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Campari and orange are a favorite wintertime combo, and this cocktail ups the ante with a homemade burnt orange and peppercorn syrup.
1 1/2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. Italian amaro
1/2 oz. Campari
1/2 oz. burnt orange-peppercorn syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Tools: mixing glass, barspoon
Glass: cocktail
Garnish: flamed orange twist (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish.
Burnt Orange-Peppercorn Syrup
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. green peppercorns, whole
3 long peppers
1 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 star anise
12 allspice berries, whole
1 cup fresh orange juice
The zest of 3 oranges
In a medium saucepan, wet sugar with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and caramelize to a deep amber caramel (it will smoke slightly). Turn off the heat and add the spices. Swirl for about 30 seconds, then add the orange juice and zest (it will seize and then boil like mad). Stir over low heat until the caramel has unseized. Strain into a clean glass jar and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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A Jacksonville woman with a purse full of crab meat was arrested Christmas Eve at a Walmart.
Greta Denise Young, 53, was charged with petty theft after trying to leave the Lem Turner Road store without paying for $120 in crab meat. She apologized and said she didn't mean to take it, according to her arrest report.
Young has several past grand and petty theft charges since 1990. She also was charged Monday with operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 137 diseños de 36 diseñadores freelance.
Food Preservation Network
Food Preservation Network will increase community capacity to preserve locally grown foods in order to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and build a greater sense of community.
We are recruiting and training folks to serve as food preservation consultants and organizing group preservation at churches, community centers, farmers markets and other community centers. The events are very low cost- and make it easy and fun to preserve the local harvest.
We are about building community - our events take place in all types of communities and we partner with food gleaning projects and food shelves to preserve excess, gleaned and donated foods for donation.
We are starting in Minneapolis - in partnership with Homegrown Minneapolis, the local effort to promote locally grown food and support local growers. We will expand nationwide during the 2011 harvest.
Folks interested in local food and food justice - people who shop at farmers markets and people who are active in the community garden movement. We currently work in urban centers.
Many of the folks attracted to us care about climate change, building stronger communities, are gardeners and active in their communities. We are also serving communities who do not have the time or infrastructure to easily do food preservation.
We need a logo to clearly and professionally represent this new initiative. We are new and don't have any current design features to include.
If there is any food depicted in the logo - please do not make it an apple. Tomatoes are better. People do not think of apples when they think of home canning, etc. THANKS!
I am also an author of a home canning book - and there are design features I like about this book (www.freshgirlsguide.com - this is the older version of the book, but new book in August has similar design and same font and colors).
The book and organization are separate, but if they were somewhat coordinated that would be helpful.
The logo can be font based - but if so, very legible.
We need a print file and web file format.
some other designs I like
1) from the freshgirlsguide.com - I like the mason jars growing off the plants
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text: Following the recent announcement of A Day To Remember headlining this year's Skate And Surf Festival, we can bring you another batch of confirmations. Artists playing over May 18 and 19 at iPlay America in Freehold, New Jersey, include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Saves The Day, Bayside, Andrew W.K., Hopsin, Transit, Into It. Over It., Hostage Calm, Issues, Tyler Carter and This Good Robot. More bands will be announced in the near future. Early bird passes and VIP packages will go on sale this Friday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. EDT.


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Balwyn North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara. At the 2006 Census, Balwyn North had a population of 19,968.
The North West part of the suburb is also known as Bellevue and the South East part of the suburb is also known as Greythorn.
Located in Balwyn North are several primary schools such as Greythorn, Balwyn North, Bellevue, Boroondara Park, St Bridget's and St. Bede's. Also, Balwyn High School is located on Buchanan Avenue. In addition, on Balwyn Road is Fintona Girls' School just south in nearby Balwyn. The main shopping strip is 'The Village' on Doncaster Road, east of the intersection with Bulleen Road.
Bicycle tracks connect with the Main Yarra Trail, along the Yarra River and the Eastern Freeway. Tram route 48 passes through Balwyn North, running along Doncaster Road and terminating at the intersection with Balwyn Road. A number of bus routes connect Balwyn North with suburbs such as Box Hill, Doncaster and Templestowe. Also, a number of freeway bus services have stops at the entrance of the Eastern Freeway on the northern edge of the suburb.
Balwyn North was one of the first Melbourne suburbs to be developed according to the pattern of postwar suburbia, with expansive, quiet residential areas designed as family homes and relatively few business districts.
A Balwyn North Post Office opened on 1 April 1937. This was renamed Burke Road in 1941, when a new Balwyn North office opened at its current location. The Greythorn Post Office opened in 1951.
Golfers play at the course of Freeway Golf on Columba Street, Balwyn North. The post-war residential character of the suburb is gradually being eroded by the demolition of original houses surrounded by trees and gardens. These are being progressively replaced by large multi-storey houses which occupy the whole allotment leaving very little space for gardens. Accordingly, there is a high rainfall run off with less ground area for the absorption of water for trees. Many of the initial residents planted native trees and shrubs which attracted birdlife, but this is gradually being eliminated by development.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 166 diseños de 47 diseñadores freelance.
Project Mojave
I curse a lot.
Project Mojave (PM) is a monthly membership website aimed at (and marketed to) 20 to 35-year-olds seeking an alternative to corporate life. Project Mojave started in February 2009 and officially launched in May to a list of roughly 800 people (approximately 200 members joined from that list). Project Mojave's tagline is "Create a 'Freedom Business' in 3 Months"; this tagline is also our unique selling proposition (USP). (I define a "Freedom Business," as a business that has no accounts receivable, requires little capital investment, has an automated sales process, and has a high probability of success in a short period of time).
I'm proud of the fact that for every month someone is a member of Project Mojave, we pay for a month of schooling for one freed slave in Africa (including books, teachers, room and board). In one of our banner ads we say "You get Freedom Education, THEY Get Freedom Education.
I'm also excited about the first annual Project Mojave conference (called "Burning Cube," which will be a 3-day camping trip held in Joshua Tree National Park (located in the Mojave Desert). The conference is a kind of "Burning Man for the Lifestyle Design Community." During the first night of the conference we're going to ceremoniously burn a wooden cubicle, cheer, and talk about our dreams.
Smart, educated, 20 to 35-year-olds seeking an alternative to corporate life. They want to be rebellious AND respected.
The logo should say "Project Mojave" . . . the subtitle or slogan should be "Create a Freedom Business in 3 Months"
The logo should have some kind of symbol that goes along with it. The symbol should NOT be of a business nature and it should not be dollar signs or anything related to money.
To see our current blog header (which we WILL change after our new identity has been created) go to http://ProjectMojaveSite.com/blog
The graphic needs to be edgy & perhaps grungy enough to make the members feel like they're part of a rebellious social movement.
I like the use of texture in logos.
But it also needs to be elegant and professional enough to justify the HIGH price tag for what I'm selling. (The look and feel of the logo needs to be consistent with a very high priced product). Nothing in the logo can look "cheap."
It should also be mentioned that "Mojave" is a desert in california. That said, the logo does not need to incorporate desert elements.
I will want to use rich yellows and dark reds in my eventual website, that said yellow or red do not need to be in the logo, but the colors do need to work with yellow and red.
"Tan" or "sand" is a also a good color.
I'd like the logo to be gritty & web 2.0 . . . I like the use of texture on some of the images here (to convey gritty):
I also like these images:
That said, I do NOT want a fist in the logo. I also DO NOT want militaristic imagery used in the logo.
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12 July 2008 - 1 November 2009
Liverpool is world famous for popular music. Local artists have had so many Number One hits that in 2001 the Guinness Book of Records named Liverpool the world 'City of Pop'. A 2008 Arts Council survey also named Liverpool 'the UK's Most Musical City' so there's definitely a lot to be proud of.
The Beat Goes On exhibition highlighted the remarkable achievements of Merseyside artists from across the years; people who have influenced generations of musicians. Visitors heard about the different cultural and musical traditions within the region and its vibrant music and club scenes.
They also listened to jukeboxes, mixed their own tracks, strutted their stuff on our dance floor and tuned into the vibe that is Liverpool music.
There was more to The Beat Goes On than an exhibition though. There is also our permanent extensive online resource charting the history of Liverpool music, and an online MySpace jukebox where you can vote for your favourite emerging talent to be included on the gallery jukebox.
From 1945 to the present day this exhibition presented a sample of the sounds, talent, vibe and creativity of local music makers.
The Beat Goes On was presented in partnership with the University of Liverpool through the Institute of Popular Music.
Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company as part of the European Capital of Culture programme
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A U.S. Marshals task force in North Carolina arrested a Baltimore man Friday in the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old woman in the Lakeland neighborhood.
Along with Winston Salem, N.C., police, task force officers found Michael Gerald Wesley, 34, at a bus stop in Winston Salem through tips and surveillance. When they moved to make an arrest, authorities said he tried to evade capture by hiding his face and ducking into a business.
As he was heading for a back door in a business, U.S. Marshals Service officials said, deputy U.S. Marshals detained him without incident.
Wesley faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and use of dangerous weapon with intent of causing injury, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
On March 14, Baltimore police found the body of 31-year-old Rachel Curtis lying in a pool of blood inside a home in the 2600 block of Wegworth Lane with several stab wounds to her back. Police believe Wesley, an acquaintance, killed her the day before her body was discovered, U.S. Marshals Service officials said.
Witnesses identified Wesley as a suspect, police said. U.S. Marshals Service officials said Wesley allegedly set fire to a vehicle to try and destroy evidence that may have tied him to the murder.
