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Beta-Galactosidase, Blood
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Beta-galactosidase is a lysosomal enzyme responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of gangliosides. The deficiency of this enzyme can lead to the following conditions: GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio syndrome B, and galactosialidosis.
GM1 gangliosidosis is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by reduced or absent beta-galactosidase activity. Absent or reduced activity leads to the accumulation of GM1 gangliosides, oligosaccharides, and keratan sulfate. The disorder can be classified into 3 subtypes that vary with regard to age of onset and clinical presentation. Type 1, or infantile onset, typically presents between birth and 6 months with a very rapid progression of hypotonia, dysostosis multiplex, hepatosplenomegaly, central nervous system degeneration, and death usually by 1 to 2 years. Type 2 is generally classified as late infantile or juvenile with onset between 7 months and 3 years presenting with developmental delays and a slower progression. Type 3 is an adult or chronic variant with onset between 3 and 30 years and is typically characterized by slowly progressive dementia with Parkinsonian features and dystonia. The incidence has been estimated to be 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 live births.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVB (MPS IVB, Morquio B) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by reduced or absent beta-galactosidase activity. The mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of disorders caused by the deficiency of any of the enzymes involved in the stepwise degradation of dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, or chondroitin sulfate (glycosaminoglycans; GAGs). Accumulation of GAGs (also known as mucopolysaccharides) in lysosomes interferes with normal functioning of cells, tissues, and organs. MPS IVB is caused by a reduced or absent activity of the beta-galactosidase enzyme and gives rise to the physical manifestations of the disease. Clinical features and severity of symptoms of MPS IVB are widely variable ranging from severe disease to an attenuated form, which generally presents at a later onset with a milder clinical presentation. In general, symptoms may include coarse facies, short stature, hepatosplenomegaly, hoarse voice, stiff joints, cardiac disease, but no neurological involvement. Treatment options are limited to symptomatic management.
Galactosialidosis is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease associated with a combined deficiency of beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase secondary to a defect in the cathepsin A protein. The disorder can be classified into 3 subtypes that vary with regard to age of onset and clinical presentation. Typical clinical presentation is coarse facial features, cherry-red spots, or skeletal dysplasia. The early infantile form is associated with fetal hydrops, skeletal dysplasia, and early death. The late infantile form typically presents with short stature dysostosis multiplex, coarse facial features, hepatosplenomegaly, and/or heart valve problems. The juvenile/adult form is typically characterized by progressive neurologic degeneration, ataxia, and/or angiokeratomas. The incidence of the juvenile/adult form is greater in individuals with Japanese ancestry.
A diagnostic workup in an individual with GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B, or galactosialidosis typically demonstrates decreased beta-galactosidase enzyme activity in leukocytes and/or fibroblasts; however, enzymatic testing is not reliable to detect carriers. Individuals with galactosialidosis would also have decreased neuraminidase activity in leukocytes and/or fibroblasts in addition to decreased beta-galactosidase enzyme activity. Molecular sequence analysis of the GLB1 gene allows for detection of the disease-causing mutations in affected patients with GM1 gangliosidosis and/or Morquio B and sequencing of the CTSA gene allows for detection of disease-causing mutations in patients with galactosialidosis.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B disease, and galactosialidosis
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Results <5.0 nmol/h/mL in properly submitted specimens are consistent with beta-galactosidase deficiency (GM1 gangliosidosis and Morquio B disease). Further differentiation between GM1 and Morquio B is dependent on the patient's clinical findings.
Normal results (> or =5.0 nmol/h/mL) are not consistent with beta-galactosidase deficiency.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This test cannot reliably determine carrier status.
This test does not differentiate between GM1 and Morquio B syndromes.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
> or =5.0 nmol/h/mL
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Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Suzuki Y, Sakuraba H, Oshima A: Chapter 151: Beta-galactosidase deficiency In The Metabolic Basis of Inherited Disease. Vol. 3. Eighth edition. Edited by CR Scriver, AL Beaudet, WS Sly, D Valle. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2001
2. Chamoles NA, Blanco M, Gaggioli D, Casentini C: Hurler-like phenotype: enzymatic diagnosis in dried blood spots on filter paper. Clin Chem 2001;47:2098-2102


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I have a 4x4 SUV which is coming to the end of its useful life, and which I have thoroughly beat around (including a trip to Dead Horse, on the Arctic Ocean in Alaska, from Minnesota), and I'm now starting to think of a new vehicle. One problem that I think most landscape people have is getting just a little bit higher than where you are, to see over local bushes and scrub, especially when the scene you're trying to shoot is flat, or falling away from you. What I'm getting to is this -- In my new vehicle, I'd like to be able to stand on the roof.
