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MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- The Board of Education for the South Orange and Maplewood School District approved the appointment of a new principal for Marshall Elementary School on Sept. 24 at the Board Administration Building
Bonita Samuels, who was previously the vice principal of South Mountain Elementary, will now be the principal of Marshall on the recommendation of Schools Superintendent Brian Osborne.
"She brings an expansive intellect, a deep knowledge of instruction, helpful background in special education and a warm, child-centered leadership style to her work," he said.
Osborne said he was both excited and delighted to bring the recommendation because of her performance as a vice principal.
"Among her many accomplishments are improved intervention and referral services at South Mountain school and across the district, a system of using assessment information in the primary grades to meet the needs of all students and supporting a slew of transition at South Mountain School in leadership several years back," he said.
According to Osborne, Samuels is also well versed in the teacher evaluation framework and she has participated and contributed greatly to the district administrative team.
In addition, he said, Samuels is a mom and a community member who has a deep dedication to both the school district and the South Orange and Maplewood area.
In accepting her new position, Samuels thanked the board of education.
"I appreciate that you trust me to do this responsibly," she said. "I love this community and I value our work in education."
Osborne also said that he was glad to see Samuels receive so much support from her colleagues for the occasion.
According to him, the selection process was rigorous and competitive. The board of education advertised widely both within and outside the district, he said.
Samuels brought her husband, Reginald Samuels, and her son Desmond Samuels, who is a freshman at Columbia High School, to the event.
The reporter is participating in a hyperlocal journalism partnership between The Alternative Press and Seton Hall University's Department of Communication & The Arts.

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A NORTH Wales symphonic band reached the top in a high standard competition.
For the first time in its history, the Gwynedd a Môn Schools Symphonic Band had been practising hard to take part in the British Band Concert Festival semi-final.
The band came first in a competition of high standard which was held at Great Sankey near Warrington this week, beating Rochdale Youth Band and two youth bands from Leicester and Leicestershire.
The band is led by Paul Hughes, brass instrument tutor at the William Mathias Schools Service which visits Gwynedd and Anglesey schools.
There are 66 members in the band who represent a number of primary and secondary schools.
In the competition over the weekend, the band received a very constructive adjudication and the Gwynedd a Môn Schools Symphonic Band was also awarded with the Gold Award, as well as a "class A" for their choice of programme.
Dennis Williams, of the William Mathias Schools Service said: "This is the first time ever that the band has competed, and we are very proud of them and what they have achieved. We now look forward to performing in the final round at the British Brass Band Festival held at Warwick in April 2008."


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Dr. Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, will be at the San Diego Air & Space Museum June 13th for a talk and book signing.
Ride will share excerpts from her newest book "Mission: Planet Earth," which introduces young people to the changes taking place in the Earth's climate.
The companion book, "Mission: Save the Planet," is a guide packed with practical things to do to lessen our impact on Earth, such as conserving energy at home, at school, and around town. Both of these books, and other books written by Ride, will be available for purchase. Only books sold at this event will be signed.
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Rockin' Sound for Magnificent Work
It's funny how we can take decades to learn about ourselves. Self-discovery is hard. Why is it such a challenge to see the pieces of how we interact with the world?
In the last year I've discovered again how sound impacts my life. Sounds, their presence/ volume/ lack thereof can help me function beautifully… or not well at all.
Born this Way
My mother remembers that I reacted as an infant to minor-key music on TV (by crying), even if I was in a different room. I've heard that story enough that I've repeated it myself. I know that movies and TV do not relax or energize me, they exhaust me. I don't watch them any more.
Last summer, when I spent 2 weeks in Montreal alone, I was there to write. Some days, sitting long enough to write was a challenge. Some days, it was pleasant and no problem.
An Aha! Moment
One day on the balcony (see above), I figured out that rhythmic sounds helped me sit still (a clock ticking in the kitchen or a lawn sprinkler outside). When the neighbor stopped watering the lawn, I first missed the sound and then realized how much it had added to my comfort level.
Why did I find this information so surprising? Why did I not imagine that sounds other than minor-key music might impact my moods? Why do I know that certain music helps me stay focused, but not that a non-musical sound (crickets in the night, morning birdsong or a lawn sprinkler) might give me comfort?
Maybe you're not self employed as I am, but all of us want to function well during those times when getting things done is important, yes? Personal tasks, professional work, volunteer or family obligations… all of these can benefit from our focus. Driving and cooking, in particular, depend on our full awareness.
I found a few Apps for my iPod Touch* which play me some sounds I enjoy when it's too quiet but I don't want music. In particular, this has helped me on nights when it was hard to sleep.
Pondering a Music Mood
I sing love songs professionally. The 1920's was a prime time for romance and sweet melodies. It was great for sentimental lyrics. Brian and I perform positive music on stage, by design. We want to help folks gain a smile, and improve their day. That's our niche, and one my voice (and temperament) is well-suited for.
Yet, I believe that music is a sort of non-prescription drug. When we decide what music to play, we are choosing what mood we want to be in. Sentimental romance is not a balanced music diet.
For example, when I choose Michael Jackson or the B-52's in the morning, I want to dance myself awake and get on the road quickly. When I play non-English-language African music, I need to stay focused but not be distracted with words.
Sometimes I want to walk briskly. Sometimes I need "oomph" to clean house. Sometimes I work in the yard, and need a bit of energy behind me. At these times, I wish I had more energetic music options. I'm not a rocker by nature, but sometimes I need some rockin' music to propel me.
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So… that thought has brought me to another which may seem unrelated at first. What makes them connected is that I'm seeking a particular sound input for myself. Perhaps you can help?
I want to put together a playlist of unforgettable single songs from female rock singers, anywhere from the mid-1970s to 1990 or so. I tried to make a Pandora channel of this type, but they kept suggesting male singers. I'm ashamed to say I had many of those CDs already. It's time for the Grrrrrls to rock my world.
