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In recent years we've seen the size of big zoom cameras dropping. What once sat in a body just smaller than a DSLR, now fills a space just larger than a typical compact. The Olympus SZ-30MR typifies this move, offering a staggering 24x zoom in a body that you can still just about slip into your pocket. But does this clever camera put real power in your pocket, or leave you slightly short-changed?
With a body measuring 106.3 x 68.7 x 39.5mm and a weight of 226g, the Olympus SZ-30MR shares some of the same design lines as it's 12.5x sibling, the Olympus SZ-20. Here the addition of the MR tag refers to "multi recording" denoting some enhanced shooting features which we'll examine later. It is compact considering the focal range it offers and we just about managed to slip it in the back pocket of our jeans; we suspect it is rather better suited to a jacket pocket or handbag however.
Marking the SZ-30MR out is the pronounced handgrip on the right-hand end. This shouldn't be overlooked as the 24x lens will accentuate even the slightest movement of your hand. Around the back a small rubber pad offers thumb grip. We found there was enough space on the left-hand side to support the camera with the left hand without obscuring any critical parts.
A flap on the right-hand side of the camera conceals the USB and micro HDMI connections (latter cable not provided) meaning you can easily connect to your HDTV at home to play back movies or share photos. The SD card slots into the base along with the battery, internal memory is negligible.
The body is finished in plastics throughout and if anything the camera looks a little cheap. The glossy finish around the front and top will find themselves liberally smeared with figure prints and various points around the moldings seem to make it difficult to brush off the fluff and debris it seems to attract. The rear is finished in a matte black, so stays looking clean, but does feel over so slightly hollow, so it doesn't have the quality of finish that something like the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 do, although the Olympus does offer a greater zoom than both those pocketable competitors.
Although the angular body does provide grip, the controls are a little too prominent for our liking. The top mode dial is a little too easy to change and we often found we knocked it around to another setting. Missing that choice shot because it's flipped around to panoramic is frustrating to say the least. But the controls do fall easily within reach of your fingers and thumb, so making selections is easy enough.
On the rear of the camera you'll find the now commonplace instant video capture button along with the main settings adjuster which is the four-way clicking, rotating dial, with OK button to its centre. A dedicate Menu button offers access to the main settings, with pertinent and oft changes shooting settings adjusted using an on-screen menu system.
The zoom is adjusted using the toggle wheel encircling the shutter button, prominent enough to find easily without having to look. The power button sitting just behind is flush to the body of the camera to avoid accidental power-offs. The built-in flash needs to be deployed using the switch on the side of the lens housing, but whether the flash fires or not is still governed by the camera.
Get shooting
The mode dial on the top offers a range of shooting options, although the SZ-30MR doesn't go as far as offering manual controls: you don't get shutter or aperture shooting controls, or full manual, with the P (program) mode being the closest you'll get to wrestling shooting control away from the camera. As such, the SZ-30MR can be taken as a travel zoom for those who want quick results, but don't ever find themselves wanting to get involved in more advanced photography.
Outlining a number of clever, or certainly unique, features, you'll find the mode dial offering common iAuto and auto modes, the former offering scene detection, or more traditional scene modes for picking the appropriate scene for yourself. This is joined by Magic, which offers a range of filters for different photo effects, panoramic, and 3D. 3D shooting requires you to shift the lens slightly to get two pictures from differing angles to then create a stereoscopic effect.
The final shooting modes are more unique. Photo with video clip offers to sandwich a shot between two snippets of film, and finally you get the multi recording option, from which the camera gets its name. From here you'll be able to take multiple photos at different angles, sizes, or mixing in the Magic effects at the same time as straight shooting.
Changing settings pertaining to all these modes, as we mentioned, is via the on-screen menu options, with details also letting you know what major settings do, as well as giving you real time previews. For example, fire up the Magic mode and you'll be able to scroll though the effects on the screen and see what the results will be. The same applies to white balance, which is useful for getting some shots to look right.
In action
Power on the camera and you'll be ready for shooting in about 3 seconds, the lens extending to its widest 25mm (35mm equiv.) position. Running the lens out to the maximum 600mm will take an additional 3 seconds. A half press of the shutter button will determine focus, lighting up the focal point with a green box before saving the image to memory on a full press.
High speed shooting, accepting a lower resolution, is also offered at up to 15fps, and two options for sequential shooting at full resolution at different speeds, maxing out at 5 full-sized images at 7fps, so you'll barely notice that's what you've done. These shooting modes can be accessed via the on-screen menu, however all focusing modes cannot.
Focusing can be split out to give you face focus, but we're more interested in AF tracking, so you can select a focal point and reframe the picture and not have to worry about the sometimes dubious focal point selection you automatically get. It works fairly well, but the fact you have to dive in and out of the main menu means it is a little too hidden away. Macro focus, however, does get a position in the on-screen menus in some shooting modes.
Focusing is generally fast, although as expected it can take a little while to determine focus at extreme zoom. Likewise, auto macro through the iAuto mode doesn't seem as capable as selecting the macro shooting mode in P, which yields better results.
The zoom range in such a compact body will certainly attract the attention of those around you. The biggest challenge is keeping it stable at the far reach of the zoom. The image stabilisation system can be heard whirring away as you hold the camera, but can't save those really long shots - it's best to use a tripod or something solid to get the best results.
At the far end of the zoom you'll find that things aren't as sharp and the images take on that customary milky appearance, something that affects many big zoom cameras of this type. Even with a steady camera you'll find that down at pixel level things look mottled, but that's to be expected given the size of the camera and may be down to the density of pixels in the 16-megapixel sensor. But looking at them as point and shoot results, the 24x zoom acquits itself well, letting you get closer to the action than many rivals.
Colours come out well, with some lovely blues and greens in evidence, something we see a lot from Olympus. Exposure is generally good, although things aren't so reliable once you throw the zoom out a long way, remembering of course that the maximum aperture reduces as you extend the zoom. High contrast scenes will confuse it, with highlights blowing out and other areas lacking the punch they perhaps should.
Under closer examination you'll see plenty of purple fringing around high-contrast edges, although that's not uncommon on compact cameras, especially given the work the lens is having to do here. There is some sign of barrel distortion at the wide angle but it's not excessive.
In lower light conditions, we found that the SZ-30MR seemed reluctant to fire the flash, pushing you to hand-hold down to about 1/30sec. Image stabilisation just about pulls this off, but it also didn't seem to want to push up the ISO level, which many cameras will. Testing in difficult conditions at a concert, we often found it was expecting a 1/15sec shutter or longer, having not pushed the ISO above about 320.