The problem with most vans and 4x4s is that you can't stand on the roof. I thought about mounting a sheet of 3/4 inch plywood with U-bolts to the roof rack, which I've been told will take 500 pounds. That would work, but it'd be ugly and, I'm afraid, noisy, and would get me even worse gas mileage. I'll probably do that, though, if a better solution doesn't present itself. I've tried carrying one of those short, multi-extendable ladders, but you can't use a tripod with a ladder.
Does anybody know of a vehicle that has a roof you can stand on? Has anybody else worked out a solution to this problem? I would also like to keep the solution, whatever it is, fairly low, so I can park in a standard home garage and in standard parking structures.
Right now, I'm thinking plywood platform with a sailing life belt to keep me from falling off and killing myself, with maybe some kind of simple apparatus that would keep the the tripod from falling off, as well...
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Military hummers are built pretty tough. However, I'm shure the roof of a full size van could be beefed up at a customizing shop or at a home garage for that matter.
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Outdoor Photographer magazine has been working with Nissan to create some sort of photographer's dream vehicle. Nissan told them that the Xterra wouldn't hold enough weight on the roof to do anything like you describe so they constructed a movable boom that fits in the trailer hitch and allows the camera (sans photographer) to be hoisted well above the vehicle. The camera (a DSLR) is tethered to a computer so they can see where it is pointed. It didn't sound like a great solution to me but they seem to like it.
Standing in the bed of pick-up gets you part of the way up and avoids making any kludgy modifications.
If I were building some sort of roof rack platform, I think I would look at steel grating rather than plywood. It would allow the platform to drain and wouldn't create an airfoil when driving. I'd also build about a 4 inch lip around it so I could carry gear and so I could position my feet and the tripod's feet right at the edge without slipping off.
My sense is that many vehicles are not rated for very heavy loads on the roof. My Jeep Grand Cherokee I think only allows 150 pounds on the roof rack-- not very much.
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Maybe the Land Rover Defender is worth taking a look at.
The model 90 has a short wheel base, and is excellent for off road.
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Actually, I can't find a customizing shop that will beef up a roof -- I went to a car show last year and checked the customizing people, and they all acted like I was goofy. I think there may be liability problems, too. One company does have a roof strong enough to stand on -- they're a van-customing company, but the vans they customize are only two-wheel drive. You can get four-wheel drive, but it costs A LOT -- $8,000 extra for the four-wheel drive alone. That's tempting, but the vans also get about 10 miles per gallon, and I do a lot of tripping.
Military hummers are pretty much out of it: they're tough, but they're crude and expensive, and not too pleasant if you're making a 5,000 mile loop out west. The other Hummer lines are basically Chevy Tahoes with extra weight.
Steel mesh isn't a bad idea, but it'd take a steel frame, and I'm wondering about weight. But that's something I'll definitely look into, because I've also thought about getting one of those permanent back-mounted ladders that would get me up to the roof, and a steel frame would give it something to hook into. Also, I'd rather have something that looks industrial, rather than exotic, because I think the truck would be less likely to get broken into.
I've thought about going with a pickup, and then just putting something like a folding scaffolding in it -- you could rig up something from Home Depot. Standing in the truck bed isn;t high enough -- I stand on the seats of my truck now, with my head stuck out the moon roof, and I'd kill for an extra four feet.
I don't know -- getting up on the roof seems like a simple concept, but getting it done has turned out to be pain in the posterior.
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January 02, 2006, 07:22:44 PM »
Good Day John,
There's another option also. It's called "UNI-STRUT". I've been using this stuff for years in the electrical trade. Very very versatile. I've built stand alone frames that supports 600 pound transformers. Also made A frames to hoist 500 pound genset rotors.
I'm suggesting that you purchase the tubes and you do the work yourself ei..lining the inside of your van with it. Since you cut to fit and bolt to assemble, you can remove or install or remove at your leasure....no welding required.
The channel tubes are available in galvanized steel or aluminum.
I've got a chin up bar in my pad made from it. Works like a charm.
Just another option for you to consider,
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In Texas 4x4 pickups with raised seats in the bed are used for seeing over brush and scrub while deer hunting. The seats are taken apart when not in use.
Just a thought.
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In Texas 4x4 pickups with raised seats in the bed are used for seeing over brush and scrub while deer hunting. The seats are taken apart when not in use.
Just a thought.
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I have a Toyota Landcruiser with an ARB steel roofrack. I have used it all over Australia for the past 10 years and it makes a great shooting platform. Rated to 200kg so no problems with weight.
There's no point in standing on the roof - just use a decent roofrack.
