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I have many pleasant memories of selecting a tree with my dad on the family farm.
When my daughters were young, we would go to local tree farms and select our tree for that year.
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According to Moorehead, live trees have been brought into homes for decorating for over 500 years.
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Run your fingers over the branches along the needles.
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Investigate the tree for insect issues and check the crown for dead needles. Stay away from trees that are wilted and shake or blow out dead needles before you buy the tree.
Caring for the tree when you get home is key in keeping the tree fresh.
If you do not plan on putting the tree in a stand immediately, you need to cut one inch off the base and put the tree in a shady area in a bucket of water.
When you are ready to bring inside, cut ½ inch to one inch more off the base and place in a stand that can hold at least one gallon of water.
Do not put your tree around heat sources such as heat vents or fireplaces. Trees can use several quarts of water a day. This makes checking stand water levels several time a day important.
If you allow the water level to go below the tree base, the tree can seal up. This will stop water up-take.
If water up-take is stopped, the only thing you can do is take the tree down and make another fresh cut to the base.
This is tough to do when the tree is already decorated. It is not necessary to add aspirin, soda water, bleach or sugar to the water in the stand.
This is no more effective in keeping a tree fresh than adding plain water according to Dr. Moorehead.
Fireproofing your tree is important. The best defense is to keep the tree supplied with water at all times. A tree that is taking up water is pretty fire resistant.
Use only UL- approved lights and decorations that are nonflammable.
It is suggested to never leave home or go to bed with tree lights on.
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According to Dr. Moorehead, trees can have a use after the holidays.
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July 08, 2008, 05:25:16 PM »
I know this topic has probably been addressed already so forgive me for venting a little. Several years ago, my twin sister and I developed a proposal for Chicken Soup for the Soul. Being totally naive, we shipped everything to the person who handles incoming queries and proposals. Approximately 6 months later, we received a nice rejection letter explaining that our concept was not of interest to them at this time. Since everything was shipped via email, they retained copies of our proposal. Last week, I discovered that they've "borrowed" our proposal and are working with another author. There is no doubt that the concept is based on our original proposal since the wording is very similar to what was submitted. After reading the release agreement from Chicken Soup, they brush things off by simply saying that sometimes similar ideas will be accepted and produced etc...So, basically, we have no grounds to stand on. It ticks me off that they rejected our proposal only to use it afterall. Is this common? What should we have done to secure our proposal idea? Thanks for letting me fume about this.
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July 08, 2008, 05:30:29 PM »
To be clear-- you submitted a proposal for a SPECIFIC title in the Chicken Soup series? Like, chicken soup for the golfer's soul... or similar?
I totally feel your pain. A west coast publisher rejected my cookbook. My agent reported that "they feel the market is too small" for your concept.
Well, guess who's publishing a competing book this fall? One year after mine came out.
There's nothing to be done. I could never prove that they got the idea from me. There's nothing new under the sun, unfortunately. But I'm ticked off that their price is $5 cheaper per hardcover, although there's half as many recipes in it.
On the bright side-- even Chicken Soup books don't make their authors rich. (Except for the first couple...) And now it's a cliche. Move on to a newer idea. Next!
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July 08, 2008, 06:09:49 PM »
What exactly was your proposal for? Like TG said, was it a story idea to be included in one of their books, or was it for a specific book (like you had the idea to do a Chicken Soup for the Teenager's Soul, etc?)
And, like TG said, the Chicken Soup authors don't get rich, mostly because the stories included are from many different authors who only get a couple hundred a piece for the one time use of their story. I've been published in 3 Chicken Soup books so I'm kind of familiar in dealing with them from a writer's standpoint, but have no idea how the "inner workings" go.
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July 08, 2008, 06:53:41 PM »
It was a specific concept, Chicken Soup for the Twins and Multiples Soul. As required, we provided story samples, marketing and reader demographics as well as the names of groups, organizations and events that this title would not only be of interest, but also provide story and submission resources. We also laid out a marketing and feasibility plan. This was a nice size proposal. I agree that at this point it's hard to prove, but it's a huge frustration. I have to admit, I'm now a little leery about submitting proposals and queries. How do you know your book idea won't be used by the publisher for other authors? I also agree that Chicken Soup is not at all like it used to be. It's so overdone. Thanks for responding. I can see this is something that happens pretty often.
