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Ethanol Essentials
Low Carbon Benefits of Corn Ethanol
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The Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest white paper is the result of nearly two years of analysis and stakeholder discussion by the Midwestern Clean Fuels Initiative facilitated by GPI. The Initiative's consensus white paper illustrates broad support for a policy by diverse interests across the region. The paper is intended to inform further discussion of new and existing clean fuels policies and how they could be tailored to benefit the Midwest.
In order to ensure a successful and fair Clean Fuels Policy, the Initiative makes several recommendations. A well-designed Clean Fuels Policy must:
- Be a market-based approach and remain fuel and technology neutral
- Rely on a portfolio of clean fuels
- Ensure consistent lifecycle assessment for all fuel types based on the latest Argonne GREET model
- Consider the benefits of higher ethanol blends
- Build on existing state policies rather than replace those policies
- Reinforce and complement existing efforts by the agricultural sector to adopt practices that improve soil health and water quality and capture carbon
The Renewable Fuel Standard has successfully driven the production and use of low carbon fuels in the U.S. transportation fleet. Corn ethanol has replaced 10 percent of climate change causing petroleum. The RFS was enacted, in part, to drive innovation and the production of low carbon biofuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 percent and more than petroleum - so called "advanced biofuels."
This White Paper walks through the current state of science as it relates to the lifecycle GHG emissions of corn ethanol and makes recommendations for updating lifecycle modeling which is used to inform low carbon policy decisions.
Since 2018, ACE has been working alongside the Great Plains Institute (GPI), as well as fuel producers and marketers, environmental and research organizations, scientists and engineers, and agriculture and industry stakeholders to create a report that details the unique considerations needed to design a successful Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest. Created by Midwesterners for the Midwest, the report recommends a technology-neutral, portfolio approach that encourages a fair and competitive marketplace and benefits producers, consumers, agriculture, utilities, jobs, and public health.


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Conventional wisdom has it that most cut flowers come from Central or South America, many grown using underpaid, poorly treated laborers and toxic chemicals that are banned in the United States. I decided to look into the cut flower industry, and started by reading Amy Stewart's book, Flower Confidential. It's a good read and very informative. I also spoke to the head of the Sun Valley Group, the number one producer of cut flowers in America.
Unlike consumers in Europe, Americans apparently don't really care where their cut flowers were grown - or how. We care about how they look, how long they last in a vase, but mostly we care about the cost. Overall, we are cheap when it comes to buying flowers. We may pay extra for organic coffee or fair trade bananas, but flowers? Nope. We just don't seem to care.
I spoke to retired florist Lynn Schad, who told me that when she prepared roses for bouquets she sensed that she was being exposed to toxins, and worried about it. There was nothing she could prove, but the way her hands and breathing felt after handling roses told her that there were chemicals on the roses. Strong chemicals.
Flower Confidential confirmed Lynn's perceptions. According to the book, more than 90% of roses sold in America are grown in Ecuador or Columbia and most are dipped in fungicide, top to bottom, before they are shipped. If a fungus shows up on a rose during inspection in Miami, the entire shipment must be fumigated, destroyed, or returned to the producer. All options are costly.
But not all flowers arrive with their own coating of toxic chemicals. The florist at my local food coop is making a real effort to buy local flowers – even now, in the dead of winter. Some local growers are using greenhouses to produce lilies, tulips and other flowers, and some of them use all organic or low-toxin methods.
I phoned Lane DeVries, the President of Sun Valley Group which is based in California. They grow at least 100 million stems of cut flowers every year including iris, lilies, tulips, freesias, Gerbera daisies and others. Devries explained that his farms have taken steps to produce flowers that are grown using sustainable methods, that they use the least toxic methods to control insect and fungal problems, and that workers are being treated fairly. He believes that consumers, given a choice, will buy American flowers – and get a better product.
Devries told me that his growers are always looking for ways to reduce chemical use. They steam the soil in their greenhouses to kill fungi instead of using fungicides, for example. They recently started introducing garlic juice in the drip irrigation system in certain greenhouses to repel thrips and spider mites. Using smaller quantities of chemicals saves money, and using water more efficiently is not only ecologically sound, it's also a cost saver.
A few other bit of information from Flower Confidential that may interest you: most commercially grown flowers have no scent, roses in particular. Breeders have created flowers that are good looking, have a long vase life and travel well – and in the process most have lost that special gift created to attract the bees (and make our hearts throb): a tantalizing scent.
Gerbera daisies, I learned, should be kept in just an inch or two of water. They absorb too much water through their stems if kept in more, and that shortens their vase life. And the book says that you can extend vase life of your roses by 2 days if you submerse them in a bathtub of cold water for 3 hours before putting them in a vase (though that may introduce chemicals into your next bath, I fear).
You probably know to cut an inch off the stems when you put them in a vase. But remember to keep doing this – regularly changing the water and cutting off a bit more stem prolongs vase life. Bacteria grow in vases, clogging stems – particularly if you don't strip off lower leaves. Flower Confidential confirms that those packets of powder given with your flowers do help to keep flowers fresh. But, the book explains, so will a pinch of sugar and a drop of bleach.
If some flowers in a bouquet get wilted, remove them as they give off ethylene gas that will make other flowers age more quickly. And always keep flowers away from heat (the wood stove and the top of the TV), out of direct sunshine and far from any fresh apples – they emit ethylene, too.