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January 03, 2006, 12:38:00 AM »
Have you thought about doing something similar to your first idea, say a piece of plywood or whatnot, but constructing it where it would be detachable? You could keep in in the rear of you vehicle, but when you need it, pull it out and mount it.
I thought about something like this after one evening of sitting on top on my honda and feeling it buckle slightly under me. Oh well, I got the shot and there's no permanent dent....
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January 03, 2006, 11:12:27 AM »
After following up on a couple of tips here, and doing some browsing on the web, I think I'm heading toward a Toyota Landcruiser with a full-length roof-rack. Some of the roof-racks shown online have floors made of bars that are tight enough to stand on without any further flooring, or that you could just throw a piece of carpet on. The bars could also be used to secure both myself and a tripod. I currently have a Lexus GX470, which is a version of the Toyota 4Runner, and it has been very reliable (though I have busted both a tire and a windshield, not the vehicle's fault.)
I did find, in browsing, a "photographers" vehicle here:
That's a little more than I want. I also live in Minnesota, where the winters are tough, and I really want to be able to keep the truck in my own garage.
I did some browsing on Land Rovers, which somebody suggested, and though the LR has great after-market stuff, like roof-racks, there are two problems in the U.S. The first is that the Land Rovers have a bad record for reliability, and are expensive to fix when they do break down; and the second is that most states have only a single LR dealer. That means that if you break down in West Cooter, Arkansas, you might have to truck it a couple of hundred miles to get it fixed. The most recent Land Rovers have a high-performance Jaguar engine; they're supposed to be great for off-road, but I think that would be most practical in off-road L.A. Toyota dealerships,, on the other hand, are everywhere.
I thought about something removable that I could just put on, and take off, the roof. That was my first idea, in fact. But the problem is, most SUV roofs, including mine, are actually curved in several directions, and in differing degrees. If I just threw a few pieces of plywood on top (perhaps joined with hinges, with rubber on the bottom to protect the roof) I'm afraid that I'd still be denting the high spots under the flat plywood...and I think trying to match the curve of the roof with plywood would be impossible. The other thing is, anything removable would probably just get buried under all the other crap I drag around with me, and discourage impulse-shooting, which I don't want to do. I'd like something where I can yank the car off the road and be set up two minutes later.
I'm thinking that if I attach something like a bungee cord to the bottom of the tripod's center column, and then to one of the roof-rack's floor bars, it should be really steady. I plan to tie myself in with safety lines used in sailing; a two-point hitch, one on each side of the truck, would at least keep me from falling off and landing on my head.
If I actually pull this off (maybe this summer?) I'll post a picture.
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I did some browsing on Land Rovers, which somebody suggested, and though the LR has great after-market stuff, like roof-racks, there are two problems in the U.S. The first is that the Land Rovers have a bad record for reliability, and are expensive to fix when they do break down;
I think this is the Range Rover series of cars, and not the Land Rover Defender, which is a real workhorse.
The Range Rover series had a few bad years earlier, I know, but I don't know anything about the reliability of the current versions (all are upgraded within the past years).
and the second is that most states have only a single LR dealer. That means that if you break down in West Cooter, Arkansas, you might have to truck it a couple of hundred miles to get it fixed.
The most recent Land Rovers have a high-performance Jaguar engine;
That would definitely be the Range Rover series, not the Defender.
The Defender uses a 2.5l diesel.
they're supposed to be great for off-road,
The Defender is right there at the top. The typical saying goes that if you get stuck with your 4x4, get someone with a Defender to pull you out. If the Defender gets stuck, get another Defender. If that doesn't work, get something with belts.
If you want to browse the Defenders, check out the UK web site, since the US web site seems to be missing all those models.
Given the general availability of the Toyota Landcruiser, I suspect that this may be a more convenient car to get, though.
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IMHO, most SUVs are useless for landscape shooting, they're far too small. Even if you could get up onto the roof, you're probably still not high enough. There are many other reasons for my dislike of SUV's, if you'll permit me...
Landscape shooting is "F8 and be there", right? It's the "be there" part that's hard. Anyone can dial up F8. To "be there", especially at sunset and dawn you need a ton of money for motels and a lot of dedication to get up hours before dawn and drive to the location. When it's all over, half an hour after sunset, you still have to drive all the way back to the motel. If you're really lucky, there's somewhere still open where you can get supper. Usually, you're not.
The solution is to camp in the vehicle. SUV's and their ilk fail this test totally. They're far too small to camp in, especially if you need to pack lots of gear. Like a simple aluminum stepladder. (What if the best camera location's not on top of the vehicle?)
