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Example film studies dissertation topic 1:
The popularisation of Latin American cinema in the UK: A challenge yet unmet.
Although increasingly cross-cultural exchanges between film industries in the US and Latin America are bringing greater exposure to the latter's film industry, significant exchanges have not yet occurred in Britain. This thesis examines what is holding back the development of Latin American cinema and considers to what degree traditional power-brokers in the industry are causing this delay. Further, the thesis makes recommendations to broaden the appeal of Latin American film to British audiences in order to expand the scope of the industry, which may, in turn, provide reciprocal benefits to the British film industry.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Alvaray, L. (2012) 'Are we global yet? New challenges to defining Latin American cinemas', Studies in Hispanic Cinemas, Vol. 8(1), pp. 69-86.
- Jenkins, H. (2006) 'Pop cosmopolitanism: Mapping cultural flows in an age of media convergence', in Fans, bloggers and gamers: Exploring participatory culture. New York: NYU Press, pp. 152-172.
- Shaw, D. (2007) Contemporary Latin American cinema: Breaking into the global market. Lanham: Rowman and Littlefield.
Example film studies dissertation topic 2:
The popularity of true crime portrayals and crime fiction in French media between the wars: An exploration of the transfer from published formats to cinema.
The onset of printing developments that allowed photographs to be reproduced cheaply enhanced the popularity of crime fiction and non-fiction in French publications (such as magazines) in the inter-war period (Walker, 1995: 35). This dissertation considers whether this popularity spurred the trend to 'policier'-style cinema in France during the period, particularly during a time when American Westerns were declining in approval. Further, it investigates the socio-political dimension of such changes with regard to wider global tensions, including the assertion that films such as Le crime de Monsieur Lange (Renoir, 1936) included a militant political resonance, even to being described as revolutionary.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Buchsbaum, J. (1988) Cinema engagé: Film in the Popular Front. Urbana-Champaign: University of Illinois Press.
- Petersen, D. (2012) 'the politics of popular genres in Jean Renoir's Le crime de Monsieur Lange', Studies in French Cinema, Vol. 12(2), pp. 107-122.
- Walker, D.H. (1995) Outrage and insight: Modern French writers and the 'faits divers'. Washington, DC: Berg.
Example film studies dissertation topic 3:
Perspectives of youth in Latin American cinema in the 21st century.
Although the voices of men and women were prevalent in Latin American cinema, this century the voices of youth are becoming louder. This thesis examines the changes that allowed the voice of youth to develop in Latin American film, and adopts two films as case studies. The first, Viva Cuba! (Malberti, 2005) reviews whether its message is primarily, as many critics have suggested, an apolitical 'road movie', or whether it is in fact a film that focuses more on the significant issues of migration and cross-cultural experiences in Cuba. The second case study, XXY (Puenzo, 2007), concerns the reality of post-dictatorial Argentina, in which open discussions about gender identity are more easily facilitated.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Farhi, A. (2005) Una cuestiόn de representaciόn: Los jόvenes en el cine argentine 1983-1994. Buenos Aires: Libros del Rojas.
- Podalsky, L. (2007) 'the politics of disaffected youth and contemporary Latin American', in T. Shary and A. Siebel (eds), Youth culture in global cinema. Austin TX, University of Texas Press, pp. 109-130.
- Rocha, C. (2012) 'Introduction: Children in Hispanic cinema', Studies in Hispanic Cinema, Vol. 8(2), pp. 123-130.
Example film studies dissertation topic 4:
Joseph Breen's Production Code Administration: Moral reform in American cinema of the 1930s.
The introduction of the Production Code Administration in 1934 saw the vetting of scripts and films as a reaction to increasing public concern over content. Acts such a couple rising from a sofa and passionately embracing, with the screen fading out thereafter, offended American public morals as it suggested that such scenes were preparatory for non-marital sex. The PCA - through the strenuous efforts of its head, Joseph Breen - sought to remove such 'suggestive' scenes from cinema, even requiring that marital 'intimacies' were sanitised. This thesis considers the degree to which such reform was a reaction to post-Depression era politics, or simply an attempt to enforce rigorous self-regulation to avoid regulation by other, perhaps even more rigid, authorities.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Doherty, T. (2007). Hollywood's censor: Joseph I. Breen and the Production Code Administration. New York: Columbia University Press.
- Greene, J.M. (2010) 'Hollywood's Production Code and Thirties romantic comedy', Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Vol. 30(1), pp. 55-73.
- Sarris, A. (1978) 'The sex comedy without sex', American Film. Vol 3., pp. 12-13.
Example film studies dissertation topic 5:
The maligned medium: 'Biopics' in contemporary cinema.
Bingham (2010) asserts that the 'biopic'(or biographical film) is a grievously maligned film genre that deserves more recognition. This thesis examines the role of biopics in the popular imagination as well as critical views of the genre, and explores whether the genre has developed in sophistication, or whether films of greater quality have redeemed the genre. In so doing, the paper examines three films over three decades in detail: Coal Miner's Daughter (on Loretta Lynn, Apted, 1980), Nixon (on Richard Nixon, Stone, 1995) and I'm Not There (on Bob Dylan, Haynes, 2007). Consideration is given to the decline of the biopic from the late 1930s until the early 1980s, and speculation as to the future of genre is entertained.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Bingham, D. (2010) Whose lives are they anyway? The biopic as contemporary film genre. New Brunswick, NJ; Rutgers University Press.
- Custen, G.F. (1992) Bio/Pics: How Hollywood constructed public history. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
- Spirou, P. (2011) The musical biopic: representing the lives of music artists in 21st century cinema. Published PhD thesis, University of Macquarie, NSW, Australia.
Example film studies dissertation topic 6:
The role of propaganda in the Soviet film industry: 1917-1953.
This dissertation examines how important film was as part of the state propaganda machine in Stalin's USSR. Beyond the use of film as a tool for the motivation of the masses, film was also considered an integral part of developing a world-wide conversion to communism, and films were produced not only for domestic audiences but as propaganda tools for other communist states and to socialist groups in the West. Additionally, the thesis considers the degree to which historical events were manipulated within Soviet film, and compares its portrayal of key global historical events with how those events were portrayed in Western media.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Roberts, G. (ed.) (1999) Forward Soviet! History and non-fiction film in the USSR. New York: IB Tauris.
- Taylor, R. and Christie, I. (1988) The film factory: Russian and Soviet cinema in documents: 1896:1939. London: Routledge.
- Taylor, R. and Christie, I. (1991) Inside the film factory: New approaches to Russian and Soviet cinema. London: Routledge.
Example film studies dissertation topic 7:
The humour of the Passover seder in modern Jewish film.
The Jewish festival of Passover resonates as a thread throughout Jews' lives, and is as significant as Thanksgiving in America, and Christmas in the UK as an opportunity to reunite and re-connect families. This dissertation examines three films in particular with regard to how Passover is depicted: Let My People Go! (Buch, 2011), When do We Eat? (Litvak, 2005), and It Runs in the Family (Schepisi, 2003). Each of these films examines the issue of the Passover seder in a humorous light; this paper considers whether such treatment devalues the seder, or whether it offers a window into how religion plays a role even in relatively secular Jewish lives.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Baskind, S. (2007) 'The 'Fockerized' Jew? Questioning Jewishness as cool in American popular entertainment', Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies, Vol. 25(4), pp. 3-17.
