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Dad, who died last week, loved his food, his way _ late-in-life cook
This blog could continue to be all about me, and learning to cook. Or, it could become all about us, and our appreciation for food, kitchens, dinner tables and entertaining with food, and gardens and farmers' markets, and the so many more aspects of sourcing, preparation and enjoyment of food.
I vote for the second.
I'm not easing back on my plan to learn to cook, at long last, at age 56. But I am adjusting how I write about my new food awareness.
"Cooking is as easy
as following recipes": That's what I've been hearing from friends in the last month. And, I get that. Happily, I seem to have turned the mental corner about my approach to food and cooking.
I am not a scaredy-cat in the kitchen anymore. Four times in the last two weeks, for example, I have baked chicken this-or-that for myself. Point is, for hot food, I did not just revert to my easy default of pasta-in-the-microwave.
But, this blog entry is not intended to be about me (for once). I write this one in honor of my father, Peter Williams. He died four days ago, age 84, of complications of vascular dementia.
He lived in the nursing home in Virginia for the last two years. Our mother has also been living at the continuing care community, independently, in a cottage about 400 yards from the nursing wing.
Lovely set-up for both of them, because Mom visited him daily, and true to form, continued to make sure he got the most from his meals. She brought him in his wheelchair to her cottage for lunches, then wheeled him to the facility's dining room for dinners.
Food was always a huge part of Dad's life. There was never a meal that he didn't like — any of his six children would back that up.
"What's for dinner?" was the single biggest question we heard around the house, daily and without fail.
These were some of Dad's food beliefs, the way he thought about eating. I share the best tales about this because when we think about Dad and food, we can only smile. Among them:
— Dinner should be on the table at 6pm. No sooner, no later, and no excuses. (Although in his older years, his dinner hour with Mom crept up to 5:30 p. m., and then even 5:00 p. m.).
Notably, I grew up thinking that every family in America did the same thing, come together at the table at 6pm to talk about the day. Only much later I learned that this isn't true; that we were a fortunate family to have this habit.
— Hot food is served hot, and cold food is served cold. No wonder, then, that in the nearly 40 years after I left the house after high school, when family and guests gathered for special meals, our mother always gently heated the dinner plates in the oven or microwave before serving. (Mom has just corrected me, upon reading this, that it wasn't just when company came that she heated the plates: She did that daily for the last 20 years because, hot food goes cold fast on cold plates, company at the table or not).
— Hors d'oeurves should be plentiful. When extended family and other friends came for dinner, and they did this often, Dad loved serving hors d'oeurves. You could say that he felt hors d'oeurves with drinks was the most important part of the meal. Our mother, on the other hand, was a big believer all those years that well-planned desserts were the most important part of the meal.
Unfortunately, I came to believe in hors d'oeurves as much as Dad did. That is, I always helped myself to more than I should, bringing on Mom's irritated words, "You'll ruin your appetite!." I still have trouble holding back today, when I am presented with hors d'oeurves. Just an unalterable food habit I picked up early.
— Salad is always part of dinner. Always. And, salad should follow the main course, rather than being served first. Dad started on this habit after returning from a business trip to France. For the many years that Dad had a garden (peas, beans, tomatoes, squash, beets and leafy greens), he loved to go pick the greens, then make the salad. And his salads weren't to be tossed with the homemade dressing until the first of us reached for the salad bowl. Dad was a slower eater, so always was the last to take his salad. Always.
— Dad did the food shopping, but left the cooking to Mom. He took on the food shopping once he retired, carefully taking his time to bring home only the best from the grocery stores he favored, particularly Giant and Trader Joe's. But aside from his routine salad-making, that's where it ended. Aside from the summer evenings when he barbecued (and blackened) chicken outside, any indoor cooking was entirely Mom's domain.
He got the ingredients, but she got the meals.
It's funny to think back on the ways Dad thought about food. But memories that make us smile are the best kind, right?
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Making meals is an everyday occurrence for everyone else, yet this writer has gone years without making much of anything in the kitchen. On the verge of turning 56, she is committing herself to learning to cook at last — both late in life and in public. Watch her as she ventures beyond boiling an egg,
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USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employees in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as individuals employed through Personal Service Contracts, must adhere to our Counter Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov.
This position is located in the Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC., Office of the Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Asia (AA/ASIA).
You will, with the supervisor's assistance, perform and monitor established administrative management requirements for a Bureau with dynamic administrative requirements. Determine pertinent issues and collect relevant information from a variety of sources. Review information and apply standard analytical techniques. Draft correspondence, recommendations, reports, Agency notices, and memoranda related to management and administrative programs and issues. Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on questions and situations related to the administrative services provided. Manage the telework program for the Asia Bureau, ensure all staff have valid telework agreements and managers comply with agency policy regarding telework. Manage the Bureau's summer intern program, and ensure all Offices are aware of the program and its deadlines. Coordinate preparation of statements of work and ensure all documentation is completed and submitted to HR within deadlines. Assist HR in bringing on board all selected interns.
You will process travel authorizations for Asia Bureau staff traveling both overseas and domestically. Work closely with ASIA/SPO to obtain budget/accounting data and to ensure money is available to fund request.Identify and perform routine liaison tasks to support the organizational planning process. Assist in analyzing various programs. Review work completion reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards. Prepare and assemble charts (including Bureau organizational charts), data, reports, and narrative and statistical materials provided for on-going organizational planning. Maintain the webPASS database and compile all reports as required. Coordinate basic, established requirements for management of services and supplies in an office or small building. Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and property use, recommending action to ensure economical and efficient use of equipment and other property. Maintain systems to control purchasing and the use of supplies. Maintain Bureau purchase card for use as backup on supply purchase. Manage administrative functions such as webTA, Blackberry management, and records management. Assist the Records Liaison Officer and serve as files custodian for AMS staff.
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"State of Date" Online Dating Do's and Dont's
The website "State of Date" collects surveys from online daters (mostly women) reporting on their experience: how they met, how the date went, and more. When they heard about the Brian Lehrer Show's Broadband Love series, they contacted us and offered to post some of what they've learned, from their own experience and their online community. Below are State of Dates top online dating Do's and Don'ts
Edit, edit, edit. Get over the fact that you're dating online and will have to eventually admit it to your friends, and then ask one of them who knows you well to give your profile the once-over. This is invaluable on so many levels.
Use flattering photos. It is shocking the number of people out there who are great looking in person and use the most mediocre shots of themselves online. Your profile is an advertisement and you want to look your best!
Ladies- no ironic moustaches, no firing ranges, no slutty halloween costumes. Instead, try atasteful at the beach photo, or one in a pretty dress. Trust us.
Gentlemen- we don't care about your band. Don't post a bunch of photos with bad lighting and a lot of distractions in the background just so you can have a shot of yourself playing bass/drums/tambourine on the internet. Smile! A warm, friendly, engaging smile is always the best option.
Be honest when creating your profile. This counts for appearance as well as deeper insights into your character and goals. If we end up on a date together, it will be very easy to tell that you're actually 5'7 and not the 6'1 you advertised and we will be annoyed and disappointed. Share what you want and what you're looking for and be clear about it as this will minimize eventual drama and heartache.
Have an open mind. We've heard this again and again from both men and women. Online dating can become a shopping experience where you get really picky about what you'll "buy".Though a guy or girl might initially not be what you consider your type it's entirely possible you'll be attracted in real life. Another good reminder is that sometimes even if you don't end up with a boyfriend/girlfriend, the date may have been worth it. We have gotten great roommates, job opportunities, and friends out of online dates that weren't romantical but were awesome nonetheless.