I need some musical Sisters to sing me into a dance-beat mood of action. There just are not enough of them. It's time for me to both support and get to know them better.
Here are some possibilities I've thought of, only the first two of which I already own. This is not a long enough list. Help?
Linda Ronstadt, You're No Good
Alanis Morissette, Hand in My Pocket
Chrissie Hynde/ The Pretenders
Nancy and Ann Wilson/ Heart
Annie Lennox/ Eurythmics
Deborah Harry/ Blondie
Pat Benatar
Cyndi Lauper
Joan Jett
The Go Go's
Kim Carnes (Bette Davis Eyes)
Alannah Myles (Black Velvet)
Please leave me a comment with as many song titles as you want to suggest. I do listen to the radio when I'm in my car, but they don't give much information these days. It may be I know a song but not who sings it, or a name but no songs associated with that name.
I'm a little out of my expertise here, but sometimes I'm in my car and this stuff comes on. I sing along, have a great time, and wonder… "who is this singing?"
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Thank you for any input you can bring to my search. I've wanted to ask you for far too long. I look forward to your replies.
*(My favorite iPod sound apps are "Relaxing Sounds" and "Sleep," both by Red Hammer Software and M30 Pendulum (a metronome) by AMuseTec. I have no affiliation with either of these companies.)


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Internally Displace People IDP (dem soso people wai Boko Haram force run commort for their village), them wait for government manna and em no show. Omor dey provoke say which kind thing be this? Hungry man na angry man. Dey block road make everybody know say them never chop food. Na food dey want, so dey go go sht for toilet and sleep.
The thing bad sotay motor no fit move front or move back (HOLD-UP on a hot Thusday)! Many of the stranded people wan just pass go where dem dey go, no be say dem dey stay for Brono State or anything like dat, na passa byes, some na strangers who dey find dir own daily bread.
Dem dey tell the reporter wen take the photo (wen day up) say, "we never belly-full for weeks and now we no see even that small one chop! We no go gree! We no go gree!! We no go gree oooo!!!"
Dem talk say dey no want one committee way dey share food for them because the members of dat committee too dey tap dir food. They want their food staright from government.
Now why ei be say dat state governor never hear the oyinbo proverb way say; "give a (wo)man a fish and he would come back tomorrow", but tish am how to fish and em no go come disturb you?
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Diris dignity in labour, na time to train and send dis people off make dem hustle like everybody else. This one no be life na existence joor! Instead of ask for food, make dem ask for job and restart to dey live life "reinteragtion into socity".


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Anonymous, 16 Apr 2010right now i am using the samsung star wifi, but i thought of replacing the phone with that one... moreSamsung Star is way better because it has many features compared to the Samsung Corby.
This fone is great :bd It does its job well: texting.
Keypad: depends on how you adapt and the size of your fingers too, but I find it very nice. With the short cut keys, it's pretty okay.
Camera: nice camera, but the quality is just so-so. Good to capture stuff, not good for details.
Features: features are nice, they do what they're supposed to. No unnecessary ones.
Battery: Mine lasts for approx. 2 days for texting and some music. But the calling drains it a lot :( Though it does charge with a usb cable so that's cool too.
+for the headphones in the box, they're really nice!
Overall, it's totally worth the wait (squee!) and the buy for me. Wish they had put in wifi though. :( And more backcover colors :( 8.5/10!
How do you change fonts? I cant find it in the settings.
Phone is so light, but the resolution is not that good though. That's the problem I have as of now.
ali, 16 Apr 2010i wanted to ask that howz its camera.and does it also has a touch screen along with the keypad... moreno the mobile doesn't have a touch screen...it's just the qwerty keyboard.....and camera is 2MP....it depends upon your own usage....i think 2MP is fine.
ali, 16 Apr 2010i wanted to ask that howz its camera.and does it also has a touch screen along with the keypad... moreThe camera is ok in the outdoors.
And it does`nt have touchscreen.
i really like this phone...everything great except the battery life.......will changing the battery help?
i also read in one of the posts that the battery life is great.....then y am i having dis problem?
and can anyone tell me where to get good themes n games for this phone? plzzzzzzzzzzz
hey guys..i bought this phone yestarday and i found out that the battery life really sucks.......it's no way near the talktime and standby time mentioned in the features...........the way the battery bars are dropping i'll have to charge it atleast twice a day...........is anyone else having the same problem.....?
How to input special characters in this unit like "ñ"? Nokia E71 and E63 have the "char" button on the keypad but this unit doesn't have one...help please.
i wanted to ask that howz its camera.and does it also has a touch screen along with the keypad....plz anybody reply to this the one who himself have it.its argent...plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Good bye corby txt, nokia c3 (battery capacity 1320 mAh, wifi, new s40 ui with threaded view and much more) is coming...
right now i am using the samsung star wifi, but i thought of replacing the phone with that one, searching for advice please ? ? ? ? ?
I bought this phone last week and luv it.
But one issue I am having with it: the battery sux!
I have to charge it twice everyday.
I discharged the whole battery and then charged it, still not getting enough juice from the battery.
I just use some games (10-15 mins) and listen to music (30-45 mins) on it still the battery goes down like anything.
What`s wrong? Is every corby txt owner facing the same battery problem? Or is it just me?
Bought this phone the other day and I'm loving it =)
It's a phone for those on a tight budget but want a cute and and easy to use phone. (",)
it's worth it. for it's affordable price=)
atul, 09 Apr 2010very good phone but its drivers are not working with Windows7 make sure that your computer hardware device are totally installed specially the usb driver....if not you must install it... usb properties> hardware>usb> task properties>driver>update driver....thats all make sure to download first the hardware (usb driver)
Hope it can help
NAME DOES NOT MATTER, 10 Apr 2010whts the talktime of corby txt plzz?? tell me i wanna buy itit take 7.1/2 hrs... thanks... just empty first the battery before charging it again
I've had this phone for a week now, and I bought it knowing fully well what it can/cant do. So I'm pretty satisfied with it.