- Gertel, E. (2003) Over the top Judaism: Precedents and trends in the depiction of Jewish beliefs and observances in film and television. Lanham, MD: University Press.
- Goldman, E.A. (2003) 'Avalon and Liberty Heights: Toward a better understanding of the American Jewish experience through cinema', American Jewish History, Vol. 91(1), pp. 109-127.
Example film studies dissertation topic 8:
The role of the micro-cinema in urban regeneration.
In film, as in many industries around the world, globalisation is affecting the ability of small producers to develop; even in countries such as China, where the digital video revolution may have seen greater artistic independence operating below state radar. This paper investigates how micro-cinemas not only have a part to play in widening the base of artistic endeavour, but that their location in areas not attractive to the large players in the media industry, perhaps because of censorship, crime or other factors restrictive to profit, offers significant gains in urban regeneration, both physically and sociologically.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Conway, K. (2008) 'Small media, global media: Kino and the microcinema movement', Journal of Film and Video, Vol. 60(3-4), pp. 60-71.
- Elmer, G., Davis, C.H., Marchessault, J. and McCullough, J. (eds) (2010) Locating migrating media. Plymouth: Lexington.
- Yu, H. (2009) 'Just like eating chocolate: A reflection on China's DV culture', Journal of Chinese Cinema, Vol. 3(1), pp. 63-67.
Example film studies dissertation topic 9:
The films of Martin Ritt: A thematic critique of his work, in four films.
A man is ten feet tall/Edge of the city (1957), No down payment (1957), The long hot summer (1958) and The black orchid (1958) are amongst the early film successes for director Martin Ritt. An artist much over-looked as a result of the Red Scare, this thesis analyses Ritt's directorial strengths and weaknesses through a comparative study of these four contemporaneous movies. Through an analysis of themes such as the racial hatred between characters Charlie Malik, Tommy Tyler and Axel Nordmann in Edge of the city (1957), and the rape of Jean by Troy in No down payment (1957), this dissertation seeks to unravel the sociological implications of Ritt's films and the ways in which humanity is portrayed along with, in the latter two films, issues of children and parenthood.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Brustein, R. (1959). 'The new Hollywood: Myth and anti-myth', Film Quarterly, Vol. 12(3), pp. 23-31.
- Jackson, C. (1994). Picking up the tab: The life and movies of Martin Ritt. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University Popular Press.
- Ritt, M. and Miller, G. (2002). Martin Ritt: Interviews. Jackson, MS: University of Mississippi.
Example film studies dissertation topic 10:
Carl Dreyer: Within film, a life of inhumanity to man and a plea for tolerance.
Within films such as Gertrud (1962), Blade af Satans Bog (Leaves from Satan's Book, 1921), La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (Jeanne d'Arc lidelse og død/The Passion of Joan of Arc, 1926), Vredens dag (Day of Wrath, 1943) and Ordet (The Word, 1954), Carl Dreyer was, as a director outside the United States, unseen by a majority of the world. Accordingly, much of his work was virtually ignored by critics. This thesis reviews each of these films in turn and, using context analysis, seeks to further the hypothesis noted in the title. This is a challenging dissertation subject area that employs not only an in-depth knowledge of the work of Dreyer but would also benefit from an ability to contextualise his with the work of others of the same genre and time, such as Jean-Luc Godard and Hjalmar Söderberg.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Bordwell, D. (1992). The films of Carl Dreyer. Berkeley: University of California Press.
- Carney, R. (1989). Speaking the language of desire: The films of Carl Dreyer. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Weiner, L. and Halle, H. (1994). 'Carl Th. Dreyer: A fable of women and water', Grand Street, Vol. 48, pp. 209-225.
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Question & Answer: Work Savings? ... part 2
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- AnonymousSeptember 21, 2016 at 5:24 PM
Hi Patsy!ReplyDelete
It looks like my previous comment (on your previous post) had a computer glitch! Oh well, I am trying afresh!
There is a lot to be said for a wife at home. This does not mean that children are a prerequisite, either! If you are a wife, it is really quite a noble task to work at home. My husband also prefers it this way. Going to work is costly, and takes our focus away from work at home. Home skills take time to develop, and each person builds a unique repertoire of recipes, methods, etc. Look at me - I am able to enjoy making these comments because I am at home! By the time one overcomes some challenges, confidence is built. The problem, these days, is that we care too much about what others think. Really, few people truly look for your real well being! Anyway, we are called to be a people set apart for the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!
Now, in my mother's generation, it was quite usual for women to work at home. I loved just having Mum home for the fact that she was home (you don't have to be crafty, or know how to do everything yourself!), and Mum had time to listen and talk with us. That's an important thing, as well as providing a secure, calm base where a Godly perspective is nurtured. Women create the culture in the home, and, if we would apply the ways in scripture, then the life-giving ways of the Eternal can be preserved, and bless our lives. It is said that the push for feminism was orchestrated, and for tax revenue reasons. By adding women to the workforce, there was, basically, double the tax revenue. (Aaron Russo, documentary "America: Freedom to Fascism"). The US 'Federal Reserve Bank' is a privately owned concern, and your taxes (income tax is illegal) go to those who have long planned the American downfall. Their jurisdiction is beyond the control of the US government. (F. Tupper Saussy, in his work, "Rulers of Evil" - by free download - clearly shows the enemy that battles against us, 'hidden in plain view'.) A wife working at home for her husband is, potentially, of greater value than we might realise!!
Have a wonderful day, Patsy!
Rachel HoltReplies
Well said Rachel, well said!Delete
I can't respond to what it would be like to be a full time at home wife and mother. I have worked since I was 14. Yes this was when I was still at school and then I worked my way through university. My children were 6 weeks and 12 weeks old when I went back to work. They had their father at home with them until our youngest was 2.ReplyDelete
There was no choice in this for us so we did the best that we could. Both our now grown children remember their childhood with fondness so we must have done something right. Our son has even said he hopes his baby girl has as much fun and freedom as he had.
I still substitute teach but limit this to 3 days per week. This helps pay the bills and gives a little bit of extra to save for special events. I love spending time at home and making the most of what we have.
I do not make judgments on whether the parents work or stay at home. As long as the time spent with children is quality time and positive values are taught and modelled.Replies
Also well said Jane, well said!Delete
Working outside the home is fine AS LONG AS you have a husband who is also pulling equal weight in the household chores. I don't mean cooking and cleaning, but mowing, repairs etc. I've found that there was far less "man" work than "woman" work and I would be working full-time AND doing numerous tasks around the house without much help.ReplyDelete
After being home full-time for a while, I took a somewhat low paying job in a close town. It called for one evening working late a hour. The husband called and said, "Oh being you have to work an hour later tonight, I have work that I can do here that way YOU can get home and get dinner ready before I get there." Seriously. You need a true partner whether you are working full time or staying at home. I think sometimes stay-at-homes get handed a lot of unnecessary busy work by their spouses...."because you don't work".
