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19-4093.00 - Forest and Conservation Technicians
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under the direction of foresters; or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
Sample of reported job titles: Conservationist, Fire Technician, Forest Ranger, Forest Technician, Forestry Aide, Forestry Technician, Natural Resources Technician, Resource Manager, Resource Technician, Wildlife Technician
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
- Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
- Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
- Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
- Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
- Provide information about, and enforce, regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention.
- Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
- Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
- Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Commercial fishing nets — Frame nets; Gill nets; Seines; Trawls
|Measuring tapes — Diameter tapes; Loggers' tapes
|Portable data input terminals — Field data recorders; Field personal computers PC; Global positioning system GPS data collectors
|Reforestation equipment — Brush hooks; Plug spades; Tree planter spades
|Theodolites — Survey levels; Survey transits; Total stations
Technology used in this occupation:
|Analytical or scientific software — Assisi Software Forest; Forest Vegetation Simulator FVS *; HARVEST *; LoggerPC software
|Data base user interface and query software — Forest EcoSurvey; LJI Technologies Lumberjack; Microsoft Access; PhoenixPRO Forest Activity Tracking
|Map creation software — Allegro Landmark; ESRI ArcView; Forestry Reconnaissance ArcView Editor RAVE software; Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
|Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
|Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Work Activities
|Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
|Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Work Context
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 77% responded "Every day."
|Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 64% responded "Every day."
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 64% responded "Every day."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 72% responded "More than 40 hours."
|In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 58% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 58% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 54% responded "Contact with others most of the time."
|Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 46% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 38% responded "Extremely important."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 38% responded "Very important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Associate's degree
|Some college, no degree
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Interest code: RIE
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Environmental Engineering Technicians
|Surveying Technicians
|Geological Sample Test Technicians
|Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
|Precision Agriculture Technicians
|Municipal Firefighters
|Agricultural Inspectors
|Forest and Conservation Workers Green
|First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Bright Outlook
|Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$16.95 hourly, $35,260 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|34,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Decline (-3% or lower)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Forest and Conservation Technicians . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
- Society of American Foresters (SAF) , 5400 Grosvenor Ln., Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 897-8720. Fax: (301) 897-3690.


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Q: Hi Meredith!
I have a crush on a colleague form work. We are both in our late 20s. I am single, while she is in a 7-year relationship. We have worked together for a year and a half and have been obsessed (?) with each other for around 4 months. We are together at least 50 percent of our time (at work, with other colleagues, going for coffee, dancing ... or just chatting online).
We are very sincere and we really talk about what we feel and what we like about each other. Of course, we also talk about how difficult it is knowing that she has a boyfriend, and the fact that we cannot go any further than a kiss (which, in theory, she doesn't approve of either). We have kissed and cuddled several times.
The last thing we discussed was that it should not happen again (the kissing). She feels awful and wants time to make a more serious decision, to see if she really wants to stay with her current boyfriend. (Note: We have been physical since then.) She also makes a big fuss and insists that I am a "better person" than her because I didn't cheat on my girlfriend (when I had one, a year ago). I tried to tell her that I was extremely happy with her and that I never felt that I wanted someone else. And perhaps her case is different, that she does not get everything she would like.
So, do you see any chance for us being a couple? Is what I am trying to do bad/selfish? Should I just try to forget her and not break up a long relationship? Ideally I would like to get closer to her and try to see if things work well between us in a wider/long-term way (she would also like to know, obviously). But that seems very difficult unless there is a fair amount of cheating from her side, which she is not willing to do (I think).
You probably decided what you were going to say after the second line, but I'm prepared to hear it, whatever it is. Any advice feels good at this time.
Many thanks.
– Other Man, London
A: I don't understand how you're rationalizing this behavior, OM.
You're kissing someone who's in a committed relationship. And you suggest (in your second to last paragraph) that you'd like this woman to become an even bigger cheat. How is any of this OK?
My advice is to leave this woman alone until she is single. She's obviously not happy in her relationship, but she has to sort that out on her own.
After you set a boundary with this woman (and explain that you can only date her if she's 100 percent single), you should talk to some close friends about what you've been doing. Get a reality check. Maybe chat with some friends who are in couples. They should have plenty to say.
For the record, I acknowledge that long-term relationships are sometimes over before we end them, and that we don't always get space between relationships for quiet time and reflection. I also acknowledge that we can't always decide who we fall for and when.
But we're not entitled to cheat. It's not OK.
Set a boundary with this woman and go find your empathy.
Readers? Does he have to cut her off? Should he date her even if she becomes single? Are their ages relevant? Is his last relationship relevant? What should he do? Discuss.
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My husband and I sent this to some friends and she called me several times to say thank you for the basket. She went on and on about how beautiful it was and how even the snacks contained within the basket were snacks that people would actually eat! : ) And I must say GiftTree, was on point with delivery. This was my first time using GiftTree, however, it wont be my last!
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Beautiful presentation! December 21, 2014
This was a gift for my son. He said it was really nice, put together very well. I would definitely recommend using GiftTree.
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AWESOME December 21, 2014
Wine lover
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Arrived as promised December 21, 2014
The gift basket arrived as promised & they loved it especially since I sent one each of the Red & White Wine!! It was the perfect gift not too mention the other goodies that was in the basket as well! They were very pleased & said the presentation was lovely!!
Gift Giver
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Christmas Gift December 21, 2014
I sent this to a wine and chocolate person and her family as a Christmas gift. I received a note soon after they received the basket that they loved everything in the basket and devoured everything pretty quickly. I was told the wine was "good" and they already had plans for the white after finishing the red the first day they received the basket. I would definitely use GiftTree again. Great customer service and pricing for the product!
- Recommended
Excellent Chioce December 20, 2014
The presentation is beautiful. I've sent this twice as gifts and the receivers could not believe it. They were so impressed. I was thrilled with the response of the receivers.