I just have one query tho. I tried installing minifring on it and I keep getting the error "java error. Content size too large"
Is anyone else facing this? What is the alternative to using fring?


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A few extracts from Dale Ralph Davis' commentary on Joshua: No Falling Words.
I do not want to get caught in soupy spiritualization here. However, it may be proper to point out that this remains one of God's patterns with his people. God's power still works among us (cf. Phil 2:13), not necessarily in quick flashes but over a long time, which calls for simple, durable fidelity over such time. Even though God is at work, many days still consist of washing your face, brushing your teeth, taking out garbage, and attending class. That is why 'you have need of endurance.' (Heb 10:36) Page 100.
In verses 10-11 [of chapter 14] Caleb reveals the perspective of faith: 'And now, look how Yahweh has kept me alive, as he promises, these forty-five years...and now look how I am today eighty-five years old, yet I remain as strong today as the day when Moses sent me off; my strength is the same now as then for war and for going out and coming in.' This is the way of biblical faith - it remembers what Yahweh has done, and remembers in gratitude. So Caleb, as he builds to his punchline in verse
12, remembers Yahweh's goodness to date. Yahweh had kept him alive through the last forty-five years, (cf. Psalm 33:18-19). This was no small bounty, since it was through war and wilderness. And Yahweh was still blessing him with strength and stamina, old as he was. This is the way faith looks at things: faith is always looking into the past, seeing God's goodness there, dragging it into the present, pondering it, praising for it, and so going on from strength to strength. The perspective of faith takes in God's goodness, responds in gratitude, and finds grace for God's next call. Pages 118-9
The God of the Bible tends to be concrete, his gifts tangible and visible. The inheritance he bequeaths is not an idea but boundaries, not thoughts but towns; in a word, real estate. Yahweh has always been this way - and his enfleshment is the great witness to the fact (John 1: 1, 14). We western Christians probably need to get a hard grip on this; we need to rediscover the earthiness of God. We must realize that even enjoying the grand act of the kingdom of God will not mean floating as a beeping soul in some sort of spiritual ether but walking around with a resurrection body in new heavens and a new earth (cf. Isaiah 65-66, Rev 21-22).
So perhaps we can say that Israel's concrete and tangible inheritance in Canaan is a foreshadowing of our own. Our full possession is in new heavens and a new earth, not in some earthless, fleshless void. Our full expectation ought not to be in dying and going to heaven, as the usual cliche has it. The New Testament language is that believers, when they die, are 'with the Lord'. But the New Testament always lifts our eyes and fixes our minds upon the fullness of our hope, the redemption of our bodies on resurrection day at the return of our Lord. Pages 125-7


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While Tiger Woods was among those who failed to take advantage of surprisingly calm conditions at Firestone Country Club, Scott birdied four of his last seven holes for a sparkling four-under-par 66.
That left the 31-year-old, who has Woods` former caddie Steve Williams on his bag, at 12-under 198 with compatriot Jason Day (66) and Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa (64) tied for second.
American PGA Tour rookie Keegan Bradley, one of six players tied for the lead late in the third round, carded a 68 to finish at 10 under alongside Britain`s Martin Laird (67).
British world number one Luke Donald was among a group of three at nine under after an improved putting display helped him to a 64 but seven-time champion Woods was a distant 13 strokes off the pace after struggling to a 72.
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In one capacity or another, I have been working with Peter Zemmer wines for 15 years. I had the good fortune to meet Peter a number of years ago at a tasting, but really have not connected with him since. He recently paid me a visit, though, and I was able to review the range of wines that are currently imported to the US market (or at least my market), and was, as usual, impressed - pretty much across the board, and will be using one or two as part of my next rotation in some of my restaurants.
Located in a tiny village in the Alto Adige, near Trentino in central northern Italy, this winery is producing wonderfully affordable and elegantly made wines in the Alpine valleys of the region. Located in the lower Tyrolean area, somewhat near the Adige River, which affords them some moderation in climate, the combination of warm days and cool nights builds acidity and maintains freshness in the wine's fruit quality. Nearly a perfect growing region for these types of dramatically styled, yet easily accessible, and food friendly wines.
The winery was founded in 1928, and today is owned by Peter Zemmer who leads a small but outstanding team of winemakers, who are able to produce a number of different wines from this out of the way region. I have to admit that htese wines really do hit a spot in my personal taste preference which looks for wines that share balance and acidity (ie: elegance), but have lovely fruit to mirror those aspects. The wines from Zemmer bring this forward on almost every turn. The moderate overall temps in the region allow for a longer growing season to develop complexity in the wines, but the high level of sunshine create a situation where flavor complexity and texture are allowed to develop. We can see this in other hilly or alpine type regions, such as the Mosel. Complexity and depth, but without over intensity. That to me is drinkablity, especially with food.


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The Ice Harvest (2005)
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Starring: Bill Noble, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, John Cusack, Lara Phillips
Continuity mistake: At the end, when Charlie is writing "As Wichita falls, so falls Wichita Falls" on the back of the RV, it shows him only making a couple strokes with his marker, only being able to write a few letters at most. In one of the very next shots, he is hit by the back of the RV as the driver, who is trying to start the engine, accidentally jerks the vehicle backward suddenly. Before he is hit, "As Wichita falls, so falls Wichita Falls" is written out completely. There is no way he would have had time to write all of it.
Continuity mistake: When Charlie meets Vic in the restaurant, in one shot Charlie is holding his drink up to his chin about to drink it but in the next shot he has it near his lap. This happens again with Charlie when he is sitting at the bar with Pete; his drink is up near his chin then down when Pete yells something stupid.
Continuity mistake: When Vic shoots the trunk with Roy inside, he shoots it in the end behind the passenger seat. When the trunk comes out of the car at the lake, the bullet hole is now in the other end of the trunk. (00:52:45 - 00:54:10)
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English Listening Lesson
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Kids love Lego. They make houses, trains, and cars. Lego is a building game with blocks.
