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A chat with John Sloan
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If the name John Sloan doesn't immediately ring a bell…well, to be honest, it probably wouldn't surprise him. While John's been acting for more than a decade (much more when you include his theatrical work) and has done time on both the East and West coasts, he's hasn't necessarily had a lot of what you'd call "matinee roles." That's not to say he hasn't been keeping busy – he's made appearances on "Gilmore Girls," "Commander in Chief," "American Dreams," "Tru Calling," and "Boston Public," among others – but it wasn't until 2005 that he got the job that really gave him a ton of screen time: the Sci-Fi Channel mini-series, "The Triangle." Now, he's one of the leads in "Happy Hour," a new series debuting this fall on Fox…and, even cooler, I went to college with his brother, Matt, which means I can now say that I kinda sorta know someone who has their own TV show. Thanks partly to his brother wanting to "make sure he's not acting like a big-shot, now that he's all famous," but mostly because he's a nice guy, John sat down with Bullz-Eye to chat about his new gig, some of his past TV experiences, what the life of a struggling actor is like, and how his mom got to meet Parker Posey.
John Sloan: Hi, Will, how are ya?
Bullz-Eye: Pretty good. How are you?
JS: Not bad. Just having my second cup of coffee.
BE: Just finished my third.
JS: Oh, wow, you're way ahead of me!
BE: Well, you've got some time to catch up. So…congratulations on your show getting picked up! That's awesome!
JS: Thank you! Yeah, it is awesome! It hasn't quite settled in. I think when I get to New York on Wednesday and see all the hoopla that it'll settle in a bit more.
BE: So I don't know a whole lot about the show, except that it's going to be on Fox. Is it a sitcom, a drama…?
JS: It's a half-hour comedy called "Happy Hour." It was created by Jackie and Jeff Filgo, who were producers on "That '70s Show," writers and producers on that show. And this is their first…well, actually, they became the show runners, I believe, after the Turners (Bonnie and Terry) left, so they ran that show for the last three years, I think. And this is their first one after that. And, yeah, "Happy Hour," it's a cast of six. It takes place in Chicago, and, at least in the pilot, it's the story of my character – Henry Beckman – who's a bit of a country mouse. You know, a small-town guy who moves to the big city and promptly loses his girlfriend, apartment, and job, all within the first eight minutes of this pilot! (Laughs) And, y'know, hilarity ensues!
BE: Wacky hijinks, etcetera?
JS: Exactly, exactly! In order to stay close to his girlfriend, he finds an apartment in the same building and becomes the roommate of Larry, who is sort of a loveable rogue. He's sort of the Oscar to my Felix, in the "Odd Couple" situation. And there are crazy neighbors as well!
BE: How did you come upon the project? Or was it something that was pitched to you?
JS: It was an audition this pilot season that I was sent on. I think I auditioned for the first time in January, and then went back and met Jackie and Jeff and the director, Andy Ackerman, for a second audition…and then didn't hear anything for about a month! And then I heard from them again, and I guess they decided to change their thinking on the character, and so I went back in again. In total, I think I auditioned…seven times? The final one being an actual screen test. We actually shot a couple of scenes from the pilot with the people who were already cast on…on the set of "Joey," actually, which was very surreal, as you can imagine!
BE: I'm surprised Matt LeBlanc didn't make himself available to audition, given the fate of the show.
JS: Exactly. Like, he sort of pops his head around the corner and says, "Hey, guys, uh…any part for me?" (Laughs) So it wasn't really pitched to me, per se. It was more like…me pitching myself. So that's how that went down.
BE: Had you done other pilots in the past?
JS: No, this was my first actual pilot, and only my second test. I don't know how much you know about the audition process for TV shows, but there's usually an initial, then a callback, then a quote-unquote "work session," which is, in a way, to prepare you for testing for the studio and the network. It's two separate tests. For "Happy Hour," it's a Warner Brothers pilot for Fox, so you have to do a test for Warner Brothers, and then a test for the network. All those situations can be very overwhelming and intimidating, and it's very bizarre because sometimes you're in a very small office, and there are fifteen executives piled onto the window ledge and the couches and on the armrests of chairs, all staring at you and waiting for you to be hilarious, waiting for you to be their next hit.
BE: So, no pressure.
JS: Yeah, no pressure at all! And then all the actors are out in the waiting room, trying to pretend that they're cool and all experienced, but, inside, everyone's terrified.
BE: So, in fact, your life really is like an episode of "Joey."
JS: (Laughs) Yes. Yes, but hopefully I'm slightly more aware.
BE: So you've been doing spots on various shows for the past couple of years, but it looks like things really kicked into gear in 2005. It seemed like you were everywhere: "Judging Amy," "Commander in Chief," "The Unit," "Gilmore Girls"…
JS: Yeah, I think it's sort of…that's sort of what you do in L.A. when you're getting started. I moved here in…gosh, I guess it's been almost four years ago now! And that's where the bulk of the everyday work is. That's the way you build your résumé and pay the rent. So, y'know, I've done well out here. I probably would've run screaming back to New York if I hadn't been getting work. Yeah, L.A. has been very good to me, so I think I'll stick around! (Laughs) Doing guest spots on television is great work, although it's hard because you come onto a set where everyone knows each other and have probably been working together for at least a little while, and they're in a flow and a routine. It's kind of like the first day of school, over and over and over again, with each new job. So you kind of have to develop a tough skin for that and not be shy. You have to be the outgoing guy and make friends quickly.
BE: You know, speaking of New York, I still remember getting the email from Matt, saying, "You need to vote for my brother for this movie, 'Returning Mickey Stern,' that he's trying to win a part in."
JS: Yeah, that would be CastOurMovie.com.
BE: Well, obviously, I know the story about it, since I voted for you, but do you want to talk about it a little bit for the interview?
JS: (Hesitates) Did you say for the interview, or not for the interview?
BE: For the interview.
JS: (Hesitates again) Well, you know, you find yourself…in the search for work, you find yourself in some strange situations, and I think that's the best thing I can say. All of a sudden, you look up and you think, "Man, I must really want to work. What am I doing here?" However you get it, though, whatever works, that's fine; getting the job is the most important thing…and if just so happens that a thousand people had to vote for me on the internet, so be it. It turned out to be a fun movie and a good experience. I don't think I'd want to do it again… (Laughs)
BE: I've never actually seen the film, but since I know he was in it, do you actually have any scenes with Tom Bosley (a.k.a. Mr. C from "Happy Days")?
