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27-2012.04 - Talent Directors
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
Sample of reported job titles: Artistic Associate, Artistic Director, Casting Agent, Casting Assistant, Casting Associate, Casting Coordinator, Casting Director, Extras Casting Director
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
- Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
- Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
- Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
- Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
- Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
- Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
- Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
- Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
- Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
- Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
|Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD players
|Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
|Scanners — Computer data input scanners
|Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Technology used in this occupation:
|Data base user interface and query software — AgencyPro Software; Database software
|Electronic mail software — Email software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Video creation and editing software — Video content editing software
|Web page creation and editing software — Blogging software; Website development software
|Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
|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.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Work Activities
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|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.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
|Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Work Context
|Contact With Others — 98% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Electronic Mail — 98% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 100% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 93% responded "Extremely important."
|Time Pressure — 83% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 81% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 90% responded "Every day."
|Coordinate or Lead Others — 84% responded "Extremely important."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 78% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 72% responded "A lot of freedom."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Some college, no degree
|High school diploma or equivalent
Interest code: EA
|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.
|Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|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.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Work Values
|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.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
|Marketing Managers
|Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
|Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
|Human Resources Specialists Bright Outlook
|Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
|Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
|Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
|Program Directors
|Public Relations Specialists Green
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Producers and Directors.
Employment data collected from Producers and Directors.
Industry data collected from Producers and Directors.
|Median wages (2014)
|$33.22 hourly, $69,100 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|104,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|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.
- Producers and Directors . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.
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The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.
Poor Ride/Handling Due to Worn Suspension Struts
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The automatic transmission shifter may fail causing the ignition key to become stuck in the ignition lock cylinder.
Engine Overheating Due to Head Gasket Failure
The 2.3L 4 cylinder engine can be prone to head gasket failure. This can result in coolant loss and engine overheating.
Rough Running Engine Due to Vacuum Leak
The engine vacuum hose to the MAP sensor may crack resulting in a vacuum leak causing the engine to run rough and/or stall.
ABS light due to weak battery or burned out bulb
A weak battery or a burned out brake light bulb may cause the ABS light to illuminate.
Failure of Instrument Panel Lighting Due to Faulty Panel Dimmer Module
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It's 6 days until the desktop part, the "Phenom II", launches. Just in case someone is interested. I know I am.
Phoronix: AMD Shanghai Opteron CPUs On Linux
Last quarter AMD introduced their "Shanghai" Opteron processors that join the ranks of Intel's Harpertown Xeon CPUs that are 45nm quad-core server/workstation parts. Initial reviews of these new AMD Opteron processors have been very positive, but how do these chips perform with Linux? In this article we have our hands on a few of the fastest Shanghais, the AMD Opteron 2384 clocked at 2.7GHz, as we see how well they compare to the older "Barcelona" Opteron processors.
It's 6 days until the desktop part, the "Phenom II", launches. Just in case someone is interested. I know I am.
Based on the single game test (and the fact that Shanghai is the same silion as the new Phenom II Deneb), the new Phenoms will be 10% faster clock for clock. That would put the 3.0GHz Phenom II against the 2.83GHz Q9550 at $319 and the 2.8GHz against the 2.66GHz Q9400 at $266. Not bad.
Of course, the AM3 Phenoms in February should be slightly faster (~5%) if memory is the bottleneck.
Interesting findings indeed, alas, without proprer "contrast" (AKA Intel parts performance) these results only show that indeed the Shanghai cores are an overall improvement from the Barcelona parts, which is good and all, but to add perspective, it would be better to have Intel numbers as well (for both present and past generation, as well)
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Yeah... right now the benchmarks all seem to say "AMD is faster on a bunch of things, and Intel is faster on a bunch of different things, and the better CPU depends on which things you think are most important".
Bah !!
I think it would have been more interesting to see a 2356 OC'd to 2.7ghz in this comparison so we could have a better perspective on what the clock for clock improvements are. In any case, I'm very enthusiastic about these new cores
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Stanislaus National Forest Fuelwood Permits Now Available
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 11:11 PM
Sonora, CA...Personal Use Fuelwood Permits will be available for purchase at the Stanislaus National Forest office starting April 1s and will remain on sale until November 30th. The Forest is charging $25.00 for a two-and-a-half-cord permit, with a maximum purchase of 10 cords per household. Permit terms and federal regulations are strictly enforced. Although the Personal Use Fuelwood season begins April 1, some Forest roads aren't scheduled to be opened until April 15 or later, depending upon weather and road conditions. A number of Forest roads may remain temporarily closed until drier conditions render them passable.
Early season woodcutters are reminded to contact their local Ranger Station to find out about wood cutting regulations, road closures and current road conditions, prior to traveling to the forest to cut firewood...
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Make Your Easter Brunch Plans Now For Sequoia Woods
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 10:31 PM
Grow Your Business Expo Tomorrow In Sonora
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 04:19 PM
Sonora, CA...Don't miss out on your chance to meet with Federal, State and Local government agencies looking to buy products and services from Tuolumne County businesses. Come and get cutting edge ideas to attract and keep customers and grow your sales and profits. Learn how to approach a bank or other funders to secure the capital you need to operate and grow your business. Don't miss this once a year event with dozens of business experts coming to Sonora!
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Valley Springs Attempted Murder
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 04:11 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On 3/29/2015 at approximately 1805 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office responded to the 300 block of Paloma Road, in Valley Springs, for a report of a male subject being attacked by two men with baseball bats. Deputies arrived on scene and observed a 59 year old male who was covered in blood from an apparent head injury. Medical personal tended to the victim's injuries and requested an air ambulance to transport the victim to a valley hospital...
