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Shoshone use film, courts, to fight gold mine on sacred landPublished by MAC on 2007-12-06
Shoshone use film, courts, to fight gold mine on sacred land
6th December 2007
by Lisa J Wolf, ENS
CRESCENT VALLEY, Nevada - The 32nd Annual American Indian Film Festival presented Western Shoshone grandmother Carrie Dann with the Eagle Spirit award for best overall contribution in American Indian cinema at an awards ceremony November 27. "Our Land, Our Life," the film that shows the Western Shoshones' determined struggle to maintain their way of life, won the festival's Best Documentary award.
"Our Land, Our Life," a 74 minute documentary directed by George and Beth Gage, details Carrie and Mary Dann's 30 year struggle to protect their traditional ways and ancestral lands from mining degradation in a battle that went to the U.S. Supreme Court and beyond to the United Nations with no relief as yet from the U.S. government.
Having won these film awards, Dann and her allies, speaking on behalf of the Earth, their Mother, are preparing once again to enter the U.S. Appeals Court and U.S. District Court.
The Western Shoshone grandmother and other Western Shoshone, who call themselves the Newe people, are trying to stop the federal Bureau of Land Management, BLM, from permitting the world's largest gold-mining company, the Barrick Gold Corporation based in Toronto, from mining on or any nearer to Mt. Tenabo. The mountain is sacred to the Western Shoshone and fundamental to Newe Creation stories and worship.
In the film, Dann, of Crescent Valley, Nevada relates, "As far as the Western Shoshones being here in this valley, they've always been here from forever, I guess. Our stories don't tell us coming here from anyplace. It tells us that as the Creator went by He planted His children. We've heard that from the time we were little, 'It's Western Shoshone land. It's your Earth Mother: She provides for you.'"
The history of the official Western Shoshone relations with the United States began in 1863 when the U.S. government and the Western Shoshone Nation signed the Treaty of Ruby Valley, which recognized Western Shoshone land title. But in the following years the U.S. government began to treat these lands as belonging to the United States and not to the Western Shoshone.
In 1974, the United States sued Carrie Dann and her sister Mary Dann for trespass, basing their suit on a 1962 stipulation of the Federal Indian Claims Commission that the Western Shoshone had lost their land to the United States by gradual encroachment of U.S. settlers and were entitled to $26 million for the 24 million acres of their original territory. Dann's father homesteaded Crescent Valley ranch land but grazing rights for horses and cattle on surrounding land are now administered by the BLM, which considers the Danns to owe $5 million in grazing fees on what is disputed as traditional Western Shoshone range.
When Mary and Carrie Dann made it to the U.S. Supreme Court and wanted to discuss how title had never been legally transferred from the Shoshone to the United States, the court ruled the Secretary of the Interior had accepted the monetary award on their behalf. The court ruled that the Western Shoshone have been paid and had no right to come before the court and argue for title.
As Chris Sewall of the Western Shoshone Defense Project said in "Our Land, Our Life," "You have the government taking money out of one pocket and putting it another and saying, 'Justice has been done and the Shoshone people have spoken.'"
The documentary shows the BLM with a cavalcade of armed agents confiscating over 500 head of the Danns' horses and over 200 head of cattle in roundups that began in 1992.
Footage is also shown of horses and foals removed by the BLM during a 2003 roundup dead of starvation, decomposing.
Julie Fishel of the Western Shoshone Defense Project questions whether the real impetus for the U.S. government's raids on the Danns is because the area from which the animals were removed "sits atop one of the largest gold finds in the history of the United States."
Fishel argues that grazing degradation cannot compare with mining degradation. During gold extraction, tons of earth are dug, and leached with toxic cyanide to separate gold from rock.
In addition, 20,000 to 70,000 gallons per minute of underground water would be removed from this arid region for the gold extraction process "every day for one mine alone, every day 365 days a year," Fishel said. On December 27, 2002, the Inter-American Commission issued a final report, finding the United States in violation of the rights of Western Shoshone petitioners to equality before the law, due process, and property under the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man. The finding had no effect on the U.S. government.
Following the death of Mary Dann on Earth Day, April 22, 2005, the Western Shoshone took the cause to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. In March 2006 they received a ruling from the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, CERD, a treaty body set up by the United Nations and ratified by the United States in 1993.
The Early Warning and Urgent Action Decision issued by CERD urged the United States to immediately freeze, desist and stop any further actions against the Western Shoshone people, including legislative efforts to privatize their land. CERD ordered the United States to stop immediately and initiate dialogue with the Western Shoshone. This has not happened.
In addition, Canada's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, a committee of the Canadian House of Commons, condemned Canada's mining corporations acting abroad, including Barrick Gold, in a report dated June 26, 2005.
The Standing Committee recommended that Canada "reign in its corporate behavior abroad" and establish "clear legal norms in Canada to ensure that Canadian companies and residents are held accountable when there is evidence of environmental and/or human rights violations associated with the activities of Canadian mining companies."
James Anaya of the University of Arizona School of Law sees the Western Shoshone case as "very important for the indigenous movement world-wide" and said in the film, "They've won the moral battle."
"The United States has its legal maneuvering it can make within its own domestic system," he said, "but when it comes to judging those actions against fundamental human rights, the Danns and the Western Shoshone are the ones who are right."
In March, Dann and the Western Shoshone Defense Project requested that representatives of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Populations, the UN High Commission for Human Rights and other UN agencies attend as observers during a proposed global expert seminar to examine these issues next July.
The global expert seminar will be held on Newe Sogobe (Western Shoshone Territory) at the 14th Indigenous Environmental Network Protecting Mother Earth conference July 17-20, 2008, hosted by the Western Shoshone Defense Project.
They are asking that the commissioner make a site visit to Newe Sogobe prior to the July 2008 conference.
Besides petitioning international bodies and U.S. courts, the Western Shoshone, with the support of Oxfam America, took formal statements to Barrick Gold shareholders in May of 2007. They brought over 18,000 signatures of people who oppose mining on Mount Tenabo and in Horse Canyon, important spiritual areas in northern Nevada and the sites of Newe creation stories.
Protection of these sites is fueling legal action.
Of the creation stories and Mt. Tenabo, Western Shoshone Larson Bill told ENS, "They're not told except certain times of the year and also it's not really told to everybody. It's passed down and people that really listen to it believe it. It's a creation story. That's where we got the name for each season and also our instructions of how we're supposed to live here in the world."
The Western Shoshone are planning their next gathering in the area where Bill says, "There's roads into the area where they did the exploration" and "pretty soon it's going to say 'no trespassing.'"
Bill said, "If you were sitting in church and there was all this construction, you wouldn't like that. You wouldn't like people digging up the lawn of the church. You're trying to talk to the Creator and you've got all these distractions."