Use too many iphone photos with hipstamatic filters and weird angles. It makes us wonder what you're hiding behind all that faux-vintage lighting and bad perspective.
Also don't use headshots in your profile pictures. At all. Ever.
(see DO #2 for more guidelines)
Use your profile to advertise your services as a photographer, model/actor, mediocre jewelry designer, yoga teacher/masseuse or motorcycle mechanic (for example). If you're not on a site to date, then go away please.
Include mention of your dad (ladies), mom (gentlemen) or exes. This is invariably a red-flag that you may have some issues, shall we say. Find a nice therapist to work them out with, and pretend you're a wonderful baggage-free person in the meantime! Everyone wins.
Use the phrase "make love" ever, anywhere, at any time. This is mostly a guideline for the gentlemen that we beg you to please heed. There is not a single woman we know who is ok with that phrase, especially in the context of a dating profile. Most of us can't even bring ourselves to utter the words aloud much less read them written by a stranger who is trying to date us.
State of Date is the brainchild of Rachel Nina Schwartz and Asie Mohtarez, two NYC-based ladies who have been on enough dates to realize they needed a tool to help with the process.
Since we rate restaurants, share the details of our lives via our social networks, and recommend to friends everything from food trucks to fashion blogs, State of Date is the next step as applied to dating. The survey is our way of collecting/sharing data from users who find us via word of mouth or on our tumblr. Eventually we hope to grow the project into a full product review site- like a yelp for dating.


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As part of its work to implement the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OECD produces country reports that examine the role of responsible business conduct in building healthy business environments.
ASEAN-OECD Investment Programme fosters dialogue and experience sharing between OECD members and ASEAN member states to enhance the investment climate in the region.
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Based on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the chapter on responsible business conduct in the the OECD Policy Framework for Investment, this report provides concise and basic information to investors on the existing responsible business conduct expectations in Georgia. This 2016 edition updates a report first published in 2014.
Responsible business conduct (RBC) is recognised as an important part of the investment climate and is increasingly integrated within public policies aimed at attracting better investment and enhancing sustainable development.
17 September 2016, Washington DC - This event brought together legal practitioners and experts to focus on how international standards on responsible business conduct are impacting legal practice as well as how legal tools can be used to strengthen ethical business practices throughout global supply chains.
Quatre décennies après leur adoption, les Principes directeurs de l'OCDE à l'intention des entreprises multinationales sont plus utiles que jamais pour faire en sorte que les entreprises adoptent un comportement responsable, où qu'elles opèrent.
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This report covers the activities undertaken to promote the effective implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by governments and National Contact Points from July 2014 to December 2015.
Depuis sa création, l'OCDE est à la pointe des efforts pour définir des "règles du jeu" internationales en matière de mouvements de capitaux, d'investissement international et d'échanges de services. Les pays adhérents ont institué des disciplines pour eux-mêmes et pour les entreprises multinationales en définissant des instruments juridiques que les pays adhérents s'engagent à respecter.
Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 June 2016: The purpose of this workshop is to share information with the Kazakh authorities and interested stakeholders about the obligations of governments under the Declaration related to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
Fifteen years after the creation of National Contact Points as a means to improve the implementation of the Guidelines, the OECD has conducted an analysis of the functioning and performance of the National Contact Points.


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Academic Computing offers training and consulting services to all Sweet Briar College students, faculty, and staff. We are here to help you learn how to make technology work for you. Here are just a few of the services we provide:
We offer training workshops for faculty, staff and students on a variety of topics including Web Design, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access. Workshops are offered during the day and in the evening and are free. Classes are announced a week in advance via campus e-mail.
Classroom Training Sessions
Faculty members may request a special training session for their students on any supported software program. We will work with you on adjusting our workshops to fit your curriculum and class schedule.
Do you have a large project looming in the future that needs some special technological consideration? Maybe you need help planning a database, designing a website, or simply think there must be an easier way to complete tasks on your computer. We can help evaluate your goals and direct you to the resources you'll need to meet them. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Departmental Training
We can keep your staff up to speed with new technology and software programs. We'll be glad to schedule a workshop to meet your deptartmental needs. Contact us to schedule a training workshop for your department.
Additional Help on Campus
If you are currently experiencing a problem with your computer and you need help identifying and solving it, try the Computer Services Help Desk at 434-381-HELP (4357) on campus or 434-381-6282 off campus.
For more information on the training services offered by Sweet Briar College's Academic Computing, contact Tom Marcais at [email protected] or 434-381-6542.


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Tips for accessing BIOS set-up of Compaq® Presario®
What are the necessary things to be kept in mind while accessing BIOS?
BIOS or the basic input output system in the Compaq Presario system has some important functions. Of these, the loading of the Operating System is the most important one. When a system is switched on, its first job is to initialize and recognize the hardware devices like hard disk, mouse, keyboard, video card, CD/DVD drive etc which are connected to the system. You need to be very careful while entering the BIOS mode in your Compaq Presario system because improper changes in the BIOS may affect the working of the system. Always try to use a password to enter the BIOS mode in your system; it may help to prevent unauthorized access. The BIOS settings include options to change the boot priority, system time, enabling or disabling hardware etc.
Following are some information on the need to change the BIOS settings, its importance, and tips to access BIOS in Compaq Presario system:
- Importance of BIOS
- Tips to access BIOS
- Things to keep in mind
Importance of BIOS
The BIOS software of Compaq Presario PC is stored in a non-volatile ROM chip which is inbuilt on the mother board of the system. The BIOS settings of the Compaq Presario PC help you configure the hardware in the system, set the system clock, and enable or disable the system components. When the system meets with a serious issue, it is safe and easy to enter the BIOS and make proper changes.
Tips to access
To access the BIOS in your Compaq Presario system, you need to restart your computer and press the specified key while restarting. The key may vary according to the manufacturer. It depends on either the BIOS manufacturer or the system manufacturer. 'Delete' is the common key used to enter BIOS mode. Most of the manufacturers allow access to BIOS using the 'Delete' key.
Since BIOS is one of the most important components in system, you have to remember certain important things while accessing it. If you change any settings inside BIOS, you have to ensure that those changes are proper. Improper changes will badly affect the system and the entire system will become inaccessible.
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text: MUNICH, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Representing Visteon Corporation's (NYSE:VC) vision of mobility in the year 2020, the e-Bee vehicle concept is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a vehicle, including car-sharing, private ownership and short-term rental. Using touch display-based controls and Cloud-centred profile storage, the e-Bee's features are designed to be immediately familiar and intuitive for each individual user. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Fully compatible with electric vehicle and hybrid platforms, the e-Bee demonstrates intelligent mobility – gathering and disseminating useful driving-related data, acting as part of a wider mobility-enabling network and integrating technology and design that is simple, flexible and frugal. The technologies featured in the e-Bee concept range from advanced development to application- and commercialization-ready. The vehicle will be available for demonstrations at Visteon's booth in Hall A6 throughout Electronica. The e-Bee challenges conventional vehicle architecture by re-thinking the position of the climate system, resulting in reduced weight and a substantially increased cabin space. The integrated climate module combines the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit with the refrigerant system, including an energy-efficient heat pump. Its position outside the cabin allows for new interior design options including an easy user experience with the vehicle's electronics and comfort features, designed to mitigate distraction. "From its driver interface to its compact and innovative climate system, the e-Bee is an exercise in efficient, forward-looking design for new mobility uses," said Tim Yerdon, Visteon's global director of innovation. "The vehicle will be showcased at customer and industry events throughout Asia, the U.S. and Europe, where it will be the centerpiece in Visteon's discussions with customers and partners about future technology trends and needs." Defined User Experience The e-Bee's driver interface consists of a set of three displays: a main display for journey information and two smaller screens with touch-sensing capability. The touch screens are located within easy fingertip distance on either side of the steering wheel, providing simple and immediate interaction with both vehicle controls and social connections. The car also features a projected head-down display for accessing basic driving information. In place of the traditional rear-view mirror, a display shows images from a panamorphic 180-degree rear-view camera.