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More that expected! December 19, 2014
The recipients of this housewarming gift were thrilled. It arrived ahead of schedule. The first thing mentioned was the personalized ribbon. I had considered not using this option, but am so glad I did. Since it is Christmas time, the ribbon was woven into the tree branches. One member of this couple is vegan and there are goodies enough for this hard to buy food for pallets. I will use your service again. Thank you.
The Golf Stick
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Great!!!!! December 19, 2014
Now that i have found GiftTree, I can always find something for everyone here, well worth the effort and very well assorted, highly recommend
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Exceptional Gift December 18, 2014
This was a gift to my Professional Associates. I've sent it out twice. They were overwhelmed with how lovely the package design was and excited to try everything. Beautiful presentation.
- Recommended
Fantastic Gift December 17, 2014
Our friends who received this gift absolutely raved about it. What more could we ask for.
RE Office
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Great Value & Prompt service December 17, 2014
The person we sent the gift to was very pleased. =)
California Cousins
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Happy delighted Cousins Called December 16, 2014
She was positively giddy over the real gift basket, wine and scissors to open the box.
California Cousins
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Happy delighted Cousins Called December 16, 2014
She was positively giddy over the basket, wine and scissors to open the box.
California Cousins
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Happy delighted Cousins Called December 16, 2014
She was positively giddy over the basket, wine and scissors to open the box.
Awesome December 16, 2014
Delivered on time as promised. The recipient was so happy with it. They went out of their way to thank us and told us that it was one of the nicest baskets they've ever gotten. They said that "Wherever you ordered it from did an amazing job and you definitely need to buy from them again if you never have before!" We are so happy with our purchase! Thank you GiftTree we will be back :D
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Recipient Loved it! December 16, 2014
The recipient of the gift loved it!
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Lovely! December 14, 2014
I ordered this from England to be delivered in California. The communication was great from step one and that meant a lot to me as I was 6000 miles away! I would recommend this company as it was such an easy process.
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Lovely! December 14, 2014
I ordered this from England to be delivered in California. The communication was great from step one and that meant a lot to me as I was 6000 miles away! I would recommend this company as it was such an easy process.
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Lovely! December 14, 2014
I ordered this from England to be delivered in California. The communication was great from step one and that meant a lot to me as I was 6000 miles away! I would recommend this company as it was such an easy process.
- Recommended
Beautiful Presentation December 12, 2014
My brother loved his Toast of California Wine Basket. He remarked the presentation was beautiful and I was delighted with the service. Highly recommended for a special occasion! Thank you GiftTree.
Mom of Three
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Just received and was so impressed!! December 11, 2014
Was the recipient of this basket today and was so impressed with the quality and attention to detail.
- Recommended
Superior in every way! December 6, 2014
I am very happy with the choice and customer service at GiftTree. The recipients loved this gift. A first rate experience!
Impressed Wife
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Excellent Gift December 2, 2014
This was a gift for my husband, whom I might add is extremely picky.Presentation of the wine basket was outstanding, I had his name added to the ribbon, which he adored.... Simply gorgeous!!! He loved it! His entire office were very impressed. Will use GiftTree again and again. Good job guys...You Rock!!!
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Just as pictured! November 22, 2014
We sent this as a wedding gift and it arrived just as in the picture. They loved it! I would recommend this to family and friends.
True Friend
Well Received September 16, 2014
My friend was very pleased and said the basket not only made an impressive presentation but after trying some of the food and wine, said that everything was great and it was all a hit as well. I will for sure order from GiftTree again in the future.
- Recommended
Lovely gift September 13, 2014
The gift basket I ordered was great! Great gift and service!
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Excellent service! September 11, 2014
Recipient was very pleased as was I! Thank you!
Crown 7
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August 25, 2014
I spoke to a customer service rep and she made a few suggestions on what we were looking for. This was a big hit for my sister who just retired after many years of work. The ribbon was a great touch.
- Recommended
Very much in love with the gift July 21, 2014
This gift was for my daughter. She was ecstatic. Haven't spoke with her about other items, but she enjoyed the wine.
- Recommended
Fabulous arrangement! July 1, 2014
My friend said it was amazing and loved the selection of treats!
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June 24, 2014
Great housewarming gift.
Love June 19, 2014
I can tell you really care about your customers. Your thoughts come trough your products. Keep it up. I will be your customer forever. Thanks
- Recommended
June 11, 2014
Great gift and prompt shipping!
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A Great Surprise May 13, 2014
My mom loved everything in this basket!
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Birthday Gift!!! May 3, 2014
I purchased this Basket as a Birthday gift and I couldn't have been more pleased! Thank You again GiftTree for an amazing gift!!!
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Birthday Gift!!! May 3, 2014
I purchased this Basket as a Birthday gift and I couldn't have been more pleased! Thank You again GiftTree for an amazing gift!!!
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They Loved It! April 23, 2014
After reading the reviews, I felt pretty confident sending this gift basket but after it's arrival I am 100% confident that it was the right decision. I have been told numerous times how wonderful it was, that when they opened it: "things just kept coming & coming, one after another, making it hard to choose what to indulge in first". It was definitely worth it.
- Recommended
Wonderful Presenation March 25, 2014
This gift arrive to my daughter as incredibly beautiful
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NICE PRESENTATION February 12, 2014
Came through with a very nice Wine gift basket to a friend of mine who needed cheered up after 8 days in ICU.
I would definitely use the Gift Tree for gifting in the future.
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Recipient stated February 11, 2014
Recipient stated the basket was beautiful as well as the wonderful assortment of snacks. He loved the wine choices.. The gift arrived on time.
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Beautiful January 29, 2014
I was so pleased
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Very pleaing to the eye. January 29, 2014
Since this goes to my granddaughter in Florida - I rely on her opinion - she was very pleased with the basket and the contests. Many thanks.
Favorite daughter
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Well received. January 27, 2014
I sent this basket as a birthday gift and received an overwhelming thank you from the recipient. The assortment of items paired with the wine were well received.