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CCWD Holds The Line On Rate Increases
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 03:49 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday March 25 to postpone a rate increase scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2015. This decision will keep monthly water rates at $56.78 and sewer rates at $86.16 instead of increasing rates to $61.89 and $90 per month respectively. The Board reached its decision after reviewing reports from staff that pushed back the planning and construction timelines of several projects that are part of the District's Capital Renovation and Replacement (R&R) program. All of the revenue generated by rate increases in 2013 and 2014 is reserved exclusively for the Capital R&R program....
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The Arnold Mark Twain Medical Team Is Ready To Serve
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 03:20 PM
Make Your Easter Plans Now For Copperopolis Town Square!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 01:58 PM
80% of Americans Suffer from Back Pain That May Be Avoidable
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 10:53 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a new report in December, 2014, that looked at the most common workplace injuries resulting in missed days from work. They found musculoskeletal disorders (sprains, strains, and tears) made up the largest percentage, accounting for 38 percent of overall injuries. Injuries to the back from "overexertion in lifting or lowering" accounted for the greatest portion of the musculoskeletal percentage...
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The Calaveras County Garden Club (CCGC) Is Looking For You
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 10:30 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Garden Club (CCGC) is currently accepting applications from talented artists, crafters, photographers and food vendors for its 6th Annual Garden & Craft Faire, October 24 at Frogtown, USA, Mark Twain Hall in Angels Camp, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Those interested in participating should contact the Garden Club directly:
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Feeney Park Receives $5000 Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 10:06 AM
Murphys, CA...Feeney Park has received $5 thousand dollars from the Calaveras Community Foundation to help maintain the heavily used recreation site. The grant is from the CCF's Community Benefit Fund established by a donation from Murphys residents JoAnna and Bob Reagan. The money will be used to help pay for the equipment and caretakers that are necessary to keep the park in good condition. Feeney Park, located on Pennsylvania Gulch Rd., just off Highway 4, behind Michelson Elementary School, serves thousands of youth and adult athletes from throughout Calaveras County. It is the home field for the Bret Harte Little League and Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League...
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Murphys Irish Day 2015
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 07:40 AM
The Last $12 Tuesday!! Bear Valley Weather & Conditions Update ~By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 07:28 AM
Bear Valley, CA... Hey Good People! Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. It's a perfect time to come on up as Spring break begins for some. 2015/16 Season Pass sales started March 13th, 2015 so go to the Bear Valley web page and check out the awesome details on deals! Bring the family and friends up for some "Pure Mtn Fun" as it's a great time to take advantage of some of the deals we have going on. Check our web page-www.bearvalley.com and our Facebook page for more info on upcoming events. All open Lifts will be running from 9:30am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday this week. Stay tuned for more info........Peace Out, Mattly
Got Pine Needles? Need Them Gone? Call 209.265.6115
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 07:05 AM
Bear Valley Kicks Off 2015-16 Spring Season Pass Sale with 'Forever Pass'
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2015 11:06 AM
Bear Valley, CA...One-time only opportunity locks in current season pass pricing for generations, allowing pass holders to become a part of the destination's future under Skyline Investments. Bear Valley is launching the sale of its 2015/16 season passes March 13, and this year's offer comes with a unique value proposition: the one time opportunity to purchase Forever Passes, which will lock in the renewal price of unrestricted season passes for generations to come. The Forever Pass is a new season pass product that will be offered one time only and the availability ends April 30, 2015...
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HR Block Can Even Soften The Effects Of Identity Theft
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/09/2015 08:51 AM
Calaveras Telephone, 119 Years Old and Still Acting Like a Teenager ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/25/2013 04:09 PM
Copperopolis, CA...(Update...This is an interview from almost 2 years ago but the fundamentals hold true. With fiber to the premises in much of their coverage area and including Copperopolis Town Square now may be the perfect time to move your business to Calaveras County.) Caltel was founded in 1895 and is still locally and family owned. One of the great things about this area is that many of our local companies combine local small town values world class technical offerings. As an example Calaveras Telephone has over 1,000 household in the county with "Fiber to the Home". They also have fiber connections to many of the areas businesses including the Copper Town Square area. They currently offer 50mb connections to these customers and are working on another speed bump system wide. They can also work on custom solutions for large volume business clients. They are a full service provider with Television, Telephone & Data,...
We Interviewed Caltel's Josh Bauer on Calaveras Telephone's Network and Technical Capabilities of Television, Telephone and Fiber Data Connections
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CTC Allocates $325.8 Million for Transportation Improvements. Almost $5 Million For Hwy 4
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 06:24 PM
Stockton, CA...The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $325.8 million to 142 transportation projects that will alleviate traffic delays, repair aging roads and bridges and encourage bicycling and walking. Fifty one biking and pedestrian projects throughout the state will receive $27 million in allocations from the Active Transportation Program. Calaveras County: $4,916,000 – Repair pavement on 38 lanes miles of SR-4, from the Calaveras/Stanislaus County line to SR-49 in Altaville. The work will improve ride quality and extend the service life along this stretch of highway....
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Minor Injuries In Overturned Vehicle Accident On Hwy 4
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 02:13 PM
Murphys, CA...A 25 year old Arnold woman was driving her Subaru BRZ on SR-4 westbound just east of Utica Powerhouse Road at 60 miles per hour. For an unknown reason, as her car entered the curved section of the roadway, She allowed it to leave the paved portion of the roadway. The BRZ collided with a dirt embankment subsequently causing it to overturn. She was transported by Air Ambulance to Modesto Memorial for minor injuries...
