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Kaiser Chiefs want a new band to ''rejuvenate British guitar music,'' and put guitar bands back into the charts.
Kaiser Chiefs want a new band to "rejuvenate British guitar music."
The 'I Predict a Riot' group are hoping a new group can get people listening to traditional bands again.
Guitarist Andrew White told the Gainsborough Standard newspaper: "There's a lot of rubbish out there but at least record labels used to be able to sieve that out. There hasn't been that 'new Oasis' or 'new The Smiths' yet and I really want one to come out and rejuvenate British guitar music again.
"If you listen to the radio, how many guitar bands do you hear? You've got Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian but not many more. If you like that kind of genre of music, which I think Britain does and that's what we're based on, then it's not great, but hopefully this drought will inspire a band like it did with The Smiths in the 80s and Oasis in the 90s."
Andrew is not sure if his band can reach the heights of their earlier career, but would for them to get back into the spotlight.
He added: "We've been there and we've done it. We've played stadiums, we've had number ones, we've won awards - but we still crave it. A bit of you says 'just enjoy it now and go with the flow' but the other part of you says 'I want to get back in there and be current'."
Kaiser Chiefs' fourth album 'The Future is Medieval' is out now.


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{ Mum's Butterfly Cakes }
"When I was growing up my parents held many dinner parties, and I always loved to help with the cooking. Mum would delight her guests with 12-course Cantonese style banquets, somewhat curiously completing the meal with an array of very Australian cakes and sweets! Mum's butterfly cakes have won the hearts of many over the years – and now her gorgeous granddaughter Indy shows every sign of following in her grandma's footsteps…"
(Makes 30)

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A Bay Area city has worked its way on to the Most Promiscuous list.
According to the dating site OKCupid, San Francisco ranks fifth in promiscuity according to Time Magazine.
The site looked at the percentage of people in each city that mark "Casual Sex" as the type of relationship they are looking for.
Here's the complete top 10:
- Portland, OR
- Seattle, WA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Miami, FL
- San Francisco
- Dallas, TX
- San Bernardino
- Denver, CO
- San Diego
- Houston, TX


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Discover How to be an Effective Entrepreneur Yourself
Success in the business industry was never too much for newbies to stop the innovation. If people could understand their functions and specifics, theyll uncover the different paths our own economy could offer you despite its pitfalls. Our entrepreneurs have played an essential function throwing a lifeline in this economic culture. Aside from the profit, entrepreneurs are also recognized and awarded for their benefits and success.
To be one, you should behave like one. Not just start by making people believe that you are an entrepreneur, you should provide them with the benefit of recognizing your own worth as someone who when dreamed and now mastered. Instincts must do not be put to a shut as responsibilities have a price.
These modern day businessmen and women have diverse roles to establish. A job in the market industry, a role for his individuals, a role to make a fresh discovery making the entire world perceive change amongst economic struggle, a job to his fellow laborers,. a role to his suppliers, a role to his competition and a role in order to self-fulfillment.
The market industry happens to be crowded with consumers. The thrill of obtaining a new product would attract clients to want more than expected. Satisfaction ought to be guaranteed.
One of the most essential roles of an future entrepreneur is to keep customer satisfaction at its highest point. They should understand the difference between the actual wants and needs of their consumers. Providing the accessible resources is not sufficient to satisfy a need because people are born in order to crave for more than the typical amount given.
An entrepreneur should always be on the lookout for brand new creations and fresh ideas, not lacking a spot. If even worse comes to worse, he could always refresh his resources simply by trying special strategies to cope up with debts.
As an owner plus a manager of their own company, an entrepreneur must also think about his employees welfare. It is not only important to achieve customer satisfaction but also a good employee-employer relationship. Now no person wants people banging on their doors during the night just because regarding unfair salaries.
Where would you get materials, machineries and facilities needed for production? From suppliers. With all the constant price hike, an honest negotiation would bring much advantage. An entrepreneur should be capable of assembling all the elements into one at the same time treat each and every element equally. Sellers are like gasoline which fuel-up the industry with the appropriate raw materials, facilities and machineries.
Battling everyday discontentment and struggles can make a man fall to his knees and give up everything he has proved helpful hard for. However on the end for the day there would still be hope to do better. This is a globe where competition made history.
From head of hair accessories to foot wear, every brand name has made its brand. Thats why a businessman should always see to it which his fellow rivals would be compelled as well as would do anything to imitate exactly what he has uniquely carried out. Catching their interest is mission accomplished.
At the end of the day, when you're home, youd think about the tiring day that you had. Flashbacks of this multimillion deal you had having a business tycoon. Thats self-fulfillment. Simply no, it wouldnt be limited to the money but also for respect and recognition.