Favorite daughter
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Well received. January 27, 2014
I sent this basket as a birthday gift and received an overwhelming thank you from the recipient. The assortment of items paired with the wine were well received.
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Guaranteed to Gladden January 14, 2014
I sent this to a relative who has been ill and it was the perfect thing to cheer her.
- Recommended
yummy! January 13, 2014
My parents loved this gift i gave them and said it was super yummy!
wine and cheese lady
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Lovely Presentation January 2, 2014
My son's drink very expensive wines and I was hesitant to send this gift. They both said the wine was just fine and the whole gift package enjoyable.
Off the above: more cheese and crackers in place of candy would have been nice. Cheese and wine are great together.
Gourmet Lover
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Lovely Arrangement January 2, 2014
This wine basket was perfect. The combination of items were just what I needed to give to my friend. The arrangement was spot on. I would purchase this basket again and again.
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Loved January 1, 2014
They loved the gift!
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Perfect for any occasion! December 30, 2013
This basket is simply the perfect gift a wine lover could receive. My husband and I have decided to get this for my mother for the holiday season since we live miles away from each other. My mother loved everything about it. From the basket to what's inside the basket. She was so excited! She shared the bottles of wine with my uncles and aunts and they all loved them. A great gift for a great price!
Nice gift!
- Recommended
Very Prompt and Professional December 28, 2013
I was very pleased with my experience with Gift Tree. The package was delivered on time as promised. And what was nice about the experience, was Gift Tree alerted with daily status e-mail updates. Not many services provide that feature. I was pleased with that.
I'm sure the contents in the basket are wonderful. My only criticism is that the price seemed awful high. But nevertheless, I was happy with the purchase.
- Recommended
Great variety December 27, 2013
Postal Pam
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Beautiful basket! December 27, 2013
We sent this basket to our niece and her husband. She said it was beautifully packaged. They enjoyed the wine and other goodies. She has been using the basket for other purposes too! This was a lovely and useful gift.
- Recommended
A Taste of California December 26, 2013
Excellent product! Excellent delivery!
- Recommended
Great purchase December 26, 2013
I don't drink, don't know anything about Wines, but made what I thought might be a safe choice for people who celebrate the Christmas festivities. I got feedback that they were very happy. So mission accomplished.
Last Minute Shopper
- Recommended
GiftTree is Wonderful December 26, 2013
I ordered this for my brother and sister inlaw in Texas. They loved it; beautiful presentation, timely delivery, satisfied customers!
- Recommended
Excellent Wine basket December 25, 2013
My cousin loved it! Beautiful presentation, high quality products and Great customer service! Thank you GiftTree!!
Gift Giver
Wonderful!! December 24, 2013
I ordered this basket for my dear friend for Christmas. She called me a couple of days after she received it and raved about how wonderful the wine and contents were. She also loved the basket! I wanted to surprise her with something other than flowers or fruit and this definitely thrilled her. She thanked me from the bottom of her heart. I will be ordering from GiftTree again.
- Recommended
Loved December 24, 2013
Friends Loved the California Wine Gift Basket
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Loved December 24, 2013
Friends Loved the California Wine Gift Basket
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Really nice basket December 23, 2013
I ordered this as an unexpected christmas gift for a good friend who exclaimed what a " really, really nice basket this was". She said it was chock full of goodies, she kept pulling things out and it kept going "on and on and on". With this reaction I will be using gift tree in the future. Such a quality gift for a reasonable price that made my friend feel really special, thank you so much.
Beautiful! December 23, 2013
I sent this gift to my sister and her husband for Christmas. She loved it and said it was packaged very nicely
- Recommended
Great!!!!! December 21, 2013
Great item!!..Beautiful basket..Fast Shipping,,I love IT THANK YOU!!!
Midwest giver
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Fast shipping and great customer service December 20, 2013
I sent this to my brother & his wife. I was notified when it was shipped and even more surprised to get an email from Gift Tree letting me know it had arrived and what time it was delivered. Even got a follow up call from Gift Tree to see how service was (which doesn't happen much now days)...I was really pleased and would certainly recommend them to friends. My brother loved it!
- Recommended
Perfect Gift December 20, 2013
I sent this to my parents for their Anniversary. They were thrilled! Mom loving Red and Dad who prefers White makes this basket the perfect pairing! And the accompanying assortment of "goodies" makes a complete gift.
On line shopper
Beautiful presentation December 19, 2013
Bought this as a christmas gift for our son's girlfriend- timely delivery- she loved it-plenty to share with her room mate!
Mamma H
Easy Peasy December 17, 2013
I wanted to order a present from UK for family in LA. Couldn't have been easier. Family were delighted with gift . I will certainly be using this website again.
- Recommended
Couldn't be easier December 17, 2013
I ordered this from Australia to be delivered to Las Vegas and it arrived on time and received rave reviews.
- Recommended
Great Presentation December 4, 2013
This is my first purchase from Gift Tree and I was very impressed. I purchased the California Wine Tasting Gift Basket for some special friends. It was partly as a Holiday Gift and partly as a new home gift. The gift basket was beautiful,
reasonably priced, and it was delivered quickly. I was very pleased and happy and so were my friends. Thank you!!! I would definitely recommend and use Gift Tree again.
So Cal Business Owner
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Excellent Choice December 4, 2013
Sent to an East Coast customer, they absolutley loved it! Especially coming from a California vendor. I highly recommend this product!
- Recommended
Beautiful Presentation December 4, 2013
I ordered this as a gift for friends. They called and said they loved it.
I can never go wrong with using your services!
- Recommended
California Wine Tasting Gift Basket November 25, 2013
Absolutely first class service, as always. my family in LA received the gift within four days of my placing the order in England. Will continue using Gift tree in the future.
- Recommended
Lovely Wedding Gift- Get the Personalized Bow ! November 20, 2013
Contents exactly as described, Personalized bow was beautiful- letters were large & easily readible. (it REALLY made the gift a very personal item for the receivers.... not just another gift shipped to them). Shipping was fast to central Florida, just 2 days
Presentation was nice- just remember the items will be cellopane wrapped for shipment. Basket contents doesn't arrive "fanned" out like picture represents.
