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This is going to be one long post! I tried to organize the answers to my survey, "How Do You Discover Books" in a way that will be most useful, but, wow! I was overwhelmed, not by the number of people who responded to the survey—that was a respectable 213—but by organizing and reading the over 110 comments. The devil really is in these details.
First: This was an unscientific venture. I sent it to a mailing list of book clubs, writers and friends. I wrote a post with a link to the survey (that was open to the world) and asked friends to share that post, which I and others put on FB and Twitter—so most certainly this swayed the answers. But those who answered were, like me, readers to the core.
With those caveats:
Illustration 1: This chart shows how many times people responded to a category, as raw data.
Illustration 2: This chart shows which category was chosen as "most important." Thus, "Newspaper reviews," though not chosen as often as others (as seen above), when chosen, was most often picked as the "most important."
Illustration 3: This is the same information as above, presented in a more colorful way. (I warn you, I am no statistician, so this data is probably more than just more colorful.)
Based on the above, and from the comments below, the take away for readers is: Wow, you (like me) search for books. We take it seriously, we use all methods available, and we work our love of books. My favorite idea came from a woman who wrote, "I follow authors, book blogs, magazines, and local bookstores for recommendations. Also, I check my library website and ask friends what they are reading. I also try and read the 1st and 69th page to see if the story catches me."
I may never leave a bookstore or library again—now that I plan to try that idea.
The take away for authors? There's lots of competition out there. They see the reviews (both in mainstream media and online), weigh them, and discuss books with their friends. They are very active on Goodreads and Facebook. The top "book contact" places mentioned in comments were: "author" at 47; "reviews" at 20; "Facebook" at 17; "Goodreads" & "Amazon" at 14 each. Next were "bookstores" and "book groups" at 10 mentions each.
Bookstores and libraries are important, but authors can't ignore Amazon. Both authors and bookstores could benefit from a sincere presence on Facebook, and Goodreads, and connections with book clubs.
I present the reader comments below, as written, and grouped as well as I could!
Authors as Sources (and more)
"Hearing authors speak on NPR, podcasts, and on TV. If I'm intrigued by the story they're describing, I'll often get the book."
"I have several authors I follow and read everything they publish. I also find books through friends and family suggestions and if my favorite author suggests a book I will check it out and if I agree it sounds interesting I will buy it to read."
"I usually select books because I have already read the author .... like you. I love your writing, so I look you up on the book web sites to see when you will be publishing. 🙂 Take care and I look very much forward to your newest book."
"Of course, I have favorite authors whose new books I look forward to. Others that have been recommended to me by friends. Sometimes when I'm in a bookstore I will pick up a book whose cover I find compelling and it's as easy as that. I always keep my ears and eyes open for an interesting read!"
"M.J. Rose posts recommendations on her Facebook page, and I end up buying and reading a good portion of what she recommends. (only specific author getting a mention by name)"
"Many times, the books I choose are based upon my favorite author's recommendations. My book club is a source, and reviews on NPR also help me. I read about 4 books a week, so I read a few stinkers, and it always leaves me grumpy that I wasted my time! You are one of the authors I rely upon for good recommendations!"
"I often will read a book I have heard about when an author is being interviewed on the radio. Through work we often pass books around. Library Thing is my choice for book recommendations."
"I follow authors who I have enjoyed. Often times favorite authors will mention a book that I saw in an email. This will lead me to look into the book further. I don't rely on Goodreads or Amazon reviews because they can be all over the place. Several people may give five stars then others give two stars, then there are the people who give a star rating before reading the book."
"I mostly discover the books I want to read by following authors whose books I enjoy. I also get recommendations from friends whose opinions I value especially for the book selection committee that I am part of for our Platina Book Club."
"If I have read a book by an author and enjoyed, I try to see if they have other books and/or new books coming out."
Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook (and more!)
"I practically live on Amazon and I also get book suggestions on Instagram. (Instagram got one mention)."
"Goodreads is my number one source for all things reading/books."
"I prefer to read e books and rarely read the old-fashioned kind."
"Facebook groups and Goodreads are the two most likely places for me to pick up suggested reads."
"Once I hear about a book, I check it out on Amazon for reviews."
"I get book suggestions from Amazon and Instagram. I just adore reading. It's that special something I do for myself to relax and recharge."
"I belong to several Facebook book sites and get much of my information about new books from those sites. The most helpful sites for me are Great Thoughts, Great Readers and Readers Coffeehouse. These groups are made up of authors and readers and bloggers who love books and love talking about books."
"I like to see what authors themselves are reading like on Goodreads or Great Thoughts Great Readers on FB. Many times, that has tipped a book onto my "to buy" list. If I like the same authors/prior books, I tend to trust an author more and try their book for the first time. And I like the recommendations. Once I have read a book I like by an author, I make sure I look for other books as they come out from that author on my own."
"I also often find books not from Amazon reviews, but from recommendations it makes based on my buying and browsing."
"Some of the above influences work in conjunction with one another. For example, if a friend recommends a book to me, I will typically look it up on Amazon to see what other readers thought of it. Also, another influence not listed above is if the book has received an award or recognition."
"I am a member of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club, as well as Facebook reading groups – this is where I learn of most books, as well as Net Galley. I am an avid reader who reads many books from Net Galley & I love posting reviews on Goodreads and Amazon!"
"Just want to clarify for me that I don't shop on Amazon but still do compare them as a medium when book shopping online. Also, since I've never been to a B&N, it's Indigo Books where I read those reviews, and Kobo. Goodreads I find is more honest in their reviews though."
