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"Write a letter to the personality trait you like least, convincing it to shape up or ship out. Be as threatening, theatrical, or thoroughly charming as is necessary to get the job done."
Dear Bitch,
Yes I am talking to you. The bitch, witch, shrew, she-devil, that lurks around in my head daily and often shows herself to anyone in an ears distance that has done anything remotely
maddening irritating to awaken her.
For instance when the husband is chewing…in the same way he has chewed for the past 38 years of his life. Or perhaps when he falls asleep before me and snores to the point that not only can I not get to sleep but it's the one and only thing I can focus on. And why does miss bitch need to come out when I get into the truck to find that he still hasn't put air in the tires from the last time I drove the truck? Why? Is this really a reason to get bitchy?
What about when the kids are all getting on each others nerves and then getting on mommy's nerves and guess who shows up? Yep…the bitch.
Or how about when I have just got done scrubbing the girls bathroom only to go in there 20 minutes later to find that it looks like it wasn't even cleaned.
Same goes for their rooms.
Is this really a reason to become a raging lunatic bitch?
No wait, that was when my daughter decided to take the hair brush out of the bathroom and after telling her to put it back, of course she didn't, and at 7:30pm, after showers, and time to brush hair and go to bed…instead mommy is tearing the house apart looking for the damn brush…see even thinking about it is making mommy bitchy! Why? It's just a brush.
How about when the teenager doesn't do his chores right? Rushes through them half- assed and knows that it's one of his step mother's biggest pet peeves and a sure fire way to provoke the resting bitch.
Almost daily there is something that makes the bitch in me come out and quite honestly I am rather sick of her. So I have vowed in 2016 not to be so bitchy. Has it been working? Well there are good days and there are bad days…but I am learning not to let the bitch take over the entire day, like I used to let her do.
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WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- Newly proposed national standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollutants from power plants could prevent as many as 17,000 premature deaths and 11,000 heart attacks a year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The proposed standards, released Wednesday by the EPA in response to a court deadline, could also prevent 120,000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and 11,000 cases of acute bronchitis among children each year; avert more than 12,000 emergency room visits and hospital admissions annually; and lead to 850,000 fewer days of work missed due to health problems.
Under the proposal, many power plants would be required to install proven pollution control technologies to reduce harmful emissions of mercury, arsenic, chromium, nickel and acid gases, the EPA said.
Public health advocacy groups, such as the Environmental Defense Fund, back the proposed standards. "EPA is addressing the most toxic contaminants that imperil the health of our most precious resource, America's children," said EDF president Fred Krupp, in a news release from the environmental organization. "Our nation's commitment to cleaner air means healthier lives, safer communities and a stronger economy."
Research has shown that toxic pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants can cause neurological damage, including lower IQ in children exposed to the pollutants while in the womb and during early development. Emissions from power plants have also been linked to cancer, heart disease, asthma, premature death and work days lost to illness.
"The American Lung Association applauds the release of this sensible public health measure," Charles D. Connor, president and CEO of the American Lung Association, said in an EPA news release. "When it becomes final, the cleanup rule that the EPA is putting forward today will save lives, protect the health of millions of Americans and finally bring about an action that is 20 years overdue. This must happen."
Under the 1990 Clean Air Act, the EPA was required to control toxic air pollutants, including mercury, but the agency failed to take action on power plant standards. In response to a February 2008 court ruling, the EPA entered into a consent decree that required proposed national standards for power plants to be signed by March 16, 2011, with a final rule required by November 2011.
The EPA will hold public hearings on the proposed standards.
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Former Utah governor and ex-presidential candidate Jon Huntsman has taken another step that is sure to elicit eye rolling from the Republican Party's right flank he's accepted an invitation to be a visiting fellow at Harvard University.
Huntsman, who has joined several corporate boards as well as working with the left-leaning Brookings Institution and the anti-partisan group No Labels, will be at the university in April, the school says, when he will interact with students and lead study groups on a variety of issues.
"Our spring fellows class features public servants with significant experience in politics, campaigns, international diplomacy, journalism and elected office that is sure to interest our students, faculty and the Harvard community," Harvard Institute of Politics Director Trey Grayson said in a statement.
Huntsman, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was criticized during his White House run for being too moderate for the GOP base and ended up with a third-place finish in the New Hampshire primary before he abandoned his bid. He hasn't ruled out another run in 2016.
Obama surprises Utahn • The first event Nikki Norton Nelmark ever planned was Barack Obama's lone campaign stop in Utah way back in 2007. It got her hooked on politics.
Six years later, she made her first trip to the White House on Tuesday, and the president was there to greet her.
President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their dog, Bo, surprised staff members from the Democratic National Committee and campaign volunteers who lined up for a post-inauguration tour of the White House.
At one time, Nelmark was the Utah director for Obama for America before she moved from Park City to Washington a year ago to work in the DNC's data department. She said she didn't know she would get to greet the president until she saw him through the door to the Blue Room.
"It was amazing. There was a whole group of us waiting outside the White House in the cold," she said. "None of us expected to meet them."
Nelmark said the president recognized her from past campaign events. She was also able to exchange pleasantries with the first lady, quickly pet the first dog and then head out the door, where the roughly 100 participants were handed a cookie in the shape of the White House.
Honoring a legend • Dan Jones, Utah's pollster extraordinaire, ended his lengthy teaching career in December and received kudos from Rep. Jason Chaffetz in a speech on the House floor.
Chaffetz, R-Utah, called Jones "an incredible man" and "Utah's most prominent political pollster."
"Over a 50-year period," Chaffetz said, "Dr. Jones has become synonymous with Utah politics in his roles as professor, pollster, consultant, mentor and political expert."
Jones most recently has been the pollster and consultant to Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and he was a leader at the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. He decided to step away from teaching, and the institute is planning a breakfast in his honor in the weeks to come.
First bills • Rep. Chris Stewart, Utah's newest member of Congress, hasn't rushed out any legislation in his first few weeks in office but he has co-sponsored four bills, giving some early insight into his legislative priorities.
The first bill Stewart co-sponsored is abortion-related and would ban the federal government from providing family-planning assistance to a medical provider, unless that provider certifies it won't divert funds to any other group that performs abortions.
The Utah Republican also is backing bills that freeze the pay of federal workers for another year and that create an online hub where the government must disclose any court-required legal settlements.
The one Utah-related bill that Stewart has signed onto is a holdover from last Congress that would transfer land between the Ute tribe in eastern Utah and the state government, a bill that has the backing of tribal leaders and all of the state's federal lawmakers.
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Salty tater in 10th helps Marlins escape Mets
NEW YORK -- This time, the Marlins were able to make Jarrod Saltalamacchia's home run stand.
Saltalamacchia homered to open the 10th inning on Saturday night, and Steve Cishek locked down the save as the Marlins edged the Mets, 7-6, at Citi Field.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- This time, the Marlins were able to make Jarrod Saltalamacchia's home run stand.
Saltalamacchia homered to open the 10th inning on Saturday night, and Steve Cishek locked down the save as the Marlins edged the Mets, 7-6, at Citi Field.View Full Game Coverage
A night after an eighth-inning lead slipped away in a 4-3 loss, the Marlins rebounded with their biggest comeback win of the season.
Miami trailed 5-1 early, but rallied to take a 6-5 lead in the sixth, and eventually it was able to even the three-game set. The win was just Miami's second on the road this season, and it improved the team's mark to 1-2 in extra innings.
"We haven't felt the pressure of, 'Hey, we're on the road, we're out of this,'" Saltalamacchia said. "We haven't felt that, which is a good thing for this team. We keep battling. We've been swinging the bats real well."
Basically, in the first two games at Citi Field, the Marlins and Mets each exchanged emotions. On Friday night, Miami let a game slip away, and the Marlins returned the favor a day later.
One similarity is Saltalamacchia homered to pretty much the same area in left-center in the late innings of both games.
On Friday night, the Miami catcher tied the score at 2 in the eighth, and Garrett Jones followed with a homer that game Miami a short-lived lead. The drive on Saturday came off Kyle Farnsworth.