You can override this by getting out of the iAuto mode. Two ranges of Auto ISO are on offer, and if you want the higher ISO range you'll be best selecting High ISO Auto in P mode. Noise creeps in from around ISO 400 upwards, although the results aren't nearly as bad as you might expect. The top two settings of 1600 and 3200 are obviously marred by noise and lack real detail, but might be the difference between having that shot and not.
Those extra shooting modes are really yet to convince us of their place. The Magic options we like, especially the Pin Hole option, but the others seem to lack the intensity of effects you'll find on other Olympus models, so don't really strike us as that useful - and you're not getting common things like the amusing miniature mode.
The Panorama mode stitches together approx 180 degrees of the scene around you, which is great, and the 3D mode produces an MPO file, although if you're equipped for 3D images, perhaps something with stereoscopic lenses will fulfil your needs better. The photo and movie capture is a little odd, providing a photo sandwiched in the middle of video clips (with various options for setting the length of these clips). It seems best suited for scenes where you want to capture some action although getting the timing perfect is something else.
Multi recording also lets you capture two things at the same time. Essentially the results are that the camera crops part of the final result to give you two videos or photos. Try as we might, we couldn't get anything especially exciting from it, so it strikes us as rather odd to name the camera after it.
You can also capture images whilst recording video, another of the highlights of this camera. In reality what you get is the opportunity to capture two images whilst filming, indicated by a square on the screen.
Video highlights
Video capture is one of the highlights of the SZ-30MR, with excellent quality results from the Full HD capture that is offered. The instant capture button means any settings have to be changed before you hit the button, but out of the box the results are great.
Continuous autofocus is in place although it can be a little slow to change. Generally video is sharp, although you'll find that if you dive in to something close it will often refuse to refocus, preferring the background to the foreground. The zoom works during video, although the sound is slightly muffled (rather than being completely blanked out) during the movement of the lens.
The battery performance isn't fantastic, we got around 200 shots and about 15 mins of Full HD video before the battery reached the end of life.
The Olympus SZ-30MR is a capable point and shoot camera, offering simple operation for the basic shooting modes that offer the best results. On the whole, iAuto is effective, returning great results with little tinkering, ideal for casual holiday photos and the like. Under full examination shots don't hold up, lacking the fine detail of more advanced cameras, but returning results that will be acceptable to most. The lack of RAW shooting or manual controls do outline this as a casual shooter, rather than one for those who like to tinker.
We're not so sold on some of the extras and the multi recording options don't leave us feeling as though other cameras are missing out. The Magic effects are interesting, but not as exciting as other Olympus cameras and missing some of the funky effects you'll find on rival models.
Overall, this is a capable and compact camera, offering a larger than normal zoom, which won't make too much of a hole in your pocket. But ultimately it struggles to deliver fine image quality that more particular photographers will want.


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Amy, 39, and fiance Eric Slovin welcomed daughter Georgia Gracie Slovin on October 15 in New York City, according to People.
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Amy received an Oscar nod for her role opposite Ben Affleck in 2007's "Gone Baby Gone." In 2005, she was a Tony nominee for her role as Stella Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire" — her second Tony nomination following her 2000 portrayal of Sonya Alexandrovna in "Uncle Vanya."
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"We know we have to make the legislative framework evolve on end of life questions," said government spokesman Stephane Le Foll. "We have to have a consensus."
The French court on Tuesday ruled doctors could do so under French law, saying he had made his wishes clear before his car accident six years ago.
Jean Leonetti, the French politician whose name is on the 2005 legislation on the right to die in France, said the two cases were a clear demonstration of the need to improve the law, but he suggested that the European court had no cause to intervene.
PARIS One French court acquitted a doctor of poisoning seven terminally ill patients while another ordered physicians to suspend treatment for a comatose man, while Britain's top court said the country's ban on assisted suicide may be incompatible with human rights. The decisions of the past few days are fueling the arguments of Europeans who say the duty of doctors is to end the suffering of those beyond treatment.
But the case of Lambert showed a continued ambivalence toward the issue. Lambert's family is divided on whether to withhold food and hydration.
But emotions run high on all sides around the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide, as is shown by the bitter case of the comatose Frenchman, Vincent Lambert. Hours after the French court sided with his wife in ordering an end to treatment, the European Court of Human Rights blocked the move at the request of his parents, in a rare late night ruling.
"There are no heroes here, no martyrs," said Benoit Ducos Ader. "This man acted as a doctor. He always acknowledged that, shouted that, despite the blows he received."
She died in 2005 after her husband won a protracted court case with Schiavo's parents to have her feeding tube removed.
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Any decision from Strasbourg is months away. In the meantime, Leonetti is among lawmakers given the task of reworking the law.
"If the court decides to rule on the individual case of Vincent Lambert, it will have a lot of work to do for all European countries," he told France 3 television.
The prosecution in France of Dr. Nicolas Bonnemaison was relatively unusual as well. The physician never denied giving seven terminally ill patients lethal injections, and some of their families testified on his behalf.
A measure up for debate this summer in Britain's House of Lords would ease the ability of patients to choose their manner of death.
Euthanasia is currently legal in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg for patients whose suffering is "unbearable." France's president has said he wants to make it easier for some terminally ill patients to request medical help to end their lives in the majority Catholic country.
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"It's the strongest thing they could do" short of overturning the law, said Penney Lewis, a law professor at King's College in London.
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Assisted suicide is illegal in Britain, although rarely prosecuted. Wednesday's ruling from the British Supreme Court was unexpectedly far reaching. Although it dismissed the appeal from two severely disabled men who argued the law should be changed to allow doctors to legally kill them, a majority of judges suggested that Parliament change the law to be in line with human rights guarantees.
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One of the men who brought the case, Paul Lamb, is paralyzed following a car accident. The other, Tony Nicklinson, suffered from "locked in syndrome" following a stroke. He died of pneumonia in 2012, but the case has been taken over by his widow.
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IBM Board of Directors Elects Virginia M. "Ginni" Rometty President and CEO of IBM
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Samuel J. Palmisano and Virginia M. "Ginni" Rometty at IBM's corporate headquarters in Armonk, N.Y. Rometty, an IBM senior vice president, was elected by the IBM board of directors to become the company's president and ninth CEO on January 1, 2012. Palmisano, currently IBM chairman, president and CEO, has significantly transformed IBM. During his tenure as CEO, the company has delivered record financial performance and breakthrough innovations, such as Watson. Mr. Palmisano will remain IBM's chairman. [Photo: Jon Iwata/IBM]
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Summertime Means Kids Spending More Time with Tech: Advice for Parents
We're just a few weeks away from school letting out and — for lucky families — a chance to spend a bit of time together on vacation.
