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thanks for all the pics and info on this suit, i think this is one of the nicest suits he wore
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I gave this an 8 out of 10. I like it, but what makes it special to me is that it is the suit he wore when I saw him in Vegas in December 1976. That's not something I remembered, but since the internet was born, I figured it out that way.
Thanks for the pictures on these jumpsuit threads. I'm loving looking at these suits Elvis wore!
thanks for all the pics and info on this suit, i think this is one of the nicest suits he wore
Some shots from College Park September 28th 1974...
And the reason for the bandage on his wrist. that was indeed there because elvis got an infection in his had when doing karate apprarently hit someone in the mouth with their teeth and it got his hand infected and in some pictures you can tell his hand was swollen...
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Don't know if anyone has seen this one......here he is wearing the Blue Starburst aka Blue Target Belt. I think it's cool.
Bill Belew (who was NOT the designer of this suit) nicknamed this one the "Turnpike Suit". Here are a few detail pictures.
Thanks for all the info Leroy.........first time I've ever seen the back of the collar.
Thanks Leroy
I love this suit,there's a superb pic in the ROCKING ACROSS TEXAS BOOK.
The detail in the suits has got to be seen to be believedcheck out the HMV beltjust amazingly cool!
Fort Worth Texas 1974 Elvis resplendent in Blue Rainbow jumpsuit from FTDs ROCKING ACROSS TEXAS BOOK/CD
This is also one of my favorites !!!!!!!!
is not one of his best Jumpsuit
nice jumpsuit very unique design
Play it James!
Here's a nice photo of this jumpsuit:
Great jumpsuit Thanks for pictures
I Like This Jumpsuit I Think The Design Had A Very Sliming Effect And Made Him Look Good . Compare It With Other Jumsuits He was wearing At The Time And You See It Made Him Look Much slimmer ie The Dragon Suit Or The Memphis Suit
I've always thought this was a pretty cool suit.
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Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival announced that Steve Winwood will be headlining on June 21st, 2014 in the Benedict Music Tent.
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Steve Winwood this morning announced a handful of additional headlining tour dates during his US support tour with Rod Stewart.
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Crusaders add Four Volleyball Players for 2004
Wednesday, January 14, 2004Valparaiso University head volleyball coach Carin Avery has announced four players that signed National Letters of Intent during the early signing period to play for the Crusaders beginning in 2004.
Joining the Crusaders roster will be Sara Hughes, Amy Palash, Tiffany Meikle, and Nicole Schulz.
Hughes is a 5'8" setter from Perrysburg, Ohio. She is the all-time leader in assists and service aces at Perrysburg High School for both single season and career records. Hughes was a First Team All-Northern Lakes League selection for the Yellow Jackets and a First Team All-District 7 selcetion.
?Sara is a fiery little competitor that will be fun to watch," said Avery. ?She continues to grow every year in the setting position."
Palash is a 5'11" outside hitter from Wheaton, Ill. She led Saint Francis High School to the Class A state championship as both a junior and senior. Palash was a First Team All-State selection by the Chicago Tribune following her senior season.
?Amy is an outstanding volleyball player," Avery said. ?She is from a great club and high school program and will be ready to play right away for us."
Meikle arrives at Valpo from Monona Grove High School. A native of Cottage Grove, Wis., the 5'10" outside hitter was a Fourth Team All-State selection as a senior and an Honorable Mention All-State selection in 2002. A three-time First Team All-Conference selection, Meikle led Monona Grove in kills and digs each of her last two years.
?Tiffany, like Amy, is a great outside hitter," said Avery. ?Her ball control will be a key for us. The duo could become two of the best outside hitters we have had at Valpo."
Schulz is a 6'1" middle blocker from Jackson, Wis. She led Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School to a state championship in 2003 and was a Second Team All-Conference selection. Schulz also has earned Scholar-Athlete honors in Wisconsin.
?Nicole gets better and better every time she plays," said Avery. ?Once she learns the college game she will be a force in the middle for us."
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On March 19, 2003, President Bush launched the war with Iraq. The Bush Administration seemed convinced that the Iraq war would be short and easy - with our troops coming home quickly. Five years later, America is bogged down in a war whose costs continue to rise every week and every month - in blood and in treasure.
In the lead-up to the war, President Bush and his Administration sought to define a war that would be short and inexpensive. In early February 2003, then Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld projected the war in Iraq would not last even half a year, saying '...it is not knowable how long that conflict would last. It could last, you know, six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.' [2/7/03] Five years later, the war continues - now the second longest war in American history, after the Vietnam War.
In late December 2002, White House Budget Director Mitch Daniels estimated that the cost of the war would be in the 'range of $50 billion to $60 billion,' calling earlier estimates of $100 billion to $200 billion too high. [New York Times, 12/31/02] Now, a new analysis by two leading economists estimates that the war will cost at least $3 trillion.
Five years of this badly planned and misguided war has had tremendous costs in human life, our military readiness, the loss of focus on al Qaeda in Afghanistan, and a weakened American economy.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the costs of the Iraq war in four areas:
The impact on our troops
The impact on our nation's military readiness
The impact on the war in Afghanistan
The impact on America's economy
The President's five-year war is taking a grave toll on our troops as deployments continue and our forces and their families grow more stressed. Many servicemen and women are being required to undertake lengthy deployments into the war zone two, three or even four times - placing enormous strain on their families at home. Since the war began, almost 4,000 servicemen and women have been killed and nearly 30,000 have been wounded - many severely, including those with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Many thousands more suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when they return home.
Admiral William Fallon (USN), Commander, U.S. Central Command
'...I will certainly tell you that I think that our troops are in need of a change in the deployment cycle. We've had too many, from my experience, of several of our key segments of the troop population -- senior NCOs, mid to junior officers -- on multiple rotations. I look at my commanders, and some of them have logged more months in Iraq in the last decade than they have at home by a significant amount.' [Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, 3/5/08]
Admiral Eric Olson (USN), Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command
'There is clear stress on the force, in my view, that's not yet manifested in the data.' [Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, 3/5/08]
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey, Jr.