One other caution for staying home full time is that you cannot predict the future. If you husband falls ill and cannot work, heaven forbid dies or you end up divorced, you will be the one that has to start over and struggle harder. (and never say never me ladies)Replies
There is a lot to think about isn't there?Delete
Dear Patsy,ReplyDelete
Oh how I feel for your reader. If she was thriving on it and her family were too it would manpybe be dofferent but as she said she is fried then I would say to her to cost everything out and work out what she could save per week by being at home. She may be in front not behind and surprised!
There is a lot of pressure in the world. To be able to do what you really want is womderful and have the courage to be proud. Tell her there is a lot of support and she is not alone! With love Annabel.xxx I personally could not earn outside the home after tax ehat I save by being in my home.Replies
Annabel, I personally can not clear what I can save either.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2016 at 6:33 PM
Dear Patsy, thank you for this post and for the fact that you raise the issue of supporting other women whatever their choice. I have been both a stay at home mum and a fulltime worker trying to juggle it all. I currently work 4 days, leaving me 3 to run my home, practice my frugality and most importantly focus fully on my family and their needs. I finally feel that i have a great work/life balance. I am also lucky to be blessed with a wonderful supportive husband. Yes I understand the negativity levelled at ppl who dont work outside the home, but I have also noticed a lot of thinly veiled negativity on some frugal living blogs aimed squarely at working mothers. Stayng at home isnt for everyone and neither is working outside the home. It would be nice to see women supporting each no matter what our choices or circumstances are. At the end of the day we are all just trying to do our best. LisaReplyDeleteReplies
Yes Lisa, we are all just trying to do our best!Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:55 PM
Patsy, I really appreciate your response and support for all mothers and wives. I guess most of the blogs I read are from stay at home mothers and wives. Some of the bloggers are quick to attack working others and wives. I am a working mother. I have been a single mother that had to support my child. During that time I finished my degree and worked to become a CPA. My daughter did not suffer because I worked. She is 31 now and I still do not know how I managed everything. She was very active in supports and music. She graudated from college and now works a local college. As women, we have got to start supporting each other, building each other up, not tarring down. We all want what is best for our families. Thanks again for being supportive of all descions. DeneenReplyDeleteReplies
Deneen, well said!Delete
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This is a very good topic. The reader says: "...I want to come home full-time even though I have no young children who need me at home. I feel I would have to explain my decision to everyone...why do some of us feel this way?" We can be made to feel this way because sadly, we're listening to voices of people who do not have our best interests at heart. Also, we are watching examples of lives that we don't necessarily want. It may seem to be the way to go because we haven't really gotten clear on what our unique gifts/talents are and what would be best for us and our family. Society, feminism, schooling, attitudes, articles, books, magazines, etc., have sold us a bill of goods that unfortunately many of us have bought into at one time or another. We've been told by all of these sources, that basically we have to earn a paycheck and THAT is the best contribution that we can make to our homes and families. Some of us have become dependent on the appraisal of others rather than asking ourselves the somewhat scary question of what would truly fulfill us...and then do it. If that thing is in fact earning a paycheck, then do so! I'm all for women working in fulfilling jobs outside of the home if that serves them and their loved ones best.
But for those where this is not the case and specifically your reader struggling with this issue...ask yourself that question, why do YOU feel this way? Write down your answers. What is the common theme in your answers? To further answer the reader's question: of course others have felt this way, it comes from many voices in our society.
Dear reader, who is supporting you, cooking your meals, washing your clothes, shopping for your food, growing your food, cleaning your home, paying your bills, etc.? I'm willing to bet that you are doing these things. So if you are as I suspect, why on earth do you care what someone else has to say about your decision to stay home? When you become strong in your own conviction, decisions, and mission, you will come to the place where you do not care what other people think or say about your decision to stay home. Some people would have a genuine curiosity as to your switch from paid work to homemaking, and that I understand. But when you find yourself in the company of someone looking at you narrowly, so bold as to question your "why" in being home-well that person deserves no explanation. Period. Or something as simple as: "this is what works best for me/my family/us/etc."
I understand about the other commenter, i.e., death, divorce, unforeseen circumstances, etc. All I can say about that is none of us knows the future. I do know you can be educated, stay home, and be relevant all at the same time. Pray like it depends on God (because it does), and work like it all depends on you (because it does). Make the best decision for yourself and your house.
I have been paid very well outside the home. Conversely, I've been paid very low outside the home as well as a few brackets in-between the good salary and bad. I am currently at home. I know at this present season of my life, I too could not clear after taxes what I save us being home, not to mention the expenses associated with working outside of the home. The most important part: my sanity would be shot as well, and that's no good for me or my loved ones. That alone is a good enough reason for me. Sorry so long, but I really wanted to contribute to this discussion. As you've said Patsy, there is a lot to think about.
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Colette, another well spoken comment!Delete
Awesome post and even more encouraging comments! For me, working only means paying extra principal payments on our mortgage...I always thought after the house was paid off, then I would come home full-time...but it's all getting to be too much mentally. The job is very in depth and stressful and I have a lot on my plate. I feel like I'm missing out on the things I want to do while I'm able- all because of a goal of paying off a mortgage which would take another 3 years or more. Doesn't seem like a long time...unless you're like me and are burnt-out, tired and unhappy.I get more satisfaction from baking bread or cleaning a toilet than earning a paycheck.ReplyDeleteReplies
I am loving this discussion and I agree, we, as women, need to be supportive of one another, no matter what your choice and/or circumstances are on whether we work outside the home or pull double duty and work both outside our home and within them. ;) I've personally done the full time work outside the home while raising kids, working part time while raising kids, homeschooling and living on one income for years, working part time when the kids are grown and now am home full time other than a few hours 3 times a month where I will be helping out at a local MOPS group (I loved encouraging young mothers). My health no longer allows me to work as much as I used to and I need to pace myself or risk having a huge crash or flare due to my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. The reader who pondered the question needs to look at her and her husband's quality of life. It sounds like her's is not great if she is really stressed out. If they can sit down and work out a good budget, she may be able to come home and actually save more than she was making after figuring in all the work related expenses. I do empathize with her on the concerns about being judged if she is a stay at home wife. I had those too. I even had family extended family members make uncalled for comments. Bottom line though is that my husband and I made a decision that was best for our family and my health. We are happier and I am healthier. I can do the things here that he and I would usually have to split up doing. It has given us more time and freedom as a couple to go and do things together. We no longer have to spend our evenings and weekends doing all the cleaning, household maintenance, etc. and not being able to go and do something fun. I can keep up on the laundry, run some of the errands, cook from scratch, garden and other things while he sleeps (he works the graveyard shift). Sometimes asks me to wait to run the errands until the afternoon when he is up so he can go with me. He knows I hate having to bag my own groceries and I am not supposed to life heavy thing. ;) Me being at home full time has been the best thing for us and it also allows me to help with our grandchildren. I feel blessed that we were able to make this happen for our family.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Bonds' response? He lashed out at Costas, the respected sports commentator who provided platforms for Schilling and chemist Patrick Arnold, who shot down Bonds' grand jury testimony in which Bonds claimed he thought the substance he used while hitting a record 73 homers in 2001 was flaxseed oil, not a powerful synthetic steroid.