Cishek, who had his string of 33 straight saves snapped on Friday, got some redemption on Saturday. The right-hander worked around a one-out walk to David Wright and ended it when Bobby Abreu lined out to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. It was Cishek's fifth save in six chances.
"I lost some sleep last night," Cishek said. "I was more fired up to get back out there today. I had that feeling like we were going to have another opportunity, and sure enough, we did. It's just disappointing. We should be 2-0 against the Mets right now. We've still got a chance to win the series, and that's the bottom line."
Mike Dunn (2-3) helped get it to Cishek, picking up the win after tossing a scoreless eighth and ninth.
The fact Cishek had a chance to get right back out there played out exactly how manager Mike Redmond hoped.
"When I was coming to the ballpark today, I was thinking, 'Man, we've got to get Cishek back in there,'" Redmond said. "I was hoping, and it looked maybe we weren't early. But I was hoping I would be able to get him back in the game.
"There's nothing tougher for a closer to have a rough night, to have to sit on that for awhile. Thankfully, we battled back and scored some runs."
Before Saturday, Miami's biggest overcome deficit in a victory was three runs against the Rockies on April 3.
Miami's rally was initially sparked in the sixth by Giancarlo Stanton, who belted a two-run homer to give him 29 RBIs, which is one shy of Moises Alou's team record of 30 for March/April.
"That was huge," Stanton said. "But it was bigger to come out with the win. They had tied it up as well. It's easily forgotten, that inning, if we had come out with a loss here. To win in the later innings, that's what we needed."
The Marlins threatened in the ninth off Daisuke Matsuzaka, who walked Donovan Solano to open the inning. Christian Yelich dropped a sacrifice bunt, and he initially was ruled safe at first by umpire Mike Muchlinski. Mets manager Terry Collins challenged, and umpires overturned the call after review.
Marcell Ozuna walked, and Stanton tapped to short for the second out, advancing runners to second and third. Miami was unable to cash in as Matsuzaka struck out Casey McGehee looking on a borderline pitch. Upset with the call, McGehee had a few words with umpire Seth Buckminster.
New York's Jenrry Mejia had a commanding 5-1 lead heading into the sixth inning, before Miami rallied with five runs.
The Mets got to Kevin Slowey for five runs on five hits in five innings. Abreu provided some early damage with a two-run homer in the first inning, and Lucas Duda added a two-out, two-run single in the third.
The Marlins' five-run sixth matched their season high for an inning, now done three times. Nine batters went to the plate, and the inning was propelled by Stanton's two-run homer and Hechavarria's RBI single off Mejiia.
Miami took the lead on Reed Johnson's pinch-hit two-run double off reliever Carlos Torres.
"Make no mistake, these guys are second in the league in hitting," Collins said. "So you gotta make pitches on them. If you get a lot of the plate, they are going to swing."
But Miami's one-run edge didn't last long. New York tied it at 6 in the sixth after Dan Jennings walked Travis d'Arnaud with two outs. Saltalamacchia's passed ball advanced d'Arnaud to second, and Omar Quintanilla's infield single, coupled with Hechavarria's throwing error, enabled d'Arnaud to score the unearned tying run.
Miami got on the board in the second inning on Derek Dietrich's RBI single, which snapped Mejia's scoreless-inning streak at 14 2/3.
"We came back from a deficit and we deserved to win that game," Cishek said. "If it was even more possible to bear down than yesterday, which I don't think there is, I just went out there doing everything to keep that thing a zero."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Athlete Spotlight: Nick Goepper
Nick Goepper's burst on to the freeskiing scene may have started on a small hill in the Midwest, but it's clear fans are going to see big things from the Olympic bronze medalist in the coming seasons. Nick is ramping up for the 2014-2015 season with some summer training (he just released a summer edit) and he hopes to continue adding to his impressive roster of results.
Name: Nicholas Charles Goepper
Sport: Freeskiing (slopestyle)
How/when did you decide you wanted to compete: I decided to compete for the first time when I was 11. I entered a big air contest at my home resort in Indiana. I tried to do a little straight air with a grab, ended up not even making it over the jump, and placed 42nd out of 45 competitors.
Biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I would say the biggest accomplishment of my career so far is winning slopestyle at the Winter X Games this past season.
Favorite moment from Sochi: My favorite moment from Sochi was landing my finals run and skiing out of the last jump knowing that I was getting to get a good score!
Goals for next season: My goals for next season are to do well in competitions, film, and have as much fun skiing as I did last year!
Favorite snow destination: My favorite snow destination has to be Colorado. Simply because they have the best terrain parks in the world and thats my favorite thing to do!
Favorite non-snow destination: My favorite non-snow destination would have to be the west coast! I love surfing and exploring California and the Pacific Northwest.
Favorite candy: Nutter Butter or Reese's.
If you weren't a professional athlete what would you be: If I wasn't a professional athlete I would be a full time college student!
If you could have dinner with one person dead or alive, who would it be: I would have dinner with Kelly Slater.
One thing you can't live without: I can't live without being passionate about something in my life. Right now it's skiing!
Favorite USSA athlete outside your sport: I really admire Lindsey Vonn and all the work she has put into her career time after time.
Advice to others who want to follow in your footsteps: When the going gets tough, even if the engine fails, break out the oars and keep charging forward!


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The Anthropology of Art: A Reader
The Anthropology of Art: A Reader
ISBN: 978-1-405-10562-0 February 2006 Wiley-Blackwell 578 Pages
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- Advances a cross-cultural concept of art that moves beyond traditional distinctions between Western and non-Western art.
- Provides the basis for the appreciation of art of different cultures and times.
- Enhances readers' appreciation of the aesthetics of art and of the important role it plays in human society.
Table of contents
Introduction: The Anthropology of Art: A Reflection on Its History and Contemporary Practice: Howard Morphy and Morgan Perkins.
Part I: Framing the Discipline:.
1. Primitive Art: Franz Boas.
2. Split Representation in the Art of Asia and America: Claude Lévi-Strauss.
3. Tribes and Forms in African Art: William Fagg.
4. Style, Grace, and Information in Primitive Art: Gregory Bateson.
5. Tikopea Art and Society: Raymond Firth.
6. The Abelam Artist: Anthony Forge.
Part II: Primitivism and Art/Artifact:.
7. Introduction. In "Primitivism" in 20th Century Art: Affinity of the Tribal and the Modern: William Rubin.
8. "Primitivism" in 20th Century Art: Arthur C. Danto.
9. Histories of the Tribal and the Modern: James Clifford.
10. A Case in Point: Sally Price.
11. Oriental Antiquities/Far Eastern: Craig Clunas.
12. Introduction. In ART/Artifact: Susan Vogel.
13. Vogel's Net: Traps as Artworks and Artworks as Traps: Alfred Gell.
Part III: Aesthetics Across Cultures:.
14. Yoruba Artistic Criticism: Robert Farris Thompson.
15. Style in Technology: Some Early Thoughts: Heather Lechtman.
16. "Marvels of Everyday Vision": The Anthropology of Aesthetics and the Cattle-Keeping Nilotes: Jeremy Coote.
17. From Dull to Brilliant: The Aesthetics of Spiritual Power Among the Yolngu: Howard Morphy.
Part IV: Form, Style and Meaning:.
18. Visual Categories: An Approach to the Study of Representational Systems: Nancy D. Munn.
19. Structural Patterning in Kwakiutl Art and Ritual: Abraham Rosman and Paula G. Rubel.
20. Sacred Art and Spiritual Power: An Analysis of Tlingit Shaman's Masks: Aldona Jonaitis.
21. To Weave and Sing: Art, Symbol, and Narrative in the South American Rain Forest: David M. Guss.
22. Modernity and the "Graphicalization" of Meaning: New Guinea Highland Shield Design in Historical Perspective: Michael O'Hanlon.
Part V: Marketing Culture:.
23. Introduction. In Ethnic and Tourist Arts: Cultural Expressions of the Fourth World: Nelson H. H. Graburn.
24. The Collecting and Display of Souvenir Arts: Authenticity and the "Strictly Commercial": Ruth B. Phillips.
25. The Art of the Trade: The Creation of Value and Authenticity in the African Art Market: Christopher B. Steiner.
Part VI: Contemporary Artists:.
