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Vice president of Sani Sa, and co-owner of the Sani Resort a 5-star property at Kassandra Halkidiki Greece, Fokion Zissiadis does his best to make time for his passion of photography. He has always found photography interesting, but for many years he couldn't find the time. 8 years ago he took up his old hobby. To justify the time and money he invested in traveling for great locations, he soon realized the best quality capture system was an absolute must. After thorough research he invested in a Phase One camera system with an IQ140 digital back. Recently he up- graded to the IQ260 digital back to optimize his long exposure landscape photography.
You have an architectural degree and your main profession is running your families resort, Sani Sa, in Greece. How did you get into photography?
My first serious involvement with photography started the year 1983, a wonderful period of my life as a student of Architecture in the University of Pennsylvania, USA. The same period my wife was studying photography and fabric design at PCA, the Philadelphia College of Art.
As a student there, I bought a Nikon F3 and F2 with the full set of lenses and accessories, to shoot pictures of my models and drawings, but also cityscapes, buildings and architectural details of high interest and aesthetics, especially of New York City which was very close.
Eventually we developed very friendly ties with John Carlano my wife's photography teacher at the PCA School, who initi- ated us deeper into photography and to all the techniques of the dark room in his own studio/house. It was there, where I was regularly developing my own photographs, but also ultimately the photographs of my work for the final thesis of the Masters degree in Architecture.
Later, after my return to my home country, I remained photo- graphically silent and inactive for about 20 years because my whole energy and attention was channeled primarily into my family and business.
It was only after 2005, when I started my adventurous trips around the world, that I crossed paths with photography again. This time the game was digital photography and from pure coin- cidence Pentax K5 and Kr was in my gear menu. Soon though, I realized that the investment of time and money for my travelling didn't match at all with my growing expectations. I became very serious about photography and I felt that it was the right moment to upgrade to professional gear. I did my market research and I decided to buy Phase One a justifiably expensive camera, a camera, which is probably the best, someone can use out in the field for serious landscape photography.
The images you shared is from a trip you had to Iceland. It's been discovered by the Director of the Photography Museum of Thessaloniki who has shared it of Reykjavik for a possible exhibition, was this the goal from the beginning, or what was the initial plan with your trip?
No, I never planed for anyone outside my private network to see the images, it came later in the sequence. The story was as follows:
Mr. Ioakimedes the Director of the Photography Museum of Thessaloniki, which is also the Greek National Museum, made an anonymous screening of my work in the first place through a contact of a common friend Thalea Stefanidou who happens to be currently my scriptwriter. As he appreciated my work a lot he suggested to create an artist exchange program with the Photography Museum of Reykjavik and strongly recommended to me when later I revealed my identity to him, that I must send a portfolio with a sample of my work to them asap. Indeed, I did so, and now all the process and negotiations are in progress.
Additionally, Timothy Persons, the renowned curator and founder of the Finland Photography School also screened my work during the Paris Photo Fair, which I attended recently. His commentary was very enthusiastic and flattering.
As for me, I travel always "solo" accompanied only from my wife in order to preserve a very focused eye on my subjects and to tailor made my itinerary accordingly. I have always a local guide prefer- ably photographer (fixer) leading me throughout each trip to the desired photographic battle ground, where he leaves me unobstructed to execute! I study thoroughly each destination prior my visit, so I know exactly what I want and what to anticipate. All my trips are private adventures that aim to capture through my mind, eyes and lens and heart the wonders and beauty of the nature that surrounds us. I am doing that for my own pleasure and love for photography and not for money.
Later, I do all the processing of my RAW files myself using the incredible Capture One, which captured my heart! Then Photoshop to put the finishing touch on my work.
I do at least two major trips every year and some other minor ones in between, combined with my main work, which as mentioned is in the tourism sector.
Up to now, all my work has been kept strictly private.
When shooting landscape photography, you often find your- self in the middle of nowhere. How do you handle this when traveling with high-tech equipment?
One of the prerequisites for serious landscape photography, beyond having a good camera, is to have an equally good physi- cal condition and stamina. Landscape photography is a very demanding activity. Most of the times, nature doesn't reveal herself just out of a car's window. A lot of hiking to remote and sometimes inaccessible spots for the ordinary people is in volved.
Early and late hours of the day when solitude and light are at their climax become a must do experience. Harsh weather phe- nomena become a challenge. You just don't want to miss them. You must be there, with all your gear ready for the go. You must witness them in their full glory, and through a personal dialogue with nature, to captivate the essential elements of light, perspective, geometry, textures, motion, stillness, scale, and ultimately the vibes of the genius loci, into a composition that is YOU!
At those rendezvous with nature, I always carry my gear in a Vanguard sky borne 45-backpack and a lightweight Manfrotto carbon tripod in my hands. The total weight is close to 12 kg, which isn't an insignificant load for such arduous long hikes. My gear includes a Phase One 645DF+ body with two Li-Ion batteries, and one with eight alkaline AA batteries, an IQ260 digital back with seven batteries, a Phase One 45mm lens ideal for panorama shots with an astonishing sharpness when it comes to long exposure night photography, a Phase One 28mm lens with incredible sharpness in daylight conditions especially in the center of the frame, a Phase One 75–150mm zoom with equally amazing sharpness and a Phase One Macro 120mm zoom, a useful lens when a microscopic local resident show up, or when you stumble on a particularly interesting mineral or fauna of the area you visit .
