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SP University has announced the Sardar Patel University Result 2019 of the M. Sc (home Science), MCA, B. Sc and many various UG and PG examination. Candidates who have faced those examinations, they were eagerly looking for the result. Students can check their result by Name, Roll Number and Date of Birth. Now they are able to check the SP University Result 2019 on the official website spuvvn.edu. Go and check the latest result according to your relevant.
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About Sardar Patel University
Genesis of the University 1942: Sardar Patel inspired Bhaikaka (Bhailalbhai Patel) to take up social services for development of rural India. 1943: Bhaikaka joined Charotar Education Society as Chairman: the idea of establishing Rural University (Vidyapith) was conceived. August 1945: Charutar Vidya Mandal was established. September 1945: Charotar Grammoddhar Sahkari Mandal was established. 1948: P.G. Programme in M.A. and M.Sc. started in V.P.College. 14 June 1948: Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College) inaugurated by Lord Mountbatten. 1949: Colleges of Vidyanagar shifted to Gujarat University. 31 October 1955: Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyapith established with Shri Bhaikaka as first Vice-Chancellor. After October 1968: The University changed its name to Sardar Patel University
Name of University – Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar
Name of Exam – UG & PG
Year of Exam – 1st, 2nd & Final Year
Exam Date – February/ March 2019
Result Date – June 2019 (Expected)
Official website – www.spuvvn.edu/
SPUVVN University B.ARCH INTERIOR DESIGN Results 2019
Sardar Patel University conduct the B.ARCH INTERIOR DESIGN examination every year in the month of Nov/Dec and May/June. Just like every year this year also Sardar Patel University has conducted the examination and now it's ready to announce the result. We have good news for these students who has given B.ARCH INTERIOR DESIGN examination and now waiting eagarly for their SPUVVN University B.ARCH INTERIOR DESIGN Result 2019. As per the reorts result will be declared soon on Sardar Patel University official website i.e. http://www.spuvvn.edu
Sardar Patel University Result 2019- BBA, M.Sc. MBA, MCA, M. Sc, B. Sc, B.Com. LLB, BBA, Exams
- First of all, please make a click on official page spuvvn.edu.
- Now locate the link of the result.
- Click on "Online result" link.
- Now select the regarding examination.
- Candidates check their roll number now.
All Other Universities in Gujarat
Other university results also you can check it out on our website, Here we have mentioned all Gujarat state university results & announcement for your references. Even more, if you want to check any other state university updates, you can send a message on Whatsapp, We will inform you throw that, Whatsapp number detail you can find in on the right side of this website page.
State Universities in Gujarat
- Anand Agricultural Univerisity Gujarat – Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat between the cities of Vadodara and Ahmedabad. This was formerly the Anand Campus of Gujarat Agricultural University, which is now independent.
- Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar- 364 002 – The new name of Bhavnagar University is Maharaja Krishnakumar Sinhji Bhavnagar University. It is located in Bhavnagar city in the western province of Gujarat, India.
- Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University, University Road, Narvrangpura Ahemdabad-380 009 (Gujarat) – Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT) is an academic institution located near university area in Ahmedabad-380009, India offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas of natural and developed environment of human society and related disciplines.
- Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) formerly known as Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology was founded in 1968 as an institution of higher learning in Nadiad, Gujarat, India in the fields of Engineering and Technology.
- Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) is a public institution of higher learning in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- Gujarat Agricultural University had four campuses at Anand, Gujarat, Sardarkrushinagar – Dantiwada – Palanpur, Junagadh, Navsari across the Gujarat state in India.
- Gujarat Ayurved University is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. It is exclusively devoted to Ayurvedic studies and research.
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a National Law University established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003″ in the state of Gujarat.
- Gujarat University is a state university situated at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The university is an affiliating university at the under-graduate level and a teaching university at the postgraduate level. It is accredited B++ by NAAC.
- Gujarat Technological University, JACPC Building, L.D.College of Engineering Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) is a public university in Patan, Gujarat, India. The geographical jurisdiction of the North Gujarat University encompasses four districts: Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha and Sabarkantha.
- Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) is a regional university in Gujarat, India that promotes higher education in regional and rural areas of the country. It is named after Shyamji Krishna Varma of Kachchh, Gujarat.
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara-390 002 – Sayajirao was born at Kavlana, 10th March 1863 as Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad, second son of Meherban ShrimantKashirao Bhikajirao [Dada Sahib] Gaekwad. He was selected by the British Government as successor to Maharaja Malharrao Gaekwad and was accordingly adopted by Maharani Jamna Bai, on 27th May 1875. He ascended the gadi (throne) at Baroda, 16th June 1875 but being a minor reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers, 28th December 1881.
- Sardar Patel University (SPUVVN) is a university in Gujarat, India. It is named after Vallabhbhai Patel, and was founded in December 1955 by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the then-Bombay Province and was UGC recognized under 2(f) of the UGC Act in October 1968. Originally it had the status of a rural university but now it has diversified with the motto of "Excellence Matters". The university is the first among all the universities in Gujarat to volunteer for the accreditation in 2000. Sardar Patel University is listed among Top 30 Universities in India.
- The Saurashtra University is one of the significant universities in Gujarat state in India. This university was established on 23 May 1967 in Rajkot city, the administrative headquarters at Rajkot.
- Shree Somnath Sanskrit University (SSSU) is located in Veraval, Junagadh, Gujarat. It was established by the Gujarat government by passing the Shree Somnath Sanskrit University Act, 2005.
- Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) In consonance with its motto, "Satyam Gyanam Anantam", Veer Narmad South Gujarat University has endeavoured to be an institution of excellence in higher education since its existence, keeping in view the regional needs and the emerging trends in the global scenario. The University, awarded B++ by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council in 2004 and re-accredited 'B' with 2.82 CGPA in 2011, was originally established under the South Gujarat University Act, 1965 passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. It became functional from the academic year of 1966 and was incorporated as a University on 23 May 1967.
Central Universities in Gujarat
Central University of Gujarat (CUG) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India was established through an Act of Parliament, Central Universities Act, 2009 by Government of India.
Deemed Universities in Gujarat
- Gujarat Vidyapith is a university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.
- Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Village – Piparia, Taluka Vaghodia, District – Vadodara Gujarat-Sumandeep Vidyapeeth stands as a testimony to the grit, determination, enthusiasm , vision and 'never say die' attitude of Dr. Mansukh Shah, a dentist and a philanthropist, who dared to dream big and translate it into reality. A man of humble beginnings, with sheer persistence he has converted a patch of barren land into a sprawling, pulsating educational centre. Starting with a small clinic with two dental chairs, the KM Shah Charitable Trust created by him and other benefactors, has slowly metamorphosed into a health care and educational centre which can pride itself as one amongst the best in the country.
Private Universities in Gujarat
- Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit university founded in 2009. Ahmedabad University currently comprises four schools and two centres with opportunities for interdisciplinary scholarship.
- Charotar University of Science and Technology – CHARUSAT is established under the Gujarat Act No. 8 of 2009, Government of Gujarat. University Grants Commission has empowered CHARUSAT to award Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act 1956.
- Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT), is a technological university located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is named after the Gujarati entrepreneur and Reliance group founder Dhirubhai Ambani.
- Nirma University is a private university in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India. It functions under the aegis of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation. Nirma University is a statutory university established under a state act.
- Ganpat University as a well reputed State Private University established in 2005 through the State Legislative act no 19 of 2005, Government of Gujarat and recognized by the UGC under the section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 having campus spread over more than 300 acres of land with world class infrastructure and more than 10,000 students on campus. The University offers Diplomas, Under Graduate, Post – Graduate and Research Programs under the Faculties of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Management, Computer Applications, Sciences, Education, Humanities and Social Science and Human Potential Development.