I've ordered several items & gift baskets from GIFT TREE- they are a dependable source for internet shopping.
- Recommended
Toast of California Wine Basket October 30, 2013
My recipient gave this basket a rave review. She was very impressed. I'm sure, thru her, you will now have another customer.
- Recommended
On time October 23, 2013
The product was a gift, so I did not see it. However, my son said it was lovely and contained a lot of good stuff. Delivery was excellent and the gift arrived when it was expected. I would order from this company again.
- Recommended
Thank you October 21, 2013
Recipient was pleased, nice presentation
loves gifts
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simply lovely October 19, 2013
My sister and her future Husband were very pleased with this gift. She was thrilled with the whole package
- Recommended
Just what the doctor ordered. October 15, 2013
Purchased for family who happens to be a physician. Great house warmer.
- Recommended
Exceptional gift October 9, 2013
Received this basket as a gift. Loved everything in it. The wines are great and I will seek to buy from this site in the future. Thank you.
- Recommended
We could feel the love... September 27, 2013
Dearest Friends sent this lovely basket as a thank you for a recent visit to us in Chicago. The personalized presentation was so impressive we felt we should send a thank you! The California wines were perfect since we live in California for several months a year and the Winery name Jericho was perfect since we're on our way to Israel! All the goodies were deliciously indulgent. We will certainly use this company for our future gift needs.
Queen of Gift Giving
- Recommended
PERFECT! September 19, 2013
My son received this basket for his 24th birthday and thought it was awesome! Great choice of wine and snacks!
Loved the personalized ribbon!
- Recommended
Personal Impressive Gift September 10, 2013
Being able to choose from so many different levels of gift baskets and themes makes deciding what to send a difficult decision :) The selections, the communication from Gift Tree as to when the basket will deliver and then again after it delivers is superb. I think that my favorite part of ordering a Gift Tree Gift basket though, is the fact that I can personalize the ribbon. The personalized ribbon is a show stopper. I can't wait to order from Gift Tree again!
- Recommended
great gift August 12, 2013
my brother like it a lot.
Cal wine
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Toast of California August 1, 2013
I sent this gift as a token of appreciation to a sales manager.
The item came on time and the recipient indicated that basket was beautifully wrapped and he and his staff enjoyed wine and the contents. They were impressed.
Only thing is that the note was misplaced so the recipient had no clue who sent the gift.
S.F. Girl
- Recommended
Gorgeous Basket! June 12, 2013
I bought this basket for my cousin, & her husband. They just loved it. The wine was delicious they said, & I had the ribbon on the basket personalized. They said they had never seen anything like that before. And they also said they loved all the goodies that came with the wine.
Loves To Shop!
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Beautiful Arrangement! June 6, 2013
I sent this to my cousin back East whose husband is sick. I cannot believe how fast they received this, in two days. And, she raved over it. She loved both wines, and all the goodies. I had the ribbon personalized, which she also mentioned as so unique! I have used other winery sites before, but this one is now my #1. Just great service, and great products.
- Recommended
Wonderful gift for someone you love! June 4, 2013
The Toast of California Wine Basket was a wonderful anniversary gift for my daughter and her husband who live in Northern CA. They loved it....every part of it and delivery time was perfect.
Mrs. Jay
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You're great to work with May 15, 2013
Everyone I send a package to through your company, just loves it and tells me so. Thank you for making me look good!
Mrs. Johansen
- Recommended
lovely April 28, 2013
recipients were thrilled and loved everything!
- Recommended
Very happy with this purchase April 24, 2013
This basket was well-received by the recipient. I could'nt
be happier with my purchase of this particular item
considering it is my first. I will certainly remember to use
gifttree in the future. Great quality.
Wine Enthusiast
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Rave Reviews April 1, 2013
I received RAVE reviews from my coworker who I sent this to. She absolutely LOVED it! I also splurged and bought the personalized ribbon. WHAT A HUGE HIT! Can't go wrong! I also need to mention the fantastic customer service. That alone had me sold! THANK YOU GiftTree.com!
- Recommended
"Marvelous" April 1, 2013
My daughter and son-in-law were thrilled-it was their 1st Wedding Anniversay-the gift basket was an impeccable way to celebrate! Thank you so much!
- Recommended
Wine Basket February 25, 2013
Basket was not delivered on Valentines Day. When basket was scheduled, did not get to office until after closing time. I rescheduled delivery and basket was delivered as requested.
Wino extrodinaire
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Fabulous Basket February 3, 2013
Loved the personalized ribbon - gave the basket a special touch!
sunny south
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Outstanding Presentation February 3, 2013
The basket was delivered before the specified time, however it did not cause any problems. The recipient was home from the hospital luckily and able to enjoy the surprise.
- Recommended
Beautiful February 1, 2013
My daughter loved the basket. It even came with scissors. It was an anniversary gift. Will shop with you again.
- Recommended
Great Gift January 12, 2013
I sent this basket as a Thank you gift and the recipient was happily surprised when it arrived at her door. It arrived 2 days ahead of schedule, I was very satisfied with my purchase.
- Recommended
"Wonderful Presentation" January 1, 2013
I ordered this gift basket for my son and daughter-in-law in Va for Christmas. They both LOVED the presentation, the food was fabulous! and my Son was AMAZED at how great the Red Wine was. He said he had not tried the white yet, but, they were looking forward to it! Thanks so much for sending the product exactly how it is presented on your site! I will definately be using GiftTree again!
- Recommended
Excellent Selection December 30, 2012
This gift was for my Aunt and Uncle. They received it just in time for Christmas, although I didn't order early enough. My aunt sent me an email as soon as she got and she mentioned the beautiful presentation and the excellent selection of wine it was. GiftTree.com surpassed my expectations and I highly recommend it to all.
