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ETF News And Commentary
Due to risk in the market and extreme stock volatility over the past few years, many investors seek more stability in their portfolios along with high levels of current income. Unfortunately, bond yields have been quite low, which has pushed many into opting for high dividend paying stocks instead (Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond ETFs: Safe With Attractive Yields)
Beyond individual securities, investment in equity ETFs which have stocks that pay high dividend yields have emerged as a source of decent income for investors at this time. This has proven to be a pretty good strategy as intermediate term bonds are still yielding below broad stock markets and equities have risen higher so far in 2012.
Investors seeking a certain level of consistent income can invest in individual dividend paying stocks or in dividend paying ETFs (11 Great Dividend ETFs). ETFs can often pay superior dividends, and are arguably the best option available to investors as these ensure safety with low costs even if the world market crashes or collapses.
Today, when returns from equities are at risk, dividend-focused ETFs have become a major source of consistent income for investors.
ETFs focusing on dividend stocks are a safer strategic investment in the current ultra-low rates environment, still there are not considered to be risk free investments. Companies are under no legal obligation to pay dividends to their investors, nor is the rate of dividend fixed.
In case of any financial instability, the company may fail to pay dividend, or it may cut the rate of dividend payment. This in turn, could hamper the returns from ETF investments.
Small Cap ETFs
When it comes to putting money into ETFs, there are many large cap and small cap ETFs available that hit companies of different sectors and markets. However, large cap ETFs are known to include companies which do not always directly relate to the real economies of the nation and which can often have higher levels of exposure to foreign markets.
That is because large caps are often multination firms that do business across borders. For example, Coca-Cola does a great deal of its business abroad while a local soda company is going to be entirely dependent on the American market for its business.
In order to avoid this and focus more on local economies, the ETF world has expanded to include small cap ETFs. These funds allow the investor to tap the domestic population of the economy and usually offer more spread out exposure (Emerging Market Small Cap ETFs: Freefall Continues). Additionally, small caps are often capable of higher levels of growth than large caps, a situation which can be especially important in the low growth world we find ourselves in today.
Investors should note that these products can experience levels of volatility that can make large cap emerging stocks seem stable in comparison. Risk tolerance should be very high for those looking to make a play on this space as huge gains and losses can occur, in a very short period of time (Guide to Small Cap Emerging Market ETFs)
Small cap dividend ETFs
Beyond growth, many investors are also scrambling for yield in today's low rate environment. However, many overlook small cap securities for high payouts, favoring their large cap brethren instead.
Fortunately for investors, there are a few ETFs that are combining this high yield focus with micro sized securities. In this way, investors can have an interesting mix of growth and income that many other funds simply cannot match. If this sounds like a good way to tackle today's market, any of the following three small cap high dividend ETFs highlighted below could be interesting picks:
WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES)
The WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend Fund was introduced in June 2006. The ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend Index (also read Three Resilient European ETFs Still Going Strong).
This benchmark is a fundamentally weighted index which measures the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the U.S. dividend-paying market. The Index comprises of companies that make up the bottom 25% of the market capitalization of the WisdomTree Dividend Index after 300 of the largest companies have been removed.
The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect proportionate shares of the aggregate cash dividends that each component company is projected to pay in the coming year. The cash dividends are based on the most recently declared dividend per share figure.
The fund holds a total of 615 stocks, with 11.3% of the total asset base of $331.1 million invested in the top 10 holdings. Apollo Investment Corp (AINV - Free Report) takes the top spot in the fund and is closely followed by CommonWealth REIT (CWH - Free Report) and Prospect Capital Corp (PSEC - Free Report) .
In selection of sectors, the fund is heavily concentrated in Financials with 54.9% assets invested in the segment. The fund charges an expense ratio of 38 basis points and delivered a one-year return of 5.28%. The fund's yield stands at 3.92%, a good level, considering the small cap nature of the product.
WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFE)
Investors seeking exposure in small cap European companies can invest in DFE. The fund tracks the performance of the WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index. This result in a fund that holds 317 high dividend-paying stocks that comprise the bottom 25% of market capitalization of the WisdomTree Europe Dividend Index and excludes 300 of the largest companies.
The fund provides broad exposure to European countries – United Kingdom 25.31%, Italy 13.2%, Germany 11.3%, Sweden 10.4%, France 6.75%, Norway 5.98%, Netherlands 5.74%, Spain 5.51%, Finland 5.34%, and Portugal 3.46% (Euro Small Cap ETFs: The Way to Play Europe?)
DFE appears to be spread among individual holdings as just 12.3% of its total asset base is invested in the top 10 holdings. Among individual holdings, Cable & Wireless Communication takes the top spot (2%) closely followed by Nexity (1.49%) and Antena 3 de Television SA (1.30%).
Among sector holdings, DFE is heavily exposed to industrials and consumer discretionary firms with 25% and 19% weightings, respectively. The product charges 58 bps in fees per year and has about $23 million of AUM. It also has had an impressive yield of 5.18% per annum but has produced negative returns of 19.26% in the last one-year period, largely thanks to the ongoing European crisis.
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF (KROO)
KROO seeks to replicate the performance of the IQ Australia Small Cap Index. The Index focuses on companies that make up the smallest 15% of the market cap in the nation. This resulted in a portfolio of 107 securities with expense ratio of 69 basis points a year in fees.
The fund appears to be spread out among companies, as investment in the top 10 holdings stands at 22.3%. Seek Ltd, UGL Ltd and Bank of Queensland takes the top three positions in the fund with asset investment of 2.65%, 2.60% and 2.48%, respectively (see Australia ETFs: a Developed Market Play on Asian Growth).
In terms of sector exposure, the fund is quite different from its large cap counterpart EWA. The fund puts its top weightings to basic material (27.9%), cyclical consumer (21%) and industrial (17.9%), stocks.
Over a period of one year, the fund has delivered negative returns of 23.3%.However, dividend yield stands at an impressive 13.41%.
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9476 The Orc Forge is a set in the theme The Lord of the Rings released in May 2012.
The set shows Saruman's Uruk-hai building his army underneath Isengard. The first time the Orc Forges are seen is when Saruman is creating a group of Uruk-hai to pursue the Fellowship, led by Lurtz. The forges are seen again in The Two Towers, when Saruman is creating an army of 10,000 Uruk-hai to kill Theoden and his Rohan Soldiers at Helm's Deep. However, when Isengard is unleashed onto Helm's Deep, it is left virtually unprotected, and the Ents of Fangorn, led by Treebeard, attack Isengard. During the attack, the dam holding the Isen River is broken, flooding the underground forges.
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Build the dark army of Sauron at the Orc Forge! The Uruk-hai army is growing! Grown in the smoldering depths of Isengard, the Uruk-hai and their general, Lurtz, pull one new Uruk-hai after the other from the ground. Use the winch and slide the metal into the smelting pot to make weapons for the growing army. Dig out the Uruk-hai from the ground. There's no rest when there's a dark army to build! Includes 4 minifigures: Lurtz, Uruk-hai and 2 Mordor orcs.
Minifigures Included
Mordor Orc (hair) | Mordor Orc (without hair) | Uruk-Hai (Armed & white hand) | Lurtz |
- Lurtz and the Uruk-hai with White Hand armour are exclusive to this set.
- This set is a Hard to Find set.
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To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven... and a time to dance..Ecclesiastes 3:1- 4
On stage they dance
While under a trance
To be brave they dare
At the County Fair...
Poetry by me AJP
The people on the stage were volunteers from the audience. They were influenced under hypnosis that they were famous dancers and were going through the motions. I thought they did well considering they were sleeping... I couldn't do that well wide awake.
