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Albany Medical Center is a tertiary care center. We also take care of patients with severe cardiac dysfunction - acquired and congenital. At present we are involved in the care of about 700 patients requiring cardiac surgery. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among Americans.
Thomson Reuters ranks Albany Medical Center among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular care. We have led the way in heart care for decades, performing many of the region's first heart procedures—including the first heart transplant and the first open heart surgery on an infant.
There are six dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists involved in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. All the cardiac anesthesiologists are fellowship trained in cardiac anesthesia and most are also board certified in Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). The cardiac anesthesiologists also share call with the cardiologists to provide in house coverage for patients requiring TEE exams. We work in close cooperation with a group of excellent cardiac surgeons, perfusionists and highly skilled nurses. The working relationship is very collegial and is we are known for working well as a team.
In the cardiac operating rooms we have the latest in monitoring devices and all the heart rooms have dedicated TEE machines, including a 3-D TEE to help in the care of patients undergoing valve repairs.
We also provide one to one coverage for the residents and there is an active didactic program that involves ECHO rounds, Morbiditiy and Mortality conferences and clinical presentations. The Division of Cardiac Anesthesia is also active in making presentations at national meetings.
A typical day of a Cardiac Anesthesia Resident
It's in your hands
On the cardiac rotation, the seminal part of each day, weaning off cardiopulmonary bypass is often introduced as the surgeon turns to the anesthesiologist and says, "It's in your hands."
Despite hours of intense surgical repair, the delicate transition from mechanical bypass to the revitalized native organs is up to the anesthesiologist. It is in our hands to determine whether that critical heart was sufficiently repaired; if it wasn't, it is in our hands to make a split-second life-prolonging decision about further interventions.
During the cardiac months, the patients are in our hands, in a very real and literal sense. Dexterity is honed through repeated and intricate procedures. Every day, and sometimes multiple times per day, one will place a myriad of invasive lines and monitors. Each routine cardiac patient receives an arterial line, a central line, a pulmonary artery catheter, and a transesophageal echocardiogram. Beginning on the second day, each resident will not only participate in, but will be expected to perform each of these skills masterfully.
The physiologic understanding of the patients' varied pathology is also in our hands, and is correlated with concurrent use of echocardiography. The resident is expected not only to understand the pathological implications of various disease processes, but to make clinical judgments and prescribe treatment plans based on the images and measurements obtained.
It's our responsibility to teach junior residents and medical students. We show them the proper techniques for line placement and echo interpretation. It's also in our hands to be active learners - and the teaching on the cardiac rotations is second to none. Residents regularly discuss articles with attendings, and each case in the OR is an opportunity for discussion of pathology, physiology, pressors, and postoperative concerns.
Ultimately, the cardiac experience is a time of intense growth and learning, with manual procedures and intellectual knowledge. Upon completion of the program, the resident will have seen and had experience treating all kinds of cardiac pathology. He or she will have mastered lines and echocardiography. He or she will also have mastered the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate, and come off of life-sustaining cardiac bypass. By the end of one's residency, when the surgeon tells you that "it's in your hands," you'll be able to believe it...and you'll know what to do.
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Knights and nobles and rogues and kids gather together in the small town of Silverhill on the west end of the kingdom of Lastrandus. Archers and swordsmen protect the walls, clerics keep them alive with gifts of healing while the wizards and battle mages cast arcane spells overhead. Through it all, the melodious song of the bards singing the warriors on to greater feats of heroism can be heard.
In the surrounding forest, the war drums of the barbarian tribes can be heard, their shaman's chants rising above the din. Nimble and quick, the elven scouts and rangers drift from tree to tree spying out the threat of invading orcs.
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The Danish Poet
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|Genre: Animated, Foreign
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Summary:Can we trace the chain of events that leads to our own birth? Is our existence just coincidence? Do little things matter? The narrator of The Danish Poet considers these questions as we follow Kasper, a poet whose creative well has run dry, on a holiday to Norway to meet the famous writer, Sigrid Undset. As Kasper's quest for inspiration unfolds, it appears that a spell of bad weather, an angry dog, slippery barn planks, a careless postman, hungry goats and other seemingly unrelated factors might play important roles in the big scheme of things after all.


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I was reviewing the latest newsletter from our state climate office on Monday and thought I would share a few bits of information with you. We all know it was wet last year but statewide it was the fifth wettest year since 1895 and the wettest since the turn of the century. The wettest year on record was 1996, followed by 1896, 1950 and 1899.
January was much colder than average across the Evergreen State, averaging 2-8 degrees below average. Vancouver's average mean temperature was only 36.6 degrees, 5 degrees below normal. Rainfall totaled 3.40 inches, 2.10 inches below average. I am still gathering local rainfall reports and will share those with you later this week.
The office says that despite the long warm and dry spell in mid-January in the mountains, the snowpack on Feb. 1 was above average in all areas except on the east slopes of the Cascades where it was slightly below average. Thank goodness for a few good snowstorms near the end of the month.
Okay so what's on tap weather-wise for the short term? A couple rounds of rain before it dries out later in the week and likely stays that way through early next week. I am thinking February follows the trend of last month with rainfall below average.
Still have your studded tires on your vehicle? If you don't have plans for a trip to the mountains, I think it is safe to change them out. If you were one of the lucky ones that didn't put them on in the first place, good for you.
Some long range forecast models hint of a cold spell late in the month. Could this happen? Sure. So far we have not had any arctic air at all. It's possible to be clipped, particularly in the eastern basins if the high offshore shifts westward a tad. (Shouldn't have mentioned removing the studded tires, huh?).
And there is some talk in weather circles that despite rather neutral conditions, we could transition into another La Niña episode. That is still dangling out in the dark right now. Something to watch — that's why we always have a good weather eye looking out for you.
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Learning to dance in the rain
Marriage | In their 56 years of marriage, Red and Dorothy McDaniel learned to endure tribulations knowing that Jesus has overcome the world
This article is the 19th in a series profiling couples who have been married for at least 35 years. As sociologist Mark Regnerus writes, "Young adults want to know that it's possible for two fellow believers to stay happy together for a lifetime, and they need to hear how the generations preceding them did it." It is also important to see that marriages are not always happy all the time, but commitment is crucial.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The missile ripped the left wing off of Red McDaniel's A-6 Intruder. He waited for his navigator to punch out first and then he followed—but as he dropped into a Vietnamese jungle, his parachute became tangled in a tree. When a branch broke, Red fell 40 feet to the ground, crushing two vertebrae.