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CANADA STOCKS-TSX little changed in early trade; golds offset bank gains
TORONTO, March 26 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index was little changed in early trade on Tuesday, with weakness in gold producers offsetting gains in financial and energy shares, as investors processed positive U.S. economic data but remained nervous about the Cyprus bailout. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.66 points, or 0.05 percent, at 12,674.05, after opening higher.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, up 10.5% since the attacks, rose 38.75 points or 0.37% to 10,611.24 in subdued trading on the six-month anniversary of the destruction of the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. The Nasdaq Index edged lower by 0.18 points to 1,929.49, up 13.8% from September lows.
Holding sentiment in check were cautions from several quarters that the post-attack rally had discounted a big rebound in profits. Bank of America Securities strategist Thomas McManus lowered his weighting for the S&P 500 Index to 50% from 55% and increased the portion of his portfolio in bonds from 40% to 45%.
'We suggest that equity investors remain patient and look for more rewarding entry points into the market,' he said. 'This is not the dawn of a new bull market. It is the extension of an old one,' he said in a research note.
Widely admired investor Warren Buffett, in his annual report as chairman of diversified investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, warned investors not to expect the scintillating market performance of recent years. Calling his own investment performance over the past year 'poor,' Buffett said that share market returns in the next few years could prove 'disappointing' to investors.
'Our restrained enthusiasm for these securities is matched by decidedly lukewarm feelings about the prospects for stocks in general over the next decade or so,' Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. 'Today's equity prices presage only moderate returns for investors.' Berkshire Hathaway shares fell $200 or 0.28% to $71,600, their lofty price reflecting Buffett's disinclination to split shares.
American Express, one of Buffett's favorite stocks, surged $1.08 or 2.7% to $41.55 on a broker upgrade. Coca-Cola, which has underperformed in recent years despite Buffett's enthusiam for Cherry Coke, was fractionally lower at $47.58. Gillette, another of his major holdings, was steady at $32.87.
One investor showing a more bullish hand was Saudi Prince Alwaleed, who said he had sunk an additional $1bn. into Citigroup, AOL Time Warner and Priceline.com in the past six months. The news helped Priceline.com gain 39 cents or 7.9% to $5.35, Citigroup was ahead slightly in a strong banking sector and AOL firmed 83 cents or 2.1% to $27.21.
Oil shares were firmer on speculation that a widely anticipated assault on Iraq would boost petroleum prices. ExxonMobil led the pack, rising 58 cents or 1.4% to $43.49.
IBM managed to hold its ground at $105.24 even as one analyst reduced his profit targets.Other techs moving included Intel, off 75 cents or 2.2% to $33.42, Microsoft, higher by 39 cents or 0.6% to $64.34, and Compaq, slipping 53 cents or 4.5% to $11.27 after the California public employee's pension fund said it would vote against the PC maker's proposed merger with Hewlett- Packard. H-P shares rose 39 cents or 1.9% to $20.98.
Telecom Qwest Comunications dropped 25 cents or 2.6% to $9.46 after it confirmed that the Securities and Exchange Commission had posed questions about its sales figures.
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
NFL Commish Roger Goodell and Matt Walsh have finished their meeting in New York to discuss Walsh's part in SpyGate. With no Rams walkthrough tape in hand, it seems Walsh has no real smoking gun to give Goodell and today's testimony may not mean much. Walsh has handed over all the videotapes from his "collection" and the NFL had released a statement saying basically that there was nothing new there.
Walsh will now meet with Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Arlen Specter later today in Washington to discuss the matter further.
Big news from press conference is that Goodell has acknowledged that Walsh has no knowledge of a Rams tape, was never asked to do it and had no knowledge that anyone had been asked to do it.
Also Walsh said he wasn't aware of any other violation of NFL rules, including bugging of locker rooms and manipulation of recording equipment.
Goodell said (paraphrasing) that, "the conversation confirms that the Patriots have given us all the information about league rules they broke and there is no other information suggesting the Pats have done anything wrong."
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Tags: Matt Walsh, Roger Goodell, Spygate
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Don't fold that hand just yet! We snuck off while Slappy was sleeping and enlisted the help of Onezumi Studios and Harknell to launch our official Gods Playing Poker iPhone app. which can be downloaded at this very moment from the iTunes store. Many thanks to Onezumi and Harknell for all the hard work to make this possible for us and for other webcomic creators out there!
Take a moment and thank him by checking out their comics at Onezumi. Then, go download our free app for your iPhone!


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An old story with a Cajun flair-this version has the runaway protagonist made out of cornbread with a big dash of cayenne pepper. His sassy refrain is: "Run, cher , run, as fast as you can!/You can't catch me-I'm full of cayenne." After eluding an old Cajun woman, a rascally raccoon, and a fierce fox, he meets an artful alligator on the bayou's edge and accepts the fateful ride-with a twist. The Cornbread Boy is too spicy for the alligator, who spits him out. And to this day, you can still hear him sometimes in the bayou singing, "Run, cher , run...." A recipe for cornbread is appended as well as the obligatory glossary of Cajun terms. Bright watercolor and pen-and-ink artwork reveals the action competently. If more versions of "The Gingerbread Boy" are wanted, this one is a good alternative.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA


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Indian student Zayd Rasool talks about how his MSc in Software Engineering helped him progress in his career. "I completed my Bachelors in Engineering degree at Pune University in India and decided to study an MSc overseas to give me an internationally-recognised qualification and allow me to work anywhere in the world."I did a lot of research into the options and applied to a number of UK universities but I was really impressed with the course content and structure of the MSc courses at Kingston. This, as well as the University's reputation for computing courses and the quality of the information provided, made Kingston my first choice."After passing my course in 2007 with a distinction, the University's job shop helped me get my first position with an IT company dealing with financial services located at the heart of the City of London. I obtained my IGS visa, which allows candidates to work in the UK after completing their postgraduate studies. The job was been fantastic and I gained a lot of experience and knowledge, which helped me to secure a new role as a software engineer with GlaxoSmithKline in July 2008. This organisation has helped me get a five-year work permit visa."As an alumnus, I am still in touch with the Faculty of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics at Kingston. The Faculty arranges reunions and other events at which we have the chance to meet our tutors, friends and new students at the University."What would I say to an Indian student thinking of studying at Kingston University? I'd say if you get the opportunity, do it — it's the best and there are no doubts about it."