Summer also means lots of free time for children and teens — time that can be taken up in outdoor activities like sports or playing in the park, indoor activities like playing video games and going online, or hybrid activities such as hanging out with friends while, at the same time, using their mobile devices for texting, taking and sharing pictures, playing games and social networking. For many kids these days, the lines between being offline and being online are blurry.
Talk but don't lecture
So for parents, this is a great time to sit down with your kid and have "that talk." No, not about the birds and the bees but about the bits and the bytes or, more precisely, about the appropriate use of the technology that many kids will have almost unfettered access to while they're away from school.
The most important thing is to make this a conversation, not a lecture, and to approach it with a bit of humility because — at least in terms of the apps and services they use — they probably know more than you do. Use that to your advantage by getting them to explain what they're doing on their computer, tablet, phone, iPod touch, game console or whatever devices they're using to get online.
Engage kids in helping
Have the kids use their tech skills to benefit the entire family. If you're planning a family trip, have the kids go online to research the history, geography and all the cool things to do at your destination. They can search through mobile app stores to find apps focused on the place you're going (some cost money, so have them help you figure out if they're worth the price). Have them read through local newspapers for the area you're visiting and report back on what's happening there. If you're driving to your destination, the kids can be in charge of navigation with your cell phone GPS and by consulting an online map before you go (though with the price of gas today, I recommend you check out the route too).
If your teen or child has a smartphone, ask them to show you all the apps they use and have them explain what they do with them and how they are protecting their privacy. Ask them to explain the privacy features of the app and then do a little research on your own to make sure there aren't some they've missed. Do the same with any social networks they use. You can find links to articles about settings for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and popular game consoles at SafeKids.com/privacysettings.
Tablets and Toddlers
Very young children are now going online with tablets, iPod touches or their parents or older siblings' smartphones, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. There are lots of great apps for small children from PBSKids and others but do be aware of how much time they're spending with the device and what they're doing.
Don't assume that an app has to be labeled "educational" to have value. As Hanna Rosin asked in a recent Atlantic cover story, "Would you make your child read a textbook at bedtime? Do you watch only educational television? And why don't children deserve high-quality fun?" She and experts she quotes make the case that young children can learn from a variety of apps and activities regardless of what "category" they fall under.
Still, and I know you've heard this before, never use technology as an electronic baby sitter. Kids of all ages need lots of interaction with family and friends and a wide variety of activities, including plenty of physical activity. Come to think of it, so do adults.
Be a good role model
And speaking of adults, consider how you're role modeling. You can't expect your child to moderate his or her use of phones, tablets and computers if they see you constantly using yours. Try to have dinner together as a family and try to ban the use of devices during the meal. Don't leave your devices on in the bedroom. Consider creating a charging area in the main part of the house where devices can recharge their batteries while family members recharge theirs in bed. And "I use my phone as an alarm clock" isn't a good excuse. You can buy a stand-alone alarm clock for under $10.
As I look back at my summer vacations as a kid, I remember hanging out with friends, spending a bit more time watching TV, playing games and sometimes being bored. The same can be true today. Kids can hang out with their friends in person and online (sometimes at the same time), they can play with apps on their devices and, instead of TV, many will watch YouTube.
And when it comes to boredom, that too isn't such a bad thing. It's a time to slow down, reflect and be left alone with your own thoughts. For that to happen, we need to "unplug" once in awhile — a lesson worth teaching our kids and heeding ourselves.


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Ted will give you some schedule analysis this afternoon as only Ted can. For now, here's how the schedule breaks down next season:
Thurs., Aug 29
USC at Hawai'i
Utah State at UTAH
Sat., Aug 31
Northern Arizona at ARIZONA
Nevada at UCLA
Colorado State vs. COLORADO (1)
Nicholls State at OREGON
Eastern Washington at OREGON STATE
Boise State at WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON STATE at Auburn
Northwestern at CALIFORNIA
Sat., Sept. 7
ARIZONA at UNLV
Sacramento State at ARIZONA STATE
WASHINGTON STATE at USC
Central Arkansas at COLORADO
Weber State at UTAH
OREGON at Nevada
Hawai'i at OREGON STATE
Portland State at CALIFORNIA
San Jose State at STANFORD
Sat,. Sept. 14
UTSA at ARIZONA
Wisconsin at ARIZONA STATE
Boston College at USC
UCLA at Nebraska
Fresno State at COLORADO
OREGON STATE at UTAH
Tennessee at OREGON
WASHINGTON vs. Illinois (2)
Southern Utah at WASHINGTON STATE
Ohio State at CALIFORNIA
STANFORD at Army
Sat., Sept. 21
ARIZONA STATE at STANFORD
Utah State at USC
New Mexico State at UCLA
UTAH at BYU
OREGON STATE at San Diego State
Idaho State at WASHINGTON
Idaho at WASHINGTON STATE
Sat., Sept. 28
ARIZONA at WASHINGTON
USC at ARIZONA STATE
COLORADO at OREGON STATE
CALIFORNIA at OREGON
STANFORD at WASHINGTON STATE
Thurs., Oct. 3
UCLA at UTAH
Sat., Oct. 5
ARIZONA STATE vs. Notre Dame (3)
OREGON at COLORADO
WASHINGTON at STANFORD
WASHINGTON STATE at CALIFORNIA
Thurs., Oct. 10
ARIZONA at USC
Sat., Oct. 12
COLORADO at ARIZONA STATE
CALIFORNIA at UCLA
STANFORD at UTAH
OREGON at WASHINGTON
OREGON STATE at WASHINGTON STATE
Sat., Oct. 19
UTAH at ARIZONA
WASHINGTON at ARIZONA STATE
USC at Notre Dame
UCLA at STANFORD
WASHINGTON STATE at OREGON
OREGON STATE at CALIFORNIA
Sat. Oct. 26
ARIZONA at COLORADO
UTAH at USC
UCLA at OREGON
STANFORD at OREGON STATE
CALIFORNIA at WASHINGTON
Thurs. Oct. 31
ARIZONA STATE at WASHINGTON STATE
Fri., Nov. 1
USC at OREGON STATE
Sat., Nov. 2
ARIZONA at CALIFORNIA
COLORADO at UCLA
Thurs., Nov. 7
OREGON at STANFORD
Sat., Nov. 9
UCLA at ARIZONA
ARIZONA STATE at UTAH
USC at CALIFORNIA
COLORADO at WASHINGTON
Fri., Nov. 15
WASHINGTON at UCLA
Sat., Nov. 16
WASHINGTON STATE at ARIZONA
OREGON STATE at ARIZONA STATE
STANFORD at USC
CALIFORNIA at COLORADO
UTAH at OREGON
Sat., Nov. 23
OREGON at ARIZONA
ARIZONA STATE at UCLA
USC at COLORADO
UTAH at WASHINGTON STATE
WASHINGTON at OREGON STATE
CALIFORNIA at STANFORD
Fri., Nov. 29
OREGON STATE at OREGON
WASHINGTON STATE at WASHINGTON
Sat., Nov. 30
ARIZONA at ARIZONA STATE
UCLA at USC
COLORADO at UTAH
Notre Dame at STANFORD
Sat., Dec. 7
Pac-12 Football Championship Game (ESPN or ABC)
Neutral Sites
(1) Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colo.