Red experienced all of this in three minutes. His wife, Dorothy, would wait three years to know whether he was dead or alive.
Red first met Dorothy in 1950 on the front steps of First Baptist Church in Buies Creek, N.C. They dated for six years and then married. As a Navy pilot, Red flew 81 missions in nine months over Vietnam before being shot down and captured by the North Vietnamese in May 1967.
At that time the McDaniels had a 4-year-old daughter and two boys, ages 9 and 7. The boys were crushed when they learned their dad had been captured. The Navy assured them that he would be rescued soon, but he wasn't. He endured six years of brutal torture at the infamous Hanoi Hilton.
Dorothy had a friend whose husband was also serving in Vietnam. "I can't do this anymore," her friend told her. "I've invited a man to come live with us, and I know you won't understand."
Now 79, Dorothy looped her arm around her husband's as she remembered how hard the separation was on her: "I couldn't even remember what he looked like. It was not my love feelings that kept me hanging in there."
The key, Red said, is that "we went into marriage with a real commitment. We had that hardship, but she hung in there, and that made my commitment all the stronger."
The McDaniels eventually wrote about what they had experienced and learned in two books, Scars & Stripes and After the Hero's Welcome.
At age 81, Red walks and speaks with the confidence of a younger and stronger man, but he sits down and rises up slowly. The torture caused neuropathy that still numbs his hands and feet. His limbs aren't much use until after he swims 40 minutes every morning, but he quoted John 16:33: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
That promise is the reason for the McDaniels' perspective on suffering: "It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain."


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MTU, Weir Announce Fracking Deal
Companies to develop power systems; agreement includes system service, maintenance
Weir Oil & Gas, a global manufacturer of hydraulic fracturing pumps, and MTU, a Rolls-Royce Power Systems company, have signed an agreement to develop power systems specifically engineered for hydraulic fracturing applications.
The systems will be used for hydraulic fracking operations during the well completion stage of shale oil and gas projects, and fully integrated power systems are expected to be available in mid-2015. No financial details were provided.
The companies said the collaboration builds on Weir's SPM pumping technology and the performance of the new MTU Frac Pack, and will utilize the best technology and service capabilities in the market to provide a total integrated offering.
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After a six-month music sabbatical in Argentina, former Sonotheque owner Joe Bryl (DJ King Scratch) is back on the scene, this time curating "UPR!SE: Revolutionary Sounds From Fela To The Funk," a weekly African-rooted residency at The Shrine, 2109 South Wabash, with DJs Tone B Nimble and King Scratch.
Bryl is no stranger to Afrobeat: he was the first DJ ever to play a set at Funky Buddha Lounge and has been interested in the genre for all of his twenty years in the industry, taking cues from artists like Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, James Brown and George Clinton.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion on Bravo featured an unexpected guest. During the taping, a bird that flew into the studio.
Andy Cohen was in the middle of asking Tamra Barney a question about her fiancé, Eddie Judge, and costar Vicki Gunvalson's boyfriend, Brooks Ayers, when the bird grazed by his head, drawing shrieks from the Housewives and prompting a flustered Cohen and some of the women to leap out of their chairs.
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Of all the post-Oscar coverage I read yesterday, one sentence stood out. It came from Slate writer Dana Stevens, remarking on the significance of The Hurt Locker's surprise Best Picture win over the heavily-favored Avatar:
[Director Kathryn] Bigelow's victory makes it seem like hard work is worthwhile, because someday someone will recognize it, no matter how loudly that [person] at the center table is talking about himself.
In a separate interview, Bigelow told Slate: "I knew this was a story I wanted to tell, I thought [screenwriter Mark Boal's] reporting was extraordinary, and I thought the script was great."
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Escaping the Dirty Saint Petersburg Air
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After having crossed half of Finland on a roughly traveling Russian bus, to meet my aunt B�rbel was wonderful. She came to Saint Petersburg with a group of individual tourists. They planned to travel to Moscow on the Neva River on a cruise ship.
As a present she brought me six bags of the finest tobacco you can buy in Germany. Thank you, B�rbel! We roamed the streets of Peter for a while, then her cruise ship sailed away.
If you ever plan an indivudal trip to Russia and don't want to worry about a lot of stuff (just as we backpackers do), you should contact her agency. If you want to have a conference of any sort in a nice place, contact her as well. This is her contact data:
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From Saint Petersburg to Tallinn
Nevertheless, the air in Saint Petersburg was too dirty for me, as I turned out to be highly allergic during the last six months. I simply couldn't breathe and was drained in sweat all day and night. So my travelmate Mari and I left for Estonia.
The bus takes about 6 hours from Saint Petersburg to Tallinn. The price is ca. 700 Rubles (20€, ask for a student discount!!!) with Eurolines. There are cheaper buses. Check out Ecolines or ask around when you are in Peter.
We chose to use Eurolines, because we thought that there would be air-conditioning. As a matter of course, we wasted our money. The bus ride was quite exhausting. The air inside the cabin was so hot, that I sweat even more than in Peter and also couldn't breathe.
The border crossing to Estonia (at Narva) was quite interesting, because you could see a huge fortress on the other side of the river. It seems like the Estonians are scared of the Russians.
When we stepped off the bus in Tallinn at 5 o'clock in the morning I felt better instantly. I COULD BREATHE. The air was fresh and clean. Lovely Baltic Sea Air. The city was still asleep. We didn't know which bus to take to the city center, so we simply walked.
Where to Stay in Tallinn
In Tallinn we stayed in a cute little hostel, the Old Backpackers Hostel, Tallinn. The caretaker was a very friendly polyglott Japanese. The price for the Hostel was 225 EEK (15€). In the hostel they have a TV (cable), DVD player, washing machine, sauna, very big bathroom and one computer with an internet connection.
The (Paradise) City of Tallinn
Tallinn is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited so far. It is impossible to find a house built in modern architecture inside the city center which is one of the reasons why Tallinn is UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. If you are interested in the history and culture of the town, you should read morea at wikipedia...
