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2008 Honda Civic ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Broad line of superb compacts.
The Honda Civic holds its position at the top of this highly competitive class, with innovative styling, segment-leading refinement, and a broad model line that ranges from eco-friendly to sport-compact racy.
The Civic is comfortable and affords the driver outstanding outward visibility. It comes standard with side-impact airbags and other safety features that are optional on competitive models.
The 2008 lineup includes a new leather-upholstered EX-L model and a hot Mugen Si sedan, with high-performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling, and a sport-tuned exhaust.
Civic was last restyled and reengineered for 2006, and the sporty Si coupe was reintroduced at the same time. An Si sedan joined the lineup for 2007, sharing the 197-horsepower engine, six-speed manual transmission, four-wheel-disc brakes, and supportive sport seats. Both Si models come with an electronic stability program for added control in emergency maneuvers.
The Honda Civic Hybrid sedan is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a permanent magnet electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The Hybrid features dramatically reduced emissions, and it delivers an EPA-rated 40/45 mpg City/Highway, second only to the Toyota Prius.
A natural gas-powered Civic, the GX sedan, is available to residents of California and New York, but can also be found in fleets there and elsewhere.
The 2008 Honda Civic is available in coupe and sedan versions. The DX, LX, and EX models share a 140-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with a standard five-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic ($800) is optional.
The Honda Civic DX coupe ($14,810) and sedan ($15,010) are the base models. Standard equipment is confined to power windows, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, height-adjustable driver's seat and fold-down rear seatback. The coupe gets a rear decklid spoiler. Buyers wanting a radio must supply their own or order from the dealer, but a rear window-integrated radio antenna is standard. Brakes are disc in front, drum in rear. P195/65R15 tires wrap around steel wheels with full-cover hubcaps.
The Civic LX coupe ($16,760) and sedan ($16,960) add air conditioning; cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls; power door locks with keyless entry; center console with sliding armrest; overhead map lights; and express up/down for the driver's power window; P205/55R16 tires on steel wheels with covers. The sedan gets a four-speaker, 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary input jack. The coupe has six speakers and a rear-seat walk-in feature that remembers the front passenger seat's setting.
The Civic EX coupe and sedan ($18,710) add power moonroof; variable-speed windshield wipers; a second 12-volt power outlet; a 60/40 split folding rear seatback; and outside temperature indicator. The keyless remote adds a trunk release button. The EX is upgraded with four-wheel disc brakes, alloy wheels, and a seven-speaker, 350-watt, XM-ready premium stereo with steering wheel-mounted controls.
The Civic EX-L ($19,910) adds heated leather seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel and armrest, and heated mirrors.
Options are positioned as separate models, for example the EX coupe with manual transmission, XM Satellite Radio, and voice-recognition Navigation ($20,460); and the EX-L sedan automatic with XM and Navigation ($22,460).
The Si coupe ($21,110) and Si sedan ($21,310) are performance models, powered by a 197-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder. They come only with a six-speed manual transmission. Other go-fast goodies include a limited-slip differential, sport suspension, electronic vehicle stability assist system with traction control, and P215/45R17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside are synthetic suede sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; 350-watt stereo. Packages include high-performance P215/45ZR17 tires for the coupe ($21,310) and sedan ($21,510); XM and navigation ($22,860 and $23,060); or with all of the above ($23,060 and $23,260).
New for 2008 is the Mugen Si Sedan ($29,500), which includes sports suspension, forged aluminum 18-inch lightweight alloy wheels, a full aerodynamic body kit with an adjustable rear wing and diffuser, and a sport-tuned exhaust.
The Civic Hybrid sedan ($22,600) features a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), automatic climate control, a roof-mounted radio antenna, a rear decklid spoiler, and hybrid-pertinent digital data displays. The Hybrid is also available with the navigation system and XM Satellite Radio ($24,350).
The Civic GX ($24,590) is essentially an LX sedan with a 1.8-liter engine powered by natural gas. It comes only with a five-speed manual transmission. It comes with an auxiliary audio input jack for 2008.
The Honda Civic sedans and coupes don't share any body panels. Details and markings distinguish each trim level.
A bright horizontal bar, with a prominent Honda H in the middle, dominates the sedan's grille. Slender headlamp assemblies angle upwards as they curve around the fenders. A single, broad air intake fills the lower portion of the fascia.
The coupe grille is more delicate, with the Honda logo suspended in a two-tier frame. The central lower air intake opens between two geometric side recesses that feed cooling air to the front disc brakes and house the optional fog lamps. Even more so than with the sedan, the coupe front end pushes the leading corners down and outward, emphasizing the wide track (the distance side to side between the tires).
Save for a lower body character line, drawn slightly higher on the coupe than on the sedan, the sides of the Civic are more slab than sensuous. Understated fender blisters, more pronounced on the coupe, break up the otherwise featureless expanse. What excitement there is in the side view is in the sleekness of what Honda calls a monoform design. A central expression of this is the windshield, the leading edge of which reaches into the hood all the way to the middle of the front wheel wells, pushing the cab-forward design concept to a new extreme. On the coupe, the windshield is raked at a radical 21.9 degrees; the sedan's at a barely more upright 23.9 degrees.
The sail panel (the body panel aft of the rear side window) is unique to each model. The coupe's forms an acute angle with the horizontal deck surface, emphasizing the two-door body style; while the sedan's curves down over the rear door's trailing edge, pulling the eye through the higher roofline. The coupe's be-spoilered, rounded rear profile suggests swiftness. The sedan's somewhat abbreviated trunk lid and high, chunky tail end add perceived mass to a tightly proportioned, smallish sedan.
Likewise, the rear view of each body style differs markedly. The coupe's sloping trunk lid settles into a deep cut in the rear bumper, with the license plate sheltered in an equally deep recess. The sedan's trunk lid drops in an almost vertical, unrelieved sheer from a relatively high crest across the top.
The Si sedan and coupe have another grille variation with a body-color bar on top and a black bar underneath; an understated Si badge is tucked away to the far right. An i-VTEC label appears just forward of the rear wheel well; on the Si sedan it's placed low on the rear door. Both feature subtle body cladding.
The Mugen Si is more extroverted, distinguished immediately by its bi-plane rear spoiler and aggressive aero extensions all around the lower body and a diffuser in the rear bumper. Up front is an all-black version of the Si grille that looks weirdly like parted lips wearing Goth-black lipstick; a Mugen badge beckons from the upper right lip. Businesslike 18-inch, seven-spoke wheels, open in design to show off the brake calipers, complete the Mugen ensemble. Honda promises to limit production to a maximum of 1000 for the model year, all painted Fiji Blue Pearl.