26. A Second Reflection: Presence and Opposition in Contemporary Maori Art: Nicholas Thomas.
27. Representing Culture: The Production of Discourse(s) for Aboriginal Acrylic Paintings: Fred Myers.
28. Aesthetics and Iconography: An Artists Approach: Gordon Bennett.
29. Kinds of Knowing: Charlotte Townsend-Gault.
30. CEW ETE HAW I TIH: The Bird That Carries Language Back to Another: Jolene Rickard.
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"An excellent, near-perfect book that demonstrates the centrality of the anthropology of art in both anthropology and art history debates. The essential reader for anyone who wants a broad, stimulating introduction to the field."
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"A unique and timely manual that serves to connect the student with the creative impulse of man."
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- A single-volume overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art, ideal for those who are new to the subject.
- Draws together significant work in the field from the second half of the twentieth century.
- Advances a cross-cultural concept of art that moves beyond traditional distinctions between Western and non-Western art.
- Provides the basis for the appreciation of art of different cultures and times.
- Enhances readers' appreciation of the aesthetics of art and of the important role it plays in human society.


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Eggplant Rollatini
This makes a delicious vegetarian entree or a filling side dish. You all know how to make risotto now - remember my risotto post? For this recipe, however, instead of making a saffron type risotto, I make it with a little tomato paste and very light beef broth. You can certainly use vegetable broth if you want to keep it a vegetarian dish. This dish is great because you can make it in the morning, or even the day before, refrigerate it and bring it to room temperature before baking.
There is a lot of debate with cooks about whether to salt eggplant or not. Some people claim that salting the eggplant before cooking helps get rid of any bitterness. Salt does help suppress bitterness in foods, this is true, but most people rinse off the salt before cooking. Actually, the main reason to salt eggplant is to help with the amount of oil the eggplant soaks up during cooking. If you have ever cooked eggplant, you know it can absorb an unbelievable amount of oil. That is because eggplant is full of tiny air pockets. It is actually just like a sponge. When you slice eggplant and then salt it before cooking, the salt draws out the moisture and helps collapse the air pockets, so it takes on a lot less oil. It is worth doing.
Eggplant Rolatini
This recipe makes 5 rollatini.
For the Risotto:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup arborio or carnaroli rice
- 4 cups light beef broth (or vegetable broth), heated
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
for the eggplant:
- 1 large eggplant
- oilve oil
- marinara sauce
Heat a little olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the garlic and saute gently for one minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for one minute. Add the rice and cook for about a minute more.
Start adding the warm broth and stir the risotto. Every time the rice absorbs the liquid, add a couple more ladles. Keep stirring for about 25 to 30 minutes. Take the risotto off the heat and add the cheese. Transfer to a bowl and let cool before assembling rollatini.
Slice the very ends off the eggplant. Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices. You should have 5 slices for a large eggplant. Salt the slices heavily and place in a colander for about one hour. Rinse the salt off the eggplant and press with paper towels to dry.
Heat a grill or grill pan on the stove. Make sure it's hot before beginning. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until you have nice grill marks and the eggplant is pliable.
Place a little marinara sauce in the bottom of a small baking dish. Place some risotto all along the eggplant slices and roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with marinara sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes covered. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.


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Smith wrote Full Circle at the age of 18. The story involved the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K9 entering the universe of E-Space. The story is notorious for introducing the character of Adric.
The new script, entitled Invasion of E-Space, has been written for the Companions Chronicles line with Lalla Ward as Romana telling the story, which features the Fourth Doctor and Adric.
Big Finish Producer David Richardson said: "I met Andrew at a convention in Glasgow last year. I was a fan of Full Circle, which was such a clever and inventive script, so I was delighted when he said he might be interesting in writing for Big Finish. It was an instant yes from me - and over the subsequent weeks we set about formulating ideas for a Companion Chronicle featuring the Fourth Doctor, Romana and Adric."
Andrew told the Reformer: "I wanted the dialogue to sound naturalistic, as if it's being spoken, not read off the page. You want it to sound like a normal conversation, not an unrealistic description of green and verdant hills, or whatever. I've done the first draft, and this is with (script editor) Jac Rayner now, while David at Big Finish is reading it. They will come back with notes and I'll do the next draft in the next two or three weeks."
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Jordan and Guerrero Named Athletes Of the Year
By ODU Athletics
April 29, 2008
NORFOLK, VA--Women's basketball senior T.J. Jordan (Portsmouth, Va.) and senior men's golfer Stan Guerrero ( Mexico) were named Athletes of the Year by the Old Dominion University Alumni Association, while senior women's golfer Bailey Mosier (Las Vegas, NV.) and senior baseball pitcher Ryan Bergh (Reddick, FL.) were named the 2008 recipients of the Jack Wilkins/James Howard Scholar Athletes of the Year at the annual Old Dominion University Athletic honors banquet and Hall of Fame induction at the Ted Constant Convocation Center Tuesday night.
Jordan is ODU's and the Colonial Athletic Association's all-time three-point scorer with 323. A two-time CAA Tournament MVP who scored 1,525 career points and helped lead the lady Monarchs to a 31-5 record and the NCAA "sweet 16". Jordan ranked 45th nationally in three-pointers and scored 28 points against Charlotte, 24 against Michigan State, and 22 against Kentucky. She was the Lady Monarchs leading scorer and was recently named the Portsmouth Sports Club College Female Athlete of the Year. She is ODU's13th all-time leading scorer.
Guerrero helped lead the Monarchs to a second place finish in this year's CAA championships. He compiled a 71.9 stroke average in the fall and overall a 73.2 average. He placed third at Hartford, seventh at VCU and fifth at the ODU-Seascape along with five top 15 finishes. Guerrero was named first team All-CAA and last year was the CAA Scholar Athlete of the Year for golf and the Golf Coaches Association's selection to the National All-Academic squad.
The Jack Wilkins/James Howard Scholar Athletes of the Year are presented to the male and female senior athletes with the highest cumulative grade point average. Both Howard and Wilkins were instrumental in the formation of the ODU Intercollegiate Foundation.
This year's male recipient is Ryan Bergh from the baseball squad. The righthander is currently 5-4 with a 3.07 earned run average, which ranks second in the CAA. He is also tied for second in the CAA with four complete games. He struck out a career tying eight batters in a win over Northeastern, this past weekend Bergh carries a 3.51 grade point average in sports management.
The female recipient is Bailey Mosier from the women's golf team. Bailey is a finalist for the prestigious Kaufman prize at Old Dominion. She was selected by the University as a representative in USA TODAY's "Best and Brightest" competition both in 2007 and 2008. On the golf course, Mosier compiled an 83.2 stroke average, finishing 13th at El Diablo and 19th at the ODU Invitational. She carries a 3.83 grade point average in communications.
Old Dominion University also inducted five new members into the school's Sports Hall of Fame. They included Mary Kay Bolduc (Swimming and Diving), Bob Pritchett (Basketball), Heather Pescatello (Sailing), Nyree Roberts (Basketball), and Mimi Smith (Field Hockey).
In addition, the Alumni Association Most Valuable Players from each sport were recognized. They are as follows:
Baseball: TBA (after completion of season) Men's. Basketball:Gerald Lee (Uusikaupunki, Finland) & Brian Henderson (Richmond, Va.) Women's.Basketball:Jazzmin Walters (Norfolk, VA.) Field Hockey: JoAnn van Aswegen ( Bloemfontein, South Africa) Men's Golf: Stan Guerrero (Tijuana, Mexico) Women's Golf: Meghan Schaefer (Union, KY.) Women's Lacrosse:Kelly Kimener (Oakton, VA.) Women's Sailing: Alissa Ayres (Trenton, NJ.) Coed Sailing: Michael Brown (Hampton, VA.) Men's Soccer: A.J. Kulp (Ephrata, PA.) Women's Soccer: Lisa McKenzie (Inverness, Scotland) Men's Swimming & Diving: Patrik Balint (Budapest, Hungary) Women's Swimming & Diving: April Barrientos (Virginia Beach, VA.) Men's Tennis Rodrigo Souza (Rio de Janiero, Brazil) Women's Tennis Nadine Fahoum (Haifa, Israel) Wrestling: James Nicholson (Des Moines, IA.)


