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Insiders Are Buying; Is This a Good Opportunity?
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Many investors consider SEC filings about insider trading a good tool for investment analysis. These filings give an idea about any insider trading during a specific period. So keeping this in mind, I have picked up a stock which has under-performed over the year, but has recently noted heavy insider trading. According to Sec filings, Avedick Poladian, an Independent Director of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), has bought 5,000 shares of the company. His holdings in Occidental Petroleum now totals to 30,000 shares. Mr. Poladian is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Lowe Enterprises, a real estate company.
Shares of the company are down ~21% year to date. Also, the October 2012 release of its third quarter 2012 earnings shows net income down 22% year over year. The declining income was due to lower pricing and higher operating costs, the effect of which will impact earnings for the coming quarters. However, management believes that the operating costs in California, Bakken, and the Permian will soon come down and ease drilling activity. The overall production growth for the quarter is 8% year over year. The majority of the increase in production was contributed by the Permian and Williston basins. The California production was overall flat, as the growth in liquids was offset by the lower gas volumes due to start up issues of a new gas plant. The issues have been rectified now, and the plant is now running as expected.
When we look at two of its major competitors, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX), these two companies are also boosting their production levels through global expansions and acquisitions.
Exxon has formed its growth platform around the market expansion through strategic acquisitions. It has closed the first phase of its acquisition deal with Denbury Resources, which will expand its reach into oil and gas assets to boost production in crude oil. The acquisition of these properties will add 196,000 net acres to Exxon bringing the total acreage to 600,000 acres in the Bakken. The Bakken assets would be a significant opportunity for Exxon, as the total output for the region is expected to be ~1.2 billion barrels per day by 2015.
In addition to this, it has finalized the acquisition of Celtic Exploration, worth $2.6 billion, in order to focus more heavily on natural gas production. Exxon forecasts that the demand of natural gas is expected to increase globally as growing environmental concerns will reduce the demand for coal, which will reflect in increasing demand for nuclear power and natural gas. The company has planned its strategies accordingly to fulfill the growing demand for specific energy resources. Other than these two major deals, Exxon has an additional 21 projects lined up for 2014, which makes it a defensive stock.
Another competitor, Chevron, is investing globally through acquisitions to increase its output. It has acquired Chesapeake to gain a foothold in the oil rich Permian Basin. This deal would add a further 246,000 acres to its current acreage of 700,000 acres in the Delaware basin. The acquired assets would bring in significant exposure, thus enabling the company to track some rich oil and liquid gas options. Additionally, as part of its efforts for increasing its regional footprint, Chevron has moved to emerging markets wherein it has acquired a 50% stake in LL Investicijos of Lithuania. The stake would benefit Chevron with its high shale gas reserves. Also, Lithuania is extending its market to new explorers in order to reduce its dependence on Russia for natural gas supply. The new contracts are duly reflecting the company's capability in increasing the output and tapping the opportunities prevailing in the market.
Coming back to Occidental Petroleum, let us look at how it has planned its growth strategies for the long haul. I believe that the development of its Al Hosn Gas Project, which is progressing as planned, and the partnership with Magellan Midstream are major catalysts that will drive production and revenue growth.
Al Hosn Shah Gas Project
The Al Hosn project is ~60% completed and is expected to contribute significantly to earnings in 2014. Occidental has partnered with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a 40% interest in a 30 year joint venture agreement. The project is worth $10 billion, and Occidental has a $4 billion stake in it. Upon completion as expected in late 2014, this project should generate a net 20 Mboe/d of NGLs and condensate 200 MMcf/d of natural gas annually, thus generating substantial free cash flow of $600 million for OXY. The capital spending for the project accounts for 11% of total spending and is expected to be $1.2 billion for 2012. Though the projected spending is higher, upon completion of the project it would be a significant cash generator for the company.
Partnership with Magellan Midstream
Last month Occidental has entered into a collaboration contract to construct the BridgeTex Pipeline with Magellan Midstream, which transports, distributes, and provides storage for petroleum products. The pipeline will transport the Permian Basin crude oil from Colorado City, Texas to the Houston Gulf Coast area. It will start operating in mid-2014. Through this pipeline, Occidental will be able to move approximately 300,000 barrels of oil per day. The BridgeTex Pipeline has already received orders from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which has approved the tariff structure for the pipeline. The joint partnership will be capable of meeting customer requirements with its solid capacity.
The Bottom Line
Summing up the above points, Occidental has prepared its strategy to boost its production, which will offset the recent declines in production growth and earnings. Among its international operations, the Middle East represents the most significant part wherein the company has limited duration contracts in the UAE, Oman, and Qatar. The Al Hosn Gas project will drive potential production growth and cash flows. Additionally, the Magellan partnership will provide incremental capacity too. Considering all these factors, I think the company's stock provides a good entry opportunity at this point with a forward P/E of 10.43x.
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It's the opening of the season. A new season of local deliciousness. Come celebrate with us, rain or shine, this Thursday, May 22, at Peg Noonan Park. The orange netting around the park will be coming down. Tents will be popping up. At noon Kate Mahoney, our market manager, will open the market with a vigorous ding of the cowbell.
Please bear in mind the park has been reconfigured—hence the orange nets—so our layout will be a little different. Your favorite vendors may not always be in their exact same spots. Mill around.
As well as many familiar faces, we'll also have new ones joining us as the season progresses. Help us welcome Cape Abilities on opening day; they will be bringing salt from Cape Cod Saltworks, made in Cape Abilities' greenhouses, and showcase some of their own produce. Nantucket Mushrooms, a mushroom farm in Chatham, starts this week, too. They will bring a variety of oysters mushrooms, including meaty King and popular Phoenix oysters (and maybe dried mushrooms). New local delicious things to try!
Here's an idea of what to expect this first Thursday of the season:
Lettuces, arugula, spinach and salad mixes. Chard, kale, braising greens.
Pea tendrils, fresh-cut herbs and radishes; rhubarb from Peachtree Circle Farm. Nantucket Mushrooms with a variety of oyster mushrooms. Cape-caught fish.
Chicken and fresh eggs from DaSilva Farms in Teaticket.
Massachusetts-made cheeses including Great Hill Blue, Long Lane Farm goat cheese, Shy Brothers' Hannahbells and Cloumage.
Potted herbs and vegetable starts for your kitchen garden, containers of "cut grow" lettuces, ever-bearing strawberries, et cetera. "Compost With Me" will be on hand to tell you about making rich compost from kitchen scraps.
Spring flowers.
Breads, including Rein's Real Rye in several varieties and Rein's new ciabatta and Vietnamese-style baguettes, bread and pastries from Pain D'Avignon. And, we dare say, Great Cape Baking's apple cider doughnuts.
Jams, jellies, preserves, dried popping corn—and locally made salt. Look for Cape Cod Saltworks products at Cape Abilities' new table.