One man started Lego. He was from Denmark. His name was Ole Kirk. In 1932, he started making small things that kids could play with, like cars and houses. In 1934, he called his company Lego. That word means play well.
In 1947, Ole saw some plastic blocks from England. Two years later, he started making them. They did not stay together. Not many people liked them.
In 1958, he had an idea for a new kind of block. He made blocks with dots and holes. When kids put the dots into the holes, the blocks stayed together. With this new design, kids could build big things that did not fall down. Kids loved the new Lego.
The design of Lego today is the same as it was in 1958. But, the box is different. In 1968, the company started to sell sets. Kids could make a city with a train or cars that drive. Today there are special sets, like Star Wars Lego and Doctor Who Lego.
Why do kids love Lego? Maybe it's because they play. They think of something and make it with their hands. When they're done, they make something new. The play never really stops. Maybe that's the best part of Lego.
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text: Because I was interested in mac programming, I decided to buy both Kochan's programming in objective-c and Hillegasse's Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X. However, with no programming background (and not a math major), I found it a little difficult to get started at programming. I never thought programming was easy, and maybe it's not for me, but I found it difficult to absorb everything and get started on programming. I bought Kochan's book because it didn't require C knowledge, and it stated that learning C to learn obj-c is wrong, but I found the concepts a little difficult, and I feel like it was hard to start "thinking" like a programmer. Is this because I need to take more math courses, because it's hard to start with objective-c, or am I impatient? I was debating buying C programming by King, but at $80, that's a large investment for one book. (Not that I wouldn't buy it, but it better be a great teaching tool for that amount) The K-R book looked very intimidating and boring, but it seems to be "the standard". I was also thinking of buying a C book for "dummies" but I wasn't sure which one to get.


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Wordless Wednesday as some blogs post up on this day... but as for me, it is a OUCH OUCH day...
Very early this morning I went for my breakie in a not-so-familiar food court. It was quite crowded and most of the tables were occupied... Instead of looking for a table first, my eyes were up on the stalls' banners .... doing just that, I paid the price... cos....
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Baby Boy.... narrated by Yours Truly... Once upon a time in the year 1988, a baby boy was born ... "Hi everybody... my name is Aaron.. see my face expression? I might look "Blur" but actually.. I am not.. I just don't understand the lights kept flashing at me...." to be continued here.. http://www.reanaclaire.com/2013/02/have-blessed-birthday-dearest.html
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My first home cooked meal for my kids in 2013! Yes, finally I have managed to cook a meal for my three kids during this CNY!! (An achievement if you know me by now.... LOL... .)
Early morning I went to the market to get the fresh stuff that I need... fish, meat for soup, green vegetables and for desserts, we had Durians!! Well, each time Aaron comes back to IPOH, he will crave for this King of the Fruits... and he was so happy yesterday when he managed to buy the whole lot of 9…
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Ballpark Village Phase 2Read Now
According to KMOV 4, Bill Dewitt the Third, addressed the Media during the winter warm up event, he called the first phase of the project a success and game changer for the downtown region. Bill Dewitt then spoke about Phase briefly saying 'that it is still very much in the works, plans are still under development". Phase 2 could include a Hotel, Offices, and a Residential building and more parking. This is all supposed to take the experience to the next level. "The next phase is supposed to put the "Village" into Ballpark Village, Phase 1 is the epicenter or the hub of the whole development with Fox Sports Midwest Live, Cardinals Nation, in future phases though we will complete that neighborhood we promised." The second Phase will be huge and could span 2 or 3 blocks of the development of the available 5 blocks. But plans are preliminary and there is no timeline yet on what to expect or when the completion will be. According to Bill Dewitt, Village fans can expect as decade wait per phase for planning purposes.
This story was from a video from KMOV's website.
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3.1 Impact of Folsom Operations on Natural Flow Regime
Flood control impacts on natural flow
Flood control operations often result in the most substantial alterations to the natural flow regime. By definition, flood control projects eliminate or reduce the magnitude of floods and high flows. In addition, flood control dams often release large volumes of water to empty the reservoir in anticipation of the flood season, a process called reservoir drawdown. The empting of Folsom reservoir begins in October, resulting in downstream flows that are on average higher than those which would naturally occur (Figure 3.1a). In addition, since the released water has been held in the reservoir all summer, it tends to be warmer than the natural flows. As can be seen in Figure 3.1a, Folsom operations completely eliminate high flows and significantly dampen large floods.
Ecologically, floods create important disturbances that rejuvenate aquatic ecosystems. Moderately high flows transport fine sediment and organic resources through the channel, while larger floods transport large wood, gravels and boulders, creating high-quality habitat. In addition, floods that overtop riverbanks connect the channel to nutrient rich and ecologically-productive floodplains. Floodplains provide important nursery grounds for young fish, which use these areas to feed, grow larger and stronger, and hide from predators. Further, the commencement of flood season provides a physiological cue for some species. For example, fall-run salmon depend on early season high flows, which flood control operations often eliminate, to initiate their upstream migration (Figure 3.1a).
Figure 3.1a. Inflows vs. Outflows at Folsom Dam
Hydropower impacts on natural flow
The impact of hydropower releases on the natural flow depends on whether the powerplant is operated to meet base load or peak demands. Base load power is the day-to-day steadfast power we need 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. While base load demands remain fairly constant throughout the year, many regions experience higher demands in summer months when people use AC to cool their homes. As a result, Folsom releases are higher in the summer than natural flows as water is released through hydropower turbines to meet power demands (Figure 3.1a).
Just as high flows and floods serve important ecological purposes, so do low flow events. Periods of low flow allow riparian plant species to recruit and establish themselves on river banks and floodplains. Also, the tolerance of many native species to prolonged low flows provides them with a competitive advantage over less tolerant species. The elimination of low flows can thus allow less tolerant species, and often exotic, species to displace native aquatic invertebrates and fishes.