Baltimore police had asked the public for help locating Wesley this week. They said he had an extensive history of domestic violence related charges and was known to frequent the Edmondson Village area of South Baltimore. It was not known whether Wesley had retained an attorney, as he remained in federal custody Friday afternoon.
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As the start of the school year approaches, many children will visit their family physician or pediatrician for their annual physical exam. While the primary function of these annual visits is to evaluate children's physical health, University of Michigan family physicians and pediatricians urge that these visits be used as a time for conversation.
Parents should consider these appointments as a time for children and parents to engage in important discussions with their doctor, according to an article by Dr. Margaret Riley, M.D., Clinical Lecturer of Family Medicine at the U-M Medical School. The article was recently published in American Family Physician.
"For children between 5 and 12 years old, the counseling aspect of the annual physical is important because children in this age group are establishing patterns of behavior that may last a lifetime," says Riley. "It's important for children to be counseled on leading a healthy lifestyle by their parent or guardian as well as their regular physician."
These types of discussions also help children develop a positive and trusting relationship with their doctor, Riley says.
Along with the routine physical exam, the report suggests that parents, physicians and children should talk about healthy lifestyle practices and accident prevention. This includes discussing the importance of eating a proper diet and getting regular exercise, limiting screen time, getting adequate sleep, and the dangers of high risk behaviors. Discussion of each topic varies according to children's age, and should be tailored to the individual child's needs.
• Dietary Counseling – annually.
Parents and physicians should take advantage of annual visits to remind children of the value of eating fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary beverages and processed foods.
"It's important that children are educated early on about the importance of eating healthy food like lean meats, whole grains, low fat dairy, beans and fish," Riley says. "Teaching children portion control will also help them to avoid becoming overweight."
• Physical Activity – annually.
While it's up to parents to ensure children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, family physicians and pediatricians can encourage kids to stay active by offering a straightforward explanation of the benefits of exercise.
"Physicians can explain to children how different activities help keep their muscles, heart and bones strong," Riley says. "Demonstrating to kids that even fun activities like playing tug-of-war and swimming help keep them healthy will encourage them to remain active."
• Screen Time – annually.
"The more time children spend in front of a screen, the higher their risk of obesity," Riley says. "This includes time spent watching television, playing video games or using the computer."
While the average child spends 7.5 hours a day in front of a screen, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one to two hours of quality programming each day for school-aged children.
"To minimize the risk of obesity, it's critical that parents and physicians work together to encourage kids to cut down on time spent in front of a screen," Riley adds.
• Sleep– annually
Inadequate sleep can lead to behavioral issues, difficulty concentrating at school, and has been linked with obesity.
"Children 5-12 years old need an average of 11 hours of sleep nightly, and getting enough sleep will help them feel their best," Riley says.
• High-Risk Behaviors – annually, beginning at 11 years old
According to a 2007 survey of youth in the U.S., 24 percent of those younger than 13 had had their first drink of alcohol, 15 percent had smoked an entire cigarette and 8 percent had tried marijuana.
"Screening for high-risk behaviors should occur during annual visits for those 11 years and older," Riley says. "Early screening reduces the risk of substance abuse related injuries, motor vehicle crashes and substance dependence in adulthood."
• Safety – annually
Accidents are the leading cause of death in children ages 5-12, and many injuries are preventable and predictable.
"Motor vehicle accidents and drownings cause the majority of injuries in children. Families should be counseled on traffic safety including seat belts and bike helmets, and children ages 5 and up should be taught to swim," adds Dr. Riley.
The suggestions published in the report are based on studies completed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Additional Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Recommendations for
Physical Activity
Additional Authors: Amy B. Locke, M.D., Eric P. Skye, M.D.
Citation: Riley M, Locke AB, Skye EP. Health maintenance in
school-aged children. Part II: counseling recommendations.
Am Fam Physician. 2011;83(6):000-000.
Disclosures: None.
The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country. It was nationally ranked in all ten pediatric specialties in the U.S. News Media Group's 2011 edition of "America's Best Children's Hospitals" including third in the country for heart and heart surgery. In November, the hospital moves to a new 1.1 million square feet, $754 million state-of-the-art facility that will be home to cutting-edge specialty services for newborns, children and women.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 435 diseños de 80 diseñadores freelance.
Booko @ http://booko.com.au/
We're a husband and wife team who run a small but popular online price comparison site - http://booko.com.au/. Booko is a site with a very simple goal - to find the cheapest place to buy books & DVDs in Australia. This site started out as a personal itch and has slowly grown into a very handy site, slowly adding more shops for comparison and more features to make it easier to use.
Booko does all the ground work for you - it runs off to 40 sites to find information for you and includes shipping costs, leaving you with everything you need to know, sorted from cheapest to not cheapest.
We're not high pressure sales people - if someone wants to print out the list and wander down to their local book shop to buy the book - fantastic. Glad to have helped you solve a problem.
We're looking to enhance the name Booko, already synonymous with the first step of buying a book.
Future consumers of books & DVDs are the primary market for Booko, with a clearly stronger focus on the book side. This does span a large range of people including: students who are looking to save on their text books, watchers of MasterChef who want a cook book shown on the tv show, nerds looking for technology books, librarians, teachers and maybe you? Pretty much anyone who's looking for a book.
* Logo primarily used on http://booko.com.au/
* Booko's main focus is books, rather than DVDs
* Note that the name is "Booko" - not "Book-o"
* The name "Booko" or "booko.com.au" should be the focus of the logo
* We have a preference for minimalist, simple designs
Please note - these are our guidelines - feel free to break the rules if inspiration strikes.
The logo should be delivered in the following formats:
* The original file containing all the layers and elements (ideally in some kind of vector format) used to create the logo, PNG and SVG versions if possible.
* A favicon version
Depending on our experience at 99designs, ideally we'd like to launch a website redesign competition following this competition.
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PC Heating & Plumbing
Based in Ireland, PC Heating & Plumbing, as the name suggests specialises in designing, installing and servicing central heating systems based on oil and natural gas. The company also provides a range of plumbing services, from installation of water heaters, to radiator re-locations, fitting bathrooms and replacement of water tanks. The company services domestic customers only.
The company's marketing is undergoing a major overhaul and that includes the creation of a new identity. Although there is a very basic website in existence (http://www.pcheating.ie), this is going to be re-designed shortly (hopefully on 99designs.com). You could refer to it for further information on what the company does.
The company's ethos is one based on professionalism and service excellence. It's never going to be the cheapest supplier out there but it does pride itself in a top class installation and the team always go the extra mile for the customer. The company gets a huge amount of referral work, simply by word of mouth.
The company is very focused on a green agenda - i.e. helping customers to design and install heating systems that are more environmentally friendly. By using high efficiency boilers, adequate insulation, thermostatic packs, the company helps customers to cut down on their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.
Domestic customers only - any household or apartment with a gas or oil-fired central heating system and associated plumbing.
The brand identity should try as far as possible to incorporate the following elements:
* Professional, reliable and committed to service excellence
*Very focused on the "green" agenda of helping customers to reduce energy costs, cut carbon footprint and be kinder to the environment.
*Flexibility in approach to the customers' needs
* A clean design, contemporary and fresh - something that will not date quickly.
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Quebec crash may not dent demand for crude tank cars
The deadly train derailment and explosion that claimed at least 20 lives this weekend in a small Canadian town has raised questions about the safety of shipping crude oil by rail (EnergyWire, July 9).
But while regulators look into concerns about the old, puncture-prone tank cars involved in the disaster in Lac-Mégantic, North American manufacturers are continuing to tackle record orders for crude tank cars. Experts say the oil industry's interest in such specialized cars, which come in a variety of designs but typically hold 700 barrels of oil apiece, is unlikely to wane in the wake of the recent tragedy.
If anything, fallout from the Quebec crash could be a boon for rail car manufacturers if new regulations force the early retirement of older, less-secure models, said Anthony Hatch, principal of ABH Consulting, a New York-based freight transportation research firm.
"Conceivably, demand for different types of cars may even accelerate if [investigators] find some issue where the car was partially at fault," Hatch said in an interview yesterday. "That would actually be good for the car-building industry, because you'd have to replace a lot of cars."
The existing backlog of crude tank cars is big enough to keep many leading manufacturers busy through 2015.
Manufacturing giant Trinity Industries Inc. recently reported a record backlog of 41,215 rail units worth $5.1 billion -- more than half of the industry total. The company has repurposed several wind tower facilities to meet customers' appetite for oil tank cars (EnergyWire, May 2).
American Railcar Industries Inc., another major car builder, recorded first-quarter manufacturing revenues of $228.4 million, an 8 percent jump over the same period in the previous year. The company said the "primary reason" for the growth was demand for its tank cars.
ARI's backlog sits at 6,400 rail cars as of March 31, while competitor Greenbrier Cos. Inc. has 14,200 units slated for construction as of May 31, worth $1.57 billion.
A representative from Greenbrier declined to speak about the company's tank car business and deferred comment on the Quebec incident to the Association of American Railroads, an industry trade group. Spokespeople from ARI and Trinity also refused to comment on the issue.
In a July 1 statement, Greenbrier President and CEO William Furman touted "robust order activity" in the company's rail sector, noting that "approximately 37 percent of the total 7,600 units ordered since March 1, 2013, are for tank cars in North America."
Analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. reported in a June 20 research note that as much as 50 to 75 percent of the tank car backlog could be intended for crude service.