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Ann Reece gave props (14 Feb 2013):
I see that you found a dancing entry to submit to the theme! I hope it does well for you. I bet it was fun watching them dance while in a trance : )
Heather Mellon gave props (14 Feb 2013):
They look like they`re really getting into the `groove` here! You got a great shot and theme entry, Andrea!
John Linton gave props (15 Feb 2013):
This kickin' entry into JPG's Theme Park is phat!
Lynn E. Harvey gave props (15 Feb 2013):
Wonderful, love the poem!
Jyri Vissak gave props (15 Feb 2013):
Cool find! Art is everywhere.
Donald Garrett gave props (15 Feb 2013):
I guess they would have to lose any or all inhibitions they might have!! Good shot
Sarah Springer (Deleted) gave props (20 Feb 2013):
Looks like a great time and a super caption to match
Dirk Fuhrmann (Deleted) gave props (22 Feb 2013):
Very nice story and photo!
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Camera picture quality is great, but mine stopped working after 2 months and custommer support is terrible. They are trying to charge 㿏 for repaire and handling, the camera only cost $105 thats 㿣. If the camera had been damaged fair enough but it just stopped working. Better off spending more money on a better built camera.
Suggestion for Bev: It's pretty obvious that your camera had an inherent fault right from the start. So you're covered by the Sale Of Goods Act (an item must be suitable for the application). Don't talk to Samsung (unless you bought it direct). Speak to the people you bought it from - that's who your contract's with. You're entitled to a replacement or, if you prefer, your money back. If they mess you around, get in touch with the Trading Standards people: www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/. DON'T complicate things by dealing with the manufacturer. It's the retailer who's in the firing line.
Mine also broke after 3 months. It completely locked up and was sent back to Samsung via Comet. 6 weeks later and I have finally managed to get a refund from Comet as Samsung are claiming its accidental damage and want 㿌. Whats even more annoying is that I can't find a comparable camera for what this cost (㿷)
i bought a samsung 6mp camera 2 years ago, it takes great pictures and i have had no problems with it.
despite owning a sony a200 and a nikon d40, i still use the samsung very often.
This has been a good little camera for me. I bought one second hand when the battery door broke on my Canon Powershot, making it unusable, and I didn't have time to get it repaired. I have a couple of niggles, however:
1. When I first bought this camera, the battery life was appalling. I tried it on normal Lithiums and on the Ni-mHs I had used in my Canon, and on both types the batteries lasted barely a day on even very light usage. In the end, I bought the Samsung batteries and charger recommended in the manual. These are much better: howver, I would still class this camera as battery-hungry. The Samsung rechargeables will last me a few weeks on light usage, but the Canon was much more efficient.
2. This camera takes great outdoor shots and inside is usually ok. However, I sometimes use it with the youth group I run. We meet in a big hall with overhead fluorescent lights. The pictures it takes in the hall from a distance more than a few feet are just awful: blurry, saturated with yellow and grainy. Even in Photoshop it's hard to get them to a decent quality.
However, overall I'm very satisfied with this camera. Ease of use and outdoor im age quality are its strong points. After using this, I got my grandparents a Samsung too, and while they're techno-phobic generally, they have no problems using it, it's so simple.
Oldie but goodie
Mine just broke after I dropped it accidentally while the lens was extended. Anyway, it has served me well for several years.
I also had a problem with the batteries. It could only last a few shots before shutting down when I used alkalines and NiMH.
Finally managed to get it to work properly when I started using Low Self Discharge NiMH such as Sharp Eneloops and PowerEx Imedions.
Photo quality is quite decent, although low light performance was a bit poor.
Camera is quite easy to use, and I have taken thousands of shots with it. It probably would have kept on working another few years if it had not been dropped.
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5:15 p.m. update: Another birdie at the 15th has given Phil Mickelson a one-shot lead over Robert Garrigus at the Wells Fargo Championship.
Mickelson is 5-under for the day and 9-under for the championship, a stroke better than Garrigus, who has birdied the 10th and 11th holes and is 3-under for the day.
Scott Gardiner and Nick Watney are two strokes back at 7-under and tied for third, while a large group, led by Rory McIlroy is at 6-under.
Another player to look out for is Sergio Garcia, who is also 5-under today and is now tied for 10th, four strokes behind Mickelson at 5-under for the tournament.
Friday, May 03, 2013
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This year's NCAA Frozen Four College Hockey National Championship will be held in St. Paul. The last time said event came to town in 2002, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers downed the hated Black Bears of Maine in overtime to win their first national championship since 1979 and the first of two back-to-back crowns. It was a glorious time to be a Gopher hockey fan and the memories of that title game remain fresh in my memory. However, the dominating era of Gopher hockey seems like a distant memory these days as this year—for the third straight season—the squad failed to even qualify for the NCAA tournament.
Just a few short weeks ago, things seemed to falling into place for them to at least have a chance to get in. And based on the way things played out for Colorado College, if the Gophers had somehow summoned up the will to beat powerhouse Alaska-Anchorage in the WCHA playoffs and then won one game at the WCHA Final Five, they would have earned a place in the tournament. Sigh.
There are five WCHA teams in this year's tournament. While some fans are complaining that North Dakota (#1 seed) and Denver (#2 seed) might face off again in the second round in the Midwest regional, the matchup is in line with the final Pairwise rankings (UND #2 and Denver #7). UMD will face a tough road in the East having to get through Union and then likely top-seeded Yale. Things are potentially easier for Colorado College and Nebraska-Omaha in the West where the number one seed BC will have to travel to St. Louis. But that potential handicap is nothing compared to what the other number seed Miami faces. They have to travel to Manchester, New Hampshire where their opening round opponent will be...
...the University of New Hampshire. So they essentially have to play a road game to open the tournament. Nice reward for earning that top seed.
This year, U.S. College Hockey Online and Northland Films is sponsoring a College Hockey Pickem :
Welcome to College Hockey Pickem 2011, sponsored by Northland Films and USCHO.com. Think you know who will win the 2011 Frozen Four? Sign up and make your picks. After all, why should the hoops fans get to have all the fun?
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To makes things a bit more interesting, I've created a Fraters group. So know you have the ability to match your college puck knowledge against great hockey minds like Sisyphus, James from Folsom, and yours truly. All you have to do is go to the College Hockey Pickem page, register, and join the group. It's so easy that even Sisyphus has done it (although his attempts to hack in and add the 2003 Gophers were rebuffed with extreme prejudice).
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In support of Waltham�s Historic Days in July, the Waltham Museum celebrates the graduates from the Class of 1944 at Waltham High School, Saint Charles High School and Saint Mary�s High School.
There will be a luncheon at the Chateau Restaurant, 195 School St. The date for the reunion is July 19.
The graduates will be invited to say a few words about their lives during the past 70 years. The museum will provide a slide presentation and an invitation to the museum.
To receive information about the reunion, contact the Waltham Museum at 781-893-9020.
�Al Arena, Waltham Museum director
LETTER: Waltham Museum celebrates high school graduates' 70th reunion
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14-year-old Ellie sure is a smart ass with a foul mouth, something that has her butting heads with Bill, voiced by actor W. Earl Brown, in this new cinematic from The Last of Us. Joel knows Bill in some way that isn't explained, or at least Joel has done something for Bill in the past to deserve a favor as payback. To square things up, Bill reluctantly agrees to help Joel and Ellie gather equipment to fix up a functioning car.
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Then Drances took the word, who grudg'd, long since,
The rising glories of the Daunian prince.
Factious and rich, bold at the council board,
But cautious in the field, he shunn'd the sword;
A close caballer, and tongue-valiant lord.