Reviews, reviews, reviews! (and more)
"The BEST way that I discover books is by listening to radio interviews with authors and book reviewers. The interviews with authors give me a feel for the creator of a fiction or the personality/goals of the non-fiction author. Professional book reviewers have insights to authors, backgrounds, literary techniques, etc., that I love. CBC Radio's Shelagh Rogers has a book talk show "The Next Chapter" that fills "the blood in my veins". And she is a talented interviewer. "
"I read the Globe and NYT book reviews and they usually steer me in the right direction. And of course, if I like an author I'll follow them to their next book!!"
"I discovered you (your books) through an article in a Danish magazine. Found your books in English and have read them all and am now happily waiting for your next book release."
"I usually browse through the library including the e-books on line."
"Writing class, Pen New England, Mass Book Awards, Grub Street, the Sunday book section and of course my women's group are my best sources! Good luck!"
"People magazine and my friends."
"I use Goodreads and Librarything to catalog and review my books I read. I usually get book recommendations from Kirkus and Publishers weekly. And Shelf Awareness for my daily fix on new books! I love Lithub and The Millions also—they are an excellent point of reference."
Judging a Book by the Cover (and more!)
"Sometimes, especially at book sales, I do judge a book by its cover. Something floral, soft colors, a stack of books, or other images that catch my eye. Your Widow of Wall Street has me interested."
"I like a book with an appealing cover! I may read the cover to see if book sounds interesting."
"I like to browse and read the back covers or book jackets to see if the story will hook me. The title is also a big draw."
Mystical methods & love at first sight! (and more!)
"I see/touch a book at the bookstore. I walk around with it to see if it fits! I listen to friends and book club buddies who have earned my respect. But most of the time it is like love at first sight.
PS I am beginning to realize I am an addict for books – scary!"
"Book blogs give a lot of info and recommendations also. Often I just find a book that calls out to me, something about the cover or title intrigues me, most often lately it is other author's recommendations."
Online Groups, Pinterest & Goodreads (and more)
"I love Goodreads but it has really made my to read list way too big! I just can't read fast enough!"
"Facebook groups and Goodreads are the two most likely places for me to pick up suggested reads."
"I watch for book lists on Pinterest. When you pin one or two, other book suggestions start popping up and I end up getting a lot of titles that way. I also have a lot of friends who are readers and we share titles of books we've recently read and enjoyed. A cool website I use occasionally is whatshouldireadnext.com. You type in the title of the book you're reading and it gives suggestions of similar titles." |
Book Emails (and more)
"I receive a lot of different book emails. Often when a book is mentioned on one it is mentioned on others."
"I get emails from abroad book sellers and various library publication e mails. Then I get the NYTimes daily and on Sunday and get book info there."
"Shelf Awareness. Signature. Indie next list."
Bookstores & Libraries (and more)
"I love to go to a bookstore and browse, I have always loved to read!!! Every summer my Mother made sure we visited the library, book mobiles and Scholastic ordering forms, she believed that education started with reading and she knew a good book could provide hours of entertainment!!!"
"I'm hands-on. I don't like eBooks, either."
"When I read a book I like, I search library resources to find more by the same author. But I love to have notices from the author when a new title is published. I know which of my friends and acquaintances are most apt to recommend a book I will love. Our book club always searches for new books. Many of our members look for magazine recommendations. I don't use e-readers or audio books. I prefer to read REAL books."
"Favored method: browse a good bookstore while my wife is shopping (which gives me a solid couple of hours) and make 3 lists: buy hardcopy, buy e-book, and borrow from library."
"I browse library "new fiction" shelves at different libraries in my neighboring towns. Every library has a slightly different selection of authors. Also, use Amazon.com. I used to shop Barnes & Noble and Borders, but all the shops near me closed. Goodreads is a source too. I follow a lot of book reviewers."
"I really like to see and flip through physical books before I buy them. (However, one author shared a segment of his writing in a Facebook medieval history group and I liked it so much I signed up for a free short story he offered on his website. After reading that, I was hooked and ordered his self-published book on Amazon.)"
Friends, Word of Mouth, Book Clubs (and oh those giveaways and more!)
"Word of Mouth and Book groups and Oprah Book Club are where I get most of my read suggestions."
"I belong to a book club and get most recommendations from the group and friends in person or on line."
"I prefer personal recommendations as you get true honesty."
"I have found that books that get negative reviews or thumbs down......I LIKE. And some of those that are wildly popular are simply mediocre for me. Weird perhaps but true. I trust friends who know me and my taste."
"My best source of info on good books comes from Book Movement, amazon, friends and relative's recommendations as well as our book club members' latest reads."
"Word of mouth is the best. Also, I listen to a lot of books, so look to Audible and Overdrive. May be worth handing out free copies as the cost of PR. Facebook helps because it shows up a lot but I tend to ignore the same message over time. "
"I find a lot of books off lists various people have compiled. That might be considered word of mouth? "
So Many Ways . . .
"I buy most of my books second hand because I write on them — I know, it is horrible, but I can't live otherwise. Most often than not, I go out in an enormous motorized wheelchair, which makes it difficult to enjoy going around, looking randomly for books. I still brave certain bookstores, and go to some readings. Mostly, Rodney (central square), and the Harvard Bookstore.
I also dare look at the books monsters dare throw away. But mostly go on line."
"Huge library patron and member of several Facebook reading groups who share book titles. Limited income prohibits the buying of new books. Love finding "treasures in garage sales and library used book sales."
"I read everything. I prefer to check out my book friends and groups recommendations first and I also follow certain writers, such as yourself, where I know I will enjoy the book. I normally will check out the Strand for my Sherlock Holmes fix first then browse the bookstore or library shelves for whatever has my caught my interest on PBS. I am now reading about Queen Victoria. Her life fits my love of all things A.C. Doyle. Last year I read all the Miss Fisher mysteries. Attended BCon2016."
"I look for new releases on my library website and also via Goodreads and Shelf Awareness. I also subscribe to most of the major publishing company newsletters so I keep abreast of all the new releases."
"Book conferences and festivals have a huge influence on me (like BEA and BBF)."