The current legal appeal was filed July 20 by attorney Roger Flynn, representing the Te-Moak Band of the Western Shoshone, the Western Shoshone Defense Project and Great Basin Mine Watch in their lawsuit against the Department of the Interior and Barrick Gold Corporation.
The appeal relates to a case originally brought by the Western Shoshone allies on May 9, 2005, which involves the BLM's approval of exploration by Barrick's Cortez mining operation of 30,000 acres around Mt. Tenabo and Horse Canyon.
Flynn explained to ENS, "Cortez would only disturb 250 acres but they never told us where."
Flynn said the BLM is "supposed to be consulting with Natives" and "not just say it's going to go out there somewhere and Cortez will tell us where later" in an area with "nationally-recognized cultural historic sites."
The U.S. District Court judge in Reno "ruled that he was not going to upset BLM's view of the law so we appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals." A ruling is expected sometime in 2008.
The Cortez gold mine is located 60 miles southwest of Elko, Nevada in Lander County. Barrick is the owner of a 60 percent joint venture interest and is the operator; the remaining 40 percent interest is held by Kennecott Explorations (Australia) Ltd.
Even if the Western Shoshone win the Tenabo/Horse Canyon exploration case, the lawsuit will not stop the newly proposed Cortez Hills Tenabo Project. This development includes a new open pit, underground mining, three new waste rock facilities, a new heap leach pad and related roads and facilities, requiring new surface disturbances of 6,792 acres and the permanent loss of 817 acres of pinon trees, which produce pine nuts, a traditional Western Shoshone food source.
The BLM's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the mining proposal is open for public comment through December 21, 2007.
"BLM has signaled its intention to approve the project," said Flynn. If the BLM approves the final environmental impact statement by the end of spring 2008 as Flynn expects, the Shoshone would have to bring a new court case to block the mine's construction. "We have to wait until they formally approve the project," said Flynn.
The Cortez Hills Tenabo Project is expected to extract eight million ounces of gold worth $6.4 billion at today's prices. The current Cortez mining in the valley is about 15 miles from Mt. Tenabo but the new mine would blast directly into the mountain.
Flynn said, "The Tenabo case is going to boil down to whether the BLM can approve mining by the company at the expense of protecting religious freedom on public lands." Flynn sees the issue as "a test case of religious freedom versus yet another gold mine."
Gerald Smith, field manager for the Battle Mountain BLM Field Office, told ENS that "after the final record of decision, we're continuing to conduct consultation with" the Western Shoshone.
"We're asking them for their comments. We've been working with them," said Smith. "We have a working group that we put together with the Elko Band." Smith acknowledged that should there be an open pit and potential underground mining "there are going to be definite impacts, visual impacts" and "loss of pinon juniper in traditional areas should excavation of the pit get approved."
"If they start excavation and recover cultural artifacts" a programmatic agreement between BLM, the mining company, the State Historic Preservation Office and the Te-Moak Tribe will, Smith believes, adequately address mitigation of Native American artifacts and burial sites.
Flynn says BLM mitigation "looks good on paper but doesn't really happen."
"Protection isn't just writing a report on it and moving on," he said. "It's not just the bones or artifacts" since "it's what many have called their church," Flynn said. "You wouldn't do mitigation for the Sistine Chapel. You wouldn't take a picture, blow it up and then say you've mitigated the damage."
Lou Schack, Barrick Gold's manager of communications and community affairs, told ENS, "As far as the current litigation, we've prevailed several times in regards to these charges and we expect to again." Carrie Dann told ENS, "There are definitely burial sites within that area" and artifacts.
"That area has been used by the Western Shoshone people for fasting and all kinds of things," she said. "There's medicinal plants up there. Things people still use today. The area used to be hunting area for the men-folk and I absolutely think what they're doing is spiritual genocide against the Western Shoshone people" in "a spiritual area of great significance."
"Destroying that is destroying the way we believe. If you destroy land as indigenous people, that is destroying life," Dann said. "I don't mean just life now, but the life for the future" and "for a company to do this just surely for money, I think is wrong."
"Senators and also the Congress people from the state of Nevada" aren't looking at the destruction but "at net proceeds" which "as indigenous persons we can't look at" since "our duty is to protect the rights of the future generations to come," she said.
"They're not protecting the water, the land, out there with a hand-out saying 'put some money in here' either for political campaigns or whatever it is. I see money over the rights of indigenous people," Dann said.
"Barrick is the biggest gold company in the world," she said. "These gold mines have these so-called politicians in their pocket. Maybe people can eat gold later on in life."
In "Our Land, Our Life," Dann said, "They're pumping this virgin water so we as human beings can enjoy wearing gold. Ladies and gentleman, you are killing the Earth. The Earth is dying because of the way people act" and as U.S. consumers "desperately" pursue gold, "we as indigenous people are yelling, 'Stop that, you're killing our Mother!' Who's going to hear us? 'Stop that. You're killing the Mother of all life, for God's sake!"
"Can't you wake up and hear what we're saying to you? Treat the Earth with tender loving care because it is our only mother.'"
OxFam America has posted a short version of "Our Land, Our Life" on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffYNzUDR-6k.
Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement can be sent to Stephen Drummond, BLM, Battle Mt. Field Office, 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV 89820.
Copyright Environment News Service (ENS) 2007. All rights reserved.

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Republicans Scott Brown of Massachusetts, Dean Heller of Nevada, Richard G. Lugar of Indiana and Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine called on the House to change course, which Senate Democrats are gleefully noting. […]
"I'm hopeful, maybe without basis, the House of Representatives will pass the bill the Senate passed and it will do so tonight," Lugar said on MSNBC on Monday. "I'm hopeful that our majority, Republicans and Democrats today, will proceed, because it seems to me this is best for the country as well as for all the individuals who are affected."
Snowe told Maine's Portland Press Herald that it was "paramount at this point" that the payroll tax cut not lapse. Collins added, "At this point, we must act, as the Senate has done, to prevent a tax increase that will otherwise occur on Jan. 1."
Heller said in a statement that ["There is no question we need to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance for the entire year…"]"there is no reason to hold up the short-term extension while a more comprehensive deal is being worked out." Heller is set to face Rep. Shelly Berkley, D-Nev., in a close race next year.
"The House Republicans' plan to scuttle the deal to help middle-class families is irresponsible and wrong," Brown said in a statement. "The refusal to compromise now threatens to increase taxes on hard-working Americans and stop unemployment benefits for those out of work."
Blocking a two-month extension that is untenable for payroll processors is "irresponsible," Senator Brown? Really? You can't think of any reason to hold up a short-term extension, Senator Heller? We need another 99-wees of unemployment together with a tax cut, really? This is really the best thing for the country, Mr. Lugar? Or is this the best thing for your reelection?
The best thing for the country is to remove some of these political hacks, who hypocritically place their political ambitions ahead of the good of the country.
