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Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush.
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Boom Operator
Chain Hooker
Chain Saw Operator
Chipper Operator
Cutter Operator
Delimber Operator
Feller Buncher Operator
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Forder Operator
Grapple Operator
Grapple Skidder Operator
Harvester Operator
Hook Tender
Loader Operator
Log Carrier Operator
Log Handling Equipment Operator
Log Hauler
Log Loader
Log Processor Operator
Log Stacker Operator
Log Truck Driver
Logging Crane Operator
Logging Equipment Operator
Logging Shovel Operator
Lumber Carrier Operator
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Stroke Delimber Operator
Timber Harvester Operator
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Tree Cutter Loader Operator
Tree Feller Operator
Tree Shear Operator
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Truck Driver
Yarder Operator
Most forest, conservation, and logging workers develop skills through on-the-job training, learning from experienced workers.
Education and training. Generally, a high school diploma is sufficient for most forest, conservation, and logging occupations. Many forest worker jobs offer only seasonal employment during warm-weather months, so many students are hired to perform short-term, labor-intensive tasks, such as planting tree seedlings or conducting precommercial tree thinning.
Through on-the-job training, logging workers become familiar with the character and dangers of the forest environment and the operation of logging machinery and equipment. Safety training is a vital and required part of the instruction of all logging workers. Many State forestry or logging associations provide training sessions for tree fallers, whose job duties require more skill and experience than do other positions on the logging team. Sessions may take place in the field, where trainees, under the supervision of an experienced logger, have the opportunity to practice various felling techniques. Fallers learn how to manually cut down extremely large or expensive trees safely and with minimal damage to the felled or surrounding trees.
Training programs for loggers and foresters are common in many States. These training programs also include sessions on encouraging the health and productivity of the Nation's forests through the forest product industry's Sustainable Forest Initiative program. Logger training programs vary by State but generally include classroom or field training in a number of areas, including best management practices, environmental compliance, wetlands, safety, endangered species, reforestation, and business management. Some programs lead to logger certification.
Logging companies and trade associations, such as the Northeastern Loggers Association, the American Loggers Council, and the Forest Resources Association, Inc. also offer training programs for workers who operate large, expensive machinery and equipment. Often, a representative of the equipment manufacturer spends several days in the field explaining and overseeing the operation of newly purchased machinery.
Some vocational and technical schools and community colleges offer courses leading to a 2-year technical degree in forestry, wildlife management, conservation, and forest harvesting, all of which are helpful in obtaining a job. A curriculum that includes field trips to observe or participate in forestry or logging activities provides a particularly good background. Additionally, a few community colleges offer training for equipment operators.
Other qualifications. Forest, conservation, and logging workers must be in good health and able to work outdoors every day. They also must be able to work as part of a team. Many logging occupations require physical strength and stamina. Maturity and good judgment are important in making quick, intelligent decisions when hazards arise. Mechanical aptitude and coordination are necessary for operators of machinery and equipment, who often are responsible for repair and maintenance. Self-employed loggers need initiative and managerial and business skills to be successful as logging contractors.
Advancement. Logging workers generally advance from tasks requiring a lot of manual labor to those involving the operation of expensive, sometimes complicated logging equipment. Inexperienced entrants usually begin as laborers, carrying tools and equipment, clearing brush, performing equipment maintenance, and loading and unloading logs and brush. For some, familiarization with logging operations may lead to jobs such as log-handling equipment operator. Further experience may lead to jobs involving the operation of more complicated machinery and yarding towers to transport, load, and unload logs. Those who have the motor skills required for the efficient use of power saws and other equipment may become fallers and buckers.
Some experienced logging workers start their own logging contractor businesses, but to do so they also need some basic business skills, which are essential in today's tight business climate.
The Nation's forests are a rich natural resource, providing beauty and tranquility, varied recreational benefits, and wood for commercial use. Managing and harvesting the forests and woodlands require many different kinds of workers. Forest and conservation workers help develop, maintain, and protect the forests by growing and planting new seedlings, fighting insects and diseases that attack trees, and helping to control soil erosion. Timber-cutting and logging workers harvest thousands of acres of forests each year for the timber that provides the raw material for countless consumer and industrial products.
Forest and conservation workers perform a variety of tasks to reforest and conserve timberlands and to maintain forest facilities, such as roads and campsites. Some forest workers, called tree planters, use digging and planting tools called dibble bars and hoedads to plant seedlings in reforesting timberland areas. Forest workers also remove diseased or undesirable trees with power saws or handsaws, spray trees with insecticides and fungicides to kill insects and to protect against disease, and apply herbicides on undesirable brush to reduce competing vegetation. In private industry, forest workers usually working under the direction of professional foresters, paint boundary lines, assist with controlled burning, aid in marking and measuring trees, and keep tallies of trees examined and counted. Those who work for State and local governments or who are under contract with them also clear away brush and debris from camp trails, roadsides, and camping areas. Some forest workers clean kitchens and rest rooms at recreational facilities and campgrounds.
Other forest and conservation workers work in forest nurseries, sorting out tree seedlings and discarding those not meeting standards of root formation, stem development, and condition of foliage.
Some forest workers are employed on tree farms, where they plant, cultivate, and harvest many different kinds of trees. Their duties vary with the type of farm. Those who work on specialty farms, such as farms growing Christmas or ornamental trees for nurseries, are responsible for shearing treetops and limbs to control the growth of the trees under their care, to increase the density of limbs, and to improve the shapes of the trees. In addition, these workers' duties include planting the seedlings, spraying to control surrounding weed growth and insects, and harvesting the trees.
Other forest workers gather, by hand or with the use of handtools, products from the woodlands, such as decorative greens, tree cones and barks, moss, and other wild plant life. Still others tap trees for sap to make syrup or chemicals.
Logging workers are responsible for cutting and hauling trees in large quantities. The timber-cutting and logging process is carried out by a logging crew. A typical crew might consist of one or two tree fallers or one tree harvesting machine operator to cut down trees, one bucker to cut logs, two logging skidder operators to drag cut trees to the loading deck, and one equipment operator to load the logs onto trucks.
Specifically, fallers, commonly known as tree fallers, cut down trees with hand-held power chain saws or mobile felling machines. Usually using gas-powered chain saws, buckers trim off the tops and branches and buck (cut) the resulting logs into specified lengths. Choke setters fasten chokers (steel cables or chains) around logs to be skidded (dragged) by tractors or forwarded by the cable-yarding system to the landing or deck area, where the logs are separated by species and type of product, such as pulpwood, saw logs, or veneer logs, and loaded onto trucks. Rigging slingers and chasers set up and dismantle the cables and guy wires of the yarding system. Log sorters, markers, movers, and chippers sort, mark, and move logs, based on species, size, and ownership, and tend machines that chip up logs.
Logging equipment operators use tree harvesters to fell the trees, shear the limbs off, and then cut the logs into desired lengths. They drive tractors mounted on crawler tracks and operate self-propelled machines called skidders or forwarders, which drag or transport logs from the felling site in the woods to the log landing area for loading. They also operate grapple loaders, which lift and load logs into trucks. Some logging equipment operators, usually at a sawmill or a pulp-mill woodyard, use a tracked or wheeled machine similar to a forklift to unload logs and pulpwood off of trucks or gondola railroad cars. Some newer, more efficient logging equipment has state-of-the-art computer technology, requiring skilled operators with more training.
Log graders and scalers inspect logs for defects, measure logs to determine their volume, and estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood. These workers often use hand-held data collection devices to enter data about individual trees; later, the data can be downloaded or sent from the scaling area to a central computer via modem.
Other timber-cutting and logging workers have a variety of responsibilities. Some hike through forests to assess logging conditions. Some clear areas of brush and other growth to prepare for logging activities or to promote the growth of desirable species of trees.
Most crews work for self-employed logging contractors who have substantial logging experience, the capital to purchase equipment, and the skills needed to run a small business successfully. Many contractors work alongside their crews as supervisors and often operate one of the logging machines, such as the grapple loader or the tree harvester. Some manage more than one crew and function as owner-supervisors.
Although timber-cutting and logging equipment has greatly improved and operations are becoming increasingly mechanized, many logging jobs still are dangerous and very labor intensive. These jobs require various levels of skill, ranging from the unskilled task of manually moving logs, branches, and equipment to skillfully using chain saws to fell trees, and heavy equipment to skid and load logs onto trucks. To keep costs down, many timber-cutting and logging workers maintain and repair the equipment they use. A skillful, experienced logging worker is expected to handle a variety of logging operations.
Work environment. Forestry and logging jobs are physically demanding. Workers spend all their time outdoors, sometimes in poor weather and often in isolated areas. The increased use of enclosed machines has decreased some of the discomforts caused by inclement weather and has generally made tasks much safer. Workers in some sparsely populated western States, as well as northern Maine, commute long distances between their homes and logging sites. A few logging camps in Alaska and Maine house workers in bunkhouses. In the more densely populated eastern and southern States, commuting distances are shorter.
Most logging occupations involve lifting, climbing, and other strenuous activities, although machinery has eliminated some heavy labor. Loggers work under unusually hazardous conditions. Falling branches, vines, and rough terrain are constant hazards, as are the dangers associated with tree-felling and log-handling operations. Special care must be taken during strong winds, which can even halt logging operations. Slippery or muddy ground, hidden roots, or vines not only reduce efficiency, but also present a constant danger, especially in the presence of moving vehicles and machinery. Poisonous plants, brambles, insects, snakes, heat, humidity, and extreme cold are everyday occurrences where loggers work. The use of hearing protection devices is required on logging operations because the high noise level of felling and skidding operations over long periods may impair one's hearing. Workers must be careful and use proper safety measures and equipment such as hardhats, eye and ear protection, safety clothing, and boots to reduce the risk of injury.
The jobs of forest and conservation workers generally are much less hazardous than those of loggers. It may be necessary for some forestry aides or forest workers to walk long distances through densely wooded areas to accomplish their work tasks.
Earnings vary with the particular forestry or logging occupation and with experience. Many beginning or inexperienced workers earn the Federal minimum wage of $5.85 an hour, but many States set minimum wages higher than the Federal minimum. Under Federal law, this wage will increase to $6.55 in the summer of 2008 and to $7.25 in the summer of 2009. Earnings range from the minimum wage in some beginning forestry and conservation positions to over $26.00 an hour for the most experienced fallers.
Median hourly earnings in 2006 for forest, conservation, and logging occupations were as follows:
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|Log graders and scalers
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Earnings of logging workers vary by size of establishment and by geographic area. Workers in the largest establishments earn more than those in the smallest ones. Workers in Alaska and the Northwest earn more than those in the South, where the cost of living is generally lower.
Forest and conservation workers who work for State and local governments or for large, private firms generally enjoy more generous benefits than do workers in smaller firms. Small logging contractor firms generally offer timber-cutting and logging workers few benefits beyond vacation days. However, some employers offer full-time workers basic benefits, such as medical coverage, and provide safety apparel and equipment.
Overall employment of forest, conservation, and logging workers is expected to experience little or no change through the year 2016. Most job openings will result from replacement needs because some forestry workers are young people who are not committed to the occupation on a long-term basis.
Employment change.
Employment of forest, conservation, and logging workers overall is expected to decline slightly by 1 percent over the 2006-16 decade. Forest and conservation workers is the only occupation in this group that is expected to have job growth, increasing 6 percent over the 10 years. Demand for forest and conservation workers will increase as more land is set aside to protect natural resources or wildlife habitats. In addition, more jobs may be created by recent Federal legislation designed to prevent destructive wildfires by thinning the forests and setting controlled burns in dry regions susceptible to forest fires.
Logging workers are expected to decline by 3 percent from 2006 to 2016. New policies allowing some access to Federal timberland may create some logging jobs, and job opportunities also will arise from timber sales of owners of privately owned forests and tree farms. Nevertheless, domestic timber producers continue to face increasing competition from foreign producers, who can harvest the same amount of timber at lower cost. As competition increases, the logging industry is expected to continue to consolidate in order to reduce costs, eliminating some jobs.
Increased mechanization of logging operations and improvements in logging equipment will continue to depress demand for many manual timber-cutting and logging workers. Employment of fallers, buckers, choke setters, and other workers whose jobs are labor intensive should decline as more laborsaving equipment is used. Employment of machinery and equipment operators, such as tree harvesting, skidding, and log-handling equipment operators, will be less adversely affected and should rise slightly as logging companies switch away from manual tree felling.
Job prospects. Despite the projection for little to no change in overall employment, prospects for forest and conservation workers should be good. Job openings will come from the large numbers of workers who leave these jobs on a seasonal basis and from an increase in retirements expected over the next decade. Also, many logging workers will transfer to other jobs that are less physically demanding, dangerous, and prone to layoffs.
But employment of forest, conservation, and logging workers can sometimes be unsteady. Weather can curtail the work of forest and conservation workers during the muddy spring season and the cold winter months, depending on the geographic region. Changes in the level of construction, particularly residential construction, also cause slowdowns in logging activities in the short term. In addition, logging operations must be relocated when timber in a particular area has been harvested. During prolonged periods of inactivity, some workers may stay on the job to maintain or repair logging machinery and equipment, but others are laid off or forced to find jobs in other occupations.
Forest, conservation, and logging workers held about 88,000 jobs in 2006 in the following occupations:
|Logging equipment operators
|Forest and conservation workers
|Log graders and scalers
|Logging workers, all others
About 34 percent of all forest and conservation workers work for government, primarily at the State and local level. About 33 percent are employed by companies that operate timber tracts, tree farms, or forest nurseries, or for contractors that supply services to agriculture and forestry industries. Some of those employed in forestry services work on a contract basis for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. Self-employed forest and conservation workers make up nearly 15 percent of the occupation.
Although forest and conservation workers are located in every State, employment is concentrated in the West and Southeast, where many national and private forests and parks are located. Seasonal demand for forest, conservation, and logging workers can vary by region and time of year. For northern States in particular, winter weather can interrupt forestry and logging operations, although some logging can be done in winter.
More than half of all logging workers work for the logging industry. Another 28 percent are self-employed, who mostly work under contract to landowners and the logging industry. About 10 percent work for sawmills and other businesses in the wood product manufacturing industry.