"Publishers and author web sites very enjoyable & helpful! I love monthly publications like BookPage which I pick up @ our local library (give me suggestions that allow me to put books on hold in advance of others. fun to be the first reader!)"
"I'm hands-on. I don't like eBooks, either."
"One thing that I believe is true for many people (and definitely for me) is that many times it's a combination of places. The more I see a book in various places the more likely I am to think it's a book worth reading. If I see a book in magazines, then it pops up often in my Goodreads feed, then a friend raves about it, it's usually the latter that seals the deal. And don't include me in the drawing because I'm going to buy it." **
** Gotta love that one, huh?
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Co-captain Phil Davis is back, but coach Leon Cameron longs for more defensive continuity as Greater Western Sydney aim to stamp their authority on Collingwood.
The third-placed Giants return from the bye on Saturday for the first of an eight-game home run towards an expected maiden AFL finals berth.
To maintain their status as genuine flag contenders they must make a statement against the below-par Pies at their Spotless Stadium fortress.
The Giants have claimed far bigger scalps at the venue this season in Hawthorn, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs.
And despite being hot favourites to go 11-4 with their first win against the Pies, they must do so amid ongoing injury issues.
Key backman Davis is a welcome return from a calf strain.
However fellow defenders Matt Buntine (hamstring) and Nathan Wilson (groin), and midfielder Ryan Griffen (hamstring), are the latest faces sidelined in an injury-tested tested season that's seen Cameron field 34 players.
"It can be a positive because it exposes players to AFL footy throughout the year," Cameron said.
"But there's no doubt that down in our back end the continuity, you'd like it a little bit better.
"Davis has been in and out, (but) it's good he's got up for this weekend's game.
"But having Matty Buntine and Nathan Wilson out it doesn't help that continuity.
"We think we've had a lot of unlucky injuries, hopefully that luck can turn in the back half of the year."
Returning Adam Kennedy (shoulder) and Adam Tomlinson will come in as replacements to face Pies talls Darcy Moore, Jesse White and Travis Cloke along with returning forward Alex Fasolo.
Collingwood's five changes aside, Cameron expected them to set up much the same as they did in last weekend's morale-boosting win against Carlton.
"I expect they'd probably do similar stuff to what they've done in the last two weeks because it's worked for them," he said.
Nathan Buckley's 11th-placed side are coming off back-to-back victories over the Blues and Fremantle.
Lesser opposition they may be, but Cameron refused to downplay the challenge.
"Defensively they're probably the best in the competition the last few weeks," he said.


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New York hospital WILL wipe £130k premature baby medical bills for stranded Brit family
A NEW York hospital which was threatening a British family with a £130,000 bill when their baby son was born 11 weeks early has wiped their debt after worldwide public pressure.
Katie Amos and Lee Johnston with their new baby Dax
Engaged Katie Amos, 30, and Lee Johnston, 29, travelled to the United States on Boxing Day for a four day sight-seeing trip, two days before the unexpected arrival of their son Dax.
Ms Amos went into labour in Central Park and gave birth to baby Dax, who weighed just 3lb, minutes after she arrived at the Lenox Hill Hospital, in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The proud parents, from Burgh-le-Marsh, Lincolnshire, were then told the devastating news they couldn't return safely to the UK until his original due date in March.
They were also hit with medical bills in excess of $200,000 - or £130,000 to cover specialist treatment for the tot.
The jaw-dropping figure would be in addition to hotel bills, new flights, loss of earnings and living costs.
The family can't leave New York for three months
Thank you for all your help and support and kindness. I'm so relieved for them and grateful to all you kind people
Outraged close family friend Richard Crow set up Facebook page 'Dax's Tale of New York' to try and fundraise for the family, which has more than 15,000 likes.
Donations from around the world have totalled more than £6,200 which will now cover the family's costs, with any remaining cash going to the Ronald McDonald Fund. The charity provides free accommodation to families while their child is in hospital.
Mr Crow announced the news on his Facebook page.
He said: "Our fundraising efforts were intended to be just locally on a small scale. It was never intended to cover £130,000 medical costs. It was and is our way of helping our friends to not have to worry about money allowing them to concentrate on Baby Dax.
"Any money left over will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Fund.
Katie Amos, 30, and fiancé Lee Johnston, 29, were expecting their baby on March 10
"I skyped Lee earlier and he is a very humble guy. As much as it is a scary experience for them, they are staying in a place where people are staying to be close to their terminally ill children.
"Everyone is very friendly to them but also it makes them realise however scary things are, they are not in as bad a situation as some others. They have decided that all excess money will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Foundation to help carry on the vital work that they do to help struggling families.
"Thank you for all your help and support and kindness.
"I'm so relieved for them and grateful to all you kind people."
The cost of the family's return flight is also being covered by the airline.
A statement from the hospital, reported in The Guardian said: "Lenox Hill Hospital continues to work with the insurance carrier regarding payment approvals for all services rendered by the hospital, anesthesia and physician services from their insurance carrier.
"We will ensure that there will be no financial impact to the family.
"In addition, our staff has been going above and beyond to ease the overall experience for the family, from arranging a place to live for the duration of their stay to helping them communicate with their family in the UK."


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This move is sure to bring condemnation to the Jewish state from the US , UN and others….
It will only embolden the Palestinian hardliners …
Israel laid claim on Sunday to nearly 1,000 acres of West Bank land in a Jewish settlement bloc near Bethlehem — a step that could herald significant Israeli construction in the area — defying Palestinian demands for a halt in settlement expansion.
Peace Now, an Israeli group that opposes the construction of settlements in the West Bank, said that the action on Sunday might be the largest single appropriation of West Bank land in decades and that it could "dramatically change the reality" in the area.
Palestinians aspire to form a state in the lands that Israel conquered in 1967.
