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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Ballantine- Principles, Design Sense, Assorted Influences
Strong Principles: His cartoons show that he has had solid training. His compositions are organized and handsome. His poses are natural, yet exaggerated. He uses negative space to draw attention to the positive images. His drawings are organic, use line of action, clear silhouettes, perspective. His shapes are varied, imaginative, appealing and fun. He is impressively skilled.
Design Sense: He has a strong and personal sense of design, although it's obvious he has influences. He tries different styles in different illustrations.
Varied Influences: He is influenced by many artists and life itself.
There are certain artists who have developed powerfully recognizable styles that have followers who do their utmost to imitate their heroes' styles.
Jamie Hewlett
Al Hirschfeld
Mort Drucker
Ronald Searle
Frank Frazetta
Each of these artists has a huge assortment of their own inspirations and heroes, but many of their followers struggle to merely imitate the surface details of these complex creators-and it's always obvious when you see it.
"Oh, that's someone copying Mort Drucker", or "Let's See, how does Hirschfeld draw arms again?" or "We're doing this cartoon in the "Spumco style." etc.
Jack Kirby was probably influenced by Milton Caniff, but nobody would accuse him of being a Caniff imitator. Kirby invented tons of things and was in turn imitated by an army of followers- some who are just imitators, others who were inspired and developed their own styles. Barry Smith, for instance started by emulating many Kirby techniques but soon developed a really amazing and original style of his own.
There is a big difference between being inspired and influenced by a lot of artists, and just copying the superficial aspects of one or 2 heroes.
Superficial style imitation second-guesses how someone else would draw something and severely restricts the range of ideas and images you can create. It's self-censorship.
When I look at Ballantine, I see possible influences from Searle, Hirschfeld and others. But Ballantine still has his own style(s) and still takes in tons of information from the world around him and mixes it all together with his own opinion and personality-his "style".
In order to be able to truly express yourself and have a personality and style in your work, you need to:
1) Know how to draw- principles (principles aren't style!)
2) Have a wide variety of influences and interests- don't just imitate a "style" you like
3) Keep your eyes open-look at the world, people, animals, things - let the world be your style, don't filter what you see through how you think cartoons are supposed to look
I'm trying my best to help anyone who would like to have strong controls over their pencils. I hope it benefits someone out there. Maybe even I'll be able to take advantage of it someday and make cartoons with other like-minded artists who would want a director to encourage them to put their personalities into the scenes - as long as you have functional principles first!
****Blammo sent us this audio interview with Bill Ballantine:
56 comments:
- toon_monkey said...
and now....the cavalcade of sycophants nodding in agreement---yes john... yes john... we agree john... without any consideration of the fact that when r&s first came out, professionals said "oh that's someone copying bob clampett--- with booger jokes" and when jimmy the retarded boy came out many people i know said "oh that's john k copying a clampett cat--- with booger jokes"... and john, again, your an amazing artist... just cut the crap with all this self-congratulatory masturbation... the time you have spent doing that you could be making the next great show... i just hope it holds up to your exacting principles... theft is theft just admit it instead of parsing ''influence vs whatever''...
- Dume3 said...
That was done by Bill Ballantine. He was an illuastrator and writer for many magazines. He worked as a clown at one time.
- JohnK said...
Thanks Dume!
- Taber said...
Can you really blame John for pushing us all toward overcoming the most blatant and crippling deficiency in animation today: the lack of fundamentals? Without the amazing teachers at my school and John pointing out what's great about knowing how to draw, I know I would've fallen right in line with thousands of other budding animators and not learned my fundamentals. So thanks John!
- JohnK said...
Hi Taber. Thanks.
What school do you go to?
- Sean Worsham said...
While it's valid to make criticisms it's not so valid to simply make attacks. John takes his time to write on this blog so we could all think about something and maybe improve ourselves in the end whether we agree with him or not. I never saw a single bit of self-congratulatory masturbation in that particular article, he just wanted to give food for thought and for taking his time in doing so deserves praise in and of itself.
I say this toon-monkey (ugghh you had to use "toon" in your name, you should change it to "tude-monkey.") why don't you create something that breaks ground like Ren and Stimpy, revolutionize Flash animation and do something wonderful like giving young artists a chance to learn and teach for free on a blog. Maybe then your attacks would have some sort of impact.
I think the point John was making about having skills and principles without overly imitating something to the point of carbon-copying has validity and is definitely something to look for when improving one's skill.
- toon_monkey said...
john is a great teacher and artist, yes... i've been around almost as long as he has, and i still learn new things here.... but all this who-stealing-from-who-and-everyone-steals-from-me talk discredits him and makes him sound childish and petty... everyone steals from people they learned from.... that's how it goes.... but john gives the idea that he's the only one who is allowed to steal... he often confuses bad taste with theft... because the ''theft'' label stings more... john, i love you, but cool it, yo.
- Taber said...
Heh, an Art Institute, the newest one in the Inland Empire to be specific. Since they're still new, we were able to push for a lot of fundamental study such as life drawing sessions after hours, a story telling club, etc.
- Rafi animates said...
right on John! Your blog continues to be an inspiration, I find myself working hard at the principles, life drawing and soaking up a variety of influences. Not blindly copying, but learning from it all.
it's so true that mastering the fundamentals gives you the skills to explore any and every style, to invent.
The best thing about reading your posts is that I'm constantly reminded to look beyond the glut of repetition and rehashing in the animation industry - instead analyse and explore the infinite possibilities the artform has to offer.
You've really opened my eyes to the possibilities and reminded me exactly why I love to draw in the first place!
- Chris S. said...
I think this blog is fantastic, and toon_monkey's the one being "childish and petty." What a joke - when Ren &Stimpy came out when I was in high school it was a bolt of energy I haven't seen in cartoons since I was a kid! I could give a damn what the professionals thought - this was what cartoon fans were wishing for! There were a lot of unsuccessful WB rip offs (even from WB), but John's work was inspired and influenced by the greats ALONG WITH an original, breakthrough idea. Not often accomplished, mr. monkey.
Please keep it up, John. I'm currently attending AAU in SF for character animation (part time because of my full time job) and this blog has touched on the fundamentals that are at the heart of why I love animation.
Call me a sycophant if you wish, but I'd rather just be considered a student that wants to learn something.
- Unkle Wash said...
Hi, John
Thank you from a fellow Canadian for this great blog and the time you put into it for us.
When you say:
"Superficial style imitation second-guesses how someone else would draw something and severely restricts the range of ideas and images you can create."
Isn't this exactly what model sheets do?
Also about being influenced by other styles. Ever since I was a kid I've been able to look at a cartoon drawing and absorb about 85% of it without drawing it, then draw it later without looking at the source. In fact I probably have 20 different cartoonist styles hanging beside my drawing desk at any one time.
But the thing is I don't really have a style of my own. I'm not sure how that comes into play. When I draw my own stuff it just looks bland.
So how does one go from the influence of other artists to incorporating it into their own work?
Thanks for your time.
- JohnK said...
>>Isn't this exactly what model sheets do?<<
Well model sheets have a purpose. They show you what characters look like and how they are constructed. You have to draw in a style that suits the show you are working on. Some directors will allow you to have the characters act with your added viewpoints and ideas. Some won't and I can't understand why, but you gotta eat, so do what the director tells you!
