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Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Head on the chopping block
There's a new blogger in town, and in two months, he/she/it has had more than double the profile views I've had. If you thought Miss Snark had cornered the market on exposing nitwits, then you haven't seen Evil Editor's blog.
I was reading this post about the guy whose ex girlfriend prompted him to query, cackling mercilessly. The guy writes in, saying, "I am only sending this to you as my ex-girlfriend is making me... The crux of the matter is she that thinks what I write is profound and needs to be seen, whereas I write to fill my time and consider my "work" not much more than an overblown and frankly worthless etude."
What does Evil Editor say? "So far, Evil Editor is on your side in this."
I probably shouldn't find so much amusement in this, but I can't help it. I am, after all, an editor. As well as a writer. And despite experience and education in both departments, I still have a lot to learn.
Being in the position of an editor has taught me a lot about the process of submitting work and publishing. I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I don't think I've ever talked at length about my shit-list here. Yes, I have a shit-list. These are the names of people who've really, really, really inspired a desire within me to kill. The people who've pissed me off to the extreme.
All writers.
Now, right off, I wrote this post ages ago and just haven't posted it. Because I was always worried someone would think I was talking about their story or that this was some sort of inverted complaint against someone who edited me. It isn't. As far as I'm concerned, if you get edits and critiques before your book comes out, you're lucky. You're getting every possible chance there is to catch mistakes and make it as good as it can be.
But, about editing, Spinetingler has submission guidelines posted at Spinetingler. Not every magazine or ezine posts their guidelines, which I find annoying. Those editors don't have the right to bitch about anything they get, because they've left it wide open.
We've always had guidelines. They've been expanded over time to be more stringent, as situations have prompted us to add stipulations to the list to protect ourselves.
But one sure way to annoy us is to ignore them.
What are some of the things people do that make me scream?
Hard returns at the end of each sentence.(Sorry - I said paragraph, meant to say sentence.) Fuck, I hate them. Originally, my copy said, "it would be kinder to come over and shoot us." Evilkev took that out, but I stand by it. This creates volumes of work for us, when we do edits, and when we format the ezine. Is it so hard not to hit return? Just say no people, step away from the keyboard…
People who don't submit the release. Why do we ask for it? We've had someone try to sell a story to us and simultaneously sell it elsewhere, more than once. We even had a publication come back on us, pissed that we'd already published the story. That release saved our ass, because it put it squarely on the author's shoulders – they knew they weren't supposed to do what they did, and did it anyway and they got a bad reputation with two publications as a result, instead of us getting a bad rep.
We had someone submit recently without the release. I wrote the person back and said we couldn't consider the story without the release. Few months ago now, still haven't heard back. Hmm. Guess they weren't serious.
Another thing annoys us is people using email addresses they then cancel. And then they send bitchy emails months later asking why the hell they haven't heard anything. Of course, sent from their new email address. Which is when we forwarded all the emails we'd tried sending for months to contact them about their story…as well as the final notice that this would be our last attempt to contact them.
But – other than the people trying to sell stories simultaneously – these aren't even things that will get you on my shit-list. What will, you ask?
One thing is how people handle rejection letters. We try to include some general notes about what went wrong in the story, in a very tactful way. I hate writing those letters - I know what it feels like to be on the other end. But writing back a few hours later, furious that we didn't accept it or being really snippy about informing us they sold it elsewhere, so there is not something I recommend. If it was up to me, I don't mind simultaneous submissions. We don't pay much, writers sometimes have to wait an unreasonable amount of time for an answer, but that type of response is why we had to forbid them – and again, why we ask for the release with submission. Unless you write us and pull the story from consideration, you've already given us the right to publish it. Writing back snottily saying you sold it elsewhere already (as one person did) just pisses me off because I wasted time on your story that I could have spent on a story for a writer still waiting and hoping. From the writer side of the equation, that might sound draconian, but do you know there are people we included in the anthology who never even replied when we informed them they'd been selected? Some of them finally wrote when they wanted to get royalty payments and payment failed because they hadn't informed us they'd changed their paypal account… Ugh. The headaches. Truly, no good deed goes unpunished.
So, the whole rejection response can put me over the edge. Plus, some rejected writers that I sent suggestions to responded same day with new submissions. This is NOT a good idea, people. If an editor writes with suggestions and web links to writing articles to be considered, show them the information is read and processed. When the readers saw those stories weeks later, their comments were almost the exact same as for the first story we'd rejected. Believe me, this is a way to get your name remembered and elicit a groan next time you submit. I wouldn't even automatically reject these people, but they're making it harder for themselves. We're all human, and when names become familiar for the wrong reasons… well, you're stacking the deck against yourself.
And every time it happens, I swear I'm moving to form letters that say nothing about the reason for rejection.
Those are my minor points. What's my major piss-off?
People who blow off editing.
Bottom line is, as we've been working to make Spinetingler better and better and raise the quality each issue, it involves editing. And guess what? Writers are involved in their edits.
Maybe it's my journalistic background. I remember the red pen all over copy. Actually, for me, that didn't happen often. Sometimes, copy came back first time with only one or two typos.
I remember wondering why they didn't just change them there. But now, I remember what I learned from correcting my mistakes.
If someone takes the time to send editing notes, you should always treat them seriously. Not just if they pay big bucks. Even if they pay nothing.
Are you serious? If you'd even ask that, can you really call yourself a writer?
At the end of the day, everything you put out for the world to see if your work, and it reflects on you. I've always had a bitch of a time with short stories, because I love subplots, and short stories aren't my strength. My second book, Echoes and Dust, started life as a short story that turned into a 115,000 word book that launched a series.
In November 2004, I was trying to clear my head from writing that manuscript, and started working on some short stories. Write to Kill was one, Restoration was another. Restoration didn't come together for me until the Spinetingler Anthology in November 2005. So, winging off a short story wasn't routine.
But I did fling one off, Breaking The Christmas Curse. I submitted it for a contest. Didn't think much more of it, actually. I remember I was having a horrid day, really upset about something, but I don't remember what now. And then I got an email, telling me the story got an honourable mention in the contest.
I rushed to look and there was a typo in the first line.
Talk about embarrassing. I mean, typos happen to all of us. We all get edited. We all make stupid mistakes.
Was it the ezine's error? No. It was mine. I was sloppy with the details and it showed.
Even in learning, I've had moments of frustration. Another story, I was asked to send in edits. I did and they didn't run them. Argh. But again, it goes back to being as clean as you can with the copy you submit, making sure it's ready when it goes in the first time – at least, as ready as possible.
But when an editor does take the time to provide feedback, it's courtesy and professionalism to do the edits. We've had a few writers refuse, think the suggestions were debatable when typo corrections are not.
And those people are on my shit-list. I sent a story back once and asked the writer to go over it and correct the typos. That was it – not even structural changes, like clarifying the ending (a common one, actually). He emailed back and said no changes were needed.
Oh, silly stupid me! I mean, what was I thinking, suggesting he fix those typos? I must have been on drugs that day.
This is no different than any other career in this respect. There are learning curves. People make mistakes – get over it. I've screwed up, so will you. Do you give up the comedy act and run off stage crying the first time someone yells, "Boo" from the crowd? Or keep at it? That's what tells people if you're a pro.
I mean, if you're going to give up on an edit when people actually want to publish you, quit now, because a lot of reviewers won't care about your feelings.
The point is whether or not we learn from those mistakes. And how we deal with edits is part of that. If writers don't understand the editing notes or know how to implement a suggestion, that's what I'm here for. Each one has only to ask for more feedback or guidance. But just not doing it and sending in the story, saying, "here it is" without telling us you didn't make the changes?
It doesn't show a lot of respect for the editors, their time, or your own writing if you do that. If someone else spotted a weakness, you should always seriously consider it. I've had cases where three readers have come back, exact same comment (and one is in New York, another in Australia, another in Canada, and I'm the only one in touch with each individual and I SELDOM read submissions unless I'm doing the edits AFTER they've been accepted) and the writer has refused to hear it.
Man, three out of three? Hello! I'm not even saying you take every suggestion you get and implement it. But I am saying that you consider it, and if you disagree, you discuss it like a professional.