JS: I don't. I have one with Joe Bologna. But Tom Bosley was fun to be around; I spent a lot of time around him, and he's just an old pro. It was sort of a novice crew of filmmakers…well, the director was a first-time director, so things get a little casual and can sort of get kind of loosey-goosey, and he was always right there after a few minutes of people sort of goofing around to say, "Okay, let's do this!" And everyone would snap to attention and get to work. So that was sort of fun to watch.
BE: Was the film what led you to move to Los Angeles, that you felt like you'd gotten a foot in the door?
JS: Um…no, to be honest, I was doing a lot of work in regional theaters around the country, in Denver and Seattle, so I was out of town…I was living in New York but spending a lot of time on the road. One thing led to another, and I lost my apartment in the city, and I decided that I would just give L.A. a try for six months. I also had some friends who were also going to be out here for six months, so we all got an apartment together…but they had an apartment in New York to return to, whereas I did not, and I didn't have the energy to apartment-hunt in New York again, so I decided to stay out here. And I think it was a good decision!
BE: And did you continue doing theater around L.A. between parts?
JS: Absolutely! Out here, it very quickly becomes the kind of thing you do between parts, but I don't really see it as in-between work. I see it just as work. The theater's where I started, and it's always going to be my first love; I will always do it, no matter what, and will be looking for a way to fit it into my schedule. There are a lot of great regional theaters in the L.A. area and in California. I've been lucky enough to work at South Coast Repertory, and I work with a theater company called the Antaeus Company here in L.A. that does mostly classical work and has been very successful. So that's the way you kind of keep fresh and keep alive…and keep working!
BE: Are there any particular plays that are your favorites, that you like to revisit when you can.?
JS: Well, I did one at the Denver Center Theater Company called "A Skull in Connemara," which was written by Martin McDonagh, and he did…it's part of a trilogy called "The Lenane Trilogy." There's "The Beauty Queen of Lenane," then "A Skull in Connemara" and "The Lonesome West." He's sort of…people liken him to Sam Shepard. The Irish Sam Shepard. There's a lot of blood!
BE: Nice!
JS: (Laughs) They're a lot of fun, but it's a very dark world that he investigates…small, small villages in the Irish countryside. But that is absolutely one of my favorite plays.
BE: Of the…
JS: I'm sorry, Will, hang on one minute, my cell phone's ringing.
BE: Sure, no problem.
JS: Okay.
BE: No problem. What was the ringtone, by the way? I couldn't quite hear it.
JS: I'd have to look it up. I forget what it is. Something in G minor.
BE: Oh, what I was going to ask you was, of the shows you've done guest spots on, what have been your favorites?
JS: Um…I guess I'd have to say the role I played on "American Dreams" was one of my favorites, because it wasn't typical casting for me. I played…what was his name? Corporal Stewart. And I was a new platoon leader for Will Estes' platoon in Vietnam, and my character was sort of a West Point legacy who coasted into his commission because of his family connections, and he's completely inexperienced, he hasn't been in the country at all, and he comes in and he's a real hard-ass. A strict, by-the-book jerk, basically…and such a jerk that, by the end of the episode, someone shoots him in the back! He gets fragged. And I generally play the affable, easy-going, winning young man. This was a great opportunity for me to, uh, be an asshole!
BE: Sweet.
JS: So I really enjoyed that. And, y'know, you get to wear all the gear, there's explosions going off all around you, you get to fire the gun, and there's all that fun stuff as well. So I really enjoyed that.
BE: Wasn't that right around the time that Matt was telling me about a nationally-aired cell phone commercial you were in?
JS: Right. That was a little after that, actually.
BE: "The Triangle" was a pretty significant part for you. Maybe not top-billing, but you got to work with pretty much every major star who was in the film: Sam Neill, Eric Stoltz, Catherine Bell from "JAG"…how was that?
JS: That was fantastic. That was really fantastic. Because, like you said, I got to spend time with the whole cast, which was a great cast…especially being Sam Neill's right-hand man. He's been doing it for awhile, you know, so it was really, really fun to watch him work. I would stand behind the monitor every time he had to do a take, especially his close-ups, because he's just kind of a master at it. And, besides that, he's a great, great guy and he was a lot of fun to hang out with. And it's always nice when an actor you admire, who's had a lot of success, turns out to be a nice guy, and not a jerk. And, of course, Eric Stoltz and this guy, Michael Rogers, who played Bruce Geller, is also a fantastic actor. We all had a lot of fun. We got to go to Capetown, South Africa, to shoot for the summer…well, our summer. It was their winter. But it was still gorgeous, and a stunning place to be living and working.
BE: Where else have you gotten to travel for roles?
JS: That, obviously, is the farthest I've traveled…but I did an episode of "Tru Calling" up in Vancouver, which is kinda like a little L.A. now, there's so much production up there. Let's see…I got to go home back to Ohio to do a part in a movie called "The OH in Ohio."
BE: Yep, I was going to ask you about that. What was it like, getting to go home for a part?
JS: It was fun. It wasn't a huge part, so I didn't get to spend a lot of time, but we shot in a club in downtown Cleveland, and my mom got to come down to the set and sit behind the monitor with headphones. And I think that was the first time she got to do that, so that was a big thrill for her. It gave her a real good look into what it is that I do for a living…and I think she was a little surprised at all the ins and outs of the process. She also was sitting next to the producers, who were making comments on each take, so I think she was a bit scandalized by these worldly, hardened show business producers and what they might say during a take, y'know? (Pauses) Dude, you gotta edit out all the "y'knows." I realize I say "y'know" about five hundred times…
BE: Ah, you're not the only one, believe me.
JS: God, it's awful! But I'm so glad to be doing this interview now, because I have to go to New York and apparently do a bunch, so I can get my technique down.
BE: Have you ever reached the point where you were working paycheck to paycheck between gigs? Were you ever the textbook definition of the struggling actor at any point?
JS: Oh, I have been, yeah! (Laughs) I have been the textbook struggling actor for awhile! I have done any number of different jobs. Of course, I worked in restaurants, I catered...in New York, I worked for an apartment-cleaning service, so I cleaned apartments for awhile. It's actually a very cool company; it was owned and operated by actors and mainly populated by actors. (Pauses) Actually, I kinda liked cleaning apartments, oddly enough; you can sort of zone out and kind of get a peek into the way other people live. I was someone's personal assistant for awhile. I did all that stuff, random jobs, all the while when I was living in New York, doing theater for free…or also getting paid. I did some shows off-Broadway. It's only really since I moved to Los Angeles that I've made my living solely as an actor. I've been doing that for awhile, which I'm proud to say. But even when I first moved to L.A., I worked in a restaurant for a little while as well. But I always take exception when people say, "Oh, so you're trying to be an actor," just because you happen to be working in a restaurant as well. I would always respond, "No, I am an actor; I'm doing this, this, and this…but, also, at night, I go to this restaurant."