The Hybrid, in contrast, is understated, with just a small 'Hybrid' badge under the right rear taillight. Our least favorite feature is its pseudo-aero wheels, which look as if they were cut from pizza pans.
A blue CNG diamond on the right side of the rear deck lid, and 'NGV' lettering on the rear doors identify the natural gas-powered GX.
The Civic LX sedan remains the most comfortable Civic we've driven. The DX edges more toward Spartan inside, while the EX heads toward lush. Fit and finish meet Honda standards. Plastic trim elements look high-grade, although the multi-piece dash invites concern about high-mileage squeaks and buzzes.
Seats are comfortable, not plush. The fabric upholstery feels durable, and its robust nap assists the modest side and bottom bolsters in restraining occupants during spirited motoring. Seat bottoms provide better than average thigh support. The manual height adjustment on the driver's seat pivots on front hinges, forcing drivers to choose between seat height and legroom. The Si and Mugen models get sport front seats with synthetic suede upholstery and more aggressive bolsters both bottom and side for improved support.
The view out the front, with the expansive windshield, low cowl and sloping hood, is unparalleled in the class. A commensurately low beltline would enhance side vision, but otherwise there's little about which to complain. Tiny front quarter windows on the sedan, necessary to allow the front door windows to roll all the way down, push the side view mirrors a bit too far rearward for quick and easy glances at neighboring lanes.
Controls are for the most part where they should be, but not necessarily as they should be. There's little symmetry in organization or shape of features and interfaces. It's not an unpleasant look, but one that requires some acclimation. Despite the seeming logic of the two-tier instrument display, we still haven't adjusted to the resulting weird pod draped over the top of the dash.
The dash itself seems endlessly deep; splayed across its top, in front of the driver, is a hooded opening with a digital speedometer between LCD coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. Down below, in the more common place for instruments, a large, round, analog tachometer dominates the view through the top half of the steering wheel, with warning lights to either side. Outboard of this display are large, irregular vent registers. Instrument lighting is blue on most models but red on the Si's.
Centered in the dash above the climate control panel is a stereo control head with the pertinent accoutrements; unless you order navigation, in which case this space is shared by an LCD window combining the navigation display with audio settings. In the Hybrid, a selection of graphic depictions of the power system's functions and status occupies the same location.
To the right of this squished pod-like arrangement, the dash curves away from the front seat passenger and houses two more horizontally oriented vent registers, again neither of which matches the other. A wide, but not especially deep glove box resides below a cabin-wide, clam shell-like notch dividing the upper and lower halves of the dash.
There is no center stack to speak of, which otherwise might tie together the dash and the floor-mounted controls. Instead, below the climate control panel is a shallow storage bin with a power point and an audio input jack on the left side. Forward of the metallic-trimmed block of plastic serving as a base for the hand brake and shift levers is a good-sized, rectangular storage bin. Another shallow cubby is tucked in between the shift lever housing and a pair of seat bottom-level cup holders under a sliding cover. Aft of this on all but the DX is an abbreviated, padded armrest covering another storage bin, inside of which on the EX, EX-L, Si and Hybrid is a second power point. Each door has a hard plastic map pocket. A magazine pouch is on the rear of the front passenger's seatback; on the Hybrid, there's one on the driver's seatback, too. Architecturally busy interior door panels could be friendlier to fingers in terms of grips and pulls, but armrests provide good support at the right level.
When it comes to interior room, the Civic coupe and sedan are comp.
Driving Impression
We found ride quality in the Honda Civic solid but not overly firm, with less road noise and wind whistle than is common for the class. The exceptionally stiff chassis gives the Civic a solid and planted feel. The brake feel is solid as well. Thoroughly modern front and rear suspension designs deliver impressive stability and certain steering response. The long wheelbase smoothes the ride. We like driving Honda Civics.
The five-speed automatic is just that, a select-it-and-leave-it transmission, and it does the job admirably. Thankfully, Honda has not fallen prey to the Sport-Shift fad. We do wish, though, that Honda would insert a tab below the D setting in the gate, as we sometimes shifted past it when shifting out of Park or Reverse and ended up in the D3 notch.
The five-speed manual gearbox is a bit rubbery, and hitting the desired gear requires careful aim.
The base-level 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine is rated at 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. Honda rates the combined output of the Hybrid's electric motor and 1.3-liter gasoline engine at 110 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque, on regular unleaded. The LNG-powered GX rates 113 horsepower and 109 pound-feet. The Si and Si Mugen models feature 197 hp and 139 lb-ft, thanks partly to a high-compression cylinder head that demands premium fuel.
The 2008 EPA fuel economy estimates are 26/34 mpg City/Highway for the five-speed manual, 25/36 mpg for the five-speed automatic, and 21/29 mpg for the Si six-speed manual. We haven't seen numbers for the Mugen, but they should be about the same as for the Si. The Hybrid earns a 40/45 mpg rating, the GX a gasoline-equivalent of 24/36. These numbers are lower than last year solely because of new test procedures at the EPA designed to produce results more like the mileage you'll get out in the real world.
The Si engine is powerful. Hard acceleration is often accompanied by torque steer, a tug on the steering wheel that calls for some driving. Around 6000 rpm the engine delivers a power surge as the i-VTEC's variable valve mechanicals shift emphasis from torque to horsepower. A helical-type, limited-slip differential enhances traction in angry driving situations.
The Civic's 60/40 front/rear weight bias means that understeer (where the car wants to go straight when the driver wants it to turn) is the dominant directional dynamic. The Si models come with electronic stability control and larger front disc brakes.
The Si Sedan is almost as much fun as the Si Coupe. The sedan rides on a wheelbase that's two inches longer and is a tick heavier (by 60 pounds). So, it's a tick slower in acceleration, although it takes a stopwatch to notice. Steering response isn't quite as sharp, despite the sedan's thicker front stabilizer bar and different shock tuning from the coupe's.
The Mugen Si starts with the Si sedan and adds a stiffer suspension (which also lowers the vehicle 0.6 inches), 18-inch forged alloy wheels, a full aerodynamic body kit with adjustable rear wing spoiler, a rear diffuser, and a sport-tuned exhaust system claimed to reduce back pressure downstream from the catalytic converter. Honda says the suspension was tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan. Damping rates are increased between 8 and 24 percent (depending on whether we're talking front or rear, jounce or rebound), and the wheels are actually 27 percent lighter than the 17-inchers on the garden-variety Si. Grippy B.F.Goodrich g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires keep the Mugen stuck to the pavement.
The Hybrid's CVT automatic takes some getting used to, as the shiftless transmission leaves the tachometer needle roving seemingly aimlessly around the dial while the engine management system's electronic brain works to keep the engine speed at its most efficient given road speed and load. The Hybrid can deactivate up to all four of its cylinders and operate using only its.
