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Steve Jobs and My Grandma
My life was changed by Steve Jobs. And my Grandma Hoshi.
I was an engineering major at San Jose State when I first saw a Macintosh computer. At the time, I was enrolled in a FORTRAN computer programming class that required middle-of-the-night trips to the computer lab to catch an open punch-card machine, then standing in line to hand over my rubber-banded stack of cards to a "computer operator." The DEC computer filled half the sterile room, with a loud droning hum and intermittent card-shuffling sounds. Seriously? Punching in lines of code at 2 am and waiting 20 minutes to find out if I was right or wrong?
It was clear I chose the wrong major.
And then the Macintosh came to Spartan Bookstore. It was putty-colored magic and I wanted it more than anything, but it was far more expensive than I could afford. At our annual New Year's Day family gathering, I was talking about this newfangled personal computer to my mother and grandmother. My mother rolled her eyes to let me know once again it was out of the question, but my grandmother heard my passion and went to get her checkbook.
She said, "I can give you money after I die or I can give some to you now when you really need it. Take this and go buy your computer." I nearly cried. I was an early adopter.
Over the years I've owned every major model of the Mac: the luggable models, the jewel-toned space pods, the orange clam-shell laptop, the white desk-lamp model, all the way up to my trusty MacBook Air and iPad today.
The simplicity and intuitiveness sparked creativity in ways I never dreamed, including starting my own Mac-only business. I vowed I would NEVER, EVER have to use a Windows PC again and then I made it so at High Tech Connect.
In fact, several years ago I did buy a Dell laptop with Windows. It lasted four days before I shipped it back. It was either that or Child Protective Services would soon take my children for the stream of profanities they were exposed to at home. Not pretty.
Even my husband, a security sales expert for Cisco Systems, has been converted. He's quite protective about his tools of the trade: MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone. My children have all been forced to use Apple products by their mother, as well.
So when Steve Jobs died, I felt a gaping hole in my heart. This man had me giddy for every press conference, like an impatient kid on Christmas, in awe of his showmanship and breathtaking surprises. I suppose this is what it felt like for my parents when John Lennon died. It was far too soon for this much brilliance to flicker out.
Rest in peace, Steve. I am incredibly grateful to you and my grandma, for bringing joy, creativity and independence to my life and my company.


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Recently Professor José Gabilondo appeared on CNN Dinero to discuss two political controversies in Washington, D.C. that have turned on questions of tax policy and enforcement.
On May 14th, he analyzed the growing debate about selection criteria used by the Internal Revenue Service to search for impermissible political activity in applications for tax-exempt status by social welfare groups.
On May 22nd, Gabilondo discussed how multinationals reduce their tax burden by using overseas affiliates, an issue that rose to prominence after members of Congress accused Apple of evading its U.S. tax liabilities by shifting income abroad.
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FIU on CNN en Español (Part 2)
Professor Gabilondo teaches federal income tax and corporate and partnership tax at the College of Law. Before joining the academy, he worked in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He has been profiled on TaxProf Blog.