Noble his mother was, and near the throne;
But, what his father's parentage, unknown.
He rose, and took th' advantage of the times,
To load young Turnus with invidious crimes.
"Such truths, O king," said he, "your words contain,
As strike the sense, and all replies are vain;
Nor are your loyal subjects now to seek
What common needs require, but fear to speak.
Let him give leave of speech, that haughty man,
Whose pride this unauspicious war began;
For whose ambition (let me dare to say,
Fear set apart, tho' death is in my way)
The plains of Latium run with blood around.
So many valiant heroes bite the ground;
Dejected grief in ev'ry face appears;
A town in mourning, and a land in tears;
While he, th' undoubted author of our harms,
The man who menaces the gods with arms,
Yet, after all his boasts, forsook the fight,
And sought his safety in ignoble flight.
Now, best of kings, since you propose to send
Such bounteous presents to your Trojan friend;
Add yet a greater at our joint request,
One which he values more than all the rest:
Give him the fair Lavinia for his bride;
With that alliance let the league be tied,
And for the bleeding land a lasting peace provide.
Let insolence no longer awe the throne;
But, with a father's right, bestow your own.
For this maligner of the general good,
If still we fear his force, he must be woo'd;
His haughty godhead we with pray'rs implore,
Your scepter to release, and our just rights restore.
O cursed cause of all our ills, must we
Wage wars unjust, and fall in fight, for thee!
What right hast thou to rule the Latian state,
And send us out to meet our certain fate?
'T is a destructive war: from Turnus' hand
Our peace and public safety we demand.
Let the fair bride to the brave chief remain;
If not, the peace, without the pledge, is vain.
Turnus, I know you think me not your friend,
Nor will I much with your belief contend:
I beg your greatness not to give the law
In others' realms, but, beaten, to withdraw.
Pity your own, or pity our estate;
Nor twist our fortunes with your sinking fate.
Your interest is, the war should never cease;
But we have felt enough to wish the peace:
A land exhausted to the last remains,
Depopulated towns, and driven plains.
Yet, if desire of fame, and thirst of pow'r,
A beauteous princess, with a crown in dow'r,
So fire your mind, in arms assert your right,
And meet your foe, who dares you to the fight.
Mankind, it seems, is made for you alone;
We, but the slaves who mount you to the throne:
A base ignoble crowd, without a name,
Unwept, unworthy, of the fun'ral flame,
By duty bound to forfeit each his life,
That Turnus may possess a royal wife.
Permit not, mighty man, so mean a crew
Should share such triumphs, and detain from you
The post of honor, your undoubted due.
Rather alone your matchless force employ,
To merit what alone you must enjoy."
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The Gallardo has a body made of aluminium panels with thermoplastic 'hang on' parts. This means most body panels are aluminium and the front and rear bumpers are made from plastic. Look for signs of accident damage and parking knocks as the aluminium body is more expensive to repair than a steel-bodied car.
The front of the car is prone to stone chips, as are the sills and leading edges of the rear wings. Many owners have had these areas covered with clear vinyl-type film and it's a desirable extra so long as it's been properly applied and the film is not lifting on any of its edges. For a car without this film, reckon on around £700 to have it professionally applied.
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by Dhruin, 2011-07-09 23:51:18
Roland sends in an Inquisitor update from their forums, where someone who preordered back in January asks for a release update (my preorder is so old I can't remember what year it was). Last we heard they were aiming for beta-testing back in March, which of course didn't happen. Now it appears their focus is other games but perhaps the end of the year is the suggestion:
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thanks for pre-ordering the English version of Inquisitor. Even though we are currently working on other projects (Gyro13 among others), we would like to release the English version of Inquisitor by the end of this year. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
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I realize I just discussed Royal Wedding yesterday, but I've been wanting to talk about these costumes, so I figured I might as well bring it up while we're on the subject.
Today's spotlight on a costume is actually a spotlight on several costumes. The number "I Left My Hat In Haiti," is delightful to watch, despite the fact that the performers are decidedly not Haitian. And the girls are outfitted with some fabulous get-ups. I've been wanting to rack up the nerve to try this style out, but I haven't yet found the courage. The combination is relatively simple: ballet flats or tennis shoes, peasant skirt, a brightly colored top, a scarf tied around the waist, a scarf tied around the head, and a fedora on top. What makes it even easier is that the pieces don't have to match - in fact, it seems as if they're not supposed to. The girls in this scene pull the ensemble off so wonderfully! I really want to try this outfit, and I even have all the pieces necessary, but I just can't get up the nerve. ugh. Well, anyway, it's wonderful. Here's the complete scene:
*** So, shortly after I wrote this post, I decided to be daring and try the outfit out. I didn't put together all of the pieces because, frankly, it didn't look or feel right. The scarf around my head kept getting all weird (I really need a better scarf) so I just took it off and used the fedora. I really liked the look a lot. I just wanted to share this bit of news with you so you'd know that I was daring in the end! Hooray!
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Wat Tham Krabok (Thai: วัดถ้ำกระบอก, literally Temple of the Bamboo Cave) is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand, located in the Phra Phutthabat district of Saraburi Province.
The temple was first established as a monastery in 1958 by the Buddhist nun Mae Chee Boonruen. It was upgraded to temple status 17 years later, in 1975. The temple is majestic in its appearance, with gold pagodas marking its entrance. The temple also features a major permanent work exploring the life of Buddha, seen as a series of disjunctions and dialogues, by contemporary British artist Gareth Lloyd.
Office website: http://www.thamkrabok-monastery.org/
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by Ed Cropley, ReutersTHAM KRABOK, Thailand, May 23 (Reuters) — An obscure Buddhist monastery in central Thailand that advocates a secret herbal potion and ritual vomiting for drug addicts has become a final source of hope for thousands of Thais and Westerners. Since its foundation in 1959, Wat Tham Krabok, 140 km (85 miles) north of Bangkok, has put nearly 100,000 addicts through its "cold turkey" detox programme and given them a grounding in meditation to help them keep on the straight and narrow. The treatment — a far cry from the picture postcard beaches, jungle trekking and wild nightlife that draw millions of visitors to Thailand each year — is not for the faint-hearted.
Dressed in red hospital-style overalls, patients have to stay for a minimum of 10 days, during which they are subject to a strict regimen of leaf-sweeping, steam baths, herbal medication and group vomiting.
"Invariably, the people who end up here come as a last resort," said Phra Hans, a Swiss psychologist who became a Buddhist monk — with the title "Phra" — after visiting Tham Krabok seven years ago.
"Everybody who comes here must come as a warrior, ready to fight for their life."
Sitting in the shadow of an imposing limestone crag, the monastery was founded in the late 1950s by a group of monks who decided to renounce all earthly pleasures and live out the rest of their days in a cave.
However, the military rulers of the day, keen to rid the capital of its opium dens, encouraged them to accept a large plot of land in return for taking care of the drug addicts the army was booting out of Bangkok.
Using a complex herbal medicine whose ingredients were revealed to the aunt of one of the monks in a dream, the monastery started treating its first opium addicts in 1959.
To this day, the 100-odd ingredients of the thick, dark potion that lies at the centre of the detox programme remain a secret known only to Tham Krabok's abbot and medicine monk.
"I've no idea what's in it. There must be some sort of active ingredient, but the only thing I know for sure is it's disgusting," said Patrick, a British health worker who has spent three months at the wat overcoming alcohol and cocaine addiction.
According to Phra Hans, the potion draws toxins out of the patient's body and into the stomach. The quickest way to get the toxins out of the stomach is for the patient to drink large quantities of water and then vomit.