We can start by helping out Lugar's primary opponent.


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Why preschoolers bite their nailsYour child may bite her nails for a number of reasons – out of curiosity or boredom, to relieve stress, or from force of habit. Nail biting is the most common of the so-called "nervous habits", which include thumb sucking, nose picking, hair twisting or tugging, and tooth grinding, and is the most likely to continue into adulthood.
Nail biting is often a way of relieving the intense but passing tensions of childhood. All children get anxious. Learning something new in nursery school or feeling shy at a party or on the playground are common triggers. If your child bites her nails primarily at times like these, it's just her way of coping with stress or comforting herself, in which case you have nothing to worry about. It's likely that your preschooler will eventually stop on her own, but if the biting goes on longer than you'd like, or if it's a habit you just can't abide, there are simple ways to help her quit.
What to do about nail bitingAddress her anxieties
It's essential that you deal with the underlying causes of her behaviour and think about whether there's stress in your child's life that you need to address.
If you have an idea about what might be making your child anxious – a recent move, a divorce in the family, or a new daycare, for instance – make a special effort to help her talk about her worries.
Don't nag or punish
Unless your preschooler really wants to stop biting her nails, you probably can't do much about it. Like other nervous habits, nail biting tends to be unconscious. If your child doesn't even know she's doing it, nagging and punishing her are pretty useless. Even adults have a terrible time breaking themselves of habits like this – and most parents, when they think about it, realize that they regularly display such behaviour. (Be honest: do you tug on your ear or twirl your hair while you talk on the phone?)
In general, though, as long as she's not hurting herself and doesn't seem overly stressed out, your best bet is to keep her fingernails neatly trimmed to lower the temptation to bite off ragged tips, keep her hands clean to cut down her exposure to germs, and try to keep her attention focused elsewhere. If you pressure her to stop, you'll just be adding to her stress and risk intensifying the habit. And any direct intervention before she's ready to stop – such as painting bitter-tasting solutions on her fingernails – will feel like a punishment to her, whether you mean it that way or not. The less fuss she associates with the habit, the more likely she is to stop on her own when she's ready.
Help her when she wants to stop
If your preschooler's friends are teasing her about her bitten nails, she may be ready to stop – and she'll need your help. First, talk to her about the teasing, encouraging her to tell you how it makes her feel. Reassure her that you love her no matter what her nails look like. Then move on to possible solutions.
Talk about breaking habits
Begin a discussion with your child about what nervous habits are and how it's possible to break them. A good book to read together is What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More by Dawn Huebnerand and Bonnie Matthews.
Help her become aware of the habit
Encourage your child to become more aware of when and where she bites. Agree on a quiet, secret reminder for times when she forgets – a light touch on the arm or a code word. Suggest a substitute activity or two (a puzzle toy for car rides, for instance, or a smooth stone to hold while reading) and then practice the alternative habit with her for a few minutes before school or at bedtime.
Some children benefit from physical reminders that call their attention to the habit the moment they do it. This option is helpful as long as your child is the one choosing to try it; if not, it'll just seem punitive to her. Try keeping plasters on her fingertips or colourful stickers on her nails, or applying a bitter-tasting solution designed to help people stop biting their nails, which is available in most pharmacies. Check with the pharmacist which product is safe for your child.
Different children prefer different techniques, but in general the more your child feels like a partner in this endeavour, the more likely she is to succeed – and the better chance you have of avoiding a power struggle.
When to worry about nail biting
In rare cases, severe nail biting can signal excessive anxiety. Consult your child's doctor if she's biting her nails so intently that her fingertips are sore or bloody, if her nail biting is accompanied by other worrisome behaviour, such as picking at her skin or pulling her eyelashes or hair out, or if her sleep patterns have altered considerably.
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Automated checkpoint, backout and restart of IMS Batch jobs
IBM® IMS™ Program Restart Facility for z/OS® automates Checkpoint, Backout and Restart processing of IMS Batch Messaging Programs (BMPs) and IMS Batch DLI/DBB programs. It manages the Checkpoint ID selection process by identifying the correct log data set to use and programmatically creating the restart job. It monitors the number of checkpoints created by the batch application to determine if there are too few or too many created during a specified period of time. By automatically and correctly restarting abended IMS Batch jobs, you can avoid manual errors and improve IMS availability.
Reduce errors
Programmatically identifying the latest Checkpoint ID for batch program restarts helps you avoid manual, error-prone processes and keep IMS systems running smoothly.
Help prevent data corruption
Restarting a job at the correct checkpoint helps you minimize data corruption that can result from restarts performed without specifying a Checkpoint ID.
Improve availability
Avoiding corruption means avoiding delays and longer periods of database unavailability. With IMS Program Restart Facility for z/OS, you can increase the efficiency and reliability of your system.
IMS Program Restart Facility for z/OS features
- Restart automation of BMP programs
- Backout and Restart options
- Checkpoint creation in batch programs
- Backout on demand
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text: Established in 1958 as an institute of national importance, IIT Bombay is recognized worldwide as a leader in the field of research and education in engineering and the sciences. The mission is to build on the tradition of learning and scholarship, cultivate a culture of excellence, and create an ambience in which new ideas and creativity flourish. The dynamic and constantly evolving academic program reflects the institute's commitment to stay in tune with the expanding frontiers of knowledge worldwide. The institute also gives equal importance to extracurricular activities with a focus on the overall development of its students to equip them to face the challenges of the highly competitive corporate world. The Placement Office (nodal point for placements at IITB) or the Placement Cell (a body of student representatives) sends invitations to companies/organizations along with relevant information to conduct campus interviews for their requirements. Read more at the placement office page.


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$client has a script that needed minimal module support, but wants to parse JSON. Couldn't find anything like YAML::Tiny (which I borrowed to remove the YAML dependency), so I hacked up this regex to parse and extract JSON. Doesn't handle unicode yet, but that wasn't a client requirement.
-- Randal L. Schwartz, Perl hacker
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119.
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Above the cover for SWEET TOOTH #19 by Emi Lenox (Emi Town), Nate Powell(Swallow Me Whole) and Matt Kindt (Super Spy) as well as myself and Jose Villarubia. It will be a special issue with 3 short stories each focusing on the pasts of one of Sweet Tooth's female characters.
And below the cover to SUPERBOY #5 by Eddy Barrows. This issue will featuer the first ever Superboy/Kid Flash Race!


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EETimes – April 2007
'Negative stiffness' used to damp vibrations
By R. Colin Johnson (04/19/2007 11:23 AM EDT)
PORTLAND, Ore. - Angstrom-level accuracy is needed to stabilize platforms used in applications like microelectromechanical system testing, nanoscale metrology and semiconductor fabrication tools. One company is developing products based on a mechanism called negative stiffness to cancel vibrations.