BE: I can totally sympathize with that…because as a writer who only recently got a full-time gig, I spent years writing on the side and having to pick my phrases carefully, like, "Well, I do some freelance writing on the side, but to pay the bills…"
JS: Yeah, there's "to pay the bills," or "when I need to," or "to pay the rent," that kind of thing. But for actors… (Stops abruptly when both of us hear a sound in the background on his end) What the hell…?
BE: (Laughs)
JS: Okay, anyway…what do I want to say about this? I have a lot of thoughts on it. Some work you do is more visible than other work, but it's work nonetheless…and not necessarily of any lesser value, I feel. Sure, I may get paid a lot more and a lot more people may see this television series, but I consider the work that I've done in a small theater for no money certainly as valuable to me as an actor but also as valuable an experience for the audience. I mean, it's only natural that people are more in awe or wowed by the flashy TV series, and of course you reach more people, but I don't know. I guess I have a lot of respect for all kinds of work; I don't in any way look down on a job just because I'm only getting paid $200 a week.
BE: Did you feel like you'd made it when you had your own page on the Internet Movie Database?
JS: (Laughs) No…but when my star meter went up, though, I thought, "Wow, this is it! I'm blowin' UP!" When my star meter went up to 2,000-something after "The Triangle," I thought, "This is it for me!" But, no, I don't think anyone ever feels like they've made it. I'm sure Tom Hanks has his frustrations and is dissatisfied and is still searching for better and better stuff…and, hopefully, he finds it.
BE: Is there any part that you haven't gotten in the past that you hadn't gotten but you really wished you had?
JS: (Makes a sound which can only be translated as a "are you kidding me?" noise) Uh, yeah!
BE: (Laughs) Apparently a ton of them?
JS: How much time do we have?!? I'd be hard pressed to give you a concise list…or to really remember them specifically. I'd have to think pretty hard, because you develop…I guess it's a coping mechanism. Generally, if you don't get a part, they don't call. Just…nothing happens. So, after awhile, you realize that it's not going to happen or that you're not going to get it. So, very often, I'd just say, "Next!" And it was almost like the whole thing didn't exist. You just move on, because you can't really dwell on it too much. A certain amount of thinking on the ones you didn't get can inspire you and motivate you a little bit, but, ultimately, there are so many you don't get…I mean, the percentages are so absurd. You might get one out of a hundred, and that's great. (Hesitates) Actually, maybe that's a little high! (Laughs) But, you know, I can't tell you how many auditions I went out on, on this pilot season, and this one just happened to be the one for me this time around, and I did very well to get it. I was incredibly lucky. I often say auditioning is my job, and when I get to job, it's kind of like a vacation…because, really, what I do is audition! Hopefully, that will change…
BE: And they've ordered 13 episodes of "Happy Hour"…?
JS: Yeah, I haven't heard that officially. Maybe you know more than I do!
BE: Well, I got that off TheFutonCritic.com.
JS: Right! Right, that's where my father got it. His new favorite website, he calls it. The Futon Critic. Yeah, I guess it's 13, which is fantastic. It's funny, though: do you remember that movie, "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton"?
BE: Yeah, with Topher Grace.
JS: You know how her father, when he comes over to the house, he's all reading the trades and talking about domestic box office and international box office…? My parents are starting to get to be a little like that. Ever since I got the pilot, they've been reading the trades for info about pick-up, or any buzz around town for "Happy Hour," the pilot.
BE: When Matt called yesterday, he said, "I just wanted to make sure my brother's not getting to be a big shot, and that he's gotten back in touch with you!" Oh, and that reminds me: did you want to throw in a little hype for your girlfriend, Michelle (Featherstone)…? I just added her as my friend on MySpace, I'll have you know…
JS: Oh, good! Yeah! Yeah, she's actually the Discovery Download this week on iTunes, so you can go and download her song, "Sweet, Sweet Baby," for free. (Writer's note: Sadly, this offer has since expired…but the song's definitely worth the 99-cent pricetag.) It's on her album, Fallen Down…which, three days after it was released in May, went to #1 on the Folk charts on iTunes. I think it topped out at #48 overall. It was pretty exciting to see it outselling Madonna on there for a minute…! (Laughs) It's a gorgeous album. She's had songs all over the television…shows like "Las Vegas," "One Tree Hill"… (Off-phone to Michelle) Where else? (Waits for answer) "Alias." And, so, yeah, it's a fantastic album and worth checking out.
BE: And I have just downloaded "Sweet, Sweet Baby," so there you go.
JS: Cool! That's a great one. One of my favorites is "Bitch," and there's a good one called "I Will Be Fine." Anyway, you'll check them out; it's just great.
BE: Matt said he hadn't asked you yet if you were sure any of the songs were about you or not…or if she's willing to concede that yet!
JS: Um…well, seeing as she's sitting right next to me…
BE: Hey, it's the perfect time to ask!
JS: Well, most of these songs were written before I was around, so I can't claim being the inspiration to any of them. Maybe the second album. Maybe I can make it into the second album.
BE: One can only hope. Well, I think we've got everything here. I really appreciate you talking with me.
JS: Absolutely. You got stuff you can use?
BE: Oh, yeah, definitely. Well, the format we use for our interview is a chat, so it'll basically be a transcript…but I swear, if there are too many "y'knows"…
JS: You'll freshen it up for me?
BE: Absolutely.


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A military appeals court will hear arguments next week before deciding if an Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shooting rampage can be forcibly shaved for his murder trial.
The U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, in a ruling issued late Tuesday, said it also will consider whether the trial judge should be removed from Maj. Nidal Hasan's case. Defense attorneys claim the judge, Col. Gregory Gross, exceeded his authority by issuing the shaving order, and also want the court to overturn the six contempt of court rulings issued against Hasan for having a beard at pretrial hearings this summer.
Hasan says he grew a beard because his Muslim faith requires it, despite an Army ban on beards. Gross has said Hasan's facial hair is a disruption and that defense attorneys have not proven that he is growing it for sincere religious reasons.
Hasan appealed the judge's order that he be clean-shaven or forcibly shaved before his court-martial, which was to begin in August but is on hold over the beard issue.
Hasan, 42, faces the death penalty or life in prison without parole if convicted in the November 2009 shootings that killed 13 people and wounded more than two dozen others at the Texas Army post, about 125 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
The appeals court at Fort Belvoir, Va., will hear from prosecutors and defense attorneys Oct. 11. After the court rules, the decision can be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Hasan's attorneys say the judge's order violates his rights under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Hasan believes that having a beard "is a necessary requirement when facing death," his attorneys wrote in one of their appeals filed last month.