It goes without saying, that a full set of Lee filters for the 28mm lens and polarizers for the other lenses together with a release cable are included in the set! Last but not least, a LCDVF eye loop is always extremely helpful to better evaluate your work on the spot before it's too late. It makes the already great LCD screen of the IQ260 back looks like your home TV set!
Did you upgrade from a previous Phase One back or are you a first time investor?
My first investment was an IQ140 digital back, and I recently upgraded to the new IQ260 back, because I was seeking for better quality and noise free long exposure photography. It was made possible with help from my Phase One partner of choice Kounio Reggina in Athens, Greece. We have a very close and efficient cooperation in every aspect of the word.
If you should emphasize on feature of the IQ260 digital back, what would it be and why?
The IQ260 is a brilliant piece of technological photographic craftsmanship! It masters the ultra bright and the ultra dark areas of your composition with a human's eye sensitivity. It registers textures where seemingly total black or total white! I have no hesitation to shoot straight in the rising or the setting sun. Simply you trust that all the information has been captivated in your RAW files, and that you later with the Capture One you will gloriously retrieve them into a stunning picture! It's amazing! But the party starts at night! When long exposures come into play the IQ260 back has an unparalleled noise free performance! It's a pleasure to shoot and pays off the waiting in the dark!
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text: Surviving the Storm: Checking in on Hawaii's World of Journalism August 7, 2013·By Adrienne LaFrance Join the Discussion Flickr: NS Newsflash Our media is being disrupted by global shifts. There are closures and loss, but also innovation. About the Author Civil Beat Staff Adrienne LaFrance Adrienne LaFrance is a reporter for Digital First Media and a Civil Beat contributor based in New York City and Washington, D.C. Adrienne focuses on Hawaii's congressional delegation and federal agencies that do business with the state. Before moving to Washington, Adrienne was Civil Beat's Honolulu reporter. Before that, she was a local news anchor for Hawaii Public Radio, Hawaii's NPR affiliate, and served as managing editor of Honolulu Weekly. Adrienne also worked as a reporter for Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University, and as a producer and news writer at WBUR, Boston's NPR affiliate. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post and several other newspapers and magazines. Adrienne taught journalism at the University of Hawaii and was active on the board of the Society of Professional Journalists Hawaii Chapter. She earned her B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University and her M.S. in journalism from Boston University. You can follow Adrienne on twitter @AdrienneLaF. Use the RSS feed to subscribe to Adrienne LaFrance's posts today Discussion What do you think of the state of media in Hawaii today?

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In late March, the ASPCA played a critical role in a three-state dog fighting raid that resulted in the rescue of nearly 100 animals. A few weeks after this intricately coordinated effort to rescue dogs in Texas, Missouri and Kansas went off without a hitch, we're able to update you on the dogs and the dog fighters.
The Victims
When we found these dogs, many were doomed to live their whole lives tethered by heavy chains—and on the day of the raid, many were left outside to suffer through a blizzard. Now, says ASPCA Vice President of Field Investigations and Response Tim Rickey, they're living in an entirely different world.
When the dogs arrived at our temporary shelter, our veterinary professionals, led by the ASPCA's Dr. Sarah Kirk, examined them quickly and thoroughly. Some dogs needed immediate care, while others require ongoing treatment which they are now receiving from ASPCA and local veterinarians.
An ASPCA behaviorist will be on the ground at the shelter throughout this operation, and while the dogs stay in our clean and spacious shelter, they will benefit from behavioral enrichment programs that incorporate toys, games and lots of fun interactions with people. The dogs will have regular access to one of several large exercise playpens, where they'll get to play with our responders and burn off excess doggy energy.
"Every day," Rickey says, "we're focusing on taking care of these animals and providing the best environment that we can for them."
The Suspects
The ASPCA continues to work to collect evidence and provide other support to law enforcement, working to ensure dog fighters pay for harming these animal victims. The charges are just starting to roll in:
Last week Pete Davis Jr. and Melvin L. Robinson, both of Kansas City, Kansas, were each charged in federal court with one count of transporting animals for participation in an animal fighting venture in interstate commerce. If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a possible fine of up to $250,000.
"The case is not over yet—there's still a lot of work to be done on the investigation side," says Rickey, adding that he hopes to see more arrests in relation to this raid.
The ASPCA had been assisting the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies with the planning of this large-scale raid since November 2012. ASPCA Blood Sports Director Terry Mills provided his expertise to help these agencies maximize the operation's impact. Our next steps: continuing to provide top-notch care for these animals and working with authorities to secure the right to place dogs in loving homes.
If you've given to the ASPCA recently, from the bottom of our hearts: thank you. This raid is an enormous undertaking and a huge commitment, but we are dedicated to being there for animal victims of cruelty whenever they need us. If you haven't yet given lately, please consider doing so today. On behalf of animals across the country, thank you!
Thanks for all your tireless work fir those who can't speak!!
My chocolate lab and German shorthair went missing together. I live one hour south of Kansas City and am worried sick that they are victims of this ring. Both are micro-chipped with information at Nevada Vet Clinic Nevada, MO.