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Follow the cracks between Overhang Direct and Ooga Chocka. After a ledge about 20ft up, you'll reach a long wide undercling. Climbing up to the right of this undercling is more like 5.7, while climbing the smoother face to the left is the actual 5.9.
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Atlanta native Cam Newton got his first look at the Atlanta Falcons, who picked up a NFC South win too reach .500.
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The Atlanta Falcons rallied to beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in the homecoming game of former Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton. The homecoming celebration was derailed by a Falcons defense that forced three interceptions and two sacks on Newton, while Michael Turner handled the scoring load with two touchdowns on 139 yards rushing.
During Monday's Atlanta Falcons' press conference, head coach Mike Smith was effusive with his praise of Turner and the results from the running game on Sunday:
We felt like the way they were going to defend us was going to give us an opportunity. I don't know that we basically came out and said how many carries Michael was going to have but Michael got the ball rolling early and we kept feeding him because we felt that he was in a groove.
Smith on getting Turner outside on the edge versus the Panthers:
When people try to defend us, they're going to basically tell us where we're going to be able to run the football and that's the premise of, again, I say it over and over, of our offense and we felt that we were going to be able to get him to the second level and get him to the second level there on the perimeter. Of course, when you've got Michael coming around the corner at 245 pounds, there's some guys that might not necessarily want to take a clean shot at him.
You might remember that here on SB Nation Atlanta we noted that the Falcons success is deeply rooted to how many carries Turner gets a game. Turner hit the magical number of 20 again on Sunday, giving Atlanta three wins in three games when Turner gets 20+ carries.
Hurry-up offense? Explosive passing game? Julio Jones? What's all that fuss worth when Atlanta can grind out a two-touchdown win over a division opponent? Sunday's 31-17 win over the Panthers was vintage 2010 Atlanta Falcons, when Ryan took to the air with reserve and hit just enough key third down passes to keep defenses honest against workhorse Michael Turner. It might be regression in terms of this team's offensive evolution, but it was undoubtedly a win.
Fullback Ovie Mughelli, who caught a touchdown pass:
"This is what we do. This is what we enjoy doing. We practice running the ball hard. We practice moving guys off the line, and scoring.
Turner was impressed with the play of the offensive line, and obviously has no problems "reverting" back to a run-heavy offense:
"I saw a lot of green as a running back today. The offensive line provided huge running lanes to make big runs. We wanted to give the team a big spark by producing a good amount of yards on the ground, and controlling the clock. We wanted to play hard for the team and I am very pleased with the performance.
"I believe [running more than 20 times a game] wears defenses out. It also plays to one of our biggest strengths as an offense. There is no question the rushing attack is a big part of our team identity. That said, we do understand the importance of having a strong passing game and being multi-dimensional.
Head coach Mike Smith admitted that run-first was the game plan all along:
"We wanted to run the football and control the line of scrimmage, and that was what we wanted to do in the ballgame. It was our game plan, and that allowed us to control the clock."
What a final quarter! At the beginning of the quarter, the Falcons actually couldn't come through where they usually do: the red zone. On third and goal at the Carolina two, Ryan couldn't commit to a receiver and the Falcons were forced to settle for a 24-yard Matt Bryant field goal. That would, however, tie things up at 17 points apiece with 14:15 left in this ball game.
On the other side, a holding penalty gave the defense an opportunity to force another punt. On third and fifteen, the Falcons forced Cam Newton to throw underneath- well short of the first down- and in turn a Carolina punt. A decent eight-yard return by Eric Weems had the Falcons in business at their own 40-yard line.
And then the Ryan-led no huddle offense was executed to perfection. While the Panthers finally started stuffing Michael Turner, Ryan made two excellent plays on third down- including a beautiful 34-yard completion to Harry Douglas with pressure coming from all directions- to keep the drive alive. Finally, on second and goal from one yard out, Ryan took it in himself on a QB sneak to put the Falcons up 24-17.
And then the defense came through. After giving up a big first down run to DeAngelo Williams, Corey Peters read a screen pass perfectly and intercepted the short pass by Newton. In a game where turnovers have been the difference, the Falcons have had two huge ones. Peters just made a big-time play that could very well seal this one for the Falcons, as they now are threatening to score inside the Carolina 30.
Once again, it would be Turner to break the Panthers defense. On the ensuing drive, he would carry the ball six times for 29 yards, including his second TD of the game that would seal the Falcons win. On the day, Turner the Burner had 27 carries for 139 yards. His success opened up the passing lanes, and the offense looked much better than last week.
The defense, while not fantastic, made enough plays to limit a red-hot Cam Newton. Brent Grimes did an excellent job on Steve Smith as well. All in all, the Falcons move to 3-3 having played their most complete game of this season. Finally, it would seem all the talk of "improvement" has come to fruition.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Carolina Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
The Panthers started this half on offense, and really there's not much I can say that you haven't heard already. The Falcons got very little pressure from their defensive line, and when they did (this time John Abraham) Cam Newton broke out of a would-be sack and turned it into a gain. The defense broke down on yet another third-down play, and Abe's inability to wrap up allowed Newton to rush for the 14-yard score.
The only adjustments on defense that I saw (if you wanted to call them that) were more blitzing and looser coverage. Neither really made any impact. The Panthers were still able to score, only this time it was more painful to watch because the drive was longer.
On offense, the second-half stagnation continued. Outside of a 13-yard completion to Tony Gonzalez, not much happened. On the second third-down of the drive, Ryan threw into double coverage and it fell incomplete. Though he's had a good game thus far, the Ice Man just seems way too locked in on Roddy White at times. You look at quarterbacks like Rodgers and Brees, and you see they use all of their weapons. Just something to consider.
Matt Bosher, however, has finally shown some improvement: he booted a 46-yard punt that landed inside the Carolina 20. The punt team definitely gets a gold star for improvement thus far.
On the defense's second round of the half however, the pass rush finally came through. John Abraham broke into the backfield and forced and incompletion on first down, and then Ray Edwards notched the second sack of the game on third down. That forced the Panthers to punt out of their own end zone, and the offense took over at midfield. Nice to see Edwards show that he's getting healthier by the week.
And the offense did what we'd been expecting all week: leaning on Michael Turner and the ground game. Ovie Mughelli has had a great game blocking for Turner, as has the offensive line (for the most part). Three straight carries by Turner went for 41 total yards and put the Falcons in a first and goal situation as the third quarter came to a close.
So, you could call that third-quarter "improvement," although really it's more a case of "well, it wasn't as bad as before." Still, the Falcons haven't let this game slip away yet, which sadly has me in a good mood. If the Falcons can score and put together a good last quarter, however, they'll be sitting at .500. Let's go!
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Carolina Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
After finding some offensive success, the Falcons defense again struggled against Cam Newton. In only four plays, the Panthers moved from their own 20 to the Atlanta 28, mostly through the air. After a blitzing Stephen Nicholas sacked Newton and brought up another third and long, the secondary again gave up a long passing play. John Abraham was almost certainly held on the play.
It only took two more plays for the Panthers to score their first touchdown, which came on a one-yard Jonathan Stewart run up the gut. Outside of Nicholas' sack, the lack of pressure has been easily noticed. Perhaps BVG should blitz more, considering that it worked, rather than continuing to only rush four on every play? Just an idea.
Meanwhile, the offense stuck with what successful, namely the no-huddle "Texas" offense. After a couple of runs and a third-down completion to Roddy White, Turner broke to the outside for a 33 yard gain. But, in typical fashion, a personal foul on Roddy (he's been doing that a lot lately) cut that gain in half.
Ryan then finally got Harry Douglas involved on a 23-yard pickup into Panthers territory. Another pass interference on the Panthers- this one pretty blatant- brought up another first and goal from one yard out. It took them three tries, but Ryan finally found Ovie Mughelli on a one-yard TD toss, putting the Falcons up 14-10. It was a 12-play, 80-yard drive orchestrated by Matty Ice to perfection, and exactly what this team needed.
On defense, well... the Falcons were pretty poor again. After converting yet another long third down, Newton was picking up on almost every pass. Then, a very questionable (it was complete #$%&, you could say) roughing the passer called against Abraham gave the Panthers a free 15 and a first.
Then just as the Panthers seemed absolutely guaranteed to score a touchdown, super-clutch Williams Moore batted an errant Newton throw into the air, and Brent Grimes picked it off in the end zone. Talk about timely. That would for all intents and purposes end the half, preserving a 14-10 Falcons lead. Upcoming: the dreaded third quarter. Let's see if the Falcons can make adjustments.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Carolina Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
As we get underway at the Georgia Dome, a few notable lineup changes: John Abraham, who's playing status was in question earlier in the week, is starting this week, as is fellow veteran Todd McClure. Harry Douglas has gotten the start on the outside in place of Julio Jones.
Well, the Falcons first offensive drive of the game featured a good mix of pass and was moving along just fine, until Matt Ryan threw the ball to no one on third down, and the Falcons were forced to punt at midfield. Clearly there was some sort of miscommunication between Ryan and the intended receiver Roddy White, and that'll happen sometimes. But you can't have it killing your drives.
On the plus side, Matt Bosher had probably his first good punt of the season, pinning the Panthers on their own 12. But that great field position was squandered almost immediately: pass interference called on William Moore resulted in almost 20 free yards for Carolina. Then after forcing a third down, Cam Newton did his best Aaron Rodgers impression by escaping what should have been a Falcons sack and scrambling for the first down. Suddenly I'm having flashback's to last year's UGA-Auburn game...
Later in the drive, with the Panthers inside the red zone and threatening to score, Newton's pass intended for Greg Olsen would fall incomplete in the end zone. But man, it could have easily been a touchdown. Carolina would settle for a field goal, giving the Panthers a 3-0 lead early in this ball game.
Atlanta took over on offense again, and three straight running plays called pretty much tells you what the Falcons are trying to do. A toss (!!) to Jacquizz Rodgers and some nifty running would result in a first down. Then Ryan went to the air and found Roddy for a 14-yard gain. That is how you open up the passing game.
After a series of multiple penalties against the Panthers, Ryan went deep to Roddy White in the end zone and Charles Godfrey was called for the pass interference (it could have easily been a touchdown). So with first and goal at the one, Turner punched it in as the first quarter came to a close. The Falcons now hold the lead, 7-3, on the back of that great no-huddle offense.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Carolina Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
The Atlanta Falcons will be without Julio Jones against the Carolina Panthers, but you already knew that. They'll also be without defensive backs James Sanders and Christopher Owens. The good news: defensive end John Abraham will return, as will center Todd McClure. Both missed last week's game against the Green Bay Packers.
For the Panthers, linebacker Omar Gaither is still officially out. Tackle Jeff Otah, who had been questionable and limited in practice with a back injury, is also out. He'll be replaced by rookie Byron Bell. Defensive end Charles Johnson will play.
Otah's exit and Abraham's return could make for some interesting matchups along the offensive line. This could be a good week for Ray Edwards and Kroy Biermann to get going opposite Abraham, but they'll still have the slippery task of wrangling Cam Newton.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Carolina Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
With some zero- and one-win teams still hanging around, man NFL fans are resorting to other avenues to keep them interested. And which one is more obvious than the one that goes straight to Vegas? The NFL Week 6 lines are here.
Cam Newton could be getting friendly with Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham after all. Abraham returned to practice on Friday for the Falcons after a groin injury forced him out of last week's loss to Green Bay. Abraham was listed by Atlanta as limited and questionable for Sunday, and the AJC reported that he was considered 50/50 to play.
Center Todd McClure and offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds both returned on Friday. McClure also missed the Green Bay game, and is listed as probable for Sunday. Safety William Moore has also returned from a neck injury suffered in the loss to the Packers. Meanwhile, the age-defying wonder and certain Hall-of-Famer Tony Gonzalez returned to full practice with an elbow injury, and will be probable for the Panthers game. You can't hope to stop the NFL's Methuselah, only to contain him.
The only players officially missing Sunday's game will be wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) and safety Chris Owens (concussion).
Atlanta is a narrow home favorite going into a must-win divisional game against Carolina this weekend.
After being inducted in to the NFL Hall of Fame in August, former Atlanta Falcons CB Deion Sanders will be honored at halftime of this weekend's game against the Carolina Panthers.
The president of the Hall of Fame, Steve Perry, will introduce Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who will present Sanders with his Hall of Fame ring.
In five seasons in Atlanta after being drafted out of Florida State, Sanders became known for his flashy "Neon Deion" nickname as well as his on the field exploits. He was the rare to CB who was also a household name, and he was one of the last two-sport athletes in the professional ranks, splitting time as an OF for the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.
He made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams with the Falcons, and his jaw-dropping athleticism allowed him to score touchdowns on interceptions, receptions, punt and kickoff returns.