>>Also about being influenced by other styles. Ever since I was a kid I've been able to look at a cartoon drawing and absorb about 85% of it without drawing it, then draw it later without looking at the source.<<
You should have someone else judge how accurate those drawings from memory are! (Not your Mom)
>>But the thing is I don't really have a style of my own. I'm not sure how that comes into play. When I draw my own stuff it just looks bland.<<
Analyze what goes into the art that you like. This blog is designed to help you do that!
>>So how does one go from the influence of other artists to incorporating it into their own work?<<
Keep at it and let it happen naturally.
Thanks for posting!
- Unkle Wash said...
Hey, thanks for replying!
And I WILL stop asking my mom, though it'll break her heart.
"Some won't and I can't understand why, but you gotta eat, so do what the director tells you!"
I guess that's why I'm a plumber and not a cartoonist....
- Mark said...
Great post! You mentioned Jamie Hewlett as an illustrator with a really original style, and I wonder if you could do an analysis of his stuff like you've been doing with other illustrators lately. I've always seen him as kind of being the bastard son of Jack Davis. Really original work in its own right, but I think it succeeds in part because it wears that influence on its sleeve... Now that I see you putting him in that "true original" category I wonder what I'm missing.
- Adam said...
There's a big difference between stealing someone's drawings and presenting them as your own, and recognizing someone else's skill and wanting to learn how they acquired it so you can add it to your own mental toolbox. Thinking that 'theft is theft' and grouping what is clearly just influence is not healthy. Oversimplifications like this are dangerous territory.
If you want to create something worthwhile in your lifetime you have to stand on the shoulders of giants... that's influence. Theft would be climbing on top of the pile of giants and then denying that the giants exists.
Honestly, if people want to hide their influences to convince others they're some genius then that's their problem. They'll be too busy guarding their ego to actually produce anything worthwhile anyway.
- Shawn said...
Wow! Bill Ballantine!!! That is really appealing cartooning! You always find the best junk at those sales! Thanks for posting these samples!
toon monkey, go soak your head.
- Stephen Worth said...
A while back, I did a post at the ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive on the difference between Inspiration and Imitation. Last night I put up one on the importance of Fundamental Art Skills.
These might be of interest to folks.
See ya
- Pete Emslie said...
In all fairness, I think Toon Monkey has made a valid point when he says, "everyone steals from people they learned from.... that's how it goes."
I certainly concur with that statement. The art of cartooning has a pretty long history behind it at this stage in the game, and I'd challenge anyone who can point to something today that is completely devoid of derivation from anything that came before it. I know that my own "style" is largely an amalgamation of the many influences that I've accumulated over a lifetime of drawing. And, yes, Al Hirschfeld is certainly one of those influences, as are the Disney feature films, Walt Kelly's "Pogo" strip, along with a dash of the MAD cartoonists, Jack Davis and Paul Coker Jr. However, along with this mixture of observed styles that have been rolled into my own, I still think that the resulting artwork is very much me at this point. To attempt something radically different than what naturally flows out from my pencil would feel contrived and phony to me. If some people criticize my style as being somewhat derivative, it doesn't really bother me, as it is what it is at this stage of my career - I make no apologies for it.
Speaking of Hirschfeld, I believe that even he himself acknowledged the influence that his good friend and contemporary, Miguel Covarrubias had on him. If you look at Covarrubias' paintings, you can certainly see the similarities in design style, but Hirschfeld added his own inherent playfulness of line that helped his style evolve into something that was his own.
I agree with what John and several others said recently about young artists not concerning themselves so much with "style". That is something that will develop naturally over time, and is not something you should contrive in the meantime. In my Character Design class at Sheridan College, I don't even like to teach "style", per se. I agree with John in the teaching of good solid foundations in character design that will result in characters with an implied weight and volume able to move within the illusion of dimensional space, perfectly conducive to animation. When a student has that ability under his belt, he can do anything. Personal style will happen naturally, trust me. In fact, after grading several assignments, I can often start to recognize the individual styles of my students, which is as uniquely a part of who they are as is their handwriting.
- Eric Carl said...
Hey John, I'd be really interested in a post discussing exactly how to examine and study the work of people we're influenced by. The kind of questions to ask, what sort of things to look at, etc. It's much too easy to get caught up in the superficial layer of the work we like and miss the important stuff.
- JohnK said...
>>The art of cartooning has a pretty long history behind it at this stage in the game, and I'd challenge anyone who can point to something today that is completely devoid of derivation from anything that came before it.<<
I don't think anyone said no one should have any influences. Certainly not me. These last couple posts are all about influences.
I'm just pointing out the differences between influence, blind imitation and outright stealing.
If young artists start to think about these differences, they can get the most out of the artists that inspire them, as you have.
Sadly, most current styles are degraded superficial versions of much broader styles from times before, so I would like young artists to see where everything came from before it was copied over and over again and lost its ability to view the world.
- JohnK said...
Hey, how come no one wants to talk about how good Ballantine's drawings are?
- Dume3 said...
I remember reading one of nine old men (maybe Milt Kahl) saying something at a lecture like "if you see something you like, steal it--because they did." And the audience was shocked.
- Aaron Paetz said...
You rock!
- JohnK said...
>>Milt Kahl) saying something at a lecture like "if you see something you like, steal it--because they did."<<
Did he say to steal it badly?
- Dume3 said...
"Did he say to steal it badly?"
That's the thing--these people have the moxy to blatantly mimic, but lack the skill to do it properly.
I must, as bad as things were in the 90's, its worse now. Pocahontas looks like Citizen Kane compared to the likes Chicken Little, etc. Its the same on television--Spongebob, an amazingly dull cartoon, looks great when you compare it to the "glass shard" visuals of Fairly Oddparents or a direct to video Scooby Doo movie animated by Koreans.
- Dume3 said...
Let me correct myself. Some of the 90s Disney animators, like Andreas Deja for instance, probably have ample skill. I guess they have no excuse.
- Brad said...
Ballantine comes from an era when picture frames and doorways could be used for inspiration and decorative elements. Do you see those?! Even water jugs were more interesting back then.
Speaking of influences: remember when there was such a thing as real humor and people could actually deliver a joke? All I see on TV is 'The Office'-style deadpan, stare at the camera, uncomfortable silence BS on every television show and commercial. It permeates everything and if you fumble around like an idiot you can have a TV spot.
Its hard as hell to find influence out there.
- Callum said...
Sorry to interrupt anything, but the drawing with the barge and the train is really interesting- it's sort of a shame that illustrators with real talent aren't any longer recognised, and yet we have utter crap that is popular/mainstream.
- Callum said...
Also, In regards to what "Toon_Money" was saying, the fact that in his profile he says one of his favourite films is the "Iron Giant" says a lot.
- Blammo said...
Hey John,
This will shed some light on the man and his work.......
- Dume3 said...
"Speaking of influences: remember when there was such a thing as real humor and people could actually deliver a joke? All I see on TV is 'The Office'-style deadpan, stare at the camera, uncomfortable silence BS on every television show and commercial. It permeates everything and if you fumble around like an idiot you can have a TV spot."
I can't stand that crap either. When did it become fashionable to make all the characters on television unappealing? I want to see cool, entertaining, charming, intelligent characters--not these insecure losers and jerks. I'm also getting tired of the hand-held jittery camera fad.
- JohnK said...
Thanks Blammo!
I added the link in the post.
- I are da cute one said...
as much as I hate to agree, toon monkey brought up some valid points.
Arn't we all stealing from the people who CREATED animation in the first place?? lol
those are some awesome pieces of work!