The didn't get enough punishment. It should be 10 years minimum AND a $500,000.00 fine!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do for these amazing animals <3 These "men" (and I use that term loosely) need to be held accountable not only by the justice system, but the nation at large. Let's continue to fight to protect those who cannot protect themselves...we are their voice!
i live right here where it all took place. i certainly hope that the JUSTICE system gives them wht they deserve...the MAX. maybe an example for the world about this. i hope these men are prosecurted to the fulliet. <3 for the dogs
THANKYOU THANKYOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL RESCUE of these poor dogs
and THANKS to YOU, they can ENJOY life! WELL DONE AND THANKYOU again! xxxx
The fine and the time should be big enough to bring this unacceptable behavior to a screeching halt. No leniency what so ever.
Five years is only good enough if they get the crude beat out of them twice a day Every Day!
Thank you for all you do
God bless these sweet angels!!! Thank you so very much for saving them, helping them and giving the love and life they deserve...kisses and hugs for every dog in the world!!!
THANK You for rescuing these dogs from this horrible life. I think that these types of crimes will continue until the punishments get worse. These people are sadistic and hateful. They have no place in any community!


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The Desperate Housewives star got Botox seven years ago, urged by her dermatologist.
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Unfortunately, the doctor hit a nerve with the star, shying her away from the procedure. "It affected the muscle in my right eye, so my eye has started to droop a little bit," she tells Prevention magazine in their November issue. "I was symmetrical before and not I am not."
Heidi Montag was a young and natural reality star, when she began her stint on The Hills.
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Kathy Griffin got her first nose job at 26-years-old.
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Kenny admits that he has gone under the knife several times to regain his youth.
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Kim Kardashian has always been gorgeous.
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She took to her blog to express her regret, admitting "Botox just wasn't necessary for me at this age."
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Mickey Rourke was a Hollywood sexy symbol.
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Pamela Anderson wasn't always a busty blonde.
The Baywatch babe got her famous implants, which totally boosted her career!
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She later regretted the decision and had them taken out---and then replaced them!
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Tara Reid was a naturally gorgeous, leading lady hopeful.
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Jean de Villiers is Jake White's shock choice to captain the Springbok XV against the World XV on Saturday.
Announcing the team in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, White surprised the gathered media by naming the talented inside centre to lead the team for the festival match.
De Villiers has 20 Test caps (and 11 tries) to his name and is considered by many to be one of the most naturally gifted players in the country. He has obviously, at 25-years-old, got a long career ahead of him.
This elevation could be the beginning of his apprenticeship to eventually taking over from Smit full-time in the next few years.
De Villiers was not considered by any for the position in speculations in the past week. After it was vacated by the injured John Smit, AJ Venter, Wikus van Heerden and Victor Matfield were expected to carry the torch.
Both Venter and Van Heerden are included in the squad and were considered the only candidates in the race, after Victor Matfield dropped out because of injury last week.
The squad of 23 includes three players who have not previously played for the Boks – lock Johann Muller, scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar and centre Wynand Olivier – all on the bench.
Wayne Julies will travel with the squad to Johannesburg as cover, while the rest of White's charges will remain in Bloemfontein to continue preparing for the first Test against Scotland in Durban on June 10.
After white toyed with the idea of fielding a young and inexperienced line-up, he has actually chosen a team full of experience for a match that will help map the way forward in an extremely congested international season.
Certain combinations will be tested against a World XV that arrived on Tuesday morning vowing not to just make up the numbers.
The match 22 is extremely experienced with a combined 400 Test caps behind them, while the starting XV has 345 caps, broken down to 150 among the forwards and 195 in the backline.
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When Melville's father died in 1832, the young man's financial security went too. For a while he turned to school-mastering and clerking, but failed to make a sustainable income. In 1840 he signed up on the whaler, Acushnet, out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was just 21. A whaler's life turned out to be both arduous and dangerous, and in 1842, Melville deserted ship. Out of this experience and a wealth of printed sources, Melville crafted his masterpiece.
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"I felt totally swept up in this world"
I liked this book in its print form, a lot. But I have to say that the audio version is even better. Frank Muller is an absolute genius. He can do everything -- from a Nantucket innkeeper, to all of the various accents on board the Pequod, and even the dialect of a freed slave. I hope I can find more of his work.
"An American Classic!"
The narrator does good job with this epic, though a bit cliche. How else do you characterize the voices of sea dogs other than what you already expect? Otherwise, a gripping and poetic story, full of subdued (and therefore more humorous) jabs at Christian society and the customs of the age. It is sometimes difficult to follow the tangents into deep descriptions of the whale (especially considering how far marine biology has come), but the payoff is in the plethora of one-liners that zing into timelessness. Not having read the book previously, I was amazed at how many references are made to this book in pop culture. Some are obvious, others not so much. Either way, this book has enough to keep you interested to the finish and the narrator keeps the characterizations enlivened so that the result is an entertaining and fecund experience.
I'm a big fan of SF/F/Horror (all the better if they're mashed up together, my dears!), and enjoy other literature as well.
"I Had No Idea Melville Was So Funny"
I put off Moby Dick for a long time due to an experience in high school with Billy Budd. I didn't think I wanted to read this one, but was eventually swayed by some friends. Thankfully! Moby Dick's a thrilling adventure story full of depth and gravity and horror. It certainly earns its reputation as an American Classic. What surprised me, though, was how funny Melville is. I didn't realize he had such a sense of humor.