Sanders, now an analyst at the NFL Network, was enshrined as the eighth member of the Falcons Ring of Honor in a ceremony last season.
The Atlanta Falcons' head coach Mike Smith is familiar with the problems that facing an athletic quarterback can present for your defense. Smith will face one of the bright young stars in the NFL this week in the Carolina Panthers No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Cam Newton. Smith knows that you can't lead the league in 20+ yard plays, like Carolina currently does, and not have someone doing something right under center.
Smith said as much after the Falcons' practice on Wednesday. via atlantafalcons.com
"They're number one in the League so they've got a very explosive offense that can cause you problems in a lot of areas and one is the quarterback with his ability to scramble, extend plays and put the pressure on your entire defense."
Smith has been coaching his defense on how to handle a player like Cam Newton, or at least how to try and contain him.
"Our guys, that's a big emphasis point starting today, is that you're going to have to cover longer. This is a guy that has shown in the first five games that he can extend plays and there's that fine line of when you come out of coverage; we've seen it happen and he's launched the ball 60 yards down the field. "
Another wrinkle that the Falcons will have to deal with is the option-attack that Newton and Carolina will use from time to time. It's not something you see very often anymore in the NFL and is definitely something that you have to gameplan for, especially when facing a quarterback with the rushing ability that Newton possesses.
"It's been a while since we've had to defend the option. Again, that's part of their offense. In terms of what they're doing, they have multiple packages. We've got to make sure that we are sound because the quarterback is a ball carrier. He's their leading rusher down in the redzone, especially down there in the redzone and that creates a completely different dynamic."
The Falcons take on the Panthers Sunday at 1pm in Atlanta. For more information and coverage on the Atlanta Falcons visit The Falcoholic.
The Atlanta Falcons find themselves at 2-3 on the season and two full games behind the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South standings. The Falcons host the 1-4 Carolina Panthers in Week 6.
With Julio Jones ruled out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Carolina with a hamstring injury means that the Atlanta Falcons will have to shuffle around their depth chart at wide receiver. Harry Douglas will move into the Falcons starting lineup and reserve wideout Kerry Meier also figures to see extended playing time.
Douglas has just 11 catches for 80 yards on the season as the Falcons' No. 3 wide receiver. Douglas' speed is his weapon and he could benefit from a few more looks from quarterback Matt Ryan this Sunday.
Kerry Meier has been active in four of the Falcons' five games but has yet to catch a pass. He figures to get extended minutes on Sunday with Eric Weems also joining in the rotation.
"We feel very good about Kerry Meier and his athletic ability," Smith said. "We haven't done a lot of four-wide sets so we've not had an opportunity to get him many snaps. He'll get his opportunity this week."
For more on Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons, be sure to check out The Falcoholic.
In a statement released by the NCAA, the NCAA's associate director of enforcement Jackie Thurnes told Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs that the Tigers had no major violations and have ended their investigation in signing of Cam Newton.
Over 50 interviews were conducted in regards to Cam Newton over an alleged pay-for-play scenario, along with documents obtained by the NCAA including bank statements, IRS tax documents, phone records and e-mail messages.
It is noted in the letter that Auburn self-reported their dealings with Cecil Newton, Cam Newton's father, and "an owner of a scouting service (presumably Will Lyles) that they worked together to actively market Cam Newton for compensation. The report listed that Cam and the University of Auburn were not aware of the activity, this making Cam's time as a Tiger violation-free.
Also in the letter, Thurnes addressed the allegations of Raven Gray, Stanley McClover, Chaz Ramsey and Troy Reddick, who were all featured HBO's Real Sports "Dirty Money" episode. It was alleged that they all had received impermissible benefits while at Auburn. Due to a "lack of cooperation" by certain individuals involved, all allegations have not been substantiated.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will miss the team's upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers due to his hamstring injury, coach Mike Smith confirmed at his Wednesday press conference. Jones had been held out of practice early in the week, with Smith saying he'd wait until Wednesday to update Jones' condition.
Jones suffered the injury late against the Green Bay Packers while trying to run down a deep pass. He got tangled up with a defender and had to step to the sideline. Trainers walked him into the locker room shortly after.
It'll be ... interesting ... to see what the Falcons can do offensively minus perhaps their best weapon. Statistically at least, Jones has been just about the only Falcons receiver or runner who's exceeded expectations. He currently leads the team in receiving yardage.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic, plus SB Nation's NFL news hub.
If one is trying to understand why the NFL reigns supreme in the national sports landscape then look no further than this game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers. Six weeks ago this game was billed as a blowout with the dominant NFC regular season champions poised to demolish the cellar dwelling Carolina Panthers, but now the fortunes of both teams has lead to a line in this game only giving Atlanta a 3.5 point edge in Sunday's game.
This is astonishing because the Falcons are at home, meaning Vegas only has faith in them to beat the Panthers by what equates to a half point (imagining this was played on a neutral field). An unsure injury situation surrounding Julio Jones, coupled with a Panthers team that played the New Orleans Saints down to the wire has ensured this game which was once an easy W, is no longer regarded as so easy.
Perhaps some of this 3.5 point line can be attributed to a gross under-estimation of Carolina thus far in 2011. Across their five games the Panthers are 4-0-1 against the spread as they continue to play close games amounting to an average loss of just 5.5 points. Meanwhile the Atlanta Falcons have been lackluster in terms of their spread with games like Seattle where Atlanta were pegged to blow out Seattle, only to leave the door open.
Sunday's game will be decided by quarterback play. Matt Ryan has under-performed expectations in 2011 as he's thrown 7 touchdowns to 6 interceptions, while Panthers' QB Cam Newton has vastly exceeded them as a rookie, throwing for the same number of scores and picks as Ryan. Ultimately I think the Falcons win, but it's going to be close, so I would take the Panthers plus the points.
When it comes to over/under we're looking at a line of 51 points. Neither the Falcons nor the Panthers have any problems scoring in bunches, and both have suspect pass defenses; as such I'm taking the over all day long. Atlanta are able to put up a lot of points in the Georgia Dome, and the Panthers are averaging 25 points when there are no weather conditions.
This really is a tale of two cities, where in Atlanta their team really shouldn't be 2-3 as some critical execution errors have prevented them from winning games, and in Charlotte where the Panthers are better than their 1-4 record suggests. When it's all said and done I feel the Falcons have too much veteran experience for a young Panthers team to overcome, but I have a distinct feeling this will have a 'game of the week' type result.
For more on the Falcons please visit The Falcoholic, and for more on the Carolina Panthers head over to Cat Scratch Reader.
The Atlanta Falcons don't fall all that far in this week's NFL power rankings. Hooray for not all that far!
The Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, October 16th at 1pm ET at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
After coming into the season with Super Bowl expectations, the Falcons have struggled to a 2-3 start and currently sit third in the NFC South. What has been ailing the Dirty Birds?
Over the past few years, Falcon-Panther matchups have been some highly contested games, often accentuated by the fact that these two teams simply don't like each other. Fortunately for the Falcons, the Panthers' lack of a fully capable QB at the moment likely puts them at a disadvantage for their week six trip to the Georgia Dome.
This game marks the Falcons coming off a very tough five-game stretch to open the 2011 season, which makes it all the more crucial that Ryan & Co. can beat the Panthers. However, given their surprisingly underrated defense the Falcons cannot afford to overlook a Panthers team with a fair share of elite-caliber players.
Record: Went 2-14 in 2011 (worst record in the NFL)
Last Meeting: Twice in 2010 (Falcons won both games)
Notable Additions: TE Greg Olsen (trade), TE Jeremy Shockey, K Olindo Mare, QB Cam Newton (draft pick)
Notable Losses: CB Richard Marshall, QB Matt Moore, TE Jeff King
When Jerry Richardson mentioned that the Panthers would be "aggressive" during free agency, many people scoffed at the idea of the notably stingy owner going on a spending spree. However, that's exactly what the Panthers did. Carolina most notably traded for Bears TE Greg Olsen. The team also managed to keep several of their own high profile free agents, including RB DeAngelo Williams, LB James Anderson, and DE Charles Johnson, whom the Panthers brought back on a whopping six-year, $72M contract.
For the 2011 edition of the Panthers, they look surprisingly similar to the one that went 2-14 last season. The defense, led by LB Jon Beason, looks on paper to be an above average defense at the very least. The front four are still in question, but Carolina's linebacking corps is probably top-five in the NFL. While the defense may not shut down what is perhaps the best Falcons offense I've ever seen, Turner is not going to run all over them either.
Then we come to the offense, which (along with injuries) was the achilles heel for the Panthers last year. Matt Moore, Jimmy Clausen, Tony Pike, and Brian St. Pierre all appeared at QB for Carolina last season. This year, it appears Clausen and first overall pick Cam Newton are battling it out for the signal-caller job, and by all accounts neither has been particularly impressive this preseason.
For the Falcons, this game should be a real chance for the secondary to shine. With No.2 WR David Gettis out for the year with an ACL tear, the receiving options are once again limited to Steve Smith (and Greg Olsen). Thus, it will come down to Grimes being able to shut down Smith, and the Abe-Edwards tandem being able keep Newton in the pocket and wrap him up when he's running.
Still, with the first five games being so tough, this game will serve as a nice breather for the Falcons.
For more on the Falcons, check out The Falcoholic. For more on the Panthers, check out Cat Scratch Reader.
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Source(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 201(d), as added Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, § 4,63 Stat. 579.)
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Rob Manfred, baseball's chief operating officer, testified last week during the grievance filed by the players' union to overturn Rodriguez's 211-game suspension.
A person familiar with the hearing, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press on Saturday that Manfred testified the sport wasn't concerned whether Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to minors because MLB's interest was his relationship with players under investigation.
Baseball suspended 13 players last summer following its investigation of Bosch's now-closed Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic. Rodriguez received the lengthiest penalty and was the only one in the group to contest his discipline.
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Topfer Theatre Community Open House
You are invited to join in celebrating the opening of Austin's newest cultural treasure, the Topfer Theatre, at a Community Open House and Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3rd from 10am to 3pm. All events are free and open to the public.
Following a formal dedication ceremony of the Topfer Theatre, we'll feature tours of the new theatre and grounds, discussions with Rhytons artist Cliff Garten, music from our Theatre for Youth production of Mariachi Girl and a reading of Steven Dietz's Mad Beat Hip & Gone, which will make its World Premiere at ZACH in Spring of 2013.
We'll have food, beverages and the typical ZACH flair that always make these events special.
We hope you can join us for this very special day for the Austin community!
Here's the lineup:
- 10 a.m. – Official dedication of the Topfer Theatre and sculpture Rhytons
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Tours of the theatre building and grounds
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Mariachi entertainment on the People's Plaza
- 12:30 p.m. – Reading of Mad Beat Hip & Gone in the Topfer Theatre
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The state ethics commission will be looking into the actions of Norman Rankow, the former chairman of the town dredge advisory committee after Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting in Edgartown. Rankow violated town and state environmental laws last month when he authorized the use of the town's dredge for a private client in Katama Bay without necessary permits from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
The Martha's Vineyard Times reported that town counsel Ronald H. Rappaport strongly voiced his criticism at the meeting and recommended the town take action against Rankow.
"This is a very serious matter, that town equipment was utilized to do unpermitted dredging for private benefit in Katama Bay, and to dump the spoils into the bay… It's the type of activity that undermines the public's faith in their government. It's necessary that the selectmen and other town boards take forceful action."
Rappaport recommended referring Rankow's actions to the state ethics commission to which the selectmen agreed without hesitation.
Rankow, who has been on the dredge committee for the past decade, did not attend the meeting. Rankow resigned from the dredge committee in a letter dated February 2. According to the Times, the letter, "made no mention of the burgeoning controversy over the unpermitted dredging project on property owned by Stephen and Deborah Barnes." Later Rankow admitted that he authorized the use of the town dredge last month for the Barnes property without the proper permits from the town conservation commission.
Apparently, the Barnes' were unaware that the dredging was unauthorized.
The conservation commission's survey showed not only that the Barnes project dredging depths exceeded what was proposed, but also that the sand was dumped into the bay instead of onto the beach as it should have been. As a result, there are now enforcement orders from the town conservation commission, the state Department of Environmental Protection, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
The Times reported that, "The Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Environmental Protection are now considering how they will enforce their regulations. They have a range of enforcement options. They could order the owners, at their cost, to restore the dredged area. They could order mitigation in the form of some environmental benefit such as shellfish seeding or beach nourishment in another area of the bay. They could also impose substantial fines."