"The U.S. Air Force couldn't find a place quiet enough to test their next-generation acceleratometers and gyros," said David Platus, CEO of Minus K Technology Inc. (Inglewood, Calif.). "That got me thinking about a negative stiffness mechanism to cancel out vibrations."
Since the 1960s, the best way to isolate precise instruments like atomic-force and scanning-tunneling microscopes along with fab tools from vibration was passive air tables that support weight on a cushion of air. A recent alternative is using active electronic feedback to send canceling forces that damp out oscillations in springs.
Platus claimed his patented negative stiffness mechanism outperforms active systems while undercutting the price of passive systems.
"Our negative stiffness mechanism exerts an opposing force which cancels out the stiffness in a spring," said Platus. The result is "isolation that is twice as good as other active systems, but for half the price of air table-style passive vibration isolation systems."
Minus K has amassed a patent portfolio covering its negative stiffness mechanism. Its products offer vibration isolation payload capacities ranging from a 10-pound tabletop unit to 10,000-pound floor panels. When adjusted to a 0.5 Hz natural frequency, the vibration isolators achieve 93 percent isolation efficiency at 2 Hz, 99 percent at 5 Hz and 99.7 percent at 10 Hz, the company claims.
Most platforms, even those with active stabilization, have a certain positive stiffness coefficient that determines their natural resonant frequency-usually 1 Hz or higher. By subtracting a spring's negative from positive stiffness, Minus K's negative stiffness mechanism can block nearly all vibrations higher than 0.5 Hz, it claimed.
A key application is controlling vibrations in chip manufacturing equipment. "Transistors have critical dimensions down around 25 nanometers and the most critical dimension is the oxide thickness, which is 1 nanometer," said David Ferry, a nanotechnology researcher and engineering professor at Arizona State University.
"You have to control 1-nanometer vertical thickness over 300 millimeters of lateral dimension," Ferry added. "That defines modern manufacturing technoloy's need for effective vibration isolation, which has never been greater than today, and will continue to become more demanding as the nano industry progresses."
Arizona State University isolates its atomic-force and scanning-tunneling microscopes with Minus K's vibration isolation technology.


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The Monell Chemical Senses Center has discovered a new observation related to the sense of smell. Research into the relationship between time and smell identification has determined that smelling an odor as little as a hundred milliseconds longer can lead to a more accurate identification of that odor. This observation is linked to how olfactory information is processed by the brain.
The center established a relationship between odor sampling time and accurate odor identification to deduce that the brain processes olfactory information in a similar manner to how it processes visual and auditory stimuli. Using trained mice, the center was able to conclude that the mice were able to accurately identify odors, when given more time.
According to the center, the human nose may contain hundreds of different types of olfactory receptors while animals such as dogs or rats may have thousands. Researchers at the center have hypothesized that perception of an odor involves simultaneous stimulation of several different receptors, and that the brain identifies odors though an olfactory code. Monell also noted that experience and motivational state also play a part in influencing odor processing and identification. How the brain processes the information to perceive the odors, however, is not known.
"Previous published work suggested that olfaction was different from vision and audition in lacking this fundamental property. We now can use accumulated information about these other sensory systems to help us understand olfaction," said Alan Gelperin PhD, a company computational neuroscientist, in a Monell press release.
The discovery, according to the center, will be further developed. This finding may lead to the creation of new technology that incorporates the identification of odors.
Katie Schaefer, C&T Magazine
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Laws, Regulations and Annotations
Business Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2023
Sales and Use Tax Memorandum Opinions
S C W, Inc.
Advertising service books of printed advertising illustrations accompanied by sets of mats which the publisher may use after it has selected from the display book are not periodicals within the meaning of Section 6362 even though the books are prepared and distributed monthly. Rather, the advertising service companies are the consumers of the mats and books. This is a long continued interpretation incorporated in Sales Tax General Bulletin 55-12 and is entitled to great weight since it is not clearly erroneous.
In the Matters of the Petitions for Redetermination and Claims for Refund of S C W, INC., and STAMPS-CONHAIM-WHITEHEAD, INC.
For Petitioners:
|Kindel and Anderson and
John W. Armagost
Attorneys at Law
For Staff:
|John H. Knowles
Tax Counsel
S C W, Inc., is the successor of Stamps-Conhaim-Whitehead. Both taxpayers petition for redetermination pursuant to section 6561 and claim refunds pursuant to section 6901 of the California Sales and Use Tax Law. S C W, Inc., petitions against the determination of $18,138.16 plus interest and claims a refund of $1,139.03. Stamps-Conhaim-Whitehead petitions against the determination of $6,644.76 plus interest and claims a refund of $1,943.52. The period involved in the two matters extends from January 1, 1962, to June 30, 1965.
The taxpayer (the singular is used throughout for clarity) argues that the advertising service books and the mats which it furnishes its clients are periodicals within section 6362 of the California Sales and Use Tax Law and ruling 50. In the alternative, the taxpayer contends that it should be treated as a retailer rather than as a consumer for purposes of the tax. It is our opinion that the taxpayer cannot prevail on either ground.
The taxpayer has operated for many years as an advertising service company. Each month it prepares and distributes to its newspaper clients an advertising service book and mats containing advertising art work for use by the newspaper in printing advertising. The proof book is used to illustrate the advertising impressed on the mats. It also is used in making paste-ups which are photographed and reproduced by the photo-offset method of printing. When this method is used, the newspaper does not ordinarily receive the mats. At times, newspapers receive extra proof books for an additional charge. There is no dispute that in such cases the taxpayer is selling tangible personal property and is subject to tax on the additional charge, except where the exemption for the interstate commerce applies.
The taxpayer varies its charge for furnishing the art work depending on the circulation of the newspaper; the larger the newspaper, the greater the charge. The taxpayer is able to do this because a newspaper, by subscribing to the books and mats, does not need to maintain an art department. All of the taxpayer's art is copyrighted. The taxpayer and a single New York competitor are substantially the sole sources of advertising books and mats.
The taxpayer's first contention that its books and mats are exempt periodicals cannot be sustained. A periodical is defined by ruling 50 as a publication "each issue of which contains news or information of general interest to the public, or to some particular organization or group of persons." The books and mats do not contain news or information, but art work exclusively. An accompanying booklet does contain columns of printed matter, but it is clear that its purpose is not to spread news or information. The printed columns are supplied for incorporation into the newspaper along with the advertising.
The taxpayer's alternative contention is that this board has mistakenly classified advertising service companies as consumers of the materials going into the production of the books and mats and that we are required under governing legal principles to treat it as a retailer for sales tax purposes. Such treatment would result in a downward adjustment of the tax in question because the taxpayer would be able to claim the interstate commerce exemption (see ruling 55) as to the great majority of its sales, which would more than offset the increased measure of tax on its California sales. A corresponding increase in tax on the sales of the taxpayer's New York competitor would also be a result of the proposed reclassification.