"We think the speed and flexibility of rail transportation has captured much of the incremental shale oil production volume at the expense of pipelines in recent years, and that those market share gains should be persistent," the note said.
Safety risks
The recent tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, has highlighted worries about the safety and reliability of tank cars -- particularly the old, popular DOT-111 model involved in the crash early Saturday morning (EnergyWire, July 10).
Canadian and U.S. regulators have long cited flaws in the DOT-111's design that leave it vulnerable to punctures and leaks. But despite repeated recommendations from Canada's Transportation Safety Board and its U.S. counterpart the National Transportation Safety Board, there have been few efforts to phase out or retrofit older cars.
"Things seem to move very slowly" in the rail industry, said Rob Johnston, a manager in the rail and pipeline investigations division of Canada's TSB.
Tank cars are only required to be inspected once every 10 years, and many cars get "grandfathered in," he said. There are no North American regulations limiting the life span of the actual tank on such cars, and models built before 1990 have particularly fragile steel shells, TSB reports indicate.
Johnston noted that the official inquiry into the cause of the Lac-Mégantic crash is ongoing and said it's too early to tell if the rail cars played a major role.
"There are tank cars that do have more protection and are built to a higher standard, but whether they would have survived this or not, it's hard to say without knowing the forces involved," he said.
The AAR points out that the latest DOT-111 tank cars comply with more stringent standards in place since 2011. The group also notes that accidents involving hazardous materials have fallen 91 percent since 1980.
AAR spokeswoman Holly Arthur declined to speculate on the Quebec crash's regulatory implications, but outside experts say tank cars may not face much more scrutiny.
"I think there may be some changes to the car, but I don't see they'll be very dramatic," said Nancy Kinner, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of New Hampshire and an expert on oil spills. "If you look at many of these [crude-by-rail] spills, where cars are tumbling off of a train track in a derailment, usually when you puncture a car, you don't have gobs of oil coming out all at once. [Lac-Mégantic] is a unique case."
Preliminary reports about the incident show that the brakes on the train, operated by Chicago-based freight carrier Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, disengaged while it was parked on an incline. The unmanned 73-car train barreled into the 6,000-person town of Lac-Mégantic, setting the stage for the derailment and explosion that left around 50 people feared dead, according to reports this morning.
Bob Bea, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley, called the derailment a classic case of "risk creep" in which risks gradually build up without a corresponding increase in safeguards.
"Rail shipments of hydrocarbons have been increasing and are forecast to increase even more in the near future," said Bea, a leading researcher at UC Berkeley's Center for Catastrophic Risk Management. "However, the 'system' that is responsible for the rail shipments of the hazardous hydrocarbons has not changed substantially to address the increased risks."
Crude-by-rail's rise
The U.S. Energy Information Administration, citing AAR figures, noted yesterday that the amount of crude oil and refined petroleum products shipped via rail totaled 1.37 million barrels per day in the first half of 2013, up 48 percent from the previous year.
In its note, EIA described evidence of a slowdown in crude-by-rail growth, which shot up at the onset of the shale revolution five years ago in areas underserved by pipelines such as North Dakota.
EIA attributed the drop-off to the shrinking price gap between crude from North Dakota's Bakken Shale play and international benchmark Brent oil. East Coast refiners aren't eager to pay for railed-in crude if barged Brent can be bought for similar prices.
But in a telling addition, EIA said flattened crude-by-rail growth could also be due to the 60,000-unit backlog of rail cars that will take years to clear up.
In KeyBanc's rail manufacturing industry update last month, lead researchers Steve Barger and Tejas Patel acknowledged the possibility that rail car demand could hit a wall but doubted such a scenario is "imminent."
"Concerns around potential overbuilding persist but are hard to quantify," the researchers noted. "No one knows how many tank cars will ultimately be needed to support petroleum transportation."
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If you cannot afford a very expensive policy then there are so many policies that are very cheap and affordable. You just need to look for such policies. There are many ways to make your home insurance policy very cheap and affordable. There are many factors that are not negotiable and determine the cost of your policy like location of your house, risks in that area, etc. apart from these terms there are other ways to reduce the amount of premium.
You can reduce the premium amount by installing various safety or protective devices such as security alarm in your house. This helps you reduce the premium charges by about fifteen percent. If your house is registered under night surveillance companies of your locality then even that can help reduce the cost. Then you can increase the amount of deductibles so that the premium charges are low. Also if you combine all your insurance policies like car, health, home, etc. and insure with same insurer then you can ask for some extra discounts and special benefits from your insurer.
You can go to the internet and find a site that has quotes from different companies. Just type the zip code or postal code of the place where your house is located and answer few questions about the type of policy you are looking for and you will have list of all the appropriate policies with the quotes from there companies. Just compare the quotes and find the one that is cheapest and most affordable according to you. This helps you to find a policy that is best for you. Go ahead with the policy and finalize it with the company. But make sure the company you choose is reputed and trustable with good records.
Brighter Side of Home Insurance
The most important decision when you are planning to buy a home for your family is the home insurance. The home insurance will offer you lot of peace from all the disasters whether they are manmade or natural. But if anyone is looking to buy a basic or the normal home insurance then he or she just have to see all the home insurance quotes very clearly.
Majority of plans will cover the same aspects of the house coverage but can be different in terms of premium and maturity. If one has the issue of price only then he or she must choose for the plan which will offer their whole money at the time of coverage. And if the protection is your only motive then look for the plans which cover all the aspects of the loss or miss happening that you require to get covered when needed.
There are number of companies which offer great discounts to those who buy insurance from their online dealing. One can check for the company which is offering the best discounts and best coverage.Make sure that you are buying your insurance plan from a company in New York which is selling their plans online as well as have their insurance agents also.
Invest in Home Insurance Now NY
Home insuranceis very important these days seeing so uncertain future. As we don't know what we have for ourselves in future, it is very important to secure it so that we have peace of mind. Since we invest so much when we buy a home so we want that it is not damaged or harmed by anything and we come on road.
With internet in every house, almost all information is available on internet. Just look for a site that has all the information about home insurance quotes from various companies. You just need to go to any such site ant type in your postal code. After that you are asked to answer some questions about the type of policy you are looking for. You just don't need to enter any of your personal details at this stage. After you answer questions you are provided a list of companies with there home insurance quotes. Compare the quotes from different companies on all bases and find out the cheapest one. It should not only be cheap but should also cover all your requirements.
Selecting a right kind of policy is very important. One should carefully research market before finalizing one policy. One should have knowledge of different kinds of coverage and different insurance plans available for him or her. With apt knowledge you can find best policy of yourself. What maybe best for some one else might not be right thing for you. As your needs are different so is the type of policy. If you are not able to judge rightly then you must take help of a professional. Good policy is one that keeps you secure in every situation.
Home Insurance:Plan Your Future NY
Obtaining home insurance quotes is like a gentle wind, especially when you are obtaining from the internet. Practically every insurance company has their website and all information is published over there. Though, all the quotes shown over there are not actual they are just the approximate values of the real values and the real numbers are disclosed when you get your insurance policy done or when the company carries out its assessment on the home insurance plan.
There are number of companies which can offer you the exact values or the real or the actual values of the quotes but they ask their processing fees which you are required to pay if you wish to know their home insurance quotes. To compute the exact amount to be paid when you will buy the policy is calculated by keeping in mind your house location, physical condition and lots of other things. But the home insurance quotes can change any time because the value of shares keeps fluctuating every hour so one may end up in losses.
The home insurance plans or quotes also includes the plan you are buying has this much amount you are required to pay at the time of buying and also the premium payment schedules like you can pay your premium yearly, monthly or quarterly as per your need and convenience.
Where is Home Insurance Located in NY
Online Home Insurance Quotes
One of the most important things on the mind of a home owner is that how will he get the best home insurance quotes for his home. In older times searching for home insurance meant a highly tedious work but with the help of online home insurance quotes on the internet, this task has become somewhat easier.
But of course, there are certain terms and conditions that you must fulfill for getting a home insurance and the best quotes. Some of the most important conditions that the home insurance companies keep in front of you include: property should not be in a flood or earthquake prone area, the house should be nicely maintained and must have a good state of repair, it must not be used for commercial proposes and is your primary place of residence, it should not under any current construction or renovation, you won't get insurance quotes if your house is left unoccupied for a stretch of 30 days and it must also be occupied during night hours.
There may be more conditions and these vary from company in Saint Lawrence County to company in Fine offering the home insurance. Some companies may also give certain relaxation on some of the conditions by cutting the discounts on their home insurance quotes. There are other minor conditions on the basis of which you can be denied a home insurance. According to these conditions no company must have denied you insurance in the past, I must not have filed for any losses in the past five years; no company must have denied you the renewal of insurance or have terminated your insurance coverage in the past. One more important thing is that if you have any criminal charges pending against you or your stuck in some legal battle, then also you are denies a home insurance policy.
The Cost Of Home Insurance Saint Lawrence County
People generally don't know the real value of their house, so they end up over covering it, which means that they pay a lot more on their policy than they actually should and are at a loss. The amount you should go for is the amount that you would have to spend if you have to build your house again, or if it is damaged the amount you would have to spend to mend it. This is the actual cost of the house. But people also tend to include the cost of the land on which the house is built, and as we all know land is really costly. So this makes the price of their policy go really high.
The insurance companies and its people are no fools. The claim that you get is based on market reality. This means that the company would calculate the amounts of money which you should get in case anything calamity happens or if your house gets damaged, and you would get that amount which is required to mend those damages.