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Five | A New God | Jason Lairamore
Marvin Wallis stood rigid with his feet planted wide. The rock of the waves tried to distract him. His right hand was in a fist, raised, and nearly shaking with intensity. He kept shaking out his left hand like it was asleep. He intoned his most powerful adage standing there facing his wife and Blaine Gentry. His right hand, his strength was to them. His left, his stability, waved at his back, ready.
"Marvin," Elizabeth whispered.
Just then a wind brought the sweet smell that was all Elizabeth's own. With the power of the intonation coursing through him he could see her clearly though everything was in a blue-green cast. Her high cheekbones, the fair skin, red lips with a slight overbite, even her freckles, beckoned a calm rustle through his soul.
"You don't know the truth," she continued.
He tore his eye from her to check on Blaine and the scarred Indian. They stood there impassive; confident men not in the least impressed.
She reached into a pocket of her lovely green and white dress and tossed his pocket watch toward him. His right forearm cramped in the effort to hold back. He used his eyes to make sure the watch was his.
"I found it on a bureau in the servant's quarters. I thought you might have lost it."
He lifted a foot and stepped closer to the timepiece he'd owned as long as he could remember. He didn't remember going to the servant's quarters tonight. Blaine took a step, but Liz raised a hand and he stopped.
"You are safe here," she said.
His every creaky joint told him that was a lie. Blaine felt like a fire ready to wreak havoc on the forest. With his left hand he deftly bent, picked up the watch, and deposited it in its rightful chest pocket.
"Please, Marvin." Her voice was like a soft fog slowly rising in the sun. "I'm your wife." He never let go his mantra. "Please," she said, "for our son."
He must have paused, or faltered, or not spoken with the conviction necessary, for Liz, his beloved, the one he'd sacrificed all, the one he'd defied his family for, made a simple gesture complete with a practiced flourish of the wrist and his words cut off. His mouth continued to move for a breath then his legs gave way. She had used a deft combination of wards she must have learned from the Hargrove townsfolk. His compulsion to remove himself from the ward was conflicted with his inability to physically comply. His eyes dimmed, but still worked. She neared. Blaine was close. He could smell his fiery scent though couldn't see him.
"It's too late," her voice, still sweet as all the love he could imagine, was edged with something harder, something more real, more visceral and unappealing.
"You don't know," she said. Her brown eyes reminded him of the rich earth of the highland. His body felt numb.
"What you called Agolloch should not be here. Immortality does not belong." She shook of her head.
His voice would not work. His vision was becoming wavery. Blaine's image swam into view. His eyes looked red. The scarred face of the Indian smiled at him in a passive way. The man's eyes were blacker than the darkness. Somehow, Liz's auburn hair still looked vibrant, even in the deepening black.
And, then all was clear. The smoky haze lifted from his eyes. Blaine's red eyes widened and his nostrils flared. The scarred Indian squinted. Liz looked up and away. The soft skin of her neck looked so white in the darkness.
"Release him." The voice shattered the relative quiet. It sounded like his grandfather. A pressure released from his hips and ankles. His hands were numb.
"You have no anchors here, old man," Blaine said and moved from Marvin's sight. Liz was staring at something over his head and behind him. He rolled to be free. He couldn't smell her anymore.
On his feet and after a glance to his would be captors, he turned sidelong and looked at what they were fixated on. A young man stood with tight skin stretched across strong features. He smiled a many wrinkled huge buck-teethed smile that he directed to the Indian.
"My grandson and his wife are coming with me." Marvin shivered at the way he'd said, 'wife'.
"Grandfather?" The man before him was bone, sinew, and muscle. The staff he carried was blackened as if recently on fire. Marvin reached out a hand toward it.
"You're a long way from your forest," hissed Blaine as he sauntered closer to Grandfather. Grandfather laughed. Blaine stopped. Grandfather gestured to Marvin. Marvin took a step, his hand still extended toward the staff.
"Marvin, my love, don't," Liz's said as another gust of wind brought fresh her scent.
"Sani," The Indian had found his voice. "Wikvaya."
Blaine pulled a gun with his right hand and a wicked short handled fire axe with his left. His black overcoat was even darker than the moonless night aboard ship.
"Speak plain, Antin," Blaine said as he stepped between Marvin and Wilhelm. Marvin continued to stagger forward. "What does the old man bring?"
"Life," Elizabeth choked out. Marvin half turned to her. She looked shadowy with distance. She must have been backing away as he had neared.
"The forest," The Indian said.
A click of a gun brought Marvin's head back around. Blaine was taking a bead on the staff. Grandfather stood there looking at the Indian.
"Burn him!" The Indian screamed.
"Shame," Grandfather said. He refocused on Blaine too late. Blaine's fingers squeezed the trigger.
Marvin had not been idle. He'd uttered a taught adage of silence and had slipped close to Blaine who now smelled like rotten eggs. He grabbed Blaine's arm as the man went to fire.
The shot went wide. Marvin smiled and sighed then was thrown hard to the unforgiving deck.
"You're not that important," Blaine announced before pulling the trigger again. Marvin's sight, which had already been dimming, disappeared. He could no longer smell Liz. He heard the ocean crash against the hull. His last thought was of rain. It must have started raining. He felt the wet.
Wilhelm staggered back at the flash of lightning that was the gigante's gun as it sent a bullet to Marvin. He spared a look to Elizabeth. She had her back to the rail. Spray soaked her hair though she didn't seem to notice. Her hands wove a continuous ward of repel and attract. Poor Marvin hadn't had a chance.
His strong legs moved before his brain caught hold of the action. The staff, new to its mobility seemed to be gaining a will of its own. Before he could get control the staff leapt to Blaine's gun hand. Blaine shrieked. The staff sagged in his overreached position for a moment too long as both it and he inhaled the sweet noise. Then Blaine swung his axe and buried it in the exposed wood.
Wilhelm recoiled, pulling the axe free of Blaine's grip. He overbalanced and fell hard onto his back. He cursed his new senses in utter breathless silence as he writhed like a child. Pain, so long a companion, had grown new arms, like the Adya, Kali, Agolloch had told stories about.
"Fast," Blaine said. "I'm getting out of shape."
Wilhelm heard Blaine take a deep breath, heard the demon grunt as it reset the broken bones. Then he was up, as if the staff had pulled him to his feet. He ripped the axe free of the precious wood, felt fresh the pain, and sent the weapon like a shot toward the Indian. The axe head buried itself in the man's chest and he dropped. The staff tried to pull him toward the felled man, but he kept control. The will involved in the effort was enormous.
Blaine shook his head at the fallen Indian then shrugged and flexed his right hand.
"He can be replaced with little effort. Mother's children are easy to cull."
"I don't care who you taint, demon. Doesn't mean I will suffer their softness in my presence." He pointed to Elizabeth who was edging farther away down the opposite rail. "She's coming with me."
Blaine squared up to Wilhelm and took a wide stance. He lowered his head and rubbed his hands together like he was trying to keep them warm. The metal at his feet buckled then started to glow red with heat. Blaine's black overcoat smoked. He looked up. His eyes were red fire brighter than the metal of the overheated deck.
"She's under my care." Blaine's breath was a blue-white fog.
Wilhelm gripped his staff with both hands. The wood quivered at the proximity of such great heat.
"Ssshhhh," He stroked the wood. "Do not fear." He touched the water rings to the wood and it quieted. Blaine smiled broadly and walked toward him.
"A demon riding on the water… crazy."
With a guttural hum that threatened to rupture his diaphragm and shred his vocal cords Wilhelm slammed the butt of the staff into the iron decking. A resounding gong echoed outward, buffeting his robes as the air tore apart. The metal ship vibrated under his feet hard enough to make his feet numb and his ankles ache. Blaine was tossed away like a dead leaf. Elizabeth crumpled to the deck instead of being thrown overboard as he expected. The young lady was full of surprises.
The staff had an iron cap about 3 inches deep when he pulled it from the decking. Wilhelm rubbed his hand down the length of wood and picked up the iron end. The added weight did disturb the balance, but not overly so. He'd have to get used to it. He did, however, flip the staff so the iron rode high. It wouldn't make noise that way.
He got to Elizabeth's side. She did not stir.
"Please do not insult my perception, child. This is going to happen no matter what you do."
"I like your style, old man," Blaine said at his back. Wilhelm turned enough to keep both Elizabeth and the newly risen Demon in his sight then smiled. The tautness of the skin around his mouth reminded him of his renewed youth.
"You've seen nothing yet, Tartarus spawn."
Blaine had found a new weapon, a knife. It was almost long enough to be a sword, but too thick and it curved like a machete. The demon's eyes still glowed red. His overcoat was gone, as was most of his thick threaded shirt. Previously hidden muscles rippled purple-red in Wilhelm's augmented vision.
"Stop!" Elizabeth must have decided to quit her ruse. She stood on bare feet. Her dress, a good thick practical affair, adequate for such weather, was a little worse for wear.
"I'll go with you," She said.
Wilhelm cut a grin at Blaine, stepped close to Elizabeth, and wrapped an arm around her waist.
"No," Blaine yelled. He took a giant leap toward them, but it didn't matter. Wilhelm jumped an instant later, overboard, into the sea.
The ring worked its mystery again as he hit the icy water. He kept a firm grip on Elizabeth as he passed under the waves. 'The shore,' he thought, and it was so. He pulled her out of the water and set her on her feet. The iron monster churned the water quite close. He checked the girl for weapons then. Men were shouting about the vessel. He waded out into the surf and touched his ring to the wood then set an end to the sandy earth of the ocean floor. The iron cap glowed green.
"We're away," the girl spoke. "Leave them be."
He set his iron will to task on the iron cap. A bolt of lightning shot from the cap and hit the great ship. Its engine's chugged one more cycle then blew up in a yellow-red ball of fire.
"Come," he told the girl. She stared wide eyed at the flames. "You've someone to meet."
"I only agreed to come because I thought you'd spare them," she choked.
"That's not the only reason," he said and went to her. He threw her over a shoulder and reentered the water.
'Home,' he thought.
The ring took him back to the crumbled bridge and the ever present water ogre. Wilhelm tried to ignore the great rock of a beast as he tugged Elizabeth free of the water with force enough to make her yelp.
"Nei ransmann," the rock gurgled. Elizabeth jerked around and stared.
Wilhelm pulled the master ring from his finger and dropped it into the water.
"No thief," He muttered. The river surface looked as smooth as metal. The ogre rolled out a gurgling laugh.
"Who are you talking to?" Elizabeth asked.
"Not the one you are to meet," he replied and took her by the wrist to lead her up the steep riverbank.
"I loved him, you know," she said once they'd cleared the bank and were into the thick of the trees. Wilhelm didn't let go of her wrist.
"As Gaia loves," He retorted, not looking at her.
"As a husband," she said. "He had a quality…"
"Wait till you meet Agolloch." Wilhelm smiled.
"It won't matter."
Wilhelm snorted.
Agolloch entered from higher up the path and did so without his usual flair. Wilhelm stopped and held Elizabeth steady as Agolloch came near.
His Master wore a toga of pure white and smelled like the thin, crisp air atop mountains. He took care with each step, minding his footing as if unsure of the forest floor. He kept rubbing thumb to forefinger. His eyes would dart to Elizabeth then down, again and again.
Elizabeth fell to her knees. "I didn't know."
Agolloch's gaze settled on her auburn hair. Wilhelm let go her hand and took a step back.
"You're a true descendant of Rhea, a disciple?" Agolloch asked.
"The first to pass the… I was taught to defend against you. I came to rob you."
Agolloch's eyes were brimmed with tears.
"Wilhelm, my child, have I ever told you why I specify the chosen girls as I do?"
"No, Master"
Elizabeth looked up at Agolloch but didn't say anything.
"To remind me of my wife."
Elizabeth hissed and regained her feet. She stepped close to Agolloch.
"I've been lied to," she said.
"I can see that," Agolloch said. "I knew one day I'd find you again."
"I'm not her."
Agolloch laughed. It filled the night sky. "You're a favored child of Gaia, as she was. Rhea does mean inevitability. The titans cannot be locked away forever."
"But how?"
"I'm but a small part of Kronos, a part that managed to slip away during the war."
He gave her a crooked grin then pointed to her swollen belly. "And, you're carrying my child."
She rubbed her belly. "This child belongs to Marvin."
"And Marvin is of me."
She shook her head. "I was to deliver the babe to my masters in America. They will come again."
Agolloch lifted the girl's chin and stared into the doubt filling her eyes.
"Let them… Do you know what it is you carry in your womb?"
Her eyes widened.
"That's right. Rhea is inevitability. Kronos is eternity." He let go of the girl and turned bright eyes to Wilhelm.
"There's to be a new God born to this world."
Wilhelm bowed. The surrounding trees creaked in the windless night.