The board's long-standing interpretation has been that advertising service companies are rendering services and are consumers rather than retailers of the property they furnish in connection with those services. In 1946, this board's sales tax counsel advised the taxpayer that it was the consumer of the materials used in furnishing services to newspapers. In 1955, this interpretation was incorporated in Sales Tax General Bulletin 55-12, as follows:
"1. Advertising Service Companies (Cut and Copy Service)
These companies contract for a fixed sum per month (Usually based on population or circulation) to supply to publishers an advertising book service, consisting of a book or books of printed advertising illustrations which the publishers could use. The books are accompanied by a complete set of mats which the publisher may use after he has made the selection from the display book. The service also includes suggested ad combinations, layouts, copy and fashion information.
"The advertising mat service companies are the consumers of the mats and books. Accordingly, tax applies with respect to the sale to the companies of the mats or books, or if the companies prepare the mats or books, to the sale of the materials becoming a component part of the mats or books."
From 1946 until 1964, the taxpayer followed the interpretation that it was a consumer rather than a retailer of the books and mats which it furnished.
Persons who render services are properly considered as consumers rather than retailers of property which they furnish incidentally to their rendition of the services. This concept has long been recognized in the regulations of the board. (See rulings 1 through 11.) For example, the board has treated as consumers advertising agencies furnishing original manuscripts and statistical and other information (ruling 2); dentists who furnish plates, inlays and other property to their patients (ruling 5); and mailing houses which furnish mailing lists (ruling 7.5).
In General Electric Co. v. State Board of Equalization, (1952) 111 Cal.App.2d 180 [244 P.2d 427], at pages 186 and 188, the court made the following observations concerning the board's authority to distinguish between sales of services and sales of property and to make general classifications:
"… When we come to structures and fixtures attached to realty, the statute does not define, with minute precision, the division line between the sale of tangible personal property, and the sale of services. Close questions are bound to occur. The Legislature has seen fit to leave the determination of these questions to the state board under its rule-making power. In adopting rules that are intended to apply generally it is obvious that borderline cases will occur where it will be very difficult to ascertain whether the sale is primarily of property or of services.
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"Rule-making bodies have a wide discretion in exercising the power to classify. As long as the rule works uniformly upon all persons in a class and the classification is based upon some natural or reasonable distinction, the classification is not invalid."
Although the court was concerned with ruling 11 and its application to construction contractors, the court's observations are applicable to other cases in which distinctions must be made between sales of services and sales of property.
It should be observed, moreover, that the consistent administrative construction of a statute for many years by the agency charged with its administration is entitled to great weight and should not be overturned unless it is clearly erroneous. (Lucas v. Hesperia Golf & Country Club, 255 Cal.App.2d_. [255 A.C.A. 278, 286].)
In developing and regularly supplying to its clients ideas and materials to be used for advertising purposes, the taxpayer undoubtedly provides services even though it furnishes tangible personal property. Although the question of whether it is selling services or is selling property is arguable, we have taken the position for the last 22 years that it is selling services. We do not believe that this long-continued interpretation can be characterized as clearly erroneous. It is our conclusion that the taxpayer uses the property here involved in rendering services and that it is a consumer and not a retailer of the property.
Consistent with the foregoing conclusion, a reaudit has been conducted pursuant to which the determination of tax in the amount of $18,138.16 against S C W, Inc., is hereby reduced to $13,090.04 and the determination of tax in the amount of $6,644.76 against Stamps-Conhaim-Whitehead is reduced to $4,401.72. In all other respects, the petitions and claim for refund are denied.
Done at Sacramento, California, this 8th day of October 1968.
Richard Nevins, Chairman
George R. Reilly, Member
John W. Lynch, Member
Attested by: H. F. Freeman, Executive Secretary


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Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, continues to develop nontraditional locations at venues across the country and is hosting an informational live webinar on Thursday, March 20 at 3 p.m. EST to discuss the portfolio of concepts available with both brands.
"Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins' nontraditional offerings are located at airport and other mass transportation terminals, casinos and resorts, hospitals, stadiums, grocery stores, military bases, and colleges and universities and are positioned to address consumer demand in environments within established trade areas," says Grant Benson, CFE and vice president of global franchising and business development, Dunkin' Brands. "Both brands share the same vision of conveniently delivering high-quality food and beverages in a welcoming environment, quickly, and at affordable prices. We invite candidates to join our webinar to learn more about the power of non-traditional locations and growing with us."
The company continues to experience growth in the hotel and lodging sector with the recent opening of a combination Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins restaurant at The Embassy Suites San Diego Bay-Downtown. The opening marks the debut of the third nontraditional Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in the state of California.
Dunkin' Brands has more than 600 nontraditional locations across the U.S., and has opened 12 new nontraditional locations since January 2014.
Other Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins openings in 2014 include college openings at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Wayne State University in Detroit; three locations on the Connecticut Turnpike and at Pilot Travel Center in Des Moines, Iowa; a unit in Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine, and Hercules Plaza in Wilmington, Delaware; a Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island; a unit in WilcoHess Station in Madison Heights, Virginia; and a unit in the Philadelphia International Airport.


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Remarks by the President at a Personnel Announcement
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Today, I am pleased to announce that I will nominate John Bryson to be our nation's next Commerce Secretary. John is somebody who will bring to this job a wealth of experience in the public and in the private sectors. But, in my mind, nothing has prepared him more for this demanding role –- a role that requires delicate diplomacy, complex negotiations, and careful management of folks with strong views -– than being the father of four daughters.
They're all here today, as is John's wife, Louise. And I'm sure John agrees that Louise gets the credit for how wonderfully they have turned out.
As Commerce Secretary, John is going to be an important part of my economic team, promoting American business and American products across the globe. By working with companies here at home, and representing America's interests abroad, I'm confident that he's going to help us meet the goal that I set of doubling our nation's exports.
In this new role, John will be able to draw on decades of business experience across a range of industries -– from his role on the boards of major companies like Disney and Boeing, to his leadership in the clean energy industry. That's the expertise that will help us create new jobs and make America more competitive in the global economy.
Of course, John will be building on the success of outgoing Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who has tirelessly advanced America's economic leadership abroad, securing export deals that will mean hundreds of thousands of jobs here in America -– including an agreement with China, where Gary will now be serving as our next ambassador. And we couldn't be prouder of him and we're confident he is going to be doing an outstanding job there.
Of course, in the years ahead, a key to achieving our export goal will be promoting clean energy in America. It's how we'll reduce our dependence on foreign oil. And that's how we'll encourage new businesses and jobs to take root on our shores. John understands this better than virtually anybody. Throughout a distinguished career in which he's led nonprofits, government agencies, and large companies, he's been a fierce proponent of alternative energy.