Very few people tend to understand this fact. They pay a lot more on their house insurance as they consider the value of the land too, but it is really stupid as the land on which the house is built does not belong to them. Even if it is damaged they would not be paid for the damages. Only the house belongs to them and that is what they should pay for. After people realize this they understand that they have been paying a premium which is definitely not required to be paid by them.


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The 2013 Fall Movie Preview is a broad snapshot of films opening through Nov. 1. Release dates and other details, as compiled by Oliver Gettell, are subject to change.
36 Saints
Two New York City detectives hunt for a serial killer targeting 36 righteous individuals. With Franky G., Jeffrey De Serrano and Donna McKechnie. Written by Joey Dedio and De Serrano. Directed by Eddy Duran. Active Fox Productions
99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film
A documentary about the birth and rise of the Occupy movement, as captured by more than 100 filmmakers. Directed by Audrey Ewell, Aaron Aites, Lucian Read and Nina Krstic. Participant Media
In a seaside town in Australia, two women who have been friends since childhood are drawn into relationships with each other's sons. With Naomi Watts, Robin Wright and Xavier Samuel. Written by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Anne Fontaine. Exclusive Media
American Made Movie
A documentary exploring the decline of American manufacturing jobs and the consequences for the nation and the economy. Directed by Nathaniel Thomas McGill and Vincent Vittorio. Variance Films
American Milkshake
A white inner-city teenager tries to fit in at school by making the varsity basketball team. With Tyler Ross, Shareeka Epps and Georgia Ford. Written and directed by David Andalman and Mariko Munro. Phase 4 Films
Best Kept Secret
This documentary follows a Newark, N.J., high school teacher as she strives to prepare her class of autistic students to survive in the adult world after graduation. Directed by Samantha Buck. Argot Pictures
Bounty Killer
In a post-apocalyptic future devastated by a war between global corporations, celebrity assassins hunt down white-collar criminals. With Matthew Marsden, Christian Pitre and Barak Hardley. Written by Jason Dodson, Colin Ebeling and Henry Saine. Directed by Saine. Arc Entertainment
Dead Before Dawn
A college kid and his friends visit an occult shop and accidentally unleash a curse that causes people to kill themselves and turn into zombie demons. With Devon Bostick, Martha MacIsaac and Christopher Lloyd. Written by Tim Doiron. Directed by April Mullen. In 3-D. Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Good Ol' Freda
A documentary portrait of the Beatles' longtime secretary and friend, Freda Kelly. Directed by Ryan White. Magnolia Pictures
Hell Baby
In New Orleans, a yuppie couple discover their ramshackle starter home has a dark legacy, and neither a pair of inept detectives nor two hard-nosed priests provide much help. With Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant and Rob Corddry. Written and directed by Lennon and Garant. Millennium Entertainment / Gravitas Ventures
Mission Park
Two rookie FBI agents go undercover and face their hidden pasts as they try to bring down their childhood friends' criminal organization. With Jeremy Ray Valdez, Will Rothhaar and Walter Perez. Written and directed by Bryan Ramirez. AMC Indies
My Father and the Man in Black
A documentary about Johnny Cash; his talented but troubled manager, Saul Holiff; and Holiff's strained relationship with his son. Directed by Jonathan Holiff. New Chapter Productions
Our Nixon
This all-archival documentary about Richard Nixon's presidency features footage by three top White House aides that was seized by the FBI during the Watergate scandal and filed away for nearly 40 years. Directed by Penny Lane. Cinedigm
In 1958 Normandy, a young French secretary with a knack for typing is taken under the wing of a slick insurance salesman and trains for speed-typing competition. With Romain Duris, Deborah Francois and Berenice Bejo. Written by Romain Compingt, Daniel Presley and Regis Roinsard. Directed by Roinsard. In French with English subtitles. The Weinstein Co.
Stranded on an unforgiving planet and left for dead, an escaped convict wanted throughout the galaxy is forced to activate an emergency beacon knowing full well it will draw bounty hunters and mercenaries to collect his head. With Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Molla and Matt Nable. Written and directed by David Twohy. Universal Pictures
An in-depth documentary about the life, work and legacy of the reclusive author J.D. Salinger. Directed by Shane Salerno. The Weinstein Co.
Snake & Mongoose
A dramatic depiction of the fierce rivalry between the American drag racers Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. With Jesse Williams, Richard Blake and Ashley Hinshaw. Written by Alan Paradise and Wayne Holloway. Directed by Holloway. Rocky Mountain Pictures
A Teacher
A young high school teacher's life begins unraveling when she has an affair with one of her students. With Will Brittain and Lindsay Burge. Written and directed by Hannah Fidell. Oscilloscope Laboratories
Things Never Said
An aspiring Los Angeles poet stuck in a dangerous marriage yearns to perform on New York's most famous spoken-word stage. With Shanola Hampton, Omari Hardwick and Elimu Nelson. Written and directed by Charles Murray. Ohio Street Pictures
Tio Papi
A single guy who dreams of leaving the barrio becomes the reluctant guardian of his six nieces and nephews. With Joey Dedio, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Kelly McGillis. Written by Dedio and Brian Herskowitz. Directed by Fro Rojas. Active Fox Productions
TV Man: The Search for the Last Independent Dealer
This documentary follows a television expert on a 1,000-mile odyssey to find an independent TV dealer who can fix his beloved, broken childhood set. Directed by Steve Kosareff. TV Man Productions
Winnie Mandela
A biopic about Winnie Mandela, onetime wife of the South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and a prominent, if controversial, public figure in her own right. With Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard. Written by Andre Pieterse and Darrell Roodt. Directed by Roodt. RLJ Entertainment
You Will Be My Son
A passionate, domineering French winemaker has little faith in his son to succeed him, and tensions flare when a more appealing candidate, the son of his dying estate manager, enters the picture. With Niels Arestrup, Loran Deutsch and Patric Chesnais. Written and directed by Gilles Legrand. In French with English subtitles. Cohen Media Group
And While We Were Here
While accompanying her husband on a business trip off the Amalfi Coast, a young American writer finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads. With Kate Bosworth, Iddo Goldber and Jamie Blackley. Written and directed by Kat Coiro. Well Go USA
The Family
After snitching on the mob, a former Mafia boss and his family enter the witness protection program but have a hard time adjusting to their new life in a sleepy French town. With Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones and Dianna Agron. Written by Luc Besson and Michael Caleo. Directed by Besson. Relativity Media
Fire in the Blood
A documentary examining how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments aggressively blocked access to affordable AIDS drugs in Africa in the 1990s. Narrated by William Hurt. Directed by Dylan Mohan Gray. International Film Circuit
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
A documentary portrait of the prolific character actor Harry Dean Stanton, who has appeared in about 250 films. Directed by Sophie Huber. Adopt Films
I Am Breathing
A documentary chronicling the last days of Neil Platt, a 34-year-old English architect, father and blogger with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Directed by Emma Davie and Morag McKinnon. SDI Productions
A documentary portrait of the radical activist turned FBI informant Brandon Darby, who was instrumental in the indictment of two young activists as domestic terrorists during the 2008 Republican National Convention. Directed by Jamie Meltzer. Music Box Films
Insidious: Chapter 2
A young married couple seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left their family dangerously connected to the spirit world in this sequel to the 2011 film "Insidious." With Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye. Written by Leigh Whannell. Directed by James Wan. Film District
Jayne Mansfield's Car
Tensions mount among a multigenerational family in 1969 Alabama as the patriarch of the clan receives word that his ex-wife has died and her English second husband is accompanying her body to the U.S. to be buried. With Robert Duvall, Kevin Bacon and Billy Bob Thornton. Written by Thornton and Tom Epperson. Directed by Thornton. Anchor Bay Films
The Muslims Are Coming
Muslim American stand-up comedians hit the road to counter Islamophobia in this comedy documentary. Directed by Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah. Film Buff Releasing
Red Obsession
A documentary about the rising popularity of coveted Bordeaux wines among Chinese billionaires and the effects on the world of fine wine. Narrated by Russell Crowe. Directed by Warwick Ross and David Roach. Film Buff Releasing
Sample This
A documentary about the Incredible Bongo Band and their recording of the song "Apache," which became one of the most sampled tracks in the history of hip-hop. Narrated by Gene Simmons. Directed by Dan Forrer. GoDigital
Touchy Feely
A free-spirited massage therapist develops a sudden aversion to human contact while her brother, an uptight dentist, manifests a curious healing touch. With Rosemarie DeWitt, Allison Janney and Josh Pais. Written and directed by Lynn Shelton. Magnolia Pictures
A rebellious 10-year-old tomboy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, tries to raise money to buy a bicycle she covets, despite her mother's concern over societal repercussions. With Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed and Abdullrahman Al Gohani. Written and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour. In Arabic with English subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics
Battle of the Year
A hip-hop mogul enlists a hard-luck ex-basketball coach and an all-star dance crew to win an international dance tournament where Americans haven't triumphed in 15 years. With Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso and Josh Peck. Written by Brin Hill and Chris Parker. Directed by Benson Lee. Screen Gems
Blue Caprice
A disgruntled veteran molds an abandoned teen into his protege for a bloody spree in this drama based on the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. With Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond and Joey Lauren Adams. Written and directed by Alexandre Moors. IFC Films
When his best friend bails on him, a grad student spends his summer alone working odd jobs and encountering a series of questionable mentors in this adaptation of a David Sedaris essay. With Jonathan Groff, Denis O'Hare and Casey Wilson. Written and directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. Screen Media
The Colony
During a new ice age, a band of survivors embark on a perilous expedition to find out what happened to another settlement they've lost contact with. With Kevin Zeggers, Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton. Written by Jeff Renfroe, Patrick Tarr, Pascal Trottier and Svet Rouskov. Directed by Renfroe. RLJ Entertainment
Enough Said
A divorced single mother who works as a masseuse finds her personal and professional lives uncomfortably intersecting when a new client turns out to be her new beau's ex-wife. With Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener and Toni Collette. Written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. Fox Searchlight Pictures
First Cousin Once Removed
A documentary portrait of the poet, translator, critic and teacher Edwin Honig and his struggle with Alzheimer's disease, as captured by his dear friend and cousin. Directed by Alan Berliner. HBO Documentary Films
Generation Iron
This documentary about the world of professional bodybuilding follows seven top bodybuilders as they train for an international competition. Directed by Vlad Yudin. The Vladar Co.