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The latest episode of "The Blacklist" inspired a lot of crying emojis.
As the NBC crime thriller headed into its hiatus, it didn't go easy on viewers. Quite the opposite, in fact. The show left fans feeling pretty battered after it killed off a major character.
Read on only if you're prepared for spoilers from Season 5, Episode 8, "Ian Garvey: #13."
Disaster struck halfway through the fall finale. After Garvey (Jonny Coyne) and his men got a hold of Tom Keen (Ryan Eggold), they managed to stab the long-time fan favorite as well as beat Liz (Megan Boone) when she showed up. It looked like the two might make it given that Red (James Spader) and Dembe (Hisham Tawfiq) came to their rescue. However, it was not to be. Tom was so badly wounded that doctors couldn't save him when he reached the hospital. And before you start thinking it'll be another faked death, "Blacklist" creator Jon Bokenkamp tells TVLine that he's really dead.
Suffice it to say, the development didn't sit well with fans, especially since they've been watching Tom on the show since it premiered, aside from his stint on "The Blacklist: Redemption." Their Twitter reactions show just how hard they've taken his death.
I was not prepared for this level of emotion #TheBlacklist— Kari Beth (@ConcealedKari) November 16, 2017
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The Committee's May 9, 2012 report titled Airport Insecurity: TSA's Failure to Cost-Effectively Procure, Deploy and Warehouse Its Screening Technologies gave a startling insight to the corruption and negligence of the agency assigned the duty of securing the nation's airports...
...The committee reported that the TSA has wasted hundreds of millions of taxpayers' dollars in equipment that has been sitting in warehouses unused. As much as 85% of the equipment had been in storage for longer than six months with 35% longer than one year. "One piece of equipment had been in storage more than six years – 60% of its useful life". (1)
What makes this story so compelling is the culture of the involved TSA employees and how they work together like a ring of thieves.
Between 2003 and 2012, nearly 400 TSA officers were fired on charges of stealing from passengers.
Some thieves boldly lifted large sums of cash from luggage, including $40,000 from one passenger and $30,000 from another. One TSA agent stole a passenger's wallet from his jacket as he went through the security sweep.
Republican Representative John Mica from Florida, who is also the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee said, "TSA is probably the worst personnel manager that we have in the entire federal government. It is an outrage to the public and, actually, to our aviation security system." (4)
Until the TSA tightens its control over hiring practices and personnel screening with due diligence and enforces higher standards of personnel work ethics and character, the oversight of its own security will continue to threaten that of the American public that's dependent upon air transportation.
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They tried letting the airlines handle security. It was almost as bad, only instead of stealing and being corrupt as hell, nothing could get done.
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They tried letting the airlines handle security. It was almost as bad, only instead of stealing and being corrupt as hell, nothing could get done.
Well frankly I don't see what the problem was. I mean, it's not like we had hijackings every single day. No no, my friend, I honestly think at this point that this all came about as a planned agenda, of which 9/11 was the key masterpiece to get the ball rolling.
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If you come to Woodstock wanting to shop for women's clothing, then Woodstock Design should certainly entice you as it's one of the most stylish places to shop. The store has been open since 1981, and was founded by Robin Kramer. It boasts a wonderful selection of simple yet gorgeous clothing and shoes. Woodstock Design has up-to-the-minute fashions available; for example, Eileen Fisher's clothing line is currently featured for the fall season. There is also a summer sale going on right now, so stop by and see if you can find the perfect shirt, shoes, or skirt for any occasion.
Now if you're interested in the more authentic Woodstock attire, perhaps you should visit Woodstock Legends, a shop packed with tie-dyed, colorful clothing, photographs, and records from Woodstock itself. The store is vibrant with the feel of the sixties; when you walk through the door, you wend your way through a self-proclaimed "labyrinth" of memorabilia hanging from every nook and cranny. You could walk in every day and find something new and exciting, which is part of what makes the store so fascinating. Make sure to take a trip to this uniquely Woodstock store to find anything (and everything) related to the festival.
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I knit just like she sewed. I knit like a fiend for however long (the length varies), then I forget I ever knit a stitch for however long. I'm on or I'm off knitting. Super hard to "force" myself to on.
Remember the baby blanket?
Here it is on July 3rd.
Today? It almost has a section of orange around it. And that's it.
I should mentioned the deadline if it's getting to the parents before the big day is just around 5ish weeks. In other words? I'm screwed. Not just because I'm not fast with the needles but also because I'm second guessing everything. The colors, the patterns, my knitting (if I could maintain a tension that would be great).
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Every House has a Storyin Ms Aya's Papers
29th July 2K8, Tuesday – Night time.
Good evening, darlings~♥!
It's past dinner time and hopefully, everyone has settled down for the night. Although there isn't anything to look forward to… I suppose, we all have our daily routine — right? \<—ω—>
Once you come home.. You go straight to your room.. Strip yourself.. Take a shower… Eat your dinner with your family… then straight to your computer..
This is today's topic — 'Houses'.
I'm fond of houses in many ways; designs, walls, bricks, windows, gates, doors, landscape.. But what amuses me more is what kind of people live in it.
From where I live, I have the privilege to see the whole view of the neighborhood because my area mostly has slopes and hills. It does kind of give away a country-side feeling. In which is good — I just love living in a small town. \<^ε^>/
Everyday when I go out for a walk with Auwlithe, I always admire each and every house. Whether they're bless with lovely luxurious landscapes and waterfalls, or bless with piles of garbage scattered around the compound… I adore. <•ω•>o
When I see all those huge beautiful mansions, I always think to myself and ponder — What kind of people live in here? <.__.>{?] ↓
I know they are rich and have top-notch status — But that's not what I want to know. I want to know.. Are they kind and humble people? Snobbish? Proud? Loving? Attentive? Young mistresses?
Do they get along with the people in the house?
Are they happy with their kind of life?
Did they use the money they conned from other people to live in that bungalow?
How do they keep up with their messy garden?
How many family members are there?
How many maids do they need to maintain the house?
What kind of impression do they get if they ever see me?
… The list goes on.
Every family has a story. And the prime witness of their story is their house. You see.. When a family is miserable, the house shows it. For instance, the garden is not tended with care. The atmosphere in the living hall becomes dull.
I don't know if you all are sensitive to these kind of things, but I certainly am. ↓
I always tell my mum (because I have absolutely no one else to talk to), "I want to turn into a duck and intrude this house~☆!"
And as always — she replies, "Why turn into a duck? Why not just turn into a bird? It's easier for you to just fly in and not find yourself on the chopper board!"
Well.. I find ducks are much cuter than birds. (Laughs) <n_n>
But I'm a sheep.. In a town. <^-^>lll
You know.. I do have photos of some nice houses here and I wish to share them with you — but I'm afraid I can't. I might get in trouble for posting pictures of private properties. You know — Those houses have personal security guards!
That's how much of a BIG shot they are. <+__+>lll
Anyway.. As a single and virgin to relationships.. I always wonder what kind of home 'he' lives in. And how is the atmosphere of 'his' home.
(Sigh) Not like anyone is concern with my home, lifestyle and my over-all well-being, right?