Israeli officials said the political directive to expedite a survey of the status of the land came after three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped and killed in June while hitchhiking in that area. In July, the Israeli authorities arrested a Palestinian who was accused of being the prime mover in the kidnapping and killing of the teenagers. The timing of the land appropriation suggested that it was meant as a kind of compensation for the settlers and punishment for the Palestinians.
The land, which is near the small Jewish settlement of Gvaot in the Etzion bloc south of Jerusalem, has now officially been declared "state land," as opposed to land privately owned by Palestinians, clearing the way for the potential approval of Israeli building plans there….


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It is undeniable that there is a high demand from society to have a well-designed home. It happened due to the need of society toward comfort space to spend their leisure time at home after working. In addition, most of the demands are to have a beautiful and multifunction of home and garden.
There are basically two reasons why the above specifications are appeared. Firstly, people want to have home completed with the place in which they can refresh their mind and breath fresh air from their natural garden. Secondly, they want to have long term investment through upgrading the beauty of its home.
Dealing with the willingness to have well- functioned and good appealing design of home and garden, people should consider three points. The first and foremost point is to identify the theme and style that are willing to be applied in the desired designed. It is important because each theme has its own characteristic and it is sometimes difficult to be matched with others.
The second point is budget. It mostly becomes another important point for some people. However, ensure that the limited budget doesn't lead to the lower quality of building that possibly ruins both the aesthetic and special serve of home and garden. In case the budget is limited, it is better to have several steps to build and create perfect and elegant home and garden.
The last but not least, try to review home and garden books or magazine in order to get rich ideas regarding to have a good look and comfortable design. It is another good idea too for having consultation with the expert. It is so because the expert enables to match between the sizes of land available, the designed desired and the budget estimation.


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Pepper-Spray Redux: Santa Monica Students Sprayed After Protesting Fees
Not this again. Dozens of students at Santa Monica College, protesting budget cuts and a proposed tiered payment system that would make popular and fundamental classes more expensive, got a dose of pepper spray in the face.
Capt. Judah Mitchell of the Santa Monica Fire Department told NBC News that up to 30 people had been sprayed, five of whom sought treatment for the effects of the spray and were transported to nearby hospitals.
Priscillia Omon, 21, claimed a police officer fired the spray into the mouths and eyes of people standing arm's length away, NBC Los Angeles reported. She said a family, including a 4 year old, were in the crowd when the officer used the pepper spray.
The kind of intensive and brutal security tactics now being allowed against students and young people is emblematic. We're seeing more and more authoritarian policing, less community engagement, more hurting and maiming of protesters. I
AlterNet / By Sarah Seltzer
Posted at April 4, 2012, 6:00am
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text: Most large and small cities around the world are full of ugly graffitis, but also sometimes beautiful street art. One of the down sides of street art is that it tends to look the same everywhere you go. Hopefuly, sometimes the local culture gives a different style to the graffitis. It's the case with the following pieces from the middle-east.


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In particular, the FLINGO project (Functional Inorganic Layers for Next Generation Optical Devices) will focus on the functional layers and processes to improve the characteristics of LEDs, such as their efficiency and durability.
In the course of the FLINGO project different deposition methods for thin films such as atomic layer deposition, spray pyrolysis and the sol gel process for manufacturing high-quality LED light sources are to be investigated and combined.
Under the leadership of Dr. David O'Brien from Osram Opto Semiconductors, the project partners will be working on the entire bandwidth of new component properties – including extended lifetime, smaller electrical layer resistance and improved light extraction. These require new materials and innovative or adapted deposition processes.
In addition to project coordinator, Osram Opto Semiconductors, the FLINGO project involves Uninova from the New University of Lisbon, the Finnish thin film technology company Picosun Oy, the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg and Vilnius University.


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Recipe and photos courtesy of: Goofy Foot Foods
It's time for another amazing recipe from our friends over at Goofy Foot Foods. Breakfast always has and always will be one of our favorite parts of the day and it's definitely because recipes like this one exist. This super quick parfait pairs a delish chia pudding with a breast cancer fighting smoothie that is sure to satisfy. Our nonprofit is all about teaching the youth about how a healthy, active lifestyle is the best way to prevent breast cancer and this breakfast is kid friendly and perfect for anyone on the go!Chia pudding is one of our go-to dishes to always have in our fridge because it's so easy! All you have to do is blend together almond milk, frozen raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla, mix in chia seeds, and refrigerate overnight. That's it.. for real! Once you accept the kinda funky texture (which we love now), it's hard to not love this treat. Chia seeds are great for so so so many reasons. First of all, they are packed with cancer fighting antioxidants. Antioxidants fight the production of free radicals, which can damage molecules in cells and contribute to diseases like cancer. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients. For being so little, they have a big impact on our overall health!
Lucuma is a somewhat secret ingredient in this recipe but that doesn't mean it isn't important! Lucuma fruit, native to Peru, is slightly sweet and provides 14 essential trace minerals including potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, lucuma is gluten-free and a source of antioxidants, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals necessary for bodily functions and of benefit to the immune system and the fight against diseases like breast cancer. Perfect in this smoothie and perfect in just about any other smoothie you could ever imagine!
Another ingredient in this smoothie is one you may be a bit less familiar with: baobab. Baobab fruit is packed with nutritional goodness. It is low in sugar and fat but high in fiber and contains more than 12 minerals and vitamins, particularly rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Best of all, baobab is packed with those antioxidants that we love!
We absolutely cannot wait to have this for breakfast in the morning and we think you should try it out too! It definitely won't disappoint!
Chia Pudding Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen organic raspberries
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Optional: use 1-2 pitted dates, coconut nectar or honey (not vegan) as your sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Smoothie Ingredients:
- Meat of one young Thai coconut
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2-3 frozen bananas
- splash of almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lucuma
- 2 teaspoons baobab
Chia Pudding Instructions:
- Add almond milk, frozen raspberries, maple syrup and vanilla to your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add chia seeds and give a quick pulse to mix in seeds.