The Honda Civic is the benchmark for compact cars. The Civic LX sedan is a superb choice for someone who wants a practical compact that is smooth, comfortable and quick. The EX models add all the conveniences, including heated leather seats in the EX-L. The GX offers basic transportation with the potential economy and real emissions reduction of natural gas. The Hybrid makes a good commuter car with its fuel-saving electric motor. The Si Coupe and Si Sedan deliver sporty performance for driving enthusiasts. The new Mugen Si is a quick ticket into the Fast and Furious.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Detroit. With John F. Katz reporting on the Hybrid, GX, and Mugen Si from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Model Lineup
Honda Civic DX Coupe ($14,810); Civic LX Coupe ($16,760); Civic EX Coupe ($18,710); Civic EX-L Coupe ($19,910); Civic Si Coupe ($21,110); Civic DX Sedan ($15,010); Civic LX Sedan ($16,960); Civic EX Sedan ($18,710); Civic EX-L Sedan ($19,910); Civic Si Sedan ($21,310); Civic Mugen Si Sedan ($29,500); Civic Hybrid Sedan ($22,600); Civic GX Sedan ($24,590).
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Honda Civic Si Sedan ($21,510).The Honda Civic is one of the most reliable and popular economy compact sedans/coupes in its class. For years it has set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact car market. Available in sedan or coupe bodies, trims include DX, LX, EX, EX-L, Si, Si Mugen and GX NGV (Natural Gas). All but the GX and Si trims are powered by a 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder with a standard five-speed manual transmission and optional five-speed automatic. The performance-oriented Si, comes with a 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline-4 bolted to a six-speed manual. The Si Mugen trim (available in sedan only) is enhanced with Twin-Ring Motegi track-tuned suspension and numerous sporty features. Standard safety features on all Civics include antilock brakes, six airbags, active front head restraints and tire pressure monitoring. For 2008, the Honda Civic adds an EX-L trim, available with optional navigation system, and standard tire pressure monitoring on all trims. Also, Honda introduces the Si Mugen sedan, which is a joint venture by Honda and Mugen Motorsports.
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Last Sunday, me and my wife Yeyette visited Señor Gómez in Rockwell Center (Ciudad de Macati) where he teaches flamenco. Aside from consoling him for the demise of his daughter, Yeyette was also planning of resuming her flamenco lessons.
At the building where the Great Old Man of Filipinismo teaches, I chanced upon a copy of The Philippine Star's Modern Living section and saw the name of one of Literatura Filipina's most reverred figures: Mª Soledad Lacson vda. de Locsín (who happens to be an auntie of Señor Gómez). It was written by Star columnist Bárbara González, a granddaughter of María Rizal, one of the national hero's sisters.
Below is the article which appeared last Sunday:
Locsín's 'Noli Me Tangere'
SECOND WIND By Bárbara C. González (The Philippine Star)
I have just finished reading José Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere, translated by Soledad Lacson-Locsín, the late, great mother of one of my late, great friends, Raul Locsín, once publisher of the newspaper Business World. Doña Soledad was a dignified, well-educated lady who grew up speaking beautiful Spanish and therefore translated the novel masterfully. On the first page of her Notes or the book's glossary, it reads: The title, Noli Me Tangere, is Latin for "Touch Me Not," and comes from the Gospel of St. John, XX: 17, where Jesus says to Mary Magdalene: "Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father…" The author relates this to a social cancer "of a breed so malignant that the least contact exacerbates it and stirs in it the sharpest of pains" in his dedication: "To My Motherland (A mi patria). On March 5, 1887, Rizal wrote to the painter Resurrección Hidalgo: "The book (Noli) has matters which no one among ourselves has spoken of until now — so delicate that they cannot be touched by anybody…"
I have had this book for many years but never read it. It was not very easy to read, not because of the content but because of the book's size and weight, being thick and hardbound, difficult to read in bed where I do most of my reading. I know I have read parts of the Noli before, in English, when I was much younger, but no translation is as good as this one. I know I also read a few chapters in Pilipino — even acted them out for my eldest daughter so she would understand and pass her school year — but nothing was as beautiful or comprehensible as this translation. It is also obvious to me that Doña Soledad Locsín respected the writer and sought to translate exactly what it is he wanted to say.
Rizal wrote each chapter as a piece of a large puzzle, randomly handed to the reader so that in the end we would see not quite the whole picture. In the end we know what happened to everyone, from Capitán Tiago to Padre Dámaso, Doña Victorina to Linares, who became María Clara's jilted fiancé. We even know that María Clara became a somewhat crazy nun. But we do not know what happened to Crisóstomo Ibarra, except that he was lying at the bottom of a banca that floated away, while the pursuing Spanish police called the Guardia Civil shot at Elias as he jumped out of the banca that he had shared with Ibarra to distract the guards.
If you are over 60, I recommend you read this translation of Noli Me Tangere. You will see fully what life was like when we were under the friars. How petty they were! You will question: what happened to our country? You will see how little has changed or that whatever has changed is very superficial. Filipinos stepped into the shoes of their colonizers and now act exactly the same way as the friars. And you will want to weep like Rizal did. He was executed at Bagumbayan, now the Luneta, in 1896, 115 years ago. Ninoy Aquino was shot at the airport in 1986, just a scrambling of the very same numbers. That was 25 years ago. Two executions. Two heroes. Each one followed by its own brand of uprising and still nothing much has changed.
Last Friday, Aug. 5, I was at the Little Theater watching the musical of Noli Me Tangere, tickets compliments of the National Historical Commission, who gave them to Rizal descendants. I would give the Noli production an "A" for effort. The libretto, if you could understand the words — because the orchestrated minus one was too loud so you couldn't understand what they were singing — was written by National Artist Bien Lumbera, who was there. The performance, I thought, was too level. I am not sure I can explain it well. Usually you can draw a stage performance in waves, there are high, medium and low points, which shadow the plot. In this case it was like a straight line. Many of the descendants fell asleep. A few developed crushes on Gian Magdangal, who made a very good-looking Crisóstomo Ibarra.
Ryan Cayabyab composed the music but there was no real standout piece. I thought that Sisa's song, as she was singing it, was the best but I could not even attempt to hum it afterwards, meaning the melody was not compelling enough to stick in the audience's mind. I was just glad that I was still reading the Noli when I watched the show because, I guess, I understood it more. While the cast and crew deserve congratulations for their work — an A for effort, as I said — it still needs a lot of polishing to make the audience truly understand the Noli. I think that is the point of a stage performance — to enlighten an audience. You perform to make the audience understand the story. That night nobody understood what was going on except that Crisóstomo Ibarra and María Clara were in love and had to say goodbye because Padre Salvi was in love with her. But that was not all of the Noli.
