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We don't really have to vote for the lesser of two evils in the 2016 Presidential race! Moses didn't….
However, the Children of Israel thought that was their only choice. After having fled Egypt with Moses toward the Red Sea, it seemed to them that it would be wiser to go back and be slaves (the lesser evil) rather than be killed (the greater evil) by Pharaoh's army who was bearing down on them. Moses had more faith than that. He talked with God, who told him to wave his hand over the sea—which caused the sea to part—and Moses and the Children of Israel escaped through the sea on dry ground. The rest is history.
Are Christians so religiously debilitated that when we say we believe in God that we don't really believe he'll give us something better than the lesser of two evils?
Had the Children of Israel had their way, they would have chosen the lesser of two evils. Are we going to do as the Children of Israel wanted to do, by voting for the lesser of two evils? Or are we going to depend on God who has the power to bless us (his children). Faith in God certainly has the possibility of getting us through the symbolic Red Sea of our day—and that will certainly be a better choice than Trump or Clinton.
We may not know what our "Red Sea) will look like, but the Children of Israel didn't know either. Yet, they rather celebrated big time when they walked through the that sea on dry ground and then looked back to see the water close in and drown Pharaoh's army.
Are we going to shoot for a miracle or are we simply going to shoot ourselves. Those who have sufficient faith will go for a miracle and ask God for a third option. Perhaps that would be Evan McMullin, a late entrant from Utah, who has entered the presidential race.


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MEET Valerie J. Lewis Coleman: Valerie J. Lewis Coleman (PenOfTheWriter.net and QueenVPublishing.com) has helped thousands of women across the world find relational fulfillment. With over twenty years of experience in family and relationships, this expert has given advice on various issues including identifying the four types of male hunters, avoiding seventy percent of men who only want the goody box and winning the heart of Mr. Right-For-You. As she assists others with building strong relationships, she shares how she overcame personal struggles and offers proven techniques to help you get off the crazy cycle of relational demise in her bestselling novel The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box! To learn more about Valerie, her self-published books and overcoming relational matters, visit TheGoodyBoxBook.com.
As a multi best-selling author and award-winning publisher, Valerie has helped thousands of aspiring authors navigate the mysterious labyrinth of self-publishing. Having published more than thirty books, Valerie has launched writing careers for experts as well as inmates and high school students through the Passionate Pens program. To learn more about Valerie, read her Write Money Incorporated feature interview directly below.
WMI: What were you doing before you launched Pen of the Writer?
VC: Prior to launching PenOfTheWriter, I worked as a senior industrial engineer for Delphi Automotive Systems (formerly General Motors). I saved the company millions of dollars by improving systems, reducing costs and eliminating wastes. I transitioned those problem-solving skills to the book business to help aspiring authors save thousands of dollars, mountains of frustration and hours of research by showing them how to make publishing quick, easy and affordable.
WMI: How much time did you devote to building a business plan before you started your company? What process did you follow when building the business plan?
VC: I did not have a formal business plan with a competitive analysis, marketing strategies and financials. I have a strategic plan comprised of annual objectives, monthly goals and potential opportunities. I review the plan every month with my accountability partner, Dr. Karen MR Townsend.
WMI: Looking back, what would you have done differently to create a smoother transition from the corporate world into self-employment?
VC: My facility closed and relocated my position to Mexico. No hablo Española muy bien. Since I was thrust into full-time entrepreneurism, I would have preferred to go out on my terms with at least three years of salary in savings.
WMI: When and why did you launch Pen of the Writer?
VC: Pen of the Writer was officially launched in 2006; however, I had been coaching aspiring authors for years prior to that. My purpose is to help people make better choices to improve their quality of life. As I assisted Vanessa Miller with the launch her self-publishing company, I met tons of people who did not understand business, let alone the book business. They were spending way too much money for inferior products and thus, unable to make a profit. Shady companies were robbing them blind of their money and their dreams. Compelled to make a difference, I created Pen of the Writer to be a reliable resource with relevant, useable information.
WMI: What was your initial vision for Pen of the Writer?
VC: Lao Tzu said, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime." My vision for Pen of the Writer is to teach people how to successfully self-publish books by minimizing costs and maximizing profit to create a quality product comparable to those of traditional publishing houses.
WMI: Tell us about the services that your company offers. Also, who is your target audience?
VC: My ideal client is the person who 1) Wants to write and publish a book, but doesn't know how; 2) Has published a book, but wants to improve the quality and cost and 3) Wants a cost-effective option to vanity and subsidy publishing. To meet the varying needs of aspiring authors, we offer a range of services:
Do-It-Yourself Options
Self-Publishing Made Easy Journals—These how-to guides step you through the mysterious labyrinth of self-publishing. Master the secrets of writing from an editor's perspective, avoid dishonest publishers and understand how to make publishing quick, easy and affordable!
Because Your Words Matter— Nigeria, Uganda, London, Toronto, Japan. I spend quite a bit of time coaching clients from across the world. The Because Your Words Matter eCourse makes me accessible every minute of the day to aspiring authors; stateside and abroad. This virtual DIY and coaching program launches this spring!
Show-Me-How-to-Do-It Options
Coaching—For the writer who wants to take the do-it-yourself approach to master self-publishing, let our staff take you by the hand. We'll walk with you through the process and guide you through the serpentine maze of the book business.
Publisher on Call—If a gentle nudge is all you need to finish your book, then Publisher on Call is for you. Weekly consultations with our lead publisher allow you to obtain insider information at a fraction of the investment of coaching. And the first fifteen minutes are free!