"Such an order (to be forcibly shaved) direct violates (Hasan's) right to practice his faith without substantial governmental intrusion," defense attorneys wrote in the appeal. "Further, the military judge does not have the authority ... to enforce such an order. This is especially true where (Hasan's) actions are a direct result of his sincerely held religious beliefs and do not constitute a disruption to the trial proceedings."
But the government, in its response to Hasan's appeal, said the beard violates Army regulations and Gross has the right to hold him in contempt of court. Gross also has said in court that he is not personally offended by Hasan's beard, so the judge is not biased and should not be removed from the case, according to the government's response filed with the appeals court last week.
Hearing arguments instead of making a ruling based on written appeals and responses is unusual for a court, but the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals seems to be using extreme caution because this is a high-profile case, said Jeff Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.
"Having oral arguments shows transparency, but it's legal theater," Addicott, who is not involved in the Hasan case, said Wednesday. "Anybody can see that this defendant is using this court as a delaying tactic ... and at the expense of justice, because the case has dragged on for too long."


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City taxpayers shelled out more than $8,000 to former Chicago Comptroller Amer Ahmad for unused vacation days after he resigned just weeks before he was indicted in an alleged kickback scheme related to his previous government job in Ohio.
The city of Chicago paid Ahmad his $165,000-a-year salary through Aug. 1, his last day at work, and also made an $8,250 payment to him for 13 unused vacation days, said Sarah Hamilton, a spokeswoman for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Ahmad was "entitled" to the payment under city personnel policy and rules, she said.
Ahmad tendered his resignation to Emanuel on July 23, more than 10 months after the former comptroller was questioned by FBI agents in the probe involving his tenure as Ohio deputy treasurer. A week ago, Ahmad and a close friend were indicted. They pleaded not guilty Monday, while two others have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in the alleged scheme involving Ohio state investment work that prosecutors say led to kickbacks to Ahmad and others.
Emanuel said this week that he knew nothing of the federal probe when Ahmad resigned and said his former aide "let the mayor's office and the mayor down" by not telling him he had been questioned by the FBI.
When Emanuel hired Ahmad in May 2011, the administration was aware of Ohio news accounts detailing how the now-indicted close friend, immigration lawyer Mohammed Noure Alo, was hired as a lobbyist for a Boston-based bank two days before the bank got a contract with the Ohio treasurer's office.
The charges against Ahmad are unrelated to that deal, and he made it through the nascent Emanuel administration's vetting process after being quizzed on the phone by two former prosecutors helping with the transition. Lois Scott, the city's chief financial officer, was among those who recommended him, Tribune columnist John Kass reported Wednesday.
During his two years as comptroller, Ahmad had extensive authority to pay city wages and contract payments, collect revenue, influence policy and select insurance vendors. He also served on the city's four pension boards that manage tens of billions of dollars in assets.
A preliminary review of Ahmad's work turned up no city involvement with individuals or businesses named in the indictment, but the city plans to review the broad sweep of Ahmad's work in Chicago. It has hired two former prosecutors to conduct a forensic audit.
Emanuel's top City Hall attorney, Stephen Patton, with input from Inspector General Joseph Ferguson, selected the auditors. Ferguson will have a say on how the probe is conducted, and retains the right to conduct his own investigation if he determines that's warranted.
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The Progressive Policy Institute released its list of what it calls "investment heroes," or those companies that are "betting on America" by making significant domestic capital expenditures.
In a policy brief released Wednesday of the same name, authors Diana Carew and Michael Mandel write that, "Unfortunately, U.S. business investment tanked during the Great Recession, and has yet to recover … In 2011, non-residential investment remained more than 7% below 2007 levels, adjusting for prices. By comparison, personal consumption in real terms was higher in 2011 compared to 2007. We find ourselves in an investment drought, not a consumption drought."
Which is why PPI, a left-leaning think tank based in Washington that originally started as an "idea mill" for President Bill Clinton's New Democrats, wants to highlight those companies that are still investing domestically in buildings, equipment and software.
PPI says it calls these companies "investment heroes" to make a key point: "The U.S. economy is at its best—in terms of growth and job creation—when companies and workers are partners with the same objectives. Half of the leading companies are telecom and energy, but the list also includes tech, retail, automotive, and entertainment companies."
For the some companies that aren't considered heroic by the American people, see Top 9 Most Disliked U.S. Companies at AdvisorOne.
Here are the Top 25 "investment heroes":
(Apple headquarters in California. Photo: AP)
25. Apple (U.S. Capital Expenditures): $2.0 billion
24. Google: $2.2 billion
23. Chrysler Group: $2.5 billion
22. IBM: $2.5 billion
(FedEx driver carts packages in New York. Photo: AP)
21. Target: $2.5 billion
20. General Motors: $2.8 billion
19. Time Warner Cable: $2.9 billion
18. FedEx: $2.9 billion
(Disney World in Orlando. Photo: AP)
17. Walt Disney: $3.0 billion
16. Sprint Nextel: $3.1 billion
15. Enterprise Product Partners: $3.6 billion
14. General Electric: $ 3.7 billion
(Ford Escape outside Ford plant in Louisville, Ky. Photo: AP)
13. Ford Motor: $3.9 billion
12. Exelon: $4.0 billion
11. Hess: $4.4 billion
10. Southern Company: $4.5 billion
(ConocoPhillips gas station in Denver. Photo: AP)
9. Chevron: $4.8 billion
8. Comcast: $5.3 billion
7. ConocoPhillips: $5.6 billion
6. Occidental Petroleum: $6.2 billion
(Workers at Verizon store in Mountain View, Calif. Photo: AP)
5. Intel: $7.4 billion
4. Wal-Mart: $8.2 billion
3. Exxon Mobil: $11.7 billion
2. Verizon: $16.2 billion
(Man walks past AT&T store in New York. Photo: AP)
1. AT&T: $20.1 billion
For the some companies that aren't considered heroic by the American people, see Top 9 Most Disliked U.S. Companies at AdvisorOne.
More Top 10 lists from AdvisorOne:
- 5 Super Costly Divorces of the Rich and Famous
- Top 10 Critical Financial Tips During Divorce
- 5 of History's Brazen Crooks Who Defrauded Markets
- 7 Biggest IPO Flops in Last 25 Years
- 10 Best Cities for Jobs in Financial Services
- Top 10 Wealth Zones With Fewest Advisors
- Top 10 Best Cities for Educated Job Seekers
(See PPI's list of what it calls "investment heroes.")