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How To Get My Child To Love Reading?
Does your child read every day, not because its assigned, but just for fun?
Always remember -"Children are made readers on the lap of their parents."
Here are top 11 tips to make your child love reading.
- READ ALOUD TO YOUR CHILD: This is the most effective way to encourage your child to love books. Children are great imitators so you can be assured that if you are a reader, so will your child be. Listening to and reading along makes them feel a part of the learning process and helps to make the reading more interactive. In this way you can teach them the sounds of language, making it easier for them to learn how to read. You should also talk to your children about what they read. Ask your child to narrate back to you what was read to them. This helps your child develop critical thinking skills and building vocabulary. It is also very important to make reading fun.
- THE EARLIER YOU START, THE BETTER: The habit of reading gets ingrained in childhood. Helping your kids read is the best thing you can do as parents and it's well worth the investment of your time and energy, as some are born readers, some aren't.
- EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY: There are many amazing benefits for kids who read on an electronic device. You should also consider including these sources of electronic reading materials in your child's life. An e-reader includes a handy dictionary feature that might entice your reluctant reader to actually sit down and get started. It really helps to cultivate a love for reading and build skimming skills.
- MAKE THE LIBRARY A FUN SPOT: A library is an excellent source of knowledge for children, so when you take your child to the library, you open the door to a world of knowledge and discovery. You should definitely spend some good time together in library as a regular outing. It provides an easy access to books and reading material. Encourage your child to explore the library and to bring books from their school for pleasure as well as their studies. They should also enjoy all the activities it offers.
- GET YOUR CHILDREN HOOKED ON: Newspapers and magazines are great sources to teach your kids about the real world. It's good to invest in the subscriptions of magazines you enjoy and with content suitable for your child. Newspapers are something your child recognize as a source of what is happening outside your family circle. Its also very essential to teach your child how to read a newspaper and how to find relevant information in different sections of the newspaper, such as world news, cartoon section, sports section, public notices, etc
- IT'S WORDS THAT MATTERS: No doubt you want your kids to read quality material, but there's no harm in letting them read the magazine, sports, kids or any other section of the newspaper.
- TEACH YOUR KIDS TO LOVE AND RESPECT BOOKS: Teach your children to see their books as life-long friends and they will have innate respect for them. How you handle books will eventually influence how your kids handle them the love of reading will come from observing how you read. The more they read, the more pleasure they get out of reading and get new information for themselves. Books are special and they deserve our respect. Rather than throwing away unwanted books, donate them. As the saying goes,"to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend, to read it for the second time is to meet an old one.
- TIME TO THINK OUT OF THE BOX!: Ask your child to read aloud. You can create your own audience. Reading to an audience is fun.
- TUCK THEM IN BED, READ ALOUD: Cuddle up and read to your kids every night before going to bed and let them fall asleep to a good story. Make this a daily habit. It is the best way to get them enthused without pressuring them.
- WHAT IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN?: Pay attention to your child's changing interests. Just make sure you focus on bringing books into the house that reflect their growing interests. Find their love! If your child shows interest in other languages or cultures, foster this through making them read books in other languages as well. So what if you don't know a second language? You must find out what captivates your children or keeps their attention? You must try different genres like fiction, non-fiction, adventure, biographies, until you hit upon the one that will make your child really willing to read.
- GIFT A BOOK, AS A TOKEN OF LOVE: Books are great gifts isn't it? True! Books are ideal presents for birthdays or as rewards. Just write a loving message on the front so that the memento is well remembered. The love of reading is the only precious gift that a parent can give a child. So, just continue to reward them with books and book vouchers. Enjoy!
"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales."
– Albert Einstein
How do you help your child learn to read? Share with us. We would love to hear.


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Stop Everything: The Weeknd Is Coming To Australia & New Zealand
We know you're busy enjoying your Tuesday back at work after the Long Weekend (as if), but we need to interrupt that ~joy~ to bring you some important news. The Weeknd has just announced his first ever Australian and New Zealand tour!
The singer took to Twitter to share the news with fans, announcing a whopping five shows in Australia for 'Phase 2' of his Starboy: Legend Of The Fall world tour.
Venues and support acts are yet to be announced for his concerts down under, though stars including ASAP Rocky and Travis Scott have joined him on stage in the US. The dates are:
Saturday 2 December, Sydney
Wednesday 6 December, Brisbane
Friday 8 December, Melbourne
Monday 11 December, Adelaide
Thursday 14 December, Perth
We'll be sure to let you know when more information arrives. Stay tuned!


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The Conception Bay South Main Street Business Improvement Association is an association of business people within the 3 km area along Route 60 from Manuels River to Terminal Road who have come together to mutually support business activity. The association is run by a Board of Management that provides business promotion and improvement functions as outlined in the Main Street Improvement Plan.
The Board shares the vision of Main Street that sees the establishment of the area as a distinct urban district within Conception Bay South. With a safe and attractive streetscape, interesting and accessible public spaces, and a diverse mix of shops, services and housing, Main Street will be a significant core of a thriving local business community and an exciting destination for local residents and visitors alike.
The Conception Bay South Main Street Business Improvement Regulation was adopted by Council on December 16, 2014. A levy of 10% of a business' assessed business tax will be applied to businesses operating within the Business Improvement Area. The Conception Bay South Main Street Improvement Plan builds upon ideas and proposals from previous plans, identifies new opportunities, and makes best use of existing infrastructure in design solutions. Strategies are recommended for improvement in the following areas: branding Main Street, pedestrian realm, wayfinding and signage, vehicular circulation, streetscaping, development character and business organization.


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Concept development and experimentation is at the heart of transformation. It is looking into the future and is based on assessing tomorrow's security environment, where we need to investigate in more detail how a unit should orient its efforts and how it should operate, developing capabilities and refining doctrine so we are able to meet future security challenges.
BSS supports concept development & experimentation programs by identifying end user requirements and aligning them with supplier roadmaps in order to achieve mission capable concepts, systems and products.


