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Oscar Smear Campaigns ALWAYS backfire!
Yes, dear readers, dear cineastes, S.T.Vanairsdale over at www.movieline.com has done it again on his Oscar Index, which just dropped tonight. Weekly, S.T. or Stu, is Dorothy Parker-witty and, of course, apt. Called this week "They Shoot Horses….Don't They?" I was ROTFLMAO! As they say on the Internet.
And I think one reason all this Oscar Talk has grown and grown in recent years, to something nearing a fever pitch, a fever that lasts all Oscar season, and right now is on the very verge of the Broadcast Film Critics(tonight) and the Golden Globes (Sunday), its' noise is deafening.
As well it should be, really…
I think it's GREAT that so many people and Oscar bloggers, like myself, can generate so much interest in the year's best movies that they TALK ABOUT IT ALL DAY EVERY DAY!
And Stu is noting the demise of "War Horse". Who isn't? And he posits that AN ENEMY of "The Artist"s front-runner status PUT KIM NOVAK up to placing that Full Page "I was raped" Ad in Variety yesterday. Which is what I immediately thought, as I posted here. Where does she, a recluse, who hasn't made a movie since 1991, get the money for that? Stu points a direct finger. Go to www.movieline.com and see who he thinks is the culprit.
I think, as Oscar Goddess Sasha Stone www.awardsdaily.com has posited, in a different context, that when these SMEAR CAMPAIGNS, which is what Roger Friedman calls it, happen, they actual strengthen the Academy's feelings for the victim of the smear. And no, NOT Kim Novak. "The Artist."
Similar tactics have been used in the past against the film "A Beautiful Mind". It won anyway. And also recently against "The Hurt Locker" which also won Best Picture…
These things always backfire.
It's going to make me look at "Vertigo" the next time I see it with new eyes. Yes, she IS really nuts in that movie, her character…The Ghost of Carlotta Valdez rises yet again.
Meanwhile, Stu V. also FINALLY notes another conclusion that I had reached WEEKS ago on this blog, but of course, doesn't credit me. That Octavia Spenser's front runner status is gonna run out with Jessica Chastain's probable Supporting nod, also for "The Help." Two actresses from one film cancel each other out. Usually.
And the winner is – Berenice Bejo! Something I've been saying for AGES! She, from "The Artist." Unless SUDDENLY Vanessa Redgrave gets nominated and blows the whole category out of the water! THAT could happen!
And Corey Stoll has been everywhere, EVERYWHERE, this past week. Don't rule him out for popping up in the Supporting Actor category. "Midnight in Paris" is gaining in strength every day.
Talking about ties. Stu has Meryl and Viola Davis TIED for First Place for Best Actress on his Oscar Index, which is hilarious! And you know what happens to ties? They're broken. Allowing Michelle Williams to win for "My Week with Marilyn."
Tom O'Neill of www.goldderby.com has been with me on this Michelle watch since we both fell in love with that movie. And he thinks, as I have been saying for a lonnnnng time, that Michelle will win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, and will KNOCK IT OUT OF THE BALL PARK with a memorable acceptance speech, just like she just did at the Palm Springs Film Festival this week, wowing the AMPAS-packed crowd. At least, we sincerely HOPE she will.
Jamie Fox did that a couple of years back with his acceptance speech at the Globes for "Ray" and he's never hit the emotional height that he hit that night ever since. But boy did he nail it to the floor that night! And that was the speech that won him his Oscar. The speech he gave at the Globes.
Stu still has "The Artist" on top of Best Picture Index and Michel H. for Best Director and Jean Dujardin for Best Actor. And Christopher Plummer for Best Supporting Actor.
He has a LOT of compelling and amusing things to say this week too. He doesn't disappoint with his Oscar Index. Unlike so many of the late breaking films have this year!
And now it's on to the Broadcast Film Critics! And let's see who wins there!
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Kim Novak – Raped by 'The Artist'! Ad claim ~ Idiotic!
Kim Novak, a big star once upon time, was always classified as a "dumb blonde," and now we can see why. Reported more fully by Nikki Finke & crew at www.deadlinehollywood.com Kim took out a full-page ad in one of the trade papers, saying, provocatively, "I want to report a rape." And now that she's got the readers' attention, she goes on to explain why. There was music from her Best Film (and her first) "Vertigo" used at the end of "The Artist."
And Novak claims this constituted a "violation of her body(of work)." I beg to differ. Somebody supporting one of the "Artist"s rivals for the Oscar, where it is STILL, miraculously, the front-runner, may have put Ms. Novak up to this. Those ads in the trade papers are VERY expensive. Does she at this late stage of her life have the money for something as pricey as AN AD?!? Makes you wonder.
It's ridiculous. Many quotes from famous movie scores are used all the time. And of course, in this semi-recent one, well, er, 1958, there are licensing fees involved being paid to the late composer Bernard Herrman's estate for its' use. And they are probably hefty.
Kim Novak didn't WRITE the music. She didn't DIRECT the movie. That was Alfred Hitchcock, who must be rolling over in his grave, with laughter, at this.
And "Artist" director Michel Hazanaviscius, who just won a nomination from the prestigious Directors' Guild, today issued a very dignified response. And you can read this in either Deadline Hollywood, or www.hollywoodreporter.com or www.movieline.com
Over at www.awardsdaily.com, Oscar Goddess Sasha Stone, has chosen to ignore this tempest in a teacup. At least last time I looked. Sasha is more excited, TRULY excited by her favorite director David Fincher's getting the surprise nomination from the DGA. Add to this his CINEMATOGRAPHER getting recognized by the ASC nominators this morning, Sasha must be having a VERY good day.
And yes, the cinematography of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was sumptuous, in its' own frozen ice-scape way.
And the Broadcast Film Critics' Awards are TOMORROW night. Yes, dear readers, dear cineastes, it's the beginning of the end. Of awards season. Last year, the BFCA were very predictive of the Actors' races, but I think not so much with Best Picture.
And I'll also add kudos to Sasha for her trumpeting of "Dragon Tattoo." I think she really did help Fincher get that out-of-the-blue nomination from the DGA. Replacing Steven Spielberg. And now the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers), ignored "War Horse" AGAIN! "Dragon Tattoo" seems to be effectively replacing it.
And some people,myself included, thought the cinematography of "War Horse" was one of its' strongest suits.
Guess not.
But also don't forget the Guilds aren't THE ACADEMY. The largish, younger DGA is not at all like the super-small, very elite, mostly male and VERY old and somewhat conservative director's branch of the Academy, who may turn around and put Spielberg right back in the race.
Last year's BFCA started the four-strong lock step to the Oscars that mirrored the Golden Globes acting winners and the eventual Oscar winners exactly. They got the Best Picture wrong last year. And the year before Meryl Streep TIED with Sandra Bullock, lest not forget. For "Julie and Julia" and "The Blind Side" respectively. And the year before that didn't the same Ms. Streep tie with Anne Hathaway for "Rachel Getting Married"? Is it wrong to not predict MS might tie AGAIN this year with a younger competitor like Michelle Williams? Since the BFCA does historically seem to be all tied up with its' Best Actresses?
This year all the categories, except Best Supporting Actor, Christopher Plummer, are up in the air. Which is going to make for a VERY interesting evening!
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Director's Guild Nominates Woody & "The Artist" & SUPRISE! "Dragon Tattoo"!!
Well, dear readers, dear cineastes, the Oscar Race changes again and clarifies itself even further with the announcement by the prestigious DGA for their five nominees for Best Direction. It's Woody! Great! For the wonderful "Midnight in Paris"(eight times! I've seen it EIGHT TIMES!), Michel Hazanaviscius for "The Artist",his first time. And the surprise of surprises DAVID FINCHER! for "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
Alexander Payne for "The Descendants" and Martin Scorcese for "Hugo" were also nominated. Snubbing Steve Spielberg and Terence Malick right out of the running, probably for "War Horse" and "Tree of Life."
So what does this mean? Well, THIS one is really important, because it shows "Midnight in Paris" is being taken very, very seriously by the Directors, the guys who run Hollywood, let's face it. And it's a comedy! This almost NEVER happens!