Wines from either Westport Winery, or Coastal Vineyards—the two wineries will alternate. Fresh coffee and coffee beans ground to order, seasonally-themed handmade chocolates and more.
We often start the season with an egg recipe. Chickens lay more eggs as our spring days lengthen. Dan Silva says his hens—his "girls"—are in fine laying form. Egg-in-the-hole is traditionally a breakfast dish but what's to stop you serving this with a heaping side of greens or sautéed mushrooms and calling it lunch or supper? Our point exactly.
Every Thursday, noon to 6 PM
May 22 through October 9
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street
Per person:
1 egg
1 slice white, rye, or light whole wheat bread
1/2 Tbsp room-temperature butter
1/2 Tbsp or so olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
Crack your egg into a little cup. Butter bread on both sides. Stamp out a 2- to 2 1/2-inch-circle from the middle of the bread with a glass rim or cookie cutter. Keep the bread round you've cut out.
Heat a cast-iron pan (or other pan with a non-sticking surface) on medium-high. Add oil to the pan and cook bread slice until golden on one side, with the little bread round alongside it. Turn bread over to start cooking the other side. Immediately add a drip of extra oil to the hole in the center of the bread slice. Neatly slide your egg from the cup into the hole in the bread. Cook until the egg white sets and sticks to the bread encircling it, about a couple of minutes. Sprinkle yolk with salt and pepper and another drip of oil. Slide a spatula under the bread and egg to loosen, and carefully turn the whole thing over. Cook for another 30 seconds or so, just to finish setting the egg white while keeping the yolk soft and runny. Turn the eggy-bread on to a plate, nicest side up. Top with the little golden bread disc.
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Children with special needs can have fun and make friends with kids of all abilities with special programming, workshops, and kid-friendly events and activities on Long Island, including in Plainview, Great Neck, and East Meadow.
Kids who have special needs, disabilities, or sensory issues can face various challenges when it comes to connecting with peers and making friends, especially when many are uncomfortable or unable to participate in certain kid-friendly activities. Here, a list of kid-friendly venues on Long Island, including a bounce house a fully accessible playground, that dedicate time and space for children with special needs and all abilities to become friends, have fun, and learn.
Let All the Children Play at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow is a 2-acre accessible park and playground that's specially designed so that children with disabilities and special needs can play alongside their able-bodied siblings and friends.
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Swings have harnesses, slides have gradual slopes, and the seesaw has a backrest on one side to provide more stability. The paths are wide enough for a wheelchair, and the surface is springy throughout. Sand and water play areas can be accessed with a wheelchair. The parking and amenities are nearby, and there are benches all around for comfortable supervision.
Let All the Children Play is located at Field 4 in Eisenhower Park on Long Island. For more information, call 516-569-0648 or visit latcp.org.
Pump It Up, a play space filled with giant inflatables, offers monthly Sensory Playtime sessions for kids on the autism spectrum. On select Wednesday nights, bring your child to bounce, jump, slide, and play sensory-friendly games in private arenas.
Pump It Up can also accommodate support groups, play therapy sessions, and social events for individuals on the autism spectrum or those with other special needs, their family members and friends, and the professionals who work with them. Registration is required for these sessions. Cost is $14.95 per child.
Visit one of two Pump It Up locations on Long Island for Sensory Playtime sessions:
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The Autism Society has partnered with select AMC Theatres throughout the U.S. to present Sensory-Friendly Films.
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Find a Long Island theater that hosts these special screenings at nyspecialparent.com/movies.
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• Inclusive Activities and Events in NYC for Kids with Special Needs
• Inclusive Activities and Events in NYC Suburbs & Fairfield County, CT
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Day Care and Special Education Service Provider Opens in Dix Hills
Sports Program for Kids with Special Needs Offers Classes in Saint James
KEEN New York Awarded $25,000 Partnership with Turbana
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1:40 PM EDT, May 31, 2013
Glacial glassware
These eco-friendly products will up the entertainment ante. These tumblers and highball glasses are part of the Glacier Glass collection by Rolf Glass, based in the glassmaking town of Mount Pleasant, Pa. The products are made of recycled wine bottles and are transformed into frosted, blue-tinted wares using engraving technology. The frosty, glacial look is itself a tonic for a hot summer day.
10:02 PM EDT, May 27, 2013
Second arrest made in shooting death of 1-year-old
Police made a second arrest and were tracking other suspects Monday in a double shooting that killed a 1-year-old, an attack that angered public officials amid a bloody holiday weekend in which gun violence wounded or killed a dozen people.
7:24 PM EDT, May 26, 2013
Remembrance at Baltimore's Mount Auburn Cemetery
Dressed in the traditional garb of a Civil War Union soldier, Vince Vaise led the two dozen marchers through Mount Auburn, Baltimore's oldest African-American cemetery.
2:40 PM EDT, May 27, 2013
Man with multiple gunshots walks into hospital
An adult male suffering multiple gunshot wounds walked into the emergency room of University of Maryland Medical Center on Monday afternoon and told police that he was shot at a nearby cookout by an unknown man who opened fire.
7:46 AM EDT, May 22, 2013
Stop and shop on your way to the beach
Going to the beach doesn't simply mean getting a killer tan. There's also plenty of great fashion and home décor finds along the way. Here's a guide to places to shop while visiting the shore.
9:49 AM EDT, May 30, 2013
Harbor East's shopping evolution accelerates
Deborah Seymour lives in Federal Hill. But working at Laureate Education Inc. and shopping and dining in Harbor East means much of her life happens on the other side of the harbor.
6:29 PM EDT, May 10, 2013
Partnered with BSO, Parsons unveils new styles for musicians
Violinist Ellen Pendleton Troyer has struggled for years with the constraints of wearing evening attire for physical, sometimes-strenuous performances. And she considers herself luckier than her male counterparts, who have a stricter dress code of bow ties and evening jackets adorned with tails.
9:50 PM EDT, May 27, 2013
Cruise canceled after fire aboard Royal Caribbean ship
Bang Warren dismissed the pounding on her cabin door early Monday morning as "children playing a prank." Then a horn blared and she heard people running through the halls of the Grandeur of the Seas
3:44 PM EDT, May 1, 2013
Soft and sweet for Mom's big day
Try these plush, luxurious and soft throws for a winning gift this Mother's Day. The 54-by-72-inch throws by Anali are 100 percent baby alpaca and come in three colors; grey, camel and ivory. The throws also feature embroidery detail in peacock and ginko. Special-order designs are available as well. The throws are perfect for adorning a sofa or love seat. Mom will also find them ideal to use as a cozy wrap while reading a good book.
12:47 PM EST, February 28, 2013
Stephanie Bradshaw design firm relocates to Clipper Mill
Stephanie Bradshaw Inc., the Baltimore-based design company, is moving into the Clipper Mill area of the city from its current Cockeysville location, which was home to the firm for two years.