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Temporary Verizon Wireless Outage In Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 01:30 PM
Sonora, CA...Golden State Cellular service may be intermittently unavailable in parts of Calaveras County between April 9 and April 17, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Verizon Wireless apologizes for the inconvenience as they begin transferring traffic from Golden State Cellular onto the Verizon Wireless network. Please note that this does not change the service activation date of April 25, 2015 for Golden State Cellular customers transitioning to Verizon. Customers SHOULD NOT ACTIVATE their new Verizon device prior to 7:00 a.m. on April 25, 2015. For more information, please visit www.goldenstatecellular.com/. Customer service information for GSC customers is below...
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Richter Entertainment Group Presents 2015 Concert Season & Brand New Stage and Stage Roof at Ironstone Amphitheatre
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 12:59 PM
Murphys, CA...We are very busy at Ironstone working to make one of America's most beautiful amphitheaters even greater for our patrons! We are expanding the stage and building a brand new stage roof, giving us the ability to make productions bigger and more fun to see for the the audience. There will be better sight lines and we are going to bring in improved daylight LED screens. In addition we are making some of our production space even better for the bands. Artists and audiences alike, love concerts at Ironstone, everyone's going to love it even more!
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Ironstone Announces Big Summer Concert Series!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 10:01 AM
Murphys, CA...The 2015 Concert Series Has Been Announced!! These are firm dates and one more may be added!!
Reclamation Announces Spring and Summer Hours of Operation for Recreation Facilities at New Melones Lake
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 07:17 AM
Sonora, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation's Central California Area Office announces that effective Wednesday, April 1, most recreation facilities at New Melones Lake will be open for the public's enjoyment, with some exceptions. Individual and group campsites and group picnic reservations may be made a minimum of two days in advance through the National Recreation Reservation Service at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Several individual campsites are also available on a first-come first-served basis...
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Hundreds Attend Water Crisis Forum In Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 06:55 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Hundreds of public and private sector leaders and citizens met together Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Copperopolis for The Water Crisis Forum. The forum brought together the key leaders working on the impact of the drought and Federal and State policies which are requiring the draining of millions of gallons of water from California reservoirs to allegedly enhance salmon in the lower rivers. The leaders including United States Congressman Tom McClintock, California State Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, Tuolumne County Supervisor Karl Rodefer and Jeff Shields, Manager South San Joaquin Irrigation District. Congressman McClintock serves as the Chairman of the Federal Lands Subcommittee of the Natural Resources Committee, and is a member of the Natural Resources Committee and of the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans....
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Congressman McClintock Introduces H.R. 1668 the Save Our Water Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 06:36 AM
Washington, DC...On March 26th Congressman McClintock introduced H.R. 1668, the Save Our Water Act. During times of extreme and exceptional drought conditions the bill will suspend water releases by Federal and State agencies to adjust river water temperatures....
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Great Offers From High Country Spa & Stove Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 10:54 AM
Arnold, CA...Family owned and operated since 1983, we are the premier hot tub, stove and fireplace source in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Amador counties. Bill Deplitch is a general contractor and built many homes in the Arnold area from the late 70's to the early 90's. Today, along with his wife Barbara, they run High Country Spa and Stove Center along with their son Zachary who is the "go-to" service manager. High Country Spa and Stove Center brings to the table a wealth of valuable construction experience. It is this experience that sets them apart from the rest. In addition to retail services, their background in building enables them to tackle an entire project from decks and hot tub enclosures to remodels....
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President Obama's Weekly Address: Protecting Working Americans' Paychecks
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2015 07:24 AM
Washington, DC...Hi, everybody. Five years ago, after the worst financial crisis in decades, we passed historic Wall Street reform to end the era of bailouts and too big to fail. As part that reform, we created an independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with one mission: to protect American consumers from some of the worst practices of the financial industry....
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Huge Paint Sale Now At Arnold Ace Home Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2015 09:09 AM
Arnold, CA...Arnold Ace Home Center has a Huge Buy One Get One Free Paint Sale Going On Now. Pages & Pages of Savings are enclosed...
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Watch a Movie This Week at the Best Theatre in the Mother Lode...Angels Six Theatres!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2015 02:12 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Angels 6 Theatres in historic Angels Camp is the best place to see a movie in the Mother Lode. Click Below for full schedule.
Check Out the Latest Movies at Angels 6 Theatres Above!
Angels Trading Post Has Everything To Keep You Moving!!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2015 02:07 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Angels Trading Post has friendly smiles and even a Free Soda with every fill up! Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. They are open everyday from 5am to Midnight!! Stop by and see the Singh's today at the corner of Hwy 49 & Hwy 4.
Sign Up Now For Camp Sew Fun 2015
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2015 01:31 PM
Angels Camp, CA....This class is for ages 8 to 18, boys and girls. It is a great class to introduce your child to the world of sewing. This is a basic sewing class, the students will make projects to learn machine techniques. Class projects include: a tote bag with outside pocket, a small zipper bag, a small bag with a buttonhole (they will also sew on a button with their machine!) and they will make a skirt or pair of shorts. Included in the class fee is a NEW Bernette Seville 4 sewing machine..
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Make Plans To Race In The 10th Annual Slush Cup
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2015 08:43 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The 10th Annual Slush Cup, benefitting the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF) will be held on Sunday, April 12th at Bear Valley Mountain, the official closing day for the area for the 2014/15 ski season. Almost always true to the name, the Slush Cup will be a slushy snow condition head-to-head racing event historically held under warm and sunny skies on Sunday of the ski area's closing weekend. Each year the Slush Cup provides a competitive throw down for local alpine skiers, snowboarders and Telemark enthusiasts. There are various age groups for both Male and Female categories in each discipline based on being an alpine or non-alpine competitor and the fastest run of the Finals declares the winner in each division...