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July 08, 2008, 07:48:35 PM »
I know there are a few threads on these boards about this topic. One thing you can do to help protect yourself is to copyright your work once it's complete. But aside from that, I don't think there is any foolproof way to prevent idea theft - and like you said is unfortunately almost impossible to prove or do anything about.
One thing to keep in mind is that fiction and non fiction are two totally different worlds so sending a proposal for a non fiction project like the Chicken Soup book, or sending a query to an agent for a fiction book are really different ball games. When you send a query for a fiction book, the book should be already written, polished, and ready to publish. Someone may copy your idea, but there is no way for them to copy it exactly as your book should already be complete and if you are sending queries, it is already being submitted. So the person who copied your idea will be several months behind you because they would have to take your idea and write their own spin on it.
The Chicken Soup situation sounds like a different scenario altogether, but in general, the agents and publishers you send them to really have no need to steal ideas because they get literally thousands of queries sent to them every year from thousands of authors. While stealing ideas does happen (and it might happen more in the non fiction world as proposals are generally sent to publishers before the book is actually finished) I think it is probably more of a case of authors stealing from each other - your Chicken Soup incident might be the exception to the rule, but for the most part, publishers don't have the time or necessity to steal ideas.
And again, I don't know how similar their book is to your original proposal, but I've heard it said that there are no real "original" ideas. People have been writing for thousands of years; pretty much every storyline has been thought of at least once - it's the original spin on the idea that makes ones book unique.
You've obviously been burned and I can see how it would make you wary but I hope it doesn't put you off trying new projects. I would just like to encourage you to continue to send proposals and queries to agents and editors. Like I said, if the stealing of ideas does occur, it will usually occur between writers. Agents and publishers just don't have the need to do something like that and you should feel safe sending them your ideas. I know this kind of thing does happen, but I think it is more the exception than the rule, with publishers at least.
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Anyone who steals my prose will have to do a lot of editing. Otherwise they would never be able to get it published. That is my secret weapon for prose thieves.
Built into my prose is a special code—The Nostra Code—that once broken by editing or any changes whatsoever results in readily identifying my stolen work.
I am hoping someone will steal my work and polish it to the point of getting it published. Once it hits the book shelfs, I will then reveal The Nostra Code, resulting in a big settlement for royalties and such.
So far my plan has not worked. Apparently my work needs more polishing than a tarnished silverware set.
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You said it Nostra. TAKE MINE! TAKE IT!
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July 09, 2008, 07:42:35 PM »
This is the problem with non-fiction submissions. As you have no finished product, the editor could always shuck off the idea to another writer. It's really difficult to prove, as the editor can easily say the other writer submitted a better proposal.
However, as you still have (I assume) your original submission package you could submit it as an original title elsewhere. That's the magic of this business ... you can always farm around for a different deal.
Sometimes, in this business, the best revenge for a stolen story is to market a competitive story that outsells the cheater. They then quickly learn what they could have had, if they had not decided to cheat the system.
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I think you should submit a new proposal for a book called "Chicken Soup for the Soul For Writers Who've Been Ripped Off By The Chicken Soup For The Soul Publishers."
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I agree about changing the title and changing the proposal around a little and then submitting it to another publisher.
(I wonder if you could market it as something like "Chocolate for the Twins' Souls"?)
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I've seen this eppie this morning. It's a funny one with the Totodile who dances all the time and bites Kingdra's mouth so it can't fire hydro pump and the Qwilfish that gets stuck on Corsola's horns. Really funny!!!
Also like the ending, showing that Misty and Ash will battle each other!! Nicely thought off
Yeah, the way the battles were fought were good.Originally Posted by Shiny May
It was obvious that'd happen though. They did that with Ash and Ritchie back in the Indigo League competition as well.Originally Posted by Shiny May
Christopher! <3 *Minor Character love* Just seen this episode again for myself, and I've gotta say that that boy with the Kingdra was a pretty damn good character.
Yeah. Well, he battled pretty good, and he looked kinda like me. Except younger, and with a cap. (Which I would never wear.) And did you notice... you know. Professor Oak strikes again, I believe.
Oh, and that Mystery Guy that keeps popping up (The one with the white jumper and cap.) was in this episode too. o.o;
Bayleef was adorable when she realized she wasn't with Ash.
This episode is easily the best of th Whirl Islands, which isn't really saying much, but whatever.
I think that Ash should have used Hyper Beam on Psyduck and eventually won the match.