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Law Office of Gregory M. Alonzo is conveniently located just off of Highway 87 and the Guadalupe Parkway in downtown San Jose, California. An experienced criminal defense attorney, I am available seven days per week for a free, no-obligation confidential initial consultation.
If you want an aggressive criminal defense lawyer on your side, contact me directly at 408-673-9124 or through the online form below.
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Also known as adult medicine, internal medicine is primary care for adults. Your internal medicine doctor/provider can help you with all aspects of your health care, from preventive care, to diagnosing illnesses, to referring you to specialists when needed.
How does an internal medicine physician differ from a family medicine physician?
Both internists and family medicine doctors can be your Primary Care Provider/Physician. The difference between these types of doctors is their area of specialty. Internal medicine doctors specialize in preventing and treating adults specifically, while family medicine doctors care for adults, as well as children and adolescents.
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Furiously ElegantWe loved the Fury Brushed Cock Ring. We are now hooked on metal versus other materials. It was great looking, the weight was nice and the double ring design felt great. This was a great buy and well worth the money.
Great look, feel and finish, can use cold or warm.
Must be sized correctly, difficult to remove while erect.
This was our first metal cock ring that we've used and tested. When it arrived, we were very curious. This is one massive piece of metal! It is definitely not for novice users. Unlike other materials, once erect, this cock ring does not come off easily. Penis size when flaccid and erect should be considered prior to purchasing. The Fury Brushed Cock Ring is great for maintaining a very rigid erection and the feel was incredible. Depending on the size of your penis, this can be used around the base or around the base and scrotum. It is very comfortable to wear around the base and scrotum for prolonged periods of time as well. Use with caution if you are using it around the base of the penis and scrotum during vigorous sex. This is a major hunk of metal with some mass behind it. It can create an unexpected and unpleasant "kick in the shorts" feeling for your man. Also, if you are wearing it while erect, be cognizant of the amount of time that it is on versus how snug it is. Prolonged use may cause soreness, bruising and other penis related discomfort.
Material / Texture
The brushed metal looks and feels great. Its weight was a pleasant surprise for sure. At first, the size and weight were a little daunting, but once we put it on, we loved it. The metal warmed up very quickly and was very comfortable for short and extended periods of time. We tried it out warmed up and also "chilled". He loved the feel and so did I. It provided some very nice clitoral stimulation. It felt great.
Material: Stainless steel
Texture: Smooth
Safety features: Non-porous / Phthalates free / Latex free
Material: Stainless steel
Texture: Smooth
Safety features: Non-porous / Phthalates free / Latex free
Shape / Design / Size / Fit
The double ring design worked and felt great. The design gave almost a hugging or gripping sensation versus the almost choking feel of many other cock rings. The extra width provided great support and the weight reminded you that it was there. All in all, wearing it and knowing that it was on his penis all night long during dinner and at a local erotic art festival was very sexy.
As mentioned earlier, make sure that you size this correctly. The one we tested fit snuggly around his penis while erect, but it was a little too snug when worn around the scrotum and erect penis. It fit great when he wore it around the scrotum and limp penis. He kept it on all night long during dinner and an evening out at a fetish art festival.
Color: Steel
Cock ring style: Band (Double metal band)
Width: 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb (WOW!)
Diameter options: 1 7/8", 2", 2 1/8"
As mentioned earlier, make sure that you size this correctly. The one we tested fit snuggly around his penis while erect, but it was a little too snug when worn around the scrotum and erect penis. It fit great when he wore it around the scrotum and limp penis. He kept it on all night long during dinner and an evening out at a fetish art festival.
Color: Steel
Cock ring style: Band (Double metal band)
Width: 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb (WOW!)
Diameter options: 1 7/8", 2", 2 1/8"
Functions / Performance / Controls
A metal cock ring does only one thing. The fit is very important because it is not adjustable. It fits one size. It's not a "one size fits all" toy. We tested this during some flirting and erotic play, during a range of positions and also at a local erotic art festival. Since this is a metal cock ring, it provides some great variations and options. It can be chilled or warmed up for additional stimulation. Metal is a great material.
Care and Maintenance
Metal is very easy to clean. A quick wipe down and sensitization is all that is needed. You can boil it, soak it in bleach and water solution, or place it in the dishwasher. Then, simply store it in the nice padded round metal container that it came in.
The black metal round tin that it came in was very nice. It is padded with a nice Gear Essentials insignia on the top.
Personal comments
We had a lot of fun in a range of different ways with this one. It was as fun to wear out during a night on the town as it was during rock hard sex. We are definitely hooked on metal now!
We were meeting a group of friends for dinner and to attend a fetish art festival. Before we went out, we tested it out from flaccid to erect and back again. That was a lot of fun and the ring felt great. Then, we put in on for the remainder of the night. Just knowing that it was there was very erotic and exciting. I could reach over and tap it every now and then. It was great. It's the best jewelry that he could wear!
Follow-up commentary 3 months after original review
We still love this cock ring! It has a great feel and the weight is wonderful. The metal finish feels great! For some variations, try putting if in the freezer for a couple of seconds before putting it on. WOW. I like to have my man wearing this around the house whenever possible. Just knowing that it is on him keeps me tingling all day long. This one is well worth the money and is a great buy. Just keep in mind that proper sizing is very important.
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You are very welcome! We enjoyed testing this one. That always makes for a better review. Let us know if you have any questions about it or if you'd like us to test it in a new way. We liked this one and will be using it a lot. Thanks again for the comment.
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We loved this one. He's flying out tomorrow morning and I want him to wear it through the metal detectors at the airport. LOL He's not going for it. Bummer. Ha Ha LOL.
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As the boat reaches the private jetty highlighted by a bright red phone box, you will know your decision to stay with us was the right one.
There's just a few steps to the Lodge proudly flanked by impressive mature palms that stand guard like centurions protecting her from the outside world.
A friendly voice offers "Welcome to the Lazy Fish"
It's hard to believe that this natural setting for a jewel of the Queen Charlotte Sound was once farmland and home to cattle and sheep.
But that was a 100 years ago.
Today the Lazy Fish is an exclusive family owned retreat providing its discerning guests with magical grounds full of surprise, along with luxury private bungalow accommodation featuring four poster beds on parquet floors.
At night soak up the atmosphere with bubbles in your private outdoor claw foot bath under the stars.
The north facing aspect of this iconic retreat provides you with all day sun enabling you to take advantage of the safe and clear water ideal for swimming or kayaking. If that is not for you then just sit back with an award winning Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and prepare to be intoxicated by the vistas created by the greatest artist of them all, mother nature.
To be proprietors of this special place is considered very much a privilege by the family. It is this feeling that motivates them to want to share it with you. It also produces a unique atmosphere and special level of hospitality .The Lazy Fish doesn't need to have guests, it wants to have them.
Even our Kitchen is managed by people who simply love to cook, not have to.
At the Lazy Fish we want you to stay with us for a few days, but remember us for a lifetime.