In what is now a well-choreographed ceremony, patients sit cross legged and side-by-side in front of a long open drain. Accompanied by drums and chanting they then try to drink a bucket of water before sticking their fingers down their throats.
Along with the myths surrounding its foundation and herbal cocktail are varying accounts of the long-term success rates of the treatment.
However, Prah Hans said reports of relapse rates as lows as 30 percent -- levels unheard of in Western drug addiction therapy -- are unverifiable.
"We really can't say. Full recovery takes five years or more, and we just don't have the resources to keep track of patients. We can't follow them," he said. "Cleaning out the body is only five percent; the other 95 percent is in the mind."
Regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds -- 80 percent of patients are Thai Buddhists, the rest foreigners of all denominations from across the globe -- are given a Buddhist "sacca", or vow, in which they swear never to touch drugs or alcohol again.
For some former addicts, the six-word Thai phrase does work in warding off temptation.
"Every time I get that little voice in my head and think I'm getting into trouble, I just close my eyes and say the words in Thai, and I'm OK," said Adam, a Londoner who turned to Tham Krabok after 17 years of trying and failing to beat heroin and crack addiction in Western rehab clinics.
"My mind used to race at 1,000 mph and I couldn't slow down. I couldn't work, couldn't read books. But then I tried the meditation and felt really calm," he said. "It's very different to Western rehab."
The wat has its detractors, not least British rock star and celebrity junkie Pete Doherty, whose departure after only three days led to tabloid newspapers depicting the wat as a prison camp in which patients were beaten with bamboo poles.
Phra Hans denied any such claims.
"Pete Doherty ran away because he wasn't ready. It was a dreadful episode. We can't lock people away or hold them against their will because that is a violation of human rights," he said.
"We only want people who are ready and who are serious about getting clean."
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Hey guys! Has anyone seen Jamie Easons Live fit trainer? This is a link to day 1*http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jami...e-1-day-1.html
I really like Jamie, I think she looks amazing and she is a huge inspiration but I hate how her program supports all these bodybuilding myths like 'eat every 3 hrs to boost your metabolism' and ' no carbs after 7pm'
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I am not sure about the training myths..i have to eat every 3 hours or so just so that my blood sugar doesn't drop too low (yay hypoglycemia! x.x) But i did do a sample meal plan day of hers and the macros came out to only 1130 cal 91g carbs 16g fat and 161g protein is she assuming everyone will adjust intake to the right amount for their body/fitness level/bulk/cut/etc?
Not sure how i feel about the plan yet...
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That's odd... I calculated out the calories for a day of the meal plan using myfitnesspal.com and it came out to something like 1890cal, 200+ carbs, 22 fats, and 169 protein... Which I thought was a tiny bit too high for me at least. So I was thinking about just cutting out them nasty egg whites at the end of the day. (It'll be a struggle for me to eat them every morning.) I like how it seems to be a solid eating program, and the fact that you can choose from sample meal options on some of the meals if you don't like what she originally laid out. The training program seems good to me, though I think it'll be a challenge at first to go from push/ pull type splits to seriously working the heck out of different body parts on different days.
I'm really excited though about starting this plan on Monday 8/22. I'm in the middle of planning out my grocery list to fit the diet. I'm curious to hear others' opinions on the plan as well.*Dollface33*
Lifting heavy makes me FEEL sexy..now that's motivation!
I like how the workouts are laid out - mind you this is something I have trouble planning and normally end up doing WAY too much cardio.
I started this training program today, we'll see how it goes. I'm not big on some of the nutritional plan, so I've modified that part a bit for myself (keep in mind it's still a lot stricter than I normally am). Can't wait to post progress pictures in 12 weekswww.twistedgrip.ca
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Are you sure about the kcal break down? Kcal look ok for a muscle building phase but fats are too low!! When I roughly estimated kcal they came out less than 1500...
here is an idea about the diet..why dont you use the sticky to calculate your needs. You could eat about 100 kcal over maintenance or at maintenance for phase one since it is a muscle building phase and then eat slightly below?? This way macros will be right for you?! just a thought...www.pinkbarbells.com
Today is day one of the program and I'm excited!! As far as "bodybuilding myths" go - I don't think those are "myths" - especially the eating part. If it worked for more than just her (Tosca Reno's advice is actually along the same line - every 2-3 hours), then it's not a myth. And if you've seen Ms. Eason's FB page - you'll see her before pictures (and that's also before she was diagnosed with breast cancer), you'll see she wasn't one of "those girls from school" (I'm assuming you meant skinny girls).
As for calories - I've been on a 1200-1400 calorie limit (which is the right amount for the RIGHT SIZE me) - and that first breakfast, ohhhh wow that was huge!!! 5 egg whites is A LOT. And I packed our food last night for today (i'm saying "we" and "our" coz I'm doing this with my fiance - we've been working out a lot together ever since I moved to his gym), WOW, that was A LOT of food!! I'm not even gonna attempt to count those calories - coz I know I'll hyperventilate! Anyway, there are some that started the program a week ahead and they've seen some changes already. So I'm just gonna have to trust Ms. Eason on this one, and follow her plan!
I'm definitely not hoping to look like her (I feel that I'm just much stockier - never been skinny or "light" --- she looks GREAT, nothing against that at all) but I'm definitely hoping to drop some serious body fat and lean out!
I'm also starting the program today as well. I've been working out for a while so I've already been eating every 2-3 hours because I'm hungry! But I'm wanting to switch up my routine and thought I'd give it a try. I'm also changing the meal plans slightly for my needs as I go, but going to try to stick to as many fresh and clean foods as possible. Excited to see how it all goes and the change in 12 weeks time! Good Luck to you ladies who are doing the program!
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LOL. I've already done that way back when. I know how many calories and grams of carbs, fats and protein I should be eating each day. I just meant that I personally don't plan on eating 1890cals. I'd be substituting things here and there to make up for my needs. And I agree, I also thought the 22 grams of fat was way too low..
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So I'm on day two of this program. My thoughts:
I ate every thing as listed in the meal plan yesterday except the egg whites at the end of the day and the stats came out to be: 1561cal, 139c, 33f, 162p. I was a bit under on the calories than what I need, and I need to up those fats a little bit, but those are easy changes to make. I'm SO happy about getting that much protein. I've had a goal of 170grams of protein each day and up until now usually only average about 120- 130 grams a day. This morning, instead of egg whites (I decided I just CAN'T eat them- I hate them so much!!) I ate a tbsp. of PB with my plain rice cakes and drank a protein shake with 1 scoop chocolate PP and 1.5 cups of almond milk. It still fits within the plan nicely. After tracking calories for today, when I get home from work I'll have the perfect amount of cals and macros left for my dinner. I start the training session today after work.*Dollface33*
Lifting heavy makes me FEEL sexy..now that's motivation!
I started her program and I can hardly wait to see some awesome results in 12 weeks!
I'm on week two of this program and I love the workouts. Even though you aren't required to do cardio, I still do. I like cardio (maybe I'm weird).
The diet has been a challenge for me, but it has really given me great insight into 'clean eating'. I really love her recipes, too! I'm a big fan of her
protein bars, turkey muffins, and fish in foil. I haven't been very good about the eating schedule -- but the guidelines have really helped me to get more of a realistic idea of what and how I should be eating. I also really enjoyed the video of her in the grocery store talking about the way she buys groceries. It was cute!
Also! Love her arm workouts!
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OOH! I agree! I'm ending my 2nd week on the program and I haven't taken my measurements (I plan to take them after the first month is over) but I swear my tummy already looks smaller and my butt is definitely shaping up more. I love her arm workouts too. It may just be that I was following a push/pull split for so long, and inconsistently at that, but I can already see a big difference in the shape of my arms and I feel so much stronger. I'm really excited to see how things will have changed even after the first month.