12:45 PM EST, February 28, 2013
Charles Luck Design Studio opens
Charles Luck, an architectural stone supplier based in Richmond, Va., has opened a new design studio in Baltimore.
7:42 PM EST, February 24, 2013
'Bubble' brings Baltimore's Waverly community together
The rhythmic thud of the drum filled the air of Baltimore's Waverly community, alerting residents that something special was taking place in the neighborhood.
6:14 PM EST, February 20, 2013
Bang theory: There's a style for every face shape
Michelle Obama first showed up in them during the inauguration. Jessica Biel has worn them most of the year. Kerry Washington heated up the Golden Globes red carpet with them. And Rachel Zoe took Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week by storm with them.
8:34 AM EST, February 14, 2013
Fashion Week wraps up in New York City
A winter storm left piles of snow and Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco stopped by Tommy Hilfiger's show, but the most dramatic thing about New York City this past week were Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week's first looks at fall 2013.
10:58 PM EDT, March 17, 2013
Baltimore police say no 'noteworthy' crime tied to St. Patrick's Day
David Johnson of Fells Point said he and his wife were awakened about 2 a.m. Sunday to the sound of revelers' voices in front of their home.
8:15 AM EST, February 7, 2013
A first glimpse at fall fashion 2013
It's the dead of winter, which means that while the rest of us get ready for spring, high fashion is already showing us fall.
8:26 AM EST, January 17, 2013
Michelle Obama is fashion icon with an affordable, accessible style
Her affinity for sleeveless frocks has caused a buying frenzy and inspired people to turn to workouts for toning their arms. She has become a highly coveted canvas for fashion designers and retailers. She steals the scene in pointed-toe flats, colored cardigans, brooches, and fit and flared dresses. First lady Michelle Obama's sense of style has captured fashion followers, and in the process made ensemble-gazing a national pastime.
8:09 AM EST, February 7, 2013
What's hot for handbags this spring
Handbags are the great equalizer of fashion. No matter your height or size, a stunning handbag can complement your look. We asked Danielle DiFerdinando, the Ellicott City native behind the successful Danielle Nicole handbag line, for her top purse trends of spring.
11:14 AM EST, December 30, 2012
Teen shot in apparent robbery attempt in Baltimore County
A 15-year-old male was shot in the upper torso Saturday night during an attempted robbery in the Lochearn area, according to Baltimore County Police.
6:16 PM EDT, April 26, 2013
Home design Q&A: Stephanie Bradshaw
What are some easy spring decorating tips?
9:16 PM EDT, March 17, 2013
Dorothy I. Levin, 86, gave support to Maryland's growing theater scene
Dorothy I. Levin, a longtime Columbia resident who was known for her colorful personality and lively parties for members of the burgeoning dinner theater scene in Maryland, died Monday in her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 86.
1:18 PM EST, January 11, 2013
Big-screen TVs are stars at home
When Neil Saval and his wife closed on a single-family home in Federal Hill, his first purchase wasn't a piece of contemporary art or a plush sofa — it was a Panasonic 60-inch flat-screen television.
3:16 PM EDT, October 18, 2012
Good taste is trick to creating a high-end Halloween
Halloween doesn't scare Melanie Brzozowski into a fit of random decorating. She treats the holiday with the approach she takes to other seasonal events.
9:36 PM EST, March 4, 2013
Sofa cover that's fit to be tied
A sofa cover is a quick way to give your furniture a makeover while transforming your space in the process. Try this polyester Amelie Slipcover by Surefit. The blue-and-cream-colored Amelie collection is French-inspired and mixes prints (plaid, floral and foulard patterns) for a clean finished product. Geometric and floral patterns are huge this season, and with its classic look, this piece will have staying power. The slipcovers are available in different sizes: pillows ($19.99) to full-length sofas ($99.99). Find the Amelie Slipcover for $99.99 by Surefit at Surefit.com.
2:08 PM EST, January 30, 2013
A fashion-forward guide to NYC
New York City is the most fashionable place to be seen this week when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week rolls into Lincoln Center. One of the biggest draws of the event is the opportunity to rub shoulders with the fashion elite: models, photographers, designers, stylists and celebrities. Here's a guide from industry insiders for the best spots to catch a glimpse of a model, a drink with an editor or a bite with a fashionista. See you in the Big Apple in your stilettos.
9:33 PM EST, December 15, 2012
Key witness in Baltimore shooting case killed after club argument
Friday was Avon Ball's first night off "the box," finally finished with court-ordered home monitoring and ready to hit the town. "Who with me?" he posted on Facebook.
2:22 PM EST, January 23, 2013
Rotating art
Rotating art can freshen up a room
6:17 PM EST, January 19, 2013
Black and White Party features vintage idea, youthful appeal
11:47 AM EST, December 15, 2012
Catonsville shooting sends one man to hospital Friday
An unidentified man was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma where he remains after being shot several times in Catonsville last night by two men, police said.
6:47 PM EST, December 15, 2012
Uncertainty for students at city school choice fair
Terrell Carr and his mother, Niesha Carr, have loved his experience at William C. March Middle School. From the Arabic classes in which he's excelled to the quality of the instruction, both have nothing but good things to say about the school. And they are disappointed that it might close at the end of the year.
6:03 PM EDT, October 5, 2012
Feeling reflective
To maximize tight spaces or to achieve a sleek, chic, modern look, try items with a mirrored finish. At Arhaus Furniture, three labels — Isla, Amelia and Aurora — offer close to 20 pieces with a mirrored finish. The design offers versatility, according to Gary Babcock, senior vice president of fashion and merchandising for Arhaus Furniture. "Mirrored pieces will forever be a favorite furnishing because they can be placed anywhere in the home. They're glamorous and transitional. ... They're the perfect companion to any other design aesthetic or décor," he said.
3:13 PM EDT, October 3, 2012
Latin Fashion Week highlights diversity
Sobeidy Vidal sees a dearth of Hispanic models and designers in high fashion. It's been the driving force behind Latin Fashion Week for the past 12 years.
8:14 PM EDT, July 31, 2012
The Fashion 5
Colorful aviators
8:51 PM EDT, September 2, 2012
Grand Prix party guests enjoy the high life with views
Whether it was a rooftop deck party equipped with a DJ and an elaborate brunch theme or a hotel hall transformed into a swanky viewing room, those lucky enough to have downtown digs along the Grand Prix race track entertained friends and family with private, upscale parties.
12:47 PM EDT, October 6, 2012
Baltimore braces for an economic boost as the Orioles enter the playoffs
The Yankees are coming, and Baltimore's economy is ready.
6:08 PM EST, December 19, 2012
Baltimore duo's fight against 'rape culture' takes on Congress, Victoria's Secret
Rebecca Nagle and Hannah Brancato aren't interested in spilling Victoria's Secret. But the Baltimore-based artists and feminists do want the lingerie giant — and other cultural forces — to tell a different story about sex.