Peaking powerplants meet the increase in demand above the baseload that occurs during daytime hours when more people are awake and using power to light, heat, and air condition homes and businesses. The capability to easily switch hydropower plants on and off makes them well suited to meet peak demands. Peak hydropower plants releases fluctuate significantly during the course of a day (Figure 2.0b).
Extreme daily fluctuations in streamflow have important implications for the riverine ecosystem. These fluctuations can result in large areas of river bottom that experience drying and wetting on a daily basis, changing the character of the physical habitat. Fish and invertebrates displaced by the unnatural surges in flows can become stranded when flows decline. In addition, the peaking releases may result in rapid changes in downstream water temperature with producing detrimental effects on fishes and other species.


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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Fred Thompson Bows Out
Fred Thompson, actor and former Senator from Tennessee, has exited the race for the Republican nomination. You can read more about it here in the New York Times:
This comes as no surprise to the Mitt Rockers, who have been speculating as to Mr. Thompson's demise for some time. Still, what is interesting is that the Times and other sources point to the potential positive impact for Mitt Romney. Clearly Thompson was a favorite of the conservative wing of the party, yet he could not win in any of the primaries and was not relevant in many of them.
Thompson supporters are likely to select one of the remaining leading candidates. This makes Romney's wins in Michigan and Nevada even more important, as Romney has established himself as one of the leaders. It is unlikely many of the Thompson supporters will move to Giuliani, as he clearly holds more liberal social positions than the other candidates. So this makes Florida a tighter race between Giuliani, Romney, Huckabee and McCain, with each of the latter three gaining some Thompson supporters. In addition, Huckabee appears to be conceding Florida, so more of the Conservative voters (there and elsewhere) have to chose between McCain and Romney, and McCain has never been the favorite of the Republican right.
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It was an interesting interview right after Fred dropped out, with a reporter sticking a mic in Mitt's face and asking what he thought of him as a potential runningmate...I thought Mitt handled it well...and that he showed some interest.
Perhaps Fred will abstain from throwing his support to anyone in hopes of landing the No. 2 slot.
- January 22, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Romney is not only going to win in Florida, it's going to be a sweeping victory. I found an interesting website of polling of Fred supporters done two days ago...
With the economic news, I can only imagine all those retirees in Florida watching their 401K's melt away. Mitt will win decisively!
- January 22, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Fred was a solid warrior, but it just didn't work out for some reason. Mitt Romney is the next best choice...by a long shot. Never in a million years could I vote for McCain, Rudy, or Huckabee, none of whom are true conservatives. In addition, McCain and Rudy have led horrible personal lives, cheating on their wives...disgusting. Romney's my man now!
- January 22, 2008 at 6:32 PM
- MPH said...
I could bite the bullet and vote for Mitt, but I am holding out hope for a Giuliani/Thompson ticket. While he had arguably the best platform and ideas, Thompson just didn't have the outward drive and dynamism that Rudy can bring to the top of the ticket...
But can't you see Thompson embarrassing the hell out VP candidate John Edwards in the summer debates?
Giuliani is hardly out of it (assuming he wins in Florida) and I believe a Giuliani/Thompson ticket has the best shot at winning in November.
This country needs serious tax and spending cuts -- and it needs them now.
And is there anyone who doubts Rudy would be a great diplomatic leader and a excellent Commander of Chief of the US Military?
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Delray Beach is designated "SolSmart Bronze" for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
On October 24th 2017, Delray Beach received a Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes our city for taking steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Bronze designation is a signal that Delray Beach is "open for solar business."
SolSmart is led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. More than 100 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. See the map at: http://www.gosparc.org/solsmart-designeesThinking about Installing Solar?
In the Sunshine state, approximately 70% of days are sunny or partly sunny. This makes South Florida a great place to install solar thermal or solar photovoltaic arrays and move your household toward 100% renewable energy and increased resiliency.
The City of Delray Beach encourages all residential and commercial property owners to consider a solar installation on their buildings. The City of Delray Beach worked with an US Department of Energy funded SolSmart Advisor to streamline the permit application and approval process for solar installations and earn a Bronze Designation of a "Solar Ready City". In considering a solar array for your home or business, many factors must be evaluated, including: your current and future energy demands, the capacity of the roof structure, its age and condition, the roof warrant, your planned tenure in the property, the solar technology and mounting system, and cost and financing terms offered. Owners are encouraged to educate themselves, ask questions and make informed decisions. Luckily there are many resources available. An overall primer for consumers can be found on the Solar Energy Industries Association website see: http://www.seia.org/policy/consumer-protection/solar-customer-resource-portal
Below is some summary information and links to get you started.
How can I learn more about installing a solar energy system?
There are a dizzying number of resources available on the Internet to learn about solar arrays, but the calculations of the appropriate size and type of equipment for an individual property owner should be done by a qualified solar installation professional. In fact, it is highly recommended that you seek several estimates, thorough research on each company, and actually read the entire contract very carefully before signing any contracts. As a very rough estimate of the size of the photovoltaic array you need, you can use the calculator and explanation provided at: https://understandsolar.com/calculating-kilowatt-hours-solar-panels-produce
As you consider solar installation, become knowledgeable in the consumer protections afforded to customers. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council provides a summary at: http://www.irecusa.org/consumer/bill-of-rights.pdf
Am I allowed to install solar equipment at my home or business?
Florida Statutes forbid any entity—including homeowner associations—from prohibiting the installation of solar or other renewable energy devices on Florida buildings, including the roof. An association may require approval of a system installation, and may establish restrictions for installations. The association may determine where on the roof the collectors may be installed, so long as the collectors face within 45 degrees of due south. However, any restrictions must be reasonable, not arbitrary, and applied in a uniform manner for all association members. The restrictions must not have the effect of impairing the performance, or increasing the cost of a solar system. Any requirement(s) that a system be screened from view by trees, fences, ground mounting racks, or a remote roof location that is hidden from the street, will generally violate the statute.