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Why Santa Cruz, CA? It's better to ask why not.
Santa Cruz has the Pacific Ocean in the front yard and mountains in the back yard, making for an epic cycling destination.
There are the usual places that go with the phrase "cycling vacation destination." Italy and France come readily to mind. But you don't have to go as far as Europe to find world class roads that make a plane trip worthwhile. Santa Cruz, CA, a longtime stop on the Amgen Tour of California, has the routes, the food, and the culture to create first class pedaling memories.
The Beaten Path
The roads in Santa Cruz are a climber's paradise, and for good reason. With the south side of town facing the Monterey Bay and the north side facing the Santa Cruz Mountains, you can easily go from sea level to Redwood country and back again several times in one ride. Expect to find windy, steep switchbacks paired with majestic redwoods and ample wildlife (it's not uncommon to encounter mountain lions on your journey). Hidden microclimates make it necessary to be prepared with a vest and a good baselayer regardless of the season. The pavement can be a bit bumpy and the roads narrow, so be careful on descents. Traffic is generally light, but blind corners make caution a necessity.
All of the best roads occur between Highway 1 by the coast, and Summit Rd/Skyline Drive at the top of the mountain ridge. Iconic local roads such as Bonny Doon (one of those Amgen TOC routes), Zayante, Empire Grade, and Eureka Canyon are just a few of the available options. Highway 9/Route 236 will take you straight into Big Basin State Park, where the visitor's center is a great place to stock up on supplies while taking a souvenir photo of your bike next to some of the oldest trees in the country. For a ripping descent, Bear Creek Road will be your best bet for perfectly banked turns paired with smooth pavement.
Insider's Tip: 25 – 28c tires do best in Santa Cruz, with a slightly lower tire pressure than you are regularly used to.
Left: The gorgeous redwoods and switchbacks of the Santa Cruz Mountain roads are well worth a bike portrait stop. Right: Dirt and fire roads are not to be missed to get the full experience of Santa Cruz, CA.
The Road Not Taken
The Santa Cruz Mountains boast an amazingly healthy trail system. For roadies, this means tons of amazing fireroads on which to get rad. Surfaces vary from chunky gravel to silky smooth dirt, and are a great challenge to tackle on your road rig. All roads can be handled on 25s, but 28s are optimal if you want to check out this option. Even mountain bikers will have a different experience when riding uneven terrain on skinnies, and these roads rarely see much traffic, so you can relax for a while without worrying about cars.
And the iconic blend of Santa Cruz is redwood trees and white sand beaches. These two elements are virtually adjacent to each other.
These roads can be found running mainly east to west, connecting several of the paved climbs together. This also makes them a great option for connecting two otherwise separate routes. If you're looking for a mellow up and back for your first gravel grinding adventure, check out the Nicene Park Fire Road. If you're a bit more experienced, Butano Fire Road and Gazos Creek are great options, and are both easily accessible from the paved China Grade road via Big Basin State Park.
Insider's Tip: If you normally ride with 1 tube and CO2, make sure you head out with 2 tubes and a mini pump for the rougher surfaces you'll encounter.
Before the Ride
Verve Coffee Roasters boast some of the best latte art around.
If you're heading out early, the only way to start is with a latte from Verve Coffee Roasters. Locally based in Santa Cruz, all beans are roasted in their Seabright location, and the baristas regularly compete in competitions to hone their skills. Pair it with a locally baked pastry to get some epic in before ever swinging your leg over the top tube. Need something a bit more substantial? Head over to the Harbor Café for a brunch even locals wait in line for. Your non cycling companions can partake in one of their famous Mimosas while you chow down on the best pancakes you've ever had.
Insider's Tip: Grab a Gluten Free PB&J loaf from Verve and stuff it in your jersey for a great mid ride snack.
After the Ride
Once you're done pedaling, head over to Burger to chow down on a recovery meal for the record books. Using sustainable, local ingredient, Burger has leg replenishing creations such as the Phatty: a bacon cheeseburger between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Not in the mood for beef? Burger also features delectable pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Order some sweet potato fries and a beer from one of their 49 on tap and 54 bottled choices for a complete post ride feast.
Insider's Tip: Bike racks are everywhere in Santa Cruz, so pedaling to and from dinner is a great option to shake out the legs before heading to bed.
Hungry post ride? Look no further than Burger for an amazingly epic recovery meal.
Recover Like a Boss
Be sure to save one day for off bike activities to recharge your mind and your legs. Well Within Hot Tubs and Spa is a fantastic choice to take a soak and let the muscles get some TLC without breaking the bank. Want a more natural option? Head over to any one of several state beaches and let the chilly waves of the Pacific Ocean cool off your calves. If you're feeling spry, the boardwalk has a variety of rides and games to keep you entertained, as well as The Giant Dipper, one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the United States that still leaves people screaming as much today as when it opened in 1924.
Insider's Tip: Walking to the boardwalk from Seabright or from downtown is easy with multiple bike paths leading to one of several entrances.
There is a bike path along the beach that extends for many miles. This is a great way to access the beach, view the surfers or just get some fresh air.
Soak up the Culture
Santa Cruz has riding worth visiting, but that's not the only attraction for a bike obsessed individual. The culture is deep here, with Ibis, Santa Cruz, Easton Bell Sports, Giro, and Fox Racing Shox all setting up digs within the county limits. In addition to the larger companies, Santa Cruz is also home to handmade builders Calfee Design, Rock Lobster Cycles, Caletti Cycles, Black Cat Cycles, and Hunter Cycles. If you've ever thought of going custom, this would be a great excuse to check out the area and get a fitting at the same time.


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Matt Kuchar derailed Hunter Mahan's bid to win back-to-back titles at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship with a 2&1 victory over his fellow American in the final on Sunday.
Four up after nine holes on a chilly afternoon of biting winds at Dove Mountain, Kuchar fended off a late Mahan fightback before sealing the win at the par-four 17th where his opponent took four shots to reach the green.
It was Kuchar's fifth triumph on the PGA Tour and his first success in one of the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) events which bring together the game's leading players.
Mahan, who had not trailed in any of his five previous matches this week, never recovered after going three down with a run of four consecutive bogeys from the par-three third.


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In His Holy Name
1. When Jesus lived upon the earth,
He showed His love for all mankind.
He blessed the faithful through His pow'r
and made them whole again.
2. It comforts me that I'll be blessed
as hands are laid upon my head
by worthy men with heavn'ly pow'r
to make me whole again.
Chorus: Jesus cleansed the leper and helped the blind to see.