The solution is a van, and by far the best van available nowadays (at least for landscape shooting is the Dodge Sprinter. In a Sprinter, you have stand-up head room in back for six-footers, enough room for stepladders and whatever else you need to take, photo-wise. Camping for two would be nothing short of luxury and, since it's manufactured by Mercedes Benz, it's well built and its turbo diesel gives you twice the mpg of North American domestic vans. Mine will have a scooter or dirt bike in back for places the van can't go.
American UPS and FedEx have bought thousands of them to replace their domestic fleet. The Sprinter turns on a dime, has ABS and traction control, tons of ground clearnance, parks in a standard stall, goes over 800 kms on a tank and costs about the same as a Stupid, Useless Vehicle.
No, I don't work for Dodge. I'm retired. Until I get my Sprinter, I'll have to keep driving my 320,000 km GM van.
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The solution is a van,
No, the solution is the Defender 110 or 130!
since it's manufactured by Mercedes Benz, it's well built
*big cough*
Just because Chrysler and Daimler-Benz merged and formed Daimler-Chrysler doesn't mean that Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth are manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.
And that a car is manufactured by Mercedes-Benz doesn't necessarily mean that it's well-built, q.v. the early A-series and the two-three year old Vito.
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January 03, 2006, 02:53:37 PM »
The Sprinter would be ideal except for one thing: it's just a hair short of eight feet tall. That means that it won't park in standard residential garages, or in most parking garages. (You'll see that most parking garages have warnings that they'll only accept something up to about six-feet, four inches high; I know, because I've been looking at them. Except for that, The Sprinter would be great.)
The sleep-over thing was the reason I've been considering a van, though I haven't slept in the truck. Motels are fine with me, and since I've spent quite a bit of time camping, I've got a four-man tent and a self-inflating foam pad that works well enough.
Some of the vans on the conversion van sites would really be great for long distance trips with in-van sleeping, though, with microwaves, refrigerators, pop-tops, beds, storage bins, etc. I wouldn't be surprised, though, if they get less than ten miles a gallon. For that price, you could save enough in one-long distance day to stay in a motel...
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January 03, 2006, 05:02:47 PM »
Two options -
One go to an RV show, there are some vehicles now that would work for you. I saw one on the Outdoor network RV program that was built on a Ford super duty truck frame that had 4 wheel drive and you could sleep in it. Check the networks website, they might still have info on it.
The second is to start with a truck and use some of the same material that contractors use to build a frame that can hold quite a lot of weight. You could also use steel mesh for the flooring and attach one of those ladders to the back or side so that you could reach the "roof".
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I'd definitely get a Defender. They have plenty of aftermarket parts available for your needs.
Pics from the trip here. Article is in Finnish, sorry.
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January 04, 2006, 07:09:13 PM »
Part of the problem with the LR Defender is that it is not imported into the US. I believe it once was, but not now. There maybe some used ones out there and importing a "gray market" model will prove very expensive to modify for both emissions and safety.
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Part of the problem with the LR Defender is that it is not imported into the US. I believe it once was, but not now. There maybe some used ones out there and importing a "gray market" model will prove very expensive to modify for both emissions and safety.
I'm not so sure that it will be so expensive to modify for emissions and safety, unless you import an old model.
The problem might be that it's somewhat expensive, at about 16 000 UKP minimum, which is about the same as USD 32 000.
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January 05, 2006, 09:38:31 AM »
I came this close >< to buying a Defender 4 or 5 years back. I'm sure there are plenty in the used market, that could be brought up to spec inexpensively. look around Dallas or LA as there just show vehicles there. No significant offroading miles.
Hell of a vehicle, but noisy and crude, not at all like the GX470.
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Now onto the instructable.
I've been into remote controlled toys since I was a kid.
(about 40+ years ago, summer of 1969?)
I had purchased a Roswell Quadrocopter (see blueprints on next step) back in 1999.
(still a kid?)
This is the first Quadrocopter I have purchased.
Never built it, though...(guess I never had the time)
Now, I dug the old flier out of storage and thought I would like to build a wooden one.
As, the original Roswell Quadrocopter was made from paperbacked foam.
Seeing now, the electronics and motors are much better then 11 years ago.
I will not be going into heavy detail on the build of this Quadrocopter.
As, that could make it a very long instructable.
Also, you may notice I don't have pictures of every step.
I didn't plan on this being a instructable, so I took what pictures I had
and did the best I could of describing what I did.
I will give you brief descriptions and hopefully this info will be useful for someone else.
If you are interested in some history on the Quadrocopter.
History of the Quadrocopter
Quadrotor on Wiki
If you like my instructable, please take a second and vote for me!
My quadrocopter took 2nd place at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair.
Thank you..
I'm off to try cutting this on my Mill, thanks for the .eps (encapsulated-post-script) format files, very handy having them already in vector format.