And "The Artist," a silent Black and White Film by a French director! Michel H. (it's so hard to type that last name over and over and over, though it's a delight to pronounce it!) ANOTHER COMEDY!
One set in France, and the other made by French people and set in Hollywood in the 1920s! Didn't I tell you right after Cannes that it was going to be a very French year at the Oscars?!? Fantastique! Vive La France!
I maintain that "The Artist" actually IS about the Academy themselves. Or as they were in the 1920s, when silent film was going out and talkies were coming in. Even though its' creative team is as French as a baguette! Mais oui, bien sur!
And "The Descendants" which feels like an also ran at this point, but it's critically acclaimed as was "Hugo" which I REALLY didn't like at all. The last half hour was brilliant, but you had to wade through TWO HOURS of childish dreck to get to that grand pay-off, which most everybody thought was worth it, but not me. Oh, and it's set in a French train station. Where everybody inexplicably speaks English with a variety of British accents. Ick. Why didn't Scorsese hire French actors?!?! Sacre Blue!
And now DAVID FINCHER!!! For a film that made my Top Ten list.(It was #6. "The Artist" was three and "Midnight in Paris" was TWO. Watch me go on and on about this on my TV show which is now up on You Tube at www.youtube.com/StephenHoltShow)
But "Dragon Tattoo"!?!?! Well, I DID like it. A lot. Especially considering how much I LOVED the Swedish movies with Noomi Rapace burning holes in the screen with the intensity of her fierce portrayal of Lisbeth Salander. She seemed tougher, than Rooney Mara, who now looks like she actually could snag an Oscar nomination, too. This puts "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" possibly in the Oscar race for Best Picture and certainly in the Oscar race for Best Director. And Kudos to Cynthia Swartz, the Oscar Publicist extraordinaire. Who was on Fincher's case in the chase, and also is repping Rooney Mara! Good job, Cynthia!
Four out of those five gentlemen will also make it to the Kodak with a Director nod, historically. Maybe this year all five will.
But everybody's jaws were in their laps when they read out Fincher's name! This is getting more and more like a real race EVERYDAY! I like it!
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Beautiful Acceptance Speech by Michelle Williams @ Palm Springs Film Fest
Michelle Williams just gave one of the most moving, heartfelt speeches of her career, accepting her Desert Palm Actor Achievement Award honor at the Palm Springs Film Festival. You can watch it all at www.awardsdaily.com
Now you tell me if that isn't an Oscar acceptance speech?! She was glowing, and intelligent, and touching. And she accepted the award on behalf of herself AND Marilyn Monroe!?! I was sooo moved by that mention!
And interestingly the last Four Desert Palm Achievement Award actor honorees and the last three out of four Best Actress winners went on to win at the Oscars! The Palm Springs Film Festival is becoming an essential Oscar step.
And of course, Michelle thanked Harvey Weinstein, as well she should!
And she thanked her publicist Myra Buxbaum, her personal publicist, more than anyone else. WOW! Who does that?
But I like that. Sometimes (if not all the time) it's the publicists, personal and otherwise, that are doing the heavy-lifting in the Oscar campaigns, and actually, sometimes, always, it's the publicists who are on duty 24/7, Oscar campaigns or not. And they never get the credit they deserve.
And congrats to Myra! Let's give credit where credit is due. And a long-time personal publicist, which is what Myra is to Michelle, sometimes becomes the star's best friend.
Beautiful, beautiful speech! I'm glad Ryan Adams at Awardsdaily.com posted it! Kudos to all!
And that Marilyn mention, at JUST the right minute, at the end of her speech, just NAILED her Oscar win, IMHO.
I've never been to Palm Springs or to its' Film Festival, but it sounds more and more tempting, the more I hear about it. Jeff Wells, for instance, of www.hollywood-elsewhere.com is there and writing about it. Before he takes off for Sundance, as most people do. Me? I stay here.
Maybe next year. I never been to Palm Springs…Hmmm…Well I can dream, can't I?
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"Oscar Race" EW Cover w/Clooney & Viola Davis. Controversial? Accurate? Embarrassing?
I really wonder if the venerable Entertainment Weekly has jumped the shark this week with its' "Inside the Oscar Race" cover prematurely, I think, showing George Clooney in a tux (nothing new), but at his side,, resplendent in a white ball gown, is Viola Davis! THIS is new! And the cover states "Front-runners George Clooney (The Descendants) and Viola Davis (The Help)." WHAT???
I thought Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams were the two heavyweights for Best Actress! But the usually reliable Oscar God David Karger is plunking his two cents down (and EW is presumably totally backing these choices), and inside we see V.D. depicted holding what looks like an award, or a Golden Globe, or SOMEthing, when on closer look it is seen to be a hand mirror. A bejeweled one, but a HAND MIRROR!
This is the kind of thing that INFURIATES Academy Voters, who are voting or rather nominating, right now as you read this. Many of them perhaps have not even sent their ballots in yet or filled them out, and here is EW acting like IT'S ALL OVER! BAD MOVE, EW!
I would be OK with this if it was a year where this was TRUE, but George is fighting for his life in Best Actor, (He's got one already and "The Descendants" is depressing.) against his BFF Brad Pitt, who, BTW, just won Best Actor from the prestigious National Society of Film Critics. Take THAT, EW! They seem to be saying. And the Best Actress race is all over the place, between those three ladies. Williams, Streep & Davis.
And Viola Davis, as talented as she is, has not yet won ONE major award yet for "The Help"! A cover like this and a lay-out and an interview like that, may infuriate Academy types into NOT voting for her, when the time comes. And it IS a Supporting Performance in most peoples' books…including mine.
But to photograph her looking so RADIANT and BEAUTIFUL and AIR-BRUSHED to death, well, we've never seen her like this before. And acting like she's already won! But she hasn't!
I fear this cover is going to make AMPAS voters feel like "Wait a minute! Don't tell US who's won!" or who to vote for. MISTAKE! This is what the Board of Governors was actually warning people about this year. See Scott Feinberg's excellent analysis of this at www.hollywoodreporter.com where Scott now is writing "The Race."
And Jean Dujardin of "The Artist" is the one who most Oscar experts are picking for Best Actor. But not to EW.
I totally agree with Dave Karger with his choice that "The Artist" has already won Best Picture and is waaay out in front in that category. He's right about that. But I would not be a very good Oscarologist myself, if I didn't feel it incumbent on me to say "WAIT A MINUTE! Hold your (War) horses, EW!"
What they are doing is championing or campaigning for Clooney/Davis with this glossy cover and the even glossier interview inside. Acting like it's a done deal. That is SOOOO BAD in Oscar campaigning terms.
And I know Dave Karger is familiar with Oscar 101.
I've NEVER seen EW so blatantly Up a Duo from two different films, yet, who may not be pictured together ever again this awards season. How embarrassing! But EW is nothing if not BOLD.
However, their first Oscar cover of the season isn't a NEWS issue. It never is.
Didn't they depict "Finding Neverland" once upon a time? Oy vay.
And there was once an Oscar issue like this with three actresses shown. I think it was Jennifer Connelly and Nicole Kidman and somebody else. And that third lady did not get nominated. I can't even remember who she was. How embarrassing was that for her? And presumably for the magazine. But guess not, cuz they're doing it again!
But some of you will remind me who that third gal was, who didn't get nominated.
And even though Michelle Williams is splattered all over the INSIDE of the magazine in their for real predictions section on who's going to be nominated…that story/interview on George 'n' Viola's friendship was a little grating and self-serving. And yes, both of them are acting like they've ALREADY WON! NO! They haven't!
THIS IS A HUGE OSCAR "No!NO!"
George has picked up a couple of critics awards, but Viola has gotten none, separately, herself, for Best Actress. Though "The Help" has gotten kudo-ed for Ensemble in several places.
This is the kind of cover that could de-rail a campaign. SERIOUSLY. Dave, what were you thinking? Well, obviously, he thinks he's right.
And inside, though, his predictions themselves, were pretty spot-on for who was going to be nominated for Best Picture, Actor and Actress, though he's got Michael Fassbender in there, and I think it's Demian Bichir. Although Demian DOES receive a cute consolation prize, a "For Your Consideration" box.
But his supporting picks were all over the place, especially in Supporting Actress.