I finished the book last night before going to sleep. I shut the book, put it on the floor beside my bed, and said aloud to no one in particular, "That was beautiful." It really and truly was.
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Send your comments to 0917-815-5570.
After reading her article, the only words that struck me was her elementary anti-friar remark: "How petty they were!" Since she left her cellphone number out in the open for comments, that is what I did. Below I print our brief SMS exchanges:
ME: RE: Locsín's Noli Me Tangere'. Please don't rely solely on Rizal regarding the friars of his time. By saying "how petty they were", you tend to generalize.
ME: Remember: when Rizal wrote his novels, he was a Freemason. He had his biases and committed a lot of doctrinal errors.
ME: Thank you for your time. PEPE ALAS (https://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com)
GONZÁLEZ: Thank you.
GONZÁLEZ: You moust (sic) be a priest or a pastor. Don't read my columns. We will always disagree.
ME: Neither. I'm just an ordinary kid. I'm not a follower of your column. It just so happened that I saw you used Soledad's name who happens to be one of my
ME: favorite writers. There were bad friars, then as now. But as a journalist, be careful not to generalize. Reassess Philippine History. Thanks.
I tried to be diplomatic with my comment. But what did I get? A "taray" reply a la Maricel Soriano.
Please, ma'am, get your historical facts straight. If you can't, then please don't comment on Philippine History anymore. Stay true to the title of the section in which your column belongs: MODERN LIVING.
And speaking of straightening up historical facts — Ninoy was assassinated in 1983, not 1986.


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Bay City, Texas, rice producer Mike Burnside wonders how he and other Texas rice producers can make bumper crops, but end up losing money. El Campo, Texas, rice producer L.G. Raun thinks trading a portion of agricultural subsidy benefits for increased market access may sound good in theory, but won't look good on paper for farm lenders.
Troublesome problems of the new millennium all — Catch 22s that have Texas rice producers worried about their futures. Burnside and Raun discussed these issues and possible solutions in between sessions at the 2005 USA Rice Outlook Conference, Austin, Texas.
Burnside, a fourth generation rice producer who farms 675 acres of rice, had a lot to be thankful for this year, with his rice crop coming in around 11,800 pounds per acre. "I was lucky enough to cut my ratoon crop prior to the hurricane," he said.
Still, he projects he'll lose about $50,000 because of unexpectedly high input costs — including fuel, fertilizer and chemicals. "We're also paying more and more of our costs up front with new technologies, in cotton and rice."
"I'm at a loss," said the frustrated farmer. "I farm all my acres by myself and one man. I can't get any more efficient. I have two tractors. I don't know what else to do. We're the meanest, leanest farmers in the world, and we can't make it with a bumper crop. Something is wrong."
Burnside plans to cut rice acreage in 2006 by a minimum of 25 percent, explaining, "I'm in a survival mode."
The producer, who has been farming on his own since 1971, believes the mid-2000s rival the tough economic times of the early 1980s. The big problem today is that the United States overproduces most of its commodities. "As much as I hate to say it, we need to go back to some type of setaside, or acreage control program, but I know we'll never do it.
"The problem today is that if we have one good upshot in the market, it only lasts one year. We are our own worst enemies, the way we overproduce. Look at corn with 2 billion bushels of carryover. Technology has brought us higher yields in cotton. I have friends out on the High Plains who are making 4.5 bale cotton, irrigated, and the dryland is making 3 bales."
On the other hand, producers seem to be always one bad crop away from the poorhouse, noted Burnside. "If we hit a bad crop, we are in deep you-know-what. As bad as we thought those old farm programs were, I was a lot better off prior to the 1996 farm bill. And I was in favor of changing them, so we could farm what we wanted to farm. But the loopholes in the farm bill have created a monster."
One of those loopholes is an ongoing problem between landlords and tenants. "Starting with the 1996 farm bill, most of the absentee landlords started kicking producers off the land and taking the subsidy money on the advice of their accountants. That's not right. All our young farmers got kicked off the land. It's going to haunt growers in Arkansas and Louisiana, too."
Burnside added that Texas rice producers' ability to continue to increase their efficiency could be in jeopardy, too, with acreage dropping and cash-strapped producers taking advantage of refundable checkoff dollars. "Our research dollars are going to drop."
El Campo producer L.G. Raun believes that the WTO and/or a greener farm bill could have a profound effect on the most critical aspect of a rice producer's production program — getting approved for a loan.
"Having a price support system tied to production is where the rubber hits the road with your banker. You can show the banker your repayment ability. There's no way to do that on conservation or with the increased market access we're supposed to get through WTO.
"How many dollars per hundredweight is increased market access going to increase my price of rice. Can I prove to my banker that it's going to improve prices in El Campo by $3? They say it will, but it's going to be a real issue — getting an operating loan with the decreased safety net, if that's what it comes to.
"I can't tell my banker that my collateral increased because of WTO negotiations. The banker wants to know about the price support situation, and what I can fall back on."
Raun is concerned that not enough analysis has gone into how WTO could affect specific commodities. "We just put it on the table and no one knows what it's going to do to the rice farmer, the milo farmer. Certainly, if you're on the import/export side, anytime you increase market access, you're buying at one price and selling it at a higher price. That's great. You're always going have a good chance to be a winner.
"But that's not necessarily true on the production side. We're going to have to give up 60 percent of our amber box payments, price support/safety net provisions to get that market access, and we don't know if the increase in access is going to translate into a higher price.
"We can't win in this development round." Raun said. "It's for the benefit of the developing countries. They won't sign off on an agreement unless it benefits them."
Other rice producers interviewed at the conference echoed Raun's concerns about another Catch 22 for U.S. producers: That is U.S. farm policy could be WTO compliant if it combined all subsidy payments, including those for conservation, into one direct payment to producers. But would this simply drive up land prices, and encourage landlords to kick farmers off the land so they — rather than the farmer — can collect the payment?
"The greener we get, the more the payments are going to be tied to the land instead of production," Raun said. "The land tied to production is what keeps the tenant on the farm instead of the landlord kicking him off."
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Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
#286 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 1
Niche User: Hawthorne is the best school I love it. Nice Teachers great Resourcer Aids and more! This school is like the 5th best school. The lunch is awesome, and the park is awesome. if I were you, I would go to this school. And friends at Hawthorne are the best.
- Aminata Kamara, A 4th grade student at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
- 571 Students
- 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Decatur Classical School
#307 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 6
Parent: The school IS aggressive in academics. But with the new principal on board, no homework for k-3rd grade all year. My kids love to go to school and have plenty of happy friends there. There is now so many afterschool programs every day...coding, engineering, cooking, drama, school choir, band, drawing, sports, novel studies, advanced math, running team... The school is so poor...no gym, (used to have no air conditioning!), no lunch room, no 7th and 8th grades...BUT it is amazing a group of teachers and staff can make it such a rich-nurturing learning environment. I bring my kids to any other schools, they go "wow!" but they love Decatur and ALL their teachers...never heard them complaining about the school. Almost all of their teachers are very dedicated and experienced. Staff are super friendly too. The assistant principal had a dance degree so now the school shows are at a new level. They even dedicated a music classroom. For a public school, it has to be an A+.