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Who should become a partner? [1]
Any research library with digital content or an interest in curation of digital content can become a partner. International partners are welcome. HathiTrust provides a platform for library directors looking for a straightforward solution to archiving their digital content. It also provides a solution to library directors who believe libraries have a responsibility to ensure their collections are broadly available and preserved.
What's the benefit to becoming a partner? [2]
One of the great benefits to partners of joining HathiTrust is a no-worry, pain-free solution to archiving and providing access vast amounts of digital content. Your institution can rely on the expertise of other librarians and information technologists who understand your needs and who will address the issues of servers, storage, migration, long-term preservation, and access.
HathiTrust partners also have the ability to participate in the governance of HathiTrust, influencing policies and future directions.
Read more about Features and Benefits of Partnership [3].
Can institutions join as a consortium? What are the benefits? [4]
Yes. There are two general scenarios for consortial membership. In the first, where a consortium can be represented as a single entity through its holdings, contracts (a consortium must be a single legal entity, having a single legal counsel and insurance) and authentication, it can join HathiTrust as a single entity. There are several advantages to this arrangement. HathiTrust gains efficiencies from dealing with one, rather than multiple entities. The consortium benefits by having a lower cost (as a result of being treated as a single entity), and gaining access benefits, as all institutions are considered to have the collective holdings of the consortium.
In the second scenario, a consortium acts as a collective of institutions. In this scenario, the partnership fee for each institution is calculated separately (the fee may be paid by each institution, or all fees may be aggregated and redistributed by the consortium), and all holdings are considered separately. As costs to HathiTrust are the same as dealing with many separate institutions, and because HathiTrust fees are designed to cover the base costs of the repository and partner work, there is no benefit we can give to consortia that join in this way. Nevertheless, institutions in this scenario may see benefits to acting as a collective of institutions. For instance, they might pool their votes in partnership dealings to have more impact, or consolidate work in ways that they gain efficiencies (such as preparing holdings data or digital content for submission to HathiTrust).
How does HathiTrust compare to Google Book Search? [5]
HathiTrust complements Google's massive undertaking to digitize the world's library collections. While both systems offer digitized books via the Internet, it is likely that HathiTrust will provide some content Google will not, such as digital collections unique to each institution, works from institutional repositories, and native born-digital materials.
HathiTrust also provides a new platform for the expert curation and consistent access long associated with research libraries. The trust and reliance developed over decades in providing essential print collections will extend to HathiTrust as a valued source for scholarly materials.
What about the Internet Archive? [6]
Some HathiTrust partners are also Internet Archive partners, and are depositing content digitized from their collections by the Internet Archive into HathiTrust. HathiTrust is concerned with curating the collections of research libraries, and brings together content from a wide range of digitization efforts.
Is this an appropriate role for research libraries? [7]
Absolutely. Creating a digital research library for the research community is the responsibility of research libraries. Its development will build on the established leadership of research libraries in information management, advance their shared missions of serving the intellectual needs of their communities, and help them direct the future growth of the digital landscape.
The activities of research libraries in the next five to 10 years will define the role of libraries in the digital age. The library community must now ensure that these collections not only retain their research value in a digital platform, but also realize their potential as users adjust their information needs and expectations.
What are the alternatives? [8]
Research libraries with digital content can archive and store their own content. HathiTrust, however, offers the expertise and infrastructure required to archive and preserve vast amounts of digitized materials, and in so doing, leverage the combined resources of a community with shared goals.
Are partners charged a fee? [9]
Partners pay a yearly fee that is calculated on the basis of the volumes held in their print collections. Read more about HathiTrust fees [10].
What if I want to restrict access to some of the material? [11]
Some institutions, attracted foremost to the archiving benefits of HathiTrust, may restrict access to materials they do not want made available via the Internet. In this case, HathiTrust can also function as a "dark archive" while ensuring long-term preservation. Nevertheless, we hope to provide access to as much content as possible.
What's the governance of HathiTrust? [12]
HathiTrust is administered by an Executive Committee that meets monthly and is guided by a Strategic Advisory Board that meets quarterly and works on a variety of issues ranging from finances to development priorities. Please see HathiTrust Governance [13] for more information.


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Every time he gets in front of the microphone, Bob Kingsley adds to his status as the most listened-to radio voice in country music history. The Host and Executive Producer of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, far and away the most successful show of its kind, has been the king of the country countdown for four decades now, and to hear him tell it, the process retains every bit of its magic.
"I love the music and the people who make it," he says, "and I want our listeners to have as much insight into both as it's possible to give them, and to make the experience as enjoyable as possible."


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Indonesia military to skip Singapore Airshow amid ship row
Singapore: Senior Indonesian military leaders have decided not to attend the Singapore Airshow, Singapore's Ministry of Defence said on Sunday, after the eruption of a diplomatic row between the two countries over the naming of a Indonesian naval ship.
Singapore's government has been angered by Jakarta's decision to name a new frigate after two Indonesian marines executed for a 1965 bombing in the city state that killed three people.
The commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, General Moeldoko, Army Chief of Staff General Budiman and Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff ACM Ida Bagus Putu Dunia along with Indonesia's deputy defence minister, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, have decided that they will not go to the Singapore Airshow, the ministry said in a statement.
The ministry did not provide any reasons for the decision or comment on whether it had rescinded the invitation to the leaders.
The airshow begins on Tuesday and runs until Sunday.
The two marines were convicted for the March 1965 bombing of MacDonald House on Orchard Road during Indonesia's "confrontation" with the newly formed Malaysia, which Singapore was part of at the time.
The marines were executed in Singapore in 1968, but in Indonesia were given the status of national heroes and received a ceremonial funeral.
Several Singapore government ministers contacted their Indonesian counterparts last week asking them to reconsider the ship's name, saying they believed the matter was closed when then-Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew scattered flowers on the marines' graves in 1973.
The row marks another pressure point in the delicate relationship between the two Southeast Asian neighbours whose ties were tested last year when the annual burning of Indonesian forests blanketed Singapore in a thick smog.
"I hope the Indonesian leaders will not sacrifice our bilateral relations, so carefully built up, to domestic politics or through carelessness," Singapore's Second Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said in a statement on Friday.
Indonesia has defended the naming decision, saying it is in line with the practice of naming vessels after the country's heroes.


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Does there exist an infinite order element $\phi\in Out(F_n)$, for some or all $n\geq 3$, which is not iwip but has finite index in its centralizer? How about an element such that all its non-zero powers have this property?
Motivation: iwip elements are Morse (i.e., roughly speaking, all quasi-geodesics connecting points on a given orbit stay close to it), and a standard way of proving that an element is not Morse is showing that it has infinite index in its centralizer, or one of its powers do. An element in the mapping class group of a closed surface is Morse if and only if it is pseudo-Anosov.


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|Series Guides
|A review of "The Expanse" has been added.
|The Timeline part of the Random Musings section has been updated with datafrom The Expanse concerning the Xindi.
|Also at Nick's suggestion, I have made minor updates to the Bajoran, Q, Borg,and Ferengi entries.
|New or replacement images have been put up for all of the Bajoran ships,as promised. Also replacement images have gone up for the Kazon and So'naships and the Subspace Weapon entry.
|Series Guides
|Reviews of "First Flight" and "Bounty" have been added.The former was fair, the latter fair with a very silly subplot.
|At the suggestion of Nick Boragina, I have made minor updates to the Geordi,Tom Paris, and reg barclay entries.
|Nit Fixing
|Thanks go to Timothy B, who seems to have taken it upon himself to do a spellcheck of most of the site! To my shame and his credit he has so far come upwith far too many to list them all here; most are in the personnel section.
|Another Random Musing update. I've beeen pondering what to do about the Daedalusclass lately; Enterprise has messed up all our old ideas about how ships lookedin this period, so a re-think is in order. I've put some my current thinkingon the musings page for you to read and comment upon if you wish.
|The Kazon Raider has been added to the Other Ships list, and the two Kazon ships have been grouped into a separate subsection.
|Series Guides
|"Regeneration" has gone up.
|The Borg history article has been updated to reflect the rather irritating Enterprise episode "Regeneration".
|We've been update-lite lately, so here's a nice big one - some new full ship entires :
Talarian warship and observation ship from TNG "Suddenly Human".