So if you want eco-friendly flowers, ask your local florist for them. Ask for local flowers. Ask for American grown flowers – they are restricted in chemical use more than South American growers. Don't just buy by price – low prices often mean low quality. I got some Sun Valley iris that lasted over a week - in part because they were a variety grown for long vase life, but also because they only traveled from California, not from overseas.
Lastly, think outside the box. Don't just buy roses for special occasions. Go see a real florist and ask questions about other nice flowers. You'll be pleased with what you can get and how long they last.
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I met Nicole Bremner a few years back when she was just starting up Brittique. She now lives in New York and Susie Bubble is her buyer! I've asked Nicole to share with us her top 5 pick for this Autumn/Winter! 1. Cosy by Evie Belle 2. Kika by Bionda Castana I recently used thisContinue reading


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Cixutumumab and Sorafenib Tosylate in Treating Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01008566
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : November 6, 2009
Last Update Posted : May 12, 2016
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|Condition or disease
|Adult Hepatocellular Carcinoma Advanced Adult Hepatocellular Carcinoma Localized Non-Resectable Adult Liver Carcinoma Recurrent Adult Liver Carcinoma
|Biological: Cixutumumab Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis Drug: Sorafenib Tosylate
|Phase 1
I. To establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of IMC-A12 given in conjunction with standard doses of sorafenib to patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
II. To describe the toxicity and tolerance of IMC-A12 at each dose studied in combination with standard-dose sorafenib in patients with advanced HCC.
III. To evaluate the impact of IMC-A12 on biomarkers related to the IGF-1R/IGF pathway which is thought relevant to HCC progression and drug resistance.
IV. To obtain preliminary assessments of efficacy through description of progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (RR).
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter, dose-escalation study of cixutumumab followed by an extended accrual phase in which patients are treated at the maximum-tolerated dose.
Patients receive cixutumumab IV over 1 hour on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 and oral sorafenib tosylate twice daily on days 1-28. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study therapy, patients are followed up periodically.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|21 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase I Trial of Escalating Doses of the Anti-IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody IMC-A12 and Standard Dose Sorafenib for Treatment of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
|Study Start Date :
|August 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|May 2016
Experimental: Treatment (cixutumumab, sorafenib tosylate)
Patients receive cixutumumab IV over 1 hour on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 and oral sorafenib tosylate twice daily on days 1-28. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Biological: Cixutumumab
Given IV
Other Names:
Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studies
Drug: Sorafenib Tosylate
Given orally
Other Names:
- MTD defined as the highest IMC-A12 dose tested in which none or only one patient had a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) attributed to IMC-A12 as assessed by NCI CTCAE version 4.0 [ Time Frame: First 1 month of therapy ]The toxicities observed at each dose level will be summarized in terms of type (organ affected or laboratory determination such as absolute neutrophil count), severity (by CTCAE and nadir or maximum values for the laboratory measures), time of onset (i.e. course number), duration, and reversibility or outcome. Tables will be created to summarize these toxicities and side effects by dose and by course.
- Toxicities and tolerability of this regimen as assessed by NCI CTCAE version 4.0 [ Time Frame: 30 days ]
- Impact of cixutumumab on biomarkers related to the IGF-1R/IGF pathway [ Time Frame: From baseline to up to 5 years ]
- Objective response rate according to RECIST [ Time Frame: Up to 5 years ]
- Progression-free rate according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) [ Time Frame: Up to 5 years ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|19 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Unresectable or metastatic HCC for which standard curative measures do not exist; the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma should be based on at least one of the following:
- The presence of one or more liver lesions, measuring ≥ 2 cm, with characteristic arterial enhancement and venous washout in the setting of liver cirrhosis and/or hepatitis B or C infection
- The presence of liver lesion(s) with AFP >= 400
- Tissue confirmation in the absence of a and/or b
- Tissue availability is desired and will be sought, but tissue availability is not mandated for accrual to the study
- No prior systemic therapy for HCC; patients may have had prior embolization, chemoembolization, intra-arterial chemotherapy infusion, ethanol injection, radiofrequency ablation or cryosurgery
- ECOG 0 or 1
- Life expectancy of greater than 3 months
- Absolute neutrophil count > 1,000/mm^3
- Platelets > 65,000/mm^3
- Total bilirubin =< 2 x the institutional upper normal limit
- AST and ALT =< 5 x the institutional upper normal limit
- Renal function =< 1.5 mg/dl or calculated creatinine clearance > 50 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula)
- PT < 4 seconds of prolongation above the upper normal limit
- No evidence of encephalopathy in the last 6 months
- Women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation; should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately
- Ability to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
- Local therapy for HCC within 4 weeks prior to treatment on this study or those who have not recovered from adverse events related to therapy administered more than 4 weeks earlier
- Receiving other investigational agents
- Brain metastases, because of their poor prognosis, proclivity for progressive neurologic dysfunction that would confound the evaluation of neurologic adverse events, and the potential for increased risk for CNS adverse events
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Pregnant women are excluded from this study; breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated on this clinical trial
- HIV-positive patients are ineligible
- Fasting blood glucose > 160 mg/dL
- Esophageal or gastric variceal bleeding within the last 6
- Clinically evident ascites (minimal, medically controlled ascites detectable on imaging studies only is allowed)
- Child-Pugh C cirrhosis or Child-Pugh B cirrhosis with more than 7 points
- Patients unable to swallow the sorafenib tablets whole are ineligible; (the tablets cannot be crushed or broken)
- Cardiac: symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, clinically significant and uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP > 150 or diastolic BP > 100 on two occasions within two weeks of beginning therapy on this protocol, myocardial infarction within 6 months, NYHA class > II, LVEF < normal as assessed on MUGA
- Fibrolamellar carcinoma or any mixed variants of HCC with fibrolamellar histology
- Hypersensitivity to human IgG unless the patient has subsequently tolerated IgG agents
- Patients with active hepatitis B infection should be on adequate antiviral therapy
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01008566
|United States, California
|City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Duarte, California, United States, 91010
|USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
|University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute-Clinical Trials Office
|Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033-0850
|University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
|University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
|Principal Investigator:
|Robert O'Donnell
|University of California, Davis
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NCI-2012-03186 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) )
PHI-64 ( Other Identifier: University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center )
8155 ( Other Identifier: CTEP )
N01CM00038 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
N01CM00071 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
P30CA093373 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|November 6, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 12, 2016
|Last Verified:
|May 2016
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Liver Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Digestive System Diseases
Liver Diseases
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antineoplastic Agents
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action


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California Meat Plant Shooting: 3 Dead, Including Gunman, 2 Injured
The gunman had worked at the meat plant for 14 months.