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Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun has been suspended for the rest of the 2013 season after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs and violating the Joint Drug Agreement, Major League Baseball announced.
"As I have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect," Braun said in a statement. "I realize now that I have made some mistakes. I am willing to accept the consequences of those actions. This situation has taken a toll on me and my entire family, and it has been a distraction to my teammates and the Brewers organization. I am very grateful for the support I have received from players, ownership and the fans in Milwaukee and around the country. Finally, I wish to apologize to anyone I may have disappointed — all of the baseball fans especially those in Milwaukee, the great Brewers organization and my teammates. I am glad to have this matter behind me once and for all, and I cannot wait to get back to the game I love."
Braun claimed he was innocent for a year and a half before coming clean on Monday. The 29-year-old former MVP had been a focal point in the MLB's recent investigation into the South Florida anti-aging clinic Biogenesis scandal. The company is suspected of supplying performance-enhancing drugs to at least 20 MLB players and could be the largest doping program in sports history. MLB's statement, however, made no mention of the Biogenesis scandal.
"We commend Ryan Braun for taking responsibility for his past actions," MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred said. "We all agree that it is in the best interests of the game to resolve this matter. When Ryan returns, we look forward to him making positive contributions to Major League Baseball, both on and off the field."
Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone following the 2011 baseball season, but successfully appealed a suspension. MLB investigators recently met with the athlete and laid out its evidence against him. He agreed to a plea deal and negotiated the suspension. Under the JDA, first time offenders get 50-game suspensions, second-timers get 100 games and third-timers get lifetime bans.


