Berlant

"We haven't seen this kind of behavior in over 30 years," Mr. Berlant said, adding that the fires haven't resulted in any serious injury or damage.

Fire Risk Rises in Parched California Jim Carlton 2012

Since Dec. 1, about 200 wildfires have broken out in Northern California, compared with an average of "one or two" in what normally is the soggiest part of the state this time of year, said Daniel Berlant, spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire.

Fire Risk Rises in Parched California Jim Carlton 2012

In The Queen of American Goes to Washington City, Lauren Berlant claims that the possession of "a remarkable American body" in a mass media driven culture has the capacity to render its possessor "magical and symbolic."

Mark Cassello: 4000 Babies: GOP Fecundity and the 2012 Election Mark Cassello 2011

Although none of the Republican contenders fit these descriptions, Berlant would likely agree that the extraordinary fecundity of these candidates suggests that their bodies are too "remarkable" and consequently capable of transforming these individuals from candidates into powerful symbols.

Mark Cassello: 4000 Babies: GOP Fecundity and the 2012 Election Mark Cassello 2011

Although none of the Republican contenders fit these descriptions, Berlant would likely agree that the extraordinary fecundity of these candidates suggests that their bodies are too "remarkable" and consequently capable of transforming these individuals from candidates into powerful symbols.

Mark Cassello: 4000 Babies: GOP Fecundity and the 2012 Election Mark Cassello 2011

Let's start with L.A. Louver Gallery, showing new paintings by 85-year-old British painter Leon Kossoff, along with mixed-media works from the 1960's by well-known Los Angeles artist, Tony Berlant.

Edward Goldman: Young Men and a Lot of Chocolate Edward Goldman 2011

It consists of several dozen essays by artists, among others, Tony Berlant, Alexis Smith and -- my favorite and the most hilarious -- by Ed Moses.

Edward Goldman: Dressed to Kill For Edward Goldman 2011

It consists of several dozen essays by artists, among others, Tony Berlant, Alexis Smith and -- my favorite and the most hilarious -- by Ed Moses.

Edward Goldman: Dressed to Kill For Edward Goldman 2011

It consists of several dozen essays by artists, among others, Tony Berlant, Alexis Smith and -- my favorite and the most hilarious -- by Ed Moses.

Edward Goldman: Dressed to Kill For Edward Goldman 2011

In The Queen of American Goes to Washington City, Lauren Berlant claims that the possession of "a remarkable American body" in a mass media driven culture has the capacity to render its possessor "magical and symbolic."

Mark Cassello: 4000 Babies: GOP Fecundity and the 2012 Election Mark Cassello 2011