Nov. 6, 2012 -- A workplace shooting at a Fresno, Calif., meat plant has left three people dead, including the suspect, and two wounded.
Gunfire erupted around 8:27 a.m. today at Valley Protein, a meat processing and handling plant.
The gunman, who was identified as Lawrence Jones, 42, was found lying on a sidewalk with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said at a news conference today. He later died at the hospital.
"We're still trying to determine what led up to that shooting, what provoked these actions from the suspect," Dyer said.
Jones, who had worked at the plant for 14 months, clocked in at 4:58 a.m.
"According to one of his coworkers, he did not appear to be himself when he came to work," Dyer said.
Less than four hours later, Jones, who Dyer said has an "extensive criminal history," allegedly opened fire on his co-workers. Dyer said at least 30 employees witnessed the shooting.
Two of the victims were taken to Community Regional Medical Center and are in critical condition, Dyer said. One victim later died in the operating room, according to the Fresno Bee.
One surviving victim was in critical condition, while another was listed as serious.
A recording at Valley Protein, which was formerly known as Apple Valley Farms, said the business is closed today "due to an emergency."


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On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Our veterans are noted for their bravery, skill, duty and sacrifice.
But did you know that veterans are also an important part of the small business community?
As shown in our latest infographic, veterans make up eight percent of the U.S. population, but they own 9.2 percent of all companies in America. Veterans are twice as likely to own a business as non-veterans!
A second act for skills gained in the military
Veterans with 20 or more years of service have higher rates of self-employment, with military officers the most likely to become self-employed. Vets tend to enter into professional, scientific and technical services, likely in line with the skills they acquired in their military service. Construction is another popular industry for veterans going into small business.
Many vets use their military experience to pivot into consulting services. Laurie Sayles Artis is one of them: after 10 years as a United States Marine, she opened Civility Management Solutions to assist government as well as commercial-sector clients with administrative, grants-management and leadership services. SCORE mentors and workshops helped Artis prepare to apply for the 8(a) Business Development Program which helps her company compete for major contracts.
Veterans and their employees make huge contributions to small business
Veteran-owned firms employ 5.8 million employees which contribute to $1.1 trillion annually in sales. Vets are also 50 percent more likely than non-veterans to own two or more firms, according to Small Business Administration data.
When it comes to business funding, veterans are overwhelmingly self-sufficient, with almost 70 percent relying on personal or family savings and assets. There are programs available to help veterans entering the small business world find funding and discover business opportunities, from the SBA's Boots to Business program to initiatives from the Office of Veterans Business Development.
And don't forget about SCORE mentors! Many volunteer mentors have military experience of their own, and they can share a mutual understanding of veterans' challenges along with business guidance.


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A Sandwich a Day: Italian Beef at Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage
Reviews of Chicago sandwiches.
While driving around the south suburbs sampling Italian beefs at Italian delis, I passed by a random location of Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage in Orland Park. Even though I wasn't remotely hungry, I found myself turning around and pulling into the parking lot, justifying the move as research; sure, I couldn't include the offering in this particular roundup, but it could function as a steady barometer of the quality of the other beefs. That makes sense, right?
To be honest, I just wanted to feast on an Italian beef from Pop's again, because it had been way too long. The only outlet of the mini-chain in the city limits is past 103rd St, which partly explains my absence. Fortunately, it was as good as I remembered. The beef is thinly sliced and very tender. The gravy isn't spiced in any distinctive way, but it does have an impressive meaty depth, which works well. What truly sets Pop's apart is the giardiniera, which is almost neon green and very crunchy. It's also less pickled than most versions, which gives the chilies a sharper edge.
Pop's is probably not worth making a trek for, but it's a dependable and solid local stand, and I'd be lucky to have one nearby.
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CARSON, Calif. – Real Salt Lake (6-5-2, 20 points, West #2) continued its dominance over Chivas USA (3-6-2, 11 points, West #9) on Sunday night, getting a brace from MF Ned Grabavoy and goals from FW's Joao Plata and Robbie Findley to beat the Southern California side 4-1 at the Home Depot Center.