I was shocked at how wobbly his Supporting predictions were and yes, the Supp. Actress category is historically the hardest to predict. He's got Berenice Bejo (yes, she's nominated for a BFCA, Golden Globe and a SAG) Ditto Octavia Spenser. He's got Janet McTeer pictured, and I think that's right. And Jessica Chastain for "The Help" which seems to be what she's inevitably nominated for, though, it's the least of her EIGHT performances this season! And then he has Melissa McCarthy, who EW just had on another of their covers recently as "The Queen of Comedy". This would be for the gross-out "Bridesmaids."
He doesn't mention Vanessa Redgrave AT ALL. NOWHERE. And I think she WILL TURN UP here. Especially after being snubbed by BAFTA!!! Can you believe it?
I'm sure it's the ghost of her earlier-in-life, extreme left-wing policies from the '60s still haunting her. But if the Academy, Anglophile Lefties all, (well, the majority anyway) will over look Redgrave's policy and put her in where she belongs and she could win this for her ASTOUNDING performance in "Coriolanus."
Karger also gives Carey Mulligan from "Shame" a "For Your Consideration" box. And that is valid. She was great, if not greater, than Michael Fassbender in "Shame."
We all know Christopher Plummer is going to win his career award in Supp. for "Beginners" and Dave Karger duly notes this. The other nominees, in this category, though, except for Kenneth Branagh are all up in the air. ESPECIALLY, his pick of Max Von Sydow for "Extremely Late and Incredibly Distasteful"! I don't think so.
He's got Jonah Hill and Albert Brooks in there but they were overlooked by SAG, and Nick Nolte and Armie Hammer WERE SAG-nominated, which he notes, but doesn't see them getting in.
Who could pop up here, unexpectedly, is Corey Stoll for his finely etched portrait of Ernest Hemingway in "Midnight in Paris."
And Kathy Bates and/or Marion Cotillard could be two last-minute pop-ups from "Midnight in Paris." They both just were named on the BAFTA long list…So they've been noted there.
Oh, and that BAFTA long list!…well, let's just say it's TOO LONG to even bother with at this point. But as always you can check out www.awardsdaily.com for a much closer look at that ENDLESS list, on which nearly everybody who made a film this year, is on. Wait for the BAFTA nominations themselves. But Beth Stevens, at Awardsdaily does a really good job at parsing them, especially in the comment section.
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Oscar's Pesky Supporting Categories. Mucho loco.
Oh, those pesky Oscar Supporting Categories! They are sooo hard to pin down, always, but this year's there's so much movement it makes the potential nominees look like Mexican jumping beans!
And no SAG didn't match the Golden Globes, and they both didn't match the (Broadcast Film Critics Assoc.) But look who these groups REALLY represent. Look closely. And the first thing you may notice is that the Broadcast Film Critics, is made up, of mostly, well, film critics.
And there are NO film critics in the Academy. Repeat after me. THERE ARE NO FILM CRITICS IN THE ACADEMY.
And Stu Vanairsdale's www.movieline.com excellent depiction of the Hollywood Foreign Press as "swag monkeys" is sooo apposite I want to adopt it just for my own, but yes, that defines them. ABSOLUTELY. And also, they are PRESS. And yes, repeat after me…no don't bother. There's no press in the Academy either….
So the fact that Michael Fassbender didn't get a SAG nom is much more significant than it may at first seem. AND he's urinating on-screen. Literally pissing his nomination away. And that's how Demian Bichir got HIS SAG nom, playing a heroic Hispanic gardener. Yeah, this category this year . It's a pisser.
But also not nominated for SAG was Albert Brooks from "Drive" and that make me wonder. He was nominated for Supporting Actor by both the BFCA and the GG, but to be left out of SAG may be fatal.
Why was Brooks not nominated for "Drive"? Maybe because THEY DIDN'T WATCH "DRIVE." SAG gave nothing to "Drive" whereas the BFCA nominated it A LOT.
Who was nominated in Brooks' place? Armie Hammer for "J. Edgar!" Stupendous in "The Joy of Typing" as BOTH Winklevoss twins, he's riding a crest of good will. And Academy members keep exclaiming "I loved J.Edgar!" Which is something obviously Stu V. isn't hearing.
And Hammer benefits by being in Leo DiCaprio's shadow. He gets to kiss him, after all (Degree of difficulty!) And even though "J. Edgar" was left off the PGA list, it made MY Ten Best, and I STILL think it's another Clint Eastwood masterpiece. THAT could be a surprise BP pop-up on Oscar Nomination Day, which is Tuesday Jan.24.
AMPAS members are voting right now on their choices of nominations. Yes, they are. And so what's on their minds? Well, "The Artist" for one, which is going to get more nominations than any other film this year. And Berenice Bejo is on her way to a for sure Best Supporting Actress nomination and possibly even a win, in my book.
The Argentinian/French beauty carries as much of the film as the stalwart Jean Dujardin, who did win the Best Actor prize in Cannes this year. And she got a BFCA, a SAG nod, and also a Golden Globe nomination. So she was the triple crown of nods as it were.
And she also just won BEST ACTRESS in the Rome Film Festival which just wrapped last week.
So she's definitely on a roll, and she's also married IRL to "The Artist" s front-runner for Best Director Michel Hazanaviscius. And HE'S probably going to win Best Director across the board, and if she won, too, that would be the first time in Oscar history that a husband and wife team won double Oscars, a quaint touch that the Academy may very likely find too charming to resist, too. Just like their movie!
They're French, and SOOOO in love! And so happy!
Berenice's main competition is Octavia Spenser for "The Help." Spencer, an unknown up until this season, also was a recipient of a SAG, BFCA & a GG nod. So she's almost assured of a nomination. But she's an Academy newbie. Her memorable performance as the foul-mouthed Minnie is the kind of role that gets nominated but doesn't necessarily WIN awards.
And there was that shitting in the pie scene. Unlike Michael Fassbender, we don't SEE her doing it, thank god, but she does do it, and then serves it to Bryce Dallas Howard, RON HOWARD'S daughter! in real life, who plays the villainess Hilly so well here in "The Help."
Stu V. and Tom O'Neil at www.GoldDerby.com and many others have her as a frontrunner in Supporting Actress, but I wonder….
I do NOT think the Academy is open-minded enough to award TWO African-American actresses in ONE year. One of them, maybe, but not both. And Viola Davis is pictured and named as "The Frontrunner" on this week's Entertainment Weekly annual Oscar issue. She's pictured with George Clooney, which actually could be the kiss of death. They could BOTH not win.
And the two "Help" women, may split the "Help" vote. And neither wins.
It's a very interesting year in that the actress categories are so up-in-the-air.
And it just goes to show that Meryl Streep's reviews for "The Iron Lady" were sooooo bad that they vaulted Viola Davis on to the cover of EW!
And Shailene Woodley of "The Descendants" was not nominated for a SAG award either. Too young, merely a teenager. But Janet McTeer of "Albert Nobbs" was…and Stu V. has Glenn Close of "Albert" slipping out of the locked five in Best Actress, being replaced by Rooney Mara. I don't see that happening. But Janet McTeer has ALSO scored the trifecta of BFCA, SAG & GG.
And then there's Jessica Chastain & her 5000 films she was in this year's problem. What to nominate her for? Well, if it's for "The Help" (a good perf, but not great) she'd also be splitting the "Help" vote with Spencer and then…and then…Berenice Bejo wins!
And Vanessa Redgrave could win in this category, but she's been nominated nowhere so far and it seems like NO body is watching "Coriolanus."
And then there's sweet Carrie Mulligan who shows HER nether regions in "Shame." But oh yes, since she's a young girl, that could help her…but so far…No nominations…which is a REAL shame.
And Christopher Plummer? He won this race, Supporting Actor, the minute his marvelous film "Beginners" opened in May. The question that plagues us Oscar-ers and Oscar-ettes, is who's going to be nominated in that category and lose to him. Plummer has never seen so, well, plummy. And he's experiencing the most attention and love he's perhaps ever gotten in his long and very chequered career. He's very grand, too, as Herbert Wanger in "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." It's his year. He's everywhere!