Rate My Publisher—Although our imprint, Queen V Publishing, is a world-renowned publishing company, we realize that our services are not the best fit for everyone. To help you choose a reputable publisher, let Pen of the Writer conduct an in-depth analysis. You provide us with the name of the publishing company you're considering. We'll research the company, get answers to the tough questions and arm you with the pros and cons to make an informed decision.
Print My Book!—Since inception, Pen of the Writer has collaborated with more than 250 printers worldwide. We decoded the confusing and complex technical language of book printers to save clients thousands of dollars. Let us confirm your printing needs, shop your book project and then provide you with the top quotes.
Conferences—The first step to successful publishing is studying the art and business of writing. Pen of the Writer has created several conferences to take you from pen to paper to published!
Do-It-for-Me Options
We offer two imprints and multiple plans for your book-publishing needs:
Queen V Publishing is our answer to those who want the benefits of self-publishing without the hassle. We'll put our experts to work for you.
Passionate Pens is our fundraising program for schools, churches and organizations. We'll instruct your audience on the basics of the publishing business, coordinate the compilation of an anthology and then provide your organization with quality books to sell for a profit!
WMI: You organize three writer conferences a year. Just what is involved in putting a writer's conference together?
VC: This question is an entire interview of its own. Event planning looks easy when done well; however, lots of behind-the-scenes work is required to make it run without a flaw. An effective conference for writers considers the expectations of several audiences: aspiring authors, speakers, sponsors, vendors and volunteers. Many conference planners neglect at least one, if not all, of the groups required to make the event a success. Another critical aspect of a conference for writers is stellar marketing and promotions. You can create the most wonderful event, confirm the industry's premier speakers and still fall short of the glory if no one attends.
WMI: What can writers and readers expect from the 2015 writers conferences?
VC: The Dayton Book Expo is celebrating six years on April 25. Dayton Metro Library is collaborating with us to promote the event, confirm authors and host its annual The Big Read. The day includes sessions for aspiring authors, activities for kids and signings by sixty authors. The twelfth annual Pen to Paper Literary Symposium will be held on October 3 in Dayton. The purpose of this conference is to provide attendees with the foundation for self-publishing including:
- Establishing Your Publishing Company
- Judging a Book by Its Cover and Content
- Pricing Your Book to Sell
- Copyright 101
- Millionaire Mindset for the Self-Published Author
The Write On! Workshop—which normally occurs the last Saturday in March—will not be hosted this year as I have been confirmed to present in Detroit that day. This conference focuses on the art of writing. It delves into identifying your audience, recognizing why you are writing (fix a problem, entertain, encourage, etc.) and a series of interactive exercises including creating a chapter outline, writing prompts and overcoming writer's block.
WMI: You've also written and published books: The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box, Blending Families An Anthology, Tainted Mirror An Anthology and Self-Publishing Made Easy. When was your first book published and what three key marketing strategies have you learned since your first title hit the market?
VC: Blended Families An Anthology released in 2006. Published to provide biblical principles and practical tools for stepfamilies, this book has been #1 on Amazon.com in the parenting-stepfamily category and topped several other best-sellers' lists.
I have learned much since the launch of my first book. The following strategies have proven quite valuable:
- You have to connect with your audience face-to-face and on social media. Most authors are introverts who hide behind the computer attempting to sell books. Although digital marketing is essential, meeting potential readers, speaking engagements and networking provide quantum leaps toward success.
- Honest reviews from real, unbiased readers go a long way. Sites likecom, GoodReads.com and ReadersFavorite.com help authors boost exposure and gain new readers.
- Think beyond bookstores (which are filled with competitive titles) for book sales. Daycares, schools, hospitals, military bases and trade shows are great venues.
WMI: An influx of powerful African American literature occurred during the Harlem Renaissance which produced writers like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and Countee Cullen. These writers' voices continue to inspire and empower readers. Today we're seeing larger numbers of African American stories being published, particularly stories that focus on romance and relationships. What legacy do you think currently published books will leave on the human landscape over time, fifty or more years from now?
VC: My hope is that African American authors—and authors in general—take pride in their work, invest in professional editing and publish the highest quality books possible so that the legacy is one of pride and not embarrassment; satisfaction and not shame.
WMI: Social media networks, press releases, interviews, etc. provide a myriad of marketing opportunities. Share three to four specific marketing strategies/action steps authors can take to get more exposure for their books.
VC: At speaking engagements, trade shows and drive-up windows, I give potential readers an eight-page booklet that I created using Microsoft Publisher. The booklet includes the cover image, synopsis, reviews, the first chapter and then a call-to-action. This tool has won over many would-be readers. Collaborating with authors of like genre—and work ethic—has positioned me to meet readers, sell books, generate leads and reduce costs. Many authors fail to see their book as a marketing tool. From the title, cover image and of course, the content, every aspect of the product must be perfect. I added a call-to-action at the end of The Goody Box Book asking readers to write a review, buy copies for friends and invite me to conduct a workshop or book club discussion.
WMI: You've been managing Pen of the Writer for over a decade. To keep your business going, you have to generate cash inflow. Tell us about two to three effective cash inflow generating strategies you've found effective.
VC: As a subject matter expert, event planners often contract with me to facilitate workshops, keynotes and seminars. In addition to the speaking fee, back-of-the-room sales of my books and I Love Myself T-shirts generate revenue. Although the process is labor intensive, publishing books for clients is another income stream (Queen V Publishing). Once Because Your Words Matter launches, I anticipate the service will create residual income for years.
WMI: In addition to being a business owner, you're also a wife and mother. How do you balance it all?