"Deciding to study my MSc at Kingston was probably one of the easiest decisions I have ever made. After three years' study at Kingston for my Software Engineering BSc degree, I was very much aware of Kingston's reputation – for quality of teaching, the content of the course and the good relationship between students and staff to mention but a few."I found the structure of the course very good. Focusing on each module for a whole week was good as it made it easier for me to plan my personal study time table. Even though I was studying a Software Engineering MSc, the flexibility of the course made it possible for me to choose modules from other disciplines. This was great as it allowed me to expand my knowledge into other areas."As a full-time course, I expected it to be very tough, and indeed it was, but the friendliness and willingness of lecturers and staff made it an enjoyable year."
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is offering awards of £1,500 for international students on its taught, full-time MSc courses.Students selected to receive a scholarship award will act as an ambassador for Faculty promotional activities and events and have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience assisting with undergraduate classes for between four and six hours per week (for a maximum of 40 hours over the year and teaching times to be arranged to work around your MSc timetable and any other commitments you may have). Selection ProcessSelection is by application only and applicants must:- Have a good academic record - Provide a statement of 500 words explaining why they think they would make a good ambassador for the course and the faculty.* Please note that applicants cannot be awarded more than one scholarship.
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"Friendships are discovered rather than made."
Enjoy memorable 10 quotes from abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe on what would have been her 201st birthday.
"Friendships are discovered rather than made."
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As Creighton Davis made plain in Tuesday's Voices of the Dropout Nation commentary, giving our poorest children in urban communities a high-quality education is critical to their success in life. And it takes good-to-great teachers dedicated to their success, caring adults who care about their futures, and cultures of genius that nurture learning, for our children to gain hope, build their confidence and emerge from poverty. Even something as simple as learning to write and perform poetry can help get kids out of educational prisons.
Watch this trailer of the film To Be Heard and listen to the these three young men and women tell their stories in rhyme and verse. Go watch the film at a local film festival near you. Think about what you will do to help young men and women succeed in school and in life. And then, make a difference.
There are so many ways that traditional practices in American public education — many of which are tied to the traditional system of teacher compensation — shortchange poor and minority children. From seniority-based pay scales that only reward teachers for staying in place (and not for improving student achievement), to seniority-based rules on school assignment that restrict the ability of schools to keep high-quality teachers in place (and get rid of laggards), to even last in-first out layoff rules that force less-senior teachers out of classrooms without regard for performance, poor and minority kids constantly lose out.
In this presentation, University of Washington researcher Marguerite Roza — whose pioneering work on school spending has revealed many of these inequities — explains how the poorest and minority kids often get thrown to the back of the education bus. Watch, listen, consider and take action.
When one out of every three American children drop out of high school and into poverty and prison, there is no time to wait. As important as it is to take on the tough slow work of systemic reform, we must also create new options for getting kids out of dropout factories and cultures of mediocrity into cultures of genius and centers of learning. Whether it be voucher programs such as the now-shuttered D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (which congressional Republicans have taken steps to revive), charter schools or even public school choice within traditional districts, all steps must be made to give kids opportunities to escape academic failure.
Watch this video in which Kevin Chavous and parents whose kids are in the D.C. Opportunity voucher program explain to voucher opponent Danny Davis why it is important to open up and expand choice. Watch, consider and take action.
It will take a variety of efforts to reform American public education and stem the nation's dropout crisis. This includes young men and women talking to their peers about the importance of staying in school. Whether it comes in the form of films such as Beyond the Bricks, through entertainment, or through simple conversations, it is important to enlist every teen and young adult in keeping their classmates and neighbors in school (as well as help them get the remediation at-risk kids may need to get up to speed).
This video from St. Louis rapper Keke Bubbles, one of 11 that are finalists in the DefJam Rapstar Get Schooled competition put on by the Get Schooled Foundation, is one example of the messages we need to help keep kids on the path to graduation. Even as we overhaul curricula and instruction — especially in the early grades — messages about the importance of education to our middle- and high school students also remain important. Watch, listen, consider and take action.
The move by Michigan's state legislature last week to remove control of school curriculum and academics from Detroit Public School's board to financial czar Robert Bobb is just the latest of many changes to move education from under control of the nation's most-dysfunctional big city school board. From the scandal involving former board president Otis Mathis (whose illiteracy was as head-shaking as the behavior that led to his resignation) to the antics of David Murray (who defended Mathis), the school board epitomizes the most-publicly worst that American public education governance can offer. But the problems aren't limited to Detroit alone; while there are plenty of school boards, urban, suburban and rural, who serve their families, taxpayers and children well, there are far many more that have contributed to the nation's educational crisis.
As you watch this video produced by the Education Action Group Foundation last year, consider what we can all do to end traditional education governance and move to a system in which parents are the lead decision-makers in schools and cultures of genius can be nurtured and sustained. We can't wait for atrocious and merely mediocre school boards to finally get themselves together. Our kids deserve better.
As a D.C. city councilman during the 1990s, Kevin Chavous embraced the parent power movement began by Virginia Walden Ford and helped make the District one of the prime centers for school reform. Then in 2003, he took it a step further and teamed up with then-D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams to get Congress to create the now-shuttered D.C. Opportunity school voucher program. The move may have came at the cost of his career, losing to future D.C. mayor Vince Gray a year later. But he helped thousands of the city's children escape its dropout factories and improve their odds for better lives.
In this video, Chavous explains why Parent Power and school choice must no longer be a political football, especially for old-school black politicians too stuck in the past (and in their ties to teachers unions) to help the very kids for which they express concern. Watch, listen to this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, and consider how we can ensure that parents are the kings and lead decision-makers in education.


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With new lenses getting more expensive all the time, many photographers choose to purchase used gear and save money. While certain lenses can only be bought new (at least for a while), like the just-released Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8, used lens market is quite often an important aspect to consider when choosing a system. In this article I will try to explain the benefits of buying used lenses, as well as give you some tips on how to buy used lenses on-location knowing you'll get a high-quality piece of equipment you will be happy with for years to come.
Why Buy Used Lenses?
The obvious reason is to save cost, of course. Used lenses (in fully functional condition) can be bough for as much as 30 percent cheaper than brand new ones, and sometimes even more than that. This especially makes sense if you choose to switch systems – you can often buy lenses for as much as you sold those of previous brand, making the switch painless. Of course, newer lenses will be a bit more expensive, but still cheaper than what you'd get if you bought retail. In any case, this is down to each person's opinion if he's comfortable buying someone else's lens.
The common question, however, is whether used lenses can be bought with full confidence. In short, no, unless you have a chance to thoroughly test it yourself before making the purchase. There are plenty of ways to make sure you're not buying a dud, and to protect yourself from a serious financial damage. I'll let you in on a secret – I've bought at least half of my gear used, including my 50mm f/1.4G lens I use more than any other, ever.
If a Used Lens Is On Sale, Does That Mean It's Defective?
There aren't all that many untrustworthy people out there as you may think, and most sellers have logical reasons to get rid of their gear. Ask yourself a question: if you were to sell a lens of your own, would that necessary mean you wish to fool someone into buying a spoilt piece of equipment? There are numerous reasons – some sellers find they don't use that particular lens enough to justify owning it, or they may have found an alternative they think is more suitable to their style of shooting. People sell zoom lenses in favor of primes, and vice versa, all the time. Others begin to prefer a specific type of photography, for example – bird photography, and thus sell off their wide-angle lenses. Others want to make a switch to a different system or have a frustration with that particular lens that you may not find all that annoying (many people find slow focusing of 50mm f/1.4G lens a deal-breaker, while I've found a way to live with it while I must). Either way, number of viable reasons exceeds number of tricksters and thieves by quite a margin, rest assured.