Since opposite-spinning props are positioned opposite from each other, then same-spinning props are adjacent to each other. (I had to draw a diagram of a 4copter to figure this!).
So then, increasing the speed on one same-direction pair would tilt the frame resulting in horizontal thrust. So if my logic is correct so far, then turning the frame results a directional thrust. If that is correct, then is your turn-the-frame control the same knob as your horizontal thrust control? But then, I suppose you could provide horizontal thrust by increasing the speed of only one prop.
(Sorry, I tend to be hyper-analytical, and this thing fascinates me.)
thanks for answering that question!
All the info you need is right here:
Happy New Year!!
iam Jeevan reddy from india,sir can i use the motors which are used in dvd drives and also i want the detailed technical description of quadrocaptor.
But, if the price is right, we could talk!
It was a rocket that was about 10 feet tall.
Oh, well!
Maybe next year! ( I have a different project that I'm going to enter, will have a instructable for it, too) Stay tuned....
Thanks for the kind comments, too!!
hello iam jeevan from india.please help me in this project.please email me the detailed circuit of quadrocaptor and also parts which are required for this.
i hope u will help me.
Everything you need to know.
Also, search for Mikrocopter on Google.
There is a Wiki page, too!
Hope this helps.
can i use dvd player motors for quadrocaptor design
i cant get the motors which are prescribed by u......................................
i want detailed circuit design of quadrocaptor.please sir awaiting for your reply
>i didn't understand how did you build the remote control
>secondly i live in india can you sugest some other kind of motor which is easy to find any where
iam from hyd..if u like to do friendship with me email firstname.lastname@example.com is my email.we can share our ideas abt this project.
Thanks for the kind comments.
I would recommend you go to
Maybe someone there could help you out on your tank.
Good Luck, with it!
Nice work, congratulation. You must be both artist and scientist.
With which software did you do the mounting insctructions drawing ?
I need to do exactly the same with my CAD files for my home made robot, you'll be nice to give me some advice to do it. thanks !
I give you 5, 'cause esthetism, engineering, and communication are all perfect.
(your tattoo rules !)
Thanks for the kind comments.
Which drawing are you talking about.
The blueprint drawing?
As, I did not do that drawing, it came with the Roswell Flyer I purchased in 1999.
I know you could use Sketch-up from Google.
As for the tattoo, that is not my tattoo.
I did the tattoo.
I am a tattoo artist, too!
(this file: http://www.instructables.com/image/FHWS3H7GEFGD5GJ/Stuff-I-used-to-build-the-quad.jpg)
thanks !
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On several streets near Lander Road, trees are split or bent in the direction the wind blew.
The National Weather Service confirms a high-end EF1 tornado, up to 200 yards wide, blew a path 1.3 miles from Ursuline College to residential streets.
The college was hardest hit. The gymnasium wall was ripped off in the 110 mph winds.
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The winds sent one branch straight through the dining room wall of Lorie's home. Both women said, another five feet over, and the trees could have landed on bedrooms where parents and children were sleeping.
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WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Share your views on the state of the Animation Industry.
WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Three weeks from tonight, at the headquarters of The Animation Guild.
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Sponsored by Women In Animation.
The discussion will feature from the Guild: Tom Sito and Steve Hulett.
From the the community of writers: Craig Miller.
Representing the Independent view: Charles Zembillas - yours truly.
This will be a significant discussion. Everyone is encouraged to be there. Especially leaders and those who aspire to leadership.
WIA members may attend for free. All others, a $10 fee will be charged. Proceeds from this event will be going towards the Phyllis Craig Art Scholarship that WIA awards each year.
Please do not park in the Guild's lot. Those spaces are reserved for students of their school, the American Animation Institute.
Friday evening, October 21, 2011.
From 7pm to 10pm.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Feel free to bring along your camera and videotape this event.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
It's not just going to be four people talking to each other. This will involve everyone. If you're pro-active, if you're looking to get involved in the future of the animation community, if you have something to say and have something to contribute to the discussion on the evening of October 21, 2011, then make it a point to attend this event. Your participation will be valued and appreciated.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Less than two weeks from now, you'll have an opportunity to participate in this very special event sponsored by Women In Animation. Come to Burbank on the evening of October 21 and contribute to the betterment of the animation community. Your presence will make a difference. See above for details.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Ten days from now. Be a part of a landmark event sponsored by Women In Animation.
October 21, 2011
It will take place at The Animation Guild.
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Starts at 7 pm.
Please refer to the first post for more details regarding this important industry centric discussion.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
You're welcome to bring a video or audio recording device.