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Alfred Henry Davis
Feb. 25, 1922-July 23, 2013
Age: 91
Residence: Sterling
Alfred Henry Davis, 91, of Sterling, passed away July 23, 2013, in Sterling. He was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Lawn, W.Va., to Henry Washington and Victoria (Bryant) Davis.
Alfred entered the Army in October 1942. He landed in Oran, North Africa, in early 1943, and through 1945 served in South Italy and then Austria. He was discharged in December 1945 and received the Bronze Star.
Alfred was a contractor in the painting business. He married Margaret Ida May Anson in Denver.
He moved to Sterling from Denver five years ago.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Victoria Wood and husband Jerry of Greeley; sons, Clinton Davis of Sterling, Clayton Davis of Loveland, and Clifford Davis and wife Debbie of Pinewood Springs; brothers, Joe Davis and wife Reba of West Virginia, Tom Davis and wife Hilda of West Virginia; sister, Ida Cox of West Virginia; special friend, Linda Harnish of Montrose; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters; wife, Margaret Davis; son, William Davis; and daughter, Mildred Davis.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Evangelical Lutheran Society, Bonell Community, Borgman Chapel, 708 22nd St., Greeley. Interment will be at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area C, in Denver.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Plains, or Sterling Regional MedCenter.
Chaney-Reager Funeral Home of Sterling handled the arrangements.
Rose Erbes
March 30, 1919-July 24, 2013
Age: 94
Residence: Greeley
Rose Erbes, 94, of Greeley, formerly of Windsor, Colo., passed away July 24, 2013. She was born March 30, 1919, in Loveland, Colo., to Henry and Eva (Frank) Willmann.
Rose graduated from Loveland High School in 1938. She married Karl Erbes Nov. 15, 1941, in Windsor, Colo. They were married for 54 years when Karl passed away March 29, 1996. Rose lived in the home they built in 1946 for 60 years.
Rose worked as a switch board operator for Mountain Bell in the 1950s, before dial phones were available. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She entered her canned fruit and vegetables in the Weld County Fair for years, winning grand champion or reserve champion many times. Rose also entered furniture she refinished and re-upholstered. She enjoyed going to and having her own garage sales. Rose also enjoyed couponing and refunding.
Rose is survived by her son, Larry (Bonny) Erbes of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Judy (John) Taylor of Evans, Colo.; grandson Jeff (Jeni) Taylor of Greeley; and two great-grandchildren, Marin and Zach Taylor. She is also survived by two sisters, Clara Rutz of Windsor and Hilda Ostermiller of Greeley; two brothers, Carl Willmann of Denver, Colo., and Albert Willmann of Livingston, Mont.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Karl; one sister, Minnie Ragsdale; and two brothers, Henry and Arnold Willmann.
Viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m., both at Faith United Church of Christ, 1020 Walnut St., Windsor. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Windsor.
Memorials may be made to the church, in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.
To extend condolences to the family go to www.adamsonchapels.com.
Madeline McDowell
March 13, 1918-July 14, 2013
Age: 95
Residence: Greeley, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa
Madeline McDowell, 95, of Greeley, passed away at Grace Pointe on July 14, 2013. She was born March 13, 1918, to Earl and Flossie (Strang) Hem in Davis County, Iowa.
Madeline married Edwin J. McDowell in 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He passed in 1982. She graduated from Selma High School in Davis County, Iowa, in 1936. She attended Davis Street Christian Church in Ottumwa, Iowa. Madeline was a homemaker for a number of years, worked at Ottumwa Hospital and Indian Hills Community College. She and Edwin later went on to own and operate their own antique shop for 25 years. Her passion was her antique shop. She enjoyed traveling to Lake of the Ozarks with Edwin. In 1989, she made a very special friend in Alvie Roberts, and they loved to travel and especially enjoyed Branson, Mo. He passed in 2002. She also loved spending time with Buddy and Walker, her "grand-dogs."
Madeline is survived by her son, Doug (Cindy) McDowell, Evans; grandchildren, Scott (Jenny) McDowell and their children Casey and Emily, Lakeville, Minn., Heather (Jason) Spelic and their children Adam and Nora, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sarah McDowell (Mario Flores) and their son Edwin, Athens, Ohio; stepgrandchildren, Jeremy (Laci) Jacks and their children Nathan Held-Jacks, Jaylin Jacks and Kaylea Jacks, all of Greeley, Donald Jacks, and Joshua Jacks, both of Evans; nieces, Lura Carr and Sherrill Helm, both of Ottumwa, Iowa; and nephew, Earl Clifford Hem, San Diego, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter, Edwina McDowell; and siblings, Merle Porter, Obert Hem and Gloria Hem; as well as a number of good friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1, 2013, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Inurnment will be held in October in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Davis County, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the America Cancer Society, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.


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If you look closely, you can see that Sprint has the tentative release for the Bold 9930 as 8/21 and TBO for the BlackBerry Monaco 9850.


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In the most ambitious effort yet in the US to reduce greenhouse gases, California will mandate dramatic increases in automobile efficiency, cleaner fuels, and renewable power.
The state's Air Resources Board released a regulation-heavy draft plan Thursday to help implement the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The law, the first of its kind in the US, commits the state to cutting 30 percent of its greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020.
Most emission cuts will be accomplished through government regulations. The remaining 20 percent is left up to industry through a new emissions trading system involving seven Western states and some Canadian provinces.
That ratio pleases some environmentalists and analysts, but disappoints key industries hoping for greater flexibility. The plan touches nearly every aspect of California's $1.7 trillion economy and is likely to spur large new industries as well as raise fuel and energy costs.
"It's a balance of big regulation and ambitious market scheme. I think it's an impressive first effort at a greenhouse-gas plan for the state," says Charles Kolstad, professor of environmental economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Distrust of market-based mechanisms in California means that the plan had to involve direct regulations, he says.
The ARB chair, Mary Nichols, described the plan as "comprehensive," and said California's example will help "motivate other states and our nation to enter into lasting plans to address this problem."
The largest cuts will come from:
• Transportation: The state renews its fight for autos that emit 30 percent less greenhouse gas. The effort has been blocked at the federal level, but California expects support from the next administration. Refineries must also produce lower-carbon gasoline and diesel.
• Utilities: A third of California's electricity must come from renewable sources such as solar and wind power. As of 2006, that figure stood at 10.9 percent.
• Energy efficiency: The state will set tougher appliance efficiency standards, green building codes, and water conservation measures.
Regulation will do most of the work in bringing the main sources of greenhouse gases within the state's new emissions cap. The shortfall will be handled through a cap-and-trade system.
These market-based schemes force polluters to acquire credits for their level of emissions. Government sets a cap on these credits, racheting it down over time. Polluters can buy and sell credits, creating a financial incentive to adopt cleaner technologies.
The system will be developed jointly with a regional coalition known as the Western Climate Initiative. Some initial emission credits are likely to be sold, not given, to polluters. And ARB plans to limit the use of offsets, a way to "reduce" emissions by funding green projects.
It's unclear what the costs of implementing the plan will be. The ARB will release details later, but claims it will bring an added 1 percent gross domestic product by 2020. California soaked up $1 billion of clean technology investment in 2006, they note.
But others point out the impact of higher fuel prices and job losses in the regulated industries. "I'm skeptical about an end result of economic gains," says Dr. Kolstad, adding that how the plan affects "average Californians in their pocketbook" will be "the barometer of acceptance of it."
Some early criticism came from industry groups. "It's the largest regulatory program I have ever been involved in in 15 years," says Cathy Reheis-Boyd, chief operating officer for the Western States Petroleum Association. She emphasizes that her industry supports the reduction goals but says cap-and-trade is the cheapest way to get there.
She had other concerns, too. There's no price ceiling to protect against unforeseen price spikes on the carbon exchange. And the fuel regulations leave refineries nonplussed over how to meet their carbon reductions before someone invents a better biofuel.
Others echoed a preference for less regulation. "If the plan says that only 20 percent of the reductions will be secured through a market, then you better [hope] the government is four times more likely to come up with reductions," says Josh Margolis, joint CEO of CantorCO2e, a financial services company focused on energy and environment.
But Dan Kammen, an energy expert with the University of California working with the government, argues that many of the regulations build on well-organized programs, helping reduce the unknowns in this new system. "For us to count on cap-and-trade to do the bulk of the work, never having done this system here, would be a little risky," says Dr. Kammen. He points out that cap-and-trade will affect some sectors more than others; regulations help spread burdens.
He suspects cap-and-trade will prove more effective at cutting emissions than the plan outlines. If so, some of the regulatory time lines could be relaxed, he says.
Over the summer, the ARB will take comments and make revisions before approving a plan in November. Then it will be implemented through government rule making – a process the ARB believes it has wide authority over.
"It's a strong, independent board, and they are really the last say, except the law does allow the governor to delay any of the rules for a year," says Bill Magavern, director of Sierra Club, California. He applauds the ARB's proposal, calling it "balanced" and "comprehensive."