(2) Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
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25-1043.00 - Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Technology Professor, Forestry Extension Specialist, Forestry Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Research Professor
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Review papers for colleagues and scientific journals.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Provide information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Technology Skills
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Computer based training software — Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE (see all 5 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Information retrieval or search software — DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software ; Geographic information system GIS software ; Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Image scanning software
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Collaborative editing software; Google Docs ; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Angle gauge — Tree height angle gauges
- Augers — Power augers
- Axes — Brush axes; Forestry axes
- Blocks or pulleys — Snatch blocks
- Calipers — Diameter calipers
- Chain saw — Chainsaws
- Clinometers — Digital inclinometers
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Dibblers — Forestry dibbles
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
- Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD players
- Distance meters — Plot squares
- Ear muffs — Protective ear muffs
- Ear plugs — Protective ear plugs
- Emergency medical services first aid kits — Emergency first aid kits
- Epidiascopes — Opaque projectors
- Fall protection lanyard — Fall protection chokers
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire pump sets — Backpack fire pumps
- Fire suppression hand tools — McLeod tools; Pulaski tools
- Forestry increment borers — Handheld increment borers
- Forestry skidders — Mini skidders
- Geological compasses — Directional compasses
- Goggles — Safety goggles
- Hand cultivator — Plant removers
- Hand sprayers — Handheld sprayers
- Hatchets — Hypo hatchets
- Height gauges — Woodland sticks
- High capacity removable media drives — Universal serial bus USB flash drives
- Hoes — Hoedads
- Hydroponic fertilizer injector — Tree injectors
- Inkjet printers — Poster printers
- Jacks — Log jacks
- Ladders
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Levels — Hand levels
- Levers — Felling levers
- Lifting hooks — Cant hooks; Peaveys; Timber carriers
- Lighters — Drip torches
- Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Lumbering equipment — Hookeroons; Skid cones; Tractor-mounted processors
- Machetes — Foliage machetes
- Measuring rods — Tree scale sticks
- Measuring tapes — 100-foot measuring tapes; Loggers' tapes; Plot radius ropes; Reel tapes
- Microphone stand — Microphone podiums
- Microphones — Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones
- MP3 players or recorders — MP3 digital voice recorders
- Multimedia projectors — Multimedia projection equipment
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Overhead projectors — Overhead data projectors
- Paint sprayers — Paint guns
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Planters — Planting bars
- Pocket calculator — Digital calculators
- Portable data input terminals — Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems
- Projection screens or displays — Projector screens
- Protective gloves — Safety gloves
- Safety glasses — Protective safety glasses
- Saws — Hand saws; Pole saws; Two-hand saws
- Scanners — Computer data input scanners
- Secateurs or pruning shears — Hand pruners; Loppers; Telescoping power pruners
- Seeder attachment — Broadcast seeders
- Shovels — Garden shovels
- Slide projectors — Carousel slide projectors
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Sprayers — Backpack spraying equipment
- Tablet computers
- Tape measures — Tree diameter tapes
- Teleconference equipment — Conference telephones
- Televisions — Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors
- Tongs — Cable tongs; Hand tongs
- Touch screen monitors — Interactive whiteboards
- Tree protection rod — Protection tubes
- Videoconferencing systems — Videoconferencing equipment
- Web cameras — Webcams
- Wedges — Felling wedges
- Winches — Tractor-mounted winches
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Work Activities
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Detailed Work Activities
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Evaluate student work.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Write grant proposals.
- Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Guide class discussions.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Maintain student records.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Evaluate scholarly materials.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Direct department activities.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Electronic Mail — 95% responded "Every day."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 94% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 85% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 66% responded "Every day."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 82% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Telephone — 54% responded "Every day."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 48% responded "Extremely important."
- Contact With Others — 48% responded "Contact with others most of the time."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 51% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 51% responded "Extremely important."
- Level of Competition — 41% responded "Highly competitive."
- Spend Time Sitting — 69% responded "More than half the time."
- Time Pressure — 49% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 40% responded "Important."
- Public Speaking — 76% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Letters and Memos — 51% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 20% responded "Very important results."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 34% responded "High responsibility."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 34% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 31% responded "High responsibility."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
|Related Experience
|Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
|Job Training
|Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians.
|SVP Range
|(8.0 and above)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Doctoral degree
|Post-doctoral training
|Master's degree
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- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
- Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2019)
|$85,450 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|2,600 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Average (4% to 6%)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Fisheries Society
- American Geophysical Union
- American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
- American Water Resources Association
- Association for Fire Ecology
- Ecological Society of America
- Forest Products Society
- International Association for Society and Natural Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Postsecondary teachers
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Society for Ecological Restoration
- Society of American Foresters
- Soil Science Society of America
- Wildlife Society


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7 Priorities for Obama's Second Term
Immediate tasks include finding ways to avoid the fiscal cliff and Iranian nukes.
A victorious President Obama has two top priorities moving into his second term: Putting Republicans in Congress on notice that they need to tackle the fiscal mess, and warning Iran it must shut down its nuclear program or face attack.
With the GOP leaders, Obama will compromise. With the Iranians, the president will be resolute.
On the fiscal front, Obama will offer the Republicans another grand bargain that encompasses raising the debt ceiling, re-negotiating the mandated cuts in Pentagon and domestic spending and dealing with the Bush-era tax cuts that expire at the end of the year.