Jesus healed the sick in Galilee.
He laid His hands upon each head;
He blessed the deaf and raised the dead;
He blessed the lame to walk again in His holy name.
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Dead Sea moshavim include Ein Tamar (עֵין תָּמָר), Ein Hatzeva (עֵין חֲצֵבָה,), Neot HaKikar (נְאוֹת הַכִּכָּר) .
Ein-Tamar, belonging to Tamar regional council, lies in the northern Arava to the south of the
Dead Sea. Official website: http://eng.negev-net.org.il/HTMLs/article.aspx?C2004=12666
Ein Hatzeva is a moshav in the central Arava valley in Israel. Located south of the Dead Sea, it falls under the jurisdiction of Tamar Regional Council.
Neot HaKikar (Hebrew: נְאוֹת הַכִּכָּר) is a moshav in the northern Arabah valley in Israel. It is located south of the Dead Sea.


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Fourth Road Safety Week (5 - 11 April 2004)
The week of 5-11 April 2004 has been designated as the Fourth Road Safety Week in the UNECE Region.
In the framework of this event, member States of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will organize national road safety campaigns with a common target and a common slogan. The general objective of the Road Safety Weeks is, by influencing human behaviour, to save lives and reduce the number of accidents.
This time the common target is "Aggressive Behaviour on the Road" and the common slogan is "Respect is Safety". This Fourth Road Safety Week is, therefore, aimed at combating aggressive driving behaviour by making drivers aware of the vital importance of keeping calm behind the wheel and of being respectful to other drivers. Previous Road Safety Weeks have targeted Young Road Users and Vulnerable Road Users.
Aggressive driving behaviour is all too common on our roads. It may be due to personal situations affected by emotions, time pressures or to the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs, or to the attitude of other road users. Aggressive drivers disrespect traffic rules related to, for example, distance between vehicles, speed, right of way and overtaking, often giving rise to fatal accidents.
The dates of the Fourth Road Safety Week in the UNECE Region have been chosen to coincide with the World Health Organization's World Health Day, which will be held on 7 April 2004 and will address the theme "Safe Roads".
At the start of the Fourth Road Safety Week, on 5 April 2004, UNECE will hold an international Seminar at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on the issue of Aggressive Driving Behaviour. I am pleased to invite all interested persons and organizations to attend this seminar.
Further information on the Fourth Road Safety Week and the Seminar are available on the UNECE website at the following address: http://www.unece.org/trans/roadsafe/rs4rs.html
I also invite countries and organizations to share the results of their work in this field by transmitting information to the secretariat. If the Fourth Road Safety Week is to be a success, it will require the fullest possible involvement of governmental and non-governmental institutions and organizations working in the areas of road safety and education, as well as local communities and the mass media.
I encourage all to participate actively in the Fourth Road Safety Week so that it can effectively contribute to the prevention of injuries and fatalities on the roads
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9/29 Lineup: Major Entertainer, Tom Green, Lizzy Cooperman, Rob Zabrecky, and Mr. Let's Paint!
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Green Beans with Shallots
Blanch the beans Thanksgiving morning and, for the hazelnut variation, toast the nuts a few days ahead (substitute almonds if you prefer).
- In covered 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling on high. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. Plunge beans into large bowl filled with ice water to chill quickly. Drain well. If not continuing with recipe right away, place well-drained beans in plastic storage bags and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In same saucepot, heat margarine on medium-low until melted. Add shallots; cook 17 to 20 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.
- To mixture in saucepot, add green beans and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper; increase heat to medium-high, and cook about 5 minutes longer or until beans are heated through, tossing occasionally with tongs. Stir in mustard.
- To make Classic Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Brown Butter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast hazelnuts: Place 1 cup hazelnuts in 9" by 9" metal baking pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant and skins begin to peel away. Wrap nuts in clean kitchen towel. Using towel, rub off as much of the skins as possible (all of the skin may not come off). Coarsely chop nuts. Meanwhile, prepare green beans as above in step 1. In step 2, omit shallots and melt butter on medium-low. Add hazelnuts and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until butter is lightly browned, stirring. Complete recipe as in step 3, but omit mustard.
Each serving: About 145 calories, 4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g total fat (1 g saturated), 4 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium.
To make Healthy Green Beans with Garlic: Prepare green beans as above in step 1. In step 2, omit shallots, and in place of margarine, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on high. Complete recipe as in step 3, adding 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, after beans are heated through; omit mustard. Cook 1 minute longer or until garlic is fragrant, tossing.
Each serving: About 50 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g total fat (0 g saturated), 4 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium.


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#1 Salomon Twenty Twelve
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How Are People Using Twitter? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Okay, I admit it. I'm addicted to Twitter. But this infographic made me feel a lot better, because it shows me that I'm not alone.
Take a look at Lab42's findings, all dolled up for you in an infographic that asks 500 Twitter users how they use the service, how they determine who to follow and a whole lot more.
Meanwhile, I'll be looking for an appropriate 12-step program, and you can humor me (or add to my torment, depending on your point of view) by following me on Twitter @charlie_white.
One thing's for sure: This is one infographic I'm going to tweet about:
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"Gangster Squad" is bad. It's very bad. It's even very, very bad. I laughed several times in fact, despite my best efforts not to. I'll write more later but here's a start:
I should say something about a spoiler alert — but really, you cannot spoil a movie like this.
Production design good, costumes good (except the hats, which were dreadful, especially Mickey Cohen's. I mean the guy was a clotheshorse and ran a haberdashery!), the hairstyles were generally pretty good (i.e. appropriately short in the back for most of the men). Score, heavy-handed and obvious. Cinematography first rate and a nice to see Caleb Deschanel in the credits.
Dialogue: Awful.
Script: A joke.
Acting: Meh.
Direction: Over the top.
Sean Penn: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over the top.
Casting: Meh.
Historical accuracy: Jack Dragna dies in a mob hit? WTF?
Locations: Clifton's, City Hall, exterior of the Biltmore, various downtown bridges, LAPD museum, Chinatown, Union Station.
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"The deficits hawks are dead," declared Paul Kane, The Washington Post's senior congressional correspondent and columnist, in a piece over the weekend.
It's easy to see why Kane says that, and there's plenty of reason to beat up on our politicians for their poor policy choices, hypocrisy and lack of leadership. But while Kane has a point, he's probably wrong in declaring deficit hawks dead.
Here's his case in a nutshell: The death knell, he argues, was the ringing silence that greeted last week's Congressional Budget Office report that estimated the federal deficit over the first 11 months of fiscal 2018 totaled $895 billion, up 33 percent from the previous year — "a stunning gap that was met with a collective shrug on Capitol Hill."