Also, I've created a new section on the Other Ships list for Bajoran vessels. This is somewhat of a work in progress, as I don't have images of any of these ships yet (not do I need any, so don't worry about posting them if you have them). As we have no names for most of these ships, and as the real DITL would surely know those names, I have had to create names for them. This is something I don't really like to do, but what the hell. I have tried to use names that are suitably Bajoran. There are seven ships in this section.
|Series Guides
|The episodes "Horizon", "The Breach" and "Cogenitor"have been added.
|Some more stuff has gone up on the random musings section. I'm actually gettingquite a bit of mail on this stuff. Which is fine, it's always nice to knowthat people are interested in the site, but do try to remember that much ofthe stuff here is unfinished, and much represents purely my personal opinions.
|A Type 0 shuttle size comparison image has been added.
|Added to the Random Musings - a short list of the various time travellersfrom the future that have turned up. It's getting hard to keep track of theplayers in the Temporal Cold War, so hopefully this will help. Also addedis a couple of paragraphs about how many stars in our galaxy have planets.I've added a contents list to this page so you can see any new stuff addedat a glance.
|I've put a "Random Musings" page up here. It contains various proto-articles.You'll find everything from episode comments too long to fit into the seriesguides to articles that are not fully developed, not fully thought out, notfully researched, or just too darned short to justify a separate entry oftheir own. So you will probably find stuff in there that is flat out wrong- even more so than usual, anyway!
I'll add to it over time - probably a lot. I might also upgrade stuff intofull articles, if I can be bothered.
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The PicoScope 2000 Series oscilloscopes are compact enough to fit easily into your laptop bag along with all their probes and leads. These modern alternatives to bulky benchtop devices are ideal for a wide range of applications including design, test, education, service, monitoring, fault-finding and repair and are perfect for engineers on the move.
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Vodafone has announced it's next up to stock the much-vaunted HTC Desire Z and sort-of-well-a-bit-vaunted Nokia C7.
The HTC Desire Z is the surprise package of the two, coming in at £35 per month on a two-year deal, making it the same as the high-end Desire HD.
Admittedly the Desire Z comes with a full slide-out keyboard, but it was expected to be a shade cheaper.
Follow it up with a Nokia
The Nokia C7 is more in line with expectations, coming in at a more palatable £25 per month with a free phone or £20 per month if you want to pay £100 for the phone.
The C7 also makes use of the new Symbian^3 OS used in the Nokia N8, which is a slight upgrade over the ageing S60 operating system the Finns have been using for years and years.
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The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for residents and businesses in the Uptown area of New Orleans after bacteriological tests confirmed that water in the area was safe to drink and could be used for personal needs.
Customers who have not used their water supply during this precautionary boil water advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water through their system for several minutes.
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Hynix Semiconductor has announced the development of 2Gb mobile DRAM chips using 54nm process technology.
The new Hynix 2Gb mobile DRAM boasts maximum operating speeds of 400Mbps at 1.2V power supply and processes up to 1.6 gigabytes per second with a 32-bit I/O.
Hynix' new 2Gb mobile DRAM, which meets JEDEC standard, is suited for the next-generation MID (Mobile Internet Device) and UMPC (ultra mobile PC) applications, according to the company.
Hynix has scheduled to kick off the mass production in the first half of 2009.
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Pascal Gambardella, who holds a PhD, is an author and lecturer specialising in creative thinking. Over the years, he has taught students how to become more prolific and how to overcome problems like writer's block. In this interview, Pascal explains: How he encourages prolific writing The questions you should ask yourself at the start of any writing project Why every writer should trigger a creative state and how to do it What his writing routine looks like And lots more Resources How to Write a Journal Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
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Timothy Sykes is a blogger, a millionaire day trader, teacher and now philanthropist through his charity Karmagawa. Sykes teaches students how to trade penny stocks. He has built a business around his controversial approach using blogging, content and social media marketing. Sykes is also the author of An American Hedge Fund: How I Made $2 Million as a Stock Operator & Created a Hedge Fund. In this interview, Sykes explains: How he uses content marketing to build his business and promote his charity What it takes to stand out on social media today How he deals with online critics Why storytelling is every entrepreneur and creative professional's secret weapon And lots more Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
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Not every author writes a book to earn more money. Some authors have a message they want to share with the world. Scott Moorehead is one such writer. He is the co-author of Build A Culture of Good: Unleash Results by Letting Your Employees Bring Their Soul to Work. In this book, Moorehead and his co-authors Ryan McCarty and Marshall Goldsmith make a case for promoting philanthropy in the workplace. In this interview Moorehead explains Why he choose to write a book about philanthropy in the first place How he came up with the big idea behind this book His take on most business books today The reason why he cut the last six chapters from his book I started by asking Scott to give some background information about his business before getting into his reasons for writing Build a Culture of Good. And lots more. Further Reading The Runner's Guide to Better Writing Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
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How to Tell Stories on Instagram With Screenwriter Max Marlow
Max Marlow studied screenwriting in Goldsmiths in London, graduating in 2017. He wrote several 30-page scripts only to face rejection from film and television agents who wouldn't accept unsolicited materials. Then, Marlow started sharing his writings on Instagram. In this interview, he explains: Why every writer can use Instagram to connect with readers How he uses Instagram photos as a means of conquering writer's block What it takes to tell stories on this social media network How he ended up being mentored by Han Solo director Ron Howard And lots more Resources The Best Online Writing Courses Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker tool you can use? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
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How to Write SEO Friendly Articles with Abidemi Sanusi
Abidemi Sanusi is a former human rights worker and now writer. Her book, Eyo, was shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Based in London, she's also an SEO consultant and coach. In this podcast episode she explains: Why every writer should learn to write for the web How to balance writing fiction and nonfiction What's working in SEO today for writers and authors How she balances creative and analytical work Why she still writes fiction And lots more Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
September 19, 2019
Ultralearning with Scott Young: How to Learn Skills Faster
Canadian writer Scott Young learnt the entire MIT computer science curriculum in just one year, travelled around the world for 12-months without speaking english and has taught himself creative skills like drawing portraits. In his new book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, he's condensed what he and others have discovered about learning hard skills fast. I recently caught up with Scott and in this interview, he reveals: Why he decided to write a book about ultra-learning How he approaches writing, research and self-editing What new writers should do if they want to acquire skills like copywriting The essential role of critical feedback for writers What his writing and ideal early morning routine looks like And lots more Attention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019? Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.
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Have you ever faced an insurmountable barrier? If so, a Finnish idea may help you solve that problem. Sisu is a concept that means strength of will, determination, perseverance. It's kind of like stoicism. Finnish author Joanna Nylund delves into this concept in her book Sisu: The Finish Art of Courage, which was published in 2018. I recently had the chance to catch up with Joanna and in this interview, she explains: What exactly Sisu is and why it's so useful How this Finish concept can help become a better entrepreneur, writer or author Her process for writing the book Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage Why she uses so many visual elements in her book How photography informs her writing and creative work I started by asking Joanna how she went about explaining a finish concept outside of her native country. Resources Sisu Attention writers: Would you like a discount for grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.
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Have you ever looked at the blank page and found yourself out of ideas? Or perhaps you're wondering, "Do I have writer's block?" Don't worry. Almost every writer has asked themselves how they'll produce something from nothing. Even famous writers are vulnerable to the paralyzing effects of writer's block. In this episode, I explain what writer's block is and how you can conquer it once and for all. Resources: How to Beat Writer's Block: 36 Surefire Strategies for 2019 (A Definitive Guide) Yes You Can Write! 101 Proven Writing Prompts that Will Help You Find Creative Ideas Faster for Your Journal, Blogging, Writing Your Book and More Discover How To Conquer Writer's Block For Good In Just 7 Days Attention writers: Would you like a discount for a grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.