Although it's true that the president has no mandate from this tightly fought election, he does have a trump card: He will dangle the Bush era tax cuts in front the GOP leaders to get them to negotiate. Obama will want some big-ticket items to get him to not allow tax cuts to expire, such as a transportation and infrastructure repair and jobs bill and another extension of unemployment benefits for chronically jobless Americans.
House Speaker John Boehner will be better positioned to negotiate, since the ranks of the often obstructionist tea party caucus in the House and Senate took a hit in the elections, albeit just a small one. Boehner will remind his party's rank and file in no uncertain terms of this new reality as talks with the White House proceed. The Republicans will demand and receive deep cuts, but they will also have to agree to open revenue streams, either by way of tax increases or eliminating tax breaks.
Big and small business leaders will back Boehner in urging the GOP to make a deal, rather than adopting another crash-and-burn bargaining position that could disrupt the financial markets. The cut-and-tax framework of the Simpson-Bowles debt-relief commission will be the blueprint for the talks, but it won't be an etched-in-stone document. It will be more like the concept Obama and Boehner agree to follow.
It's unlikely, however, that there will be a deal of any magnitude reached during the lame duck session that begins shortly. Instead, look for Congress to punt any long-term solution until the spring of next year, at the earliest, agreeing to once again temporarily extend the deadlines for the fiscal doomsday scenario. The fiscal cliff talks will set the table for broader tax reforms, which are sure to be discussed into late 2013.
One word of warning -- the one Mitt Romney gave his supporters -- don't expect any tax reforms to give taxpayers or corporations deep savings. Both sides understand there will have to be tradeoffs.
Turning to foreign affairs, the plan for Iran is not complicated: Either Tehran will end its nuclear weapons program, or it will face joint attacks from the U.S., NATO and Israel. The Iranians' decision will have to come sooner than anyone anticipates.
The Syrian government should be sweating a bit more, too. With the U.S. presidential election in the rear view mirror and pressure increasing to take out President Bashar al-Assad, it shouldn't be a surprise if the U.S. joins a coalition of nations that wage a targeted air campaign against the regime. Attacks on Syria could come sooner than action against Iran, especially if Assad's tanks continue to try to provoke Israeli troops in the Golan Heights.
Don't expect to see the timetable altered for withdrawing combat troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. will pull all of those forces out by the end of 2014, as Obama has promised.
Also on the priority list in the near and long term:
3) An estimated $12 billion disaster aid bill for states recovering from Hurricane Sandy is likely to pass in the lame duck session. About half would be used to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster coffers, while the remainder would be used for loans to state and local governments, the Small Business Administration disaster loan program and the Army Corps of Engineers.
4) Obama will aggressively push immigration reform in his second term -- and given the thumping Republicans took at the hands of Hispanic voters in this election, it will have a very good chance of passing this time.
5) The president's second term will also have a fresh focus on boosting American exports. Expect one or two trade deals that help the U.S. begin to make some modest gains in lessening the trade deficit.
6) More regulations involving the implementation of the Affordable Care Act will kick in, and the Environmental Protection Agency will start the process of putting new rules on the books regarding air and water quality. Good odds, too, that the Food and Drug Administration will issue new food safety regulations.
7) Obama will also play a role in the negotiations that will ultimately lead to Greece's exit from the EU. Other countries, like Portugal or Ireland may follow, but Obama will want to ensure that it is not done hastily so it doesn't disrupt the financial markets.
There may be some surprises ahead in the second term, but nothing monumental. The mainstream media will likely get hung up on channeling "Obama's legacy," but that's missing the point. Obama's legacy was set the day he became America's first black president, and it was rubber-stamped when heath care reform was passed. Everything else, as they say, is gravy.
With reporting from Senior Associate Editor Richard Sammon


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This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant.
Arpke shared with the Observer his famous prime peppered steak.
"(It's) a trimmed boneless steak rolled in cracked peppercorns, pan-fried and served with a hot & sweet orange, brandy, butter sauce," says Arpke.
Check out the peppered steak recipe below and be sure to watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
• 1 Cup (+/-) Corn or Peanut Oil
• 1 16 ounce Prime Sirloin Steak, trimmed
• Salt, to taste
• 2 Cups Cracked Black Peppercorns
• 1 ounce Brandy
• Yield: ½ Cup Sauce
• Juice from ½ Orange, (2 oz.)
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 3 oz. E.H. Steak Sauce
• 1 oz. Unsalted Butter, room temp.
The Steak — Heat oil in a cast iron skillet that will just hold the oil & steak comfortably. The oil should sputter, not smoke, when a drop of water is added. Salt the steak liberally and place it on a pan of cracked peppercorns. Pound the steak into the pepper until completely embedded on all sides. Fry the pepper-coated steak in the hot oil. Cook on both sides until the steak has reached your desired doneness.
Note: The steak will continue to cook while you prepare the sauce. Pour off oil and return pan, with steak, to fire.
Step back and add brandy. Be careful, as a very large flame may result. After flames subside. Remove steak to a serving plate.
The Sauce — Add to the pan the fresh orange juice, Worcestershire sauce and E.H. Steak Sauce. Stir with a fork. Reduce sauce until thick, stirring occasionally. Fold in the soft butter and remove from heat immediately. Pour sauce next to the steak and serve.
Note: If you are serving more steaks, scale the sauce recipe, one recipe for each steak however, use only enough oil to half submerge the steaks during the frying process. The oil will bubble and rise.
For the "In The Kitchen" home page, click here.


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MINGGU KE-3 Feb, 2014
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Drawing Idea List
Please read through this list before distributing to your students. Not all ideas will be suitable for your students!