Prior to purchasing solar equipment, contact the Planning, Zoning and Building Department for additional information and the required permits.
How does solar power my home and reduce my bills?
If the solar system produces more energy than the household uses monthly, the excess energy produced is "banked", and deducted from the next monthly bill or credited toward a future bill in the same calendar year. If at the end of a calendar year the consumer's solar array produced surplus electricity in comparison to their usage, the utility, Florida Power and Light, will apply a credit to your January bill based on the "average annual cost of generation." This rate per watt, sometimes referred to as a "wholesale" rate is lower than the "retail" rate that consumers pay for electricity they purchase from FPL. Thus, the size (in terms of kilowatts) of the solar array a consumer chooses to install should be carefully considered and analyzed based on the home or businesses' energy consumption patterns. Florida Power and Light's net metering webpage and the associated links has more detail information. Read Florida's net metering state statutes at: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300-0399/0366/Sections/0366.91.html
What is a Solar Cooperative?
One way to address the information gap and have more confidence as you move forward is to do your installation as part of a local Solar Cooperative. Solar cooperatives have been developed regionally by third-party, non-profit organizations that want to help neighbors organize to purchase and install solar equipment in "bulk". By pulling together numerous households into a "cooperative", the participants get discounted volume pricing. Moreover, the solar cooperative issues a Request for Proposals and receives bids from multiple solar vendors and installers. Members of the coop then research, vet and select one, or perhaps two companies for the entire group. The cooperative model helps assuage fears of selecting an overpriced or under qualified installer, or having shoddy work done, as the company that wins the contract has been carefully reviewed by solar experts and a board comprised of members of the community.
The League of Women Voters in Palm Beach County has taken the lead in organizing Palm Beach County's first solar cooperative in conjunction with FL Solar United Neighborhoods (FL SUN), a statewide organizer of solar cooperatives. The cooperative has launched Palm Beach County's first Coop in November of 2017, and residents interested in learning about this opportunity are encouraged to attend one of the six planned information sessions. See https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/florida/go-solar-in-florida/go-solar-in-a-florida-group/palm-beach-county-solar-co-op/ for more information
General Information on solar cooperatives can be found at http://www.flsun.org
What incentives and financing option are there for solar installations?
The cost of installing solar photovoltaic panels is dropping, but even with panels running between $2.40-$3.00 a watt, this investment can be several thousand dollars. There are tax incentives that help reduce the cost. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is currently a 30 percent federal tax credit claimed against the tax liability of residential (Section 25D) and commercial and utility (Section 48) investors in solar energy property. The Section 25D residential ITC allows the homeowner to apply the credit to his/her personal income taxes. This credit is used when homeowners purchase solar systems outright and have them installed on their homes. In the case of the Section 48 credit, the business that installs, develops and/or finances the project claims the credit.
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income taxes that a person or company claiming the credit would otherwise pay the federal government. The ITC is based on the amount of investment in solar property. Both the residential and commercial ITC are equal to 30 percent of the basis that is invested in eligible property which have commenced construction through 2019. The ITC then steps down to 26 percent in 2020 and 22 percent in 2021. After 2021, the residential credit will drop to zero while the commercial and utility credit will drop to a permanent 10 percent. Additional information is available at: http://www.seia.org/policy/finance-tax/solar-investment-tax-credit
For household that can not purchase the solar installation outright, there is the option of financing solar using the PACE program. The City of Delray Beach currently allows four PACE providers to do business in our city. Each company provides financing for solar and other energy efficiency or wind mitigating improvements to residential and commercial properties. Property owner are advised to research each firm and the terms and conditions they offer prior to selecting one to do business with. Links to each company's website is provided below.
Florida Pace Funding Agency - https://www.floridapace.gov
Renovate America Hero- https://www.renovateamerica.com
Ygrene LLC - https://ygreneworks.com
Renew Financial - https://renewfinancial.com
I am a solar contractor, what should I know?
Solar contractors working in Delray Beach should familiarize themselves with the permitting process, and the industry's business ethics standards. These can be found at:
SEIA Code of Ethics: http://www.seia.org/policy/consumer-protection/code-ethics
SEIA Solar Business Code:http://www.seia.org/policy/consumer-protection/seia-solar-business-code
Delray Beach has four active PACE providers. Qualified contractors may be interested in getting certified as an installer in colloboration with their financing products.
What is the City's Building Permit process for solar installations?
The City of Delray Beach has been working with a SolSmart Advisor funded by the US Department of Energy to streamline the building permit application process for property owners seeking to install solar. Until the outcome of that the work is completed, residents still have to apply for the relevant building permits, (roof, electrical, plumbing) with the city's building department. You can download the applications from: http://www.mydelraybeach.com/departments/planning_and_zoning/permit_applications_and_forms.php
A list of the items you will need for obtaining a permit for a solar array can be found by clicking this link.


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The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 has dramatic updates to the S Corporation rules. The last major modifications of the S Corporation rules were made with the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996. This is a highlight of both tax law Acts. Please see your tax adviser for the specifics.
- The number of S Corporation Shareholders has been increased 100. In addition members of a family are treated as one shareholder. Members of a family are defined as, "the common ancestor, lineal descendants of the common ancestor, and the spouses (or former spouses) of lineal descendants or common ancestor."
- The types of trusts allowed to be shareholders of S Corporations have been liberalized. So-called "electing small business trusts" can be S Corporation shareholders. These are trusts in which the beneficiaries are individuals, estates or charities which hold a contingent remainder interest in the trust and which do not hold any present interest in income or principal. The rules for determining the current beneficiaries of these trusts have been eased.
- An IRA or Roth IRA is now allowed to be a shareholder of a bank that is an S corporation.
- Some exempt organizations may now be S Corporation shareholders. Certain qualified pension, profit-sharing and stock bonus plans which are tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code may now be shareholders of S Corporations.
- Greater than 80% Rule. An S Corporation may now own 80% or more of the stock of a C Corporation. Before the 1996 Act, S shareholders could only own another corporation's stock where such ownership was less than 80%.