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New plans for Unity releases: Introducing the TECH and Long-Term Support (LTS) streams
At GDC, we announced our new plans for Unity releases, which include what will be known as the TECH stream and the Long-Term Support stream (LTS). The TECH stream will consist of three major releases a year with new features and functionality. The LTS stream will be the last TECH stream release of each year and will roll over to the following year. This blog post explains the idea behind the new release system followed by answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
The TECH & LTS streams represent a major shift from the current approach of supporting each of the releases for a year. From now on:
- Support for each respective TECH release will end when the following one goes live.
- LTS releases will be supported for two years.
Other aspects of our approach to releases will also change:
From four to three releases: Instead of four feature releases, we are going to ship three TECH stream releases per year.
First release in spring: Each year, a TECH stream will begin in the spring, this year starting with 2018.1. This will be followed by summer and fall releases.
Frequency of bug fixes: Whereas the TECH stream will receive a weekly release with bug fixes, the LTS stream will receive regular bug fixes every other week.
From patches to updates: We are dropping the .p# suffix for our weekly patches because, due to our improved testing of these releases, we believe they will be suitable for everyone.
How the new streams will work in practice
The first LTS release will be 2017.4, which is simply the latest 2017.3 updated release. The change in version number signifies that it is the beginning of the new LTS cycle. So, xxxx.1, .xxxx.2 & xxxx.3 are TECH releases and xxxx.4 is the LTS release.
The regular updates on both TECH and LTS streams will have continuous version numbering. For example, 2017.4.0 will be followed by 2017.4.1, 2017.4.2, 2017.4.3, and so on.
The chart below shows an example of how the streams will work, with the blue boxes representing the TECH streams and the green boxes representing the beginning of the LTS streams.
The new TECH and LTS streams
Why is Unity changing the current approach?
Splitting releases into the TECH and LTS streams will enable us to offer you the maximum value according to your needs. Depending on where you are in your development cycle, you may want either to try out new features (TECH release) or only to get bug fixes in the version you are using for a longer period without adding new features (LTS).
For those of you starting or in the middle of production, or just looking for the latest features, we offer the latest version of Unity with all the new features in the form of the TECH stream. For those of you who are nearing the end of production or are operating a live game, we have the LTS stream in which only bug fixes are added.
What are the main ideas behind these changes?
With only two streams to support and with LTS strictly controlled for bug fixes, we can focus on supporting you more effectively and efficiently. By supplying one stream focusing on new technology and another providing long-term support for a version with matured features, we expect to cover the majority of different users' needs. However, we will continue to listen to your feedback and improve the process as we go.
What is the connection between the TECH and LTS streams?
When a new TECH stream goes live (for example version 2019.1), the previous version (in this example, 2018.3) will become an LTS with a new version number, 2018.4.
How frequently do the releases from a TECH stream get updated?
TECH streams will be updated with weekly releases. Most of the development efforts will be focused on stabilizing and improving the TECH releases as soon as possible.
How will future requirements/integrations be dealt with?
The objective is to support the LTS stream for two full years for customers who choose to stay on it. Any future changes requiring support will be added on a case-by-case basis.
Why did you bump the version number to YEAR.4?
We wanted to have a clear point at which the two-year support schedule begins. Also, we wanted to begin a new LTS stream at around the same time the new TECH stream begins.
What does LTS stand for?
LTS stands for Long-Term Support.
How long will an LTS stream be supported?
Each LTS release will be supported for two full years from the time it is announced.
Who is the LTS stream intended for?
The LTS stream is for users who wish to continue to develop and ship their games/content and stay on a stable version for an extended period.
Who is the TECH stream intended for?
The TECH stream is for anyone who wants to use the latest features and those who want to be up-to-date with the latest Unity is offering.
What are the main issues that an LTS stream will address?
The LTS version will not have any new features, API changes or improvements. It will address crashes, regressions, and issues that affect the wider community, console SDK/XDK, or any major changes that would prevent a large section of users from shipping their game.
Will there be updates for both the TECH and LTS streams?
We will continue to offer weekly updates for the TECH stream. However the updates for the current TECH stream will stop when the next one is released. For example, when 2018.2 is released, weekly updates for 2018.1 will stop, and when 2018.3 goes live, support for 2018.2 will end.
The LTS updates will be less frequent with one every other week. The updates will continue for two years with the version numbers going as: YEAR.4.1, YEAR.4.2, …, YEAR.4.24, for example.
Will there be any version number changes to updates for the TECH and LTS streams?
All updates for both TECH and LTS streams will have .f suffixes as they are not patches but fully tested updates recommended for all.
Why do you call them updates and not patches ?
The .p suffix used for patches has been replaced by the .f suffix because these regular updates are released with extended testing. This is due to the change in our release-testing process. The dedicated Sustained Engineering QA team has started doing extended tests in addition to verifying each of the bug fixes in patch releases some time ago. This extended testing, known as Release Acceptance Testing, is performed using a whole host of manual tests done across various areas. So, there is no need to do both patches and wrap-up of public releases any longer.
What happens to the legacy versions, 5.6, 2017.1 & 2017.2 ?
As mentioned, 2017.3 has become 2017.4 marking the beginning of 2017-LTS. As promised, all legacy versions will be supported with patches, with .p suffixes for a year from their releases.
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I like this idea quite a bit. Most larger studios will want stability once their games gets closer and closer to release. They can plan their development and stabilise earlier enough to land on a .4 build. Then they can still ride the wave for a period of time with the new projects also and sandbox projects.
No one likes the idea of of a simple bug fix being rolled up into a release that has architectural changes.
Marcos Eliasabril 22, 2018 a las 10:15 am
Is there any chance that we won't need to reimport assets at each update? For example between patches or little updates inside the same main version…
Updating should require asset reimport only if something has been changed about the assets settings in the new release. Unity could have a special flag to check this. For example, upgrading from 2018.1f1 to 2018.1f2 should not require asset reimport if you devs know that nothing has been changed in asset settings with the new update… If a new update brings something that would really require asset reimport, then it could make it at the first time when opening the project with the new version.
When I have to update my project I spend almost one or two entire days, it's huge and I maintain the PC and Android in two separate directories/projects. This is very frustrating for patches/frequent updates.
Umm… the download link provided seems broken. Every page I look at, even the download archive and other places, list 2017.3 as the most recent release. Am I missing something or do the download pages need updating? Thanks.
Never mind, I found download links here: https://unity3d.com/unity/qa/lts-releases
I was directed to that page from this forum post: https://forum.unity.com/threads/unity-2017-4-lts-is-now-available.526260/
Paul thomsonabril 16, 2018 a las 11:57 pm
This is great as there is a chance of enhancing the user experience and to modify according to the user. upgradation in the technology always helps and it will be helpful in the near future. https://appletechsupportnumber.net/ iPhone support is also updating and enhancing the user experience.
Konsicabril 13, 2018 a las 8:49 pm
Please, update Particle System Improvements in 2017.4.2 which were introduced in 2018.1.
«The .p suffix used for patches has been replaced by the .f suffix because these regular updates are released with extended testing».
So we will have 2018.1.2f1 or just 2018.1f2? Please do the second, the first is quite confusing, because for example 2018.1.2f1 can be confused with 2018.2.1f1.
Agreed, totally confusing. +1 for 2018.1f2
Charriuabril 11, 2018 a las 9:19 am
What about the Beta Program. Should I assume that this is also replaced by the TECH stream?
Deozaanabril 11, 2018 a las 7:24 am
LTS stands for Long-Term Support, but what does TECH stand for? Please tell me it's an acronym because capitalizing it for no apparent reason is annoying.
Aaron Fothergillabril 10, 2018 a las 11:05 pm
Can you make it so that LTS releases don't block the Append option when building to Xcode for instance? We do a lot of post build stuff that gets broken if we have to do a clean Xcode build (and build post processing can't handle) so it's a major pain and usually a lost day if we have to update to a new Unity p or f build because it fixes a Critical Unity Bug at the moment and rebuild the whole Xcode project. If the LTS versions are essentially just fixes then it shouldn't need to reset the Xcode project every time.
VVEtjanabril 10, 2018 a las 5:55 pm
Such good news! … you guys had a support nightmare with how many versions you were back-patching.
Hopefully this lets you provide better support for the more nuanced platform-specific bugs/regressions that sometimes crop up. (e.g. UnityWebRequest on iOS)
Ravindra Singhabril 10, 2018 a las 5:08 pm
Outstanding news!
Just one observation… could you please fix the download link as it leads to 2017.3. I had to dig a bit to find 2017.4
Yep, still… This Unity: https://unity3d.com/get-unity/update
Astromediaabril 10, 2018 a las 10:41 am
Cool i suppose. Any chance to get incremental updates/patcher so there would be no need to redownload whole Unity with every update? :/
Chris Buguetabril 10, 2018 a las 9:39 am
Excellent news!
TECH stream will be very interesting for XR developers. SDKs and hardware are still changing very quickly, and this will be the best way to keep state of the art apps/games.
push-popabril 10, 2018 a las 11:26 pm
SDKs will be updated for LTS
Daniel Noraabril 9, 2018 a las 8:27 pm
This is really great news!
There is however one little thing that I'm not 100% comfortable with, which is the promise to not make API changes in the LTS releases. In most cases this would be perfectly fine, but every now and then it's necessary to add a new API in order to make a game compatible with the newest devices. For example, last year's release of the iPhone X made it necessary to add the Screen.safeArea API. What I'm wondering is if these simple, but critical APIs will still make it to LTS, otherwise those releases may become effectively useless for a large percentage of developers.
Thank you so much for these new plans for Unity releases. I really applaud you for them. I felt there was a quickly growing demand for stable Unity versions.
Guney Ozsanabril 9, 2018 a las 4:26 pm
This sounds very promising. Thanks for the improvements and clarification. One thing I'm curious is (or what I understand is) since each TECH release stops support for previous one, if we start making a game using 2018.2 then we need to update until we reach 2018.4 to reach LTS, no matter what, even if there are game breaking API changes or features introduced. Then we can stop stable at 2018.4 for the next 2 years and keep receiving fixes…etc. So is it better to make the game using 2017.4 and wait for 2018.4, or 2019.4 for updating unity versions so that we work on breaking changes once or twice a year? That would be awesome if you can clarify this point.
Yes this is the only concern. If .3 adds new features and a load of new bugs but 1 important bug needs fixing in .2 then you could be in trouble. Still there is no perfect solution…
aammfeabril 9, 2018 a las 3:27 pm
Wish 2017.4 (LTS) had support for Tizen
aammfeabril 9, 2018 a las 3:26 pm
Wish 2014.4 (LTS) had support for Tizen
Jan Moolaabril 9, 2018 a las 3:20 pm
Looks great to me! Thx for your work and effort!
Alan Mattanoabril 9, 2018 a las 2:57 pm
Do Unity 5 include a TECH releases?
Ippokratis Bournellisabril 9, 2018 a las 2:09 pm
Excellent choices.
Also, at some point, when the new per module update system that is introduced in v2018 matures, it will significantly improve the user experience on trying the experimental features. Very nice.