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Bear Valley Dine, Wine & Song Series Saturday March 28th with Mike Annuzzi
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2015 08:08 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Enjoy a four-course menu specially prepared by Creekside's Head Chef Bob Mason, paired with some of the best wine in the region - with education about the art of wine making from Hatcher Winery. Enjoy the positive and rhythmic style of Mike Annuzzi at 7 pm in the Cathedral Lounge. To make it an extra-special event plan to stay at the Bear Valley Lodge and plan to hit the slopes the next day! Call the Bear Valley Lodge to book now (209)-753-2327
Beautiful Featured Home & Open House 11:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday March 28
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2015 02:11 PM
Big Trees Village, CA...One of a kind property in Big Trees Village. Two separate homes on an oversized 1.1 acre lot with a lovely view of the mountains. The Main house is 2400 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 half baths. Downstairs is a large rec room perfect for watching t.v. or playing games. Open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, quartz counter tops, gas appliances. The second home is a charming care takers cottage featuring 1000 square feet with a full kitchen, 2 sleeping areas and 1.5 baths..
Mark Twain Medical Center Announces 6th Annual Spring Health Fair & Lupus Awareness Fun/Run Walk
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2015 09:38 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 6th Annual Health Fair and Lupus Fun/Run Walk on Saturday, March 28th from 8am until noon at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over forty community health related service groups will participate in this community-wide event. A wealth of information will be available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing and services include Blood Analysis ($45), and Bone Density Screenings ($10). In addition to the five-panel blood analysis (this test consists of a chemistry panel, thyroid, complete blood count, lipid panel, iron for women, and PSA for men), the Medical Center will also now screen for vitamin D deficiencies....
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Fossil & Form Art Opening at Petroglyphe Gallery on Sunday, March 29
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2015 07:54 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Based on earth elements, Fossil & Form features the jewelry of Edward Lawrence, designed from rare artifacts with interesting fabrications. These unique compositions inspire conversation. This work couples beautifully with the functional ceramic sculpture of local artisan Mary Anderson, whose artistic hands work the potter's wheel and beyond, to shape clay into fine art. This new exhibit opens at Petroglype Gallery in Mokelumne Hill on Sunday, March 29 from 3-5 pm. Complimentary light appetizers and wine will be served...
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Beautiful Arnold Home On Shirley Way Is Awaiting You! ~ Featured Home From Cedar Creek Realty
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 06:35 PM
Arnold, CA...Nestled amongst the trees on a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular neighborhood of Blue Lake Springs, this charming cabin is just waiting to become your family's favorite mountain retreat! Completely remodeled in 2000, this home features a fantastic open floor plan, lots of natural light, a gorgeous open beam wood ceiling and knotty pine walls in the living room that give the home a true mountain feel, and a light and bright kitchen with room for everyone. There are four large sleeping rooms, two located on the main level plus two on the upper level. One of the upstairs bedrooms is so large it could easily be used as a full rec room! There is also a small bonus room on the ground level, a deep two car garage, a deck that wraps on two sides, and a private view out back with level terrain. Come take a peek today, this adorable mountain retreat won't last long!...
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Freeheel Race Series and Festival March 27-28, 2015
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 11:11 AM
Bear Valley, CA...One of a kind event at Bear Valley! It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned backcountry traveler or new to the scene, this event is intended to inspire winter enthusiasts who want to learn about safe and fun backcountry travel. Avalanche clinics, instruction, and a fun party!
New Spring Arrivals at The Clothes Mine!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 11:00 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Classic black & whites are a staple for any Spring wardrobe. We have beautiful tops in tunic, sleeveless, and button front styles for dressy or casual occasions. Stop by and see us soon for the best selection! We are located in historic downtown Angels Camp and are open every day 10am -6pm. Stop in or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing you!
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Traffic Update...Deceased Deer In Roadway Near Independence Rd / Railroad Flat Rd & Vehicle On Boulder On Via Este Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 08:11 AM
Rail Road Flat, CA...A deer has picked the middle of the roadway as a good place to decompose and there is a vehicle on a boulder on Via Este Road in Sonora. Let's be careful out there...
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The Big Spring Has Arrived Sale Going On Now At 49er Motors
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 07:39 AM
Angels Camp, CA...49er Motors Spring has arrived sale!! We have been spring shopping and new inventory is arriving daily. We are now a Credit Union Direct lender (CUDL) and have a wide selection of lenders that we work with. If you have a down payment and an income source we can most likely get you financed. Come on down and see us today!!
2002 GMC SIERRA 2500HD EXT CAB WITH FLEETWOOD ELKHORN CABOVER CAMPER 11x with aluminum construction. All in One! Get Ready For Adventures!!! Camping Season Is Here!!! GMC Automatic, 8.1L V8 Engine Plenty Of Power, Long Bed, 2500 HD, New Tires, Very Low Miles. Cabover Camper Fleetwood Elkhorn Rv Cabover Camper, A/C Unit, 3 Burner Stove, Attached Awning, Privacy Glass, Self Contained Bathroom, Microwave, indoor and out door shower, Hideaway Bunk Bed, Sleeps 4 Comfortably, Self Leveling Jacks, Generator and MUCH MORE!! Sought After Side Door Entrance. Tons of storage! You have To come Check Out this one, Such a Great Combo All In One. Truck Vin:1GTHC29G92E151611 Camper Vin:1ek6x110622303641
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX, 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter, 5-Spd, AWD, 2 owner clean car fax and has tons of service records on car fax. Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, Automatic Locks and Doors. This isn't your average Subaru. Definitely one you won't want to pass up!!!! ON SALE $12,949 VIN-JF1GD79636G506673
2013 Nissan Murano SL, V6, 3.5 Liter, Automatic, CVT, AWD, Power Liftgate Release, Traction Control, Vehicle Dynamic Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, SiriusXM Satellite, Bluetooth Wireless, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Heated Seats, Dual Moon Roofs ON SALE $21,449 VIN- JN8AZ1MW1DW316772
2006 Hummer H2 4x4, this is a CREAM PUFF! Looks and drives like new with lots of options including Luxury Package, Air Suspension, Navigation, DVD with head rest monitors, Back Up Camera, Power Everything, Moon Roof, and so much more. You wont find a nicer, cleaner Hummer than this!! Come see it today!! Priced way below blue book ON SALE $19,949 VIN-5GRGN23U16H122319
2007 GMC YUKON DENALI AWD, 6.2L V8 380 Hp, Leather Interior, Naviagation, Bose Speakers, Captain Chairs, Automatic Liftgate, Heated Front and Rear Seats, 3rd Row. Chrome Aftermarket Rims, Chrome Trim. Luxury SUV for the family to look great in. Come take it for a Test Drive you wont be disappointed!!!!!