- "Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal" – the trust which has been in existence for more than nine decades is a well reputed prestigious educational trust in North Gujarat.
- Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) was established through PDPU Act, a legislature passed by Gujarat state assembly in 2007.
- Calrox Teacher's University – Calorx, Ahmedabad is a professionally managed autonomous institution focusing its activities on K-21 education since its inception in 1995. Calorx is promoted by the Calorx Group of Companies, New Delhi. The group of companies is involved in various business areas including Real Estate, Hospitality, and Finance.


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Anyone who has followed my blog has probably heard me talk about a fly I call the "Rough Dub Squirrel Tail Crayfish". Two years ago I fished almost nothing else. After a brief hiatus I've come full circle but with a twist. Several months ago I received a request to provide some patterns for a trip to Beaver Island Michigan. I'm used to tying small crayfish but was looking to beef things up a bit. Having been around a while I am aware of the Hammerhead Carp fly by Ian Anderson. One thing led to another and before you know it I was tying gobies with 4 eyes. The extra eyes allowed for a larger dubbed body but left me a little cold with with the big flat bar of eyes across the front. Not only did the flies look a bit funny the eyes were subject to large amounts of torque. I settled on a 6 eyed fly that allowed me to build out the body, protect the double eye set and still have a reasonable head profile. Being such a fan of squirrel tail crayfish it was inevitable that the Rough Dub would take on 6 eyes and become the Hammer Head Rough Dub. After the trip to Michigan the official report on this fly was that it took more fish than any other single pattern. I honestly wasn't surprised at all.
Even without the extra eyes the pattern is highly effective. If you put one of the HH versions up to your head and shake it you will hear why the fly can be so effective and is killer in off colored water where the fish could use a little help keying in on the fly. Once they are close enough to see the pattern, the squirrel tail claws and custom dubbing do the rest. The fly easily takes lead eyes and can be tied in sizes 2-6. Virtually every fly I tie for myself is weedless. That allows me to put the fly deep over rock and snags losing only a few flies in a good days fishing. Aside from carp, this has to be the best Drum fly I have ever tied and should kill the Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and even trout. Individual flies available or contact me for quotes on custom packs.
Using the name Hammer Head seems a little cheesy but I honestly don't know what else to call it…come up with a name that sticks and I will send you a complimentary craw pack.
For those interested you can view the HH Craw gallery here.

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Carl Maria von Weber composed a number of pioneering works for the operatic stage as well as incidental music whose highly attractive scores combine Classical principles of clarity with a unique lyricism and orchestral mastery that would inspire later Romantic composers. This disc presents overtures from his ever-popular Der Freischütz, Euryanthe and Oberon, as well as from other undeservedly lesser-known operatic works, alongside concert pieces such as the Jubel-Ouvertüre and Der Beherrscher der Geister, and the incidental music for the plays Preciosa and Turandot, all of which amply display his vivid and refined dramatic imagination.
Weber, Carl Maria von
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Wit, Antoni
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Label: Naxos
Genre: Orchestral
Period: Classical
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I've blogged on this previously, but this piece on sources for finding low-cost textbooks bears repeating (particularly with school starting back up shortly).
Of the sources mentioned, I tried out CampusBooks to search for a few reference materials I needed (used, of course). It's outstanding, and well worth checking out.
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Because there is already an official Enhanced Edition walkthrough from CD Projekt RED and an extensive database at The Witcher Wiki, we will only be touching on aspects of the game that are not documented there in-depth, or that you may not have thought about doing.
Decision-consequence videos are at the end.
- Merchant that sells gifts in the market area can give advice on what to give Prostitutes and the Clerkwoman in City Hall.
- Random "Townsman" gives the book "Physiologus".
- Random "Armoured Guardsman" talks about Kikimore Workers.
- Random "Noblewoman" (in red dress?) who asks for a "piece of a monster" wants a kikimore's claw in exchange for sex.
- Don't talk to any Noblewomen until you have a kikimore claw. Otherwise you will have to find the particular one you spoke with. Instead, have a claw ready so that when you find the one who will talk to you, you can give her a claw right away.
- Kikimore Workers spawn in the Trade Quarter frequently at night, or in the Nonhuman District of the Temple Quarter (go the end around the corner where there is a iron-barred door).
- Random "Noblewoman" (in white?) is looking for her silk scarf. Peddler in the Temple Quarter sells them.
- "Merchant" near the Bookseller has a message and some dialogue.
- The Butcher speaks candidly about politicals.
- Bard - An unnamed bard in the merchant area will speak with Geralt once. If Geralt agrees to pay 20 orens, the Bard promises to compose a song if Geralt will reveal his name. There are four options for a name, but only "Siegfried" results in a song.
- The Innkeeper in the New Narakort can be paid for gossip three times. You have to leave and re-enter the Inn each time. In one dialogue he gives you the formula for Dragon's Dream.
- A Townswoman in the New Narakort wants Cow's Milk or beer in exchange for monster information - Basilisk, Wyvern, Archespore.
- Unlike the Temple District, you do not automatically switch to combat-capable mode at night. You need to click on an enemy to change to combat mode, or an enemy needs to target you.
- The most dangerous creatures here are the Royal Wyverns and Kikimore Warriors.
- Both can be stunned with Aard, but generally only when their health is very low or if you have enhanced your Aard with a Ritual of Magic.
- You can wear them down with Igni and luring them to walk over Yrdens. Both are extremely dangerous in melee as a hit can typically take off 15%-20% or more of your Vitality, and inflict a Knockdown. Hit reactions are so short that they can typically hit you before or during your attack chain, and without corresponding animation.
- Delay this quest if you want to do both [Echoes of Yesterday] and [Six Feet Under]. You can enter the Inn, but do not go upstairs.
- When you are discovered taking the scroll from the chest, you can offer a drink. If you offer a beer, it is rejected but nothing happens and you don't have to end up drunk.
[Dandelion's Lute]
> [The Lute]
- In order to get the sex card in this quest, you MUST get this quest from Dandelion, and you MUST out-drink him to get the story.
- After you return the lute, he can play Poker with you.
- The "Concert" happens after you exit the Inn and re-enter any time between 8pm and midnight. If you re-enter the Inn outside those hours, Dandelion has an audience, but is only warming up. You can click on him to cycle through his warm-up dialogues.
- The Gambling Den isn't populated with gamblers till around 1.30pm.
- If you help the elves in [Gold Rush], Velerad will not gamble with you. You can try to see Velerad before [Gold Rush] by leaving the New Narakort before [A Posh Reception] ends. When Trish tells you to speak with Leuvaarden, all the other guests leave and Velerad resumes his regular schedule. Delay speaking with Leuvaarden and instead leave the Inn.
- You can do both this quest and [Six Feet Under] by finishing them both before completing [A Posh Reception]. You are not meant to be able to do this because [A Posh Reception] is supposed to be done on the same evening of the day you first arrive in Trish's apartment.
> [The Supplier]
- If you give the correct password, you cannot make the guards hostile anymore. After you get the evidence from the drug den, they disappear. If you give the wrong password and they fight you, they are probably worth less XP (probably around 200 XP each, depending on your level) than giving the correct password (500 XP).
- As soon as you pick up the scroll you need, the City Guard raid the crypt. When all assassins are dead, they leave; you might not even see them if you are busy elsewhere. To kill all the assassins yourself, clear the crypt before picking up the scroll.