- Recommended
Recipient Loved It! December 30, 2012
The included scissors to open the wrapping was a nice touch. Definitely will order from GiftTree again.
Family goodies
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No grinch here! December 28, 2012
There is something for the whole family--mom & dad love the wine and the kids will love all the goodies in the basket!
- Recommended
WOW! December 27, 2012
"WOW an amazing thing to receive, thank you so much!" was the response I had after sending the Toast of California Wine Basket to family members in L.A. They were delighted with the presentation and contents. I placed the order from Australia and was impressed with Gift Tree's service. I was e mailed shipping and delivery details and the gift basket arrived by the due date.
From Phoenix
- Recommended
The Grandparents loved it! December 27, 2012
We sent two baskets back East to Grandparents, they arrived on time and they raved about them. We were very pleased with the whole process, from ordering to delivery.
- Recommended
Nicely done December 24, 2012
My friends enjoyed it very much.
A fan
Very nice December 23, 2012
We bought this for a couple that we are friends with, and they absolutely loved it. It was also a great value for what we got, thank you GiftTree!
They say they're eating on it a little everyday. December 22, 2012
- Recommended
Nice convenient way to gift! December 21, 2012
I was told it was a nice gift!!
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Nice convenient way to gift! December 21, 2012
I was told it was a nice gift!!
Well Done December 17, 2012
Very pleased from start to finish with giftree, highly recommended!
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Birthday gift for my daughter December 17, 2012
I purchased the beautiful Toast of California Wine Basket for my daughter. My daughter is someone who really knows her wines therefore they had to be good. Gift Tree's service is easy and very efficient. I plan to use their service again.
- Recommended
lovely December 17, 2012
I bought this for a Christmas gift. I haven't seen it but they told me it was lovely.
- Recommended
Anniversary Success December 14, 2012
Our son and daughter-in-law both loved the selection and quality of the products in this gift basket. They were effusive in their thanks for such a nice gift.
- Recommended
The Best!!!! November 9, 2012
My wife and i bought this for our mom just a few days ago for her birthday and you know what she was estatic she loved it this is a wonderful gift for any occasion and the value you can not go wrong!!!!
- Recommended
My Sister LOVE IT! October 18, 2012
She wrote to me:
Your birthday gift was so much fun to open. Each time I took something out, there was another surprise hiding underneath it. All the things that I love, too. It really made my day. Thanks so much! You are an awesome sister!
What else can I say???
Surprise treats
Received June 14, 2012
I just wanted to say that the delivery is right on par! I love the prompt service because I've experienced bad ones in the past. For now I do not know what it exactly looks like but once I found out, I will post a review! Depending on what the presentation I will hear from the receiver, I definitely would recommend this site for gift delivery.
Present giver
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Love the Presentation June 11, 2012
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Another Satisified Customer May 9, 2012
I purchased this as a Mother's day gift. My mother absolutely loved the personalized ribbon and the fact that they included a pair of scissors to make the package easier to open. The basket was had classy and exquisit presentation. I am sure the food and wine will be as wonderful as the last basket was. This is the second order I have placed with this company and I am sure it will not be the last. They do a wonderful job. My mother couldn't have been happier over the gift and is already planning what she can do with the beautiful basket.
- Recommended
Toast of California Wine Basket February 28, 2012
Sent this to my sister in New Jersey, she was delighted with the product. I was delighted with the customer service of GiftTree. I will use your service again in the future.
Thank you
- Recommended
Basket of Favorites! February 16, 2012
Wonderful! I received this basket as a get well gift and am just finishing the treats. I was so pleasantly surprised that each flavor of each item was something I usually buy anyway, therefore I loved everything! I have a new favorite red wine in the Jericho Trail.
- Recommended
Toast of California Wine Basket: THE PERFECT GIFT February 4, 2012
I purchased this for my aunt who has everything. She called me yesterday when it was delivered and she was ECSTATIC! She pulls no punches and described a high quality gourmet gift that took her breath away. Highlights: great presentation, perfect selection of treats & wines and even a small pair of scissors for ease of opening treats! It was PERFECT and I will order this basket again!
- Recommended
- Sent as Gift
Toast of California wines January 11, 2012
Very pleased with entire purchase. Easy to choose from website. Delivery was prompt. Recipients very pleased with content...Good variety
lil sista
- Recommended
- Received as Gift
Great quality! January 5, 2012
I received this gift from my brother in CA and it was so nicely put together and we loved the wine! I always wondered about wines in gift baskets if it would be good-I have already started to see if it is in our area- We haven't tried all the treats yet but so far so good! The basket is high quality- the best was the additional thought to include a small pair of scissors to open it with and a $10 gift card so you can pay it forward-which I just did and sent a different one back to my brother for his birthday:-)
Very nice gift!
NOLA Mom
- Recommended
- Sent as Gift
Perfect sampling January 2, 2012
This basket was a New Year's gift for son and fiance, when they returned from a Christmas trip. It was just a perfect sampling of a variety of items for them to enjoy as they "decompressed" after their cross-country trip.
- Recommended
- Sent as Gift
Toast of California Wine Basket January 1, 2012
This was a gift for Christmas. My recipient loved everything in the basket.
Fabulious shopper
Wonderful Gift Basket December 28, 2011
This basket was not only a great price but beautiful as well. The quality of wine far exceeded my expectations. The nuts, cookies, crackers and chocolates were all delicious as well.
- Recommended
- Sent as Gift
Recipient loved it! December 26, 2011
This lived up to my expectations based on the person who recieved it comments. Timely delivery and easy website. Thanks.
- Recommended
Excellent! December 13, 2011
Awesome customer service on the phone, very friendly agents, package looks great, speedy delivery, thank you!
angela tait
- Recommended
- Sent as Gift
May 26, 2011
This is an outstanding gift


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Pantry Plate Storage Basket
- Overview
Our rattan baskets store extra dinnerware, and are beautiful enough for full display in a hutch. The rich, warm honey stain is accented with a touch of color on the durable striped handles.