In fact, I doubt anyone even cares about how I perceive houses and families.
Sorry to have bothered all of you with yet, another boring and selfish entry.
I hope to post a tutorial on how to draw manga characters soon. Since Pixy is willing to learn how to draw a bit — I thought, hey.. Might as well contribute something useful to this blog~☆
Of course if you want to learn… Go right ahead~♫.
As for now — Good night and hit the sacks before the demon hour, ok? \< ´v` >/


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[Noozhawk note: Sloan Hanson, 14, of Santa Barbara is visiting a poor, seaside village in Costa Rica and leading a soccer camp he helped create, called Clinica de Futbol Pura Vida. This is the first of five installments about his experience.]
Clinica de Futbol Pura Vida, Monday, July 7
On the first day of camp, a rooster woke me up at 6. I was tired and my mother was still in pain. It happened the day before.
We are staying in a small village called Esterillos Oeste located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Costa Rica, a tropical country of 4.8 million, recently fielded a Cinderella-story national soccer team that made it to the round of eight in the World Cup. This produced a good environment for soccer — perfect timing for the weeklong soccer camp for the children of Esterillos that my mother and I had organized through a local church.
After having to hand-pump 40 soccer balls to 9.5 pounds and organizing the rest of our equipment, we decided to go for a quick ocean swim before dinner. It turned out to be quicker than we had thought.
While wading into the water, my mother shrieked. She told me something bit her on her foot. As she hobbled back to our hotel, breathing heavily, I wondered what could have attacked her and if it was dangerous. We tried to get help from the locals, but it was hard to communicate. She was able to reach Dennis, the pastor of the church we were working with for the soccer camp.
As he was on his way, I looked up her symptoms on my iPod. I found that the most likely scenario was that she got stung by a stingray. Dennis arrived and confirmed it. He said the pain from a stingray sting is so intense that it is said to be second to the pain of childbirth. My mother was supposed to lead the younger kids at camp. This injury could hinder her teaching abilities. What was I going to do to replace her?
The weather was extremely hot and damp, even at 6 in the morning. Camp started at 8. My mother and I got to the soccer field at 7 to set up. My mother's foot seemed to be holding up, so I guess I didn't need a replacement for her. While I was putting out cones and rehearsing what I was going to say to the kids, I found a 4-inch praying mantis perched on a blade of grass, while red-headed parrots flew over my head. It was a reminder of the differences between my hometown of Santa Barbara and this village in Costa Rica. My Spanish was limited to the classroom. I hoped soccer would be our common ground.
Twenty-five kids arrived. Dennis, his wife, Kyle, his sister-in-law, Eden, and Sophia were also there to help us as translators and assistants. Most of the children came from poor families, so not all of them had shoes. We didn't realize how lucky we were to have cloud cover until it burned away and the sun blazed down on us. Everyone was soaked in sweat in about five minutes.
In the beginning, Dennis translated for me and things went smoothly. When he switched to the younger kids, things started to fall apart. Some kids stayed focused but others started talking and goofing around and I couldn't ask them to stop and listen. I couldn't understand them, and they couldn't understand me. Their words reminded me of salsa dancing; I wondered if mine sounded to them like dancing the robot. Then I started a shooting drill and the kids engaged immediately.
I learned something: The more fun the drill, the less problematic the language barrier became. I'd have to remember that for tomorrow.
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At the PRSA's massive annual conference this week, thousands of communications professionals gathered in Washington, DC to take a long, hard look at trends in public relations. What's on their radar? Social media, of course.
Several questions around how PR can dovetail with social media arose repeatedly. Herewith, the seven top FAQs PR professionals are asking about social media - along with the answers.
Q: How can we control conversations?
You can't "control" anything in social media, so don't even think in those terms. You can, however anticipate a great deal, plan responses, strategize what direction to lead conversations into, and develop contingency plans for crisis management and addressing complaints or other negativity. This begins with having clear goals and strategies for entering into social media conversations - and even more important, for sustaining a long-term presence in social media channels.
Q: Who owns this? PRs? Ad agencies? SEOs? Where's a client to turn?
Social media is new and spans many disciplines and practices. It's a land grab out there among practitioners from all sorts of disciplines and backgrounds who want to "own" the space (and there's no shortage of shyster carpetbaggers, either). Currently, no one does "own" social media, but communications professionals have a legitimate claim to this turf. So do agencies and SEOs, of course. Depending on the client and the size of the engagement (not to mention the budget), different aspects of social media may be parceled out to a variety of practitioners.
That said, social media is about conversations, telling stories, messaging, public and media relations - all element of any PR professional's core skill set. PR practitioners not only can, but must, adapt their skills to function in social media channels.
Q: What new skills must we learn?
Right-brained PRs do have to learn a weensy bit of left-brains stuff to effectively translate their skills to social media (this is where I see them start to freeze like so many deer in headlights). Pity, because while they do have to start dabbling in the unfamiliar waters of analytics, data-mining, basic SEO, and perhaps a bit of basic HTML coding, this stuff isn't rocket science (at least, not to the extent they fear it is). They merely need to be versed in the basics of these skills. Nevertheless, fear of the unknown is holding too many PRs back from spending a few hours or days acquiring skills that could really kick-start them into lucrative new terrain.
Q: Where do we get the data that will help us to plan campaigns, create compelling content and monitor conversations?
It's not as hard as you think. There are a wealth of free tools out there to play with that can help you monitor buzz, trends, conversations, and influencers; in short, that help you to find an audience and refine a message. Google Alerts, Google Trends, Technorati, Twitter Search, Trends on Twitter. Here's a list of 20 free buzz monitoring tools.
That's to say nothing of the commercial solutions. First, get your feet wet by experimenting with the free stuff.
Q: How do we rapidly get communications approved through the company, particularly legal?
By getting everyone onboard with a social media strategy from the get-go. Make legal, compliance, IT and any other relevant stakeholders part of the process from the beginning. Carefully explain the channels and the business case for engaging in social media. Develop procedures for getting quick approval (or for not requiring approval) on specific types of communications in advance of launching a social media engagement. Be prepared to be inclusive and to listen to listen, mediate and negotiate. Enlist their aid and input in creating an organization-wide social media policy so everyone knows the rules of engagement.
Q: How do we create a social media policy? Who are the stakeholders?
The policy depends somewhat on the strategy, but not entirely because the best social media policies apply to everyone within an organization. Whether or not they participate directly in social media engagements driven by marketing, sales or PR, guidelines should be in place so every employee knows what they can and cannot say publicly about their employer and its products or services.
One sound approach is to first, hammer out the framework of a social media policy. Then, bring in stakeholders from legal, HR, marketing, sales, product development, customer support and other relevant parts of the business to give them a voice in creating important guidelines. These are, after all, rules that will apply across the organization.
Bottom line, a social media policy governs public behavior. Education is part of the initiative. At a minimum (often, this is also the maximum), a social media policy informs people that business discussion in social arenas is governed by the same good-conduct guidelines that would apply to any public discussion of business matters.
Q: Isn't a social media voice inauthentic when it comes from a PR practitioner rather than from someone inside the company who's more hands-on with the issue?