10:00 PM EST, November 8, 2012
Ellicott City native's handbags score with Oprah, other celebs
August 12, 2012
Halethorpe man honored by This Old House magazine
Mike Anson didn't let a broken ankle get in the way of his renovation project.
7:48 AM EDT, October 22, 2012
Add Hollywood style to Halloween
Even though Halloween has become synonymous with "sexy" and "trashy" — heck, there's even a naughty ladies' "Bert & Ernie" ensemble — you have a choice. And you can choose fashion and sophistication.
7:52 AM EST, November 14, 2012
From Sun Magazine: Christian Siriano's style pervades his Chelsea flat
The massive round metal mirror in the foyer was one of the first purchases Christian Siriano made after winning the fourth season of "Project Runway."
1:24 PM EDT, October 6, 2012
Man dies after assault in Brooklyn Park
Anne Arundel police are investigating the death of an 50-year-old man who died Friday night after an apparent assault in Brooklyn Park.
3:50 PM EDT, October 5, 2012
Design Q&A: Stephanie Bradshaw
What are some quick tips to adopt an autumnal theme into your home?
5:24 PM EDT, July 3, 2012
Organizing your closet can help your wallet
After years of watching Lynn Weisberg purchase garment after garment, boutique manager Karen Ciurca-Weiner finally told her loyal customer a hard truth — she needed to stop buying and start looking at what she had.
8:13 PM EDT, June 27, 2012
Model, venue say Baltimore Fashion Week stiffed them
Nationally known model Isis King is still waiting for her money. So is Marlin Mills, CEO of the Scottish Rite Maryland, which owns the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.
7:07 PM EDT, October 6, 2012
Police identify officer in Thursday morning shooting
Baltimore police have identified the officer involved in a Thursday morning shooting at 1500 E. Lanvale St.
1:00 PM EDT, October 1, 2012
Saying yes to the second dress
The minute Janeen Simon found her perfect wedding dress, she knew she had to get another one.
12:18 PM EDT, May 31, 2012
Decorating small spaces with big style
When Jill Andrews redesigned her Hampden rowhouse last year, it finally sank in how narrow it really was —12 feet wide.
5:07 PM EDT, July 18, 2012
Get that London look in Baltimore
As nations battle it out for sports supremacy at the Olympics in London this summer, we can all acknowledge that when it comes to fashion, the Brits have us beat.
8:03 PM EDT, May 24, 2012
Kiefaber's home auctioned off by state
In less than five minutes, Tom Kiefaber said, he was left with nothing.
7:00 PM EDT, May 16, 2012
Preakness is a season unto itself at local boutiques
Lisa Schatz starts her Preakness shopping eight months early, at the September fashion trade shows in New York City. In addition to her regular buys for spring inventory, she's learned to add items featuring bold colors and fun prints that will stand out at Maryland's biggest horse race.
7:29 AM EDT, September 27, 2012
Baltimore's Bishme Cromartie is runway-ready
Two years ago, a dejected Bishme Cromartie almost gave up sewing altogether. He had just received a rejection letter from the famed Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
12:04 AM EDT, September 15, 2012
Maryland meets New York at Fashion Week
Christian Siriano, Maryland's best-known fashion industry personality, might have had one of the best showings at last week's New York Fashion Week events. But the state's couture offerings did not end with him. Area designers, hair and makeup artists and models also made their mark. Their participation ranged from shows associated with household names such as Isaac Mizrahi, The Row, Monique Lhuillier and Nicole Richie, to burgeoning designers such as actress Jennifer Hudson, who released her first line of women's wear. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at their NYFW experiences:
5:55 PM EDT, May 17, 2012
Finding success in silks at Preakness
It's 10 in the morning and Tracy Campola has already been up for hours, putting the finishing touches on one of 14 racing silks that are due by the end of the week. The Arbutus resident is surprisingly calm, considering that she's up to her neck in orders and less than three days away from the state's largest horse race — the Preakness.
9:10 AM EDT, June 21, 2012
Beachwear goes glam
This season's beachwear will be dominated by retro pinup girl silhouettes, tribal prints, nautical stripes, flashy coverups — even rompers.
8:47 PM EDT, September 25, 2012
Torrey Smith tweet fallout at crossroads of Web, real life
A Patriots fan's tweet Sunday night — intended for Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith — has ignited a firestorm on the web, raising new questions about the way online discourse intersects with real life.
10:16 AM EDT, June 16, 2012
Four Baltimore shootings reported early Saturday morning
Baltimore City police responded to reports of four nonfatal shootings early Saturday morning.
9:37 PM EDT, August 14, 2012
Ex-Senator theater owner denies trespassing, harassment
Tom Kiefaber, former owner of the Senator Theatre, was released from jail Tuesday and gave his own account of events leading to his arrest Monday at the cinema, denying that he has trespassed and harassed the current owners.
12:56 PM EDT, May 11, 2012
Sea style: Home accessories take a dip in the water
With so many home mortgages underwater, perhaps it's little wonder that interior designers have found inspiration in the murky depths of the sea. Let's call it turning a negative into a positive.
1:54 PM EDT, July 25, 2012
Baltimore City teacher wins Under Armour 'What's Beautiful' competition
It looked doubtful that the entire group of 40 third-, fourth- and fifth-grade girls from Baltimore City's Edgewood Elementary would complete a mile run when they took the track last spring.
8:39 PM EDT, June 9, 2012
Pop culture's undying affection for zombies
Daniel Ewald says he's ready when and if zombies ever take over.
7:29 AM EDT, May 24, 2012
UniverSoul Circus displays global flavor
Long before the throngs of audience members generate "oohs" and "ahhs," the staff of the UniverSoul Circus begins to craft its unusual performances, spending months combing the globe for fresh acts.
4:55 PM EDT, May 2, 2012
Budget boutiques aim for high-fashion and low prices
Christie Griffiths left behind her New York City life — working with fashion lines like Diane von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore and Rag & Bone — and opted to cater to more cost-conscious consumers in Baltimore. She opened Brightside Boutique and Art Studio, a clothing boutique specializing in pieces that cost less than $100.
10:34 PM EDT, May 6, 2012
O's fans unhappy as WJZ cuts over to '60 Minutes'
John Lanahan Jr. was spending Sunday afternoon at St. Agnes Hospital with his father, who was recovering from an allergic reaction. The two Orioles fans planned to watch the game against perennial favorite Boston Red Sox.
6:33 AM EST, February 20, 2012
Baltimore fashionistas offer Oscar style tips for Stacy Keibler
An assessment of Stacy Keibler's attire this awards season reads like a children's bedtime story.
1:35 PM EST, February 8, 2012
Which home decorating trends should you follow in 2012?
You may have collected your fair share of antler-inspired decor last fall. Or you might be thinking about finding a spot for that bold tangerine color of the year or even adding one of the woodland-themed pieces expected to be popular.