VC: I wish that I could puff my chest to boast the 'S' on my Superwoman costume, but I have a team of people who help me. My husband is quite supportive of my business. He helps with household chores, cooks and promotes me on social media. Since my sons are grown with families of their own, I have ample time to be productive.
WMI: Please give us a brief synopsis of The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box.
VC: The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box–Relationship advice that your father didn't tell you and your mother didn't know
Successful. Beautiful. Intelligent. Yet a satisfying relationship eludes Debra Hampton. At thirty-five years old, she can't figure out why her philosophy on men—and what they want from women—isn't working. She's trapped in a cycle of shattered relationships, until a friend refers her to a relationship guru. After some resistance, Debra finds refuge in his counsel as he helps her navigate through the storms of rejection and failed love. Once he reveals the error of her ways, will Debra master the forbidden secrets to attract her soul mate or continue to keep love at bay?
WMI: How have you managed to keep The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box relevant in the eyes of readers since it was published?
VC: Because I wrote The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box for you and every woman whose first love is supposed to be her father, its timeless message permeates the hearts of readers. As a result, a considerable amount of sales comes from referrals. I keep the I-love-myself-too-much-to-give-you-my-goody-box message in front of people by posting relationship advice on social media, hosting contests and conducting workshops.
WMI: Blended Families, Tainted Mirror and A Kingdom Waiting are anthologies. Why did you decide to take this approach (developing an anthology) when developing these books?
VC: I published these anthologies for several reasons: 1) To obtain a variety of perspectives to better convey the message: Blended Families An Anthology is about managing life in a step family; Tainted Mirror An Anthology delves into how to overcome physical and virtual restrainers that hold us hostage; A Kingdom Waiting illustrates the resiliency of youth; 2) To create a vehicle for aspiring authors to become published and 3) To maximize exposure by having multiple people promoting the titles.
WMI: Being that the anthologies include stories from several writers, offering readers diverse point of views, was it easier to build reader interests in the anthologies than in The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box? Please explain.
VC: The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box has proven to be much easier to promote and sell. More people are interested in real relationship advice that leads to fulfilling relationships than the messages of the other titles which are quite specific. Another consideration is that The Goody Box Book is fiction while the other titles are nonfiction.
WMI: Is Lord, Help Me to Hold Out non-fiction or fiction? What is the inspiration behind the book?
VC: Lord, Help Me to Hold Out is a fiction written by Joy Marino. The manuscript went through extensive developmental editing during the publishing process. In lieu of an additional fee for the substantial edit, Joy agreed to list me as co-author. Her inspiration for writing this book was to show women the importance of choosing wisely with respect to men.
WMI: Please share a few tips from Self-Publishing Made Easy that help to make writing, publishing and marketing a book less challenging.
VC: The Self-Publishing Made Easy Journals are chocked full of information, charts and activities to help writers transition to authors.
Create a POWER Team—Publishing consumes about thirty percent of your time, energy and money expended to complete your book. To expedite the process and minimize disruptions, I recommend creating a network of supporters. Your POWER (Pen Of the WritER) Team should consist of people who have your best interest at heart and will give you honest, timely feedback. Knowledge of the book business is not a requirement; however, include at least one business person and two avid readers.
Organizing your thoughts—With all that you want to say, where do you start? When are you finished? How do you eat the elephant? Regardless of genre, creating a chapter outline helps pinpoint your effort for maximum results. My tool of choice is the Bubble Map Technique because it takes the mammoth project of writing and chops it into manageable, bite-sized chunks.
Competitive Analysis—As a self-published author, your book must effectively compete with traditionally published books including exterior/interior quality and pricing. Using superior competition as a benchmark positions you for excellence. Corral a couple of members from your POWER Team to conduct a competitive analysis at a bookstore like Barnes and Noble (libraries are also great for this assessment). Peruse the section with books of the same genre as yours. Grab twenty to thirty books, a cup of java and then find a secluded area. Analyze the page count and retail price. For the books that appeal most to you, note pertinent information about:
- Cover design (front, back and spine)
- Graphic designer
- Editor
- Illustrator
- Publisher
WMI: What's next for Valerie J. Lewis Coleman? Where do you see yourself and Pen of the Writer three to five years from now?
VC: Five years from now, I will have helped over 10,000 writers become published authors. My calendar will be filled with international speaking engagements. The Goody Box Book brand will have grown to include an audio book (releases later this year), the sequel and a version for teens. My company will be self-sufficient generating a six-figure, annual revenue.
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Sayun Sukduang
Sayun Sukduang is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ENGIE Resources, the third-largest non-residential retail electricity provider in the country.
Sayun brings enthusiasm to ENGIE—a company that is poised to grow. The retail energy supplier has spent more than a decade creating the retail standard for commercial and industrial clients, and Sayun now looks to expand that footprint and increase the focus on residential and small commercial users. Sayun's vision is for ENGIE to help all customers consume energy better, whether it's through insights and broader energy solutions for large commercial and industrial energy users, or finding ways to create value for residential and small commercial clients through innovations within the Think Energy brand.
An energy industry veteran with more than 18 years of experience in the sector, he has been a member of ENGIE North America's Executive Committee since 2013 and with ENGIE since 2000. Sayun's early days running power plants taught him about the commitment the entire energy industry needs to make to its customers to be there for them day and night.
He has worked in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, overseeing the implementation of large-scale energy infrastructure projects, renewable energy business development, operations, and the management of mergers and acquisitions. His background also includes asset management, finance, commodity risk management, and engineering.
Sayun earned a degree in engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
J.D. Burrows
J.D. Burrows is the Vice President of Marketing at ENGIE Resources. He is responsible for lead generation, brand positioning, market analytics, and pricing strategies.