2005 Ford F150 FX4- 4x4, Clean Car Fax with regular service records. Leather, Premium sound, Dvd player, parking sensors, adjustable pedals, Power windows and locks, upgraded rims and tires and much more. This is one solid truck that would make you proud to drive! Come down and take a look at this one today!
ON SALE $19,949 Vin-1FTPW14505FA73706
2005 Chevy Aveo LT, Great MPG, One Owner with a clean car fax, Automatic, Power windows and locks, this is a great cheap ride!! Safety checked and ready to go with our famous 3 month 3,000 mile warranty! Come and see it today!! ON SALE $5440 VIN-KL1TG52605B324382
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Murphys to Markleeville – "The Schedule" – March 27 to April 4
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2015 07:37 AM
Arnold, CA..."The Schedule" is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit
The Schedule
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Discussing: MEFA (and other) award banners
MEFA (and other) award banners
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General Audience
I'm sure there used to be guidance about this on HASA somewhere, but after much poking about in various FAQs I can't find it [hangs head] and with the MEFA award season about to conclude I thought it might be timely:
What's site policy on authors displaying award banners/icons (from the MEFAs or other awards) related to their stories, and if it's permitted, what's the best way of adding an image to a story/chapter? (Would need to be 'chapter' in some of my cases, because some of my MEFA-nominated fics this year are drabbles and I have drabbles collected together on HASA as 'chapters' in a single ongoing-serial story)
I found the "Add image" button on the toolbar when editing a chapter, but I can't remember if site policy prefers us to add a link to an image elsewhere, or to save the image somewhere on HASA (and if so, where?) and then link to that. I tried using an external link to a MEFA award banner for one of my drabbles, but it didn't display - only the ALT text did.
Any admin advice appreciated! Cheers,
Re: MEFA (and other) award banners
Message: 53908
13 Dec 10 12:09 PM
Reply To: 53906
General Audience
No need to hang your head!
You can now link any banner into either your story intro and/or the chapters of the story. In the past, we had problems with banners that were huge pieces of art work, sometimes multiples in the same story intro, that caused serious display problems in lists of stories. There is now code in the list pages that will strip out any images or extra HTML in story intros. However, on the story's own overview page or in any chapters, images will display.
Since the images will be stripped out, be sure to put text into the intros that say "MEFA 2011 Award winner [name of award]" so that people see that in the lists and so the search engines pick it up.
The image itself needs to live somewhere else, such as Picasa or Photobucket or a website you control. Get a URL to the image and use the Image tool in the story intro or the chapter toolbar to link and format the display.
Remember to prepare any images you link by resizing using a "save for web" option in photo editing software to ensure your image will display as quickly and accurately as possible.
Give me the URL of the story where you tried linking you banner and I can check for any code problems.
Re: MEFA (and other) award banners
Message: 53910
14 Dec 10 5:32 AM
Reply To: 53908
General Audience
Thanks Ang! Hmm, I wonder why trying to link to the nominee banner didn't work, then. Take a look at:
(Chapter 14 of my Assorted Drabbles story - What the Lightning Said)
and tell me what idiocy I've committed...
Re: MEFA (and other) award banners
Message: 53911
14 Dec 10 8:01 AM
Reply To: 53910
General Audience
Hi Az,
Fixed! You had linked to the display page on Picasa instead of the image itself. To get an image's direct URL (in IE):
- Right-click directly on the image
- Select "Properties"
- In the pop-up dialog box, Look for "Address (URL)" about half way down the box
- Select the text of the address.
- If the address is long, it will have wrapped around and may have a hidden scroll. Just keep selecting and moving your mouse slightly down until you can see the file extension - .gif, .jpg or .png.
- Once you've selected the address, right-click or CTRL-C to copy, and paste the URL into Notepad to hold it for you while you get your image tag ready for the URL.
You can always test your image URL by just pasting it into a browser address bar and hitting enter. That will tell you if the URL will work.
Re: MEFA (and other) award banners
Message: 53912
14 Dec 10 9:01 AM
Reply To: 53911
General Audience
D'oh! Well, I'm using Firefox, but I see what I did wrong and what I should have done instead - should have spotted that the URL didn't end in the right type of file extension. Thanks Ang!


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The other day I was looking for a snack and I wanted something light and healthy. Hummus, a mixture of pureed chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), garlic and lemon juice, is one of my go-to appetizers in these sort of situations since despite being so simple, it is so addictively good! Although a basic hummus is amazing all by itself I like to change things up every once in a while by some extra flavour like in this case, roasted red peppers. The roasted red peppers add a nice sweetness and a hint of smokiness that goes really well in hummus making for a special treat indeed! One of the best things about hummus, other than eating it, is that you can throw it together in about 10 minutes so you can make it whenever you want and if you are entertaining you can whip up a batch at the last minute if not a day or two ahead of time. I like to serve hummus with toasted whole wheat pita wedges seasoned with salt and pepper for a healthy dipping option and they can be toasted in about as much time as it takes to make the hummus. Snacking on hummus is definitely a great idea when you have a case of the munchies and never fear leftovers as it goes well in sandwiches and wraps or even for breakfast!