Sunday's win moves RSL to 8-2-1 in its last 11 matches against Chivas USA. The Claret-and-Cobalt is now 5-0-0 in its last five matches at the Goats, outscoring the Rojiblancos 14-2 during that span. RSL is now in second-place in the Western Conference as it heads into a four-game MLS home stand that will begin on Saturday, May 25 with a match against the Chicago Fire at Rio Tinto Stadium.
RSL got off to a dream start, going ahead through Grabavoy in the fourth minute. MF Luis Gil started the play, playing a ball to MF Javier Morales in the middle. The Argentine playmaker scuffed a pass that went directly to a wide open Grabavoy on the left side, giving the veteran midfielder a 1-v-1 chance with Chivas USA GK Dan Kennedy. Grabavoy made no mistake with the opportunity, coolly slotting home from 15 yards out for his first MLS goal since the 2011 playoffs.
Chivas USA responded well to Grabavoy's goal, with FW Miller Bolaños putting a shot on frame in the 17th minute before MF Eric Avila hit the crossbar in the 19th. Avila picked up a loose corner kick in the left side of the box, controlling it with his chest and unleashing a vicious half-volley that skimmed off the bar near the far post.
Chivas came close again in the 30th minute, with FW Jose Correa nearly equalizing following a bizarre sequence that began with a Kennedy free kick 20 yards from RSL's goal. The Rojiblancos 'keeper drilled his free kick directly into the RSL wall, but Chivas USA was able to collect the loose ball and get it to MF Aaron Ponce on the left wing. Ponce found Correa with a cross and the 20-year-old Colombian put his header on target, forcing Rimando into a fine diving stop.
Correa had another chance in the 37th, getting on the end of an Avila cross in the left side of the box only to miss the frame from six yards out.
Plata nearly doubled RSL's advantage seconds after Correa's chance, picking up a ball on the left flank and cutting in on his right foot before curling a 25-yard effort a yard wide of the far post.
Plata found pay dirt shortly after the break, putting the Claret-and-Cobalt up 2-0 in the 48th minute. MF Kyle Beckerman started the play, playing Plata behind the Chivas defense with an accurate header. The Ecuadorian ran onto it on the left side, drawing Kennedy out before slotting past him for his first goal in a RSL uniform.
RSL looked poised to put the game away following Plata's goal, but Chivas USA had other ideas, pulling one back through MF Jorge Villafaña in the 55th minute. MF Edgar Mejia lofted a cross into the box from the left side and Villafaña got on the end of it at the far post, looping a header over Rimando and into the side netting from six yards out.
Rimando came up huge two minutes later, stopping Correa from point-blank range to preserve RSL's advantage. Real Salt Lake DF Carlos Salcedo slipped while attempting to clear a cross in the box, allowing the ball to fall to Correa, who slammed a shot that Rimando parried away with a stunning kick save.
RSL took back control following Correa's chance, nearly adding a third goal on two separate occasions in the 66th minute. Findley was at the center of both opportunities. The substitute striker ran onto a Morales through ball on the first look, cutting into the box before laying a ball off at the top of the 18 for Plata, who scuffed a shot right at Kennedy. Findley took it himself on the second chance, running behind the Chivas back four and collecting a Morales pass in the middle of the field before being turned away as he attempted to round Kennedy.
Real Salt Lake had another golden opportunity go begging in the 77th minute. This time it was Gil who was played behind the Chivas defense, running in on Kennedy with Findley alongside. But the Claret-and-Cobalt couldn't capitalize on the chance, with Gil hitting a shot off of Kennedy's chest before Findley shot wide of the target after picking up the rebound.
Findley put RSL up 3-1 just a minute later. Substitute MF Yordany Alvarez collected a short corner kick in the right side of the area, curling a first time ball to the far post that Findley got on the end of for a tap in goal.
Grabavoy iced the match in the 91st minute, putting an exclamation point on a solid RSL move with his second goal of the game. Substitute MF Khari Stephenson played a great through ball down the middle, slipping Grabavoy behind for yet another 1-v-1 with Kennedy. The 29-year-old midfielder again made no mistake, curling a right-footed shot through Kennedy's legs and into the back of the net.
The Real Salt Lake Reserves will take on the Chivas USA Reserves on Monday at 12:00 p.m. MT at the Home Depot Center. The Claret-and-Cobalt will return to Utah following the Reserve League match. The team will begin preparations for Saturday's home game against Chicago – the first in a four-game MLS home stand – on Wednesday.
Click here to access video highlights and the RealSaltLake.com MATCH CENTER for RSL 4-1 CHV
Real Salt Lake Match Notes – RSL 4-1 CHV
- Sunday's win moves RSL to 8-2-1 in its last 11 matches against Chivas USA. The Claret-and-Cobalt has outscored the Goats 21-5 in that 11-game span.
- Real Salt Lake has now won its last five games at Chivas USA, outscoring the Southern California club 14-2 at the Home Depot Center in that stretch. RSL is now 6-7-1 all-time at Chivas USA, the best road record at any one opponent in RSL history.
- RSL has now won its last five matches at the Home Depot Center, beating Chivas USA three times and the LA Galaxy twice at the Carson facility since the start of the 2012 season. 11 of the Claret-and-Cobalt's 28 all-time regular season road wins have come at the Home Depot Center.