He focuses primarily on driving growth initiatives that strengthen and reinforce the company's reputation as a transparent knowledge leader. In addition to marketing, he is well versed in the wholesale origination of structured energy products; mid-marketing of energy and capacity; issuing of Renewable Energy Certificates; and procurement of natural gas, fuel oil, coal, and transportation and rail capacity.
Before joining ENGIE, J.D. held positions with Enron in structuring and risk management, and with Dynegy in market development for the Northeast. He started his career in energy with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, where he served as a witness and staff expert on rate design and fuel factors.
J.D. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Texas and a Master of Science degree in economics from Texas A&M University.
Ray Cunningham
Ray Cunningham is the Vice President and General Counsel of ENGIE Resources. He is responsible for government affairs, regulatory compliance, and all legal matters impacting trading and investments.
Ray began his career with Amoco Corporation as a chemical engineer before joining ExxonMobil Power & Gas, where he worked on the development and implementation of retail strategies in response to the deregulation of the Texas electricity market.
Ray joined ENGIE in 2004 as Senior Counsel. In 2009, he was named General Counsel for the trading and portfolio management business unit.
Ray is a graduate of Texas Tech University and the South Texas College of Law.
William Jordan
William Jordan is the Vice President of Supply at ENGIE Resources. He is responsible for the pricing, portfolio risk management, and load forecasting of both the large commercial industrial portfolio as well as the Think Energy mass market business.
William has over 20 years of energy industry experience, with a broad background in energy marketing, portfolio management, wholesale generation, and risk management. This includes serving as a Director of ERCOT, overseeing all commercial operations of the Texas electricity system's generation portfolio.
Prior to joining ENGIE, he held various retail commodity structuring and risk management roles with Centrica, Reliant Resources, Enron, Duke, and Central & Southwest.
William holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana Tech University.
Greg Leflar
Greg Leflar is the Vice President of Operations at ENGIE Resources. He oversees information technology, project management, sales support, transaction management, and contract validation.
Greg has over 18 years of experience working with companies in a variety of industries to bring about transformative change in the areas of organization effectiveness, culture, and the adoption of emerging technology. In his previous position, much of his focus was on retail energy, where he served as the officer responsible for the firm's largest clients in the industry.
At Continental Airlines, he led the adoption of mobile devices in the aircraft maintenance organization and the digitization of many of their processes and procedures. In his lengthy career as an IT consultant, Greg worked with companies in upstream oil and gas, midstream, and healthcare industries to envision and implement leading-edge technology solutions. In recent years as a management consultant, he has partnered with executives to devise strategies around business agility, organizational structure, and team culture.
Greg is a subject matter expert in agile methods, cloud computing, advanced analytics, mobility, and enterprise architecture. He has published papers and spoken at conferences on the API economy, enterprise cloud adoption, and the integration of big data and machine learning into business operations.
He earned a business administration degree in Management Information Systems from Baylor University.
Graham Leith
Graham Leith is the Vice President of Sales at ENGIE Resources. With more than two decades of industry experience, he has deep knowledge of the energy markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He has worked with a number of leading energy companies in positions involving sales, marketing, risk management, and operations.
His background includes serving as the Chief Risk Officer and the Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Energy Sales at AEP Energy. Prior to that, he held senior positions with Direct Energy and British Gas (Centrica plc), Ontario Power Generation Inc., and Photowatt Solar. He also worked in various marketing and sales roles with PremStar Energy, Inc., TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd., and Air Solutions, Inc.
Graham earned an undergraduate degree in business and mathematics from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Douglas Stein
Douglas Stein is the Vice President and Controller of ENGIE Resources. He oversees the company's financial activities, including accounting, performance reporting, planning, settlements, and credit, as well as the customer billing and account management functions.
Douglas has worked at ENGIE since 2001 in various roles. Prior to joining ENGIE, he was a Director for ENGIE Generation NA LLC. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Douglas is a certified public accountant. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Master of Science degree in accounting from Trinity University in San Antonio.


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Tickling the Old Ivory - Piano Solos
We've been playing solos from our favorite performers and songs. So far, we have had the guitar string us along and we've had the doldrums beaten out of us by the old drums. Today, sit back, smile and show your ivory! We're going to share our favorite songs that include a piano solo - it might even be an instrumental.
There are a lot of fabulous performers with multiple talents - some play all the instruments we've discussed, but there are several who really stand out as stand up piano players.
Please list one song choice per post and do include the performer's name, link for easy listening and any memorable experiences you have to share about your choice of performer or song.
Did you grow up with a piano in your home? Were you forced to practice?
It seems many performers got their first love for music seated on a piano bench surrounded by family. Who is your favorite piano player?
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Ray Charles does it wonderfully well regardless of which song he's tickling the ivory on.
"I've Got a Woman"
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Jerry Lee Lewis is my favorite of all time:
Great Balls of Fire
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Elton John and Billy Joel
"The Piano Man"
Hard to beat this combo!
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
A favorite of mine for personal reasons . . .
Music Box Dancer - Frank Mills
brings a tear . . .
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Billy Joel -- The Piano Man for our own pianoman!
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
"Piano Duel" from the movie "Legend of 1900"
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
I need to get my hands on it. I'd never seen it before and it looks terrific. That and space hogs.
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Here is a very cool animated statement about life and loss via piano. Touching. Wait for the darn ad to end! ;)
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
we must have posted about the same time, schula - different choices of the same song!
Great, Roe!
riverdrifter 7 years, 7 months ago
Just about anything Dave Brubeck ever did. Blue Rondo a la Turk, for starters...