- Small: 8.5" diameter, 7" high
- Large: 13.5" diameter, 7" high
- Handwoven rattan over an iron frame.
- Cotton lining.
- French-striped cotton canvas handles.
- Aluminum rivets.
- Made for Caterer's Dinner and Salad Plate storage.
- Catalog / Internet Only.
- Dimensions & Care
- Small: 8.5" diameter, 7" high
- Holds twelve 6.5"-diameter salad plates.
- Large: 13.5" diameter, 7" high
- Holds twelve 10.5"-diameter dinner plates.
- Wipe frame with a soft clean cloth.
- Shipping Info
This is a general shipping item.
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Return Policy
At Pottery Barn, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items which are identified by a price which ends in .99.
For returns of items purchased from your Pottery Barn registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later.
You may return merchandise through the mail for a refund or replacement. For detailed procedures for returning items through the mail, please contact Customer Service at 1.888.779.5176, 7 days a week, 5:00am - 9:00pm (PT).


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Faviana Style 7300
Strapless, iridescent Chiffon with Sequin bodice featuring multi tone beads More >
Faviana Style 7300 is that traditional prom gown you have been looking for, but with an added touch. The iridescent chiffon skirt and multi-colored stones makes this gown classic yet unique. It is available in silver/blueberry, silver/jade, and silver/magenta.
Sizes: 00 - 14


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"water & greed & stupidity are not scarce"
is our water supply really endangered or scarce ?
should municipalities make water expensive or cost-free ?
is there any part of modern life not influenced by water ?
charles fishman provides an very entertaining answer to these questions
the text shows he has studied these issues across history and culture
but the lively and personal narrative style make it an easy read
my favorite parts of the book deal with human stupidity and ingenuity
the variety of responses to local water issues is simply astounding
at times greed and fear seem as influential as rainfall and water treatment
the bottom line seems to be that water is not really scarce
but it will become a valuable commodity within the next generation
as our grandparents would tell us, we must not take it for granted
"perfect off-speed pitch"
? do most modern comedians just seem too frantic for you
? do their manic ravings tend to wear you out after a while
? does " funny " always need to be mach3 with your hair on fire
SNL's jack handey is the practitioner of the sly comedic off-speed pitch
he's the absolute master of the wry, kick-in-the-pants, backdoor laugh
at times, the jokes would hit me as i was about to " drive by them "
i've listened to the book three times, always on a long road trip
the relaxed " don't rush me " style of the prose fits car travel well
if you're more thoughtful than hyper, it might just suit you too
"american bushido"
i was only 17 years old when the vietnam draft ended
the guys, a year ahead of me, were the last to " get a number "
it was a ranking system based solely on your date of birth
? do you ever wonder what really makes warriors tick
? do you think you have the willful talents that combat requires
? does war's brutal majesty hold some fascination for you
karl marlantes has written a more than thoughtful book for you
it is a sequel to his excellent vietnam novel " matterhorn "
this book beautifully outlines for americans " the way of the warrior "
marlantes is obviously a troubled and more than talented man
from a blue collar childhood in oregon to rhodes scholar at yale
but then his almost visceral need for combat pulls him to vietnam
? how can i love a mean and evil thing so deeply, marlantes asks
? why does war make me feel alive, in a way, nothing else does
? how do i turn off my warrior self as i try to return to civilian life
marlantes' post-vietnam life has been spent answering those questions
in a way, the book is a deeply personal, philosophical wrestling match
if those same issues churn in your soul; this book is a great guide
"an american heart, broken but resilient"
allegedly, twain toured the south many years after the civil war
the trip broke his heart, as he saw how little the region had changed
he became despondent, thinking "...all that suffering was for naught..."
it was that despair, that prompted him to write a companion to Tom Sawyer
he turned his sadness and anger into our first and truest american voice
the 2 basic american themes : slavery (race) and frontier (space) are joined
twain's tone is bold, funny, sarcastic, sentimental, angry, kind and irreverent
he simply refuses to apologize, for even one minute, for being an american
we're not a footnote to the old world, he says, we have our own greatness
the narration, by norman dietz, is exceptional in each of the many voices
twain's humor makes the bitter pill of his social commentary easier to swallow
each time i read the book, it makes me tearfully proud to be an american
"scientology is the answer to what question"
are you a life long resident of southern california ?
are you curious about john travolta and tom cruise ?
can science fiction and pseudo religion really intersect ?
well, lawrence wright has written a strong willed book for you
his previous book was about the rise of al-queda
i suspect that was good preparation for this current effort
scientology's mildly talented founder was layfette ronald hubbard
sadly, he died as a morbidly obese, chain smoker living in a trailer
sounds a little more like west virginia than transcendent world leader
mr. hubbard is clearly no match for mr. wright's keen, lawyerly insights
documenting and dissecting scientology's flaws comes easily to mr. wright
in the end, i was left wondering just who would find scientology appealing ?
insecure, narcissistic and not terribly bright people seem to be its' main target
i don't want to be unkind, but that covers about 1/2 of southern californians
scientology's appeal to struggling actors and celebrities is almost intuitive
in the years to come, i suspect there will be more and similar exposes
the campy and mercenary aspects of scientology will be too hard to pass up
as one reviewer said, mr. wright should be applauded for "...outing a bully..."