This documentary explores the rise of genetically engineered food and follows one family's struggle to completely avoid GMOs. Directed by Jeremy Seifert. Submarine Deluxe
Haute Cuisine
A renowned French chef is surprised when the president appoints her as his personal cook, and she must navigate the unfamiliar corridors of power. With Catherine Frot, Jean d'Ormesson and Hippolyte Girardot. Written by Christian Vincent and Etienne Comar. Directed by Vincent. In French with English subtitles. The Weinstein Co.
Ip Man: The Final Fight
In postwar Hong Kong, the legendary wing chun kung fu master Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more. With Anthony Wong Chau-Sang and Eric Tsang. Written by Erica Lee. Directed by Herman Yau. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Well Go USA
Mademoiselle C
A documentary following Carine Roitfeld, the former Vogue Paris editor, as she launches a new magazine, CR Fashion Book. Directed by Fabien Constant. Cohen Media Group
Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve
This documentary examines the central bank of the U.S. and the effect of its policies on the global economy and the American public. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. Directed by Jim Bruce. Liberty Street Films
Mother of George
After a joyous wedding, marital complications arise for a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn when they are unable to conceive a child. With Danai Gurira, Isaach De Bankole and Yaya DaCosta Alafia. Written by Darci Picoult. Directed by Andrew Dosunmu. Oscilloscope Laboratories
Plus One
A college student, his wronged girlfriend and his best friend attend a wild college party that is soon disrupted by space-time anomalies. With Rhys Wakefield, Logan Miller and Ashley Hinshaw. Written by Bill Gullo. Directed by Dennis Iliadis. IFC Midnight
Frustrated by the police department's lack of progress in locating his missing 6-year-old daughter, a distraught father decides to take matters into his own hands. With Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano. Written by Aaron Guzikowski. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Warner Bros. Pictures
A drama about the rivalry between the 1970s Formula 1 racing stars James Hunt, a charismatic Englishman, and Niki Lauda, his methodical Austrian counterpart. With Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl and Olivia Wilde. Written by Peter Morgan. Directed by Ron Howard. Universal Pictures
The Short Game
A documentary following eight 7-year-old athletes as they compete in the Junior World Golf Championship. Directed by Josh Greenbaum. Phase 4 Films / Samuel Goldwyn Films
A Single Shot
While hunting deer, a hard-up woodsman accidentally shoots and kills a young woman, then tries to cover up the crime while making off with a stash of money found near the body. With Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy and Kelly Reilly. Written by Matthew F. Jones. Directed by David M. Rosenthal. Tribeca Film / Well Go USA
Thanks for Sharing
An overachieving environmental consultant, a long-married small-business owner and a wisecracking emergency-room doctor struggle with sex addiction. With Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow and Josh Gad. Written by Stuart Blumberg and Matt Winston. Directed by Blumberg. Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions
Baggage Claim
Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister's wedding in 30 days, a flight attendant travels the country bumping into eligible ex-boyfriends and searching for Mr. Right. With Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs and Jill Scott. Written and directed by David E. Talbert. Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Citizen
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune, an Arab immigrant wins the U.S. green-card lottery and arrives in New York City the day before the Sept. 11 attacks. With Khaled Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner and William Atherton. Written and directed by Sam Kadi. Monterey Media
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
Having previously endangered the world and then saved it from a machine that turned water into food, a young inventor learns that his contraption survived and is now creating dangerous food-animal hybrids. With the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan and Will Forte. Written by Erica Rivinoja, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn. Columbia Pictures
Don Jon
A handsome lothario's addiction to Internet pornography threatens to torpedo his budding relationship with a young lady who has an idealistic view of love and courtship. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Tony Danza. Written and directed by Gordon-Levitt. Relativity Media
Herb and Dorothy: 50x50
This documentary follows Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a retired postal clerk and a librarian who amassed an impressive collection of contemporary art, as they endeavor to give a piece of art to one museum in all 50 states. Directed by Megumi Sasaki. Fine Line Media
Inequality for All
In this documentary, the political economist and professor Robert Reich delves into the widening income gap in the U.S. and its effect on the economy. Directed by Jacob Kornbluth. Radius-TWC
Metallica Through the Never
A young roadie is sent on an urgent mission during a rock concert in this combination of narrative and live-performance film. With Dane DeHaan. Written by Nimrod Antal, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Directed by Antal. In 3-D and Imax. Picturehouse
Reeling from the tragic death of their only child, a husband and wife are driven apart by grief and try to find their way back to each other. With Jeanne Tripplehorn, Leland Orser and Laura Linney. Written and directed by Orser. Anchor Bay Films
Out in the Dark
Two men — a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer — fall in love but are confronted by the harsh realities of their two societies. With Nicholas Jacob, Michael Aloni and Jameel Khoury. Written by Yael Shafrir. Directed by Michael Mayer. Breaking Glass Pictures
The Secret Lives of Dorks
The love lives of two dorks intersect with those of a cheerleader and a football player. With Beau Mirchoff, Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Marano. Written by Nicholas Brandt and Johnny Severin. Directed by Salome Breziner. Sneak Preview Entertainment
We Are What We Are
During a torrential rainstorm, tragedy strikes a seemingly wholesome family and threatens to expose their adherence to macabre ancestral customs. With Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner. Written by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle. Directed by Mickle. eOne Films
Against the backdrop of the Lebanese civil war, an Israeli pilot shot down over Beirut forms an unlikely bond with one of his captors, a proud Palestinian boy. With Stephen Dorff, Abdallah El Akal and Ali Suliman. Written by Nader Rizq. Directed by Eran Riklis. Strand Releasing
A seemingly well-adjusted "adult child of divorce" is forced to once again confront his chaotic childhood when his younger brother's impending wedding reunites their bitterly divorced parents. With Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins and Catherine O'Hara. Written by Ben Karlin and Stuart Zicherman. Directed by Zicherman. Film Arcade
After Tiller
This documentary follows the four remaining doctors in the United States who perform late-term abortions in the wake of the 2009 murder of practitioner Dr. George Tiller. Directed by Martha Shane and Lana Wilson. Oscilloscope Laboratories
Aka Doc Pomus
A documentary portrait of the Brooklyn-born blues singer and songwriter Jereome Felder, better known as Doc Pomus. Directed by William Hechter and Peter Burke. Clear Lake Historical Productions
All Is Bright
Two French Canadians travel to New York City during the holidays to try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees. With Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Sally Hawkins. Written by Melissa James Gibson. Directed by Phil Morrison. Anchor Bay Films
Bad Milo
A stressed-out office drone discovers that he has a tiny demon living in his intestine who has a habit of forcing his way out and slaughtering those who have angered him. With Ken Marino, Patrick Warburton and Mary Kay Place. Written by Benjamin Hayes and Jacob Vaughan. Directed by Vaughan. Magnet Releasing
After getting knocked on the head by her son's baseball, a wealthy lesbian housewife chafes at her dull suburban existence and begins a double life as a high-end prostitute. With Robin Weigert, Maggie Siff and Daniel London. Written and directed by Stacie Passon. Radius-TWC
The Dirties
Two high school friends set out to film a comedy about getting revenge on bullies, but one of them begins to take the joke too far. With Matt Johnson and Owen Williams. Written by Johnson and Evan Morgan. Directed by Johnson. Phase 4 Films
Grace Unplugged
A talented young singer-songwriter's Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her pastor father to pursue pop music stardom. With A.J. Michalka, James Denton and Kevin Pollak. Written and directed by Brad J. Silverman. Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions
When their shuttle is destroyed during a routine spacewalk, a veteran astronaut and a brilliant engineer are stranded in space together. With Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Written by Alfonso Cuaron and Jonas Cuaron. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. In 3-D and Imax. Warner Bros. Pictures
This documentary chronicles the sudden rise of the unheralded Taiwanese American basketball player Jeremy Lin in 2012. Narrated by Daniel Dae Kim. Directed by Evan Jackson. Ketchup Entertainment
Muscle Shoals
A documentary exploring how the small town of Muscle Shoals, Ala., became a music Mecca, thanks in large part to Rick Hall and his FAME Studios. Directed by Greg "Freddy" Camalier. Magnolia Pictures
Nothing Left to Fear
Upon moving to the small town of Stull, Kan., a pastor and his family learn that their new home hides dark, dangerous secrets. With Anne Heche, Jennifer Stone and James Tupper. Written by Jonathan W.C. Mills. Directed by Anthony Leonardi III. Anchor Bay Films
A dramatic account of the chaotic events at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. With Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti and Billy Bob Thornton. Written and directed by Peter Landesman. Exclusive Releasing
Runner, Runner
A Princeton grad student who believes he's been swindled travels to Costa Rica to confront an online gambling tycoon and is seduced by the man's promise of wealth. With Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie and Ben Affleck. Written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Directed by Brad Furman. 20th Century Fox
Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde
A documentary about the life and work of Dayton O. Hyde, founder of the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota. Directed by Suzanne Mitchell. Screen Media Films
The Summit
This documentary chronicles a disastrous 2008 climb to the top of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, during which 11 expert climbers died. Directed by Nick Ryan. Sundance Selects