- Place chia pudding mixture in a large jar and refrigerate overnight.
Smoothie Instructions:
- Using a high-speed blender, add the meat of one Thai coconut and a splash of almond milk. Blend until creamy, remembering to scrape down the sides of the blender to get every bit of the delicious coconut blended. The mixture should be thick but creamy. If needed, add a little extra almond milk.
- Add frozen bananas, vanilla, lucuma and baobab to your coconut mixture. Blend until creamy.
- Layer chia pudding and smoothie in a tall parfait glass. Top with fresh fruit or nuts and serve.
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Health Economics
- A market phenomenon under which the seller of a good or service cannot affect the market price by varying their own rate of output. The demand curve as it appears to the firm is perfectly elastic - a horizontal line - and price is not a choice variable; it is given by the market and so has to be 'taken'. Hence the name.


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The laws and codes of the US Government, the State of California, Kern County and Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area will preside over all, and will remain in force at all time. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations will result in the involvement of the relevant modern authorities.
All participants are expected to follow the rules and guidelines of the SCA and the Kingdom of Caid.
No firearms or fireworks are permitted on site.
Persons shall not remove, destroy, or mutilate any park or event property. Any person who moves event property without the express permission of the event staff will be subject to immediate ejection from the event. These properties include, but are not limited to: road signs and markers, tents, tables and chairs, markers used for activities, restroom or shower facilities, etc.
Golf Carts are private property; they are not for personal use at any time. Any unauthorized persons found operating, moving, or altering the condition of any golf cart may be subject to removal from the site and/or severe civil and or criminal penalties.
All persons operating a golf cart must be pre-authorized to do so and must have attended an approved driver safety and maintenance class prior to the war.
No rollerblades, skateboards, mopeds, scooters, or motorbikes will be permitted. Personal ECVs and electric wheelchairs are permitted.
Contact the Constable regarding any Lost or Found items. You may retrieve your lost items at the Event Headquarters tent located near Merchant Village.
We are here to have fun but not at the expense of others. Please be respectful to those around you.
NO trenches, wastewater pits or fire pits may be dug on site.
Please stay in garb at all times.
See the details about swimming and lake policies.
No refunds will be given to persons ejected from the event.
Entry Policy
All participants must be in SCA dress on site during this event. SCA dress is at the very least an attempt at medieval clothing (garb).
Your site token issued at Gate is your receipt to the campgrounds. Be sure to wear your site token at all times. You must show your site token to re-enter the site.
Without the site token, you must pay to reenter. If you cannot show your site token on request, you will be escorted to your encampment to retrieve your site token or to the gate for a token purchase.
Anyone who cannot produce a site token and who refuses to purchase one will be ejected from the event without refund.
Trespassing is against the law and is a punishable offense. Gate crashing or sneaking onto the site using false or expired tokens is considered trespassing. Anyone caught trespassing or aiding in the act of gate crashing, etc., will be ejected from the site without refund.
Alcohol / Illegal Substances
The legal drinking age in California is 21 years. Underage drinking will not be tolerated. Intoxicated underage adults and Intoxicated minors, along with their parents/guardians, will be removed from site; the local authorities will be called.
If a household or individual is found serving alcohol to underage individuals, that individual or household will be removed from site and the local authorities will be called. If a household is hosting a party, that household is expected to check IDs appropriately before serving alcohol.
If you are planning on drinking, you should carry a valid, legal form of ID on you at all times. The constabulary and war staff will be asking to see IDs if underage drinking is suspected.
There is to be absolutely no brewing or selling of alcohol on site.
Fresh Water Spigots
Hoses will be attached to the spigots at the drinking fountains throughout the park to be used for filling your containers. Please be considerate of other campers' water needs and do not block access to the water spigots with tents, vehicles or equipment. Please be polite and drought conscious: don't leave the water running to flood the area around the spigots.
Trash Policy (Garbage)
Remember our SCA tradition of leaving a site cleaner than we found it.
If you post flyers advertising your wares, your party, etc., you are responsible for taking the flyers back down. If you don't, you may be assessed a fine.
Read the complete Trash Policy.
Basic Hygiene and Grey Water Disposal
Clarification: "Grey Water" is dish and bath water. It contains NO human or animal waste – all human or animal waste (diapers, private porta-potties, etc.) must be appropriately disposed of in the restroom facilities. Do not leave it on the ground.
Grey water should be disposed of in grey water tanks only; please do not put it in the sinks or toilets in the stone privies, or into the porta-privies. This can quickly fill or clog the tanks. Please do not dispose of food in gray water or restroom facilities; food scraps should be disposed of with your trash.
When using the gray water tanks please be extremely careful to avoid spilling – spills can be very difficult to clean up and can be very unsanitary.
There may be no substances intentionally disposed of on the ground. Do not dig a grease pit or dishwater hole. Pour hot grease into an empty can, let it cool and then dispose of it in the trash containers.
Do not bathe in the sinks in the stone privies.
Fire Safety
No ground fires will be allowed. All fires must be in an elevated brazier. Braziers must be 10-12 inches above the ground and they must be stable.
No open flames in tents.
Campfires, torches, and candles may not be left unattended at any time. Constable patrols are authorized to enter empty camps and extinguish open or unattended fires.
Tiki torches must be staked in a firm and stable fashion. Tiki torches may not be placed in hay bales. Do not use Coleman fuel in Tiki torches.
At least one (1) fire extinguisher is required for each tent or RV. Please keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of sand or water and a spade in plain view next to any brazier in use. All kitchens should have at least one fire extinguisher nearby.
Do not throw flammable liquids on fires. All fuel for flame-powered devices should be handled according to the safety instructions on the containers. Liquid fuels should be stored and transported in their original container or other state-approved container.