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Producer's Guild Announces 10 Nominees, Surprises, Snubs
Well, dear readers, dear cineastes, we can now attempt to parse the latest BIG DEAL list of the Best of 2011. It's yes, the Producer's Guild, and yes, though I waited with bated breath for this announcement to turn up online, it was more than a little anti-climatic and more than a little irritating.
Well, here's the list in no particular order – The Artist, Midnight in Paris, The Descendants, Moneyball, Hugo, The Help, War Horse, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo(!), The Ides of March(!?!) and Bridesmaids(!!!!)
Can NOT fathom all this "Bridesmaids" love that keeps appearing. It was nominated for SAG ensemble, as well. But yet, there it is!
But no "Drive" which is sad.
And also no "Tree of Life" which is fine with me.
And finally no "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two." Which puts that HP8 question to bed once and for all, I think.
Because you see, if ANYone was going to honor the achievement of this most successful franchise in Hollywood history, it would be the Film Producers, who are the MONEY guyz in the biz, lest we forget.
So it's "No" to "Harry Potter" but a double "Yes" to George Clooney!
They love George. They really love George. And while I thought "Ides of March" was OK. Good, but not great. And it didn't do fantastic business at the B.O., but here is "Ides of March" turning up, like the "Bridesmaids" once again, like the proverbial bad penny.
The Hollywood Foreign Press, who give out the Golden Globes, were slobbering all over themselves to include "Ides of March" in their nominations, too.
Of course, George has "The Descendants," a much better picture, and a MUCH better performance by The Gorgeous One.
I actually think this Out-of-the-Blue nomination for "Ides" which GC directed and produced as well as starred in…well, it helps George's Oscar chances in his inevitable bid to get himself his SECOND Oscar, this time in lead, for "The Descendants." He got a Supporting Actor Oscar in 2005 for "Syriana." And he's been nominated for Best Actor twice more for "Michael Clayton" and "Up in the Air." But lost both those contests.
It makes it a two-way race not just between him and Brad Pitt. I think this vaults him over Pitt. And puts it between him and Jean Dujardin of "The Artist."
The films that didn't make this list, like shockingly "The Tree of Life", are going to have a very hard time coming back from this snub.
Those dinosaurs! Those GDed dinosaurs! I knew that they would stop "Tree" in its' tracks come awards time. Which is NOW.
And sad to see "My Week with Marilyn" not turn up here…
But happy for "The Artist" which still seems to be leading the way all over the place. It also leads alphabetically, which is interesting.
And glad that "Midnight in Paris" made the cut.
So with "Drive" done in, I'm wondering if it's going to get anything. And this includes YOU, Albert Brooks…in Supporting Actor.
And no "J.Edgar" either.
What does it all mean? Well, ONE of these pictures is going to win BP, and I don't mean Brad Pitt.
And also surprised and happy that "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" got a nomination. That HELPS it, too. In a BIG way.
It's still underperforming at the Box-Office, but time will tell.
Next big announcement coming up – the Directors Guild. This is the Directors nominating Directors and there's only five slots this time.
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16.6: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic waves have a vast range of practical everyday applications that includes such diverse uses as communication by cell phone and radio broadcasting, WiFi, cooking, vision, medical imaging, and treating cancer.
In this module, we discuss how electromagnetic waves are classified into categories such as radio, infrared, ultraviolet, and so on. We also summarize some of the main applications for each range. The different categories of electromagnetic waves differ in their wavelength range, or equivalently, in their corresponding frequency ranges.
Their properties change smoothly from one frequency range to the next, with different applications in each range. The term radio waves refers to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths greater than about 0. Radio waves are commonly used for audio communications i. Radio waves typically result from an alternating current in the wires of a broadcast antenna. They cover a very broad wavelength range and are divided into many subranges, including microwaves, electromagnetic waves used for AM and FM radio, cellular telephones, and TV signals.
The accelerating charge in the ac currents of electrical power lines produce electromagnetic waves in this range. ELF waves are able to penetrate sea water, which strongly absorbs electromagnetic waves of higher frequency, and therefore are useful for submarine communications.
In order to use an electromagnetic wave to transmit information, the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the wave is modulated , or varied in a controlled way that encodes the intended information into the wave. In AM radio transmission, the amplitude of the wave is modulated to mimic the vibrations of the sound being conveyed.
The electromagnetic wave produces a current in a receiving antenna, and the radio or television processes the signal to produce the sound and any image. The higher the frequency of the radio wave used to carry the data, the greater the detailed variation of the wave that can be carried by modulating it over each time unit, and the more data that can be transmitted per unit of time.
Cell phone conversations, and television voice and video images are commonly transmitted as digital data, by converting the signal into a sequence of binary ones and zeros. This allows clearer data transmission when the signal is weak, and allows using computer algorithms to compress the digital data to transmit more data in each frequency range. Computer data as well is transmitted as a sequence of binary ones and zeros, each one or zero constituting one bit of data.
Microwaves are the highest-frequency electromagnetic waves that can be produced by currents in macroscopic circuits and devices. Along with other ranges of electromagnetic waves, they are part of the radiation that any object above absolute zero emits and absorbs because of thermal agitation , that is, from the thermal motion of its atoms and molecules.
Most satellite-transmitted information is carried on microwaves. Radar is a common application of microwaves. By detecting and timing microwave echoes, radar systems can determine the distance to objects as diverse as clouds, aircraft, or even the surface of Venus.
Microwaves of 2. This creates two separated centers of equal and opposite charges, giving the molecule a dipole moment. The oscillating electric field of the microwaves inside the oven exerts a torque that tends to align each molecule first in one direction and then in the other, with the motion of each molecule coupled to others around it.
This pumps energy into the continual thermal motion of the water to heat the food. The plate under the food contains no water, and remains relatively unheated. The microwaves in a microwave oven reflect off the walls of the oven, so that the superposition of waves produces standing waves, similar to the standing waves of a vibrating guitar or violin string Normal Modes of a Standing Sound Wave. A rotating fan acts as a stirrer by reflecting the microwaves in different directions, and food turntables, help spread out the hot spots.
Consider the waves along one direction in the oven, being reflected at the opposite wall from where they are generated. The antinodes, where maximum intensity occurs, are half the wavelength apart, with separation. The distance between the hot spots in a microwave oven are determined by the wavelength of the microwaves. A cell phone has a radio receiver and a weak radio transmitter, both of which can quickly tune to hundreds of specifically assigned microwave frequencies.
The low intensity of the transmitted signal gives it an intentionally limited range. A ground-based system links the phone to only to the broadcast tower assigned to the specific small area, or cell, and smoothly transitions its connection to the next cell when the signal reception there is the stronger one. This enables a cell phone to be used while changing location. Microwaves also provide the WiFi that enables owners of cell phones, laptop computers, and similar devices to connect wirelessly to the Internet at home and at coffee shops and airports.
A wireless WiFi router is a device that exchanges data over the Internet through the cable or another connection, and uses microwaves to exchange the data wirelessly with devices such as cell phones and computers.
The term WiFi itself refers to the standards followed in modulating and analyzing the microwaves so that wireless routers and devices from different manufacturers work compatibly with one another.
The computer data in each direction consist of sequences of binary zeros and ones, each corresponding to a binary bit. The microwaves are in the range of 2. Other wireless technologies also use microwaves to provide everyday communications between devices. Bluetooth developed alongside WiFi as a standard for radio communication in the 2. Microwaves find use also in radio tagging, using RFID radio frequency identification technology.
The device responds to a microwave signal by emitting a signal of its own with encoded information, allowing stores to quickly ring up items at their cash registers, drivers to charge tolls to their account without stopping, and lost pets to be reunited with their owners.
NFC near field communication works similarly, except it is much shorter range. Its mechanism of interaction is the induced magnetic field at microwave frequencies between two coils. Cell phones that have NFC capability and the right software can supply information for purchases using the cell phone instead of a physical credit card.
The very short range of the data transfer is a desired security feature in this case. Infrared radiation is generally produced by thermal motion, and the vibration and rotation of atoms and molecules. Electronic transitions in atoms and molecules can also produce infrared radiation. About half of the solar energy arriving at Earth is in the infrared region, with most of the rest in the visible part of the spectrum.