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By Analorena Zeledon
ideas for reigniting your relationship
Are you and your spouse in a funk... with both of you feeling like you're trapped in a routine that you just don't know how to escape? Worse, is your love life stuck in a rut, too?
Remember those magical days when you first met and started dating? Fast forward a few years-- once you add children and a couple of full time jobs into the mix and life gets complicated. You are left with barely enough time to breathe, let alone time to spend a romantic evening together.
It may be time to jump start your relationship with your spouse. Dr. Lisa Paz, an expert in Clinical Sexology, Marriage, and Family Therapy, has some exciting date ideas to help break you out of the routine and reignite your love life.
Okay, so now that you're learned something new together, take your partner's hand and sail away into a luxurious and sensuous couples massage. This intimate activity will not only heighten your senses but will leave you in a state of pure bliss. However, if the idea of spending a pretty penny on a spa is too nerve-wrecking, then opt out of an expensive retreat and create one in the comfort of your own home.
Light candles, turn up soothing ocean sounds, and buy some aromatherapy massage oil. You'll both enjoy getting and giving the extra TLC.
Now that you and your spouse have learned something new and relaxed together, work up some courage and be adventurous. Hit the new hotspot in town, but go incognito. Use new names. Adopt a different persona. Wear a wig. Be creative. To put it simply, go on a "blind" date with your partner and soak up the thrill of doing something risqué!
Ultimately, the "how to's" and the date ideas are endless and doable, as long as you follow one rule: Schedule, schedule, schedule! Take the idea of dating your spouse seriously, and set aside the time to reconnect and have fun together.
Only by combining your efforts will you and your hubby make dating each other a success. So make an appointment. Use your imagination. Compliment each other. Take turns planning. Go all out and most importantly, have fun!
Dr. Lisa Paz is a Board Certified Sex Therapist and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She spends her time between her private practice in Miami, lecturing at the University of Miami, and appearing on local and national television programs. Even with that hectic lifestyle, Dr. Lisa still has time to date her husband every Friday.
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MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY: SCSU's Hanowski player of week in WCHA
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University forward Ben Hanowski of Little Falls, who scored three times and had 10 shots on net as the Huskies took three of four points from North Dakota last weekend to move into first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, has been named Red Baron WCHA Men's Offensive Player of the Week for Jan. 29.
A 6-2, 195-pound senior left wing, Hanowski was also named the No. 2 star of the game both nights.
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Project 12. Assessing the impact of land use and climate change on particulate metal transport to the oceans
Primary Employer: Landsvirkjun (Energy Co.), Reykjavik, Iceland
PhD Programme: University of Iceland, Science Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland (3 years)
Metals are transported to the oceans either as dissolved species in the water or as suspended particles. Suspended particles can affect biological activity and water quality and control dissolved species through various interactions, but also represents an important part of nutrient cycles and the carbon cycle. Data for rivers in NE Iceland suggest that the suspended material flux is much more dependent on discharge rate than are dissolved species, and thus more sensitive to climate change and land use. Dam construction on some of those rivers has filtered out the suspended particulate load, changing the nature and chemistry of the metals transported to the ocean, and providing a venue for determining the impact of changing particulate loads on metal transport. This project will examine the natural elemental and isotopic variations accompanying seasonal changes in runoff prior to dam construction with special focus on chemical reactions within the glacier environment of the river catchments. These results can be compared with the present-day (post-dam) downstream variations seen in both the dissolved and suspended particulate flux. This will allow assessment of the impact of dam construction, land use, and climate change on weathering in river catchments and on the elemental and isotope composition of material delivered to the oceans.
The researcher will be based at Landsvirkju and University of Iceland in Reykjavik (http://earthice.hi.is/) as part of their PhD programme under a joint agreement between the Landsvirkjun and the University. We envision strong collaboration with other partners where for example isotope measurements will be done at Durham, Oxford and Toulouse.
Employment and eligibility. The PhD candidate will be employed for three years by Landsvirkjun and enrolled at the University of Iceland. Applicants should hold a degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or other relevant field. Details regarding requirements for applying to the PhD program at the Department of Geological Sciences can be found at https://english.hi.is/sens/faculty_of_earth_sciences/application
As required by European Commission Marie Curie Training Network regulations, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, applicants must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers (since the time of undergraduate degree or equivalent). Also, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
For further information regarding the position or the MetTrans Network, send an email to Sigurdur R. Gislason, University of Iceland or Hakon Adalsteinsson at Landsvirkjun.
Application. The application must be in English and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates of examination results according to the requirements listed at the website above, and two reference letters. It should be sent to Sigurdur R. Gislason, University of Iceland. The deadline for the first round of applications is March 30, 2012. Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
Final applications by the selected candidate is required in electronic format (https://ugla.hi.is/umsoknir/index.php) and should be sent after the decision by the selection committee, with a copy to Hafdís Eyjólfsdóttir, project manager of graduate studies, tel: +354 525 4473, e-mail: email@example.com.