- RSL's four goal output on Sunday night was the club's highest total since Sept. 29, 2012, when FW Alvaro Saborio scored a hat trick to lead the Utah side to a 4-0 victory at Chivas USA.
- Real Salt Lake has now scored multiple goals in four-consecutive MLS games, something the team hadn't done since it scored multiple goals in five-straight MLS games in May 2010.
- Prior to Sunday night, Grabavoy last scored on Oct. 29, 2011, when he found the net in the 88th minute of RSL's 3-0 Western Conference Semifinal first leg win over Seattle Sounders FC at Rio Tinto Stadium. Grabavoy's last MLS regular season goal was on Oct. 16, 2010 in RSL's 2-0 home win over FC Dallas.
- Sunday's game was the first multi-goal effort of Grabavoy's career. The 29-year-old midfielder now has 10 regular season goals in his MLS career.
- RSL's fourth minute opener was the earliest goal scored – or conceded – by the Claret-and-Cobalt this year. Grabavoy's early tally was RSL's quickest goal since March 26, 2011, when former RSL MF and current Claret-and-Cobalt Head Scout Andy Williams scored in the second-minute of the team's 4-1 home win against LA.
- Findley's appearance as a 62nd minute substitute on Sunday was the 27-year-old speedster's first game since April 20. Findley had missed RSL's last four games after suffering a left knee hyperextension on April 26.
- RSL DF Chris Schuler did not play on Sunday night. Prior to Sunday, Schuler was the only RSL player to have started and appeared in all 12 of the Claret-and-Cobalt's MLS matches. He had played every regular season minute for RSL prior to Sunday.
- Real Salt Lake's starting back line of DF Chris Wingert, DF Carlos Salcedo, DF Nat Borchers and DF Tony Beltran had never played a match together before Sunday's game.
Goals by Period 1 2 F
Real Salt Lake 1 3 4
Chivas USA 0 1 1
Scoring Summary:
RSL – Ned Grabavoy (Javier Morales, Luis Gil) – 4'
RSL – Joao Plata (Kyle Beckerman) – 48'
CHV – Jorge Villafana (Edgar Mejia) – 55'
RSL – Robbie Findley (Yordany Alvarez) – 78'
RSL – Ned Grabavoy (Khari Stephenson) – 90' + 1
Misconduct Summary:
CHV – Aaron Ponce (Foul; Yellow) – 33'
CHV – Walter Vilchez (Foul; Yellow) – 34'
RSL – Yordany Alvarez (Foul; Yellow) – 84'
Real Salt Lake (4-1-2-1-2): Nick Rimando; Tony Beltran, Nat Borchers, Carlos Salcedo, Chris Wingert; Kyle Beckerman (C); Ned Grabavoy, Luis Gil (Khari Stephenson, 84'); Javier Morales; Joao Plata (Yordany Alvarez, 73'), Devon Sandoval (Robbie Findley, 62')
Substitutes: Josh Saunders (GK), Lovel Palmer, Chris Schuler, Sebastian Velasquez
Chivas USA (3-5-2): Dan Kennedy; Steve Purdy, Joaquin Velazquez (Gabriel Farfan, 46'), Bobby Burling; Edgar Mejia, Eric Avila, Walter Vilchez, Aaron Ponce, Jorge Villafana (Josue Soto, 88'); Miller Bolanos (Giovani Casillas, 56'), Jose Correa
Substitutes: Patrick McClain (GK), Marvin Iraheta, Jose Manuel Rivera, Carlos Borja
Referee: Sorin Stoica
Referee's Assistants: Corey Rockwell, Fabio Tovar
4th Official: Juan Guzman
Attendance: 8,125


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Coming snow could slow power restoration efforts throughout U.S.
LITCHFIELD, Maine >> The ice that snapped utility poles and knocked out power to more than half a million people in the U.S. and Canada was stubbornly hanging on Wednesday as frigid temperatures cloaked a region from the Great Lakes to New England.
Utility crews from Maine to Michigan and into Canada made progress getting the lights back on Wednesday and people were slowly trickling out of shelters to spend Christmas Day at their finally-warm homes.
Ashley Walter was still hunkered down with her husband, Jacob, and their month-old daughter, Leah, at a shelter set up in a school in Litchfield, Maine, where the temperature dropped to 4 degrees overnight and wasn't expected to get much higher than 15 on Wednesday.
The family lost power Saturday, got it back temporarily then lost it again Sunday and have been without since. Ashley, 27, and Leah stay warm at the shelter while Jacob makes frequent trips home to check on their cats and water pipes.
Despite the challenge of being forced out of the house, especially at Christmas, the family is staying positive. Ashley made sure they celebrated the holiday.
"It's definitely kind of strange but we're hanging in there," she said Wednesday. "We did our Christmas together last night. I packed little stockings and gave them to my husband, sisters and my daughter."
Trudy Lamoreau was supervising the emergency shelter where about 25 people — including Walter — stayed Tuesday night. Lamoreau, who's also the town manager, said they warmed the shelter with generators until the school got power back late Tuesday night. Maine still had about 60,000 people without power, down from a high of 106,000.
"People are doing quite well considering the circumstances," she said.
In Michigan, about 156,000 people were still without power Wednesday afternoon, down from more than 500,000 at the storm's peak. Snow is falling across most of the state and temperatures are in the teens and 20s.