- JohnK said...
>>Arn't we all stealing from the people who CREATED animation in the first place?? <<
In the same way that we are all equally talented, the same size and weight and the same I.Q.
- Blammo said...
What John is saying is getting lost in translation by people who care more about having the last word than learning!
Don't blindly take from a source and use what you see without study.
Ask youself where did this theory or idea come from?
How did they create it?
Why does it work?
If you look at it long enough and work at studying it, your own work will benefit.
Chuck Gammage once told me "Don't just study Bakshi....Study John Held and Milton Gray where Bakshi studied...Look at the parts that build the sum!
Each generation of "mimic,without understanding" waters down the work!
Keep discovering and dig deeper.
If you can fault John for sharing a Principal like that than go for it, you missed the point anyway!
A great find John!...keep sharing we are out here!
- kate yarberry said...
I guess I mainly read this blog for inspiration. I'm not going to go and steal something some one else did, and slap my name on it and try and pass it off as my own. Instead I use it as an outlet to find new/interesting artist that I might not ahve stumbled on otherwise. I also enjoy John's "helpful hints" as I have fondly come to think of them.
I would also like to go ahead and say for the billioneth time that I am an animation student as well and as a result I am always looking for cool stuff involving cartoons. So there. Bite me.
- Pete Emslie said...
Yes, this art by Bill Ballantine is very nice. But pretty much everything from that era of print cartoons is of this same calibre. The gag cartoonists that used to draw regularly for all the major magazines back then were all very accomplished. I just bought an old book compilation of "Punch" cartoons and everything looks great. There's some Searle in there, as well as some early Gerald Scarfe that looks nothing like what he's known for today - his style has certainly evolved into something very unique. I've got several books of Charles Addams' work which is absolutely breathtaking.
I think there was a greater sense of craftsmanship back then, with artists learning the ropes before bending the rules of perspective and such. One thing that also has to be taken into account is the inking techniques they used. Most of the print cartoonists were either using crowquill nib pens or brushes dipped in ink - not many were using fine line markers because they just weren't that available back then, or at least, not as advanced as they are now. As such, there is a greater natural variation in their line quality that makes for a richer drawing. Just look at the Ballantine cartoon with the elephant. There is very little interior line within the form of the elephant, yet look at how the natural thick to thin outline with the brush "sculpts" the form, giving it an illusion of real volume. You don't see that tactile approach much anymore these days, as so many artists are doing that rather sterile digital linework that never seems to really describe the form as well as the old ways.
Incidentally, I don't think it's entirely fair to compare the work of print cartoonists to their animation counterparts. In order to maintain consistency from frame to frame in animation, you can't get as fancy as you would if you were doing a one-shot cartoon illustration for publication. There is an inherent limitation there that you kind of have to accept unless you want your animation linework to "boil", as they say.
- Looney Moon Cartoons said...
Off Topic: My first attempt at Bosko's dance.
These lessons are much appreciated.
On Topic: Your influences have influences who have influences, who have influences etc. It helps if you try to follow the influence chain back. My high school art teacher used to always say "nothing is created in a vacuum." She's a smart, classy lady.
- Clinton said...
I am going back to work on the basics of design myself. I know I've said, "spumco style", and other styles in the past. I'm trying to stop that, and do my own thing based on what i see out here.
- Stupid Demon said...
Speaking of getting stuck in a style I think this thing has to Mike Mignola feeling he has to draw in his hell boy style. From what I have read in "art of hell boy" and various other places he really struggled drawing "the third wish" and "the Island". The latter also struggles with him trying to compete with the flick that Del Toro put out. Mignola gave up drawing the book now witch makes me think that how he now draws is as much as how people think is his style than anything that was.
- Todd Harris said...
great post, excellent info. you have an awesome blog here. thanks.
- Vanoni! said...
I think Blammo just laid it out quite well.
I know I've seen Ballantine's stuff somewhere before. I may have xeroxed a bunch of his drawings from a friend's book (which he found in a second hand shop).
Whatever the case - these drawings are great!
And I agree that back then objects were more interesting and inspiring to draw!
(Though I disagree about the deadpan/silence. Some of my biggest laughs have come from watching Oliver Hardy deliver a deadpan take into a camera during several seconds of awkward silence. Perhaps more about the delivery than the content.)
- Uglymug1 said...
Okay all you animation fans and scholars: Here's one that's been bugging me for years: does anyone remember the B&W cartoon where crazy machinery takes a series of big logs and grinds them down into individual toothpicks and places each one in a box? Judging by the fascination with machinery, I'm inclined to think it was a
Fleicsher studio cartoon, but I'm not sure. I don't even remember if there was a main character or just a musical montage. When I was a kid (early '70s) everyone knew this cartoon from TV, now no one does. Anyone? Please?
- JohnK said...
>>Incidentally, I don't think it's entirely fair to compare the work of print cartoonists to their animation counterparts...you can't get as fancy as you would if you were doing a one-shot cartoon illustration for publication.<<
Hi Pete,
I don't think these are too fancy for animation. They are very simple and have a lot in common with 50s animated cartoons.
The inking is great, but that's not what makes the drawings so good. That's an added flourish.
The added flourish in animation would be the movement, rather than fancy inking.
- TamalH said...
<< Superficial style imitation second-guesses how someone else would draw something and severely restricts the range of ideas and images you can create. It's self-censorship. >>
My illustration teacher during lecture today basically said the same thing. He told us that we should never copy artist's styles, as they are individual and specific interpretations of reality.
Through copying other artist's styles, that's all you are doing: copying someone's interpretation, not the essence or principles of what the illustration embodies.
- TamalH said...
<< does anyone remember the B&W cartoon where crazy machinery takes a series of big logs and grinds them down into individual toothpicks and places each one in a box? >>
It was Fleicsher's Crazy Town I think.
Oh and the Ballantine illustration of the garbage can mimicking the drunk's angle to catch the bottle is hilarious.
- Uglymug1 said...
Tamalh- No, it wasn't "Crazy Town," that was a Betty Boop cartoon. Lots of good goofy stuff (I love the old man dancing on his fingertips), but that wasn't it. This had a lot of dark backgrounds, I remember that. Thanks for offering that try though! Anyone else? John? You must know!
- Bob Flynn said...
Wow, it seems like these comments took on a life of their own. Thanks for sharing Ballantine with us...his cartoons are great, for all the reasons you mentioned, and then some. Good junksale find!
- TamalH said...
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- John Young said...
I read this blog for entertainment as well as study. I'm here every day to soak up not only useful information but also funny little jabs at the things that John finds bogus. Whether or not i agree with John is totally irrelevant, i just want to laugh and maybe learn something. On the subject of influence vs. theft, i spent most of my childhood with the misconception that copying things was bad. I wish now that i'd just copied every goddamn thing around me 'til the cows came home. You have to have some ego to think that you're ever doing something totally original, put simply, us humans are all way too similar to ever do anything that different from each other, there's usually just a difference in quality. That said, I fully agree with John when he encourages people to follow their unique human inclinations within the parameters of good drawing.
- Will Finn said...
i was gonna just comment on the drawings posted but i gotta address "toon monkey" (at the risk of being branded as a sycophant)
One of the main reasons i listen to and read John's ideas on this issue CAREFULLY and with consideration is that for all his love of Clampett, any professional would be hard pressed to find specific tropes, designs, scenes etc. ripped off verbatim the way so many other animation artists, (myself included) tend to do with our heroes (i used Ollie Johnston as a touchstone many times and won't deny it) . We all have our favorites and while the original R & S cartoons may have been flaunting the same spirit as Bob Clampett's best work, they were anything but mere imitations. Watch an old NFB CANADA short called GET A JOB for a (good) version of Clampett imitation.