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SDUSD Pres. Headed To Runoff Against Opponent
Candidates Seek Election Or Reelection
San Diego Unified School District Board of Education President John Lee Evans will be headed for a runoff against his challenger, Mark Powell, while Marne Foster will succeed Shelia Jackson in another school board race.
» Link: Latest Election Results» Sign Up For Breaking News Alerts» Like Us On Facebook» Follow Us On Twitter Meanwhile, Trustee Richard Barrera was re-elected without opposition.Evans, a psychologist, told a local television station that the district has struggled with lower funding from the state the last few years."We've done the absolute best we can do with the little funds we've been given," Evans said. "I think that's why I've gotten support, not because people are happy about what's going on in the schools in terms of all these major cuts, but because they know that we've really given priorities to keeping classroom teachers in the classroom and that that's been the last thing we've attacked."Powell, a university instructor whose two children attend city schools, said he could no longer stand by as education was undermined by misguided leadership and poor decisions, such as promises of raises given in the absence of additional funding and property sales he compared to "selling your water heater to pay your gas bill."Foster, a community college teacher and administrator, cruised to victory to replace Jackson, who opted not to seek reelection.


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Basketball team begins Bill Self Boot Camp
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Bill Self can run practice without basketballs and make his players lift weights until their arms fall off, but after one day of his famed "Boot Camp," he's going to need to work a little harder to see what his team is made of.
"Nobody threw up," Andrew White III said. "So it was a real good experience."
Alas, there's still time for Self to make his team sick. For the remainder of the week the Kansas men's basketball team will go through 5:30 a.m. workouts before taking a break for classes, then getting back to the gym.
Keep that in mind if you happen to see any players sleepwalking down Jayhawk Boulevard, and perhaps help them look both ways before they cross the street. You can be sure they'll need as much assistance as possible.
"It's a different kind of tired, you know what I mean?" former Kansas player Marcus Morris said to the University Daily Kansan in 2010. "Your body's tired. You really can't sleep that much.
Then you're just running around and doing drills and getting yelled at. It's just draining."
Think about that the next time you consider walking onto the team. It doesn't matter how much playing time you get, Self's standards hardly change.
"Coach does it for a reason," White III said. "I think that's what really brings a lot of guys together."
Yep, nothing like running wind sprints before the sun comes up to reaffirm the concept of teamwork.
But, for those who've been through Self's Boot Camp before, it's a chance for voices to become a little louder and set the tone for the year ahead.
"There's so much communication going on today," White III said. "Just to make sure everybody was getting through it at the pace we need to have it done."
White III also said there's a part of him that enjoys the process. When the Jayhawks are battling through tough games he'll think back to all these workouts to keep his teammates motivated.
With a heavy non-conference schedule, Kansas must be ready to start grinding out wins early.
The Jayhawks face the Duke Blue Devils just two games into the season, and head to the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament just a couple of weeks after that.
The tough competition has made Self's Boot Camp more vital this year. Fortunately, even the newcomers have been able to keep up so far — although there's still plenty of time to draw the ire of Self.
"We didn't have to do much extra," White III said. "That's always good for the first day."
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Amarillo, Texas - Potter County Constable - Precinct 1 Todd Page was found dead in his Amarillo home shortly after noon Monday. Amarillo police say they responded to a subject not breathing in the 2800 block of S. Bowie street when they found Page sitting in a chair not moving.
They say that there does not appear to be foul play or signs of a suicide. An autopsy has been scheduled for this week in Lubbock.


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IndyCar Partners With Soap Box Derby
INDIANAPOLIS – Racing greats such as Tom Sneva, Cale Yarborough, Denny Zimmerman, George Snider and Eldon Rasmussen started their journey to the Indianapolis 500 and Indy car racing behind the wheel of a Soap Box Derby racer.
Now a new generation of future Indy car racers will have a chance to follow their tire tracks.
IndyCar has formed a partnership with International Soap Box Derby, which will bring the excitement of Indy car racing to the thousands of young people who participate in Soap Box Derby events across the country.
"This is an opportunity for IndyCar to connect with thousands of youth across the country as they follow their racing passion," said Jason Penix, director of grassroots initiatives, IndyCar. "As IndyCar looks to grow its fan base, we see this as a chance for young people to see our sport and learn about all the careers that are available in open-wheel racing."
International Soap Box Derby is the recognized governing body of Soap Box Derby racing and includes the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby and the Gravity Racing Challenge.
The partnership will create cross-promotion and marketing opportunities for both organizations. The Derby will become part of IndyCar's grassroots initiative while IndyCar drivers will be featured prominently in All-American Soap Box Derby promotions and marketing initiatives.
IndyCar branding was featured on all participants' Soap Box Derby racers during this year's FirstEnergy All-America Soap Box Derby in July in Akron, Ohio.
"This relationship will bring together two of the country's great racing organizations," said Derby President & CEO Joe Mazur. "We host more than 600 races around the world annually and look forward to growing our brand through our relationship with IndyCar."