The cold means ice isn't melting off lines and limbs, while wind gusts of more than 20 mph could bring down more branches. Two to 6 inches of snow in places on Thursday will hamper line crews trying to get to remote spots.
The ice storm last weekend was one of the worst to hit during a Christmas week and repair crews were working around the clock to restore service. States that weren't hit were sending crews to help.
So far, authorities blame the storm for 24 deaths; 14 in the U.S. and 10 in Canada, including five who apparently died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
In Canada, about 70,000 customers were without power Wednesday, down from 300,000 at the height of the outages.
Back at the shelter in Maine, volunteers have tried to make the shelter homey. For Christmas Day, they cooked up a ham dinner with potatoes, vegetables, bread and pie for dessert.
"They have been amazing," Walter said, adding that the volunteers set up a separate room for her and Leah so they wouldn't disturb others when the infant woke during the night. "They just try to make everything better for us."
Associated Press writers David Goodman in Detroit and Rik Stevens in Concord, N.H., contributed to this report.


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WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 440 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurship (hereafter "The Hudson Initiative") was established to facilitate the growth and stability of Louisiana's economy by fostering utilization by state interests of the business offerings available for state procurement and public contracts from Louisiana's small entrepreneurship;
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation and Development has served as a model for disadvantaged business enterprises by creating an open and transparent process, increasing participation goals on construction projects, and addressing the level of fairness and equality in consultant selections;
WHEREAS, an inclusive economic development initiative for all state agencies aimed at developing and enhancing opportunities for small and emerging businesses will successfully promote the state goal of wealth creation and poverty reduction;
WHEREAS, the success of small and emerging businesses will ultimately enhance the stability of Louisiana's economy by providing opportunities for self-sufficiency, wealth creation, retention, and job growth; and
WHEREAS, the interest of the citizens of the state of Louisiana would best be served by the expansion of business development programs that will encourage the continued growth of small and emerging business;
NOW THEREFORE, I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the state of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and the laws of the state of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct consistent with Act 440 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature as follows:
SECTION 1: All departments, commissions, boards, offices, entities, agencies, and offices of the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof, shall include small and emerging businesses in the business offerings available for state procurement and public contracts.
SECTION 2: All departments, commissions, boards, offices, entities, agencies, and officers of the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof, are authorized and directed to cooperate with implementing the provisions of this Order.
SECTION 3: This Order is effective upon signature and shall continue in effect until amended, modified, terminated, or rescinded by the governor, or terminated by operation of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the state of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the city of Baton Rouge, on this 22nd day of August, 2008.
Bobby Jindal
Jay Dardenne
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One of the daughters of the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez received an unusual posthumous award for her father: the Simon Bolivar National Award for Journalism.
The decision "was unanimous" to grant the award "with extraordinary mention to the comandante president Hugo Chavez," said the head of the awards jury, Milagros Perez.
"The history and practice of journalism can only be divided in two moments - before and after comandante Chavez," Mr Perez said.
A journalists' association cried foul, saying Chavez had made a habit of closing down media outlets.
President Nicolas Maduro, who succeeded Chavez, gave the award to Maria Gabriela Chavez, one of the late president's daughters, who cried when shown a video montage of her father.
Chavez - who succumbed to cancer on March 5 at the age of 58 - was omnipresent in Venezuelan life since he first took office in 1999.
He was constantly on TV, either talking to supporters or giving speeches, and he hosted a live radio call-in show, called "Alo Presidente".
Chavez also embraced Twitter with a passion, and had more followers than any other Latin American president.
The award was delivered "with the conviction that the commander deserves this prize, and ... that the Venezuelan people, I'm certain, absolutely support this acknowledgement," said Mr Maduro at the award ceremony.
According to the jury, Chavez's folksy, blunt style and his broadcast presentations "revolutionised" communications "not only in Venezuela, but at an international level."
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Members of privately owned media howled in protest over the award.
Those reporters, represented by the National College of Journalists, blasted Chavez for being "responsible for the closure of innumerable news media outlets during his time in government, leaving scores of colleagues out of work."
More than once Chavez "publicly ridiculed" reporters when they asked him "uncomfortable questions," the statement read.
The posthumous award follows the sale in May of the Globovision TV network, which for years opposed the Chavez regime. Many staff members quit after the network adopted a more "centrist" political viewpoint.
The country's most important newspaper and magazine publisher, Cadena Capriles, was also sold in the past weeks to unknown, but presumably pro-government, buyers.
The country's broadest circulation daily, Ultimas Noticias, is part of the Capriles chain, which is owned by distant relatives of opposition leader Henrique Capriles.
Inspired by Cuba's Fidel Castro, Chavez adopted the mantle of a socialist firebrand, railing against the "imperialist" United States while befriending controversial leaders in Iran and Syria.
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The first question you need to ask yourself is, "Am I disciplined enough to invest in stocks?" According to two professors who recently studied 30 years of personal-finance performance, you need to be someone with exceptional financial discipline if you want to earn real money in the stock market. Or, you could simply buy a house.
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When Gordy was offered a promotion, he and his wife Linda would need to relocate and give up their custom home. It wouldn't be easy, but lucky for them, they found Windermere Real Estate agent, Dawn Hardman. Over the course of a year, Dawn and Linda spent a lot of time together. Dawn took on the role of host to her new clients...