Wikipedia entry on Tallinn (English) Wikipedia entry on Tallinn (German)
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Since the Tallinn airport is served by several cheap airlines, there are ships every two hours from Helsinki to Tallinn and Estonia has become a member of the EU, the city is packed with tourists from all over the place. If you are planning to travel during the high season, it's recommendable to book a hostel in advance. If you don't, surely you will find a bed somewhere anyway, but it maybe difficult or expensive.
In the city center everything is in walking distance. You can also rent bikes, if you are a sporty person (there are many hills ;-)).
After the busy, electric streets of Saint Petersburg, where no laws are obeyed and it's dangerous to cross the street when the light is green, Tallin seems to be paradise. Even though the city is crowded with masses of tourists, it still seems to be asleep at the same time. The nordic way of life. Don't worry, don't be hasty. Just take it easy. People are working, yes, but they are taking it easy at the same time.
Observing the Faces of Tourists
I like studying the faces of other tourists. In Tallinn, there are many tourist groups from Germany and England. You can tell their nationalities by the expressions on their faces, the clothes they wear, the way they walk and move their body. You can tell that somebody is German by the way the wrinkles surround his mouth and eyes. Mostly, the elder German tourist will walk the hands folded over his buttocks, wearing a basecap and glasses, looking at everything and trying to tell his wife about the history of this and that. Only that the wife already knows about the history of this and that. Actually most of the wives know much better than their husbands, but they refrain themselves from telling their husbands so, because of the arguements that would arise. German tourists are very obedient, they always respect their tourgide. Although some of them turn out to be wise guys. I overheard a conversation between a tour guide and a German tourist, where the tourist told the tour guide about the history of Estonia and Tallinn. I wondered, why the guy had taken a tour guide in the first place. Of course nobody would ever dare to argue. The highest principle in the German tourist groups seems to be:
Nothing is more important than the peace inside the travel society.
Unfortunately English tourists are labeled "sex tourists" these days. My Latvian and Estonian friends are quite mad at the middle-aged and elderly guys who take a trip to the main-land for a couple of days to have some fun with underaged or young local girls. It is said that they behaved like pigs.
Elderly English tourists, such as the ones who travel in travel societies, mostly dress their face in a superior, yet open-minded, manner. They seem to look down upon what they see but they want to hide it and talk about it in the most effusive way. Many of them wear objects of prestige and status (as well as the Germans) such as golden necklaces, rings, ear-rings, watches, etc. ... . They also carry their hands behind their backs, lying on their buttocks. They walk slowly, yet determined. When they see something, they say:"oh, I know this from somewhere...".
At this point I wonder why anybody would like to travel in a tourist group anyway. Then I reason that elderly people don't enjoy the hazzle of backpacking around the world. Just think about all the things you have to go through: packing up all this equipment, traveling somewhere you don't know unexcpectedly, you know nothing about the place and nobody there, you always have to find out about everything when you only get there...and a lot of other things...it's really a bit tiring after a while. No, old people need something else. They need a climatised bus, caf� stops, a reliable tour guide and a lot of comfort. If everybody would go and explore the world as a backpacker, surely it would not be a nice place after a while.
Relationship Thoughts
Baidi and I took everything a bit too serious. My head got so heated up. Overheated. In Moscow I had a nervous break-down. Luckily Natalie and her family where there to take care of me. If I would have gone there on my own, maybe it wouldn't have ended so well. Long-distance relationships are no fun. Intercultural relationships are a lot of works. I'm so young. I don't know myself. I don't even know where I will be in half a year. What can I do? I didn't catch that plane to China, although I really wanted to go there. This nervous break-down and feelings of panic held me back. The morning I wanted to fly, all I could see was red and black.
In this way, I have changed, revoloutinized. Listen to my feelings. Just do what I wanna do. Disussing this further would be a bit too deep for the traveldiary. Next stop, Helsinki. :-).
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While most people are bundling up and wearing adorable boots for Fall…the rest of us down here in Florida are still knocking back lemonade…because its still 90 degrees! Can you believe that? It is almost Halloween…and I think I might actually sweat if I stand outside to hand out candy!
In celebration of the still warmer weather, some of my girlfriends and I headed out for a last minute warm weather picnic. We gorged ourselves on cheeses, fruits, israeli couscous and our favorite Spiked Raspberry Lemonade. Between the awesome company, warm weather and deliciously cold cocktails…we had a completely blast!
This Spiked Raspberry Lemonade is one of my all time favorite summer drinks. Not only is it fresh and cool, but I make it with my favorite Belvedere Vodka! Of course you can use whatever you like…but why would you have anything but the best? 😉
1 cup sugar
1 cup of water
¾ cup raspberries; pureed and pushed through a fine mesh sieve; plus more whole berries for garnish if desired
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)
4-6 cups cold water (this will vary depending on your taste)
8 oz Belvedere Vodka
Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and heat until the sugar in completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool.
Measure 3/4 of fresh raspberries and puree them in your blender or food processor. Push the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to separate the seeds from the pulp.
Once the simple syrup has cooled, combine the raspberry puree, simple syrup and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add 4-6 cups of cold water. The amount of water you use will depend on your taste, so add as little or as much as you want to achieve your perfect sweet/tart balance. And then lastly mix in the vodka and serve over ice!
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Retro ride channels the soul of its legendary ancestor
Stopping the CB1100 is a combined ABS system with a pair of 296mm discs up front. They certainly did a great job of slowing the bike during some twisty road riding. With the design and styling of the bike such an important factor, the design team created Honda's first floating hub-less brake. That shows the attention to detail given to this model, but more importantly helps show off those perfectly suited Comstar wheels.
Honda's president Mr Ito obviously believes in the bike: he uses a CB1100 for his commute to work, although I wonder if he makes use of the D-lock space in the office car park. If the boss of the company thinks this bike's good enough for him to use, then that can't be a bad starting sign, can it? If Honda can get a slice of the 400,000 units that the CB750 sold during its life span I'm sure they'll be happy with the results.
The majority of owners will inevitably be older riders who can finally afford a bike that has attributes of the CB they lusted after in their youth or those wanted something in addition to their existing commuter. But there will certainly be some younger owners who appreciate the bike's classic aesthetics and I'd be interested to see if any CBs are quickly given clip-ons and the café racer treatment.
Anything retro cannot be groundbreaking by definition. But owners of the CB1100 won't care about that. Along with the heritage, they'll purchase it for it's styling, reliability, ease of living with and the simple ride it delivers. I'd just like to make a bit more noise doing it.