But if the shrug was a clear signal of just how little weight deficit concerns carry in this Congress, Kane notes that "the real death of the deficit hawks" happened late last year when Republicans like House Speaker Paul Ryan, who had decried deficits under President Obama, accepted a massive increase in borrowing in order to get the tax cuts they wanted.
Democrats criticized the tax cuts and the added borrowing, but they haven't made the rising deficit much of an issue since then, instead pushing for spending increases and choosing to focus their election messaging on issues like health care that polls show resonate more with voters. "Given possible high ground on the issue, Democrats have largely fielded a crop of candidates across the nation who have ignored, played down or outright rejected the significance of the still-growing deficits," Kane notes. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) explains why: "That economic fragility that people felt in the wake of the Great Recession has kind of overtaken the fiscal-hawk sort of priorities," he tells Kane. Plus, some Democrats argue that Republicans pulled back the curtain on their deficit hypocrisy in pursuit of their agenda so why not do the same?
The problem with Kane's argument is that death, with some notable exceptions, is permanent and it's too soon to say that congressional deficit hawks are gone for good. They might just be playing possum for political purposes.
What would it take to bring back the deficit hawks?
The return of trillion-dollar deficits as soon as next year might do it, providing a big round number that could rattle the entire political system. An exogenous shock could do it, too, suddenly forcing the markets' attention to the issue.
Or it could be the elections that bring the hawks back from the brink of extinction.
Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a non-partisan nonprofit that warns about the dangers of rising U.S. debt, suggests that's what it would take: "Getting there would likely require a presidential election in which this issue is front and center, with candidates actually running on a platform to fix the problem. And you need to see change in how our two parties function. If we're going to address this issue, we have to find a way for our politicians to work together to make hard choices," she said in a recent interview published as part of a Goldman Sachs research report.
If that all sounds laughable — or simply out of touch with our political moment — Bruce Bartlett, a veteran economic policy expert, brings up another possibility popular with analysts on the left: Republicans will be blasting deficits again as they look to slash government spending and push back on Democrats' agenda: "Deficits hawks will reemerge more powerful than ever the second Democrats regain control of Congress," he tweeted in response to Kane's piece. "GOP will assert that deficit reduction is the Number 1 issue and the mainstream media will agree." (See Larry Kudlow's comments below.)
Either way, we'll find out soon whether the deficit hawks are ready to swoop back to life.


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DaVinci Resolve is designed for collaboration from the ground up. Each artist gets a page with the dedicated tools and interfaces they need to get their specific job done. All of the work is tied together and managed by a powerful database, universal timeline and advanced image and sound processing engines. This makes it possible for editors, colorists, VFX artists, animators and sound engineers to work together simultaneously. With DaVinci Resolve, you no longer have to wait for the editor to lock picture before color, effects and sound work can begin. Best of all, you no longer have to deal with importing and exporting files, translating projects, losing work, or conforming and managing changes. DaVinci Resolve is the only application in the world that lets everyone work together in parallel on the same project at the same time!
DaVinci Resolve is the world's first post production tool designed for true multi-user collaboration. Each user logs in and can work together on the same project. Multiple assistants can prep and sort footage, the editor can cut, visual effects artists can work on shots and colorists can grade. Sound editors can even start mixing a reel while the editor is cutting another scene!
Bin and timeline locking allow multiple assistants and editors to work together without overwriting each others' work. One user can create bins for organizing footage, adding metadata, and creating string outs while another works in a different bin. The bins and timelines remain "read only" until they are unlocked by the user that's working in them.
The built in realtime chat feature allows users to communicate with each other inside of DaVinci Resolve. Editors can quickly message assistants with questions about footage, or ask them to unlock a bin. Colorists can check in with editors on particular shots, and sound editors can talk to the editor in realtime!
When multiple people work on the same project you might ask an assistant to tighten up a cut or to finish a scene for you. When they're done, you can use the new timeline compare tool to visually display where clips have been added, deleted, moved or trimmed. This makes it fast and easy to accept the new changes!
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Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Reversed: Bad luck, negative external forces, out of control
The Wheel of Fortune is highly symbolic. The angel in the top left corner is Aquarius, the eagle is Scorpio, the lion is Leo and the bull is Taurus. These are the four fixed signs of the Zodiac but all have wings signifying stability amidst movement and change. The book they each have in their hands is the Torah, representing wisdom. On the wheel itself are the Hebrew letters IHVH (Yod Heh Vau Heh), the unpronounceable name of God. Interspersed with these letters are TORA (read anti-clockwise) or TARO (read clockwise) which also translates to TAROT when you return to the spot where you started. The snake descending on the left side of the Wheel is the Egyptian god Typhon, the god of evil. The snake also represents the life force descending into the material world. The Anubis rising on the right side of the Wheel is Hermes, a symbol of intelligence, wisdom ascending or our shadow selves. The Sphinx on the top of the wheel represents life's riddles. The middle wheel contains the alchemical symbols for mercury, sulphur, water and salt – the building blocks of life and the four elements – and represents formative power. The outer circle represents the material world. The eight spokes in the wheel represent the Universal radiant energy, as well as the eight Sabbats of the year. The blue background represents wisdom.
The planet of this card is Jupiter, the planet of opportunity, growth, success, and expansion. The number 10 is a higher octave of the number 1, empowering the qualities of the 1.
The Wheel of Fortune refers to the fact that things tend to go in cycles. There are good times and there are bad times. Even if your external environment is difficult and challenging, there will come a time when this will ease off and you will be able to focus more on creating fun and frivolity. The lesson of the Wheel of Fortune is that you must accept that there are always ups and downs in life. If you were to have only good times, you would become less appreciative of what you have. Sometimes the bad times provide the contrast and perspective you need to be able to recognise how blessed you are when the good times come. So, when times are good, enjoy the benefits but do not become complacent because things can change. When times are bad, do not be discouraged because even when things seem their worst it simply suggests that things can only get better!
The Wheel of Fortune suggests that you should not simply stand still and accept what life hands you. You can take an active hand to try and remain on the upside of the Wheel. When things are down, instead of waiting and hoping for things to get better, you can work actively towards improving your situation, thereby speeding up the recovery process. Finally, the Wheel asks you to not become discouraged when faced with adversity. Adversity is a natural part of life and should be expected from time to time. The fact that bad times happen should not worry you. Accept them as natural and not necessarily indicative of problems. Instead, look for ways in which you can face and conquer the adversity. If it cannot be addressed, then that might be taken as a suggestion of a problem.