I think about editing Stuart MacBride's story for the anthology. Hands down the most experienced writer we published in our first year, and truly, a treat to work with. A real pro. Attitude? He only knows what that means from hanging around me, because he doesn't have one.
I could understand by the end of our first year why some publications won't consider new writers. It's sad. I always try to cut more slack, but it is very hard. There are only so many hours in the day. I haven't got time to argue with people with egos that are bigger than the size of France.
I'd much rather make fun of them in a future blog post.
Okay, seriously, I'm not posting all of this to put down specific people. Examples are an amalgamation of a few writers from our first year, or apply to several people I've dealt with, either in my journalism days or since we started Spinetingler.
But I decided to post it, because I thought it could be helpful to some of the newer writers, and because Evil Editor inspired me.
We're (almost) always looking for editing help. Especially with the volume of submissions going through the proverbial roof. When Tracy Sharp submitted work, we were really impressed with the caliber of her writing and her professionalism. We added her to the team. She's one of the people that has read my unedited version of Suspicious Circumstances and provided great feedback that's been very helpful to me.
Then MG Tarquini submitted. And I dared to have her edit something of mine. She kicked my ass. And you know what? She made me a better writer for it. So I took her stories (great one last issue, great one next issue too) and recruited her.
I'd best end there, but bottom line here is that your attitude shows whether what you're doing is a hobby or a profession. People in the business will see that, and respond accordingly. Editors and writers should always remember, some day, the shoe may be on the other foot. Just ask authors who've edited anthologies…
And I decided to post this while my heart gets dragged out through my bowels by an author who felt dumping a "this is shit" letter on me was taking the easy way out. I think they want to see me cry. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow, if I stop sobbing by then.
Kitty Pictures, as promised!
34 comments:
- Boy Kim said...
In work... post too long to read... will read it later... if I remember.
- 9:09 a.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
no worries BK. I'm being slaughtered elsewhere anyway.
- 9:41 a.m.
- Brett Battles said...
Timing couldn't have been better for me on this one, Sandra. Got an email from my editor yesterday telling me they were overnighting my copy edits. So by the time I go to bed tonight, I'm sure I'll have seen more red ink than I have in a long time. And, by God, I'll be thankful for it...at least that's what I keep repeating to myself this morning.
- 9:45 a.m.
- Boy Kim said...
Can I put in an order for a couple of prime, juicy rump steaks please?
- 10:04 a.m.
- JT Ellison said...
Hey girl,
You make such a great point about taking editing seriously. I have several readers go over my work, as often as possible, and they've saved me from more than one major gaff. I find having outside input and edits invaluable.
Cheer up. You're work is so far from shit. Sometimes jealousy drives hateful comments.
- 10:38 a.m.
- Karen Olson said...
Sandra, I feel your pain. As a longtime copy editor, I've seen it all. And had to fix it. The scary thing is when I spend an hour on a story, rearranging paragraphs, fixing typos and grammatical mistakes and then have the writer come back and say, "Hey, you didn't touch anything!" I wonder how blind they really are to their own work, but then I remind myself to pat myself on the back because if you're a really good editor, no one will see your handiwork and the writer's voice will still be there as it should be.
- 10:41 a.m.
- Steve Allan said...
I've dealt with these assholes in various writing workshops. You make a huge effort to help them and then they shit on everything you said to them. The best thing to know is that editing other people's writing only makes your own stronger. If they didn't get anything out of it, at least you did.
As for the shit letter - fuck 'em.
- 11:18 a.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Okay, more from me later as I'm busy at the moment, but the "this is shit" letter comment? I was just afraid I was going to get that. I've gotten that before, but not from this person. So, uh, really bad wording on my part.
This is actually good shit. It doesn't stink too bad.
- 11:28 a.m.
- Trace said...
Thanks, Sandra! Helping with Spinetingler has been a joy and an honor.
Aaaaw widdo kitties!!
- 11:44 a.m.
- Trace said...
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- 11:44 a.m.
- JamesO said...
Colour me stupid, but being a bear of very little brain, I don't quite understand this 'no hard returns at the end of paragraphs' rule. How exactly are you meant to signal the end of the paragraph without a return?
On the other hand, I must have got it right, otherwise you'd have chewed me off a strip by now.
- 12:29 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Uh, duh, it's supposed to be "no hard returns at the end of each sentence."
Gawd, no wonder i'm getting my ass kicked...
- 12:34 p.m.
I've got a question from the new writer end of the equation. I had an editor ask me to expand a 400 word flash story. I rewrote it into a 1200 word short story, which the editor passed on as he didn't like the turn the story took. Does this happen a lot? I did place the story, so I know it wasn't total shit.
- 12:41 p.m.
- angie said...
I love Evil Editor. I'm seriously contemplating forking over the cash for one of his groovy coffee mugs. Between Miss Snark & Evil Editor, there's A TON of good info out there for writers. And the snippy-snap is fun, too.
Good post on editing. Amazing what basic stuff falls by the wayside or is flat out ignored. I've never understood the point of writers who refuse to consider editing suggestions. I'm not saying I love criticism (honestly, who does?), but dammit, if it makes it better it's worth it!
- 12:56 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
v quickly, as I'm still tied up with something...
Sandra, you'll get an answer - an interesting one, actually. But it may take another hour or two....
- 12:58 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Okay, I have a 2 minute break... Sandra, I've never done that to somebody. I think that if you ask for the story to be expanded, then you either make it clear you have a direction in mind, or you work over it again if there's a significant issue. But I did hear one author tell a story of having a book accepted (children's book) and they wanted edits. Then this wasn't quite what they wanted. Then that. And on and one. In the end, it was 22 drafts, and you know what one they published?
The first one.
Go figure.
Once accepted, I have never rejected a story off of edits, but there may come a day I do reject one b/c the writer refuses to make any changes at all. There are a few people who now had better send in a story spot-on perfect, because I won't waste my time or anyone else's going over it for them.
- 1:06 p.m.
- James Goodman said...
Working on edits now and taking them quite seriously...
- 1:36 p.m.
- S. W. Vaughn said...
You go, Sandra! Some writers really do need a kick-in-the-ass reminder of a simple little thing called "common courtesy." You'd think editors would be treated better. And you get to experience it from both ends... oh, man!
I, for one, would be ecstatic to receive red-pen marked work. That would mean a professional editor is interested in publishing my work. I would welcome red pen with open arms. :-)
- 1:46 p.m.
- Andrea at Lochthyme said...
I don't get people like that. If they want to be published then their work will be edited and then to for them to say no my work is perfect? Sheesh. I guess if they can't take the heat they better get out of the fire.
- 2:47 p.m.
Thanks, Sandra. It's good to know that not all editors do that!
- 3:12 p.m.
- Eileen said...
I love the kitten updates
- 4:40 p.m.
- Boy Kim said...
All very interesting I must say but when do I find out if I get my rump steaks or not?
- 4:42 p.m.
- Bill, the Wildcat said...
Co-writing with my wife has helped thicken my skin a bit as a writer. I can't tell you how many times I've written something and had her get ahold of it just to say, "I don't think any of this works." I don't think I'll ever exactly look forward to seeing my work edited, but I'm not fool enough to think I don't need an editor's help.
Just as a reader, I know how many times I've read a book and wished an editor had done more to improve it.
Glad to see you posted this entry, Sandra. Some interesting stuff.
- 5:23 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Okay...I'm still alive!
Brett, you'll be fine! And you're a pro, so I know you'll be okay with your editing notes. Plus, you're an awesome writer, so there won't be that many.
Boy Kim, har har. You have to come to Harrogate to collect!
JT, yeah, believe me, I've been saved from major f-ups! Saved from my own stupidity!
Karen, I think being in both roles helps us, though. At least, I hope it does, despite the agony. Every time I fix something in someone else's copy, I remember someone kicking my butt...
Steve, good point. Editing does make your own writing stronger. At least I can learn something, even if they don't.
Trace, you kick butt with Spinetingler!
James...I answered you. Man, I hope I made that mistake in my post...and that Kevin didn't screw that up on the website. Oy.
Sandra, welcome! I'm sure your story was good - your attitude about it clearly is because you haven't dismissed the experience outright.
Angie, I think Evil Editor is pretty cool. I don't read every day, but I do enjoy it when I do. Always a good laugh there.