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Following up my "How to Shoot HD, Create Art and Not Be Overwhelmed..." piece, now it's time for you to tackle lighting. Second to poor audio, improper lighting is the surest sign of an amateur production (keep breathing, stay with me). I was hesitant at first to do a post on lighting. I like to keep my advice simple and easily digestible yet, there is nothing simple about lighting. Even when you use one light, the process by which you come to that decision (when made artistically not because you only have one light) is not a simple one.
I also like to to stay free of contradictions, yet even I know the concept of "improper lighting" is terribly subjective.
So why are we here? Because I like a challenge. Also, lighting is my most enjoyable aspect of being a Cinematographer and it would be a shame not to share that. Every DP's approach to lighting is very personal, derived from years of observance, practice, trial and many embarrassing errors. Nuances in lighting is what separates a technician from a Master DP. Deconstructing a Vittorio Storaro shot is like dissecting a poem.
Many new filmmakers either have impressive SLRs with a good dynamic range (latitude) and think they can shoot with only available light. Or they have low end HD cameras and overcompensate by using every single light in their Lowel or Arri Kits. Let me guide you to somewhere in between.
As is my custom, I'll give you some basic rules on how to light for HD. Your job is to learn these rules, apply them, gain some confidence and then break them.
Everyone needs to know how to do Three Point Lighting. There are several tutorials online. However, regardless if you're shooting a doc, web-series or narrative, you do not have to light every subject this way. Lighting and contrast ratio choices are ultimately about mood and what is most appropriate for the subject. Frequently when I shoot interviews for documentaries, one soft key light is sufficient (Lowel Rifa lights are a good cheap investment). This is because I work with HD cameras with a healthy dynamic range. They can record significant detail in the highlights and shadow areas. If you are shooting with a lower priced "Prosumer" camera, you'll probably always want a fill light to show detail in your shadow area. Or maybe just the third light, the hairlight, to separate your subject from the background (helpful if you don't have filmic lenses to create shallow depth of field).
When setting a light, I try to place it a few feet above the actor's head and tilted down at a 45 degree angle. Not only does this reduce the possibility of an ugly shadow but the actors don't have to worry about being blinded by your lights.
Have a basic knowledge of color correcting and diffusing your lights. Chances are whatever lights you are using are tungsten balanced. When your camera is set (white balanced) to 3200/light bulb icon, all of your lights (rentals and house lights) will match. If you are shooting near windows, the daylight will look blue. If shooting in a grocery store, hospital etc under fluorescent lights, those overhead lights will look green. If that's your look? Great. If not, cover your tungsten lights (the Arris, Lowels etc) with a CTB gel to match the daylight and white balance to the 5600k/sun icon. Or put Plus Green gel on your tungsten lights to match the fluorescent and manually white balance using a sheet of white paper. All gels range from Full to ⅛ correction. This is helpful, for instance, if you want an actor to be a little warmer (not bright orange) in comparison to the window light. They give you the option of subtlety. Please note: all gels will reduce the light's output. Professionals also rent HMI lights which are daylight balanced. We're not going to go near that. However, do investigate Kino-Flos or Daylight Photoflood bulbs for a budget friendly and relatively easy to manipulate light to match daylight.
Lighting serves two purposes: to either augment what is already there or to add what was never there, thereby creating a mood/atmosphere. I cringe when people say they love "natural lighting" and equate that with using no lights. Obviously, you could shoot a night time exterior scene using no lights and record an image. But to sell the experience to your audience, it's best (my opinion) to use lights to augment what is there naturally. This is what is meant by "motivated light": you place a light whose direction and color implies it's coming from the sun, the moon, the chandelier, candle etc.
If you're really nervous about lighting a scene either because of your lack of experience, you're low on skilled crew or low on time, at the very least aim one light with lots of diffusion on your actor/in the scene. Diffusion gels help to hide your light source while still allowing you to add a little "oomph" to your actor. Try to use the biggest light you have access to because diffusion also reduces light output. Every Cinematographer has their favorite diffusions. My gaffers could rattle mine off in their sleep. To get your feet wet, buy some 216, 250 and Opal. Most gels are available by sheets or by the roll. Purchase according to your budget.
Another "diffusion" option is to use Paper Lanterns with either a household bulb or photoflood bulb inside. They're relatively easy to assemble and can be placed just out of frame as a soft key light or to mimic an overhead lamp. Be careful if the wattage of the bulb is high and the lantern circumference is small. The paper lantern can burn.
Get a Lee or Rosco Gel book to learn of all of your color correction, party gel and diffusion options. Party gels help you to create a light source that may seem unnatural or unmotivated but captures the intended romantic/scary/mysterious/unearthly mood.
You will never fix "it" in post. The best Colorist collaborate with the DP and Director and build upon what was originally lit. That's how we create art. Yes, a Colorist can correct a lighting mishap but that takes considerable time and money, which I assume you do not have. (I will write a post in the near future about how to prepare for the Digital Intermediate and communicate with your Colorist.)
Learn to think like a Grip. In addition to operating camera support (dollies, jibs), Grips also handle all non-electrictrical equipment to modify your lights and ensure a safe set. Grips are also the best problem solvers. Some suggestions that might come from a grip: black out the windows so you don't have to worry about competing color temperatures, angling a mirror to redirect the sunlight to elsewhere on set, placing a Silk (type of diffusion) in between your actor and the sun to reduce contrast or put your lights on stands with wheels so the light can move alongside an actor. Sometimes the best, cheapest and fastest way to light a scene is eliminate lights. A possible book to flip through is "The Grip Book" by Michael Uva.
Pre-production is your best friend. Location scouting is key. At the very least, know what practical lights are already at each location, which way the windows face (I always bring a compass with me to scouts) and how much electricity is available. Until lighting is second nature, I strongly urge you to create lighting diagrams for each scene: where you expect the camera to be, where you'd place each light and with what gel. This will save you time and simplify communication with your crew during the shoot. If you have access to the location prior to shooting, you can "pre-rig" meaning place most of your lights ahead of time. It's less stressful and gives you time to play with different lighting concepts. If you have a comfort level with light meters, then I'd advise you look up footcandle charts for all of your lights.
Whenever possible, watch a full rehearsal and practice any camera moves before deciding upon placement of your lights.
Low budget is never an excuse. Whenever I've taught lighting, either at CCNY or during my workshops in Nigeria or Belize, I've played a game with my students: Name 20 different light sources that cost $5 or under. We always hit at least 20, sometimes more. The whole point of the exercise is to recognize the resources all around you. I won't give you all 20 but will start you off: sun, car headlights, refrigerator light.
No matter what, I can not overemphasize the importance of safety. Place sandbags on your stands. Know what is meant by "lefty loosey, tighty righty". Have safeties on all lights hanging from above or in a precarious position. Another excellent book is "Set Lighting Technician's Handbook" by Harry Box. It might be too advanced, but it is an excellent resource.
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Cybel | February 7, 2014 8:37 PM
Thank you everyone for adding additional lighting suggestions / tricks etc.
@ Clayton - yes. Sometimes I use HMIs for day exterior scenes. Other times it's best to use reflectors to add light or diffusion/flags to cut down the light. It all depends upon what the script dictates, what the director wants and what your camera (and post production budget) is able to accommodate.
Clayton | January 31, 2014 7:11 PM
Nice read. You know your stuff. You think lights are necessary for natural light, exterior daylight scenes?
Dave Barak | January 31, 2014 3:12 PM
I just recently finished shooting a series of short interviews that required ease of mobility, and we a lighting kit that, while good, was also not as portable as I would have liked. They were all tungsten fixtures, very hot.
Next time I plan on going with LED lighting, either Arri, Mole Richardson or Strahlen. The Arris and Moles are nice, but pricey. The Strahlens overall are less expensive - not cheap, but not nearly the cost of the other two. The Strahlens were designed to be usable with still photography light modifiers, so they're designed along the lines of still photo strobes. Still photo strobes tend to be designed for portability - many photographers, including many I used to work with in the newspaper business - now travel for a lot of their work, and they pack portable strobe systems. So overall, I think Strahlens would be a good choice for my next project that requires mobility. But I do like those Moles too, just not as portable or as inexpensive to fit with accessories.
Bryant Lemelle | June 26, 2013 7:46 PM
Thanks for sharing your tips on an extensive subject that very difficult to encompass in a single blog post. I would emphasis to the young filmmaker to clearly establish the frame with actor blocking and/or the camera movement used within the particular shot. Because no matter what lighting or grip equipment you use, it's important that it does not enter the frame in the execution of the shot. I know it may sound elementary but you would be surprised by how much time is wasted when this simple step is skipped in the "Process." Block, Light, Rehearse, Tweak, Shoot.
In addition establishing the frame makes it easier to choose the lighting equipment that you'll use. The wider the frame will determine the size of the light you can use to arrive at a particular light level. The choice of particular lighting instruments can the most difficult aspect of cinematography but with practice and healthy dose of trial and error those decisions become easier. Once the technical aspects become second nature the artistry can come alive.
-Bryant Lemelle
Cybel | May 11, 2013 10:52 AM
I forgot to add two pieces of information :
- Consider Lite Panels as another, relatively speaking, affordable daylight balanced light
- Abel Cine offers a plethora of workshops on cameras and lighting. They do an excellent job at addressing the needs of professionals and those new to the industry. Look under "Trainings" at their website
Terry G | May 9, 2013 10:06 PM
I've been a long time reader of this site but this is my first post ever. Thank you for sharing this. I'm a film maker and this is very very important information. The director and dp's relationship is special and should be taken seriously. In the first 20 seconds of any project one can tell the quality right off the bat either by the cinematography or sound. You can not slack on that!


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Everyone in college talks about time management. But exactly what is time management? What does it look like on a daily basis? And, since college is supposed to be an educational environment, let's ask the question on everyone's mind: what is a good definition of "time management" anyway?
"Time management" can be defined as a person's ability to keep things balanced in their life. It involves the setting of realistic expectations, a willingness to say "no," and a healthy perspective for the short-term and long-term horizon. Time management requires both discipline and flexibility. In a nutshell, "time management" could be described as a person's willingness and ability to prioritize things that are most important to them.
In college, of course, time management becomes increasingly challenging. There are tons of things all day, every day that are important and interesting. Time management in college, then, becomes a student's ability to prioritize the most important things -- and to let go of other things that may not be as critical.