- You can do both this quest and [Echoes of Yesterday] by finishing them both before completing [A Posh Reception]. You are not meant to be able to do this because [A Posh Reception] is supposed to be done on the same evening of the day you first arrive in Trish's apartment.
- The Vetala cutscene in the graveyard can trigger while hostiles continue to attack you. Advance slowly until you trigger the cutscene. You will not automatically talk to Vetala until you are closer.
- For an easier time, clear the crypt before speaking with Vetala.
- The chapter finale is VERY rigidly scripted. Don't try to do anything clever.
- When you attack the Salamandra, endless Salamandra reinforcements arrive periodically. If you delay opening the gate, you will need to clear them so that you are not in combat and can trigger the gate. You MUST open the gate or you cannot continue with the heavily scripted Chapter ending.
- The Professor
- Move forward slowly and plant a Yrden. Some Salamandra minions will magically appear. Kill them first, refresh your Yrden trap, then advance on the Professor.
- The Kikimore Warriors are sort of disinterested (or can't walk past the Workers) unless you are very close. Cast Quen, draw a weapon, and get out immediately so you won't get cornered by the warriors. There appears to be a gap near the lab equipment but you cannot fit through it. Ignore the Warriors as your Alzur's Shield will probably kill the Professor before you can kill even one of them. Focus on The Professor to advance the story.
- Kikimore Queen - You could kill it if it weren't scripted to be impossible since Igni and Poison both work on percentages. if you do use these spells, you can watch the Queen take damage in the range of several hundred (400+) but here Vitality won't drop below a certain percentage. If you try to fight it, you will just get trapped and not be able to complete the dramatic sequence that the developers intended. Your Endurance is restored at various checkpoints so that you can do what the scripts need you to do.
- When you run past certain points or do certain things, some kikimores disappear. It is best to simply avoid them and advance the story.
- In the tunnel, you must stop to kill the Kikimore Workers so that you can loot the body there for a Moon Rune. However, there are five more available in the game during Chapters 4 and 5.
- Since the Queen starts by tunneling and leaving you alone, you can just sit there until all your health recovers before moving on to do the run for the exit.


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(A) The administrator of workers' compensation, with the advice and consent of the bureau of workers' compensation board of directors, shall adopt rules:
(1) For the encouragement of reemployment of claimants who have successfully completed prescribed rehabilitation programs by payment from the surplus fund established by section 4123.34 of the Revised Code to employers who employ or re-employ the claimants. The period or periods of payments shall not exceed six months in the aggregate, unless the administrator or the administrator's designee determines that the claimant will be benefited by an extension of payments.
(2) Requiring payment, in the same manner as living maintenance payments are made pursuant to section 4121.63 of the Revised Code, to the claimant who completes a rehabilitation training program and returns to employment, but who suffers a wage loss compared to the wage the claimant was receiving at the time of injury. Payments per week shall be sixty-six and two-thirds per cent of the difference, if any, between the claimant's weekly wage at the time of injury and the weekly wage received while employed, up to a maximum payment per week equal to the statewide average weekly wage. The payments may continue for up to a maximum of two hundred weeks but shall be reduced by the corresponding number of weeks in which the claimant receives payments pursuant to division (B) of section 4123.56 of the Revised Code.
(B) A self-insuring employer shall make the payments described in division (A) of this section directly as part of a claim.
Amended by 131st General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 52, §1, eff. 9/29/2015.
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Achieving Korean Skin GlowBeauty22 June 2018
By Fiona E. Gandy
It's no secret that every lady wants that glowing and smooth Korean-inspired skin. However, it's pretty hard to achieve it in such a short time. Here are some tips to achieve the desired skin of your dreams, and it all requires the simple but consistent steps.
First, cleansing is an essential part of the Korean skincare rulebook as most women there cleanse twice in one sitting. After removing your makeup at the end of the day, you should then remove any sebum and bacteria using gentle, oil-based cleanser. The next cleanser you will use should be a mild cream or foaming cleanser. It is recommended to rub your skin in soft circular motions to prevent any damage.
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MLS Cup Match Ratings: Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas
GK Kevin Hartman, 6: The 36-year-old turned away Jeff Larentowicz's swerving shot off a free kick in the second half, proving he did have one more stunning save up his sleeve as his tremendous campaign came to a close. He perhaps could have reacted quicker on Conor Casey's strike, but there was nothing he could do to stop George John's own-goal winner for Colorado.
RB Jackson Goncalves, 5: Again filling in for the injured Heath Pearce, Jackson turned in 34 up-and-down minutes before giving way to Zach Loyd with an apparent hip injury.
CB George John, 6: It was a rock solid outing from the University of Washington alumnus, who had his hands full from beginning to end trying to contain the wrecking ball that was Casey – all of which made his tragically unlucky own goal in overtime all the more unfortunate.
CB Ugo Ihemelu, 4: His less-than-admirable positioning often forced John to cover for him in the back. Cleverly set up by David Ferreira in overtime, he skied a shot over the crossbar.
LB Jair Benitez, 3: First, he was lucky not to receive a red card and give away a penalty kick for his first-half scuffle with Casey. Then, the Colorado target man out-scrapped him at the near post to tuck home the Rapids' first goal. Finally, Macoumba Kandji nutmegged him in the penalty area before toe-poking the shot that deflected off John and over the goal line to win it for Colorado.
RM Marvin Chavez, 7: With pace and creativity, the Honduran international was a constant threat from the right wing all match long. His perfectly weighted cross fell right to Ferreira's feet to set up Dallas' lone tally, and his skipping long-range bid nearly doubled the advantage minutes later.
DM Daniel Hernandez, 6: If one word could be used to describe Hernandez on Sunday, it would be "gutsy." Despite bringing poise and passion out of the holding midfield role, Hernandez fell just short of a championship for the fourth time.
CM Dax McCarty, 6: Dallas' diminutive box-to-box midfielder provided his usual energy in the center of the park, supplemented by the occasional touch of inspiration going forward.
LM Brek Shea, 4: The 20-year-old has seemingly been in a funk since picking up his first U.S. cap against Colombia last month. His listless 64-minute outing against Colorado didn't break the trend.
AM David Ferreira, 7. The league MVP capped off his remarkable season with a well-timed run and emphatic finish on Chavez's 35th-minute cross to put Dallas ahead. His vision and bursts of speed on the ball could have provided the Hoops with another goal or two, but it wasn't meant to be.
CF Atiba Harris, 4: Again playing as the lone striker, he didn't hold the ball particularly well up top and didn't make any particularly dangerous runs either. His play did liven mildly once he moved to the flank upon Cunningham's insertion.
RB Zach Loyd, 4: Unexpectedly thrust into the action after Jackson's injury, the rookie out of North Carolina was badly burned by Colorado winger Jamie Smith on the Rapids' first goal.
CF Jeff Cunningham, 5: Brought on for the ineffective Shea, Cunningham saw Drew Moor clear his last-gasp shot off the goal line as Dallas frantically pushed for the equalizer.
LM Eric Avila, 5: He entered the match late in the first overtime session but couldn't replicate his playoff heroics against Real Salt Lake in the quarterfinals.
Schellas Hyndman, 5: Again benching Cunningham in order to start Harris up top and Shea on the left flank didn't pan out too well, although it's hard to blame him for rolling out the same 11 players who thrashed Los Angeles, 3-0, in the Western Conference final. Tactically, he made the safe substitutions and stuck with the same philosophies that won him MLS Coach of the Year honors. Ultimately, his squad's loss came down to a moment of bad luck.