"the unbearable weight of being"
do you find your modern life uncomfortably light ?
do you wonder how you'd measure up in a real storm ?
would you like to hear from someone who endured the unendurable ?
sonali deraniyagala (SD) is an odd but appropriate authority on all this
she was pampered as a child ( maid, cook, driver, private schools etc.)
her middling academic career with a husband and 2 boys seemed a good fit
but, in the span of a morning she lost her parents and her entire family
the fact that the tsunami spared her life seemed almost cruel at first
she spent the better part of the next two years being watched by friends
they, of course, thought she'd try to kill herself and they were quite right
her temptation to just crawl in a hole and join her family was overwhelming
her tantrums, alcohol and dark theatrical moods were endured by her family
it's impressive how her achingly slow recovery didn't fit a modern stereotype
SD doesn't seem to dwell on freud, medications, ECT or the latest fad
the extended network of her Sri Lankan family gets most of the credit
SD's multiple academic contacts and a chance to travel also helped her
it really makes me wonder how a modern "bowling alone" person would do
i certainly don't have a web of support like that at home or at work
at it's heart, the book is SD's meditation on grief as the price we pay for love
she misses them all so much because she loved them all so much
SD's surviving the storm was fate, that SD goes on without them is brave
"two books about family / both good"
? does the prospect of parenthood seem daunting to you
? do you have strained relations with your parents or children
? do you struggle to just understand members of your own family
andrew solomon has written a vast and well-researched 2 part book for you
the miles travelled and calories burned, in writing this book, are impressive
i suspect, it will incentivize other lesser writers to explore this topic
the 1st book involves dwarfism, autism, deafness, schizophrenia and down's
the tone is empathetic and insightful / the emphasis is on fixing the problem
mr. solomon puts his subjects at ease as he draws out their stories
the 2nd book involves rape, MSD, crime, prodigies, transgender and father/son
the tone is a bit caustic and preachy / the emphasis is on fixing the blame
mr. solomon seems to use his subjects to make his personal point
overall, the book's empathy and patience and time invested are impressive
however, mr. solomon is clear eyed and critical when he needs to be
especially when risks aren't assessed and mistakes are made repeatedly
in the future, i hope the book's scope may extend beyond our shores
american medicine is such an outlier compared to other 1st world countries
we just love invasive surgery, expensive drugs and the latest therapeutic fad
? could it be that other, less affluent, cultures have answers for these issues
? if the book's struggles truly are universal, there may be better foreign answers
i'd be interested to know how the world's most ancient cultures approach them
mr. solomon is an operatic, depressed, misunderstood, gay, jewish new yorker
it's impressive how often he fits these attributes into his subjects stories
this tendency is so persistent that it's almost anthropomorphic
mr. solomon has written a truly great book that will help many people
but his own story is not as important as the story of his subjects
he's a more than talented writer and, in time, he'll learn to get out of the way
"professor cupcake vs. keyser soze"
dr. kelly mc gonigal now teaches psychology at stanford
previous academic stops include new jersey and boston
i'm told, her lectures are popular and more than well attended
basically, this book is an outgrowth of those lectures and lessons
i assume her audience includes neurotic, bay area undergraduates
she patiently guides them through willpower exercises and experiments
the tone of the book is that of a charming, perky yoga instructor
it implies that 20 minutes of slow breathing will solve most problems
recent small studies with short followup are cited to support her claims
the material is presented in a soothing, optimistic and deliberate manner
issues include fast food, depression, exercise, tobacco, chocolate etc.
if those are the sort of things you struggle with, then you'll like this book
i had hoped the author might address more consequential willpower issues
i.e. narcotic addiction, pedophilia, suicide, autism, divorce, anger etc.
these topics may simply be beyond the scope of her collegiate audience
the 1995 film " the usual suspects " had a character - keyser soze
he was a powerful, mysterious and relentlessly willful criminal mastermind
it was said of him : "...he showed these men of will, what will was..."
but, mr. soze might have to look to other sources to learn about willpower
roy baumeister, scott jurek and daniel kahneman have written good books
each of these three authors approach the subject from very different angles
true willpower, like excellence, is a habit and comes at a great cost
people who tell you differently are selling an easy, "royal road" to happiness
dr. mc gonigal's book is a comfortable, first step along that important path
"the wolf of insignificance is at the door"
have you spent significant time in washington DC ?
do the inner workings of politics just fascinate you ?
do you have a greater tolerance for gossip than your classmates ?
if so, this might be a very good book for you
if not, you might find the book insular and a bit repetitive
it's basically a prolonged and chatty lesson on human nature
in 1975, 3 % of former congressmen became lobbyists
in today's washington DC, the number has risen to about 40 %
mr. leibovich would like to tell us just how that transition occurred
those in political power are a sad but predictable bunch of people
p.j. o'rourke's book " parliament of whores " outlined them clearly
it's those next to power that are an even sadder, clumsier group
the press corp, legislative aides and socialites all buzz around DC
they all lack the power and leverage that money or electability brings
so they traffic in the only commodity left to them : relationships
mr. o'rourke's effective book commented on DC from the outside
sadly, mr. leibovich tries to the same from " inside the machine "
it's a difficult task since the reader can often questions his motives
can mr. leibovich remain next to power without actually having power ?
will all of his efforts keep the wolf of insignificance away from the door ?
niccolo machiavelli would say no and he's probably right
"do you like 1960's & drugs & church & baseball ?"
did you grow up in the turbulence and drugs of the 1960's ?
was your family built on a foundation of fundamentalist religion ?
was your youth devoted to brothers and athletics and academics ?
do you have the patience for an epic, lengthy novel with literary references ?
if so, this might be the book for you / if not, it might be a long haul
the characters are all lovingly drawn and have an honest affection for each other
but the regular references to the (SDA) seventh day adventist church grew tiresome
the SDA denomination has a high school graduation rate of only 30%
almost all SDA universities remain in the "unranked" category
it just doesn't add up to an especially insightful, literary or self aware group
the book has a pleasantly indulgent and somewhat sophomoric tone
the problems of the main characters, however, seem to be largely self-inflicted
they all seemed like very kind and friendly people / just not too bright
"an elegant stroll through dog land"
do you just love dogs ? / did you have a favorite dog as a kid ?
do you believe that dogs are unique within the animal world ?
does all the recent canine scientific research confuse you ?
john homans has written the perfect book for you
he is not an academic veterinarian or a research scientist
he is simply a NY magazine editor with a breezy and urbane curiosity
homans makes no attempt to be exhaustive or authoritative
he simply asks and answers the questions he thinks we'd like to know
the book has an ironic, humorous, sophisticated and affectionate tone
recent MRI research confirms that dogs can in fact "read" humans
they're also an antidote for the sadness and loneliness of modern city life
homans reminds us that most dog owners have known these facts for years
books by g. berns, c. warren, a. horowitz and t. grandin are more scientific
homans is happy to let them have their expertise and elegant theories
he simply wants to tell us what a real dog lover would want to know
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Today (December 8th) marks the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon's death. As is the custom every year, several hundred fans are expected to stand vigil for Lennon today across the street from the Dakota building in Central Park's Strawberry Fields. The triangular patch of land was designated by the city of New York in 1984 to celebrate the former Beatle's life and work.