- 281 Students
- 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- 1
Parent: This school has a straight forward academic approach that works. We transferred from a school that was considered a top ranking school in Chicago because the curriculum was more a focus on social causes than academic learning. Some of the top ranked schools are surviving on reputation only. When a student from British would transfer into our old school they were years ahead of all the other students. That should tell you something. Do your research.
- 506 Students
- 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Skinner North Elementary School
#336 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 2
Middle School Student: Skinner North is one of the best schools that I have ever attended. It's fun, diverse, and helped me improve on my academics. However, certain areas such as the teachers and clubs/activities didn't stand out from other schools that I had attended in the past. The amount of schoolwork given to the students isn't as challenging as anticipated. Most students who are to attend this school expect hours of work a day, however my 6th grade class only receives 0- 1 hours worth of homework at school. Although this seems to be a small amount of homework, the level of work that we complete is very difficult and proceeds to make the student think and analyze the problem thoroughly. In conclusion, SKinner North is a wonderful learning environment that continues to expand the experiences of it's students in both academic and social ways.
- 477 Students
- 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Edison Regional Gifted Center
#338 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 22
Middle School Student: But We are not at all diverse economics or racially. Most kids are rich and spoiled, they and teachers always talk about being gifted. When I was in the primary grades we had awesome teachers that really prepared us and thought us good habits. now primary teachers are too nice and k-3 homework is optional. Kids walking ina perfect line with a stuffed llama saying be quiet. Without those primary teachers I wouldn't be as good of a student as I am. Also we have way more technology and resources than we need, almost every class has chromebooks or ipads for each student, because of parents giving the school a crap ton of money. Most of this tech goes to waste as we could carry the computers so we didn't need as many, plus you have to have a computer at home in the older grades to do homework. But we're still a pretty amazing school because of all our awesome teachers, who are one of a kind, and again awesome.
- 278 Students
- 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
#362 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 8
Parent: This school challenges the kids without extreme pressure. The kids learn in an interactive way. The teachers are very supportive and they teach the kids after school if they want something extra or need help. Miss Sims, the principal, and Miss Lee, principal assistant work together all the time to create an excellent environment. My son is very happy and feels welcomed.
- 287 Students
- 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Stone Scholastic Academy
#377 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 3
Middle School Student: I believe that this elementary school is such a wonderful place to start your education. I was very well prepared to go to high school.
- 624 Students
- 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Disney II Magnet School
#458 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 1
Niche User: Disney II is a supportive environment that allowed students to get personalized learning in many subjects. The teachers encourage creativity and group work to allow students to expand socially.
- 415 Students
- 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
McDade Classical School
#476 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 3
Parent: My son will be going into 2nd grade at McDade. This school is the only reason we still live in the city. It's small close knit and very intentional about providing an excellent education for kids. When you have generations of parents and grandparents still heavily involved in the school, that speaks volumes. A great school is about more than high test scores, which McDade students have - it's about engaged and involved families, integrity, character, high standards and strong leadership. My son has a growing love for learning and is getting a holistic educational experience at this Chicago Public School; from academics, to learning to play the violin, to stem programs; It's truly a gem.
- 190 Students
- 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School
#511 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 2
Middle School Student: LaSalle II offers high school Algebra to seventh and eighth graders as a replacement to math if students score a passing grade on the entrance exam, have a passing grade in math in sixth grade, good behavior, and the sixth-grade math teacher believes the student would find the class beneficial. The school also offers a geometry class to the eighth graders that took algebra in the seventh grade at a nearby high school, Roberto Clemente High School, where students get dropped off at the high school at regular school starting time (7:45) and walk back to the school after the period is over to continue classes at LaSalle II.
The teachers at the school show their passion for teaching with their efforts to ensure all students have a well understanding of what they are learning. The parents are extremely involved in the school making it a great community with wonderful people.
- 585 Students
- 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy
#525 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 3
Parent: MSA has strong academics. The staff has fostered a welcoming and respectful learning environment and culture among the students. The teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and exceptional. The school is relatively small for a CPS school and, as such, its clubs and sports are somewhat more limited than some of the larger schools.
- 559 Students
- 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Walt Disney Magnet School
#627 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 1
Alum: I love the school as a whole. As a graduate from Disney I brought along a lot of life lessons. At the school I was pushed to do my best and work hard to become better. The school is really diverse and having CAC programs really allowed me to learn more about other ethnicity. The teachers there were really supportive and made sure I was ready for college and wouldn't have any doubt. The school made sure I was safe at all times and kept clear of any danger.
- 1,610 Students
- 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
O.A. Thorp Elementary Scholastic Academy
#638 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 22
Parent: We have two children attending OA Thorp - kindergarten and fourth grade - and we love the school, the staff and the parent community. We feel extremely lucky to have such a great school for our kids. The kids are challenged, the parents are involved and I feel the environment is safe and supportive. Thank you!
- 841 Students
- 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
#813 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 1
Parent: Great teachers, engaged administration, and wonderful location.
Lots of great things happening at this school. My son has been here since Kindergarten and we love it. Has extracurriculars, recess every day, and a diverse student body. Newberry has a wonderfully involved and engaged parent group.
- 563 Students
- 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Franklin Fine Arts Center
#836 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 1
Alum: My experience at Franklin was one I'll never forget. I was a transfer and everyone was so welcoming. They have a profound arts program, and are very well known amoung high schools. They prepared me very well for high school and were very supportive.
- 360 Students
- 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Acero Schools Chicago
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 60
Senior: Somethings I enjoyed at Acero Schools Chicago was the connection the teachers maid with their students. The teachers were not just standing in front of students and giving a lesson, they were interacting with there students.
- 8,015 Students
- 46:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
- Sponsored
BASIS Independent McLean
- Private School
- McLean, VA
- 12
Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
- 375 Students
- 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
- Sponsored
St. Benedict Preparatory School
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- 7
Parent: We are in our 3rd year as a St. Benedict family and we couldn't be happier. Our 2nd grader absolutely LOVES going to school. She recently started in student council, in SECOND GRADE! The extracurriculars, from Running Club to Dance and Violin, there is something for every child, no matter the interest. They're making great strides in technology as well with their recent 1:1 device rollout, STEM curriculum, new cyber security as well as new safety measures puts them on the cutting edge.
The culture is fantastic as well. We quickly made lifelong friends and we can all count on each other - it takes a village.