Muller's reading is, of course, a benchmark of excellence. He made this story come alive for me in ways I didn't think it could. I'm so glad I finally decided to give this one a chance.
"Muller is e3xceptional"
I have learned to seek out the books read by now deceased Frank Muller, and found Moby-Dick because I thought it would be challenging enough to bring out his best. Indeed it does. I had read the book myself a couple of times, more or less because I thought an educated man needed to. Now that I have heard Muller's interpretation I can see the greatness of the book. No women in it, of course. Muller does women better than any other male reader.... Don't miss this. Also the books he read by Cormac McCarthy. His loss is a great one to the book world.
"It's a classic, you just have to accept that."
First, the story. It's been described by enough reviews that I can't add to it, so I'll just say that about a quarter of the story is some of the best action sequences and intricate character interactions you will ever read even compared to modern writers, and about three fourths of the story is exposition about whaling and whales and the culture of 19th century whalers that is fascinating, educational, critical to the story, and not always easy to stay awake through.
Second, the reader. If you've heard Frank Muller read Stephen King, forget that. He is completely different in this. He is vivid, crisp, and quick, and that is a lifesaver in this work. Even in passages about whales and their classifications, he maintains a lively inflection that might help you through it.
If you've ever tried and failed to read Moby Dick, try this reading of it. If you still can't get through it, give it up. This is the best chance you have, and yes, it is well worth it to do so.
I gave it a five because it is a tremendous reading of a classic, moreso than any judgement about the classic itself. I love it, but it's not Dan Brown, for better and worse.
"A Pleasure!"
My preference is almost always the interior narrator: the voice in my head when I am reading silently to myself, and I have read this book so many times--and yet Muller does a wonderful job with the voice of Ishmael, street-wise, ship-wise, and philisophical, truly rendering the epic drama and poem of Moby Dick. Moreover, I think the lined poems, the songs, the epigrams, dialogs and monologues, those "extra" parts of the narrative, all seem welded into the story by Muller's reading. Really great!
I'm a big fan of SF/F/Horror, and all things in between and out.
"I Had No Idea Melville Was So Funny"
I put off Moby Dick for a long time due to an experience in high school with Billy Budd. I didn't think I wanted to read this one, but was eventually swayed by some friends. Thankfully! Moby Dick's a thrilling adventure story full of depth and gravity and horror. It certainly earns its reputation as an American Classic. What surprised me, though, was how funny Melville is. I didn't realize he had such a sense of humor.
Muller's reading is, of course, a benchmark of excellence. He made this story come alive for me in ways I didn't think it could. I'm so glad I finally decided to give this one a chance.
"Renewed appreciation"
My attention span as a reader has decreased over the past decade - thanks, Internet - but I was thrilled to have "Moby Dick" read to me by Frank Muller, who did a great job. I knew I loved this book when I was younger, despite all my failed attempts to re-read as an adult. I'd rank it right up there in my top 10, and put it on my list of "difficult books worth reading" (which includes "Ulysses," "Gravity's Rainbow," "Under the Volcano," "The Sound and the Fury" and more).
"Loved the reader.."
and now I love the story even more. There are more expensive versions but I liked this one the best. It did take forever to listen to but I came to appreciate more and more of the subtleties of the story. If I were assigned this in school I would get this audiobook for the work which would keep me awake far longer than the book. I found Frank Muller's voice excellent.
"Depends on your literary tastes"
Frank Muller, may he rest in peace, could make the phone book entertaining if he read it aloud. This book is no different in that it's outstandingly read. However, the plot is very very slow. The language is artful and the themes are interestingly explored. The world of the 18th/19th century shipping culture is vividly presented, but if you're not a fan of a literary genre that prizes style of presentation over brisk plot movement and character development, you may not enjoy this book very much.
For example, at one point Melville goes on for over an hour about the color white. The prose of this section is arful, and that can be enjoyable if you like that sort of thing, but not otherwise. It took me a while of starts and stops to finish this one, but I'm glad to have Muller's work, even if the writing was not my cup of tea.
"A Classic"
Everybody knows the story of Moby Dick so there is no point in trying to critique it. The narrator is Frank Muller and he is fantastic. I first heard Muller reading Sea Wolf available in Audible.com but unfortunately not the UK equivelant. Muller has the perfect voice for adventure yarns and his reading of Moby Dick is so well suited. I was saddened by his untimely death as I consider him one of the best audiobook narrators. It is he that makes this classic novel very much a classic audiobook.
"Great narration, but Melville needed an editor"
If you've already decided you're going to listen to this famous American novel, this is a great edition to pick: Frank Muller is an absolutely joy to listen to. His pitch and speed are very easy to listen to, and he handles the wide variety of characters, scenes and expositions expertly. Highly recommended.
On the other hand, if you're trying to make your mind up about the novel itself it's not so clear. While Moby Dick has a great central story, it's not nearly as long as its enormous length implies. This regular length story is padded with an enormous amount of detail. Most, but by no means all, of this detail is interesting, but having sections of encyclopaedia unapologetically crammed into various parts of the story is jarring. Melville could have done with a good editor, who would hopefully have forced him to weave the pertinent detail into the story and leave the rest out!
The other issue is the characters' use of language. The novel was published in 1851, so obviously you'd expect a certain amount of archaic language. However, I suspect that this dialogue would have been considered flowery and archaic even in 1851. Pompous, even.