'You're seeing folks not showing up for deployments.' [USA Today, 2/19/08]
Lt. General William Caldwell IV, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
'You have a shortage of both majors and captains . . . because we have a larger number make the decision that they have served honorably, they have had one or two or three combat tours and have made the decision to go into civilian life.' [Washington Post, 10/11/07]
Lt. General Michael Rochelle, Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G1
'...I should mention that it's clear that the increase in suicide, as well as other measures that we track very, very closely, are a reflection of the amount of stress that's on the force.' [Testimony before Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/27/08]
- Since the start of the war in Iraq, 3,975 brave men and women in uniform have been killed. [Department of Defense, 3/13/08]
- An estimated 29,395 servicemembers have been wounded in Iraq and, as of March 1, more than 31,300 have been treated for non-combat injuries and illness. [Department of Defense, 3/13/08; AP, 3/8/08]
- Nearly 1.7 million U.S. troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since September 2001 - more than 592,000 have been deployed more than once. [Department of Defense, 1/31/08]
- According to a report by the Army's Mental Health Advisory Team, soldiers who are on their second, third and fourth deployments report 'low morale, more mental health problems, and more stress-related work problems.' [3/6/08]
- An estimated 2,100 troops tried to commit suicide or injure themselves last year - up from 350 in 2002. [U.S. News & World Report, 2/25-3/3]
- The Army is using 'stop-loss authority' to prevent an estimated 8,000 soldiers from leaving the service at the end of their commitment. [Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, Testimony before Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/26/08]
- An estimated three-quarter of a million troops have been discharged since the war in Iraq began - many of whom with compromised mental and physical health. An estimated 260,000 have been treated at veterans' health facilities, nearly 100,000 have been diagnosed as having mental health conditions, and an additional 200,000 have received some level of care from walk-in facilities. [Linda Bilmes and Joseph Stiglitz, Excerpt:'The Three Trillion Dollar War,' 2008]
- The Army Reserves is short more than 100 chaplains and the Army National Guard is short 250 chaplains. There are no imams to minister to Muslims in the Army National Guard and Reserve. [USA Today, 2/5/08]
- In 2007, the Army deployed at least 79 soldiers who were considered medical 'no-gos' from Fort Carson into combat zones. Most were sent to Iraq. Other soldiers from across the country claim similar experiences. [Denver Post,1/29/08]
As a result of the five-year Iraq war, our generals and military leaders are warning that our military is stretched and strained and our country is facing a military readiness crisis the U.S. has not experienced since the end of the Vietnam War more than 30 years ago. In addition, from the beginning of the war, the Bush Administration has placed enormous strain on our National Guard and Reserves - deploying our nation's 'strategic reserve' alongside our active-duty Armed Forces with great frequency.
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren
'We are a nation long at war, facing an era of persistent conflict. Our soldiers and families are stretched. We are an Army out of balance. And we are consuming our readiness as fast as we build it.' [Testimony before Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/26/08]
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey
'...the cumulative effects of the last six- plus years at war have left our Army out of balance, consumed by the current fight and unable to do the things we know we need to do to properly sustain our all-volunteer force and restore our flexibility for an uncertain future.'[Testimony before Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/26/08]
Lt. General Michael Rochelle, Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G1
'We must reduce deployment lengths from 15 months, increase time spent at home-station between deployments, and provide predictability across all components, if we are to relieve the considerable stress placed on our Army, our soldiers, and our Army families.' [Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, 2/26/08]
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen
'Because we've got 80 percent of our Special Forces in Central Command, there's a lot of Special Forces work that they've been doing for years in other parts of the world that just isn't getting done...That builds risk over time, and we have to assess that.' [Boston Globe, 2/27/08]
Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy Keating
'The readiness of our forces is affected by combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq...We are at a higher risk state.' [Boston Globe, 2/27/08]
Ret. Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, Commission on the National Guard and Reserves
'We think there is an appalling gap in readiness for homeland defense, because it will be the Guard and reserve that have to respond for these things.' [Washington Post, 2/1/08]
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
'I think it is not fair to the state for the federal government to go into a war situation and then to take from us the equipment...Every time our National Guards leave, they take with them equipment but they don't bring it back. So there's only so long they can do that.' [San Diego Union-Tribune, 2/25/08]
- More than 464,797 servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserves have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 - one quarter of these brave men and women have been deployed more than once. [Department of Defense, 1/31/08]
- 88 percent of current and former military officers surveyed by Foreign Policy magazine and the Center for New American Security believe the demands of the Iraq war have 'stretched the U.S. military dangerously thin.' Sixty percent say the U.S. military is weaker than it was five years ago. [Foreign Policy/Center for New American Security, 2/19/08]
- The Army estimates once operations in Iraq and Afghanistan end, it will cost between $12 billion and $13 billion a year for at least two years to replace, repair and rebuild equipment lost or destroyed in war. [GAO Testimony, 2/14/08]
- Even fewer Army National Guard units are combat-ready today than were nearly a year ago when the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves determined that 88 percent of the units were not prepared for the fight, the panel said in its report.' [AP/MSNBC, 1/31/08] [GAO Testimony, 2/14/08]
Starting in late 2002, the U.S. military began repositioning military assets out of Afghanistan in order to prepare for a possible invasion of Iraq. Ever since the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, the U.S. military has been focused on the Iraq conflict and this conflict has absorbed the vast majority of the war-related appropriations sought by the Administration. As a result, the war in Afghanistan and the efforts to completely defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban there have taken a backseat. Indeed, a recent National Intelligence Estimate determined that al Qaeda in Afghanistan is resurgent and is now back to its pre-9/11 strength.
Gen. James Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps
'[The Marines] cannot have one foot in Afghanistan and one foot in Iraq.' [Washington Post, 2/2/08]
Lt. Gen. John Sattler (USMC), Director for Strategic Plans & Policy '...the priority now for resources is going towards Iraq at this time...there are some things we could do and, as Admiral Mullen said, we may like to do, we would like to do, but we can't take those on now until the resource balance shifts, sir.' [Testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/14/08]
Karl Inderfurth, Former Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs & Ambassador to the U.N.
'...there's no question that something has to be done to deal with the millstone that Iraq is on Afghanistan, in terms of public perceptions, in terms of funding, in terms of dealing with Afghanistan on its own merits.' [Testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, 2/14/08]
Thomas Pickering, Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs & Ambassador to the U.N.
'We say Afghanistan is a critical crossroads. That may be an understatement. Six years of progress is under serious threat from resurgent violence, weakening international resolve, mounting regional challenges and a growing lack of confidence on the part of the people and the country. The U.S. and the international community have tried to win the struggle with, in our view, too few military, insufficient economic aid, and without a clear and consistent strategy. We now have to deal with a reconstituted Taliban and Al Qaida, both in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and a runaway opium economy and severe poverty faced by most Afghans.' [Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, 1/31/08]
- It has been 2,375 days since the September 11th attacks - Osama bin Laden remains free.
- More than 480 brave U.S. servicemembers have been killed and nearly 1,900 have been wounded in Afghanistan since October 2001. [Department of Defense, 3/8/08]
- The Afghanistan Study Group, chaired by retired General James Jones and former UN Ambassador Thomas Pickering, released a report in January warning that 'urgent changes are required now to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a failing or failed state.' [AFP, 1/30/08]
- Mike McConnell, the National Intelligence Director, testified in February that Afghanistan's President Hamid Zarzai and his government control just one-third of the country - the remaining majority is under the control of either the Taliban or local tribes. [AP, 2/28/08]
- According to a report released by the United Nations, 'insurgent and terrorist violence in Afghanistan increased sharply in 2007, with over 8,000 conflict-related deaths and an average of 566 incidents per month.' [AP, 3/10/08]
The five-year war in Iraq has also weakened the American economy. It has led to a spike in oil prices; has resulted in massive borrowing by the U.S. government; and has diverted funds that should have been invested in such priorities as R&D, education and infrastructure here at home, which stimulate economic growth.
Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University professor & winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics
Linda Bilmes, Harvard University professor & budget expert
'[The cost to the U.S. economy]comes in two major forms. First, the war has diverted government expenditures from schools, roads, research and other areas that would have stimulated the economy in the short run and produced stronger economic growth in the long run. We have the financed the war with deficits, and the higher deficits, too, will impose a long-run burden on the economy. Second, higher oil prices, in large measure a consequence of the war, have weakened the American economy. A realistic but conservative estimate for the war's macro-economic impact is roughly $1.9 trillion.' [Excerpt, 'The Three Trillion Dollar War,' 2008]
Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University professor & winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics
Linda Bilmes, Harvard University professor & budget expert
'There is no such thing as a free lunch, and there is no such thing as a free war. The Iraq adventure has seriously weakened the U.S. economy, whose woes go far beyond loose mortgage lending. You can't spent $3 trillion - yes, $3 trillion - on a failed war abroad and not feel the pain at home.' [Washington Post op-ed, 3/9/08]
Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Economy.com
'The short-term economic consequences of the war have been manageable and modest. But the long-term consequences will be substantial.' [Reuters, 3/13/08]
Comptroller General David Walker
'The Iraqis have a budget surplus. We have a huge budget deficit.' [Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, 3/11/08]
Ernest P. Goss, Creighton University economics professor
'The [money we are spending yearly in Iraq] is roughly the size of the incentive stimulus package being moved through Congress right now. So it is hard to argue that it is insignificant if it is the size of our stimulus package... Investment in cancer research, certainly federal programs like health and education, would rise in terms of spending [if the money was not being spent in Iraq].' [1/30/08]
- Contrary to the notion that war spending bolsters the economy, Robert Reischauer, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, said recently that the domestic benefits of war spending have been 'muted' because spending is 'stimulating economies elsewhere, not the least being the economies of Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.' [Reuters, 3/13/08]
- Between fiscal years 2001 and 2008, Congress appropriated nearly $700 billion for the global war on terrorism. The majority of this amount has been provided for DOD military operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the cost of equipping, maintaining and supporting our deployed forces. [Comptroller General David Walker, Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, 3/11/08]
- More than $45 billion has been spent on reconstruction contracts in Iraq. [AP, 3/11/08]
- The cost of the Iraq war broken down:
$10,3 00,000,000
$123.6 00,000,000
[Congressional Research Service, 2/22/08]


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When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? As strange as it sounds, give it a go. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it's crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe.
And though we often think of babies and toddlers when we hear the words "babyproofing" or "childproofing," unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in kids 14 years old and under, with more than a third of these injuries happening at home.
Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under age 3 visit the ER, and nearly 70% of the children who die from unintentional injuries at home are 4 years old and under. Young kids have the highest risk of being injured at home because that's where they spend most of their time.
Supervision is the best way to prevent injuries, in the home and out, but even the most watchful parents can't keep kids completely out of harm's way every second of the day.
Here are some simple ways to help prevent injuries in your own home.
The common causes of home-injury deaths are fire and burns, suffocation, drowning, choking, falls, poisoning, and firearms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most home accidents happen where there's:
You can take precautions to make these places safer, but the most important thing to remember is to watch young kids at all times. Even if your home is childproofed, it only takes an instant for babies and toddlers to fall, run over to a hot stove, or put the wrong thing in their mouths. Your watchfulness is your child's best defense.
However, accidents will still happen, so it's important to be prepared. If you're expecting a baby or have kids, it's wise to:
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The more cheating scandals become news staples, it seems they might as well include a "Cheater Du Jour" column next to Weather and Horoscopes. David Boreanaz and wife Jamie Berman are the latest couple falling apart as the public learns of Boreanaz's cheating ways (thanks to a mistress looking for a payout). The couple reports they are working on their marriage to repair the damage. But can a cheater really change his ways if the only thing stopping him is getting caught?
Of course the possibility is here, but if the threat of extortion was what made him fess up, potential for change is low. The probability that it wasn't a one time indiscretion followed by guilt and remorse, but rather a "lifestyle" choice, has us doubting a major transformation on his part.
Moldability potential is a fairly reliable rating system in that it is based on hundreds of anecdotal accounts of men, both nationally and internationally. One star or less means this guy is not going to change; three stars means this guy has fair potential but it could be dangerous because he could keep you in limbo. Five stars is the perfect man with excellent potential!
In order to assess "moldability potential," let's do the math. Serial cheaters rank low on our scale of men with potential to change. A smidge above "Mean Guys" (abusive, disparaging), and on par with "Jealous Controlling Guys" and "Pathological Liars," cheaters can be extremely difficult to change if they share characteristics of other less-than-malleable men. Add fame and all its accoutrements (women, power, entitlement and a supportive entourage) to the equation and the future is looking bleak.
The "one star or less" score for Charlie Sheen states: "This guy is probably not going to change. Yes, hell might freeze over and he might actually surprise you, but if you are holding your breath and waiting, you'll die."
So it's best to exhale and move on. At the very least, set up a reasonable time frame and realistic goals so that you don't stay on indefinitely and waste your time. Personally, we would head for the hills — fast.
There are psychological factors Jamie Berman (and Elin and Sandra) should take into account. To do the actual mathematical equation from the book, He's Got Potential: A Field Guide to Shy Guys, Bad Boys, Intellectuals and Everything in Between, you need to consider four factors:
Whether the desired change is internally or externally motivated
If the change is supported by the environment (friends, family, workplace)
If the desire to please or placate the significant other is present
How much perceived control he has over his vice/bad habit. (Lack of one doesn't necessarily mean failure; it means the three others have to be substantial enough to make up for the deficiency.)
For the ladies out there who have not yet committed, or are contemplating divorce after their own hubby's transgression, there are specific steps to molding someone with potential, including using "negotiation", "successive approximations and reinforcement" and "bartering/bargaining." At the end of the day, you have two choices: Run like Sandra or stay like Silda Spitzer.
Tiger has potential? Huh? Yes, it's true. Let's do some calculations. As far as "type" of man, he is a cheater and a liar, so it doesn't look so good.
However, he has above-average motivation, as far as keeping good standing with his fans and sponsors and being able to focus when he plays. His having felt the repercussions of his cheating hard and fast (the way punishment should be, immediate and intense) when Elin left made a psychological impression (despite his long history of cheating and father's history of cheating). He now owns his motivation to change, and chose an entourage that supports that. Now the steps Elin has to go through to forgive? Well, that is a whole 'nother book.