No Fire play (Juggling, Twirling, etc) is allowed on site.
In the event of a fire, use extinguishers and immediately send for GWW Constabulary.
Vehicle & Parking Regulations
Speed limit on all event roads is 10 MPH and will be enforced.
All asphalt roads and parking lots in the park are under the jurisdiction of the local police Deptartment; they take this responsibility VERY seriously. Please observe all traffic laws and signs in the park – tickets will be issued for highway violations.
Parking on the event's roads is permitted only for loading and unloading. Vehicles should be moved to the parking lot if you are not actively loading or unloading.
Park only in allotted spaces – do not block access or other vehicles.
Parking permits must be filled out and displayed at all times
All RV campers should park their RVs in the designated lot. This lot has larger spaces and includes wider lanes for turning and backing these oversized vehicles.
Do not park in handicapped parking unless you have the appropriate license plates or placard displayed.
Remember to lock your vehicle; GWW is not responsible for theft or damage to personal property.
Violations of parking and vehicular regulations will result in towing at owner's expense.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours will be enforced from midnight to 7 AM throughout the entire site.
Lake Policy
The Kingdom of Caid did not include the lake area in its contract with the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area. Any use of that area is strictly between the individual and the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area. The following is the policy of Kern County with respect to that area.
It is the policy of Kern County that there is no swimming at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area outside of the permanently designated areas within the park.
The only park-designated area adjacent to the Great Western War site is the Lagoon area. The park is planning to have the lagoon area filled during our event.
This area is for swimming only, no boats allowed. As per signs posted, there is no lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk. Children are not allowed in the water unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If anyone wishes to use any sort of boat or flotation device upon the lake, you must get a permit at the official gate of Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area located on the opposite side of the park. Permits will not be issued through the GWW gate or with any of the Rangers. The cost and approval of the permit will be strictly between the park and the individual wishing to obtain the permit.
Anyone who is found violating the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Lake or Boating policies may be subject to consequences that will be determined by Kern County. This may include fines and immediate expulsion from the property.
Pet Policy
The only animals allowed to be brought on site are dogs, cats, and horses. (You may not bring birds, rodents, reptiles, etc. from home–Only dogs, cats, or horses.)
With the exception of the Hound coursing activities, all animals must be on a leash and in under control at all times.
No animal may be tied to any tree, shrub, or fence.
Proof of current vaccinations may be required.
Always pick up after your pet.
The war staff will attempt to return lost pets to their owners if the pets are properly marked. However, if this becomes a repeated problem or your pet demonstrates aggression or dangerous behavior, county animal control officers will be called.
Please be a thoughtful neighbor and do not allow your pet to be a nuisance. Barking dogs, pets that repeatedly escape, and waste left for others to find are considered nuisances.
More info about Pets at War!
Minors and Youth Activities
Parental Responsibilities – Minors may not attend GWW alone. A responsible adult must accompany all minors (under the age of 18 years in Calif.), who are not legally emancipated, to the war site. This must be a parent or court-appointed guardian or the adult designated on the appropriate waivers signed and notarized by the parent or legal guardian. All minors must be in the care of a responsible adult who should be aware of the minor's location and activities at all times. In Caid, minor youth less than 7 years old should be in eyesight/earshot of the parent, designated adult or teenager (as determined by the parent). This "sight and sound" policy does not include the use of electronic means of communication, i.e. cell phones, walkie-talkies, or FRS radios. Parents are responsible for knowing where their youth are at all times. Neither Constables nor the merchants are responsible for unsupervised youth, although a Constable may return unattended youth to their parent's camp. There will be no babysitting or daycare services provided. Check the event handbook for a list of youth activities during the event. Youth seven (7) years old and younger must wear the bracelet issued at gate at all times. A&S (adult) classes held in a merchant booth or private camp: the minor may attend if he/she brings a parent/parent substitute."
Parental Consent Forms – The following forms are required for minors:
- Minors attending WITH a parent or legal guardian:
If the minor does not have a blue card, a parent or legal guardian will need to sign the Minor's Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement Waiver (PDF), or Family Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement Waiver (PDF for multiple children in one family) This form can be sent in with pre-registration information or signed at gate.
- Minors attending WITHOUT a parent or legal guardian:
In Caid, two forms are used for parents who allow their minor youth to attend an event without them. AMinor's Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement Waiver (PDF), or Family Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement Waiver (PDF for multiple children in one family) form is used to show a parent's consent to participate. A Medical Authorization for Minors (PDF) form is used to designate temporary guardianship; it allows medical treatment to be provided in the event of an emergency.BOTH FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PARENT AND NOTARIZED. Please bring 2 copies of these forms; one to leave at gate, and one to keep with you at all times.
If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact a Seneschal in Caid, or ask your Kingdom liaison to contact the Stewards for information. These forms must accompany the minor and show the age of the minor at the time of the event. Individuals attempting to circumvent these requirements will be considered trespassing and appropriate action will be taken. This could include expulsion from the event site of all parties involved in the attempt.
Neglect of Parental (or Guardian) responsibility for minors – Youth under 7 years old should not be allowed to wander freely at this event and should be checked on periodically by their parent/responsible adult to ensure their safety and suitable behavior. Failure to do so may result in sanctions ranging from expulsion from the site to notification of modern authorities depending on the circumstances.
- Minors whose behaviors violate SCA Governing Documents, Kingdom Law, Officer Policies, or site rules will be escorted to their parent/guardian and issued a verbal warning for the first offense at an event. The matter will be reported to the Kingdom Seneschal.
- On a second offense at a given event, the parent/guardian will be required to keep their minor(s) with them for the remainder of the gathering. A report will be tendered to the Kingdom and Society Seneschals.