St Bens is a fantastic school and they continue to make great strides toward becoming one of the leading private schools on the northside.
- 715 Students
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The Simulation Education Center has four clinical exam rooms that look just like a typical exam room found in any physician's office. However, the exam rooms are also outfitted with one-way glass, pan/tilt video cameras and audio monitoring equipment to enable professors and trainers to evaluate students' interaction with standardized patients.
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The Simulation Education Center has two fully-equipped medical simulation theaters for use with the SimBaby and SimMan manikins. The theaters are controlled by a central simulation control center where our simulation specialist can create a variety of scenarios to help medical students, emergency responders, nursing students and other health care professionals further develop their skills in a controlled environment.
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The Simulation Theaters are driven by a simulation specialist that controls the manikins and the scenarios to be carried out in the simulation experience. This control room allows the simulation specialist to monitor the simulation manikins and change the scenario in real time as the training happens.
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LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas, is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join an established multi-specialty practice. This practice has been serving the community since 1979 and includes Infectious Disease, Palliative Care, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. The practice embraces the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and is recognized as a Level 3 provider through NCQA. Radiology, Laboratory and GI Suites are on-site and at the hospital, which is located three miles away.
LMH Health has 173 beds and recently underwent a $45 million expansion, which included a new Emergency Department and Surgery Department, the renovation and expansion of the Critical Care Unit, Medical Nursing Unit and Family Birthing Center, and the addition of a new Surgical Nursing Unit.
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• What is Elite Casting Network?
Elite Casting Network (ECN) is the premier social networking site for the Entertainment Business. Elite Casting Network offers a talent database, used by Casting Directors, Agents, & other Entertainment Industry Professionals, to find Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, & all other types of talent for projects they are casting. Talent can also find Auditions & Casting Calls, get a FREE online portfolio, write blogs, create free photo albums, network with other talent & entertainment professionals, & learn about the entertainment business in our community forums.
• Do I need a credit card to enroll?
At ECN we have eliminated the cost barrier by creating an innovative program that allows any member to upgrade to any membership level without paying any money at all. We do this by giving members the choice of thousands of surveys and offers to complete. After completing each offer or survey you earn credits. Then you can use your credits to upgrade your membership. Click here for more details on upgrading your membership for free.
• Why should I join Elite Casting Network?
If you would like to break into the entertainment industry, or are already in the industry but want to have your picture and resume seen in order to obtain more work, then ECN is the perfect tool for you. Anyone who is serious about his or her career in the entertainment industry should consider joining ECN. It doesn't matter whether you are an extra, an actor, or a stunt person - you need to promote yourself in as many ways as possible.
ECN is the single most cost effective way to promote yourself and your career online to talent Agents and Casting Directors all over the world. It is also the best way to get the latest casting and crew audition notices - all consolidated in one place - instantly. The implementation of our state-of-the-art talent database has enabled us to service and market talent including Actors, Extras, Models, Vocalists, Musicians, Dancers, etc. The best part is that since we use the power of the Internet, we market our talent 24 hours a day to the whole world. Whether you are experienced or not, if you are interested in any aspect of the entertainment industry, your personal profile in our talent database will provide you with all of the tools you need to put your career on the road to success.
As a performer, it is important to get your face and resume in front of those who count. Elite Casting Network enables you to not only have your portfolio online for consideration by Casting Directors and Agents, but also gives you the ability to immediately send information about yourself straight to anyone via email. If you want to be remembered, nothing is more effective than making a contact call to a casting person and then following up immediately with an up-to-date photo and resume directly from your online profile. This is the most cost effective way to present yourself to talent Agents and Casting Directors all over the world. While ECN is not a guarantee of work and stardom (only your talent and ability will ultimately determine that), it is a real working tool to assist you in promoting yourself to the industry.
• If I created a recurring subscription how do I stop getting billed?
We leave all of the billing in the hands of the customer. You have full control over your own billing and may cancel anytime by logging into your Elite Casting Network account. If you paid for your membership through PayPal click here for details about how to cancel anytime. If you paid for your membership directly through our site using a credit card click here to cancel anytime.
• Okay, I have my pictures. Now how do I get them onto the computer to upload to the site?
You may upload pictures that are up to 10 megabyte (10 million bytes). The ideal picture size/dimensions is 576 x 720 pixels (these are the exact same dimensions of an 8 by 10 inch headshot). You can use any picture or photo editor like Photoshop to resize and adjust your pictures. If you do not have a photo-editing program, you can download a good free program here called Paint.net.
If you have a scanner, or know someone who does, you can just scan your photographs and save them as .gif or JPEG files (.jpg). Photos should be about 72 dpi (onscreen resolution). If you don't have a scanner, or you're not sure if you can scan them to the correct size requirements, the easiest and fastest way to get your pictures uploaded into your profile page is to go to a local UPS Store or FedEx Kinko's and ask them to scan your pictures and save them on a disk or directly upload them into your profile right there. This will only take you a few minutes and won't cost much at all.
Once you have pictures on your computer or on a disk/CD, simply log onto your account and select the link to "Upload Pictures". You will be able to browse to the location where your photos are (whether it be somewhere on your hard drive, the CD drive, floppy disk drive, or wherever) and will be able to select them one at a time. When you are done adding photos, go to your profile page to make sure everything looks how you wanted it. Remember you can always add/remove/replace photos - so if something isn't just right, don't panic. Simply go into your account and remove the picture that you don't want up there. You can then add that or another picture back when you are ready.
• Why would a Talent Agent or Casting Director use this service?
As we become a paperless society, more and more business is being done via the Internet. Our service allows a talent agent or Casting Director to look for talent and crew at his/her leisure - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We eliminate the difficulty of doing it the old-fashioned way with manual files. Our online service is a huge time saver for casting personnel. The talent search engine allows Agents and Casting Directors to find the specific type of person that is needed for a particular job, with minimal effort. In addition, a Casting Director/Talent Agent can post a casting notice to find specific talent or crew instantly. Best of all, our service is free to Casting Directors and Agents. So they save the time of looking through countless paper files - and time is money - so it's a no-brainer for them.
• Do you sell acting classes or photos?
No, our sole purpose is to give you the exposure you need to be discovered and get work in the in the entertainment industry.
• How many Casting Directors use your site?
Countless! Casting Directors and Agents worldwide have free 24-hour access to our talent database.
• Is Elite Casting Network an Agency, Management Company, Casting Company, or Production Company?
No, at ECN we offer a database/search engine used by Casting Directors, Agents, and production companies to find the talent they are looking for. We pride ourselves on offering both freelance and represented performers an excellent chance of being seen and discovered by the entertainment industry.
• How long will it take to register?
Registration takes no longer, than 5 minutes and your account will be activated instantly when you enroll online.