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Would you like to write nonfiction articles that get thousands if not millions of views? If so, meet Jeff Hayden. He's a nonfiction writer and author I've admired for some time. Jeff has written thousands of popular articles for Inc.com over the years. He also recently published The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win In this interview with Jeff, we talk about: Why goals don't always work (and what you should do instead) What his research process for articles and books looks like How he writes viral articles on Inc.com His method for handling articles that get lots of views... and ones that don't And lots more Resources Jeff Haden on Inc The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden Attention writers: Would you like a discount for a grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.
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Do sometimes find you don't have enough time to write because you're spending hours on other parts of your business? Or perhaps you're earning a side-income from writing but you can't seem to take a profit, after expenses? I struggled with both of these problems. So I spoke to Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, and Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this interview, he explains: * How he puts paying himself first as a successful nonfiction author * Why business owners (including writers and authors) must master effective delegation * What his early morning writing routine looks like * Why writing for Mike doesn't always mean sitting at a desk and typing And lots more Finally, here's my take on the best grammar checker for 2019. https://becomeawritertoday.com/best-grammar-checker-2019/
April 16, 2019
How To Write a Nonfiction Book With Joanna Penn
A few people online have helped me with my creative career either directly or indirectly. Joanna Penn is one of those people. I first started listening to the Creative Penn podcast by Joanna Penn in 2014 just before I started Become a Writer Today. Since I started listening five years ago, Joanna's show and books have taught me valuable lessons about creativity, self-publishing and writing books that sell. I've admired Joanna's work for years and I was finally able to interview Joanna for this Become a Writer Today podcast episode. In this interview, Joanna explains: * How she approaches writing a nonfiction book * Why some entrepreneurs rely on ghostwriters for writing a book * What her creative process for fiction and nonfiction looks like (and why they differ) * The question every aspiring author should ask before they write their book And lots more Connect with Joanna at https://www.booksandtravel.page/ https://www.thecreativepenn.com/ Check out her book How to Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words
April 4, 2019
The Creative Process Behind Writing a Memorable Business Book With Ajit Nawalkha
Are you considering quitting your job to work in your business full-time? You may not have to burn the boats or go beyond the point of no return, just yet. Ajit Nawalkha is the author Live Big: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Passion, Practicality and Purpose. From Jaipur, he's also the CEO and co-founder of online education platform Mindvalley. As a business coach, Nawalkha also helps new entrepreneurs turn their fledgeling business idea into something they can work on full-time. In this podcast episode, he explains: Why you shouldn't quit your job, at least not yet His process for creating memorable business books What the creative process looks like for non-fiction writer and entrepreneurs And lots more Finally, here's my take on the best grammar checker for 2019.
March 12, 2019
Daniel Pink on When You Should Write, Research, Work and Play
Daniel Pink is the New York Times best-selling author of books like When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. His new book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing was one of my favourites of 2018 and it informs how I now structure my day. In this podcast episode, Pink explains: ● His research process for writing best-selling non-fiction books like When, Drive and To Sell is Human ● The ideal time for writing, researching, attending to admin and more ● How he approaches his workday and keeps to a writing routine ● The differences between early risers and night owls And lots more. Finally, here's my take on the best grammar checker for 2019.
March 5, 2019
Jason Chicola Weighs in on How to Make More Money as a Freelancer
A founder of UpWork and Rev, both online businesses, Jason Chicola shares how writers can earn an income online. UpWork is a platform that connects freelance writers and others with clients. After years of working directly and indirectly with freelancers, he is convinced that the gig economy is steadily growing and paying well. In this interview, discover: ● How to succeed in a gig market ● Two ways to create a successful writing business ● Why he believes opportunities continue to grow And lots more. Listen Now
February 12, 2019
Gaming, Storytelling and Creative Projects With John Romero
Latest episode of Become a Writer Today In a now famous essay, Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham argued for dividing a working day up into maker and manager time. Writers and creative professionals can use the former to attend to business and the latter for deep work, like writing or coding. But what does this look like in practice? Enter John Romero. Although not a writer, he's the creative talent behind games like Doom and Quake. In this podcast episode, Romero explains: How he structures his day for working on his business and deep creative work The role of play for creative professionals His approach to building a relationship with fans And lots more
January 24, 2019
Turning Your Writing Into a Million Dollar Business With Elaine Pofeldt
What does it take for an author to create a seven figure business? A team of writers. A marketing department? Offices around the world? The answers may surprise you. Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist who specialises in small business, entrepreneurship and careers. She is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, a look at how entrepreneurs are hitting seven-figure revenue in businesses where they are the only employees In this podcast episode, Elaine explains: How writers and creative entrepreneurs can create a seven-figure business What her writing routine looks like and why physical exercise is so important Why outsourcing and collaboration are so important if you want to scale your author business And lots more
January 19, 2019
Anthony Metivier on Memory Palaces, Mind-Mapping and Self-Publishing Non-fiction Books
Anthony Metivier is the author of more than a dozen best-selling non-fiction books that help people improve their memory and learn new languages. He's also a popular blogger and a professor. I've known Anthony for a few years and his approach to creativity can help writers of all types create better books that readers love. In this podcast episode, Metivier explains: * How to use a memory palace to research a book * Why he believes every writer should embrace mind-mapping * How self-publishing non-fiction books helped him build an online business
January 10, 2019
My Annual Review - 2018
January is one of my favourite times of the year. It's a time for renewal and for reflecting on what worked and didn't work during the previous year. So in this 2018 annual review, I will share with you what worked for me during 2018, what didn't work and what I'm going to focus on during 2019. Hopefully you can use some of my lessons to build authority this year and earn more from your writing. Finally, here's my take on the best grammar checker for 2019.
January 9, 2019
Alex Newton of K-Lytics On Selling More Non-Fiction Books
Alexander Niehues (aka Alex Newton) worked as a senior management consultant in the corporate world for 20 years before quitting his career to work at home in Stuttgart and founding K-lytics. In this podcast episode, Newton explains: How to use analytics to sell more books Why he relies on outsourcing and contractors What non-fiction authors can do to earn more money The types of books that sell a lot on Amazon today And lots more.
January 3, 2019
Find a Creative Master from The Power of Creativity
Finding a mentor can help you become more creative and find success with your writing or art. This is a chapter from The Power of Creativity, available now on Audible. thepowerofcreativitybook.com
December 20, 2018
Creating Atomic Habits With James Clear
James Clear is the New York Times best-selling author of Atomic Habits. He also coaches readers (and even writers) how to succeed in their personal and professional lives by reaping the rewards of smart daily decisions. In this podcast episode, he explains: How to use effective habits to write a book The value of writing just one page a day His process for coming up with book titles like Atomic Habits How writing two articles a week helped him build a business and write a New York Times best-selling book Find out more at http://becomeawritertoday.com and http://atomichabits.com
December 14, 2018
Howard H. White on Setting Audacious Goals and Writing a Best-Selling Business Book
Michael Jordan credits Howard H. White with supporting him throughout his 15-year career and helping him beyond the game of basketball. He's Nike's liaison for athletes such as Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley White is also the author of the popular business book Believe to Achieve. In this interview, he explains: * How he wrote a popular business book * His process for setting big audacious goals * What he learnt from Michael Jordan And lots more.
November 27, 2018
Marianne McGuire On Meditation, Creativity and Art
Meditation is a proven practice that can help writers and creative professionals find better ideas for their work too. After I wake up early, I typically meditate each morning for 10 or twenty minutes before sitting down to write. This practice can help you find better ideas for your fiction and non-fiction too. Just ask meditation coach Marianne McGuire. In this podcast episode, she explains: * The link between focusing on your breath and the blank page * How new writers can conquer feeling overwhelmed * A type of meditation practice that's perfect for writers And lots more.