GK Matt Pickens, 6: Following his nice first-half save on Chavez, Pickens wasn't called upon to do much until his clutch reaction denial of John's low shot late in overtime. Dependable, if rarely spectacular, Pickens once again did just enough to get Colorado the result.
RB Kosuke Kimura, 6: He controlled his side of the field well, shadowing both Shea and Harris, neither of whom could escape his marking to make much of an impact.
CB Marvell Wynne, 5: His speed and athleticism in the back stymied several Dallas attacks, although he did appear to lose Ferreira as the Hoops playmaker split him and Moor to open the scoring.
CB Drew Moor, 6: His goal-line clearance of Cunningham's shot seconds before the final whistle finished off an outstanding effort for the versatile defender, who slid to outside back once Baudet entered the contest. His ability to cover space in the back proved quite crucial throughout.
LB Anthony Wallace, 4: Playing against the club that traded him less than four months ago, the 21-year-old became prone to reckless tackles and errant services. On the opener, he conceded far too much space to Chavez, who promptly picked out Ferreira's goal-crashing run.
RM Brian Mullan, 4: The 32-year-old nearly latched onto Mastroeni's early through ball before Hartman intervened. After that, however, he was unusually quiet.
DM Pablo Mastroeni, 5: A two-time World Cup veteran playing in his first MLS Cup, Mastroeni seemed a step or two slow at times, but he did play his role in keeping Dallas' talented three-man central midfield in check.
CM Jeff Larentowicz, 7: It was a standout performance for the 6-foot-1 holding midfielder, whose tenacious ball-winning and clean distribution were invaluable to the Rapids. He nearly put Colorado in front in the 62nd minute, only to see Hartman deny his set piece strike.
LM Jamie Smith, 6: A somewhat surprise starter in favor of Wells Thompson, the veteran Scotsman made up for a forgettable first half by blowing past Loyd on the left flank and setting up Casey's goal with a low ball across the penalty area.
CF Omar Cummings, 6: The Jamaican international created a few opportunities for himself with his renowned pace while drawing enough attention to give Casey more room to operate.
CF Conor Casey, 8: Baldomero Toledo's relaxed officiating played right up Casey's alley, and the brutish striker took full advantage. He nearly drew a penalty kick in the 28th minute when Benitez appeared to take him down in front of goal (although Casey easily could have been called for a foul as well). Following Smith's initial cross in the 57th minute, he beat Benitez and Hartman to the loose ball, eventually stabbing a shot in while lying on the turf. It was a vintage Casey performance, for which he rightfully took home MLS Cup MVP honors.
LM Wells Thompson, 5: The pesky midfielder replaced Smith in the 90th minute and added some bite to Colorado's midfield during the extra sessions.
CB Julien Baudet, 6: Coming on late in regulation for the inconsistent Wallace, Baudet shored up a Colorado back line that was starting to look suspect.
CF Macoumba Kandji, 7: Acquired from the New York Red Bulls for Mehdi Ballouchy just two months ago, Kandji was an unlikely hero against Dallas. By touching the ball between Benitez's legs before launching an off-balance shot off John and into the back of the net, he set up the overtime winner that gave Colorado its first MLS Cup. He only logged 10 minutes between replacing Cummings and exiting with an injury, but his impact was most certainly made.
Gary Smith, 7: The Englishman gambled by inserting Smith into the starting lineup, and the move paid off in a big way when the former Celtic midfielder set up Casey's equalizer. Inserting Kandji for Cummings also proved to be a masterstroke when the substitute created the MLS Cup-winning strike in the 107th minute.


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Release Date: March 03, 2017
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen
Director: James Mangold
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes
It's the year 2029, a time when the once formidable mutants face the threat of extinction. Only a few of them remain, including Charles Xavier (Sir Patrick Stewart) and Logan (Hugh Jackman), who spend a largely anonymous life hiding near the Mexican border. However their lives change when they try to save Laura Kinney/ X-23 (Dafne Keen) who has the same powers as Logan. Laura is being threatened by a group of ruthless troublemakers. How Logan and Xavier embark upon the mission to save Laura, the challenges they face, and the bonds they create among themselves, forms the core of the movie.
This superhero movie comes with a difference, as both Logan and Xavier have lost much of their glory and are shown as fighting the insignificance of old age. Xavier faces the onslaught of declining mental and physical health and he remains sedated at most times to keep his vast psychic powers under control. Logan also faces the trauma of an ageing body and his life revolves around driving a limousine for a living and spending time on fights and getting drunk. Such reflections of ageing mutants may make you feel sorry for them, but this dose of reality is refreshing and actually more engaging than the usual show of strength and special powers in superhero movies.
However, even with old age, the Adamantium claws still work, so be ready for plenty of bloodshed. Also, there are several magical moments, as the three lead characters bond together and emerge no different than a close-knit family. Director James Mangold has not hesitated in revealing the ageing side of superheroes, for which, he deserves a lot of credit. Jackman has delivered a compelling performance in this third and final Wolverine film and it marks a memorable end to an extraordinary journey. Logan is a riveting finale to Wolverine's gritty journey, which makes it a must watch.


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You get bold color and fresh produce, slathered with a dressing that doesn't disguise the natural goodness of the vegetables in this recipe. Serve this simple summer salad of green beans, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lemon-shallot vinaigrette as a side dish to grilled meat or fish. It would go great with ribs or pulled pork as well.
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PH4 #827 Dances with Dix
Who: Dances with Cougars and 10 Dix with Wings
What: An A-A' trail through North Portland (what? 10 dix is haring in North Portland? that's shocking)
Where: Barlow Tavern. 6008 N Greeley Ave
When: Wednesday, January 18th. Hares meet up at 6:30 pm and frantically try to come up with a trail. 7pm hares frolic off into the rain. Shortly thereafter, the pack sets off to attempt to find some marks
Why: Dances with Cougars is leaving us. 10 Dix is turning another year older. One of these is worth crying over. The other is worth celebrating. Which applies to which depends on who you ask. Also, the snow might FINALLY melt so we might ACTUALLY be able to run a trail.
What to Bring: $5 hash cash, VESSELS FOR TRAIL, virgins, visitors, new shoes, map of Mt. Tabor, headlamps, shiggy socks, maybe your snow shoes/ice skates/yaktrax
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Ultimate guide to cameras: Tips for buying the best
10 essential tips for buying the best
Many people are considering a good camera for the holidays. But there's a lot to think about. Which brand is best? Will my camera be future-proof? What kind of lens do I really need? And should I know anything about stuff like photo-editing software? Here are the 10 things you really need to know.
1 What's the main difference between the brands?
Is it better to buy one brand over another? Not really: the top marques all keep up when it comes to optical quality and under-hood technology. At the high end, most people plump for Canon or Nikon, because they have the most developed range of lenses (and third-party manufacturers making lenses for them, also). But other brands such as Olympus or Pentax are also highly rated, while Sony has made significant ground in its DSLR range. Panasonic has a massive range of lenses for its 'mini-DSLR' cameras, while Fuji has some very critically-acclaimed models. Boutique, classic brands such as Leica are excellent but very, very pricey.
2 Where should I store photos?
It's worth buying a dedicated external hard drive (€60 will get you a decent 500GB model from Iomega or Toshiba or Western Digital) as a backup. It is also worth having a Flickr account, as you get 1,000GB of free online storage there.