In fact that's the only change I would make to the bike: to make it a bit louder. A 4-into-1 exhaust system looks nice enough but how much cooler and 'retro' would two separate pipes each side of the bike look and sound? They would surely make a more interesting official aftermarket part than the carbon fibre tank pad or coloured fork adjuster bolts and dash cover.
The 2013 Honda CB1100 is priced at £8,950, with fuel consumption claimed at 51.4mpg. It's due in dealerships from late February to early March.
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Located in Sacramento, CA, Sky Park Gardens offers a unique blend of services to individuals who need assistance to function in daily living tasks and participate in social activities. These services allow the opportunity for residents to remain as independent as they are capable of or willing to be.
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Would You Buy a Special Edition?
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Triumph is bringing two new special editions of its most popular bikes into the US for 2013. The Speed Triple SE gains a blue frame, ... Read more >>
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirements for health
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To meet the ambitious deadline imposed by the PPACA, many health insurance companies
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and plan details are maintained only in spreadsheets. So, changes that affect multiple
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The manual approach:
In addition, coverage example amounts must be calculated using either the government's
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On Saturday, the Royals honored alumni from the Kansas City Athletics (1955-67). This year's contingent was larger than the last few – 32 members of the A's (players and staff) were on hand! Fans had the opportunity to have their picture taken with a Missouri mule, which was outfitted with Charlie O's original blanket. The first 10,000 fans received a t-shirt, which honored Kansas City A's mascot Charlie O.


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CANTON, Ga. -- An armed man was fatally shot in front of a Canton home by Cherokee County deputies on Saturday.
Deputies responded to a domestic call involving suicidal threats at 320 Hideaway Acres just before noon. When they arrived at the scene, they confronted a man outside the home firing a 45 caliber handgun. They ordered the man to drop his weapon but he refused. He was shot by deputies and later died from his injuries.
The shooting is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, and three deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Fall4Oneonta Photo Contest Winners Chosen
SUNY Oneonta senior Kelly Christian of Floral Park, N.Y., and 2013 graduate Jason Sagat of Suffern, N.Y. are the winners of SUNY Oneonta's #Fall4Oneonta Photo Contest.
Held from Oct. 4 through Oct. 22, the contest drew 166 entries from current students, alumni, and faculty and staff who captured the beauty of Oneonta in the fall in creative and interesting ways. A total of 3,180 votes were cast for favorite photos through a tab on the SUNY Oneonta Facebook page during the contest period.
Kelly's "Fall Foliage at Hunt Pond" photo racked up 561 votes to win the "People's Choice" prize by a slim margin, besting the runner-up by just 19 votes. Jason's "Last Lonely Leaf" photo was selected as the "Photographers' Pick" winner after our judges, college photographer Michael Forster Rothbart and photography instructor Kevin Gray, narrowed the entries down to 8 finalists, and then one winner.
A dual major in computer art and mass communications, Kelly has been an active member of the Computer Art Club since her freshman year and became a part of the club's e-board last year. She took this photo in mid-September on her way back from studying at Hunt Union. "Every fall, I look forward to the beautiful foliage here on campus. It's my favorite thing about this school," she said. "Photography is a hobby I'm very interested in; I'm actually taking advanced digital photography with Dr. Sven Anderson this semester. My dad and I have always shared a love for photography, and that is one of the main reasons why I entered this contest."
Jason graduated from SUNY Oneonta, cum laude, in May 2013 with a bachelor's degree in computer art and is now working as a marketing intern. He took the "Last Lonely Leaf" photo during a digital photography class at SUNY Oneonta. "We went outside to get some good pictures; I'm glad I stopped to take this one," he said. "I really enjoy taking pictures with a macro setting/view. I saw these couple of leaves in one of the bushes by the art building. I went for it, and I'm happy with the result."
Although the contest is over, submitted photos will remain in a gallery for viewing.


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(From Tokina lens literature) The New Tokina 300mm f/6.3 compact telephoto mirror lens is designed specifically for mirrorless compact cameras using the micro 4/3rds mount.
The 300mm focal length of the lens gives effective 600mm (in 35mm terms) when placed on a mirrorless camera body making it a super-telephoto lens. This allows distant subject to be brought in much closer. But despite this powerful focal length the lens is incredibly compact to match the size of the compact cameras it was intended to be used with.
The lens has a fixed f/6.3 aperture.
The Tokina 300 has all metal lens barrels and very high quality glass optics to yield the best optical performance from a new of this design.
This lens has a wide grip area on the manual focusing ring and smooth movement to assist in focusing. This is not an auto-focus lens.
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I purchased this lens to utilize on my OMD EM5; I'd say from the OMD this lens wouldn't be very helpful with no stabilization. The picture created through this lens isn't that amazing, so I'd not use it for any serious shots. But because it is so streamlined and functions nicely with the OMD, It is not difficult to transport around and have fun with it. Example 1, Example 2reviewed March 8th, 2015 (purchased for $149)


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Okay, well I was just thinking about Pokemon, and I just found out something very dumb. The journey of a Pokemon Trainer start at ten years old, right? Then how come the girls (May & Hikari) already have these boobs and curves? I mean, when I was ten, I was still pretty flat. And then, (mostly Hikari), she acts like this baby. That pisses me off.
Pokemon was only good until the end of Johto. When Misty was gone, BAM, it began to suck. Do you agree? Or not?


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Clemson University's main campus will resume normal class and operation schedules tomorrow (Jan. 30).
Clemson Area Transit (CAT) route schedules are posted on its web site and Facebook page. If there are variations or closed route areas, impacted students should make other transportation arrangements or communicate with faculty about class work. Decisions regarding accommodation shall be up to the individual faculty members.
Clemson University employees and students in university facilities and classes outside of Clemson should pay attention to local media reports and follow winter weather closing/delay schedules for county government offices in their county.


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Quartet of players shown the door as King's Lynn Town boss Setchell begins Step Four preparations
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King's Lynn Town's preparations for higher-level football began with a bang on Saturday after Gary Setchell released four players - just one day after finding out what league his side will play in next season.
The Linnets boss had promised he would make changes to his squad after a torrid end to last season saw The Walks outfit finish with league and league cup runners-up medals.