I don't want to leave you with the impression that it's a bad book: it's not. I have enjoyed it, and its insight into whaling in the first half of the 19th century. However, despite its reputation, it's certainly not without some significant flaws.
"Essential listening"
Two things i've been doing for many years; listening to audiobooks and trying to read Moby Dick-normally getting about 3 pages in and giving up, and then telling people what a load of rubbish it is. Frank Muller is for me the king of narrators, and he deftly brings each of the characters in Melville's masterpiece to life,as a result i now consider Moby Dick to be the best book i've ever 'read', and by a nautical mile the best audiobook i've ever listened to. Essential.
"An amazing classic"
I came to listen to this book having seen the film and with some knowledge of the story. But the book has more in it than I could ever have imagined. It is truly a work of great fiction. The main story itself is only probably a tenth of the book. The other nine tenths contains tales and facts which will entertain, amaze, inform you and even make you smile. Reading the book would always be a daunting prospect but not so listening to it read by a master story teller, Frank Muller, it is sheer joy. I heard his voice in my head long after I stopped listening. I cannot recommend this audio too highly.
"Intelligent but ultimately too boring"
Melville, no, Muller yes
Anyone venturing on the unabridged version of Moby Dick must know they are in for a difficult voyage. I was surprised how erudite and intelligent the writing was and for a while I enjoyed it, partly thanks to the skillful and gritty narrator. Unfortunately it was ultimately just too dull and after 8 hours I decided there were better things to listen to.
Less than half of the book is actual narrative. The rest is like a series of essays on whaling. That in itself is ok, the trouble is that some of the essays are utterly tedious, for example, the section summarising the scientific knowledge of whales in the early 19th century. It is presented as an extract from an encyclopedia and it sounds unfortunately genuine. I don't want to read a 19th century encyclopedia for entertainment, especially when it goes on for half an hour listing mind-numbing trivia. The essay on the specialness of the colour white lasts even longer and was, for me, the final straw. If you do take this book, you might like to skip ahead when you reach those points. (One of them I remember was around chapter 42)
"This is the one"
Yes, its long, and sometimes you want to give up, but dont because duration is its theme and this is a novel you live with while reading and thereafter. And there are several audio versions, but Muller's the definitive one.
"The Reader makes it."
The depth of interpretation from Muller is magnificent.
I am British born Irish, maybe we hear differently ? I too tried to read this as a youngster, and gave up. This rescues the book for me and the relevance of all sections of the story are clear.
The story is a wonderful attempt at the Classical; Odysseus and all that.
But it is tied to one era and serves that well. It is educational from the need to take your harpoon to bed with you to the nature of ships' captains houses and of the chapels.
All Muller did was very, very good. This is the most demanding and the most successful.
I think not possible; it is too long. But in the sense that once in you do not want to let go - Yes.
Don't be dissuaded by the length of the book nor the departures into emotional description.
"Moby Dick"
Evocative, crafted and clever. This book is a masterpiece of storytelling as carefully honed as a walnut skinned whaler's personal harpoon.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable classic. If you haven't listened to it yet, then do.
"Dissertation and Melodrama... Both Great"
Moby Dick is amazing in many ways. More than half the chapters form an extended dissertation on the whale (leviathan) that covers a great sweep of literary and historical references. The other part - intertwined with the dissertation - is a bold and strangely told story of the obsessed Captain Ahab and the White Whale, a story most of us know in outline from the cinema if we have not read the book. Yet the unconventional telling is a bonus: characters talking aloud to themselves to advance the story, elements such as the mad boy Pip that seem to come straight from Shakespeare, and the rather gothic line-up of omens and portents, give a genuinely disturbing tenor to the story.
The prose rises to brilliance at times and there is great humour in the narrator's way with words. Not an easy read but one that rewards persistence and also illustrates why Moby Dick occupies the place it does in the Canon.
"Wish I had read an abridged version"
Moby Dick was a struggle. The actual story and plot, when it was progressed was good. The story telling and language was good, even great at times. But for huge stretches nothing moved forward, just encyclopedic detail about whaling, and I found myself drifting in and out on a regular basis. Had Hemingway written this it would have been 200 pages and perfect.
On the plus side though, far better to listen than read, as Frank Muller's narration is fantastic as always.
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The theme of the clip revolves around a young man who intends to get married and during his preparations; a group of his friends hold a bachelor's party for him. Four male models acted in the clip and the statement "I'tabirni Miratak" (Think of me as your wife) that is repeatedly said throughout the clip by one of the models has given the rise of all the negative criticism. The statement in itself is considered to be an indirect way of encouraging homosexuality.
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I've seen the video clip and it is not rated as a mature content ! and I don't see any promotion for homosexuality!
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He wasn't Dwight's agent, he was Harden's.
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Mr. Miller introduced Lillian Irish from the Development Services Department who translated this discussion for the benefit of the Spanish-speaking audience. He then presented staffs report, which included recommendations to the City Council for the installation of a 3-way stop at Valencia/Woods, a traffic signal at Highland/Valencia, and in-pavement flashing pedestrian warning lights in the crosswalk on Highland/Elm; and parking removal on the east side of Highland between Ash and Valencia.
Vice-Chairman Nowels asked for a total cost to complete the reconstruction. Mr. Miller stated that the cost of the traffic signals, in-pavement flashing crosswalk, and striping is apparently $200,000. The City has applied for a grant for that amount.