3 Do I need photo-editing software? If so, which is the best?
While serious photographers get into deep photo-editing, most of us only need the ability to brighten, sharpen, crop or straighten photos. If you have an Apple MacBook, iPhoto does this in a simple way. Free online tools such as Google's Picasa also does this fairly well. If you're more ambitious, it's hard to see past either Photoshop or Lightroom, both from Adobe. However, these take a bit of getting used to.
4 Should I invest in other lenses? Which ones do I really need?
In general, the lens is more important to the quality of the shot than the camera. So while an entry-level DSLR's 18-55mm kit lens will do the job, those wanting to move up a gear should think of an additional lens. There are (literally) hundreds to choose from. As a rule, 'wide' lenses (under 30mm) are best for landscape scenery shots. And lenses between 28mm and 70mm are generally considered best for 'portrait' (people) shots.
The lower the 'F' number, the better the light-allowance and the more expensive the lens will be. For example, a zoom lens that goes as low as F2.8 will far more expensive than a zoom lens that stops at F4, because it lets more light in. Some of these lenses cost over €2,000. One exception is the 50mm F1.8 lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras that costs under €150: this is a must-buy in my view.
5 Memory cards: are they all the same?
No. If you want to take single snaps, a basic 'class 6' memory card (you'll get a 16GB card for around €15) will do fine. But if you want to take rapid shots or use your camera's video function to its potential, you may need a faster 'class 10' memory card (this will cost around €35 for a 16GB card. The key is the speed at which the camera can 'write' images to the card.
6 Where is the best place to print photos?
Pharmacy photo-booths produce limited quality and sizes. I find professional photo developers are well worth the extra few cents per shot. I often use Conn's Photolab (connsphotolab.com) which offers a decent service via email. Online services such as photobox.ie and snapfish.ie offer low-cost prints but you have to 'sign up' to membership via online registration forms, which I find irritating.
7Are dedicated photo-printers worth buying?
For affordable (below €200) models from Canon and Epson, the quality is just about acceptable and constrained to 6x4 prints or smaller. But you will need to replace inks and other materials from time to time. More expensive dedicated photo-printers produce great results with more flexible sizes but cost over €500 and are fussy to use.
8 Are 'cashback' offers genuine?
Yes, but they take a lot of form-filling. You need to find the right part of the website, enter lots of details (such as your banking 'Iban', 'Bic' and other jargonish terms) and wait for 'approval' for a bank transfer. A valid question might be: why doesn't the manufacturer just reduce the headline price? A cynic might suspect that a large percentage of people never successfully complete the 'cashback' form.
9 Should I get a separate flash?
Some people regard flash photography as ugly and cheap-looking. But sometimes you need one. And it's not just for nighttime parties. Sunny days can create unseemly shadows on faces, which can be banished by a decent flash. It's a very marginal call, though, and flashes start at around €100.
So it might be an expensive, rarely-used luxury.
10 Is buying online better value?
It's marginally cheaper to buy online, but you really have to know what you're looking for.
Big online stores will typically sell a camera at between 5pc and 10pc below what a shop will charge, but this comes with a major health warning: cameras are not like laptops. Advice and guidance is much more of an issue, as is after-sales servive.
In Dublin, a number of specialist camera shops do this very well, without the kind of hard-sell pitch and divided attention you get in electronics superstores. Conns Cameras (Clarendon Street) is very good in this regard; Gunns (Camden Street) is also worth a look.
As with all tech stuff, if you know exactly what you want to buy, it will be cheapest for travellers passing through airport duty free.
Serious cameras for starters
For many, a basic DSLR camera is a good choice. These are the (predominantly black) bulky cameras which accept different lenses. You can simply choose to use them on idiot-proof 'automatic' if you like and they'll still take great shots.
Canon 1200D
Price: €400 (body only), €470 (with basic lens)
With an 18-megapixel sensor and Canon's Digic 4 processor, this is the same firepower that Canon's high-end cameras were sporting three or four years ago. So it's arguable that anything more means you're simply chasing fine margins that only a more advanced photographer would truly be able to exploit. There is no significant redesign of the camera, either: it has the same basic shape and functionality as Canon cameras four times its price. It's not as weather-sealed as pricier models and you don't get some handy features such as Wi-Fi (which lets you share from your phone immediately). But it's a solid performer.
Nikon D3200
Price: €450 (body only), €500 (with basic lens)
Nikon does very good entry-level DSLR cameras and the 24-megapixel D3200 shows why. It's a nicely designed, relatively powerful model that's quite easy to use and has a little more under its hood than Canon's 1200D, priced around the same level. Some nice extra features include continuous autofocus when shooting video and a choice of colours. It's also nice to grip. Although I tend to use Canon cameras more than Nikon ones, this probably edges Canon at the entry-level stage.
For ambitious enthusiasts
These are cameras for people who want to experiment with different styles, lenses or video formats. These cameras tend to be the most powerful you can get without going professional.
Canon 6D
Price: €1,700 (body only)
This is one of the most affordable 'full frame' cameras you can buy and a leading choice. It gives you the most important features of Canon's high-end 5D Mark III at about €1,000 less. The 20-megapixel camera lacks some of its more expensive rival's technical features such as a flip-out screen, second memory card slot and advanced speed-shooting features. None of these will be an issue for 90pc of enthusiasts. The 6D also has instant wifi transfer to phones or laptops, which I use all the time. This is probably the best choice for someone looking to make a big step up.
Nikon Df
Price: €3,300 with 50mm lens
This is a romantic's camera. The 16-megapixel machine is immensely powerful and takes great shots. But its main calling card is its retro-looking style with umpteen nozzles, dials and switches that make you feel like you really are 'making' a photo when you set up a shot. In short: it's the perfect camera for a closet camera nerd. Some sacrifices are made in the name of style. Principally, there is no video on offer here. That makes it very expensive compared to rivals. But it's great, great fun.
Panasonic GH4
Price: €1,600 (body only)
Even though it's a 'mini-DSLR', Panasonic's new 16-megapixel GH4 is worth considering for certain types of camera enthusiasts. Most particularly, it has the best video options in its price category by a long way. Even if that's not your thing, the camera sports a tough, rugged build, oodles of manual options and excellent picture quality. It also sports blisteringly fast autofocus speeds and has some excellent effects such as built-in time lapse generators. Finally, it's about a third smaller than full-size DSLR cameras, so is slightly more portable. It has a fairly decent lens range to choose from, too.
DSLRs for hipsters
If you're looking for high-end shots and lens-flexibility in a slightly smaller frame than a traditional DSLR format, there are some superb compact lens-changers on the market.
Panasonic GX7
Price: €800 (body only), €900 (with 14-42mm lens)
Panasonic's Lumix GX7 replaces its award-winning GX1, a camera I loved. Bar the full frame, the 16-megapixel GX7 has just about all of the features that give DSLR cameras their high-end quality. This includes a superb, sturdy frame that is just over half the size of most full-frame DSLR bodies. It also includes a top-end autofocus and the ability to shoot at one 8000th of a second (for sports shots). I've had the pleasure of using it with Panasonic's Leica 25mm (F1.4) Summilux lens which, truth be told, makes any photo look great. (You'll need about an extra €550 for this lens, though: the standard kit is a 14-42mm Panasonic lens.)
Sony a5000
Price: €520 (with 16-50mm lens)
Despite coming with most mod cons you could imagine -- including a flip-out 'selfie' screen and instant photo transfer to phones and tablets (via an app) -- Sony's 20-megapixel a5000 takes some really excellent photos. Part of this is down to the (detachable) 16mm-50mm lens, which gives a lovely range for landscape and portrait shots. But some of the credit goes to the impressive sensor the camera uses. The fact that you can also upgrade to a big zoom lens if you want is nice, too. Sony's menu system is also very user-friendly.