James Goodman, this post was not about YOU! I know how awesome you are at your edits!
SW, it is true that not all editors are a gift. But a good editor is something to be treasured, and especially as a newcomer to this industry - as I am - I appreciate every opportunity to learn. Even if I disagree, thinking things through is a good learning experience.
Bill, I'm glad you found this interesting. And I think it would be very hard to be edited by your wife, so you're incredibly brave. But going through that from the beginning really helps you be stronger in the long run. I can tell which writers listen to their editors or critiquing partners...and which ones don't.
I'm glad I survived this. I thought I'd get hate mail. Really, as much as I get frustrated sometimes, 99% of what I've dealt with has been a joy, and the writers have been fantastic. We've been a lot tougher last few issues, and the results have been spectacular.
- 6:54 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
And Eileen, the kitties are adorable, aren't they? I plan a weekend post just on kittens! I hope...
- 6:55 p.m.
- Jeff said...
This is great and helpful advice for novice writers like myself. Thanks, Sandra. :)
- 7:47 p.m.
- James Goodman said...
lol, I know it wasn't about me. :D just throwing my 2 cents around.
- 8:58 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Good James - just making sure!
And Jeff, I'm glad you found it helpful. Truly. Now, whenever I type up a letter to an editor, I try to remember to think about what it's like to be on the other end...
And hope I extract all smart-ass remarks accordingly.
- 9:08 p.m.
- Amra Pajalic said...
I love Evil Editor too. Kill myself laughing and learn something every time.
I don't understand people who don't appreciate edits. A lot of journals and short story competitions I've submitted to, the rejection has been dead silence. The few times I've received feedback or a personalised rejection I appreciated it.
An editor who sent me a personalised rejection was then judging a short story contest and I entered another story and won third place. So people who take rejection so personally really need to pull that stick out of their arse. Most times a rejection can teach you something, even if it is to realise that particular story doesn't work and to retire it.
All my published stories have been edited and if I send a copy to someone interested in reading my work, I send the edited version because invariably there has been a clean up and tightening of the story.
This is the main reason I've dropped out of writing groups etc because a lot of people don't appreciate how hard it is to critique another person's work and that even if you don't agree with their opinion, there's always a gem there that will improve your writing.
I've read a few stories in Spinetingler and been impressed with the quality of the writing which is a reflection of the editing committee. Keep up the great work and the rants. There's always something to learn, not to say that it makes those of us who see your point of view feel better. All those people out there leaving a bad rep are making it easier for the rest of us to get ahead.
- 11:28 p.m.
- Amra Pajalic said...
I always forget something. I read your short story Fucked Again yesterday and loved it. Very fast-paced with a kicker of a end.
- 11:32 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
"a lot of people don't appreciate how hard it is to critique another person's work and that even if you don't agree with their opinion, there's always a gem there that will improve your writing."
Amra, this is SO true. Honestly, I worry when I give feedback. What if I miss something? Especially in group something, what if someone else was more thorough than I?
On the receiving end, I'm happy for anything I get, because even if you don't make the exact change someone suggests, you come away with a better idea of what you were trying to achieve, and sometimes, you modify their suggestion and your original idea and it ends up even better.
It's a process. We all have stuff to learn. I'm so thankful that people were willing to give me feedback on my manuscript. I'm so blessed people cared enough to take the time to read it, and offer me their insights. Believe me, I'm so glad I have a chance now to make changes, instead of having people tell me what they don't like after it comes out.
We're all learning from each other. If someone offers advice, be thankful for it!
And thanks for the kind words on Fucked Again. Still, room for improvement. But it was a fun story. Ever since I started reading Simon Kernick, I've wanted to try my hand at first-person with a real edge to it. Micky is no Milne (understood if you read Simon's books The Business of Dying or A Good Day to Die), but it was still fun.
- 11:42 p.m.
- Bonnie Calhoun said...
Whew...I was going to ask about the hard returns too, but you answered it.
Sandra, you're a great writer, don't start second guessing yourself.
You'll come out better for any work that you put into it. I'll pray for you!
Love the kitties!
- 1:40 a.m.
- M. G. Tarquini said...
whoa. I don't know what all that stuff is about the 'this is shit' email, but I take it that it's constructive criticism from somebody you respect?
I'll take any constructive crit I can get. Even the destructive crit usually has something I can take from it. I figure it this way...If my writing were so perfect, the Nobel committee would be spamming my voice mailbox. Until that happens, best I shut up and listen to what others have to say.
And thank you for your kind comments about my stories. Now then, if you've any ideas what to write for my bio...
- 1:56 a.m.
- Stephen Blackmoore said...
All the people you hate are writers?
You really need to get out more then. There are really so many more people to hate out there. You should expand your horizions.
Start small. Mailmen, for instance. After all, they bring the bills. Then you can work your way up to telemarketers, girl scouts and those annoying brats in wheelchairs who show up at your door at 6 in the morning wanting to sell you magazines so that they can get enough money to pay for their "surgery" because they want to "walk".
Scam artists. I'm onto them. Sure, they'll fake it when you pick 'em up and throw them to the curb, saying they can't walk and please don't hurt me. Whiners. Yeah, that last one was almost convincing when I backed the car over him, but I knew the truth.
Sorry, where was I?
- 11:03 a.m.


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Palpitoad made its debut in Facing Fear With Eyes Wide Open!. Ash found Palpitoad while trying to find some medicine for his Pokémon after Ash's Oshawott defeated the group of Tympole that he ordered them to attack them both Ash and his Oshawott. Palpitoad attacked Ash and he used Oshawott to battle it after Oshawott finally opened his eyes while using Aqua Jet. He hit Palpitoad and knocked it out, and then he caught it. As Ash had a full party, Palpitoad's Poké Ball shrank and was disabled. He caught it the same time Cilan caught his Stunfisk.
Palpitoad was used in the Don Battle Tournament in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa! where it faced off against Burgundy's Stoutland. He managed to hold his ground well and defeated Stoutland with a powerful Hydro Pump. He was proven to be a key member of his team and a true powerhouse Pokémon. In BW044: The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!, Palpitoad was up against Dino's Darumaka in the semifinals and it once again proved its power to Ash by defeating Darumaka in an instant with a single Hydro Pump, but despite his efforts, Pikachu was defeated in the final battle against Iris.
Palpitoad was used in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym! against the Gym Leader Elesa. It battled against her Zebstrika, but had a hard time battling the speedy Pokemon. Palpitoad came back with Supersonic and defeated it with a powerful combination of Mud Shot and Hydro Pump. It lost against her Emolga because it got immoblized with Attract (revealing him to be male) and then he got knocked out with Aerial Ace.
Palpitoad was used in Rocking the Virbank Gym! (Part 2), his first appearence in 34 episodes, to battle againstRoxie's Garbodor, where his trainer tried to attack it with a supereffective Mud Shot, which was always countered or dodged. Even though he overpowered Hyper Beam with Hydro Pump, Mud Shot was blocked by Gunk Shot, which poisoned him, followed by being hit with Venoshock twice, of which it's power doubled because he was poisoned. Palpitoad couldn't endure the massively powerful combonation of poison attacks, and fainted. Pikachu proceeded to pull through and defeat the powerhouse, which earned Ash his final Unova badge.
In Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, Palpitoad was summoned during Ash's fourth Higaki Conference battle against Stephan's Zebstrika, to see who would advance into the Quarterfinals. After dodging Palpitoad's Mud Shot, Zebstrika hit him with a Double Edge, and almost crushed him with Stomp. Palpitoad was finally able to land a blow with his newly learned Sludge Wave, which did devastating damage and also poisoned his foe, injuring it even further Zebstrika came back and hit Palpitoad hard with Facade, which did twice the damage because he was poisoned. Palpitoad's Supersonic came back and confused Zebstrika, which made him bash his head against the wall and drove his trainer completley crazy, and followed up by blasting him with Hydro Pump. Zebstika recoved and hit Palpitoad back with a Giga Impact, while Palpitoad hit back with a Mud Shot, which, combined with the poison, knocked Zebstrika out. However, the Mud Shot propelled him backwards and smashed into a wall, which, combined with the Goga Impact damage, resulted in knocking himself out.