Last time I was part of a panel at the Guild, it was September 30, 2008. Before the panel, I sat in on the meeting. I reported what I saw, which I didn't think was good based upon the behavior of one of their leaders, and it became a matter of my word vs. theirs, and an excuse for the Guild to blacklist AN.
Let's record this event and make sure that what is said and discussed is there for all to experience as it happens.
A week from tonight.
October 21, 2011
It will take place at The Animation Guild.
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Starts at 7 pm and goes to 10.
Women In Animation members free. Non Women In Animation members $10. Proceeds will go towards the Phyllis Craig Art Scholarship.
Please park on the street and not in the Guild's lot. It's reserved for students of their school.
So bring your camera and a positive attitude, and be a part of this important event. Things can change for the better, but only if you get involved.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
This Friday night.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
This is nice graphic. Less than 48 hours away. Bring your video cameras folks.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
I'm up in the Bay so I won't be able to make it.
Hope it goes well, and am curious to find out what is said.
Looking forward to the day also (as usual) because it is my birthday.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Happy Birthday Jeff!
Yep, the debate, argument, whatever it's gonna be called, is only a few hours away at this point.
Please bring a video recorder folks if you plan on being there so we can share this with the rest of the animation world.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
I'll be leaving for the event soon.
This will be a significant meeting ladies and gentlemen. Hope you can make it.
If you show up bring a video camera to record it. We don't want to repeat what happened three years ago. You'll want to record this for posterity.
Be sure to park on the street and not in the lot unless you're a student of the Guild's art school.
Keep in mind, there will be a $10 cover for anyone who's not a member of Women In Animation. The cover charge will go to their Phyllis Craig Art Scholarship.
See you there brothers and sisters.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Now that it's over and I've had an evening to reflect on the way this event went down, the word that comes to mind is... surreal. In two words, very surreal.
But fun!
I don't think it's possible to convey my experience and impressions in writing. It would take too long and there's much that I have to say. More than can be related in leaving written comments here. I've got an idea as to how to proceed with this so I'll follow up later.
If you missed the event, you missed something very special. I think the people in attendance realize just how significant and eye opening it was, on many different levels.
I will say this, from a personal perspective.
If you thought this union is troubled and dysfunctional, you would've seen that dysfunction in exceptional glory last night. Maybe something positive can come from the debate, but if it does, I doubt it will be from the Guild. This is an organization that is entrenched in its inability to comprehend itself, in its inability to understand how its perceived by the vast majority of the animation community, and is at a loss as to where to go from here.
This is an organization that is not open to reform, is not open to new ideas, has no ideas to offer, and is totally lacking in leadership. It was almost painfully obvious in the way things went last night.
I didn't get into half of what I wanted to get into during the event. Of what I was able to cover, I hope that some of the suggestions I made will perhaps be considered, but frankly I'm not holding my breath. To me, I feel the Animation Guild is a group that is going nowhere fast, and they seem to be fine with that. There's no pressure on the union to change or do things differently. As long as animation artists are forced to join when they find employment at a union studio, or are still forced to pay them even though they choose not to join the union once they get into a union studio, there's simply no incentive for the Guild to do things any differently than what they know.
They do a good job managing benefits and retirement plans, but beyond that they're a stagnant body. Hostile, defensive, insecure, with a tendency to see anyone outside of their organization as the enemy, especially if its people who are critical of them. Even if its other animation artists and people they know and are friends with otherwise.
I might add that Women In Animation billed this event as "Union: An Argument", and that's what they got. It was funny how at one point their tempers started to flair and things got very lively. I mean, very lively. It's all good, but while it was happening it was, well, surreal.
One more thing. We had a lot more people show up from the AN side. Very few people from the Guild were there. Hardly anyone. I counted around 35 to 40 in attendance altogether, including the panelists, which I think is a good turnout considering that WIA was charging $10 at the door. It was well worth the money I'd say, and contrary to what one would expect at an event like this, nobody left until the show was over.
That's my report for now. As I mentioned, I'll follow up later to convey more of the details of what was discussed and further relate my thoughts and impressions.
Thanks to the people who came to the debate, and thanks to WIA for organizing it and inviting me to participate. Good times.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
The Union has already put up a run down of the event on their blog.
http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/ ... panel.html
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Yeah, and it's more of their propaganda as expected. Here's Steve Hulett's account of the evening...
Tom S. outlined the history of unions in Cartoonland, from the Fleischer days to the present. Craig Miller described how the Writers Guild of America came to represent animation writers in the 1990s, and Yours Truly provided information about contract negotiations, organizing non-union houses, and what the Animation Guild has worked to accomplish over the past twenty years. Charles Z. talked about independent operators in animation, how he came to form Animation Nation in 1999, and how TAG blog comments should be moderated.