If you want to delve deeper into calculating your guy's dating "potential," check out the book HE'S GOT POTENTIAL: A Field Guide to Shy Guys, Bad Boys, Intellectuals, Cheaters, and Everything In Between
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This is so sad! I know that women cheat too, but my goodness! It never ends with the stories of unfaithfulness. And there is so much temptation. But I agree, if what it took for him to come clean was the fact that he got caught, the chances of change are highly unlikely! It's not worth putting forth the effort if he isn't either.


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Gauge: 22 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch (Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect the finished size.)
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April 2011—Raynor Memorial Libraries invite campus participation in a second fundraising event to benefit Japanese relief efforts after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Here are details on the Libraries' raffle for a new iPad 2:
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In 2005 Intimates won her the Forward Prize for best first collection and was also short-listed for the TS Eliot Prize. The collection begins with the playfully seductive 'Look at These', which you can hear on this Archive recording. It is a flaunting of female sexuality - a self-conscious exposure performed by the narrator - and makes a lively opening to a book which goes on to be affected by grief, loss, and intimations of mortality. As Steven Earnshaw wrote: 'So much is at stake in Farish's poetry: relationships, self, the fragility in our construction and our passage in the world.'
The group of love poems which follow on from 'Look at These' make clear Farish's interest in female identity. Sexuality and desire are explored in poems whose first person speakers are by turns 'provocative and tender, passionate yet wary.' In 'Feathered Coyote', for example, although the supine naked woman at first sees herself through male eyes as 'a mythical creature, / flowers being made from my hair, / fine grass from my skin,' in the drama which ensues she crucially wrests control of language and of labels which have historically confined her.
The lakes, rivers and fells of Cumbria's Lake District dominate a significant number of the poems in this recording, as do private geographies of lakeland houses loved and lost. In 'Resurrection' the speaker declares: 'Somehow it became everything - / the cobble stone house.' 'To Whiteside' explores the power of childhood experiences of landscape and how they can shape adult longings and loves: 'here was a day / so full of promise that the scent of it / is in me still.'
Farish's language is lucid, musical as the poems open their doors for the reader to enter their softly lit rooms where startling truths are revealed. As Bernard O'Donoghue says: 'Nobody else writes with quite this variety of intelligence.' Farish's voice is a beautiful medium for these deeply affecting poems.
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What's your take on chit-chat during an exercise class? I'm still weighing in. Some mornings hearing quick bits about someone's vacation is fun and makes the walking lunges during Boot Camp feel easier. Other day's side conversations during class feel more like a distraction and keep me from pushing myself harder. Are you a class chatter, or do you save the talking for after your sweat sessions. Tonight I'm headed to the track for a 30 minute run.
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Surgery for colon cancer
Surgery is the most common treatment for colon cancer and should be carried out by a surgeon who specialises in bowel surgery.
The type of surgery you have will depend on the stage of the cancer and where it is in the bowel. Your doctor will discuss this with you.
Enhanced recovery programme (ERP)
Some hospitals follow an enhanced recovery programme, which can help reduce complications following surgery and speed up your recovery. The programme involves careful planning before your operation. This makes sure that you're properly prepared and any arrangements that are needed for you to go home are already in place. You'll be encouraged to take high-protein and high-calorie supplements before and after your surgery. Also you'll be encouraged to start moving around as soon as possible, sometimes on the day of the operation.
The surgeon will try not to use any tubes or drains unless absolutely needed. Any catheters and fluids through a vein will be removed soon after surgery. You'll also be allowed to eat and drink soon after surgery. After you've gone home, you'll be regularly reviewed to make sure that you're recovering well. You can ask your doctor whether you will be suitable for this type of surgery. Not all hospitals use the ERP, and it's not suitable for everyone.
Before your operation
Before your surgery, the doctor and specialist nurses will explain the operation to you. They'll tell you what to expect immediately after the surgery and in the few days after it. This is a good opportunity to ask any questions about the operation.
You may be admitted to the ward the day before your operation, so that the doctors and nurses can do any further tests. Some hospitals ensure that all of these tests are done beforehand and admit patients on the day of their surgery.
To make sure that your bowel is completely empty, you may be asked to follow a strict diet and take a medicine (laxative) to help empty your bowels the day before surgery. Your nurse or the doctor will explain this to you. You'll be given antibiotics as an injection into a vein (intravenously) just before surgery to prevent infections.
Types of colon cancer surgery
Removal of the whole colon is called a total colectomy. Removal of half of the colon is known as a hemi-colectomy. Either the left side or the right side may be removed, depending on where the cancer is. In a left hemi-colectomy the left half of the transverse colon and the descending colon is removed. During a right hemi-colectomy the right half of the transverse colon and the ascending colon is removed.
Some people have a sigmoid-colectomy, (removal of the sigmoid colon), or a transverse colectomy (removal of the transverse colon). The sigmoid colon and transverse colon are shown below.
During the surgery, the piece of bowel that contains the cancer is removed and the two open ends are then joined together. The join is known as an anastomosis. The lymph nodes near the colon are also removed, because this is usually the first place the cancer spreads to.
After surgery to remove a cancer in the colon, you'll usually have a wound that goes in a straight line from just below your breastbone (sternum) to just above the level of your hipbone.
Laparoscopic (keyhole) colectomy
This operation uses four or five small cuts in the abdomen rather than one bigger incision. A laparoscope (a thin tube with a light and camera) is passed into the abdomen through one of the cuts and the cancer is removed. Recovery from this operation is usually quicker. This type of surgery is used by many hospitals. Your surgeon will discuss this with you if it's appropriate for you.
Local resection
Very early-stage colon cancers can sometimes be removed using an operation called local resection. Using an endoscope, similar to the one used to take a biopsy, the surgeon will remove the cancer from the lining of the bowel. A pathologist will examine the cancer that's been removed. If it's found to be high-grade, your surgeon may recommend that you have a second operation. This is to remove more of the colon to make sure that no cancer cells have been left behind.
Stomas (colostomy/ileostomy)
If the ends of the bowel can't be joined together, the upper end can be brought out onto the skin of the abdominal wall. This is known as a stoma and can be either an ileostomy, which is usually temporary, or a colostomy, which is often permanent. A bag is worn over the stoma to collect the stool (bowel motions). A temporary stoma allows the newly joined bowel to heal. Another operation to rejoin the bowel needs be done a few months later. The operation to rejoin the bowel is known as a stoma reversal. Permanent stomas (usually colostomies) are created because it has not been possible to reconnect the bowel. Only a small number of people with cancer of the colon will need a permanent stoma.
Stool passed through an ileostomy always contains more liquid than a colostomy, and the amount is dependent on what you eat. This can be more difficult to deal with than a colostomy. Your stoma nurse will give you advice and guidelines on how to manage an ileostomy.
Surgery for advanced colon cancer
If the cancer is too large to be removed and is pressing on the bowel causing it to narrow, it may be possible to insert a thin metal tube (a stent) into the bowel to keep it open. The stent is inserted using a colonoscope often with the guidance of x-ray imaging. You'll be given a mild sedative to help you relax and you may have a short stay in hospital.