'Fixed lens' cameras
Some people want powerful, rich photos without messing around between lenses. There are some excellent options here, even if they do limit your flexibility a little.
Sony RX10
Price: €1,200
People who want the convenience of a high-end fixed lens camera often have to sacrifice zoom ranges. Or else they have to trade down to an entry-level 'bridge' camera. Sony's 20-megapixel RX10 is an excellent solution to this. It's a high-end camera with a large sensor and a fixed 24-200mm lens that can stay at F2.8 while zooming. This is actually quite a big deal: no one has made a fixed-lens camera that can do this before. The results are very impressive: this camera takes some great shots. It also has jacks for external microphones and headphones and wifi for photo-sharing. The only quibble is an electronic zoom, which is a little slow.
Nikon Coolpix A
Price: €700
The Coolpix A is a nicely designed metal machine housing a large, decent 16-megapixel sensor that matches the sensor size of much larger, bulkier Nikon cameras. This results in very sharp, detailed photos. The 28mm (equivalent) lens goes to F2.8, which is fast enough to capture quite a lot of low-light scenarios without a flash, while also giving reasonable depth of field. Other than the quality of the images, the most impressive feature of this camera is its speed: I zipped through photos, while starting it up takes less than a second. This is crucial, given what the camera is supposed to be for (capturing quality photos quickly).
Fuji X100S
Price: €1,150
This is a brilliant camera on a number of levels. For novices looking to understand the process of controlling photographs, its array of knobs, dials and buttons seduces you into manually controlling the photo set-up where most other cameras slack off, allowing you to use automatic the whole time. It also has ultra-chic retro looks, making it a serious object of desire. The 16-megapixel camera, which has a fixed 23mm lens and a nice big APS-C sensor, does have some limits, such as how long you can keep the shutter open for long exposures. But this is great fun and well worth the money.
What to buy for DSLR beginners
Want to get a little more involved in photography without spending thousands? The best starters' kit is an entry-level DSLR camera with one or two lenses.
Canon (EOS 1200D) and Nikon (D3200) both have good models for around €400 which have almost everything you need to make great, high-end photos.
The key is the lens: a basic DSLR camera with a good lens will take a much better photo than an expensive, gadget-rich camera with a modest lens. Most people opt for a zoom lens, like the basic 18-55mm model (which comes with the camera) or an extended 18mm-135mm model (around €200). But for best quality, a very good option is the 50mm lens, which only costs €125 for both Canon and Nikon cameras. Although it has no zoom, it takes superb photos, especially portrait shots of family and friends. For Canon users, a fun, budget-friendly additional lens is the 75mm-300mm model (€200). This has a huge zoom that lets you capture far-away things, such as wildlife or players on a sports field. The point to remember with lenses is that the more light they let in (usually indicated by the 'F' range), the more expensive they cost. (Lenses can differ in cost by thousands of euro.)
Basic compacts
For most people high-end cameraphones have knocked out the need for relatively basic compact cameras. But some are still handy, mostly because of their superior zooms. All of the main camera manufacturers (Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, Sony, Samsung and others) still sell these machines, although they're starting to fade away.
A very basic option, such as Fujifilm's 16-megapixel JZ250 (€60), will still give you better results than most cameraphones. It has an 8x zoom and a rechargeable battery (to keep it slim). it also records in high definition (at the lower 720p standard) and a 2.7-inch LCD display on the back gives you a good view of what it is you've shot. If you spend a bit more, the quality goes up. For example, Canon's 12-megapixel Powershot SX270 (€250) has an optical zoom that extends to 20x. Panasonic's Lumix range is well worth looking at here, too.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The road weary Mustangs struggled in a three set loss against the University of San Francisco on Wednesday after playing a match in Eugene the night before. Set scores went 25-16, 25-8 and 25-22.
The Mustangs, playing their fifth match in six days, fall to 4-8 on the year and will return to the court when they host Cal State Bakersfield in the team's 2011 home opener on Sunday at 7 pm in Mott Gym.
USF dominated the match outhitting the Mustangs .276 to -.019, totaling 40 kills compared to the Mustangs 27. The Dons held a slight advantage in digs, 44-38, but dominated at the net with 12 team blocks to Cal Poly's three.
All American junior Jennifer Keddy was the lone Mustang in double figure kills with 12. Sophomore Kristina Graven was limited to five kills on 26 swings while Molly Pon had five kills on 19 swings. Megan McConnell added three kills.
Lauren Law led the team with 14 digs.
Vendula Strakova led the Dons with 13 kills while Vanentina Zaloznik and Alycia Cox each added seven.
In the first set the Mustangs fell behind 9-5 forcing a timeout, but Cal Poly rallied out of the break to cut the lead 12-10 on a kill by Keddy.
USF responded with three straight points to open a 15-10 lead when Cal Poly was called for a ball handling error forcing a second Mustang timeout.
Out of the timeout the teams traded points with USF maintaining a five point lead.
USF extended its lead to seven (21-14) on a attack error by the Mustangs and a kill by Vendula Strakova.
The Mustangs finally stopped the Dons run on a kill by Megan McConnell whick was baked up by a second point on a block by McConnell and Chelsea Hardin (23-16).
USF won the final two points of the set and closed it out on an ace by Joan Caloiaro.
USF opened up the second set on a 6-0 run forcing a Cal Poly timeout. USF continued its run out of the time out scoring five more points (11-0) before the Mustangs got on the board on a kill by McConnell.
USF expanded on its lead off a kill by Caloiaro to extend the lead to 13 (15-2) with the Mustangs calling its second timeout of the set.
The Dons continued to dominate and held a 19-4 advantage off a kill by Strakova and went on to dominate the set 25-8.
The third set opened with the Mustangs trailing by two (4-2) when they ripped off four straight points and held one or two point advantage through most of the first half of the set.
Cal Poly made the lead four points (13-9) on a kill by Molly Pon forcing a USF timeout.
Out of the break the Mustangs continued to apply pressure with a kill by Keddy, upping the lead to five.
USF cut the lead 15-13 on a pair of attack errors by the Mustangs with Cal Poly calling a timeout.
Cal Poly responded out the timeout with a kill by Graven, but USF scored four of the next five points to tie the set at 17-17.
The teams traded points until USF took a two point advantage (20-18) on a kill by Caloiaro.
The Mustangs rallied on a block by Keddy and Walters to cut the lead to two (23-21) but the teams traded points with USF winning 25-22.


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Want Your Information Marketing Content to Go Viral?
It's a fantasy of sorts, but we all probably think about it from time to time. Do you want your information marketing content to go viral? Most of us would have to admit we crave the attention and stream of traffic a viral blog post or article can generate.
So, let's take look at Sonia Simone's suggestions for writing content to go viral, from her recent post on Copyblogger:
"There are a lot of elements that come together in a piece of content that goes genuinely viral. Awesome content is a big one, but it isn't the only piece of the puzzle.
One of the most important is getting into a juicy, emotionally-driven conversation that's already building up steam. For example, late last year I wrote a post about whether or not content marketers should give up on Facebook. Businesses were furious with Facebook and there was lots of heat being generated. And I was able to use that heat to create some good traffic for the post (and deliver a relevant business message while I was at it). "
Simone makes an excellent point here, because the phenomenon of a viral Tweet or blog post or link is not caused by one factor. It is generally caused by several factors coming together at once. And, most importantly, at exactly the right moment in time. Timing, as usual, is a HUGE factor.