As a young man with a degree in hand from a prestigious law school, John didn't follow his friends to a blue chip law firm. John took a chance on an idea he cared about, and co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council, which grew into a powerful and important voice in protecting the safety of our air and water.
It was then that John caught the eye of a young California governor named Jerry Brown. I'm not sure what happened to that guy, but -- (laughter) -- but for John it led to leadership positions in government, where he got a firsthand look at the real-life impact of energy and environmental policies, from water conservation to electricity production.
Later, in the private sector, he rose to become the Chairman and CEO of Edison International, one of the nation's largest utility companies. John headed the company for almost 20 years, during which time he helped Edison become a leader in solar and wind power, and innovative approaches to proving the profitability of clean energy. Just before he retired from the company, he launched a plan to turn 65 million square feet of unused commercial rooftops into solar power stations, the largest array in the country, with enough electricity for more than 160,000 homes.
Today he advises companies around the world as a business leader who understands what it takes to innovate, to create jobs, and to persevere through tough times. And he continues to carry himself with the integrity and sense of responsibility that have guided him his entire life. This experience and these qualities will serve our nation well as John takes on yet another tough assignment in his career.
So I want to thank Gary again for his extraordinary service. He has done an outstanding job while at Commerce.
And, John, I am grateful to you for your willingness to serve. I look forward to working with you. And I know that you will help us deliver the kinds of growth, prosperity and job creation here in America that we all want.
So, thank you very much, both of you.
MR. BRYSON: Thank you very much, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.
MR. LOCKE: Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody.
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Fun Spot and Old Town Partner for New Thrills + New Ride Announced
John Arie Jr, Fun Spot America's COO stated, "This is HUGE news not just for us but the city of Kissimmee and Osceola County 192 tourist district. As we all continue to strive to keep this region the #1 destination in the world. Our goal is for all our guests to have the #BestDayEver when they are at one of our locations."
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Fun Spot will also expand their open-air pavilion to over 5,000 square feet with plenty of shaded seating and a beer garden area for visitors to enjoy.
Biggest of all will be a brand new thrill ride, named Head Rush 360. Here's a preview of the kind of ride, built by the SBF Visa Group, that is being added:
As you can see the spinning and inverting Head Rush 360 will pack a punch and stay true to its name!
In all Fun Spot America Theme Parks will spend just over $1 million to complete this expansion, which will also result in the addition of 40 new jobs.


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Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
groovy! i sent people to the one on my page sometimes but I like that you have multiple setups to help people visualize it.
Guys,Given that we all constantly spend inordinate amounts of time explaning the basic network setup for LMCE, and given that those that need it explained regularly misunderstand how much impact it generally has, I have put up a simply wiki page with diagrams that we can all use as an explanation "short circuiter"! http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Network_SetupI haven't yet linked this page into anything particular in the rest of the wiki - so can you (esp thom, andrew, hari, tk, zaerc, possy, gol, etc) all make suggestions of which pages we can place links in, strategically so that we hopefully no longer even get the questions in the first place? Also, categories that we should put this under.... [troubleshooting]?
Nice job, my network is slightly different, I'm not sure if it's worth mentioning in your wiki.I plug my core external interface into my switch so it goes BROADBAND ROUTER > SWITCH > CORE EXTERNAL AND HOME PC/PRINTERS/ETC.I then have another switch plugged into the internal interface of the Core so it goes: CORE INTERNAL > SWITCH2 > MD'SThere is no advantage to this other than keeping my network traffic separate and not having to worry about configuring port forwarding on both my router and core for my PC's.
Colinjones,looks nice, especially with the text.A small note however: Most Home automation equipment is connected to the core via RS-232 or USB and not via Ethernet to the switch. Printers are mostly connected to the MDs or the Core, only lately do the network connected printers appear in regular households.Also, you might want to look at the following diagram, we used during LinuxTag 2008. http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Image:Diagram1.jpg
This is a great idea. I have added a network diagram to my user page also.http://wiki.linuxmce.com/index.php/User:Techstyle


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Last year, actor Ken Watanbe starred in the Japanese remake of a film called Unforgiven. Though it may have had a limited release, its reception wasn't diminished in the slightest. Acclaimed by critics worldwide, Yurusarezaru mono continued the cinematic relationship between samurai epics and spaghetti westerns at full ignition; the tradition's beginnings are rooted in Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars, which was a scene-by-scene remake of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo.
Out of everything the film achieved, Yurusarezaru mono reminded us that Unforgiven still remains an ageless masterpiece. After its release, the film became known as a eulogy to classic spaghetti western cinema; in other words, it signified the end of a generation. If that statement holds any truth to it all, then it's fitting that Unforgiven was helmed by Clint Eastwood, who starred in the Sergio Leone trilogy that pioneered the genre in the first place.
The reason I bring up the fact that it eulogized a generation for this post is because of the fact that Unforgiven was entirely rooted in it; every element that made it what it was borrowed from the old classics, and that included direction, music, writing, and cinematography.


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There are a lot of things I can't figure out. Read: There are a lot of things I haven't taken the time to figure out.
I can't figure out dry-cleaning. I think it has something to do with folding clothes perfectly then covering them in plastic.
I can't figure out why people enjoy karaoke so much when it's so clearly just the singing version of public speaking… which makes is SO MUCH WORSE YOU GUYS!
I can't figure out why saying 'yes' is easier than saying 'no'. Actually I have figured that out. The face of disappointment is terrifying.
I can't figure out why Taylor Swifts "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is sooooo dang singable. Help me.
There are a lot of things I CAN figure out… namely: Shrimp and Grits and Potato Chip Sandwiches.
And while I still may stumble on the grammatical difference between laying and lying… I know that at least… at the very least, I can make an AMAZING (seriously…) spicy grilled cheese sandwich. The rest I can Google. Amen.
I feel like I don't need to tell you how to make a grilled cheese sandwich. You know what's up.
You may not know that the addition of cream cheese and roasted jalapeno elevate this sandwich to heavenly levels.
Let's talk about these dang jalapenos. We can't just buy them from the store and go slicing them willy-nilly.
They need to be charred and have their skins removed. I do this over my gas burner.
The pepper is blistered and charred over an open flame. The broiler also works well for this treatment.
Ultimately, we want the whole pepper charred.
After the peppers are charred, they need to be steamed. I steamed my peppers in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Just place the hot peppers in a regular old pot. No flame under the pot necessary. This will help loosen the skins. It's pepper skin science.
Peppers are peeled. I used the business-end of a knife to remove the skins . The less pepper spice we get on our hands the better. It stings.
Peeled peppers are sliced open and seeds are removed (again with a knife). Much of the unbearable heat of jalapeno peppers is in the seed.
After a coarse chopping of the charred, peeled, and de-seeded peppers… we can get down to sandwich glory.