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There are many ways to be self-employed these days, but the Internet, newspaper classifieds and even job sites like Monster.com and LinkedIn.com are full of money-making scams. Tempted by an easy way to stay at home or earn extra money on the side, the old adage, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is," can get drowned out by the promise of easy income.
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About.com lists some of these classic scams that have been around for ages:
Assembly Jobs - You won't make money assembling kits -- they merely want you to buy their starter kit.
Data Entry Jobs - These often also include buying a kit that will get you started. There are also sites that offer to provide you with information on "only legitimate" work at home jobs - don't do it! They are only trying to sell you a bunk training guide.
Multi-Level Marketing - not to be confused with direct selling (think beauty products or candles), multi-level marketing does not focus as much on a product as it does on recruiting more members. This is also known as a pyramid scheme.
Online Businesses - Do you want to start your own online business and get rich? Be very wary of these type of ads too. What you will do is end up paying for a guide to working at home which duplicates information you can find free.
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Processing Claims - In order to get "hired" you'll need to buy equipment, software and pay for training.
Stuffing Envelopes - All major companies have postage machines which stuff, sort and meter mail. You may at best earn a fraction of a cent per envelope stuffed.
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Make money typing at home - You'll often find these in the writing section of craigslist.org. The catch is you have to pay to get the company listings. These lists cost an average of about $50, and all you will get is a booklet or PDF with company addresses.
Get paid to surf the Web - These programs promise to send you a check just for visiting certain Web sites throughout the day; the catch? You will be required to sign up for certain services and promotions to qualify for payment. In almost all cases, you will have to sign up with a credit card that will be charged until you cancel.
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Dynamite Titles On Sale April 28
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR brings you advance looks at new releases on sale this week including "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #3 and the hardcover edition of "The Romita Legacy."
Dynamite Comics On Sale April 21, 2010
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, April 21, including "Queen Sonja" #6, Garth Ennis' "Battlefields" #5 and "Kato Origins: Way of the Ninja" #1.
The Avengers, Lobo, The Green Hornet: Apr 14th Comic Reel
"The Avengers" to assemble for director Joss Whedon! Trouble looms for "Lobo" and "The Green Hornet." Also, your "Kick-Ass" media round up, a "Spider-Man" casting rumor, and more.
Dynamite Comics On Sale April 14, 2010
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, April 14, including "Army of Darkness" #27, "Buck Rogers" #10 and "The Green Hornet: Year One" by Matt Wagner.
Cowboys & Aliens, Green Lantern, Captain America: April 8th Comic Reel
Harrison Ford for "Cowboys & Aliens" tweets John Favreau, Mark Strong takes on Sinestro in June, "Captain America" still in search of his Peggy Carter. Also, stars talk "Kick-Ass" and more.
Someone Will Die in "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #3
Dynamite Entertainment has released four different cover images for "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #3, which introduces the evil Black Hornet, promising that one character will die at the villain's hands.
WC10: Kevin Smith
Potty-mouthed filmmaker and comics writer Kevin Smith returned to WonderCon Friday after several years' absence with a cache of raunchy tales of sex, drugs and comic books.
Moonstone "Chronicles" The Classic Green Hornet
The comics and prose publisher takes a cue from the classic Van Williams/Bruce Lee TV series for their incoming collection of Green Hornet short stories by talents from Harlan Ellison to Denny O'Neil, with a unique crime fiction take.
Dynamite Comics On Sale March 31, 2010
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR brings you previews of Kevin Smith's "Green Hornet" #2, "Legendary Talespinners" #3, and 28 pages from the "Army of Darkness Omnibus!"
FIRST LOOK: John Cassaday Covers "Green Hornet Strikes"
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at covers for "Kato Origins" #2 and "The Green Hornet Strikes" #2 by John Cassaday.
Matthews Strikes With "Green Hornet"
Completing Dynamite's rollout of titles featuring the iconic masked hero, "Green Hornet Strikes!" takes the masked mysteryman into a devastated, crime-ridden near-future. Brett Matthews told CBR all about it.
Harlan Ellison On The Missing Green Hornet/Phantom Crossover
Legendary science fiction author and dedicated comics buff Harlan Ellison tells the tale of how a complicated story for Moonstone's upcoming "Green Hornet Chronicles" prose anthology turned into an artistic mission statement.
Dynamite Comics On Sale March 17, 2010
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, March 17 including "Red Sonja She Devil with a Sword" Volume 7 and "Battlefields - The Firefly and His Majesty" #4
Jai Nitz Chronicles "Kato Origins: Way of the Ninja"
CBR News spoke with writer Jai Nitz to get the inside story on Dynamite Entertainment's upcoming "Kato Origins: Way of the Ninja" series which aims to flesh out the classic Green Hornet sidekick's story.
FIRST LOOK: "The Green Hornet Strikes" #1
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR News with an exclusive First Look at Ariel Padilla's interior art for the Brett Matthews' scripted "The Green Hornet Strikes" #1, featuring a cover by John Cassaday.
Dynamite Comics On Sale March 3, 2010
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, March 3 including "Zorro" #20, "The Boys" #40 and the debut issue of "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet."
Ande Parks takes on "Kato"
Veteran inker and up-and-coming writer Ande Parks spoke with CBR News about the ins and outs of his new Dynamite Entertainment comic, "Kato," the companion title to Kevin Smith's "Green Hornet" series.