November 20, 2018
Self-Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book
Do you want to self-publish your non-fiction book? What services do you need to pay for when publishing your first book? I think you'll agree with me that there's a lot to self-publishing a book for the first time. These are just three of the questions I faced when I started self-publishing books. In this podcast, I'll explain how to get your book ready for Amazon... today! Want more? Check out https://becomeawritertoday.com/cost-of-self-publishing/
November 15, 2018
Self-editing Your Book Until It's Good Enough to Publish
Have you ever written a paragraph in your book, rewrote it, written another paragraph, and then went back and rewrote that too? And on and on and on… An hour goes by. You realise you haven't written anything at all. All you've done is rewrite the same part of your book. Ugh! For years, I wrote like this. I worked on my stories and ideas, and I spent hours tinkering with my sentences, moving the nouns around and looking for the right verbs. This is a terrible way to write, and in this podcast I'll explain why. Want more? Get my free self-editing checklist at https://becomeawritertoday.com/editing-checklist/
November 8, 2018
Adam Jelic of MiGoals On Creating and Selling a Daily Planner
Over the years, I've tested dozens of digital productivity tools for setting goals and managing to-do lists. Although digital tools are useful, paper-based daily planners are becoming more popular. MiGoals is an example of an Australian company that sells these type of daily planners online. Co-founder Adam Jelic and his team created a series of daily planners and journals to help writers, entrepreneurs and creatives accomplish more each day. A former soccer player, Jelic started his business as a side-hustle in 2010, while working full-time selling photocopiers. Jelic felt motivated by the regarded Australian Football League Player, the late Jim Stynes, who encouraged people to get out of their comfort zone, face their fears, and do things that matter. So Jelic set a goal of leaving his full-time job to work at MiGoals full-time and support his family. But, how did Jelic turn this goal into reality?
November 1, 2018
How to Handle Critical Feedback From Your Book Editor
When was the last time you had to deal with criticism? If you've worked with an editor, you'll know how difficult it can be to deal with criticism. Working hard on an article only to get it back covered in red ink or with a request for a major rewrite isn't a pleasant experience. But here's the thing: It happens to every writer, and it's part of the job. Failure and rejection are pit-stops along your journey to becoming a better writer. I know this from personal experience.
October 5, 2018
How to Set Goals for Your Writing
No matter what type of writer you are, setting a writing goal will help you succeed with your articles, stories and even books. In this episode, I will explain the different types of writing goals you can set and how you can track your goals. Recently I came across a great quote and a piece of advice by David Brooks who is an American writer who writes with the New York Times and other publications. He said: "Great creative minds think like artists but work like accountants." This is a fantastic piece of advice because yes, there's a time for exploring interesting ideas that you're intrigued by, but you also need to quantify what success for your writing looks like. Be honest with yourself. Ask: have you actually produced anything of merit? In other words, you need to be able to step back from your work and ask yourself, "Is this getting the job done?"
September 28, 2018
Creating Remarkable Content with Nate Weiner, CEO of Pocket
Like many people, I spend way too much time thumbing through news feeds and clicking on intriguing Twitter headlines. Over the years, I've investigated various ways of reducing how long I spend staring at my feeds so I can focus more on work or unwinding come five o'clock. Today, I regularly use the app Pocket to save interesting articles I come across during the working day to my phone and read them later after I've worked through my to-do list. I wanted to discover more about how to create and write popular non-fiction articles. So I spoke to Nate Weiner, CEO of Pocket. I started by asking Nate why he created Pocket in the first place before getting into what makes for a remarkable article.
September 21, 2018
7 Odd Productivity Tricks for Writers
Would you like to get out of the starting blocks faster when your alarm clock sounds? If so, you need a morning ritual or routine you adhere to without question. Beethoven, for example, went for an early morning walk each day with a pocket notebook to capture ideas before composing. He did all right. In The Creative Habit, American choreographer Twyla Tharp explained, "It's Pavlovian: Follow the routine, (and) get a creative pay off." So what rituals can you follow to rise up and start the day the right way? Find out in this episode.
September 14, 2018
How to Conquer the Loneliness That Comes With Being a Writer
Writing is a lonely job. It demands spending extended periods by yourself working on articles, stories or books, often without feedback from others. Look at the work spaces of many famous writers, and you'll find them typing away in basements, coffee shops and rooms at the tops of their houses or backs of their apartments. The American poet Raymond Carver, for example, often wrote on a notepad in his car. The big question is: How can you balance the time you need by yourself to create and the accompanying feelings of loneliness?
September 6, 2018
Want to Become More Creative? Take a Nap Every Day
Lots of top writers and creative professionals nap every day. It will help you find more ideas and focus on your writing. In this episode, I explain how to nap effectively and get away with it, based on an interview with Christoper Lindholst CEO of Metronaps.
August 2, 2018
What You Can Learn About Success from Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is one of the world's top business writers, but did you know he struggled to find success for years? In this episode, I explain how Gladwell made peace with marketing and writing and what you can learn from his approach.
July 26, 2018
The Best Grammar Checker in 2018: Whitesmoke vs Ginger vs Grammarly
What's the best grammar checker you can use in 2018? Or are you looking for the best online proofreading software? As a writer who loves tools, I've tested some of the most popular proofreading tools and best grammar checkers for writers, bloggers and authors. In this post, I'll explain what's the best proofreading software and grammar checker software in 2018 and what you need to know about each one of these tools. I'll also review Ginger and Whitesmoke in detail.
July 19, 2018
4 Timeless Productivity Lessons from Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein knew how to work hard, and he also knew when to take time off. He once said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." Einstein's curiosity drove him as a child, adult and older man to pursue scientific ideas and projects that are still applicable today, such as his famous Theory of Relativity. His life and approach to work, as detailed by Walter Isaacson, offers many lessons if you want to become more productive.
July 12, 2018
3 Timeless Productivity Lessons from Benjamin Franklin
Author. Printer. Politician. Scientist. Postmaster. Founding father. As one of the leading thinkers and public figures of the eighteenth century, Benjamin Franklin knew a thing or two about getting things done—and playing the whistle (more on that later). He demonstrated a tremendous stability to balance competing projects, interests and jobs. So how did he accomplish so much during his lifetime, and how can you apply these mental strategies today?
July 5, 2018
The Power of Creativity
Where are you going next?" I was sick of this question. I was nearly two months into a summer backpacking trip around Brazil, and I'd begun to loathe the backpackers around me. They kept asking me questions – not because they cared about my answer, but so they could prove their experiences were more valid – and I was tired of it. I guess I was jealous.... In this episode I narrate an extract from The Power of Creativity and explain how you can find better ideas for your creative projects. Find out more by visiting thepowerofcreativitybook.com
June 14, 2018
What I Learnt By Writing Over One Million Words in a Journal
This is a follow on episode where I elaborate on my journal writing practice. It's also based on this detailed article I wrote for Better Humans on Medium: https://betterhumans.coach.me/how-to-start-a-journaling-habit-today-99d5f98fe8cc Resources https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/episodes/Why-Journal-Writing-Is-Such-a-Valuable-Practice-e16buc
June 7, 2018
Riffing on Kurt Vonnegut's Rules for Writers
Kurt Vonnegut got over his fears about becoming an author. He learnt how to write great books… and how to sell them. He also crafted eight rules for struggling and fearful writers… but they apply to all types of writing, even if you're crafting the copy for the back of a cereal box. Resources Kurt Vonnegut's Rules for Writers: https://writingcooperative.com/kurt-vonneguts-rules-for-writers-f5ccabcf92ff Why Publish A Large Print Edition Of Your Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1sciYoHlM
June 1, 2018
David Mamet's Rules for Success
Famous American playwright and screenwriter David Mamet offers two rules for success as an artist. Although he speaks primarily from his experiences as a dramatic writer, Mamet's advice is useful for all kinds of creatives including painters, musicians, comedians and even bloggers on Medium. He said, "You've got to do one thing for your art every day, and you've got to do one thing for your business every day." What does Mamet's advice look like in practice? And is he right?
May 22, 2018
How to Turn Your Blog Into a Book
Do you want to turn your blog into a book? If you're a non-fiction writer, this is a fantastic approach to writing a book. Last year, I set out to write a book about non-fiction writing. I decided that I wanted to turn some of the blog posts from Become a Writer Today into book chapters. So I drew together the strands of my published blog posts with the topic for my book. In this episode, I'll explain what I learned from this approach to book writing. I'll also give you some blog to book tips. But first, why should you consider turning a blog post into a book? And how do you know if this approach to book writing is for you?