In 1880s New Mexico, a former prostitute turned doting farmer's wife seeks vengeance when her husband is killed by a power-hungry landowner, while an eccentric new sheriff arrives in town. With January Jones, Ed Harris and Jason Isaacs. Written by Andrew McKenzie, Logan Miler and Noah Miller. Directed by Logan Miller. Arc Entertainment
Two: The Story of Roman and Nyro
A documentary about songwriter Desmond Child; his lifelong partner, Curtis Shaw; and Angela Whittaker, the woman who would give birth to their twin sons. Directed by Heather Winters. Desmond Films
A Viking warrior fights to retrieve a mystical artifact and save the world from the god Thor and his army. With Dominic Purcell, Conan Stevens and Craig Fairbrass. Written by James Coyne. Directed by Yusry A. Halim. Epic Pictures
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
A group of high-schoolers are thrilled when their beautiful, reclusive classmate joins them for a weekend party on a secluded ranch, but soon the revelers start turning up dead. With Amber Heard and Anson Mount. Written by Jacob Forman. Directed by Jonathan Levine. Radius-TWC
Captain Phillips
A dramatic account of the story of Capt. Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. With Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi and Barkhad Abdirahman. Written by Billy Ray. Directed by Paul Greengrass. Columbia Pictures
A dramatization of the heyday of the New York City punk club CBGB, which showcased such acts as the Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie and the Ramones. With Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman and Justin Bartha. Written by Jody Savin and Randall Miller. Directed by Miller. XLrator Media
Forgetting the Girl
A desperate New York City headshot photographer struggles with his traumatic past and his inability to connect with the opposite sex. With Christopher Denham, Lindsay Beamish and Anna Camp. Written by Peter Moore Smith. Directed by Nate Taylor. Film Movement
I Used to Be Darker
A Northern Irish runaway drops in unannounced seeking refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore, only to discover their marriage is in shambles and their relationship with their college-age daughter is strained. With Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross and Kim Taylor. Written by Matt Porterfield and Amy Belk. Directed by Porterfield. Strand Releasing
I Will Follow You Into the Dark
Still grieving after the recent death of her parents, a young woman opens up to a new love who soon vanishes under mysterious circumstances, sending her on a frantic journey to find him. With Mischa Barton, Ryan Eggold and Leah Pipes. Written and directed by Mark Edwin Robinson. Epic Pictures
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
When his hard-living mother is arrested, a 13-year-old boy in the Brooklyn projects must fend for himself, watch over a 9-year-old kid, and dodge both neighborhood trouble and Child Services. With Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon and Jennifer Hudson. Written by Michael Starrbury. Directed by George Tillman Jr. Codeblack Films
Machete Kills
An ex-federale is recruited by the president of the United States to take down a crazed revolutionary and a billionaire arms dealer in this sequel to the 2010 film "Machete." With Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara and Amber Heard. Written by Kyle Ward. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Open Road Films
This documentary examines the life and legacy of the late skier and extreme-sports pioneer Shane McConkey. Directed by Murray Wais, Steve Winter, Scott Gaffney, David Zieff and Rob Bruce. Red Bull Media House
A River Changes Course
This documentary follows three Cambodian families struggling to maintain their traditional ways of life as the modern world closes in around them. Directed by Kalyanee Mam. Migrant Films
Romeo and Juliet
A new adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers from feuding families. With Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth and Stellan Skarsgard. Written by Julian Fellowes. Directed by Carlo Carlei. Relativity Media
Shepard and Dark
A documentary chronicling the long, complex friendship between playwright and actor Sam Shephard and writer and archivist Johnny Dark. Directed by Treva Wurmfeld. Music Box Films
The Snow Queen
In this animated film, the daughter of a glassmaker must go on a journey to free her brother and defeat an evil queen who has blanketed the land in ice. With Anna Shurochkina, Ivan Okhlobystin and Galina Tyunina. Written and directed by Vlad Barbe and Vadim Sveshnikov. Vertical Entertainment
Kill Your Darlings
A drama portraying the formative years of Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac and other members of the Beat Generation, including their embroilment in a mysterious murder. With Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan and Michael C. Hall. Written by Austin Bunn and John Krokidas. Directed by Krokidas. Sony Pictures Classics
2 Jacks
A famous filmmaker returns to Hollywood after a long absence and seduces a beautiful woman, and 20 years later his son follows in his footsteps in this contemporary adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy short story "Two Hussars." With Danny Huston, Sienna Miller and Jack Huston. Written and directed by Bernard Rose. Breaking Glass Pictures
12 Years a Slave
In the pre-Civil War United States, a free black man from upstate New York is abducted and sold into slavery, forcing him to fight for years to survive and maintain his dignity. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano. Written by John Ridley. Directed by Steve McQueen. Fox Searchlight Pictures
All Is Lost
When his boat is wrecked in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a lone sailor must rely on his limited resources and strength of will to survive. With Robert Redford. Written and directed by J.C. Chandor. Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions
Blood Brother
This documentary follows a Pittsburgh man who meets a group of orphaned children with HIV while traveling in India and is inspired to stay and devote his life to caring for them. Directed by Steve Hoover. Tugg
The newly installed head of a giant European investment bank schemes and clings to power when an American hedge fund company tries to take over. With Gabriel Byrne and Gad Elmaleh. Written by Costa-Gavras and Jean Claude Grunberg. Directed by Costa-Gavras. In English and French, with English subtitles. Cohen Media Group
A re-imagining of the 1976 horror tale in which a shy girl ostracized by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother is pushed too far and explodes in a telekinetic rage. With Chloe Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer and Gabriella Wilde. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Directed by Kimberly Peirce. Screen Gems
Escape Plan
An expert on structural security agrees to take on one last job — breaking out of a top-secret high-tech prison — but is then duped and wrongly imprisoned, spurring him to recruit a fellow inmate to help him escape. With Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Caviezel. Written by Miles Chapman and Arnell Jesko. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom. Summit Entertainment
The Fifth Estate
A drama based on the rise of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his quest to expose government and corporate secrets. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl, Anthony Mackie and David Thewlis. Written by Josh Singer. Directed by Bill Condon. Touchstone Pictures
A teenage girl is the only one in her family to realize they're reliving the same day over and over again, and she begins to suspect the cause is supernatural. With Abigail Breslin, Stephen McHattie and Peter Outerbridge. Written by Brian King. Directed by Vincenzo Natali. IFC Midnight
A team of blasphemous ministers whose duty requires them to live in a constant state of debauchery work to keep the world safe from demons. With Clifton Collins Jr., Clancy Brown and Andre Royo. Written and directed by J.T. Petty. Lionsgate
I'm in Love With a Church Girl
A former high-level drug trafficker is torn between his old life and a new love. With Ja Rule, Adrienne Bailon and Stephen Baldwin. Written by Galley Molina. Directed by Steve Race. High Top Releasing
Big Ass Spider
A 50-foot alien arachnid escapes from a military lab and rampages across Los Angeles. With Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar and Ray Wise. Written by Gregory Gieras. Directed by Mike Mendez. Epic Pictures
After narrowly surviving a plane crash and experiencing a crisis of faith, a wide-eyed 21-year-old from a conservative Montana town travels to Las Vegas to let go of her inhibitions. With Julianne Hough, Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer. Written and directed by Diablo Cody. RLJ Entertainment
American Promise
This documentary chronicles two African American boys' educational experiences over 13 years, beginning in kindergarten at the prestigious, largely white Dalton School in New York City. Directed by Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson. Rada Film Group
Blue Is the Warmest Color
A 15-year-old French girl enters into a long, passionate relationship with an older female art student. With Lea Seydoux and Adele Exarchopoulos. Written by Abdellatif Kechiche and Ghalia Lacroix. Directed by Kechiche. In French with English subtitles. Sundance Selects
The Counselor
A respected lawyer's dabbling in the drug-trafficking business soon spirals out of control. With Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Javier Bardem. Written by Cormac McCarthy. Directed by Ridley Scott. 20th Century Fox
Enzo Avitabile Music Life
A documentary portrait of the Neapolitan saxophonist, singer and songwriter Enzo Avitabile. Directed by Jonathan Demme. Shadow Distribution
Girl on a Bicycle
An Italian tour bus driver in Paris who has just mustered the courage to propose to his flight attendant girlfriend suddenly becomes infatuated with a young woman he spies riding a bicycle. With Nora Tschirner, Vincenzo Amato and Paddy Considine. Written and directed by Jeremy Leven. Monterey Media
Il Futuro
An adolescent girl left to care for her younger brother after their parents' death is convinced by some unscrupulous acquaintances to seduce and help rob a blind, aging B-movie star. With Manuela Martelli, Luigi Ciardo and Alessandro Giallocosta. Written and directed by Alicia Scherson. In Italian and English, with English subtitles. Strand Releasing
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
An elderly man and his 8-year-old grandson embark on a series of misadventures in this hidden-camera comedy. With Johnny Knoxville and Jackson Nicoll. Written by Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremaine. Directed by Tremaine. Paramount Pictures
The Little Bedroom
When his adult son leaves town, a cantankerous old man develops an unlikely friendship with his new nurse, who is still coming to terms with her own loss. With Michel Bouquet, Florence Loiret Caille and Eric Caravaca. Written and directed by Stephanie Chuat and Veronique Reymond. In French with English subtitles. Cinema Libre Studio
Narco Cultura
A documentary about the rising pop-culture influence of Mexican drug cartels on both sides of the border via narcocorridos, or drug ballads. Directed by Shaul Schwarz. In Spanish and English, with English subtitles. Cinedigm
Spinning Plates