Ron Holzwarth 7 years, 7 months ago
This isn't quite a solo - but damn close! Fur Elise Slightly Different! Only, it's more than slightly different! Rockin'!
Kontum1972 7 years, 7 months ago
variations of the swineharp....
Ron Holzwarth 7 years, 7 months ago
OK, this one really is a solo - Toccata and Fugue - an improvisation by Stewart Jones that Bach never dreamed of! I just love improvisations!
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Many mighty fine players!
I'm going to have to catch a couple via computer - old fashioned as it may be, as my iPhone seems to be choosy today.
camper 7 years, 7 months ago
Martha by Tom Waits.
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Very funny. I hadn't seen before! Thanks for these blog suggestions. I've been wondering where you were.
mom_of_three 7 years, 7 months ago
I like Billy Joel, but I also like harry Connick jr. He plays the piano in all his songs, and I love "I just whisper your name" The video was shot in New orleans and its great.
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Hey, camper!
Probably the most famous piano solo in rock is the ending of Clapton's Layla.
Are you familiar with the story of the composer/player of the ending piano solo, Jim Gordon? He became mentally ill & thought he heard voices telling him to kill his mother, which he did. When you know that, it really makes that piano solo haunting. Like his last beautiful hurrah before mental illness set in. Here's Wikipedia info about him:
In the late 1970s, Gordon complained of hearing voices in his head, primarily the voice of his mother, telling him to starve himself and filling him with violent rage if he disobeyed. His physicians failed to diagnose his mental illness and instead treated him for alcohol abuse. His condition worsened. This info from lonelane. Fascinating. Thanks!
On June 3, 1983, Gordon brutally murdered his mother with a hammer and a butcher's knife. It was not until his trial in 1984 that he was properly diagnosed with acute paranoid schizophrenia. Unable to use the insanity defense, which California had recently narrowed, Gordon was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to sixteen years to life in prison with a possibility of parole. He has served his sentence at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero State Hospital in Atascadero, and the State Medical Corrections Facility in Vacaville. He has twice been denied parole. Currently, there is a petition online to assist him in either being released from prison or placed in a facility that offers more advanced treatment.
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
This is for Jim:
Where is the video, Mom? ;)
camper 7 years, 7 months ago
Hey Ronda, I heard of that. That whole record Dereck and the Dominoes put out was great. Tho this is no piano song, here is Jim Gordon playing drums with Delany and Bonnie even Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
RaynRavyn 7 years, 7 months ago
My favorite piano player is a lovely gentleman I went to school with. Can't find a video... (hint: Matt, upload something somewhere for us. lol) Seems we know him well here though :D. Other than that I love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3drqJ1...
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Cool Rayn, Im sure Matt will come take a seat at the piano soon.
Camper, thanks - piano solo or not, it works. Harrison! :)
miker 7 years, 7 months ago
anything by Nickie Hopkins !
miker 7 years, 7 months ago
Nicky Hopkins !
Beachlady 7 years, 7 months ago
Anyone remember the old player pianos? This song brings back my childhood memories of our visits to Uncle Otto's. As soon as we would get there we would run to their player piano. We had to scoot the bench up as close as we could so our short little legs could reach the peddles and we would peddle as fast as we could to get that old piano roll rolling! It was great fun but I'm sure we drove all the adults crazy with our loud piano roll music! Enjoy this old Floyd Cramer classic, "The Old Piano Roll Blues". www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHMPr7lnPtk
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
I don't remember getting to do this one, beachlady but I have seen a player piano in my day. Or is that piano player. Wonder who ended up with it, how much it'd be worth today. I sure hope it isn't in the creek bed with all the other cool antiques of rhe day!
Fixed_Asset 7 years, 7 months ago
I suppose this really doesn't count as a "solo", however, Victor Borge, a wonderful pianist and HILARIOUS!
Hungarian Rhapsody
camper 7 years, 7 months ago
Nice clip Beachlady. Some of the best piano playing I've ever seen was in a church here in Lawrence. It was gospel and soul music mixed together. I cannot even remember which church it was but I walked away not believing the performance I just saw. Man!
Here is a good one from Ray Charles.
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
I know I will get some grief from all of you about this one but I really like it.
Could It Be Magic -- Barry Manilow
camper 7 years, 7 months ago
Schula, everyone likes Barry Manilow
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Ah, wrong!!! He's right up there with the carpenters and the monkees in my book of dreaded musicians and performers. But tis ok. I'm accepting as long as I don't have to listen. :)
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, Camper! I love almost every CD/Album of his!
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
I mean I have almost every CD/album of his!
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Camper will like this one
camper 7 years, 7 months ago
Leon is from Oklahoma. One of the best.
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Lady Antebellum -- Need You Now
Ron Holzwarth 7 years, 7 months ago
I'm surprised that no one has posted "The Entertainer", by Scott Joplin. It's a classic, and I can't find an improvisation that improves at all upon the original. It's been played well by thousands of performers, but here's a particularly good one, played exactly as Joplin wrote it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9gzZJ...
Ron Holzwarth 7 years, 7 months ago
Well, and I love "Maple Leaf Rag", too! Here's a performance by Scott Joplin himsef, from an old pianola roll: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAtL7... Beachlady, this one's for you, it's from a player piano roll! And Ronda, you wanted a favorite? It's so hard to pick a favorite, there's just to many to pick from! But if I really did have to pick a favorite piano solo, and a favorite performer, I guess this would be it.
Ron Holzwarth 7 years, 7 months ago
I sure wish I could play,,,
Beachlady 7 years, 7 months ago
Great animated piano story clip, Ronda! Interesting!