The range of infrared frequencies extends up to the lower limit of visible light, just below red. Reconnaissance satellites can detect buildings, vehicles, and even individual humans by their infrared emissions, whose power radiation is proportional to the fourth power of the absolute temperature. More mundanely, we use infrared lamps, including those called quartz heaters , to preferentially warm us because we absorb infrared better than our surroundings.
If you try to use a TV remote without the infrared emitter being in direct line of sight with the infrared detector, you may find the television not responding.
Some remotes use Bluetooth instead and reduce this annoyance. Visible light is the narrow segment of the electromagnetic spectrum between about nm and about nm to which the normal human eye responds. Visible light is produced by vibrations and rotations of atoms and molecules, as well as by electronic transitions within atoms and molecules.
The receivers or detectors of light largely utilize electronic transitions. Blackbody radiation from the Sun peaks in the visible part of the spectrum but is more intense in the red than in the violet, making the sun yellowish in appearance. Living things - plants and animals - have evolved to utilize and respond to parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in which they are embedded. We enjoy the beauty of nature through visible light. Plants are more selective. Photosynthesis uses parts of the visible spectrum to make sugars.
The highest-frequency ultraviolet overlaps with the lowest-frequency X-rays. The wavelengths of ultraviolet extend from nm down to about 10 nm at its highest frequencies.
Ultraviolet is produced by atomic and molecular motions and electronic transitions. Sunburn is caused by large exposures to UV-B and UV-C, and repeated exposure can increase the likelihood of skin cancer. The tanning response is a defense mechanism in which the body produces pigments in inert skin layers to reduce exposure of the living cells below.
As examined in a later chapter, the shorter the wavelength of light, the greater the energy change of an atom or molecule that absorbs the light in an electronic transition. This makes short-wavelength ultraviolet light damaging to living cells. It also explains why ultraviolet radiation is better able than visible light to cause some materials to glow, or fluoresce.
Besides the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation, there are also benefits of exposure in nature and uses in technology. Vitamin D production in the skin results from exposure to UV-B radiation, generally from sunlight. Several studies suggest vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of a range of cancers prostate, breast, colon , as well as osteoporosis.
Low-intensity ultraviolet has applications such as providing the energy to cause certain dyes to fluoresce and emit visible light, for example, in printed money to display hidden watermarks as counterfeit protection.
They have shorter wavelengths, and higher frequencies, than ultraviolet, so that the energy they transfer at an atomic level is greater.
As a result, X-rays have adverse effects on living cells similar to those of ultraviolet radiation, but they are more penetrating. Cancer and genetic defects can be induced by X-rays. Because of their effect on rapidly dividing cells, X-rays can also be used to treat and even cure cancer. The widest use of X-rays is for imaging objects that are opaque to visible light, such as the human body or aircraft parts.
In humans, the risk of cell damage is weighed carefully against the benefit of the diagnostic information obtained.
Soon after nuclear radioactivity was first detected in , it was found that at least three distinct types of radiation were being emitted, and these were designated as alpha, beta, and gamma rays.
Gamma rays have characteristics identical to X-rays of the same frequency—they differ only in source. They have many of the same uses as X-rays, including cancer therapy. Gamma radiation from radioactive materials is used in nuclear medicine.
Use this simulation to explore how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere. How do the electromagnetic waves for the different kinds of electromagnetic radiation differ? They fall into different ranges of wavelength, and therefore also different corresponding ranges of frequency. Samuel J. Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain how electromagnetic waves are divided into different ranges, depending on wavelength and corresponding frequency Describe how electromagnetic waves in different categories are produced Describe some of the many practical everyday applications of electromagnetic waves.
Radio Waves The term radio waves refers to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths greater than about 0. Microwaves Microwaves are the highest-frequency electromagnetic waves that can be produced by currents in macroscopic circuits and devices. Interactions between the molecules distributes the energy being pumped into them. Strategy Consider the waves along one direction in the oven, being reflected at the opposite wall from where they are generated.
Visible Light Visible light is the narrow segment of the electromagnetic spectrum between about nm and about nm to which the normal human eye responds. A small part of the electromagnetic spectrum that includes its visible components.
In this module we examine how electromagnetic waves are classified into categories such as radio, infrared, ultraviolet, and so on, so that we can understand some of their similarities as well as some of their differences. We will also find that there are many connections with previously discussed topics, such as wavelength and resonance. A brief overview of the production and utilization of electromagnetic waves is found in Table There are many types of waves, such as water waves and even earthquakes. Among the many shared attributes of waves are propagation speed, frequency, and wavelength.
PDF | On Jan 1, , Joanne Zwinkels published Light, Electromagnetic Spectrum | Find, read Electromagnetic spectrum is defined as the shows the SPD of a typical tungsten lamp, a Applications of Electromagnetic.
Light waves across the electromagnetic spectrum behave in similar ways. When a light wave encounters an object, they are either transmitted, reflected, absorbed, refracted, polarized, diffracted, or scattered depending on the composition of the object and the wavelength of the light. Specialized instruments onboard NASA spacecraft and airplanes collect data on how electromagnetic waves behave when they interact with matter.
In physics , radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium. Radiation is often categorized as either ionizing or non-ionizing depending on the energy of the radiated particles. Ionizing radiation carries more than 10 eV , which is enough to ionize atoms and molecules and break chemical bonds.
The behaviour of an electromagnetic wave in a substance depends on its frequency or wavelength. The differing behaviours of different groups in the electromagnetic spectrum make them suitable for a range of uses. Radio waves are used for communication such as television and radio.
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Electromagnetic waves have a vast range of practical everyday applications that includes such diverse uses as communication by cell phone and radio broadcasting, WiFi, cooking, vision, medical imaging, and treating cancer. In this module, we discuss how electromagnetic waves are classified into categories such as radio, infrared, ultraviolet, and so on. We also summarize some of the main applications for each range. The different categories of electromagnetic waves differ in their wavelength range, or equivalently, in their corresponding frequency ranges. Their properties change smoothly from one frequency range to the next, with different applications in each range.
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Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill	| September 9, 2018 | By Denee Coleman
Resident Spotlight – Betty Powell: Celebrating 5 Generations of Family
Proud grandmother of four, great-grandma of four more and great-great-grandma of one, Betty Powell is a source of inspiration to the younger members of her family.
Betty visiting with granddaughter, Heather, and the latest addition to the family, Braiden.
"My grandmother has been one of the most inspirational people in my life. She has taught me to keep a positive outlook on life, stay physically active, be kind and patient with others, and that there's always a good reason to eat chocolate!" – Heather, Betty's granddaughter
Read more about this amazing mother and grandmother who remains active and involved in her community at 103 years-young as written by her daughter, Nancy Okeefe:
Betty with family from Colorado.
Betty was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a 13 year-old-child, she spent the summer in Europe and still has fond memories of that trip. She attended Stephens College in Missouri and Michigan State University where she studied Physical Education. In 1938, Betty married Robert "Bob" Kingwill. They had 2 children, Nancy and Fred. Betty volunteered at her church and at two local hospitals. Many hours were spent at high school sporting events watching son, Fred, a "star" athlete, compete. Family and friends also enjoyed attending Michigan State football games. Even today, Betty is an avid fan of Michigan State football and basketball.
After Bob passed away at an early age, Betty married Chuck Powell. The couple enjoyed many trips together, visiting family in Colorado, Wyoming, and California. Travel has been a big part of Betty's life. Daughter, Nancy, worked for a cruise line and was able to take Betty to Alaska several times. Betty played tennis until she was 90 years old and only stopped when she no longer has doubles partners. Now she enjoys watching the Tennis Channel.
Nancy and Betty visiting with Heather's family
In 2007, Betty moved to Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill to be closer to Nancy and grand-daughters Heather and Amy who live in the East Bay. Her son, Fred, retired from the U.S. Forest Service in Jackson, Wyoming, spends his free time painting with watercolors. Betty looks forward to visits from family, especially great-grandson, Conor, son of granddaughter, Kelly and her husband, Jim, both doctors livings in Colorado. Grandson, Rob, chose snowboarding as his profession and also lives in Jackson Wyoming. Now at Carlton Senior Living Poet's Corner, Betty rarely misses an exercise class. This centenarian enjoys her many friends, singing and taking part in the many community celebrations.