12:56 PM EST, March 7, 2012
M-Edge launches new movie-themed iPad3 accessories
Just in time for the launch of the highly anticipated iPad3 and following the success of international hit "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," Odenton-based M-Edge has channeled the feel of the Oscar-nominated movie through a line of protective covers inspired by lead character Lisbeth Salander.
7:01 AM EST, January 5, 2012
Refurbished: Fur makeovers take center stage
Doris Randall hadn't worn her brown bomber mink coat in ages. Her full-length shearling coat got even less use — she wore it about twice in the 15 years since her husband gave it to her.
6:37 PM EDT, June 16, 2012
Father figures play key role at Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival
Native American dancer and father Patrick Little Wolf Brooks appeared to lose himself in the repetitive chant that accompanied the rhythmic pounding of the drum.
7:38 PM EST, December 7, 2011
Dazzle your tablets and smartphones with these accessories
Soon after Rob Morton bought his iPad 2, he started scouring the Web for a customized case — something to keep his new tablet protected and personalized.
3:54 PM EST, December 4, 2011
Pa. man killed, two hurt in Harford head-on crash
A Fawn Grove, Pa., man died early Sunday morning after two cars collided on Route 23 just east of Harford Creamery Road, south of Norrisville, state police said.
7:14 AM EDT, April 5, 2012
Wedding trends: Marrying tradition with personality
For brides-to-be who want to tap into what's au courant this spring, remember: More is more when it comes to the veil; choose shoes you'll want to wear again; and find a sassy second dress for the reception.
7:57 AM EST, January 19, 2012
The smell of success
Lately, it seems you don't have to be anywhere near a garden to stop and smell the roses.
4:18 PM EST, November 9, 2011
Michelle Williams' new role: headliner
As a member of the hit girl-group Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams had a backup role to frontwoman Beyonce. But as an actress, Williams has found herself playing the leading lady.
10:07 AM EST, November 15, 2011
Tea has its time
Great conversation while dinning on delicate cucumber sandwiches. Hot, buttery scones fresh from the oven. Zesty smooth lemon curd. And don't forget the clotted cream. There's nothing like a traditional afternoon tea.
3:26 PM EDT, March 28, 2012
Boutique brands
The moment she spotted the suede purple-and-cobalt heels by Jeffrey Campbell, Lindsay Hall fell in love. When she learned that the shoe was designed in collaboration with Hampden boutique Ma Petite Shoe, the lure of exclusiveness sealed the deal.
5:55 PM EST, November 9, 2011
New autism program helps teach kids to play properly
The Roth family moved to Phoenix in Baltimore County a year ago to be closer to better services for their 7-year-old daughter, Avery, who is autistic.
5:30 AM EST, November 23, 2011
For the fashionable woman
5:41 PM EST, November 6, 2011
Cardin launches re-election campaign
U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin kicked off his re-election campaign Sunday, promising several hundred supporters that he'd fight for better schools, more jobs, a cleaner environment and access to health care.
11:28 AM EST, February 8, 2012
The Fashion 5
Randy Fenoli at Betsy Robinson
3:11 PM EST, January 23, 2012
City Paper cleared of wrongdoing in libel lawsuit
The Maryland Court of Appeals has cleared Baltimore's City Paper and one of its reporters of any wrongdoing in a libel case stemming from two stories written about the execution-style double-slaying of two Baltimore nightclub employees.
7:01 AM EST, November 10, 2011
Morris Chestnut has staying power
Morris Chestnut made a name for himself as Ricky, a college-bound football star whose life was cut short, in the heart-wrenching 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood."
5:29 AM EST, November 23, 2011
For the fashionable male
Pocket circle
2:46 PM EST, November 23, 2011
From Sun Magazine: Cracking the Christmas code with the perfect gifts
Purchasing the perfect holiday gift can be tricky. And when you have a picky recipient, gift-giving is downright stressful.
11:11 AM EDT, October 13, 2011
Stacy Keibler celebrates early birthday in Mexico with boyfriend George Clooney
Baltimore-native Stacy Keibler kicked off her birthday in "paradise" with superstar boyfriend George Clooney this week.
6:59 PM EDT, November 2, 2011
Baltimore designer fits right in with 'Modern Family' star
Natalie Graham's first meeting a year ago with "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter could have been a disaster.
11:04 AM EDT, September 16, 2011
Classic crab dip destined to be a tailgating winner
Mark Miranda knows how to tailgate.
6:41 PM EST, November 12, 2011
Rowhouse fire kills man, woman in S.W. Baltimore, officials say
A man and woman died in a house fire Saturday afternoon in Southwest Baltimore, fire officials said.
4:33 PM EDT, July 24, 2011
Where celebrities stay in Baltimore
In June, when Sade was preparing to kick off her first tour in more than a decade, the husky-voiced crooner tweeted about her love of Baltimore and entertained reporters while relaxing in her 2,100-square-foot suite at the Hotel Monaco. When in town, actor Gene Hackman has been known to chat up other guests at the bar in the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys.
7:11 AM EDT, August 11, 2011
Celebs turn to stylists, designers to craft courtroom couture
The button-down gingham shirt was accented by a maroon paisley bow tie. Her loose-fitting black jeans slightly covered her black-and-white squared leather shoes. Felicia "Snoop" Pearson's nerd-chic ensemble, accented by geeky glasses, seemed almost red-carpet-ready when she exited Baltimore Circuit Court on Monday.
1:17 PM EDT, September 21, 2011
Mission Missoni
You came, you saw, you bought everything. Now how do you incorporate those Missoni pieces into your existing home décor?
1:21 PM EDT, June 17, 2011
Fashion show features gay, lesbian, transgender community
Kinera Royster wants to be known more for her talents than her appearance.
2:28 PM EDT, August 5, 2011
Turn the urge to purge into a cash surge
Your home is starting to resemble an episode of "Hoarders," but without the tearful back story.
6:06 PM EDT, June 22, 2011
U2 fans line up early at M&T stadium
Christine Spencer left her home in Frederick at 3 a.m. just so she could get a jump on the thousands of U2 fans expected to pack M&T Stadium on Wednesday night.
4:47 PM EDT, August 19, 2011
Announcer Ted Williams skips Baltimore Fashion Week over contract disputes
Baltimore Fashion Week may be under way, but the showcase of models and designers is missing its star announcer.
December 1, 2011
Style points: Antlers not just for the lodge
There's a new animal reigning atop home decor.
3:02 PM EDT, August 10, 2011
Baltimore Fashion Week looking for new location
Since January, Baltimore Fashion Week founder Sharan Nixon has been operating under the assumption that she would hold her four-day event in the tony neighborhood of Harbor East.
7:23 PM EDT, June 18, 2011
Funeral held in Baltimore for nephew of Rep. Elijah Cummings
Just days after his nephew was killed in a shooting, U.S Rep. Elijah E. Cummings challenged a church filled with friends and family to take a stand against senseless violence, and make the most of their lives.