In 1980, the 40-year-old Lennon had re-entered public life that fall, after a self-imposed five-year hiatus to spend time with his young son Sean, travel and recharge his creative batteries. On November 17th, 1980, Lennon and wife Yoko Ono had released their "comeback" album Double Fantasy, which included such future Lennon standards as "Woman," "Beautiful Boy," "Watching The Wheels," and the album's lead track and single "(Just Like) Starting Over."
On the night of December 8th, 1980 -- with "(Just Like) Starting Over" sitting at Number Six on the singles charts -- Lennon and Yoko returned home to their apartment building, the Dakota on Manhattan's Central Park West. They had spent the evening at the Record Plant East recording studio mixing a tune of Yoko's called "Walking On Thin Ice." Mark David Chapman, who had been stalking Lennon for several days and had received an autograph from Lennon earlier that evening, lay in wait for his return. Chapman, who was living in Honolulu at the time, had made an unsuccessful trip to New York the previous October with the intent of killing Lennon, but couldn't find him.
Lennon and Yoko returned from the studio at around 10:50 p.m., with their limousine dropping them off in front of the building on 72nd Street, rather than pulling into the building's courtyard as usual. As the couple walked in, they passed Chapman who called out "Mr. Lennon?" and fired five shots from a .38 caliber handgun, with four bullets entering Lennon's neck and back. Officers were quick on the scene, arresting Chapman and rushing Lennon in a squad car to nearby Roosevelt Hospital, where doctors worked on reviving the musician, who died from the severity of his wounds.
Dr. Stephan Lynn, the director of Roosevelt Hospital's emergency room, recalled Lennon's injures to The New York Post, saying that, "We made an incision in the left chest and separated the ribs and found a very large amount of blood. We looked for an injury to the heart or to the blood vessels. But what we discovered was that all of the major blood vessels leaving the heart were simply destroyed. There was no way that we could repair them."
The news of Lennon's death was broken by a reporter for New York's WABC-TV, who by coincidence was in the same emergency room after a motorcycle accident. The news was first reported by Howard Cosell during the Monday Night Football telecast.
Yoko returned home and called "the three people John would have wanted to know" -- his aunt Mimi Smith, who raised him; his 17-year-old son Julian, from his first marriage; and Paul McCartney. Within hours of the news, thousands of fans had flocked to the Dakota to stand vigil for Lennon.
Julian Lennon and Ringo Starr made immediate plans to head to New York, with George Harrison issuing a statement saying, "After all we went through, I had and still have great love and respect for him. I am shocked and stunned. To rob life is the ultimate robbery." McCartney also issued a statement, saying, "I can't take it at the moment. John was a great man who'll be remembered for his great contributions to art, music and peace. He is going to be missed by the whole world."
There was no funeral for Lennon, who was cremated almost immediately in Hartsdale, New York in Westchester County. Instead, tens of thousands of mourners gathered in New York's Central Park the following Sunday (December 14th) to observe ten minutes of silence at 2 p.m. The event was broadcast globally, with many radio stations ceasing all airplay during the memorial.
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|From my collection of ephemera,
a facsimile of the circular sent out to announce the meeting.
From my mother's side of the family, Laurence Joseph Kettle, one of two honourary secretaries of the Provisional Committee of the Irish Volunteers, took his place on the platform as one of the planned speakers3. Although he was a member of the Provisional Committee, Thomas Michael Kettle, brother of Laurence, did not attend this first meeting — citing illness — but he was fully onboard with the plans in place for the formation of the Irish Volunteers. He later wrote, "I am personally grateful to the founders of a scheme which restores to me my self-respect as a citizen."4
By all accounts there was tremendous excitement in the Rotunda Rink on the evening of 25 November. Clearly many Irish were ready to commit to the creation of a volunteer movement to free Ireland from British rule, and persons from all walks of life and all religious persuasions filled the hall that night.
|A clipping from the Irish Press,
25 June 1948.
The image of Kettle is from May of 1914.
The laudable object of the Irish Volunteers, as stated in the Manifesto, "is to secure and maintain the rights and liberties common to all the people of Ireland", with the ranks of the volunteers open to all "without distinction of creed, politics or social grade"9.
Despite the disturbances that occurred during the meeting, the outcome cannot be viewed as anything other than a huge success for the independence movement. After the speeches ended, registration forms were given out, and it is said that between 3,000 and 3,500 people signed up. Among the numbers filling out a form on that night was 16 year old Michael Francis Magee. Clearly the speeches had met their mark in the heart and mind of that young man. He kept the pledge he made that night, and went on to fight in the 1916 Easter Rising and the Irish War of Independence10.
10. Michael Francis Magee served in 'A' company, 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade. He was a Section Commander during the Easter Rising, and held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant during the Irish War of Independence. Michael was chosen to serve in the Active Service Unit and in 1921, just six months before the truce which ended the hostilities of the Irish War of Independence, at the age of 24, Michael Magee died 22 January 1921, as the result of gunshot wounds he suffered during the abortive ambush at Drumcondra.
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1. Bureau of Military History Archives
2. Hobson, Bulmer. A Short History of the Irish Volunteers, Candle Press, Dublin, 1918. (access this text online at Archive.org)
3. Martin, F.X., editor. The Irish Volunteers 1913-1915, James Duffy & Co., Dublin, 1963.
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