However, Setchell wasted no time in sticking to his word as he showed the exit door to a quartet of players less than 24 hours after they learned Lynn would be competing in the Evo-Stik Division One South for the 2012/13 campaign.
Right-back Ashley Deeney and midfielders Kieron Davies and Luke Thurlbourne were told their futures no longer remained at The Walks. But in a move which stunned the Linnets' faithful, Setchell also called time on legendary striker Jack Defty's days in a blue and gold shirt.
The popular number nine, who scored 161 goals in 405 appearances during two spells at The Walks, is now a free agent and the Linnets boss admitted it was a tough decision to tell the 30-year-old he was on his way.
Setchell said: "I had an individual chat with every one of our players from last season. What we discussed specifically during each meeting will be kept between the player and I.
"All I will say is I explained my reasons to Jack as a number of little key factors had made my decision. He was disappointed but we shook hands, there was no animosity, and we parted company.
"I've known him for 10 years, I've played with him, and I'd class Jack as a friend so it was a really tough call to make. However, it was a purely professional decision and I'm sure if I see him out we'll have a beer together. "He'll move on and do well and I hope the other lads do too. It was a hard day and decisions like that are not the great part of being a manager but I've got to do what I think is right. I live by my decisions."
The rest of Setchell's squad from last season have agreed to stay with the club apart from Danny Beaumont and Robbie Harris, who are currently on holiday, and Jason Turner and Danny White.
With the Linnets facing trips to clubs as far afield as Sheffield in their new division, striker Turner and midfielder White have asked for more time before making a decision regarding their own futures.
Setchell said: "Both Jason and Danny are desperate to stay but it's got to be feasible.
"Moving up a league means we'll have much lengthier journeys which means more hours off work, or days off, and getting home in the early-hours after midweek away games.
"It's completely different to the UCL and we'll be having some proper journeys. I've had good meetings with both of them but I told them to go home, talk to their families, and have a bit of time to think about things.
"We can't pay for people to miss time off work and they make sacrifices. At the end of the day they need to decide what's best for them and their families."
Setchell is hoping to bring in some "exciting" signings to replace the quartet in plenty of time before Lynn's first pre-season friendly at Yaxley on Tuesday July 10.
The Linnets, as it stands, will then play St Neots Town at home (Saturday July 14), Dereham Town away (Tuesday July 17), fellow Step-Four newboys Wroxham at home (Saturday July 21), Cambridge City away (Tuesday July 24) before entertaining Lowestoft Town on Saturday July 28.


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I have the following code
public static byte[] Compress(byte[] CompressMe)
using (MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream())
using (GZipStream gz = new GZipStream(ms, CompressionMode.Compress,true))
gz.Write(CompressMe, 0, CompressMe.Length);
ms.Position = 0;
byte[] Result = new byte[ms.Length];
ms.Read(Result, 0, (int)ms.Length);
return Result;
This works fine, but when I run code analysis on it, it comes up with the following message
CA2202 : Microsoft.Usage : Object 'ms' can be disposed more than once in
method 'Compression.Compress(byte[])'. To avoid generating a
System.ObjectDisposedException you should not call Dispose more than one
time on an object.
As far as I'm concerned, when the GZipStream is Disposed, it leaves the underlying Stream (ms) open, due to the last parameter of the constructor (leaveOpen=true).
If I change my code slightly.. remove the 'using' block around the MemoryStream and change the 'leaveOpen' parameter to false..
public static byte[] Compress(byte[] CompressMe)
MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream();
using (GZipStream gz = new GZipStream(ms, CompressionMode.Compress, false))
gz.Write(CompressMe, 0, CompressMe.Length);
ms.Position = 0;
byte[] Result = new byte[ms.Length];
ms.Read(Result, 0, (int)ms.Length);
return Result;
This then comes up with..
CA2000 : Microsoft.Reliability : In method 'Compression.Compress(byte[])',
object 'ms' is not disposed along all exception paths. Call
System.IDisposable.Dispose on object 'ms' before all references to
it are out of scope.
I can't win.. (unless I'm missing something obvious) I've tried various things, like putting a try/finally around the block, and Disposing of the MemoryStream in there, but it either says that I'm disposing of it twice, or not at all !!


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Siem Reap Information
Travel and Local Information Guide
Located between rice paddies and flanking the Siem Reap River, the small provincial capital of Siem Reap serves as the gateway to the millenniums-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat. Being a tourist destination for over 100 years, Siem Reap has plentiful accommodation, ranging from simple guesthouses around the old market to five-star resorts nearer the airport.
The town is actually the result of a conglomeration of several small villages built around several pagodas and subsequently united under the French, and Siem Reap's architecture reflects their influence. Despite its rural location, the town has a healthy nightlife and good restaurants are not hard to find.
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most of the plugs are flat 2-pin, but round 2-pin plugs are also used in some places. Adaptors are widely available.
SIM Cards and dialing prefixes
Tourist SIM cards are now available from about a few US$ each and they last for two weeks. They can be purchased at most hotels, post offices and supermarkets. Officially a non-Cambodian cannot buy a SIM card for their mobile phone for longer than two weeks. Alternatively, why not bring along your phone with its normal SIM card in it with international roaming activated. It's simple and safe.
To make a call to a landline within Siem Reap, dial 063 then the six digit number. To call another city from Siem Reap, dial the city code and phone number. To call Siem Reap from outside Cambodia, dial 00, followed by +855, the country code, then (0) 63, Siem Reap area code but exclude the '0' and the number. To make an international call from Siem Reap, first dial the access code 001 or 007.
|Important Phone Numbers
|Tourist Police
|012 402424
|012 784464
|Royal Angkor International Hospital
|063 761888
|Khmer-China Hospital
|012 596686
|Siem Reap Internaitonal Airport
|063 963106
|Tourist Centre
|012 402424
|012 581558
Getting Around Siem Reap
Siem Reap City is a compact kind of town in which visitors can get around by foot. Though the main attraction, the Angkor Wat is only some 6km away, still it's best to go there by tour or take some kind of local transportation whether its car, tuk tuk (a two-person motorcycle trailer) or motorcycle taxi. The good point is they are everywhere and will probably find you before you find them.
The Angkor Archaeological Park is where the famous Angkor Wat is located and it covers an area of about 3-4km. Visiting the place with a tour guide and driver, is the most popular and convenient way of seeing this huge park. Horse carriages, elephant rides and electric cars are available. Some people prefer to rent a bicycle.