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Czura Thornton will during the second half of 2008 establish a leading supplier of long haulage transport and construction equipment in Russia. The business will operate under the 'PAN' brand and will first be established in St Petersburg. In addition to the sale of trucks, trailers and construction equipment, PAN will offer high quality repair services and parts distribution, providing customers with a complete after sales service.
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Okay! As usual, 5 anime villians, spoilers and shit, blah blah blah. You all know the drill now, expect spoilers, if you have yet to watch anime of the animes below then ignore this entire post completely. Now then, lets begin right away.
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5.Takaya kagakagari
From: Asura cryin'
First up, we have a villian from the asura cryin series, more particularly, season 1. Introducing, takaya kagakagari (I always misread or mispell his name, seriously, kagari is enough).
Originally a major antagonist in the 1st season of asura cryin, and later becoming a character with a more supporting role in the 2nd season, kagakagari always stood out as quite a badass to me. Sure, he isn't totally crazy or insane like the true antagonist of season 2, but hes much better than him. Takaya keeps his cool, and acts calmly most of the time, proving to be quite the badass.
In season 1, during the final few episodes, kagakagari is after the igniter that tomoharu has, and for that, he goes for some quite extreme methods. He hijacks an airplane with students in it and uses them as hostage. He uses his asura machina, road-knight, and makes use of its ability to stop time within the plane, temporary stopping it. He's also the 1st character in the series to demonstrate the true power of asura cryin, by syncing the power of an asura machina and a demon. He practically stomps half the cast during the final episodes of season 1, and he kind of caused aine, the spirit chanelling hisui, to disappear, you cant help but bear some hatred to him. Plus, during season 2, when his plan fails and he loses his spirit AND his contracted demon, you will feel sympathy for him, since after all, he was just trying to help them. A true memoriable villian indeed.
|Intimidating looks bring out the villian of even the hottest girls.
From: CANAAN
Next up on 4th position, we have Alphard from CANAAN. Being the only female villian today, she definetely stands out, plus, comparing her to most other female villians...man, she hot.
Anywho, back on topic. Alphard is one of the antagonists in CANAAN, and probably the main "rival" that canaan is trying to surpass in the anime. She isnt that "bad" in terms of villiany, when it comes to that, liang qi takes it. Alphard is just there as a symbol of power, liang qi does all the evil work, alphard is just the imposing bad guy figure that appears in canaan's way only to take her down.
Alphard is the leader of the terrorist organization snake, which is responsible for many bioterrotist attacks. In the past, alphard was siam's apprentice, just like canaan. She was the "first" canaan however, she later abandoned her name after betraying the current canaan and siam. She killed siam during her betrayal, leading canaan to want to avenge him. Alphard appears before canaan time after time, intending to settle thier rivalry to see who can be the "real canaan". She easily takes down canaan most of the time, but the final epic struggle is one to behold, and Alphard's final desicion is one that makes viewers admire her even more.
|Black butler anyone?
3.Tykki mikk
From: D.grayman
Number 3 today on the list is tykki mikk from D.grayman, a fella who looks suspiciously alot like those damn butlers from black butler.
Being a noah, tykki mikk is destined to be a bad guy. Look at him, hes totally got the face of a sneaky guy that might backstab you as soon as you turn your back on him! Also, I bet his face makes fangirls scream in joy. Anyway, tykki is pretty much a sly fella. He has done his share of bad deeds, mainly the execution of exorcists.
My main moment with tykki that carved him so deeply into my memory as a villian...was the moment he "killed" allen and destroyed his innonence arm. The way he tested allen, then brutally destroyed him and took his innonence arm away...totally priceless and unforgettable moment. He also caused that once guy to go astray and become a fallen one, one of the most grosteque things I have seen in the anime. He is also pretty damn powerful when allen faced him on the arc with his crown clown, though he lost, props to him for being so damn cool. His awaken form makes him look even cooler, too bad the anime stopped so damn early...
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From: Needless
For 2nd place today we have the one and only saten from needless. The mysterious and enigmatic member from the simeon's elite four grabs a seat here today, so, what's he got?
Saten is a true badass. I mean yeah, his outfit doesnt really show much, hes just a half naked guy with tons of bandages, a badass cape and a couple of metal gaunlets. A big part of saten's badasstitude comes from his insanely cool powers, but his personality and said course of actions also place him as one of anime's most impactful villians. Note that saten is the 2nd villian from needless to have made it into my top 5...shows how awesome that show is.
Saten is actually a 3rd adam in the show, but before that, during his 1st encounter with the gang, his powers shown then were unique and extrodinary. Forth wave is incredibly badass, and probably my favourite fragment power from the show. It may probably be a fraud from saten himself since he has control over who knows how many fragments, but the forth wave was truly incredible. I mean, absorbtion of heat particles and releasing them? Genius! Also, later on, he betrays arclight and temporary kills him. He reveals that he is the 3rd adam and tries to rule over the entire satellite through fear. Great stuff, a good show from saten.
|Don't mistaken him for a pirate, he eats tanks for breakfast.
From: Fullmetal alchemist:Brotherhood
Finally, our number one villian today, is one of the 7 homonculous. He is none other than king bradley, also known as wrath by his brothers.
Bradley is a beast. He wears the face of the country, and is respected by all of its people, but little do they know that the true face behind this man is one of the 7 homunculi, and hes one of the strongest one at that. He even has a wife and a child, whose also one of the homunculi, known as pride.
Bradley does tons of bad stuff, deceiving the country is just one of them. When lin was still good, bradley confronted them and did a number on them. He cut off that girl's arm and made her disappear for a long period to get an automail arm. Also, during the promised day, he too, participated by attacking the amestrian forces himself. He takes on tanks, kills soldiers like free and destroys much of the briggs army that they are known for. He also kills the one guy with the metal arm (from briggs) and one of lin's followers (the old man). He takes on greed, helps subdue roy mustang and finally takes on scar as a final battle before actually going down. Wrath is one hell of a man, even without hands, he goes around grabbing his blade with his mouth to inflict critical hurt to scar. A truly scary and memoriable villian, perhaps even more so than pride.


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So, this is the real reason for the lack of blog posts. I'm sure most of you have suspected already! 🙂 I really wanted to bake something cute to make the announcement on my blog, but I have to admit, I'm still not up for being in the kitchen. What's worse, is even the thought of my food blog makes me nauseous right now! So, you get the same announcement as the rest of my friends and family.
This is our first baby, and we're very ecstatic. If any of you have pointers on what you ate to help the nausea, please please leave your posts. I've been craving McDonald's Chicken McNuggets! Seriously!? I never liked them until now. Pretty crazy.
At this time, I am not sure when I'll be back to real posts. Hopefully soon!! I'm sick of being sick! 🙂 Thanks for sticking it out with me.


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First Maritime Systems Fellowship Graduate Works to Deter Terrorist Threats
As the very first graduate of Stevens' Maritime Systems Fellowship program, Brandon Gorton '12 (M.S. in Maritime Systems and Maritime Security) has spent the past two years growing technically proficient, internationally sensitive and knowledgeable of emerging threats to critical global infrastructure.
Now, this talented young alumnus is putting those skills to the test as a Global Threat Reduction Specialist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington, where he is working on protecting the nation from terrorist acts.
A core objective of the PNNL is to use applied research in information analysis and cybersecurity to prevent acts of terrorism domestically and internationally. Gorton's role is to conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to determine security enhancement recommendations to secure nuclear and radiological materials, and to support technically complex, internationally critical domestic and international defense and nuclear nonproliferation projects.
"The national and homeland security domain is continuously evolving and presents an unforeseen plethora of challenges," Gorton said. "Integrity, diligence and innovation are traits that much be given the highest priority."
Gorton was raised on the "sandy shores of Lake Michigan" and earned his B.S. in Engineering Management Technology from Western Michigan University in 2010. During his final semester at WMU, the high-honors student completed a Department of Homeland Security – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics internship at the Savannah River National Laboratory, where he conducted research to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement's monitoring of waterways for nuclear and radiological materials, which confirmed his interest in a career in maritime security.
Soon after, Gorton was accepted to Stevens' highly-competitive Maritime Systems Fellowship program, a collaboration of Stevens and the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) to provide full-tuition support for top students seeking technical leadership positions in the maritime domain.
"As soon as I got word I had been awarded the position, I immediately began packing!" Gorton said.
In addition to completing his required coursework and supporting CSR research projects on the Hudson River, through the fellowship program Gorton also participated in the CSR's Summer Research Institute (SRI), in which he served as student team leader for a group of international port security researchers focused on near shore and long range detection technologies, threat assessment and decision support.
As a requirement of the program, he also completed a summer internship at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Rhode Island, where he conducted research to characterize and protect from emerging underwater threats.
To wrap up the program, Gorton wrote his master's thesis on forecasting underwater threat detection in estuarine environments.
Each aspect of the fellowship program was critical in supporting Gorton's career development in maritime security and preparing him to meet his charge at PNNL to keep the nation safe from terrorists.
"The fellowship program's unique combination of classroom instruction and experimental data collection through field work – plus its focus on innovation – especially stood out for me," Gorton said. "I was able to hone both my technical understanding and my leadership capabilities."
In the long-term, Gorton hopes to advance his career in homeland security and lead a team of industry practitioners in addressing current and future threats.
"If given the opportunity, it would be my honor to provide the direction for this effort," Gorton said.


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Cold turkey: Imagine life without the NBA and NFL
Saturday, February 19, 2011: remember that day. Circle it with a red pen on your calendar, and mark it with a big X. Come next fall when you realize you've spent all weekend watching the pre-teen mid-level-amateur Upper Peninsula Figure Skating quarterfinals, you'll want to remember how you got there.
Saturday, February 19, 2011: the day the seasons died.
The same day NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith spent six hours in a room with a federal mediator trying to hash out a collective bargaining agreement, NBA Commissioner David Stern spent an hour telling the press that there might not be a single professional basketball game played next season.
No NFL, no NBA. It's just the excuse Bud Selig needs to extend baseball into December. Wild-Card games on Thanksgiving afternoon– now that's American. If baseball isn't your thing (but what choice will you have really?), Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 10, this year, right around the time the NHL season starts. That sounds good, doesn't it? You can get through the year without the NFL and the NBA, right?
If you think it will never come to that, think again. If you were alive and alert from August 12, 1994, to April 2, 1995, you already know the drill.
Almost 950 major league baseball games were cancelled then, and 1994 was the first year without a World Series since 1904. The MLB lost a billion dollars that year, and millions of fans never returned. There were players– even Hall of Famers like Goose Gossage– who never played another game after the strike. It was awful all the way around, and the MLB still hasn't recovered.
The NFL and NBA are so omnipresent they seem an intrinsic part of our lives, but the reality is they're businesses just like Morgan Stanley was a business. And we all know what happened to them.
And just like Morgan Stanley, all this money the NFL and NBA are haggling over comes from one place: us. If the two leagues can't or won't reach agreements with their players' unions, and the 2011-2012 season goes unplayed, how many fans won't come back?
You may think the NFL won't risk it, not after seeing how baseball suffered, but don't count on it. The NFL has enough faith in its fans to screw them to the wall, and enough of an ego to believe they'll come back for more.
Roger Goodell and team owners, the main cause of the brouhaha, want a lot, including new stadiums in Los Angeles, Minnesota, Arizona, New Orleans, New York, Atlanta, and San Diego. But the NFL's annual revenue of $9 billion isn't enough.
To accomplish their goals, the NFL and team owners plan to withhold billions in future revenue from the players and expand the season to make more money for themselves. Team owners have hired as their point man the attorney who managed the NHL's 2004 lockout of its players; does that sound like they won't risk losing fans?
The NBA's problem is cutting dead weight. Any league that keeps the L.A. Clippers around deserves all the financial trouble it gets. The NBA spends its own money keeping the New Orleans Hornets above water, and yet professes to want "a sustainable business model."
Revenue-share all you want, but with 30 teams, the NBA is almost hopelessly overextended, and David Stern, for all his talk of contraction, seems unwilling to take the tiger by the tail.
If you don't already like pre-teen amateur ice skating championships, you might want to develop a taste. On February 19, 2011, David Stern offered a very real possibility for the future of both the NBA and the NFL.
"What we have learned, and what the union has learned, is that we both have the capacity to shut down the league," said Stern. "There's no magic that's going to keep this league operating if we don't make a deal."
Juanita Giles lives on a farm in Charlotte County with her husband, son and many dogs.