With that in mind, I'm afraid I must be fair and mention that some people do try to fool a buyer by selling defective gear, and I know that from my own experience (I bought a lens with AF defect serious enough to be unusable, and sold it to a person with a warning and for a lot less money). And that is why we need short, simple guides like this to make buying used lenses a much safer bet.
General Guidelines
Here are simple steps I take when buying a used lens:
1) Buy From a Trustworthy Source
It doesn't mean you have to get to know the person you're buying from, don't get me wrong – no dates are necessary, you can skip to the important part as soon as you want. ;) But the place where you look for used lenses on sale matters. eBay comes to mind first, of course, and then there's a section in Fred Miranda forums dedicated to buying/selling gear. Both these places have reliable ranking and feedback systems, so that you know if a person you are about to buy a lens from is worth your trust according to other people who have already bought from him. This alone is enough to know if the seller is likely to lie about the condition of a given lens or not.
Make sure you know how to contact the person you're buying a lens from, as well as his full name. Having an option to return the lens is very useful, so check if there's a good return policy.
2) Bring Your Laptop Along
A laptop will help you check for any defects and imperfections as you photograph, such as AF inaccuracies or centering defects.
3) Examine Optical Condition
- Check The Lens For Fungus, Scratches and Dust: best way to do that is to shine some light through the lens (with a simple lightbulb if there's one nearby, or a torch, possibly) – any imperfections should then be clearly visible. Small scratches and dust specs are nothing to be worried about – they happen and rarely have any kind of noticeable effect on image quality. Still, be sure to check both front and rear elements for such imperfections, and, if found, price should reflect this.
Nasim has a few useful articles written on the topic:
- "How to Remove Dust From Nikon 24-70mm Lens"
- "What To Do With Dust Inside Lens"
- "How to Clean SLR Camera Lenses"
- "The Effect of Dust on Lens Bokeh"
Fungus is more dangerous – once there, it's more difficult to clean and it does damage to lens coatings, so avoid lenses with fungus inside.
- Make Sure the Lens is Well Centered: a badly centered lens will perform better at one side than the other. This is actually where it's a good idea to shoot brick walls or a stretched piece of fabric, where there's a lot of detail. After you've photographed it, closely inspect the image – it should be as sharp on the left side off the center, as it is sharp on the right side. If you find that the lens is just plain soft while it shouldn't be (according to samples and reviews you've seen, for example), it may also indicate a serious centering defect. These can only be fixed by an authorized, professional service, and not always, at that. Centering defects are easier to spot with the image taken wide-open or close to wide-open.
4) Examine Mechanical Condition
- Scratches and Dents: the way a lens looks can tell a lot of how it was used. Does it have any scratches on it? If it's nothing major, you shouldn't worry, but the price should, again, reflect this. Things can get a little more serious once you examine screws holding it together – has someone tried to take the lens apart? That might indicate it had some electric or mechanical problems before. Unless fixed by a professional service, such a lens may suffer from bad centering, etc.
Also, some professional lenses, such as 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 class, can have substantial wear and tear marks – pro's usually use their gear without worrying themselves too much about cosmetic damage, because lenses are just instruments (many photographers forget that). If the damage is reflected on price, don't worry too much. Some loss of paint or rubber can happen, as long as you're fine with it, and shouldn't affect optical properties.
Dents are a bit more serious, as they can mean a lens has been dropped. If impact was strong enough, optical quality may be severely affected, so check carefully.
- Cross-threaded Filters: both plastic and metal filter threads can easily be cross-threaded, and it's not that simple to live with if you're a filter user. Examine filter threads closely before making the purchase. If they are in fact ruined, but you don't find yourself using filters, make sure, as always, that the price reflects any imperfections.
- Check Aperture Blades: you will most likely have to mount the lens on your camera. Close down the aperture and use depth of field preview button if necessary. Are there any oil marks on the blades? Do they move freely? Don't worry about perfect symmetry – it rarely happens even on most expensive lenses. You can expect better symmetry from Carl Zeiss and Leica lenses, but it doesn't affect optical quality in any noticeable way most of the time.
- Focus and Zoom Rings: depending on how long the lens has been used, the zoom ring should offer some resistance, but can never be wobbly and completely loose. If it's very easy to turn, that may indicate the lens has been used quite a lot. In this case, check for zoom creep – if there is none, the lens is fine.
Either way, both focus and zoom rings should be smooth. If they're not, it may indicate there are dust or sand speckles inside, which is not good and may result in further damage. The lens should, obviously, be able to run through the whole scale of both focus and zoom rings. If a focus or zoom ring has a dent on it, it may affect precision and smoothness.
5) Autofocus Operation
While autofocus operation speed can be different depending on lens/camera used, it should always be smooth. If you're buying a lens, it probably means you've read about it some and know what to expect, more or less. Make sure AF runs through the scale in an expected pace – while it can be faster than you hoped, it shouldn't be much slower (the already mentioned 50mm f/1.4G lens can serve as a good comparison of a slow-focusing lens). Pro-grade zoom lenses, especially those with AF-S motors, are lightning fast – 16-35mm, 14-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm class and so on. Most Canon lenses are also very fast, and that includes many of their prime lenses (unlike Nikon) with the exception of exotic 85mm f/1.2 lens (both versions).
Make sure it's accurate (within AF Fine Tune scale) and locks on a subject well in both Single and Continuous focus modes. Check both minimum focus distance as well as infinity focus.
Last, But Not Least!
If you have a feeling that a particular deal seems too good to be true, as with many things in such a case, it likely is. Be as thorough as you can, and you will save yourself a lot of nerves, money and time in the process. Buying used lenses is great, and even professionals do it all the time – just make sure to get your routine right, and you'll feel as confident as you are with retailers.
Happy shopping!


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Monday, December 3, 2007
Genre Hopping
But here's the thing -- for the most part (big caveat alert), genre hopping isn't always the best move.
I know. You have a killer idea for a science fiction novel involving monkey space cannibals and you ALSO have an idea for a historical fiction novel about a group of courtesans in King Arthur's court who are actually monkey space cannibals. WHAT TO DO??
Well, pick one, for starters. And then go all out. Because, as most of you know, it's really, really hard to break out in one genre. It takes mountains of time, effort, luck, perseverance, luck, effort, perseverance... time... I could keep repeating myself indefinitely. I could keep repeating myself indefinitely. Breaking out is really hard to do, and the kings of genre fiction have worked for years to steadily build an audience (and a brand) within the same genre. Heck, even writing a novel within a genre that's saleable usually takes several attempts.
Did I mention it's hard? It's hard. So you make it even harder for yourself when you splinter your time, attention, learning curve, and, eventually, your audience by jumping around to different genres.
But. Genre hopping can be done, and done well. And here's the best method: first you become hugely successful.
Take John Grisham. He wrote legal thrillers that became some of the most successful and popular books of our time. However, his most recent book has nothing to do with the courtroom -- it's about a football team (the American kind) in Italy and it's called PLAYING FOR PIZZA, and oh yes, it's a massive bestseller. Why is he able to do this? BECAUSE HE IS JOHN GRISHAM.
Unless someone could type in one of those TM symbols after your name without anyone blinking or thinking it's strange, chances are you probably aren't there yet.