• Is my information secure with ECN?
Absolutely, as part of our privacy policy, your personal information, including your last name, address, phone number, and email address will never be given out to anyone. For any sensitive information that is transmitted to and from our site we use 128-bit encryption - the industry standard for keeping personal information such as credit card numbers and other information safe and secure, and the same level of encryption that is used anytime you make a credit card transaction on sites like Amazon, eBay, and Expedia.
• Do I have to post my picture and resume if I become a member?
The option is yours. You can post them if you like or leave them blank. However, when Casting Directors or talent agents search our talent database, they will not find you if you don't have at least one picture uploaded. Of course, you will still be able to submit for any casting or crew job notice that is accepting submissions by mail or in person.
• Do I need previous experience to join Elite Casting Network?
Previous acting or performing experience is not necessary to join ECN. Not all roles in productions require previous experience. Casting Directors and Agents love the opportunity to find dependable new talent. Many production companies will not require that you have had any previous experience for a particular role - they may be just looking for the right face for the right part. Of course, we recommend that you consider training in your chosen field if you want to pursue a particular path in the industry.
In addition to acting roles, however, many Casting Directors use our service to hire extras for movies and television production. Unlike acting roles, often non-actors can easily land roles as extras. In fact, many Casting Directors prefer to find non-aspiring actors for roles as extras. A large number of our members have no acting experience and don't aspire to be professional actors - they simply want to get work as an extra so that they can make good money while working at a fun job and rubbing elbows with the stars. So whether you are an aspiring actor who still needs experience or someone who just wants to make money as an extra, ECN is a great place to jumpstart your career in entertainment.
• I am a professional performer with an agent. Why should I consider becoming a member of Elite Casting Network?
Aside from Elite Casting Network being a great resource for the industry in general, all casting professionals are given the opportunity to narrow their search to specific criteria. This allows a performer with higher skills to be cast for more suitable jobs and projects. You can constantly keep your photos and details fully up-to-date without being charged any alteration fees. Elite Casting Network could also save you quite a lot of the money you may be currently be spending on the cost of printing and mailing of portfolios and resumes. Elite Casting Network gives you speed and convenience when getting your info to a potential employer and instant Internet delivery to them via email.
• What if I live in a small town or remote location away from all of the 'action' in Los Angeles, New York, & other large cities?
Not at all. Although many movies and most television shows are filmed in Los Angeles or one of a few other major cities, these days production companies film on location all over the United States and abroad - especially for feature films. It is imperative that we have talent all over the world to service the casting needs of our Casting Directors sufficiently. Usually in feature films, the smaller roles and extras are given to actors who are local to where the filming is taking place. It is simply impractical and often logistically impossible to fly all of these people in from Los Angeles or wherever the production studios are located. Many actors have been 'discovered' through being in the right place at the right time when a major production was going on in their area and getting a small role or even a non-speaking role that put their face on the big screen and in front of thousands of Casting Directors and Agents.
• If I do not have an Agent can I register with Elite Casting Network?
Yes, everybody can register Elite Casting Network. ECN is one of the few casting resources around that lets freelance performers promote themselves effectively. You do not have to be currently represented by an Agent to be listed in our talent database. For those who don't have an agent, our service is one of the best ways to get work and possibly be discovered. For those who already have an Agent, it is another cost-effective way to get even more exposure and more work.
• What types of people are already using Elite Casting Network?
Basically, just about any and every type of performer is represented among the extensive membership of ECN. If someone does a job for which a Casting Director or Agent could recruit for - be it for anything from an extra to a lead role - then ECN is the place for them to get the exposure they need to land more frequent and more important roles. Some examples of the wide variety of types of performers included among our current membership are Actors, Models, Extras, Child Performers, Singers, Musicians, Dancers, Stunt Performers, Choreographers, Body Parts Models, Comedians, Composers, Animal Actors, Hosts and MC's, Variety Artists, Impersonators/Look-a-Likes, Voice-Over Artists, Promotional Personnel and more!
If you're not sure if you have that stereotypical actor, model or star 'look', remember that productions call for a wide variety of talent and looks, and we need to be able to supply our Casting Directors and Agents with that variety. So we need males and females of all ages, sizes, and ethnicities.
• What if I already have an agent?
That's great; Elite Casting Network will just provide more opportunities for you to get work in the industry.
• Why should I use the Internet to promote myself instead of simply using traditional headshots?
First, take a quick look around our site or at a Sample Profile and see, what other performers have done for themselves with Elite Casting Network. What we offer goes far beyond the scope of headshots, and the most important aspect is that since your profile is on the Web, your headshots, resume, talents, and even audio/video clips can be sent to anyone instantaneously - just by providing them with your unique Web address. Each person's profile and resume lets them display their own personal Web page in an up-to-date, consistent, professional manner to casting directors. Getting your own Web page/profile is just the start, however. By joining ECN and creating your profile, you automatically become a part of our extensive talent database, which allows Casting Directors and Agents to find you when they are looking for talent that meets the specific criteria you select. What that boils down to is a targeted search that returns fewer, but more qualified leads. Instead of paging through hundreds of files and headshots, Casting Directors and Agents can narrow their search using the power of our tool - saving them precious time. That is why Casting Directors and Agents love our site, and keep coming back from more. And that's why you need to get yourself out there where you can be found - for jobs that are appropriate to your talents and experience level.
• How old do I have to be to join Elite Casting Network?
It does not matter how old you are. We have people on Elite Casting Network of all ages, starting from as young as a few months old right through to preschoolers, teenagers, adults, and grandparents. The entertainment industry calls for all types of people and all different aged characters - from children to adults. If you are under 18 years of age, make sure you have your parents' permission to join ECN.
• What if I only want to do principal work?
With your personalized profile page, we are able to help you market your skills and services to Agents and Casting Directors looking for talent who have the ability to do principal work.
• What can I have on my profile page?
Each profile page can have up to 300 photographs (for more on how to post pictures, read the other questions in this section). Each profile page allows you to list a wide variety of personal attributes and special skills as well as your entertainment resume. This information is vital for helping Casting Directors and Agents to narrow down their searches to find the talent that is most appropriate for their needs. Optionally, all members can include audio and video clips showcasing their talents and abilities. To take a look at a fully functional example of what your profile page can look like, view our Sample Profile.
• Who will have access to my profile page?
Everyone will have access to your profile page. It is our intention to promote you and your career to as many people as possible. However, Elite Casting Network does not give out any personal contact information to casting personnel or anyone else. It is important that you always keep your details up-to-date and current with us (including email address, phone, fax, and addresses) so that you can be contacted quickly and ensure that you are able to get back to the casting personnel promptly. Casting Directors will contact you directly by email or through the built-in instant messaging system or email in our site.