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Get UK Law Questions Answered by Verified Experts
Can you please reconfirm when your wife's visa expires, you have stated that it expires before yours.
As neither of you are British National you will both require a Certificate of Approval for marriage so that you can marry each other here. You should apply for this immediately because it can take some time, even though they state they aim to complete all applications within 20 days.
Once you have the COA you can marry. Here is the link to the page on the UKBA website giving all the information you require in order to apply for and obtain a COA:-
Once you are married you can then apply to become a dependent of your wife. Here is the link to the relevant page on the UKBA website where you can find all the necessary information to make the application.
If you subsequently choose to re-switch to another visa category under the points based system then you will need to leave the UK and make an application from your home country.
If this is useful please kindly click accept so that I may be rewarded for my time. You will be free to ask follow up questions.
Kind regards,
Here is the link to the web page for dependents and you will see links to the appropriate forms:-
You will be able to switch despite the change in rules but once you wife's psw expires she will have to switch in to another visa category because PSW are ceasing.
Thanks for your accept.
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A SHEFFIELD school was set ablaze by suspected arsonists who broke in through a downstairs window and set fire to the headteacher's study.
The entire premises at City School on Stradbroke Road, Stradbroke, had to be ventilated to clear smoke which seeped into classrooms.
But fire crews who arrived quickly at the scene at 10.30pm on Saturday and managed to contain the blaze to one room.
Some classes were cancelled today as staff continued clean-up work.
The fire rekindled memories of a disastrous blaze which happened at the school in 1990 when vandals broke into the hall and then set fire to the stage, completely destroying an old Compton cinema organ.
Meanwhile, firefighters from Low Edges put out a blaze in a house on Glover Road, Totley, where an overheated central heating pump set fire to an airing cupboard. Nobody was hurt.
Firefighters rescued a cat from a blaze at a flat on Moorthorpe Green, Owlthorpe, after a chip pan caught fire, and in Rotherham a man and his girlfriend were taken to hospital suffering the effects of smoke inhalation when their chip pan caught fire in a flat at Elliott Court, Clifton.
An 83-year-old woman's garden shed was set on fire by yobs on Cowper Crescent, Foxhill, Sheffield, and an empty flat was broken into and set on fire on Errington Road, Arbourthorne.
And a Vauxhall Cavalier parked outside its owner's home on St Lawrence Glebe, Tinsley, was set ablaze by arsonists.
But the first weekend after Bonfire Night passed without any major incidents caused by fireworks.
Although the skies were lit up well into the night due to Guy Fawkes celebrations, firecrews across the county said they were no busier than normal.


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I had a great time at the DC Greenfestival this weekend. I love all the new technology, all the sustainable options. Especially to the extent that we now have options within the green market. Ie. I don't want to support Dov from American Apparel. He has used green politics to gain license to be a sleazebag. But now there are tons of other options out there. No Sweat for instance, is older than AA and much cooler. Oh, and they make shoes.
I loved all the options out there for sustainable living, anyone else have fun?
Anyone have any ideas for uniting all the folks that biked to the festival.
What about greener bike options?
I know paints are really polluting, Chrome is unbelieveably worse.
Grant petersen has spoken about using vegetable oil for chain lube.
odd, but it does work as a light oil.
Any part that lasts a long time and does not require replacement would make a difference.


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The traditional yurt located on the Transit Center at Manas in Kyrgyzstan, received a new sheep wool covering Sept. 7, 2013. The wooden center of the Yurt features a crown-wheel which is replicated on the center of the Kyrgyzstan national flag. In many Yurts, 40 beams are used to form the roof skeleton representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes and sun rays also displayed on the national flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries)
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Edwardian Ball Returning to Los Angeles February 23rd
Colin Mitchell | Jan 29, 2013 | Comments 0 |
I went to this last year and it was hella fun. A little replay on my experience can be read here.
Can't make it this year as I have conflicts, but catch it if you can, LemonHeads. Definitely a unique experience.
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Student Send-Off Events Welcome New Students
Before students pack their bags and head off to their first year at Truman, our alumni chapters and clubs hold Student Send-Off events around the country to welcome the students and their families. By bringing together incoming and current students, their parents, and local alumni, these events expand their network within the Truman community.
2014 Student Send-Offs:
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- Iowa: Sunday, July 27 at the Colby Park Community Center
- Mid-Missouri: Thursday, July 31 at the Dexheimer Shelter in Cosmo Park
- Springfield: Friday, August 1 at Pasta Express
- Dallas: Saturday, August 2 at Cantina Laredo
- St. Louis: Sunday, August 3 at the Columns Banquet Center
- NEMO: Wednesday, August 6 in Truman's Student Union Building (Down Under)
- Kansas City: Thursday, August 7 at Loose Park Pavilion
For alumni, it's a chance to meet and congratulate the students who will one day call Truman their alma mater. Alumni are able to reach out to the new students, recognizing their accomplishments that have brought them to the University and encouraging them to be an active member of the Bulldog community. The send-offs further the Truman Alumni Association's goal by encouraging local chapter membership with both new parents and current students.
Parents get the chance to meet the Bulldog community in their area. Whether they are a Truman grad or not, parents are part of the Truman family and are invited to join their local alumni chapters! At the send-offs, parents can meet others from the who area also understand the excitement (and sometimes uneasiness!) that comes with sending a child to college. They get a chance to ask questions one last time before the fall semester begins.
Students, both new and current, are encouraged to attend the send-offs. The other students you meet will become your classmates and friends. Whether you hail from Kirksville or you're traveling across the nation, it never hurts to know somewhere at Truman that understands what home is! Current students are involved in send-offs to not only get to know the new students, but to answer questions as well.
What is a student send-off event? A student send-off event consists of a group of alumni and parents of current students hosting a gathering of local high school students (who have been accepted at Truman State University) and their families where the incoming freshmen may meet current students and their parents. This is a chance for them to exchange information and begin developing a contact group to help ease their transition from home to campus life.
Do I need to RSVP? We really appreciate any and all RSVPs. Most chapters offer a meal or some kind of refreshments at the send-offs. Letting us know if you're coming and who you're bringing helps us plan better. Plus, all new students will receive a Future Alumni T-shirt. Sending us an RSVP that includes your shirt size ensures we will have one available for you!