Battles EditEdit
|Club Battle Tournament
|Nimbasa Gym
|Unova League
Known moves EditEdit
|Mud Shot
|Facing Fear With Eyes Wide Open!
|Hydro Pump
|Facing Fear With Eyes Wide Open!
|Facing Fear With Eyes Wide Open!
|Sludge Wave
|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!
|+ indicates this Pokémon used this move recently.*
- indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move.
Gallery EditEdit
[2]Ash's Palpitoad[3]Ash and Palpitoad[4]Palpitoad usingSupersonic[5]Palpitoad using Mud Shot[6]Palpitoad's Sludge Wave Add a photo to this gallery==TriviaEdit==
- Palpitoad is the third Pokémon in the Unova Region Ash actually battled to capture, the other two being Snivy and Pidove.
- Palpitoad is Ash's fourth dual type Pokémon that he has caught in Unova.
- Palpitoad is the third of Ash's Pokémon that knows Hydro Pump; the other being Squirtle and Oshawott
- Palpitoad was also captured in a similar manner to Squirtle, as they were both the leader of a group of Pokemon of a matching type to them with the majority being in the same evolutionary line but unlike Squirtle who accepted capture by Ash, Palpitoad had be fought in order to get caught
- Palpitoad is the second Water-type Pokémon with a secondary type that Ash has had (the first one was Lapras which was released).
- Palpitoad is the first evolved Pokémon Ash has captured in the Unova Region.
- Palpitoad is the first Pokémon to be caught at the same time as another main character's Pokémon, as Ash and Cilan caught both Palpitoad and Stunfisk at the same time.
- Even though Ash has caught Palpitoad, it has rarely been used despite its high power level.
- Despite having its very first battle in the Don tournament with Ash, it seems to be very loyal and obedient to Ash.
- Palpitoad is confirmed to be a male since it got hit with Elesa's Emolga's Attract during a gym battle, while Snivy was unaffected by it.
- Palpitoad is one of few of Ash's Pokemon to know a Poison-type move.
- Palpitaod is the 1st Pokemon of Ash's to know Sludge Wave, Supersonic, and Mud Shot.
- Ash's Palpitoad may have been the same one that Trip had tried to catch in the previous episode.


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It's less than 48 hours since Office 365 for education launched around the world but already I'm building up a nice list of frequently asked questions, first of which is "what happens when my trial expires?".
30-day Trial
Every Office 365 for education customer has to sign up for the 30-day trial before they get access to add extra licenses. This is so we can verify that you're an eligible academic institution. To get you started we provide 50 trial A3 plan licenses; if you go to the licenses section in the Microsoft Online Services Admin Portal you'll see something similar to this:
Once you've verified your eligibility you'll get access to the purchasing section to be able to add in more licenses. There are several to choose from:
You need to purchase the licenses you want to use with your users from this portal as the trial licenses cannot be extended. At the end of trial period, if you've not purchased any additional plans, your trial licenses will expire and you may lose access to some of the services.
Unlike Live@edu, where there were no plans, Office 365 for education offers a number of different plans and prices to suit your requirements which is why you must choose which plans to purchase; we don't make that decision for you.
Once you've purchased the licenses you need you'll see in the billing and subscription management section that you have a number of subscriptions running, including the original trial licenses that will expire 30 days after signing up:
When you go to manage one of your users you'll be able to assign the licenses you've purchased and can disregard the trial licenses:
If you've not already, you can sign up for the free 30-day trial of Office 365 for education at http://education.office365.com and get started with your deployment today!
Have you signed up for the trial?
Tell us what you're planning to do with Office 365 for education in your institution in the comments!


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Christmas Memories
Electronic mail message from Gilbert E. Schauer, Longview, Washington
Glueckstal Church Christmas Memories, near Napoleon and Tappen, North Dakota
I have been reading a lot of the notes of when we were children. I went to the Glueckstal Church as you know by now. What I remember most is it always seemed that the roads were blocked. So my older brothers and my Dad had to hook up a team of horses on what was the bobsled. It was five miles to church. We always had bells on the hames of the horses. I can still hear the crunching of the hoofs on the hard packed snow, the bells jingling. As we would be nearing the church, there would several other families, Langs, Mertzes, Reuers, just to name a few. These families traveled to church the same way. There was hay in the sled, we were covered up with what was called a lap robe that was made out of one of my Dad's horse hides. It was 30 and 40 below zero. I have told this story to my two girls Tauni and Terri. Their response was Dad that was living.


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Ecumenical News International (ENInews) announces that Solange De Santis has been appointed editor of the ecumenical news service on a one-year contract from March 2011 to March 2012.
"We are delighted that Solange has agreed to stay with ENInews," said the Rev. Michel Kocher, president of Ecumenical News International. "We are very pleased with the work Solange has already done at ENInews and we are looking forward to her leadership to make ENInews even better."
De Santis, who is based in New York, has been serving as interim editor of ENInews since Jan. 4, 2011.
"Ecumenical and interfaith dialogue can bring about a higher level of understanding and witness to the world. ENInews covers the world of faith from an unbiased and ecumenical point of view. It has played a significant role since its founding in 1994 and will continue to do so. I am delighted to have the opportunity to explore new horizons for ENInews," De Santis said.
De Santis was most recently editor of Episcopal Life Media, the Episcopal Church's national print and online news media. She was a staff writer at the Anglican Journal in Toronto for nine years, covering news and features of interest to the Anglican Church of Canada.
"Solange was chosen from a very strong field of international journalists," said ENInews publisher David Harris, who chaired the search committee. "That speaks volumes about Solange's ability and it also speaks well of ENInews that it attracted so many highly qualified candidates."
Prior to the Anglican Journal, De Santis was a correspondent in the Toronto bureau of the Wall Street Journal. Her professional experience also includes six years with Reuters as a correspondent in Los Angeles and Canada News Editor in Toronto. She began her career with the Associated Press broadcast wire in New York.
De Santis holds a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's degree from Barnard College. She is currently earning a master's degree in education from New York University.
ENI is sponsored by the World Council of Churches, the Conference of European Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Lutheran World Federation.
ENInews is an independent global news agency serving secular and church media by generating and distributing news about churches and Christian witness in the world and their intersection with other faith communities. It trains and maintains a network of more than 50 correspondents around the world. ENI exists also in French, a translation service provided by the Swiss Protestant Press Agency Protestinfo.


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ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Reuters) - Minnesota's Senate on Monday approved a bill that would make Minnesota the 12th U.S. state to allow same-sex couples to marry and only the second in the Midwest, advancing it to the governor, who said he would sign it on Tuesday.
The Democratic-controlled state Senate voted 37-30 to pass the bill legalizing gay marriage, putting Minnesota on the verge of becoming the third state in the nation to approve same-sex nuptials in May after Rhode Island and Delaware.
Minnesota's House approved the bill last week and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton said he would sign it into law on Tuesday in a ceremony on the steps of the Capitol. It will take effect on August 1.
Minnesota joins Iowa as the only other Midwestern state to permit gay marriage and will be the first to do so through legislation. Iowa has permitted same-sex marriage since 2009 under a state Supreme Court order.
After the vote, Senator Scott Dibble, the lead Senate sponsor, said supporters of the bill needed "to go forward with grace and understanding of the people who were on the other side of this issue."
"To the extent that there is divisiveness, we can bridge those differences," said Dibble, who married his spouse, Richard Leyva, in California in 2008.
The Minnesota House had been expected to be the bigger hurdle, but representatives voted 75-59 on Thursday to approve a bill with some Republican support.
The votes were a sharp reversal for Minnesota's legislature. Two years ago, Republicans controlled both chambers and bypassed the governor to put forward a ballot measure that would have made the state's current ban on gay marriage part of the state constitution.
Minnesota voters in November rejected that measure and also voted in Democratic majorities in both the state House and Senate, setting the legislature on the path toward Monday's vote.
Opponents of the bill have questioned whether the rights of religious groups and individuals who believe marriage should be only between one man and one woman would be protected. They also questioned the speed with which the measure was being approved.
Republican Senator Warren Limmer, a sponsor of the proposed amendment two years ago, has said the legislation will change how businesses work, clergy speak from the pulpit and school curriculums are shaped.