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I think that's next episode...yeah that is next episode. And none of Ash's Pokemon know Hyper Beam...I thinkOriginally Posted by crawdauntpro
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I saw this episode today, and I liked it. There were two bits I liked. I liked the bit where Totodile bit Kingdra's mouth. It was kinda like a kiss, and I guessed Totodile would do that. Kingdra was flying through the arena! Me other favourite bit was where Qwilfish was on Corsola, and Corsola was swimming around the circle things!
Also, I remember the mod Geodude saying something about the trainer being called Harrison, and Qwilfish's japanese name is something like Herrison. I tried to look for that, and I'm sure the trainer wasn't called Harrison.
Also, did anyone notice a kinda resemblance between between the Kingdra trainer and Max from Pokemon AG? Or am I imagining things?
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Definitely the best part of this episode had to be Misty's battle against the guy with the qwilfish. OMG, that was HILARIOUS when qwilfish accidentally got stuck on Corsola's horn. LOL Misty's expression was especially funny. It was also funny when Totodile got tired of waiting for kingdra to reemerge and started dancing again.
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Heh, Tododile has such a tiny attention span XD
TR were actually funny here, probably because they didn't actually interfere in the matches.
lol Bayleef. Poor thing, it's really in love with Ash ^^
Qwilfish and Corsola were funny. Misty's expression was what made the match, though XD The Qwiflish guy was cool, but his voice got a bit irritating after a while.
This episode really focused on Pokémon inflating o_0. Qwilfish I get, but Kingdra? No, it can't get that bloated and still live ._.
Hydro Pump looked different here than in every other episode. Sure, it was a plot device, but a hollow tunnel would've worked, too.....
Kingdra's voice seems to change with every episode >_>
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Fairly good, but could've been better. Meh, the Whirl Cup itself could've been better ¬_¬
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True, though the show seemed to have forgotten that Kingler had hyper beam by the time he got to battle again. But Crabhammer was still pretty darn cool.
Ash's Snorlax also knows Hyper Beam. It's known it since the Orange Islands (from the one where they had to get it up a hill to the Pokemon Centre when it's Pokeball broke) and has used it more than once. I can't help but wonder where it got Ice Punch though. ???
LOL, the Kingra flying around was funny, pretty cool battle
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Excellent episode both Ash and Misty had excellent battles with hialarious finishers from Totodile chomping down on Kingdra's mouth to Qwilfish getting stuck on Corsola's horns. Nice Ash got Kingler from Oak it's certainly will be nice to see it again since it was last seen all the way at the start of he Indigo League, i'm glad the writer's didn't really on Squirtle coming back though it would've been nice to see Lapras again. Poor Bayleef she doesn't want to be at Oak's she want's to be with Ash, loved seeing Bayleef panic when she realized Ash wasn't around and she was in a completely different place.
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This episode was very good with some really funny moments.The battle between Ash and that guy with Kingdra was really enjoyable to watch and i admit at first i thought that Kingdra will win but Totodile managed to surprise everyone and bite her mouth.Kingdra flying around was epic.Despite that she lost in somewhat weird way im glad that we get to see her in action.
As for match with Misty against that guy with qwilfish the whole battle was hilarious.Especially the part when qwilfish stucked on corsolas horns and she send him straight in the air using spike cannon.