Ideally, yes. Voices are more authentic when they come straight from the source within the company responsible for whatever's being discussed: the product, customer service issues, requests for information, whatever. That isn't to say there's no place for PRs in this critically important sector of social media communications.
Media coaching has always been part of what good PRs do. They help professionals who aren't as well versed in the nuances of communications to hone and craft messages, to strike the right tone for the target audience, to develop talking points, and provide background on interlocutors. These skills come into play as much in the social media sphere as they do when your boss or client is being interviewed by a major newspaper or magazine, or appearing on TV.
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Great article. The question "Where do we get the data that will help us to plan campaigns, create compelling content and monitor conversations?" has never been as easy to answer. There are mow more than 450 social media monitoring and analytics tools, about 1/3 are free and 1/3 have a free trial. Many are inexpensive. And here is a free interactive directory which lists these 450 platforms, with description and pricing. http://socialmarketingspotlight.com/index.php/platform-list/
Its great to see other proffesionals doing a gud job.How or where does somebody with no much knowledge,on the PR field,but feels like he can take the social media into another level.I know in this industry u have to be strategic at all times,i am a beginer and i would' like to know how can profetionals of this industry who have been here long before me can be able to recognise me and guide me up to the higher level.


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Wildfire Evacuation Guide
Evacuations save lives and allow responding personnel to focus on the emergency at hand. Please evacuate promptly when requested! Your life is at stake!
Alert Marin
If a wildfire requires evacuation in Marin and time allows, emergency managers will use the "Alert Marin" system to send out notifications by telephone, cellular, VOIP, and text message. If you live, work or go to school in Marin County, you may register your cell phone or VoIP (voice over internet protocol) phone to receive emergency alerts sent by call, text, email, or smartphone application from the County of Marin.
Register Your Cell Phone or VOIP for Alert Marin TODAY!
It is important to know that Alert Marin is NOT NIXLE! Some Marin law enforcement agencies use the Nixle opt-in service to announce local activity, and they may rebroadcast evacuation alerts, but Alert Marin is a separate and distinct system. You MUST register to receive Alert Marin evacuation messages by cell phone or VOIP (Comcast, DSL, or satellite home phones, for example). Register every phone number and device in your household. Don't delay.
Be sure to verify that Wireless Emergency alerts (Amber alerts and Emergency Alerts) are turned on in your cell-phone's settings. For example, on an iPhone, under settings/notifications, scroll to the bottom of the page and ensure all alerts are turned ON.
Evacuation Terminology
California law authorizes officers to restrict access to any area where a menace to public health or safety exists due to a calamity such as flood, storm, fire, earthquake, explosion, accident or other disaster. Refusal to comply is a misdemeanor. (Penal Code 409.5)
The terms Voluntary and Mandatory are often used by the media to describe evacuations. In Marin, fire agencies and law enforcement will use the terms Evacuation Order, Evacuation Warning, and Shelter In Place. These terms are used to alert you to the significance of the danger and provide basic instructions. All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for your safety.
Fire expected to arrive in less than 1 hour, with threat to civilian life. Evacuate immediately, do not delay to gather belongings or prepare your home.
Fire expected to arrive in 2 hours or more, with threat to civilian life. Evacuate as soon as possible. A short delay to gather your evacuation kit and prepare your home (see Evacuation Checklist) may be ok.
Community members should stay secured in current location. Sheltering in place may be used when evacuation would cause greater threat to life.
Before a Fire Threatens
At all times during fire season, prepare an Evacuation Kit. Keep the evacuation kit in your vehicle or near an exit. Your kit should include:
- Critical medications
- Important personal papers, photos.
- Essential valuables.
- Pet and livestock transport, limited amount of pet food.
- Change of clothing, toiletries.
- Cell phone.
- Spare batteries and chargers.
- Critical papers and effects in a fire-proof safe.
- AM/FM radio.
- An Evacuation Route Map with at least two routes (if possible).*
- Drive your planned route of escape before an actual emergency. This is most likely the route you normally take to leave your community, as that's typically the shortest and is the route you're most familiar with.
*During an evacuation, law enforcement or emergency personnel may direct you to an alternate route. Always follow their directions.
When Evacuation is a Possibility
- Complete our Evacuation Checklist if time allows.
- Locate your Evacuation Kit and place the items in your vehicle.
- Park your vehicle facing outward and carry your car keys with you.
- Place your pets in crates or carriers BEFORE evacuation is ordered and keep them nearby.
- Prepare large animals for transport.
- Place connected garden hoses and buckets full of water around the house. Attach "grip" type nozzles to hoses if you have them. You should have multiple garden hoses long enough to reach all corners of your home. Firefighters will use them.
- Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures and close valves.
- Cover-up. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, use a dry-bandana for face cover, wear goggles or glasses. 100% cotton or wool is preferable to synthetic fabrics.
- Leave all lights on in and around the house and unlock all doors.
- Close all windows and turn air conditioning and fans off.
- Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.
- Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation.
- Evacuate immediately if you feel threatened. Do not wait for an evacuation order.
The Evacuation Process
Fire officials will determine the areas to be evacuated and the routes to use depending upon the fire's location, behavior, winds, terrain, etc. Law enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing an evacuation order. Follow their directions or the directions of firefighters promptly.
When time allows, emergency managers will attempt to advise you of potential evacuations as early as possible. You must take the initiative to stay informed and aware. There is no guarntee that you will receive notification of an evacuation order (for example, if the fire spreads too rapidly to allow for notification, if a power failure or the fire itself disables communication infrastructure, if your phone battery is dead or if you failed to "opt-in" to emergency alerts). Listen to your radio or TV for announcements from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Be sure to have signed up for the Alert Marin system BEFORE a fire threatens you.
You may be directed to temporary assembly areas to await transfer to a safe location. Evacuate to the nearest major community AWAY from the fire.
Leave immediately if you receive a notification or alert to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Don't wait to be ordered by authorities to leave if you are unsure, feel threatened, or lose power or communications. Law enforcement will direct the evacuation, and they will keep intersections open and moving, but their resources may be limited. Evacuating early (before evacuation is ordered) helps keep roads clear of congestion, and lets fire apparatus move more freely to do their job. If you are advised to leave, don't hesitate!
- The fire Incident Commander will issue the evacuation order through thte Sheriff's Office, and will determine the areas to be evacuated and escape routes to use (if there are options) depending upon the fire's location, behavior, winds, terrain, etc.
- Law enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing an evacuation order. Follow their directions promptly.
- You will be advised of potential evacuations as early as possible by Alert Marin. YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE ALERTS.
- You must take the initiative to stay informed and aware. Listen to your radio (AM 1610, AM 840, and others) and TV for announcements from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
- You may be directed to temporary assembly areas to await transfer to a safe location.
All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for your safety.
It's very common for the power to go out before a fire strikes, since fire and winds can damage electrical infrastructure. You need to be prepared to communicate and escape, even without power. How will you receive warning at night if the power is out, and how will you open your garage door to evacuate if there is no power?
For garage doors, a battery backup should be installed. They typically cost less than $100, and can be installed by homeowners.
Check with your garage door opener manufacturer to see if they make a battery specific to your opener model, although universal models are available.