1. Draw a vase and a beautiful arrangement of flowers
2. Draw a picture of the inside of your stomach and the food in it after a big meal
3. Draw your idea of Paradise
4. Draw a picture of someone you would like to kiss (your boyfriend/girlfriend, a baby, your cat, etc.)
5. If animals could draw, what would their artwork look like? Draw their artwork.
6. Why are people afraid to visit cemeteries at night? Draw it.
7. Draw a necktie and design an interesting pattern on it.
8. Draw a medal for yourself. It must be designed for the thing you do best.
9. Draw a city on another planet.
10. You are a toy designer; draw your new toy.
11. Draw a logo for a t.v. show.
12. Draw a picture of yourself the way you will look 20 years from now.
13. Draw a picture of the perfect garden for your house.
14. Draw a scene from your early childhood.
15. Draw a parade.
17. Draw a picture of where you would like to fly to.
18. Draw a poster to advertise your favorite movie.
19. Draw a construction site.
20. Draw your view from an airplane window.
21. Draw a scene on another planet and include another kind of being.
22. Draw a picture of an ideal wedding ceremony.
23. Draw a picture of someone you would like to visit.
24. Draw what you think a garden would look like from the view of an insect.
25. Draw a sandcastle.
26. Draw a house built underground.
27. Draw what a spaceship commander would see on his video screen.
28. Draw a view under a magnifying glass (include the magnifying glass).
29. Draw the boat you would like to travel in around the world.
30. Draw a scientist's top secret project.
31. Draw a new piece of sculpture for the museum's sculpture garden.
32. Draw a picture of yourself if you grew flowers instead of hair.
33. An imaginative architect has changed the look of the skyline with an innovative new building; draw the building.
34. Draw a modern house which would still look good in a neighborhood with older houses.
35. Draw an idea that came into your head by thinking of food.
36. Draw an idea that came into your head through your ears.
37. Draw an idea that came into your head through your fingers.
38. Draw an idea that came into your head through your feet.
39. Take any one of the ideas you have already drawn and revise it – – redesign it.
40. Write a large number in the middle of a page. Turn it into a person/animal.
41. Make a design using your address.
42. Combine a plant and an animal to create a new life form.
43. Add a machine to a shape (square, circle, etc.) to create a new invention.
44. Draw a picture. Cut your pictures into squares. Paste the squares into a new design.
45. Draw a picture. Fold your picture into a fan. Cut little shapes out of the fan (like cutting snowflakes). Open the picture up and glue onto a second sheet.
46. Illustrate a famous saying/quotation.
47. Draw yourself in a mood.
48. Draw things that make noise and illustrate the sound.
49. Draw things that float.
50. Draw things with a flavor.
51. Draw your greatest fear.
52. Draw things that close.
53. Illustrate "the way things were".
54. Draw the world from the point of view of a frog/toad.
55. Draw your own game board.
56. Draw a "how to" poster.
57. Draw yourself with wings.
58. Draw things that come from eggs.
59. Draw a comic strip with your own characters.
60. Draw your dream room.
61. Design an advertisement for yourself.
62. Design a new license plate for Kansas.
63. Illustrate words such as up, upside down, apart, crazy, sane…
64. Design new methods of transportation.
65. Design an ad for your favorite music.
66. Design a new map.
67. Create an imaginary alphabet.
69. Design a costume for 2090.
70. Draw old-fashioned puppets.
71. Illustrate: If you were the tallest person in the world.
72. Draw a view of the jungle.
73. Draw a lost dog.
74. Draw the trail of an imaginary insect.
75. Draw how you would be if you were the last person on earth.
76. Design a new CD cover.
77. Draw yourself dressed in clothing from the 1970's.
78. Draw your best friend.
79. Draw your birthday wish list.
80. Draw an illuminated letter for your best friend.
81. Draw yourself in the style of your favorite artist.
82. Draw your "dream car".
83. Draw a "fantasy" house.
84. Draw a bubble.
85. Draw a leaf.
86. Draw the sky.
87. Draw a mirror and all it reflects.
88. Draw your favorite animal with a human face.
89. Draw yourself as a robot.
90. Draw your favorite song.
91. Draw your favorite photgraph.
92. Draw your favorite person (from life).


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This video shows Mohamed Badie , the current MB guide surrounded by a human shield of Muslim brotherhood members in none other than the Kabaa , Islam's holiest site during the last pilgrimage season !! I am so provoked by this scene !!
How dare did the MB think to do such provoking action !? Did not they attack similar Mubarak's action in pilgrimage ?? I see imitation. Already I do not understand how Badei accepted this action !! Silly me the man accepts to see the MB members kiss his hands !!
Who will think to harm an old man or even the MB guide in the holiest place for Muslim ??? This is not from Islam !!
The MB is falling quite fast when it comes to power , seriously too fast !!


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Christian Robinson sent a delightful thank-you-note for sharing his work here at the Countdown last month on Harlem's Little Blackbird (text by Renée Watson), along with answers to my nosy questions about his process. Hooray! — JC
Christian Robinson: Oh my word! What a wonderful thing it was to wake up reading your lovely and very flattering post!
I'm really beside myself. Thank you so much for the unbelievably kind words, and for shining a little more light on my work!
This whole children's book illustrating world is still very new to me, so to think that someone might reference my art is still so unreal… it's still so amazing to me to have folks interested in what I do.
Joy Chu: The more I gazed at your art, the more involved [my examination] became.
Couple that with in-coming phone calls asking for portfolio consultations [for the upcoming SCBWI Conference]. Then it suddenly hit me: I must share why your samples are so irresistible to my art director eyes!
Did you use cut paper for Harlem's Little Blackbird? Or a combination of collage, ink drawing, and scanning?
CR: I used collage and acrylic paint for the original art; then I would scan, and edit (color, lighting effects, composition) if needed.
JC: Did you provide your own scans to the publisher?
CR: Yes! I like being able to go in and correct colors myself — control freak here!
JC: Do you have any examples of your preliminary sketches, or thumbnails, or character studies of Florence Mills [the subject of Harlem's Little Blackbird)?
CR: Here are images that shows the process I used:
Thumbnail sketches on post-its (a);
. . . color and shape exploration in Photoshop (b);
. . . then final art using collage plus acrylics (c).
More process examples:
JC: Did you draw many rough dummies?
CR: Yes, I went through a lot of post-its :O)
I had to make several edits so that the editor (Suzy Capozzi) and art director (Ellice Lee) felt confident with how the layouts were flowing and communicating. Read an interview about their collaboration here.
JC: And did you apply pure pen-and-ink for your b/w illustrations?
CR: You are referring to the Illustrations I did for the LGBT teen guide, Queer. Those were digital rendering, drawn on my Wacom tablet into Photoshop.
JC: Cheers, and many thanks again for sharing the fruits of your labor!
Check out editor Suzy Capozzi's commentary on the book's genesis, plus an interview between art director Ellice Lee and Christian Robinson on their collaboration at the R.H. blog, Random Acts of Reading
Read a starred review from Booklist
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A few days ago, a friend showed me her new sunglasses. A wonder of high tech: the lenses would darken when sensing strong light. I wasn't so impressed, though. I was tempted to tell her something like, "What is wrong with the eyes you have? They are the result of hundreds of millions of years of evolution just to cope with the sun of this planet! Are you a cyborg that you need artificial irises?"