True there are many other influences more directly referenced (Milt Gross, Ed Benedict, Jim Tyer, etc) in R & S, but they are all synthesized in an original and highly unique way that is pretty rare among contemporary cartoons. IMO John's efforts succeed where many others fall short, fail (or simply don't even try for anything other than imitation) and he's walked the walk enough to declare it.
these critiques are for the benefit of artists who want to push themselves beyond typical efforts, avoid traps and bad habits and are willing to be tough on themselves about it. Unfortunately, they all too often get interpereted as "bashing", maybe because of the imperfect print medium.
as for Ballantine, i was gonna guess he was from the UK, ( i agree with Pete E, he looks a bit like PUNCH cartoons from the 1950;s), but i guess not. Love the drunk.
- Jim Rockford said...
I dont know why so many people seem to have touble understanding something so simple.
Yes everything is inspired by someone elses work or designs to some extent.
There isnt anything wrong with studying someones style that you admire,What John is advocating is that you understand the fundamentals involved and then use them to create something original,bring something new and personal to your work,rather than midlessly ripping someone off just to emulate a style that has been accepted or is currently in vogue.
Take Virgil Exners "forward Look" cars for Chrysler.when they appeared on the scene in 1957 they created quite a sensation,and suddenly made everything else on the road seem out of date.
Exners "Forward look" styling was very dynamic and purposefull and based in solid design fundamentals
Look at the continuity of form in the side view of a 1957 Plymouth or Dodge,then compare it to the side view of a '57 Chevy which is bulbous and blocky.
the Chrylser cars appeared windswept and to be in motion even when standing still.
The Forward look created such a stir that it in turn sent GM into a panic and they blatantly ripped of Exners style for their '59 lineup.
look at the roofline of the '59 Buick 2 door hardtop or any gm s door hardtop.its easy to see Exners influence.
But they just imitated and in some instances very badly,exners designs,rather than building upon them and creating something new.
- Tia said...
Hi there,
I smiled from ear to ear when I read all your comments about my father's work.
Yes, he was a truly fine artist with a terrific sense of humor who spent a lifetime drawing and writing. After he was orphaned as a teenager, he began to make a living as an artist and sign painter. It didn't take long before folks noticed his talent and wanted his unique drawings for their publications.
During his life, he made hundreds of ink drawings -- many of them as illustrations -- all with the same graceful poetic line and many with as sharp satirical social commentary. His drawings of circus life are heart-breakingly tender -- I cherish those, especially s many of the folk in his circus drawings were his personal friends . . . quite a few of these drawings, if all goes well, will soon hang in the Circus Museum in Sarasota, FL
Oh, those of you who noted that some illustrations in PUNCH resembled his . . . well, he worked for PUNCH for a while in the 1940s:-)
He was also a fine writer -- an essayist who wrote many interesting and always engaging books (remember, he had a great sense of humor!) Check out CLOWN ALLEY -- many fine drawings of circus folk and just many astute insights about circus life.
I miss my Dad . . . After a long illness and an even longer life, he died in 1998, but his art lives on!
Thanks, all of you, for your comments. It's been fun reading them!
aloha, Tia Ballantine
- darkat said...
What a find! Thanks John, for sharing these illustrations. Bill Ballantine was my grand father, and one of my very first art teachers, as he was always happy to share his wide and varied knowledge with his grandkids. As I have grown older I have made a point of searching out and finding examples of his early work, and this is some of that have not yet seen, so it was quite a joy to find this, after my mother first tracked it down and commented on this blog. At a very early age I copied EVERYTHING I could get my hands on, from spiderman to moebius to old R. Crumb stuff. I still will copy stuff I like when I see it, and of course it never looks exactly like the source, it gets processed by my own filter and comes out with a bit of me attached to it. The more you do this the more you keep what you like about what you copy, and shed what isn't close to you, eventually producing something truly unique and personal. I agree with what some others have said, to follow the chain of influence, dig deeper and find out who influenced those whose work you appreciate, and who influenced their influences, ad infinitum. It is truly an honor to have the creator of Ren and Stimpy talking about my grandfathers work. Thanks John!
-Ezra Eismont
- Marty Fugate said...
Pardon my tangent, but you mentioned Mort Drucker and you got me started ...
Mort Drucker never ceases to amaze me. Just today, was looking at his art for Mad Magazine's parody of "Lost in Space" -- "Loused Up in Space" -- and every panel was jaw-droppingly excellent.
Composition. If you took Drucker's art as a storyboard and had live actors actually do the scenes, it would work beautifully. His sense of framing and composition are unbelievable. At the same time nothing looks posed -- in the Norman Rockwell over-staged, fakey sense.
Motion. His characters all look like they're in action. He's not afraid of motion blurs and being cartoony. But he doesn't need motion blurs.
Modeling and caricature. The dude has a 3-D map of every character in his head.
Inking. His command of line is amazing. It's black and white art that doesn't look like black and white art. Drucker throws away gold. The shadows on the craters. The details of creepy weird alien plants. His art is much, much better than it has to be. No wasted lines. No second guessing.
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Pam Vivirito, founder of Equine Angels, on Tuesday said six horses that originally belonged to Brian Arendosh, 49, of Fairview Township now have new homes.
State police had filed animal cruelty charges against Arendosh in March, on the same day six horses were removed from his Cherry Road property.
The charges were dropped later, and Arendosh sued in federal court to have the horses returned. He also asked a Butler County judge to order the horses to be returned to him, claiming they were illegally seized by police.
While the court battles continue, Vivirito said the cost of feeding and caring for the animals became too much for the organization because the state was not supporting the group, and it cannot solicit donations.
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Vivirito said she had the right to adopt out the animals, collecting a $500 each adoption fee because Arendosh surrendered the animals to her group.
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Panetta said of men and women in the military, "They're fighting and dying together, and the time has come for our policies to reflect that reality."
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Women have long served in the military. And even before that, female nurses accompanied and treated troops in some of the most dangerous and deadly parts of war zones. The threats were not always from bombs or bullets; until quite recently, disease took more lives in war than actual enemy action.
In part, though, Thursday's announcement also reflects this country's more recent wars. In Afghanistan, as in Iraq, the concept of a front line or a rear echelon is nonexistent. What with improvised explosive devices, suicide bombers and Benghazi-like attacks appearing out of nowhere, personnel ostensibly in the "rear" can be just as vulnerable as troops nominally in the field.
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Sucre is in the Department of Chuquisaca, Bolivia. The city centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Famed throughout Bolivia for its pretty, well-kept centre, and for its agreeable climate, Sucre – 'la ciudad blanca' or white city – is probably the most tranquila city in Bolivia (or perhaps South America). While it offers specific attractions in the form of historic buildings and renowned theatre as well as indigenous culture and prehistoric sites in the surrounding towns and countryside, the highlight of Sucre might be its relaxed atmosphere, which detains many travellers for far longer than expected.