Thanks, Camper. And I've always liked Barry Manilow too, Schula. He really is talented on the piano in addition to his singing.
I really enjoyed hearing Leon Russell again, Multi and I think Victor Borge is so funny and a great pianist also, Fixed.
Here's another Floyd Cramer tune called "All Keyed Up." Great title, I think! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPDobvAU0dE
Beachlady 7 years, 7 months ago
Opps, that last link was Floyd Cramer's "Last Date". Another favorite piano song of mine. Here's the link to Floyd Cramer's "All Keyed Up". Sorry about that! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nao8v4O_P8E
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Kenny Chesney -- There Goes My Life
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Kenny Chesney -- No Shirt No Shoes No Problem
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Kenny Chesney -- You Save Me
Beachlady 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, Ron you posted two of my very favorite piano tunes! I love "Maple Leaf Rag"! My Mom used to play that song by ear....a talent I wasn't blessed with, unfortunately! You probably noticed on the Maple Leaf Rag site, someone commented that this song "put them in the mood to tie some ladys to train tracks". You may have to replay the song and keep that in mind! LOL! Just like an old time movie theme!
And "The Entertainer" . When I was living in Kansas City, my neighbor upstairs would practice that song. Whenever he would start playing, I would shut off the TV, stereo, and/or radio so I could listen. He was quite good on the piano, and living in an apartment complex, it was a good thing that he was! Terrific song and great movie, "The Sting". Thanks again, for posting both songs!
LoveThsLife 7 years, 7 months ago
This song by the 5 Browns is insane. They are so good....wish I could play like this..haha!
LoveThsLife 7 years, 7 months ago
I guess I should put "played by the Five Browns"..they obviously didn't write it :)
Ronda Miller 7 years, 7 months ago
Wow, lots to listen to. You all know your piano players
how many of you play yourselves?
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
I can't even play the radio . . .
Romans832 7 years, 7 months ago
A great Christian artist: Dino. (If you had a last name like Kartsonakis you'd go by just your first name, too! ;) ) Home page: http://www.dinoplayspiano.com/ From that home page, "Dino's Music" allows you to access samples of CDs: http://www.dinoplayspiano.com/store/
Romans832 7 years, 7 months ago
Wondering... should he donate his recordings? After all, Christ condemned those who turned his "house of prayer" into a business. FYI, I went to a church website where Dino's holding a future concert, and there will be no tickets, only a "love offering."
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
spacehog - "In The Meantime"
riverdrifter 7 years, 7 months ago
Keith Jarrett can play a little. He's one of those ones that if he's in the neighborhood, you just drop what you're doing and go.
riverdrifter 7 years, 7 months ago
I want to throw in George Winston. I know two guys that hunt grouse with him in the upper peninsula and I'll be damned if I can get invited.
I love his music.
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
Dr. Teeth - "Money"
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
Jimmy Durante - "September Song"
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
Ray Charles - "You Don't know Me"
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
Anderson and Roe play "The Swan"
(Sorry, not this Roe)
RoeDapple 7 years, 7 months ago
Anderson and Roe play "Blue Danube Fantasy"
schula 7 years, 7 months ago
Elton John -- Tiny Dancer
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When signing out Hackgrass from Concourse in February 1985, I left my name hidden in a not very complex code of initials in the final sentence of that piece.
Most of my fellow committee members didn't know that I was Hackgrass. Indeed the only person on the committee who did know was Pete Wild, as the only people still at Keele who did know my identity were my remaining former Barnes L54 flatmates (hence Pete), Petra Wilson and Annalisa de Mercur.
For the last day of our office as sabbaticals, I wrote a final Hackgrass one-pager and revealed myself to the lovely Pat Borsky in the print room. (As Hackgrass, I mean; please retain some decorum and concentrate, dear reader). Pat agreed to print the one-pager as a publicity circular (pub. circ.) special and the rest is history.
The one-pager caused more a bit of a stir that day in students' union circles. I thought best to lie low in my office.
Soon enough, John White plonked himself in my office with pub. circ. and a copy of the February Concourse, saying that he wanted to break the code.
I said that I didn't much care who Hackgrass was and that I wanted to finish off some work, as I was still very busy.
John laboured with the puzzle for some time in my office, concocting some highly convoluted theories such as:
a=1…z=26, reverse the number series and rework the letters
Once I got irritated enough, I suggested to John that whoever Hackgrass was, he or she probably wasn't that sophisticated a cipher-wright, so John might be better off trying something really simple like the initial letters of the words in the sentence.
About 10 seconds later, I received an unrepeatable (indeed forgettable) stream of invective from John. I have forgiven him for the invective and I believe he has forgiven me for keeping my identity as Hackgrass a secret during our sabbatical year.
Post script – John White has left an extensive comment on the above few paragraphs, but for reasons known only to himself (perhaps cognitive dissonance between a need to vent his spleen in public while simultaneously hoping no-one will find and read the venting) has posted the comment on a different posting – click here to read both posting and comment.
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Today we hit a record high on the heat index at our house – 115 degrees in the shade! In the 28 years I have lived in this valley, it has never been this hot and certainly not this hot in late September! So how do you combat this record heat when all you want to do is decorate for fall? By adopting my turquoise and orange summer to fall decorating hack!
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Pier One to look for Halloween things to add to our ever burgeoning Halloween collection. And, I found this small, lovely turquoise and orange table runner in their marked-down bin. Blue is my favorite color and although I have a hard time committing to a specific shade of blue, I think secretly that turquoise may be at the top of my blue list of favorites. I knew this runner would fit perfectly on our small kitchen table, so I snapped it right up.
