To be honest, not good. I've heard that every year something like 10,000 people attempt to break into the Los Angeles stunt industry. Currently there are about 600 people in the Los Angeles stunt industry - between 10 and 20% are women. About 200 make a full time living from it; the rest have real jobs and supplement their incomes doing occasional stunts. These figures are only approximate but they give an idea of the odds stacked against anybody - no matter how skilled.

This is one question guaranteed to cause controversy. Although the distinction can often be blurred, daredevils are generally accepted as taking more risks and being involved in live shows. Thus, Evel Knievel = Daredevil, person doing a motorbike stunt for a movie or TV show = Stuntperson. In real life, the answer is not so simple. Also, a daredevil has to take every possible precaution and train hard or they'll die young. I also have the greatest respect for live show performers/daredevils.

Typically, a stunt person eventually becomes a stunt coordinator, then sometimes goes on to become a 2nd unit director. Second unit directors are in charge of a smaller film crew who shoot action scenes or general location shots.

Primarily the director and first A. D. (assistant director). It is our job to get what the director wants to see on film, in a safe and timely manner. We also interact with set dressers, costumers, lighting and camera people regarding the safe positioning of the stunt action and potential safety concerns with crew, equipment, props, and costumes.

It depends. Ann has measured and read the measurements of over 7000 customers since starting the business in 1990. She can generally tell if you have made an error in your measurements and advise you to re-measure. This is especially true if you send digital (or snapshots) or your torso from a front, side, and back view. These are of course, confidential and used only to view your torso shape and if you have positioned the waistline ribbon in a correct position.

The New Zealand Stunt Guild is up and running. The Stunt Council considers applications for membership twice yearly in January and June. People interested in becoming probationary stunt people should send their CV with details of relevant skills and qualifications to: The Stunt Guild of New Zealand, PO Box 19036, Courtenay Place, Wellington. Do not send originals as material will not be returned.

There is no legal requirement for a stunt person to have qualifications. Realistically, no reputable producer or director will hire untested, new stunt talent - so the best way to try and break into the business is to work your way up from the bottom. The major hurdle is getting a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) union card to be allowed to work on film/TV productions (except for non union ones which can be dodgy). Competition is fierce. The American Stunt Page has some information.

with the U.K. and New Zealand a stunt person has to gain a recognized qualification in several different fields e.g. driving, martial arts, sky-diving, etc. More specific information can be found at the Australian Stunt Page .

The essentials are gymnastics (or trampoline or board high diving), and stage combat training - but the more you can do the better. These days a stunt person has to be as much of an all rounder as possible, with at least a couple of specialities. Get as many licences as possible: car, motorbike, etc. Do advanced driving courses. Get a First Aid certificate. Learn to ride a horse, ski, etc.

Yes. Many of our employees can give presentations about their work. The Daniel Boone National Forest will make every effort to accommodate requests for presentations. Please make your request at least three weeks in advance to help insure the availability of personnel.

Solexx is open 8-5, Monday through Friday. If you would like to see us on the weekend, please call for an appointment. Visiting is a great way to see just how wonderful Solexx greenhouses are! Our factory is located just a quarter mile west of I-5 exit 263. We’re located on the left. Hope to see you soon!

You may mail a cheque with a letter of direction. We will guarantee the rate from the day it is put into the mail, but it will be issued from the day we receive the payment. Be sure to include all necessary ID (copy of driver’s license, social insurance number, date of birth, full address and telephone number) in your letter of direction, along with the term and payment option at maturity.

No, the SHI is meant to be completed by school health teams. This gives teachers, administrators, students, parents, and community members a means of contributing to school health promotion by providing specific opportunities to involve them in the assessment process and inviting them to help shape plans to improve school programs.

One of the goals of school nursing is to support the education efforts of the teachers and it is a proven fact that there is a direct correlation between attendance and performance at school. Therefore, school nurses work to increase the amount of "seat time" for a student (or the amount of time a child is in the classroom to receive instruction from the teacher).

Many authors make school visits, but my writing schedule only permits me to make a few visits each year. If you are interested in having an author come to your school, please ask your teacher to contact Stephanie Nooney at Scholastic Inc. at 212-343-6100.

Contact your professor, especially if you know you will be absent for several days. Otherwise, you can be dropped by your professor for too many absences. Call the professor at his/her office phone listed on your syllabus. If the professor is not in the office, leave a message by phone or e-mail clearly stating the reason for your absence and your name and social security number. You must be prepared to verify that you have contacted your professor and provide documentation of emergencies.

Because influenza is spread from person to person through the air, individuals who have an influenza-like illness should remain home until they have recovered from their illness.

Like so many questions about schizophrenia, the short answer to the employment question is "yes and no." Since there is such a wide spectrum of severity under the schizophrenia diagnosis, some people will eventually be able to go back to work full-time, others can take a part-time job with accommodations, still others can find satisfaction in volunteer work, and some simply don't have the capacity to do any of the above. A good predictors for future employment (according to Dr. E.

Depending on the university, you may have the ability to apply and enroll for classes anytime whether online and/or by phone. Admissions information is typically posted on the university's website. When applying to a U.S.-based university, you should be prepared to prove that you're proficient in English* and able to provide official school transcripts. With this information, you may soon be on your way to earning your degree at an online university.