Vice-Chairman Nowels asked if the Valencia Task Force (VTF) was in agreement with the removal of the parking on the east side of Highland. Mr. Miller replied yes.
Commissioner Olmsted asked if there are one-way stops at Knepp for Richman and Highland. Mr. Miller stated that yes there are stops for the east/west direction at Richman and Highland.
Commissioner Olmsted also inquired if there are stop signs at Knepp and Malden and what the VTF requested. Mr. Miller stated it is uncontrolled, and a four-way stop was requested, however, staff did not believe it was warranted at this time.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked if there were incidents that led to request these changes. Mr. Miller said that he does not know what precipitated the requests, but believes the neighborhood came together in an effort of safety and community.
The public comment segment was opened.
Miriam Andero, 600 Southgate Avenue, translated for the public.
The resident at 436 West Avenue stated that the VTF is a group of 40 residents, which meets monthly at the Valencia Community Center to discuss ways to improve the quality of the neighborhood. VTF works in collaboration with the Orange County Congregation Community Organizations (OCCCO) that represent 50 member churches and 38,000 families and the Orange County Human Relations Commission. The VTF wants to improve the safety of its neighborhood for the children, and to show support for the Citys recommendations for traffic improvements in its neighborhood. It is the desire of the VTF that the Commission recommend staffs traffic plan to Council.
Riea Pea, 148 West Rosslyn Avenue, has resided in Fullerton for 14 years. Mrs. Pea stated that in June 2003, the VTF held a community forum for more than 50 residents and City staff. They presented the visions for a family-friendly neighborhood and began a partnership with the City of Fullerton to fulfill that end. Their vision is to have safer streets. Cars drive fast on Highland, Valencia and Richman where children cross going to and from school and the park. There is a high level of pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Highland and Valencia and a lot of confusion of the right-of-way. Residents have observed near accidents.
Vice-Chairman Nowels asked why they think there is confusion on the right-of-way on Highland and Valencia. Mrs. Pea stated there is confusion because people drive through the intersection without stopping.
Commissioner Olmsted asked if a traffic signal will improve the situation at Highland and Valencia. Mrs. Pea feels that it will.
Jorge Trujuillo, 1018 West Avenue, has resided in Fullerton for 15 years. Mr. Trujillo stated that the neighborhood has formulated a plan with traffic improvements. He stated that they have met with several staff members to present their plan. They also met with the Richman School Principal, the pastor of Saint Marys Church, and the Fullerton Police Department. They collected 356 signatures in support of the traffic plan. The pastor of Saint Marys wrote a letter of support for a stop sign on Highland and Valencia and a crosswalk at Highland and Elm. The City responded with a traffic study. Based on the study, the City has made several recommendations, which are supported by the VTF.
Miriam Andero stated that on Southgate and Richman cars drive very fast, and it is dangerous walking her children to school.
Commissioner Lindstrom stated that police enforcement was not recommended and asked if it would help. Mrs. Andero stated that the Police department offered to provide more enforcement, but she has not seen them as of yet.
Edgar Medina works for Orange County Human Relations and will be translating for the remaining public speakers.
Jose Dominguez, has resided in Fullerton for 40 years between Highland and Valencia. He has witnessed many accidents and feels that the underpass on Highland has increased traffic.
Commissioner Olmsted stated that the underpass was constructed in part to improve the safety for the residents in the area.
Maria Rivera stated she has witnessed many accidents on Highland and Valencia. Two months ago she and her daughter were almost hit by a car. She also feels the carwash that will be opening will add more traffic.
Sylvia Marina, has resided in Fullerton for 10 years. Her son was recently struck when crossing the street at Valencia and Highland. She stated the driver got out of his vehicle and pulled her son from the street to the curb. She called the Police but by the time they arrived the driver had left the scene. She feels a traffic signal is necessary at the intersection.
Teresa Morales, President of the VTF, asked everyone to rise who was in favor of staffs recommendations. Mrs. Morales asked that the commission approve staffs recommendations.
Vice-Chairman Nowels commended the VTF on the tremendous way it went about this issue. She mentioned that it is gratifying to see citizens and City working together for solutions which she supports.
Commissioner Olmsted concurred with Vice-Chairman Nowels comments. He further stated that someone has mentioned that there is no handicap access at the school crosswalk. Mr. Miller stated that there are several crosswalks without handicap access and staff will be applying for the Suggested Routes to School grant with the School District.
Commissioner Olmsted stated that he is not convinced that the recommendations will slow down the traffic on Highland. He is aware that stop signs dont do the job per the City Traffic Engineer, Mark Miller. He feels that Valencia and Highland will be repeated at other intersections.
Mr. Miller stated that staff is proposing a traffic signal that has solid red lights in all four directions. The first driver who approaches the intersection will get a green light. Drivers do tend to respect signals more than stop signs, and staff will be looking for other improvements for the area.
Commissioner Olmsted stated that he is most concerned with the speed halfway between Valencia and Orangethorpe. Mr. Miller said Highland is 64 feet wide from Orangethorpe to Valencia, and staff would like to narrow the lanes with two-way, left-turn pockets.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked about the timeframe for implementing the proposed improvements. Don Hoppe, Acting Director of Engineering, stated that it would be near the beginning of next school year, September 2004.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked what would happen in regard to police enforcement during school hours.