The Wheel of Fortune suggests that there are external factors that are influencing your situation that may be unknown to you or outside of your control. It is as though the Universe is just dishing up whatever it pleases at this time, and it can feel quite unpredictable and unnerving as a result (especially if you like being in control most of the time!). This is one of the challenging aspects of the Wheel of Fortune since no matter which way the Wheel of Fortune turns, it is impossible to try and change it. So, you might as well try to accept what is happening and adapt accordingly. If a crisis seems inevitable, recall that in every crisis lies opportunity. When you have been pushed in a new direction, know that every path leads somewhere, even if you do not know where it is. Such events are simply out of your control, and if you can accept that then the ride gets a lot easier. If you struggle against the Wheel it will crush you. So just go with the flow!
The Wheel of Fortune is about keeping optimistic and having faith in the Universe that it will take care of the situation in the best way possible. You need to remain optimistic yourself, thinking positively and keeping as upbeat as possible. Through meditation and visualisation, the Wheel of Fortune can assist and reinforce your intention to bring increased abundance, good fortune and prosperity into your life. This archetype allows your life to turn in more positive directions if you are willing to grow and expand. This is also a 'lucky' time in life when you are sensing the action of fate and destiny working in your favour. You may even be witnessing miracles or a very fortunate series of events.
The Wheel represents karma and reminds you that 'what goes around comes around'. In the upright position, you are likely to be at the positive end but again, do not become complacent. You still need to act in ways that are fundamentally 'good' to ensure that luck or positivity stays on your side.
The Wheel of Fortune speaks of a pivotal point in your life, where new options become possible. The appearance of the Wheel of Fortune shows that change is not only likely to happen, it is certain to happen, and soon. Generally the change shown in the Wheel of Fortune is a dramatic change from the established order. These changes are distinctly personal and may require making a first step on a new and unfamiliar path. You may also need to alter your present course, move things in a different direction or turn things around to ensure that you are creating the right outcomes in your life.
A great affirmation for the Wheel of Fortune is, "Through all the changes that the Universe brings, I feel the centre of stability which is within me."
When the Wheel of Fortune is reversed, luck is not on your side. There has been a turn of events that are not in your favour sending you into a tail spin and changing your world significantly, seemingly for the worst. Oftentimes, the reversed Wheel of Fortune indicates that there are negative forces at play that are outside of your control, leaving you feeling helpless and powerless. However, while there have been some unfortunate circumstances that are outside of your control, the run of bad luck that you are experiencing may also be as a result of poor decisions you have made in the past. Think about what actions you have taken recently and whether these may have contributed to your present circumstances. What can you do to improve your luck and regain control of your destiny? Despite the setbacks, learn from the cycle of life and be prepared for such ups and downs in the future. Accept responsibility for your current and future situation, and look for ways that you can create more positive outcomes.
The reversed Wheel of Fortune can also reflect resistance to change, particularly if change is being forced upon you. The appearance of this card suggests that change has become a source of significant stress for you and you may be trying to consciously or subconsciously stop events from running their course.
This is also not a time to be taking risks as you may not come out a winner. You may need to be more cautious than before, taking more time to assess your options and to select the safest bet.


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Lucid dreaming-awareness in dreams-is a powerful practice of awakening to the great dimensions of our creative mind. The practice of lucid dreaming challenges our perception and habitual patterns and can lead to the practice of lucid waking. In this program, Bogzaran will focus on historical, scientific, and phenomenological research on lucid dreaming as well as discussion about the current dialogue about this subject. She will explore the cross-cultural view on lucid dreaming and address the topic in the context of spiritual experiences and development, creative inspirations, problem solving, and how the practice is used as an awareness vehicle for preparation for dying. Through innovative methods developed by Bogzaran, participants will learn awareness methods in waking and dreaming and learn practical and creative tools for viewing their dreams.
Fariba Bogzaran, PhD, is a faculty member and the founder of the Dream Studies Program at John F. Kennedy University. One of the pioneers in the field of dream studies, she has trained students and professionals in innovative methods of dream awareness internationally since 1984. She worked with the Lucidity Project team at Stanford Sleep Laboratory in the 80s, and has been teaching the science and art of lucid dreaming for more than twenty-five years. She is the cofounder and creative director of the Lucid Art Foundation. Among her publications are: Extraordinary Dreams (co-author, SUNY Press, 2002), Five Keys to the Secret World of Remedios Varo (coauthor, Artes de México, 2008), and Integral Dreaming (coauthor, SUNY Press 2012). Her approach to lucid dreams is informed by her trainings in East-West psychology, art, and contemplative practices.
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(CBS SF/AP) – In the crime drama thriller "A Single Shot," Sam Rockwell stars as John Moon, a man who gets caught up in a tense cat-and-mouse struggle with a pack of hardened criminals after mistakenly shooting a woman and then discovering a box of cash by her body. Rockwell describes Moon as a "down-on-his-luck" anti-hero who is really trying to "get reunited with his family."
Moon is a character familiar to Rockwell, who is known for taking on dark, off-kilter characters such as the crazed prisoner "Wild Bill" Wharton in "The Green Mile" or the unemployed actor and dognapper Billy Bickle in "Seven Psychopaths."
While he takes on other kinds of roles, like the affable water park manager Owen in "The Way Way Back" or a serious journalist in "Frost/Nixon," Rockwell acknowledges that he's attracted to "dark stuff."
"I love to go back to this kind of stuff and shake it up a little bit," he said in a recent interview to promote "A Single Shot," which opens in limited release Friday in New York theaters. He said some of his offbeat characters seem to be "a kind of cousin" and that he returns to these roles the way some actors revisit "Hamlet" or Stanley Kowalski in an effort "to perfect an archetype."
Rockwell, meanwhile, confirmed he's in talks to appear opposite Rosemarie DeWitt in a remake of "Poltergeist," saying he and the filmmakers are "just addressing some script stuff but I think it may be happening."
He said 1982's "Poltergeist" was a "big deal" for him. "I was blown away by that film." He also said the new movie won't reprise the characters played by JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson. "It's a very different story," Rockwell said. "They're a little more working class."
The 44-year-old, Daly City-born actor said he's heard there has been some chatter about a possible Oscar nomination for his role in "The Way Way Back," but he doesn't take it seriously.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz," he said. "It is what it is. That's why they call it buzz."
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is a children's novel written by Howard Pyle in 1883. KIDOONS brings you the online book, so you can read the adventures of Robin, the prince of thieves who uses his mastery of archery to steal from the rich and give to the poor! Discover the legendary Nottingham and Sherwood, and learn all about the infamous vigilante!