In summary, Simone advises, "Maybe most important — a truly 'viral' post may not do you as much good as a well-shared post that speaks directly to your prospects." She's right; we want traffic that CONVERTS, not just traffic for its own sake.


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text: Interview with Kava Hu! April 30, 2013Micah 2 Comments Band: Kava Hu Facebook / Bandcamp Genre: Metalcore Q: Where does the band name "Kava Hu" come from? Well, the name means Black (kava) Wasp (hu) and comes from the "guaraní" language, which is a tribe that moved from center America to South America establishing their place in Paraguay, South Brazil and Northeast Argentina (where we come from) before the "discovering" of America. We prefer to call it genocide. Q: When did you know you wanted to start making music? We are brothers so we grew up together listening to a lot of music, different genres even, but I think the click to start making music was definitely Pantera. My brother (Cesar) would jam to Far Beyond Driven 24/7 and eventually I (Matt) became addicted to them. We've always been in different bands from a very young age, and then it was around 2008 when we decided that we should have our own band and write heavy stuff. We've been through a lot of members changing until 2010 when we decided to break up. Like 1 year later we turned it into an "online" project (with plans to be a band again soon) because Cesar lives in Berlin now and I'm still living in Barcelona. So anytime we have a chance to record new music, we do it. We've been playing together and listening to the same music for so long that when we lock up ourselves in a room, it doesn't take us much time to write and record a song. Q: How is the local metal scene in Barcelona? I think is growing up like hell in matters of bands, better productions, etc. But, there's still too much to do. Bands need to be a little more united, Eg: thrashers should stop bashing modern metal bands, or stop thinking about who someone looks. That's just pure crap. Sometimes I think sub-genres are like religions, nations. Pure bullshit to divide us. Spain is in crisis now so most of the people wouldn't go to your underground metal show… and we better not talk about extreme metal, that's even harder. They prefer to save it for booze or drugs, and I kind of understand it. I guess everywhere is the same. Q: If you could be signed to a record label, which label would it be and why? I think the best option now is to do it yourself and save as much money as you can for self promotion. But if we have to choose, I think it would be something like Basick Records cause we love tech metal and some of their bands are our favourite bands (Ion Dissonance, Damned Spring Fragantia, etc). Q: What band would you like to come back from hiatus or breaking up? Pantera. We'd definitely go to a show if Zakk Wylde is filling in. Of course it wouldn't be the same without the great Dimebag but… Q: What are your plans for the rest of this year? Record more songs and try to release 2 EPs simultaneously by the end of this year. We've recorded an EP back in 2010 when we used 6 string that we can't release yet. And we're finishing a second one all written with 8 string. Q: Any shout outs to give? Yes! To Gorka Dresbaj which is the producer of our first EP and helped us a lot. To all of our guests in our past and future releases, our brothers in Donuts Hole, Seba Sendon (another great producer) and his band Inner Xpose. To you, BeheadingTheTraitor and all the promoters out there! To all the bands we've shared stage with. To ex-members. To all our friends around the world and the people that supports us! Thank you all! Interview, NewsShare : Tweet ‹ Interview with Waves Like Walls! Interview with I, The Consumer! ›


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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
To Self-Publish or Not: That is the Question
I must start out by saying I just love it when self-publishing companies boast about how much they're helping out writers because they offer a service we can take or leave; they are so forward-thinking they're on the edge of a life-shattering industry-wide change; and, my all time favorite, among their thousands of paying clients lies a trove of unrecognized talent which ended up in the slushpile. Every time I hear such declarations, heralding the dawn of a new age for writers everywhere, I shudder and think how much more self-serving can they get? Well, this guy hits a new high, and while I can't pretend to know if he's sincere or not, I do think I can speak for the every-day writer he stands to make money on, regardless of whether said writer ever sells a single book.
When I first started writing, I was always of the mind that I wrote to be read. For me, the act of writing is incomplete without the reader. I am a novelist; that is my trade. So, being published was my ultimate goal; but after years of rejection I had no other choice than to look into the alternative. It was either that or stop writing. I therefore approached independent publishing in a wary fashion, much as you might approach a potentially dangerous beast. I spent a year researching every aspect and method, and spent countless hours on a forum attended by perhaps the largest gathering of self publishers and independent publishers on the planet. Through them, I learned a lot, not enough to not make mistakes, but enough to know that if I wanted to give my work some semblance of integrity, I should never sign with one of the large self-publishing companies. Indeed, I must avoid them at all costs. This was my impression; evidently, many other writers would beg to differ.
Instead, after months of networking, I published for no advance (and a $99 set-up fee) with a micro start-up press in San Francisco. It was self publishing but without the accumulative extras; for $99, they did a nice job getting the book ready. But distribution issues were a nightmare and when the press eventually went belly-up, to keep my then modest-selling book in print, I entered into a venture with two other partners to establish an independent press using POD. One of my partners decided to eschew the stigma of POD by printing a offset run of her books; to date, I believe a quantity of them remain in boxes in a warehouse. Her intentions were sound; but as we soon discovered, independently published authors, no matter how well dressed, rarely get invited to bookstores. I , in turn, cleaved to POD. I never expected to secure bookstore distribution and was therefore unwilling to shell out the thousands of dollars required for a print run; and frankly, all of this made me feel faintly humiliated. While I was proud of what I'd accomplished (my sales had by then risen to a few thousand copies), I must admit I was not at all willing to look booksellers in the eye and negotiate consignment deals. Like most writers, I dreamed of my book appearing on shelves, not hand-delivering copies for a 50/50 split.
I once read an article where a self-published author who'd secured a mainstream publishing contract said: "I self-published to escape self-publishing." Looking back, while I cannot say I did it deliberately, for me the end result was the same. I eventually got an agent who believed in me; she got editors interested. There was an auction; I sold two books; and I never looked back. Not once. Having an agent I adore, who fights for me every step in the way, has helped me establish a fledgling career and made me more money via one traditional book deal, let alone all the foreign rights, than I ever made in five years of dedicated independent publishing. Agents fight for their clients because everything they decide to represent they take on faith and on commission: if you don't get paid (or, in this case, acquired) they don't. The above linked post makes a stab at agents when in fact without them, we writers would truly be at the mercy of people like him. And while self-publishing companies may be a "disruptive force", mainly they're disruptive to the would-be author's bank account, because most of the time they're profit-driven operations disguised as altruism, designed to lure the uninformed writer into the belief that his or her dream can come true. Whether or not the work has merit or sales potential beyond family and friends is secondary, if ever considered. The goal is to make money off the writer, not the reader. This alleged new pardigam in self-publishing may tout itself as the missing link between vanity and traditional, but in the end the company always make money – they charge a fee, remember? - while the author in the majority of the cases does not.
As for undiscovered talent, it's doubtlessly true, and very sad, that many gifted writers never see publication. But how much of it is publishers' lack of foresight and how much is that many gifted writers, after having been knocked about for years in the marathon combat arena that is submissions, toss their manuscript into a drawer and take up rock climbing? An editor in NY who read my work fourteen years ago but was unable to offer at the time called me up to tell me: "You have talent. But that alone doesn't mean much. It's the writers who keep trying who make it. Never give up." As harsh as it is, talent isn't necessarily going to make the cut and neither is perseverance; but armed with both, a writer does stand a chance as long as publishers are acquiring books. Not every writer, and not for years for many, but in the final round some editor, somewhere, is going to recognize the talent and take the chance, if stars are in alignment and the marketplace right.