For home phones and internet connections, a "UPS" Uninterruptible Power Supply is a good option (link is for Amazon, however they are available locally, in-stock at Best Buy, Costco, and other electronics stores).
The larger the UPS is, the longer it will last when the power goes out (conside ar 1500VA model, about $150). Consider keeping one dedicated to your home phone, and another dedicated to your internet cable modem. A 1500VA model will last about 2 hours when attached to a cable modem and router, and a home phone may last up to 24 hours, depending on usage.
Please consult with the manufacturer for specifics and installation instructions. Test regularly to confirm function.
Law enforcement can move a large number of vehicles through intersections.
- Drive calmly and safely.
- Visibility will be low, proceed carefully.
- Turn your lights on.
- You can safely drive when there is fire burning on the roadsides.
- If the road is blocked, try to clear the obstruction (if it's safe to exit your vehicle).
- If an alternate route is available, take it.
- Do not leave your vehicle unless there is no other option or your car is on fire. Leaving your car is a last resort and may prove deadly. You are almost always safer in your car or a building.
- Do not abandon your car in the roadway. Park it off the road if there is no other option.
- Take shelter in a building if no quick escape route is available. Close doors and windows, stay low (lay on the floor, crawl to move if there is smoke or heat in the building, and stay near a door. Stay inside until the fire passes or conditions become untenable.
If you live in a "one way in, one way out" neighborhood, as is common in Marin, your escape route is predetermined.
- Use the one-way-out direction and leave! Drive towards your neighborhood's exit, and to the nearest town away from the fire.
- Follow instructions in the alert messages if they provide evacuation shelter or escape route information.
- Do not flee to fire roads or vegetated open spaces. Fire roads are more dangerous than being in your car on the pavement, even with fire burning around you.
- But fire engines will block my escape!
- When evacuation has been ordered, the fire's Incident Commander will instruct fire engines not to enter areas where evacuation is occurring and two-way passage is not possible. Evacuation is the number one priority for firefighters.
If you Are Unable to Evacuate on your own
- Ask a neighbor to assist you or give you a ride. Pre-plan a list of neighbors who may be able to assist you.
- Call 911 if you are disabled or need assistance to evacuate.
- If first responders are in your neighborhood, attempt to notify them that you require assistance.
Fire Roads
Fire roads (or other unpaved or locked roads leading to open spaces) are NEVER safe or viable evacuation routes during wildfires! Stay on pavement and evacuate towards major roads and away from the fire, unless instructed otherwise by emergency personnel.
Even if your evacuation route is blocked, you're almost always better off remaining in your car or taking shelter in a house until the fire passes. Walking into unburned, open areas surrounded by vegetation is the MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN DO during a wildfire.
During wildfires, always follow the instructions of law enforcement officers or firefighters.
Unless instructed otherwise, you should ALWAYS plan to evacuate downhill towards major roads and away from the fire.
If You Become Trapped
- Keep all family members together.
- Stay inside the house until the fire front passes. Although it may be very hot in the house, it may be unsurviveable outside.
- Stay near an exit door, low to the floor.
- Plan for the loss of power and have water stored by filling the sinks and tubs along with buckets inside your house to put out burning embers or small fires.
- Have your fire extinguishers out and in convenient locations.
- Shelter in a room at the opposite end of your home from where the fire is approaching; making sure you have two possible exit routes.
- Close all windows and doors.
- If you have an automatic garage door opener, disconnect the unit and operate the door manually. Close the garage door when evacuating (you may not be able to reopen if the manual latch has been operted. Become familiar with manual door operation BEFORE a fire strikes!).
- Close metal Venetian blinds.
- Remove light curtains and other easily combustible materials from windows or draw them well past the perimeter of the window. This will prevent radiant heat from catching the window coverings on fire.
- Move furniture away from windows and sliding glass doors to prevent radiant heat from catching the furniture on fire.
- Shut off all attic fans, whole house fans, swamp coolers and interior fans to keep smoke and ash from being drawn into house.
- Bring pets inside and place in pet carriers to control their movement in the house as the roar of the fire comes.
- Put livestock and horses in an area where fuels have been removed or in an irrigated pasture.
- Leave exterior and interior lights on for as long as you have power. This helps firefighters to find your house in the dense smoke during a fire.
- Move wheeled vehicle or equipment away from structures.
- Shut off natural gas and propane unless needed for running a generator.
- Connect water hoses and lay them out for best use where they will not get burned during the fire front passing.
- If you have a wooden fence that connects to the exterior of your home, prevent flames from spreading from the fence to your house by propping open the gate.
- Move anything that can easily ignite at least 30 feet away from the exterior of your home, including patio furniture and cushions, cloth awnings, barbecues, portable propane tanks, trash cans without lids, and firewood.
OUTSIDE THE HOME or On Foot
- Find an area clear of vegetation, far from dry grass, brush, or trees. Look for a ditch, depression, or body of water such as a pool or lake, if possible.
- Lie face down, cover up your body. Protect your airway, by breatheing close to the ground, through a dry towel or cloth.
- Use your cell phone to call 911. Advise officials that you are trapped and provide your location (an address or intersection is best).
- A structure offers more protection than a car so if there is a building nearby get inside it.
- If there is no building, park and stay in your car, where it is safer than being out in the open where you could be directly exposure to flames and radiant heat.
- Find a safe place to park that has little or no vegetation.
- Turn on headlights and emergency flashers to make your car more visible during heavy smoke.
- Close all windows and doors, shut off all air vents, and turn off the air conditioner.
- Get below the windows under blankets, preferably wool, and lie on the floor to shelter yourself from the intense radiant heat.
- Stay in the vehicle, as it will provide you with some insulation from the heat.
- Wait until the fire front passes and temperature has dropped outside then get out and into a safe area that has already burned.
Returning Home
Fire officials will determine when it is safe for you to return to your home. This will be done as soon as possible considering safety and accessibility.
When you return home:
- Be alert for downed power lines and other hazards
- Check propane tanks, regulators, and lines before turning gas on
- Check your residence carefully for hidden embers or smoldering fires


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Situated between Narbonne and Montpellier, Beziers is a town at the center of the largest wine-producing region in South France. Famous as well for its ancient medieval streets, bullfights and festivals, Beziers is classified as a protected Historic Town in France. It was first founded in Roman times, and flecks of history and culture of centuries past still decorate the present day town of Beziers.
Simply wandering through the ancient streets of Beziers will give you a feel for the town. Study the town's architecture as you stroll past the numerous religious sites around Beziers. Saint Nazaire Cathedral, built in the 12-15th centuries, has a 'Bishop's Garden' that offers a lovely view over the valley below. The Saint Aphrodise Basilica is another important church in Beziers, as it was built on the tomb of the town's patron saint, who is said to have arrived on a camel from Egypt. Follow the Allees Paul Riquet, the street named after the builder of the Canal du Midi. The Plateau des Poetes is a 19th century park at the end of the lane that's ideal for a quick rest or an afternoon picnic.
If you're looking for a bite to eat, Les Halles is an indoor market near town hall where you can get your recently purchased food items cooked for you at La Gargotte bistro bar. Don't forget to sample the range of wines produced in the Beziers vineyards during your trip. Schedule a wine tasting, a vineyard tour, or simply sample the current favorites of the local restauranteurs and wine merchants.