3:05 PM EDT, April 14, 2011
March for the Animals expected to draw thousands
There will be plenty of treats, costumes, contests and free heart exams. And that's just for the pets.
3:16 PM EDT, July 6, 2011
How to pack with panache
Historically, travel hasn't been fashion-friendly. No matter how you pack, your clothes are destined for Wrinkleville. And that expensive bottle of perfume in your checked bag is likely to arrive broken or not at all.
8:58 AM EDT, March 28, 2011
District Sample Sale has become region's premiere shopping event
In five years, the District Sample Sale has become the premiere shopping event in the region.
12:51 PM EDT, September 15, 2011
Lamb sandwich impressive tailgating fare
The key to the perfect tailgating offering is impressing your fellow sports fans with foods that are flavorful and hearty.
May 19, 2011
Preakness hats get the royal treatment
Move over, Animal Kingdom. This year's Preakness front-runner is likely to be the fascinator, at least in the grandstands.
7:33 PM EST, February 16, 2011
Brides-to-be waiting for inspiration to be unveiled at royal wedding
Perched in the front row, Emily Ehehalt watched as flashes of ivory ruffles, creamy taffeta and eggshell lace swept by on a runway.
July 15, 2011
Plenty of family-friendly options at Artscape
With a kiddy Grand Prix race, a gathering of videogame programmers and artists, and plenty of hands-on arts and crafts, this year's Artscape will offer plenty of family-friendly activities.
6:39 PM EDT, September 7, 2011
Getting the N.Y. Fashion Week look at home
In Baltimore, the best way to capture the vibe spotted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is with a quick trip to a department store or high-end boutique. Both are generally stocked with a slew of garments from designers whose creations regularly appear on the runway and in the glossy magazines.
5:21 PM EDT, March 30, 2011
If the shoe fits
At first glance, Whitney Morris' second-floor walk-up resembles most bachelor pads. An office has been converted into a "man cave" filled with a keyboard, a couple of guitars and a computer. The kitchen looks virtually untouched. It isn't until you walk into his bedroom that you realize Morris has a serious addiction to shoes — Nike Dunk SBs to be exact.
3:56 PM EST, February 25, 2011
Ancient woven fabric makes modern resurgence
Rita St. Clair and her staff turned to an ancient classic when the Baltimore interior designer was asked to decorate a room upon her induction into the Washington Design Center Hall of Fame. The group wanted a fabric to accent a number of pieces in the room and make them pop. They chose ikat.
10:09 AM EDT, March 21, 2011
Mario Lopez will be in Baltimore Tuesday
Actor Mario Lopez will be in Baltimore Tuesday to read to patients at Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital, visit with members of the Boys and Girls Club in Edgewood, and meet with fans in Fells Point.
March 11, 2011
Bethenny Frankel: The Healthy 'Housewife'
Bethenny Frankel has turned her one-time unhealthy obsession with being thin into a multifaceted empire.
1:15 PM EDT, March 21, 2011
Tickets available for Baltimore Fashion Week
Despite a new upscale locale, a New York-inspired structure, a celebrity announcer, and the addition of national retailers, ticket prices for Baltimore Fashion Week will be less expensive than last year, according to Sharan Nixon, the event's executive director.
12:20 PM EDT, June 1, 2011
Charlie Wilson to perform at African-American Heritage Fest
Grammy nominated crooner "Uncle" Charlie Wilson will highlight a slew of free entertainment at this year's African American Festival, organizers announced Wednesday.
6:24 PM EDT, May 16, 2011
Kegasus makes an appearance at Pimlico
Kegasus, the quasi-mythical star of Preakness' latest ad campaign, held court at Pimlico Race Course's infield Monday morning, sharing his pick to win Saturday's race and his expectations for InfieldFest fun.
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Michael McClure
|Michael McClure
Photograph by Gloria Graham during the video taping of "Add-Verse", 2004
October 20, 1932
Marysville, Kansas
|Poet, songwriter, Critic, Playwright, and Professor
Michael McClure (born October 20, 1932) is an American poet, playwright, songwriter, and novelist. After moving to San Francisco as a young man, he found fame as one of the five poets (including Allen Ginsberg) who read at the famous San Francisco Six Gallery reading in 1955 rendered in barely fictionalized terms in Jack Kerouac's Dharma Bums. He soon became a key member of the Beat Generation and is immortalized as "Pat McLear" in Kerouac's Big Sur.
McClure's first book of poetry, Passage, was published in 1956 by small press publisher Jonathan Williams.[1] His poetry is heavily infused with an awareness of nature, especially in the animal consciousness that often lies dormant in mankind. Not only an awareness of nature, but the poems are organized in an organic fashion, continuing with his appreciation of nature's purity. Stan Brakhage, friend of McClure, stated in Chicago Review that:
"McClure always, and more and more as he grows older, gives his reader access to the verbal impulses of his whole body's thought (as distinct from simply and only brain-think, as it is with most who write). He invents a form for the cellular messages of his, a form which will feel as if it were organic on the page; and he sticks with it across his life..."[2]
McClure has since published eight books of plays and four collections of essays, including essays on Bob Dylan and the environment. His fourteen books of poetry include Jaguar Skies, Dark Brown, Huge Dreams, Rebel Lions, Rain Mirror and Plum Stones. McClure famously read selections of his Ghost Tantra poetry series to the caged lions in the San Francisco Zoo. His work as a novelist includes the autobiographical The Mad Cub and The Adept.
On January 14, 1967, McClure read at the epochal Human Be-In event in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and transcended his Beat label to become an important member of the 1960s Hippie counterculture. Barry Miles famously referred to McClure as "the Prince of the San Francisco Scene".[3]
McClure would later court controversy as a playwright with his play The Beard. The play tells of a fictional encounter in the blue velvet of eternity between Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow and is a theatrical exploration of his "Meat Politics" theory, in which all human beings are "bags of meat."
Other plays include Josephine The Mouse Singer and VKTMS. He had an eleven-year run as playwright-in-residence with San Francisco's Magic Theatre where his operetta "Minnie Mouse and the Tap-Dancing Buddha" had an extended run. He has made two television documentaries – The Maze and September Blackberries – and is featured in several films including The Last Waltz (dir. Martin Scorsese) where he reads from The Canterbury Tales; Beyond the Law (dir. Norman Mailer); and, most prominently, The Hired Hand (dir. Peter Fonda).
McClure was a close friend of The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and is generally acknowledged as having been responsible for promoting Morrison as a poet. McClure performed spoken word poetry concerts with Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek up until Ray's death and several CDs of their work have been released. McClure is the author of the Afterword in Jerry Hopkins's and Danny Sugerman's seminal Doors biography, No One Here Gets Out Alive. McClure has also released CDs of his work with minimalist composer Terry Riley. McClure's songs include "Mercedes Benz," popularized by Janis Joplin, and new songs which were performed by Riders on the Storm, a band that consisted of original Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger.