The above-mentioned post states: "Many would-be authors don't need a traditional publishing house. That's the dirty little secret. They already have access to an audience and can reach it without the help of a traditional publisher." Excuse my French, but this is merde. It is true that a few writers have "built-in" audiences before they start, but by and large they are specialists with already-established reputations in related fields, like speakers with a following, gurus, self-help workshop leaders, cult figures, etc. The rest of us usually just start out being famous at home at dinnertime and so we need publishers to recognize our work, just as publishers need us so they can publish new voices and sell books. The real dirty secret is that self-publishing companies since time began have dangled this particular parcel of lies as bait to reel in desperate writers who need to believe their work has enough merit to make it, New York be damned. While the sentiment is admirable, indeed commendable, these writers often find themselves in for a very rude surprise. The long-anticipated revolution in self-published books that sell a fraction of what the average NY Times bestseller does has thus far failed to materialize. Nevertheless, if you approach self-publishing fully cognizant that every odd in the industry is stacked against you and unless you hustle hard and often, you'll most likely never sell enough to compensate what you paid to see your book in print , then you're "informed" and entering it with your eyes wide open. Even so, in my experience, the resultant disappointment can be crushing. Very few writers relish failing to find readers. It's just not in our nature.
Publishers take the risk on unknown writers and it's a gamble they sometimes lose: that has always been the name of game. Traditional publishers pay an advance and offer a royalty structure; they edit the manuscript (more or less); design and typeset the book; print it; promote it (again, more or less) and, most importantly, get it into stores where readers can find it at no additional cost to you, the author.
Not too long ago, after I spoke at an event about my marketing efforts, a writer came up to me to ask how spending my money on marketing was any different from spending money to self-publish. After all, it's my money and it's going toward my book, right? The truth is, building a successful career has more and more in recent years fallen upon the author's shoulders. While never stated openly by the publisher, most of us are fully aware that if we're going to keep publishing books, we must promote and market diligently, using our own money, to augment the publisher's efforts because in this age of dwindling readership and marketing dollars, publishers still have thousands of titles to sell, while we, on the other hand, just have ours. But I see a crucial difference. I get an advance and elect to use a percentage of it to market my work; it's voluntary on my part. I put my hard-earned advance dollars to work for my book, which is very different from paying my hard-earned day job's money to a self-publishing company, which in turn will do nothing for my book.
Do I think every writer should have the choice to self-publish? Of course, I do. I'm certainly glad I did. I might never have attracted the attention of my agent without it. Was it my first choice? Never. It was my last choice, after all else failed; and it only worked for me because one lone agent found my book online paired in a Better Buy Together with a current client of hers (who pointed me out to her, by the way) and she took the time and effort to locate me. I know how incredibly fortunate I am. If approximately 400,000 new titles were published last year and almost half were self-published, just calculate the odds.
But of course, self publishing companies are hoping you won't.
6 comments:
- Sarah said...
Excellent post. I also found the comments in the article very self-serving.
Another interesting point: WestBow used to be the company's fiction imprint; Stephen Lawhead was one of many well-known authors whose books were published by that imprint. Now, it signifies that the books were vanity published. Confusing? Absolutely. I hadn't realized that this had changed until recently.
- December 23, 2009 at 6:27 PM
- tjpfau said...
Of course it's a lie, but it's a really sweet lie compared to the one aspiring writers get from the "legitimate" publishing industry.
Self Publishing actually puts a book into the author's hands.
Most people who try the route of "legitimate" publishers put long hours into marketing themselves to publishers and agents, short hours of actually writing, and the few who make it into print are paid a bit more than minimum wage.
In either case, the punch line to the old joke applies. "Lady, you knew I was a rattlesnake when you picked me up."
I don't need the money and the time is precious to me. Since the audiences I have in local readings and writer's groups adequately stroke my ego, I'll probably never publish a novel, no matter how fine a story I tell.
For those who self-publish, everyone in the transaction knows what is being bought and sold is a fantasy.
The days of paying by-the-word farm teams for aspiring writers are long gone. But there are hearts that still burn to tell the story, usually badly.
Why not just leave them alone with their dreams?
- December 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- N. Gemini Sasson said...
Thank you for such an enlightening, thoughtful post and for sharing your own experience here. I was at one of the HNS panel sessions where you mentioned how many years it took before you were able to break into traditional publishing. You've provided another example of how talent, perseverance and luck combine to make things happen. And when it comes to exploring all the options, wary is a good thing.
- December 24, 2009 at 6:22 AM
- MargaretD said...
An extremely helpful post from someone who has been there and knows what he's talking about. The Last Queen is a well-written, exciting novel - thus its success when you finally did find an agent and a traditional commercial publisher for it. It probably also didn't hurt that you had learned the hard way how much effort an author needs to put into marketing. But the vast majority of self-published novels are not polished enough to appeal to readers (glowing Amazon reviews by friends notwithstanding).
When I first set up my website HistoricalNovels.info, I began receiving floods of self-published novels and read with an open mind because I wanted books to review. It quickly became clear that there was a reason why most of these authors were unable to attract a publisher. I can no longer approach self-published novels with an open mind, because the odds of finding one that is enjoyable to read are so very low. Novelists considering self-publishing should keep this in mind - even if a novel is stupendously good, if it is self-published, the first thing potential reviewers are going to know about it is that it is in the same category with a lot of novels that are simply painful to read. The reviewer might glance at the back cover copy and the first few paragraphs, but unless the book's opening is exciting and skillfully written with prose that doesn't hit any false notes, the book is not going to land at the top of the reviewer's TBR pile.
Of course, if a writer's primary goal is simply to have a few bound, printed copies of his/her novel to give to friends and relatives, self-publishing with a POD company is the easy way to go.
Also, the situation is very different for someone like a motivational speaker who offers books for sale following lectures, or if a book lends itself to sales outside the context of bookstores - for example, a specialized book on gardening in a local climate that can be sold locally in garden stores. In this context, self-publishing could be an excellent option, especially if the book fills a niche that is not bestseller potential but appeals to a specialized market the author is uniquely qualified to reach.
- December 27, 2009 at 12:26 PM
C.W., this was an excellent post. Like you, I finally self-published "To the Ends of the Earth" after shopping it around forever with an agent. I knew the book was good and decided to take a chance. We went with an offset print run; it worked out well because we were able to tap into the library market with a good review in Library Journal.
Nothing in the publishing industry had changed in our favor three years later, so we're going the same route with The Fairest Portion of the Globe, due out next month. Hopefully we will have similar (modest but real) success.
You are right -- it's a route for people who can afford to finance their own project, who are willing to do all the promotion and marketing themselves, and who are not under any illusions about becoming a smashing success. It'd be wonderful to have a "real" publisher to handle printing and distribution.
Thanks for the good and thought-provoking post.
- January 4, 2010 at 8:07 AM
- C.W. Gortner said...
I'm glad this post provoked some debate and that some of you found it useful. I must admit, it was tough for me to write. I do want writers to feel empowered; yet while I fully support self publishing, particularly under the circumstances described by me and by Frances (thank you for sharing your story)I also strongly feel that as writers, we must be fully informed about both the pros and the cons of such a time-consuming and potentially expensive venture. Self-marketing has become so essential for traditionally published writers, it does tend to narrow the gap a bit between traditional and self-publishing; however, as I point out, traditional publishing still holds significant advantages as far as distribution and overall earnings, not to mention production of the book itself. However, for the enterprising author with a well-planned strategy that takes into account the inherent limitations, self publishing can be quite exciting. I certainly do not regret it at all; it got me where I wanted to go, even if I didn't know it at the time :)
- January 4, 2010 at 12:16 PM