Sucre's history has always been closely tied to that of Potosí. The city rose to prominence as an attractive retreat for wealthy and influential figures connected with Potosí's silver mines. Although Sucre can be considered a 'colonial' city, its architecture is more an example of later, neo-classical style. The dishevelled, crooked streets of Potosí better reflect the chaotic urban planning of early colonialism and the silver rush, while orderly, elegant Sucre is a result of the wealth later spawned by the silver trade. Sucre's original name, Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo (city of the silver of New Toledo) reflects the huge significance silver played in the city's development.
In the mid sixteenth century the Spanish King Philip II established an Audiencia in Sucre with a jurisdiction covering what was then known as Upper Peru, that is, the land spanning south and east of Cusco and encompassing what is today Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Chile and Argentina. Although the Audiencia conferred a degree of autonomy on Sucre, it was still a subdivision of the Viceroyalty of Peru. In the early seventeenth century Sucre grew, with the founding of a bishopric, as well as monasteries belonging to various religious orders. Today Sucre is still a centre for the Catholic church in Bolivia.
In 1624 St. Francis Xavier College of Chuquisaca was founded in the city. This university is still operating, and is considered one of the finest in the country, as well as being the second oldest university in the Americas. Sucre's football team in the Bolivian league is Universitario, and originates from St. Francis Xavier College.
Sucre has long been known as a centre for progressive thought, and in 1809 it was from here that one of the first independence movements in South America began. Despite this Bolivia was one of the last South American countries to gain independence, in 1825. When independence was finally established in Bolivia Sucre became the capital of the new nation.
As the silver industry waned in importance, power shifted from Sucre to La Paz, and at the end of the nineteenth century the seat of Bolivian government was moved to La Paz. Sucre remains the constitutional capital of Bolivia, but only the judicial branch of government is based here. This remains a contentious issue for Sucreños.
Sucre today has become a more conservative city, as the old wealth and power of the city is threatened by the Evo Morales government and its plans for reform and wealth redistribution. During the 2009 referendum Sucre voted emphatically against Morales' proposed new constitution. Morales remains a very unpopular figure in the city, and the city has suffered from sporadic outbursts of protest since his election in 2005, occasionally accompanied by racist violence against the poor indigenous and rural people who voted for him.
Get in
By bus
The bus terminal is about 2 kilometers from the city center. A taxi to the centre should cost 4 Bs. This is per person not per vehicle. If you are not comfortable sharing a taxi, you should make this clear.
La Paz - Sucre: minimum 45Bs, normal bus 69Bs, semi-cama 90 Bs, full cama 135Bs.
Oruro - Sucre: minimum 30Bs, normal bus 50Bs, semi-cama 60Bs, full cama 95Bs.
Potosí - Sucre: minimum 10Bs, normal bus 17Bs, semi-cama 25Bs, full cama 35Bs.
Santa Cruz - Sucre: minimum 35Bs, normal bus 80Bs, semi-cama 90Bs, full cama 110Bs.
Cochabamba - Sucre: minimum 30Bs, normal bus 52Bs, semi-cama 60Bs, full cama 100Bs.
Tarija - Sucre: minimum 60Bs, normal bus 83Bs.
By plane
Since the government of Bolivia pulled the plug on the national carrier, Lloyd Aero Boliviano, no international airlines currently serve Sucre's Lajas Tambo airport. Aerosur, a former domestic carrier, has also now gone out of business, leaving TAM - which is run by the Bolivian Air Force and flies to all the major cities (somewhat unreliably). The best bet these days is Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), which provides flights via their hub in Cochabamba.
The airport is about 10 km from the center. Transportation to the center is either by taxi (Bs. 30) or by Micro. Micros do not drive up to the airport but only pass by it. Walk to the road passing by the airport, cross it, and wait for Micro 1 which is going to Av. Hernando Siles for Bs. 2. The airport is notorious for closures in inclement weather. Sometimes no flights arrive or depart for several days! It is always worth checking ahead before arriving as the airport has limited waiting areas. It does have several shops, including a shop selling the chocolate the city is locally famous for.
Get around
Sucre is a small town with regular hop-on buses and plentiful taxis. A tourist bus or private transport is needed to visit some of the attractions outside of Sucre, such as Tarabuco market and the dinosaur footprints. Mostly you will not move more than five blocks from Plaza 25 de Mayo, the main square.
Sucre is generally known as a great city to kick back in. It is a popular place for people to study Spanish or volunteer, and many who visit end up staying for far longer than expected. While the city centre can be seen in a day (add another day or two if you like museums, churches, cafes, or moving slowly), the surrounding countryside is rich is other attractions, from traditional villages to dinosaur footprints to trekking through the mountains of the Cordillera de las Frailes.
Sucre is famous for its tapestries, which are sold at Tarabucco market and shops all around the town. Different tribes or family groups from the villages that surround Sucre all have their own unique style, which is shown in their work by using different colours or symbols. Some tapestries can take up to a year for one person to make, depending on size and complexity. Travelers can help support this tradition by purchasing the tapestries from Tarabucco market, or - at a cheaper price - from the many shops in the town. The best tapestries are sold in Fair Trade stores and at the ethnographic museum.
Locally knitted sweaters, scarves and related items are a good bargain, especially those made from alpaca wool.
Sucre is also famous for its chocolates - Chocolates Para Ti [15] and Chocolates Taboada, both with shops just off the central plaza, are the best known, and there are several shops selling artesanal chocolates between the plaza and the central market. Para Ti also have shops at the airport and bus terminal, although the latter is usually closed.
Sucre offers a wide range of eateries from street vendors and stalls in the markets to elegant restaurants. The large numbers of students mean there are many interesting but inexpensive places to get a filling meal. Probably the cheapest lunches are had upstairs in the market (from 8 BOL).
Most places on the main square, and down the first block of Calle Nicolas Ortiz, are heavily gringofied, -for better or worse. Sunday is by far the slowest night.
Bottom line - wormly recommend to try and find somewhere else.
Dormbed 40Bs / Single 80Bs / Double 140Bs (April 2012)
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Behind a sterling offensive and defensive effort, the Blue Devils brought home their first state championship since 2003. Slade Stewart and Richardson (2) each picked off passes, and Richardson connected with Stewart and Landon Lyle for touchdown strikes in the first half.
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Another year has flown by faster than a speeding bullet. It really does seem as though time itself has sped up in my life time. I remember long lazy summers when I actually got bored. I haven't experienced that in decades. I miss it.
If anyone has any thoughts on why this happens I would love to hear it.
When I think about how life must have been before automobiles and other modern connivances like automatic washing machines and the like. I don't understand how people got all the things done they did and have time to invent things. How did people cut trees and clear the land for building and farming while doing the every day things like cook and make clothes and the like.
I often think when I don't feel like there are enough hours in the day to do all I set out to accomplish how it would have been if I were born two hundred years earlier. But in the same thought I am so very grateful for all these modern connivances including the computer I'm writing this on. I spend way more time on it than I should and perhaps that should be my New Year resolution….spend less time on the computer. I wonder if I can make that happen. Wish me luck!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS AND MAY WE ALL EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND PEACE which is where our true prosperity lies.


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Nagarkot is in Nepal.
Nagarkot is 32 km NE of Kathmandu on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot is famous for its Himalayan views- the Himalayan peaks at sunrise are a magnificent sight to behold. Many wish upon arrival they would have planned for more than one day to stay.
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The easyest and cheapest way to get here from Kathmandu is to take a bus at the "Bakhtapur Bus Terminal" (25 RP in May 2013) to Bakhtapur and from there another bus to Nagarkot (45 RP in May 2013). It will take between one and a half and two hours and it´s a nice trip.