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The Pre-Pottery Neolithic (abbreviated PPN) is the name given to the people who domesticated the earliest plants and lived in farming communities in the Levant and Near East. The PPN culture contained most of the attributes we think of Neolithic--except pottery, which was not used in the Levant until ca. 5500 BC.
The designations PPNA and PPNB (for Pre-Pottery Neolithic A and so forth) were first developed by Kathleen Kenyon to use at the complex excavations at Jericho, which is probably the best known PPN site. PPNC, referring to the terminal Early Neolithic was first identified at 'Ain Ghazal by Gary O. Rollefson.
Pre-Pottery Neolithic Chronology
- PPNA (ca 10,500 to 9,500 BP) Jericho, Netiv Hagdud, Nahul Oren, Gesher, Dhar', Jerf al Ahmar, Abu Hureyra, Göbekli Tepe, Chogha Golan
- PPNB (ca 9,500 to 8200 BP) Abu Hureyra, Ain Ghazal, Çatalhöyük, Cayönü Tepesi, Jericho, Shillourokambos, Chogha Golan
- PPNC (ca 8200 to 7500 BP) Hagoshrim), Ain Ghazal
PPN Rituals
Ritual behavior during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic is quite remarkable, indicated by the presence of large human figurines at sites such as 'Ain Ghazal, and plastered skulls at 'Ain Ghazal, Jericho, Beisomoun and Kfar HaHoresh. A plastered skull was made by modeling a plaster replica of skin and features onto a human skull. In some cases cowry shells were used for eyes, and sometimes they were painted using cinnabar or other iron-rich element.
Crops of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic
Crops domesticated during the PPN include the founder crops: the cereals (einkorn and emmer wheat and barley), the pulses (lentil, pea, bitter vetch, and chickpea), and a fiber crop (flax). Domesticated forms of these crops have been excavated at sites such as Abu Hureyra, Cafer Hüyük, Cayönü and Nevali Çori.
In addition, the sites of Gilgal and Netiv Hagdud have produced some evidence supporting the domestication of fig trees during the PPNA. Animals domesticated during the PPNB include sheep, goats, and possible cattle.
Domestication as a Collaborative Process?
A recent study at the site of Chogha Golan in Iran (Riehl, Zeidi and Conard 2013) has provided information concerning the apparently wide-spread and perhaps collaborative nature of the domestication process. Based on the exception preservation of the botanical remains, the researchers were able to compare the Chogha Golan assemblage to other PPN sites from all over the Fertile Crescent and extending into Turkey, Israel and Cyprus, and have concluded that there might very well have been inter-regional information and crop flow, which might account for the nearly simultaneous invention of agriculture in the region.
In particular, they note that crop domestication of seed plants (such as emmer and einkorn wheats and barley) seems to have arisen throughout the region at the same time, leading the Tübingen-Iranian Stone Age Research Project (TISARP) to conclude that inter-regional information flow must have occurred.
This Guide to Prehistory is part of the About.com Guide to the Neolithic and the Guide to European Prehistory.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin isn't about to apologize.
Yes, the Badgers are stumbling into the Big Ten title game after a 21-14 overtime loss to No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday. Currently third in the Leaders Division, they've basically been gifted a shot at playing for the Rose Bowl because the Buckeyes and Penn State, the two teams ahead of them, are ineligible for the postseason because of NCAA violations.
But it's not as if that's their doing.
"We don't control that," quarterback Curt Phillips said. "We just have to make the most of this opportunity."
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Happy New Year Girlfriends!
Tomorrow starts a new year and a new slate. Resolutions will be made (some broken, some not) and we'll start a new year with optimism and hope.
Before we move on to 2009, it's a wonderful time to reflect on 2008 and what lessons we can learn to take into the New Year for a better 2009 to come. Personally, I have some definite wishes for what I would have done differently in 2008:
- Yep, me. The (old!) girl who started Girlfriendology. I wish I would have spent more time with my girlfriends. While I try to 'walk the talk' I still struggle with my schedule and finding time for the special women in my life as much as I would like. I have mentioned before, I am in no way claiming to be a model girlfriend. I just have a commitment to be a student of friendship and to learn and inspire along the way.
- If you look around you, you'll probably see what I see - girlfriends who bless your life on a daily basis in ways that no one else (no husband, boyfriend, casual friendship) could. My girlfriends support me in my dreams, they give me grace in missing their birthdays or not being available for lunches as much as I'd like. My amazing friends encourage me, even when they don't always get what I'm doing. (Girlfriendology and social media aren't common commitments so I don't expect them to understand why and how I spend so much time on them.)
- A difference in viewpoint between a girlfriend and me caused some serious damage to our friendship. We both were hurt and, although the healing is taking place, I would have avoided that subject all together. I can't bring back the months that it has taken to get past the pain and fear of losing that friendship. I so regret that it happened and pray that we can make our friendship even stronger from 'weathering this storm' together.
- Quitting my job and committing to Girlfriendology full-time caused a financial strain on my family. We no longer have insurance provided or a steady paycheck (my husband does freelance writing – he's great – hire him!!). In some ways this financial shift made us a little more prepared for the economic downturn that happened in the final quarter of 2008. We were already cutting spending and bills as much as possible. However, this new level of 'frugality' continues to impact my friendships. I can't go to dinner or lunch with friends. I haven't had girlfriend celebrations nearly as often as I would love to do. I'm limited on buying any gifts or having the joy of giving surprise girlfriend gifts, buying their coffee or treating them to dinner. In a very humbling way, my girlfriends have over-compensated for this and, for that I am so grateful. Becky has brought me lunch or breakfast for our Friday girlfriend coffee dates (and a book that she knew I wanted). Cath, Jill, Barb, Deana, Joan, Ellen and other girlfriends have provided lunches, dinners and great conversations. Terri, Penny, Patty, Carole, Allison, Bridget, Paula, Lynn and Rhonda have had us over for dinner and/or shared their home with us. Lucrecer shared a room with me at BlogHer and other fellow Cincinnati Women Bloggers (like Shannan, Amy, Laura and Susan) who chipped in for our recent Holiday Social without making me feel bad for not being able to contribute for the food. Jody shared so much helpful information and great ideas with me from an expensive seminar that she attended just yesterday. Anne generously offered to help and is bringing coffee to our New Year's Day brunch tomorrow – and so many more acts of girlfriend generosity. 2008 has taught me the lessons of humility and frugality – and sheer joy for girlfriends and the support, encouragement and love they provide.
Who knows what 2009 will bring? Sponsors, partners, opportunities for Girlfriendology? (I hope so!) Or a different path for me or my husband? Will the economic situation continue to intensify or will we correct the financial path we've been on? What will the New Year bring as far as our health, happiness, comfort level, stress, the loss and arrival of loved ones, new technologies and new friends?
One thing I do know will continue to be a major impact on my life will be my girlfriends – the dozens of women who care about me, challenge and support me, who teach me lessons that no one else could. Those friendships I look forward to growing, appreciating and celebrating. Those girlfriends I know will continue to inspire me and make me a better person. That's enough hope and optimism to override all my other concerns and worries. How can 2009 not be GREAT with my girlfriends by my side?! I can't wait to spend the New Year with you all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR (and THANKS!) GIRLFRIENDS!
The following article offers even more thoughts on lessons learned in 2008 from Linda Lowen of About.com. (Linda was kind enough to feature Girlfriendology on About.com for National Women's Friendship Day – check it out!)
Linda's Women's Issues Blog
By Linda Lowen, About.com Guide to Women's Issues
What I Wish I'd Done – Or Done Differently – In 2008
Monday December 29, 2008
Two steps forward, one step back. Do any of us stride confidently into the new year without a backward glance (tinged with regret) at the year that was? It is human nature, after all, to ponder the road not taken. And maybe this end-of-year self-tally of 'what might have been' is akin to throwing salt over one's shoulder — a way of keeping the devil at bay in the year ahead.
Here's what a diverse group of women revealed about their own glances backward during 2008:
* New York Times healthcare reporter Jane Gross expresses regret over how she managed her mother's care in her final years. (It's an eye-opener for any woman dealing with an aging parent.)
* Presidential VP candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin wishes she'd done more media interviews.
* Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who late last year emerged as a 'love yourself no matter what your shape' body image advocate, says she should have spent more time naked.
* Carrie Fisher, promoting her new book Wishful Drinking, told Matt Lauer on the TODAY show that she wishes she'd turned down the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars.
* Small business owner Anita Campbell shares what she should have done when launching her startup — tips that she offers with the wisdom of hindsight.
* Entrepreneur Leah Woodward, who previously owned her own business but had to return to 'being an employee' in 2008, created a laundry list of "14 Lessons I Wish I'd Known Before Going Back to Being An Employee."
* Albany Times-Union blogger Naomi Selden expresses regret over a 'Stolen Christmas' present.
What do I look back at with regret? Several things:
* I wish I'd stayed on top of the 'stuff' coming into my house; my family has inherited much of the contents of both sets of parents' homes (mine passed away, his downsized to a retirement community) and now we don't quite know what to do with it all.
* I wish I'd been stricter about grades with one daughter and more generous with praise for the other daughter, and made more time for both.
* I wish had been better at returning phone calls and making time for 'girls night out' with those women in my life who often get ignored but still consider me a friend.
* And I wish I could have had twice as many hours each day to share more links, articles, blogs and stories of women's lives here.
Our forward momentum is always slowed by the friction of past regrets. That's the condition of the human spirit, especially with regard to women. And perhaps that's what keeps us from flying too high or sinking too low.
Past experiences are the stitches that hold the fabric of our lives life together. It's to be expected that we may pull at a few loose threads now and then as we tidy up another year. If that's what you're doing in these final hours of 2008, that's okay. As you can see from the examples above, you're definitely not alone.
So, girlfriend. What do you wish you'd done – or done differently – in 2008?
Image by Atomische.com via Flickr
Girlfriendology, the online community for women based on girlfriend inspiration, appreciation and celebration (and New Years Resolutions and Wishes!) Technorati Tags: girlfriendology girlfriends new+years resolutions 2009 celebrations