• When someone wants me to audition for a project or is possibly interested in hiring me, how will I be contacted?
Beneath the large picture on your profile page is a link that says 'Click Here to Contact Member'. Casting Directors and Agents can use this to contact you using our ECN private instant message system.
• I am an ECN member. How do I update my profile page?
When you join, you will be able to select your own Username and Password. At any time you can change, add to, or update your profile by logging into your account. Just go to 'My Account' and enter your Username and Password. Once logged onto your account you will be able to easily update any of your information.
• How do I make the most of my Elite Casting Network personal profile page and membership?
Elite Casting Network is online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing user-friendly access to both you and casting personnel, at literally any time. To maximize the use of your personal profile, we recommend you actively take the time to further market yourself to the people in the industry who are casting the sorts of projects you would like to audition for. Elite Casting Network allows you to easily email your personal profile to a wide array of casting companies, production companies, photographers, promotional companies, agencies, and other places that are looking for any kind of talent.
You should check the Elite Casting Network Casting Calls for new audition notices often. When you find one that you are interested in, use the contact information in the notice to send your information to the casting director. Be sure to include a link to your online profile page and let them know where you saw the notice posted (www.EliteCastingNetwork.com).
• How do I go about taking & selecting photographs on my profile page?
The first step you need to take is to make sure you have all of the photographs that you need. We highly recommend using a professional photographer for these photos if you are serious about furthering your career. Headshots are the first and often only impression many Casting Directors and talent scouts will get of you - it is imperative that they get a good impression from your photos.
If you aren't ready to get professional photographs yet, you can use personal photographs (you can always replace them later). If this is the case, take care to select a few very good pictures. If you are going to take some new photographs personally, we recommend looking for a student of photography or a friend who is into photography. Anything that can improve the quality of your photos will help you in the long run. We recommend that you look in acting and/or fashion magazines and look through the Sample Profiles on this site to get some ideas on poses, settings, and other elements that you could use in your photos. Take a variety of pictures from different angles and distances, in different outfits with different makeup and hairstyles. It's important to present as many 'looks' as possible, because you never know what specific look a Casting Director or agent may have in mind. Of course, make sure to utilize the photographs to show off your talents. If you are a model, you will want shots highlighting your beauty and your strong points. If you are a serious actor, you will want shots that demonstrate your ability to portray emotion and depth.
• I would like professional photos, but I don't have any yet. Where should I start?
A great place to start in finding a good photographer is to look at our list of Recommended Photographers. Alternatively, you can use a search engine like Google, use your local yellow pages, or ask a fellow performer if they can recommend anyone they have used. A reputable photographer will always be happy to show you some of their previous work. Make sure they can show you some good examples of what you are looking for, or something similar. Always ask for a list of charges up front so you know how much it will end up costing you. If you want to get your personal profile up immediately, you can always put a non-professional photograph up for now, and then replace it at any time when you have the professional ones taken.
• How do I find the contact information of all the different casting personnel?
The first place to look is on the ECN site, on our Talent Resources. You may also find their contact info by looking them up in a search engine like Google or in the yellow pages. There are also industry magazines and directories that cater specifically to the listing of entertainment Agents and various personnel.
• Can I upload audio & video clips?
Yes, you may upload audio and/or video clips into your profile. Audio clips can be up to 6 megs per file and video clips can be up to 10 megs.
• Do you guarantee work?
The only guarantees in life are�well you know the rest. In this industry, although no one can guarantee you work, our first and most important priority is for our talent to work as often as possible. To this end, we have developed a very sophisticated, yet user-friendly talent database that attracts the use of many Agents and Casting Directors. We also provide you with extensive, up-to-the-minute information on casting calls to keep you aware on a daily basis of jobs available in the entertainment industry.
• Can I change my User Name and Password?
Yes, you may change your username and password at any time by logging into your account. When you change your information, make sure to remember what you changed it to, or write it down some place safe.


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C'est La Vie
An summary of a life. An explanation, if you will.
"Life's a bitch." -ch2 teen for mild language.
Oh yes.
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1. Twilight - Eclipse
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Child. See her with sisters. Boring.
Growing up. Cars equal life. Quil and Embry are best friends.
'Cold ones' come back. Dad and Charlie argue.
She comes back. Charlie and Dad make up.
Tell her about 'cold ones'. Make her smile.
She dates Cullen. Jealous, but she is happy.
Dad makes you go to prom. Embarrassed.
Cullen's leave. She is gone in every sense. Hate the Cullen's.
Months pass. Sam's gang is praised by Dad.
She shows up with motorcycles. Help her, make her laugh.
Is this what love feels like? You are sure you're falling in it.
Embry goes to the dark side – Sam's side.
She loves you, you know it. You two are inseparable, says the fathers.
She takes you to the movies with her
Boyfriend? No. Friend.
Dad says you look funny. Things change. Sam's gang is now family.
She can't be your friend. Tell her. Watch her cry.
Find a way. She knows now.
She still likes you. Not a monster.
She's hunted by a leech, a bad one. You try to protect her.
She spends all her time with you. Or at the beach, where you can be sure she is safe.
A Cullen comes back. She loves that thing.
They go off to save the bad one, Edward. You worry, you cry, you shake and explode.
They come back. Everyone does. Even him.
She still loves him, and everything is the same as it was…except you. You remember the good days.
She's forgotten about you. You're alone. You know the Cullen's could change her any day…
You try to warn them and stop Bella from seeing that thing. Plan backfires, she is angry – at you.
The bad vampire still hunts. Your pack tries to keep her away. The 'good' leeches try also, and you have a fight (quickly squashed).
She and you are friends again (best ones). She loves him though, and you love her.
She does love you. She sneaks away to see you, knowing there is a price, a great price. He will get angry.
Save her from school, where the bloodsuckers are watching her. You talk, walk, and confess. You love her. She should know.
She is shocked, but has her own news. She plans on being one of them – she hurts you.
You fight, argue. That is the end, for now. You try to apologize, and she doesn't accept…
But she is forgiving. After a few days you are inseparable again (as inseparable as two can be when she dates the vampire).
She graduates. Proud. After party, learn of the leeches. The many many new leeches that are coming to kill her.
For her sake, you will work with Cullen's. You train, getting ready for the big day.
You offer to stay with her, to keep her safe through the night. He comes too. Awkward. Jealous. Talking.
Morning comes, and grief comes with it. She is marrying that creature.
Horrible. But she calls you back, and you talk. You kiss. Amazing.
All too soon you are done. She loves you, she knows this now. But she must choose the other.
Leah is cornered – you save her, and pain. Blinding pain, curses streaming out of lips.
She is alright, though. That was the point.
She chooses him, and you want friendship. That is the most you can have.
Wedding. No.
Cannot deal with human feelings.
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