- Estate Administration Eased. The 1996 Act expands the time that a testamentary trust may be an S Corporation shareholder from 60 days to 2 years where the transfer of the S Corporation stock is to a trust incorporated in a will.
- Validation of Inadvertent Elections. The IRS will have the authority, for post-1982 tax years, to validate defective S Corporation elections just as it now has the authority to validate terminations; in both instances, the election or termination must have been "inadvertent." Late S Corporation elections may also be treated by the IRS as timely and thus made in the current year rather than in the next year so long as the Service finds that there was reasonable cause for the late election. Even further relief given in the 2004 Act.
- Affected Shareholders. Should any shareholder terminate his interest in the S Corporation, that shareholder and not all shareholders will be impacted. "Affected shareholders" includes any shareholder whose interest has ended or successor shareholders who have received the affected shares.
- Distributions by S Corporations during loss years are treated the same as are distributions from partnerships during loss years. A suspended loss or deduction can be transferred with the stock to the shareholder's spouse or to a divorced spouse.
- S Corporations may be eligible now for capital gains treatment with respect to subdivided real estate. A capital gain presumption is accorded S Corporations as it is accorded to individuals with respect to the sale of real estate from a subdivided single tract of land. Check with your adviser as to the details.
- Reelection of S Corporation Status. Pre-January 1, 1997 terminations of S Corporation status will be ignored by the Service. This means that any termination within the 5-year period before the date of the Act may now reelect S Corporation status without the consent of the IRS.
- An S Corporation that maintains an employee stock ownership plan can now use distributions to repay certain loans.
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The Best Day and Time to Send Emails
The question "What day and time is best to send an email?" seems to be one we are asked quite often. And since we are constantly staying on top of the latest email marketing trends and have compiled a lot of research and data on this topic, we thought we would share with you some general email marketing trends that will help have a positive impact on your next email send.
Deciding on What Day to Send Your Email
When deciding which day is best to send your email, it's important to have the mindset that it is not about when it's convenient for you, it's truly about when it's most convenient to reach your recipients. With that in mind, let's start with the worst (least convenient) days to send email.
Monday's come in number one as the least desirable day to send out emails. People usually getting back into work mode from the weekend and most likely their inbox is flooded with emails they've collected over the past few days. Needless to say, people are deleting a lot of email on this day! Second, sending emails on the weekend is not a good idea either. This is when people are the least engaged since they are busy running errands and doing stuff rather than looking at their email.
Now that we have gotten the bad news out of the way, let's move on to the best (and most convenient) days to send email. Coming in at almost a tie -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday have traditionally been the best days for email. Research has shown that sending emails in (or around) the middle of the week have the highest volume of opens.
Timing Isn't Everything…But it Does Matter
Many will argue and say that timing has nothing to do with sending emails, but it is all subject because it is different for everybody. However, with all of the research and data that has been conducted on this topic, some good conclusions have been made that can be useful.
So when is the best time to send an email? Studies have shown that emails sent around lunchtime between 12pm – 1pm tend to have the most successful open rates because people are more relaxed and are able to get caught up on checking their personal email. Also, another optimal time to take into consideration is between 9am – 10am, since people are more receptive to opening emails at the start of their workday.
Now of course, there are times that are not so great for sending emails. If you are thinking about sending an email between 10am – 12pm, I would reconsider. During that time frame people are not opening marketing emails because they are mostly focused on work. Additionally, sending email post lunch around 2pm – 3pm is also considered a not so great time to send emails, since people are in the 'work zone' and remain focused on work.
The Take Away
While these trends are helpful and provide some good insight for when to send an email, the best advice that I can give is to do your own test.. Many email service providers have the capability to do a/b testing, which allows you to send a campaign to two lists and test different days and times to see which one has the best performance. By doing your own testing, you can get a more clear idea as to when it is most convenient for your subscribers to receive email communication from you


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When it comes to rapping, Nicki Minaj is no slouch on the mic, and during a recent interview, the "No Frauds" artist revealed her criteria for the makings of a good rapper.
Speaking with the New York Times' T Magazine for this year's Greats cover, Minaj said when it comes to finding a good rapper, some of the things she listens for are intelligence and flow. "Do you sound intelligent?" she said. "Does your flow switch up? Are you in command of the beat?"
And when it comes to her own raps, Nicki listed three rappers she always has in mind when she's spitting. "JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Foxy Browny—those are the three I keep in my head when I'm writing because they've influenced me so much, I feel like I'm a part of all of them."
Elsewhere in the interview, the Queens, N.Y. rapper opened up about her untitled upcoming album. According to Minaj, she already knows what type of sound the project will have.
"This album is everything in my life coming full circle and me being truly, genuinely happy," she tells Roxanne Gay, the author who interviewed her for the cover. "It feels almost like a celebration. The last album, The Pink Print, was almost like my diary, closing the chapter on certain things and not knowing if I was happy or sad about beginning new chapters. I was really writing about feeling unsure. Now, I can tell you guys what happened for the last two years of my life. I know who I am. I am getting Nicki Minaj figured out with this album and I'm loving her."
While Nicki may have been influenced by Jigga, Weezy and Foxy, the rapper has also had her own influence on the rap game. While speaking with XXL, Nicki said when she came onto the scene, her role was "reintroducing the female rapper to pop culture."
She added, "I think female rappers have always been dope and influential, but I think I sort of came in at a time where big business was paying attention, so I was able to capitalize off of a lot of deals and business ventures."
As fans continue to wait for new music from Minaj, the rapper had previously said her new album would usher in a new, epic era of music from her.


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Join SBIFF for an in-depth discussion in this video A nose for good material, part of 2012 SBIFF Producers' Panel: Movers & Shakers.