Written by Nancy O'Keefe, Daughter of Betty Powell
Read about how Grandparents Connect the Generations and view additional Resident Spotlight articles on Carlton's blog.


An artist can't live on landscapes alone, right? I decided to try something a little different and painted an old derelict truck, all by itself in a field.
My reference for this was a photo I took during the "Antique Power Show" at the Richard Erickson Foundation Antique Power Museum last June. I made a few changes from the reference. For one thing there was an ugly orange gas can sitting on the fender, I left that off. There was also some junk on the bed I left off and other assorted tractors and trucks barely in view that I left out and I minimized the landscape to really give it that abandoned look. This was fun, I may do more vehicle paintings in the future.
While I don't strive to put lots of detail into my paintings I think it's worthwhile to spend some time on occasion to sketch something in detail from life. The more you know about your subject the more effectively you can represent it in paint whether you intend to include all those details or not. I think pen and watercolor is the ideal medium for this purpose. We had another day of winter sun with bearable temperatures so I ventured out to the Jordan River Parkway again, the same area I went to on Christmas Eve. I decided to record some details on this trip.
I honestly don't know what kind of tree this is but I thought it was interesting how it had three trunks, one large and two small. The handful of leaves that managed to hang on through fall added a bit of interest and color.
That far bank looks like it may have been created buy a machine, which is possible because part of the river restoration efforts was to return the river to something closer to it's original path with lots of bends creating endless compositions. I'm sure they didn't have artists in mind during the restoration but I appreciate it anyway.
I meant to share some of my photos in the last post but forgot so here are a couple from Christmas Eve.
This is the view you get of the river after crossing the bridge that goes over Little Cottonwood Creek. This is near Arrowhead Park.
Here I am standing in the middle of a marsh, one of those locations you just can't get to except during winter. I'm looking towards the back of the pond that borders the paved trail in back. You can see one of the boardwalks that jut out into the pond at the top left. They have three of these on this pond, great spots for bird watching.
Here are a couple photos from todays walk in the parkway.
This is near where I made my second sketch. You can see the big (machine made?) bank on the left but this is looking straight west whereas for my sketch I was facing Southwest and from a lower perspective.
Here I was getting back to the trail that would take me back to the car. It was 4:00 pm, the sun was getting low and it was getting cold!
I had the day off today and we finally had some sun and a reasonable temperature after a few days of overcast conditions and snow so I went out and did some sketching. I went to the Jordan River Parkway again, this time the area near Arrowhead Park. One of the good things about winter is the lack of foliage exposes scenes you just don't see during the other seasons. I decided to sketch a bend in the river, this time I got the watercolors out too.
It was still a little cold for attempting an acrylic painting. I can do a pen and watercolor sketch in 20-30 minutes versus a couple hours for a painting. Not only does acrylic paint not like such low temperatures I don't care for the cold either so sitting in one spot for twenty minutes is much more appealing than sitting there for two hours. A watercolor sketch gives me enough info to help me recall what it was like being at the scene. All those bare trees would make a studio painting a challenge though!
It may not seem like much but doing a sketch, any kind of sketch helps embed the aspects of the scene in your mind that a camera just can't capture. I scribbled in a couple ducks that were there. I don't understand that, if I could fly south for the winter I definitely would!
I've never been a fan of winter. I don't tolerate sub freezing temperatures well at all and my favorite landscape element, the trees are all bare. There is also a distinct lack of color......or is there? Maybe it's about time I learned to love winter, or at least the artistic possibilities winter provides.
This is a good example of the kind of subject that only exists during winter. During the summer this ditch would be full of bushes almost hiding the fact that it's there at all. The snow also makes the subject more appealing by simplifying it. Even in the spring before it gets overgrown all the grass and other plants combine to make the subject confusing and complex. For these and other reasons winter paintings are worth making, hopefully I'll make many more of them this year than I have in the past.
It's been a while since I last posted, been lazy I guess. Finally got back to the easel and made this small painting based on a photograph I took while on vacation in southern Utah last year. Red Canyon is the area you drive through shortly before arriving at Bryce Canyon National Park when traveling from the west. I'd spent the whole day in Bryce Canyon and on the way to Cedar City that evening stopped at Red Canyon to explore a little and take some photos as the sun was getting low.


Marcel Proust was long the object of a cult in which the main point of reading his great novel In Search of Lost Time was to find, with its narrator, a redemptive epiphany in a pastry and a cup of lime-blossom tea. We now live in less confident times, in ways that place great strain on the assumptions and beliefs that made those earlier readings possible. This has led to a new manner of reading Proust, against the grain. In Mirages and Mad Beliefs, Christopher Prendergast argues the case differently, with the grain, on the basis that Proust himself was prey to self-doubt and found numerous, if indirect, ways of letting us know. Prendergast traces in detail the locations and forms of a quietly nondogmatic yet insistently skeptical voice that questions the redemptive aesthetic the novel is so often taken to celebrate, bringing the reader to wonder whether that aesthetic is but another instance of the mirage or the mad belief that, in other guises, figures prominently in In Search of Lost Time. In tracing the modalities of this self-pressuring voice, Prendergast ranges far and wide, across a multiplicity of ideas, themes, sources, and stylistic registers in Proust's literary thought and writing practice, attentive at every point to inflections of detail, in a sustained account of Proust the skeptic for the contemporary reader.
Christopher Prendergast is professor emeritus of French at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow of King's College and the British Academy. He is the general editor of the Penguin translation of In Search of Lost Time.


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Installation Manual in English, French, German, Italian andish. F or Smaller or larger vehicles, including vans, trucks and off-road vehicles up to 16 litres please see. Our other products or enquire. How Does Hydrogen Gas Work in your Car? If our fuel burned to completion all of the time we'd just get carbon dioxide and water vapour coming out of the exhaust pipe with no smoke, particulates, hydrocarbons or carbon monoxide so t.
Here would be no need for diesel particulate filters (DPFs), EGRS or catalytic converters. But we know these are fitted so why?
Combustion of fuel is incomplete and. The amount of fuel energy wasted varies according to the engine conditions such as its speed, temperature, air temperature, humidity and load.
O meet emission requirements partially-burned fuel in the exhaust is trapped as carbon soot (in the diesel particulate filter, DPF) or burned by the catalytic converter and that component of fuel energy is just wasted. Deally that energy would be released in the combustion chamber to power the crankshaft. In the HHO cell, an electric current passes through water to split the water by electrolysis into its components, pure hydrogen and oxygen gases, often referred to now as HHO.
To allow electric current to flow easily an electrolyte (potassium hydroxide, KOH) is added to the water. The oxygen and hydrogen gases are fed into the air intake of the engine. Ydrogen diffuses extremely fast and has a very fast flame front (about 3x the speed of fuel air mix) and serves as a combustion accelerant to help the fuel vapour burn more uniformly in the chamber under lean conditions giving improved thermal efficiency. Some people have likened it to using BBQ lighter fuel to light the coals, it doesn't replace the main fuel it just helps it to burn more uniformly and rapidly. Test reports in the following articles describe the results of HHO tests.
Using the engines power to generate the HHO. Examples can be seen from a Google search for Science Direct articles.
They conclude that HHO addition. Results in increased engine thermal efficiency, a reduction in fuel consumption, CO, HC and NO.
He exhaust gas is also cooler. The publications reference numerous other HHO test reports and the. Beneficial effect applies to both petrol and diesel engines.
Reduce your fuel cost by up to 30%. This is valid for both highway and town (city) driving conditions.
Increases the power and performance in your car. Over time and with increased mileage deposits build up in your engine and power is gradually reduced. Once you switch to supplemental hydrogen, it will reduce deposits, enhance power and the performance of your car.
Progressivley reduces the carbon residues. Inside your engine, restoring gas flow. Lower noise and vibrations in the engine. If you have a question. Further down this listing before contacting us. The hydrogen gas is generated from water on demand and is not stored in tanks. It is also used at low pressure and produced in small quantities. Remember this is not a fuel substitute but a means to enhance combustion or your existing fuel, so only small amounts are required. When the engine is off, no hydrogen is produced. HHO-Plus cell units are CE certified with overload protection, flashback protection and are supplied with full and clear instructions on safe installation and use. For further details see the end of this posting. He HHO-Plus DC3000 kit is for petrol and diesel cars (including turbo models) with engines ranging from 2.8 to 4.2 litres. For other vehicles including trucks, vans and off-road vehicles please see our other items and/or enquire. It is not suitable for hybrid vehicles. Before placing your order please send us your vehicle details including.