I didn't say that, out of diplomatic skills; but these hi-tech glasses came back to my mind today, when I took a walk in the hills to the sanctuary of the "Madonna del Sasso" not far from where I live. There, I met Mr. Carlo, whom I had met many times before. He is a regular visitor to the sanctuary and you can often see him walking up or down the path that goes there. How old is he? I am not sure, but I think he is well in his 70s. Apparently, going up and down the hill does him some good, for he always seem to be in perfect physical shape.
It is a curious feeling that of walking barefoot on stones and pine needles; mainly, you have to pay attention to where you place your foot. You also need a different kind of gait - it seems that you need to take shorter steps than the usual. But, if you do that, walking barefoot on the trail is painless and you get this feeling that you are doing it right; that this is the way you are supposed to walk. It is, of course, a philosophy completely opposite to the one which suggests the use of those "trail shoes;" which often look like miniature battle tanks. Maybe we are all trying to become cyborgs? I don't know what is your impression; mine was that Carlo walking barefoot was a much more likely image of what the future will be than my friend with her hi-tech sunglasses.
I am not sure if this little experience of mine can add something to the ongoing trend of walking and running barefoot, but I thought you might find it interesting; perhaps even amusing. So I wrote it down just after getting back home. If you are curious about the sanctuary, here are a few pictures:
The sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, near Santa Brigida, Italy. Brigida is said to to have come from Scotland long ago and to have established her sanctuary in a grotto in the town that today takes her name. There has been a real historical St. Brigit of Kildare, who lived in Ireland during the 5th century AD. It is not reported that she ever traveled to Italy, so, her italian namesake must be someone else, perhaps coming from Ireland as well.
This is the view from the sanctuary of our lady of the rock, these places are usually built in areas where you have this kind of breathtaking view.
And this is the "Rock", or what is left of it, now visible only in the basement of the sanctuary building. It is here that the Virgin Mary appeared to sheperds, during the 15th century.
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Japan After Abenomics:
Japan Securities Summit & Prospects for its Economy and Market
Robert Feldman
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.
Kazutoshi Inano
Chairman, Japan Securities Dealers Association
Language: The speech and Q&A will be in English and Japanese with English interpretation.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average has fallen around 12 percent this year after a 57 percent surge in 2013 -- its biggest gain since 1971 -- as monetary and fiscal stimulus boosted expectations and corporate profits. The question now is where Japan's stocks go from here, and if companies become confident enough to boost wages and investment.
Representatives of the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) will come to the club to discuss the potential of the Japanese economy and stock market at this critical juncture. The JSDA will hold a "summit" in New York in March with prominent speakers from Japan and the U.S.
Kazutoshi Inano has been chairman of the JSDA since July last year. He joined Nomura Securities in 1976, and has held various executive positions in the Nomura group, rising to become chairman of Nomura Asset Management from 2009-2013. Inano studied at Tokyo University's faculty of law.
Robert "Robby" Feldman is chief economist and head of fixed income research at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities. Feldman, who has worked for the IMF and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is a regular commentator on Japanese TV and a member of several economic study groups at various ministries of the Japanese government. He studied economics and Japanese at Yale University.
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Congressional Summary:Amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of "marihuana." Defines "industrial hemp" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of not more than 0.3%.
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Members of Congress hear a lot about how dumb regulations are hurting economic growth and job creation. The current ban on growing industrial hemp is hurting job creation in rural America and increasing our trade deficit. This bill will end this ridiculous regulation. Right now, the US is importing over $10 million in hemp products--a crop that US farmers could be profitably growing right here at home, if not for government rules prohibiting it. Now, even though hemp and marijuana come from the same species of plant, there are major differences between them. The Chihuahua and St. Bernard come from the same species, too, but no one is going to confuse them.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
New blog
It's questionable why I felt the need to start a new blog instead of just continuing with this one but you'll see, the new one is different. First of all, it's more pictures, less words - almost no words actually. At least that's the way it's starting out. Who knows what direction it might eventually take.
And also, Stella was a big part of "One Bark at a Time", and now that she is no longer with us, I feel that continuing on here would be, well, wrong. It just wouldn't feel the same. "One Bark at a Time" only started because of Stella and so it ends with her.
A quick update on Rocky, for anyone interested. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in August and has been receiving chemo on an almost weekly basis. He's doing well on it, as most dogs do, but still, the outcomes even with chemo average only about a year. Testing has also indicated early signs of heart problems (dilated cardiomyopathy - same as Stella), so if the cancer doesn't get him, his heart probably will. Arthritis is now affecting one of his front knees (along with both his back knees) and he's also going a little bonkers in the head - old age dementia and all. Yes, the gods are gunning for him but for now he's still with us and scrappy as ever so fuck the gods. They don't got him yet.
24 comments:
- selkiem said...
Fred, good to see you back. I know how hard it is to deal with the loss of a beloved friend.
I tried accessing the blog but is it open only to invited readers?
- November 15, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Hi Fred!
Welcome back-what a nice surprise on this gray morning!
- November 15, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- pibble said...
Thrilled to have you back! Your writings and photos were sadly missed, but it was understandable.
Not thrilled to hear about Rocky, poor guy. But if ever a dog should have a great human, I think he's got it.
Chemo sucks. Our Jack Russell had osteosarcoma and went through the courses of chemo. He lost his hair, was sick as a dog (yup that's what I said), but he's still kicking almost three years later. Now, at almost 13, he's a mean bastard, but good to have around nonetheless.
Hugs to Rocky. Each day is a treasure, as they say.
- November 15, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- pibble said...
The new blog is invited readers only... I can understand that unless that's a mistake and it's just not ready yet?
- November 15, 2010 at 8:16 AM
- Fred said...
Oh yeah, it would help if I opened up the permissions on the new blog wouldn't it? Thanks for letting me know. Should be good to go now.
- November 15, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Sheryl said...
Glad you're back - I missed all those funny faces from the TAS.
So sorry to hear about Rocky. We lost one of our own dogs 3 weeks ago, very suddenly, likely an aneurysm or possibly spleen cancer - it was all over in 2 hours - and I couldn't help but think of you and Stella and how we're never really prepared, even when we know it's coming.
Thanks for your dedication to the cause and for helping the folks at TAS find homes for loving pups.
- November 15, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- hopy said...
So sorry to hear about Rocky's tough fight. I'm glad, though, that you're blogging again, even if you're less wordy than I'd like.
It's really nice to see you back, Fred.
(And I hope your mom's doing okay.)