Someone Will Die In "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet"
Dynamite has released a new Alex Ross painted teaser image for the third issue of Kevin Smith's new Green Hornet series with an ominous quote that reads "Three will Live! - One will Die a Hero's Death!
FIRST LOOK: "Green Hornet: Year One" #2
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at John Cassaday's cover for Matt Wagner and Aaron Campbell's second issue of "The Green Hornet: Year One."
Taking "Green Hornet" From Words to Pictures
Editor Phil Hester and artist Jonathan Lau reveal the process by which they've brought Kevin Smith's reimagined action screenplay to comics including an exclusive first look at Hester's thumbnails and Lau's finished art!
Alex Ross Makes "Green Hornet" Super
The acclaimed painter gives his mission statement on how designing Kevin Smith's new Dynamite take on "Green Hornet" means fitting the legacy of the hero while pushing the radio icon into new superheroic heights.
Kevin Smith Redirects "Green Hornet"
The fan favorite director and occasional comics writer opens up to CBR about how his lost movie screenplay came back as a Dynamite Entertainment comic, how Green Hornet is like Boba Fett and the finer points of a female Kato.
FIRST LOOK: Jonathan Lau's Green Hornet and Kato
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at series artist Jonathan Lau's designs for the new Green Hornet and Kato from the Kevin Smith scripted "Green Hornet" title.
FIRST LOOK: "Green Hornet" #1
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents this exclusive first look at comic book superstar J. Scott Campbell's cover illustration for "Green Hornet" #1 written by fan-favorite writer Kevin Smith.
Iron Man 2, Green Hornet, Scott Pilgrim: Dec 16th Comic Reel
"Iron Man 2" pictures and footage hit in the Internet. "The Green Hornet's" sweet ride takes a thrashing. A "Scott Pilgrim" official photo at long last? Also, no "Hobbit" for Tobey Maguire and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Covers For Kevin Smith's "Green Hornet"
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents art by Alex Ross and John Cassaday for the upcoming Kevin Smith "Green Hornet" series and new details on the Hornet's rollout in 2010.
Matt Wagner Takes On "Green Hornet"
The award-winning creator explains the hows and whys involved in resurrecting the venerable hero in a 1930s origin tale full of racket-breaking and Kung-Fu, discusses the connection to the Lone Ranger, and more.
Doc Savage, Thor, Jonah Hex: Oct 26th Comic Reel
The Man of Bronze returns to the screen! "Thor" rumors debunked! Mastodon talks "Jonah Hex" score. All this, plus Seth Rogan says relax about "Green Hornet", "Mad Max 4" and more.
BCC: Dynamite Entertainment Panel
Dynamite Entertainment writer Matt Wagner and Editor Joe Rybandt reveal a brand new series with a classic hero and talk about their staple titles.
BCC: Wagner Takes On "Green Hornet: Year One"
Announced Saturday in Baltimore, Eisner-winning creator Matt Wagner is taking on a second origin for Dynamite Entertainment and the publisher debuts his first cover for the '30s origin of Britt Reid's masked alter ego.
Ghost Rider 2, Green Hornet, Iron Man 2: Oct 2 Comic Reel
David Goyer talks "Ghost Rider 2" plans. More "Green Hornet" photos from the set reveal full costume and Don Cheadle talks up the War Machine in this week's final edition of the Comic Reel.
Green Hornet, Iron Man 2, Dead of Night: Oct 1st Comic Reel
"Green Hornet" in costume and welcoming Edward Furlong? "Iron Man 2" interview with Gwyneth Paltrow. "Dead of Night" screens for a preview audience and more.
Green Hornet, Smallville, Walking Dead: September 30th Comic Reel
Peril on the "Green Hornet" set! Preview video from "Smallville." Robert Kirkman talks "Walking Dead." All this, "Green Lantern's" possible move and more.
Green Hornet, Preacher, Heroes: September 15th Comic Reel
"Green Hornet" gets a villain! "Preacher" continues his march to God and theaters. All this, plus "Heroes" clips, "Smallville" interviews, and "Transformers 3."
Lobo, Spider-Man 4, Green Hornet: September 14th Comic Reel
A Comedian for "Lobo?" Bruce Campbell as "major" Spider-man character? The Black Beauty in an accident? All this, plus Jor-El's new face, and more.
Deadman, Whiteout, Green Hornet: September 9th Comic Reel
Guillermo Del Toro teases a "D." More "Whiteout" Interviews. "Green Hornet" loses a Cage. A new "Judge Dread" writer and Tom Welling talks "Smallville."
Akira, Green Hornet, Ant Man: September 8th Comic Reel
"Akira" still set for Hollywood! "Green Hornet" set photos by the truckload! "Ant Man" for Pixar? All this plus, the "Whiteout" cast speaks and more.
Green Hornet, 30 Days of Night, Lobo: September 3rd Comic Reel
"Green Hornet" rides into production! "30 Days of Night" sequel to begin shooting. Guy Ritchie takes on the Main Man? All this, plus news on the Spider-man musical and more.
Green Hornet, Scott Pilgrim, Swamp Thing: August 31st Comic Reel
"Green Hornet's" greatest adversary: a release date! "Scott Pilgrim" wraps production in Toronto! "Swamp Thing" says do not bring your evil to 3-D! All this, plus "Spawn" and more.
Green Hornet, Priest, Sub-Mariner: August 13th Comic Reel
Cameron Diaz opens up about "Green Hornet." "Priest" gets a priestess. "Sub-Mariner" still not on dry land. All this, plus Guy Ritchie talks about "Sgt. Rock" and trouble for the Spider-man musical.