For some people, it is best to travel by private-hire cars and taxis to Nagarkot. Tourist shuttle buses also operate. From the international airport, it should take about 40 mins and from the city center, about an hour. A scenic drive via the ancient city of Bhaktapur and tiny villages along meandering mountain roads is a journey by itself, before arriving at Nagarkot.
Trekking is another exciting way to get to Nagarkot. The routes can be
Day 01: Kathmandu - Sundarijal - Chisapani (2150M) 5:30HRS
DRIVE FROM Kathmandu. TO SUNDARIJAL. TRAIL CLIMBS UP THROUGH MIXED FOREST TO CHISOPANI DANDA. In a clear day there are good views of mountain from east to west. there are good view of mountain and Kathmandu Valley. Day 02: Chisapani - Nagarkot (2163M)5 to 7:30HRS
An interesting trail takes us to the hill retreat of Nagarkot, perched on a ridge 28 km east of Kathmandu. It commands sweeping views of the Himalayas. Five of the world's ten highest peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Choyu, Makalu and Manaslu are visible from here. Nagarkot is such a popular spot to watch sunrise and sunset. Day 03: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel 6:00HRS The trail climbs up to the tower of Nagarkot.
From the tower there are excellent views of mountain including view of Mt Everest and Kahmandu valley. Trail descends through rhododendron forest and villages to Dhulikhel. Day 04: Dhulikhel -Namobuddha- Kathmandu.
The trail passes many villages and terrace to reach to Namoboudha. In Namobuddha there are some interesting Tibetan monastery which is such an intresting among the tourists..
The sunrise viewed from this hill present you the ever-refreshing memory of the majestic panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges from Dhaulagiri in the west the Langtang, Dorge lakpa, Gauri Shankar in the central and Mt. Everest in the east. On the way you can observe the historic and cultural town at Sankhu. Drive to Nala (30Km. north-east) of Kathmandu. Start your hiking from village. pass through the pine forests, terraces and the typical Newari ruines Villages.
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Get around
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Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees which give you an idyllic scene.
It is a rustic resort high on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu valley. It is an outstanding hilltop that offers great views of Himalayas, breathtaking mountain scenery and the most impressive views of sunrise and sunset.
From Nagarkot, one see the breathtaking views of the major Himalayan peaks of Nepal like Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang, dorje Lakpa, sisa pagma, Choyu, Gauri Shankar, etc. On a clear crystal day, one can even see the tip of Mt. Everest (8848 m) from here. Many tourists go to Nagarkot at afternoon, stay at one of the resorts to view early morning sunrise over the mountains.
For those who wish to spend more than one night in Nagarkot, there are plenty more activities to keep you occupied. For those wishing to stretch their legs and enjoy the fresh mountain breeze, there are several pleasant strolls around the rural countryside of Nagarkot. Here, you can savour the beauty of majestic mountains under comfort and quiet. Or if you wish you can do pony-riding, a visit to Tamang Village, bird-watching, meditation and yoga, hiking or simply stretch out in a terrace with a vodka cocktail and listen to the noise of rattling winds, you will definitely caught up the holiday mood. Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees which gives you an idyllic escape- with only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves to disturb you.
Nagarkot is plenty of choices of accomodation of any kind. From around 400 RP (May 2013) to 35 USD or more for a double room.
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The recent government shutdown resulted in several USDA reports being canceled or postponed. The October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports were canceled but this month's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook was released Friday as scheduled but after our deadline.
The August Dairy Products report, which was to be released Oct. 3, was planned to be out Oct. 21.
The Oct. 21 September Milk Production report will be issued Nov. 1. The Oct. 22 September Cold Storage report will be released Oct. 31, and the Oct. 24 Livestock Slaughter report will be out Oct. 31, along with the monthly Ag Prices report.
In dairy politics, Dairy Business Update (DBU) reports that Republican and Democratic House members who will serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee, tasked with resolving differences between the House and Senate-passed farm bills, have been named and included 17 Republican conferees and 11 Democratic members. Interestingly, neither Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R‐Va., nor Dave Scott, D‐Ga., architects of the so-called Dairy Freedom Act — the House amendment that strips the Dairy Market Stabilization Program from proposed dairy policy — were named to the committee.
Appointed House members who serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Ways and Means Committee negotiate only specific sections of the Farm Bill. On Oct. 11, the House passed a motion to go to conference with the Senate.
The National Milk Producers Federation praised the action, stating in a press release, "We commend the leadership of the House of Representatives for taking the next crucial step towards completing a new farm bill, and creating a new and better safety net for dairy farmers."
"The Senate's bipartisan Dairy Security Act is the only program designed to both help farmers when they need it most, while also limiting taxpayers' liability through its market stabilization mechanism," NMPF said. "Without the market stabilization program, farmers will continue to suffer prolonged periods of poor margins, while taxpayers will subsidize artificially low milk prices."
But a proposal by two Ohio State University dairy economists, John Newton and Cam Thraen, called "MILC and Honey," is getting attention. They say it's a "retooled dairy farm safety net that works for small- and large-scale dairy farm managers, is fiscally responsible, does not mute market supply-and-demand signals and does not require a market stabilization program."
The plan allows dairy producers an option to choose annually between Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program participation or a stand-alone margin insurance program as their safety net.
The University of Minnesota's Marin Bozic said the proposal "gives dairy producers a genuine choice."
"Dairy producers that grow most of their feed can continue to use the MILC program to protect milk revenue and those that have feed risk exposure can choose the new margin insurance," he said.
The program is more conservative, according to Bozic, and limits margin coverage to $6.50 per hundredweight (cwt.), a level Bozic says "will work very well as a safety net against deep losses, but does not cover shallow losses, as some risk is needed for dairy markets to function properly."
"The Ohio proposal certainly reduces the need for the stabilization program," Bozic said, "but I do not think it will end all debates. Proponents of the Dairy Security Act will continue to argue that we need incentives to accelerate margin recovery when margins are low. What I would say is that, if you had to drop the stabilization program for political reasons, the Ohio proposal is the most meaningful alternative to the Dairy Security Act I have seen to date."
When asked if the proposal is a "Johnny-come-lately," Bozic answered, "No, the MILC was a Johnny-come-lately, and now it is the foundation of our dairy policy."
While Bozic is convinced the proposal has strong merit, he stopped short of endorsing it, concluding, "We should consider the Ohio proposal seriously."
The nation's largest dairy cooperative will get even bigger. Dairylea Cooperative, Inc.'s Board of Directors has voted to merge with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). The proposal, presented to members at Dairylea's annual meeting this week, reflects a desire to "position Dairylea for the future amid rapidly evolving market dynamics," according to a joint press release. The proposed merger requires approval by Dairylea's members, who will be asked to vote during a special meeting in February 2014.
Cash Cheddar block closed Friday in Chicago at $1.8575 per pound, up 5 3/4-cents on the week but 14 1/4-cents below a year ago when they plunged a dime, to $2 per pound. The barrels finished at $1.7625, down a quarter-cent on the week, 15 1/2-cents below a year ago, and an atypical 9 1/2-cents below the blocks. Eight cars of block traded hands on the week and four of barrel.
Butter keeps dropping, closing Friday at $1.4825, down 6 cents on the week and 39 3/4-cents below a year ago. Sixteen cars found news homes this week.
Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished at $1.86, up 1.5 cents on the week, and Extra Grade closed at $1.82, up 2 cents.