Republican Senator Torrey Westrom said on Monday the bill could lead to unintended consequences.
"The question that can't be answered is if marriage is about marrying who you love, where does that stop?" Westrom asked. "Our statute has several other restrictions on who can get married, but if the premise is that you should be able to marry who you love, that is a slippery slope."
The debate brought hundreds of demonstrators to the Capitol both for and against the bill.
Linda Sevlie, 69, of Coon Rapids, said she went to oppose the bill and "to support traditional marriage, one man-one woman, and to pray for our senators who are voting today."
Hundreds of supporters of extending marriage rights to same-sex couples rallied afterward, including Jessica Flatequal and Maria Bevacqua, who have been together 10 years.
"It recognizes our citizenship, it recognizes our dignity and love as a couple," Flatequal said.
When asked if they were planning to get married, Flatequal said: "We haven't gotten to that point yet. Nobody has proposed today, but the day is still young."
Voters in more than two dozen states have approved state constitutional provisions that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. But in the past year, gay rights advocates won a series of victories.
In November, Maine, Maryland and Washington state became the first states to approve same-sex marriage at the ballot box.
Same-sex marriage is also legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. The District of Columbia also has legalized same-sex marriage.
Illinois state senators approved a bill in February, but the measure has not been voted on in the full House.
Reporting by David Bailey; Editing by Tim Gaynor, Philip Barbara and Eric Beech


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Whether you are ordering a new houseboat or re-furbishing an older one, decisions need to be made about what kind of deck surfaces you want. For older boats, that also frequently involves dealing with deck repairs before a finish can be applied.
Either way, there are a great number of options from time-tested painted surfaces and carpet to more elaborate and costly applications involving new, high-tech formulations and synthetics.
New Trend
For example, Thoroughbred Cruisers mainly uses a Pebble Tec finish on new boats and has also used it on some of the ones they have refurbished. This is a mixture of small pebbles and epoxy resin that leaves a beautiful, durable, non-skid coating. Thoroughbred owner Shawn Heinen says it is fairly UV stable, but does need to be re-coated with resin after a few years. When they have used it on re-habs, they had to build new hatches.
He also says they are putting a new synthetic teak product called PlasDECK on a couple of boats. A synthetic teak product made in the U.S.A, it has a high UV protection that won't fade, is durable, and adds a yacht-like beauty to the boats. Do-it-yourself types can buy it in rolls from 2 to 6 inches wide.
Going With PVC
Terry Aff at Stardust Cruisers says they use carpeting, PermaTeak, paint and a couple of PVC products called AZEK and Decadence Marine Flooring. They stay away from composites with wood fibers. Decadence Marine Flooring (DMF) is a new product consisting of a combination of PVC, resin, aerated rubber and a special ingredient specially formulated for the marine industry. It gets cut to exact dimensions, rolls out like carpet with a mesh-type surface, is non-slip, doesn't retain water so dries rapidly, buffers engine noise, reduces engine heat and absorbs shock. CEO Joel Bartlett says it requires no adhesive and can be utilized as a DIY product with pricing falling between carpet and imitation teak.
AZEK is a top-of-the-line PVC deck board product that is stain, scratch, split, mold and mildew resistant. Destination Yachts is another builder who uses AZEK and PlasTeak. John George says the AZEK plastic engineered lumber doesn't stain and while it is expensive, is a very good product.
Fixer Uppers
For owners of older boats with decks that are badly pitted, crazed, scarred or gouged that need to be filled before re-coating, two possible choices are Tuff Stuff and InterProtect 2000E.
Both are two-part epoxies that are used extensively on hulls to prevent blisters but can also be used on decks because of their ability to create high build, water resistant finishes that dry extremely hard.
InterProtect by Interlux uses a 3:1 mixing ratio and usually requires 4 to 5 coats to build up the recommended final film thickness of 10 mils.
Jim Seidel, marketing manager for Interlux says the fiberglass should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned before the application. If there are still imperfections afterward, their Watertite Epoxy filler can be applied and when that is tacky, a top coat with non-skid added can be put on. Or, the non-skid can be sprinkled on after the paint is applied.
Tuff Stuff from Sea Hawk Yacht Finishes uses a simple 1:1 mixing ratio, dries quickly and only needs two or three coats. Fillers can be added to the mixture to help repair badly damaged surfaces. Neither of these products is UV resistant and needs to be over-coated with something that is.
Scott and Lisa Hickey of St. Charles, Ill., used InterProtect to re-coat the top deck of their 1973, 49-foot Nautaline. They first pulled off the AstroTurf and removed everything that was screwed or bolted on. To remove and level what was left of the resin and mastic, they scraped and used sanders. Although they used Bondo to fill some holes and cracks, Scott says he would recommend using resin instead. After the InterProtect dried, they rolled on a deck paint and sprinkled non-skid on. He mentioned that getting an even texture was a bit of a challenge.
Old Reliable
Beside paint, there are a number of options for covering either of these products or for applying to decks in good shape. Marine carpet has been and remains a good choice for many folks. Bryan Lambert of Sailabration Houseboats says using carpet makes good sense for a number of reasons. One is price, as it is not that expensive even considering it might have to be replaced after a number of years. When you remove and replace carpet, he says, it is not necessary to remove all the old mastic. It can just be scraped smooth before recovering. However, he does recommend using a good quality, marine-grade carpet.
A rolled material option to carpet is MariDeck vinyl flooring. It can be applied over wood, aluminum or fiberglass and is easily hosed off. It has a slip-resistant textured surface, comes in nine colors in either standard 72-inch widths or factory prefabricated wider rolls. A different adhesive is used for wood and either fiberglass or aluminum surfaces.
Non-Slip Grip
Another category of non-slip covering are polyurethane coatings with rubber granules. Used in many other applications like truck bed liners, two names associated with marine use are Durabak and Tuff Coat Marine. Both are highly UV-resistant.
Durabak uses recycled tires for the aggregate and comes in many colors. It bonds directly to wood, metal, concrete, painted surfaces and even to itself. That makes repairs easy. The one part product can be applied by brush, roller or spray after the surface is roughed with 40 grit, washed, rinsed and wiped with xylene. Two coats are recommended with about a two-hour wait between the first and second coats. Jake Ickowicz from Durabak says some customers like to apply a final coat of smooth Durabak to give it a slightly softer finish.
The other product using a rubber aggregate is TUFF Coat Marine. The finish coat is available in 20 standard colors and color matching is available. Mark Lamons, company spokesman, recommends scuffing the surface with 80-100 grit sandpaper, then wiping with a degreaser before applying their CP-10 Primer. For DIYers, they are preparing a whole series of how-to instructions.
So before you either order your new houseboat or undertake a re-decking project on that older boat you love too much to part with, check out the websites listed below to do a little homework. Just because decks are underfoot doesn't mean they are out of sight.
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I made a SLiM Theme..
based on the wallpaper by http://www.elfenbeinturm.cc/graphics/, respectively on the GDM-Theme.
Nothing special.. I like it simple :)
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I love it, thanx:)
is like masturbation...it's good in the beginning, but in the end, you realize
you've just fkd yourself
That's the one I'm using right now! Very good job, thank
Have you Syued today?
Free music for free people! | Earthlings
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." -- A. de Saint-Exupery
Godsent .
I loved this theme back when I was still using GDM. Since SLiM always was the one i liked most, what 'kept' me from switching was this exact GDM theme (I am using the 'wave' theme now from the slim-themes package).
Very nice work! Maybe you could ask if it could be included in Arch's slim-themes package?
Got Leenucks? :: Arch: Power in simplicity :: Get Counted! Registered Linux User #392717 :: Blog thingy
Wow, great job hst!
awesome, i'm using it now
I've just copied the Wallpaper from freigeist over to the already existing Arch-Theme. Together with the "Login", it looks a little bit cooler.
Todays mistakes are tomorrows catastrophes.
great work! currently using it on my guest desktop
"Those who do not understand UNIX are doomed to reinvent it, poorly." ~Henry Spencer
Nice, what about using this one as default in the slim package?
It is possible having a even simpler version without the sentence?