Lieutenant Doug Cave stated that unfortunately schools outnumber police officers. However, it is FPDs number one priority is to visit school areas before and after school. The PD does support the VTF, is proud of its efforts, and stands with them on their request for improvements. The Police will do whatever they can to control the traffic speed and safety in the area.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked if the VTFs perception of the intersection is as dangerous as shared by Lieutenant Cave. Lieutenant Cave responded that anytime there are small kids and moving cars, it is dangerous.
Commissioner Lindstrom suggested five more months is a long time and suggested some enforcement. Lt. Cave stated the PD will do what it can.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that they have heard testimonies of accidents on Highland and Valencia. He asked how it compares with the actual history in the area. Dave Langstaff, Traffic Engineering Analyst, stated that over the last 12 months there have been 3 reported accidents. In September 2002 there were 2 rear-ends and one sideswipe accident.
Commissioner Cochran complimented the VTF for a well-done presentation. He asked Mr. Miller if the traffic on Highland, Richman and Valencia, is local. Mr. Miller did not know if it is local but the volumes are coming up to 8,000 cars on Highland.
Chairman Robeson stated that this is very common for high-volume schools. Hopefully, the recommended changes will be a comfort and work well for the community.
Motion: Hardwick
2nd: Nowels
Ayes: Cochran, Hardwick, Lindstrom, Nowels, Olmsted, Robeson
Mr. Miller presented staffs report recommending denial of removal of the overnight parking restriction based on the Fullerton Municipal Code.
Commissioner Olmsted questioned what streets currently have overnight parking. Mr. Miller advised that the east side of San Carlos not, adjacent to Chapman Park, and both sides of Hansen Avenue between Santa Isabelle and Wallace Avenue.
The public comment segment was opened.
Ronnie Fuson, 2442 Santa Clara, stated that the majority of these residences are four-bedroom homes with insufficient parking for families with children who drive. Cars block sidewalks with overhang when trying to fit their vehicles into the garage/driveway. Garages were built for two cars, but they are not large enough for an SUV. Two current-model vehicles will not fit in these garages.
Ashley Edwards, 236 Mission, stated he has a short driveway. He has two motorcycles, a Honda Civic, and full-size truck with an extra cab; he is unable to have overnight guests because there is no place for them to park; and he is barely able to park his Honda in the garage.
Sheryl Bodkin, 2438 East Santa Clara, stated that they have five vehicles and shuffle their vehicles; however, two vehicles still have to be parked on the street. Tickets are costly. Her family would like to have the request passed by the Commission.
The public comment segment was closed.
Commissioner Lindstrom inquired about the standard driveway length and if allowances are made for older garages since they are not built to todays requirements. Mr. Miller stated that it is obvious which garages are two-car as compared to a one-car. Mr. Hoppe also commented that most cars of today, unless and SUV or truck, are actually smaller than cars built in the fifties. The basic problem is there are more drivers today than in the past.
Commissioner Olmsted stated that he has lived in the vicinity and can appreciate the problems with multiple vehicles.
Commissioner Hardwick made a motion to set aside staffs recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the overnight parking restriction be removed per the residents request. Vice-Chairman Nowels seconded the motion, which failed by a vote of 2-4.
Motion: Hardwick
2nd: Nowels
Ayes: Hardwick, Nowels
Nayes: Cochran, Lindstrom, Olmsted, Robeson
Another motion was made to accept staffs recommendation to deny overnight parking on Santa Clara Avenue.
Motion: Cochran
2nd: Lindstrom
Ayes: Cochran, Lindstrom, Olmsted, Robeson
Nayes: Hardwick, Nowels
Chairman Robeson advised the residents that an appeal can be made to the City Council. The fee is $140 and appeal must be filed within 10 days. The next City Council meeting is June 15, 2004.
Mr. Miller presented staffs report and recommended concurrence. The SR 2S Grant has been awarded, so that physical improvements taking place, i.e., handicap ramps, sidewalk in front of the Ebell Club and at Morelia. However, a crossing guard is warranted at the school.
Commissioner Olmsted inquired if the existing crossing guard controls both locations. Mr. Miller responded affirmatively, but the crossing guard is being placed closer to the school.
The public comment segment was opened.
Clementina Ely, 416 West Las Palmas, stated that a crossing guard is needed at Coronado. Visibility is appalling. However, 4-way stop wont work at Domingo. She requested that the crossing guard remain at this location as well as new guard at the school.
Commissioner Olmsted inquired if the pedestrians would still cross Laguna Road at Domingo without a crossing guard, and would they have a safe place to walk on the north side. Mr. Miller advised that there are no sidewalks in this area at all, except beginning at Morelia.
Mike Brito, Transportation Director for the School District. The District supports staffs recommendations and will continue to support the crossing guard program as financially agreed between the City and the District. Where there is warrant for a crossing guard, the District will support the recommendation.
Harold Sullivan, Principal at Laguna Road, agrees with staffs recommendation. Speed west to east is very fast, and if possible, he would prefer a crossing guard at both locations. However, as stated, it is also a matter of finances. He is not sure if a 4-way stop would alleviate the problem, but if there is no crossing guard, it would be the minimum standard he could appreciate.
The public comment segment was closed.