I have been doing a little cardio too. Average of about 30 min. of interval training 3- 4 days each week. She said the workouts should take about an hour to 1 1/2 hrs, but I find I'm done with them after 45 minutes and I still have the energy to do it, so I do it to add to calorie deficit.*Dollface33*
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Thats exactly what I am doing too! Those meal plans are definitely made so that you can cater them to your own personal preferences as long as you stay on track! I love the workouts! At first glance they looked super easy but I have been SO sore! Its awesome! good luck with your goals!!
Haha, I agree, the exercises have looked easy but man am I sore as well! This past weekend I veered off track with my eating a bit. Had an out of town visitor and it was my b-day so I had a dessert or some sweet for about 4 days in a row! Not going to beat myself up though and I'm back on track now! Thank you, good luck to you as well!
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Ya definitely dont beat yourself up about it! Thats what is awesome about this program is that it is supposed to teach us how to fit a healthy lifestyle into our lives! We are all going to have those slip ups sometime but its what we do after that really counts! Keep working hard!!!
Ok, so I'm going to try this plan as well. Long story short, I had test run and I eat too little and workout too intensely. My body is holding on to everything I eat, so trying to start the fat burning again.
Three Questions:
1) Where is the fat in the plan?? I saw an article about how she likes almonds/almond butter, but where in the weekly diet does it say "FAT SERVING"?
2) She has some great recipes, i.e Pumpkin Pancakes, but can we use that instead of 5 EGG WHITES EVERY morning??? And for that matter, aren't the yolks, in small amounts good for you?
3) No cardio at the beginning ? I'm a advanced spin/step instructor. I teach 5x a week.....should I start at phase 2???
Thanks for any input. I've worked really hard after having a baby to lose 100lbs. I'm stuck, want to get to 12-15% body fat ( at 19.5 now). Upset that I've put my body in "starvation mode" and scared to up calories to lose weight....so I tend to have too many questions. HA!
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Im on week 2 of phase 1 of the livefit trainer, but i think my calorie intake of 1200 a day ( or just over) is too low on days that im lifting.
What calorie intake do other people have, and how much protein/carbs etc is that?
I use My Fitness Pal to track my food in a day.
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I'm just at the end of week 5 and everything seems to be going ok. I think I need to work on my macros a little more though. I can't seem to meet my goals on workout days. I have to add some more food in somewhere but I'm not sure where. And when you add the exercising in there it gets worse LOL. I know I"ve been losing a little and my body feels better, but I'm pretty sure that I'm just way too low. I cut out the eggs @ night because I just couldn't handle that many. Maybe I need to add something else in there instead. I was worried about eating too much apparently I need to worry about eating too little.
That said I love the program. I can't believe I'm almost 1/2 way through already. I figured it would be like the rest of my plans and I would give up by now, but I just keep pushing myself as I love seeing the results. Good luck to everyone still participating!
Question regarding the Small meal option on the Jamie Easons live fit trainer
Does anyone know if I can substitute the Homemade Carrot Cake Protein Bars with the others she has up like the Lemon Protein bars or Pumpkin Protein bars??????
You can sub whatever you want. I don't like general meal plans for everyone - not everyone needs the same intake! Calculate what YOUR body type needs and use her plan as a GUIDE!
I love the workouts though! I'm on phase 2 and I feel rock hard I'm not doing well with diet since I only eat once or twice a day so that'll be hindering me a lot. It is much easier having your workouts planned out for you! And this seems to do the trick! Although that first Ab day phase 2 hurt like crazy lol
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Well I just finished JE 12 week live fit. First off I'd like to say it was well laid out and the videos were a big help. This is the first program after a gazillion I've actually followed to the "T". I missed maybe 5 workouts total and followed the diet plan per my calculations. I totally avoided alcohol and sweets,which is something I usually enjoy on occasion. In the end there was no movement at all on the scale, (crazy!) I'm only hoping that my body fat and muscle ratio made some change. I've been in the gym for years, 47 yr old female at #130, 5'6, about 20% BF. Just wondering if I need a tougher workout and a nutrition coach cuz I can't get my body to budge at all. I know my stats are decent, but I really wanted to drop some BF and add the muscle for at least the summer. I don't blame the program at all, I'm just baffled by my body's resistance to change out of comfort zone. Any nice suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hi everyone, I also started the Live Fit 12 week program. This week is the end of Phase 1. Loving the workout plans! I am eating super clean and haven't cheat in the last 4 weeks! I am already seeing some results. I also teach a Cardio class "Zumba Fitness" twice per week and I am loading on protein intake to help my muscles. I am also taking the supplements that Jamie recommends. I look forward in posting pictures at the end of my 12 week program. I love the protein bars! I really don't mind eating egg whites every day/twice per day! I want to see results, so I am sticking to this program and to the diet! Good luck to everyone!!!
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Hiiii!! Been reading the questions, answers and well, pretty much all the posts on here and ya'll have been very helpful! I am ending Week 4 of Phase 1 this week and I am so excited for Phase 2! The main reason why I am doing Jamie's program is gain muscle. My foremost worry is that I am not eating enough. I am not following the meal plan to a T but try to substitute like most of you have done. Still, I am uncertain. So I started using myfitnesspal.com this week. I am VERY new to bodybuilding/weight lifting and really don't know a lot about kcals and such.
Can I run my totals by you guys?
Day - Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein
Mon - 1512/45/24/149
Tues - 1118/55/31/149
I am very petite. 95 lbs only (hope to gain up to 105-110lbs) and 5' 2 1/2"
I do try to eat 5-6 meals a day since I started the program. This week I noticed that I get hungry before my next meal is due.
As far as observations and results, I've had more energy. Although I am tired and super sore, I can go home and still do chores and other activities instead of napping. My arms and legs are firming up. Abs are still the same I think.
hotpily34~ Congrats on finishing Phase 1!!Continuation is Power.
It hurts now, but one day it will be your warm up.
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Im trying to stay motivated here....I've just started Phase 2 and finally working cardio back in. Up until now I've felt "Puffed up" and loos-er than normal. I do see my body changing but Im a bit nervouse as I've lost some definition in some areas (abs) and gained in others (Chest, arms, Legs). I've been bodybuilding for almost 5 yrs 5x a week religiously with 30 min of cardio in each session. Is phase one considered a "Bulking" phase? If so, is Phase 2 the "Cutting" phase?-"Chi rispetta sara rispettato"
P1 and P2 are meant to be bulking phases but the change of calories in Week 7 puts half of P2 into cutting phase. I did LiveFit last year and got re-comp results- scale didn't change overall but fat went down and muscle went up which was good IMO. Be sure to eat enough food to have a chance at gaining any muscle, 6 weeks is not much in terms of bulking anything!
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Suddenly, as we rounded a bend into Ventura the ocean stretched out before us. I pulled off the highway onto California Road and cut down a little street that led right up to the ocean. It was jam packed with cars, surfers piling out and suiting up. On the news last night we had heard there was a big swell coming in, and apparently these folks had heard it too. The cold water was full of bobbing surfboards, awaiting the next set of waves. The beach stretched off in a gentle curve to the north and a boardwalk reached out into the ocean on the left.