Museums are also high on the list of must sees in Beziers. Musee Beaux Arts houses a collection of paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. The museum also has an annex dedicated to the French Resistance hero Jean Moulin, who directed efforts of the underground against the Nazis. Le Musee du Biterrois is a museum with artifacts from the prehistoric to present days. And Le Museum d'Histoire Naturelle is your go to for natural history. The two art galleries in Beziers are also worth note: Espace Train features works on bullfighting, while Espace Riquet is an ancient convent-turned art museum that houses contemporary works.
Head to Toulouse, about 180 kilometers west of Beziers, to discover La Ville Rose ("The Pink City"). This town that sits near the Spanish border has just the sunny, warm climate and laidback vibe vacationers need to relax. Dawdle in the town squares, linger at an outdoor café or chat with the friendly locals between touring the architectural landmarks and sampling the exceptional regional cuisine of Toulouse. Montpellier is another great city in southern France, just 10 kilometers inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Montpellier was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and has developed into one of France's fastest-growing, most multicultural cities. Think of it as a stylish metropolis with a spirited vibe, and white-sand beaches right on its doorstep. Narbonne, on the Canal de la Robine, is best known for its seaside resort Narbonne Plage. But Narbonne is also home to an impressive gothic cathedral, the grand Archbishop's palace and the Horreum, an underground labyrinth of ancient warehouses from its days as a Roman port.
Finding a place to stay won't be a problem in Beziers. Hotels, private furnished rentals, tourist residences, guesthouses and even camping sites are available in town. Give camping a go with Aire Naturell Familiale de Camping de Clairac, where guests can choose from 25 spacious pitches on a former wine producing estate. Or pitch a tent along the Canal du Midi with Camping Les Berges Du Canal, where tent spaces and mobiles homes are available for rent. If "roughing it" isn't in the books this trip, check out the other rentals Beziers has to offer. Stay in an enchanting remodeled home on a tree-lined boulevard, or a downtown hotel just minutes from the town center. Rent a room in a guesthouse and get to know your hosts, or an entire cottage if traveling with a larger party. Private furnished apartments are also options for those who seek privacy or extended stays.
Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport serves the town of Beziers, as well as the Languedoc coastal resorts nearby. It's located about 11.5 kilometers from the town. The airport provides shuttle bus service to and from Beziers bus station/SNCF rail station; Vias, Agde SNCF rail station; and Marseillan bus station. The shuttles depart from the airport about 30 minutes after the arrival of each flight, and gets to the airport about 1 hour and 30 minutes before each flight's departure. Each ride costs 1.6 Euros per individual. Beziers is about an hour from the Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports nearby. Beziers Méditerranée agglomération bus network (http://en.capbus.fr) provides transportation within the "Hérault Méditerranée" area, serving 19 towns with 6 regular routes, 4 on-demand routes and 2 beach shuttles in the summer.
Looking for the perfect vacation rental for your Béziers getaway? Tripping.com's got you covered. Whether you're seeking a vacation home, cabin rental or cottage, Béziers offers 431 affordable vacation home rentals to choose from, with far more amenities, space and comforts than the average hotel room. Select from 331 properties with high-speed WiFi Internet, 206 full with jacuzzi and pool, and homes complete with outdoor patio, great for entertaining with guests. Whatever your needs, find the perfect home rental that best matches your accommodation style and budget.For travelers planning for an extended stay, long-term lodging and corporate rentals only cost an average of $25 a month. Save hundreds with affordable vacation rentals on Tripping.com and, in many cases, book directly online so you're all set to go. Béziers has 431 gorgeous homes with 130 pet-friendly rentals to choose from, perfect for your dog or cat. Check out our vacation rental listings now to get the latest deals, and book the right vacation home rental for you and the whole family. Feel at home wherever you are and experience an unforgettable vacation with Tripping.com.
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EARLY — The Early Longhorns were unable to contain the Clyde passing attack and dropped their Friday night District 3-3A Division I contest to the Bulldogs at Longhorn Stadium, 72-14.
Clyde (6-0, 2-0) senior quarterback Tanner Riley and senior wide receiver Brandon Berry broke the game open in the first quarter, connecting for the Bulldogs' first three scores including one 85-yard grab that finished the Clyde drive in just one play.
Clyde hit the half-century scoring mark with just over five minutes left to play in the first half.
For its part, Early (0-6, 0-2) dominated time of possession in the contest and was able to run the ball effectively at points. Quarterback Trace Evans struggled to find a consistent touch in the passing game, however, and suffered from several drops by Longhorn receivers. Evans finished the day 16-for-26 for 172 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Clyde scored a touchdown on nearly every possession in the contest, save for one that took the game into halftime and one at the end of the fourth quarter, a turnover on downs in Early territory. The Bulldogs never punted during the game.
The Bulldogs set the tone and opened the game with a 23-yard completion to senior receiver Kaden Clark, then capped the drive four plays later with a 16-yard touchdown to Berry, the first of his scores on the night.
Early responded with its own drive down the field, and even converted a 4th-and-7 play from the Clyde 19 yard line. The Longhorns were given new life a second time when Clyde was called for roughing the passer on another 4th-down play, but Early stalled when Hayden Turner rushed for a 1-yard loss and three incompletions followed for a turnover on downs.
Early's first touchdown occurred early in the second quarter when Evans hit senior receiver Drew Sessler in stride down the seam for a 28-yard score. A missed extra point made the score 36-6 Clyde.
Early attempted an onside kick after that possession, but the ball took a bad hop and rolled out of bounds near midfield. Clyde, which had relied almost entirely on the passing game until that point, began running consistently during the next possession and continued to do so for the duration of the game.
Early's second touchdown happened in the third quarter, another Sessler reception. This one came from 10 yards out and cut the deficit to 65-14 after a two-point conversion.
Clyde displayed consistent athleticism and an efficient offense during the contest. One particularly memorable play came in the second quarter, when Berry leaped and reached behind his covering cornerback to snag the ball for a 29-yard grab down to the 1.
Clyde finished the night with 592 yards of total offense, including 262 on the ground and 330 through the air. Riley, who played until halfway through the third quarter, accounted for 314 of those passing yards.
The Longhorns amassed 129 yards on the ground, split nearly evenly between Evans and Turner. Early finished the night with 301 yards of total offense.
After the game, Early head coach Blake Sandford said he was proud of his squad's effort against one of the top-ranked teams in the state.
"Once the offense started rolling, we had quite a few yards," Sandford said. "We moved the ball up and down the field, so I'm proud of the way the offense operated."
Sandford said it was important to take things one play at a time when the score got out of hand.
"It would have been easy just to fold up the tent, but we stayed in it and kept trying to fight and kept trying to get first downs and kept trying to put the ball in the end zone," he said. "You keep trying to get 1 percent better … Don't worry about the past, don't worry about the next play. Just this play right now."
Sandford also praised his offensive line and said the running game was something the Longhorns could build around moving forward.
The Longhorns return to action next week when they travel north to play the Jim Ned Indians (1-6, 0-2) — who lost 21-12 at Brady Friday night.