The industry heard some good news this week at the U.S. Dairy Export Council's (USDEC) annual board and membership meeting in Chicago. USDEC projects that by the end of this year the value of U.S. dairy exports will total $6.5 billion, up more than 25 percent from 2012 and "barring a dramatic change in markets, 2013 will mark a fourth consecutive record year for U.S. dairy exports."
USDEC president Tom Suber credited U.S. suppliers and traders, who are "showing more ambition, more commitment and more capability to pursue export markets." He told attendees that U.S. exporters have capitalized on the reduced supply from other countries, steady global dairy demand and favorable pricing and that more than 15 percent of U.S. milk production now goes to exports.
Tim Hunt, global dairy strategist for Rabobank, said a global shortage of dairy products is expected to continue, driving continued growth for U.S. exports in 2014. He stated that "in the next six months, the U.S. is likely to be the region with the most additional supply available to grow exports."
"In addition, the U.S. looks to be entering a period of enhanced competitiveness," he said. Key buyers, most notably China, are looking to diversify their supply, according to Hunt, "therefore, the time is right to vigorously pursue export development."
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this week to sell 2.4 million pounds of cheese and 440,925 pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Prices on Tuesday's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) were mostly lower, according to eDairy's Insider Closing Bell. The weighted average price for all products fell 1.9 percent, and five of the nine prices were lower than the previous auction.
Leading the price declines was buttermilk powder, down 5.2 percent to $2.1228 per pound, followed by butter, off 3.5 percent, to $1.7146 per pound or $1.6728, adjusted for 80 percent fat); whole milk powder, off 2.9 percent, to $2.2943 per pound; cheddar cheese, down 1.7 percent, to $1.9622 per pound; and anhydrous milkfat, off 1.2 percent, to $2.2711 per pound. Lactose prices were unchanged.
The remaining products were higher, led by milk protein concentrate 70, up 1.7 percent, to $3.357 per pound; rennet casein, up 1.5 percent, to $4.4815 per pound; and skim milk powder, up 0.7 percent, to $2.0598 per pound.


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It's difficult to see a tree that you've nurtured for years broken and battered. Trees damaged by recent snowstorms might require some heartbreaking decisions.
In parts of Missouri, wet, heavy snow and gusty winds did a number on trees and shrubs, causing branches to snap, splinter and break. If you have damaged tree branches, your first thought might be to break out the chain saw. That might not be a good idea.
"There's a lot of energy stored in a bowed tree branch � enough force that even a small miscalculation can easily lead to serious injury," said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. "You also can't accurately predict the angle of fall. If something is hanging from a strip of bark, it might not fall directly down. It might fall right at you."
Trinklein recommends seeking the help of a professional for damaged branches that require climbing.
Before making any decisions about the fate of your tree, carefully look at the extent of the damage and assess the overall health of the tree.
"It could be that the tree was damaged because it's diseased, weak or on its way out anyway," Trinklein said. "The health of the tree might not be apparent until spring, when the leaves come out."
If major structural limbs have broken or if most of the crown has been destroyed, you might have to decide whether to give the tree time to heal itself or consider replacing the tree, he said.
"If 50 percent of the limbs have been damaged or taken down, the tree most likely should be taken down," he said. "If the top has been taken out fairly far down on a tree that relies on a pyramidal shape to really look nice, then it, too, should probably be taken out."
But don't jump to hasty conclusions, Trinklein said. Just like you can't unring a bell, you can't uncut a tree once it's down. If in doubt, wait.
"Don't remove the entire tree until you see that there is little chance that the tree will recover, or even if it does recover in the future ,it's not going to be attractive in your lawn," he said.
Some damaged trees will only need pruning to put things right. Pruning a tree limb that is more than 3 inches in diameter requires three separate cuts. Make the first cut about 8 to 10 inches away from the trunk on the bottom of limb. Only cut halfway through the branch.
"The second cut is made about 4 inches beyond that first cut, beginning at the top and going straight through," Trinklein said. "When you reach the point where the first cut ends, the branch will snap off, and there will be somewhat of a stair-step or jagged end."
Make the final cut about 1 inch to 1� inch from the trunk and cut it off completely.
"The rule of thumb might be to leave enough of a stump to hang your hat," Trinklein said. "This allows for more rapid healing of the tissue."
To help protect a tree or shrub from future storm damage, start when it is young.
"A tree coming out of the nursery can have branches that are weak, misplaced or partially broken. They should be removed from the newly planted tree," Trinklein said.


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DENVER - Colorado's gas and oil regulators debated new rules for water quality and drilling near homes Monday morning, as a Democratic senator warned that she was ready with a strict bill in case the rules are too soft.
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is taking up the rule changes at a time when the gas and oil wars have moved beyond their traditional rural battleground and into the Front Range suburbs, where many residents have rebelled against industrial operations near their homes.
The COGCC is considering a rule pushed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to require water quality testing before and after a well is drilled and hydraulically fractured. Hickenlooper contends that fracking does not contaminate groundwater, and he wants to pass the new rule to prove to Coloradans that the process is safe.
The debate Monday revolved around how many water tests would be required. But at least one commissioner appeared ready to oppose a stricter rule.
Commissioner DeAnn Craig said the state's existing rules on well construction are the best defense against groundwater contamination.
"Other people build buildings in the air. We build wellbores in the ground, and it's with steel and cement," Craig said.
Craig is a petroleum engineer who has worked for Phillips and Mobil oil companies.
Craig said she was concerned that the state was asking the gas industry to pay for water sampling that should be the responsibility of landowners or county governments. The water tests would cost $4 million to $6 million "for basically public service, because we've established with the new rules the possibility of contamination is almost zero," Craig said.
A separate rule on buffer zones between wells and houses was scheduled to be debated today (Dec. 11). The rule would require consultation with building owners within 1,000 feet of a proposed well.
State Sen. Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, said Friday that she has filed a bill to ban new wells within 2,000 feet of homes and schools, unless the local government approves. Her bill also would require water quality tests before and after a well is drilled.
Carroll said she hoped the COGCC would pass a good set of rules this week.
"If they do not, I remain committed to working to ensure these critical issues are resolved in a way that best protects the health of our children, families and our environment," she said in a prepared statement.


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Cambrian Tea Room
The Cambrian Tea Room is situated on the platform at Chinnor station and is staffed and entirely run by volunteers. All profits go straight back into the railway's coffers to help keep the wheels turning!
- Open during daytime when the trains are running
- Hours are open from 15 minutes before departure of the first train and closed after the departure of the last daytime service (please note we are not open for any evening services)
- Personal supervision of our Catering Manager Stephanie, who very much looks forward to your visit
- Refreshing Tea £1.20
- Selection of Green and Fruit teas £1.40
- Lovely Coffee £1.50
- Silky Hot Chocolate £1.50
- Various Cans £1.00
- Bottled Mineral Water £1.00
- Various Fruit Juices 80p
- Kiddies Squashes 30p to 60p
- Mmmm... Bacon or Sausage Bap £2.50
- Freshly made Sandwiches from £2.50
- Delicious Homemade Cakes from £1.70
- Fruit or Choco Muffins £1.00
- Snacky Crisps & Chocolate (Mars etc) 70p
- Nibbling Cheddars from 65p
- Various Cookies 50p to 80p
Image is of Stephanie, Volunteer Manageress: as always she is meticulously cleaning up after the Tea Room has closed for the day.