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#define CSG1wirepin 38#define MSG1wirepin 44#define HSG1wirepin 42#define AA11wirepin 46#define AA21wirepin 48
if (!card.init(0, 5)){
Very nice. You must really like that snake! Or, maybe you hate having to adjust the environment every 15 minutes.
Hello, really nice project!Can you explain how can you positioning the values into the tables of your html pages?Do you need to refresh the page everytime you want see if there was a change in the reads, or the page is always "connected" to arduino?THANKS!!
Hi everyone"wallaceb" you have done a very good job here.Question: It possible this code to work on UNO ?Thanks
Very Nice Work indeed do you have a set up diagram as well


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The Best of Broadway Musicals
Celebrate the best Broadway musicals of The Ed Sullivan Show with this limited edition DVD! A priceless time capsule of TV's golden age, it features unforgettable performances by such classic stars as Richard Kiley, Pearl Bailey, Julie Andrews and many more. Narrated by John Raitt and complete with behind- the-scenes interviews with songwriters Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe, this DVD is perfect for any fan of legendary Broadway music.
Track List
Ethel Merman – "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" (1968)
John Raitt, Celeste Holm, Florence Henderson, Barbara Cook, and Richard Collett – "OKLAHOMA! (1955)"
Pat Suzuki – "FLOWER DRUM SONG" (1958)
Carol Channing – "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" (1959)
Julie Andrews – "MY FAIR LADY" (1961)
Carrol Lawrence and Larry Kert – "WEST SIDE STORY" (1958)
Julie Andrews and Richard Burton – "CAMELOT"(1961)
Anthony Newley – "THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT. THE SMELL OF THE CROUD" (1965)
Pearl Bailey and cast – "HELLO, DOLLY!" (1967)
DVD Extras
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Includes credits, synopsis, original cast listing, featured songs and production dates for each of the Best of Broadway Musicals performances.
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Approx. 56 Min. / Single Layer
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Leaders Bournemouth have signed Brighton's versatile defender Marcos Painter on loan until the end of the season.
The 26-year-old, who is comfortable in the middle or on the left of a back four, could make his debut when the Cherries face Preston on Saturday, subject to Football League clearance.
Painter has made just three appearances for the Seagulls this year and manager Gus Poyet believes that is a result of Wayne Bridge's form.
Poyet told the club's official website: "Marcos is always a great professional to have around the club but he has not had a lot of chances to play this season because of the form and quality of Wayne Bridge.
"It's important for Marcos to be playing regular football so it was a good decision for him to move to Bournemouth on loan, where he can help them push for promotion out of League One.
"We hope that he has a successful remainder of the season."
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel has signed a contract extension at Dean Court until the end of the season.
The 23-year-old signed a six-month deal under then-boss Paul Groves and will now join non-league outfit Dorchester on loan for one month.


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- 2 Tblsp. oil
- 1 cup white rice not cooked.
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ of an 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cube beef chicken or vegetable bouillon
- In 4 quart pan, saute the dry rice in oil over low heat for 5 minutes. Stir until rice color has changed a bit - do not brown the rice.
- Add the onion and garlic and stir another couple minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce.
- When rice absorbs the tomato sauce somewhat, add the 2 cups water and pepper.
- Stir and then cover tightly. Reduce heat and finish cooking over your lowest heat for about 30 minutes or until the stock is absorbed.
- Dissolve the bouillon in 1/3 cup of water; then heat to boiling in microwave and add to the rice.
- Simmer rice, stirring occasionally, until water is fully absorbed. (Rice will be a deeper orange color that most restaurant rice.)
Terri's Notes
Kick it up a notch by adding 1 tsp. Chili Powder and 1½ tsp. dry Cilantro or 1½ Tblsp. chopped fresh Cilantro. Stir seasonings into the bouillon broth before adding it.
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I've been working hard on the new book. Now, it's in the editing stage.
I was afraid I'd look up and it would be winter. As Mama always says, Enjoy the stillness of a moment. So I set out a pumpkin or two.
The non-stop rain has done a number on the mums. I spent the morning deadheading them.
A lone pumpkin on a bench.
One healthy mum. Same amount of rain. Maybe it likes the pumpkin.
Visit Susan at http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com for a fabulous tour of the great outdoors.
Thanks for visiting--please come back soon!
Okay, Gollum, you've had enough fun.
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2012-11-29 • Jimi Hendrix Genealogy
Start: 12:05:56
alt: hello vkn, I just got here. how are you doing today?
vkn: Doing well thanx and you? I enjoyed reading about the 18 year old who found pics of her father
alt: okay, I was just reading about some Jimi Hendrix genealogy and his connections to Urbana, Ohio and some of my folks.
Daviss: hi there
Seventies: Good afternoon, alt, Daviss and vkn
alt: Yes, that was exciting vkn.. the looonnngg arm of AfriGeneas
Daviss: Good morning from sunny Dubai! lol
vkn: Howdy daviss seventies
alt: Hello Daviss & Seventies
Seventies: lol yeah right.. lol
Daviss: lol
Seventies: You're in Dubai, Arizona?? lol
Daviss: hahahahahaha
Seventies: Hey Daviss, join the rest of us Powerball losers... lol No biggie. :}
vkn: The loooooong arm indeed alt
alt: I didn't win the BIG one .... but..........
Daviss: Tyler picked the 5 and the PB lol
Seventies: alright Tyler boo!
Daviss: four dollars lol
Seventies: alt won the million dollar lotto. lol
alt: I didn't say that either Seventies :p
Daviss: hehehehehehee
Seventies: That was the wildest lotto I've ever seen. Jumped up 125 million in two days. But hey, if they are giving 40 mil, I'll take it:) Ok folks, so I'm looking over the census records trying to establish a death year for Anthony Brown and Frank Brown of Adams Co. MS. Looks like Nancy Miles/Myles was their mother. Still trying to connect Dinah and the two men together as siblings. they always lived in close proximity to each other up to about 1910-1920
Daviss: vkn, did you see the post I answered re muhammed?
alt: I spent $10.00 6.00 on the powerball & 4.00 on Ohio scratch off tickets.... won $50.00 on the scratch off & zip/nada on the powerball.
Seventies: Yeah I can see that happening.
Daviss: good alt, I like those scratchers
Seventies: I'm curious if Frank or Anthony either served in the USCT.
Daviss: the most I have scratched on one ticket was $125.oo
alt: won just enough to take Anita out for a post T-Day & pre-Anniversary snack. LOL
Seventies: Okay I am going to take a TV/lunch break... I'll be back by 1, please don't shut down the chat room... lol
Daviss: friend of mine scratched $7,770
vkn: No but I will look Daviss
alt: Wow Daviss!!!!! have you checked the CWSS database for their names Seventies?
Daviss: I just asked what info he had already ......names, years etc..no reply yet
vkn: ahhhhhhhh he not talking lol
Daviss: I know, it does not make sense to not relay what you already have IF you have anything at all
vkn: seventies did you get the notification I sent re the funeral record
Daviss: seventies went to get lunch vkn
vkn: oops ok I am trying to get up to speed on Twitter
Daviss: I was just thinking if you dont say what you have and everyone contributes what they find for you, all the work is done lol makes me wonder..IJS
vkn: daviss did you find Nita suspect or is that just me?
alt: I admire y'all in your reponses to posters who ask for help, but present little information & sketchy query's as to what they are loooking/asking for.
Daviss: :o vkn.....
vkn: and alt some of the real sketchy is apt to be a robot
alt: you guys and AfriGeneas still have that 'personal' touch that most Forums no longer have.
Daviss: alt, some of these folks like the one I just mentioned may even be getting pd. How can you say you are helping all these people at once with no info??
vkn: yes alt you just can't hardly get that any more
alt: I heard a great term for those types of genealogist (?) ... called them 'drive-by' genealogist, they hit & miss, see them once and then they are gone.
Daviss: I have a keen nose sometimes I think
alt: I never thought of that aspect Daviss, hmmmn
Daviss: some I think gear up around reunion time alt
vkn: lol hit and run lol
alt: yep vkn 'hit & run'
vkn: also snatch and grab lol
alt: yep
vkn: BUT the louverture stories are so rewarding that the others matter not
Daviss: they become satisfied with one or two generations and thats it. Usually grandpa
alt: yeah Daviss, you never know how much help you give satisfies their "itch".