- For a third offense, the minor(s) and parents/guardians will be expelled from the event, and the matter will be reported to the Kingdom and the Society Seneschals.
- Habitual offenders will be subject to review by Kingdom and Society level for possible sanctions.
From the War Constable
Greetings on behalf of Constabulary of Caid. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable war. We ask that you observe a few simple guidelines to help everybody enjoy this war all the more.
Be respectful of the facilities
Please demonstrate to the park staff the courtesy and responsibility for which the SCA is famous — be mindful of any instructions given to you by the rangers, and leave the park grounds clean and undamaged.
Be courteous to your neighbors
Remember that we are all here to accomplish the same task: Having an enjoyable and successful war. However, there are a variety of ways in which we all do this. We ask that you be mindful of others in pursuit of your own fun. Please be courteous to your neighbors, particularly in regards to noise. Don't forget to ask permission before entering or walking through someone else's camp. Often, a little forethought will not only keep your neighbors happy, but it might even give you some assistance in your efforts!
Please help the war effort
We Constables of Caid invite you to join us on patrols if you have the desire. We spend our evenings strolling from camp to camp, meeting new friends and helping people in need of assistance. Any help in our service of the Dream and the war will be greatly appreciated. And if you find the duties of a Constable suit you, please make sure to contact the Kingdom Constable at the war or using the Kingdom Constabulary Website for more information.


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My favorite Colombian startups!
I've titled this post "my favorite Colombian startups" though, I must say, this is not an objective moniker since I am also an advisor to these companies and their CEO's. That said, they are my favorite Colombian startups and it's an honor to be a small part of their future success. As you'll read below, I'm incredibly excited about their current successes (see photo of Mark Zuckerberg talking about 1Doc3 during F8 2016) and those to come.
There is something that I find so impressive about founders in general and, particularly, those that I advise. It's the fact that they've been able to build growing businesses (something I haven't been able to do myself), but are also open to listening to advice. This opens them up to new points of view and, in my opinion, increases their chances of building an even bigger company. My advisory sessions can be racked up to an occasional evening phone call, which takes very little time each month, this activity is incredibly rewarding for me.
When considering whom to advise, I not only look at the company and its prospects but focus a lot on the founder/CEO. I look for cool people (with whom I share some chemistry) and who are excellent at execution (better than myself), but who value bouncing things off of someone with an alternate viewpoint. I have always been quite analytical (in Latin America, this is mistakenly called "academic") and call upon what I've learned from startups in Silicon Valley as well successfully growing new product businesses at bigger companies such as Intel and Oracle.
I'm fortunate to be able to advise some awesome startup founders in a variety of spaces that include transportation, health, software, retail and consumer services. I've been fascinated by the changes brought on by digital innovation for a while and these founders are certainly at the forefront of these changes. Most of these companies are well-known at least in Colombia (or becoming well-known). I take great pride in my ability to identify talent early on. In the case of these companies, investors and others many times passed them over when, in my opinion, they should have taken closer look.
The founders of these companies have been very busy of late and it's time to write one of my "portfolio" update posts to let you know what's new with them:
As I've written before, this startup, the leading Taxi-hailing app in Colombia, had a meteoric rise and was recently acquired by its main competitor, Easy Taxi. Also, as I've written before, I had an incredibly rewarding experience with the co-founders, Juan Salcedo and Andres Gutierrez, as their advisor and working as part of their team in sales, operations and strategy. It was incredibly valuable to see, first-hand, the similarities and differences between the operations of a startup in Latin America and Silicon Valley. Though Tappsi has been acquired, I still enjoy talking with the founders when I can.
As you can appreciate from the above photo, the CEO and founder of 1DOC3, Javier Cardona, has been doing some amazing things at 1DOC3. As the photo shows, a few weeks back, Javier was on a panel at Facebook F8 and Mark Zuckerberg actually mentioned the company during his keynote.
Javier has really done a phenomenal job at continuing to execute and build a strong business centered around a growing medical Q&A site. As I've mentioned previously when I met Javier and his team when I was mentoring for Wayra, an accelerator, there were certainly not seen as the "sexy" (especially, not among local and Miami investors). I, on the other hand, have always been excited by their ability to execute and the incredibly large market in front of them (the latter is actually a challenge since it would be a mistake to pursue all of the opportunities in front of them without focusing).
They have already closed a number of big B2B deals with Big Pharma and government agencies looking to communicate with hard to reach audiences. They currently have quite a few very interesting deals in the pipeline and insurance is certainly another potential vertical for them. They also recently won a prize in Mexico with full paid services to set up a new subsidiary in that country, something that the Javier is executing on in a very deliberate way in order to start building up opportunities without getting ahead of himself.
The opportunities in front of Javier and his team, while not limitless, really depend on their own ambitions. They are positioning a new, trusted health brand in front of patients while helping big organizations reach these same patients with important communications in a measurable way.
As I've written about before, the co-founder and CEO, Feilpe Chavez, sold off some assets from a previous business (which was closer to an Instacart-type operation) to a local startup. They are now focused on building a marketplace of services where users can call upon "Kiwiers" to help them accomplish tasks. Users can request things through a chat interface and the company has created some Kiwibots to automate some of these requests.
They currently are growing at more than 25% per month and are running in universities in Colombia and in Chile. In fact, they are part of the Startup Chile program and have received the grant given during this program for thousands of dollars. This is one of the earliest stage companies that I advise and, though they are growing incredibly quickly, they have not transitioned out of discovery phase just yet.
They have found an incredibly cost-effective way to scale the number of marketplaces across many geographies. There are still some things they're figuring out, but I'm extremely confident that they'll build a big company not just because of the opportunity, but because of the team that Felipe is building.
I recently signed on with this cloud-based Point of Sales software provider and am incredibly excited about how the co-founders, CEO, Arnulfo Ospina, and VP Sales, Roxanna Vergara, execute on a number of levels (a requirement for getting a SaaS business off the ground). They have continued to improve the product as they have refined their lead and sales engine.