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Even Fox has great people- like e g Judge Napolitano... He is always fair and I never had impression that he is disconnected from American 99% Anyway, these demands to be taken seriously require solidarity- because the power of 99% is in numbers! And greater involvement in political life - which is not easy: most people listen to mainstream media (which are own by 1%) and imo are programed into believing what they are told.. I see it now with the GOP nomination. Media picks the candidte (Romney) - makes a lot of noise with other candidates (Perry, Cain now Gingrich)- and then makes us believe he is the one we picked! All the time media black-out real candidates= those who are for the people like Ron Paul! They try to ignore him, ridicule him or call him names (Fox is leading! but some others help; ) or he is misunderstood by people who listen not to him talking but to media takim about him or just skillfully edit his replies in the interviews. So it always comes to one thing: EDUCATE YOURSELF! Go to www.youtube.com and in search box write what you want to know |
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In Response to Re: Government & Elections: ''Read Dr. Paul's End the Fed . You'll be in for a surprise. Hans Sennholz (in Money and Freedom ) called the creation of the Fed "the most tragic blunder ever committed by Congress" — a view I know is not shared by Mitt Romney, for one. Before the creation of the Fed in 1913, Ludwig von Mises, in The Theory of Money and Credit, warned that the creation of central banks would worsen and spread business cycles rather than eliminate them. Today's Fed travesty is a perfect example. The Fed lends to Wall Street for basically nothing, while it allows America's retired savers to earn nothing on their life's savings. Among Dr. Paul's conclusions: "Nothing good can come from the Federal Reserve. It is the biggest taxer of them all. Diluting the value of the dollar by increasing its supply is a vicious, sinister tax on the poor and middle class." Above I'm quoting http://www.investorplace.com/2011/11/ron-paul-gop-republican-nomination/?utm_source=OB_IPM Posted by Astra2012 The reason, of course, is that taxes were cut in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. It would have been one thing if the Bush tax cuts had at least bought the country a higher rate of economic growth, even temporarily. They did not. Real G.D.P. growth peaked at just 3.6 percent in 2004 before fading rapidly. Even before the crisis hit, real G.D.P. was growing less than 2 percent a year. By contrast, after the 1982 and 1993 tax increases, growth was much more robust. Real G.D.P. rose 7.2 percent in 1984 and continued to rise at more than 3 percent a year for the balance of the 1980s. Real G.D.P. growth was 4.1 percent in 1994 despite widespread predictions by opponents of the 1993 tax increase that it would bring on another recession. Real growth averaged 4 percent for the balance of the 1990s. By contrast, real G.D.P. growth in the nonrecession years of the 2000s averaged just 2.7 percent a year — barely above the postwar average. ---so, even leading pub thinker says pub politicians dead wrong--- -----so, job creators created more jobs after Clinton's small tax increase than they have in the almost 10 years since bush tax cuts started----- THESE ARE FACTS FROM A PUB, DO YOU GET IT? |


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Hey everyone, my name is Chris. As you can probably tell, I'm new here and am seeking some guidance.
I am a junior in highschool with an unweighted 4.0 GPA, ranked 16/114 as of the end of my Sophomore year, and have not taken the SAT or ACT yet (I'll be taking these soon though). My best PSAT scores are 69 math, 63 writing, 61 crit. reading. I am not currently taking any AP classes (though i am technically in a "college level" Spanish class) but plan on taking several my senior year. I am a serious bodybuilder/strength lifter and plan on acing every aspect of the physical fitness test. I have been playing baseball for over a decade with numerous leagues and teams (primarily as a catcher or pitcher), including my school's varsity baseball team. I have taken a few years of karate and was also once a boy scout (resigned due to parental issues).
I am a member of the National Honor Society and was one of three invitees out of a 100 person group to attend a mathematics/science governor's school during the summer (I denied this invitation as I was given just a day to consider it, but may possibly take up the chance if it may provide any benefit in my chances of going to USAFA?). I am currently considering joining the Civil Air Patrol (someone told me it wouldn't be worth it at this point) and have recently signed up to my school's Key Club and plan on getting as many hours of service as i can in the amount of time i have left (at least 15-30). I am already taking lessons for my Private Pilot License. I have been flying in simulators since i was 4 years old and have loved them since the first day i tried one.
I will likely be Varsity Baseball Team Captain next year and am considering joining the football team as well if it would help my cause (and I would most definitely be playing Varsity as well). I am also going to run for Senior Class President next year, the election for which will yield results mid-September, and I believe I have a pretty good shot at winning.
However, I currently have no hard community service to speak of and have not really joined any particular school-hosted clubs aside from what I mentioned above. Am i competitive for USAFA? If not, what should I do to improve my chances? I will provide further details if I have forgotten anything. My current #1 priority and goal is to make it into the Academy no matter what I have to do, and any guidance or even any general information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
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Get a decent SAT score and you'll be in just fine. You're doing all the right stuff. Just realize it's a long 4 years of little sleep and lots of stress, specially if you want to keep getting all those A's. Great education though, and maximises odds of becoming a pilot if that's your goal. That's what got me through.
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In August of 2011, Champlain CCAC and its partner provider, Carefor Health and Community Services, embarked on testing the ICCP "bundled payment" approach for a select grouping of wound care clients - the first opportunity to try ICCP's outcome based reimbursement model in practice. The trial was completed in January of 2012, with the last client discharged on January 20th. The payment "bundle" included all service delivery costs (but not supplies and equipment costs) for 2 populations: clients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and clients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). The expectation was that best practices and innovations would be applied to help the client achieve defined and agreed-upon health outcomes.
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