Then, a trip to the grocery store and guess what? Pumpkins everywhere! I couldn't resist those, either, and loaded up my cart with 10 pumpkins! You see, I have Pumpkin Fever and if you've followed my blog for the last 3 years, you'd know that I'm pumpkin crazy.
I bought 4 of these darling little pumpkins with their twisted vines still attached. Plus, I bought 3 smaller pumpkins, 2 pie pumpkins, and a larger pumpkin. Then the next time I went to the grocery store, I bought a Cinderella pumpkin! And, it isn't even October yet.
I already had this great set of blue bottles encased in a metal framework and knew they would be perfect. And, right now our Red Mexican Bird of Paradise bushes are in full bloom. Aren't they gorgeous? Here's a close-up:
And another…
And another…
The downside of this amazing bush is that the flowers, once cut, last a maximum of two days. This lovely bush is meant to enjoy outside, but if you are lucky enough to have several in your yard, you can pick a bouquet to last just the day.
The upside of owning this bush is that it is hardy, prolific, self seeds, drought tolerant, can hold up in hot weather (but doesn't do well in colder climates), can grow to 15 feet high as well as wide and blooms for many months. I believe the actual correct name of this bush is Red Bird of Paradise without the word "Mexican" in it, but when I asked what it was in a nursery years and years ago, they referred to it as a "Mexican Bird of Paradise". But, a true Mexican Bird of Paradise bush only has yellow flowers and as you can see by this glorious burst of sunset colors, the Red Bird of Paradise is shades of red, orange and yellow tinged in fuchsia.
Anyway, I set up my tablescape, my turquoise and orange summer to fall decorating hack, and pleased with the result, set about photographing it for this blog. And, this is what happened next:
Coco! Not to be left out of anything that remotely appears to be "fun", Coco jumped on the table to see what I was doing.
So, he sniffed and he explored and he stuck his head in the middle of the flowers, knocking some off their branches…
And he ordered me to quit taking his picture (of course, I ignored that request).
Then he plopped down at the end of the table with his back to the tablescape and proceeded to ignore me (he hates to have his picture taken, but I'm determined to make him an internet sensation at some point, so he just might as well get used to it).
So he gave me the evil eye…
Mellowed his countenance a little to disdain…
Allowed me an almost perfect portrait shot…
And a profile shot (such cute paws!)…
Then took a nap!
So, I just kept taking oodles of pictures of my turquoise and orange summer to fall decorating hack to the point that I had about 160+! I overdid the photo op and it took me awhile to narrow it down to these 20! So, you get the benefit of seeing my tablescape of the Red Mexican Bird of Paradise flowers and mini pumpkins on a turquoise and orange table runner from every possible conceivable angle!
And, if that isn't enough, here's one to pin to your Pinterest board (please share!)…
Red Mexican Bird of Paradise, mini pumpkins with twisty vines, blue glass bottle vases and a turquoise Mexican tablerunner – the perfect Turquoise and Orange: Summer to Fall Decorating Hack! And, it was so easy!
Just in case you have pumpkin fever, too, here are links to some pumpkin posts from years past:
In Search of the Great Pumpkin
Princess Sweetie Pie Picks a Pumpkin
And a few more…
- Pony Rides, Playtime and Pumpkins
- Blue Pumpkins (it's that "blue thing" again!)
- Pumpkin Season
- Parsimonious Pumpkins
Need some pumpkin recipe inspiration? Here are a few recipes to bring on your pumpkin fever:
Plus a few more featuring pumpkin:
And, here are some pumpkin "inspired" recipes; no pumpkin in them, but shaped like pumpkins:
Easy Jack-O-Lantern Cheesecake Pie
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Why did Noach get drunk?
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Well, one approach is that Noach was seeing whether the world had now returned to its lofty level before Adam's sin; HaShem cursed Adam that thorns would grow from his plantings, and the ground would be cursed (3;17-18). Noach was thus seeing whether the world had been removed of this curse by testing out its fertility. But this does not explain why a vineyard, particularly, was planted, and why Noach then produced wine and didn't eat the grapes as they are. Thus…
(This part is basically all R Tatz). The physical world is defined by decay - all physical things rot away eventually. This is why it says that a tzaddik increases wisdom as he ages ('od yenuvun beseiva' we say every Friday night, as R Yossi echoes in gemarra shabbes 142a); since he is not limited to the physical attributes of decay. Wine, interestingly enough, gets better the older it is - it is not completely part of the physical world. The answer has thus been given that Noach thought - after the world's new beginning and his rise to internalising the middah of chesed - that it was time for a raise in kedusha (and possibly even time of Moshiach), and so needed to have wine. (As an aside, it's interesting that one opinion on the gemarra - and that of the Zohar - is that the fruit that Adam HaRishon ate from in the original sin was grapes). So too were the spiritual giants Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aharon, drunk on the last day of the miluim (inauguration) of the Mishkan, the day on which the Shechinah would descend, found drunk in the holy of holies, because of this message of, and spiritual content of, wine.
Please g-d may we all merit developing ourselves as people of true chesed
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As more people look to the cloud for digital storage, such as the recently unveiled Google Drive, the era of being able to mindlessly click "OK" or "Agree" may be over.
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When Jashan opened its doors in Hong Kong in 2006 it raised the benchmark against which Indian restaurants in the city were judged. The food at Jashan, in Central, is innovative, upmarket and was recently voted the best Indian restaurant in Hong Kong – an endorsement indeed. Renovated in 2011, the restaurant is a chic, modern temple to all the best in Indian food; here is the best food on Hollywood Road and beyond.