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Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly "green energy" technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it's certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy Star- or LEED-certified homes typically sell...
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Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging
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On Friday, June 9, Windermere offices across the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, all took a day off from selling homes to help make a difference in their local communities. We challenged our offices to share their community service day photos on Windermere's Facebook page, in order to participate...
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Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home
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In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it's important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured.
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NECHIN, Belgium, March 17 (UPI) -- French actor Gerard Depardieu says he left his home country for Belgium because "France is sad, and the people have had enough of it."
Speaking on Belgian television Saturday night, Depardieu for the first time explained why he decided to leave France nearly a year ago for Belgium, Radio France Internationale reported.
"France is sad, and the people have had enough of it," Depardieu said during the interview. He blamed Francois Hollande's socialist government for this, saying "It seems to be that they don't know how to do their jobs. For him [Hollande], it's his first time and he's never had the experience beforehand as a minister."
Last year, France announced a 75 percent tax rate on people who earn more than one million Euros ($1.3 million). As a result, Depardieu vowed to leave the country and took residence in Nechin, Belgium. He has since received Russian citizenship from President Vladimir Putin.
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What do retired NFL star Brett Favre and Jonas Brothers singer Nick Jonas have in common?
They were the only two participants at EA Sports' "Madden NFL '13" flag football game Friday in Grant Park who were booed. Of course, that's what happens when you're a hated former Bear rival like Favre or a teeny-bopper pop star like Jonas playing in front of football fans.
Former Detroit Lion great Barry Sanders, on the other hand, received a warm reception, as did fellow NFL Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders and Marcus Allen. Also participating in the game, which airs August 26 on NBC, were pop star Ne-Yo and actors Terry Crews and Jesse Metcalfe.
There always seems to be one celebrity or athlete during these sort of competitions who tries way too hard. Asked to name names before the game, Jonas, who has played in several of these types of games, chose himself.
"That would be me," Jonas said. "I'm pretty intense when it comes to this stuff. This is my opportunity to live out my dreams and be a professional athlete."
Crews, known for his roles in "The Expendables" and "White Chicks," is a former NFL player, but he doesn't try to relive his glory days during exhibitions. He does, however, know people who do.
"Most of the time it's the athletes," Crews said. "They're diving on the ground, smacking people on the shoulder. It's like 'Hey man, there are no scouts here. This is an exhibition.'"
Ne-Yo admitted he gave it his all during the Celebrity Game at NBA All-Star weekend in February – it just didn't show in his performance. The "Closer" singer said basketball is not his strong point.
"I was trying and failing," Ne-Yo said. "…In this (football) game, I think most people are out here to have fun. But there's always that one person. I don't know who that is yet, but we'll identify him very quickly and try to get him out of the game because we don't want anybody to get hurt. I have a whole nother career to think about. Everybody knows you tackle me, you get sued."
On the record: "Trick is to look really old when u are young..." – Actor Jeremy Piven's response, via Twitter, when asked "Do you just not age? I don't get it."
"This point in my life has been the most fun, sexual extravaganza. … I feel 100 billion times more sexual, and that comes in this pictorial." – Jenny McCarthy, who is currently dating the Bears' Brian Urlacher, in the latest edition of "Playboy."
About this week: Jane Lynch will sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during Wednesday's Cubs-New York Mets game. The "Glee" actress and Dolton, Ill. native had dinner Sunday at RPM Italian. … Retired Cub Kerry Wood will host his Strike Zone Celebrity Bowling Tournament, which benefits the Wood Family Foundation, Wednesday at 10pin Bowling Lounge. WWE Champion CM Punk and Plain White T's frontman Tom Higgenson are expected to attend. ..."Love in the Wild" cast member and fellow Tribune employee Yanina Beccaria will host a viewing party for the NBC reality show Tuesday at Angelo's Taverna.
Help wanted: Most people probably can't name the last two winners of "American Idol," but the show is still going strong and has already begun auditionins for season 12. If you want to to try out, auditions take place July 12 at the United Center. Go to RedEye's Show Patrol blog for details.
Big ups: It was nice to see one of my favorite bars get a little extra exposure recently. The Fifty/50 in Ukrainian Village was featured on Travel Channel's "Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America" Wednesday and VH1's "Mob Wives Chicago" Sunday. Coincidentally, I ran into "Mob Wives Chicago" co-stars Renee Fecarotta and Christina Scoleri at The Fifty/50 June 16. Fecarotta returned on Sunday.
Homecoming: Jeremy Piven stopped by Sunda, as usual, while in town Saturday for his Piven Theatre Workshop gala, which raised $125,000. The Evanston native hosted the gala's after party at The Underground and was joined by actors Sanaa Lathan, Josh Henderson and Jesse Williams. Earlier in the day, Piven was spotted at The Goddess and Grocer in the Gold Coast. You can read my interview with Piven by clicking here.