Note below that for vehicles with an ECU a MAF sensor enhancer OR an HEC chip is recommended in addition to the main kit. Please see the other listings. For overseas orders we reserve the right to add a surcharge to cover any additional carriage costs.
Petrol Engines Carburetor (Before 1992). Petrol Engines Electronic injection (1993 2001).
Requirements: Kit HHO + Lambda Sensor Extender +MAF/MAP Sensor Enhancer. Petrol Engines Electronic injection (2001 2015).
Option 1 - Kit HHO + HEC Chip (available for many but not all models, please enquire). Option 2 - Kit HHO + advanced EFIE DCP Digital Control Panel (for all models). Diesel Engines Mechanic Pump (Before 1998).
Diesel Engines Electronic injection (1998 2003). Requirements: Kit HHO + MAF/MAP Sensor Enhancer. Diesel Engines Electronic injection (2003 2015). Option 1 - Kit HHO + EFIE Digital Control Panel.
Option 2 - Kit HHO + HEC Chip. (Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Fiat, Mitsubishi). Available for many but not all models, please enquire.
Option 3 Kit + advanced EFIE-DCP - see our other listings. The dates can change according to each country and manufacturers.
Fuel savings will depend in part on the condition of the vehicle and sensors such as MAF and lambda sensors should be in good working order. Our products are designed and produced in the European Union at HHO-Plus Lda in compliance with technical standards and industrial manufacturing of such products.
Construction materials of very high quality ensuring a long product life. Stable operating temperature of the generator and overload protection - no risk of overheating. For optimizing the performance of your system. By simply moving the position of terminals. Isolation of the cell to withstand extreme cold in winter conditions in order to continue to be effective even in the more severe conditions. Absence of brown deposits in the dry cell and electrolyte circuit. High system security based on a protective bubbler tank and valve. Technical Data and Additional Information.
G enerator Type: Dry Cell. Voltage: 12V/24V; Optimum operation current: 18-22 A. Standard electrical connections of the cell.
+ 4N - 4N + 4N - 4N + 4N - 4N + (N - neutral). Plates: 31; Total area for gas production: 1984 cm2. Production of Hydrogen: Up to 2.5 liters per minute (32A). Advantages and Features of HHO-Plus Products. The small size of our generators allows easy installation in all cars.
The dry cell can also be installed horizontally or vertically allowing greater flexibility for the installation. Despite its performance, the cell size is relatively small in proportion to the quantity of gas produced ensuring optimum operation over time. Our plates are manufactured in 316 L stainless steel, laser cut, with a special chemical and physical treatment developed by our team to extend the operational life of the generator.
You will not see brown deposits in our dry cells. The new nylon flanges have been developed solely for our generators.
Good physical resistance and, above all, thermal resistance (melting point 190-350°C) makes nylon the best selection material for these products. As the generator will be installed in the engine compartment, where the temperatures inside in summer can be very high, the thermal resistance of the materials used is very important. We use special elastomers (temperature limits of use: -40 to 200 ° C), with a square section and large contact surface. Optimal distribution of pressure throughout the sealing surfaces.
Bubblers serve two purposes - cleaning the HHO gas and acting as a safety barrier. In the event of a flashback, the water in the bubbler acts as a safety barrier. What are the fuel savings and advantages using our Hydrogen Technology? Reported savings from 10 to 20% in fuel consumption with some users reporting higher savings with older vehicles.
Hydrogen/oxygen reduces fuel consumption by assisting the carbon based fuel to burn more efficiently. Hydrogen also helps to clean carbon deposits from inside the engine. We employ this property in our high output engine carbon cleaners. This breaks the laws of thermodynamics.
A common argument is that the energy required to produce the HHO by electrolysis of water is greater than the energy it releases in combustion. This is certainly true if the hydrogen and oxygen were to be considered in isolation, but they are mixed with the fuel air mix and their presence assists the combustion of that mix, giving a more uniform & complete burn. Researchers have shown that small amounts of hydrogen facilitate a faster flame front & energy transfer that assist a lean fuel-air mix to burn more uniformly in the combustion chamber. That results in more useful energy being extracted from the main fuel under lean-burn conditions, with less residual fuel energy being wasted in the DPF & catalytic converter those devices only exist because engines waste varying amounts of partially-burned fuel under.
This additional energy release where it is needed, more than compensates for the parasitic load required to make the HHO. For those of you who are interested in reading more, you will find online some HHO research articles by A. Bari; A Al-Rousan; El-Kassaby; and HHO review articles online which can be used as a source of further references.
"Effect of Hydroxy (HHO) Gas Addition on Performance & Exhaust Emissions in Spark Ignition Engine - A Review" R. IJIRSET Vol 5, Oct 2016. Can HHO improve my vehicles performance? Yes, controlled engine tests carried out by researchers in numerous studies, using oxygen/hydrogen produced by electrolysis have revealed an increase in torque, bhp, reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions compared to controls. This has been attributed to enhanced flame propagation caused by the additional oxygen, high diffusivity and fast flame speed of hydrogen.
Does it work with Diesel and Petrol vehicles? Yes, it works with all vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Does the hydrogen generator cause any short or long term harm to my engine? No, the hydrogen generator does not cause any problems to the engines. What type of routine maintenance is involved? Filling the water tank with distilled water as needed. Every 1000 km you will need 1 litre of water and add little bit of electrolyte.
Every six months, depending on amount of use, it is recommended to drain and flush the system and replace with fresh distilled water and electrolyte. What is the electrolyte used? The best electrolyte is KOH (Potassium Hydroxide). Very cheap and easy to find. Some is supplied with our kits.
Will the water in the unit freeze in winter? No, if you add about 20-25% of isopropyl alcohol to the reservoir solution to avoid freezing in winter months. What if I dont use Distilled water in my generator? Distilled water is basically pure water. Other types of water like tap water, mineral water, pond water, sea water, etc.
Will work in the short term but they will also quickly cause the electrolyte to become muddy due to the minerals and impurities in the water. Mineral deposits will build up on the generator plates and act as an insulator causing Hydrogen gas production to suffer.
Can the hydrogen generator explode? The hydrogen production is made on demand. You will have hydrogen only when your car is moving.
Unlike pressurized gas tanks, there is only a small amount of hydrogen pressure in the system. Refer to the safety information before fitting. If I have questions is there any tech support for my Hydrogen Generator?
In case of an accident will the Hydrogen Generator blow up? Absolutely not, all you will have is water and electrolyte on the ground. Can we use the Hydrogen Generator on a power generator? The Generator can be used on any power generator. What is the products life?
Is a hybrid fuel system more prone to rust or corrosion? The water vapour formed during combustion exits the exhaust system. Water vapour is a normal constituent of fossil fuel exhaust gases. Can I use a bigger HHO model in my car? Yes, we offer a range of models in keeping with the ranges of engine sizes but if preferred you can use the next model up.
The fuel savings will be not much higher but the life of the generator will increase a lot. For the small price difference between models maybe it is a good investment. What safety devices are in the kits? We have included in the kit a bubbler and a non-return check valve to prevent any damages if the engine backfires. The bubbler will also serves as a barrier to traces of electrolyte vapour from the gas being sent into the engine.
Can I use any kind of water? It is recommended that you use distilled or de-ionized water. You can use tap water in the short term if it is a soft water supply, but as with a kettle or iron, limescale deposits may form and reduce the life of the unit. Continuous use of tap water is false economy and should be avoided.
How often do I have to check the water level in the tank? Check it about every time you fill your car with a full fuel tank. It is an add-on device that can be easily removed. As a precaution we recommend that check with the supplier of your vehicle before purchasing an HHO unit. My car doesnt have much space under the hood.
The best place is in front of the car under the bumper. How much would it cost me to have a mechanic install this? Installation to your vehicle can be easily done by any good mechanic, or by yourself. Mechanics normally like the idea and respond well once they see the installation instructions. Installation depends very much on your vehicle and the hourly rate of your mechanic.