The most common place for colon cancer to spread to is the liver. Over the last few years, better surgical techniques mean that it's now more possible for surgeons to remove cancers that have spread to the liver. This can sometimes lead to a cure. Chemotherapy may be given before or after the operation.
This treatment is not possible for everyone whose colon cancer has spread to the liver. Your doctor or specialist nurse can discuss this with you further.
Surgery may sometimes be used to remove the cancer when it has spread to the lungs. Sometimes chemotherapy may be given before or after the surgery.
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Glee Review: The Pluck of the Irishby Matt Richenthal at .
Rory Flanagan may not have the ability to make any cereal magically delicious, but he sure did magically appear on "Pot O' Gold" and play a significant episode on the first new Glee episode in weeks, didn't he?
It was a bit jarring to have this character just plopped down in both the hallways of William McKinley and in the bedroom of Brittany S. Pearce (no, not like that! He wishes!), getting his first solo within minutes of his arrival.
Was I invested in his rendition of a Kermit the Frog classic? Not exactly. It was far from earned, having just been introduced to the heavily-accented foreign exchange student. By the end of the hour, though, I was as excited as the rest of New Directions to welcome Rory on board. I even understood almost every other word he said!
Meanwhile, this non-Leprechaun wasn't the only one granting wishes: someone on the writing staff must have heard my pleas for an abundance of Burt Hummel and delivered exactly that. I'm already loving his campaign against Sue, partly because it's based on actual issues.
How to best spend public funds for school? That's very much a real debate. Arts versus special ed? I don't even have a joke here. What side would you take? It's a tough one and it serves to humanize Sue. Yes, she's a hoot when she's rattling on about Will's hair - and, now, Burt's lack of locks - and it's hilarious that she wants to take down Tom Bergeron... but Glee is best served when its characters are grounded in reality. A fine job of that here.
Similarly, whoa, serious Brittany might need to be a contender for Scariest Character on Television. Bravo to her for standing up to Finn's "idiot" insult. Considering the major deal it is for her to defect to The Trouble Tones (I sort of like Hot Messes... anyone else?), the show needed to give her something more legitimate as a basis than granting a Leprechaun's wish. Well done again. This season hasn't been perfect, but the writers did appear serious about focusing on consistent storytelling.
The same can be said for Puck and Shelby. Am I alone in jumping right on the Pelby bandwagon? We've seen Puck's affection for cougars before - they make his nipple rings twitch, after all - and I absolutely bought Shelby's sadness over raising a child alone. I can see these two together - not together together, just growing close as they have been and then realizing how they can't actually go there - especially if it helps wake Puck up to Quinn's seriously evil plan of stealing back Beth.
No, Quinn. Just... no! That's some dastardly scheming, far beyond any high school pranking.
Other thoughts on an enjoyable episode that has me craving both Lucky Charms and some Christina Aguilera:
- Sue thinks math teachers make $2,000 per year.
- And that West Wide Story glorifies gang violence, yet remains gay.
- I need to point out the bullying hypocrisy again: Glee spent weeks on Kurt getting shoved into lockers last year, yet it's just accepted here as something Rory is unfortunately going through?
- Yes, Hummel is more difficult to spell than Lisa Murkowski. Look at Glee getting all political! It could almost pass for The Good Wife.
- Along those lines, call me a raging liberal, but Brittany didn't want to be known as a quitter due to her rising political career? Hmmm... could that be a reference to another former Alaskan government official.
- Leprechaun is Santana's favorite movie. It learned her two things.
- Blaine wanted to remind everyone what Glee is all about, which, as he put it, is just... fun. Amen, right, readers?
- It's been awhile, so just a reminder: We've already updated our Glee quotes and our Glee music sections, as we do every Tuesday night. Click and enjoy!
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In season 2, episode 15, Santana said she was being such a bitch because she couldn't deal with all her feelings for Brit. Now, she's with Brittany and claiming to be happy and yet she was such a bitch to Roy. Don't get me wrong, Santana is my favourite character, but I don't like it when she's horrible for no reason. Her bitchiness is usually really funny, but this time... I love Roy! He speaks Irish - it's magical:)
Even as an audience, I can feel for Santana about the fact that Blain has gotten almost all the male solos so far this season. He is a good singer but unfortunately he tends to be too much in performing. Besides, why bother brining in or back new/old male singers if the show is gonna stick to Blaine?
As for troubletones, Brit and Sugar are the only loveable ones there. Mercedes and Santana are simply troubles.
ok, i just saw pot o gold, and i loved it and hated it at the same time
first almost no rachel, second santana when fanfiction just made me love her, we are back to the 1 season, and i think naya rivera lacked a bit in the breadsticks scene, again no rachel singing!!!
i loved damien he was so cute and i want him, rachel, blaine and brittany front and Mike front and center in all competitions, they have good voices and can dance(yes i am complaining about mercedes and finn)
i actually liked finn in this episode and even though it was harsh i brittany's stupidity sometimes makes me gag.
also i cant believe shelby is so near rachel and she hasnt approached her, i wished puck has said something when she said all she wanted to be was a mom!!!!!!
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MCC began its program in Bolivia in 1960, sending agriculture workers to two recently settled Mennonite colonies. Today, MCC works alongside communities in rural Moro Moro to build water systems, dry latrines and community gardens and to help farmers find ways to better support themselves. MCC provides librarian training and support for community libraries in and around Santa Cruz, as well as supporting peace, education and income generation efforts in this area. MCC continues its relationship with Old Colony Mennonites, with workers in agriculture and with a center that promotes education, health care and farming practices.
MCC work in Brazil was concentrated in the eastern half of the states of Pernambuco and Paraíba through partnerships with Catholic and Protestant churches, nongovernmental organizations, rural workers' unions and local government and grassroots organizations. Efforts included assisting with cistern construction at sites including local public schools, teaching students about organic agriculture through a school garden, constructing biodigestors and supporting churches' work to offer preschool and afterschool programs. A family peace project provided seminars and workshops to local church groups on communication, mediation and conflict resolution.
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Partizan is teaming up with ADCAN - a new and noteworthy program that partners emerging filmmakers with various charity organizations to create innovative film collaborations for great causes and the chance to be recognized, mentored and potentially signed by leading industry talent. Partizan is one of three top production companies that will judge this year's entries. Find out more about this exciting opportunity and learn how to submit your film.
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Congrats to Michael Gracey! Michael will officially be directing Universal's film adaptation of Laini Taylor's young-adult fantasy novel Daughter of Smoke & Bone. Met with high critical acclaim upon its release in 2011, the award-winning novel is the first installment in a trilogy. The second book was named a New York Times best-seller and the third will be released in spring 2014.
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Institut de France by Hervé Plumet takes the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2013.
Steven Briand wins Young Director Award at Cannes LionsRead More
Congratulations to Steven Briand on winning the Young Director Award for Shunpo!