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Emergency Creamy Tomato Soup (healthier!)
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Okay, it wasn't really an emergency. It was just that our eight-year-old Nicholas really wanted creamy tomato soup for dinner when both parents were recovering–more weakly than we'd hoped–from a stomach virus that the kid had several days earlier. Daniel and I both were very sick Monday, a little better Tuesday, and then I went back to work yesterday but regretted it by mid-afternoon. On the way home, I was dizzy and gurgling ominously in the lower abdomen, so instead of stopping to buy the chicken soup Daniel had requested, I went straight home, thinking I would go to the store later. Nicholas was excited to go to the store and had decided he wanted tomato soup. We even had a coupon for new Campbell's 100% Natural (the existence of which makes me want to stop buying their other soups, because you see what they're saying there?).
But I never got better enough to leave the house. An hour past our usual dinnertime, I was still lying around moaning and had just added heartburn to my list of woes. I didn't even feel capable of heating up and stirring canned soup if we'd had some available.
Daniel to the rescue! His first step was looking at a recipe for creamy tomato soup in the Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook, which he describes as, "where I look when I want something classic and American." The recipe called for a large can of diced tomato. What we had was homemade marinara sauce. Since Nicholas is a fan of the creamy tomato soup at Panera Bread, which is Italian-flavored, we figured this would work. Daniel cut the recipe in half and used it as a guideline for how to combine milk and tomatoes without curdling. The result was this recipe: Read more…


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Memorial service for Sue Hendler Oct. 3
A memorial service for Susan (Sue) Hendler will take place on Saturday Oct. 3 at 12:30 pm at Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham St.
Professor Hendler was an accomplished scholar, teacher and administrator in the School of Regional and Urban Planning and the Department of Women's Studies.
She was a columnist for the Kingston Whig-Standard who used humour and honesty to guide readers through the maze of her cancer journey.
A private interment ceremony will follow the memorial service. As an expression of sympathy and respect, donations to the Kingston Humane Society or to members of "Sue's Care Team" in the upcoming CIBC Run for the Cure would be appreciated.
Sue Hendler's columns in the Kingston Whig-Standard


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Uxella League washout (From This is The West Country)
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Uxella League washout
2:00pm Thursday 9th January 2014 in Sport
THE wet weather decimated all of Sunday's Uxella League fixtures, with a total of ten games all being postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
In Division One, Tiger Old Boys home fixture with New Foresters was cancelled – as were Flag old Boys against Pawlett Rebels, Red Tile against Grasshoppers and Blake Old Boys against Maltshovel.
All four Division Two games were also rain-hit - and both North Petherton versus Huntspill Crowns and Huntspill BPH and Red Tile Reserves also suffered at the hands of the weather.


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Two of our favourite stylish Asian actresses took to the red carpet for the 'Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea' press conference held at Kerry Centre Hotel in Beijing, China on Monday.
Carina Lau: The beautiful actress wore a long-sleeved wool Valentino Fall 2013 black dress featuring slit hip pockets and a contrast white peplum with cutwork and tonal beaded embellishment styled with black pumps.
Angelababy: The model/actress was equally glam, wearing a Christian Dior Fall 2013 pale-pink silk bustier and black-and-off-white silk skirt with a draped detail on the hip, which she styled with black Dior heels. You may remember that Ahna O'Reilly wore this dress to the 'Jobs' LA screening last month.
The same day, both ladies attended the premiere held at Solana, yet only Carina opted to change.
Carina Lau: Turning to Valentino again, she wore a long-sleeved black gown also from the Fall 2013 collection featuring a contrast lace collar and bib, contrast lace buttoned cuffs, a sheer insert at the waist and tonal intricate beaded embroidery at the front bodice, around the waist and at the hem. She styled her gown with her hair back and a black-and-gold clutch.
Angelababy: Wearing the same dress, she opted to wear her hair down on this occasion and added tights to her look.
Should Angelababy have changed? I would've liked to have seen her in a second look, but I like the fact that she was confident enough to rock the same look all day. Who needs the hassle of deciding what to wear and then changing into it?
Credit: Style.com & Getty
Posted by Catherine Kallon on September 25th, 2013 In: Angelababy, Asian Red Carpet Events, Carina Lau, Christian Dior, Premiere, Runway To Red Carpet, Valentino


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over 8.5
If this game was a couple of years ago i would call myself crazy to bet the over when C C Sabathia and Tim Lincecum are pitching but today it looks like a lock. Both pitchers are struggling this season and their CY Young days are far behind them. Tim Lincecum is 10-13 with a 4.40 era and his team is 14 and 16 in all his games this season. C C Sabathia has been horrible since the All Star Break has a 6.58 era and almoast every game he pitches in goes over the posted total. I think there is very good value in betting the over here.


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Public Transit: Buses instead of light rail for MUNI
San Francisco commuters might see more shuttle buses instead of MUNI light rail trains due to a lack of staffing and light rail drivers. An Examiner article found that the hiring freeze 18 months ago left MUNI light rail now depleted of vehicle operators, resulting in transit shutdowns and light rail removals for many San Francisco areas. SF commuters are being supplemented with shuttle buses for transit, resulting in crowded buses instead of light rail trains. What's worse is that MUNI and the hiring freeze might cost San Francisco taxpayers, with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency spending $20 million over budget for transit operator overtime. Even paying retired transit and light rail drivers with overtimed and pensions has done little to sped up graduating light rail operators, whom are finished with training in this summer. MUNI tried to save money by initiating a hiring freeze, but now San Francisco's public transportation faces transit driver shortages and pricey overtime expenditures. Where does MUNI go from here? All the information is from "MUNI Staffing Shortage Means Shuttles at Cost of San Francisco Taxpayers." Link here (http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2011/04/muni-staffing-run...)
Adding to overtime...
Submitted by harris2 on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 4:50pm.
The San Francisco government is also worried about overtime spending by each department, in a similar article by The Examiner, government officials are concerned about the $40 million overage for the overtime budget. The article mentions certain caps on state employees by hours, but trimming overtime pay seems difficult with public transit driver shortages. Link (http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2011/04/san-francisco-officials-want-rei...)


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