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Well, spring sprang and with it so did the pollen count. We went from doing really well this year with a mishap or two and strep throat around Halloween to a 2 and 1/2 hour school day because afternoons have turned into a fall apart time of the day. The pollen count is usually highest starting around 1pm. It can be really frustrating when it seems all of your efforts and progress have just fallen apart. I guess it's because when things go bad, they go so bad people forget that we made it through almost a whole school year, off of meds, without any significant challenges until now!
Perhaps you are wondering why I brought up the pollen count. Well, a majority of what I am thinking about my sons behavioral issues stem from his allergies. We all know that when you don't feel good, you can be very irritable. We have a kid here who has class III allergies to trees found in our area and also to molds(we live near a river). For those that are unfamiliar with allergy classification we go from o not allergic to highly allergic at class 6. His worst allergy result was to a specific dust mite at a class IV. It can be very frustrating when you suspect something and there is tons of literature on the subject but still people doubt you. Our latest testing was done with the hopes of starting sublingual drops to help desensitize his system making it easier for him to make it through the day. I have a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD with mood disorder otherwise unspecified but was also told by our pediatric neurologist that he didn't meet the criteria for any ONE specific disorder, etc. Sometimes it seems like we are dealing with BiPolar with rapid cycling because his mood swings are so quick. Sometimes I wonder about schizophrenia(which some studies are showing there is a link between schizophrenia symptoms and celiac disease).
I guess I can understand where the school is coming from with such a dramatic change in behaviors and mood but there are also times I would like to expect a little understanding. The new plan is to look over the summer for a social-emotional classroom which will enable him to learn and take into consideration his mood swings. Of course the suggestion was also made to have him go into a home for troubled youth for a 30 day evaluation. This was recommended as a "with our family's best interests" intention. My child is 10 years old and maybe he is not perfect but I have seen far worse. I have lived with these mood swings for at least 7 out of those 10 years and dealt with sleepless WEEKS prior to them due to his many health issues. While the thought of a respite is nice, I wonder about the at what expense part.
I have read about parents with autistic children who continuously must fight the newborn sleep deprivation battle with their children at advanced ages. I genuinely feel for these parents and families as I know how difficult taking care of your family and other obligations can be when you don't sleep enough. It is hard to be a good judge of what is necessary unless you have lived through it yourself. I realize sometimes others outside of our situation can see things we cannot but at the same time, no-one lives inside your head and heart besides yourself.
I guess the purpose of this particular post is to help me sort some things out in my head and release a little of my frustration. There are many hardships we will face in this life and hopefully we can meet them head-on and come out with few scars and knowing it was all worth it!


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Next spring, Saint Louis University will celebrate its 200th anniversary as an institution of higher learning. Two centuries have provided ample room for both good and bad times for the University. Today, we measure the current state of SLU.
The University has undergone substantial change since its founding in 1818, improving the education that it provides and developing the midtown area. Once the only university west of the Mississippi, now SLU competes with many other schools in the region. With increased competition and greater educational costs, the University is making painful adjustments to modernize—adjustments that include the university-wide layoffs this past March. Even with the downsizing, SLU is among the institutions across the country that are raising the price of a university degree.
Seeing that the University is losing faculty and staff should be concerning to any prospective student, it puts into question the University's priorities and its identity. Will the University hire more faculty and staff in the future, or is this the new normal? Will the University focus more on updating its residence halls than on improving the education it provides? (For clarity, Grand Hall was financed with bonds; the layoffs were not directly connected with its costs.)
Many departments are being downsized, and several professors have been either laid off or are simply not being replaced after retiring or leaving the University. There are many reasons to choose a college, but academics are of obvious importance, and fewer options for students is never a good sign. Of course, SLU's administrators understand the value of academics, but it is still unsettling to see too little attention given to the actual purpose of the University: educating in classrooms.
Students attend SLU to receive an education and to feel comfortable doing so, but for many students, SLU has not felt like a welcoming environment. The University has been criticized for marketing itself as an open and inclusive environment without achieving this reality, and earlier this year, the Student Government Association suspended the use of the Oath of Inclusion by the administration in response. Despite its commitment to fulfilling the Clock Tower Accords, SLU has not made significant progress in making the campus a welcoming place for minority students.
Parts of the Clock Tower Accords also describe a need for greater involvement in the St. Louis community, but too little change has occurred. For a university that emphasizes service and the role it plays in helping others, SLU has done a lot in the interest of the University but less in the surrounding area.
Since former President Biondi came into office and transformed SLU's campus, the University has become a distinct and separate feature of midtown. Although students must cross Grand Boulevard to attend classes or access campus dining options, students remain unexposed to much of the city and its atmosphere. West Pine Avenue was once a road that passed between SLU's buildings, but now it is the central walkway for students. Together with the numerous trees, the pond and green space around the business school—as well as the relative sense of enclosure provided by the tall university buildings—on-campus residents may hardly notice that they live in an urban setting.
This pseudo-urban feel of the campus is not inherently bad. SLU's campus is beautiful, and removing trees or making the campus less attractive would not help the area. Many colleges across the country have more of a suburban atmosphere, which makes students coming from suburban areas feel more comfortable. But with plans to continue expanding the campus into the surrounding area, the identity this institution wants for itself remains uncertain.
The University has its eye on closing Laclede Avenue west of Grand, which would increase pedestrian safety, but ultimately lead to SLU's growing separation from the rest of the city. SLU's current path aims toward becoming a suburban island within an urban setting. The University must compete with other colleges in the area and across the country, but we are concerned about the risks of students losing touch with the community at large as the University further sequesters itself from the rest of the city.
In the next few years, we hope that SLU will act as a responsible neighbor to the people living around its campus. We also hope that SLU will concentrate on improving the education it provides, which includes hiring proficient professors and maintaining a diverse assortment of undergraduate programs. SLU offers students and the region many opportunities, but there is still much progress to be made.