A documentary chronicling the daily drama at three disparate restaurants: a cutting-edge fine-dining establishment, a 150-year-old diner and a fledgling Mexican eatery. Directed by Joseph Levy. Film Arcade
Wilde Salome
A documentary capturing actor-director Al Pacino's efforts to stage a production of Oscar Wilde's play "Salome." With Pacino, Jessica Chastain and Kevin Anderson. Directed by Pacino. Big Air Studios
Oct. 30
In the Name Of
A Catholic priest who works with delinquent teenage boys in rural Poland grapples with his sexuality. With Andrzej Chyra, and Mateusz Kosciukiewicz. Written and directed by Malgoska Szumowska. In Polish with English subtitles. Film Movement
Skinwalker Ranch
A research team sets out to investigate and document the supernatural phenomena surrounding the disappearance of a cattle rancher's 10-year-old son. With Devin McGinn and Kyle Davis. Written by Adam Ohler. Directed by McGinn. Deep Studios
The Paw Project
A documentary capturing a veterinarian's quest to ban cat declawing. Directed by Jennifer Conrad. Dane Joy Films
About Time
A young man discovers that he can travel through time and also meets the love of his life, but he comes to realize his gift doesn't necessarily make life's ups and downs any easier to deal with. With Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. Written and directed by Richard Curtis. Universal Pictures
Big Sur
An author struggling with success and inner demons seeks respite in three brief sojourns to a California cabin in this adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel of the same name. With Jean-Marc Barr, Kate Bosworth and Josh Lucas. Written and directed by Michael Polish. Ketchup Entertainment
Dallas Buyers Club
A drama based on the story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who battled the medical establishment and the law after being diagnosed with HIV in 1986 and began smuggling anti-viral medications from all over the world. With Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner. Written by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee. Focus Features
A biopic about the last two years in the life of Princess Diana, including a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. With Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews and Douglas Hodge. Written by Stephen Jeffreys. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. eOne Films
Dias de Gracia
In Mexico City, an idealistic cop battles crime and corruption over the course of three consecutive World Cups. With Tenoch Huerta, Carlos Bardem and Dolores Heredia. Written and directed by Everardo Gout. In Spanish with English subtitles. Cinema Libre Studio
Ender's Game
In a future where a hostile alien race has attacked Earth, the International Military trains a new generation of soldiers, and a shy but brilliant boy could represent the planet's last, best hope for survival. With Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley. Written and directed by Gavin Hood. Summit Entertainment
Free Birds
In this animated film, two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to try to get their kind off the menu. With the voices of Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler. Written by Scott Mosier and Jimmy Hayward. Directed by Hayward. In 3-D. Relativity Media
Last Love
A widowed, world-weary professor living in Paris forms an unlikely bond with a free-spirited young dance instructor. With Michael Caine, Clemence Poesy and Justin Kirk. Written and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck. RLJ Entertainment
The Last Sentence
A biographical drama about the Swedish newspaper editor Torgny Segerstedt, who waged a one-man battle against Nazism and his country's policy of appeasement. With Jesper Christiansen, Pernilla August and Ulla Skoog. Written by Klaus Rifbjerg and Jan Troell. Directed by Troell. In Swedish with English subtitles. Music Box Films
Last Vegas
Four old guys head to Sin City to celebrate when the group's sworn bachelor finally proposes to his thirtysomething girlfriend. With Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline. Written by Dan Fogelman. Directed by Jon Turteltaub. CBS Films
Man of Tai Chi
A young martial artist must compete in an underground fight club to protect his way of life. With Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves and Karen Mok. Written by Michael G. Cooney. Directed by Reeves. Radius-TWC
Mr. Nobody
In 2092, the last mortal human being reflects on his life, the choices he made and what could have been. With Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger and Toby Regbo. Written and directed by Jaco Van Dormael. Magnolia Pictures
The New Black
A documentary examining attitudes toward gay marriage among African Americans. Directed by Yoruba Richen. Promised Land Film
A biopic about the last days of the actor Sal Mineo, the onetime teen idol who appeared in such films as "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Exodus." With Val Lauren, James Franco and Vince Jolivette. Written by Stacey Miller. Directed by Franco. Tribeca Film
When I Walk
A documentary chronicling a young man's personal struggle with multiple sclerosis. Directed by Jason DaSilva. Long Shot Factory
FOR THE RECORD: A movie listing in Sunday's Calendar section for "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" incorrectly said the film was written by Preston Lacy and Jeff Tremaine. The comedy was written by Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremain.


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Mike Katzer scored two goals against Fordham Sept. 24. (Gil Talbot)
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Northern Division play began Saturday as Harvard was unable to muster a win against Iona, 13-4, and Fordham, 10-9, Sept. 24.
In the opener, Iona thrived at both ends of the pool. The Gaels, which had scored 10 or more goals in four of its last five games, produced its third highest scoring output of the season. Harvard used goalies Alexandre Popp (five saves) and Jimmy Field (nine saves) but could not stop the Iona attack.
Senior captain Kevin DiSilvestro scored half of the Crimson goals.
The Crimson defeated Fordham, 8-6, at the Princeton Invitational earlier this season but the Rams were able to sneak past Harvard in a back-and-forth game in the second matchup of the year. After leading 7-6 at the half, Fordham took an 8-7 lead into the fourth period. Harvard evened the score at eight early in the fourth and each team added another goal to make the score 9-9 midway through the final frame. A Crimson penalty with :46 seconds left allowed the Rams to net a five-meter to take the lead. Harvard nearly forced overtime but a shot with :11 seconds remaining skipped past the target.
The Crimson will take the next two weeks off before facing MIT Oct. 7 and Brown Oct. 8. The noon start against Brown has been pegged as the Harvard student rewards program and breast cancer awareness game. Every student who attends a featured game receives $1 of Crimson Cash and is entered into the season long grand prize drawing. 'Like' Harvard Crimson on Facebook for a complete calendar of student rewards games.


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|Joan on the relationship between composer and performer
|Joan believes all schools should require composers to perform and all performers to compose
|On conductors who take on Contemporary Music
Composer Joan Tower sits down with CIM's Head of Composition, Keith Fitch, to discuss the relationship between composers, performers and conductors.
Joan Tower
Recorded Date: 08-11-2013
Keith Fitch currently heads the composition department at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he holds the Vincent K. and Edith H. Smith Chair in Composition and also directs the CIM New Music Ensemble. Called "gloriously luminous" by The Philadelphia Inquirer, his music has been consistently noted for its eloquence, expressivity, dramatic sense of musical narrative, and unique sense of color and sonority. Reviewing a performance of his work Totem by Wolfgang Sawallisch and The Philadelphia Orchestra (chosen by Maestro Sawallisch to celebrate the orchestra's centennial), The Wall Street Journal praised "the sheer concentration of his writing, and its power to express a complex, unseen presence shaping the course of musical events." His works have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan by such ensembles as The Philadelphia Orchestra, the American Composers Orchestra, the New York Youth Symphony, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Cleveland Chamber Symphony, the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble, the Da Capo Chamber Players, and new music ensembles around the country. Additionally, his music has been heard at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, the June in Buffalo Festival, the Midwest Composers' Symposium, the Atlantic Center for the Arts, Milwaukee PremiereFest, New York's Carnegie and Merkin Halls, and in university settings nationwide. Highlights of recent seasons include the premieres of 'Tho Night Be Falling (commissioned by the Fromm Music Foundation for the Colorado String Quartet); Midnight Rounds, written to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Da Capo Chamber Players; and Mean Fiddle Summer, composed for the acclaimed violinist Lina Bahn. The 2012-13 season brings the premieres of Knock on Wood (for the harp/guitar duo of Yolanda Kondonassis and Jason Vieaux); Cascade, a fanfare commissioned by Cleveland's Museum of Contemporary Art for the inauguration of their new building; and In Memory, a new chamber orchestra work commissioned by the League of Composers Orchestra (NY).
A native of Indiana, Keith Fitch (b. 1966) began composing at age eight and began formal musical training on the double bass at age eleven. While still in high school (age sixteen), he received his first professional orchestral performance. Subsequently, he attended the Indiana University School of Music, where he completed his Doctorate in 1995. At Indiana, he studied composition with Frederick Fox, Eugene O'Brien, and Claude Baker, double bass with Bruce Bransby and Murray Grodner, and chamber music with Rostislav Dubinsky, founder of the Borodin Quartet. He also counts Donald Erb and Joan Tower among his compositional mentors. Among his many awards are the annual Dean's Prize for Composition at Indiana (1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994), the Kate and Cole Porter Memorial Fellowship at Indiana (1993-1995), three ASCAP Young Composer Awards (1988, 1989, 1993), the ASCAP-Raymond Hubbell Scholarship (1988), three National Society of Arts and Letters awards (1990, 1992, 1993), an Individual Artist Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts (1994), and a Fromm Foundation Commission (2005). He has enjoyed multiple residencies at The MacDowell Colony (1998, 2001) and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (2002, 2003, 2004, 2007), as well as at The Charles Ives Center for American Music (1991), and the Atlantic Center for the Arts (1989), and he has twice served as Resident Composer and faculty at the Chamber Music Conference and Composers' Forum of the East (2002, 2006). He has also served as guest composer at California Summer Music (2010) and at the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at Bowling Green State University (OH, 2010). Most recently, he was the recipient of a 2012 Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council.