Vice-Chairman Nowels asked if a stop sign approved, would there be a crosswalk on the west leg. Mr. Miller advised there would be white crosswalks at all four legs of the intersection. Improvements will occur during summer, and will be re-evaluated on how traffic bears the change.
Motion: Olmsted
2nd: Hardwick
Ayes: Cochran, Hardwick, Lindstrom, Nowels, Olmsted, Robeson
Chairman Robeson recused himself from the discussion of this item.
Mr. Miller presented staffs report and asked the T&CC to recommend approval of this request to the City Council. Commissioner Lindstrom stated that the business owner at 138 West Wilshire was opposed to the recommendation and had asked that the red curb in front of his dry cleaning shop be changed to 15 minute parking. Mr. Miller responded that there will additional modifications in that vicinity based on the plan adopted by the City Council.
Mr. Langstaff confirmed that the tenant at 138 had requested some a 5-minute parking at his end of the block and was advised that this area will be further reviewed.
There was no one present to address this item.
Motion: Cochran
2nd: Olmsted
Ayes: Cochran, Hardwick, Lindstrom, Nowels, Olmsted
Nayes: Robeson
Mr. Miller presented staffs report. There were no questions from the Commissioners and no one present to address the public comment segment for this item.
Motion: Cochran
2nd: Hardwick
Ayes: Cochran, Hardwick, Lindstrom, Nowels, Olmsted, Robeson
Mr. Miller introduced Steve Lebring, Buena Park Traffic Engineer. This recommendation to remove crosswalks on Magnolia would be consistent with the recent action of the Buena Park T&CC to remove crosswalks at Olive and at Flower.
Vice-Chairman Nowels inquired about enforcement plans. Mr. Lebring stated that the City of Buena Park will assist with enforcement.
Motion: Hardwick
2nd: Nowels
Ayes: Cochran, Hardwick, Lindstrom, Nowels, Olmsted, Robeson
Don Hoppe, Acting Director of Engineering, stated that the City Council approved four items recommended by the T&CC:
Transit Community off Truslow - Olsen Group was approved. Discussion included commuter parking and the abandonment of a portion of Truslow from Lemon 1200 feet west, allowing approximately 80 stalls for 90 parking. This should make 40-50 spaces available for transit parking. It will not become an overnight parking issue, since it will be a part of the project.
The City Council has also directed staff to look at a parking permit process for streets that have been established as overnight parking exempt.
Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda but within the commission's jurisdiction.


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Businesses, and nonprofit and government officials gathered at Northside High School Friday morning to be honored for their contributions to Onslow County Schools.
The Businesses Assisting Schools in Educating Students, or BASES, Program is a joint project between Onslow County Schools and Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce that was established to encourage and facilitate business involvement in area schools.
When it began in 1992, 44 area businesses and organizations were recognized for their contributions. Friday morning, 365 were recognized. Of those, 142 were recognized as Major League contributors, 36 were recognized as All Stars and 187 were recognized as Hall of Fame contributors.
The organizations contributed more than $1 million and 36,500 hours of volunteer service, said Mat Raymond, chairman of Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce.
Contributors are placed into one of three categories based on the number of employees or members: one to 10, 11 to 30, or 31 and above. Points are awarded on the basis of five points for each hour of volunteer service and one point for every $5 worth of financial contribution, Raymond said.
The number of points awarded is determined by the BASES committee using a scale of number of dollars and hours donated in relationship to number of employees at each business.
"Living in a military community, we truly understand and recognize the importance of support and back up," interim superintendent Ron Singletary said, explaining that this program provides both and has done so for more than 20 years.
Singletary said Onslow County is a great community and those being recognized "just make it even better."
Among those being recognized as a Major League contributor was Animal House, where students are able to volunteer and help out with cleaning, running the dogs and helping with doggy play times.
"It's good for young people to learn about working, responsibility," said manager Jeremy Denny.
All State also was recognized as a Major League contributor.
Owner Tammy Fry said that the previous owner and Swansboro All State Agent Roger Brown, who has been with All State for 28 years, is the true recipient of the award. She said Brown is a former assistant principal at Southwest High School.
"(Brown and his wife) believe in giving back to the community and making sure that the children are taken care of as far as education is concerned," she said.
The company provides grants for area schools and shares information regarding texting and driving with area students, Fry said.
Fry said that she believes it is the community's responsibility to help ensure schools have what they need.
"I believe in Onslow County, our community supports each other," she said. "Everybody comes out and we all pull together."
Dee Dee Uzzell, secretary and treasurer for the Onslow County Home Builders Association, received the association's All Star award on their behalf. She said that the more education area students receive, the more capable they will be of deciding what they want to do and be when they get older and the association hopes to give students who don't want to go to college a glimpse at the trades available.
The association supports the annual Trades Day, which allows students to compete in areas such as masonry; provides scholarship for students who need to be certified in a trade; and encourages area builders to share leftover supplies with the school system.
"It's always been the desire of the home builders to bring people up," she said.
Uzzell said she would encourage other area businesses to get involved in the BASES Program.
"If you're going to live in Onslow County, then you need to support Onslow County and you need to help support our young folks and help them be all they can be," she said. "As my mama always said, if you can get your education, no one can take that away from you."
To get involved, call Debbie Harper at 910-455-2211 ext. 20120.
Amanda Hickey is the government reporter at The Daily News. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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