McClure's journalism has been featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The L.A. Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. He has received numerous awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Obie Award for Best Play, an NEA grant, the Alfred Jarry Award and a Rockefeller grant for playwriting. McClure is still active as a poet, essayist and playwright and lives with his second wife, Amy, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has one daughter from his first marriage to Joanna McClure.
The Beard[edit]
McClure's play The Beard debuted at the Actor's Workshop Theatre in San Francisco on the December 18, 1965. A second performance followed at Bill Graham's Fillmore Auditorium on the July 24, 1966. With the Fillmore's high profile, the play attracted an audience of 700. After success at the Fillmore, the following month the play opened at The Committee, a theatre nightclub in the North Beach area of the city, where it was hoped it would enjoy a lengthy run.
Now aware of the play's subject matter, the San Francisco Police Department secretly tape-recorded the first two performances and secretly filmed the third performance. Having failed in their attempts to successfully censor Allen Ginsberg's Howl, the performances of Lenny Bruce and the San Francisco Mime Troupe, the police department was intent to succeed this time.
At the end of that third performance on August 8, 1966—only the fifth time the play had been performed in public—the SFPD raided the venue and arrested actors Billie Dixon (Jean) and Richard Bright (Billy). Under Penal Code Section 647(a) the pair were initially charged with "obscenity", then "conspiracy to commit a felony" and ultimately with "lewd or dissolute conduct in a public place."
The American Civil Liberties Union took the case and represented the actors. Twelve days after the arrests, the play was performed at The Florence Schwimley Little Theatre, in Berkeley. The audience included more than a hundred ACLU-invited expert witnesses, including political activists, academics, writers and even members of the clergy. Seven members of the Berkeley Police Department and the District Attorney's office were also present. Five days later, the city of Berkeley brought its own charges of "lewd or dissolute conduct" against the play. It became a theatrical cause célèbre, until finally, after months of legal deliberation, Judge Joseph Karesh of the San Francisco Superior Court ruled that while the play did contain material of a troublesome nature, it was not appropriate to prosecute such work under the law. All the charges were dropped and the subsequent appeal lost.
Unable to perform in the San Francisco area, the play moved to Los Angeles where the play's attempt at a run was disrupted by the arrest of both Dixon and Bright at curtain down of fourteen consecutive performances. McClure recalls, "The actor and the actress actually got two standing ovations, one at the end of the play and the second when the police hauled them out of the door and into the waiting wagon and took them off to book them."[citation needed]
The Beard eventually transferred to New York where in the 1967–1968 Obie Theatre Awards, it won Best Director and Best Actress. It has since played successfully all over the world and is a favorite with American university drama groups. It is interesting to note that the play has enjoyed particular success in London, having been produced there twice. In 1968, actor Rip Torn directed a notable production at The Royal Court Theatre and it has most recently been revived at a smaller venue, the Old Red Lion Theatre in 2006 under the direction of Nic Saunders with new music by Terry Riley. The play is currently out of print in both the US and UK. Saunders would collaborate with McClure a second time in 2008 on the award-winning short film Curses and Sermons which would mark the first time McClure had authorised a filmed adaptation of one of his poems.
- Passage (1956)
- For Artaud (1959)
- Hymns to St. Geryon and Other Poems (1959)
- The New Book/A Book of Torture (1961)
- Dark Brown (1961)
- Meat Science Essays (1963)
- The Blossom; or Billy the Kid (1964)
- The Beard (1965)
- Poisoned Wheat (1965)
- Unto Caesar (1965)
- Love Lion Book (1966)
- Freewheelin Frank (with Frank Reynolds) (1967)
- The Sermons of Jean Harlow and the Curses of Billy the Kid (1968)
- Hail Thee Who Play (1968)
- Muscled Apple Swift (1968)
- Little Odes and The Raptors (1969)
- The Surge (1969)
- Star (1970)
- The Mad Cub (1970)
- The Adept (1971)
- Gargoyle Cartoons (1971)
- The Mammals – includes The Feast, The Blossom; or, Billy the Kid, and Pillow (1972)
- The Book of Joanna (1973)
- Solstice Blossom (1973)
- The Grabbing of the Fairy (1973)
- Rare Angel (1974)
- A Fist-Full (1956–57) (1974)
- Gorf (1974)
- September Blackberries (1974)
- The Last American Valentine: Illustrated poems to seduce and destroy – Write Bloody Publishing anthology (2008)
- Mysteriosos and Other Poems (2010)
- Ghost Tantras (2013) ISBN 9780872866270
Selected filmography[edit]
- Two (1965) – as himself
- Be In (1967) – as himself
- Beyond The Law (1968) – as actor
- The Hired Hand (1971) – as actor
- The Last Waltz (1978) – as himself
- The Source (1999) – as himself
- Love Her Madly (2002) – as himself
- The Third Mind (2006) – as himself
- Curses and Sermons (2008) – based on his work
- ^ Charters, Ann. "Michael McClure." The Portable Beat Reader, 1992. Print.
- ^ Brakhage, Stan. "Chicago Review Article." Chicago Review. 47/48. 1/4 (Winter 2001/Spring 2002): 38-41. Print.
- ^ Miles, Barry. In The Sixties. Jonathan Cape Books, 2002, p. 262.
- Charters, Ann (ed.). The Portable Beat Reader. Penguin Books. New York. 1992. ISBN 0-670-83885-3 (hc); ISBN 0-14-015102-8 (pbk)
External links[edit]
- Michael McClure official website
- Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek official website
- Michael McClure's pages at Light & Dust
- Michael McClure Selected Bibliography
- Works by or about Michael McClure in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
- Guide to the Michael McClure Papers at The Bancroft Library
- "Add-Verse" a poetry-photo-video project McClure participated in
- Photograph, Michael McClure, 1951, with David Haselwood and Lee Streiff, Wichita, KS
- The Flame is Ours The Letters of Stan Brakhage and Michael McClure1961-1978 Edited by Christopher Luna at Big Bridge 15


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- PRISMAPreferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
- Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of InterventionsThe Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions (the Handbook) provides guidance to authors for the preparation of Cochrane Intervention reviews (including Cochrane Overviews of reviews).
- Cochrane Library The Cochrane Library contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more. Cochrane reviews bring you the combined results of the world's best medical research studies, and are recognised as the gold standard in evidence-based healthcare.
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Systematic Review: a high-level overview of primary research on a particular research question that tries to identify, select, synthesize and appraise all high quality research evidence relevant to that question in order to answer it. – Definition from Cochrane Collaboration http://www.cochrane.org/about-us/evidence-based-health-care
Meta-Analysis: a quantitative statistical analysis of several separate but similar experiments or studies in order to test the pooled data for statistical significance [often found within systematic reviews, but not the same]. – Definition from www.merriam-Webster.com
All meta-analyses should be part of a systematic review, but not all systematic reviews will include a meta-analysis.
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3 Pilot test of data collection.
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5 – 11 Follow up of missing information.