Back in the car, we started our journey up the coast on The Coast Highway (aka Highway 1). The variety of trees was stunning, especially in contrast to the barren (but beautiful) desert of this morning. Hillsides and mountainsides to our right, the stretch of steep land to our left between us and the ocean, and even the median at places—all absolutely filled with trees. Tall eucalyptus with their milky white smooth trunks arcing up toward their delicate leaved branches, the occasional palm tree thrusting out of the surrounding foliage, soaring cypress trees grey-barked and thick-trunked, pine trees of all varieties providing a deep green backdrop for it all, oaks standing out for their lack of leaves in the winter, grey moss draped from their grey branches, and some sort of Dr. Seuss-esque trees with their spindly and randomly jutting branches looking like overgrown bonsai masterpieces. [Disclaimer: I'm not a botanist, so I'm probably mis-identifying a lot of these trees, and didn't have time to research tree species on Wikipedia to confirm.]
After not too long, we had to leave the ocean for a bit and cut inland up Highway 154, a two lane road winding through the mountains. Cutting through the mountainsides and with bridges spanning deep gorges below. We stopped at an overlook where we could see the ocean again in the distance, a gap in the mountain range to the west affording us a spectacular view. Getting back on the road Lake Cachuma ran along the inland side of the highway, with tall grasses along its marshy shores billowing in the wind. Now we're back on 101 heading north and the coast is just a few miles ahead, time to put my laptop down and enjoy the view.
A few hours later, settled in the hotel in Pacific Grove and finishing up this post...
The rest of the day's drive up the Coast Highway was incredible. After we passed Hearst Castle the coast was defined by steep bluffs plunging down to the crashing surf below, with huge boulders / islands scattered just off the coast. There was a layer of mist about fifty feet above the water that was a near-constant feature during our drive today. The road itself was an engineering marvel, wrapped in a series of hairpin turns hugging impossibly steep bluffs. At times the road was no more than fifty feet above the water below, but it was typically much higher and sometimes rose to about four hundred feet.
Just before sunset we stopped at Nepenthe in Big Sur. The sunset was one of the best I've ever seen, no hyperbole at all. There was a cloud bank out over the ocean and the sun was initially hidden behind it, turning it a light purple. As the sun dipped below this bank it lit up the ocean and the mist above it. I don't know why I'm even trying to describe it as words can in no way do it justice. All in all, an incredible drive and the sunset was the icing on the day's cake.


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Hi Erica, Just look through the Squidoo folder here on our forum. That should answer most of your questions. ~Newbie Shield~
Squidoo is pretty much about persistence and variance. By setting up several lens every week focusing on different topics, you will gain more popularity as time passes on. Always remember too, to make your lens lean and meaty, fill it up with content and modules and also rate other people's lens so you can gain some fans. It's a long and rewarding journey though. I'm no where near that, but I read some lens that actually help you in becoming successful. Also, try to aim to be a Giant Squid. That would be a great way to begin.
A great place to learn about Squidoo is on Squidoo. There are Loads of Lenses dedicated to the design and optimization of lenses. I learned alot from the threads on this forum on Squidoo.
Hi HappyHamster, I always go to Newbie Shield's signature which takes you to awesome Squidoo Tips. Check it out! Victoria
I just checked out Newbie Sheilds HTML tips on his Squidoo lens. Really cool, but man, sure needs some understanding and practice.
Newbie Shield has really offered a great resource for Squidoo. When you first saw the page, and scrolled down, you saw too much help at once. If you take some quiet time, decide what you want to do with your Lens, you can just use the info as needed. If you try to master it all in one day, it may be a little much. He is a very nice guy, and I am sure will answer any questions for you. Feel free to PM me anytime also! Victoria
Hi, Well I have some question about Squidoo because I'm kind of confused with it. 1. How can I find out what every module means, are they different? There are a few and don't really know what each of them is about 2. If I want to use my lenses to promote products which module should I use? Do I have to make a new page for each product I want to promote or just use modules?. I will appreciate any adviced on this. Thanks
I forgot also to ask That I want to put my link in one of my modules but it seems that the code I put doesn't seem to work because it comes out looking just like i put it. What can I do to fix this It comes out looking like this: CHECK THIS OUT
jnoa (NTC below), Most of your modules will be Text Modules. This is where you can type, add images, and add affiliate links. You should really have at least three of these. You'll also want a couple interactivity modules or so such as a poll or a YouTube module. You can add whatever else you want to see if you like it. You can always delete what doesn't work for you. At the very bottom of almost every lens should be a guestbook. Folks like it when they can show you it was them that rated your lens. I suspect that comments help lensrank. Google most likely counts new comments as fresh content, which is important for SERPs. So add value by putting up helpful or entertaining info, some kind of wow factor, and interactivity. As glitch mentioned, it's good to build a fan base by interacting with other lenses. You can comment, rate, and favorite lenses and the lensmasters will reciprocate by rating, favoriting, and commenting on your lenses. If you like a lensmaster quite a bit, you might even visit their lensmaster home page by clicking their hyper linked name and joining their fan club (different than favoriting a lens). Victoria: Thanx for the compliments ~Newbie Shield~
It takes a while for you to build up any real following on Squidoo. The fact is it may be well worth the perseverance though. Once you are established and people respect your opinion, Squidoo will pay dividends.
My biggest suggestion is to give your articles some content. People don't come to Squidoo looking to buy things -- they come looking to learn things. If you can talk about an interesting topic and then, at the end, mention this really great product relating to the topic on hand, then that's a fairly good lens. When you're writing something for Ezine, for example, it's fine to go on and on about the product without giving too many specifics. But with a lens, you really need to give some information -- if people think you're just trying to sell them something, there's no way they'll click through your link.
BlueJ33: People don't come to Squidoo looking to buy things -- they come looking to learn things. I think this probably is true if they are visiting Squidoo to come poke around Squidoo and see what's around. However, if they arrive via a search engine search because of specific keywords, and that keyword happens to be a product -- I think there is a very good chance that they will appreciate product focused conversation and handy links OUT to exactly what they are searching for. I guess the trick is to be really clear (by doing keyword research) that what you're wanting to sell is actually something with a buying market. Or an even better way to think about it; I don't settle on what my product is before I check to see if there's anyone actually looking for it How much competition there already is for a given phrase will figure in too. hth, Andrea
Hi Andrea, You summed it up nicely - Informational for the Squidoo community and products for the SE traffic. You were also astute in pointing out that there should be a demand for the product within a product lens and that competition research is a must. With lenses, it doesn't pay to be number one in Google unless folks are actually using that search phrase because no one will ever see you there. It would be like building a Wonder of the World on Jupiter ~Newbie Shield~


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Baring It All
I have to admit, I'm always embarrassed to reveal myself in such a personal way. After all, when I'm on the examining table, I'm exposed, vulnerable, unable to hide anything. Every blemish is out in open.
I had a similar sensation when I recently sent my book to my freelance editor and my critique partner—the feeling that I was completely out in the open with everything and under examination for every problem.
I felt naked. I was baring the most intimate parts of the inner workings of my mind. Now they would see all my mistakes and know I'm not a perfect writer, that I have faults beneath the polished veneer. What would they say? What would they think of me now?
I'm having similar trepidation thinking ahead to the release of The Preacher's Bride in a few months. Soon, everyone will get to view my most personal thoughts, my writing, both the good and the bad. What will friends think of me then? Will they like what they see?
Have you ever felt that kind of vulnerability? When we send out our stories for others to read or critique, we're opening ourselves up and exposing all our imperfections. Embarrassment creeps in, and we cringe at the thought that they've seen our naked books. Will they like what they see inspite of the obvious blemishes they're sure to find?
The reality is that we have to get intense exams on our stories for their well-being. As hard as the scrutiny may be, we need to open up our work to the poking and prodding of those who can evaluate the "health" of our stories.