Let's use two different kinds of cheese for these sandwiches: cream cheese and Monterey Jack. Let's take inspiration from Jalapeno Poppers and just go for it!
Sandwiches are slathered in butter, smeared with softened cream cheese, topped with roasted peppers, and then sprinkled with Monterey Jack cheese.
I really feel like I need to apologize. It's just too good. Gosh.
Sandwiches are ready for a hot pan. I prepared these sandwiches in a square oven pan just so that I could transfer them to a hot skillet. Let's melt these!
Creamy. Melty. Spicy. Beyond everything you thought you knew about grilled cheese sandwiches.
I paired these with Bread and Butter Pickles and a Cola.
It's like a special occasion for my belly.
I take my food pictures in a super glamorous location… right by my front door.
This is real life. Laundry detergent on the bookshelf.
This is also real life. Medium warm though pleasantly spicy grilled cheese sandwiches. On the couch. With a soda and pickles. And a cat that's watching, waiting, and begging.
Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
makes 2 sandwiches
5 jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices bread
Let's first work with the jalapenos. Char jalapeno skins by placing them over a low open flame, and rotating them until blackened all around. You can also place jalapenos under the broiler and toast until blackened on all sides. Remove from the flame (or oven), and allow the peppers to steam. I placed my hot and blackened peppers in a small pot with the lid on. You can also loosely wrap the peppers in foil. After peppers have steamed for about 10 minutes, place on a clean work surface. Use the sharp edge of a knife to scrape the skin off the peppers. Once clean of skin, slice off the top, cup dow the center vertically, and use the knife to scrape out the seeds. Coarsely chop and set aside.
I use a knife to peel and de-seed the jalapenos. It's best to touch the peppers as little as possible, or wear plastic gloves.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread so the butter is facing down. Spread half of the cream cheese on two slices of the bread. Sprinkle diced jalapenos atop the cream cheese. Divide the shredded cheese atop the jalapenos and cream cheese. Top with remaining bread slice, butter side up.
Grill sandwiches in a non-stick saute pan over medium heat. Flip and cook until golden brown on each side. Slice in half and serve immediately.


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A round-up of un-posted images from multiple visits to the CNE.
Tag Archives: CNE
Photographs from the 2013 CNE Air Show.
My fourth blog posting of the 2013 CNE, a visit to the farm building.
My third blog posting about the CNE this year is about the games…
I'm one of ten official CNE bloggers, this is my second blog post about the CNE this year.


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When it comes to LeBron James, all that's certain is this: One fan base is about to feel scorned, and other is about to feel absolute joy.
Miami or Cleveland?
The same choice he faced four years ago is the one facing the four-time NBA MVP now. He became a champion in Miami. He still calls Ohio home. It's obviously not an easy decision, and the ramifications of what he's about to say -- it's still unclear when any announcement will be coming, but it's more than likely sooner than later -- will have a massive impact on the Heat and the Cavaliers.
For the Heat, keeping James is likely the only way they can stay a championship-contending team for a fifth straight season next year. If he stays, it would seem likely that Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would re-sign with Miami as well, keeping the "Big 3" that has played in each of the last four NBA Finals intact for at least another season.
For the Cavaliers, it's a chance to welcome home the player who fans -- and the team's owner Dan Gilbert -- directed so much scorn toward when he left in 2010 after seven brilliant seasons.
James left Las Vegas late Thursday, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press.
One of those people said James and Wade were flying together to Miami, and that James would be continuing on from there for his long-planned trip to Brazil for the World Cup finals. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because none of the details were revealed publicly.
Earlier Thursday, James again appeared at his skills academy for the nation's top high school and college players, scrimmaging and then watching games in the afternoon with some friends, including Wade. Meanwhile, in Bath Township, Ohio, cars lined the streets near James' 30,000-square-foot mansion in anticipation of an announcement. People posed for photographs and TV news crews did remote reports from the driveway of his offseason home.
As he makes his choice, here's some things he may be considering about returning to Cleveland:
BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS: Northeast Ohio is where James and his close friends grew up. He has business interests in the Cleveland area. He and his LRMR agency recently signed popular college quarterback Johnny Manziel to a marketing deal. Manziel now plays for the Browns.
YOUNG ROSTER: Although the Cavaliers haven't made the playoffs since he left, they can offer James a young roster filled with potential and promise. They're led by All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who recently agreed to sign a five-year contract extension, and the Cavs also have two other No. 1 overall draft picks in Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins.
COACHING STAFF: Cleveland's coaching situation could be a concern. The Cavs are on their third coach since James left and the team recently hired David Blatt, an international icon but someone who has not coached in the U.S. before. The Cavs did hire well-respected assistant Tyronn Lue, who has a strong relationship with James.
CAVS ASSETS: The Cavs have assets they could trade to bring another elite player to Cleveland and have had preliminary talks with Minnesota about a deal for forward Kevin Love.
OWNER: The biggest obstacle in James' possible return could be his relationship with Gilbert. In the hours after James left four years ago, Gilbert blistered James in a scathing letter to Cleveland fans. In an AP interview that same night, Gilbert said James quit during the playoffs.
And while James has strong ties to Ohio, he has also forged them in Miami.
PROVEN WINNERS: Instead of potential, the Heat are proven champions. James has been to four straight NBA Finals with Miami, winning two championships. They have made good on the promise Heat President Pat Riley made to James four years ago: Come to Miami, be part of something special, and compete for titles every year.
COACHING STAFF: There hasn't been turnover in Miami's coaching staff and front office since James joined the Heat. He's played for just one coach, Erik Spoelstra, and Riley has championship pedigree.
OWNER: Unlike the situation with Gilbert, there's no rancor with Heat owner Micky Arison. The Heat have preached a family approach to everything, even allowing members of James' inner circle access to the locker room and other team areas -- no minor thing within the framework of the Heat culture.
BIG 3: James came to Miami in large part to play with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, both of whom also are free agents. It's hard to envision Bosh staying if James leaves. It's easy to see both Wade and Bosh recommitting instantly, if James decides to stay in Miami.
MIAMI INVESTMENTS: His wife has a juice bar in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami and James is said to be investing in a chain of pizza restaurants coming soon to South Florida. He doesn't have Miami roots, but he's created ties to South Florida nonetheless.
It's easy to see why James is torn.
Whether it was one of Gilbert's planes coming to South Florida, or movers packing up James' luxury cars from his Coconut Grove, Florida home, or reports that a cupcake shop in Ohio had heard from people that James had already decided to return to Cleveland, any nugget of information sets the rumor mill into overdrive.
But his camp says he has all the information needed to make a decision.
The ball is now in LeBron James' hands.


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Metal fans in Botswana have cultivated a fashion sense that wouldn't be entirely out of place in your favorite 1980s Mad Max knock-off. Kalahari metalheads combine a cowboy aesthetic with lots of leather for an idiosyncratic, end-times-warrior look.