Patrick Goldstein: Mike, you made Moneyball at a studio, at Sony, but it probably took longer actually to get made than almost any other film in-- Mike De Luca: Except Tree of Life. I mean I feel bad. We took nine years for a much less ambitious story. We didn't have creation. Patrick Goldstein: Now one of the many qualities of a good producer is having a good nose for material, and knowing it when you see it, and you acquire the rights to the Michael Lewis book.
Mike De Luca: Actually Rachael Horovitz, my partner on the movie, was the originating producer and brought the book to Sony and set it up, and I joined it about a year into its development history. Patrick Goldstein: And because I know one of the last films you did before that, Social Network, you also were there at the beginning with the material. But it took years to get this movie actually to getting greenlit, and I'm kind of curious, if you could explain what made you think it was worth putting all that time and energy into a film that a lot of people said, gee, that's a book about the sabermetrics of baseball, and how would that possibly translate into a good dramatic film? Mike De Luca: Well, I don't know if this sounds narcissistic, but it's hard not to read your own life into material sometimes, because you find that what moves you is something that you relate to.
So in this book, and even in kind of our first draft, which ended up not being the basis of the movie ultimately, this story of this guy who is looking back in his early 40s on his life and trying to figure out if he had made the right choices as a kid, and how it was informing his decisions for his future and for his own experience as a father, it was all stuff I was relating to at the time and I thought, there is something here that transcends the sport. And I always think sports movies, they are hard, but they can be great metaphors for life and the book seemed to have the DNA for that if we could kind of extract it.
It just took a long time. Patrick Goldstein: And I also, since you mentioned Brad Pitt, and obviously Bill, he is in your film as well, it's of great value to have Brad Pitt involved. The question is, often I read about stars who become attached to material and then nothing happens, nothing happens, they move on, and they get more excited about it, another piece of material or a filmmaker gets involved they want to work with. So for both of you, what kept Brad Pitt involved? Mike De Luca: Well for us, I think he recognized in Billy Beane, the young Billy Beane, who was put in a certain box and he was pegged to be this superstar athlete and just in the end didn't have the psychology you need in the batter's box to deal with a strike in a less temperamental way.
I'm sure Brad out of the gate felt like he was put in a certain box in terms of being a movie star and what the studios would have liked him to have done, as opposed to the choices, the provocative choices that he'd like to make. He founded entry point into the material that really mattered to him, that was emotionally moving to him, this idea of second chances and not letting someone else close the book on you, being able to write your own book, as it was. So it moved him emotionally, helped us shape the script, and I think his keeping on the eye on the prize got us through our later development and into the hands of Steve Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin and Bennett Miller who were all of a mind with Brad about the kind of movie they wanted to make.
Patrick Goldstein: Bill, when did Brad get involved with your film? Bill Pohlad: Very early actually, because he and Terry had been in discussions and known each other for a while, and Terry is one of those guys, as you can imagine, that attracts people who want to work with him, and that was certainly the case with Brad. But Brad came on to Tree of Life very early, way before there was ever any thought of him being in it. He and Dede were very instrumental in keeping it going, and we all worked together side by side as producers honestly.
Patrick Goldstein: But he was committed. He said when you're ready, I will make a window in my schedule? Bill Pohlad: No, it really did happen just the opposite. He was there at the table as a producer and we had, I think it's fairly well known that Heath Ledger was going to play his role at the time. Heath ultimately decided not to do it. And when we were searching around for other people, it really was like, whatever, the elephant in the room or something, why didn't we think of this before? It sounds silly right now, but it really was, because Brad had been there in another capacity for so long that we just had not gone there, and then all of a sudden it seemed obvious, seemed perfect.
Patrick Goldstein: And it's interesting because he is an actual producer on both of your films, and I think a lot of people would say, okay, movie star, a lot of them take producer credits. So what did he actually do to deserve that credit in your mind? Mike De Luca: For us, he started producing, kind of the minute he got serious about attaching to the movie as an actor, he really was in the room with Zaillian from the beginning, getting that movie to a place, at the script level at least, where we can start talking about directors, and then he helped us come up with our first budget with Soderbergh that made the movie kind of makeable for Sony, and then stayed with it and held it together, which is very producerial, as we transitioned out of Soderbergh into Bennett Miller, and really selected Bennett Miller.
Patrick Goldstein: And over to you. Bill Pohlad: We didn't have the same kind of drama in that regard, but Brad, again, was there at the table for the whole time. Again, he was operating as a producer alongside Dede and Sarah and the rest of us well before thinking about it as a director. And so as soon as we were in production he wasn't as much of a producer. He was concentrating on what he was doing. But throughout post, he was there for scene cuts all along the way and helping to give his opinions on shaping the film.
Graham King: He was a unit photographer on a movie for me this year as well. He was! He was! Mike De Luca: That's so cool. Graham King: I did a film which Angelina Jolie directed, In the Land of Blood and Honey, and I showed up to set and there's Brad as a unit photographer, with three kids round his neck, two more here. It's a real family film but-- Mike De Luca: He could multitask. Graham King: Yeah. Patrick Goldstein: Wow!
Moderated by Patrick Goldstein (Los Angeles Times columnist for "The Big Picture"), the festival lit up the marquee with a panel of Oscar®-nominated producers you'll certainly see on the red carpet on February 26, 2012. These professionals cover a wide range of films, from huge-budget effects movies to smaller, ensemble-casted dramas. Graham King (Hugo), who marks his fourth film with director Martin Scorsese, tells how they worked together to shoot their first 3D film—and their first with kids and animals. Mike De Luca (Moneyball) needed to develop a working relationship with Major League Baseball, who had final cut on his film. Bill Pohlad (The Tree of Life) talks about the 10 years it took to green light his film and the obstacles along the way. Jim Burke (The Descendants) worked with director Alexander Payne to put every dollar on the screen while shooting in Hawaii, known to be an expensive location. Letty Aronson (Midnight in Paris) shares the unique working relationship she has with director (and brother) Woody Allen.
Despite the impressive resumes of all of these producers, getting every one of these feature films to the screen presented new challenges.