8 – 10 Analysis.
1 – 11 Preparation of review report.
12 – Keeping the review up-to-date.
Source: Higgins JPT, Green S (editors). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions Version 5.1.0 [updated March 2011]. The Cochrane Collaboration, 2011. Available from www.cochrane-handbook.org. Courtesy of the University of Maryland HS/HSL.
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Shrubs and trees
Shrubs and trees are a wonderful way to improve the appearance of your home's exterior.
And October is a great time to transplant trees and shrubs. The rain has usually returned by now so the plants will need minimal hand watering in their new homes.
Some gardeners have successfully transplanted large shrubs without pruning but I have not. I now heavily prune all large shrubs before transplanting.
I have even pruned shrubs that I thought were dead only to find lush new growth the following spring.
Late October to November is an ideal time to move roses. Prune the rose back to a manageable size, prepare the new hole preferably several inches larger than the root ball.
When digging out the rose try to keep as many roots as possible and don't worry if the soil falls away from the roots.
It is essential to keep the roots damp until the rose is planted in its new home so water the roots and cover with newspaper or plastic to keep in the moisture.
Before replanting you can trim away any broken or errant roots. Treat the transplant as you would any bare root planting making sure there is plenty of water and don't feed until the plant is established. I have heard conflicting advice about hard pruning when you transplant a rose. Personally I have had greater success when I do severely prune the transplanted roses.
If you have considered planting
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plan. Hedges act as wind breaks, provide privacy and screen
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When designing a hedge remember that a mature hedge will need space. It would not be unusual for a hedge to be six to eight feet thick.
They need room to spread or they will encroach on neighboring plants. Consider the desired maximum height of the hedge.
If you want a low growing hedge plant shrubs whose maximum range is within three to four feet.
If you plant tall shrubs you will spend all summer pruning off the new growth. As with all planting make sure your chosen shrubs are suitable for your site and soil type.
If you have ever visited the English countryside you will remember miles and miles of hedgerows. This type of hedge looks informal but there is a great deal of labor behind the casual façade.
A hedgerow consists of a variety of deciduous and evergreen shrubs whose stems and branches are carefully interwoven over a simple support structure and pruned to maintain a narrow but dense fence. A hedge of this type is strong and beautiful but beyond the scope of this column
The hedge I talk about here is the common North American hedge which consists of shrubs planted close together to form a dense wall of greenery.
There are three basic types of hedge designs, formal, semi-formal and informal. Within these three styles you can have also have hedges consisting of a single genus or a mix of compatible shrubs.
A formal hedge must be sheared regularly to maintain its geometric lines. Many fine examples of old formal hedges can be found on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver.
They are labor intensive
and must be carefully planned and maintained from the time
they are planted. This type of hedge is usually sheared
twice a year with the aid of a plumb line to maintain the
correct shape.
Choice of shrub is crucial if you want to grow a formal hedge. The leaves must be small or dense and the shrub must have branches and leaves growing from the base of the trunk.
If you choose conifers for a formal hedge they must be kept under control because they do not respond well to severe pruning. Once a conifer hedge is allowed to grow out of control your only recourse may be to replace it.
A formal hedge should be shaped so that it is wider at the base and narrower at the top. This allows more sunlight into the base of the shrub keeping those lower branches from becoming bare and spindly.
For a formal hedge choose plants that will respond well to pruning with dense leaf structure. Some possible choices are; Escallonia, Photinia, Pittosporum, Taxus baccata (yew) and Ligustrum japonicum (privet).
When you plant a formal hedge you plant for the future. It will take several years of careful guidance to develop a mature hedge.
Semi-formal hedges are pruned rather than sheared to maintain size and to keep the shrub neat and dense.
They are not as labor intensive as a formal hedge but care should be taken not to let the hedge become unruly or severe corrective pruning will have to be undertaken.
Informal hedges are generally allowed to mature naturally pruning the occasional errant or broken branch.
It is important to be aware of the plant's growth characteristics when choosing shrubs for an informal hedge.
Choose plants whose mature height is within the range of the desired height of the hedge.
Possible shrubs for both the semi-formal and informal hedge are; Photinia, Abelia, Ceanothus, Escallonia, Pieris japonica, Choisya ternate, Nandina, Eleagnus, Prunus lusitanica, Osmanthus delavayi or Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki', several taller Mahonia and Laurus nobilis.
All of the plants listed here are evergreen but if you are willing to grow a deciduous hedge the list of possible shrubs is even longer and one of the most beautiful hedges I have seen was simply a row of Rosa rugosa, the lovely wild looking rose which has big orange hips in winter.
No matter what shrub you choose for your hedge select small plants from the nursery.
They will be easier to train into a dense compact hedge. Mark the area to be planted by laying a guideline for the length of hedge. Arrange the pots along the guideline so that mature branches will over-lap slightly. Prepare the soil and plant as usual.
Trimming the top of
the shrub after planting will encourage side shoots and
dense foliage. This is absolutely necessary when planting
A hedge is a lovely addition to the landscape and can solve a variety of design problems.
The few hours you spend pruning will be rewarded with a handsome feature in your garden.


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I have the Twist 'n' Sparkle but I've only carbonated water and cranberry juice. I love it and it takes up way less space than the Soda Stream. That and the fact that it carbonates liquids other than water are the reasons I bought it. I'll have to look into making some of these cocktail recipes.
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Dr. Méjan's publications include: "El Secreto Bancario" (Banking Secrecy); "La Transferencia Electrónica de Fondos, Aspectos Jurídicos" (Electronic Fund Transfer, Legal Aspects); "El Derecho a la Intimidad y la Informática"; "Contratos Civiles," "Obligaciones Civiles," "El Sistema Financiero Mexicano." Publications related to insolvency matters include: "Competencia Federal en material concursal" (Federal jurisdiction in insolvency matters); "El Instituto Federal de Especialistas de Concursos Mercantiles," and "Concursos Mercantiles. Ayuda de Memoria." He translated the book Traité de l'Interpretation des lois par Antoine Mailher de Chassat. Dr. Méjan has authored a number of other papers on insolvency matters in several publications in Mexico and abroad.
Among others, Mr. Méjan is, or has been a member of prestigious professional organizations, such as the Advisory Board of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration, in Dallas, Texas; Customers' Board of Legal INFOSEL; Regulatory and Ethical Committee of Mex-Der (Derivatives Market); Legal Group of the Year 2000 National Conversion Commission; Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresas, A. C. (National Association of Company Lawyers); Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados (Mexican Bar - Lawyers' Association), Academia Mexicana de Derecho Financiero, Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Concursal, International Insolvency Institute, American Bankruptcy Institute, INSOL International and has been the Chairman of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators.
Dr. Méjan is a member of the Mexican Delegation to the UNCITRAL's group five "Insolvency" and of the World Bank's Task Force on Insolvency. He has been a consultant in specific projects of the World Bank Group.
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