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by Paula M. Riley
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the 2nd Annual Norwood-Fontbonne Academy's Parents Association (NFAPA) Market Day. Held on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, the event will be a free shopping bonanza with fun for the whole family!
The event will be held in The Commons Building on the Academy's Fontbonne campus. This building is accessible from East Bells Mills Road between Germantown and Stenton Avenues or at the corner of Sunset and Norwood Avenues.
In a festive holiday atmosphere, vendors will be selling clothing, home décor, jewelry, culinary tools, toys, books, homemade crafts, sporting goods and much more!
"We are thrilled with the vendors who are coming to Market Day," said co-chair Sue Leonard. "We have such a great variety that we know our shoppers will definitely be able to find something for everyone on their list."
Leonard encourages parents to come by on Friday night for an enjoyable evening out. Complementary wine and cheese will be served as guests get an early opportunity to purchase the wide selection of goods for sale. Saturday is designed as a family shopping day. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be craft and other activities for children.
In addition to finding the perfect holiday gifts, shoppers can buy something special for themselves as well. Arbonne representatives will sell personal care and wellness products "to preserve and enhance skin, body and mind for an integrative approach to beauty." Monika Schermer of Arbonne comments, "Our products are great for women who want to look their best, give their skin the purest products possible and want to see real results quickly."
ABC Designs of Wyndmoor sells made-to-order, handcrafted, personalized baby blankets, bibs, and pillows, each made with choice of fabric and applique. Customers love to see babies' names embroidered on color fabrics, but her work is not just for the children.
After ordering customized bibs and blankets for the little one or personalized fleece blankets and hooded sweatshirts with high school or college logos for the older children, take time to get new personalized towels for your bathroom! "I really love doing the NFA show because it draws customers interested in our entire product line," says owner Betsy Claghorn. She adds that all orders placed at Market Day will be produced by Christmas. Hill retailers exhibiting at Market Day include Chestnut Hill Sporting Goods and Lemons and Limes.
Market Day is free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Market Day co-chair Sue Leonard at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 215-266-2095.
To help you plan your shopping list, here's a glimpse of vendors exhibiting at Market Day:
Vendors at Market Day include:
ABC Design with personalized gift items.
Arbonne with Swiss skin care.
Bags, Buckles, and more with belts, buckles and handbags.
BaubleME with unique jewelry.
Bija with yoga accessories.
Bohemian Crafts with handmade accessories.
Chestnut Hill Sporting Goods with athletic equipment
Discovery Toys with educational toys.
Donna Jacobs Creations with handmade knit designs.
Fabulous Folks with seasonal items.
GBF Jewelry with jewelry.
Kathy's Just Desserts with baked goods and candy.
Lemon's and Limes with gifts and jewelry.
Mary Kay Cosmetics with skin care and cosmetics.
The Model Bag with fashion handbags.
Ms. Write with stationary products and luggage.
Newbold Design with calendars, trays and custom cards.
The Pampered Chef with kitchen products.
Sardine Clothing Co. with clothing.
Shea's Closet with women's sweaters.
Usborne Books with reading material and gifts.
Willow House with home decor.


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Luke loves to figure things out, he is constantly asking what's that noise, what does that do, how does that work, and don't get me started on things he can open, latch, tinker with. I am not sure if this is a normal toddler thing or boy thing as he's my first but it makes for some fun and dangerous times. :)
So….I made him a latch board. I have wanted to make one for the past year for him but after seeing Young House Love's they made their daughter this year I put it on the top of the New Year's list. Young House Love's DIY is super comprehensive so if you are looking for detailed pictures of the actual process check out there post.
I simply grabbed some of the cabinet grade finished plywood I had left over from Luke's train table and cut it down to 23″wide x 30″ tall. I then sanded the heck out of it reducing my sandpaper grit a couple times to make sure it was super smooth with no splinter possibilities since I am not planning on sealing it. Once it was smooth and ready to go I marked out the strips and used Frog Tape (seriously amazing) and taped off the stripes. I rubbed all the edges of the tape nice and good so there was no bleeding.
Once the stripes where dry (two coats Martha Stewart craft paint in satin Meadowlark) I laid out all my latches and handles and screwed them all down. I used a couple Utility Handles, Key Locking Hasp, Barrel Bolt, Gate Hook and Eye, Adjustable Staple Hinge Hasp, Sash Lock, Door Chain, Several Carabiners, and Screw Eyes. I found some in my miscellaneous junk and bought the rest at Home Depot. There is probably a ton of other stuff you can use.
I had it sitting out for him when he came downstairs one morning and he played with it for a good 30 minutes straight. Several days later he is still loving it. It will be mounted to a wall in his play area in the basement and the top stripe is empty because I am going to add numbers across the top.
Have you made a latch or gadget board for your munchkin? Leave me a link so I can check it out.
I have several boards pinned on my Luke Danger Board on Pinterest if you would like to check out some others for inspiration.
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POTUS will be making a debut appearance this year at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
No, that's not some hipster band. It's the 44th president of the United States. President Barack Obama will be the first sitting president to speak at the annual music, film and interactive media gathering, which drew more than 80,000 attendees last year.
President Obama will discuss civic engagement with Evan Smith, editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, during a keynote address on March 11.
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"The President will call on the audience to apply their ideas and talents to make technology work for us – especially when it comes to tackling big challenges like increasing participation in the political process and fighting climate change," SXSW said in a statement.
First lady Michelle Obama will attend as well to discuss the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, which aims to improve education for girls around the world. That will take place on March 16.
"I can't imagine a better way to celebrate our event's 30th year than to welcome both the President and First Lady to SXSW," said Co-founder Roland Swenson. "As each new generation comes up at SXSW they look for ways they can be of service, and it's important to reflect and support that message. President and Mrs. Obama's visit here will inspire attendees to that purpose."