We have to tell ourselves the discomfort is all worth it, that we'd much rather find the problems early while we can still fix them, instead of waiting until it's too late and an agent or editor sees those same blemishes.
And we need to brace ourselves for the fact that our stories will have imperfections—quite possibly lots of them. Mine did. Here's just a sampling of the comments my freelance editor and critique partner found in the manuscript I recently finished:
• "I don't feel the sense of impending doom (if I'm supposed to feel that). What is it you want me to feel here?"
• "You seem to go in to these info dumps. While well written, after a few lines I find myself skimming." (OUCH!)
• "So, other than some neat imagery, what was the point of this scene? How did it advance the plot? I kinda hit the end and thought…okay…what happened?" (OUCH!)
• "Your [hero] is coming across as a bully here. . . How could he do this? Is he so selfish that he'd hurt her to save his own pride? I was starting to hope he might be coming around."
• "I'm no longer marking repetitions of this word, so I'd suggest running a find for it since it is one I see used quite frequently." (OUCH!)
I have to say, both of these women did an outstanding job sharing positives too. In fact, I've teased Keli that every day I wait for her critiqued chapter, that I'm addicted to her smiley face comments and hearing all her impressions of each scene. (As a side note: Keli is doing a series on critiquing this week. So far she's covered: How to Find Critique Partners and Six Steps for Approaching a Potential Critique Partner. She has some very wise and professional tips.)
Here are my parting thoughts:
*Baring our stories to a few people is embarrassing, but if publication is our goal, then someday we'll bare it all to the world. Everyone will see everything. We have to get used to the scrutiny, because it'll only grow more intense.
*If we're not uncomfortable, if we're not feeling growing pains, if we're not getting constructive criticism that prods us, then maybe we need to re-evaluate why. Do we need a new critique partner who can challenge us more? A freelance edit? Is it time to read another writing craft book?
*We can't get better unless we get vulnerable.
Are you putting your manuscripts under the right amount of scrutiny—the kind that can truly diagnosis what's wrong? Is it hard for you to be vulnerable with your writing, or are you getting used to baring it all?
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I must admit I felt vulnerable when I spoke to a publisher recently. Funnily enough, I didn't think I was baring my innermost thoughts when I sent her the ms. It only dawned on me when the voice on the other end of the line said, 'Hello'.
I panicked and my voice ran off to hide for a second. I knew I had to make a good impression. After all, you can hide behind your writing sometimes, but never when you're having a conversation. Suppose she hated my voice? Suppose I said something wrong or stumbled over my words? What about my tone of voice?
That was a phone conversation in which I felt totally naked!Many writers I know do not react too well to honest critique. They will gladly take all the praise, but if you add some suggestions for improvement, they will take it personally. Still, I try to make my comments as honest as possible, and if they are offended, I try not to take *that* personally.
When handing out stories and asking for opinions, on the other hand, I find it hard, sometimes, to accept the reactions. However, I try to take them as valuable suggestions. I mean, those people I am asking for help are not waiting for an opportunity to hurt me, right? They are friends, after all. Many of them write, some of them know exactly how my imagination works. And, in the end, they are only making suggestions. If someone says he doesn't like a particular point, I am free to ignore it (after some consideration, please). And if several people complain about exactly the same... hmm, maybe they are right?The first time I put myself in the hands of an outside critique partner, it hurt. BAD! But those comments, many similar to those you've listed and more, have helped me grow leaps and bounds since then. When we're so close to our stories, we can no longer see the major flaws. We know what we mean to illustrate with our words, but if we're not conveying it to our readers, I hope a critique partner or freelance editor will tell me before I've put it in front of an agent or publishing house.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get a babysitter when I had to go to my yearly last month. So I had to bring my girls. Now that was fun! Really though, like everything I tried to turn it into a learning experience. (Now that was fun.) I shared with them how important it is to get my body checked so it can stay healthy.
I'm aiming for a robust MS too. Like you wrote the other day...you do what needs to be done. ;)
~ WendyJody, I've been trudging along this road to writing for five years or so, and I've never gotten used to putting my words out there for someone else to read. My wife, Kay, is my first reader, which indicates how strong our marriage is, because there are times I want to shout, "No, you're wrong." But I know in my heart she isn't, so I make the changes, and the manuscript gets better.
You're right, it's tantamount to sitting on a bare exam table in a poorly designed exam gown that results in significant southern exposure, waiting for the doctor to come in and pass judgment. But it's necessary.
Thanks for sharing.Yesterday I was visiting a friend. One of her friends stopped by while I was there--someone I'd never met. As we talked and she found out I write, my friend went to her bookshelf and pulled off my memoir and handed it over. Talk about feeling vulnerable and exposed. It's one thing when strangers you don't know about perhaps pick up your book, but while you are sitting right there...it was eye-opening to me that I still feel exposed. But that's okay. And I know that some folks just won't relate to or like what i've written. That's okay too.
KarenSo funny that you draw this analogy; it's the same one I've used in talking to my friends about the publishing of my book. I told them I feel like I'm naked on the beach! Someone give me a towel! :) And yet that deep vulnerable writing is what I so love to read - so therefore I know it's what I must also offer!
ReplyDeleteI definitely feel vulnerable when sharing my work with others. I'm especially feeling this right now because I'm about to need beta readers for my first erotic romance (the complete opposite of what you write, lol.)
I'm feeling so self-conscious that my readers will think I'm like my characters or share their values or practices--which I don't. I want to write a disclaimer at the top that says "I'm a good girl, I swear!"I have put my rough writing under the scrutiny of some people who represent those who might read it. I did it very early. Almost from the beginning.
But now I wonder if I did it too soon. Is that possible?
I think some of the feedback left me confused. I can't write the book others would have me write. I have to write the one that is mine. I don't mean this in a self-absorbed, too-sensitive-artist way, just as an acknowledgement that there are only certain books I can write and there are some books that only I can write. I can't write the book someone else wants (or would write).
Where's the line? How should I draw it? I'm just not sure.Oh I like this. What comfort you've brought me today! So I'm not the only one who hears these things in a critique? Once I was told me my MC was unlikable. Of course I rushed to save her from a fate worse than death and have since made her utterly adorable, but the ouch factor was felt for weeks. *And thank you for answering my question!*
ReplyDeleteI might award you the analogy queen after this great one today.
Sigh. My agent dons the cap of The Scrutinizer with such aplomb and passion to ferret out EVERY POSSIBLE ISSUE that later, I am totally prepared for what anyone can say.
It's been such a blessing but not always easy. Sometimes the truth hurts! LOL
PattiSending my stories out for critique gives me the heebie-jeebies. I feel totally exposed. I'm not merely naked, though. In my case, my chest cavity's been sliced opened and my fragile beating heart is in someone else's hands.
Despite my fear and trepidation, I want the feedback. It's what will enable me to take my story to the next level. Sure, it hurt to hear that my heroine was whiny and wimpy or that she came across as thickheaded and clueless, but if no one had told me that, I wouldn't have been able to make the needed changes.
Well-meaning, trustworthy critique partners who have our best interests at heart can push us to make our stories even better than we thought possible. Their feedback helps us improve our writing and develop thicker skin, which we'll need when our books hit the shelves and the reviews start pouring in.
Our CPs can also serve as our staunchest supporters and a sounding board when needed. A phrase that seems fitting when describing the critique relationship is tough love. They care enough to say what needs to be said but offer their comments with compassion and consideration.Fiction writing entails being vulnerable, at least in order to perfect one's craft and write stories that are deeply moving.