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Generally speaking Linux can be a gaming platform when you have an ecosystem with companies, manufacturers competing for customers utilizing a platform.
It's already happened. Yes, my friends, Android is that platform.
In the end without a market (with customers and demand) you not gonna have the manufacturers (contributing to the platform with device drivers) and the software companies.
So what is the target audience for Ubuntu Linux?
It is an operating system for personal computers competing primarily with Microsoft Windows. Personal computers are competing with the game consoles, also nowadays with the touchscreen mobile devices.
You have a lot of competition and Ubuntu doesn't really offer as a gaming platform anything besides it is free as beer (and for philosophers it is free as speech).
You get nothing for nothing, it's a vicious circle, without customers no developers.
You have to show some initiative or at least the software companies has to.
Valve just did that.
Being ready from a technical standpoint is vital, but not nearly enough.
I personally think that Ubuntu Linux should not be a gaming platform, we already have that from the Microsoft and Sony.
A maintained (and supported) Linux distribution is more important for servers and workstations.
The thing is Linux already is a gaming platform - people do play games on it. So this is not a theoretical discussion as some people are making out. Improvements in any of these directions would be appreciated, but all platforms could receive improvements for gaming, not just Linux. Remember, the Humble Bundle guys are releasing games on Linux today - they are not waiting on a magic list of technical concerns to be fixed. Desura is selling games on Linux today - they are not waiting. Valve is going to release games on Linux as it stands today - they are also not waiting on some magical list.
We already are a gaming platform. Yes, we should improve ourselves. But we have already made massive progress, technically and in terms of available titles and services, and the people acting like this can not happen as things stand now should wake up and see that it is already happening. We just need to keep the ball rolling.
Ugly as hell, but probably the only way to handle this.
For that you want video games available from the stores and digital distribution systems for the platform.
But you only have an Ubuntu Software Center with free and open source software in it and indie developers aiming to be multiplatform.
Everything else is not official, and not available to the customers.
Steam can make the difference and it's a noble gesture from Valve to support Linux.
Only thing that Valve depends on the income from their primary market, Microsoft Windows, which can be overtaken by the Microsoft Store being integrated to the operation system.
Not to mention the mobile platforms, Valve currently not participating in them, Microsoft Store, Google Play and Apple Store does, and no competition is feasible with them in their platforms.
I thinking more in a long term of course, as Microsoft Store is only available for Windows 8.
My personal opinions on each of Ubuntu's goals.
Audio Support: I agree fully with what they want to achieve in this area. I would really enjoy some 5.1 and 3D positional audio in my games instead of the normal stereo output. I want true 5.1 not mixed channel to a 5.1 setup.
Longevity of Binaries: This goal may be hard to achieve unless you have a set of sub directories dedicated to needed libs the games use. Or at least allow someone to recompile the games every 5-10yrs with the newer libs.
Graphics Support: I've been using Nvidia since the 4mb riva 128. I have owned pretty much at least one card from every generation of their chips. I don't think I will ever change unless something faster and better supported comes out for Linux.
Input devices support: This is a really interesting area. Wouldn't it be nice if we had a graphical config for things like the Razer Nostromo, Razer Naga and Razer Blackwidow? I game a lot on windows and as much as I can on Linux although I do have to reboot a lot.
Multi-Arch Libappindicator: I have no idea what this is as I have never used Ubuntu.
Process Clean-Up Actions: Umm, why would anyone have resolution restoration problems? Why are you not starting a second X Server to run your games in? That way you are not wasting gpu and cpu cycles rendering that opengl accelerated desktop behind the game.
Unity Performance: Umm... LOL? People use this?
Audio Latency: This is another interesting and sore spot for me in Linux. I honestly never had audio lag until Pulseaudio came into the picture. Or I at least never noticed audio lag in my every day tasks and gaming in Linux. I have always had multichannel sound output and input as, (I know I will be scoffed at for this but), I always use creative sound cards in Linux. I used my Audigy2zs for almost 8 to 9 years because onboard audio is ass and everyone knows it. They just don't want to admit it or care about audio enough to get a proper add on card that has hardware mixing support. I have since upgraded to a Creative X-FI titanium that also has hardware mixing support when we finally got the basic drivers in Linux for the card. There are plenty of other cards out there that have support for hardware mixing so from my point of view anyone that cares about gaming and audio in Linux will have a hardware mixing sound card wether it is from creative or not.
Now, I honestly have tried my onboard audio chip, a Realtek 892 8 channel chip, on my Asus Sabertooth P67 mobo. The audio was fine but did not sound any better than what I had out of the X-Fi. With the onboard chip I needed Pulseaudio and this in turn caused a 1-6 second delay in my games audio. So obviously I went back to my X-Fi without Pulseaudio.
The audio issue alone originally made me go back to windows for an entire year in 2009 - 2010. Then I decided to just use Gentoo and do a -pulseaudio in my USE flags. I have been using Linux since 1998 and have never ever experienced audio assery until pulseaudio. Honestly as well, I constantly install and try every version of freeBSD just to see if it is where I want it to be just so I can try to get away from Linux audio issues. If steam works in freeBSD I will kiss the Linux audio problems goodbye once and for all. Until then, -pulseaudio all the way.
Ugg, my bad, it turned into a rant.
Trine 2 is a game. I play it on Linux. Amnesia is a game. I play it on Linux. They are both being sold for Linux. If I pay for them and if I play them, I am engaging and utilizing the Linux game market and I am using Linux as a gaming platform. Therefore it IS a gaming platform!
And I am sorry if I am being a little more pedantic than usual, but this argument is such a complete and total non-sequitur that the fact it is still repeated is really beginning to piss me off. Grow up and look beyond your skewed little world view and realize what you are saying does not make any sense.


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