Photographer Frank Marshall has been shooting Botswana's metal scene for his upcoming Visions of Renegades show in Johannesburg. Batswana metal fans draw inspiration from such icons as Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister and are always looking to one-up each other in leather-clad badassitude. Notes Marshall:
The costumes are like an arms race amongst the scene members [...] There's a competition between them to see who can look the most brutal. When I was in Botswana, I was carrying around a few of the previous metaller portraits I'd done. The locals admired the guys in them. But they also felt compelled to raise their sartorial games.
These two sharp-dressed men dub themselves "Dead Demon Rider" and "Maximum," a moniker I would totally go by if I had to have a single-word nickname. You can see more of Marshall's photography at Viceland, and here are some Batswana metal fans rocking the post-apocalyptic desperado look.
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The Hollywood Reporter reported exclusively the other day that Jena Malone will play Johanna Mason in Catching Fire. Or, rather, they reported that:
"Malone has the offer and is in early negotiations for the part, according to sources."
Something about the way this was worded...
It reminded me of a similar situation that went down a few years ago surrounding the casting process for a superhero movie. Several actresses were up for the part including one with a demonic reputation, and the other a small town un-American girl who'd quickly become a fan sweetheart. The sweetheart had the edge, and she was on her way to LA to close the deal. At the airport, her phone goes off. It's her agents. They told her not to get on the plane. Demonic leaked a story to Variety that she'd confirmed the role when she hadn't. It was a bold move to throw off the other candidates. And it worked. (But both movies sucked and really didn't do anything for her in the long run.)
This is not an uncommon tactic. Jessica Biel has been known to do it - with much less success; same goes for Blake Lively. Sometimes they just want to get it out there that they're being considered for some so that they might be considered for others. I don't have to tell you what Hollywood is like. You do what you can. You do whatever it takes. You step on whoever needs to be stepped on. There's a great Julia Robert's story about this very thing for another time. Julia Roberts didn't get to be Julia Roberts by being nice, you know. As for Jena Malone...
She was indeed a frontrunner for Johanna Mason. One of them. But for what it's worth, some people I've talked to think that she leaked that story to THR herself before there was even a decision made. She knew the fans were into her, that they'd be all over it online. And she did it to prove to the director and the studio that people were excited and she'd be well received. Risky move and it could pay off. And if it does...
That's very Johanna Mason, isn't it?
She might just be perfect for it after all. There it is - Jena has my vote too.
Attached - Malone at the premiere of Hatfields & McCoys in May.


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Coral reef biota including sponges, gorgonians and corals at 50 feet underwater at Promontory Point near Carrie Bow Cay Research Station, Belize, 2008.
The Smithsonian announced today that it will launch a major long-term project to study coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystems around the globe. The project is made possible by a $10 million donation from Suzanne and Michael Tennenbaum, senior managing partner of Los Angeles-based Tennenbaum Capital Partners and philanthropist. The goal of the project—Smithsonian's Tennenbaum Marine Observatories—is to monitor the ocean's coastal ecosystems over a long period of time.
The Tennenbaum Marine Observatories will be the first worldwide network of coastal ecological field sites, standardizing measurements of biological change. By studying sites with Smithsonian experts in biology, ecology and anthropology, and using technologies like DNA sequencing, the project will provide an unprecedented understanding of how marine biodiversity is affected by local human activities and global change, such as ocean warming, acidification and rising sea levels.
"As our coasts undergo accelerating change due to human activity and the effects of climate change, it is more important than ever to monitor and understand the ocean's biodiversity," said Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough. "We are grateful to Michael and Suzanne for this donation, which allows the Smithsonian to focus its unique expertise and strength in long-term research."
The project will have five field sites: the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Md., on the Chesapeake Bay, the Institution's marine station at Fort Pierce, Fla., Carrie Bow Cay in Belize and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's two locations in Panama—Bocas Del Toro on the Caribbean and Naos station on the Pacific. As the project grows, the Smithsonian will establish additional research sites with collaborators around the globe to monitor coastal ocean health, with the goal of at least 10 new sites within the next decade.
As part of the project, scientists will create plots at each site where the diversity and abundance of marine organisms will be recorded on a regular basis. These measurements will be complemented by other standardized observations and experiments. By studying each site using the same methods over a long period of time, scientists will be able to build a comparative database. The data will allow scientists—for the first time—to comprehensively study environmental change around the world's coasts.
"For most of my life, I have lived near the water," said Michael Tennenbaum. "I was—for a short while—a lifeguard and a swimming instructor. For 25 years, I have loved scuba diving and have dived all over the world. I feel most at home when floating underwater.
"I believe that the Smithsonian has the best chance to do this job. It's one of the largest research organizations in the world and already does similar research. And the Smithsonian has identified this area as a key focus going forward. Its leader, my good friend Wayne Clough, feels passionately about creating a global marine observatory. This is such a huge task, passion will be needed."
The ocean covers 70 percent of the planet's surface and plays a key role in the global ecosystem. Nearly two-thirds of the world's population lives within 100 miles of a coastline, yet there is no long-term data on the ocean.
By documenting changes in marine biodiversity and coastal ecosystems, the Tennenbaum Marine Observatories project will position the Smithsonian to provide the long-term data and understanding that are critical to address current and future challenges to sustaining a healthy ocean.
The Tennenbaum Marine Observatories initiative is based on a similar above-water project—the Smithsonian Institution Global Earth Observatories (known as SIGEO)—that includes 47 land plots around the globe where scientists have been monitoring and comparing dynamics of forested habitats for 35 years. Due to its success, the Smithsonian is using it as the model to look at the marine realm now.
"For years I have watched how standardized observations made around the globe have transformed our understanding of how tropical forests work," said Nancy Knowlton, the Sant Chair for Marine Science at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. "We will now be able to do the same thing for the ocean, with this MarineGEO, taking advantage of the latest technologies that allow us to keep track of everything from microbes to whales."
The Smithsonian is uniquely qualified to conduct such an ambitious marine project because of its wide range of expertise and collections.
The Smithsonian has developed clear goals for the Tennenbaum Marine Observatories. The donation will provide funding for the establishment of research sites and the beginnings of the coastal marine database. The information that scientists gather will continually provide a greater understanding of how coastal ecosystems function, which in turn can help improve how these areas are used and managed.
Tennenbaum is senior managing partner and founder of Tennenbaum Capital Partners LLC, which manages funds with assets of about $5 billion. Previously, Tennenbaum was a Wall Street executive where he managed various departments of a major investment bank. He has served on the boards of a number of public and private companies, including the Smithsonian National Board.
A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering, Tennenbaum received a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University. He is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni of Georgia Tech's College of Engineering and founder of the Tennenbaum Institute for Enterprise Transformation at the Georgia Tech School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
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