The writer has to be in a place where she can handle this vulnerability. I think writers who balk at criticism, who shy away from sharing their writing, who get defensive when receiving feedback, among other reactions, aren't ready. Doesn't mean they can't get ready, but they aren't at that point in time. It could be sign of inexperience/immaturity as a writer or an indication that the writer has other things going on such that she isn't ready for more via her writing.
You, however, will do fine, Jody. With each blog post, you show increasing poise and maturity. You are ready, and I pray the reading world is ready for you!Jody,
First of all, kudos to you for having the courage to take your perhaps less-than-shiny critique comments and share them with us. As much as we'd like to see our babies as perfect, they often aren't... but can be with a little extra effort. But in sharing those comments with us, it helps us all see that critical comments can be good things when we can build off them.
I've always said to my writing partner and my critique team that I want them to be as brutal as possible because I would MUCH rather that they pointed out an issue than an agent or editor or (worse) a reader. Sometimes what is obvious to others is not to us simply because we're too close to the project, but once they point it out, we might have a head-slap-oh-yeah! moment because of it. And every moment like that is worth it for an improved final product.
Thank you for being vulnerable with us...It's hard! I've been in a very supportive critique group for about a year now. The time has allowed us to build trust so sending out my baby isn't painful. I know they'll find repetitious words--no matter how many times I find/replace, I still manage to repeat a new word!
I think the nice part about being in a c.g. for a long time is that I know I can send them my books and they will see past the glaring mistakes (while pointing them out to me!) and know I'm capable of good writing. My books would not be to that polished level without their eyes.Given that I avoid going to doctors except for emergencies, I think I have a slightly different attitude about examinations. When I bare all it's with the certain knowledge that a problem exists and I need it identified so treatment can get underway.
In terms of getting a manuscript critiqued I guess I have the same attitude, because by the time I've decided to show my writing to someone else I *know* there are problems that I need help identifying. I've steeled myself for the feedback and am eager to get the diagnosis so I can begin working towards a cure.
But the bottom line is yes, I still feel vulnerable. I don't have the confidence that my writing is good enough for public scrutiny so I delay putting it on view until I've done everything I can on my own. I probably endure more stress this way (in both my physical health and my writing) but it's how I've always functioned.I'm not so bothered anymore when I send my critiques to my group because I know their comments will be so helpful.
Even though I wrote the book to the very best of my ability, I did feel exposed when I sent the manuscript to my agent for the first time and waited to hear back from her. I kept thinking, "what if she hates it or rolls her eyes or regrets requesting the full?" Thankfully she did none of those things. Now I'm feeling vulnerable as I await a decision from the editor who has it right now.
By the way, I get skin checks too. Love the sun, but not a fan of damage to my skin.My Grandad also died from melanoma. It's not easy having every freckle inspected sometimes. -- I have a hard time being vulnerable with my writing and other projects. It's not easy to put yourself out there and worry that you'll hear unkind words in return. Laying it all out there for inspection can be rough, but if it's going to help you improve and grow, it's worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Thanks for the links to Keli's post regarding partners. I find that I need to start looking for one soon.
I was hoping the writing process itself would be the more nerve wracking because good or bad once you have the words down, they are down. I sure do have a lot still to learn, so thanks for holding my hand and educating me on all those extra's.Such a great topic Jody!
It is SO HARD to let our writing go, isn't it? I almost always feel sick when my critique group or agent has a manuscript, even though I know they'll be nice as well as honest. I know my writing never gets really good until other people have had their fingers in it. I'm not brilliant enough to write a novel without help. :)I am in awe of your professionalism and your refusal to be anything less than the best writer you can be. You're an inspiration.
It's helpful to read that fiction writers also feel the nakedness of vulnerability. As a memoirist, that baring of your soul is an even bigger factor.
But since it's all about telling the truest story possible, not being willing to be vulnerable only diminishes the power of what we're trying to create. We need to be brave no matter what.Eeek! Another excellent post by Jody Hedlund. :-)
It's hard for me to "bare all". I don't mind with my critters, they know what I look like, lol. But to send something to a fellow blogger, that's hard for me to do.
I hope my critters are being hard enough on me. I'll confess to being addicted to their smileys too. :-)Jody, I can't wait to read your book! I know you're nervous, but God got you this far and He's obviously in this! Give those jitters to Him and ENJOY it. On another note, you know what I absolutely can't stand about annual exams? I ALWAYS forget to write my name on the cup before I pee in it!
ReplyDeleteWow, Jody, this is exactly how I feel as I polish my book. I am scared and I admit it. I hate that feeling that it is about to be exposed and what if it completely stinks. I know in my heart its not true because I write heart-warming stuff, but still, I do feel pretty open, bare, and vulnerable.
I like this part you shared, although this whole post was so right on!
*We can't get better unless we get vulnerable.
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*.publication..Everyone will see everything. We have to get used to the scrutiny, because it'll only grow more intense.
thank-you!! ~JennJody, I can't imagine too many other instances of feeling emotionally naked as when we send our work into the world as writers. We are a brave lot, I tell you. We are brave because we know that hiding our words in a cave in our minds will keep them, and a piece of our souls, trapped. To live freely, we must find the courage to let our words go. What you're feeling is totally normal and necessary. It's all as it should be. Just remember, child of God first, and all else will fall in line. Trust! :)
ReplyDeleteJody... you hit the nail on the head. When our books are published we are very vulnerable, exposed to every eye( critical or otherwise).
I don't think I am putting my manuscript through any examinations yet..as right now I am in the self diagnosis mode. But sooner or later it will undergo a complete check up.Cassandra asked: But now I wonder if I did it [put work under scruntiy] too soon. Is that possible?
My Answer: I personally think that writers will benefit most from a critique if they've already reached a certain level of skill in their writing ability. That skill comes from writing, practicing, reading good craft books, studying other books. Once we reach a point where we're getting more serious about publication and getting ready to start querying (or think we're ready!), then we really NEED to get the feedback from a freelance editor or a critique group/partner first.
I do however, think that no matter where a writer is in their writing skill level, we can benefit from feedback (perhaps just not as intense). It gives us a reality check, helps us know where we're at. But the more mature we become in our writing, and the more confident, the better able we're able to sift through that feedback and know what to incorporate in our voice and style.M.J. Macie asked: How do you find the right editor and critique partner?
My answer: Check out Keli's blog this week (the links are listed in the post). She did a really great job of giving ideas where to look for critique partners and how to approach someone. As far as editors, check out Rachelle's blog. She has a list in her sidebar of professional freelance editors. I suggest comparing prices, checking with clients for references, and then starting with a trial period or sample chapter to see how you work together.Nice post about exposing our soft underbelly! Writing is such a personal,intimate act and then we have to show the world. It is a good comparison to the annual exam.
I had a wonderfully natural doc give me my last annual exam. My 8 yr old twins were with me (boy/girl) and the dr. asked if I wanted them to watch the exam so they could see where they came from. I declined.I felt that way when I decided to go under Emily Bryan's red pencil for 500 words. I realised how bad my work was after that, and stripped it to bits.
The naked fear drove me forward. If only 500 words can do that to me, goodness knows what a critique of 80,000 will be like!
Ouch is a word I am sure I will use an awful lot. :)"We can't get better until we get vulnerable."
That's what I've been learning too, not just about writing but about every area of life where bitter still lurks under sweet.
Hey, I just learned about ARC's myself.... I had a publisher contact me about a book asking if I'd read the advance copy and blog about it.


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Farming Simulator (Windows)
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Farming Simulator is an enhanced re-release of Farming Simulator 2009 and the first North American release of the game. It adds four new missions, seven new machines, better support for alternative input devices and free key mapping.Screenshots
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- "Landwirtschafts-Simulator: Gold Edition" -- German title
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