However we can estimate your installation will take between 1,5 hours up to 3 hours. When do I get my instructions manual? Does HHO injection work on vehicles with Turbo? HHO works in turbocharged engines.
Just make sure to inject the HHO gas before the turbocharger, not after. Do I need any other parts? The kit is supplied with an electrical relay which is connected to the ignition switch circuit but it is easier to install the electrics if a PWM30 or PWM60 current controller (see my other listings) is used. They link directly to the battery yet still give auto on/off when the engine starts/stops. The relay and its connection to an ignition switch circuit then can then be ignored. The current to the HHO cell can be controlled by altering the electrolyte concentration but the PWM current control units provide a much more elegant way to provide control at a fixed electrolyte concentration and so are recommended. Please see the PWM30 and PWM60 listings. The PWM60 features inbuilt digital voltmeter and ammeter for ease of use.
The PWM30 requires the use of an external digital ammeter (connects across the PWM fuse socket) See the separate listings for full details. HEC or MAF Sensor enhancer option. Older vehicles without an ECU or OBD diagnostics port or MAF sensor wont need an HEC or a MAF sensor enhancer.
However if your vehicle is more recent than 1995 and/or if it has a MAF sensor (between the engine and the air filter) please see the HEC and MAF sensor enhancer listings for a description and explanation. The amount of hydrogen produced on demand is small but please note the following.
Hydrogen is a flammable gas and can form explosive mixtures with oxygen or air. Hydrogen gas poses an immediate fire and explosive hazard when concentrations exceed 4%. It is much lighter than air and burns with an invisible flame.
Before working on an installed HHO system ensure to extinguish all sources of ignition, naked heat including sparks or flames disconnect the vehicles battery terminals and take precautions to eliminate static electricity. No smoking near the generator or its reservoirs at any time. HHO generators produce HHO gases on demand when the engine is running but when disconnected there will be residual amounts of HHO gases in reservoirs and tubing. Allow units to vent thoroughly outdoors or in a well ventilated area before working on the units or accessories.
HHO-Plus Lda and HHO-PlusUK do not accept liability for damages or injuries or for any direct or consequential loss caused by the improper use, alteration of units or maintenance of HHO-generators or accessories. HHO PLUS - Alternative Energies, Lda. ("HHO-Plus") whose head office is at. Before attempting to fit any HHO-Plus Product the Customer should seek professional advice from a trained automotive mechanic and automotive electrician. Any advice offered to the Customer by HHO-Plus and/or HHO-PlusUK is done so as a gesture of goodwill and with best intention and should not be considered to be an alternative to seeking professional advice prior to installation. By purchasing the Products the Customer does so on the understanding that installation and use of the Product(s) is done so ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK. This statement does not affect your Statutory Rights. Of an HHO-Plus Lda approved Distributor, Luton UK. It is an offence to: - c. Ent, lend or issue copies of the work to the public; p. Erform, broadcast or show the work in public; a. The item "HHO Hydrogen Kit DC3000 for Engines 2.4-4.8 Litre. UK Support" is in sale since Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
This item is in the category "Vehicle Parts & Accessories\Car Parts\Air Intake & Fuel Delivery\Other Air Intake & Fuel Parts". The seller is "carboncleansystems" and is located in UK Distributor/Support.


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Home » Resources » SEC climate-related disclosure rules: how can firms prepare?
March 22, 2022 | Ali Abbas
SEC climate-related disclosure rules: how can firms prepare?
It's been a long time in the making, but the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published proposed rules that would compel financial institutions to disclose climate related information to investors.
Under the SEC's climate-related disclosure rules, registrant businesses would be obliged to disclose certain climate-related information in their registration statements and periodic reports. This information would include data around climate-related risks that are likely to have a material impact on their business (either operationally or financially), as well as climate-related metrics as an addendum to existing financial statements.
Endorsing the new rules was the SEC's Chair, Gary Gensler, who has been proactive in his tenure to tackle climate change and the associated risks. He commented:
"I am pleased to support today's proposal because, if adopted, it would provide investors with consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information for making their investment decisions, and it would provide consistent and clear reporting obligations for issuers."
As alluded to by Gensler, the new rules have primarily been driven by investor behaviour and an increasing demand to know more about the climate-related resilience and management of companies. Gensler added:
"Investors get to decide which risks to take, as long as public companies provide full and fair disclosure and are truthful in those disclosures. Today, investors representing literally tens of trillions of dollars support climate-related disclosures because they recognize that climate risks can pose significant financial risks to companies, and investors need reliable information about climate risks to make informed investment decisions."
In particular, the proposed rules would require disclosures in 4 key areas:
How businesses are tackling climate-related risks in their governance and risk-management processes
How any identified climate-change risks have had, or will likely have, a material impact on a company's business and consolidated financial statements
How those identified climate-related risks have affected business strategy, model, and outlook
The inclusion of information about the impact of climate-related events and transition activities on the line items of a businesses' financial statements, as well as in financial estimates.
Managing a lack of standards for climate-related disclosures
The current disclosure regime in the US is fragmented. Some firms disclose more information than others and a lack of regulatory formality allows firms to pick and choose their disclosures. The proposed rules would look to standardise this process and set a level playing field. It would require registrants to disclose:
Information about its direct greenhouse gas emissions
Information about indirect emissions through purchased energy or other forms of energy
Information about emissions from upstream and downstream activities in its value chain
Point 3, however, would only apply where such information was 'material' or where the registrant has set up a greenhouse gas emission target or goal that includes point 3 emissions. Smaller companies, therefore, would likely not have to disclosure the information in point 3.
Under the current disclosure regime firms can pick and choose options 1, 2 or 3. So, while some firms will disclose both their greenhouse gas emissions and those from their suppliers, others will only disclose information about one or the other (usually the former). This lack of standardisation means that some firms may appear more sustainable or environmentally friendly than they are, a loophole that leaves investors open to greenwashing practices.
When will the SEC's climate-related disclosure rules take effect?
The new rules will now enter a period of public comment, but it is likely that the implementation of these rules will not be plain sailing. As we have seen previously, the SEC struggles to meet consensus around climate-disclosure rules and that looks set to continue.
Commenting on the proposals, SEC commissioner Hester Peirce said, "This proposal steps outside our statutory limits by using the disclosure framework to achieve objectives that are not ours to pursue". She raised concerns that the rules do not fall within the SEC's scope of financial return, and instead are motivated by "deep concerns about the climate or sometimes superficial concerns to garner goodwill". While Commissioner Peirce was the only commissioner to oppose the proposal, the implementation of disclosure rules will likely face hurdles before coming into force.
If the proposals are successful, they would include a phase-in period for all registrants, with compliance dates to vary depending on the registrants 'filer status'.
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Is the US making up for lost time?
The US has often been lauded for falling behind in its management of climate change, especially in financial services. For a long time this was true – especially under a Trump administration. However, as our recent Report uncovered, the US is quickly making up for lost time.
Risks can only be managed when they are measured – so collecting disclosure information is the first rung in a ladder that looks to set climate-related goals and take action to decarbonise financial services and the economy.
The SEC's climate-related disclosure rules will be welcomed by many, especially by investors who have long been calling for greater transparency around climate-related risks. Over the past few years, there has been a gradual reckoning as those in financial services realise that the way in which a firm manages climate risk is imperative to its longevity. If a firm looks to be profitable in the long run, they need to be taking steps to manage climate risks now – and future proof their business.
How can firms prepare for emerging disclosure rules?
For many, new disclosure rules pose yet another regulatory burden. For businesses who have previously shied away from climate-related disclosures, there's only so much longer they can hide at the back.
For compliance teams, new rules mean more work. This is especially true when considered alongside the emerging landscape for crypto regulation, the move towards diversity and inclusion disclosures, and recently mooted cyber disclosure rules – firms will start to see a heady mix of regulatory obligations over the next few years. The sheer volume and pace of regulatory change is a challenge in itself. Firms need to future proof for climate, crypto and cyber – but must also be future proofing their regulatory compliance systems. If they can't keep up with regulatory change, they risk regulatory action and reputational damage – and when it comes to climate change, people are not as forgiving.
If emerging disclosure rules are giving you a headache, speak to CUBE.
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