For one thing, Gary Montalbano, a 25 year veteran union member, brought up the character assassination that the Guild allows to occur on the comment section of their blog. He's the one that first suggested moderating their comments in a professional manner like every other self respecting blog. I brought it up at the end as part of a series of comments I made that were suggestions as to what the Guild could do to improve itself, especially in the areas of an outreach program which is non-existent.
No mention of that by Mr. Hulett, nor of my suggestion of starting a second union for independents and other animation artists who can't get union benefits.
The leadership of this union is absolutely dreadful and this write-up by their business rep underscores just how bad it is. I saw it in action last night and now that this poor account of the evening has been published on their blog I'm more convinced than ever of their dysfunction. No wonder so few people bother to get involved in this organization. Can't say I blame them.
According to Steve Hulett, in order for the Guild to moderate the hate posted anonymously on their blog, they would have to bring up the issue to their executive board. That's right, an official union meeting to discuss moderating comments on the blog that he controls. And he said this in response to what Gary Montalbano brought up, not me.
By the way folks, much of the evening has been videotaped. So unlike my previous encounter with the Guild on September 30, 2008 when it came down to my word versus theirs, this time we can look at the video and back up the account that I'm relating here as well as everything else that went down that night.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
Yeah Charles I have to say that I can't totally disagree with you. The answer to my question at the end showed me just how much its like when my kids were younger and they would fold their arms and scream nooooooooo!!!! when I would try to get them to eat something new.
I did have a little hope that this meeting might open some cracks to change though after I left.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
It was my birthday so I decided to celebrate to support my dear brutha Charles in his continued quest to deal with difficult people while spreading a positive self empowered message.
I believe Unity comes from self empowered people.
I'm not just a business owner, tattoo artist...I've worked in comics, animation and video games for almost 20 years now. I have a great amount of experience working in a vast majority of art fields in Los Angeles...and although I don't join Unions I believe in Unity...but the people I'm united with are all self empowered and knowledgeable in not only their art but their business. I'm a problem solver and empire builder and I work in the business of giving others platforms to be seen.
I'm passionate. I have ideas and I share them...I can't stomach defeatest people who call themselves leaders.
If I was a Union member I would be disgusted by my so called leaders...hell, I'm not a Union member and I was disgusted...
granted, I'm sure they are not use to anyone challenging them in their own house...
they changed the rules of the night. I was invited to come and film..like I always do. There were two other people filming, but TOm Sito pointed me out as someone who needed to be made an example of since he didn't like the level of my questioning.
BTW guys, you are a blanket corporation...not separate Unions like you tried to paint...IATSE owns you all...bla, but you knew that...Spinners! ha
So the forum was open. Free to union members, 10 dollars for non..I paid for me and my lady...AND I didn't even get a slice of pizza...WTF?
I was called an asshole by one of the Writer Union reps who was on the panel..don't remember his name...Sito got angry and said I can't post my video..watch me...there was no sign or anyone saying I couldn't and when Tom called on me to ask a question he said "you with the camera" and its all recorded so he was aware of what was going on..sorry Tom if you lost your cool, but be a man and lie, I mean lay in your bed.
Jerry Beck yelled "shut up" from two seats away in the audience with me and then flipped me off...all on video..fuckin awesome!..I got loud but never lost my cool...these so called leaders can't say the same.
Tom said, "this is why I don't do these things anymore, I lose my temper"...well Tom...time to find your temper homie. take control. Don't let it rule you. Reactionaries don't make good leaders, only good revolutionaries. hahahah
all and all. it was awesome. Just another confirmation to me how a union organization is a broken and old one...even though their behavior seemed really childish...but I'm not surprised..last time 12 years ago it was Steve losing his cool with me..this time he was the only one that didn't even want to engage me other then to tell me how muchI need to learn followed by a long anecdote about how some other artist tried to change s*** and it didn't work out....awww, what a great bed time story...sweet dreams kiddies! hahahaha
so yeah, good times, old stuff.
And yes, once I opened my mouth my intent was to fire s*** up...thats how I do..but, I kept my cool..unlike these so called "leaders"...what a shame that these type of dudes are in power..if it was my tribe, they would of been kicked out a long time ago..
strenght in numbers??? not if you're only as strong as your weakest link..and that link is your leaders....good luck everyone!
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
More misconceptions and personal character assassination on the guilds blog by people who weren't even there.