Daviss: You have to have something special in you to did further and its not just being nosey either did = dig
alt: my grumpy approach the last year or so has been to refer them to a website or a resource, but not do any 'searching' for them. right Daviss, their query really has to pique my interest to do any digging and then to respond to them. by t hen htat's just grumpy old alt LOL LOL
Daviss: well look at that one post asking if anyone had a number for a cemetery. he had the name and place. Well why did I have to do a google
alt: but then that's just grumpy old alt that's what I'm talking about Daviss
Daviss: He could have done that himself..but one day soon I will start saying, did you google it lol sheesh!
alt: sic'em Daviss, sic'em LOL LOL
Daviss: vkn may spank me if I do alt lol
vkn: lol
alt: yeah, she got on my case several years back and I've cooled my heels ever since then LOL LOL
vkn: Paddle P P P lol
Daviss: lol lol hello Selma!!
alt: she (vkn) knows how to give you a good verbal a&& whupping LOL LOL
Selma: Good Thursday afternoon ...
Daviss: hahahahahahaa
alt: Hello Ms Selma
vkn: heyyyyy Selma we got In Reach from your area
Selma: What is In Reach?
vkn: Lady called three times to order an AfriGeneas mug as a Xmas gift for her brother who lives in NJ
Selma: I was just looking at my mug.. Are we selling the mugs..am I missing something
vkn: Well I "found" one for her since she was insisting
Daviss: vkn I still have two here. I need a box to send back to you
vkn: Take to UPS and they will box Daviss
Daviss: oh really vkn Ok I will do that this weekend
vkn: Yuppers and AfriGeneas will "tote da note" lol
Seventies: Hey I'm backQ
Daviss: or if I take daughter to work, I will do tomorrow
Seventies: hi Selma and khathu
khathu: Hello
alt: Hello khathu
vkn: Hello Khathu
alt: & wb Seventies
Daviss: this one car crapola works bad for me
vkn: wb seventies
Selma: Afternoon Khathu
Daviss: the only thing I hate when I take her to work is that when I drive my car does not know how to come home. It steers its way to the casino :?
Selma: Get you a BICYCLE daviss would be good excercise.. LOL
Daviss: hello khathu!
Seventies: lol Daviss... now you need to quit! lol
Selma: Hey daviss..someone in AZ won the Powerball was it you?
vkn: Put blinders on that car Daviss
Daviss: its da "truff" 7
Seventies: Its not the car, rather its the operator.. lol
Daviss: Selma Selma Selma, If it were me, I would be grinning for the cameras right about now lol
Seventies: instead she's here with us.. makes me feel a lot better... lol
khathu: lol
Selma: No you wouldn't..you would be looking up Lawyers and financial advisors..and moving out of the house..before folks realize it was you.. LOL
Seventies: Any new genealogy news? Records, gossip, etc?
Selma: Gossip? Do we do that
Seventies: Exactly Selma.. lol And I'd be really claiming her as family.. lol
Selma: LOL
alt: Seventies, a did you know thingee for you ..... Jimi Hendrix grandfather was born in Urbana, Ohio ca 1866 to a white man and his housekeeper .... gfather's name, Bertram Philander Ross Hendricks,,, his father was Bertram Philander Ross. Name was change to Hendrix when he left Urbana, Ohio for Chicago in the 1890;s.
Seventies: Hey thanks for sharing alt, I wanted to see what you had before I left. That's interesting. This is on the father's side. Aren't the Cherokee claiming him as a part of the Tribe?? lol I find that incredibly funny.
Daviss: Hendrix and Joplin put on a good show together back in the day
Seventies: Oh I think my grandparents attended that one... tee hee hee.. :}
alt: Hendrix Cherokee ancestry is supposed to be from his mother's ancestry.. from Georgia.
Seventies: Okay alt. I heart you Daviss. :}
vkn: My maternal great grandfather is a HENDRIX born in 1808 VA
alt: is that right vkn
Daviss: lol thanks much Seventies
Seventies: Is there any information to substantiate that alt that you know of?
alt: Jimi Hendrix family was named Hendricks and they were from KY prior to coming into Ohio ca the 1850-1860's.
vkn: Interesting alt
alt: Here you go Seventies
Seventies: thanks alt
alt: you're welcome ... young lady LOL LOL
vkn: It is also spelled Hendrichs
alt: okay vkn....
Seventies: alt, can't get through all the websites as you pointed out yesterday. Lots of info out there.
alt: I'm trying to keep you busy Seventies LOL LOL
Seventies: lol thanks!
Daviss: I changed my cover pic on FB .. pic of Mary Bethune and other teachers. One being Dr Dogan.. i went to Dogan school in marshall Tx for one year
Seventies: nice!
Daviss: Dogan was the principal at Wiley College
Seventies: principal or president?
alt: Selma,, here's another one of those 6 degrees of separation thingee's... Ross Hendricks was married to an Etta Bray ca 1886 in Urbana, Ohio .. Etta is/was a 2Cx1R of mine.... they were married for only a 'hot' minute and had no children.
Daviss: could be both Seventies
Seventies: wow... alt, you have all the connections... lol I have nothing! lol
Selma: Wow
Seventies: Oh btw, last night Tim sent me an excerpt from the contested election of John Lynch vs James Chalmers. It was testimony to include a list of men who alledge that that they were denied the vote. in Southern Adams Co. No names I recognized were on the list.
alt: yes you do Seventies .. and as you get further into your collateral families these types of connections will start to appear ... belive me!!!
Daviss: Seventies Dogan was born in Ms
Seventies: Do you know where Daviss??
vkn: Very nice daviss. LOL alt my mother was Etta. Her mother was a Julia Hendrix Bell whose father was George Hendrix Y'all good people be good
Seventies: Ok supposedly Levar Burton is related to the Christmases from Adams Co. MS They are attached to Charity Rounds sister Margaret.
Daviss: Pontotoc, not sure what county that is
Seventies: But this is only what I was told.
alt: see there you go Seventies .. follow up on that possible connection.
Seventies: lol I don't like Christmas trees... lol
Daviss: Tree was not the last name lol
Seventies: lol
Selma: LOL
alt: good one Daviss, keep the young'un straight LOL LOL
khathu: have a great day everyone!
Seventies: I am trying to think of all the DC's I can order today... I am trying to get all I can out of MDAH
alt: how much does each DC cost Seventies?
Seventies: 25cents to copy, $3.00 to mail and $27 for the hour of research
Daviss: do they charge for the search seventies dang and how many can you request per search
Seventies: I want to fill their hour up... lol Last time I ordered 5 and they didn't charge me. There is no limit, but I have never ordered more than 5 at a time.
alt: does the $27 include the research for multiple DC's and you 25 cents for each copy and then the 3.00 mailing for all copies/
Seventies: exactly alt.
alt: okay, that's not bad....
Seventies: But the mailing only cost like a buck fifty.
Selma: Hey..you got those things in a week..some folks wait months
Seventies: I got this last batch free. I was a wonderful courtesy. I did.. it was great service.
alt: wonderful.. don't forget the thank you note to the person/office that sent them to you.
Seventies: Hmm perhaps I should send a thank you card... LOL alt you read my mind.
alt: as young as you are that's a short story Seventies LOL LOL LOL
Daviss: lol lol lol
alt: alt is ducking for cover LOL
Seventies: lol lol lol oh you got jokes mr. Thomas.. lol
Daviss: hahahahahaha talk at ya later folks
alt: okay Daviss later
Daviss: take care and enjoy the rest of your day
Selma: Yep..time for me to go too.. Have a great day
alt: bye Selma guess I'd better skedaddle before I get myself into more trouble Seventies you still talking to me Seventies?


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Syngenta has announced that the Envoke herbicide label has been amended to include fall/early winter application in cotton, providing a tool for effective residual control of glyphosate-resistant horseweed and most winter annuals.
"Providing growers with the tools they need to effectively control weeds, including those that are resistant to herbicides such as glyphosate, is a primary focus for Syngenta," said Scott Hendrix, Syngenta cotton crop manager. "We are excited about this new addition to the Envoke label and are confident, based on trial results, it will greatly enhance weed management programs."