What should I wear? Most of our send-offs are outdoors or in a community center; casual dress is fine. Be sure to check the weather before heading out to the send-offs!
What should we do in case of rain? The send-offs that are held outdoors are under a pavilion, so the event will go on as planned. If there is a chance of severe weather, keep and eye out on the chapter's Facebook page. Cancellations or venue changes will likely be a last-minute decision, and Facebook is the easiest and most efficient way to get that information out. If you haven't already "liked" your local chapter's page, head to social.truman.edu for the verified links.
"Seeing other alumni makes your new city not seem so 'large' and it's just fun knowing someone else who has the Truman/Kirksville experience. So, after graduation, give yourself some time and process your new life, new experiences and then get connected with a chapter. You won't regret it!"
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Make a gift to the Mountaineer Food Bank in honor of a loved one or friend. This is a wonderful and unique way to acknowledge someone's birthday, wedding or other special occasion, while giving back to others who are in need.
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Bill O'Reilly stuck up for President Obama on his Monday show -- before bashing him for his handling of the economy.
O'Reilly was back from vacation (guest host Laura Ingraham ensured that things stayed nice and controversial while he was away) and began his show with some musings on Obama's current vacation. Noting that many on the right have been critical of him for taking the vacation during dire economic times, O'Reilly nevertheless dismissed the criticisms.
"Fair-minded Americans understand that presidents deserve downtime with their families, and these guys do work on vacation, just as I and millions of other folks do," he said.
Ah, but O'Reilly wasn't done! He also had a more pointed reason for wanting Obama off the scene.
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Best Blueberry Crisp
Total Time
Prep 25 mins
Cook 30 mins
This is wonderful served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream --- you will love this crisp!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 quart fresh blueberries (about 4 cups you can use more blueberries if desired I most always do!)
- 3⁄4 cup sugar (or (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 cup regular oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (can use a 13 x 9-inch but it will not be as high).
- Spread the blueberries in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice; cook and stir until thick and clear, then add in the vanilla.
- Pour over, then gently stir in the cooked mixture with the blueberries.
- In a bowl combine the flour with oats, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add in the melted butter; mix until crumbly (I start mixing with a spoon then finish mixing with my hands).
- Sprinkle over the top of blueberries (there will be a couple of empty spots that is okay, there may seem like a lot of crumble but it will settle when baking).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until blueberry mixture bubbles and the topping is brown.
- Serve with ice cream-- enjoy!
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I followed the recipe to the letter, and mine turned out a little runny. It tasted really good, though. Will make again with some adjustments - want to add chopped pecans to the topping and thicken the filling a bit more. Overall a really good crisp.
This was wonderful, but got to admit I made some changes (I don't know why, but I've got to put my own spin on things). I added the zest of the lemon to the syrup. Used almond instead of vanilla extract. Used 3 c berries and 2 chopped apples. Decreased flour to 3/4 c and increased oats to 1 c. I think I would decrease sugar slightly next time. Everything came out perfectly: bubbly thick fruit and a nice, crunchy topping. Served with a dollop of whipped cream. This is definitely going into my arsenal of dessert recipes. Can't wait until our nectarines ripen to try this.
This crisp is delicious!! I decided to halve this since I was only feeding 4 and I wish I had made th whole thing! I did use 3 cups of blueberries which made it nice and juicy. The crisp part was perfect--not too wet, not too dry, you have a real winner here! I only had reconstituted lemon juice, and it was just fine in this recipe.


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In forty-eight hours or so, twelve months of programming and several more of campaigning come to a head, as Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly (for some reason) will announce the 2014 Emmy nominees from the Leonard H. Goldstone Theater at about 8:40 AM EST. The biggest back-slapping event in the TV calendar hasn't quite inspired the same kind of cottage industry as the Academy Awards, but at a point where television shows dominate the pop culture almost as much as movies (if not more so), the Emmys certainly become more and more important.
Which is not to say that they're necessarily a glorious occasion. The Television Academy can be surprisingly bold (they were giving awards to "Breaking Bad" from its first season, long before most of you got on board with the show), but they're also prone to giving awards to movie stars for turning up, partial to stodgy costume drama (*cough* "Downton Abbey"), and set in their ways. Quite often, voters seem to simply replicate their ballot from the year before, except where a show has come off the air or an actor has left a series.
Still, it's undoubtedly a huge and prestigious event, and ahead of the nominations on Thursday, and having already named a dozen performers we want nominated, we've put on our prognostication hats in an attempt to discover who'll be nominees, and who'll be out in the cold. Check back on Thursday morning to discover how we did, let us know your own predictions below, and you can watch the winners when the ceremony takes place on Monday, August 25th.
Miniseries/TV Movies
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or Movie
Matt Bomer - "The Normal Heart"
Martin Freeman - "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
John Goodman - "Dancing On The Edge"
Jim Parsons - "The Normal Heart"
Blair Underwood - The Trip To Bountiful
"Magic Mike" star Matt Bomer's drastic weight loss in "The Normal Heart" makes him the obvious frontrunner to win here, and if any of his co-stars join him (and Alfred Molina, Taylor Kitsch and Joe Mantello are both strong possibilities, with Molina also viable for "Return To Zero"), it'll be Emmy darling Jim Parsons: despite the brevity of his role, he got to show a dramatic side to his persona, and that's always worth something. Beyond that, Martin Freeman could be a nominee in both Lead and Supporting in Movie/Miniseries, but he's safest here with "Sherlock," having picked one up last time he was eligible too. Denis O'Hare got a nod the same year for "American Horror Story," but doesn't seem like to repeat for this year's "Coven," but John Goodman is a good bet for "Dancing On The Edge," which didn't make a huge impact, but voters like him, and in this Emmy division, it's the kind of import that always does well. For the fifth slot, some are tipping Frank Langella for Stephen Frears' "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight," but given that most of the world has either forgotten or were never aware it existed, we're plumping for Blair Underwood in "The Trip To Bountiful," just because it feels like a more Emmy-ish pick.
If We Had A Vote: I'm in the minority by never quite falling for Bob Odenkirk's Saul on "Breaking Bad," but I thought he was really strong in "Fargo," as a baffled, slightly chauvinistic, but good-natured man totally unequipped for his job. The scene where he introduced his Sudanese foster child was one of the loveliest bits of acting I saw all year.