Their content marketing strategy and lead management processes are making them more and more effective in terms of reducing Cost of Customer Acquisition (CAC). Also, their Lifetime Customer Value (LTV) is considerably more than three time their CAC making the business incredibly attractive. This is also out of necessity because of the lack of institutional and angel investors who understand startups in Colombia (much less that understand SaaS businesses).
The permanent SaaS businesses such as Salesforce and Netsuite have had the luxury of Venture Capital investment at the outset. Although there are great examples of SaaS businesses that were boot strapped, it's not easy (Vendy has received more than US $50k in funding). Arnulfo and Roxanna have done a great job at juggling a number of key factors in order accomplish this feat and I already see that they will be successful.
Previously, I had been talking to them about building that sales engine (including customer success) while taking care of product and other issues. Before becoming a formal advisor, I was mentoring them utilizing a Startup Template that I have created with 12 key areas to work on (e.g., sales process, lead generation with content at the core, company message, company culture, etc.) and they have worked on each of these areas, though survival (e.g., sales and collections) has been the focus up until now.
At this stage, I feel that the areas that we had given a quick look at such as company culture and brand (two sides of the same coin in my opinion) are areas that the team will need to start focusing a bit more on in the medium term and my job is to make sure that these areas don't get left by the wayside and come back to bite us later. Vendty has tremendous potential to position itself and build a strong brand in this space. This opportunity is not mutually exclusive to the tactical things that the team is working on to increase sales and profitability, but together, will become a potent combination.
Vendty has achieved something that gives them a lot of say with respect to their future, which is that they are just about to become cash flow positive. Everyone knows that investors (especially smart money) are scarce in Latin America. Because of this, I feel that SaaS companies that are able to have the luxury to say "no" to opportunitistic investors looking to push unfavorable terms, will have a great advantage. For this, any other reasons, I truly believe that Arnulfo and Roxanna will build a big, valuable SaaS company.
I've been advising Acsendo and the company's CEO, Carlos Santana, for a number of years, now and their customer list has grown into the hundreds. They are at an inflection point right now as they grow their sales in Colombia and internationally.
Both Acsendo and Vendty will benefit greatly from something that is sure to arrive in the region: consolidation. I believe that, within two years (or earlier), bigger software companies will be kicking the tires of these companies in anticipation of the global shift of trillions of dollars in IT spending from traditional software to Software-as-a-Service (in the cloud). Both of these companies will be well positioned by then to take advantage of this transition.
Note: Though Magnolia is not from Colombia, I want to mention that I'm a big fan of Magnolia's CEO, Alvaro De La Fuente and it's still possible that this startup can be a success. Nonetheless, I haven't' mentioned them here because I did specify that I was listing "Colombian" companies.


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Provision of ship and company data for the Equasis database - opening Committee changed -
Please be informed that the opening committee meeting for the call for tender EMSA/OP/01/2017, originally set to 25/05/2017 (10:00 Lisbon time) at EMSA premises, is hereby moved to 29/05/2017 (10:00 Lisbon time) at EMSA premises.
Please note that in the first paragraph of point 5 of the Invitation to Tender, shall be amended accordingly and the amended version shall read:
'The bids will be opened at 10 AM (Lisbon time) on 29th May 2017, in the offices of the Eurpean Maritime Safety, Praça Europa 4, 1249-206 Lisboa, Portugal.'
Please note the second paragraph of point 5 of the invitation to tender remains unchanged.
The above change will be reflected in a corrigendum published in the OJ.
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Any personal data submitted in the framework of the procurement procedure and/or subsequently included in the Contract shall be processed pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. It shall be processed solely for the purposes of the performance, management and follow‑up of the Procurement Procedure and/or subsequent Contract by the Data Controller without prejudice to possible transmission to the bodies charged with a monitoring or inspection task in conformity with Community law. The Data Subject shall have the right of access to his personal data and the right to rectify any such data that is inaccurate or incomplete. Should the Data Subject have any queries concerning the processing of his personal data, he shall address himself to the Data Controller. The Data Subject shall have right of recourse at any time to the European Data Protection Supervisor.


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Bulletstorm PS3, Xbox 360 yanked down to $29.99
By News Division On June 21, 2011 · In News, Playstation 3, Retail, Systems, Xbox 360
Retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. this week discounted EA Inc.'s Bulletstorm for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 to under $30 in a new game sale.
This week, Bulletstorm holds a sale price of $29.99, 25 percent off the $39.99 MSRP.
Amazon is concurrently holding a one-day Gold Box Video Game Sale June 21 that discounts select titles throughout the day.
Sony in May began sale of the PS3 160GB Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle, which includes the PS3 160GB hardware, a copy of Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Call of Duty: Black Ops, the Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike DLC Pack, and a Dualshock 3 Controller at $299.99.
Microsoft in Sept. will sell a new limited edition Xbox 360 320GB Gears of War 3 Bundle at $399.99.
Current Xbox 360 stand-alone SKUs include the Xbox 360 250GB hardware at $299.99 and the Xbox 360 4GB hardware at $199.99.
Bundle SKUs include the Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Special Edition Bundle at $399.99 and the Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect bundle at $299.99.
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I Am Tired of Being Ignored By Everyone
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I've never done anything to them,so why is it that whenever I talk to someone I'm ignored? Everyday I think of what would happen if I suicided, who someone miss me? Would someone finally notice me? I'm being driven closer and closer to the edge each day. I'd like to finally meet someone who see me. Not the...
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It gets on my damn nerves😒but now my family knows how it feels because I haven't spoken to them in 2 months and they get pissed off. I only text them or write a note I don't even try to get their attention anymore.
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Why does no one notice me?Listen to me? Why do they all make me feel crazy?
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