Controlling tough winter weeds prior to germination or while they are small is important in preventing weed competition and crop yield loss.
"Fall applications are going to be one of the more consistent ways of controlling horseweed," said Larry Steckel, University of Tennessee Extension weed scientist. "Trying to burn down large horseweed that got its start the summer of the previous year or early in the fall is going to be hard with anything. If a grower catches these populations early with a residual herbicide, he is going to be way ahead of the game."
Applied at the rate of 0.10 ounce per acre, Envoke offers pre-emergent residual control of glyphosate-resistant horseweed and tough winter annuals, including shepherd's purse, henbit and annual bluegrass.
For control of emerged weeds, Envoke at 0.10 ounce per acre may be tank-mixed with Gramoxone Inteon, Touchdown HiTech, Touchdown Total, Roundup brands and other glyphosate products as well as synthetic auxin herbicides such as dicamba and 2,4-D. Always add 0.25 percent v/v NIS to Envoke applied alone or in tank-mixes for emerged weed control.
"We've looked at fall-applied products at various rates for two years," said Steckel. "We have gotten very good residual control of horseweed with low rates of Envoke."
Syngenta and university cooperator trials have confirmed that even in heavily infested fields, a fall application of Envoke provides effective knockdown and long-lasting residual activity, setting the stage for a clean start at planting and improved crop emergence.
Cotton may be planted three months following a fall/early winter application of Envoke. Consult the Envoke label and labels of all tank-mix partners for rotational restrictions and application requirements.


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Someone is always watching!
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Redskins have assigned Morocco Brown, director of pro personnel, to watch all five Cowboys preseason games to prepare for the season opener in Washington on September 12th.
Owner Jerry Jones has no issues with opponents scouting the Cowboys. Jones brought up a conversation he had with former NFL head coaches Don Shula and Marty Schottenheimer after the 1992 season. Both coaches said they knew what was coming on every offensive play during their games against the Cowboys, but they were never able to stop it.
In other news ESPNDallas.com is reporting that cornerback Jamar Wall who was the Cowboys sixth round pick this year has agreed to terms.
That leaves Dez Bryant and Sean Lee still unsigned. Reports over the last 24 hours were that the Cowboys and the agent for Dez Bryant have been talking and trying to avoid any kind of holdout. No news has been reported on what is happening with Sean Lee.


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Before you hire a close friend or family member, carefully consider the possibility for dreadful consequences to occur. For the sake of brevity throughout this article we refer to f/f to mean a close friend or family member.
A quick side note: whenever we take a new listing, we generally get it sold very fast. So … in the interim, until we get another new listing, we often hold open houses for other agent's listings — a common practice. At least half of the visitors to the open house are quick to tell us that they have an f/f who is their agent. Visitors apparently know to share this secret, thinking that if you tell an agent at an open house that you have a f/f working for you, then the open-house agent will leave you alone. Out of curiosity, we usually say something like, "Well, if your f/f is working so hard for you then why are they not with you today?" The visitor's response is similar to, "Well, we saw the open-house sign so we decided to pop in." To which we respond by saying, "Gee, this house has been on the market for about 100 days. Shouldn't your f/f have recommended this property to you earlier?"
Back to the problem. Trying to write a safe answer or suggestion to hiring a f/f as your trusted agent is very tricky. While we do not want you to challenge those bonds, we do want you to succeed at your goals without jeopardizing the relationship or losing opportunities. Before you hire that f/f, ask yourself this question: If this f/f was not your f/f, would you hire them? And … if your f/f does not perform to your expectations, could you or would you fire them? These are tough questions to answer, but better to consider them now.
It is a two-way street of awkwardness. If you are the seller, you might expect the f/f to cut their commission, which likely will not make them happy. If the f/f does not work as hard as you expect, you will likely be unhappy. As a buyer, you might find yourself doing all the work — searching the Internet and driving endlessly to open-house events and then enabling your f/f to get the commission.
Before jumping to the decision, or being coerced by others to hire your f/f, consider whether they are qualified to get the job done for you. If necessary, interview them the same as you would any other agent. Convince yourself that your f/f has the knowledge, experience, drive, strategy and plans to sell your house and/or to help you purchase a next home.
Then, consider whether they have the impartiality to represent you fairly and objectively, and how you will feel by revealing to them some of your sensitive and confidential information. Oooops — didn't think of that, did you? Will they be able to safeguard your personal circumstances and information, or are they the type to leak it to other friends and family?
By being your representative in a real-estate transaction your f/f will likely have some access to information about your bank account balances and other assets, credit scores, debts and liabilities, liens and judgments, income, ages and anything else you can think of.
If you have no problems to trust and rely upon your f/f and if everything goes well, then you have made a good choice. However, the odds of that going without mishap are not a high probability. In fact, it is more likely that tension and ill feelings will emerge, if not to damage or dissolve the friendship or to create a long-lived family dispute. Without having an open and honest discussion, there may be as much apprehension on the part of your f/f. Perhaps they do not want to jeopardize your relationship, but are too concerned they might insult you by declining the opportunity.
There is a sensible alternative for all parties, and one that could allow you to proceed expeditiously with your plans and yet avoid the potential of discord with your f/f. As long as all conditions are met, your licensed f/f can refer you to another real-estate agent who can provide expert service to you and, in return, through a referral agreement, your f/f can receive a referral fee.
With so many licensed real-estate agents in California, there is an extraordinarily high probability that you know more than one who is also your f/f. We urge you to carefully consider some of the cautionary thoughts we have presented and to factor them into whether to hire your f/f. And in spite of the cautions, if you decide you want to hire your f/f, perhaps you should have an open discussion with them to clearly determine how they feel.
If you have any questions about real estate in San Diego, send your inquiries to http://www.WeSellLaJolla.com Charles Schevker or Natasha Alexander at email@example.com. They will respond directly to you, and those questions that have a broader public appeal will be published along with our next column in La Jolla TODAY.


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Photos taken the otherday while walking around the areas arond Lisbon, gardens and beautiful old cities. I totally love it here..it is so beautiful and clean.
Today I went in Lisbon´s center and did a little shopping, it was very hot today, but unfortunately I didn't had my camera with me but I will be sure to go there again and take lots of photos.
In the mean time enjoy these few photos. A casual, fun outfit I chose for long walks.
Tomorrow I am going to visit Palacio da Pena, a beautiful castle in Sintra, I can't wait! Stay tuned!
Wearing: Peacocks cardigan, Kenvelo T shirt, Kara pants, self made shoes, vintage bag.


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Hey, guess what? It's National Waffle Day! The "holiday" marks the anniversary of the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron, which Cornelius Swarthout received on August 24, 1869. How good a name is Cornelius Swarthout? And how bad do you want a waffle right now? (You do, you really do.) Whether it's the thick and crisp Belgian kind, the denser and chewier Liège, the syrup-filled stroopwafels, or the frozen ones from a box (no shame), be sure to honor the waffle today.
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I was a bit nervous, having never used loose mineral makeup before. Application was a breeze, especially with the tips I found from the Haute Beauty blog and the results superior. I'm a complete convert! The only challenge is in picking out your favorites hues, as each is more stunning than the last.
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It's snowman week... and I've got a really cute hat to share with you. Do you like to wear hats? I have friends (especially the fancy ones) who wouldn't be caught dead with a hat on their head. I've always loved them... and now that I do playground duty, they are necessary.
I bought this hat pattern here... http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowman-beanie
The designer has the best fair isle patterns anywhere. I wanted to use my ewe ewe yarn http://www.eweewe.com/yarns/ I threw in some Spud and Chloe leftoevers too. Both are squishy and soft... just wonderful to knit with.
The snowman chart is delightful to work with. I loved seeing them come to life. Knitting is something that I have to do every day. It just makes me happy.
It's finished... here it is on me...
and on Izzy!


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Mary Allen of Deerfield, Massachusetts, recorded in her diary on September 7, 1913 that "Pageant rehearsals are on- the first group dress rehearsal for photographs was yesterday and the girls in green and yellow for the "Spirit of the Wheat" - they came trotting down the field from the far corner - It's a wearisome distance on the rough turf. The whole slope east of the brook is stage this year. It is too far away to be photographed from the seats, so it must all be done at dress rehearsals."
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