Dog Pound
A great success in the USPLAY TRAILER
Over 60,000 views on VOD in the US in one month, despite 2 million pirate connections!
Fire in the Night
A documentary on the 1988 oil rig disasterPLAY TRAILER
Anthony Wonke's new documentary is getting released on June 21st 2013 and is already getting rave reviews online.
In July 1988, 167 men died after North Sea rig Piper Alpha exploded: the worst oil disaster in history.
Anthony Wonke's documentary gathers survivors and rescuers to revisit the tragedy, building a stark, nerveshredding portrait of desperate heroism beyond the reach of a fictional disaster movie.
L'Epine dans le Coeur
DVD releaseRead MoreMichel Gondry's film L'Epine dans le Coeur is now on release on DVD in France, Belgium & Switzerland.Michel chronicles the life of Gondry family matriarch, his aunt Suzette Gondry, and her relationship with her son, Jean-Yves.
Steve Golin: A Portrait of a Producer
We have just finished this documentary about Industry legend Steve Golin showcasing his vision and expertise in the production of films such as Eternal Sunshine and The Game.
Shunpo has been shortlisted for the Young Director Award 2013!PLAY
The winner will be announced during an award ceremony on June 20th at JW Marriot Theatre (Cannes) at 5pm.
In 'Shunpo', Steven Briand has found an exciting way to marry his unique brand of visual camera trickery with his passion for modern dance choreography. In the film we see a bewildered, excited woman smashing through different environments: moving seamlessly from her stuffy office, to a Parisian rooftop, and finally to the serenity of the Turkish salt flats. It is dance that allows her to steady herself, but it is the power of editing that sends her flying between these impossibly varied locations. The film is a tantalising, mesmerising test of the boundary between cinema and dance.
Stephen Cafiero's film screened at the 'Semaine de la Critique' at the Cannes FestivalWatch TRAILER
The screening is on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:00PM at the Espace Miramar.
Nowadays, what would a humorless society, without second degree look like? What would happen if, in this austere reality, a man started laughing? Life goes on: children are born, people die, and a lot of things happen in between. But this society has a little special something, it doesn't know laughter. No one has ever laughed, derision, second degree, all that doesn't exist. Until the day when a neuropsychiatry doctor is immediately conscripted by the army to examine a patient who has a strange particularity: he laughs. He even has a sense of humor.
Fox Picks Up Matthias Hoene's "Capsule"Read MorePartizan Management is thrilled to announce that Matthias Hoene will direct a new movie for Fox called Capsule that's based on his original idea. Capsule is a sci-fi spec by Ian Shorr with producing juggernaut Hutch Parker (The Wolverine) and John Zaozirny attached to produce. The story centers on a young man whose life is turned upside down when he mysteriously begins to receive metallic capsules containing messages from his future self. Our future selves can't wait to see it!
Dog Pound
Kim Chapiron's searing drama about a teen correctional facility is now available on iTunes USFIND OUT MORE
Dog Pound tells the story of three new juvenile inmates - Butch, Davis and Angel - newly arrived at one of America's most dangerous detention centres. It is a visceral, dynamic, powerful insight into the US youth justice system, and you can watch it now on iTunes!
God Save the Films
A documentary by David Perissère exploring the resurgence of British genre cinemaWatch Trailer
David Perissère speaks with film luminaries Edgar Wright, Chris Smith, Neil Marshall and Joe Cornish among many others, about the brewing decade-long comeback of British genre cinema. The documentary explores the ins and outs of how this trend has developed into an ever-growing catalogue of strong British films that have connected with audiences at home and abroad.
Documentary featuring last-known interviews of Sydney Pollack and Peter FalkMore info on our blog
Through an incredibly insightful dialogue between some of America's greatest storytellers, new documentary Character explores the craft of acting, featuring Dabney Coleman, Charles Grodin, Mark Rydell, Harry Dean Stanton, and the last-known interview footage of Peter Falk and Sydney Pollack.
Limited theatrical run from 30 November to 6 December at Arena Cinema in Los Angeles. See our blog for info and tickets.
Rockaway Needs Us
A short documentary by Poppy de Villeneuve and Alex Braverman, raising awareness for post-Sandy relief in Rockaway, New York.Watch Film
Three days after Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern seaboard, Poppy de Villeneuve received a voicemail from a friend living in New York's Rockaway Beach. She was okay, but her community was completely devastated. Poppy and her partner Alex Braverman made their way to Rockaway, documenting the under-reported aftermath. Their haunting film certainly helped awareness, going viral on Twitter and Facebook with over 180k views in a few days, as well as highlighting the powerful good that storytelling can accomplish in a time of crisis.
Le Grand Tour
A short 16mm bicycle-theft caper written and directed by Russ Lamoureux for BudnitzWatch + Find Out More
Written and directed by recently-signed Russ Lamoureux, 'Le Grand Tour' is a short 16mm François Truffaut-inspired bicycle-theft caper set in Brooklyn. Budnitz, the beskpoke bicycle company behind the film, approached Russ to create a series of original and captivating films that would resonate with their audience, and it sure has, with Russ hard at work on the next instalment. See the film and find out more in Darkroom.
A short film by Maria CifuentesWatch trailer
'Despertar' (Awakening) is a short film by Maria Cifuentes, a young Spanish director now based in Paris, that explores the figurative depths of one woman's dream. It explores the origins and elements of life through an evolving series of imaginary landscapes, projected on the dreamer's body, and follows her inner awakening through a struggle between the opposing forces of destruction and rebirth. Click below to watch the brief yet beautiful trailer.
Les Provinces d'Or
A short film by young director Mathieu CacheuxWatch trailer
A young Louis meticulously chronicles every single moment of his relationship with Salome on video, collecting and cataloguing the rise and fall of their affair on a stack of old DV tapes in his apartment. These recordings blur the line between past and present, nostalgia and reality — all through another excellent short film from one of our young directors, Matthieu Cacheux. Watch the trailer, and make sure to note the name. You'll want to see what he comes up with next.
Matthias Hoene and some Cockneys fight Zombies
Forget the Olympics, there's a whole new rivalry coming to London, with guns and gore and lots of zombies.Watch Trailer
The first trailer for 'Cockneys vs Zombies', the carnage-y new feature directed by Matthias Hoene is out, and while it's certainly not for the squeamish, it'll be a real treat for all you zombie connoisseurs out there.
Anthony Wonke nominated for three Emmys
'The Battle for Marjah' receives three nominations at The 33rd Annual News & Documentary Emmy AwardsWATCH TRAILERCongratulations to Anthony Wonke! His feature length doc, made for HBO and Channel 4, follows US Marines in their struggle to liberate an Afghanistan town. The nominations are:Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story - Long FormOutstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: EditingOutstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Music & Sound
Ray Tintori raises Beasts of the Southern Wild
'One of the most striking narrative films ever to debut at the Sundance Film Festival' — The Hollywood ReporterWatch trailer
Few indie films have been as talked about and anticipated at Sundance and Cannes as 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'. Our own Ray Tintori shot the mesmerising special effects sequences and lead the second unit, filming the mythical prehistoric creatures with nothing but a shoestring budget and a bit of cinematic magic. The film is now playing in select cities across America.