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or MovieAngela Bassett - "American Horror Story: Coven"
Kathy Bates - "American Horror Story: Coven"
Ellen Burstyn - "Flowers In The Attic"
Julia Roberts - "The Normal Heart"
Allison Tolman - "Fargo"
As with the male equivalent, this is pretty much wrapped in a bow and given to the star of "The Normal Heart"—Julia Roberts is the biggest name in the category, and voters are surely champing at the bit to award her, not least for something as high-profile and issues-driven as that film. Beyond that, "American Horror Story" picked up three nominations in the last two years in this category, and we'd wager they'll add two more, with big names Kathy Bates (nominated four times in this category previously) and Angela Bassett likely to be honored for their scenery-chewing (Bassett's a longer shot, but both should figure in). Beyond that, there are three strong potentials for two slots. Ellen Burstyn managed an Emmy nomination for a 14-second performance once (for 2006's "Mrs. Harris"), so she shouldn't have much trouble getting one for "Flowers In The Attic" this time around, even having won this award last year for "Political Animals". Then, it's the question of the big name against the newcomer: Jacqueline Bisset won acclaim for her turn in "Dancing On The Edge," but we think (and hope) that the buzz behind the relatively little-known Alison Tolman's great performance in "Fargo" will win out here. But don't rule out Janet McTeer in "The White Queen" as a potential surprise.
If We Had A Vote: Tolman, for sure, as I expressed previously. I wouldn't be against some recognition for Melissa Leo's performance in "Treme" either.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or MovieBenedict Cumberbatch - "Sherlock: His Last Vow"
Chiwetel Ejiofor - "Dancing On The Edge"
Martin Freeman - "Fargo"
Mark Ruffalo - "The Normal Heart"
Billy Bob Thornton - "Fargo"
As has been the case for a while, this is likely to be movie-star heavy category this year, and certainly a competitive one. Despite the dominance of "The Normal Heart" elsewhere, Mark Ruffalo isn't the frontrunner to win, though he is a lock for a nomination. Instead, Billy Bob Thornton's villainous turn on "Fargo" is probably in pole position here. With two nominations in the last two years, Benedict Cumberbatch should get a third this year, for "Sherlock: His Last Vow." Idris Elba also has two prior nods, for the first two series of "Luther," but we have a feeling he might be beaten to the nod this time by fellow Brit Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose Oscar buzz will help his profile with "Dancing On The Edge." For the fifth slot, our money's on Cumberbatch and Thornton's co-star Martin Freeman, with a second nod for "Fargo," but there are some other possibilities here too alongside Elba: Rob Lowe for "Killing Kennedy," Dominic West for "Burton & Taylor," or Emile Hirsch for "Bonnie & Clyde."
If We Had A Vote: Idris Elba. The third season of "Luther" felt like a step down, but Elba's always been titanic in what could be a generic creation.
Outstanding Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie
Helena Bonham Carter - "Burton & Taylor"
Rebecca Ferguson - "The White Queen"
Jessica Lange - "American Horror Story: Coven"
Sarah Paulson - "American Horror Story: Coven"
Cicely Tyson - "The Trip To Bountiful"
Two things are certain here: Jessica Lange will be nominated once again for her work in "American Horror Story," and Emmy favorite Cicely Tyson will join her, and likely beat her, for "The Trip To Bountiful." Beyond that, Helena Bonham Carter seems like a good bet for her portrayal of superstar Elizabeth Taylor in "Burton & Taylor." After that, things become murkier: Toni Colette might find a way to salvage something from the total mess of "Hostages" with a nomination, while Minnie Driver might figure in for "Return To Zero," or Whoopi Goldberg for "A Day Late And A Dollar Short" (no, we hadn't heard of either before). But our money's on "The White Queen" lead Rebecca Ferguson and Lange's co-star Sarah Paulson grabbing the remaining slots here.
If We Had A Vote: I'd probably abstain. Or vote for Alison Tolman again, because really, she was the lead of "Fargo."
Outstanding TV Movie
"Clear History"
"The Normal Heart"
"Return To Zero"
"Sherlock: His Last Vow"
"The Trip To Bountiful"
The category was re-divided this year with the re-emergence of the miniseries in the last few years (having been united only in 2011), which unfortunately leaves rather slim pickings in this category. "The Normal Heart" is, as you may have picked up by now, the no-brainer winner: its only serious competition would be "Sherlock" (which opted to submit as a TV movie rather than a miniseries, despite there being three of them), but it doesn't have a hope of defeating Ryan Murphy's film. Beyond that, there are a few serious contenders, but over "Muhammad Ali's Final Fight," "Burton & Taylor," and the unintentionally Lol-tastic "Killing Kennedy," we'd certainly put "The Trip To Bountiful," and possibly the Minnie Driver-starring Lifetime movie "Return To Zero." And, while no one seemed to like it very much, Greg Mottola's star-studded "Curb Your Enthusiasm" stopgap "Clear History" should grab the fifth slot from name recognition alone.
If We Had A Vote: "An Adventure In Space And Time," a loving and touching recreation of the genesis of "Doctor Who." The show managed to pick up several TCA nods, but doesn't have a high enough profile to figure in here, which is a shame.
Outstanding Miniseries
"American Horror Story: Coven"
"Dancing On The Edge"
"The White Queen"
This one's an easier pick than the TV Movie category: "Fargo" is a dead cert (and likely winner), while "American Horror Story" should continue a clean sweep of nominations in this category with "Coven" joining "Murder House" and "Asylum," especially given the new division. "Luther" managed a nod two years ago, and should do the same again, while "Dancing On The Edge" has the right sort of Downton-ish prestige factor to get in as well. As for the fifth slot, "Bonnie & Clyde" has a thin chance, but it'll probably come down to a battle between two period dramas: all-star Shakespeare adaptation "The Hollow Crown," and Starz/BBC co-production "The White Queen." The former has more prestige, and the latter only mixed reviews, but its mix of class and bodice-ripping feels more likely to pick up Emmy votes.
If We Had A Vote: Sean Durkin's superb "Southcliffe" isn't yet eligible, having not aired in the U.S, so I'd love to see IFC's "The Spoils Of Babylon" in its place. I wasn't totally crazy about the series, but it'd be fun to see such a bare-faced parody among the more serious fare if nothing else.
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