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|Ali Bacon
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It's an interesting question, isn't it? There's no doubt that the traditional space between writers and readers has shrunk, largely due to the internet and social media, and in many ways that's been a very good thing. I love hearing from readers (not that this happens very often in my case!), and I'm inclined to listen to whatever they have to say, whether I agree with them or not. Most, in my experience, don't have any particular sense of entitlement, and are quite happy to either take or leave a book; they don't expect books to meet each and every one of their perceived requirements, as if the author had sat down and ticked off various items on a list. Maybe there are a few out there…
To be honest, I'm not sure that an author really could allow readers to dictate what he or she writes. You can't please everyone, and by producing a book that a certain group of readers loved, you'd almost certainly also be alienating another group. I notice that Harris mentioned the CleanReader app in her manifesto. Perhaps that's less a case of readers dictating what a writer should write, and more about readers being enabled to read a book that they might otherwise avoid due to their dislike of, for example, profanity or sexual content. I'm not saying that such apps are a good thing, or to be encouraged, but I can also kind of see it from the reader's point of view.
But then again, there's another issue at stake: that fiction isn't always comfortable or comforting, though it can be. Fiction can challenge, introduce new ways of looking at things, and encourage the reader to question preconceived ideas. Personally, I quite enjoy books like that, though a few of them have made me uncomfortable while I was reading them. However, I'm sure there are readers who read purely for entertainment and don't wish to be challenged, and I also think that that is perfectly legitimate.
All in all, as you might have guessed, I find this issue complicated, and I don't think there's a straightforward answer.
This has been really interesting to read. I agree that the gap is shrinking and now readers feel that they know authors better. This can lead to saying things which would not have happened In the past. If a reader did not like a book the only recourse was to avoid that author in the future. Now, readers can often tell authors in person, through social media and in book reviews. We are living in a new world, bare or otherwise, and as authors we need to find strategies for dealing with this.
Very interesting. Thanks.
Very interesting piece of analysis, Ali and like all of us, I'm in two minds.I saw this reblogged on the Passive Voice and (perhaps predictably) the US writers were much more 'robust' in their responses than anyone over here. I have some sympathy with her - but my heart sank at the thought of a manifesto - mainly because I thought it unnecessary. It can be faintly irritating when readers expect something from you that you're not prepared to give - I've been taken to task for bad language, for writing an unlikable character, for writing 'love stories' - and I'm nowhere near Harris's league as far as celebrity goes. I should be so lucky. But we can't have it both ways. A writer who is selling a lot of books, who is active on social and other media, is a writer who is in some sense a celebrity. For every 99 nice supportive readers there may be the odd one who is difficult. But she doesn't have to take any notice. I find myself asking - would an actor find it necessary to write a 'manifesto' about his or her relationship with a fanbase? I doubt it.
I confess I rather like the interaction. I still get surprised when I get messages from readers and I enjoy their thoughts and ideas on where things might go in subsequent books. I've spent a lot of time on character development, and I was so pleased when a reader told me she thought x and y might happen in the next book as it meant I'd achieved my aim if she thought such a thing was even possible...
I love Joanne Harris' books, but I feel she's talking through her hat on this - basing my opinion on Ali's analysis, that is, which others judge to be a good one. I confess I haven't read the 'manifesto' and, after reading Ali's account, doubt if I will, because I don't understand why we supposed to need 'a declaration of aims.'
Has the distance between writers and readers narrowed? - I don't think so. Readers have always written to writers and popular writers - Dickens, for instance - have always toured, lectured, written for newspapers and magazines.
Readers have always tried to dictate what their favourite authors wrote - 'Don't kill Little Nell!' - and writers have always ignored them. Readers have frequently been glad, in the end, that the writer ignored them.
Readers have the choice they've always had - read stuff by a particular writer if they like it, or not read it if they don't. How has Social Media changed this? Do emails and FB somehow force writers to do as readers bid, when letter campaigns aimed at saving Little Nell didn't? - I just don't get it.
Yes an interesting and thought-provoking post. Conan Doyle brought Holmes back after public clamour - however he'd killed him off in a way which made that easy to do, so he may have wanted that option. I've noticed more readers agonising about the odd comment by a reader or potential reader, and offering to change their books to suit, which is ludicrous imo. Joanne Harris made her name with a very commercial book combining chocolate, sex and France and good for her, but we all should write what we want to write and some people will like it and some won't, and that's ok.
Oh dear - had a busy coupe of days so apologies for not responding to your comments, everyone, but it looks like we are pretty much in agreement!
irect interaction with readers is usually welcomed. If you think about live performance, there is a buzz from the immediate reaction of an audience which is usually denied to the written word (although a fan letter was always an option).
I do know some authors are resentful of publiishers' expectations re publicity etc but I heard of one this week who has just decided to withdraw from all interviews, festivals etc - already a best-seller, of course - most of us know we need to get out there if we want to sell anything!


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Some old sketches I found over the weekend. These were drawn during a night-session of Philosophical Football at the Altes Finanzamt art-space in Berlin some years ago.
The "Philosophical Football" nights used to take place every 2 or 3 months and would last for a couple of hours. The main room at Altes Finanzamt would be fully packed with a crowd from all the corners of the world.
The concept, I believe, was inspired by a Monty Python sketch and involved a rhetoric dialogue between 2 or more players who, under football rules, would have to score "goals" with indisputable arguments. Each match would consist of two halves of 15 minutes with up to 4 participants. The sessions used to be followed by a full-house of spectators who would support or disapprove most of the argumentation.
My role would be to sit by a small table in the corner and under dim light, draw the highlights of each match. At the end of each session, the drawings would be revealed to everyone.