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Canadian investors are interested in more than Florida's foreclosure market; they're also buying up luxury, oceanfront condos, according to Michael Sadov, director of operations at Pordes Residential.
Video transcript below:
Michael Sadov, Director of Operations, Pordes Residential
Michael Sadov: My name is Michael Sadov. I am the Director of Operations for Pordes Residential. Pordes Residential is a sales and marketing company that either repositions assets to go back to market or handles exclusive sales and marketing for Developers in South Florida.
We don't believe that the foreclosures have been more than investment for the Canadians. From what we are seeing, the Canadians are really buying luxury real estate ocean front properties. And to be able to buy luxury ocean front properties in Miami, South Florida, there aren't the foreclosures available anymore. These foreclosures have been sold over 2 years ago and really is not readily available for them. The better investment for them is the luxury ocean front real estate in Miami because the product is being bought up so quickly and supply and demand, there is no longer supply available and the demand is still high because of the markets that are driving South Florida.
The investment opportunity that the Canadians have and the yields that they could potentially yield are different. There are two types of buyers. One buyer is someone who is buying a one off residence that will rent it and maybe make 5-6% return cash on cash on their money and then what we are seeing is there are more investors in Canada that are trying to buy in bulk. They are like, they are trying to buy a building or fractured condos that they are buying, closing, renting and bringing back to market where the yields are much higher. You are talking about 15-20% return on their money. The capital gains opportunity is diminishing very quickly, at least that's what we have found out.
So right now people who are trying to come into the market to buy, whether it's a foreclosure or a luxury real estate or in bulk the opportunities are really really slim, unless you are there and you understand the markets and you have a company who can help you find a product. There is definitely tremendous opportunity in South Florida. And I think that will last for another 2 years prior to it completely being bought up.
We have noticed that Kenny Ranch, Miami Beach has a track with global markets and the Canadian markets. Kenny Ranch has something to offer that no one else in the world has to offer. It's the entire holistic approach to life style and the array of amenities that are offered as a whole. Once you buy Kenny Ranch you have access to 7,000 sq.ft. park, 4 swimming pools, direct ocean front service, 40 classes per day, lectures about preventative medicine and an entire life style, ocean front life style that comes along with it.
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Devin P. McComb has joined the firm's Seattle office as a partner in the Real Estate & Land Use practice
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October 18, 2010
Let's talk TV
Last I chatted about television Rescue Me, Entourage, Mad Men, Penn & Teller: Bullshit and Weeds were set to premiere. All but Weeds have since wrapped up. Well, I believe, anyway. I gave up on Weeds. It jumped the shark last season, and this season it became too painful to continue to watch. Rescue Me was the pits. They should've called it quits while on a high-note. Too late for that. Entourage was also a joke. Bullshit was enlightning and entertaining per usual.
Mad Men just had their finale last night. I wasn't a fan of Season 3, but I hung in there and I'm happy I did. I've enjoyed this season. The finale had some predictions and a big surprise. An aspect is too soap opera for my liking, but still I'm interested to see where the next season takes the gang at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Louie premiered on FX. I loved it. Aside from Breaking Bad it's the show I'm missing most right now. The Big C has also premiered on Showtime. It's still airing episodes, I'm liking it. Although, it seems like it'll have a short life span.
Dexter recently started back up, so far I've been unimpressed. To be expected after such a great season. I still have moments where I'm stunned over that finale.
Boardwalk Empire has not disappointed. With Scorsese, what's not to love? I'm interested to see what else develops. Although, I gotta admit seeing Steve Buscemi seduce women is awkard. Even his power position as Nucky Thompson doesn't sell it.
So, what are you watching?
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- Christine said...
we're enjoying Boardwalk too. i told my parents all about it and ended up buying them the book that inspired the show because they don't get hbo. but yeah, Buscemi is awkward as a ladies man.
i'm enjoying Dexter so far, but watching in online with bad quality leaves something to be desired.
i didn't pick up many new shows this year after so many got the ax last year. i'm watching The Event but they better get somewhere with the story before i get bored with waiting for the event to be revealed. a replacement for LOST, it is not.
- Kellee said...
It's interesting to see some of the original mob guys portrayed as youngsters just getting their start.
Parts of Dexter feel like been there, saw that... and the Angel Maria drama is getting old.
I've heard that The Event hasn't lived up to the hype.


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I have a master's degree in nutrition. I've spent the last dozen years as a health writer, interviewing experts and then telling women how to eat healthfully in all sorts of scenarios: when they want to lose weight, when they're training for a marathon, when they're looking to lower their cholesterol or boost their bone density and, yes, when they're expecting.
Related: Pregnant? 11 Important Diet Dos
But it wasn't until I got pregnant with my first son three and half years ago that I fully realized that eating during pregnancy can feel complicated. Confusing. Yes, you need plenty of protein, calcium, iron and folate. You should be faithfully taking that prenatal vitamin. But what about fish? You're supposed to be filling up with omega-3s, but there's all that business about mercury, which can harm your baby's brain. Is coffee legal? Why can't you have cold cuts? Now, having been through two pregnancies, I feel like I can dole out the advice with better perspective. Read on for answers to some of these puzzling eating-while-preggo issues. (Of course, I am not a medical doctor, and you should always check in with your health-care provider!)
Can I have a drink? If you're even considering it, this is definitely a question to discuss with your doctor. Sure, maybe you know someone who lived in France and had a glass of wine every night during her pregnancy and her baby is brilliant. Or you caught wind of the British study published in Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health last year that suggested a drink or two a week during pregnancy might be ok. Fact is, experts still advise avoiding alcohol completely during pregnancy. Alcohol easily crosses the placenta to your baby, whose liver is not well enough developed to break it down. Drinking alcohol can cause your baby to be too small—and may increase the risk of preterm delivery and miscarriage. It may also affect your baby's heart and brain. I didn't drink at all during my pregnancies. (Nonetheless, judging women who sip some wine during theirs isn't my business.) Like I said, talk to your doctor.
What's the deal with fish? Fish offers protein (which you need a little more of when you're pregnant); plus, fatty types like salmon, tuna and sardines also provide omega-3 fats that are good for a baby's brain. Since some seafood contains mercury, a toxin that may harm a baby's brain, the Food and Drug Administration (along with the Environmental Protection Agency) recommends that pregnant women avoid eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish, large fish that tend to accumulate high levels of mercury. They also tell pregnant women to limit total fish intake to 12 ounces per week, with no more than 6 ounces coming from albacore (white) tuna, which is moderately high in mercury. Two great low-in-mercury, high-in-DHA catches: salmon and sardines.
Related: Fish and Shellfish—6 of the Healthiest to Eat, 6 to Avoid
Why can't I have cold cuts? Short answer: Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria most often found in deli meats and unpasteurized dairy products. One third of the 2,500 people affected by listeriosis (the illness caused by these bacteria) each year are pregnant women. (Chalk it up to a suppressed immune system.) Initial symptoms—fever, chills, muscle aches and back pain—don't seem serious, but one in five cases of listeriosis is fatal. What's more, this disease can spread to the fetus, leading to preterm delivery, miscarriage or a stillbirth. So that's why you shouldn't have deli meats or any other food that's likely to be contaminated by the bacteria, including unpasteurized milk (and juices) and cheeses made from "raw" (unpasteurized) milk. Dying for a deli sandwich? Heat it until it's steaming hot and then it's safe. Same goes for bacon and hot dogs, but I seriously don't understand why you'd be eating those raw.
Related: 10 Kitchen Safety Rules You Should Follow
Do I need to eat everything organic? Babies' developing brains are more susceptible to the harmful effects of pesticides than adults so it's a good idea to go organic when you can. Since organic fruits and vegetables can be pricy, I prioritize my buying with the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen list, which outlines the veggies and fruits containing the highest pesticide residues. Find out all 12 foods you should considering buying organic.
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What about that cup of coffee? The problem with coffee while pregnant is the caffeine: it can cross the placenta and affect fetal heart rate and breathing. (Some studies also link coffee intake with low birthrate and higher rates of miscarriage, but this research is controversial.) Experts advise that during pregnancy you limit caffeine intake to about 300 mg a day, which generally equates to two to three cups of coffee. (Remember, a "cup" is 8 ounces, not the size of the mug you're drinking from.) A cup of tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine; one ounce of dark chocolate has 20 mg. Personally, when I was pregnant, I had a "fully charged" cup of joe each morning and a cup of decaf each afternoon. On weekends, I made decaf lattes at home for a yummy dose of dairy—something I didn't always take the time to do before I was pregnant.
Which brings me to my last point: when it comes to your diet during pregnancy, try to embrace the changes you need to make. Think: they're not only keeping your baby safe, but may be helping you to jump-start a healthier way of eating that'll stick around long after the baby's born.
What eating habits have you changed since becoming pregnant?
Nicci Micco is editor-at-large for EatingWell and co-author of EatingWell 500-Calorie Dinners. She has a master's degree in nutrition and food sciences, with a focus in weight management.
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OLD POST ALERT! This is an older post and although you might find some useful tips, any technical or publishing information is likely to be out of date. Please click on Start Here on the menu bar above to find links to my most useful articles, videos and podcast. Thanks and happy writing! – Joanna Penn
I have just submitted the first few chapters of my thriller novel, Pentecost to my writing group for critique. The responses have been great on plot but truly, my dialogue sucks! (and I am using the English spelling before everyone starts sending me typo notices)
So here are some articles and links that I have been reading to try and improve my dialogue so hopefully they will help you too.
- "Dialogue is not conversation" from Robert McKee 'Story'. Conversation is boring, repetitive and concerns inane things. Dialogue moves the plot along, reveals character and every word is necessary to advance the story. As Alfred Hitchcock said, 'a good story is life with the boring bits taken out'.
- Very few writers get away with writing in dialects, (think Irvine Welsh) but for most readers it is very annoying and disturbs the flow of reading so don't do it.
- Dialogue breaks up monotony of paragraphs of exposition/description and makes the story move faster (JA Konrath). It is better to reveal story elements in dialogue than exposition. It should be natural, but not too natural (as above, it is NOT real conversation). Avoid adverbs and dialogue tags where possible i.e. Jill said wryly. Reading it aloud helps.
- Intersperse dialogue with action and movement. Keep the characters moving around as large chunks of dialogue are also boring. This is discussed with technothriller author JC Hutchins on writing thrillers.
- On attribution and dialogue tags from Let The Words Flow. He said/she said is needed but not every line which can be distracting. But be careful of the opposite extreme so the reader loses sense of who is speaking.
- Dialogue should reveal emotion through words, not through adverbs. Don't say "angrily" when you can use angry words and describe the character/action portraying anger. (Show, don't tell!). From Blood Red Pencil.
- Don't use dialogue to explain the back story, saying things like "As you know John, we have already navigated the lost world of Aurion and found the golden goblet…" . From Poewar, which also has some great exercises for dialogue.
- For a brilliant chapter on dialogue, read "How not to write a novel" which parodies the author who is too good for the word 'said, as well as examining misplaced exposition, random adverbs, failure to identify the speaker and more in a laugh-out-loud writing book.
- My primary flaw seems to be that my readers don't think my character would talk the way I have written, so my dialogue does not match the person created in the reader's head. This is good in a way as I have evoked a specific character in their minds, but bad as I have clearly got the 'voice' wrong! Holly Lisle's advice helps here, "writing good dialogue comes from being able to hear voices in your head that aren't there", and the voices have to belong to the specific characters. I am planning to read my chapters out loud and rectify the issues. I am still on first draft so I am not fretting too much but dialogue is one of the areas that has stopped me writing so I want to continue learning about it.
Do you have any tips for writing dialogue? Or any good examples in books I could read?
You can now get free chapters of Pentecost on the Facebook page by clicking here.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The "fiscal cliff" could trigger a recession and push the unemployment rate above 10 percent, ratings agency Fitch said on Monday.
Fitch said it did not expect Congress to allow the tax hikes and spending cuts, which have been dubbed the fiscal cliff, to take place, given the "far-reaching effects."
The projected rise in the unemployment rate to exceed 10 percent compares with a 7.9 percent jobless rate in October.
The fiscal cliff would "dramatically affect demand" for transportation assets, Fitch said.
In such an event, the agency said it expected the impact on airport traffic volume to range from flat to a 5 percent decline from current levels, and traffic volume on road, tunnel and bridge facilities to see smaller declines than they did in the 2008-2009 recession.
Fitch said transportation levels would fall because demand tends to rise and fall with gross domestic product and unemployment levels. It also said various types of airports would be hit differently. Airports near leisure destinations would fare worse in a second recession.
Fitch forecast that with the fiscal cliff, import volumes would fall along with a decline in consumer confidence and spending, though not as far as in 2008-2009.
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OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA saw first-quarter net income plunge 60 percent against the same period last year as production cuts, operational disruptions and reduced prices took their toll.
Profit in January through March was 6.4 billion kroner ($1.1 billion) down from 15.4 billion kroner a year earlier, Statoil said Thursday. Revenue also fell in the quarter, by 17 percent, to 162 billion kroner.
The result sent the company's share price tumbling more than 3 percent to 135.70 kroner in morning trading in Oslo.
The state-controlled company said its liquids and gas production was down 9 percent at 1.99 million barrels of oil equivalents per day with lower production and reduced prices also causing a 19-percent decrease of the company's cash flows in the period.
CEO Helge Lund repeated an earlier prediction that production this year would be lower than in 2012 but said that Statoil was "on track" to deliver an average 2-3 percent annual production growth in 2012 through 2016 to above 2.5 million barrels a day.
"Statoil delivered record international production, with an increase of 6 percent mainly due to start-up and ramp-up of fields," Lund said. "We started production from new Norwegian continental shelf fields, including four fast-track projects, and continued our exploration success by making a new high impact discovery in Tanzania."
Statoil completed 12 exploration wells in the first quarter, six on the Norwegian continental shelf and six internationally. It also made seven discoveries, including two in Tanzania and one in the Gulf of Mexico.
Last month, Statoil announced a "significant" new find of oil resources in the North Sea, estimated to be between 40 million and 150 million recoverable barrels.
The first-quarter report was overshadowed by the deaths of five Statoil workers in the Jan. 16 terrorist attack on the Amenas gas production plant in Algeria. The company's board of directors has appointed a team to investigate the attack, with a final report expected in September.