I know there are exceptions, people who are successfully able to juggle multiple genres, whether it's by using pen names or just following their own drummer. But genre hopping should really only be undertaken in close consultation with your agent and after a lot of soul searching -- are you hopping because it's fun or because it's the best career move? If it's the former, have all the fun you want, but don't forget that a writing career is a marathon, and it's hard to win when you sit down every mile to change your shoes.
45 comments:
How about fantasy - science fiction hopping?
- December 3, 2007 at 3:33 PM
- cynjay said...
How about the genres within kidlit? What if you write a few picture books, a couple of mid grades and some YA?
I have this talk with my agent all the time, and her answer is "write what you love."
- December 3, 2007 at 3:37 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Fantasy and science fiction are a bit squishier than others since they're a bit more closely related, and it really depends, but I'd still prefer that the author tries to build a brand and a signature style rather than hopping if the differences are too great. At the end of the day they're still different genres, and while there may be a bit more overlap in terms of readership, too drastic a shift could be negative.
A clear exception to this would be, for instance, if the genre of the first novel was dark urban fantasy and the second book is dark urban science fiction. If the worlds and style are similar and the genre distinctions are only technical (i.e. whether it's present day or twenty years in the future) I could see it working more seamlessly.
Still, it comes down to that last question -- whether it's part of building a brand/career or whether it's for fun.
- December 3, 2007 at 3:40 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Good point. Kid-book-dom is a bit more fluid than the adult side.
- December 3, 2007 at 3:41 PM
- Loren said...
If you just have to do it what do you recommend? A pen name or an understanding agent?
- December 3, 2007 at 3:43 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Sometimes it takes both an agent and a pen name. But step 1 is the agent.
- December 3, 2007 at 3:44 PM
"Heck, even writing a novel within a genre that's saleable usually takes several attempts."
So true, so true...
The follow-up to this: if you have a novel that kinda falls into two genres, pick one (only one!) when you write your query and make sure your query hits the expected genre stuff. No "mystery/romance." No "mystery with romance overtones." It's a mystery.
- December 3, 2007 at 3:52 PM
- Heather B. Moore said...
That's the dilemma I'm in right now. I've spent four years writing historical novels (4 published, 3 more on contract). But I don't want to do that the rest of my life. The research alone is enough to make a dry woman drink. Now I want to break into the thriller market.
- December 3, 2007 at 3:56 PM
- Curtastrophe said...
I'm amazed because yesterday I was just thinking about asking you this question. Thanks!
- December 3, 2007 at 3:57 PM
- Laurel Amberdine said...
Ouch, Heather, that's tough.
I abandoned a novel that got a lot of professional attention because I didn't ever want to write anything like it again.
Now, I may never publish anything, but at least I'll be writing unpublishable stuff I have fun with..
Hm, maybe this isn't a good example!
- December 3, 2007 at 4:05 PM
"...a group of courtesans in King Arthur's court who are actually monkey space cannibals."
So, women are monkeys and cannibals, in your opinion. Is this how you view all women or only those whom society disenfranchised to the point of having no other option but to be a prostitute?
- December 3, 2007 at 4:17 PM
Kate - I don't want to be the idiot posting a serious reply to a joke (wait... I want to be one...) but I noticed that you didn't have any smiles in your post, so you must have been serious.
I think that the whole concept was meant as a statement of disapproval of the gender oppression in the middle ages.
What kind of a knight of a round table are you if you confuse a hairy animal wearing a space suit with a human female?
- December 3, 2007 at 4:41 PM
- Sam Hranac said...
You have a killer idea for a science fiction novel involving monkey space cannibals and you ALSO have an idea for a historical fiction novel about a group of courtesans in King Arthur's court who are actually monkey space cannibals.
- December 3, 2007 at 4:42 PM
- Katherine E. Hazen said...
I'm curious, because it's something I've seen quite a few times lately, what about writing both adult and YA, but the same genre for both (ie paranormal romance, fantasy, urban fantasy, whatever)?
I've heard over and over about how authors are not to genre hop, they should build their name in one genre, and it makes perfect business sense. But I'm seeing it more and more, and I can see where there would still be problems, so I can't help but wonder if it's just a little more acceptable from an agent's perspective.
- December 3, 2007 at 4:47 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Adult to kid's (or vice versa) is still something that would have to be addressed on a case by case basis in consultation with your agent. It's very very different writing, very different audiences, and sure -- some make it work, but it depends on each situation.
- December 3, 2007 at 4:50 PM
- Linnea said...
I know you're right and I hate it that you're right. I love to read thrillers and murder/mysteries but my attempts at writing either have fizzled out. My niche appears to be historical fiction so I'm sticking with it.
- December 3, 2007 at 4:54 PM
- Linnea said...
Anonymous - Your reference to gender oppression in the middle ages isn't exactly accurate. Have a look at "Women in the Middle Ages" by Frances & Joseph Gies and "Memoirs of a Medieval Woman" by Louise Collis. Might just change your opinion.
- December 3, 2007 at 5:01 PM
- Isak said...
The trouble is, whenever I get an idea for something, it's not in one genre or the other. I just get an idea for a story that I can relate to, or that I know, and then I (attempt to) add my voice to that story. The way I see it, genres seem to be a limitation. Then again, I'm not trying to merge zombies and super-intelligent monkeys mutated by space radiation like some mad scientist on meth, I'm just trying to tell a story.
- December 3, 2007 at 5:02 PM
- Gabriele C. said...
How about Historical Fiction and Sword & Sorcery in an Alternate Historical Setting?
I tried to talk with that plotbunny, I really did. But they never listen. :)
- December 3, 2007 at 5:15 PM
- Sam Hranac said...
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- December 3, 2007 at 5:35 PM
- Erik said...
The thing is, once you decide it's not worth the bother to be published you can write whatever you want.
Honestly, I can't see why anyone would put the effort into all the little things that publishers want you to do. Once you're going through the effort to meet someone else's requirements, you have to be doing this as some kind of job. There are far, far better jobs for writers than this - ones that pay a decent salary all the time, not just when you finally get some publisher to read yer stuff.
I honestly don't understand this. If you enjoy writing, write what you want. But to go through all these little hoops in the hope of making a career? Seems like the lottery has a better expected return.
This is why self-publishing will continue to take off.
- December 3, 2007 at 6:06 PM
- Heidi the Hick said...
I think the main point of sticking to a genre is to find a place in the bookstore to shelve the book. Right? And that if you actually do end up with a real book, and readers, your agent will advise you to write something those readers will want to read.
Unless the plan is to not make a career of it, in which case those medieval cannibal space monkeys could be a lot of fun.
- December 3, 2007 at 6:20 PM
- Kimber An said...
Aw, man, someone stole my Space Monkey Cannibals in King Arthur's Court story! I am so incredibly bummed. I think I'll drown my sorrows in chocolate chip cookies and Romulan Ale.
This is a pertinent article for me. Thank you!
Now, following your advice is going to take a lot of whip-cracking.
- December 3, 2007 at 6:59 PM
- Sam Hranac said...
Kimber An, as Erik suggested, only crack whips if that is what you're in to. Writing takes to much physical and psychic energy to write less than what you want to write.
- December 3, 2007 at 7:07 PM
- Curtastrophe said...
I agree with Sam.
- December 3, 2007 at 8:07 PM
Like OMG! Someone ripped up my space monkey cannibal idea!