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WEDNESDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) -- Normal weight adults appear to consume significantly more calories when they are sleep deprived, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism/Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention 2011 Scientific Sessions, held from March 22 to 25 in Atlanta.
Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D., of Columbia University in New York City, and colleagues conducted a randomized, cross-over, inpatient study, in which 13 men and 13 women were tested during two phases of six days each that included short sleep (four hours/night in bed) and regular sleep (nine hours/night in bed). During the first four days of each phase, patients consumed a controlled diet. However, during the last two days of each phase, food intake was self-selected and measured.
The investigators found that adults consumed significantly more calories during short sleep than regular sleep (295.6 kcal more), mostly due to increased consumption of fat (20.7 g more), notably saturated fat (8.7 g more). There was also a nonsignificant trend for greater consumption of protein associated with short sleep as compared to regular sleep. Both men and women consumed more calories with short sleep, with women eating an average of 328.6 kcal more during short sleep compared to regular sleep (P = 0.07) and men eating 262.7 kcal more during short sleep (P = 0.15). Women also consumed 30.7 g (P = 0.04) more fat on short compared to regular sleep, while men had no significant difference in fat intake between short and regular sleep.
"Our data show that reducing sleep increases energy and fat intakes, which may explain some of the association observed between sleep and obesity. If sustained, the dietary choices made by individuals undergoing short sleep would predispose one to obesity and increased risk of cardiovascular disease," the authors write.
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RCPCH responds to CMO report on obesity
10 October 2019
The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has today released an independent report entitled "Time to Change Childhood Obesity". RCPCH President, Professor Russell Viner, responds.
RCPCH Scotland responds to the Scottish Health Survey 2018
25 September 2019
The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and is designed to make a major contribution to the monitoring of health in Scotland. RCPCH Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.
RCPCH responds to report on sugar reduction
20 September 2019
We have responded to the publication by Public Health England (PHE) of its second year report on progress by the food industry to reduce sugar in 'everyday' foods.
Tackle obesity with better routes home from school
13 September 2019
RSPH say banning junk food ads, building parks and transforming active travel are key to success. RCPCH's Dr Max Davie responds.
RCPCH responds to new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy
7 September 2019
The RCPCH welcomes the CMO's updated physical activity guidelines and says "the key to longevity and success is embedding healthy habits into life early and making them part of a routine".
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4 September 2019
Responding to today's Programme for Government, RCPCH Scotland highlighted the mixed bag offered by Scottish Government for Scotland's children. RCPCH Scotland welcomed the actions being taken on air pollution, child poverty, early year's mental health and disability assistance.
A carrot a day: child health during World War II
1 September 2019
The Second World War began 80 years ago in September 1939. The war brought huge changes to the lives of children in Britain and to the country's health services.
RCPCH responds to latest MMR data
30 August 2019
New data from Public Health England reveals 301 new measles cases between April and June 2019. RCPCH's immunisation expert responds.
RCPCH responds to new FDS position statement on children's oral health
15 August 2019
The statement from the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) welcomes a number of measures announced in the Prevention Green Paper and Childhood Obesity Plan that will help to improve children's oral health, but highlights the importance of maintaining a focus on addressing the issue. RCPCH President resp...
RCPCH responds to the Government's Prevention Green Paper
23 July 2019
Yesterday the Government published its eagerly awaited green paper on prevention, seeking views on its proposals to tackle the causes of preventable ill health in England. We know that primary prevention that begins before birth is crucial to the success of the NHS Long Term Plan, and so RCPCH welco...


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First Lady Michelle Obama will make a cameo appearance on this week's episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition, helping build a home for displaced female war vets according to the Associated Press.
The Fayetteville, North Carolina home will provide a rest haven for the homeless war veterans of Steps N Stages Jubilee House, a women's veterans resource agency initiated by 15-year Navy veteran Barbara Marshall.
"This would allow us to get our home in a much better condition so that the women we do have housed here can be living in a house that truly represents how much we appreciate their service to our nation," said Barbara Marshall.
Builders plan to tear down the building that previously housed the women and build a totally new facility in five days.
The new home Mrs. Obama will assist in building will accommodate several families and include a resource center.


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In Greek: παντεσπάνι, pronounced pahn-deh-SPAH-nee
This is a traditional recipe for Pantespani, a light sponge cake, soaked in a light syrup. It can be served as is, with toppings, and without the syrup as any other sponge cake. The tastes of orange, cloves, and cinnamon give it a lovely taste and fabulous aroma. The recipe is easy and calls for self-rising flour.
While syrup cake recipes may be found all around the world, this Greek cake is sure to treat!
- 6 eggs (separated)
- 2 cups of sugar (granulated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 cups of flour (self-rising)
- 3 tablespoons of orange peel (grated)
- 2/3 cup of water
- margarine or cooking spray (for greasing)
- flour (for dusting)
- 3 cups of water
- 1 cup of sugar (granulated)
- 3 to 4 whole cloves
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of brandy
- 1 orange (juice of)
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
In a saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients except the orange juice and brandy, and bring to a boil. Boil for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in orange juice and brandy, remove from heat, and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 340 F/170 C.
Beat egg whites, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the salt to stiff peak stage.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and slowly beat in all remaining ingredients. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl, and when all ingredients have mixed in, beat for 3 to 4 minutes.
With a spatula, gently fold in the egg whites until well blended.
Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 15 3/4 x 12 inch (or equivalent) pan with the margarine, dust with flour, and transfer cake batter to the pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until a knife inserted into the middle comes out dry. The top should be a dark gold color.
Do not open the oven during baking except to test for doneness.
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, cut into squares or diamonds. Discard the cloves and cinnamon stick and pour the cooled syrup evenly over the top. Allow to cool and absorb the syrup before serving.
Recipe Variations
Pantespani is delightful as a base for a variety of toppings, including whipped cream and strawberries (similar to strawberry shortcake), with some toasted almonds, or other toppings of your choice. It can be served with or without the syrup.
Greek cakes are baked in pans that are often larger than baking pans used in other countries. The 15 3/4 X 12-inch pan may be available in your market as a roasting pan.


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We are very excited to announce that Varnish Fine Art is reopening this Summer 2011 at 1 Ecker Place downtown San Francisco. We've a bit of remodel to do so please stay tuned for updates.
This new Varnish space is gallery only---sorry, no wine bar---with a small section for limited edition giclee prints and art publications. Gi Paoletti Design Lab and Dermot Barry Construction (contractor who remodeled the old Varnish) reimagine and rework SF architecture beautifully. We're so lucky to have their help with this project!
Please keep following our news for special events and upcoming show announcements, leading up to our official September relaunch exhibition and party.
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Please see below for information on the working groups that ADR-Link take part in.
ADR-Link Working Advisory Group
Upon ADR-Link's development, this working group was established with the scope of working within the Ministry of Children and Youth Services Policy Directives. This group reviews how the service is being used, gathers data, reviews all forms used for the service, seeks feedback from service users, and engages in capacity building initiatives when possible. Acting as liaisons with agencies, consulting with Indigenous communities and organizations, and communicating with the Ministry, the Working Advisory Group seeks promotion of the service. Additionally, this group advocates for the funding needs, research opportunities, identifies issues, and organizes mechanisms for tracking and reporting outcomes of ADR methods.
ADR-Link Indigenous Approaches Referral Subcommittee
After receiving feedback from various First Nation & Indigenous communities, it was established that it is essential for these communities to access ADR-Link from within. ADR-Link has been committed to developing a process that meets this request, with the help of an Indigenous Approaches Referral Subcommittee. To ensure the protocols that are developed are communicated effectively and families receive the best possible services/access to the ADR-Link program, ADR-Link is making efforts to actively engage with each Indigenous community as well as each Children's Aid Society in the South West region of Ontario.


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How do I import floor plans, a campus into VisualRF from RF Plan?
(see also related link below)
We've been using stand-alone RF Plan and would like to import our campus into VisualRF. We don't have MMS and our controllers don't have enough memory to upload the campus, but these appear to be the only two Import features in VisualRF that apply to out situation. How can we import our campus into VisualRF?
- In RF Plan do File | Export
- Select "Controller Web UI Format (3.0)" from the drop down
- Click on the Select button and enter a filename ending with a .CGI extension
- In AWMS go to the VisualRF > Import page
- Select "Import Floor Plans from an Aruba/Alcatel-Lucent Controller"
- Read the note about allocating enough memory for VisualRF
- Click on the "Begin Importing Floor Plans" link near the bottom of the page
- Browse to the file you exported from RF Plan and click Upload
- IMPORTANT: When the upload is complete click on the "Validate" link at the top of the page
- Leave all the APs marked as "planned"
- Click on the Override button
- Select a floor plan to verify that the import worked. APs will show up on the floor plan as red question marks. (?)
After the APs have been added to AWMS to be monitored / managed you can go to the individual floor plans, right-click on the question mark representing an AP and select the AP that matches this location.
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The Super Clod Buster is back!
This monster truck features a body that was inspired by classic pick-up trucks from the 1980's, giving it a realistic appearance.
The front grille, air intake and roll bar are recreated with metal-plated parts.
The truck also features a twin-motor dual gearbox 4WD drivetrain, 8 coil spring dampers and massive 165mm diameter tires, as well as a 4-wheel drive steering system to help the model navigate tight corners.
Requires: Radio Control System, High Torque Steering Servo, Battery Pack, Suitable Charger, Paint and Tools for Assembly.