Jashan, part of the Uppal Hospitality Group (UHG), was the first Indian restaurant in Hong Kong to appear in the Michelin guide, and the restaurant has only grown in stature since then. The kitchen team are rightly proud of their contemporary Indian food and seek to surprise diners with their innovative takes on classic favourites. For starters we recommend sharing amritsari paneer pakoda (cottage cheese fritters) and aloo tikki chana chat (pan-fried potatoes with chickpeas) with your date to get into the swing of things. When it comes to main courses, you might be well advised to ask for some help from Jashan's knowledgeable wait staff who are more than pleased to guide diners through this labyrinthine menu. If all else fails, opt for the house specialty – Bombay tawa chicken – you won't be disappointed. If you somehow still have some room, we recommend trying the gulab jamum (fried dumplings in a sugar reduction and rose water) that are both delicious and beautiful.
There can be no doubt about the scale of ambition in the kitchen and dining room at Hollywood Road's star restaurant. The kitchen staff at Jashan in Central Hong Kong consistently deliver food worthy of the Michelin guide, but there's plenty of front-of-house touches that assure diners that Jashan's world class talents are not restricted to the plate. The dining room is a sumptuously upholstered space, in vivid vermillion and gold, tastefully designed to foster intimacy between diners. Of course, first and foremost Jashan is the home of great food, all accolades aside. Unusually for a restaurant of such serious ambition, there are plenty of promotions and offers here too. Aside from the much admired delivery menu (seriously, you can get this delivered) there's a lunch and Sunday buffet to allow diners to sample some of everything from Jashan's celebrated menu. Jashan is open daily.
Very good food and service Chicken tikka lamb Rogan josh and Garlic bread Good vegetarian options for one of Our diners Will go back again
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Research Active Definition
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- Purpose
- Definition of Research
- Criteria of Research Active
- The Weighting and Evaluation of Non-Traditional Research Outputs
1. Background Information
The Higher Education Standards Panel has released draft standards for research. The Panel proposes that:
"research and research training standards are warranted in the revised Higher Education Standards Framework, while acknowledging that such standards will not apply to all providers. The same standards would, however, apply to all providers who conduct research, or research and research training, irrespective of the category of provider. Like the current Threshold Standards, the proposed research standards are intended to be the subject of regulation, i.e. they will not be 'non- threshold' standards" 1.
2. Purpose
This paper defines 'research-active status' as adopted by the Australian Catholic University (ACU). This definition is developed in accordance with the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Panel. It also supports ACU's research intensification strategy and is to be considered in conjunction with the university's research workloads policy. Appointment as an HDR supervisor at ACU will be made with reference to this policy.
3. Definition of Research
'Research' is equivalent to the meaning of research defined in current HERDC guidelines2: Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to new and creative outcomes.
4. Criteria of Research Active
Research active staff at ACU will satisfy TWO of the following THREE criteria:
- Listed as a Chief Investigator (CI) on either Category 1 (Australian competitive), Category 2 (other public sector research income), or Category 3 (industry and other research income) funded grants in the preceding 5-year period. The total value of the grants will be $75,000 or greater.
- Successfully supervised to completion two HDR students in the preceding 5-year period as a principal, co-supervisor, or assistant supervisor.
- An Author or co-author of peer reviewed research outputs in the preceding 5-year period totalling 5 points as follows:
- Research Monograph (worth 5 points);
- Chapter in approved edited monograph (worth 1 point);
- Refereed journal article (worth 1 point); and
- Non-traditional Research Output (see section 5 below)3.
In determining research active status the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research will also take into consideration objective indicators of the quality of the staff member's outputs.
A publication with multiple authors will count as one publication for each author except in the case of a book where the points will be divided amongst the authors in proportion to their respective contributions.
Where staff do not meet the requirements of the above-mentioned criteria, for example, because they are early career researchers, have had an interruption to their research career, or only begun to engage in research within the preceding five (5) years, the Executive Dean of the Faculty will assess the staff member's outputs relative to opportunity.
Where staff do not meet the requirements in achieving two of the three criteria, but have excelled in one of the criteria, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research may approve that individual as meeting the requirements of research active.
3 Note that for those working in the citation disciplines the journal must be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science data bases. For those in the peer review disciplines the journal must normally appear on the Faculty tiered list of acceptable journals.
5. The Weighting and Evaluation of Non-Traditional Research Outputs
The 2015 ERA draft guidelines categorise non-traditional outputs as the live performance of creative works, recorded/rendered creative works, curated or produced substantial public exhibitions and events, and research reports for an external body. It is important that these works meet the definition of research.
In claiming credit for these outputs the creator will need to provide documentation as to the research standing of the output. The statement should not exceed 250 words per output and must identify the research component of the output. The statement must include the research background (context, research question), the research contribution (its innovation and new knowledge), and its significance (evidence of peer review). An additional 350 word statement per output may be submitted to contextualise the submission. Objective indicators of quality (e.g. external reviews and peer assessments) should also be submitted.
This evidence will be assessed by the Faculty who will recommend a weighting of 0 (not research) to 5 weighted points. This recommendation will be submitted to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) for approval.
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Satisfy your thirst for knowledge while having fun at the same time! The Downers Grove Museum offers history-related, week-long summer camps of varying topics to appeal to all ages and interests. Learn about interesting aspects of history or acquire a new skill through fun and engaging activities. Most Museum Camps are for ages 7 to 10..
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Opened in 2013, our Feeding Clinic evolved from community concerns. There was a lack of resources and supports for feeding issues for children over the age of three and adults. Responding to the community's plea, TARC established a unique feeding clinic with an interdisciplinary team. Our team provides specialized evaluations and therapy for those with feeding and swallowing issues.
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