text: Seller: rlmartinmanor (12,520) 100%, Location: Millersville, Pennsylvania, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 391517927850 These old turn latches were often used on kitchen cabinets and jelly cupboards. *The turn latch has old white paint and a nice rustic look. * The screw is a used old screw. *It is made from stamped steel. *It is 1 3/4" long and 11/16" wide. The screw is 1" long. 7-27-16 D ***7/ 2016*** eBay's "Unpaid Item Assistant" system will automatically file on any unpaid item on the third (3rd) day for non-payment. *** RETURNS***: ALL RETURNS MUST USE THE EBAY RETURN SYSTEM FOR PROPER CREDIT. A 20% restocking fee will be charged on ALL returns to reimburse me for offering "FREE" shipping. No refunds or waiving of restocking fees if you didn't understand the listing or have changed your mind, on condition, size or color. If I make a drastic or confusing mistake in my listing, I may waive the restocking fee. I use plenty of pictures from all angles so look closely at all the pictures. **** ANY ORDER OVER $200.00 IS REQUIRED BY EBAY TO SHIP "SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION™" FOR SECURE DELIVERY. Please make arrangements on the estimated delivery day. DISCOUNTS: Ebay rules don't allow discounts after a purchase is made. TO COMBINE YOUR PURCHASES: on items without free shipping or international shipping. I will combine listings to save on shipping costs. You must not pay until my combined invoice is sent for your shipping savings. International Buyers – Please Note: If you need your item before 21 business days, please contact me to pay extra for Priority, 6-10 business days, or Express USPS, 3- 5 business days. Email me, before paying, for a quote on delivery date and cost. In order to offer as low as possible shipping rates for international buyers, I use first class USPS shipping. Shipping times may take up to 21 BUSINESS DAYS depending on customs delays. Please REMEMBER, Tracking numbers don't update daily! USPS stops tracking packages at the USA border. USPS packages, unfortunately, may only update tracking information after the package clears the last hurdle which often is after the shipment is delivered to you. **** IMPORTANT!!! CUSTOMS FEES ****Import duties, taxes, brokerage fees and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are NOT additional shipping charges. I won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. ***7/ 2016*** _gsrx_vers_772 (GS 7.0.1 (772)) Material: Steel


text: Jeremy was born in a small mountain village of a strange foreign land called Weystvurginea. Banishment for liberal views saw him spend years wondering the east coast until he decided to bike to California. When he saw how long a trip it was, he drove instead. Now he's living it up in a low humidity climate, sometimes working on his photography and when not, he writes for us covering books (by way of his blog: Reading Realms), gaming, tv, movies, comics, conventions in the SoCal area, and creates a weekly webcomic: A Journey Through Skyrim. If you look for him offline, start in the L.A. area; online start at: www.jeremyshane.info for his profile and all the social networks he's on... or just follow him on twitter, he seems to be on there a lot: @jeremyshane.


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Municipal House houses a magnificent complex of rooms, including the grandest concert hall in Prague, an elegant French restaurant, a Czech beer hall style restaurant, a traditional café, the first American bar in the Czech Republic, and various salons and exhibition rooms.
Municipal House opened in 1912, having been constructed on the site of the former Royal Court Palace. It gained fame on the 28th October 1918, when the historic proclamation of the independent state of Czechoslovakia took place here.
Municipal House is the main attraction on Republic Square. It stands next to the Powder Tower, one of the original entrances to Prague's Old Town. Both the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are just a few minutes walk away.
It is a beautiful building from all aspects. The outside has intricate stonework, gold trimmings, frescos and stained glass windows.
Inside, a marble staircase leads to the huge Smetana Concert Hall. The Smetana is an architectural masterpiece, a mix of carved white stone and gold, illuminated by hundreds of lights, and with frescos by Karel Spillar adorning the walls.
Classical concerts in the Smetana boast the largest orchestras to play the city. Indeed Municipal House is home to the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.
All concerts listed on Prague Experience at Municipal House take place in the Smetana Concert Hall. For listings and to book tickets: Prague concerts.
The first-class Francouzska Restaurant on the ground floor of Municipal House is a delightful place to enjoy French cuisine.
Plzenska Restaurant, which is on the lower level, serves more traditional Czech fare in a lively beer hall atmosphere.
Next to Plzenska Restaurant is the swish American Bar, the perfect place for a pre-dinner or pre-concert drink. It offers a range of cocktails, spirits, beers and wines.
Finally, for coffee and a delicious fresh cake, Municipal House has a traditional café.
Municipal House also hosts exhibitions, which are listed in Prague events.
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Stolen car crashes, police search for driver
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Contractor gets 15 years for fraud, AG says
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Murray business hopes to survive nearby hotel construction
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60 witnesses interviewed, 3 subpoenas issued in Swallow probe
10/09/2013 8:56amThe Utah House committee investigating John Swallow closed its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday to talk about legal strategy in the case.
Man blames bathroom emergency for high-speed chase
10/09/2013 9:55amA Utah man has been sentenced to seven days in jail after a high-speed chase that he blamed on a bathroom emergency.
NSA's Utah Data Center nearing final inspection
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Woman identified following accident with semitrailer
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The Junior League: Not just for women who wear pearls
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Despite shutdown, Salt Lake Co. jobs safe
10/09/2013 12:44pmThe salaries of some 343 employees of Salt Lake County are paid with partial support of the federal government, but no one's position is at risk in the wake of the government shutdown.
Utah welcomes one of nation's largest short-film festivals
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Midway man faces 7 felony charges for stalking ex-girlfriend
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Children step forward to support Red Fred Project
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Fatal South Salt Lake fire still under investigation
10/09/2013 4:05pmInvestigators say they have more questions than answers in a fatal house fire Monday in South Salt Lake.
Utah Medicaid office garners $25M for budget
10/09/2013 6:19pmUtah's Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services recouped nearly $25 million this year in waste, abuse and potential fraud charges.
Woman stressed about funds for adoption after being furloughed
10/09/2013 6:47pmA Utahn in the middle of an adopting a girl from Latvia has been furloughed due to the government shutdown, and she said she doesn't know how she will raise the money to complete the adoption.
Group to protest NSA data facility by removing roadside trash
10/09/2013 6:58pmA group that opposes the National Security Agency and its policies has come up with an unusual way to spread its message — removing roadside garbage near the Utah Data Center.
Video shows 2nd robbery of Layton gas station within hours
10/09/2013 7:19pmJust hours after arresting a man suspected of robbing a Layton gas station, another man allegedly robbed the same store.
It pays to monitor home data usage, woman discovers
10/09/2013 7:21pmFor years, cellphone users have had capped data plans. But limiting data and charging people based on how much they use has quietly spread to home Internet connections.
Police bust Mexican cartel meth ring in Park City, arrest 3
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Grand Canyon tourists get glimpse at natural wonder, despite shutdown
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Homeowner hopes to catch car burglars by sharing video
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BYU invites public to view illuminated Bible
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New health clinic created to treat autism spectrum disorder
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Police investigate attempted abduction in South Salt Lake
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"2008 was a wild one for me. I spent most of the season on the road for Rome, documenting everything from the rails of Minnesota and Michigan to the booter zones of Revelstoke and Cooke City. Between January 1, and May 15 I spent a grand total of 10 nights in my own bed. I put over 1300 miles on my snowmobile and close to 20,000 on my car. In between my travels for Rome, I tried to get out with as many other riders as I could as well. In short, it was the best season of my life!"
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