'8' a short film by Aćim VasićWatch
Two soldiers on opposing sides of some anonymous war meet in a frozen forest, with not much besides their wits and a bit of bad luck. We're very excited to show you '8', a short film by our very talented young director Aćim Vasić in Paris. Is it serious? Is it funny? A bit of both? How about ten minutes of superb storytelling from a director you'll want to keep your eye on.
Flat Eric found in LA, says hiWatch
While his previous whereabouts remain a mystery, he's been spotted around LA — sipping tropical drinks, driving William Fichtner nuts.
Partizan Animation Reel
Check out work from the Partizan Animation rosterPlay Reel
To see more from all the directors featured in the reel, check the Partizan Animation section.
US Exclusive: Partizan presents its first ever web series Ghost Ghirls. With collaborator Jack Black and a cast that includes Molly Shannon, Jason Ritter and Val Kilmer, the hilarious comedy documents the absurd adventures of Heidi (Amanda Lund) and Angelica (Maria Blasucci), two ghost hunters who do their best to help those in need of assistance with the supernatural. Full episodes of Ghost Ghirls are available on Yahoo! Screen.
Julien Soulier & Adrien Landre strike again, presenting the Margiela X MYKITA eyewear collection. A partnership between Maison Martin Margiela, a design house revered for its ability to deconstruct and distort the fundamentals of fashion, and MYKITA, a brand that has revolutionized the materials used in eyewear, could only mean great things.
To honour Bacardi's famous symbol, Immersive Ltd treated SXSW goers to a performance by a very unique group of musicians - bats. With a specially-designed software app, users were able to track the movements of 100,000 bats, which determined beats, pitches and tempos, and create electronic music.
The transition from photographer to director is an easy one for Nadav Kander, who is world-renowned for his work in photography but uses his aesthetic skills to create beautiful video spots. His film for charity group Age UK, set to a poem by Roger McGough, is a touching ode to aging, with all the richness of his photography.
Traktor teams up with Foot Locker and Kobe Bryant to launch the 'Made by Kobe' campaign. But what if Kobe made everything?
HARRYS sits down with the inventive designing duo behind Proenza Schouler to discuss the creative process in their partnership and get a look at the upcoming fall '14 collection. The film is being screened as part of a retrospective of their work over the past 12 years at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris.
Disclaimer: Partizan is not responsible if you try to mimic the dance moves in the new video from Philip Andelman and injure yourself.
Warren Fu strikes again - this time with sister trio Haim. Warren's distinctive retro glam aesthetic and a choreographed routine by Fatima Robinson perfectly complement the girls' cool 70s vibe.
Artist and designer Aitor Throup has been globally acclaimed for his unique visual language.
As creative director for Damon Albarn's first solo album 'Everyday Robots', he directed the album lead track video, a digital portrait of Albarn, using CGI software showing actual cranial scans and facial reconstruction techniques
Traktor's new spot for M&M's is Adweek's Ad of the Day! With quite a star-studded cast, it brings together some of our favorite characters in advertising.
Mimi Cave's 'Turn It Around' by Brooklyn indie pop band Lucius is like watching a French New Wave film through a kaleidoscope. We can't get enough.
Traktor's newest spot for Three is a perfect example of the silly stuff we all need.
This gorgeous fashion film by Kinga Burza presents the latest collaboration between River Island Design Forum and acclaimed up and coming designer Katie Eary. It premiered at London SS14 Fashion Week.
For i-D magazine's More Than A Model series, AB/CD/CD shines the spotlight on lacrosse-playing Topshop campaign star Rosie Tapner.
AB/CD/CD presents the SS14 collection from River Island, featuring model Barbara Palvin. The summery fashion film is the most charming documentation of petty theft you'll ever see.
Steven Briand shows us why Air Berlin is such a successful airline - because they can't sit still.
Antoine Bardou-Jacquet's new spot for VISA, featuring Olympic athletes David Wise, Denny Morrison and Sarah Reid.
Metronomy has brought Michel Gondry out of his music video retirement for 'Love Letters' - an aesthetic feast with all the quirky, whimsical charm we were hoping for.
Pharrell, Stevie Wonder and Daft Punk delivered one of the best Grammys performances of all time on a killer set designed by director Warren Fu. Beginning as a simple sketch, Warren developed the design in collaboration with Daft Arts and made an already incredible combination of musicians an even more memorable show.
Augustus Punch brings us one of the biggest US campaigns of the year via 72andSunny called 'My Kind Of Holiday' for Target. From Christmas presents floating on balloons to themed spinning turkeys, this colourful production of 20 individual spots reminds us to share and hashtag our unique holiday celebrations.


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Catherine Winder, producer of the Clone Wars movie and TV series began the second of the Star Wars day panels, focusing on the 3-D storytelling techniques of Clone Wars. "When I first took on the role of producer, George said to me I want you to produce something that no one had ever seen before. We have to produce fantastic stories, but they need to be truly cinematic. He talked to Dave [Filoni] and I, and one of the things he said to us was: you need to get rid of storyboards. Dave and I looked at each other, and we thought, 'what is he thinking?' It took us a while for us to figure out what to do." The result was the development of 3-D story.
"What we're working on is an extension of what George has been working on since the '70s," says Director Dave Filoni. "It's really how do you cinematically tell the story. For George, telling a story starts and ends in editorial. George has storyboarded in the past, but the thing you'll notice about them as they cut from shot to shot, they're very static. They're beautiful drawing, but they don't give you a real sense of timing. That was problematic for George. George likes to edit and cut on motion and action, across head movements and hand movements. The editing of A New Hope is very fast paced. That kept the momentum moving in the story. He wanted to develop a way to get that final editing, which he could only do with live action coverage, really early on in the process."
Filoni explained how ILM's Dennis Muren cracked this challenge in using videomatic techniques for the speeder bike chase in Return of the Jedi. Muren used tabletop models and action figures to cut together a rough version of the chase to give Lucas footage he could use in editorial. "So before computers, they actually used these little models, and they got approximate camera angles. So you see the progress from static images to moving images. The downside was that those trees aren't where the trees are, the bikes aren't to scale, and the actors can't be matted into this footage. So it's a very rough idea of what's going to happen."
With 3-D technology, pre-visualization is now much more exacting, with results that more closely align to the finished shots. "It turns animation more into live action," explained Filoni. He brought up an example shot of the pre-viz system with a layout shot of a scene set in the Jedi Council.
"See those little black boxes there? Those are all cameras. You're looking at it from sort of a God's-eye view. So we've got the Jedi Council in their chairs. Anakin and Ahsoka in the middle. Before, I would have gone to storyboard each little action by action. Here, what I can do is plan all the blocking of the whole scene. I can float all these cameras in here and cover the entire sequence as it happens."