- December 3, 2007 at 8:40 PM
Off. Ripped off my idea.
- December 3, 2007 at 8:41 PM
- A Paperback Writer said...
Ah, Nathan, you forgot -- or perhaps are unaware of the fact -- that Connie Willis expertly pulls off sci-fi/historical in Doomsday Book and its sequel, To Say Nothing of the Dog (and in a couple of short stories). But then, she's a pro. I agree with you that it's not something for the novice to attempt. (Yes, Grasshopper, when you can snatch the Kindle from my hand you may write about the Cannibal Monkeys in King Arthur's Court -- after you interview Mark Twain.)
- December 3, 2007 at 9:14 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
I didn't intend to recommend against genre combining, just hopping. If your signature style is jazz-infused historical science fiction with a twist of romance and humor, that's totally cool. However, if you wanted to then follow that up with staid nonfiction you might want to think twice. You might want to stick with jazz-infused historical science fiction with a twist of romance and humor. Or something close to it. It's all about the brand.
- December 3, 2007 at 9:32 PM
- Kimber An said...
I think the best thing about securing the services of an agent one day will be in having him or her say, "Polish that story up next."
I'm scattered across the spectrum and treasure any help I can get on focusing.
My original thought on this issue was I would switch genres or sub-genres each time I polished up a new story for submission. My logic was that I would be figuring out which kind of story I was best suited to telling.
- December 3, 2007 at 9:59 PM
- sex scenes at starbucks said...
That last comment is interesting in that short stories are an excellent place to test new waters as a writer. In fact, anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge proponent of short fiction anyway. But it's a great place to switch, because we zine editors could care less what you've written before (ok, we care a little bit, but much less than you expect). We mostly care about what's on the page right in front of us.
- December 3, 2007 at 11:41 PM
I hate this Nathan. I remember the first time, as an artist, that I tried to show my portfolio to a gallery owner. I was soooooo inexperienced / and he said: You have a huge talent, but don't show the whole thing to a potential collector/clientele. Show a section so that the audience can follow you.
Looks like the same damn thing with writing.
i.e., Show off your Lit fic or show off your fantasy or your journalism, but not all three (for goodness sakes, you'll confuse the readers who can follow work with only one genre at a time AT least under the same name)... What BS is this? All for the audience to "get it?"
I do understand, and I don't. What if an author is THAT talented?
Is it about the marketing? I really am not trying to be rude, but I don't get it. I am sorry if I sound so simple, but I am trying to understand, and I would sincerely appreciate a better explanation.
What if a talent was that talented that to hold them to a "style" would limit their talent?????
Should it really be that limited?
- December 4, 2007 at 3:58 AM
- Kimber An said...
I think it is about the marketing. Isn't it, Nathan? Readers need time to get to know an author, just like we need time to get to know a new friend. Human nature. I get that.
You can write whatever you want. Just save the outside-the-box stories until you're established.
Isn't it true that a genre author should be putting out at least one book, preferably two, per year?
I'm not sure if this is true overall, but in my observation as a book reviewer who interacts regularly with readers two books a year seems ideal for a genre author. I've noticed with just one book a year, it's almost like we forget. With three books, the poor author is fried from juggling that with the rest of her Real Life.
- December 4, 2007 at 7:44 AM
- lainey bancroft said...
carbeyond asks: "What if an author is THAT talented?"
If an author is talented enough to pen great books in 2 completely different genres, then IMHO, they shouldn't need to ride on their own coat tails to establish the new genre. Jay Smith should stick to science fiction and let Kay Smith hit the romance market.
Speaking from a readers standpoint, I pick up a Grisham for a courtroom drama. I pick up J Patterson for his Alex Cross or women's murder club, then he wrote that love letter book...ack, sorry can't think of the title right now...and I didn't care for it at all. Maybe if had Danielle Steel's name on the cover???
- December 4, 2007 at 9:33 AM
Much as I also hate the idea that genre-hopping is verboten for those aspiring to traditional publishing success, your art portfolio analogy is probably a very good one. I'm also an illustrator and although I have two rather different styles of illustration, my art rep will only handle one of them because he doesn't want to confuse the clients. I still do the other style but generally for smaller clients that I can approach on my own. Maybe it DOES work exactly the same way for books.
- December 4, 2007 at 11:17 AM
- Isak said...
Can anyone think of any successful authors who have genre-hopped their entire career (from beginning to now)? Or, rather, have made a career out of genre-hopping?
And is genre hopping all right as long as the author's voice is maintained from book to book?
- December 4, 2007 at 12:13 PM
- Kimber An said...
Jane Yolen
- December 4, 2007 at 12:32 PM
kimber an wrote...
My original thought on this issue was I would switch genres or sub-genres each time I polished up a new story for submission. My logic was that I would be figuring out which kind of story I was best suited to telling.
That's about where I am. My three WIPs that are closest to being submission-ready are adult fantasy, YA fantasy, and adult urban fantasy with a heavy dose of comedy, and I was contemplating trying out space opera next. Now I'm reconsidering, thanks to Nathan's post. But I don't know which sub-genre to pick as the "one and only" that I get to write for the foreseeable future. I love secondary-world fantasy, but is that what I most want to write? I had a lot of fun with that urban fantasy....
isak wrote...
Can anyone think of any successful authors who have genre-hopped their entire career (from beginning to now)? Or, rather, have made a career out of genre-hopping?
Diane Duane has had success with both writing in shared adult SF universes (Star Trek) and writing YA fantasy (the Young Wizard series). The style and audience are quite different, but as Nathan said, they're both still speculative fiction and that makes things easier.
Anne McCaffrey has written both soft science fiction and "science fantasy" (the Pern books often read like fantasy but are technically science fiction). But her voice is pretty consistent, and I imagine the audience is too.
I can also offer a counter-example. Lois McMaster Bujold's first love was fantasy, but her first sale was SF. It wasn't until many SF books later that she was finally able to convince her publisher (or agent? not sure which) to let her publish a fantasy novel.
- December 4, 2007 at 12:39 PM
OK Thanks all. I think I am starting to get it.
It helps me by looking at it from the perspective of other types of creative work.
In art, in an exhibition, one shows a body of work.
In a retrospective exhibition, it may show how an artist's work moved over decades.
For many artists, they have collectors who prefer a specific period of an artist's work.
From the point of view of creativity, however, many people who are creative
spill over into other areas or need to move and grow into new areas or combine areas of cross-talent.
However, that may not make sense until they have been focused enough to fully develop in one area first.
Bob Dylan is like that too. And where he confused and even angered people when he switched around at times, at the end of several decades he is understood as THAT talented.
Which, personally, I find very interesting in any artist, writer, musician, actor, cook, comic, etc., that they can produce work that is that developed in many areas.
(And what a challenge that must be for an agent.)
And experimentation in many creative areas or media or genres may be useful as one explores their own creative path and help in the process of finding his/her voice or calling.
It is also a shame when a creative person flits from thing to thing without really developing one or the other.
- December 4, 2007 at 2:10 PM
- Daisy Whitney said...
Does the stay-away-from-genre-hopping advice also apply to writing a novel and then writing non-fiction? Or are there instances where a writer can pull off writing non-fiction and then writing a novel (in any genre)?
- April 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
It really all depends on the particular author and the particular projects, so it's usually helpful to discuss it with your agent, who might have more of a sense of whether it's a good move.
- April 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM
- Kristan said...