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After years of being priced as luxury items, tabletop HD Radios finally dipped below $200 and even $100 in 2008. However, most of those models still didn't actually sound very good--either the tuner wasn't terribly adept at pulling in stations or the speakers were pretty cheap. That's where the Sony XDR-F1HD comes in. Instead of a table radio, the XDR-F1HD is an AM/FM HD Radio tuner component. You'll need to connect it to something with an auxiliary input (a stereo hi-fi, AV receiver, home theater system, or iPod speaker system) or even just a pair of powered computer speakers. The little Sony tuner receives analog AM and FM, as well as digital AM and FM stations that have adapted HD Radio technology to digitally broadcast audio and data in conjunction with their analog signals.
Sure, a lot of folks have abandoned AM and FM in favor of Internet radio and satellite radio; too bad the sound quality doesn't hold a candle to cleanly received FM. Getting that clean signal, however, can be problematic; FM is too often plagued with static, noise, and distortion. That's why the XDR-F1HD HD Radio is so impressive: so long as you're tuning in a local station, it's mostly immune to those forms of interference. The Sony pulls in hard-to-receive stations better than any high-end tuner we've ever used (and way better than the tuners built into audiovisual receivers). Some audiophiles believe the XDR-F1HD may be the best tuner available, regardless of cost, and we're inclined to agree. Best of all, we've seen the XDR-F1HD going for as little as $81 online.
The XDR-F1HD is a basic black box that will blend in with the rest of the gear in your AV rack. The compact chassis is just 2.3 inches tall by 7.1 inches wide by 6.3 inches deep and weighs about 2.5 pounds. With the exception of a centered LCD screen and power button, the front panel is otherwise bare. A row of control buttons are found along the front edge of the top panel: "Display," "Band," "Scan," "HD Scan," "Menu," "Tune +/-," "Enter," and "Preset +/-."
The top-mounted controls could be problematic if you have the XDR-F1HD sitting in a darkened (or space-challenged) equipment rack. Thankfully, a small black plastic remote duplicates most of the tuner's controls and offers a numeric keypad for direct access to the 20 AM/FM station presets. We were happy to see that it's a "real" remote control with actual buttons, not a cheap credit card remote. A sleep timer (accessible only from the remote) completes the features set.
The XDR-F1HD comes with a wire dipole FM antenna and external AM loop antenna (or you can provide your own). There's no digital output--just stereo analog RCA output jacks. In other words, the XDR-F1HD is compatible with anything that offers an auxiliary line input.
This little radio puts out some heat, so it shouldn't be hidden away in an unventilated cabinet. Since the XDR-F1HD doesn't have an internal battery backup, the memory doesn't retain station presets if the radio is unplugged from AC power. Also, when the unit is in standby mode, it defaults to a clock display. However, the LCD can be dimmed but not completely shut off--that could be distractingly bright in a bedroom or darkened home theater environment.
Before we discuss the performance of the Sony XDR-F1HD, here's a quick clarification for those unfamiliar with HD Radio. HD isn't a separate band--when you tune to an analog station that has a digital counterpart, the "HD" icon will flash, along with the cell-phone-like signal strength meter. After a couple of seconds, the radio will automatically switch from the analog to the digital signal, and the display should show additional data (usually the song and artist information, and station call letters) available on the digital stream.
In addition to the digital version of the analog stations you already receive, many stations also offer "multicast" or HD2 channels. These secondary channels are generally digital-only stations that offer alternative programming. Yes, many (but not all) of these are available online, and some HD2 channels are merely simulcasts of AM news or talk stations that you can hear elsewhere on the analog dial. However, the big selling point here is that--unlike satellite radio--the HD Radio content is completely free. You just need to pay for the hardware.