Highly regarded as a teacher, chamber music coach, and conductor of new music, he has taught at Indiana University (2001), Bard College (2005-2006, 2007-2008), and for eleven years served on the faculty of the Mannes College of Music in New York (1997-2008), where he founded the new music ensemble, CIRCE. His students regularly win awards from such prestigious organizations as ASCAP, BMI, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Fulbright Foundation, as well as attending leading summer festivals around the world. Students interested in studying with Dr. Fitch are strongly encouraged to contact him at The Cleveland Institute of Music (www.cim.edu) prior to auditioning.
His music is published by Non Sequitur Music (www.nonsequiturmusic.com).
Joan Tower is widely regarded as one of the most important American composers living today. During a career spanning more than fifty years, she has made lasting contributions to musical life in the United States as composer, performer, conductor, and educator. Her works have been commissioned by major ensembles, soloists, and orchestras, including the Emerson, Tokyo, and Muir quartets; soloists Evelyn Glennie, Carol Wincenc, David Shifrin, and John Browning; and the orchestras of Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC among others. Tower was the first composer chosen for a Ford Made in America consortium commission of sixty-five orchestras. Leonard Slatkin and the Nashville Symphony recorded Made in America in 2008 (along with Tambor and Concerto for Orchestra). The album collected three Grammy awards: Best Classical Contemporary Composition, Best Classical Album, and Best Orchestral Performance. In 1990 she became the first woman to win the prestigious Grawemeyer Award for Silver Ladders, a piece she wrote for the St. Louis Symphony where she was Composer-in-Residence from 1985-88. Other residencies with orchestras include a 10-year residency with the Orchestra of St. Luke's (1997-2007) and the Pittsburgh Symphony (2010-2011). She was the Albany Symphony's Mentor Composer partner in the 2013-14 season.


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Hot corner remains hot topic for Marlins
MIAMI -- How to handle the hot corner will be the hot topic for the Marlins as they head into the Winter Meetings. With their catching situation settled, the attention will turn squarely to third base when Miami officials arrive in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sunday night for baseball's annual gathering.
In recent days, the Marlins made their first big offseason splash, reaching agreement on a three-year, $21 million contract with free-agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Reeling in Saltalamacchia was step one in beefing up the league's lowest-ranked offense.
MIAMI -- How to handle the hot corner will be the hot topic for the Marlins as they head into the Winter Meetings. With their catching situation settled, the attention will turn squarely to third base when Miami officials arrive in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sunday night for baseball's annual gathering.
In recent days, the Marlins made their first big offseason splash, reaching agreement on a three-year, $21 million contract with free-agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Reeling in Saltalamacchia was step one in beefing up the league's lowest-ranked offense.
Miami made another free-agent move on Thursday night, reaching agreement on a one-year deal with Rafael Furcal, a career shortstop who will be taking over at second base. On Friday, the team showed more aggressiveness, as it's closing in on a two-year deal with first baseman Garrett Jones.
Third base specifically, and power bats generally, are high on the team's shopping list. If necessary, the Marlins have pitching depth they can use to make deals to add more offense.
"It's a just a matter of thinking through the best deal for us, and finding the best fit for us," president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. "There are obviously options through free agency, and options through trades. I think that's what we're focused on right now, just sorting through that to see if it makes more sense to use our inventory to acquire those pieces or if it makes more sense to do it via free agency."
Club needs
Third base: Quite simply, more production from the position is needed. Miami's third basemen combined for just three home runs in 2013. Placido Polanco, now a free agent, had one, and Ed Lucas belted two of his four homers while playing third base. In its search, the question is whether to seek a stop-gap veteran for a year or two, or look for more of a long-term option. Internally, 2013 first-round Draft pick Colin Moran is realistically another year or so away from being big league ready. Internal candidates include Derek Dietrich, Lucas or Donovan Solano.
Power bats: When you finish last in the Majors in runs scored and home runs, you tend to be open to making changes. If there is an option, either through a trade or a modestly-priced free agent, the Marlins will consider the player over the position. This makes Logan Morrison potentially vulnerable as a trade piece, which could lead to an opening at first base.
Setup reliever: Ryan Webb was non-tendered, and Chad Qualls is a free agent. So, two spots in the bullpen will need to be filled. The internal choices are still relatively inexperienced. Qualls was a veteran presence, which is a reason why he still could return. For now, the team is exploring what may be available on the market.
Fifth starter: The rotation is a strength, but it remains comparatively young. A year ago, veteran Kevin Slowey was a non-roster invitee who opened the season as the No. 2 starter. If possible, the team would welcome a veteran to eat up some innings, allowing some of the younger arms more time to develop.
Who they could trade if necessary
Morrison: The pending signing of Jones makes Morrison immediately the Marlins' No. 1 trade chip. For much of the offseason, sentiment was mixed in the organization on what to do with Morrison. He's a left-handed hitter with power potential, but two right knee surgeries have slowed him down the past two years. The 26-year-old is healthy and has upside. He's also arbitration-eligible for the first time, and his salary could rise to close to $2 million. Since the General Managers Meetings last month, teams have inquired about Morrison.
Jacob Turner: With depth throughout the organization, the club is open to moving some pitching to bring in another bat or two. Ideally, the Marlins would like to retain their starting pitching, but they may end up having to give to receive. Turner, acquired from the Tigers in 2012, is just 22, with a lot of promise.
Justin Ruggiano: Up for arbitration for the first time, Ruggiano is also set to receive a nice pay raise, to somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.5 million. He plays all three outfield spots, and provides power, as shown by his 18 homers last season. Most likely, Ruggiano will remain with the Marlins and be their fourth outfielder.
Top prospects
According to MLB.com, Miami's Top 10 Prospects are: Jake Marisnick (outfielder), Andrew Heaney (left-hander), Justin Nicolino (lefty), Moran (third base), Adam Conley (lefty), Jose Urena (right-hander), J.T. Realmuto (catcher), Avery Romero (shortstop), Brian Flynn (lefty) and Angel Sanchez (right-hander).
Heaney is pretty much untouchable in any potential trades talks, and the first-round pick in 2012 could find himself in Miami's rotation sometime in '14, if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. Marisnick, promoted from Double-A in July, may wind up at Triple-A, if he doesn't win the starting center-field spot in Spring Training.
Rule 5 Draft
History has shown the Marlins will explore the Rule 5 Draft. They struck big in 2005, selecting Dan Uggla, who became an All-Star second baseman for them before he was dealt to the Braves. Last year, outfielder Alfredo Silverio was selected from the Dodgers, but he missed all season because of right elbow surgery. Most likely, the team will make a selection yet again next Thursday in the Rule 5 Draft.
Big contracts they might unload
None. Saltalamacchia is the only player on the team with a multiyear contract, and the rest of the veterans are much more modestly priced.
Payroll summary
According to estimations, the payroll will increase a bit from last year, when Miami was around $38 million. By the time the roster is set, the figure should be around $45 million. There is flexibility to add some payroll if it makes sense for mid-level free agents.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Last week, Barnard hosted the inaugural Baraza: Young African Women's Leadership Initiative, a two-day conference that brought together African college students from New York, and as far away as North Carolina and Georgia. Organized by Barnard students, the event aimed to connect these students with exceptional women leaders from around Africa. The event provided a forum for brainstorming ideas for entrepreneurial projects aimed at improving education, the environment, and women's health, as well as increasing the participation of young women in business and politics throughout Africa.
Prior to the event, student organizers Clare Korir '12 and Shilpa Guha '12 answered a few questions about the Baraza, which is Swahili for "meeting." An economics and history major, Clare is from Kenya. Last spring, she served as a student fellow at Barnard's third annual global symposium, "Women Changing Africa." Shilpa is a political science and human rights major, and in March she will attend this year's global symposium, "Women Changing India," as a student fellow.
Shilpa, how did your involvement with planning this conference inspire you to apply to be a global symposium fellow at this year's program in Mumbai?
In what ways will this event continue/expand upon the conversations and connections that started at the Global Symposium last spring?
Who will be speaking at the Baraza and why do you think their experiences will interest Barnard students?
SHILPA: There will also be a panel discussion among three leaders from organizations that serve African women. One is Susan Mboya, who was a panelist at last year's global symposium--her appearance will be an exciting continuation of last year's conversation. Mboya is an executive at Coca Cola, and the founder of Zawadi Africa International Fund, an organization that provides scholarships to African girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them attend U.S. colleges. Another panelist is Peg Snyder, a vice president on the board of the Sirleaf Market Women's Fund, an organization that supports market women's efforts to rebuild their communities in post-war Liberia. With the recently awarded Nobel Peace Prizes that have highlighted the women's movement in Liberia, hearing from Snyder will be timely and very inspiring. Kim Feinberg, another panelist, has developed a number of educational initiatives to promote tolerance and cultural sensitivity in post-apartheid South Africa. Her current initiative, The Tomorrow Trust, focuses on educating and supporting children affected by AIDS.