May 15, 2018
Writing the First Draft: The No-Nonsense Guide for Authors
I once wrote the first draft of a book chapter that smelt so bad, I had to open up the office window while reading it. It's a good thing my first drafts are for me alone, and yours should be too. When you sit down to write a first draft, you may lack confidence or feel uninspired by what you're about to do. When you're writing a first draft, it's you alone wrestling with your ideas and stories, and if you pin one to the page or if procrastination pins you to the chair, nobody needs to know. Most writers, even successful ones, don't write good first drafts. They're more concerned with getting the words out of their heads and onto the blank page. They know they can fix their writing later on during a subsequent rewrite or during the editing process. You may feel like you're writing with a crayon in your mouth, and that's okay.
May 8, 2018
Getting Your Technique Down
New York man Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) wanted to do one thing with his life: to live for art. During his teens and early twenties, he experimented with drawing, painting and sculpture. Then, in 1970 a friend gave Robert a loan of a 360 Land camera, a clunky but technically simple, silver and black device. Robert settled on the camera as his creative tool of expression because "it was more honest." At first, Robert restricted himself to only taking pictures of his former -girlfriend and life-long creative partner the singer Patti Smith. The confines of a single muse shaped his creative vision and enabled him to hone his technique. In Just Kids, Patti writes: "He was comfortable with me and he needed time to get his technique down. The mechanics of the camera were simple, but the options were limited."
May 1, 2018
Writing and Working From Home
I've worked at home on and off for several years as a journalist, copywriter and marketer. I've procrastinated and accomplished nothing while working outside of the office. I've also enjoyed some of my most productive days while working at home. I'm not alone. Earlier this year, social media software company Buffer found that more than 90% of employees working outside of the office would prefer to work remotely for the remainder of their careers rather than going back to the office. You might prefer working from home, so you need to take the right steps to avoid distractions and become more productive.
April 24, 2018
What New Writers Need to Know About Fear
I want to talk about four of the most common fears that new writers and people who set out to write a book for the first time often have. To talk about these fears I want to tell you a little bit about my writing journey. You see, when I was in my early twenties I decided I wanted to become a writer and I said I wanted to write a book but there was just one problem, I wasn't writing anything at all. You see, I believed I wasn't ready to write and I needed some anointed mentor in a tweed jacket to pull me aside and say "Bryan, now is your time!" and I became jealous of the success of the people around me – the journalist I went to college with and the other students in the creative writing class I was in and I felt sick by my lack of progress. So I joined an advanced creative writing and non-fiction writing workshop in Dublin and on the second evening, the instructor said that every student had to submit a short story or a personal essay.
April 19, 2018
How to Write Every Day
I knew I wanted to publish my first book, and that learning to write every day was the key to doing it. But, it wasn't enough to know the concept. I had to figure out how to keep my deadlines and finish writing what I started. How could I write every day and balance having a job, two kids, friends and family who don't write, and all the in-betweens? I faced my biggest challenge yet. If couldn't face this one down, I'd never be able to call myself an author. I'd never be able to look myself in the mirror again. Find out how I created a daily writing habit. Resources: https://becomeawritertoday.com/write-every-day/
April 17, 2018
Yes, You Can Write! Use These Writing Prompts
Now, my list of writing prompts works for me... because I wrote them. No, that's not the sound of my over-sized ego banging off the ceiling. I'd like you to create your own list of writing prompts and add to it over time. Whether you're writing a journal entry, a blog post or a book chapter, keeping a personal library of writing prompts will save you hours of wasted time. Use a notepad. Use a digital app like Evernote. Use the back of your hand if you have to... but build your personal library of writing prompts. Start by taking a great first line from your favourite book, writer or story. You could go on to record snippets of conversations, headlines you like and even ideas you come across in great books. Use what works and discard the rest. If you do this, you won't have to perch yourself over the blank page and wonder if you've got what it takes to become a successful writer. Instead, you'll be able to say, "Yes, I can write!" Want more? Get your free book of writing pro
April 12, 2018
What Steve Martin Said After Becoming Wildly Successful
Steve Martin spent much of the 1970s becoming America's top stand-up comedian. He toured the country with his surreal show, and he sold out arenas to thousands of screaming fans. Martin wanted more. His real goal was to break into the movie business. Martin knew it would take a single-minded focus to achieve this new, larger goal. So, he put his stand-up comedy career to one side to concentrate on acting and screenwriting. Resources Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Steve Martin's Masterclass-https://becomeawritertoday.com/masterclass-review/
April 4, 2018
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Writing Your First Book
It's exciting, isn't it? Writing your first book and then sending the final version to your editor and later it being available (and SELLING!) on stores like Amazon. The months (or even years) of hard work are over, and now you can watch with pride as your book goes out into the world. Now, you can sit back as your ideas and stories make an impact on readers and earn you a side-income. You can finally call yourself an author. But, what if you're not there yet? What if you're still struggling to finish writing your first book? Then, I think you'll agree with me that writing a book is tough work. Like really tough. But, don't worry. In this episode, I'm going to be honest with you. I'm going to reveal seven of the most common writing mistakes aspiring authors must avoid (and how you can do it).
March 27, 2018
How to Become a Better Writer: 7 Ways You Can Improve Your Craft
Several readers and listeners recently emailed me asking: "How can I become a better writer?" The right answer to how to become a better writer (or even a good writer), depends on what level you're at, what you write, and what becoming a better writer means for you. For example, Stephen King may think success means topping the New York Times best-seller list. (Suffice to say, Mr. King did not email me.) Success for a new writer could mean getting published in a magazine for the first time. Years ago, success for me meant writing pretty little sentences. These days my answer to how to become a better writer means helping readers (more on that in this episode).
March 22, 2018
Why Journal Writing Is Such a Valuable Practice
"The habit of writing for my eye is good practice. It loosens the ligaments." — Virginia Woolf Do you keep a journal? I've spent years writing in journals of various forms and it's my favourite writing practice. In this short post, I explain why you should start one too. Top Tools for Journal Writing A notepad: you can't beat the classics! Day One: a dedicated journaling app for Mac and iOS users Journey: a diary app for Android The Daly Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday: Packed full of journaling prompts, I keep a copy on my desk The Early Morning Pages by Julia Cameron: a guide to writing in the early hours A password-protected file: nosey-parkers, keep out! Onenote or Evernote: both are useful if you like tagging entries WordPress: you can password-protect your entries
March 16, 2018
Knowing When It's Time to Write (And Finding Space to Do It)
In episode, I explain how you can find time and space for working on your non-fiction book. This is an extract from The Art of Writing a Non-Fiction Book. The full audiobook is available now on Amazon and Audible. becomeawritertodaybook.com
March 14, 2018
How to Self-Publish a Great Book With Chandler Bolt
I caught up with Chandler Bolt, the author of six self-published books and the founder of Self Publishing School. In this interview, he told me about: * How to self-publish a book * The one thing you must do before you write or self-publish your book * How to avoid the common mistakes new writers (not authors!) make * The simple rule that helps Chandler balance writing with running a successful business Check out: Self-publishingschool.com https://self-publishingschool.com/how-to-publish-a-book/ https://becomeawritertoday.com/self-publishing-chandler-bolt/
March 13, 2018
How to Sell More Books on Amazon with David Chesson
In this interview, David Chesson of Kindlepreneur and I talk about how to sell more books on Amazon Kindle. Dave is 31 years old and a 9 year veteran of the US Navy. He was also a military kid who has lived in all corners of the globe. But that's not what defines him. After his family, his real passion is books, but more specifically Kindle ebooks. David blogs regularly about selling more books on Kindlepreneur.com. He's also the man behind one of my favourite tools for indie writers: KDPRocket. Check out: Kindlepreeneur.com Becomeawritertoday.com/writing-apps https://becomeawritertoday.com/selling-books-kindle-interview-dave-chesson-kindlepreneur/
March 13, 2018
Managing Your Creative Deadlines Like a Pro
Whether you're writing fiction, non-fiction or blogging, deadlines are important. In this episode, I explain five ways you can manage your time and ship your work. I even offer a tip from Elon Musk's playbook.
March 13, 2018
How to Become Focused and Productive Without Burning Out
Lots of writers and creative professionals worry about keeping focused and productive without burning out. Find out how to strike the right balance in this episode.
March 13, 2018
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