"So I can have a wide shot on the entire action, I can have a medium shot on every character, and a close-up shot on every character on the entire scene. Now people often react strangely when I tell them I work in animation and we're going to shoot a scene. But that's actually what we do now. We actually don't storyboard anymore. We plan it out as directors where people are going to move. Sometimes we give thumbnails, but mostly, we get on the set with these digital actors, and we shoot the scene. I'll have all those shots and coverage for the entire length of the sequence, so when I go work with my editor, Jason Tucker, we can literally sit down and cut in shots as we would live action footage."
"I really couldn't believe what I was hearing, so I kind of freaked out a bit when I heard that we weren't doing storyboards," said Steward Lee, episodic director. "In my experience I found the fastest and most efficient way to visualize story was to do it with traditional boards. Of course, I love the project so I was willing to take up the challenge of learning these 3-D tools. And it turns out, after I learned the 3-D tools and previzing my sequences and shots, we found out it actually cut down the story process by a couple of weeks. It made it faster in the long run. So it's more efficient doing it in 3-D story."
"It lets the artists explore the sets," said Vince Toscano, season two CG supervisor. "We can explore different staging of our characters. It's actually quite nice to be able to sit down in the 3-D world and look around the sets and find interesting compositions and interesting performances that you might not immediately begin with, and just start shooting. It's all in the computer, and it's free. There's no film costs. So we just shoot lots and lots of coverage. So we hand over all that footage to our editors, and say, hey, can you cut this three or four hours down to four or five minutes? Thanks, bye!"
"It's like playing with G.I.Joes," says Justin Mettam. "We've got Anakin and Obi, and we put them into positions. I come in on a Monday morning, and I know that I'm going to do a lightsaber sequence, so I liaise with Stew, the director, and he gives me some visuals that he wants to see throughout the sequence. Stew is a big fan of Bruce Lee, so we get a lot of great action in there. Stew gives us an idea of things he wants to see. It's quite exciting as you start to hone things and throw in new ideas."
"When I first started, at the time, the department was called layout," said Ben Price, 3-D story artist. "The way it used to work, we would work off storyboards. The storyboard artist would read the script and talk to the director, and board out an action sequence. We would get those boards, and then we would replicate the shot in 3-D. That's great, and that was fine, and it wasn't particularly difficult. Halfway through, they mixed it up on us, and we did 3-D story. They took away the boards and gave us scripts! So now you have to start thinking. It just opened up the door creatively. Your options went through the roof."
"It was terrifying at first, but you stumble across shots just by moving about the 3-D space," said Mettam. "You'll be under the AT-TE and get this amazing composition just by orbiting around the 3-D space, you'll uncover a shot you'd never imagine."
"When you're told to come onto a project named Star Wars, you immediately feel a huge responsibility. When you're told you're going to do this project and you're going to shoot a bunch of footage, and the guy who's going to look at it is named George Lucas, you get a little stressed out at first," said Filoni. "That was definitely true when we started. We shot a bunch of sequences early on, and George would come in and go over them. It's a really unique experience in filmmaking. Normally you have a board of people at a big network look at them, and you never really met them, and they give you notes. Here, we've got the guy who did Star Wars and THX and American Grafitti. George knows filmmaking, and to be able to learn from him has been a real privilege for all of us."
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WASHINGTON, DC—Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced Monday that the country's seven-month-long effort to conserve sunshine has resulted in the largest national daylight surplus since October 2005.
"We have built up over 200 hours of this precious, life-giving resource," said Bodman, noting that "the sun's rays are not going to last forever." "We have decided it would be most prudent not to squander this valuable daylight by distributing it to Americans, instead suggesting that they all just wake up a little earlier."
Bodman said the surplus will be stored in the Strategic Daylight Reserve—a system of opaque, sealed-off underground tanks located in Arizona—and only tapped in the case of the sun burning out or a particularly rainy afternoon.
Shapley wrote:Instead of this 'spring forward, fall back' nonsense, what if we just 'spring forward' every six months? It'd be easier to remember, and we'd build up a massive surplus - we'd gain a whole day every twelve years! Keep it up long enough and, by the time the Sun burns out, we'll have enough sunlight saved up to last us for years.
One concern, however. Does all that stored sunlight contribute to global warming?
"Switching at least one Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb cuts around $30 off your annual electricity bill, according to Bob Aldrich of the California Energy Commission. "We'll all save money and reduce global warming," he says. "And, we won't have to build new power plants."
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I've put three in my computer room/office ceiling fan at home. They take a second to come on so that can be disconcerting. Also the lighting is slightly…odd. I don't know quite what to say about it.
It seems to be very adequate for my purposes but I'm beginning to suspect that I should have used one or two instead of all three
A recent Washington Post article gave this scientist's quote from 1972. "We simply cannot afford to gamble. We cannot risk inaction. The scientists who disagree are acting irresponsibly. The indications that our climate can soon change for the worse are too strong to be reasonably ignored." The warning was not about global warming (which was not happening): it was about global cooling!
I have long been an agnostic on global warming: the evidence is ambiguous. But I almost became a convert when Greenpeace publicised photos showing the disastrously rapid retreat of the Upsala Glacier in Argentina. How disastrous, I thought, if this was the coming fate of all glaciers.
Then last Christmas, I went on vacation to Lake Argentina. The Upsala glacier and six other glaciers descend from the South Andean icefield into the lake. I was astounded to discover that while the Upsala glacier had retreated rapidly, the other glaciers showed little movement, and one had advanced across the lake into the Magellan peninsula. If in the same area some glaciers advance and others retreat, the cause is clearly not global warming but local micro-conditions.
Yet the Greenpeace photos gave the impression that glaciers in general were in rapid retreat. It was a con job, a dishonest effort to mislead. From the same icefield, another major glacier spilling into Chile has grown 60% in volume.
Greenpeace and other ecological groups have well-intentioned people with high ideals. But as crusaders they want to win by any means, honest or not. I do not like being taken for a ride, by idealists or anyone else.
"The ERO projects that U.S. demand will increase by 141,000 megawatts (MW) over the next 10 years. Supply, however, will increase by only 57,000 MW, and that assumes that all currently proposed new facilities are approved and built.
The system will be operating below the marginal capacity needed to ensure supply reliability at all times. In other words, in peak periods like heat waves, there won't be enough electricity to go around. Blackouts will inevitably result
One key problem is the sheer difficulty in building new power plants in America today. Politically powerful green lobby groups object to the building of any new plant that does not use some form of renewable energy, yet renewable energy cannot meet demand for power on its own.
They also object to nuclear power stations because of their supposed danger, even though modern nuclear plants have an impeccable safety record. And they oppose coal-fired plants because of their alleged contribution to global warming."
Is it time for nuclear plants?
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