transferred to the SSDRs simultaneously, and each transfer takes about 350 seconds. It is possible to take at least three images per orbit in each of the two cameras.In ACS pure parallel observations, an observation is taken with ACS on an essentially random area of the sky while another instrument is making prime observations. No SBC pure parallels will be allowed due to bright object concerns.Unlike the previous two types of parallel programs, pure parallels contain only parallel visits. Use of the GO/PAR proposal category will make any visit in the program a pure parallel.The ACS default (archival) pure parallel program continued to execute for the community until midway through Cycle 13 when all of the "Default" HST archival pure parallel programs were discontinued to prolong the lifetime of transmitters on HST. This non-proprietary data came from programs 9575, 9584, and 9701. A list of all pure parallel datasets in the HST archive is at:Observers can request ACS pure parallels; however, there are many constraints which can render pure parallels unselectable in any given orbit. Pure parallels will always be given lower priority than primaries, and are thus scheduled only on a non-interference basis. Users should consult the Call for Proposals for more information about pure parallel opportunities with ACS.