Sightings: Ne-Yo and retired WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels each threw out the first pitch before Friday's White Sox-Milwaukee Brewers game at U.S. Cellular Field.... The Bears' Jay Cutler and fiancee Kristin Cavallari were spotted Friday on the new outdoor patio at Mastro's Steakhouse. ... The Bulls' Derrick Rose had dinner June 16 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. ... The Bulls' Joakim Noah dined Thursday at Japonais. Noah also hung out that night at Paris Club's upstairs lounge, Studio Paris, as did NBA All-Star Deron Williams and past and present NFL stars Jerry Rice, Cris Carter, Donovan McNabb and Pierre Thomas. McNabb was spotted at Market Friday and Saturday ... Jesse Metcalfe dined Friday at Roka Akor. ... Diego Boneta and his "Underemployed" cast mates had dinner at Paris Club Saturday before heading upstairs to Studio Paris and hung out at Drumbar in the Raffaello Hotel Sunday. … Former Blackhawk Chris Chelios and Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein visited Streeter's Tavern June 18. … Barry Sanders had dinner Friday at Hub 51.
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Summary Report for:
17-3031.01 - Surveying Technicians
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Sample of reported job titles: Chainman, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Technician, Instrument Man (I-Man), Instrument Operator, Instrument Person, Rodman, Survey Crew Chief, Survey Party Chief, Survey Technician
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.
- Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
- Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth's surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
- Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information.
- Prepare topographic and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information, such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.
- Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
- Set out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation.
- Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
- Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
- Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
- Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
- Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews.
- Lay out grids, and determine horizontal and vertical controls.
- Direct and supervise work of subordinate members of surveying parties.
- Run rods for benches and cross-section elevations.
- Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.
- Provide assistance in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys.
- Place and hold measuring tapes when electronic distance-measuring equipment is not used.
- Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, and other heavy items, and stacking rods.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — Coordinate geometry COGO software; Foresoft CDS Cogo; Modeling software; Triton Elics International Isis (see all 16 examples)
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Bentley MicroStation ; Tripod Data Systems Foresight; TRS Software TomCADD (see all 14 examples)
- Data base reporting software — MicroSurvey Star*Net
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access ; Trimble TerraSync
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Exchange
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Bentley GeoPak Bridge
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — Desktop digital photogrammetry system DDPS; ESRI ArcGIS software ; Geographic information system GIS software ; Muncy Plat Pronto (see all 13 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles
- Axes
- Barometers
- Clinometers
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Distance meters — Electronic distance measuring devices; Electrotapes; Measuring chains; Tellurometers
- Extension pole — Prism poles
- Extensometers
- Geological compasses
- Global positioning system GPS receiver — Community base station global positioning systems GPS; Global positioning system GPS receivers; Real-time kinematics RTK global positioning systems GPS
- Hatchets
- Instrument tripods — Tripods
- Laser measuring systems — 3D laser scanning systems; Laser distance measuring equipment; Laser scanner coordinate capturing equipment
- Laser printers
- Level sensors or transmitters — Transit levels
- Levels — Automatic optical pendulum leveling systems; Geodetic leveling rods; Leveling bubbles; Optical pendulum levels (see all 6 examples)
- Machetes
- Mallets
- Measuring rods — Sight targets; Vertical/target rods
- Measuring tables — Alidades; Plane tables
- Measuring wheels for distance — Wheeled measuring devices
- Metal detectors — Magnetic field pipe locators
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Plotter printers — Plotters
- Plumb bobs
- Pneumatic hammer — Jackhammers
- Portable data input terminals — Handheld data collectors; Portable hydrographic surveying equipment; Robotic survey measuring instruments; Survey instrument control units (see all 5 examples)
- Power saws — Chain saws
- Prisms
- Saws — Telescoping pole saws
- Scales — Engineering scales
- Scanners
- Scientific calculator — Pre-programmed coordinate geometry COGO calculators; Programmable calculators
- Seismic receivers — Ground vibration sensing equipment
- Sonars — Echosounders; Fathometer sonar equipment; Multibeam sonar equipment; Side scan sonars
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
- Templates
- Theodolites — Total stations; Tribrach level bubble adjusting blocks; Tribrach optical plummet adjusting cylinders
- Triangles
- Two way radios
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
- Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
- Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Detailed Work Activities
- Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
- Gather physical survey data.
- Create maps.
- Operate computer systems.
- Verify mathematical calculations.
- Maintain mechanical equipment.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
- Calculate geographic positions from survey data.
- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
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Work Context
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 88% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 78% responded "Extremely important."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 75% responded "Every day."
- Electronic Mail — 63% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 50% responded "Every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 71% responded "Some freedom."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 50% responded "Every day."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 46% responded "Every day."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 43% responded "Very important."
- Contact With Others — 50% responded "Contact with others most of the time."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 48% responded "More than half the time."
- Time Pressure — 54% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Standing — 46% responded "More than half the time."
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 46% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 63% responded "Some freedom."
- Letters and Memos — 33% responded "Every day."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 46% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 48% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 58% responded "Very important."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 46% responded "Important results."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 50% responded "Every day."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 38% responded "High responsibility."
- Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 27% responded "Continually or almost continually."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 33% responded "Every day."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 46% responded "High responsibility."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 79% responded "40 hours."
- Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 38% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Walking and Running — 39% responded "About half the time."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 50% responded "Important."
- Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 25% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 33% responded "Every day."
- Consequence of Error — 42% responded "Very serious."
- Deal With External Customers — 38% responded "Important."
- Level of Competition — 46% responded "Moderately competitive."
- Physical Proximity — 54% responded "Slightly close (e.g., shared office)."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
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- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Work Values
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
Employment data for Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
Industry data for Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
|Median wages (2019)
|$21.64 hourly, $45,010 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|56,800 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Average (4% to 6%)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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