- November 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM
- Miz Minka said...
How wonderful to hear you're back, Fred! I was just "here" yesterday, remembering Stella and all those wonderful pound dogs that you used to post pictures of. It saddens me to no end that Rocky is on the last part of his journey with you too. That's the price we dog owners pay -- the heartache when our canine companions leave us, which is always much too soon. May you have many golden moments with Rocky until that day.
I'm glad to hear you started another blog -- with stunning pictures, I might add!! (Not that we expected anything less from you.) ;) I'll definitely be following the new blog. As the saying goes, "There aren't enough homes for them all," and I'm so glad that you're back helping to find homes for dogs through your amazing, personality-capturing photography.
- November 15, 2010 at 4:09 PM
- Lynda said...
I'm so sorry to hear about Rocky.
Looking forward to checking out your new blog, welcome back - we missed you!
- November 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- girL in a coma said...
Glad to see you back, Fred. Take care of yourself, Rocky, and your fam. See ya on the other blog. However, I will read this one randomly... throughout time :)
- Mirnie
- November 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Says something about the love of your work Fred when the blog is shut down for 3 months and in one day you have 10 people commenting already! Goes to show people are still consistently checking daily awaiting your return. Excited to have you back!
- November 15, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Good to see you back and I`ll certainly follow your new blog.
Sorry to hear of the medical problems with Rocky.Will keep him in my prayers.
- November 15, 2010 at 9:50 PM
- Lynn said...
Welcome Back, Fred! I jumped a little with joy when I spotted the words "New blog" in the corner of my screen. Sorry to hear about Rocky's trials, but glad he's still keeping you company.
- November 16, 2010 at 12:31 AM
So happy to see you back! I will definitely bookmark your new blog.
I am sorry to hear that Rocky's health isn't the best right now. I hope that chemo is successful, and that you enjoy your remaining time with him.
- November 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Hi Fred, I had heard about Rocky....all the very best to him. I lost my so, so sweet cat on October 7th to liver cancer. He had survived three months nearly from the diagnosis. He was just on the cusp of suffering and I couldn't let that happen to my buddy so it took me about a week to make the fateful decision and I had him euthanized at home. I was too sad to even cry and he has joined his 20 little predecessors in the hall closet. Someday, when they are all gone, I will release them to the winds somewhere. I did however, about a week later, adopt a little homeless cat from TAS. Gilly would have liked that. She turned out to be just like him, how strange. She couldn't possibly have been more sweet and James and Jen at TAS were the most helpful and wonderful people during her adoption. I am deeply grateful to them and recommend them to everyone looking to adopt. So, I am going to take a look at your new blog. Welcome back.
- November 18, 2010 at 6:40 AM
- Fred said...
Thanks, Everyone, for all your well wishes for Rocky. Much appreciated.
- November 18, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Erin said...
Hi Fred,
Its good to have you back, you were missed!
Sorry to hear about Rocky, but I like your attitude. That's how I viewed my Moka's last several years, tons of issues but she was still happy and spunky. I for one, will heartily wish poor aim on the Gods for you and lots of good time for Rocky!
- November 18, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Good to see you again, Fred!
Rocky, it's no fun getting old. Just keep up that at-ti-tood!
- November 21, 2010 at 12:34 AM
YIPPY FRED!! I am so freaking happy to see you back. I just arbitrarily came back to see if there was any news. I am really sorry to hear about Rocky, but I am sure he is going to make the most of his time here with you...(and us). I will defiantly check out your new blog. BTW the pooches we adopted through your hard work are doing just fine.There are some hard days living with two dogs, but they do make me smile. Best decision of my life. Thank you again. Know that your work has touched many families.
Harlem and Coltrane
- November 23, 2010 at 11:06 AM
I am so glad to see you have a new venture in progress, so am off to read it! I'm sorry to hear about Rocky, but he has the best dad he could hope for.
- November 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM
oh my goodness! what a great treat & such a nice surprise.I'll say "yippy" too!
I look forward to photos,comments,ideas,thoughts,
- December 7, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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- April 20, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- Nicole, expert about pomeranian dog said...
I love reading blogs. Your blog is beautiful. Many dog lovers can easily relate to what you're saying. How do you make blogs? I never made one before but I love reading them, especially if it involves dogs.
- May 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Unknown said...
Having pet reduces human diseases. If dog suffering from illness it is so sorry. The attachment you build with Rocky really hurts a lot.Hope it well get soon. It is better take assistance of emergency vet, so always available at your services.
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Paddle surfing is a great workout, offering the benefits of yoga, while immersing yourself in nature and skimming atop the water. And in addition to offering the chance to be up close and personal with sea turtles, dolphins and exotic tropical fish, paddle surfing builds core strength while burning calories at an accelerated rate. Extreme athletes, including advanced paddle boarders and surfers, can also paddle into the lineup, enjoying a bird's-eye view of the waves and the opportunity to handpick the best ones.
The necessary equipment is minimal, simply a paddle board and paddle. Says Adam Finer of Pacific Paddle Surf in Bucerias, "On the right equipment, anybody who can swim and stand-up on their own two feet can basically paddle board. We've had students from 6 to 86 and everywhere in between. If you can lie down on your stomach and then stand on your feet, you can do it." And unlike some other water sports, a person can learn the basics in less than 15 minutes. With the popularity of paddle surfing escalating rapidly, there are a variety of options to rent equipment locally, but many people who try the sport become immediately smitten and choose to purchase their own. Once you make the initial investment of $1250 to $2000 USD for a board and $150 to $400 for a paddle (local prices), your equipment should last for up to ten years. Of prime importance is choosing equipment designed to match your skill level.
Speaking from personal experience, if you've never been up on a board, taking a lesson such as those offered by Pacific Paddle in Bucerias makes learning a breeze. Having someone coaching you from the water greatly accelerates your learning curve. You easily learn to get onto the board, lie on your stomach, get up on your feet in a squatting position and then stand and maintain your balance. Then by learning a few basic paddling techniques, you're ready to go.
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FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) � Police in Farmington are investigating the unattended death of a woman in town.
Police tell the Sun Journal (http://bit.ly/ZubUAT ) they responded to an apartment on Silver Maple Lane just after 10 a.m. on Sunday.
There they found 52-year-old Marilyn Rider unresponsive.
Rider lived in the apartment with her boyfriend and 10-year-old daughter.
Police say they are trying to piece together what happened in the last 24 hours of her life.
Farmington police are being assisted in the investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Maine State Police.
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