I have worked in animation since 1997 and its sad to see how many sheepish people are impressed by so called "leaders" they call class acts...pashaw. I will posting video in the next couple weeks as soon as my schedule opens up so I can do final edit.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
The WiA panel was interesting but I'm sorry that you didn't use it as a forum to discuss the problems you have with The Animation Guild. I heard you complain that it's hard for entrepreneurs and that you don't appreciate anonymous attacks on their blog in reply to your posts. And I agreed with you that anyone posting should do so under their name and not anonymously (which is why I am surprised to see these forums filled with people posting under the cover of handles).
I wish you had taken the opportunity when I and others asked what you feel is wrong with 839 to express it. You had lengthy answers but they didn't seem to have any specifics in them. I really did want to know but didn't hear what you thought they do wrong or what you want Animation Nation to accomplish.
Your associate Snakebite did little to acquit himself well. He's full of passion and loud voice but coming up with things others should wave a magic wand and accomplish -- all the while protesting that he doesn't want to get involved -- and shouting over people when they try to reply to him does nothing to make people want to listen to his suggestions. His description of what happened that evening doesn't quite match reality. Even such points as where Jerry Beck was sitting -- normally mild-mannered Jerry Beck, who was driven to telling him to knock it off by his yelling over people -- wasn't two seats away from him. He was across the aisle and down the row and a few rows forward. If he can't even keep that straight -- a minor issue but one he bothered to mention -- it's no surprise he doesn't get other facts about the evening correct.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
When you see the video Jerry was only a couple seats away from me. Again the video will support the reality. I'm sorry if you didn't witness it correctly but the video will correct you.
I'm not Charles associate but his friend and someone who believes in his message. That panel did nothing but fill the air with anecdotes about men who tried but failed. Defeatist tones with similar attitudes.
Everytime Charles wanted to focus on solutions he was talked over with more of the same anecdotes...so I thought I would join in because it seemed like a big game to me.
In my video you will hear me acknowledge that true change comes with long and hard work and I was willing to join in the battle, because I already am in it...but not join the union. I don't have to join a club in order to join a fight.
I was totally confused as to what that panel was. Originally Charles told me that the WIA wanted him to be the spokesperson for their beef with the union but it ended up being Charles against the union...I feel the WIA left him hanging to dry...
but whatever I said and however I said it, passion or whatever you want to call it...I never called anyone a name, swore at a person or flipped them off...leaders shouldn't lose their tempers, their should find it.
Re: WIA presents "Union: A Debate" - Burbank - Oct 21 '11
It was obvious to more than just a few people at the event that this is a corrupted union.
It's a company union that doesn't want to rock the boat with the studios. Their priority is to keep everyone in line. They're not interested in doing anything different and would rather engage in attacking individuals who are coming from an angle of goodwill and support than to make even the smallest gesture of reform for the betterment of their membership, the community in general and the future.
Here's some of what's missing from Steve Hulett's assessment of the evening.
My suggestion of finding a way of bringing independent artists into the Guild's benefits program.
My suggestion of the Guild sponsoring an art scholarship similar to what Women In Animation do.
My suggestion of initiating an outreach program to the art and animation schools of Los Angeles County.
My suggestion of the Guild sponsoring a film festival.
Simple things they could do to improve upon things and build good relationships with the next generation of artists.
I also invited everyone there to the next AN Night this coming October 25, which is tomorrow evening. After we spend time with our guest Tina Price we'll be talking with someone from the United Steelworkers International, the largest and most powerful union in the world. There's the possibility that we could form an alternative union and be amalgamated into the USWI.
My suggestion of moderating the comments on the Guild's blog were in line with how the Guild is perceived in general, which is very poor. They could improve their image by doing something about their blog.
Most of the talking that night was done by the three panelists affiliated with the union. What they discussed were rules and regulations and ancient history. I went along with what Linda Miller, the MC for the event, was posing for the most part as to the questions she was putting forth.
The event was very boring for the first 45 minutes to an hour, as the three union panelists were doing almost all of the talking. Things started getting lively when they were being challenged by Snakebite. That's when they started yelling and acting childishly. I said over the microphone this behavior was unnecessary. The ones acting like the biggest fools were Tom Sito and Jerry Beck.
When things settled down I suggested taking the conversation into a solution oriented discussion.
It's remarkable, predictable, and regrettable that this union would spin the evening's happenings the way they have. The comments on their blog are as ridiculous as the idea that they have to have a meeting of their executive board to get some sort of control over the comments that are posted there. I hope they do cuz I can see a time when they're going to get hit with a lawsuit if they don't do something about the character defamation they allow to go on.
What's just as remarkable and predictable, is how the people posting about this event on their blog weren't even there.


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By joining our 10 Million Better campaign, you will be helping to chart the course for a new direction in the travel and tourism industry, one that leads to clean beaches, forests and parks; that fosters local economic development and that results in the protection and longevity of cultural traditions and architectural treasures.