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November 28, 2013
City New Service
The historical drama ``12 Years a Slave'' earned a leading seven nominations this week for the 29th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, while the father-son road trip comedy-drama ``Nebraska'' collected six.
The films were both nominated for best feature, along with Robert Redford's maritime drama ``All is Lost,'' the Noah Baumbach comedy-drama ``Frances Ha'' and the Coen brothers' folk-music tale ``Inside Llewyn Davis.''
The Spirit Awards, which recognize artistic films made with limited budgets, will be presented March 1 during a luncheon in a tent near the beach in Santa Monica. Actor Patton Oswald will host the event.
``12 Years a Slave'' director Steve McQueen earned a nod for best director, along with Jeff Nichols for ``Mud,'' Alexander Payne for ``Nebraska,'' Shane Carruth for ``Upstream Color'' and J.C. Chandor for ``All is Lost.''
Bruce Dern was nominated for best actor for ``Nebraska,'' as were Chiwetel Ejiofor for ``12 Years a Slave,'' Oscar Isaac for ``Inside Llewyn Davis,'' Michael B. Jordan for ``Fruitvale Station,'' Matthew McConaughey for ``Dallas Buyers Club'' and Redford for ``All is Lost.''
Nominated for best actress were Cate Blanchett for ``Blue Jasmine,''
Julie Delpy for ``Before Midnight,'' Gaby Hoffman for ``Crystal Fairy,'' Brie Larson for ``Short Term 12'' and Shailene Woodley for ``The Spectacular Now.''
``Mud,'' the story of a stranger who's arrival shakes up the lives of two teenage boys in a small Arkansas town, will receive the Robert Altman Award, which honors a film's director, casting director and ensemble cast.
``The nominations this year are from such an amazing pool of talented
film artists,'' according to Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. ``Their work demonstrates the deep originality and uniqueness of vision that are at the heart of independent film. At Film Independent, we work all year round to promote that spirit, and the nominees celebrated here today are tremendous ambassadors for their crafts, both in front of and behind the camera.''
Here is a complete list of nominees:
BEST FEATURE (Award given to the Producer, Executive Producers are not
• ``12 Years a Slave,'' PRODUCERS: Dede Gardner, Anthony Katagas,
Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad
• ``All Is Lost,'' PRODUCERS: Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb
• ``Frances Ha,'' PRODUCERS: Noah Baumbach, Scott Rudin, Rodrigo
Teixeira, Lila Yacoub
• ``Inside Llewyn Davis,'' PRODUCERS: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott
• ``Nebraska,'' PRODUCERS: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa
• Shane Carruth, ``Upstream Color''
• J.C. Chandor, ``All Is Lost''
• Steve McQueen, ``12 Years a Slave''
• Jeff Nichols, ``Mud''
• Alexander Payne, ``Nebraska''
• Woody Allen, ``Blue Jasmine''
• Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, ``Before Midnight''
• Nicole Holofcener, ``Enough Said''
• Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, ``The Spectacular Now''
• John Ridley, ``12 Years a Slave''
BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
• ``Blue Caprice,'' DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Alexandre Moors; PRODUCERS: Kim
Jackson, Brian O'Carroll, Isen Robbins, Will Rowbotham, Ron Simons, Aimee
Schoof, Stephen Tedeschi
• ``Concussion,'' DIRECTOR: Stacie Passon; PRODUCER: Rose Troche
• ``Fruitvale Station,'' DIRECTOR: Ryan Coogler; PRODUCERS: Nina Yang
Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker
• ``Una Noche,'' DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Lucy Mulloy; PRODUCERS: Sandy Perez
Aguila, Maite Artieda, Daniel Mulloy, Yunior Santiago
• ``Wadjda,'' DIRECTOR: Haifaa Al Mansour; PRODUCERS: Gerhard Meixner,
Roman Paul
• Lake Bell, ``In A World''
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ``Don Jon''
• Bob Nelson, ``Nebraska''
• Jill Soloway, ``Afternoon Delight''
• Michael Starrbury, ``The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete''
JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD - Given to the best feature made for under
$500,000. Award given to the writer, director, and producer. Executive
Producers are not awarded.
• ``Computer Chess,'' WRITER/DIRECTOR: Andrew Bujalski; PRODUCERS:
Houston King Alex Lipschultz
• ``Crystal Fairy,'' WRITER/DIRECTOR: Sebastian Silva; PRODUCERS: Juan
de Dios Larrain Pablo Larrain
• ``Museum Hours,'' WRITER/DIRECTOR: Jem Cohen; PRODUCERS: Paolo
Calamita Gabriele Kranzelbinder
• ``Pit Stop,'' WRITER/DIRECTOR: Yen Tan; WRITER: David Lowery;
PRODUCERS: Jonathan Duffy, James M. Johnston,
Eric Steele, Kelly Williams
• ``This is Martin Bonner,'' WRITER/DIRECTOR: Chad Hartigan; PRODUCER:
Cherie Saulter
• Cate Blanchett, ``Blue Jasmine''
• Julie Delpy, ``Before Midnight''
• Gaby Hoffmann, ``Crystal Fairy''
• Brie Larson, ``Short Term 12''
• Shailene Woodley, ``The Spectacular Now''
• Bruce Dern, ``Nebraska''
• Chiwetel Ejiofor, ``12 Years a Slave''
• Oscar Isaac, ``Inside Llewyn Davis''
• Michael B. Jordan, ``Fruitvale Station''
• Matthew McConaughey, ``Dallas Buyers Club''
• Robert Redford, ``All Is Lost''
• Melonie Diaz, ``Fruitvale Station''
• Sally Hawkins, ``Blue Jasmine''
• Lupita Nyong'o, ``12 Years a Slave''
• Yolonda Ross, ``Go For Sisters''
• June Squibb, ``Nebraska''
• Michael Fassbender, ``12 Years a Slave''
• Will Forte, ``Nebraska''
• James Gandolfini, ``Enough Said''
• Jared Leto, ``Dallas Buyers Club''
• Keith Stanfield, ``Short Term 12''
• Sean Bobbitt, ``12 Years a Slave''
• Benoit Debie, ``Spring Breakers''
• Bruno Delbonnel, ``Inside Llewyn Davis''
• Frank G. DeMarco, ``All Is Lost''
• Matthias Grunsky, ``Computer Chess''
• Shane Carruth, David Lowery, ``Upstream Color''
• Jem Cohen, Marc Vives, ``Museum Hours''
• Jennifer Lame, ``Frances Ha''
• Cindy Lee, ``Una Noche''
• Nat Sanders, ``Short Term 12''
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer)
• ``20 Feet From Stardom,'' DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Morgan Neville;
PRODUCERS: Gil Friesen, Caitrin Rogers
• ``After Tiller,'' DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: Martha Shane, Lana Wilson
• ``Gideon's Army,'' DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Dawn Porter; PRODUCER: Julie
• ``The Act of Killing,'' DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Joshua Oppenheimer;
PRODUCERS: Joram Ten Brink, Christine Cynn, Anne Kohncke, Signe Byrge Sorensen,
Michael Uwemedimo
• ``The Square,'' DIRECTOR: Jehane Noujaim; PRODUCER: Karim Amer
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM (Award given to the director)
• ``A Touch of Sin,'' (China); DIRECTOR: Jia Zhang-Ke
• ``Blue is the Warmest Color,'' (France); DIRECTOR: Abdellatif
• ``Gloria,'' (Chile); DIRECTOR: Sebastian Lelio
• ``The Great Beauty,'' (Italy); DIRECTOR: Paolo Sorrentino
• ``The Hunt,'' (Denmark); DIRECTOR: Thomas Vinterberg
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD - (Given to one film's director, casting director, and its
ensemble cast)
-- ``Mud,'' Director: Jeff Nichols; Casting Director: Francine Maisler;
Ensemble Cast: Joe Don Baker, Jacob Lofland, Matthew McConaughey, Ray
McKinnon, Sarah Paulson, Michael Shannon, Sam Shepard, Tye Sheridan, Paul
Sparks, Bonnie Sturdivant, Reese Witherspoon
17th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD - The 17th annual Producers Award,
sponsored by Piaget, honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited
resources demonstrate the creativity, tenacity, and vision required to produce
quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant
funded by Piaget.
• Toby Halbrooks and James M. Johnston
• Jacob Jaffke
• Andrea Roa
• Frederick Thornton
20th ANNUAL SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD - The 20th annual Someone to Watch Award
recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received
appropriate recognition.
• ``My Sister's Quinceanera,'' DIRECTOR: Aaron Douglas Johnston
• ``Newlyweeds,'' DIRECTOR: Shaka King
• ``The Foxy Merkins,'' DIRECTOR: Madeline Olnek
19th ANNUAL STELLA ARTOIS TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD - The 19th annual Truer
Than Fiction Award, sponsored by Stella Artois, is presented to an emerging
director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant
recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
• Kalyanee Mam, ``A River Changes Course''
• Jason Osder, ``Let the Fire Burn''
• Stephanie Spray, Pacho Velez, ``Manakamana''


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My foreword for "The Future We Deserve" – out now
by Shaun Chamberlin on March 3rd, 2012
Untitled piece by Maria Elvorith
(from the cover of TheFWD)
The Future We Deserve, a collaborative book project edited by Vinay Gupta, Cat Lupton and Noah Raford, is available today. It can be read in full, downloaded or bought in hard copy here.
I contributed one of the one hundred short essays that make up the book as well as the below foreword (the same length as each essay!), which explores the unique nature of the project :
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Clive Owen and Billy Crudup are set to lead Guillaume Canet's crime thriller Blood Ties. Based off the French novel Les liens du sang, Canet's English-language debut "centers on a younger brother (Crudup) who has to ask his convict older brother (Owen) to go back into the underworld to help out the family." As we reported back in November, Mark Wahlberg, Zoe Saldana, and Marion Cotillard were circling the picture. In addition to the casting news regarding Owen and Crudup, THR reports that Saldana and Cotillard have signed on along with Mila Kunis and James Caan. Kunis and Cotillard will play love interests. Bullhead star Matthias Schoenaerts has been offered role, and if he signs on, this cast will be even more impressive.
Canet co-wrote the script for Blood Ties with We Own the Night writer-director James Gray. For those unfamiliar with Canet, I strongly recommend checking out this 2006 mystery flick Tell No One. If the financing on Blood Ties comes together, filming will begin in April in New York.


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