But genre hopping should really only be undertaken in close consultation with your agent and after a lot of soul searching -- are you hopping because it's fun or because it's the best career move? If it's the former, have all the fun you want, but don't forget that a writing career is a marathon, and it's hard to win when you sit down every mile to change your shoes.
LOVE the analogy.
- August 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM
- Suzette Saxton said...
Thanks so much for blogging about this! I will be linking to it tomorrow from the Query Tracker Blog.
- March 24, 2009 at 12:07 PM
@Isak (and rest of readers in general):
Isaac Asimov. 'Nuff said.
(Surprising you didn't mention him since your first name is a variant of his.) :-)
"Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. His works have been published in all ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System..."
- December 4, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Hi there,
I'm thinking of writing a dystopian genre novel, but first I want to write a life story turned into a non-fantasy fiction novel. Would this be ok? Do you know what I mean?
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Campels in town has a nice satelite map that lists all the coves, launches, etc... It's nice because it folds up like a regular map but is plastic coated for protection from water or rips. Costs about 20 bucks...
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Some months ago Cardinal Christoph Schönborn got in trouble for saying, in effect, that the Church had not signed off on the entire Darwinian project. It turns out that even though the Church believes (as it always has) that grace perfects nature — and Catholics can therefore suppose that God may have used creatures in the creation of the bodies of the first humans (as John Paul II had said in 1996 and Pius XII had said before him and Augustine had said before him) — the Church nonetheless did not and could never endorse a purely materialistic account of the origins of the human person.
At the end of the day, we Catholics still believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We still believe that man is created by God in his image and likeness and is not (as one classic definition of evolution claims), "the result of a purposeless and natural process that did not have him in mind."
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would not surprise people by affirming that God created the world and us. But
there you'd be wrong. Various media voices were lifted in horror to ask, in the
words of the
We were informed by John Haught, a professor of theology at
Dark muttering and whispers were heard in the press. A cardinal of the Catholic Church seemed to be suggesting there was something to (cue sinister music) intelligent design.
What's that? Intelligent design is
the assertion that evidence supports the conclusion that the universe in
general and life in particular are deliberately designed by some sort of
intelligent agent. If this sounds vaguely familiar, that's because it's
basically the same view of the natural world that
Perhaps because of this, it's very common for intelligent design critics to charge intelligent design with trying to pervert science with a religious agenda. In an extremely common bit of rhetorical sleight of hand, intelligent-design theory was derided by columnist John Derbyshire as "the theory that life on earth has developed by a series of supernatural miracles performed by the God of the Christian Bible, for which it is pointless to seek any naturalistic explanation."
But neither
Yet, when a cardinal says exactly this, he is condemned as "fearful and defensive." Why?
The longer I listen to the debate, the more I do detect a real note of fearful defensiveness — from the partisans on the ramparts of the citadel of evolutionary orthodoxy.
Take the Derbyshire quote. The simple fact is, intelligent-design proponents make no appeals to "the God of the Christian Bible." So why say they do? Because it's a cheap way to associate intelligent-design proponents with six-day creationists, flat earthers, snake handlers and geocentrists as cranks, quacks and religious fanatics.
If that fails, there's always the "Shut Up Strategy." Don't underestimate this relic from the days of the Soviet press. The Columbia Journalism Review, for instance, recently informed us in a piece called "Undoing Darwin" that the obligation of editors is to simply ignore advocates of intelligent design since they are all religious kooks and nobody cares what they think anyway. "True journalism," we are informed, is journalism that only tells readers we are a glorious accident.
Unfortunately, this Soviet technique is not workable anymore, even for those who wish to sanitize the news for your protection. The Internet and other alternative media have annihilated the ability of the mainstream media to be the gatekeepers of "what you should be thinking about." So the fearful guys on the citadel must shout louder and claim that intelligent design "charlatans" want to damage science education in this country by "banning" the teaching of evolution.
This, again, is patently false. The basic request of the intelligent-design advocates is not that public schools cease to teach evolution; it is that schools "teach the controversy." Indeed, most intelligent-design advocates don't even deny that natural selection has much merit to it.
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As Media Matters recently noted, the idea that Obama's proposed stimulus package might be too small to effectively turn around the economy has been literally ignored by the network news shows over the last month. That, despite the fact lots of prominent economists have argued the government ought to be spending more money to jump-start the economy.
Instead, wed to GOP talking points which claim the stimulus package is too big and too costly, the press has paid very little no attention to the economists' argument.
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From the recent Newsweek poll [emphasis added]:
Which ONE of the following three statements best describes your opinion of the 800 billion dollar stimulus package recently signed into law by the President...
15[%]: It's the right amount of government spending to help turn the economy around.
40[%]: It's a good start, but more spending will be needed for it to be effective.
37[%]: It won't work and government should NOT be spending money for economic.
Forty percent of Americans think the government needs to spend more stimulus money. But you wont' hear that discussed or covered by the media, which seem content to present just one side--the GOP side--of the stimulus 'debate.'
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OGDEN, Utah - Northern Arizona guard Cameron Jones has been selected the Big Sky Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after leading his team to a pair of conference road victories.
"Everything fell into place this week," said Jones. "We got our bigs open looks and that created opportunities for our team. I have never beat Portland State. It was good to get victories on the road."
Jones, a 6-foot-4 junior from Los Angeles averaged 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game as the Lumberjacks beat Eastern Washington 73-69 on Friday and Portland Sate 93-86 on Sunday. Jones made 21-of-28 shots from the field (.750 percent) and made both of his 3-point attempts.
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Marquis Navarre, G, MSU: Scored 14 points with six rebounds and six assists in a win.
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The purpose of this study was to understand how an 8th grade science class used a structured problem-based learning (PBL) strategy to study volcanoes and to discuss some of the issues that science teachers might encounter when designing and implementing the PBL strategy. This study took place at Collins Middle School, which is located in a cosmopolitan community in Illinois. The PBL lessons, which a teacher taught cooperatively with his student-teacher, required ten class periods to study two real-life volcanic phenomena. The guiding research questions were: (a) in what ways did the teachers (Mr. Brown and Ms. Jones) facilitate student learning about volcanoes using the PBL strategy?; and (b) what were the students' engagements like during the PBL classes on a volcano unit? This study's findings supported three main assertions: first, the teachers' questions and group dynamics guided and facilitated the students' course of learning; second, with the teachers' specific guidance, the students collaboratively built up their supporting evidence; most of the supporting evidence was much more developed than just listing the terms or simple facts on volcanoes; and, third, there existed a tension between the teachers' ideals and the implementation of the PBL strategy. They tended to slip into the traditional role of focusing on scientific facts about volcanoes.
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Sending an interrupt to the frontend?
Hello Mathgroup,
This is a question about frozen frontend behavior.
In development stages, one of my frequent mistakes is to send the
frontend something that takes forever to dynamically update---at least
that is what I believe what is happening for most of the "freezing"
occurrences. For MacOs, this is often signaled by a "Formatting
Notebook Contents" window.
I wonder if anyone has found a method to send the front end a message to
stop dynamically updating while in an unresponsive state? I've various
versions of kill -s signal (i.e., signal = INT) from a terminal in
MacOSx, but never with success.
I suppose that having the front end query the operating system for
interrupt requests would create a lot of overhead. However, I wonder if
a method to force the frontend to make an operating system query with a
user-specified time interval might be possible?
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